HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 10, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 10, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator - Transportation; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director;
MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; MICHAEL BAILEY,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks
Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH
NEEDHAM, CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN
HORNE, and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, and COMMANDER
KENT CURRY, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Police: CALEA Accreditation
& Employee Recognition
Police Chief Milosevich recognized Business Systems Analyst Debbie Scott for
her work on the upgrade to the Police Department's records management
system, and presented her with a plaque in appreciation.
Additionally, Chief Milosevich announced that the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies awarded the Police Department
re-accreditation status for the fifth time on November 16. He explained that the
accreditation process was developed by law enforcement agencies to
voluntarily demonstrate that they meet an established set of criteria and
guidelines. The Chief recognized Commander Curry for his oversight of the
program and presented him with a plaque in appreciation of his hard work.
APPEAL
Committee of the Whole
Appeal: Grant Ave
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones &
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
the Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan appeals. The Committee heard these
appeals on 12/3/2007. Appellant Robin Jones appealed the Hearing Examiner's
decision, dated 8/9/2007, that reversed the City's requirement of a 25-foot side
yard setback from the project's south boundary, to a minimum 13-foot side yard
setback. Appellant Kovach Architects appealed the Hearing Examiner's
decision of the same date that limited the project's building height to 35 feet
from the proposed 37 feet 3 inches.
The Committee recommended that Council find that Appellant Jones failed to
show that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial error of fact or law by
finding that the subject site is located in the RM-F (Residential Multi-Family)
zone; that the City Code requires a minimum 12-foot side yard setback for lots
111 feet or wider; that the lot at issue is 158 feet wide; and, that one additional
foot is permitted for a third story, or a 13-foot side yard setback, which is
proposed for the subject site. Accordingly, the Committee recommended that
Council affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner as to the side yard
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 432
setback.
With regard to the appeal of the project's building height, the Committee
recommended that Council find that Appellant Kovach Architects has shown
that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial error of fact or law by limiting
the project's building height to 35 feet from the proposed 37 feet 3 inches on the
grounds that the building height permitted is 35 feet and 3 stories, and with
special amenities it may be 45 feet tall; and that the proposed height of the
project is 37 feet 3 inches, or 2 feet 3 inches (2.25 feet) above the normally
permitted height. The Hearing Examiner's decision is in error as it is based on
erroneous evidence that the neighboring Heritage Village condominiums are
located on or immediately adjacent to the property line and therefore, that the
project would be closer to the adjacent Heritage Village condominiums. In
fact, the Committee found that the Heritage Village condominiums are actually
located from 12 to 20 feet from the property line. Accordingly, the Committee
recommended that Council reverse the decision of the Hearing Examiner
limiting the project's buildings' height to 35 feet and further recommended that
the buildings' proposed height be 37 feet 3 inches, as proposed by City staff.
Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F(5) and (6), the Committee's decision and
recommendation is limited to the record, which consists of, but is not limited to,
the Hearing Examiner's decision, the notice of appeal, and the submissions by
the parties. After reviewing the record and the submissions by the parties and
having heard oral argument by Robin Jones; Sally Brick, attorney for Kovach
Architects; and Development Services Planning Manager Jennifer Henning and
Senior Planner Elizabeth Higgins; the Committee recommended that the
decision of the Hearing Examiner of 8/9/2007 be affirmed in part and reversed
in part as stated above.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Added
PROCLAMATION
Outgoing Councilmember
Toni Nelson Appreciation
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read honoring the many years and many
types of service to the community of outgoing Councilmember Toni Nelson,
who has served as City Councilmember since 1988, and proclaiming her to be
an extraordinarily involved and dedicated citizen and City Councilmember who
is to be emulated and honored for her efforts. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION.
CARRIED. Councilmember Nelson accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
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 2007 and beyond. Items noted
included:
The annual K-9 Candy Cane Fun Run was held December 2 and, despite
the weather, over 175 runners and walkers turned out with their dogs.
In connection with the I-405 Renton freeway widening project, the Tukwila
Parkway ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed on the nights of
December 10 and 17. This closure is weather dependent.
