HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 19, 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; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON
PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH, Recreation Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic
Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON, Fire Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Community Event:
CommUNITY Festival,
Renton Technical College
Recreation Director Rerecich explained that Renton Technical College (RTC)
invited the City to be a co-sponsor of the 2008 CommUNITY Festival; thus the
library, the Renton History Museum, and the Advisory Commission on
Diversity will have a presence at the event. He introduced the festival
chairperson, RTC Curriculum and Technology Specialist Jenna Pollack, who
stated that the goal of the festival is to celebrate diversity. She reported that the
event will be held at RTC on June 5, and the activities include booths and
exhibits, food, children's activities, and entertainment. Commenting that they
have attended the festival in years past, Councilmembers Parker and Zwicker
encouraged people to take part in this exciting event.
PUBLIC HEARING
Fire: 2006 International Fire
Code Adoption
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 the adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code with local
amendments. Reporting that the State adopted the fire code in July 2007, Fire
Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels explained that local
jurisdictions are allowed to amend the fire code. He reviewed the proposed
amendments as follows:
· Fire sprinkler systems are required for all new structures over 5,000 square
feet in size, except for single-family dwellings.
· Fire alarm systems that cover the entire building are required for any new
structure 3,000 square feet or greater, except for single-family dwellings.
· Fire sprinkler riser rooms must be directly accessible from the outside,
except for single-family dwellings.
· High-rise building emergency equipment rooms are required with fixed-air
replenishment system, and fire equipment and storage cabinet.
· Addressable alarm systems are required to provide quicker location of
problem areas in large structures.
· Special event permits are required for any special event with 300 or more
people, except for regular places of assembly with existing permits.
· Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are required for new assembly
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occupancies and for special events with more than 300 participants.
· Fire escapes must be tested annually and load tested every five years.
· Kitchen hood suppression systems must comply with the UL (Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.) 300 standard within two years.
· Stand-by power is required for new service stations, nursing homes, and
assisted living facilities.
Councilmember Taylor reported that the Public Safety Committee asked many
questions regarding this matter, and he was impressed with the department's
thought and understanding of what Renton needs to move forward with
enhancing public safety.
In response to Councilmember Parker's concerns regarding AEDs, Chief
Daniels explained that AEDs are required for new places of assembly, not for
existing locations. Regarding special events, Councilmember Persson stated
that organizations such as non-profits will be able to obtain an AED from the
Fire and Emergency Services Department. The Fire Chief noted that the
department received a bequest for the Fire Memorial Fund that will be used to
purchase AEDs. Councilmember Taylor pointed out that AEDs are easy to use.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Assistant CAO 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Renton Farmers Market begins on Tuesday, June 3, and continues
every Tuesday at the Piazza until September 16.
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, at which emergency preparedness kits will be assembled for in-need
residents. He encouraged people to attend and help assemble the kits.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
5/12/2008
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/12/2008. Council concur.
AJLS: Economic Review and
Forecasting, Doug Pedersen
and Associates
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested approval of a
contract with Doug Pedersen and Associates in the amount of $28,000 to
continue providing economic review and forecasting services for the City.
Refer to Finance Committee.
CED: Legislative Consulting
Services, Doug Levy
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
an agreement in the amount of $51,800 with Doug Levy for legislative
consulting services for 2008-2009. Refer to Finance Committee.
Development Services: Varma
Short Plat, ROW Dedication,
NE 23rd St, SHP-06-040
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way on NE 23rd St. to fulfill a requirement of
the Varma Short Plat. Council concur.
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Planning: Removal of
Restrictive Covenants, Althoff,
NE Sunset Blvd
Planning Division recommended approval to remove restrictive covenants
imposed in 1986 (R-85-092) on the Anton Althoff property located at 4409 NE
Sunset Blvd., as the covenants are outdated and in conflict with City land use
goals. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Police: Renton Transit Center
VIDA Program, Dotson
Security Services
Police Department recommended approval to continue the Visitor Information
and Downtown Assistance (VIDA) program at the Renton Transit Center, and
approval of the related contract in the amount of $65,258 with Dotson Security
Services, Inc. to provide the security and ambassador services. Council concur.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE
Closure, Road Improvements
Project
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to revise the dates of
the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE
Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way, to 6/2/2008 through 7/1/2009. Council concur.
(See page 170 for resolution.)
SAD: White Fence Ranch
Sanitary Sewer
Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the White Fence
Ranch Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of
$1,300,556.39 to ensure that projects costs are equitably distributed to those
who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 07-155, Monroe Ave
NE Storm System Overflow,
Cornerstone Earth Work
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-155, Monroe Ave. NE Storm
System Overflow; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of $2,828.73, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $3,465.86 to Cornerstone Earth Work, Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) 2006
Docket Review
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) 2006 docket
review. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the following docket items as recommended by the
Planning Commission: Fast Food and Towing.
Fast Food. Proposed changes include allowing fast food as a stand-alone use,
but with no drive-throughs in the Center Village and Center Downtown zones,
and to allow stand-alone fast food with drive-throughs only in the Employment
Area Valley in the Light Industrial zone. Definitions are revised for fast food
restaurants and drive-in/drive-through retail/service.
Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards. Proposed changes include:
1) A new definition for towing operations; 2) In the Light Industrial zone,
allow towing operations/auto impoundment yards within a building; 3) In the
Commercial Arterial zone, allow as a shared use with auto repair/auto body
shops and if the tow truck is garaged. In both zones, tow vehicles will be
limited to Class A, B, and E.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
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Regulations (Title IV) 2006
Docket Review
regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) 2006 docket
review. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to set a public hearing on 6/2/2008 to consider the mobile
vendor docket item.
The mobile vendor work program would amend the zoning code to make the
following changes:
· Restrict mobile food vendors and pushcarts in all zones.
· Allow for mobile food vendors on a case-by-case basis through the
temporary use permit process.
· Provide exemptions from permitting requirements for City-sponsored
events and produce stands.
· Allow farmers markets only in the CD (Center Downtown) zone.
· Allow temporary merchant vendors subject to peddlers' license
requirements (City Code Title V).
· Revise City Code Title V to reflect amended zones.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilmember Briere expressed interest in also finding out how neighboring
communities deal with mobile food vendors. Councilmember Parker indicated
that the matter will remain in Committee for further review.
*MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3949
Streets: Duvall Ave NE
Closure, Road Improvements
Project
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of Duvall Ave.
NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way, from
6/2/2008 through 7/1/2009. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/2/2008 for second and final reading:
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 REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/2/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5382
Budget: 2008 Amendment,
Mechanic Assistant Position
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating contract
payments from Fire District #40 to Fund 501, Equipment Rental, and
authorizing the addition of a Mechanic Assistant position; and adding a position
for a Street Maintenance Manager to the 2008 Budget index of positions.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:47 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann; May 19, 2008