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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/16/2007 Kent City Council Meeting KENNT October 16, 2007 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p in. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas Councilmembers Clark and O'Brien were excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson noted that there will not be an Executive Session. Council President Ranniger added Item O, an excused absence for Councilmember Clark, to the Consent Calendar B From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Public Works Director Blanchard noted that the Public Works Department has worked with SKCAC Industries to provide employment opportunities for the disabled, and announced that the City has been awarded their Government of the Year Award for 2007 B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Council President Ranniger mentioned the ongoing Spotlight Series and announced the upcoming Halloween Party at Kent Commons C Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-839) Mayor Cooke introduced Marci Wainhouse and Susan Machler, her appointees to the Kent Arts Commission. D. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring the month of October 2007 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Kent, and presented it to Kelly Rogers, Chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force. E. American Correctional Association Accreditation. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan noted that the accreditation process for the Corrections Facility began in 2002 and that it has now been completed He displayed the framed Certificate of Accreditation and commended all who worked on the project F. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan updated statistics relating to jail bookings, stolen vehicles, speeding tickets, and so forth for the month of September. Mayor Cooke then administered the Oath of Office to new officers Brian R. Lewis and Marc E. Lester. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2008 Annual Budget. (CFN-186) Finance Director Nachlinger gave a presentation on the proposed 2008 budget, including revenues, expenditures and program changes Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing There were no comments from the audience and Ranniger moved to close the public hearing. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 16, 2007 B. 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. (CFN-775) Finance Director Nachlinger gave a presentation on the plan, noting that it totals $172,000,000 and includes Capital Plans for Transportation, Public Safety, Parks, General Government and Utilities. He outlined potential projects and answered questions from Council members Mayor Cooke then opened the public hearing There were no comments from the audience and Ranmger moved to close the public hearing Thomas seconded and the motion carried. C 2007 Tax Lew for 2008 Budget. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the estimated tax rate is 2,497%, which includes the operating portion and the voted levy for the outstanding general obligation debt of the city He added that this is the lowest tax rate since 1985 and that it represents about 21% of the total bill which citizens will receive. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and Ranmger moved to close the public hearing Thomas seconded and the motion carried D Kent Comprehensive Plan and Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 Amendments, School Districts Capital Facilities Plan, Impact Fees. (CFN-337,961&1000) Planning Services Manager Charlene Anderson explained that this hearing is to consider amendment of the Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan, by incorporating the updated Capital Facilities Plans and impact fees for the Kent, Auburn and Federal Way School Districts She explained the process and formula, and noted that action will be taken through the Budget and CIP process Mayor Cooke then opened the public hearing. Mike Newman, Associate Superintendent for the Auburn School District, 915 Fourth Street NE, Auburn, gave an update of activities in their district and explained the updates to their Capital Plan. Fred High, Assistant Superintendent for the Kent School District, 12033 SE 256th, gave an overview of their plan and noted that they limit their fee to the Consumer Price Index. Gen Walker, 31405 18th Avenue South, Federal Way, reported on activities in their district. noted that enrollment has been flat, and said they have only one or two developments a year There were no further comments and Ranmger moved to close the public hearing Thomas seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR Ranniger moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through O, and recused herself from the vote on Item L since she is an employee of Renton Technical College. Raplee seconded and the motion carried A Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 2, 2007, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Figures were not available. C. Arts Commission Appointments. (CFN-839) The Mayor's appointment of Marci Wainhouse to the Arts Commission was confirmed Ms. Wainhouse's new term on the Commission will expire on October 31, 2011. The Mayor's appointment of Susan Machler to the Arts Commission was confirmed. Ms. Machler's new term on the Commission will expire on October 31, 2009 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 16, 2007 D Parriott Short Plat Release of Easement. (CFN-1038) A pending application for an ingress/ egress for Parriott subdivision requires the applicant to obtain the release of this easement per the Hearing Examiner's findings dated August 1, 2007 Release of the easement was approved. E. Drainage Master Plan-Comprehensive Plan, Consultant Services Agreement. (CFN-648) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Norton Arnold and Company in the amount of$70,778 for the Public Involvement portion of the Drainage Master Plan and the Sewer Comprehensive Plan, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director The consultant contract will provide for public involvement tasks and will allow City staff to work with Kent citizens to complete the Drainage and Sewer Master Plans. F. Excused Absence for Councilmember O'Brien. