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Home My WebLink About06-19-00RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 19, 2000 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, Council President Pro tem; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE JESSE TANNER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; DEREK TODD, Finance Analyst; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; FIRE MARSHAL CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; COMMANDER KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police Department. PRESS Robert Teodosio, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2000 AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Finance Analyst Derek Todd reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2000 and beyond. Items noted included: On Thursday, June 22nd, King County Metro will conduct a second public hearing on the Eastside Interceptor Improvement Project, which runs along Morris Ave. S. and Houser Way S. The Community Resource Directory has been updated and in addition to English, the directory is also available in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Korean. Councilmember Toni Nelson was recognized last week by Childcare Resources for her contribution and support of their organization. Renton’s swimming beaches, Kennydale Beach Park and Coulon Beach Park, opened Saturday and will staff lifeguards daily at both locations from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. through September 4th. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Carlson – Garbage Cleanup in the Highlands Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, praised the City for responding in a timely manner to a letter she sent regarding the removal of garbage and brush from a vacant lot located next to Sunset Court Park in the Highlands. She explained the City’s cleanup of the lot provided the motivation for the Highlands Neighborhood Association to continue to clean up additional debris from the lot. On another subject, Ms. Carlson requested that the City either repair or remove a damaged bench located on city property at Kirkland Ave. NE and NE 12th St. Mayor Tanner said that the matter will be looked into. Citizen Comment: Arnold – Skate Park Mark Arnold, 311 Factory Ave. N., Renton, 98055, requested that the City increase its funding for the skateboard park. As a Renton resident for 35 years, a skateboarder for 30 years and the parent of two children that skateboard, Mr. Arnold emphasized that putting more money towards an activity that supports a healthy lifestyle is always beneficial to a community. He pointed out that locating the park at the Henry Moses Pool site will draw the attention of people traveling on I-405, showing them that Renton had the foresight to construct a park for the “kids.” Mr. Arnold asked that any funds left over from the Piazza project be earmarked for the skateboard park. He also encouraged local businesses to donate funds to this worthwhile project. Councilman Dan Clawson reported that the skateboard park project is progressing and encouraged Mr. Arnold to continue his fundraising efforts. Citizen Comment: Fawcett – I-405/NE 44th St Interchange, Southeast Quadrant Bob Fawcett, 305 2nd Ave. NE, Issaquah, 98027, said he attended the public meeting regarding the I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange project and commended Economic Development Administrator Sue Carlson and her staff for recognizing the importance of improving the interchange. Pointing out that developers are reluctant to develop the southeast quadrant of the interchange due to lack of access, Mr. Fawcett asked that it be considered for improvement as well. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appeal: 230 Williams Ave N Residence Restoration, AAD-00-036 City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner’s decision denying the appeal of an administrative determination concerning restoration of a residence at 230 Williams Ave. N.; appeal filed on 6/08/00 by William N. Snell, representing Wilbur and Bernadine Repp, accompanied by the required fee. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. EDNSP: I-405/NE 44th St Interchange, Memo of Understanding for Funding Preliminary Design Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended approval of a Memorandum of Understanding describing the three-way partnership established between Renton, the State and developers to fund a contract with Entranco Engineers for the preliminary design of the I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange project. Refer to Transportation Committee. Transportation: I-405/NE 44th St Interchange Preliminary Design, Entranco Engineers Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Entranco Engineers for preliminary engineering and design documentation of the I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange project. The City’s one-third cost share is $651,183.67. Refer to Transportation Committee. Fire: 2000 Emergency Medical Services Funding, King County (Basic Life Support) Fire Department recommended acceptance of $432,973 from King County for basic life support services in 2000. Council concur. Human Resources: Reclassification of Two Positions in City Clerk’s Office Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended reclassifying two positions in the City Clerk’s Office, as follows: Records Management Specialist, grade 7 to grade 9; and Multimedia/Records Specialist, grade 9 to grade 12, effective 1/01/00. Refer to Finance Committee. Boards/Commissions: Board of Adjustment, Waive Professional Qualification Requirement for Candidates Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended amending City Code to allow the professional qualifications to be waived for otherwise-qualified candidates appointed to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Refer to Community Services Committee. Public Works: Hardie Ave SW Sidewalk Repair, Reallocation of Funds Planning/Building/Public Works Departments recommended reallocation of funding for sidewalks on NE 7th St. between Edmonds and Harrington Avenues to remove and replace street trees and repair the sidewalk on Hardie Ave. SW adjacent to Renton Villa Assisted Living Center, as the latter project has been determined to be a superior need. Council concur. Public Works: Hardie Ave SW Sidewalk