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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 19, 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; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW, Council
President Pro Tem; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY
CORMAN. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,
Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX
PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,
Economic Development Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community
Services Administrator; MICHAEL BAILEY, Finance and Information
Services Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS and
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER
FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING
Budget: 2008 Revenue
Sources & Preliminary Budget
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened the
public hearing to consider the 2008 revenue sources and preliminary budget.
Finance and Information Services Administrator Bailey stated that in addition
to the proposed 2008 Budget, which totals $223 million, the property tax levy is
also being considered. He indicated that staff recommends a one percent
increase to the existing property tax base, and the addition of the new
construction, annexation, and other improvements to the tax base to be levied in
2008 for property taxes.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 396 for Committee of the Whole report.)
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 Renton Senior Activity Center will be open on Thanksgiving Day,
November 22, for senior citizens to enjoy a day of social and recreational
activities and a free holiday meal.
The Renton Community Marketing Campaign was honored with a "Telly
Award" for its production of the Renton marketing video.
The City will be installing a water and sewer line project along Duvall Ave.
NE between NE 8th St. and NE 12th St. beginning December 3.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Giuliani -
Aircraft Noise Complaint
John Giuliani, Sr. (Renton) noted the increase in noisy airplanes (trainers)
flying over the Renton Hill neighborhood within the past two weeks, and
explained that he has been unable to leave messages regarding the noise on the
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Phone Line airport's aircraft noise complaint phone line as it is malfunctioning.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER FIVE MORE MINUTES. CARRIED.
Mr. Giuliani further noted that the City lacks control over the airport, saying
that the Federal Aviation Administration ultimately controls the running of the
airport.
Stating that the City recently updated its phone messaging system, Chief
Administrative Officer Covington apologized for the inconvenience and
stressed that the problem with the aircraft noise complaint line will be fixed.
Citizen Comment: Gitchel -
T-Mobile Monopole
Placement, SE 3rd Pl, CU-07-
065
Chuck Gitchel (Renton) spoke on the topic of T-Mobile's proposal to place a
cell phone tower at SE 3rd Pl. near his house. He recalled a past proposal for
the placement of a cell phone tower at a more suitable location on Union Ave.
that was denied due to the Seattle Public Utility-owned property being less than
one acre in size. Mr. Gitchel asked that the ordinance regulating the siting of
monopoles be reviewed, and recommended the removal of the one-acre
requirement.
Councilmembers Corman and Law expressed interest in reviewing the
ordinance. In response to Council inquiries, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Zimmerman confirmed that T-Mobile is appealing the City's
denial of its conditional use permit to place a tower at SE 3rd Pl. Regarding the
placement of a tower on the Seattle Public Utility-owned property, Mr.
Zimmerman confirmed that the request did not meet the one-acre requirement,
and he explained that there is no variance provision in City Code in this
particular instance.
Citizen Comment: McOmber -
Highlands Community
Association
Howard McOmber (Renton) reported that the Highlands Community
Association's Emergency Preparedness Workshop was well attended and
successful. Additionally, he announced that a Christmas party will be held at
the Highlands Neighborhood Center on December 16. Councilmember Palmer
also commented on the success of the workshop, noting that a Spanish language
interpreter was available to assist attendees.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
11/5/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/5/2007. Council concur.
CAG: 95-087, King County
Fire Protection District #25
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department and Fire Department
recommended approval of an addendum to CAG-95-087, operating agreement
with King County Fire District #25, to extend the term through 2009. Refer to
Public Safety Committee.
AJLS: Public Defender
Services, Kameron C Cayce &
Associates
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
of an agreement with Kameron C. Cayce & Associates for public defense
services for the years 2008-2010. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Court Case: Cheryl J Austin &
Jack Austin, CRT-07-014
Court Case filed by Jay DeMers, Attorney-at-Law, on behalf of Cheryl J.
Austin and Jack Austin who seek compensation for medical expenses and
economic loss due to injuries sustained by Cheryl J. Austin as a result of an
accident on 11/20/2004 at Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 7th St. allegedly due to
obstruction of her field of vision due to signage for a construction project and
negligent operation of the vehicle that collided into her vehicle. Refer to City
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Attorney and Insurance Services.
Board/Commission: Municipal
Arts Commission Revisions
Community Services Department recommended approval of the revisions to
City Code regarding the Municipal Arts Commission including the
development of a public art conservation plan and a five-year master plan for
arts and culture, and clarification of the funding process for the 1% for Art
Fund. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Plat: Zetterberg, S 21st St, FP-
07-058
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Zetterberg Final Plat; nine single-family lots on 1.4 acres located at 755 S. 21st
St. Council concur. (See page 397 for resolution.)
