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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 1, 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; MARCIE PALMER;
DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. DON PERSSON and TERRI BRIERE
arrived at 7:05 p.m.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner;
MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
Fire Department; TINA HARRIS, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate;
DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,
Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
Fire Prevention Week -
October 7 to 13, 2007
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring October 7 to 13, 2007, to
be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton in commemoration of the
Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more that 250 persons, left 100,000
homeless, and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings.*
Mayor Keolker noted the arrival of Councilmembers Persson and Briere at 7:05
p.m.
*MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Fire Chief Daniels accepted the proclamation with appreciation, saying that fire
safety begins with citizens.
National Domestic Violence
Awareness Month - October
2007
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring October 2007 to be
"National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Renton and
encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting all
victims so they can lead healthy lives, safe from violent and abusive behavior.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Harris accepted the proclamation with
appreciation. Ms. Harris reported that cities are conducting special events to
raise awareness of domestic violence, and she thanked community-based
organizations for their continued support in assisting individuals. Ms. Harris
presented DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network) representatives, Alanna
and Lorinda, with a check in the amount of $635 on behalf of the Renton Police
Officers' Guild for the domestic violence shelter.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Fire: Employee Promotions
Chief Daniels announced the Fire Department employee promotions, as
follows:
· Firefighter Rick Myking, promoted to Lieutenant;
· Lieutenant Roy Gunsolus, promoted to Captain; and
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· Captain Robert Van Horne, promoted to Deputy Chief.
Lieutenant Myking, Captain Gunsolus, and Deputy Chief Van Horne were each
presented with a certificate of promotion by Mayor Keolker and with the badge
of the position by family members. Chief Daniels presented Lieutenant Myking
and Deputy Chief Van Horne with helmets.
PUBLIC HEARING
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the 2007 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Maps and Data;
concurrent rezoning; prezoning for potential annexation areas; and zoning text
amendments to City Code development regulations. Planning Manager Lind
and Senior Planner Conkling reviewed the privately-proposed and City-initiated
amendments.
2007-M-01, LUA-06-160, 326 Park Ave. N., Alan Kunovsky. Ms. Lind
stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
change in land use map designation for this .89-acre site from Residential
Medium Density with R-10 zoning to Commercial Neighborhood (CN) with
concurrent CN zoning. She noted that the proposal includes zoning text
amendments related to parking.
2007-M-02, LUA-06-161, Rainier Ave. S. and Hardie Ave. SW, O'Farrell
Properties, LLC. Ms. Lind reported that the Planning Commission
recommends approval of the proposed change in land use map designation for
1.6 acres from Residential Medium Density with R-10 zoning to Commercial
Corridor with concurrent Commercial Arterial zoning. She pointed out that the
proposal includes zoning text amendments to expand the Rainier Business
District Overlay and to modify the allowed residential density.
2007-M-03, LUA-06-166, Maple Valley Hwy. Corridor, City of Renton.
Ms. Lind said the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
changes in land use map designations for 284 acres (New Life - Aqua Barn
Annexation site) in Renton's Potential Annexation Area. Changes include:
Residential Low Density (RLD) to Residential Medium Density with R-14 and
Residential Manufactured Home prezoning, and RLD to Residential Single
Family with R-8 prezoning. Remaining RLD areas to be prezoned Resource
Conservation and R-4.
2007-M-05, LUA-06-167, SW Sunset Blvd., QIP and Virtu Properties. Ms.
Conkling reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
proposed change in land use map designation for 8.71 acres from Employment
Area - Industrial with Heavy Industrial zoning to Residential Medium Density
(RMD) with R-10 zoning, and for .91 acres from Residential Multi-Family to
RMD with R-10 zoning. She stated that this proposal will not encroach upon
the Black River Riparian Forest property, and the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife has provided a list of recommended site planning and
construction controls that will be discussed during the project level review.
2007-M-06, LUA-06-164, Benson Hill Communities, City of Renton. Ms.
