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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 9/3/2019 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Date: September 3, 2019 Time: 7:03 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Bill Boyce Council President Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. Approve the agenda as presented RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Tim McLaughlin as the City's employee of the month for September. Tim is a Probation Officer for the Probation Division of the Kent Municipal Court. 2. Certificate of Appreciation for the YMCA Grand Opening Mayor Ralph presented the Certificate of Appreciation for the YMCA Grand Opening to Kelly Guy, YMCA Kent Branch Executive. Guy invited the public to attend the grand opening on September 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guy provided details on the YMCA's features, programs and free 3-day passes available. 3. Proclamation for Constitution Week Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 11 4. Proclamation for Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry 5. Proclamation for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Mayor presented the Proclamation for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to Jack and Stacy Judd and Jack's Army. 6. Proclamation for National Recovery Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Recovery Month to Tiffanie Depew, Quality Assurance Specialist with King County Behavioral Health. Depew expressed her appreciation of the proclamation. B. Community Events Boyce provided details on upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Fincher invited the public to provide input on the Kherson Park Renovation by completing the online survey at KentWA.gov. Fincher advised the Fall 2019 Kent Parks Recreation Program Guide is available online at KentWA.gov. Fincher invited the public to attend the Kent YMCA Grand Opening on September 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the Morrill Meadows Grand Opening on September 19, 2019, from 4 - 5 p.m. 5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF A. Mayor's Report Mayor Ralph provided details on the recent ground breaking ceremony for the Lower Russell Road Levy project at Van Doren's Landing. The project is being constructed in cooperation with the King County Flood Control District. Mayor Ralph provided a recap of the Mayor's Coffee and Conversation event that was held at the Panther Lake area Starbucks. Mayor Ralph provided details on the second "Kent Walks" that was held at the Salt Air Park neighborhood. The next Kent Walks will be held in the Scenic Hill Neighborhood in September. Mayor Ralph invited the public to visit the Kent Senior Center to view the Lea Bishop art gallery. Lea served and led the senior center for 38 years. She was an avid photographer and world traveler. Thanks to the donations from Lea's husband, Emerson Bishop, the Kent Senior Activity Center now has a permanent gallery. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 11 Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson introduced the City's new Finance Director, Paula Painter and Human Resources Director, Teri Smith. Matheson expressed his appreciation of the interim directors work over the past few months. Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session tonight. C. Councilmember's Reports Council President Boyce provided a brief overview of the two workshop topics discussed today: Kent Valley Marketing Update and Storm Drainage Winter Preparation. Councilmember Troutner invited the public to attend the upcoming Coffee with the Chief event that will be held on September 5, 2019 at the McDonald's located at 10125 S.E. 256th Street from 8-9 a.m. Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the Kent FD Cares Wellness Fair on September 19, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Kent Senior Activity Center, the Adaptive Recreation Dance on September 27, 2019 at the Kent Commons, and the Worldwide Day of Play on September 12, 2019 at the Kent Phoenix Academy. Fincher advised of upcoming Kent Parks Conservation event celebrating Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019 at Lake Fenwick Park from 9 a.m. - noon. Fincher advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events. Details can be found online at KentWA.gov. Councilmember Finchers serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Illness and Dependency Advisory Council. The recent meeting included discussion regarding crisis care and the integration of behavior health and primary care. Fincher advised that September 30th is the deadline for the Kent Creates contest "Look Up." Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that will meet on September 18th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at station 74. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing on the Surplus and Removal of Restrictive Covenants on the Lannoye Property – Resolution – Adopt Mayor Ralph provided details regarding the public hearing process. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 11 Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing. Brian Levenhagen, Deputy Parks Director, provided the staff report for the surplus and removal of restrictive covenants on the Lannoye property. Levenhagen detailed the Morrill Meadows/YMCA site location that included Morrill Meadows and East Hill Park. The long-term strategy for these parks was to combine them into one large park. The YMCA project provided an opportunity to combine these parks. Levenhagen reviewed the restrictions imposed by Recreation Conservation Office grant funding and the need to perform a conversion of various parcels. Kent is required to convert for 3.42 acres of park land and replace the recreational value lost at East Hill Park in a new non-RCO site. RCO conversion was approved by the RCO funding board on June 27, 2019. 