HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 12, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 12, 2011
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES
Council Chambers
Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
PROCLAMATION
King Parker Day -
December 12, 2011
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Community Services:
Community In Schools of
Renton (CISR) - 2011 in Review
Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
TERRI BRIERE, Council President; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY
CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER MARCIE PALMER.
CARRIED.
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE
J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; CHIP
VINCENT, Planning Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; DEPUTY CHIEF
ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER DAVE
LEIBMAN, Police Department.
A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring December 12, 2011 to be
"King Parker Day" in the City of Renton and acknowledging with praise and
gratitude King Parker's service to the community. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Councilmember Parker accepted the proclamation and remarked that he
appreciates that citizens put faith in him to represent them. He stated that he
is honored to have served the citizens of Renton and the City Council.
Mayor Law welcomed Sue Paro, Executive Director for Community In Schools of
Renton (CISR). Ms. Paro stated that CISR is a drop-out prevention program and
that 25% of Renton High School students do not graduate on-time with their
classes. She stated that drop-outs have a significant impact on student lives,
the city, and the community because they are more likely to live in poverty and
sometimes enter the criminal justice system.
Ms. Paro stated that the CISR mission statement is to surround students with a
community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
She remarked that CISR provides family liaisons that help to broker services
such as mentors, tutors, and healthcare for at-risk youth. She reported that
during the 2010/2011 school year CISR served 877 students, and 481 families.
She stated that the family liaisons are also advocates for homeless students and
that 159 homeless children were served last year, which is a 26% increase over
the previous school year.
Ms. Paro explained that the CISR program was expanded five years ago to find
ways to increase students' academic success. She stated that 300 middle
school students receive intense support from the Academic Liaison Mentor
program. She remarked that this program has 122 adult volunteers who
provided 2,744 hours of mentoring, which has an in-kind value of $55,566.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 381
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Rajaratnam
- Title IV Docket #69, Auto
Repair and Sales
Citizen Comment: Hughes -
Title IV Docket #D-69, Auto
Repair and Sales
Citizen Comment: Clark - King
County Library System Racism
Citizen Comment: Meeks-
Title IV Docket #D-69, Auto
Repair and Sales
Ms. Paro reported that CISR has hired a small group mentor who works with
fifth grade boys as they transition to sixth grade. She explained these students
are at-risk for being successful in middle school. She stated that there are 42
students in the program, and most of them are students of color. She added
that the program is also helping fifth grade girls' transition to middle school this
year.
Concluding, Ms. Paro reported that of the 6,000 students and families served
by CISR 98% live in poverty, 45% live in single-parent households, and 70% are
students of color. She expressed appreciation for the generosity of the Renton
community. She remarked that donations of school supplies, personal care
supplies, and other in-kind resources worth over $120,000 went back to the
students and families in the school district.
Responding to Councilmember Taylor's inquiry, Ms. Paro remarked that the
program is in need of more mentors, especially male mentors and mentors of
color. Mayor Law stated that the CISR program is an invaluable asset for the
City and the school district.
Leslie Rajaratnam (Renton) expressed frustration regarding the proposed
legislation concerning auto repair businesses. He stated that he has owned and
operated an auto repair shop for over 35 years in Renton, and believes that the
legislation is too intrusive and personal. He remarked that the City should
address problems with specific businesses and not introduce new laws that
impede his ability to run his business. Mr. Rajaratnam added that due to the
economy his business is already down by 62%. He urged Council to reject the
proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Parker remarked that the proposed legislation does not apply
to Mr. Rajaratnam's business. Planning Director Chip Vincent added that
Washington State's vested-rights doctrine allows businesses to exist based on
rules that were in effect when the business was established. He emphasized
that the City is not reaching back in time, but is only looking forward.
Candace Hughes (Renton) asked how the proposed legislation will affect her
two auto repair businesses. Mayor Law reiterated that the ordinance will not
affect existing businesses.
Beatrice Clark (Renton) remarked that she has evidence that racism, racial
profiling, white privilege, discrimination, lies, and corruption are occurring at
the King County Library. She stated that King County Library System supports
the system's racism and unethical actions without question or interest in
ascertaining the truth and that they have been unresponsive to letters
requesting a hearing to investigate the allegations brought against them. Ms.