Lind reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
proposed changes for large portions of the 2,438-acre Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area with concurrent prezoning. Changes include: Residential
Single Family with R-8 prezoning; Residential Medium Density with R-10, R-
14, and Residential Manufactured Home prezoning; Residential Low Density
with Resource Conservation, R-1, and R-4 prezoning; Residential Multi-Family
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(RMF) with RMF prezoning; Commercial Neighborhood (CN) with CN
prezoning; and Commercial Corridor with Commercial Arterial and
Commercial Office prezoning.
2007-M-07, LUA-06-165, Duvall Ave. NE Corridor, 10625, 10703, 13645,
and 10733 138th Ave. SE, City of Renton. Ms. Lind stated that the Planning
Commission recommends denial of the proposed changes in land use map
designation from Residential Single Family to Commercial Corridor with
Commercial Arterial prezoning for 1.01 acres (Marshall Annexation area). She
indicated that the amendment is not timely for the following reasons: unknown
consequences at this time from the widening of Duvall Ave. NE, and
undocumented demand for new retail or services in the commercially-zoned NE
Sunset Blvd. District. Ms. Lind pointed out that a review of the land use
designations for the entire area, including those parcels under consideration,
may be appropriate at a later date once the Duvall Ave. NE improvements are
in place.
2007-T-01, LUA-06-163, Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements,
City of Renton. Ms. Lind said the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the bi-annual update of the elements to incorporate and update the
level of service information and capital facility projects lists, to amend text and
tables summarizing growth, and to update and correct descriptive narrative.
2007-T-05, LUA-06-125, Land Use Element, City of Renton. Ms. Lind
reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval to update this
element to allow Residential Manufactured Home zoning to be an
implementing zone with Residential Low Density land use designation.
Ms. Lind explained that a number of properties are still in King County, and
any property owners who wish to develop these properties may consider vesting
under King County's current zoning prior to the potential annexation of the
properties to Renton. In conclusion, she stated that Council action is not
requested at this time.
Correspondence was read from Lan Wang, Frank Song, and Hao Wu of
Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue) who own the 30-unit Panther Creek
Apartment complex located at 19235 108th Ave. SE (2007-M-06). The
correspondents noted that the property is zoned R-48 in King County and is
recommended for R-14 zoning in Renton. The correspondents requested that
the proposed prezoning be changed from R-14 to Residential Multi-Family.
Correspondence was read from Jack Connell, Facilities Project Manager,
Renton School District (Renton), requesting that school district property always
be accompanied with the "P" suffix to trigger the special overlay development
criteria typical to this public school land use designation (2007-M-06).
Public comment was invited.
Charles Grass (Renton), who owns property at 10733 138th Ave. S. in the
Marshall Annexation area (2007-M-07), pointed out that most commercial
properties located in the immediate vicinity of Sunset Blvd. and Duvall Ave.
NE are occupied. Mr. Grass requested that Council approve the zoning
designation change to his property and to the parcel to the north, primarily
because they are surrounded by commercial properties. He indicated that
delaying establishment of the zoning status leads to delays in the planning and
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permitting process for his property.
Carolyn Strong (Seattle) introduced herself as the real estate agent who listed
the previous speaker's property. She noted the number of people interested in
purchasing the property for commercial use. Ms. Strong indicated that the sale
of the property is crippled in its current residential state, and she requested that
the property be prezoned commercial at this time.
In response to the inquiries of David Gleason (King County), Ms. Lind
confirmed that condominiums are allowed in the R-14 zone, and that vesting
under King County zoning is allowed until the effective date of the annexation.
Mary Urback (Puyallup), who represents the O'Farrell properties (2007-M-02),
agreed with the proposed Commercial Arterial zoning and related zoning text
amendment to allow 60 units per acre. Ms. Urback urged approval of the
Planning Commission's recommendation.
