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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2, 2009March 2,2009 Monday,7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Safety:Marine Patrol Operations Update PUBLIC HEARINGS Annexation:Duvall South, NE lst St &Field Ave NE RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers M I N U T E S Renton City Hall Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge ofAllegiance 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; LAWRENCE J.WARREN,City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance and Information Services Administrator;MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;PREETI SHRIDHAR,Communications Director; ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner;DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department;CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department. Sergeant Keith McDonough,Mercer Island Marine Patrol,reported that there was a substantial decrease in boating activities in 2008.He stated that this was due in part to economic challenges and gas prices that reached nearly $600 per gallon on Lake Washington.Sergeant McDonough stated that Mercer Island Marine Patrol began teaching mandatory boater education classes to all vessel operators 2]years of age and under,and noted that operators under the age of 25 will be required to complete the course in 2009.He stated that eventually all boat operators born after 1955 will be required to take the course. Sergeant McDonough stated that Patrol l4 construction was completed and placed into service last spring providing a second vessel with full ?re?ghting and medical aid capabilities.He reported that in 2008 they responded to five boating accidents,72 search and rescue operations,issued 263 citations,and made 59 arrests.He also reported that they patrolled 160 hours and 25 minutes in Renton waters. Concluding,Sergeant McDonough reported that with continued funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)the patrol will continue to remove log jams from the mouth of the Cedar River. Responding to Council inquiries,Sergeant McDonough stated that citizens who complete the mandatory boater education classes are awarded a lifetime boater operator card.He indicated that the card is required for operation of motorized boats and is not required for the operation of small sail boats. Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch introduced Associate Planner Angie Mathias.Ms.Mathias explained the process of annexing territory under the unincorporated island method.She reported that each annexation being considered is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method,ofthe proposed Duvall South Annexation;l 1.6 acres located south ofNE 1st.St.,west of Field Ave.NE. i i Ei Ii l March 2,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 63 Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated island surrounded approximately 81%by City limits and contains 25 single- family homes,steep slopes,and a portion of a Class 3 waterway.She stated that public services are currently provided by Renton Fire and Emergency Services, Renton water and sewer service and Water District #90,and the Renton School District. Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms.Mathias stated that the existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre).She reported that the area was zoned as part of the East Renton Plateau zoning process and is designated as residential single family and residential low density zoning.She noted that the zoning that was adopted is R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre)and R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre)and will become effective if the annexation becomes effective. Ms.Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.Regarding the ?scal impact analysis,she stated that a slight surplus of $1,460 is estimated at current development and a surplus of $19,617 is estimated at full development. Public comment was invited. John Hines (King County)expressed concern regarding address changes and sewer hook-up.Community and Economic Development Administrator Pietsch stated that addresses within the proposed annexation area will change and that the annexation process does not require residents to hook-up to sewer. Joe Riedi (King County)expressed concern over Asian gang activity in the area and inquired about ordinances that address the problem.Mayor Law stated that there are many laws already in place that address gang activity and that problems reported to the Police Department would be handled in a timely manner.Mr. Riedi also expressed concern about public employee unions and about the Health Department condemning septic systems,forcing home owners to connect to SCWCFS . Discussion ensued regarding City employee work habits,work habits of crews under City contract,construction of capital improvements in the proposed annexation area,costs and timelines associated with hooking up to sewers,the convenience of having sewers nearby in case a septic system fails,and rules associated with local improvement districts. Colin Fowler (King County)questioned how eighty percent of the proposed annexation area is surrounded by City limits when the area is mostly surrounded by water detention ponds and a creek.He asked if any financial gain the City receives from the annexation would result in capital improvements for the area. Mr.Pietsch stated that the proceeds from the annexation are nominal and no capital improvements are scheduled.Mr.Fowler also expressed concern regarding existing City laws noting that he opposes the City’s ?reworks ban. There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE DUVALL SOUTH ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.CARRIED. March 2,2009 Annexation:Honey Creek Estates,NE 12th St &148th Ave NE Renton City Council Minutes Page 64 This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method,of the proposed Honey Creek Estates Annexation;18.2 acres located south of NE 12th.St.,west of 148th Ave.NE. Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated island surrounded approximately 83%by City limits and contains 46 single- family homes,steep slopes,and a portion of a Class 3 waterway.She stated that public services are currently provided by Eastside Fire and Rescue,King County Water District #90,Renton sewer service,and the Issaquah School District. Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms.Mathias stated that the existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre).She reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density zoning.Ms.Mathias stated that there are three possible zones:Resource Conservation (one dwelling unit per ten net acres);R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre);and R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre).She remarked that two separate hearings regarding potential zoning will be held in the future if the annexation proposal is accepted. Ms.Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.Regarding the ?scal impact analysis,she stated that a slight deficit of $2,170 is estimated at current development and a surplus of $29,l 17 is estimated at full development. Correspondence from Eric and Tanya Lindsey (Renton)stating opposition to the annexation was acknowledged. Public comment was invited. John Pavlik (King County)submitted a petition signed by area property owners opposed to the proposed annexation.He urged Council to deny the annexation and stated that if annexed,voters in the area will request a referendum in order to attempt to defeat the annexation by election. Discussion ensued regarding the timeliness of the petition,the estimated cost of an election,and the obligation of the City to provide services to urban areas. Brian Bader (King County)raised questions regarding the proposed annexation including the overall bene?t to property owners,hiring of additional police officers,sewer hook-up requirements and fees,and utility rate increases. Further discussion ensured regarding the City’s fiduciary responsibility to provide services to urban areas,King County’s inability to provide services,and sewer hook-up requirements. Martin Kenney (King County)stated that he owns property abutting the proposed annexation area and requested help from the City regarding the design and engineering of sewer lift stations.He remarked that he is required to build a lift station prior to redeveloping his property and does not have the appropriate resources.He also questioned the need for enlarging a road on his property and then having to transfer ownership of the road to the City. MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ALLOW THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MH\IUTES.CARRIED. March 2,2009 Annexation:Sunset East, NE 16th St &148th Ave NE Renton City Council Minutes Page 65 Continuing,Mr.Kenney opined that if City policy is to help property owners do what is in the best interest for the City after being annexed,the City should help the property owners achieve that goal. Council President Corman clari?ed that the City,in general,does not build the infrastructure to support the subdivision of lots.He pointed out that most developers hand over capital improvements in subdivisions so that the City will take over the long-term maintenance costs of the improvements.He also noted that additional benefits to annexing are better police and ?re service,and access to local parks and facilities. City Attorney Warren pointed out that Mr.Kenney did not speak in favor of or against the proposed annexation. David Roe (King County)questioned the motive for annexing the area and how the area became an unincorporated island.Mr.Pietsch responded that the City is mandated by the Growth Management Act to provide urban services within its potential annexation area.He also stated that numerous annexations have occurred during the City’s long history and a few pockets or islands have formed.He remarked that it is in the City’s interest to have ef?cient boundaries. Lora Shannon (King County)requested more information regarding the proposed annexation including tax and utility rate infomiation,possible library, ?re,and police service changes,and address changes. Susan Owen (King County)stated that she may have to register to vote in order to vote against the annexation to maintain her lifestyle.She expressed concern over high density housing and objected to the area being rezoned.Ms.Owen stated that she moved to the area for the quality of life and that she is pleased with the level of service she receives from King County. There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE HONEY CREEK ESTATES ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.CARRIED. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method,of the proposed Sunset East Annexation;15.9 acres located south of NE 16th.St.,west of 148th Ave.NE. Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated island surrounded 100%by City limits and contains 15 single-family homes, generally level topography,and a portion of a Class 4 waterway.She stated that public services are currently provided by Renton Fire and Emergency Services, King County Water District #90,Renton sewer service,and the Issaquah School District. Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms.Mathias stated that the existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre).She reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density zoning.She noted that the area must be rezoned,as the prezoned designation of R-5 is obsolete.Ms.Mathias noted that there are three possible zones:Resource l 2: i. i l :' i i. I l. March 2,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 66 CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 2/23/2009 Conservation (one dwelling unit per ten net acres);R—l(one dwelling unit per net acre);and R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre).She stated that two separate hearings regarding potential zoning will be held in the future if the annexation proposal is accepted. Ms.Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.Regarding the fiscal impact analysis,she stated that a surplus of $3,837 is estimated at current development and a surplus of $29,600 is estimated at full development. Public comment was invited. John Pavlik (King County)stated that the creation of unincorporated islands goes against annexation policies.He suggested that the area was created solely for the purpose of being annexed under the Unincorporated Island method,and opined that most of the residents in the proposed annexation area are opposed to the annexation. Mr.Pietsch stated that annexation policy calls for not creating unincorporated islands and the City is correcting that action.Council President Corman declared that in 15 years on the Council he had not intentionally voted to create an unincorporated island,and perhaps with Boundary Review Board adjustments and other reasons,islands and peninsulas have formed.Mr.Pietsch clarified that the recently adopted Aster Park annexation,which borders the Sunset East area, was adopted after developers exercised their covenants to annex and therefore may have inadvertently created the island. Sue Morrison (King County)expressed opposition to the annexation.She questioned whether a gravel road near her property would be paved if it was determined to be public road,and whether other capital improvements would be installed.She also requested con?rmation that her garbage service would remain unchanged for seven years after being annexed. Llora Maertins (King County)requested information regarding the boarding of horses in City limits.Council President Corman stated that he is a horse owner and horses are allowed in City limits dependent on lot size. Willard Morrison (King County)opined that l44th Ave.SE is a public road and expressed concern regarding garbage pick-up.He stated that large garbage trucks would damage the gravel road that services his and four other properties. He requested that if 144th Ave.SE is annexed and determined to be a public road,that the City maintain it. There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE SUNSET EAST ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.CARRIED. Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2009.Council concur. ...,._._c.....m.\/\h>4VvV>-(AI..-........m.,»........~..m,.,.,v??i 9. .l l i I I i i. E I I March 2,2009 CED:Structural Plans Review, Reid Middleton CED:2009-2012 Consultant Roster CED:Impact Fee Analysis, Henderson,Young and Company Community Services:Golf Course Water Right Attorney, 2009 Budget Amendment Finance:2009 Threshold and Sales Tax Rebate,Benson Hill Annexation Utility:2009 Wastewater Lift Station Pre-Design,Carollo Engineers CAG:08-012,2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs,Shoreline Construction CAG:08-033,Ripley Lane North Stomi System Improvement,Rodarte Construction UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Community Services:Renton Cropwalk Fee Waiver Request, Kenyon UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Appointment:Advisory Committee on Diversity Renton City Council Minutes Page 67 Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $40,000 with Reid Middleton for structural plans review.Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the 2009 through 2012 environmental review and related disciplines,land use planning/economic development,and building plan review consultant roster. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $121,250 with Henderson,Young and Company for impact fee analysis and recommendations.Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended amending the 2009 budget to transfer $13,600 from the golf course reserve fund balance for water right attorney fees to assist in the water rights change application and claim for golf course irrigation.Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Services Department recommended adopting a resolution to set the threshold and state sales tax rebate for 2009,related to annexations.Council concur.(See page 68 for resolution.) Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $206,418 with Carollo Engineers for the 2009 Wastewater Lift Station Pre- Design project.Council concur. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-O8-012,2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs; and requested approval of the project,authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $15,538.57,commencement of a 60-day lien period,and release of retained amount of $335 16.27 to Shoreline Construction Co.,contractor,if all required releases are obtained.Council concur. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-033,Ripley Lane North Storm System Improvement;and requested approval of the project,authorization for ?nal pay estimate in the amount of $55,073.50,commencement of a 60-day lien period,and release of a retainage bond in the amount of $66,720.93 to Rodarte Construction,Inc.,contractor,if all required releases are obtained.Council C01’lCU1'. MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to waive the Liberty Park and Riverview Park shelter fees of $300 for the Crop Hunger Walk on May 3,2009.The Community Services Department will take the lead in ?nalizing the details/coordination ofthis event. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in Mayor Law’s appointment of Barbara Clark-Elliott (an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009;position previously held by Audrey Godwin)to the Advisory Commission on Diversity. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. March 2,2009 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4000 Finance:2009 Threshold and Sales Tax Rebate,Benson Hill Annexation ORDINANCE #5450 Planning:Development Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Housekeeping Amendments NEW BUSINESS Community Services:Fee Waivers ADJOURNMENT Recorder:Jason Seth March 2,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 68 The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the City of Renton to impose a sales and use tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against state sales and use tax, relating to annexations.MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read correcting Chapter 10,Planning Commission,Chapter 14,Environmental Review Committee,Chapter 16,Lodging Tax Advisory Committee,and Chapter 17,Airport Advisory Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards);Chapter 3,Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department,and Chapter 7,Planning/Building/Public Works Department,of Title III (Departments and Officers);Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and Standards,Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,Chapter 4,City-Wide Property Development Standards,Chapter 5,Building and Fire Prevention Standards,Chapter 6,Street and Utility Standards,Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations,Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,Chapter 9, Permits -Specific,and Chapter 11,De?nitions,of Title IV (Development Regulations);Chapter 3,Salaries,Chapter 12,Adult Entertainment Standards, and Chapter 19,Telecommunication Licenses and Franchises,of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations);Chapter 1,Garbage,and Chapter 7,Noise Level Regulations,of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation);Chapter 2,Excess Right—of—WayUse,Chapter 5,Latecomer’s Agreements,Chapter 8,Sidewalk Construction,Chapter 9,Street Closure,Chapter 10,Street Excavations,Chapter 11,Street Grid System,Chapter 14,Vacations,Chapter 15,Weeds and Noxious Matter,and Chapter 16,Special Assessment Districts,of Title IX (Public Ways and Property);Chapter 8,One—WayStreets and Alleys,Chapter 10,Parking Regulations,and Chapter 13,Commute Trip Reduction,of Title X (Traf?c),of City Code,to complete a second set of housekeeping amendments to Title IV amendments made during docket review and to correct references to the former Economic Development,Neighborhoods,and Strategic Planning Department and the former Planning/Building/Public Works Department.MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.ROLL CALL.ALL AYES.CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF FEE WAIVERS INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.Time:8:50 p.m. ,&m_«u._2;/.£4/alzaw Bonnie I.Walton,CMC,City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Of?ce of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 2,2009 COMMITTEEI CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON.,3/9 Legislative Update (Corman)6:00 p.m.*7th Floor Conferencing Center* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) FINANCE MON.,3/9 Vouchers; (Persson)5:00 p.m.Water Rights Attorney Fees; Impact Fees Analysis Contract with Henderson,Young &Company PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS.,3/5 Community Planning Area Boundaries (Parker)3:00 p.m.(briefing only); Extending Land Use &Subdivision Permit Application Validity Periods PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) 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.