AJLS: Outgoing Mayor Kathy
Keolker Comments
Mayor Keolker stated that it has been a privilege to serve the City of Renton as
the Mayor for the last four years and as a Councilmember for 20 years. She
thanked the people of Renton, recognized City administrators and employees,
highlighted accomplishments, welcomed new citizens from the Benson Hill
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 433
Communities Annexation area, and expressed her appreciation to her family
and to Councilmember Nelson.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Various -
Duvall Ave NE Closure, Road
Improvements Project
The following speakers commented on the proposed temporary full closure of
Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE: Phong Bui (Newcastle), Tracy Pham
(Newcastle), Bob Glanzman (Seattle; also submitted 11 business owner
signatures with request that the Council vote be delayed until after another
public hearing is held), Jerri Wood (King County), Jeanne Pesicka (King
County), and Jennifer Frantz (Renton). Comments included the negative effect
on the visibility, accessibility, patronage, and economic vitality of the
businesses located at Shannon Village on Duvall Ave. NE; suggestion for the
City to establish a fund to compensate businesses for financial losses;
opposition to the closure; travel time increase; children's safety concerns; lack
of notification regarding the public hearing and closure; and the fact that Coal
Creek Parkway remained open to through traffic during City of Newcastle's
construction project.
Other comments expressed noted inconsistent traffic count projections;
financial burden and impacts being placed on adjacent residents and business
owners; traffic already heavy on Union Ave. NE, backing up at Sierra Heights
Elementary School; suggestions to increase Metro bus transportation, install
temporary traffic signals, and increase police traffic patrol at elementary
school; residents on west side of Union Ave. NE having no other neighborhood
access
options; and commuters falsely assuming that Union Ave. NE is a four-lane
road. Comments also indicated potential increase in traffic accidents; a
suggestion to temporarily reopen the SE 95th Way extension to Kennydale;
improvements to Duvall Ave. NE are needed; the lack of adequate notification
to affected businesses; and better communication between City and affected
parties is needed.
In response to the speakers comments, Councilmembers and City staff noted the
following: access to Shannon Village from Duvall Ave. NE will remain open
during the closure; closure of Duvall Ave. NE will occur north of Oil Can
Henry's; police will monitor traffic at elementary school; a turn lane will be
installed on Union Ave. NE; traffic will be closely monitored; the subject
project is different from City of Newcastle's project in part due to need to
underground utilities; signage will be installed to direct customers to
businesses; and problems occurred with the notification process. (See page 436
for Transportation Committee report.)
Citizen Comment: McOmber -
Highlands Neighborhood Party
Howard McOmber (Renton) invited everyone to the Highlands neighborhood
Christmas party at the Highlands Neighborhood Center on December 16.
Citizen Comment: Johnson -
Elected Officials Appreciation
Arland "Buzz" Johnson (Renton) expressed appreciation to the elected officials
for their service to the City of Renton. Additionally, he thanked the mayoral
candidates for visiting the Spencer Court Apartments where he resides.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Mayor Keolker reappointed Linda Middlebrooks and Dawn Murin to the
Municipal Arts Commission, each for a three-year term expiring 12/31/2010.
Council concur.
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 434
CAG: 07-188, Fiber Optic
Connection North, RL Alia
Company
City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/20/2007 for CAG-07-188, Fiber Optic
Connection North; five bids; engineer's estimate $48,750; and submitted staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, R.L. Alia Company, in
the amount of $48,100. Approval was also sought to transfer $35,000 from the
Finance and Information Services Department account to the account for the
fiber optic work associated with The Landing project. Council concur.
City Clerk: 2007 Special
Election Certification (Benson
Hill Communities Annexation)
City Clerk submitted 11/6/2007 Special Election certification from King
County Elections for Proposition No. 1 for the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation Area annexation to the City of Renton. The result of the election is
as follows: 2,211 "for annexation" votes and 1,156 "against annexation" votes;
PASSED. Information.
Community Services: Surplus
Property, WA General
Administration
Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
the Washington State Department of General Administration to utilize the
State's surplus program for the disposal of surplus property. Council concur.
(See page 437 for resolution.)
Community Services: Jones
Park Walkway Renovation, TF
Sahli Construction
Community Services Department requested approval of a contract with T.F.
Sahli Construction in the amount of $53,339.22 to remove and replace the
concrete walkways at Jones Park. Council concur.
Community Services: Thomas
Teasdale Park Landscaping,
Cascade Design Collaborative
Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
amount of $23,000 with Cascade Design Collaborative, Inc. to design new
irrigation and grading at Thomas Teasdale Park. Council concur.
CAG: 05-164, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center Lighting
Improvements, Scotts Electric
Service
Community Services Department submitted CAG-05-164, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center Lighting Improvements; and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $9,930.59, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $11,377.89 to Scott's
Electric Service, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
Community Services: Water
Main Installation for Fire
Station #11, VLS Construction
Community Services Department requested approval of a contract in the
amount of $38,241.32 with VLS Construction Co., Inc., to install the water
main necessary to supply the fire sprinkler system for Fire Station #11. Council
concur.
