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K E N T WASH INGTCN June 19, 2007
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke
Councilmembers present: Albertson, Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranmger(who arrived at
7:45 p.m.), Raplee and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration or Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson added Public
Communications Item F.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke recognized the recent the death of Iry
Hamilton, who served as the Kent Cornucopia Street Fair Chairman, on the City Council in 1980-
1981, on the City s Planning Commission, and was a member of the Kent Lions Club.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Raplee announced the following upcoming events:
Aquatics/Recreation Center Survey, Creative Artspace Gallery Opening, Boomer Blast, Lake
Meridian Beach Park Opening, Summer Playground Program, and Fourth of July Splash Mayor
Cooke added a Custom Hot Rod and Motorcycle Rally to benefit Police Officer Greg Duffin.
C. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Jack Becvar, her appointee
to the King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission.
D Neighborhood Council Recognition Presentation. (CFN-1304) Neighborhood Council
Program Coordinator Tom Azzola announced four new neighborhood councils and introduced
representatives from each.
E. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan outlined statistics for May, gave an
update on the Neighborhood Response Team, and noted that After Action Reports on the recent
Child Safe 2008 exercise involving the Police Department, the Fire Department, Emergency
Management, the Kent School District and many volunteers are being developed and will be
provided at a later date He noted that the Police Department has received a national award for
their National Night Out program, and Public Education Specialist Judi Mauhl explained the
program and invited all to participate.
Police Officer Shawn Smith was then sworn in by Mayor Cooke. The Life Saving Medal was
presented to Sgt Brian Jones for saving the life of a 7-week-old infant, and Officer Tom Reiner
was given the Chief s Award for Professional Excellence for his work relating to street racing.
Council President Ranniger arrived at this point(7:45 p in ). (CFN-198)
F. Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Ben Wolters announced that Kvichak Marine
Industries will soon make Kent home to it's new boat building facility.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. (CFN-164) This date has
been set for the public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Project
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No. 17, South 224s' Street Extension, was modified since the Public Works Committee approved
inclusion of a three-lane option and a five-lane option
Cathy Mooney, the City's Senior Transportation Planner, gave a brief explanation of the program,
summarized the changes made since last year's program, and outlined some of the funding sources
and railroad grade separations Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
Gene Bremner, 10502 SE 216th Street,noted that his neighborhood is opposed to Project No. 17
and asked the Council to consider relocating the project to SE 208th or 212`h. Daniel Parks, 21647
981h Avenue S , requested that Project No 17 be removed from the Transportation Improvement
Program for safety, property value and ecological reasons. Pamela Knight, 21620 99t Avenue
South, said Project No 17 should be eliminated or diverted, as it will be harmful to the neighbor-
hood and environment.
Although not contained in the Transportation Improvement Plan, Sandy Peluso, 5520 S. 237t"
Place, expressed concern about the effect of the Events Center traffic on James Street, and was
referred to the Public Works Director.
Mooney explained options available for Project No. 17 and pointed out that being included in the
Transportation Improvement Plan does not guarantee a project will be built.
Raplee moved to close the public hearing Harmon seconded and the motion carried. Ranniger
noted that if Project No 17 were pursued, additional options could be considered, and said that
flooding and erosion problems need to be dealt with. Raplee moved to adopt Resolution No. 1761
which adopts the City's 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Harmon
seconded O'Brien reiterated his concern about the location of grade separations, and Clark stated
that it is not the Council's intent to make South 224th a five-lane road, and opined that it is not safe
to leave it as it is. Harmon's motion then carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ranniger moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through X, with the exception of Item D,
her excused absence from tonight's meeting Clark seconded and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 5,
2007, were approved
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through April 30 and paid
on April 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 15, 2007, were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/30/07 Wire Transfers 2821-2835 $1,274,628.30
4/30/07 Regular 307034-307624 3,325,608.34
Use Tax Payable 1,700.18
$4,601,936.92
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Approval of checks issued for pa roll for April 1 through April 15 and paid on April 20,
2007:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/20/07 Checks 296989-297278 $ 230,493.22
4/20/07 Advices 211778-212481 1,328,282.79
Total Regular Payroll $1,558,776.01
Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 30 and paid on May 4,
2007:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/4/07 Checks 297279-297587 $ 227,084.79
5/4/07 Advices 212482-213184 1,335,074.31
Total Regular Payroll $1,562,159.10
C. King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission Appointment. (CFN-822) The
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jack Becvar to serve as Kent's representative to the King County
Landmarks and Heritage Commission was confirmed. His appointment will begin on July 1,
2007, and will continue until June 30, 2010
E. Emergency Management Performance Grant. (CFN-122) The Emergency Management
Performance (EMPG) Grant in the amount of$61,636 was accepted and the Mayor was authorized
to sign all necessary grant documents. This grant is from the Washington Military Department to
enhance local budgets through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
F. Premera Blue Cross Contract. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Premera
Blue Cross 2007 administrative contract. The contract reflects a 10% increase in administrative
fees.