Clark commented that she had also felt discriminated against when patronizing
the downtown Renton library before the annexation, but had thought the
issues would be resolved by KCLS. She remarked that if KCLS had handled the
issue appropriately she would not be attending area Council meetings in order
to draw attention to the issue. She added that she will be submitting
documentation to the City regarding her concerns at a later date.
Kirk Meeks (Renton) expressed concerns about the proposed legislation
regarding auto repair and sales. He remarked that under this Ordinance, he
would not have been able to sustain his business if he had waited until 2012 to
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 382
CONSENT AGENDA
Council: Meeting Minutes of
12/5/2011
City Clerk: 2011 General
Election Results
CED: 2012 State Legislative
Agenda & Statement of Policy
Positions
CED: Glennwood Townhomes
Fee Waiver Request, Renton
Housing Authority
CED: Renton Avenue Business
District Improvements, King
County
Transportation: S Lake
Washington Roadway &
Intersection Improvements,
TIB Grant
Utility: Thunder Hills Creek
Drainage Easements, WSDOT
move it to Renton. Mr. Meeks explained that the types of repairs he conducts
would not allow him to meet the proposed 72-hour parking time limit because
he sometimes has to wait several months for vehicle parts to arrive. He urged
Council to make sure the legislation that is adopted is fair and just for all
persons involved, including future small business owners.
Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows
the listing.
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/5/2011. Council concur.
City Clerk reported the 2011 General Election results from King County
Elections, as follows: Mayor Position - Denis Law (13,748 - elected); Council
Position No. 3 - Marcie Palmer (13,205 - elected); Council Position No. 4 - Greg
Taylor (11,149 - elected), Sarah Sanoy-Wright (4,424); Council Position No. 5 -
Ed Prince (8,335 - elected), Robin H. Jones (7,652); Council position No. 7 - Don
Persson (10,238 - elected), Phyllis Forister (5,635). Information.
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval
of the 2012 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions,
including transportation solutions, fiscal stability, economic
development/infrastructure funding, public safety and strengthening the
aerospace industry, which serve as guidance for City staff during the State
legislative session. Council concur.
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval
to waive all development and mitigation fees for the Renton Housing
Authority's Glennwood Townhomes, an 8-unit four-bedroom affordable
housing development project in the Sunset Area, and requested approval to
record the related affordable housing set aside restrictive covenant. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval
of a second interagency agreement in the amount of $727,000 with King
County for the Renton Avenue Business District Improvements project in the
West Hill/Skyway area, funded by State and Federal grants. Council concur.
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Fuel Tax
Distribution Agreement to accept $1,755,500 from the Washington State
Transportation Improvement Board (requiring 20% local match) for the S. Lake
Washington Roadway and Intersection Improvements project. Council concur.
Utility Systems Division requested approval to waive the reimbursement value
and grant two drainage easements to the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the right to construct, operate, monitor, and maintain
habitat improvements as part of the Thunder Hills Creek Mitigation Fish Barrier
Retrofit project, as required mitigation for the impacts associated with the
replacement of the failed Thunder Hills Creek culvert under 1-405. Council
concur.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 383
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Utilities Committee
Utility: Maintenance of
Drainage Facilities, Code
Amendment
Solid Waste: Clean Community
Initiative
Latecomer: Water Line
Extension, Renton Housing
Authority, Glennwood Ave.
NE, LAG-97-004
Finance Committee
Finance: Utility Billing
Adjustment, McLaughlin
Properties
Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment to RMC 4-
6-030 to reflect adopted City policy to maintain drainage facilities in single-
family residential plats with public streets two years after final construction
approval and an inspection by the City, and to provide clarification on the
currently adopted flow control Best Management Practices requirements (ORD
5526). The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this
matter be presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading
and adoption. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 388 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the interdepartmental
program entitled, Clean Community Initiative, which will enhance solid
waste collection and disposal in the City, and fund the program in 2012
with $25,000 from the Solid Waste Utility fund balance. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Zwicker remarked that this program is an alternative to the
Clean Sweep Program. He explained that $25,000 will be available in small
grants for community based organizations to target problem areas in their
neighborhoods.
Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the
request for a latecomers agreement from the Renton Housing Authority for a
period of two (2) years. The application for a latecomers agreement was
submitted to recover a portion of the estimated cost of $224,000 of water main
extension along Harrington Ave. NE and Glennwood Ave. NE for the Glennwood
Townhomes development.
The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the preliminary
assessment roll to be forwarded to the City Clerk, who will notify the affected
property owners. If no protests are received, after construction of the facilities
and approval of the final costs, Council can authorize preparation of the final
assessment roll and latecomer agreement. In the event there is a protest for
valid cause, a public hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to
proceeding with this matter. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a utility billing fee
adjustment for the utility account of McLaughlin Properties, LLC (Tenant: La
Fuente Restaurant) as presented for the total amount of $3,367.47. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Persson explained that the actual adjustment is approximately
$835 because the City does not pay for leaked water that did not enter the
sewer system.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 384
CED: Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee Allocations,
Palmer Appointment to
Committee
Community Services:
Generator Transfer Switch,
Homeland Security Sub-Grant
Lease: Additional Antennas &
Ground Space, Verizon
Wireless, LAG-97-004
Community Services
Committee
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the recommendation of
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and allocate $205,000 as follows:
• $120,000 to the Renton Visitors Connection for its tourism promotion
campaign.
• $80,000 to the Renton Community Marketing Campaign for its annual
marketing efforts.
• $5,000 to the Renton Community Services Department to print additional
copies of the popular South King County Trails Map.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be allowed
to execute contracts with the Renton Chamber of Commerce to administer the
Renton Visitors Connection tourism promotion activities, and the Saunderson
Marketing Group to assist with the Renton Marketing Campaign in its efforts.
The Committee also recommended the approval of the appointment of
Councilmember Marcie Palmer to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Members to be reappointed include Bill Taylor, Preeti Shridhar, Kathy Madison,
and Brett Camann. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a Homeland Security Sub-
grant in the amount of $158,000 with King County Emergency Management.
The sub-grant agreement (number FFY09-SHSP-EQ-009) is for the installation of
a transfer switch at the Renton Community Center for emergency back-up
power. The sub-grant amount is for $158,000 and is to provide funds for the
generator transfer switch at the Renton Community Center for emergency
back-up power connection. The Committee further recommended that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the third lease addendum to the lease with Verizon Wireless, LLC for
additional space on the Highlands Water Tower, and additional space on the
ground at the same location. The addendum will increase payments to the City
by $480 monthly. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Committee substitute member Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in Mayor Law's appointments of Ms. Jaris English
for a term expiring on 12/31/2015 (position formerly held by Sara Eldridge),
and Mr. Ben Andrews for a term expiring on 12/31/2015 (position formerly
held by Wesley Van Doren) to the Municipal Arts Commission. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Parker acknowledged Ms. English and Mr. Andrews who were
in attendance in the audience.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 385
Planning & Development
Committee
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #7
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
(Grocery Stores)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the
following items on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-69 was previously approved via the 12/5/2011 Planning and Development
Committee report. It has since been modified to read as follows:
D-69: Auto Repair - Regulate auto repair businesses to distinguish them from
wrecking yards and vehicle storage. Require screening, fencing, landscaping,
and compliance with lot coverage standards for auto repair businesses,
including auto body shops.
D-73: Site Plan Review - The Site Development Plan Review criteria overlapped
with other regulations and review processes and needed to be simplified to
remove duplicative and superfluous language. Code language also clarifies
vesting provisions for approved but not- yet built projects, and provides
discretion for determining when a public hearing is needed. The revisions
compliment other processes and codes and result in a more appropriate level
of project review.
D-74: Plat Revisions - This code work clarifies the difference between major
and minor revisions to an approved preliminary plat, and the process to amend
the plat after preliminary approval and prior to recording.
D-75: Shopping Carts - The Shopping Cart Regulations (adopted in 2005) are
being revisited to remove references to filing fees for Shopping Cart
Containment and Recovery Plans, and to remove the specific appeal fee. These
fees are now contained in the City's Fee Schedule, rather than City Code.