Lan Wang, Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue), stated that he is an owner
of the Panther Creek Apartments in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation
area (2007-M-06). He indicated that the proposed prezone from R-48 to R-14
will render the property non-conforming; thus reducing its market value and
limiting the owners' ability to rebuild and secure bank loans. Mr. Wang
requested that the property be prezoned Residential Multi-Family, and that the
City issue a rebuild letter stating that the owners can rebuild at the same size
and height as the current building in case it is destroyed.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Wang stated that the
building is denser than the R-14 zoning allows.
Brent Cawley (King County) spoke against the proposed prezoning for the
Maple Valley Hwy. Corridor area (2007-M-03). He explained that his property
at 150th Lane SE, along the Matson Creek Bypass, is subject to flooding due to
the ill-management of surface water runoff from Fairwood down the bypass
into the Cedar River. Mr. Cawley noted that the water from overflowing
storage ponds ends up on his property, and emphasized that development will
only increase the non-permeable surfaces. If this action moves forward, he
asked that the City go above and beyond the current surface water runoff and
storage pond plans.
Jeff Wolfson (Kent) stated that his property, located west of 108th Ave. SE in
the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area (2007-M-06), will be negatively
affected by the proposed zoning change from R-12 to R-8. He noted that the
land value will decrease, that the area has the infrastructure to support the
density, and that the proposal is not equitable. Mr. Wolfson asked that his
property be prezoned R-14 as is proposed for nearby properties.
David Halinen (Fircrest), who represents Quarry Industrial Park (QIP), LLC in
the matter of 2007-M-05, submitted a letter and documentation to the Council
in support of the amendment.
Christopher Wagner (King County), who is a resident of the Huntington
Heights Condominium (SE 176th St.) in the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area (2007-M-06), stated his preference to not abut commercial
property. He inquired as to the current prezoning recommendation for the
church-owned parcel to the west of the condominium. Ms. Lind stated that the
church prefers that the property remain commercial.
Jennifer Knickerbocker (Renton) expressed concern that the proposed rezoning
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on Park Ave. N. from residential to commercial (2007-M-01) may negatively
affect her neighborhood due to the increase in traffic.
Frank Song, Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue), said he is an owner of the
Panther Creek Apartments in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area
(2007-M-06). Mr. Song pointed out that the prezone from R-48 to R-14 will
reduce the value of the property. He stated that the area is not conducive to
single-family zoning, and properties to the north and east are commercially
zoned.
Responding to the inquiries of Mayor Keolker and Council President Nelson,
Mr. Pietsch reported that the Planning and Development Committee will
continue to review the matter and then present a final recommendation to the
full Council. He indicated that if Council chooses to do so, the amendments
would need to be adopted by the end of the year.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
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:
Myron Zapata will represent the City of Renton at the Special Olympic
World Games in Shanghai, China, October 2 though 11.
A Downtown Wayfinding Open House will be held on October 15 at City
Hall. The downtown wayfinding project will create signage to assist
visitors and residents into and around downtown Renton. Attendees will
have the opportunity to view examples of the signs and preliminary color
proposals and to provide comments.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Plat: Langley Ridge, NE 26th
St, FP-07-059
Noting that all of the speakers signed-up to comment on the Langley Ridge
Final Plat, Mayor Keolker reported that a settlement between the Stonegate
Homeowners Association and Langley Development was achieved. (See page
341 for action on this matter.)
Citizen Comment: Longfellow
- Langley Ridge Final Plat, NE
26th St, FP-07-059
Happy Longfellow (Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, expressed his
appreciation to the City for tabling the Langley Ridge Final Plat approval for a
week. He indicated that mediation was sought and an agreement was
successfully negotiated between the Stonegate Homeowners Association and
Langley Development. Mr. Longfellow reported that the Langley Ridge plat
can use the easement on Stonegate plat's Tract C for emergency and
maintenance access.
Citizen Comment: Foster -
Langley Ridge Final Plat, NE
26th St, FP-07-059
Thomas Foster (Seattle), stating that he is the president of Langley
Development, voiced appreciation for the City's efforts on the matter of the
Langley Ridge Final Plat.