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember O'Brien from tonight's meeting was approved. G. King County Community Organizing Program Mini-Grant. (CFN-122) The King County Community Organizing Program mini-grant in the amount of$2,000 was accepted. Funds will be used to support registration and follow-up projects for community teams that attend the Kent Game of Life Youth Conference. Funds will also be used for conference activities to support reducing substance abuse and/or violence. H. Homeland Security Sub grant for Community Emergency Response Team Training "Bulk Buy" Program. (CFN-122) The King County Office of Emergency Management sub-grant in an amount of$50,000 was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the necessary documents The monies are to be used for continuation of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training "bulk buy" program This program purchases and distributes required personal safety equipment to all trained CERT individuals in King County. I Homeland Security Sub grant for Moulage Training. (CFN-122) The grant from King County Office of Emergency Management in the amount of$2,200 was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the necessary documents The monies have been identified to be used for the coordination and delivery of a moulage training class. J. Canary Hill Final Plat.(Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-1272) The Final Plat mylar for Canary Hill was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. Harbour Homes, Inc proposes to subdivide approximately 5.8 acres into 32 single-family residential lots The property is located at 13624 SE 256`" Street. K. Sunnfiord Final Plat (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-1272) The Final Plat mylar for Sunnfjord was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. Sunnfjord, LLC. proposes to subdivide approximately 12 65 acres into 57 single-family residential lots. The property is located east of 1161h Avenue SE, south of SE 2481", and north of SE 251 st L. Renton Technical College Consultant Services Agreement, Amendment No. 1. (CFN-122) An amendment to the Renton Technical College to continue to provide Adult Basic Education and GED instruction and testing at the City of Kent Corrections Facility was approved, amending the budget was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the amendment. This amendment 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 16, 2007 extends the agreement to 12/31/2008 Council President Ranniger recused herself from the vote, as she is employed by Renton Technical College. M. Lake Meridian Outlet Water Main & Sanitary Sewer Relocation. (CFN-1038) The Lake Meridian Outlet Water Main & Sanitary Sewer Relocation was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Marine Vacuum Services upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $89,962 29 The final contract amount was $63,195 99. N. LID 360 — S.E. 227th Sanitary Sewer. (CFN-1301) The LID 360—S.E. 227T" Sanitary Sewer project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to DPK. Inc upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $225,966 79. The final contract amount was $212,054.04 ADDED ITEM O. Excused Absence for Councilmember Clark. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Clark from tonight's meeting was approved. BIDS A Tacoma Pipeline 95 Intertie PRV Station Telemetry and Control Building. (CFN-1065) Public Works Director Blanchard explained that there are three parts to this project, and that the bid opening for this portion was held on October 3, 2007, with two bids received He stated that although the bid on this portion is higher than the Engineer's estimate, the two other portions came in under the estimates. Raplee moved to award the contract for Pipeline #5 Intertie PRV Station Telemetry and Control Building to Rodarte Construction in the amount of$288,288 09. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. B. LID 353, S. 231st Way Landscaping. (CFN-1269) The bid opening for this project was held on October 9, 2007, with three bids received Public Works Director Blanchard explained this project and noted that the low bid submitted by Buckley Nursery Co was very close to the Engineer's estimate Raplee moved to award the contract on LID 353, S 231 st Way Landscaping project to Buckley Nursery Co. in the amount of$292,628.29. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. B Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she has attended the first meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council Pricing Task Force which will investigate roadway pricing. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranmger noted that the committee will meet at 5 00 p.m. on Thursday, October18, 2007. E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 16, 2007 G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held at 5 00 p.m. on Monday,November 5, 2007 H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers that there will be no Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8.40 p.m. Brenda Jacober, CMC 9t City Clerk 5