Repair, Reallocation of Funds Planning/Building/Public Works Departments recommended reallocation of funding for sidewalks on NE 7th St. between Edmonds and Harrington Avenues to remove and replace street trees and repair the sidewalk on Hardie Ave. SW adjacent to Renton Villa Assisted Living Center, as the latter project has been determined to be a superior need. Council concur. Transportation: Transportation Maintenance Division Reorganization Transportation Systems Division recommended reorganizing the Transportation Maintenance section and changing the Graffiti Abatement Specialist position to a Traffic Maintenance Worker II. Refer to Finance Committee. CAG: 99-018, Airport Control Tower HVAC, Design Air Transportation Division submitted CAG-99-018, Airport Control Tower HVAC Replacement project; and recommended approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $7,470.28, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,521 to Design Air, Ltd., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Accounting Asst III Hire at Step E Finance Committee Chair King Parker presented a report recommending approval to fill the vacant Utility Billing Clerk position in the Finance and Information Services Department at Grade A07, Step E. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Development Services: 201 Meadow Ave N Building Renovation Responding to Councilman Persson, City Attorney Larry Warren updated Council on the 201 Meadow Ave. N. building matter. He said that staff declared it a dangerous building, and the decision was appealed to the Hearing Examiner. Before the matter was heard, the owners requested more time to prepare the necessary plans in order for the building to be renovated instead of torn down. Reporting that the plans were submitted to the City, Mr. Warren said once the plans are approved, the next step will be the permitting process. Planning & Development Committee Development Services: Temporary Signs for Special Events Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the temporary sign code. The Committee recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the sign code establishing display periods for event and grand opening signage citywide and within the Automall, and providing housekeeping amendments. Proposed amendments are shown on the draft code dated March 30, 2000 as amended by the Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 221 for ordinance.) Planning: Critical Areas Ordinance Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Critical Areas Ordinance. The Committee reviewed the proposed format and content changes to the Aquifer Protection and Flood Hazard Regulations Code, related housekeeping amendments and their incorporation into Title IV Section 4-3 of the Municipal Code as set forth in the Aquifer Public Draft #2, May 18, 2000 and amending pages dated June 1, 2000. The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance as amended by changes incorporated by the Committee on June 15, 2000. MOVED BY KEOKLER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3459 Public Works: City & County Pipeline Safety Consortium A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement establishing the Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 6/26/00 for second and final reading: The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 6/26/00 for second and final reading: Development Services: Temporary Signs for Special Events An ordinance was read amending Section 140, Building Fees, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, Section 100, Sign Regulations, of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, and Section 190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by modifying the exemptions from sign permit requirements, amending the requirements for prohibited, temporary, and political signs and devices, and providing for grand opening and special event signage. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/26/00. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4846 Franchise: Metromedia Fiber Network Services An ordinance was read granting unto Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority and franchise to install fiber optics cable underground together with appurtenances thereto, upon, over, under, along, across the streets, avenues and alleys of the City of Renton for the purpose of installing infrastructure to operate as a broadband digital communication provider and carrier utilizing switching and fiber optic facilities. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4847 Legal: Card Room Use Conditions Amendments An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-080 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by banning new card rooms from the City of Renton should a court of competent jurisdiction find that the City Zoning Ordinance is unconstitutional or illegal as it relates to card rooms, and allowing the continuation of existing card rooms as nonconforming legal uses. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: FOUR AYES: KEOLKER-WHEELER, SCHLITZER, CLAWSON, AND PARKER; TWO NAY: PERSSON AND NELSON. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Development Services: St. Anthony’s Church Projects Party-of-Record Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler submitted a name to be added to the party-of-record lists for projects relating to St. Anthony’s Church or St. Anthony’s School (Aldo Lucio Zerbato, 205 S. 3rd St., Renton, 98055). Regional Issues: SeaTac Flight Path Changes Councilman Clawson announced that he attended the Port Commission meeting regarding the proposed SeaTac flight path changes. He reminded Council that a letter had been sent asking the Commission not to recommend adoption of the split-east turn because it would bring more air traffic over the north end of Renton and Newcastle. Mr. Clawson reported that the Port Commission recommended retention of the existing flight patterns. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, ADMINISTRATION DRAFT A LETTER TO THE PORT COMMISSION THANKING THEM FOR THEIR ACTION IN MAINTAINING THE EXISTING FLIGHT PATTERNS.* Councilman Schlitzer asked that the Mayor’s previous comments regarding aircraft safety also be added to the letter. *MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:07 p.m. MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann June 19, 2000