G. Group Health Contract. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2007 Group
Health Cooperative of Puget Sound contract for the Crty's insured HMO plan. The contract
reflects an approximate 7% increase in the health care premiums.
H. Flexpass Program Agreement 2007-2008. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign
the CTR-F1exPass Program Agreement for 2007-2008 This agreement between the City, King
County, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit makes available a comprehensive transportation pass to
405 regular benefited employees.
I Washington Economic Development Finance Authority Resolution. (CFN-825)
Resolution No 1762 approving The Plitt Company's use of state Economic Development Finance
Authority non-recourse revenue bonds was adopted. The Plitt Company will use these funds to
acquire and rehabilitate an existing seafood processing plant at 22613— 76`h Avenue South in
Kent
J. Neighborhood Council Program Resolutions. (CFN-1304) Resolution Nos. 1763, 1764,
1765, and 1766 which recognize the Arbor Village, Autumn Glen, Lake Meridian, and Salt Air
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Hills Neighborhood Councils, support their community building efforts, and confer all
opportunities offered by the City's Neighborhood Program, were adopted.
K. Lang Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Lang Short Plat for 372
linear feet of storm sewer line, I storm filter, and 4 catch basins was accepted The project is
located at 27626 -145`h PL SE
L. Ridge At Garrison Creek Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Ridge at Garrison
Creek Plat for 3 watermain gate valves, 2 hydrants, 594 linear feet of watermain, 1,190 linear feet
of sanitary sewer, 9 sanitary sewer manholes, 617 centerline linear feet of streets, 3 storm
manholes, 18 catch basins, 35,000 cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 1,293 linear feet of
storm sewer line was accepted The project is located at 22821 — 100`h Ave SE.
M Burkhardt Sewer Main Extension Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the
Burkhardt Sewer Main Extension for 314 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 2 sanitary sewer manholes,
and 620 centerline linear feet of streets was accepted. The project is located at 24439— 109`h PL
SE.
N. Cantera Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Camera Plat for 2,850 linear feet of
sanitary sewer, 19 sanitary sewer manholes, 2,754 centerline linear feet of streets, 4,565 linear feet
of storm sewer line, 33 manholes, 26 catch basins, and 166,191 cubic feet of detention pond
storage was accepted. The project is located at 27864— 120 Ave SE.
O. Aces Acre/Smith Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Ace's Acre/
Smith Short Plat for 338 linear feet of watermain, 5 gate valves, 2 hydrants, 1,226 linear feet of
sanitary sewer, 2 sanitary sewer manholes, 338 centerline linear feet of streets, 1,007 linear feet of
storm sewer line, 4 manholes. 12 catch basins, and 21,075 cubic feet of detention pond storage
was accepted. The project is located at 22235 —94Ih Ave SE.
P. Singh Residence Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Singh Residence for 289
linear feet of storm sewer line, 1 manhole, and 3 catch basins was accepted. The project is located
at 25210—45`h PI SE.
Q. PNW Equipment Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for PNW Equipment for 100
linear feet of watermain and 1 gate valve was accepted The project is located at the southwest
corner of 78`11 Ave S and S 200t' St.
R. West Valley Highway na, 212th, Phase I1 Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for West
Valley @ 212 , Phase Il for 515 linear feet of watermain, 2 gate valves, 3 hydrants, 142 linear feet
of sanitary sewer, and 2 manholes was accepted. The project is located at the northwest corner of
West Valley and S. 212Th St.
S. Valley Civil Disturbance Unit Interlocal Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and the Federal Protective Service, for the creation
of the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit(Valley CDU), upon approval of the terms and conditions by
the City Attorney.
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T. Ellis Rezone Decision Resolution. (CFN-121) Resolution No. 1767 affirming Council's vote
taken on June 5, 2007, which denied the rezone application for real property located at 12824 SE
2561h Street in Kent, Washington, seeking a change from the current zoning of Single-Family
Residential 4.5 units per acre to Single-Family Residential 6 units per acre, was adopted. The
motion authorizing this resolution passed by a vote of six council members in favor, with
Councilmember O'Brien opposed, and the record on this resolution reflects the same
U Heritage Lakeland Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat mylar for Heritage Lakeland was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. Bennett Sherman, LLC , proposes to
subdivide approximately 9.61 acres into 55 single-family residential lots. The property is located
at 10506, 10520, and 10624 SE 272nd Street.
V. King County Police Chiefs and Regional Automated Information Network(RAIN)
Agencies Memorandum of Understanding. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding between King County Police Chiefs and Regional Automated
Information Network (RAIN) participating agencies, upon approval of terms and conditions by the
City Attorney. The Memorandum of Understanding allows RAIN participating agencies to
acquire and implement NetMotion Wireless Mobility software products and service hardware to
support mobile connectivity to essential law enforcement databases.
W. Donation from Target. (CFN-104) A donation from Target in the amount of$800 was
accepted. The funds will be used toward the purchase of T-shirts to be used for the National Night
Out event on August 7, 2007.