50% of the Lannoye and Ransom acquisition costs were covered by King County Conservation Futures Funding grants. The complete project, including conversion, will result in more than double current and potential recreation value to Kent's park system. Levenhagen provided property details on the Lannoye parcel. The City's Park and Open Space Plan 2016 calls for: transforming Clark Lake Park from tier 2 to tier 6; update and implement master plan/identifying phasing opportunities; and improve opportunities for connecting with nature (plan, education, trails and gatherings). PUBLIC COMMENT: Elizabeth Wagner, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the resolution. Wagner was involved in the initial Master Plan Committee and is also a part of the Friends of Clark Lake Park. Wagner was also a teacher at Martin Sortun Elementary. Wagner read the vision of Clark Lake Park "Clark Lake Park conserves the contiguous open space around Clark Lake which: (1) sustains the natural environment; (2) enhances wildlife habitat; (3) fosters education; and (4) provides passive recreational opportunities. This site will serve as a regional amenity for present and future generations. Chris Ensor, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the resolution and indicated Clark Lake Parks needs parking and restrooms. B. Move to admit the written comments received into the record Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher C. Move to close the public hearing RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher D. Adopt Resolution No. 1991 to surplus and transfer the “Lannoye Property” from the City’s drainage utility fund to the Parks department, upon the utility’s receipt of $978,000, to remove any use restriction Council may have imposed on the Lannoye Property at the time it was originally acquired, and to authorize the Mayor to take all acts consistent with the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher E. Public Hearing on the Surplus of the Kronisch Property – Resolution – Adopt Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing. Drew Holcomb provided the staff report on the surplus of the Kronisch property. An aerial photo from 1965 shows new developments of the time. New development, such as Sound Transit light rail and re-development of Totem Middle School and Star Lake Elementary School, requires much more water. The majority of the water storage requirements are to meet the needs of fireflow requirements. Holcomb indicated this new reservoir will be a catch up to current standards. Holcomb provided examples of smoke and fires. Holcomb provided information on the pressure zones on the west hill. This highest pressure zone on the west hill is 587' from sea level. This is what determines the height of the tower in order to provide adequate pressure. The Water system plan calls out the need for a new water reservoir. This project has been planned for decades and the Joe Jackson bridge and the Military Rd. crossing of 516 both constructed empty water lines in preparation for this project. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 11 Holcomb provided information on the City's analysis in determining where to locate a new water reservoir. The West Hill Park was disused with the Parks Department and they expressed concern that the water tower would disrupt the proposed plans for this park which are identified in the City’s Parks and Open Space Plan. The Kronisch Property is undeveloped and does not have any plans for future development identified. The potential location on Federal Way school district property was considered. The district’s property is at a lower elevation and is outside of the 440’ contour so the water tower would need to be constructed taller increasing costs. This property is sloped and will require additional cost for geotechnical design and foundation design. This site was discussed with the Parks Department and they expressed concern that locating a water tower here would impact the proposed plans for the West Hill Park and would block the view of Mt. Rainier. The city contacted the National Guard regarding the Armory property, and they declined to discuss siting the reservoir on their property. In 1991, the Kronisch family deeded 3 parcels to the City. Holcomb provided details on the property. Holcomb reviewed the preliminary site plan for the water reservoir and indicated the connectivity path will remain on the property. Landscaping and screening will be planted and a mural will be painted on the reservoir. Holcomb provided details on the construction of the foundation and indicated the reservoir is designed to latest seismic standards and is designed to survive a major earthquake without collapsing. This reservoir is badly needed and there is limited space available for a reservoir. We believe that this site will impact the West Hill the least out of the possible locations. Holcomb provided the Council with details on the transfer of the property from the Parks Department to the Public Works Department and the planned ongoing maintenance. The funds from the transfer of this property will be reinvested in the West Hill parks amenitites. Holcomb provided details on the plan to replace the trees that are removed from the property. Dave Brock, Deputy Public Works Director, advised the Council that the residents will not notice a difference pressure on a day-to-day basis and during high fire flow events, the pressure should not be reduced. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 11 PUBLIC COMMENT: Chris Ullrich, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the Kronisch property and indicated the property should be retained as a park as requested by the Kronisch family at the time of donating the property to the City. Glenn Carpenter, a Federal Way resident and Kent business owner, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the Kronisch property and suggested the City site the water reservoir on the West Hill park property. Zandria Michaud, a Kent resident, spoke in support of siting a water reservoir on either the Kronisch property or West Hill park property and further requested the Parks Department allocate the funds received from the transfer of the Kronisch property from the Public Works Department to future park property on the West Hill. Kristy Herrick, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the Kronisch property. Herrick suggested choosing the best place for the water tower, purchase the land potentially using the City's power of eminent domain and build the water tower on that property. Herrick also suggested building the water tower on the East Hill of Kent and piping the water across the valley to the West Hill. Annie Sieger, the Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and expressed concerns that if the Kronisch park is lost, there will be a further reduction in parks services available to under served populations on the West Hill. Sieger indicated she will leave the surplus decision to the Council, but requested the Parks Department be fairly compensated for the property. Sieger expressed her concerns over the potential undervaluing of the property. Rusty Zainoulline, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the Kronisch property and requested the council continue debating this issue. F. Move to admit the written comments received into the record RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher G. Move to close the public hearing Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Valentin Caspaar, a Kent business owner, spoke concerning the City's ordinance requiring doors and fire exits to be unlocked while occupied. Caspaar asked the City to amend the code requiring doors and fire exits be unlocked when occupied by customers. Mayor Ralph advised she will have staff follow up with Mr. Caspaar. Zenovia Harris, the Kent Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer, expressed her concerns over the City's fire code. The Chamber requested further conversation and review of the City's ordinance regarding the fire code. Zandria Michaud, a Kent resident, expressed her appreciation of the Council putting the water tower discussion on hold. Michaud expressed her appreciation of the Lea Bishop art gallery and encouraged the public to visit the Kent Senior Center. Michaud also expressed her excitement over the grand opening of the Kent YMCA and Morrill Meadows Park and encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming events. Todd Minor, a Kent resident, looks forward to hearing the outcome of the City's response to Mr. Caspaar and the Chamber's concerns over the City's fire code. Minor thanked the Mayor and Council for their work fencing the property located at James and Central and asked the City to continue to address other eye sores throughout the City. Minor expressed his appreciation of the increased police presence and encouraged the Council to look for creative measures to increase police personnel and technology for the police. Minor also expressed concerns over an increase of aggressive panhandling throughout the city and requested the City take an aggressive approach addressing this issue. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Higgins pointed out that item 8G - Consultant Services Agreement for Clark Springs Generator and Electrical Upgrades with RH2 Engineerring, Inc, will allow the City to consider whether the fuel storage as planned is adequate. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 9 of 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Aug 20, 2019 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 20, 2019 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through 7/15/19 and paid on 7/15/19 and bills received through 7/31/19 and paid on 7/31/19, and approve the checks issued for payroll for 7/1/19-7/15/19 and paid on 7/19/19 and checks issued for payroll 7/16/19-7/31/19 and paid on 8/5/19, after auditing by the Operations Committee on 8/20/19. C. Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the First Public Hearing on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Adju MOTION: Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first public hearing on the 2020 mid-biennium budget adjustment. D. Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first Public Hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan MOTION: Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first public hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan E. Amendment No. 1 to the Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food Waste Collection and Disposal/Marketing Contract with Kent- Meridian Disposal Company D/B/A Republic Services Recycling Services for Processing Surcharge - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food Waste Collection and Disposal/Marketing Contract between the City and Republic Services, thereby approving an adjustable increase to solid waste rates and extending the solid waste contract to 2029, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F. Republic Services Rate Increase for Disposal Fee (Tipping Fee) Charged by Cedar Grove - Authorize Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 10 of 11 MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to approve an increase in residential solid waste rates with Republic Services to compensate for the increase in tipping fees at its organics waste processor, Cedar Grove. G. Consultant Services Agreement for Clark Springs Generator and Electrical Upgrades with RH2 Engineering, Inc. - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with RH2 Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $117,455.28 to design a standby generator system and electrical system upgrades, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Ordinance Granting Small Cell Franchise to Seattle SMSA, dba Verizon Wireless - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4332 establishing a five-year franchise agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City. I. