HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 25, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Toni Nelson 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, Council President Pro
Tem; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
ROBERT HANSON, Transportation Design Supervisor; LESLIE BETLACH,
Parks Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director; ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
Fire Department; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Community Services: Special
Olympics Athlete Recognition
Recreation Director Rerecich announced that the Washington State Special
Olympics finals in track, soccer, and cycling recently took place at Fort Lewis.
He pointed out that 87 athletes represented Renton in those sports. Each athlete
who was present at the meeting introduced himself, and identified the sport(s)
in which he participated, as well as how he placed in his event(s).
Community Services: Park
Board Annual Report
Parks Director Betlach explained that Renton's Park Board identifies and
examines future trends, participates in the planning process, and recommends
courses of action to meet existing park and recreation needs. She introduced
the Park Board members present in the audience, and invited Chair Tim Searing
to present the Park Board Annual Report (April 2006 - May 2007).
Mr. Searing stated that new Community Services Administrator Terry
Higashiyama has provided guidance and insight to the Park Board's decision
making process. He reported that over the past year, the Park Board has
redesigned the meeting agenda format, filled two vacancies, and started to
move the monthly meetings out into the community. Key highlights included:
Community Services Department re-accreditation and updated strategic plan,
Tri-Park Master Plan adoption by Council, Heritage Park naming and
dedication, and the new restaurant vendor at Maplewood Golf Course.
In conclusion, Mr. Searing thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting the
Park Board and stressed how important open space, trails, and active parks are
for the community.
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 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Nominations for the 2007 Renton Citizen of the Year program are being
accepted through August 31.
Removal or pruning of 15 large trees surrounding Carco Theatre begins this
week in order to improve visibility and reduce building maintenance costs
resulting from the intense shading of the closely spaced trees.
Washington State Department of Transportation has opened bids for Stage
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1 of the I-405 widening project, which involves the portion of I-405
extending from the Renton/Tukwila boundary to the SR-167 interchange.
Work begins July 2, with some construction occurring in the Oakesdale
vicinity in August and the overall project is expected to be completed by
the end of 2009.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: McCammon
- Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Dave McCammon, 17221 125th Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, encouraged Council
to support the Benson Hill Communities Annexation, and announced that the
Benson Hill Communities Progress Group will hold an open public information
meeting on the proposed annexation at Renton Park Elementary School on July
19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 6.d. and 6.i. were removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
6/18/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/18/2007. Council concur.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended adoption
of a resolution accepting the Boundary Review Board-amended boundaries for
the Benson Hill Communities Annexation, amending the ballot title, and calling
for King County to hold a special municipal election for placement on the
11/6/2007 ballot reflecting these changes. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Development Services:
Standard Codes Adoption
Development Services Division recommended adoption of the following: 2006
International Code Series; 2006 Washington State Energy Code; 2006
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code; 2006 International
Plumbing Code; and 2005 National Electrical Code. Council concur. (See
page 222 for ordinance.)
Planning: 2006 Countywide
Planning Policies Amendments
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended adoption of a resolution ratifying the 2006 amendments to the
Growth Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies.
Council concur. (See page 222 for resolution.)
Transportation: Oakesdale Ave
SW Wetland Ph I & II
Landscape Maintenance,
Teufel Nursery
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
amount of $29,294.10 with Teufel Nursery, Inc. for Oakesdale Ave. SW
Wetland Phase I and II landscape maintenance. Council concur.
Transportation: Commute Trip
Reduction Program Grant,
WSDOT
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Washington State Department of Transportation to accept funds in the amount
of $44,355.10 for the Commute Trip Reduction program. Council concur. (See
page 222 for resolution.)
Transportation: Commute Trip
Reduction Program Services,
King County
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
amount of $38,060 with King County Department of Transportation to provide
Commute Trip Reduction services to 24 affected employers in the City of
Renton for 2007-2008. Council concur. (See page 222 for resolution.)
Utility: Surveying Services
Roster, 2007-2008
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Surveying Services
Roster, valid from July 2007 to July 2008, listing 11 professional land
surveyors. Council concur.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6.d. AND
6.i. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
June 25, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 220
Separate Consideration
Item 6.i.
