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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 13, 2009RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 13, 2009 Monday, 7 p.m. M INUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Demastus Firefighter Recognition CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 7/6/2009 CAG: 09-122, Maplewood Creek & Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2009, Kamins Construction Community Services: 2009 Renton Urban & Community Forestry Development Plan 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 Pro tern; MARCIE PALMER; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Services Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE and MANAGER PENNY BARTLEY, Police Department. Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2009 and beyond. Item noted included: $• Renton is conducting a web-based opinion survey about library services. Survey responses will help the City understand what community members know about the state of Renton libraries, what information they need, and what matters to residents regarding library services. Look for opportunities to take the survey between July 21 and 31. In addition to the web-based survey, the City will make copies available at the libraries and other community buildings. Sandel DeMastus (Renton), Vice-President of the Highlands Community Association, expressed appreciation for the City's firefighters. She remarked that she had worked with the firefighters in the past while filming a training documentary, and commended the Fire Department for doing an outstanding job. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/6/2009. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/30/2009 for CAG-09-122, Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2009; 14 bids; engineer's estimate $118,917; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Kamins Construction, in the amount of $71,437.43. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of the 2009 Renton Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan. Refer to Committee of the Whole. July 13, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 208 Community Services: Designate Off-Leash Pet Area Fire: Designated Fund Agreement, Renton Community Foundation Legal: Reorganize City Departments Legal: Update Adult Entertainment Standards Transportation: Sunset Blvd N Guardrail Replacement, American Structures & Design CAG: 08-136, Runway 16/34 Resurfacing Project, URS Corporation CAG: 02-134, Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation, King County UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Airport: 2009 Airport Layout Plan Update Finance Committee Finance: Bad Debt Write-Off Community Services Department recommended amending RMC 6-6 to allow a specifically designated off-leash pet area at the NARCO property for a period of approximately two years. Council concur. (See page 209 for ordinance.) Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a Designated Fund Agreement in the amount of $55,970 with the Renton Community Foundation for donated funds. Council concur. Legal Services Division recommended amending RMC 3-1 to reflect reorganized City departments by creating a separate chapter for the City Attorney Department and a separate chapter for the Municipal Court; renaming the "Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department" as the "Executive Department," and revising duties within the Executive Department and creating the Communications Division. Council concur. (See page 209 for ordinance.) Legal Services Division recommended amending RMC 5-12 to update Adult Entertainment Standards. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $27,931.26 with American Structures & Design, Inc. to replace pedestrian guardrail on Sunset Blvd. N. over the Houser Way Bypass tunnel. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplement #1 to CAG-08-136, with URS Corporation, in the amount of $270,370 for additional services for the Runway 16/34 Resurfacing project. Council concur. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum #7 to CAG-02- 134, with King County Roads Maintenance Division, in the amount of $62,005.94 for the Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Renton 2009 Airport Layout Plan Update. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding bad debts. The Finance and Information Services Department submitted a list of bad debts totaling $17,542.20. The Finance Department and the City's collection agency have attempted to collect these debts for over 12 months without success. This total amount of bad debts consists of uncollectible accounts for various reasons, including bankruptcy, closed businesses, adjustments, and waived accounts. The Committee hereby recommends granting to the Finance Department the authority to write off the total bad debt of $17,542.20 and to authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary accounting adjustments to remove these debts as owing on the City's financial records. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. July 13, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 209 Police: SCORE Short-Term Loan Agreement RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ADDED RESOLUTION #4010 Police: SCORE Short-Term Loan Agreement Community Services: Designate Off-Leash Pet Area Legal: Reorganize City Departments ORDINANCE #5466 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-02, Indoor Recreation Use ORDINANCE #5467 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-04, Commercial Setback Modifications/Site Plan Review Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the short-term loan, not to exceed $5 million, to South Correctional Entity (SCORE) at the current state pool rate, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the loan agreement. 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 later this page for resolution.) The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the execution of an inter-agency loan agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) to provide interim financing for the acquisition, construction, equipping and improvement of the South Correctional Entity facility. 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 Council meeting on 7/20/2009 for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl at Large, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, to add a definition for "Off-Leash Dog Park," and amend the regulations regarding dogs at large. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/20/2009. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers), of City Code, by creating a separate chapter for the City Attorney Department and a separate chapter for the Municipal Court; renaming the "Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department" as the "Executive Department," and revising duties within the Executive Department and creating the Communications Division. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/20/2009. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend use regulations in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), Urban Center North 1 (UC-N1), and Urban Center North 2 (UC-N2) zones to allow recreational facilities, indoor, new. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding site plan review applicability. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. July 13, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 210 ORDINANCE #5468 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-08, Stream Reclassifications ORDINANCE #5469 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-11, Live-Work Units ORDINANCE #5470 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-12, Animal Regulation Modification ORDINANCE #5471 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-14, Temporary Uses ORDINANCE #5472 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-21, Down Lighting ORDINANCE #5473 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-23, Detached Accessory Dwelling Units ORDINANCE #5474 Planning: 2009 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket D-24, Bulk & Density Standards & Definitions NEW BUSINESS Citizen Comment: Lall - Water Consumption at Union 500 Apartments An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the critical areas regulations regarding the reclassification of streams. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations to create a definition for, and allow, live-work units. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations); and Chapter 4, Animal Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding the keeping of animals and the definitions of "Animals, Domestic," "Animals, Domestic - Large Lot," "Animals, Domestic - Medium Lot," "Animals, Domestic - Small Lot," and "Pets, Household." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, and Chapter 9, Permits -Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulation of temporary uses and review processes. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding pedestrian scale lighting and the definition of "Light Definitions." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards; Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals; and Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding detached accessory dwelling units. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding Bulk Standards and Density Calculations by revising the definitions of "Building Height" and "Density, Net" and adding definitions for "Grade, Existing" and "Grade Plane." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. Councilmember Zwicker reported receipt of a letter from Chander Lall regarding excessive water consumption at the Union 500 Apartments. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. LALL TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. July 13, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 211 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: DeMastus Children Riding Bicycles on Streets and Sidewalks ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder July 13, 2009 Sandel DeMastus (Renton) expressed concern regarding children riding bicycles on streets and sidewalks within the Sunset Terrace condominium complex. She remarked that a child was struck by a vehicle some time ago, and pointed out that many of the children do not get out of the road when asked to move. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:23 Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 13, 2009 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 7/20 Urban Forestry Plan; 5:30 p.m. Future of Renton Libraries COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) MON., 7/20 CANCELED FINANCE (Persson) MON., 7/20 5:00 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 7/20 4:00 p.m. Adult Entertainment Standards Update TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES (Zwicker) 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.