Planning: Highlands Study
Area Zoning Correction,
Monroe Ave NE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
requested authorization to correct the zoning designation to Residential Multi-
Family of a group of parcels located in the Highlands Study Area between
Monroe Ave. NE and Olympia Ave. NE, south of NE 12th St. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood
Program Grants
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
reported submission of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant
Program (second round) and recommended funding two projects and three
newsletters in the total amount of $7,317. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
Annexation: New Life - Aqua
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 60% Petition to Annex for the proposed New Life - Aqua Barn
Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 12/3/2007 to consider
the petition; 374 acres located in the vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy. Council
concur.
EDNSP: Boeing Pursuit of US
Tanker Program, Supporting
Resolution
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended adoption of a resolution supporting The Boeing Company's
pursuit of the United States Tanker Program. Council concur. (See page 397
for resolution.)
Finance: Bond Issuance,
Utility Capital Projects
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
bond sale in the approximate amount of $13.134 million that completes the sale
of bonds to finance the cost of construction of various capital projects within
the utility systems as provided by Ordinance 5313. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
Budget: 2007 Year-End
Amendments
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
2007 year-end budget amendment ordinance in the total amount of $4,141,991.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Business Systems
Analyst Hire at Step D
Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization to hire a
Business Systems Analyst at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
Airport: Pro-Flight Aviation
Lease, LAG-99-002
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
LAG-99-002, airport lease with Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., for a rent increase
from $11,700.08 to $13,063.37 annually. Council concur.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE
Closure, Road Improvements
Project
Transportation Systems Division recommended a public hearing be set on
12/3/2007 to consider the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek
Parkway SE from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way for roadway improvements.
Closure to take place from February 2008 to February 2009, with exact dates
dependent on work progress. Council concur.
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Utility: NPDES Stormwater
Permit, WA St DOE Grant
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the
Washington State Department of Ecology for a $75,000 grant to assist the City
in complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase
II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Council concur.
CAG: 06-107, 2006-2007
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Grant, King County
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-06-
107, King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant interlocal agreement,
which provides $105,863 in funding to implement Special Recycling Events,
the Natural Yard Care Program, ReUse It! Renton, and the Sustainable
Collection Pilot. Council concur. (See page 398 for resolution.)
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Budget: 2008 Property Tax
Levy, Golf Course Fees
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
adoption of ordinances related to the 2008 Budget for the property tax levy and
golf course green fees.
Property Tax Levy. In lieu of a preliminary property tax worksheet from King
County, an estimate for total general government property taxes of $25,750,000
is based on $500,000,000 in new construction. King County does not finalize
the property tax estimate until near the end of December. In addition, the City
requires a levy of $510,000 for the purpose of paying debt service on voter
approved bonds for senior housing. Therefore, the 2008 Budget estimate,
assuming new construction of $500,000,000 and property taxes of $26,260,000,
is recommended.
Golf Course Green Fees. The Committee recommended that certain golf
course green fees be increased, and that a new "warm-up bucket" driving range
fee be added.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these
matters be presented for first reading. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 398 for ordinances.)
AJLS: Benson Hill
Communities Annexation,
Budget Amend
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
the 2007 conditional funding for Benson Hill Communities Annexation costs.
The Committee recommended that the adopted 2007 Budget be amended to
authorize the Police, Human Resources and Risk Management, Community
Services, and Planning/Building/Public Works departments to begin
employment and purchasing activities related to the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, conditioned on its approval by voters and the Renton City Council.
Fund 2007 Budget FTE
Amendment Amendment
General Fund (000) $114,199 15.00
Parks Fund (001) $ 20,000 4.00
Equipment Repair & Replacement Fund (501) $411,500 0.00
Information Services Fund (503) $ 7,739 1.00
Total $553,438 19.00
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
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THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 398 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee
Utility: Final Water
Conservation Goals
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the water
conservation goals. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to adopt the City's Water Use Efficiency Goals in compliance
with the State Municipal Water Law. The Water Use Efficiency Goals are as
follows:
· Reduce the distribution system leakage to ten percent or less by 2010.
· Limit the peak day water demand at 16.5 mgd (million gallons per day)
until 2015.