Development Services: Cherie
Lane II Short Plat, ROW
Dedication, S 34th Pl
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way to widen S. 34th Pl. to fulfill a
requirement of the Cherie Lane II Short Plat (SHP-05-147). Council concur.
EDNSP: Benson Hill
Communities Annexation,
Census Services
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a contract with Census Services in the amount of
$101,248 to conduct a special census of the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area for the purpose of allocation of State funds to the City.
Council concur.
Planning: Shoreline Master
Program Update, WA DOE
Grant
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a contract with the Washington State Department of
Ecology for a $200,000 grant to update the City's Shoreline Master Program.
Council concur.
Transportation: Truck Route
Designation, Houser Way
Bypass & N 8th St & Logan
Ave N
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to designate Houser
Way Bypass, N. 8th St., and Logan Ave. N. as official truck routes. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 435
CAG: 07-104, 2007 Street
Overlay with Curb Ramps,
Lakeside Industries
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-07-104, 2007 Street Overlay
with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of $62,787.31 to Lakeside Industries, contractor,
and commencement of 60-day lien period. Council concur.
CAG: 05-165, NE Sunset
Blvd/Duvall Ave NE
Intersection Improvements,
Sanders General Construction
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-05-165, NE Sunset Blvd.
(SR-900)/Duvall Ave. NE Intersection Improvements; and requested approval
of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $4,001.73,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$99,033.87 to Sanders General Construction Company, contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 06-082, Rainier Ave
Improvements Design, KPG
Inc
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 3 to CAG-06-082, agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of
$1,569,372 to complete the 30 percent design for the Rainier Ave. S. (S. Grady
Way to S. 2nd St.) Improvement project. Council concur.
CAG: 07-163, 2008 Airport
Runway Paving Design, URS
Corporation
Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 to CAG-07-163, agreement with URS Corporation, to
complete the design of the 2008 airport runway paving project. Contract
amount is $76,950, and the Federal Aviation Administration will reimburse the
City $73,103. Council concur.
Airport: Tie-Down Space Rate
Increase
Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a rent increase for City-
owned tie-down spaces at the airport from $75.33 to $88.62 per month plus
leasehold excise tax. Council concur.
Added
Item 7.r.
City Clerk: 2007 General
Election Certification
City Clerk reported the 2007 General Election results from King County
Records and Elections, as follows: Mayor Position - Kathy Keolker (5,369
votes), Denis Law (6,202 - elected); Council Position No. 3 - Marcie Palmer
(7,885 - elected), Shirley A. Gaunt-Smith (2,438); Council Position No. 4 -
Greg Taylor (6,897 - elected), Terry Persson (3,581); Council Position No. 5 -
King Parker (6,610 - elected), Cheryl E. Haskins (4,523); Council Position No.
7 - Don Persson (8,130 - elected). Information.
Added
Item 7.s.
EDNSP: 2008 Lodging Tax
Allocations
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning (EDNSP)
Department recommended approval of the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee recommendation to allocate 2008 lodging tax collections as follows:
Renton Community Marketing Campaign ($110,000); Renton Visitors
Connection ($129,000); and one-time allocations of fund reserves to Renton
Community Marketing Campaign for television advertisements ($66,000) and
to EDNSP to purchase banner brackets, seasonal banners, and a "Santa House"
for the downtown ($30,000). Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Legislature: 2008 Council
Agenda & Statement of Policy
Positions
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
recommending concurrence with the recommendation of the Administration to
adopt the 2008 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions as
presented. Topics include transportation solutions, economic
development/infrastructure funding, strengthening the aerospace industry, small
business assistance, and workforce development. The Committee further
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 436
authorized the Administration to work with other agencies and the Legislature
regarding these issues and initiatives on its behalf. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 266885 - 267233 and one wire transfer totaling
$1,093,628.85; and approval of 134 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
679 direct
deposits totaling $2,216,361.31. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources:
Reclassification of Positions
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence with the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and adjust
pay ranges for City departments effective 1/1/2008. Funds to implement this
recommendation are provided in the 2008 Budget. The positions are as
follows:
Probation Clerk, grade a08 to a10, budget change is $2,376.
Administrative Secretary II/Risk Management Assistant, grade n11 to m17,
budget change is $2,964.
Employee Benefits Analyst, grade m20 to m22, budget change is $3,384.
Administrative Secretary I/Economic Development Assistant, grade n11 to
n14, budget change is $4,092.
Administrative Secretary II/Executive (four incumbents), grade n11 to n14,
budget change is $11,976.
Maintenance Custodian, grade a07 to a11, budget change is $2,448.