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 2.34 - Municipal Court - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4333, repealing and reenacting Chapter 2.34 of the Kent City Code relating to the establishment and operations of the Kent Municipal Court. J. Software Subscription Agreement with Origami Risk, LLC - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Origami Risk, LLC for a cloud-based risk management information system, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Risk Manager. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None 10. BIDS A. Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South Roundabout Joint Utility Trench Project Bid - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided details on the Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South Roundabout Joint Utility Trench Project Bid and recommended awarding the bid to Rodarte Construction, Inc. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 3, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 11 of 11 MOTION: Award the Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South Roundabout Joint Utility Trench Project Bid to Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of $544,232.98 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:48 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk Advniltd i',rfo Itw rawd Komoto, Kim From: Sent: To: Subject: Sharon < bersaas@aol.com > Friday, August 30, 20L9 5:01 AM City Clerk Potential Transfer of City utility fund property to parks department To Whom it may concern. I Sharon Bersaas who lives at 436 Jason Ave N. Kent Washington 98030. Support the Transfer of the 2.2 acres of city drainage utility fund property to the parks department of Kent Wa. And further support the as 2.2 acres of replacement property as replacement of park property lost for Morrill Meadows Park. I furthermore support the parks department in their proposal to create a new access to Clark Lake from the Southeast 248th street with view amenities. Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing the new development of the access and the view plus amenities for Clark Lake Park. Sincerely, Sharon Bersaas 436 Jason Ave N Kent Wa. 98030 253-8524984 EXTERNAL EMAIL 1 AdvnitrC inl, rtw- (ecrd, Komoto, Kim From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Cris LeCompte < RealtorCris@comcast.net> Friday, August 30,2019 10:29 AM City Clerk Comments for Sept 3,20L9 City Council Meeting Kronisch Park 1-201-90829jpg; Kronisch Park2_20190829 jpg; Letter to Kent City Council 20190830.pdf Please provide my comments to the City Council for consideration at the meeting this coming Tuesday. Thank you - Cris August 30, 2019 To the Kent City Council As a long time Kent resident I would like to provide my input about the Kent Parks Department and two subjects that are on the Agenda for September 3'd. ln reference to the acquisition of land to replace lost park land at Morrill Meadows: I strongly support transferring the Lannoye property from the Public Works Department to the Parks Department. I believe the preservation of Clark Lake Park should be a priority for our community and the future generations of Kent residents. This was defined as a long term goal by a Citizen Advisory Board and the initial Master Plan/Management Plan in 2004. The second comment is regarding Kronisch Park and the possible use of it as the site for a Water Tower. Much as I believe parks are an important part of communities, this park is quite small and not an inviting location. lt is property with no amenities, situated behind two commercial properties that have no windows facing the park and beside two residential properties. Those residential properties are south of where the tower would be built and will not find themselves blocked from sunlight. The site is between a major arterial and a fenced National Guard armory. When I visited the park on Thursday August 29th I found sleeping bags abandoned in the park and no other signs of activity (see attached photos.)Just two blocks to the west is Linda Heights Park with amenities, located in a residential neighborhood and safely away from traffic. I believe it is appropriate to transfer Kronisch Park from the Parks Department to the Public Works Department for use as the site of a water tower. Thank you for your consideration Cris LeCompte 12639 SE 240th Street 1 EXTERNAL EMAIL Kent resident since 1996 Clark Lake Park Citizen Advisory Board 2004 DOGPARK member (at Morrill Meadows Park) 2Ot0 Friends of Clark Lake Park since inception Adopt-A-Street Steward since 2Ot4 2 August 30,2019 To the Kent City Council As a long time Kent resident I would like to provide my input about the Kent Parks Department and two subjects that are on the Agenda for september 3'd ln reference to the acquisition of land to replace lost park land at Morrill Meadows: I strongly support transferring the Lannoye property from the Public Works Department to the Parks Department. I believe the preservation of Clark Lake Park should be a priority for our community and the future generations of Kent residents. This was defined as a long term goal by a Citizen Advisory Board and the initial Master Plan/Management Plan in 2004. The second comment is regarding Kronisch Park and the possible use of it as the site for a Water Tower. Much as I believe parks are an important part of communities, this park is quite small and not an inviting location. lt is property with no amenities, situated