Citizen Comment: Rogers -
Langley Ridge Final Plat, NE
26th St, FP-07-059
Debra Rogers (Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, noted the
misunderstandings surrounding issues of the Langley Ridge Final Plat approval,
and expressed her hope that the City will learn from this situation and prevent
these types of misunderstandings with future plats.
Citizen Comment:
Christopherson - Langley
Bruce Christopherson (Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, reviewed
points from the Hearing Examiner's report regarding the Langley Ridge
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Ridge Final Plat, NE 26th St,
FP-07-059
Preliminary Plat pertaining to open space and access to proposed lots 33 and
34. He requested that final plat approval not occur before Langley
Development complies with the conditions of the plat. Mr. Christopherson
noted that if the City allows a roadway from NE 26th St. to be used for
emergency and maintenance purposes, that it also allows Stonegate plat
residents to use the roadway for non-motorized travel.
Citizen Comment: Willoughby
- Langley Ridge Final Plat, NE
26th St, FP-07-059
Melissa Willoughby (Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, asked that
prior to granting approval of the Langley Ridge Final Plat, that the conditions
of the plat be met, and that the City follow-through to see that the conditions
are complied with. She noted particularly the condition regarding repair of the
bridge for emergency fire truck access. Ms. Willoughby recommended that a
timeline be set as to when this condition is to be met.
Councilmember Corman commended Stonegate Homeowners Association and
Langley Ridge for reaching an agreement on the easement. He stated that the
Hearing Examiner's conditions need to be met before the final building
approval is made. Councilmember Clawson said that enforcement of the plat
conditions will be followed-up by City staff.
Citizen Comment: Brain -
Langley Ridge Final Plat, NE
26th St, FP-07-059
Paul Brain (Tacoma), representing Langley Development, pointed out that the
matter of the easement concerning the Langley Ridge Final Plat has been
resolved, and he encouraged Council to approve the final plat.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 8.c. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
9/24/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/24/2007. Council concur.
CAG: 07-161, Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements Phase 2,
Rodarte Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/25/2007 for CAG-07-161, Maple Valley
Hwy. (SR-169) Improvements Phase 2; eight bids; engineer's estimate
$4,773,750; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of $5,039,197. Council
concur.
Court Case: JoAnne E Beach,
CRT-07-009
Court Case filed by Kevin P. Sullivan, Sullivan & Thoreson, on behalf of
JoAnne E. Beach who seeks compensation for medical expenses and economic
loss due to injuries sustained on 11/4/2004 allegedly caused by failure to
properly seal the area at the signal loop joint on Park Ave. Refer to City
Attorney and Insurance Services.
Transportation: SR-900/I-405
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE
Signal Modification, WSDOT
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with
Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of $25,000 for
additional costs related to the SR-900, I-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave. NE
signal modification and raised traffic island project. Council concur. (See page
342 for resolution.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.c. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 8.c.
Appeal: Beclan Place
Preliminary Plat, Beck, PP-07-
041
City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding
Beclan Place Preliminary Plat; appeal filed on 9/11/2007 by Steve Beck,
accompanied by required fee.*
Councilmember Persson stated that Councilmember Clawson had indicated in
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an e-mail that the Planning and Development Committee is not accepting any
more referrals. Councilmember Briere noted the Council's concerns regarding
the Planning and Development Committee's recommendations on issues.
*MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.c. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
CARRIED.
At the request of Mayor Keolker, Assistant City Attorney Fontes agreed to send
a memorandum and to meet with the Committee of the Whole regarding the
appeal process rules.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Plat: Langley Ridge, NE 26th
St, FP-07-059
Mayor Keolker noted that the first item of unfinished business concerns the
Langley Ridge Final Plat.
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Langley Ridge Final Plat; 34 single-family lots on 34.05 acres located in the
vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Coal Creek Parkway SE, and NE 26th St.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
LANGLEY RIDGE FINAL PLAT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for resolution.)
