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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; THARA JOHNSON,
Associate Planner; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT
VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
City Clerk: Broadcast Digital
Television Transition
Terry Davis, Director of Government Affairs and Franchising for Comcast
Southeast Puget Sound Office, reported on the digital television transition that
will occur on 2/17/2009. He explained that the federal government is requiring
broadcast television stations to switch the over-the-air signal from analog to
digital. Resident's analog television sets receiving free television using an
antenna will not work after 2/17/2009.
Mr. Davis stated that residents who are currently using analog televisions have
the following options: 1) keep the existing analog television set and purchase a
television converter box; 2) connect to cable, satellite or other pay service; or 3)
purchase a television with a digital tuner. He pointed out that analog television
set owners can obtain coupons that can be applied toward the cost of a
television converter box. Mr. Davis indicated that information about the
conversion and the coupons can be obtained online at www.dtv.gov and by
calling 1-888-388-2009.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Davis said households can obtain up to
two coupons, each worth $40, and a coupon is not needed to purchase a
converter box. He confirmed that cable subscribers are not required at this time
to switch to digital cable.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) 2006
Docket Review
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 amendments to the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations)
docket item regarding mobile vendors, including: Farmers Markets, Mobile
Food Vendors, and Temporary Merchant Vendors.
Associate Planner Johnson reported that farmers markets and produce stands
are currently permitted through the definition for "retail sales, outdoor." The
recommended amendments include: allowing farmers markets only in the CD
(Center Downtown) zone, providing an exemption for produce stands, and
adding a definition for farmers market.
Regarding mobile food vendors, Ms. Johnson stated that the vendors are
currently allowed with a business license. She reported that she visited the
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three mobile food vendors conducting business within the City to inform them
of the proposed amendments, which are as follows: restricting vendors in all
zones, allowing vendors on a case-by-case basis through the temporary use
permit process, providing exemptions for City-sponsored events or functions,
and adding a definition for mobile food vendors.
Turning to temporary merchant vendors, Ms. Johnson explained that the
vendors are currently allowed through the peddler's licensing requirements in
City Code Title V (Business). The proposal revises Title V to reflect new
zones. In conclusion, she indicated that the next step is for the Planning and
Development Committee to make its recommendation on the matter.
Responding to Councilmember Briere's comments, Ms. Johnson confirmed that
temporary vendors that sell flowers during the holidays are also required to
obtain a peddler's license, which includes a background check, and a business
license. The vendors will have to locate in the CA (Commercial Arterial) zone.
She also confirmed that unless it was a part of a City-sponsored function,
vendors would be unable to sell art in a park. Councilmember Persson noted
that one reason for the background check is to prevent pedophiles from
receiving a peddler's license.
Noting that farmers markets will be restricted to the CD zone, Councilmember
Parker pointed out that in the future, a farmers market may be wanted in the
Benson Hill or Highlands areas. He also questioned whether mobile food
vendors are really mobile, as they tend to stay in one place. Councilmember
Taylor inquired as to how other cities regulate mobile food vendors. He
expressed support for the encouragement of the free enterprise system,
especially in this diverse community, in a way that does not take away from
community appeal.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
APPEAL
Committee of the Whole
Appeal: Monopole Conditional
Use Permit, T-Mobile, CU-07-
065
Councilmember Parker announced that the Committee of the Whole heard the
appeal regarding the T-Mobile conditional use permit this evening, and the
Committee will present its report at the next Council meeting (6/9/2008).
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
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 2008 and beyond. Items noted
included:
Beginning June 3, the 2008 Senior Stage Review will air on Renton Cable
Channel 21.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE
Closure, Road Improvements
Project
Public Works Administrator Zimmerman reported on the temporary closure of
Duvall Ave. NE between NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-900) and SE 95th Way.
Originally scheduled to begin on June 2, he indicated that the road will be
closed beginning on June 5. Mr. Zimmerman explained that the delay is due to
the contractor having to wait for State approval of the required stormwater
pollution prevention plan. Stating that the road will remain closed through
approximately July 2009, he reviewed the detour routes and noted that Union
Ave. NE is not a designated truck route.