Streets: Rainier Ave S &
Shattuck Ave S & Hardie Ave
SW Closures for RR Bridge
Replacements
Transportation Systems Division requested authorization for the temporary
closure of Rainier Ave. S. (5 a.m. 8/11/2007 to 10 p.m. 8/15/2007), Shattuck
Ave. S. (8/1/2007 to 8/10/2007 and 8/16/2007 to 12/28/2007), and Hardie Ave.
SW (8/16/2007 to 8/20/2007) at the BNSF railroad bridge crossings for
construction of the bridge replacements.
At the request for more information by Councilmember Palmer,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman stated that BNSF
Railway is replacing railroad bridges over Rainier Ave. S., Shattuck Ave. S.,
and Hardie Ave. SW. Construction is scheduled to begin 8/1/2007 and end
12/28/2007. He reviewed the Hardie Ave. SW and Shattuck Ave. S. temporary
closure dates.
Turning to Rainier Ave. S., Mr. Zimmerman explained that the railroad bridge
is not wide enough to accommodate the future street improvements, and the
bridge replacement involves removal of a massive central abutment in order to
improve left turn capability. He indicated that the abutment was initially to be
removed over one weekend, working 24 hours a day; however, the
Transportation (Aviation) Committee members expressed concern regarding the
effect of the 24-hour noise on nearby residents. Mr. Zimmerman said the
revised Rainier Ave. S. closure proposal does not involve any nighttime work.
Instead, the road would be closed from 5 a.m. on August 11 to 10 p.m. on
August 15, with construction occurring from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. over the
weekend of August 11 and 12.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Zimmerman stated that the effect of a
weekend closure on businesses depended upon the type of business, and he
assured that the City will inform businesses of the street closure revision. He
noted that the project will not benefit from any nighttime work and confirmed
that if the abutment is removed faster than predicted, the road will open sooner.
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that two signed detour routes will be present during
the closure. Transportation Design Supervisor Hanson confirmed that traffic
signals on the detour routes and other intersections will be set to accommodate
the change in traffic flow.
Councilmember Persson noted the cost savings to the City of $2 million by
having BNSF replace the bridge in this manner, and he further noted that
additional police officers will be assigned to the area during the road closure.
In response to Councilmember Clawson's inquiry, Mr. Hanson stated that signs
will be posted one month prior to the closures. Councilmember Palmer pointed
out that the Summer Construction Projects page on the City's website contains
valuable information, and she encouraged the public to periodically review the
page to keep apprised of the many projects occurring this summer.
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson suggested the distribution of informational fliers close
to when the road closure will occur to remind businesses of the upcoming
event. Councilmember Corman suggested that during the community outreach
regarding this project, the City make clear that the bridge replacements will
help improve the Rainier Corridor in the long run.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.i. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See page
222 for resolution.)
June 25, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 221
Separate Consideration
Item 6.d.
Annexation: Liberty, 156th
Ave SE & SE 144th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Liberty
Annexation, and recommended a public meeting be set on 7/9/2007 to consider
the petition; 184.2 acres located in the vicinity of 156th Ave. SE and SE 144th
St.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL: APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.d. AS PRESENTED; REQUIRE PUBLIC
MEETING NOTIFICATION TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE ANNEXATION AREA AND TO
NEIGHBORING SUBDIVISIONS; AND REFER THE ISSUE OF
ANNEXATION NOTIFICATION PRACTICES TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 260800 - 261330 and two wire transfers totaling
$5,829,452.48; and approval of 262 Payroll Vouchers, zero wire transfers, and
673 direct deposits totaling $2,199,304.10. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Bill
Adjustment, Renton Housing
Authority
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the request for
utility bill adjustment from the Renton Housing Authority. Due to two separate
leaks that took some time to locate, the Renton Housing Authority requested an
adjustment to their utility bills in the amount of $14,158.35. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation and approves the
request of the Renton Housing Authority. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation: I-405, (I-5 to
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening,
WSDOT
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a cooperative agreement with the Washington State
Department of Transportation for a City of Renton project coordinator for the I-
405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 222 for
resolution.)