behind two commercial properties that have no windows facing the park and beside two residential properties. Those residential properties are south of where the tower would be built and will not find themselves blocked from sunlight. The site is between a major arterial and a fenced National Guard armory. When I visited the park on Thursday August 29th I found sleeping bags abandoned in the park and no other signs of activity (see attached photos.)Just two blocks to the west is Linda Heights Park with amenities, located in a residential neighborhood and safely away from traffic. I believe it is appropriate to transfer Kronisch Park from the Parks Department to the Public Works Department for use as the site of a water tower. Thank you for your consideration. Cris LeCompte 12639 SE 240th Street Kent resident since 1-996 Clark Lake Park Citizen Advisory Board 2004 DOGPARK member (at Morrill Meadows Park) 2010 Friends of Clark Lake Park since inception Adopt-A-Street Steward since 201-4 *, hd'vnifted ido Il'tL fecxd- Komoto, Kim From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Cris LeCompte < RealtorCris@comcast.net> Friday, August 30, 2019 L0:29 AM City Clerk Comments for Sept 3, 20L9 City Council Meeting Kronisch Park 1--20190829jp9; Kronisch Park2_20!90829jpg; Letter to Kent City Council 20190830.pdf Please provide my comments to the City Councilfor consideration at the meeting this coming Tuesday. Thank you - Cris August 30,2OL9 To the Kent City Council As a long time Kent resident I would like to provide my input about the Kent Parks Department and two subjects that are on the Agenda for September 3'd. ln reference to the acquisition of land to replace lost park land at Morrill Meadows: I strongly support transferring the Lannoye property from the Public Works Department to the Parks Department. I believe the preservation of Clark Lake Park should be a priority for our community and the future generations of Kent residents. This was defined as a long term goal by a Citizen Advisory Board and the initial Master Plan/Management Plan in 2004. The second comment is regarding Kronisch Park and the possible use of it as the site for a Water Tower. Much as I believe parks are an important part of communities, this park is quite small and not an inviting location. lt is property with no amenities, situated behind two commercial properties that have no windows facing the park and beside two residential properties. Those residential properties are south of where the tower would be built and will not find themselves blocked from sunlight. The site is between a major arterial and a fenced National Guard armory. When I visited the park on Thursday August 29th I found sleeping bags abandoned in the park and no other signs of activity (see attached photos.)Just two blocks to the west is Linda Heights Park with amenities, located in a residential neighborhood and safely away from traffic. I believe it is appropriate to transfer Kronisch Park from the Parks Department to the Public Works Department for use as the site of a water tower. Thank you for your consideration. Cris LeCompte L2639 SE 240th Street 1 EXTERNAL EMAIL Kent resident since 1996 Clark Lake Park Citizen Advisory Board 2004 DOGPARK member (at Morrill Meadows Park) 2OIO Friends of Clark Lake Park since inception Adopt-A-Street Steward since 20t4 2 August 30,2019 To the Kent City Council As a long time Kent resident I would like to provide my input about the Kent Parks Department and two subjects that are on the Agenda for september 3,d. ln reference to the acquisition of land to replace lost park land at Morrill Meadows: I strongly support transferring the Lannoye property from the Public Works Department to the Parks Department. I believe the preservation of Clark Lake Park should be a priority for our community and the future generations of Kent residents. This was defined as a long term goal by a Citizen Advisory Board and the initial Master Plan/Management Plan in 2004. The second comment is regarding Kronisch Park and the possible use of it as the site for a water Tower. Much as I believe parks are an important part of communities, this park is quite small and not an inviting location. lt is property with no amenities, situated behind two commercial properties that have no windows facing the park and beside two residential properties. Those residential properties are south of where the tower would be built and will not find themselves blocked from sunlight. The site is between a major arterial and a fenced National Guard armory. When I visited the park on Thursday August 29th I found sleeping bags abandoned in the park and no other signs of activity (see attached photos.) Just two blocks to the west is Linda Heights park with amenities, located in a residential neighborhood and safely away from traffic. I believe it is appropriate to transfer Kronisch Park from the Parks Department to the Public works Department for use as the site of a water tower. Thank you for your consideration. Cris LeCompte L2639 SE 240th Street Kent resident since L996 Clark Lake Park Citizen Advisory Board 2004 DOGPARK member (at Morrill Meadows Park) 20L0 Friends of Clark Lake Park since inception Adopt-A-Street Steward since 2014 ,'l' t ' WfuA inb +l,u- kaxd, Komoto, Kim From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: LYLE PRICE <lylepriceT@comcast.net> Thursday, August 29,2019 3:02 PM City Clerk water tower hearing of Sept. 3,20L9 Aug.docx City Clerk Kent, Wa. This attachment is my official statement for the record that I request be included as a communication in the file kept at or for the Sept. 3 hearing on the West Hill water tower proposal. Sincerely, Lyle W. Price 863 Tilden Ave. Kent, Wa. 98030 EXTERNAL EMAIL 1 4u9.29,2019 To: City Council, Kent, Washington From: Lyle Price; 863 Tilden Ave. Kent, 98030 Purpose: This is hereby