Human Services Manager, grade m28 to m29, budget change is $2,064.
Senior Center Coordinator, grade m20 to m23, budget change is $5,124.
Renton Community Center Coordinator, grade m20 to m23, budget change
is $5,124.
Park Maintenance Manager, grade m28 to m32, budget change is $4,128.
Civil Engineer III (12 incumbents), grade a27 to a28, budget change is
$22,032.
Civil Engineer II (four incumbents), grade a23 to a25, budget change is
$13,980.
Lift Station Technician (two incumbents), grade a14 to a15, budget change
2008 is $2,832.
Water Meter Reader (three incumbents), A05 to A07, budget change is
$6,840.
Crime Analyst, grade pn61 to pn54, budget change is $1,836.
Principal Civil Engineer - Transportation (one incumbent), grade A31 to
A32, budget change is $1,944.
Utility/GIS Engineer (one incumbent), grade A31 to A32, budget change is
$2,004.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Development Services:
Basketball Hoops on Public
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
basketball hoops located within the right-of-way. Some hoops have been
installed permanently in the right-of-way, while other portable hoops have been
temporarily located within the right-of-way. The location of basketball hoops
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 437
ROW in the right-of-way has been determined to constitute a hazardous situation and
is not allowed per City Code. The Committee elected not to revisit City
regulations regarding hazardous uses in the right-of-way. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE
Closure, Road Improvements
Project
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
the proposed temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE.
On 12/5/2007, the Committee reviewed and discussed comments and
suggestions made at and immediately after the 12/3/2007 public hearing on the
closure of Duvall Ave. NE. These included comments made by members of the
Council, the testimony at the public hearing, and staff suggestions. The
Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
the closure resolution. In addition, the Committee recommended the following:
1. Staff will set up a monitoring, evaluation, and reporting process to ensure
that any of the measures taken to minimize effects are adjusted to changing
conditions and needs.
2. Staff in the Transportation Division and Police Department will implement
a traffic enforcement program to deal with neighborhood street impacts
(cut-through traffic and/or speeding), control of trucks through the area,
and safety at the Sierra Heights Elementary School area for children,
parents, and motorists.
3. Staff will compile traffic counts on key streets, including some
representative neighborhood streets, before the start of the project and after
the project to monitor traffic volumes and traffic diversions.
4. Special signs will be positioned to inform motorists that area businesses are
open and accessible during the Duvall Ave. NE project construction. Local
businesses will be involved in the design and location of these signs.
Conditions will be placed into the construction contract so that one
driveway off of Duvall Ave. NE will be accessible at all times during
business hours.
5. Communications to the public will utilize all media such as the City
website, strategically placed signs, and media, to ensure that neighborhood
cut-through traffic is minimized and that motorists are aware that Duvall
Ave. NE, north of NE Sunset Blvd., into the City of Newcastle will be
closed (including the Jones Rd. vicinity).
6. Staff will take measures to ensure that if additional traffic control devices
such as streets signs, speed humps or pillows, lane markers or delineators
are needed, they are readily available.
7. Staff will take all necessary measures to ensure as smooth, safe and
efficient traffic flow as possible including revisions to signal timing,
installation of special traffic control devices and signs, refuge lanes, close
cooperation with other agencies, and others.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See below for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3922
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, to occur
during the period of 2/1/2008 to 2/28/2009 for the construction of roadway and
utility improvements. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 438
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3923
Community Services: Surplus
Property, WA General
Administration
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
General Administration to sell surplus property. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5324
Fire: Department Name and
Responsibility Changes
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Fire Department, of Title III
(Departments) of City Code by changing the duties of the Fire
Chief/Emergency Services Administrator and to change the responsibilities of
the various department divisions. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5325
Budget: 2008 Annual City of
Renton
An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 2008 in the total
amount of $234,638,924. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5326
Utility: System Development
Charges
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to allow for adjustments to
System Development Charges. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5327
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 2,406 acres of property
generally bounded by the City of Renton corporate boundary on the west and
north, SE 192nd St. and S. 200th St. on the south and on the east, 108th Ave.
