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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 19, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Public Works: Employee Recognition Community Event: 4th of July Wrap-Up 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; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; RICH PERTEET, Deputy Public Works Administrator - Transportation; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; LYS HORNSBY, Utility Systems Director; CHIP VINCENT, Planning Director; MEHDI SADRI, Information Technology Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER, Community Relations & Events Coordinator; ROCALE TIMMONS, Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY and COMMANDER CLARK WILCOX, Police Department. Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman recognized employees nominated and selected by their peers to receive 2011 Employee of the Year awards, as follows: Kevin McQuiller, Telemetry Technician; Katie Johnson, Solid Waste Program Specialist; and Russ Evans, Sign Shop Supervisor. Mr. Zimmerman also announced that Jun Aesquival, Chris Barnes, Bob Cavanaugh, Mike Laughlin, David Whitmarsh, and Keith Woolley were awarded the 2011 Good Teamwork Award. He stated that their success as members of the 1-405 Weekend Closure Detour Operations Team minimized the traffic impacts the 48-hour closure of 1-405 had on City streets. Mr. Zimmerman further recognized Senior Assistant City Attorney Mark Barber for his right-of-way acquisition efforts for the Rainier Ave. widening project. Community Relations and Events Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender presented the event report for the City's 20114th of July celebration at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. She remarked that the report will highlight sponsorship, event features, logistics, marketing, survey results, budget, and strategies for future planning. Ms. Mejlaender explained that the event was made possible because of support from the City of Renton and community partners. She stated that Sanctuary and Reserve Apartments sponsored the entertainment stage, and the free KidZone Activities were sponsored by Coal Creek Family and Matt Griffin YMCA. September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 286 Ms. Mejlaender reported that this year's events featured special activities for children and families, stage entertainment, and fireworks launched from a barge in Lake Washington. She remarked that the drop-off and pick-up area at the boat launch helped to address the issue of limited parking for seniors, those with special disabilities, and families with children. Continuing, Ms. Mejlaender reported on marketing efforts, opportunities for recognizing event sponsors, and survey results. She emphasized that over-the- street banners continue to be a very effective way to provide event information to residents. She also reported that a significant reduction in event costs occurred between 2007 and 2011 that can be attributed to four main areas: 1) refinement or reduction of staffing levels in the park on event day; 2) more accurate project accounting tracking including the value of employee benefits; 3) sponsor contributions reaching an all time high in 2011; and 4) discontinuing the free shuttle service. Ms. Mejlaender reported that a new title sponsorship will be sought in 2012, as The Landing is unable to continue for a fourth year. Judy Smith of Coal Creek Family YMCA stated that volunteers painted hundreds of children's faces for free in the KidZone Activities area. Stephanie Moss, Sanctuary and Reserve Apartments Property Manager, thanked the City for the opportunity to be an event sponsor. Rod Swift of The Landing thanked the City for the opportunity to be the event's title sponsor for the past three years, and remarked that the success of The Landing is due to Renton's citizens. Mayor Law stated that the City sincerely appreciates the sponsorships because they make a big difference in the community. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Vacation: NW 4th St, West of accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to Stevens Ave SW, Lanz, VAC- consider a petition for Street Vacation of a portion of right-of-way consisting of 11-001 approximately 499 lineal feet, located along the southern side of NW 4th St., west of Stevens Ave. SW. Associate Planner Rocale Timmons reported that a petition to vacate an approximately 500 lineal-foot portion of right-of-way along NW 4th St., west of Stevens Ave. NW, was submitted by Mr. Van Lanz. She stated that the petition was received in March 2011, and that State and City code requires that at least two-thirds of abutting property owners sign the petition. She reported that 76% of the abutting property owners have signed the petition. Ms. Timmons explained that it is the petitioner's intent to combine lots in that area to create a four-lot short plat. She explained that public benefit must exist before Council approves the street vacation, and stated that the applicant believes vacating the property will eliminate liabilities for the City because of the steep slopes on the property. She pointed out that the excessively steep slopes preclude any road improvements or placement of utilities in the subject right-of-way. Continuing, Ms. Timmons reported that the petition was circulated to City departments and outside agencies for review, and that no objections were received. She stated, however, that a letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. James Fenner, abutting property owners, expressing opposition to the proposed street vacation due to development and drainage concerns. September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 287 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Forister - Relocation of the Downtown Library Citizen Comment: Lombard West Hill Annexation Citizen Comment: Gauntt - South Renton Community Garden Concluding, Ms. Timmons reported that the administration is requesting that this topic be referred to the Planning and Development Committee for further review. She explained that when the formal land use application is received by the applicant for the four-lot short plat, the potential impacts of drainage in the area will be reviewed and mitigated, and a recommendation will then be provided to the Committee. Public comment was invited. Jim Fenner (Renton) expressed opposition to the street vacation petition. He shared his experiences dealing with on-going drainage issues in the area, explaining that they were exacerbated in 2006 when construction of a new home began in an adjacent lot. Mr. Fenner remarked that he hired someone to put a drain in the area, and the City later connected that drain to the municipal storm system. He also stated that the adjacent home builder connected a line to this drain in order to reduce water run-off. Mr. Fenner emphasized his objections to the proposed street vacation are because of the drainage and water run-off issues. