HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/19/2010 KENT Kent City Council Meeting
Wns„,„:,Ta„ October 19, 2010
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Harmon, Higgins, Perry,
Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Item "I"
(S. 2771h Corridor Interlocal Agreement for Valley Communications Fiber Optic Cable
and Equipment) was removed from the agenda, and Other Business Item "A" and
Executive Session Item "B" were added to the agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Albertson commended the Kent School District
and the Kent Parks Department on their efforts in the community.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the opening of the off-
leash dog park on East Hill on October 23, 2010, and encouraged citizens to attend.
C. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan updated statistics for
September and October and explained the benefits of the new monitoring equipment
for those who serve their sentences at home. He described recent cost-saving
changes made by jail staff including the number of hours worked by inmates, and
announced two recent promotions within the department.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In response to the Mayor's request, a member of Boy Scout Troop 945 explained that
he is working on a merit badge in citizenship. (CFN-198)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through P, with the exception of I.
Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
October 5, 2010, were approved.
B. Annroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
September 15 and paid on September 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on October 5, 2010, were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/15/10 Wire Transfers 4299-4317 $2,515,531.10
9/15/10 Regular Checks 646561-647003 1,189,440.39
Void Checks 646900 (641.40)
Use Tax Payable 949.08
$3,705,279.17
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Payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid on September 30 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on October 5, 2010, was approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/30/10 Wire Transfers 4318-4331 $2,630,128.60
9/30/10 Regular Checks 647004-647482 3,848,484.65
Void Checks 647006 (430.00)
Use Tax Payable 448.64
$6,478,631.89
Checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on
September 20, 2010, was approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/20/10 Checks 319729-319941 $ 181,616.07
9/20/10 Advices 273078-273679 1,154,218.28
$1,335,834.35
Checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on
October 5, 2010, was approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/5/10 Checks 319942-320153 $ 170,165.37
10/5/10 Advices 273680-274286 1,161,607.07
$1,331,772.44
C. Countywide Planning Policies Amendment Resolution. (CFN-961)
Resolution No. 1835, ratifying the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs)
adopted by the Metropolitan King County Council and pursuant to the Growth
Management Act, was adopted. The amendments to the CPPs amend the interim
Potential Annexation Area (PAA) map to expand the PAA for the City of Renton, and
describe the intended relationship between transit service and densities.
D. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance,
(CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3976, amending Kent City Code Chapters 15.02, 15.04,
15.05 and 11.03 to allow electric vehicle infrastructure pursuant to House Bill 1481
(HB 1481) was adopted. The purpose of HB 1481 is to encourage the transition to
electric vehicle use and expedite the establishment of a convenient and cost-effective
electric vehicle infrastructure that such a transition necessitates. Electric vehicle
infrastructure supports an electric vehicle and includes battery charging stations,
rapid charging stations and battery exchange stations. This ordinance allows battery
charging stations in all zoning districts as accessory uses, but limits rapid charging
stations in residential zones only to those that are accessory to a general conditional
use. Battery exchange stations are allowed in all commercial and industrial zones,
but only as accessory uses where gas stations are not currently allowed. The
ordinance also adopts design and parking standards for charging stations.
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E. Auto Vehicle Repair in M3 Zones, Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance.
(CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3977, amending Kent City Code Sections 15.04.090 and
15.04.100 to allow automobile repair, washing services and auto body work uses in
the General Industrial (M3) Zoning District under limited conditions that make the
parcel less suitable for exclusive industrial use, was adopted.
F. Zoning Density-Rounding Calculations, Zoning Code Amendment
Ordinance. (CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3978, amending Kent City Code Section
15.02.096 relating to the calculation of maximum permitted density was adopted.
The amendment removes rounding as a mechanism for determining the number of
lots or dwelling units when there are less than four, and raises the fraction needed to
gain density for lots or dwelling units when there are four to nine.
G. Animal Control Ordinance. (CFN-1319) Ordinance No. 3979, the Animal
Control Ordinance that repeals Kent City Code Chapter 8.03 and adopts King County
Animal Control provisions in Chapters 11.04, 11.12, 11.20, 11.24, 11.28, and 11.32,
with limited exceptions and additions, was adopted.
