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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/01/2008 Kent City Council Meeting • KENON W I.S HINOTDN July 1, 2008 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, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council Administration. Staff. (CFN-198) No items were added. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item 10A was added at the request of an audience member. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items of public recognition. B. Community Events. (CFN-118/198) Ranniger announced 4'1' of July activities, the summer concert series, and the farmers market on Saturday. Raplee announced events and entertainment at Cornucopia Days. Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Watling announced that Lori Flemm, Superintendent of Parks Planning and Development, recently received a Citation of Merit, which is given to one professional from the state per year, and recognizes her for what she has done for the profession for over twenty years. • C. Suburban Cities Association Update. (CFN-198) Karen Goroski, Executive Director of the Suburban Cities Association, gave an update of the purpose and activities of the Association, including long range goals and the creation of public policy positions. D. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Public Works Director Larry Blanchard announced that Laura Haren, Public Works Storm Facilities Technician, has been chosen as Employee of the Month. Her supervisor, Greg Reed, pointed out Ms. Haren's willingness to help out, her successful development of the Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program, and her mentonng, among other things. ADDED ITEM Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced the new Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Andrea Keikkala. E. Economic Development Report. (CFN-825) Kurt Hanson outlined new businesses which have recently opened in Kent. F. Kent Events Center Update. (CFN-1305) Ben Wolters noted that the project is approximately 60% complete and that the opening date will be no later than January 2, 2009. He reported on a budget request for $5,900,000 for the facility, noted that Requests for Proposals from concessionaires are due this week, and said the Kent • School District plans to have all 2009 high school graduations at the Center. 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR Raplee moved to adopt Consent Calendar Items A through N. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 17, 2008, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) There were no figures for approval. C. Department of Social & Health Services Interlocal Contract Amendment for Safe Havens Services. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the State of Washington, Department of Social & Health Services Interlocal Contract Amendment, for $50,000 to fund Safe Havens services, and the expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget were approved. D. Home Investment Partnerships Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2009-2011 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County for affordable housing programs, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. E. Around the Clock Lease Agreement. (CFN-239) The Mayor was authorized to sign the lease agreement with Around the Clock to rent the City-owned building located at 422 West Titus Street. • F. King Conservation District Reimbursable Grant for ReLeaf 2006. (CFN-1246) The King Conservation District grant of $9,718.36 to fund the ReLeaf 2006 project was accepted, the expenditure of funds in the Clark Lake Management Plan budget was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents. G. Easement Agreement with WV68 for Landscaping Puget Trail Property. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the easement agreement with WV68 for landscaping a portion of the City's Puget Trail property, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. The City's property is currently covered with invasive plants, primarily Himalayan blackberry, and the landscape buffer would not impact the trail system. This arrangement is similar to a landscape buffer previously granted to the Boeing Gateway Business Park. H. Easement Agreement with WV68 for Fire Truck Turn Around on Puget Trail Property. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the easement agreement with WV68 for a fire truck turnaround on a portion of the City's Puget Trail property, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. A fire truck turnaround is required as a condition of the building permit. City staff suggests granting an ease- ment on a portion of the City's property for the fire truck turnaround and would be granted in exchange for WV68's maintenance of the easement areas and the City property located between the Puget Trail and the easement areas. • 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 2008 I. Maintenance Agreement with WV68 Landscaping on Puget Trail Property. • (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the maintenance agreement with WV68 for a portion of the City's Puget Trail property, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. The Council is granting WV68 a landscape easement and a fire truck turnaround on City property in exchange for WV68's maintenance of the easement areas and the City property located between the Puget Trail and the easement areas. This maintenance agreement includes the terms for such maintenance. J. Commute Triu Reduction Agreement Amendment. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Amendment to the Commute Trip Reduction Implementation Grant Agreement, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, upon concurrence of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. K. 2nd Avenue & Harrison Street Improvements Fund Transfer. (CFN-1298) The Mayor was authorized to transfer $800,000 from the remaining 228th Corridor West Leg project funds to the 2"d Avenue - Harrison Street Improvements portion of the Town Square Plaza Project to fund those street improvements adjacent to the Town Square Plaza Project. L. Limited Street License with Level 3 Communications, LLC. (CFN-274) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Limited Street License Agreement between the City of Kent and Level 3 Communications, LLC, upon concurrence of the final terms and condi- tions acceptable to the City Attorney. • M. Limited Street License with AT&T Corporation. (CFN-274) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Limited Street License Agreement between the City of Kent and AT &T Corporation, upon concurrence of the final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. N. August 5, 2008, Council Meeting Time Change. (CFN-198) A change in the time of the August 5, 2008, City Council meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., was authorized and the City Clerk was directed to give notice of the time change in the same manner as a special meeting. National Night Out is an annual event designed to bring neighborhoods together for community enhancement and crime prevention. National Night Out occurs on the first Tuesday in August, which conflicts with the City Council meeting scheduled on the same night. OTHER BUSINESS A. Meridian Banks Rezone Ordinance. (CFN-121) The Council is considering adoption of an ordinance relating to land use and zoning, specifically the rezoning of one parcel totaling 6.3 acres of property from Single Family Residential 4.5 units per acre to Single Family Residential 6 units per acre. The property is located at 25840 135th Lane Southeast. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a Public Hearing on February 1 and February 15, 2006; and May 10, May 23, and August 15, 2007. The Hearing Examiner issued Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation for approval on October 15, 2007. • 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 2008 On November 20, 2007, Council voted to remand this matter back to the Hearing • Examiner. At its next meeting, Council passed Resolution 1774 that included the specific rezone issues to be considered during the remand proceedings. Prior to any remand proceedings being held, a lawsuit was filed in Superior Court by the owner of the Meridian Banks site asking the court to stop the matter from being remanded back to the Hearing Examiner. In January, 2008, the court ordered the City not to take action on the rezone until further order of the court. In February, 2008, the court issued another order allowing the Council to vote on the merits of the rezone applica- tion. This order was appealed by the owner to the Court of Appeals and a stay was entered, again, not allowing the Council to take any action. Pursuant to an agreement between the City and the owner, the court has issued an order allowing the Council to vote on the merits of the rezone application. The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process and the factors for Council- members to consider. He determined that there have been no ex-parte contacts. Lydia Morehead of Community Development gave a brief staff report. Albertson moved to approve the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Hearing Examiner on the Meridian Banks Rezone and to adopt Ordinance No. 3885. Raplee seconded and the motion carried with Thomas opposed. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Raplee encouraged citizens to consider the reason for the 4th of July holiday. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor thanked all who participated in the dedication of Town Square Plaza, and reported on meetings she has recently attended. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson noted that the next meeting will be held on July 14 at 5:00 p.m. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. on July 8th. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be held on Monday, July 7, at 5:00 p.m., and that Councilmember Clark will attend in her absence. H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson reminded the community that the August 5, 2008, Council meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. so that Councilmembers can attend National Night Out festivities, and that there will be a special Council meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday, July 8, to interview candidates for the vacant Council position. He also noted that a levy project is underway along the Riverbend Golf Complex, which will • affect the trail. He added that the golf course will be impacted until it's 20th anniversary next spring. 4 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 2008 • CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS (ADDED ITEM) A. Employee of the Month. (CFN-198) Charlie King, 26201 Military Road South, Kent, noted that Merrill Vesper of Public Works has been the contact person for residents of the area regarding an LID for sanitary sewers. Speaking on behalf of many West Hill residents, she commended Vesper for preparing and making documents available, for coordinating meetings between the residents and city staff, for never taking sides, and for making the residents feel that their voices were heard. She urged that Mr. Vesper be nominated as Employee of the Month. Hodgson agreed to provide Ms. King's letter to the Employee of the Month Committee. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk • • 5