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS TOPIC TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Phyllis Forister (Renton) objected to King County Library System (KCLS) Director's 9/13/2011 statement that a smaller library could provide more efficient services to Renton residents. She commented that an engineer's report dated 8/25/2010 stated that the current downtown library's structural undercarriage is sufficient to support the library's books stacks. She also remarked that the current library could be reconfigured to free up space but it is not necessary to do that at this time because of budget issues. Ms. Forister requested that Council reconsider the annexation vote and related interlocal agreement with KCLS. Suzann Lombard (King County) spoke in favor of allowing residents of West Hill to vote on annexation. She explained that she has lived in the area since 2000 and was instrumental in forming the South Lake Improvement Committee that works to increase safety along Rainier Ave. She stated that there is a small group of very vocal people expressing opposition to annexation, but most residents support the right to vote on the issue. Ian Gauntt (Renton), neighborhood steering committee member, spoke in regards to the South Renton Community Garden Plan and acknowledged a letter (presented to Council 9/12/2011) from the VFW expressing concern about parking. He stated that the two community plans approved by the City since 1999 have called for an extension of Burnett Linear Park, and he believes a community garden will achieve this goal. Mr. Gauntt also stated that one of the goals of the garden is to teach people about nutrition, noting that Renton was mentioned in an article (The Economist, 7/7/2011) about bad eating habits. He remarked that he would like to meet with VFW representatives, and invited Council to attend the next South Renton Community meeting. Mr. Gauntt added that the proposed location for the garden was selected for financial and safety reasons, in addition to its central location. September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 288 Citizen Comment: Pergamo - Opposing Liquor License for Business at 423 Airport Way S Citizen Comment: Shoecraft West Hill Annexation CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 9/12/2011 CAG: 11-160, Sanitary Sewers Rehabilitation 2011, Insituform Technologies City Clerk: 8/16/2011 Primary Election Certification City Clerk: 2011 Renton Population UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Executive: Organizational Changes, Code Amendment Anna Pergamo (Renton) requested Council's support in opposing the issuance of a liquor license to the business located at 423 Airport Way S, formerly Touchdowns Bar & Sports Grill. She explained that the business is surrounded on two sides by residential neighbors, there are several other businesses nearby that serve liquor, and the previous establishment had numerous criminal and safety issues. Anthony Shoecraft (Kent) shared his experiences growing up and working in the Skyway/West Hill area. He acknowledged that the community has a storied reputation, but is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the opportunity that a vote to annex would provide. Mr. Shoecraft stated that he is a co- founder of Skyway Solutions, a grass-roots organization focused on revitalizing the community. He thanked Council for placing the issue on the ballot, and urged them to allow the issue to remain there. Hearing no objections from Council, Mayor Law extended Mr. Shoecraft's time by two minutes. Continuing, Mr. Shoecraft stated that Skyway Solutions has a dedicated public education campaign in place in order to show the value of annexation. He reiterated that the faith sector, area youth, and others on West Hill urge Council to keep the measure on the ballot. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/12/2011. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/6/2011 for CAG-11-160, Sanitary Sewers Rehabilitation 2011 project, three bids; engineer's estimate $290,573.58; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Insituform Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $168,153.51. Council concur. City Clerk submitted 8/16/2011 Primary Election certification from King County Records and Elections as follows: Council Position No. 5 - Mark Martinez 2,942 votes - 28.34%; Ed Prince 4,249 votes - 40.93% NOMINATED; Robin H. Jones 3,141 votes - 30.25% NOMINATED; Write-in 50 votes - 0.48%. Information. City Clerk reported the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2011 to be 92,590 as calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. Also submitted was the 2010 US Census summary including demographics. Information. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Briere presented a Committee of the Whole report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the amendments to Title III, Department and Officers, of City Code to reflect organizational changes in City Departments. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 290 for ordinance.) September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 289 Finance Committee Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Whitworth Lane Apartments Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Sikov (Highland Mobile Manor) Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Key Finance: Community Connectivity Consortium, Various Local Agencies CAG: 06-097, Project #37 (Bellevue to Renton Fiber Optic Cable & Aerial Pathways), Eastside Fiber Consortium 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 Whitworth Lane Apartments in the total amount of $3,756.44. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson commented that the actual cost the city will incur is $872. He explained that the rest of the money is from sewer charges that the City will not pay because the leaked water did not go through the sewer system. