HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 17, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 17, 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; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; SONJA
MEJLAENDER, Community Relations and Event Coordinator; MARTY
WINE, Assistant CAO; PROVISIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and
COMMANDER TIM TROXEL, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor's Day of Concern for
the Hungry - 9/22/2007
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring September 22, 2007, to
be "Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry" in the City of Renton and strongly
urging all citizens to join the Emergency Feeding Program and the local food
banks in their efforts to nourish those who are hungry. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Emergency Feeding Program Executive Director Arthur Lee, Renton Salvation
Army Captain Terry Masango, and Renton Salvation Army Social Services
Director Lisa Robinson accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Captain
Masango encouraged citizens to participate in the annual countywide food drive
on September 22.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Community Event: Return to
Renton Car Show,
Contribution of Proceeds to
Police Department
Jim Medzegian, member of the Return to Renton Car Show Steering
Committee, reported on the 17th Annual Return to Renton Car Show held on
7/7/2007. He acknowledged the presence of steering committee members in the
audience, and shared highlights of the show. Mr. Medzegian noted that the
steering committee wants to hold the 2008 show in downtown Renton, and is
working with City staff towards that end. He presented Police Chief
Milosevich with some commemorative items and a check in the amount of
$16,000 for the Renton Police Department's youth fund. Chief Milosevich
indicated that the proceeds from the car show will help sponsor various youth
programs.
Community Services: Sister
City Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico,
Renton Visit
Community Relations and Event Coordinator Mejlaender and Renton-Cuautla
Sister City Committee volunteer Celeste Brady, who provided the Spanish
translation of the presentation, welcomed the three-member delegation from
Renton's sister city Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico. Sister City Committee Co-Chair
Andee Jorgensen introduced the delegates, acknowledged the members of the
Sister City Committee present in the audience, and described the events and
activities the delegation will participate in during their visit.
Cuautla delegate and Mayor (Presidente Municipal) Gregorio Iturralde Torres
extended his best wishes to Renton for a fruitful and successful year, and
expressed appreciation for the sister-city relationship between the two cities.
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Mayor Keolker and Council President Nelson presented each delegate with a
certificate of appreciation and an official City of Renton pin.
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:
Renton residents are invited to a community meeting and presentation on
September 26 to learn about airport noise effects and to provide input for
the airport noise study which is jointly funded by the cities of Renton and
Mercer Island.
Kids ages four to twelve are invited to compete in the annual Soccer
Challenge on October 4 at Ron Regis Park. Pre-registration is required.
Beginning this week, Washington State Department of Transportation
crews will be paving and preparing the shoulders for future widening on
southbound SR-167 in Renton. The I-405 Widening Project is the first
stage of improvements on I-405 between I-5 and SR-167.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Osborne -
Off-Leash Dog Park
Ross Osborne (King County) spoke about the feasibility of an off-leash dog
park in Renton, questioning whether the Narco site (1500 Houser Way S.) is a
possible location for this type of park. Community Services Administrator
Higashiyama noted the possibility of using the site as a temporary off-leash dog
park, and stated that she will be happy to discuss the topic of a dog park with
Mr. Osborne.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
9/10/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/10/2007. Council concur.
Appeal: Grant Ave
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones &
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018
City Clerk reported two appeals of Hearing Examiner's decisions regarding
Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan application; appeals filed on 8/23/2007 by
Robin Jones and by Kovach Architects, each accompanied by required fee.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.*
Community Services: City
Hall Lease (5th Floor),
Communities in Schools of
Renton
Community Services Department requested approval of a lease with
Communities in Schools of Renton for space on the fifth floor of City Hall;
revenue generated over five-year term is $30,139.92. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Development Services: Fees
Waiver, The Chelsea & Blakey
Townhomes
Development Services Division recommended approval to waive the
development, building, and impact fees per City Code owner-occupied housing
incentive for The Chelsea condominium project, 513 S. 2nd St., and Blakey
Townhomes, 604 Morris Ave. S. Estimated total fees for The Chelsea are
$55,852.85 and $56,404.55 for Blakey Townhomes. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Appeal: Vineyards
Construction Latecomer
Agreement, Green, LA-06-002
Hearing Examiner submitted recommendation regarding appeal filed on behalf
of Norma J. Randall concerning the Vineyards Construction, LLC latecomer
agreement for sewer main extension along NE 7th Pl. Hearing Examiner
recommended including the appellant's property in the latecomer agreement.
Council concur.
*Mayor Keolker reported receipt of an added item of correspondence related to
the appeal of the Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan (item 7.b.) from Sally Brick,
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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP, who represents the applicant
Tridor, Inc. She noted that the correspondence also needs to be referred to the
Planning and Development Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE ADDED ITEM OF
CORRESPONDENCE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
EDNSP: Downtown
Wayfinding System
Installation, Sea Reach
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
the downtown wayfinding system manufacture and installation contract. The
Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Sea Reach, Ltd.
for $221,180 to manufacture and install the prioritized components of the
downtown wayfinding system that will improve the system of signage into and
around downtown Renton.