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Owner-Occupied
Housing Incentive Extension
and Modification
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding the extension and modification to the owner-occupied housing
incentives. The Committee recommended concurrence with the following staff
recommendation:
· Per the provisions of City Code 4-9-015, approve an exemption to proceed
outside of the annual Title IV (Development Regulations) amendment
process due to the sunset of the "Owner-Occupied Housing Incentives" in
City Code 4-1-210 on 10/1/2007.
· Extend the owner-occupied housing incentives in place for downtown
Renton through 12/31/2009, unless otherwise extended by the City Council.
· Modify the eligibility criteria, identify an application process, implement a
restrictive covenant requiring the benefited project to be "For Sale"
housing, and make other changes to the existing text.
· Adopt an ordinance to extend and modify City Code 4-1-210, Waived Fees.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Public Safety Committee
Police: VSRT Armored
Personnel Carrier, Budget
Amend
Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2007 Budget
amendment for the cooperative purchase by the Valley Special Response Team
member agencies of a Lenco BearCat armored personnel carrier to replace the
current 26-year-old carrier. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance amending the 2007 Budget to document the incoming revenue (from
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team funds) and expenditure in the amount of
$50,000 be presented for first reading. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Police: Time Limit on
Extended Parking on ROW or
Municipal Property
Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding extended
unauthorized parking. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to impose a time limit on extended parking on City of Renton
right-of-way or municipal property, a violation of which could result in
impoundment after proper notification. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED
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BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Councilmember Law explained that the ordinance calls for a 72-hour time
limitation if a vehicle has been left in a municipal right-of-way or on City
property. The City will tag the vehicle and notify the owner that the vehicle is
subject to impoundment.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3906
Plat: Langley Ridge, NE 26th
St, FP-07-059
A resolution was read approving the Langley Ridge Final Plat; approximately
34.05 acres located in the vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Coal Creek Parkway,
SE, and NE 26th St. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.*
Councilmember Corman expressed his support for the resolution, and
commented on the primary access and on the secondary gated access for
emergency vehicles to the Langley Ridge plat. He noted that this particular
situation is different than other plats in the City. Mr. Corman indicated that the
plat may end up slightly different than what the Hearing Examiner had
expected, and pointed out that staff will have to resolve the access issues to the
satisfaction of the Fire Department.
Councilmember Persson stated that once the gate is in place on the secondary
access, no other traffic will be able to use the access. Mr. Persson said he is
convinced that this is the right course of action.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #3907
Transportation: SR-900/I-405
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE
Signal Modification, WSDOT
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation
concerning additional costs for the SR-900, I-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave.
NE signal modification. MOVED BY PALMER, 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 10/8/2007 for second and final reading:
Planning: Owner-Occupied
Housing Incentive Extension
and Modification
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-210, Waived Fees, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
City Code by extending and modifying the waiver of certain development and
mitigation fees related to owner-occupied housing incentives. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
Police: Time Limit on
Extended Parking on ROW or
Municipal Property
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10-10 of Title X (Traffic) of City
Code by adding a new Section 10-10-14, Extended Unauthorized Parking,
related to establishing a time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
Police: VSRT Armored
Personnel Carrier, Budget
Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by reflecting incoming
revenue in the amount of $50,000 from Valley Narcotics and Enforcement
Team to the General Fund balance and an expenditure for the purpose of
purchasing an armored personnel carrier for the Valley Special Response Team.
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MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Development Services:
Driveway Widths
Councilmember Briere inquired as to how Councilmembers want to handle two
items currently in the Planning and Development Committee: driveway widths
and the appeal of the Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REMOVE THE
TOPIC OF DRIVEWAY WIDTHS FROM THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND REFER THE MATTER TO THE
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Appeal: Grant Ave
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones &
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018
Councilmember Corman stated for the record that he cannot think of a single
appeal out of Planning and Development Committee this whole year that
Council has not approved. He indicated his preference for the item to stay in
Planning and Development Committee.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REMOVE
THE TOPIC OF THE APPEAL OF THE GRANT AVE. TOWNHOMES SITE
PLAN FROM THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND
REFER THE ITEM TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:10 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 1, 2007