submitted as a communication for Sept. 3,2019,public hearing. It is with grave concern that I express distress and at the projected execution of a Kent park-the lot-sized property reportedly deeded to the city for a park but now proposed for use by a sixteen- story water tower. I checked out the site yesterday and observed some of the tallest trees - well over 100 feet, I'd say - to be seen in Kent. The two largest are a bit more than l0 feet in circumference at the base about one foot off the ground, according to my tape measure. In the spirit of Kent's tree ordinance, please let them continue to age gracefully and be a neighborhood delight (even though they are far from my own Scenic Hill residence across the street from Mill Creek ParD. The fact that the deed to the park reportedly lacks any restriction on erecting a giant-sized water tower doesn't eliminate what would seem to me as a moral obligation not to pull a Paul Bunyon act on graceful, helpless trees that to the best of my knowledge never did in anyone harm. I would vote to use city property a bit farther down the road. I'd also suggest that the city consider alternatives to emulating (as a city-made projected vista of the site's water tower makes clear) the, um, inartistic appearance and size of the existing giant water tower at East Hill's temporary dog park site near 248th avenue and the existing giant tower on northem West Hill that sticks out when I look from elevated sites on East Hill. Perhaps a city-sponsored contest could encourage artists and architects to suggest ideas about sprucing up the tower. I googled out photos of hundreds of artful yet functional water towers from Volunteer Park in Seattle to New York City. I've searched in vain so far on the Web to find the equal of the two existing tall water towers in Kent that stretch far taller than any other structures in Kent, to the best of my knowledge. In a city that justly can boast of murals and artwork in so many locales, it would seem to me that cutting down trees in a park for an unlovely water tower is inconsistent with the community's beautification goals. Sincerely, Lyle W. Price k)wtW irrb fute feerd Komoto, Kim From: Sent: To: Cc: Subiect: Attachments: Rick Minutoli <piccantep@gmail.com> Tuesday, September 03, 20L9 9:46 AM City Council; Mayor Annie Saurwein (anniesaunryein@gmail.com); Parascondola, Julie; Levenhagen, Benjamin Kronisch Property Kronisch Property Surplus Statement 2019_08.pdf Good Morning Mayor Ralph and Kent City Council Members, On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I would like to submit the attached document for your review regarding the Kronisch Property. I am deeply appreciative of the leadership and service that each of you provide to our community Best regards, Rick Minutoli Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission 253852 4s84 EXTERNAL EMAIL 1 DATE: TO: FROM: RE: September 3,20t9 City of Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Council President Bill Boyce, and City Council members Brenda Fincher, Dennis Higgins, Satwinder Kaur, Marli Larimer, Les Thomas, and Toni Troutner City of Kent Parks and Recreation Commission Potential transfer of the Kronisch Property from the City of Kent Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department to the Public Works Water Utility enterprise The Parks and Recreation Commission is aware of the upcoming public process around surplusing the Kronisch Property owned by the City of Kent Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department for siting a water tower by the City's Public Works department. This process The Public Works department has communicated that a water tower on the West Hill is a critical need to support ongoing water needs, as well as fire flow. Due to the need to site the tower on the highest ground and highest water pressure zone, the area in which this water tower can be sited is quite small, such that the only undeveloped land available for siting the tower is owned by other City departments or other governments. Options beyond these properties would require the purchase of a single-family residence or business, which have not, so far, been investigated because of the availability of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services owned land. The Kronisch property was purchased with the intent of being used as parks and open space acreage and has been used passively for that purpose since it's purchase. The property is on the West Hill in one of five "City Regions" defined in the City's 2015 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Of these five City regions, the West Hill has one of the lowest level of service and potential level of service - both of which are below the Citywide average. The loss of the Kronisch property will further reduce the existing and potential level of service in that City region. Unfortunately, as the City's Public Works Department has identified, there isn't significant undeveloped land in this City region, and it's unlikely that this property will be replaced, such that this reduction in existing and potential level of service is likely to be permanent and will continue to diminish as population in that area grows. The City of Kent's Public Works department staff have expressed publicly that they have known for decades that a new water tower, requiring siting on the highest ground and in the highest water pressure zone, would be needed on the West Hill. lt's obvious based on maps of the area that by the time the Public Works department would be ready to build that water tower, suitable, undeveloped sites would be extremely limited if not wholly unavailable. ln the same vein, the City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department planned for population growth and development that would create demand for parks and open space acreage as well as