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Animal
Regulations
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
animals, cluster, and design ordinance. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance be prepared for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends
re Tree Retention
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Economic Development
Administrator Pietsch stated that the tree retention ordinance, which was
reported out of Planning and Development Committee on 6/11/2007, affects
every zone throughout the City.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
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Utility: SW 34th St Culvert
Replacement Project Fund
Transfer, Budget Amend
concurrence in the staff recommendation to transfer $150,000 to the 2007 SW
34th St. Culvert Replacement Project budget from the Surface Water Utility's
approved 2007 budget for the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System
Replacement Capital Improvement Program project. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance amending the 2007 Budget be presented for
first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 222 for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3886
Planning: 2006 Countywide
Planning Policies Amendments
A resolution was read ratifying amendments to the Countywide Planning
Policies. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3887
Transportation: Commute Trip
Reduction Program Grant,
WSDOT
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation authorizing release of State funds in the amount of $44,355.10
for implementation of the Citywide Commute Trip Reduction program.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3888
Transportation: Commute Trip
Reduction Program Services,
King County
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
agreement with King County for implementation of the Citywide Commute
Trip Reduction program in the amount of $38,060 to support activities of the
City of Renton as required under the State of Washington Commute Trip
Reduction Law. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3889
Streets: Rainier Ave S &
Shattuck Ave S & Hardie Ave
SW Closures for RR Bridge
Replacements
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary street closures of Shattuck
Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S., and Hardie Ave. SW. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
AMENDED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING UNDER SECTION II:
CHANGE THE RAINIER AVENUE CLOSURE DATE TO STATE "August
11, 2007, to August 15, 2007," AND CHANGE THE WORDS "The Mayor and
City Clerk" TO "The City Council." CARRIED.
Resolution #3890
Transportation: I-405, (I-5 to
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening,
WSDOT
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation concerning funding of a project coordinator for the I-405, I-5 to
SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/2/2007 for second and final reading:
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert
Replacement Project Fund
Transfer, Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring $150,000
from the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Replacement Project
expenditure account to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
expenditure account. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 7/2/2007. CARRIED.
Development Services:
Standard Codes Adoption
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-5-040, 4-5-050, 4-5-055, 4-5-090,
4-5-100, and 4-5-110 and adding Section 4-5-051 of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code
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by adopting the 2006 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, The
Washington State Energy Code, and Fuel Gas Codes; the 2005 National
Electrical Code, the 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Code, and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/2/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5293
Annexation: Aster Park, NE
Sunset Blvd
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.85 acres of property located
immediately south of NE Sunset Blvd. and immediately west of 148th Ave. SE
(Aster Park Annexation). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5294
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4
Zoning (12.17 Acres)
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
12.17 acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on
the north, west of the west side of 148th Ave. SE, and north of the midpoint of
SE 112th St., if extended, on the south, from R-4 (Urban Residential - four
dwelling units per acre, King County zoning) to R-4 (Residential - four
dwelling units per acre, Renton zoning); Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5295
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4
Zoning (6 Acres)
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
six acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on the
north, west of the new Aster Park Subdivision, and north of the midpoint of SE
112th St., if extended, on the south, from R-48 (Urban Residential - 48 dwelling
units per acre, King County zoning) to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units
per acre, Renton zoning); Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Court Case: Scoccolo
Construction, CRT-98-008
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE COST OF THE SCOCCOLO LAWSUIT TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Council: Positions on Regional
Matters
Pointing out that many Councilmembers are involved with regional boards or
other organizations, Councilmember Clawson stated that he is interested in
what everyone is doing. He noted that any discussion regarding what position a
Councilmember is going to take on an issue and then present to the affected
board should take place at a public meeting such as Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Clawson asked the Council President to determine a way to implement this
type of discussion process.
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson indicated that Committee of the Whole is an
appropriate venue for that type of discussion. Councilmember Clawson
emphasized that the Council has the ability to influence regional decisions
especially when teamed up with other cities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
June 25, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 224
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 25, 2007