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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 24, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 24, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Transportation: Springbrook Trail Award Presentation, Washington Recreation & Parks Association ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Burns-Trail Safety Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Council President; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; ANN NIELSEN, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Community and Economic Development Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; RON STRAKA, Utility Engineering Supervisor; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. Bruce Fletcher, past president of the Washington State Recreation and Park Association (WRPA), presented a Spotlight Award for the Springbrook Trail Boardwalk to Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director Leslie Betlach and Utility Engineering Supervisor Ron Straka. He explained that the award honors public agencies for excellence in parks and recreation facility design and development. Mr. Fletcher noted that the Springbrook Trail Boardwalk was designated best trail project in the state. Ms. Betlach accepted the award with appreciation. She thanked Mr. Straka for his years of dedication to the project and also thanked City officials for their support. She pointed out that the trail was first conceived as part of a trails and bicycle master plan nearly 25 years ago. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2010 and beyond. Item noted was: #• A Memorial Day celebration will be hosted May 31, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 523 S. 3rd St. The event was organized by the commanders of the Frank R. Vaise VFW Post 1263 and American Legion Post 19. Additionally, the Renton History Museum will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a special display honoring veterans. Cynthia Burns (Renton) expressed sympathy to those involved in the tragic (bicycle/pedestrian) accident that occurred on the Cedar River Trail and thanked Mayor Law for quickly forming a committee to review the circumstances of the event. Ms. Burns stated that education and enforcement are essential to deterring future accidents and pointed out that language or cultural issues may be why some people are walking on the wrong side of the trail. She requested that the trail safety plan be viewed as a living document to ensure the public gets the message. May 24, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 160 Citizen Comment: Silbaugh Trail Safety Citizen Comment: Dana Proposed Shoreline Management Program Citizen Comment: Baker - Comprehensive Plan and Proposed Shoreline Management Program Citizen Comment: Anderson Proposed Shoreline Management Program Citizen Comment: Halinen Proposed Shoreline Management Program Jeffrey Silbaugh (Renton) stated that he is a certified Ride Leader for the Cascade Bicycling Club and that the club stresses and promotes safety. Acknowledging that cyclists can startle pedestrians, Mr. Silbaugh stated that he calls out his presence well before he is near a walker. He expressed appreciation for the bike lane stop bars along Lake Washington Boulevard and explained that the bars reduce confusion for bicyclists and inform them when to stop at intersections. Mr. Silbaugh also thanked Mayor Law for stepping up enforcement of the trail rules and remarked that bicycle riders who do not follow the rules create problems for other bicyclists. Buzz Dana (Renton) stated that there are five homes on Ripley Lane N. that share bulkheads that were installed in the 1970s. He remarked that the bulkheads support their sewer system, the pilings their homes are built on, and all of the improvements that they have been made over the past 40 years. Mr. Dana stated that he believes the sewer system is at risk because the proposed Shoreline Management Program (SMP) update may require the bulkheads to be removed. He also opined that adding another agency to the permitting process will cost residents more money and cause confusion if there are disagreements between agencies regarding the shoreline regulations. Laurie Baker (King County) stated that she owns property on Mountain View Ave. N. She remarked that the City's Comprehensive Plan encourages infill development as a means to increase capacity for single-family units, and encourages an increase in housing opportunities for upper income households. She stated that it also encourages support for site plans and subdivisions that incorporate amenity features such as private recreational facilities, pools, tennis courts, and private parks. Ms. Baker requested that the proposed SMP be revised to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's objective regarding upper income housing and remove the proposed restrictions that may degrade the value of what are possibly the most desirable properties in Renton. Lowell Anderson (King County) remarked that he owns property on Mountain View Ave. N. and shared his experience of removing a bulkhead and replacing it with a soft shoreline. He stated that shortly before starting the project the Chinook salmon was listed as a threatened species, which caused a significant delay and added thousands of extra dollars to his project. Mr. Anderson remarked that since removing his bulkhead he has observed sand migrating amongst adjacent parcels, interfering with neighboring properties in ways that cannot be planned. He requested that the City revise the proposed SMP to allow property owners to repair or replace shoreline stabilization improvements in their current configuration in perpetuity. David Halinen (Fircrest) remarked that he is the attorney for AnMarco, owner of the old Stoneway site at 1950 Maple Valley Highway. He submitted a letter outlining his client's concerns regarding the proposed SMP. Mr. Halinen urged Council to revise the SMP to allow all existing shoreline edge improvements, bulkheads, and dock and pier improvements to be repaired or replaced indefinitely in their existing configuration, size, and location regardless of whether there are changes to the size of a building's footprint or impervious surfaces, or if the principle use of the site is changed. Mr. Halinen stated that removing the bulkhead could kill any potential redevelopment of the site due to expense and involvement of multiple agencies. May 24, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 161 CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 5/17/2010 Appointment: Parks Commission CED: Technology Surcharge Fee Community Services: Fee Waiver Request, 2010 Farmers Market Community Services: Special Event Permits CAG: 10-016, Senior Center Patio Repair, Jr G Concrete Design CAG: 10-017, Cedar River Trail Replacement, Jr G Concrete Design CAG: 10-056, 2010-2012 Landscape Maintenance Services, Vinson Brothers Executive: Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection District #37 Utility: Automated Meter Reading System, United Pipe & Supply/Sensus Metering Systems Utility: Hydrant Meter Fees Utility: Establish President Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement/Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/17/2010. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed Al Dieckman to the Parks Commission for a four-year term expiring 6/1/2014. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a Technology Surcharge Fee in order to assist in offsetting the costs of maintaining and upgrading the current permitting software system. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on 7/19/2010. Community Services Department recommended waiver of City Center Parking Garage fees in the amount of $5,940 for Renton Farmers Market vendors and Piazza Renton volunteers for the 2010 Farmers Market season. Council concur. Community Services Department and the Park Board Commissioners recommended adoption of a Special Event Permits ordinance in order to improve customer service and citizen safety. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community Services Department submitted CAG-10-016, Senior Center Patio Repair, and requested approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,925 to Jr. G Concrete Design, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Community Services Department submitted CAG-10-017, Cedar River Trail Replacement, and requested approval of the project, commencement of a 60- day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,722.50 to Jr. G Concrete Design, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of Addendum #1 to CAG-10-056, with Vinson Brothers, in the amount of $27,690.72 per year for additional landscape maintenance services for 2010 through 2012. Refer to Finance Committee. Executive Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with Fire Protection District #37 regarding fire and emergency medical services for a portion of the Fairwood annexation area. Refer to Finance Committee. Utility Systems Division requested authorization to negotiate a contract with United Pipe and Supply/Sensus Metering Systems for the acquisition of the Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system and components. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended amending City Code in order to codify Hydrant Meter Fees. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the President Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement/Rehabilitation Project; and recommended transfer of $150,000 from the Stonegate/Summerwind Replacement Project to allow for engineering in 2010, and budgeting $1 million for the project in 2011. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. May 24, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 162 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Water Bill Adjustment, Kirk Moore RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ORDINANCE #5539 CED: Standard Plans for Public Works Construction NEW BUSINESS Community Services: Trail Safety AUDIENCE COMMENT: Citizen Comment: Knight Trail Safety ADJOURNMENT Finance Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a water billing adjustment for a water leak for Kirk Moore in accordance with Ordinance #5210 in the amount of $2,312.93. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Sections 9-7-1, Code Adopted, and 9-7-2, Amendments, of Chapter 7, Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction Standards, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding Standard Plans for Public Works Construction. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. Mayor Law thanked City staff who quickly assessed the issue of trail safety and devised a plan to present to Council for their recommendation. He stressed that the City is not anti-bicycle and there is no intention to ban bicycles from City trails. He stated that the City's has a multi-use trail system that is heavily utilized and safety needs to be emphasized. Mayor Law remarked that citizens' comments have been heard and that residents must be cognizant of the multiple uses that occur on City trails. Councilmember Corman estimated that lowering the speed limit to 10 miles per hour for the suggested two-mile stretch of trail would only add three minutes to a cyclist's commute. He also stated that striping the trail will be beneficial to cyclists as it will help keep pedestrians to the right hand side of the trail. He emphasized that cyclists need to slow down enough to be able react to someone who steps over the line. Janice Knight (King County) stated that she was recently injured on the Lake Youngs Trail and thanked City officials and staff for responding quickly to the issue of trail safety. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:39 p.m. ^K4t6Qvl- (jJdJL£h^ Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder May 24, 2010 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 24, 2010 3 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 5/31 MON., 6/7 5:45 p.m. NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY) Emerging Issues in Community and Economic Development; Special Events Ordinance *7th Floor Council Conference Room* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Parker) MON., 6/7 4 p.m. Vouchers; Addendum #1 to Landscape Maintenance Contract with Vinson Brothers; Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District #37 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) THURS., 5/27 3 p.m. Shoreline Master Program PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 6/7 3:30 p.m. Proposed Building, Fire, and Residential Code Adoption (briefing only) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 5/27 CANCELED UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 5/27 Hydrant Meter Fees Ordinance; 2 p.m. Automated Meter Reading System; President Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement/Rehabilitation Project; Wonderland Estates Solid Waste Service 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.