D-79: Conditional Use Permit Regulations - The conditional use permit
regulations have created overlap with site plan review regulations, and have
been amended over time in order to address uses such as wireless facilities,
kennels, crisis diversion facilities, and live/work units. Some of the review
criteria are redundant and not applicable to uses being reviewed. These
revisions to the conditional use permit section remove superfluous language,
simplify and combine review and decision criteria, and allow for some minor
revisions to approved conditional use permits.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these
matters be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final
reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 387 and 388 for ordinances.)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the
following item on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-68: Food System Sustainability (Grocery Stores) - Amend City standards to
foster improved access to fresh food for City residents by specifying that
grocery stores are allowed in the CN zone.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 387 for ordinance.)
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 386
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
(Home Agriculture)
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
(Keeping Bees)
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
(Keeping Animals)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the following item on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-68: Food System Sustainability (Home Agriculture) - Amend City standards
to foster improved access to fresh food for City residents by allowing a new
accessory use to residential - Home Agriculture, and allow limited sales of
produce grown onsite provided established conditions are met.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 387 for ordinance.)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the following item on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-68: Food System Sustainability (Keeping Bees) - Amend City standards to
foster improved access to fresh food for City residents by reducing lot size
requirements for bee keeping and establishing improved standards for the
keeping of bees.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 387 for ordinance.)
Councilmember Zwicker remarked that he declined to sign the Committee
report because he believes there are better solutions including, studying the
science behind classing bee hives, bee friendly plantings, and possibly having
bee hives on City property, rather than allowing bee hives in residential areas.
Councilmember Parker added that there was a lot of discussion regarding bees,
and this item is about food sustainability and allowing citizens to do more
things home-grown.
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the following item on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-68: Food System Sustainability (Keeping Animals) - Amend City standards to
foster improved access to fresh food for City residents by reducing the
minimum lot size required to keep small animals and to provide more flexibility
in the Additional Animals Permit.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 387 for ordinance.)
Councilmember Zwicker stated that he declined to sign this Committee report
because the proposed legislation would drop the allowance of three chickens
on a lot from 6,000 square feet to 4,500 square feet, and with a few extra
steps, citizens could have up to five chickens on a 6,500 square foot lot. He
added that he was not comfortable with this part of the ordinance.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 387
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
(Agriculture)
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-69,
Auto Repair and Sales
ORDINANCE #5639
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-69,
Auto Repair and Sales
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
ORDINANCE #5640
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-68,
Food System Sustainability
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-73,
Master Site Plan Review
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the following item on the 2011 Title IV Docket:
D-68: Food System Sustainability (Agriculture) - Amend City standards to
foster improved access to fresh food for City residents by establishing
conditions under which Agricultural growers can sell onsite produce.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced to
second and final reading:
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-110 of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, Sections 4-2-060 and 4-2-080 of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards, and Sections 4-11-190 and 4-11-220 of Chapter 11,
Definitions, of City Code, by amending the regulations regarding vehicle sales
and repair and the definitions of "Storage, Vehicle," "Vehicle Service and
Repair," and "Wrecking Yard, Auto." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-060 and 4-2-080 of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts, Uses and Standards, Sections 4-4-010 and 4-4-100 of Chapter
4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, Sections 4-9-090 and 4-9-100 of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Sections 4-11-010 and 4-11-020 of Chapter
11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by revising
the regulations regarding keeping of animals, adding regulations regarding
home agriculture sales, adding a definition for "Agriculture, Home," and
amending the definitions of "Agriculture," "Animals, Domestic - Small Lot," and
"Beekeeping." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-9-200 of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by removing
superfluous language, clarifying vesting procedures, condensing requirements,
and simplifying code language regarding master plan and site plan review.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 388
ORDINANCE #5641
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-73,
Master Site Plan Review
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-74,
Preliminary and Final Plat
Review
ORDINANCE #5642
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-74,
Preliminary and Final Plat
Review
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-75,
Shopping Carts
ORDINANCE #5643
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-75,
Shopping Carts
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-79,
Conditional Use Permits
ORDINANCE #5644
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-79,
Conditional Use Permits
Utility: Maintenance of
Drainage Facilities, Code
Amendment
ORDINANCE #5645
Utility: Maintenance of
Drainage Facilities, Code
Amendment
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-7-080 of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, clarifying
review procedures for amendments to plats that occur between preliminary
plat approval and final plat review. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 6-27-6 of Chapter 27, Shopping Cart
Regulation, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, by deleting references
to specific costs of filing fees regarding shopping cart containment and retrieval
plans. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-9-030 of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by amending the
conditional use permits section by removing superfluous language, clarifying
review procedures, introducing new language to govern review of revisions to
approved conditional use permits, and establishing timelines for applying for
building permit and licenses associated with approved conditional use permits.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-6-030 of Chapter 6, Street and
Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, clarifying
the regulations regarding maintenance of drainage facilities and the
implementation of flow control BMPs (Best Management Practices). MOVED
BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 389
ORDINANCE #5646
CED: Repeal Shoreline
Regulations, Ordinance No.