SE, the eastern edge of Boulevard Lane Park, the western edge of Boulevard
Lane Division No. 2, and 128th Ave. SE, if extended, but including Renton
Park and Charles Lindberg High School; Benson Hill Communities
Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5328
Planning: Highlands Study
Area Zoning Correction,
Monroe Ave NE
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 (Residential - ten dwelling units
per acre) to RM-F (Residential Multi-Family) zoning; LUA-06-128; CPA 2006-
M-06. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5329
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments
An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 amendments to the City's 2004
Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5330
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments, CN Zone
Parking Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
regulations regarding the location of required parking in the Commercial
Neighborhood zone. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
December 10, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 439
Ordinance #5331
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments, Business
Districts Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
regulations regarding the Rainier Business District Overlay and the decision
criteria for stand alone residential in the NE 4th, Sunset, and Puget business
districts. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5332
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments, Allowing RMH
to Implement RLD
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by allowing
Residential Manufactured Home (RMH) zoning to implement the Residential
Low Density (RLD) land use designation. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5333
Rezone: Rainier Ave
Properties, R-10 to CA, CPA
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Rainier Ave.
properties from R-10 (Residential - ten dwelling units per acre) to CA
(Commercial Arterial) zoning; LUA-06-161; CPA 2007-M-02. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5334
Rezone: Virtu Property South
of Sunset Blvd, RM-F to R-10,
CPA
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Virtu property
south of Sunset Blvd. from RMF (Residential Multi-Family) to R-10
(Residential - ten dwelling units per acre) zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-
05. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5335
Rezone: QIP Property South of
Sunset Blvd, IH to R-10, CPA
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the QIP property
south of Sunset Blvd. from IH (Heavy Industrial) to R-10 (Residential - ten
dwelling units per acre) zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-05. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5336
Rezone: Park Ave N
Properties, R-10 to CN, CPA
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Park Ave. N.
properties from R-10 (Residential - ten dwelling units per acre) to CN
(Commercial Neighborhood) zoning; LUA-06-160; CPA 2007-M-01. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Annexation: Red Mill,
Application Fee
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL DEFER THE
COLLECTION OF THE $2,500 PROCESSING FEE FOR THE PROPOSED
RED MILL ANNEXATION UNTIL IT IS KNOWN WHETHER THE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD WILL AGREE TO DELETE IT FROM THE
PROPOSED FAIRWOOD INCORPORATION BOUNDARY. CARRIED.
King County: Flood Control
Zone District Property Tax
Levy
Councilman Clawson reported that the King County Flood Control Zone
District Advisory Committee's recommendation for a property tax levy of ten
cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation to repair the levee system was adopted.
Noting that this will benefit Renton and the region, he requested that the City
express appreciation to the King County Councilmembers who supported this.
Council: Resignation
Announcement (Clawson)
Councilmember Clawson read a letter submitting his resignation of office as a
Renton City Councilmember, Position No. 2, effective 1/1/2008. Explaining
that he needs to devote more time to his law practice, Councilmember Clawson
stated that it is within the best interests of the people of Renton that he step
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aside in favor of a person who is better able to devote the time and energy
necessary to serve effectively on the City Council. Mr. Clawson expressed his
appreciation to City staff; elected officials representing Renton, the State of
Washington, and other jurisdictions in the region; CAO Covington; Mayor
Keolker; and to his family.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
COUNCILMEMBER CLAWSON'S RESIGNATION LETTER EFFECTIVE
1/1/2008. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Miller -
City Workforce Retention
Pat Miller (Bonney Lake) introduced himself as the President of Renton
Employees Local 2170 and noted that one of the City's goals is to retain a
skilled workforce. He claimed that Renton's unwritten guideline to pay within
the 60 percentile leads employees to seek work at other municipalities. Mr.
Miller emphasized that the retention of skilled employees is important to the
City and its growth, and he suggested enhancing recruitment and changing the
position reclassification date.
Citizen Comment: Stoutenberg
- Street Light Installation
William A. Stoutenberg (Renton) expressed his gratitude for the installation of
street lights behind the Sky Lanai Apartments located at 360 Taylor Ave. NW,
saying that the tenants now feel safer. He pointed out that the lighting will also
help prevent vehicle break-ins.
Citizen Comment: Rodriguez -
Elected Officials Appreciation
Ted Rodriguez (Renton), speaking on behalf of the Renton-Cuautla Sister City
Committee, thanked Mayor Keolker for her support of the program.
Additionally he thanked Councilmembers Nelson and Clawson for their
service.
Citizen Comment: Hanson -
Elected Officials Appreciation
Roxanne Hanson (Renton), Diamond Lil's and Freddie's Club Casinos,
expressed her appreciation to the outgoing elected officials for their service to
the City.
Citizen Comment: Kyes -
Elected Officials Appreciation
Doug Kyes (Renton) thanked the outgoing elected officials for their service and
welcomed Mayor-Elect Law.
Citizen Comment: Fernandez -
Elected Officials Appreciation
Ruben Fernandez (Renton) thanked Mayor Keolker for her service to Renton
and welcomed Mayor-Elect Law.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:44 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
December 10, 2007