June 2, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 178
Councilmember Parker pointed out that the temporary full closure of Duvall
Ave. NE saves the taxpayers money and shortens the time of the project. He
stressed the importance of continuous communication to the public regarding
the progress of the project, and asked that daily updates be listed on the City's
website at duvall.rentonwa.gov.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: McOmber -
Emergency Preparedness
Event
Howard McOmber (Renton) announced a Highlands Community Association
emergency preparedness event on June 12 at the Highlands Neighborhood
Center, during which emergency preparedness kits will be assembled for in-
need residents. He encouraged people to volunteer to help assemble the kits,
and noted that Deborah Needham, the City's Emergency Management Director,
will be on hand to provide assistance.
Citizen Comment: Cowan -
Upper Kennydale Rezone,
Property Zoning
John Cowan (Renton) spoke on the topic of the upper Kennydale rezone.
Displaying a map, he pointed out the three lots he owns in the Sunset Hills
subdivision and reported that some properties in the subdivision are zoned R-4
(four units per acre) and some are zoned R-8 (eight units per acre). Mr. Cowan
noted the need for a zoning readjustment and asked that the matter be reviewed.
Questioning the speaker, Councilmember Briere confirmed that he wants his
property, which is zoned R-4, to be zoned R-8. She explained that the goal of
the rezone process was to have large lots since large lots already existed in the
Kennydale area. Councilman Corman suggested the use of the Comprehensive
Plan amendment process to further refine the zoning boundaries.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Larson-
Kinzer, Trespass and Code
Compliance
Sue Larson-Kinzer (Renton) said she owns the Kennydale Blueberry Farm and
noted that she has received two orders to correct from the City of Renton, one
for bulky waste storage. She displayed photographs of her property, pointing
out the construction being undertaken on an adjacent property that resulted in
the tearing down of the fence; the deposit of trees, debris, and dirt on her
property; and the crushing of her large spool of cable.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
On to the subject of trespassing, Ms. Larson-Kinzer questioned how trespass
issues are enforced, and if City-recognized "no trespassing" signs need to be
used.
Mayor Law indicated that City Attorney and Police Department staff will be in
touch with her to review the issues.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
5/19/2008
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/19/2008. Council concur.
Appointment: Advisory
Commission on Diversity
Mayor Law appointed Jennifer Knickerbocker to the Advisory Commission on
Diversity for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009 (position previously held
by Erica Rehberg). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Finance: Administrator
Appointment (Iwen Wang),
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended
confirmation of the appointment of Iwen Wang as the new Finance and
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Hire at Step E Information Services Administrator, effective 6/16/2008; and approval of her
salary at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
CAG: 08-072, Community
Center Readerboard
Replacement, Daktronics
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/21/2008 for CAG-08-072, Renton
Community Center Readerboard Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate
$156,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to sole
bidder, Daktronics, Inc., in the amount of $115,546.54. Refer to Finance
Committee.
CAG: 08-055, City Hall
Mammoth Compressor
Replacement, TRS Mechanical
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/15/2008 for CAG-08-055, Renton City
Hall Mammoth Compressor Replacement; five bids; engineer's estimate
$50,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low
bidder, TRS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $50,552.82. Council concur.
CAG: 08-066, Logan Ave N
Bike Lane & Channelization
Revision, Rodarte
Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/27/2008 for CAG-08-066, Logan Ave. N.
Bike Lane and Channelization Revision; ten bids; engineer's estimate $411,255;
and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,
Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of $334,565. Council concur.
CED: New Life - Aqua Barn
and Liberty Annexation Areas
Census, Census Services
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
a contract in the amount of $29,700 with Census Services to conduct a special
census of the New Life - Aqua Barn and Liberty annexation areas that is needed
for the allocation of State funds to Renton. Council concur.
Zoning: Annual Update of
Zoning Book & Wall Map
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
the annual update of the City's Zoning Book and Wall Map. Council concur.
(See page 181 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-202, Activity
Buildings ADA Upgrades at
Philip Arnold & Kennydale
Lions Parks, United Pacific
Structures
Community Services Department submitted CAG-07-202, Activity Buildings
ADA Upgrades at Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; and requested
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$113,626.66, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of $17,602.66 to United Pacific Structures, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Maintenance Custodian
Position
Community Services Department recommended approval to amend the 2008
Budget for Fund 001, Community Services, in the amount of $66,541 to: add a
Maintenance Custodian position, add the position to the 2008 Budget index of
positions, and authorize appropriation authority to support contracted
landscaping costs and hire maintenance staff. Refer to Finance Committee.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Firemens Pension Fund
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to amend
the 2008 Budget by transferring funds in the amount of $75,000 from the 2007
year-end fund balance to meet Firemen's Pension Fund obligations. Refer to
Finance Committee.
