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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/18/2007 Kent City Council Meeting KENT W ASHINGTON September 18, 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, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas. (CFN-198) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Parks Director Watling announced that Parks and Open Space Superintendent Lori Flemm has been named Professional of the Year by the International Parks and Recreation Professionals Association. Mayor Cooke also noted that a group of young women from Kent's Sister City of Sunnfjord, Norway, were recently here to play in a volleyball tournament and thanked the residents of Kent for their support with housing. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Council President Ranniger announced that the Community Center at Phoenix Academy is now open and that the 10`h anniversary season of the Spotlight Series begins this weekend. Mayor Cooke invited the public to a Shoot the Puck celebration at the Kent Events Center site on September 25 Thunderbirds Owner and General Manager Russ Farwell and Director of Public and Media Relations Ian Henry provided information about the event Mascot Cool Bird was also in attendance C. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-839) Mayor Cooke introduced her appointees to the Kent Arts Commission D Kent Human Services Commission 20'h Anniversary. (CFN-873) Mayor Cooke noted that Kent was the first city to establish a Human Services Commission Manager Katherin Johnson thanked the Mayor, Council and commissioners who have served throughout the years. E. Neighborhood Councils Recognition. (CFN-1304) Neighborhood Program Coordinator Toni Azzola announced that two more neighborhood councils have been formed. and introduced representatives from the Mill Creek and Riverview neighborhoods. F. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan updated the Council on crime statistics and introduced Fire Arson Investigator Eric L. Pederson PUBLIC HEARINGS A 2008 Budget. (CFN-186) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the purpose of this hearing is to solicit input from the public on the budget process He summarized the 2007 budget and answered questions from Council members The Mayor then opened the public hearing There were no comments from the audience and Clark moved to close the public hearing. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. B 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the purpose of this hearing is to solicit input from the public on the budget process He did a brief summary of the 2007 Capital Plan and answered questions from Council members. Mayor Cooke 1 Kent City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience and Clark moved to close the hearing Ranger seconded and the motion carried C Ballot Proposition No 1• Sound Transit(A Regional Transit Authority) and RTID (A Regional Transportation Investment District), Regional Roads and Transit System. (CFN-171) The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments from the public before the City Council determines whether to support the Sound Transit/RTID Ballot Proposition Mayor Cooke distributed copies of brochures regarding SR 167, I-405, and 1-5/SR509 to Council, and noted that in the past the Council has taken a position on voter matters when they felt the issue was relevant to the City services and to the residents and businesses within the city. She noted that there will be another public hearing on this issue at the Council meeting of October 2nd and requested that Council consider comments heard at both hearings before voting on a resolution supporting or opposing Proposition No. 1. City Engineer Tim LaPorte elaborated on traffic issues in the area and measures which have been taken to address those issues. He explained the ballot proposition and presented a slideshow of the roads as they are today and how they would be at project completion He responded to questions from Councilmembers regarding funding, timing, prioritization and so forth Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing Marcelle Wellington, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber supports Proposition No 1, and that the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition supports it as well. She said this is a balanced and regional plan, without which the quality of life will continue to deteriorate for citizens and businesses. She added that transit is increasingly important to businesses and their employees. There were no further comments from the audience, and Ranniger moved to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR Ranniger moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through O. Clark seconded and the motion carried A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 4, 2007. were approved B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Figures were not available for approval. C. Arbor Heights 360 Park Construction Easements. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the documents necessary to grant and record the temporary construction easement for the property at Arbor Heights 360 Park, upon approval by the City Attorney. D. Geographic Information System (GIS) Position. (CFN-1038) Amendment of the 2007 budget was authorized in order to create a new Engineering Technician position in the Geographic Information System (GIS) group of the Public Works Engineering Design Section E. Mill Creek And Riverview Neighborhood Council Resolutions. (CFN-1304) Resolution Nos. 1770 recognizing the Mill Creek Neighborhood Council was adopted. Resolution No. 1771 recognizing the Riverview Neighborhood Council was adopted. 2 Kent City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 F. Re-Appointments to Kent Arts Commission, (CFN-839) The Mayor's re-appointments of Dr Bayard DuBois, Greg Worthing; Sheila (Shell)Newberry-Cantrall; Jack Becvar, and Charlene Shaw to serve on the City of Kent's Arts Commission were confirmed. All re-appointments will continue through October 31, 2011. G. No Parking Zones on Portions of 27th Place South and S. 256th Street Ordinance. (CFN-171) Ordinance No 3859 which amends section 9 38.020 of the Kent City Code to add additional parking prohibitions on portions of 27`h Place South and South 256`" Street was adopted. H. Kent School District Agreement for School Liaison Officer. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign a new agreement with the Kent School District for the full-time services of one police officer to act as the School Liaison Officer. The Kent School District agrees to reimburse the Kent Police Department the full salary and benefits of the School Liaison Officer upon submission of a monthly invoice. The Agreement is effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008 I. 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. (CFN-122) A 2007 Fiscal Year Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$61,996 was accepted. The funding is designated to support community policing strategies, and the project period for this grant is from 10/01/06 to 9/30/2010 J. Bill of Sale, Clark Lake Estates. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Clark Lake Estates for 2219 linear feet of watermain, 13 gate valves, 6 hydrants, 1822 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 13 manholes, 1679 linear feet of streets, 1793 linear feet of storm sewer, 2 storm manholes, and 21 catch basins was accepted The project is located at 24115-120`" Avenue SE. K Bill of Sale, Jessica's Place Short Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Jessica's Place for 336 linear feet of watermain, 3 gate valves, 1 hydrant, 412 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 3 manholes, 472 linear feet of streets, 878 linear feet of storm sewer. 2 storm manholes, 9 catch basins, and 18,918 cubic feet of detention pond storage was accepted. The project is located at 23401 — 112'' Ave SE. L Bill of Sale, Kam Singh Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Kam Singh Plat for 592 linear feet of watermain, 3 gate valves, 2 hydrants, 1406 linear feet of sanitary sewer. 6 manholes, 750 linear feet of streets, 1410 linear feet of storm sewer, 7 storm manholes, 12 catch basins, and 52,125 cubic feet of detention pond storage was accepted The project is located at 22704-104th Avenue S M. Bill of Sale, Lake Meridian Pointe. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Lake Meridian Pointe for 530 linear feet of streets, 2276 linear feet of storm sewer, 16 catch basins, 576 linear feet of swales and ditches, and 77,500 cubic feet of detention pond storage was accepted. The project is located at SE 2401' Street. N. Bill of Sale, Lowe's/Midway Retail. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Lowe's of Kent for 717 linear feet of streets, 696 linear feet of storm sewer and 5 catch basins was accepted The project is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 240'' and SR-99. O. Bill of Sale, Scenic Vista. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Scenic Vista Senior Apartments for 57 linear feet of watermain, 8 gate valves, 2 hydrants, 46 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 1 manhole, 710 linear feet of streets, 320 linear feet of storm sewer, and 4 catch basins was accepted. The project is located at 26404-104`h Avenue SE. 3 Kent City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 OTHER BUSINESS A. Safe Rentals Housing Program. (CFN-175) The Public Safety Committee obtained considerable input from various agencies representing landlord interests and recommends adoption of an ordinance creating operational standards for multi-unit rental housing facilities in order to establish safe rental housing Police Chief Strachan explained the problem and gave an overview of the proposed ordinance. He also outlined the STAR(Safe Tenants and Rentals) Program, which is a voluntary program to encourage landlords to establish the foundation for safe rental properties, including avoiding rentals to known criminals and improving the quality of available rentals He added that there would be financial penalties for the landlord for criminal activity, and that a license fee would be required. Deputy City Attorney Fitzpatrick explained the concerns voiced in a letter from the Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington regarding licensing and the definition of"criminal conduct". Harmon moved to make the letter a part of the public record. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. Upon a question from Councilmember Albertson, a discussion regarding the prohibition of employing any manager or other on-site employee who has been convicted of a felony criminal offense within the past ten years was held. Julie Johnson, President of the Rental Housing Association, and on behalf of the Rental Housing Association, the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association, and the National Association of Residential Property Managers, said she feels the proposed ordinance is appropriate Harmon suggested that Chief Strachan monitor the program and report back in one year Ranniger concurred Thomas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3860 which establishes a voluntary program to encourage safe rental properties, and imposes penalties for landlords who permit criminal activity on rental properties or fail to maintain rental properties free of nuisances Harmon seconded and the motion carried REPORTS A Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the Kent Events Center Public Facility District has held their initial meeting. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the committee will meet at 5:00 o'clock on September 20 E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson reminded Council of an Executive Session regarding pending litigation and property acquisition. He anticipated a 20-minute session with no action afterward. 4 Kent City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 9.10 p in. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 9:35 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, CM9a City Clerk 5