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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 20, 2009RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 20, 2009 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Community Services: "Footloose" Teen Musical Preview AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Larson - Construction on 1-405 near Renton Hill CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 7/13/2009 Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; JERRY RERECICH, Recreation Director; BETTE ANDERSON, Library Director; KRISTINESTIMPSON, Recreation Manager; VINCENT ORDUNA, Cultural Arts Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCUNCY and MANAGER PENNY BARTLEY, Police Department. Recreation Manager Kristine Stimpson introduced Cultural Arts Coordinator Vincent Orduna who announced that Renton's annual 2009 summer teen musical, "Footloose," will run from July 24 through August 9 at Carco Theatre. He introduced the performers who then entertained the audience with a sample number from the show. Ruthie Larson (Renton) expressed concern regarding a pending construction project on 1-405 near Renton Hill. She objected to the overall length of the project, the amount of noise that will be generated, and the project's impact to air quality. She also expressed concern regarding load limits on Cedar Ave. S. and Renton Ave. S., parking restrictions on Cedar Ave. S., and the consequences of clear cutting trees on Renton Hill. Councilmember Persson stated that the parking restrictions will occur only on the two days the equipment is brought in and out of the construction zone, and that the contractor is required to shield equipment to reduce noise levels. He also reported that the contractor will operate a complaint hotline, and that their noise variance can be canceled if necessary. Councilmember Persson clarified that the Defoor plat on Cedar Ave. S. is now owned by the State, which is exempt from City permitting requirements, and if the State decides to sell the property to a developer, the developer will need to go through the entire platting process again. He also reviewed the noise variance process, noting that it does not involve Council. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Palmer, Item 6.d. was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/13/2009. Council concur. July 20, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 217 Annexation: Sierra Heights Elementary School, Union Ave NE&NE25thPI Annexation: Maplewood Heights Elementary School, Jericho Ave NE & SE 2nd PI Police: Proceeds Distribution & Hold Harmless Agreement, City of Bellevue Utility: 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual Utility: NPDES Phase II Permit Update Utility: 2008 Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan CAG: 08-090, White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension, Shoreline Construction Separate Consideration Item 6.d. Library: Annexation to King County Library System UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Community Services: Urban & Community Forestry Development Plan Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Sierra Heights Elementary School Annexation and recommended waiving the $2,500 filing fee and setting a public meeting on 8/3/2009 to consider the petition; 15.4 acres located in the vicinity of Union Ave. NE and NE 25th PI. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Maplewood Heights Elementary School Annexation and recommended waiving the $2,500 filing fee and setting a public meeting on 8/3/2009 to consider the petition; 8.67 acres located in the vicinity of Jericho Ave. NE and SE 2nd PI. Council concur. Police Department recommended approval of a Proceeds Distribution and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Bellevue regarding the sale of property related to the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) facility. Council concur. Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of the 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual with City Amendments. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended amending RMC 4-6-030 to expressly prohibit illicit discharges and illicit connections to the City's storm systems as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the 2008 Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan and submittal to King County for review and approval. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-090, White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $74,182.83, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $71,454.29. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.d. CARRIED. Community Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance stating the City's intent to join the King County Library System (KCLS); approval to transmit the ordinance to KCLS Board of Trustees for their concurrence and recommendation; and calling for annexation to KCLS by election in February 2010. Council concur. Councilmember Palmer stated that she is opposed to Renton Libraries annexing to the King County Library System. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.d. CARRIED. (See page 218 for ordinance.) Council President Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the Board of Park Commission's recommendation to approve the 2009 Renton Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan. The plan will establish the focus and direction over the next ten years to ensure management, maintenance, and restoration of the City's trees, vegetation, and natural areas - its urban forest. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. July 20, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 218 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Public Safety Legal: Adult Entertainment Standards Update RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Library: Annexation to King County Library System Legal: Adult Entertainment Standards Update ORDINANCE #5475 Legal: Adult Entertainment Standards Update ORDINANCE #5476 Community Services: Designate Off-Leash Pet Area ORDINANCE #5477 Legal: Reorganize City Departments Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 284688 - 285052 and two wire transfers totaling $4,139,873.60; and approval of 325 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 830 direct deposits totaling $2,855,048.46. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend, repeal and add certain sections of Title V, Chapter 12 of the Renton Municipal Code regarding Adult Entertainment Standards. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading and advanced to second reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting on 8/3/2009 for second and final reading: An ordinance was read stating the City of Renton's intent to join the King County Library System. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/3/2009. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 12, Adult Entertainment Standards, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, to amend the definition of "Criminal Activities," to repeal the section entitled "Inspections," amend the regulations regarding licensing application and investigation, record keeping, and standards of conduct, and to add a new section entitled "Nuisance." MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading of the above referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption: 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 BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. July 20, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 219 NEW BUSINESS Planning: Vehicle Storage on Auto Repair Lots & Commercial Properties ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder July 20, 2009 Councilmember Persson stated that the old fire station on Harrington Ave. NE has been turned into an auto repair business and remarked that there are numerous vehicles stored on the lot, making it look like a junk yard. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON AUTO REPAIR LOTS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:31 p.m. 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 20, 2009 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 7/27 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) MON., 8/3 Local Revitalization Financing; 5:30 p.m. Financial Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) MON., 8/3 CANCELED FINANCE (Persson) MON., 8/3 4:45 p.m. Vouchers; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 7/23 CANCELED THURS., 7/30 Comprehensive Plan Text & Map 3:00 p.m. Amendments (briefing only) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 8/3 4:00 p.m. Gang Strategies (briefing only) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 7/23 CANCELED UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 7/23 2008 Long-Range Wastewater 2:00 p.m. Management Plan; 2009 King County Water Design Manual with City Amendments; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit 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.