CAG: 06-097, Fiber Optic
Installation Projects Interlocal
Agreement, Eastside Fiber
Consortium
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
addenda nos. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 41 with the Renton School District related
to CAG-06-097, interlocal agreement regarding the sharing of fiber optic
installation projects with the Eastside Fiber Consortium (various eastside
agencies). Council concur.
Fire: Work Force Management
System, Principal Decision
Systems International
Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
in the amount of $55,000 with Principal Decision Systems International to
purchase a scheduling, timekeeping, and work force management system
June 2, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 180
(Telestaff software). Council concur.
Human Resources: Risk
Manager Hire at Step E
Human Resources Department recommended approval to hire the new Risk
Manager at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
Human Services: 2009-2011
CDBG Interlocal Agreement,
King County
Human Services Division recommended approval of the 2009-2011 joint
interlocal agreement with King County to receive Community Development
Block Grant funds through the King County consortium. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Burnett Linear Park Phase II
Project
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to amend the 2008
Budget by transferring $60,000 from Fund 502, South Renton projects, to Fund
317 for the Burnett Linear Park Phase II project. Council concur. (See page
181 for ordinance.)
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Clean Sweep Program
Utility Systems Division recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget by
appropriating $95,000 from Fund 403, Solid Waste, to extend the Clean Sweep
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup program to recently annexed areas.
Council concur. (See page 181 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-053, Renton Village
Storm System, Laser
Underground & Earthworks
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-053, Renton Village Storm
System; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $36,800, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of $71,450.42 to Laser Underground & Earthworks,
Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Public Works: Cedar River
Section 205 Flood Damage
Reduction 2008 Monitoring
Plan, Golder Associates
Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
$53,963.19 with Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2008 Monitoring
Plan for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project.
Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
AJLS: Economic Review and
Forecasting, Doug Pedersen
and Associates
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to enter into a contract with Doug Pederson and Associates to continue
providing economic review and forecasting services for the City. The term of
the contract is 5/31/2008 through 5/31/2010 and totals $28,000 for the two-year
term. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Principal Financial &
Administrative Analyst,
Maintenance Shops Secretary
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an ordinance amending the
2008 Budget by increasing the General Fund budget for Public Works
Administration in the amount of $14,823 to increase the authorization of the
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0
FTE, and by decreasing the Street Fund budget by $16,920 to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. The Committee also recommended that Council approve the hiring of the
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position, Grade 24, at Step D of
the salary schedule, effective 5/16/2008.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the 2008
Budget amendment be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 181 for ordinance.)
June 2, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 181
CED: Legislative Consulting
Services, Doug Levy
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a contract with Doug Levy
for legislative consulting for the 2008-2009 State legislative session. The
contract is for services beginning May 2008 to the end of the 2009 session of
the State Legislature in the amount of $51,800. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee
Fire: 2006 International Fire
Code Adoption
Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding the 2006
International Fire Code adoption with local amendments. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
proposed changes with local amendments, and to adopt the related ordinance
for the purpose of bringing the City into line with nine Eastside Zone I Fire
Marshal jurisdictions and Zone 3 Fire Marshals.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/9/2008 for second and final reading:
Zoning: Annual Update of
Zoning Book & Wall Map
An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the zoning
classification of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Burnett Linear Park Phase II
Project
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
from Fund 502 to Fund 317 for Burnett Linear Park Phase II project expenses
in the total amount of $60,000. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Clean Sweep Program
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by appropriating $95,000
from the 2008 Solid Waste Utility Fund (403) for the 2008 Solid Waste Clean
Sweep account. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Principal Financial &
Administrative Analyst,
Maintenance Shops Secretary
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
fund budget for Public Works Administration (Fund 000/015) by $14,823 in
order to increase the authorization of the Public Works Principal Financial and
Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE and decrease the
Street Fund budget (Fund 003/019) by $16,920 in order to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) Docket,
Assisted Living
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions; of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulations regarding assisted living
and to delete the duplicative use tables for each zone in Section 4-2-070.
June 2, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 182
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5383
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) Docket
Review, Utility Height
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
regulations regarding height of public water utility facilities in R-1 (Residential
- one dwelling unit per acre), R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre),
and R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre) zones. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO
BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time:
8:09 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Michele Neumann, Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 2, 2008