· Continue reduction of average annual water use by one-half percent per
year per connection.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Development Services:
Driveway Widths
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
driveway width regulations. The Committee recommended concurrence in the
staff recommendation to maintain current driveway width requirements and
regulations within the City of Renton. These regulations are not too restrictive
and provide sufficient width for all uses, including a wide range of flexibility
for commercial driveway standards. No changes to the existing regulations for
driveway widths are recommended at this time. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson noted that staff is investigating
the possibility of flaring the driveways out, which does not affect the driveway
widths.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 265983 - 266536 and three wire transfers totaling
$3,532,407.19; and approval of 272 Payroll Vouchers, two wire transfers, and
1,369 direct deposits totaling $4,362,398.01. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Fire: Assistant Fire Marshal
Hire at Step D
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the hiring of the Assistant
Fire Marshal at Step D of the salary schedule (Grade M26), beginning
12/1/2007. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services
Committee
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Dalia Amin to
the Municipal Arts Commission for a term expiring 12/31/2010 (previously
held by Renne Saling). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3916
Plat: Zetterberg, S 21st St, FP-
07-058
A resolution was read authorizing the Zetterberg Final Plat; approximately 1.4
acres located on S. 21st St. between Smithers Ave. S. and Talbot Rd. S.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3917
EDNSP: Boeing Pursuit of US
A resolution was read supporting The Boeing Company's pursuit of the United
States Tanker Program. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER,
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Tanker Program, Supporting
Resolution
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3918
CAG: 06-107, 2006-2007
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Grant, King County
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
amendment to the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
interlocal agreement, which provides for $105,863 in funding to implement
Special Recycling Events, the Natural Yard Care Program, ReUse It! Renton,
and amends the Sustainable Collection Pilot. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/26/2007 for second and final reading:
Utility: 2008 Rates An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water, Chapter
4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of Title VII (Health and Sanitation) of City
Code to allow for adjustments to current utility rates. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007.
CARRIED.
AJLS: Benson Hill
Communities Annexation,
Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5241 relating to the City of Renton
fiscal year annual 2007 Budget regarding the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
11/26/2007. CARRIED.
Community Services:
Maplewood Golf Course Fees
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance
and Business Regulations) of City Code by increasing certain golf course green
fees and adding a driving range fee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Property Tax
Levy
An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2008 for
both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall
Ave NE & NE Sunset Blvd
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 7.6 acres of property generally
located between Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, on the west and 132nd Ave.
SE on the east, and NE 18th Pl., if extended, on the north; Marshall
Annexation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5315
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall
Ave NE & NE Sunset Blvd
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Annexation: Marshall, R-8
Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
7.6 acres, generally located between Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, on the
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west and 132nd Ave. SE on the east, and NE 18th Pl., if extended on the north,
annexed within the City of Renton from R-4 (Urban Residential - four dwelling
units per acre, King County zoning) to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units
per net acre, Renton zoning); Marshall Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5316
Annexation: Marshall, R-8
Zoning
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5317
Finance: Impact Fees, Issaquah
and Kent School Districts
An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 Issaquah School District Capital
Facilities Plan, adopting the 2007-2008 to 2012-2013 Kent School District
Capital Facilities Plan, changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the
school districts within the City of Renton from $6,136 per new single-family
home to $6,021 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District,
changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the Kent School District from
$4,928 per new single-family home to $5,110, and implementing an impact fee
of $3,146 per new multi-family unit in the Kent School District. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5318
Annexation: Merritt II, SE
May Valley Rd & Coal Creek
Parkway
An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5142 by changing the timing for
effectuating Phase II of the Merritt II Annexation to the City of Renton to
4/30/2008, or 30 days after awarding the contract for road improvements along
Duvall Ave. NE, whichever comes first. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: 2008 Council
President Election (Palmer)
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened nominations for 2008 Council President.
Councilmember Clawson nominated Councilmember-Elect King Parker.
Councilmember Persson nominated Councilmember Marcie Palmer. There
being no further nominations, Mayor Pro Tem Nelson closed the nominations.
Following a vote, Councilmember Palmer was elected as 2008 Council
President.
Council: 2008 Council
President Pro Tem Election
(Corman)
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened nominations for 2008 Council President Pro
Tem. Councilmember Palmer nominated Councilmember Randy Corman.
There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY PALMER, NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tem
Nelson announced that Councilmember Randy Corman was elected 2008
Council President Pro Tem by acclamation.
Public Works: Sidewalks on
NE 10th St
Councilmember Persson reported a citizen complaint regarding the lack of
sidewalks on NE 10th St., west of Duvall Ave. He referred the matter to the
Administration.
Council: Committee on
Committees
Council President-Elect Palmer reported that the Committee on Committees
will be comprised of herself, Council President Pro Tem-Elect Corman, and
Council President Nelson.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:11 p.m.
November 19, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 400
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
November 19, 2007