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a utility billing adjustment fee adjustment for the utility account of Peter and Helen Sikov (Highland Mobile Manor) in the total amount of $13,056.77. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mr. Persson noted that this amount was reduced to $5,031 for the same reason as the previous report. 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 Brian Key as presented for the total amount of $2,534.34. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mr. Persson noted that this amount was reduced to $624.51, also for the same reason as the previous reports. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an interlocal agreement with local agencies establishing the Community Connectivity Consortium as public corporation for regional fiber optics services with membership fees of approximately $5,000 per year. This replaces and re-establishes the Eastside Fiber Consortium, joined in 2006 under contract agreement number CAG-06- 097. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 290 for resolution.) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an addendum for Project #37 to the contract (CAG-06-097) with the Eastside Fiber Consortium cities (now re-establishing as the Community Connectivity Consortium) to provide a fiber optic cable from Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Talbot Rd. S. near City Hall, and install a separate fiber cable for the City of Newcastle to be used by the Consortium and the City of Renton for intersection control, traffic monitoring, and future access to the King County Regional Emergency Management Center in Renton at a cost of $24,769.90. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the addendum agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 290 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4118 Finance: Community Connectivity Consortium, Various Local Agencies Executive: Organizational Changes, Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5623 CED: 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments ORDINANCE #5624 CED: 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Maps & Data ORDINANCE #5625 Rezone: Vantage Glen Mobile Home Park, RMH to RM-F ORDINANCE #5626 Rezone: Barbee Mill Subdivision, COR to R-10 The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement establishing the Community Connectivity Consortium between the City of Renton and the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Federal Way, Seattle, Algona, Auburn, Kent, Pacific, Puyallup, and Tukwila, and Lake Washington School District, University of Washington, Bellevue College, Bellevue School District, King County Public Hospital District No. 2 dba Evergreen Healthcare, Renton School District, and Valley Communications, and such other government agencies that might hereafter join the Community Connectivity Consortium, for the construction and management of fiberoptic projects, and approving the Charter of the Community Connectivity Consortium. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 9/26/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Sections 3-1-1 and 3-1-5 of Chapter 1, Executive Department, Sections 3-2-3 and 3-2-5 of Chapter 2, Community Services Department, Section 3-3-5of Chapter 3, Department of Community and Economic Development, Section 3-8-5 of Chapter 8, Police Department, Chapter 9, City Attorney Department, and Section 3-10-2 of Chapter 10, Municipal Court, of Title III (Departments and Officers), of City Code, by revising department descriptions in accordance with recent departmental changes. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/26/2011. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read adopting the 2011 amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read adopting the 2011 amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Maps, and Data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property within the City of Renton (Parcel #322304-9362) (Vantage Glen) from Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) to Residential Multi-Family (RM-F) zoning. CPA 2011-M-01. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property within the City of Renton (Barbee Mill Subdivision) from Commercial Office Residential (COR) to Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Net Acre (R-10) zoning. CPA 2011-M-05. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. September 19, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 291 ORDINANCE #5627 Rezone: 1625 Duvall Ave NE, R-8 to CA NEW BUSINESS CED: Community Planning Advisory Board Library: King County Library System Exploratory Public Meeting ADJOURNMENT An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property within the City of Renton (1625 Duvall Ave. NE) from Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Net Acre (R-8) to Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning. CPA 2011-M-06. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF THE COMMUNITY PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Councilmember Parker remarked that between 150 to 200 residents participated in a library exploratory meeting held by the King County Library System in order to receive public input regarding the new downtown library. He stated that KCLS was thrilled about the large turn-out and will be spending a significant amount of time deciphering all of the comments. He expressed appreciation to those who participated in the event. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:19 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder September 19, 2011 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 19, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) TUE., 9/20 3:30 p.m. Auditor's Exit Conference *Council Conference Room* PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 9/26 Economic Forecast; 5 p.m. Community Planning Advisory Board; Shoreline Master Program COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 9/26 CANCELED FINANCE (Persson) MON., 9/26 Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams; 4 p.m. Vouchers; Parks, Transportation, and Fire Impact Fees (briefing only) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 9/22 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 9/22 CANCELED UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 9/22 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.