The Committee further recommended that a public meeting be set for
10/15/2007 to discuss the downtown wayfinding system design and color
scheme. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Mayor Keolker's inquiry, Council President Nelson explained
that the purpose of the public meeting is to view actual color samples and
materials for the gateway signs in particular, and to invite comment from the
public.
*ROLL CALL: FIVE AYES: NELSON, CLAWSON, LAW, BRIERE,
CORMAN; TWO NAYS: PALMER, PERSSON. MOTION CARRIED.
Community Services
Committee
Appointment: Airport
Advisory Committee
Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments to the Airport
Advisory Committee as follows: Todd Banks (Airport-at-Large alternate
position) for a term expiring 5/7/2010, and Matthew Devine (Talbot Hill
neighborhood alternate position) for a term expiring 5/7/2008. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/24/2007 for second and final reading:
Development Services: Private
Stormwater Utilities in
Geologically Hazardous Areas
An ordinance was read adding a Subsection 4-3-050C5D.iv to the table entitled
"Exempt Activities permitted within Critical Areas and Associated Buffers" to
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of City Code to add an exception for stormwater
piping in a geologic hazard area. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/24/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5301
Annexation: Anthone´, Talbot
Rd S & S 55th St
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 4.89 acres of property
generally located immediately south of S. 55th St. and immediately east of
Talbot Rd. S.; Anthone´ Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5302 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
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Annexation: Anthone´, R-4
Zoning
4.89 acres, generally located immediately south of the south side of S. 55th St.
on the north and immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., annexed within the City of
Renton to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre) zoning; Anthone´
Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5303
Airport: Noise Study, Harris
Miller Miller & Hanson,
Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring $50,000 from
the 2007 Airport 608 Hangar Expansion Project and $99,000 from the 2007 622
Hangar Rehabilitation Project to fund the contract with Harris, Miller, Miller &
Hanson to perform an airport noise study. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5304
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Tree Retention
& Animal Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development
Standards, Chapter 4-7, Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 4-8, Permits -
General and Appeals, Chapter 4-9, Permits - Specific, and Chapter 4-11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by changing
the regulations for tree retention and removal. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5305
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Tree Retention
& Animal Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, and Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulation of
animals. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5306
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Tree Retention
& Animal Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-110A, Development Standards
for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, and Note 10 of Section 4-2-
110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single
Family Residential Zoning Designations of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code relating to
cluster development. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Tree Retention
& Animal Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, and
Chapter 4-8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of City Code relating to the design standards for residential
development. Moved by Briere, seconded by Clawson, Council adopt the
ordinance as read.*
Councilmember Palmer indicated that the Master Builders Association has
expressed concerns regarding this ordinance and wants to offer suggestions
before the ordinance is finalized. She suggested allowing more time for the
association's input. Councilmember Clawson indicated that the association had
plenty of opportunity to provide input and did provide input on the ordinance.
Mayor Keolker reviewed the public involvement in the development of the
ordinance, as detailed in a memorandum to the Mayor and Council dated
9/5/2007 from Economic Development Administrator Pietsch.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ALLOW GARRETT HUFFMAN, SOUTH KING
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COUNTY MANAGER FOR THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF
KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES, TO COMMENT ON THE MATTER.
CARRIED.
Mr. Huffman stated that a similar situation in Snohomish County resulted in a
list of 20 different architectural feature options. He indicated that in this case,
the association's membership is frustrated since their comments have not
always been incorporated into the work document. Mr. Huffman further
indicated that the membership is being limited in what they are able to do, and
feel that the product will decrease rather than increase in attractiveness as a
result of this. He suggested further discussion on the matter.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Huffman stated that the
association represents a majority of the master builders that will comply with
these rules. Mr. Corman agreed that more time is needed to review the design
guidelines. Explaining that the ordinance concerns standards to be incorporated
in new construction such as window trim and building modulation,
Councilmember Briere indicated that the matter has been under review for
months and the Master Builders Association's membership has had opportunity
to comment.
Following further discussion on the matter, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, CALL FOR THE QUESTION ON THE MOTION
TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. CARRIED.
*Roll call: three ayes: Nelson, Clawson, Briere; four nays: Law, Palmer,
Persson, Corman. Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS
Human Services: Renton
Clothes Bank
Council President Nelson noted the need for clothing by the Renton Clothes
Bank, and she encouraged citizens to donate clothing to this organization,
which served 437 people in August.
Police: Regional Jail Reporting that in 2012, the King County jail will no longer accept misdemeanor
bookings from King County cities, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF A REGIONAL JAIL TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Fire: Emergency Response
Times for Medical Aid
Mayor Keolker relayed a citizen concern regarding private information being
released to Councilmembers in relation to the review of the medical aid
response data, and she stated for the record that the personal information has
been redacted.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:33 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 17, 2007