limit the land available to meet that demand by purchasing the Kronisch property and have shouldered ongoing costs associated with ownership and maintenance and the site. While the City of Kent Parks and Recreation Commission feels strongly that Kent's parks and open space should never be sold, we also understand that a West Hill water tower is a critical water utility need, with public safety impacts, and alternative siting of the tower would require the displacement of a single-family residence or business. For these reasons, the Parks and Recreation Commission is not advocating to prevent the surplus of the Kronisch property, instead, leaving it up to our elected officials to weigh the options for its siting. lf the City does elect to transfer the property from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services to the water utility, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department should be fairly compensated for the property, and the compensation should be used to increase the recreational value for residents in the West Hill region. lt is difficult to define "fair compensation" in and instance such as this; precedent dictates that "fair compensation" would most often be interpreted as fair market value. However, this transaction has an added wrinkle in that it concerns a transfer of property bought and maintained by taxpayers for public benefit to the water utility, which is an enterprise fund that benefits ratepayers. ln this instance, fair market value would undervalue the property, and effectively mean that the taxpayers were subsidizing ratepayers. Therefore, the Parks and Recreation Commission believes that fair compensation forthe Kronisch Property will consider the replacement value of the property as well as refunding of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department's carrying costs (maintenance, etc.) for the property over their period of ownership. The Parks and Recreation Commission commends the City Council and Mayor for their foresight in developing the public surplus process. This process was developed and codified after Pine Tree Park was almost sold in 20L6 and has seen limited use with the potential transfer of the Kronisch Property being one of the most controversial instances. The potential transfer of the Kronisch property has helped to illuminate opportunities to enhance that process; specifically, by ensuring that the public conversation includes all potential options and doesn't falsely limit the City's options or minimize the impacts of those options. ln particular, the public surplusing conversations are secondary to other land use processes (in this instance, conditional use hearings and SEPA), such that the public conversation at the point of the surplus process, is limited to either surplusing the Kronisch Property or not building a West Hill water tower, described as a "critical need." The City's options are much broader than that, and a narrative that falsely narrows the conversation that way is likely to erode public trust. The potential transfer or the Kronisch property is an opportunity to reevaluate the City's surplus process, to ensure that it provides adequate opportunities for the public to fully understand the impacts of, evaluate, and comment on all options. Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the Surplus and Removal of Restrictive Covenants on the Lannoye Property For the Kent City Council Meeting of: September 3. 2O19 erT Email Address aJVah<Yhu" q1a3t @ho+ntc'ij , cr,4{ ctl zrts o r- t oorncasl,4et Address W.\q7su| 5E2bq%r k qa knX \,Vn 3 ac Telephone Numberv) ?$q-qq9 2c6 ?e+-slgt NAME Print Leoiblv Chrts [nro.. 1 2 3 4 Surplus and Removal of Restrictive Covenants on the Lannoye Property Kent City Council Public Hearing September 3, 2019 Morrill Meadows/YMCA Project 1 Morrill Meadows Park Conversion Area 2 Morrill Meadows Park Conversion Area RCO Conversion Area Outlined in Red (3.42 acres) 3 Morrill Meadows/YMCA Conversion 4 City of Kent is required to convert for 3.42 Acres of Park Land and replace the recreational value lost at East Hill Park in a new non-RCO site. Morrill Meadows/YMCA RCO Conversion Acres Conversion Area 3.42 Replacement Properties Lannoye 2.28 Ransom 3 Total 5.28 Morrill Meadows/YMCA Conversion 5 •RCO Conversion approved by RCO Funding Board on June 27th, 2019. •50% of Lannoye and Ransom Acquisition Cost is covered by KCCFT Grants •Complete project, including conversion, will result in more than double Current and Potential Recreational Value to Kent’s park system. Lannoye Property 6 Property Details •Appraised for $978,000 •2.28 Acres •3 Parcels •2122059122 •2122059177 •2122059099 •Acquired by PW Drainage Utility on Dec. 14 2010 •Council Authorized Property, “To be used as a detention pond site for the East Hill Operations Center.” Lannoye Property Details 7 121. East side of property taken from SE 248TH 2. West side of property taken from SE 248TH Lannoye Property Details Park and Open Space Plan 2016 calls for: •Transform Clark Lake Park from Tier 2 to Tier 6 •Update and implement master plan/identify phasing opportunities •Improve opportunities for connecting with nature (play, education, trails and gatherings) 8 Lannoye Property 9 Lannoye *Photo taken from the Clark Lake Park Dock Questions? Lannoye Property 9 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the Surplus of the Kronish Property For the Kent City Council Meeting of: September 3, 2019 Email Address ql*...'*e tl dQl Fc -1."r..1 . e,O lv orc(l"oL, ca> Address zs65r; qt/L rtu< r *Gn T, ttlA al8J3!- ^v,7 3A 36" A,r* e u./-4 +8r()3:.J<' ) ?7Qaa tr dss Telephone Number &Cl!.lt lrJ&r 7-s3 E 5t.