5136
ORDINANCE #5647
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-67,
Rebuild Approval Permit
ORDINANCE #5648
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-70,
Right-of-Way Dedication
Procedure Streamlining
ORDINANCE #5649
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-71,
Miscellaneous Residential
Standards
ORDINANCE #5650
CED: Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket #D-77,
Administrative Code
Interpretations
NEW BUSINESS
Citizen Comment: Doepke -
Sewer Charge Waiver Request
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance No. 5136 regarding Shoreline
Master Program regulations. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-050, 4-2-060, and 4-2-080 of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Section 4-8-070 of Chapter 8,
Permits - General and Appeals, Section 4-9-120 of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific,
and Sections 4-10-050 and 4-10-060 of Chapter 10, Legal Non-conforming
Structures, Uses and Lots, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code,
by removing rebuild approval permits and amending provisions applicable to
legal non-conforming structures and uses. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINACE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-7-070 and 4-7-230 of Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations, and Section 4-11-040 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by allowing the administrator
of Community and Economic Development, the administrator of Public Works,
and the Hearing Examiner to approve right-of-way dedications in order to
streamline the procedure. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-110 and 4-2-115 of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Section 4-3-100 of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, and Section 4-4-080 of
Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Regulations, of Title IV
(Development Regulations), of City Code, amending the regulations regarding
residential fence heights in front yards, residential design standards
applicability, design guidelines, and parking for accessory dwelling units.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-020 and 4-2-110 of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Section 4-4-130 of Chapter 4, City-Wide
Property Development Standards, 4-9-080 and 4-9-195 of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, 4-11-040, 4-11-090, 4-11-210, and 4-11-220 of Chapter 11, Definitions,
of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by amending certain
regulations pursuant to the Department of Community and Economic
Development's 2010 - June 2011 Administrative Code Interpretations. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE FROM DARRELL DOEPKE, OWNER OF OIL CAN
HENRY'S, REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF SEWER CHARGES.
CARRIED.
December 12, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 390
Council: King Parker Farewell Councilmember Parker shared his experiences serving on the City Council over
the past 12 years. He summarized a few achievements including the purchase
of the Black River Riparian Forest, the purchase and move to the current City
Hall, working with the Human Services Division, the creation of the Piazza Park
and Ikea Performing Arts Center, the establishment of the Farmers Market and
the Neighborhood Program, and the creation of the "Ahead of the Curve"
brand. He remarked that his biggest disappointment was not being able to see
the transformation of the Barbee Mill site completed during his tenure. Mr.
Parker expressed appreciation to Renton citizens, City staff, the current
administration, and his fellow Councilmembers.
Mayor Law remarked that Mr. Parker has been a long-time ambassador and
cheerleader for the community, and thanked him for the years of service he
provided to Renton citizens as a member of Council. He also thanked Mr.
Parker for the time he spent volunteering on local boards and commissions.
Mayor Law stated that the Renton community is a better place because of
everything Mr. Parker has accomplished.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
Time: 8:31 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
Jason Seth, Recorder
December5, 2011
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 12, 2011
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(Briere)
MON., 12/19 NO MEETINGS (COUNCIL HOLIDAY)
MON., 12/26 NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
MON., 1/2 NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY)
MON., 1/9 CANCELED
COMMUNITYSERVICES
(Palmer)
MON., 1/9 CANCELED
FINANCE
(Briere)
MON., 1/9
5:30 p.m.
Vouchers
UTILITIES
(Taylor)
MON., 1/9 CANCELED
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.