H. Panther Lake Property Lease Agreement. (CFN-118/239) The one-year lease
agreement between the City of Kent and Gerald Olsen Jr. and Kristen Roen to rent
one house and outbuildings, located at 11234 SE 2041h Street, for $1,200 per month,
plus leasehold tax was ratified.
J. 2011 Operating Budget (2"d Hearing). (CFN-186) November 2, 2010, was set
for the second public hearing of the 2011 Budget at the regular City Council meeting.
K. 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan (2"d Hearing) and Comprehensive
Plan Amendments. (CFN-775) November 2, 2010, was set for the second public
hearing of 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan at the regular City Council meeting.
L. Kent Comprehensive Plan and Amendments to Kent City Code Section
12.13 School Impact Fees. (CFN-775/961/1000) November 2, 2010, was set as
the date for a public hearing to consider amendment of the Capital Facilities Element
of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and amendment of Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to
incorporate the updated Capital Facilities Plans of the Auburn, Kent and Federal Way
School Districts, the City's 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan, and changes to
adopted school impact fees.
M. 2010 Tax Levy for 2011 Budget. (CFN-104) November 2, 2010, was set as the
public hearing date on the 2010 Tax Levy for the 2011 budget at the regular City
Council meeting.
N. Free Communities Support Program Grant. (CFN-122) A U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services grant in the
amount of $53,453 was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to establish a budget,
and expend the funds, and sign all necessary documents.
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O. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Mini-Grant. (CFN-122) Funds from
the Washington Traffic Safety Commission were accepted, the Mayor was authorized
to establish a budget, expend the funds in accordance with the grant agreement and
sign all necessary grant documents. The funds will be used to purchase equipment
for the South King County Target Zero Manager to support traffic safety programs.
This funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.
P. Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
Addendum No. One. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign Addendum No.
One of the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement
Team. Addendum No. One adds the City of Seattle as a full member of the Team.
VNET provides services for all the participating agencies, increased safety for officers
and the community, and improved cost effectiveness.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADDED ITEM
A. Green River Levees Letter. (CFN-1318) Mike Mactutis of the Public Works
Department explained the background of this issue, noting that the Corps of
Engineers has been investigating whether vegetation is harmful to levee safety. He
said the Corps issued a statement earlier this year that all of the local variances from
the National Safety Standards would be revoked in 2010, and that a final decision on
that would be made by the end of October and would go into effect in April of 2011.
Mactutis said that the proposed letter is a letter of support for continuing the regional
framework which started in February 2009 and is supported by the local Corps office,
the National Marine Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Puget
Sound Partnership, and the Governor. He noted that other cities have sent letters of
support.
Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor and Council President to deliver the referenced
letter to the Army Corps of Engineers. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry noted that a special workshop on the
budget will be held on October 21 and said that the straight community must deal
with violence against gays.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor noted that representatives from Norway were in
Kent last week, that she recently met with new Green River Community College
President Dr. Ely, that she will soon meet with the new President of Renton Technical
College, that the Consulate General of Mexico was in Kent today, asked for Council
assistance on the Sound Transit light rail issue, noted that the State audit was
recently completed, and said the final meeting of the Regional Transit Task Force is
scheduled for October 21.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on October 21.
E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the next meeting will be held on November 8 and that agenda items include DCE
height limits.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be at 5:00 p.m. on November 9.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee announced that the November 1st
meeting has been cancelled and that a special meeting may be called.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that special workshops on the
budget will be held on October 21 and October 26, that the regular Council meeting
on November 2nd will begin at 5:00 p.m. with no workshop, and that there will be an
executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss labor negotiations and
receive an update on property acquisition. He added that action may be taken when
the meeting reconvenes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Labor Negotiations. (CFN-147) Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a
one-year union contract extension with Teamsters Local 117 effective January 1,
2011, through December 31, 2011. Raplee seconded. Albertson noted that the
contract has no COLA's or furlough days. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober,i C
City Clerk
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