</z5o 4?2toq 2{7 Gzt-8a 71 NAME Print Leoiblv Crr-qts qtw-acl.i' '*l*,& Z**nnr* Mrcurun 1 2 3 4 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public'Hearing on the Surplus of the Kronish Property For the Kent City Council Meeting of: Seotember 3, 2019 rl"(,n Email Address P.EuAie ,Wrca,oil Address /','a' Car/Lah pttrciW $5F nwre lwo3 Telephone Number {3 ipfs lllr lfr 698req? NAME Print Leoiblv R,vfu Tilntnuuu/g 0 5 6 7 8. West Hill Reservoir Council Meeting September 3, 2019 Fire Flow Requirements 2018 2016 2017 2017 August 29, 2017 Brush Fire August 6, 2019 Car and Brush Fire West Hill Pressure Zones Where to locate a water reservoir? •Water reservoir to be located on the highest ground in the highest water pressure zone •Two undeveloped City owned properties on this plateau •One of these properties is designated to be developed as a park in the City’s Parks and Open Space plan What other locations were considered?•Two undeveloped park properties, West Hill Park (pink) and the Kronisch Property (green) •National Guard Armory (yellow) •Federal Way School District (orange) •Purchase of single family residences or a business were not investigated because of the availability of undeveloped City owned properties within the 440’ contour. Future West Hill Park Armory Federal Way School District Kronisch Propert y City of Kent Property West Hill Reservoir Rendering West Hill Reservoir Rendering Award of 4th Ave. & Willis St. Joint Utility Trench Project City Council Meeting September 3, 2019 Public Comment - Sign Up Sheet For the Kent City Council Meeting of: Septe mber 3, 2019 Please PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Name and Address for the record You will be given THREE minutes to speak Topic b* ta l*r[.* fun/E/<s Email Address VksT+ q \ 6 ,/OL l".et t /<z^ *harfi€ t) A/&/o-.6 -6'-r {-z\.Pc,: Address Z {*-. - Q,- ko oo \3c3C lor%,,- gE ku-t 27o )t /Q'/l/, l//,r T+52/ (< r a2 J'tr z 77\ P( LorT *A Telephone Number w6 890 z76g W %3 ss4t4a J*aqt-ufs Zs'Qf NAME Print Leoiblv Vq / "nl',n /o ,oor l: /*,uoWrr S rc( 6)C fl4,4..-- 1 2 3 4 5 6 \\Cityvmplv\sdata\PUBLIC\City Clerk's Office\City Council\City Council Meetings\TEMPLATES\Sign In Sheet Public Comments.doc udnt V)'4 treA w*q[Js P anflrJ- E dwrrry P ulJtr. \3[t1\ilh en t" :..:ff lil:'ff *:H#* :u sin es s " "' You are NOT ALLOWED to lock the main door ! As per Steve Wilson, City of Kent & Jon Napier, PS-Fire BE 1010. 1.9.3.2.2 THIS LAW needs to be changed: We request: 1: MAIN DOORS SIGN andALLOWED USE: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED BY CUSTOMERS (or during business hours) 2: EMERGENCYDOOR SIGN andALLOWED USE: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. (Missing from the code) [BE] 1010.1.9.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exist: 1......N/A 2.Inbuildings in occupancy GroupAhaving anoccupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided: 2.l.The locking device is readily distinguish-able as locked. 2.2. Areadilyvisible durable sign is posted onthe egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters linch (25 mm) high on a contrasting back-ground. Val: >>>>> Locks are permitted, but CAN NEVER BE USED? You are not allowed to use the locks from inside......! OSHAand COMMON SENSE THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS !*..'a. _- . t:...\!. a City of Kent -Steven Wilson Fire Department Jon Napier THIS D(l(lR MUST REMRIN U}ILllCITEll WHEI{ BUILIIII{G IS (ICCUPI EIl I a a o By the owner or an employee? https://www.securityinfowatch.com/alarms-monitoringlfire-life-safety/articlell20l8700/fire-exit-codes- terms-exceptions-and-more Many electronic security professionals are confused about code requirements regarding the interconnection of their systems with doors used as fire exits - specifically, how they are to be properly locked and unlocked by the fire alarm system. However, a basic understanding of this important topic must precede any discussion of connecting the fire alarm system (IBC and IFC both have the fire alarm connection rules located in Chapter 10, o'Means of Egress," Section 1008). Part of the reason for confusion is that the ICC Building/Fire Codes misuse the terms "locked" and "unlocked." Surprisingly, the term 'qlocked" doesn't even appear in the ICC Building/Iire Codes definition chapters, or egress chapters, or anywhere else, for that matter. It may help if you think of the word"locked' as used by the codes and standards, to mean "preventing free egress" since that is what they actually mean by "locking" a door - preventing it from being used to exit the building during an emergency. Two Exceptions to the Rules It is against both codes to physically lock doors to prevent an occupant's exit from a building, room or space; however, there are two exceptions. The first, although rare, restricts use of an exit by certain occupants of mental, penal or correctional facilities.....N/A for Save-U-More. The second exception, and most common way of legally preventing free egress from a building, occurs when a building is closed up and the owner turns a key to bolt the door from the outside when they teave to go home for the evening. This too will prevent panic hardware from operating; however, this is preferred for security reasons since some emergency hardware has made it easy for burglars 1o merely slip in a bent coat hanger wire to pull the manual exit bar to gain entry. When a building is not in use, the owner is allowed to secure doors from hoth the inside and outside. Schools often chain doors when closed up at night. In large cities it is common for rolling shutters and padlocked gates to be used by businesses where the owner is concerned with burglaries or looting. These are the only two circumstances that allow exits to be physically locked to prevent free egress from a building, room or space for security reasons. If your application does not fall into one of the two above categories, then all exit access doors must operate without restrictions from the egress/exit side of the door. 4th Ave. and Willis Street Planned Roundabout