X. Animals In Residential Districts Ordinance. (CFN-121) Ordinance No. 3844 which
amends the Kent City Code to permit the keeping of domesticated animals and domesticated fowl
in all zoning districts within the City, subject to specified limitations, was adopted
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Kent Events Center Special Use Combining District. (CFN-1305) The proposed ordinance
relates to an application received by the City for a Special Use Combining District to allow
construction of a multipurpose regional events center at 625 W. James The City Attorney
explained the special use combining district and the quasi-judicial process, and determined that
there have been no ex-parte contacts by Councilmembers
Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager, explained the project and pointed out the location. She
stated that the Hearing Examiner has recommended approval with conditions, and that the
proposal was reviewed under the design review guidelines and was approved with conditions.
She outlined the conditions and other concerns which have been addressed. Staff then answered
questions from Councilmembers concerning water retention, lighting, parking, traffic, types of
events, athletic fields, and secondary access
Harmon moved to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Hearing
Examiner on the Special Use Combining District application for the Kent Events Center and to
adopt Ordinance No 3845. Albertson seconded and the motion carried with O'Brien abstaining.
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BIDS
A. East Hill Operations Center Site Grading. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project
was held on June 6, 2007, with seven bids received The low bid was submitted by Scarsella
Brothers, Inc in the amount of$938,543.22. The Engineer's estimate was $1,010,918.70. Raplee
moved to award the contract on the East Hill Operations Center Grade and Fill Project to Scarsella
Brothers, Inc , in the amount of$938,543 22 and to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Harmon seconded. Upon Harmon's request, the Public Works Director gave an
overview of the project, after which the motion carried.
B. Lake Meridian Outlet Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Relocation. (CFN-1038) The bid
opening for this project was held on June 12, 2007, with one bid received. The low bid was
submitted by Marine Vacuum Services in the amount of$89,962.29. The Engineer's estimate was
$81.740.34. Raplee moved to award the contract on the Lake Meridian Water & Sanitary Sewer
Relocation project to Marine Vacuum Services in the amount of$89,962.29 and to authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
C. Upper Meridian Valley Creek Culvert Replacement at SE 234th Street. (CFN-1038) The
bid opening for this project was held on June 12, 2007, with five bids received. The low bid was
submitted by Pivetta Brothers in the amount of$332,811 47. The Engineer's estimate was
$315,562.26. Raplce moved to award the contract on the Upper Meridian Valley Creek Culvert
Replacement at SE 234th Street to Pivetta Brothers in the amount of$332,811.47 and to authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Harmon seconded and at his request, the Public
Works Director explained the reason for replacing the culvert The motion then carried.
D. 2007 Asphalt Overlays. (CFN-103) The bid opening for this project was held on June 12,
2007, with four bids received The low bid was submitted by Icon Materials in the amount of
$1,614,933 20 The Engineer's estimate was $1,840,301 90 Raplee moved to award the contract
on the 2007 Asphalt Overlays to Icon Materials in the Amount of$1,614,933.20 and to authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Harmon seconded. At Harmon's request, the Public
Works Director outlined the projects included. The motion then carried
E. 2007 Water Main Replacement. (CFN-1186) The bid opening for this project was held on
June 12, 2007, with one bid received. The low bid was submitted by Reed Trucking & Excavating
in the amount of$235,920.14. The Engineer's estimate was $230,395.44. Raplee moved to award
the contract on the 2007 Water Main Replacements to Reed Trucking & Excavating in the amount
of$235,920 14 and to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents Harmon seconded
and the motion carried.
F. Lake Meridian Boat Launch Improvements. (CFN-118) The bid opening was held on
Tuesday, June 12, 2007, with two (2) bids received The apparent low bid was submitted by Quigg
Bros , Inc. for the amount of$304,721.00, excluding Washington State Sales Tax (WSST) The
Engineer's estimate is $266,000 00, excluding WSST. Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to
sign all documents for the Lake Meridian Boat Launch project and to enter into an agreement with
Quigg Bros , Inc. for the amount of$304,721.00, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Harmon
seconded At Harmon's request, Parks Director Watling explained the project, after which the
motion carried.
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REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) Ranniger explained her late arrival at tonight's meeting.
Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that the City's website will contain the meeting
times of the Neighborhood Councils, that the Parks Department has received a grant from the Kent
Community Foundation for Arts, and that she has been representing the City's interests before the
Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) Board and Sound Transit 2. She added that
she recently attended the AWC Conference in Tacoma.
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark reminded the Council of the Suburban Cities
Association quarterly dinner next week
Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the committee will
meet at 5 00 p.m on I'hursday, June 21
Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that the July 3`d Council meeting will be held
at 5:30 p.m. and that there will be no workshop that night
Hodgson noted that there will be no Executive Session tonight.
Hodgson reported that attorneys are working diligently to get the Events Center situation
addressed, that construction is expected to begin in mid-July, and that work is being done to get
funds from Amiga in escrow well in advance of construction.
City Attorney Brubaker gave an update on Project Springboard and the parking garage, noting that
the City's position is solid and unquestioned. He said there have been a number of developers
who have expressed an interest in taking over the project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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