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Home My WebLink AboutBook 48 (2/3/1997 - 3/23/1998) AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCII. REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1997 vrr Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 1997 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 5. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Court Case filed by R. Miles Stanislaw on behalf of Tydico, Inc. alleging that Renton has failed to pay Tydico approximately$250,000 due it for its work on the Lake Washington Blvd. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facility, CAG-96-001. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. b. Court Case filed by Eric R. Stahlfeld on behalf of Robert Slater alleging that the Hearing Examiner ..� acted arbitrarily and capriciously in recommending approval of the Anicello short plat (approved by the City Council on 1/06/97), and seeking to prohibit the applicants from subdividing their property into lots less than 60 feet in width. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Brain property, 3901 Talbot Rd. S., from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office), File No. R-96-126. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.) d. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the D&R Enterprises property, 3731 Talbot Rd. S., from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office), File No. R-96-130. Council concur. (See 8.b. for ordinance.) e. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Frary property, 3711 Talbot Rd. S., from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office), File No. R-96-129. Council concur. (See 8.c. for ordinance.) f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the O'Brien property, 400 S. 38th Ct., from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office), File No. R-96-127. Council concur. (See 8.d. for ordinance.) g. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with condition, of City-sponsored rezone of the Springbrook Associates property, 403 S. 38th Ct., from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office), File No. R-96- 128. Council concur. (See 8.e. for ordinance.) h. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed contract with the King County Transit Department for the provision of Commute Trip Reduction services to Renton employers through December 31, 1997. The $41,324 cost is fully funded through grant money received from King County. Refer to Transportation Committee. i. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-94-073, Bituminous Surface Treatment ("chip seal") for Union Ave. NE; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$3,167.85, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,790.28 to City Transfer of Kent, Inc., contractor, if all releases are obtained. Council concur. j. Utility Systems Division requests approval of the proposed annual consultant contract list for water, sanitary sewer, surface water, hydraulics/hydrology, geohydrology, and soils/geotechnical engineering services for the year 1997. Refer to Utilities Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 30 6. CORRESPONDENCE 7. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinances for first readiniz: a. Rezoning property at 3901 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); see 5.c. b. Rezoning property at 3731 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 (Public Use)to CO (Commercial Office); see 5.d. c. Rezoning property at 3711 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); see 5.e. d. Rezoning property at 400 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); see 51 e. Rezoning property at 403 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); see 5.g. 9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 10. ADM NISTRATIVE REPORT 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Hazardous Plan Update 2. King County Solid Waste Rate Increases • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 ............ ....... .................. ............ ................... ......................... ...... ............... ..... ..................... .. ........ .......... ................... ....:.............. CITY:COUNCIL February 3,1...997City Clerk's Office Referr;ats CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-97-001, Court Case filed by Tydico re: Lake Wash Blvd Bike/Ped Facility project CRT-97-002, Court Case filed by Robert Slater re: Anicello short plat (SHP-96-073) MAYOR Execute the Notice of Exercise of Option for the Lycette/Blume property, located between Burnett &Logan TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Contract with Metro for 1997 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) services UTILITIES COMMITTEE 1997 Annual Consultant Contract List ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Rezoning property at 3901 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); 1 st reading 2/3/97 Rezoning property at 3 73 1 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/3/97 vow Rezoning property at 3711 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 to CO; lst reading 1/3/97 Rezoning property at 400 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/3/97 Rezoning property at 403 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/3/97 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 3, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; COUNCILMEMBERS RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Frank Davidson and Norma Lou Jones, Vice President and President of the Citizen Comment: Renton Historical Society, invited the Mayor, Councilmembers and City staff Davidson - Renton to attend the Renton Historical Museum's open house on Wednesday, February Historical Museum Open 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The open house will showcase the museum's House, 2/26/97 current exhibit, "Luminiferous Devices of the Victorian Age," which will last Citizen Comment: Jones - until the end of February. Adding that the Historical Society is very proud of Renton Historical Museum the museum and its current display, Ms. Jones encouraged everyone to attend. Open House, 2/26/97 Responding to Executive Assistant Jay Covington, Ms. Jones said the museum's normal hours are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Councilman Parker commented on the great amount of effort put forth by Historical Society members and volunteers towards the museum's operations. Praising the current exhibit, he hailed the permanent collection detailing Renton's past as a terrific chronological history of the City. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted the receipt of additional information on items 5.c., 5.d., and 5.g. CRT: 97-001, Tydico v. Court Case filed by R. Miles Stanislaw on behalf of Tydico, Inc. alleging that Renton re: CAG-96-001, Renton has failed to pay Tydico approximately $250,000 due it for its work Lk Wash Blvd Bike/Ped on the Lake Washington Blvd. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facility, CAG-96-001. Facility Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CRT: 97-002, Slater v. Court Case filed by Eric R. Stahlfeld on behalf of Robert Slater alleging that .ad Renton re: Anicello Short the Hearing Examiner acted arbitrarily and capriciously in recommending Plat, SHP-96-073 (NE 7th approval of the Anicello short plat (approved by the City Council on St) 1/06/97), and seeking to prohibit the applicants from subdividing their �3 February 3, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 33 property into lots less than 60 feet in width. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. ro. Rezone: 3901 Talbot Rd S Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the (Brain), from P-1 to CO, Brain property, 3901 Talbot Rd. S., from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial R-96-126 Office (CO), File No. R-96-126. Council concur. (See page 34 for ordinance.) Rezone: 3731 Talbot Rd S Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the (D&R Enterprises), from D&R Enterprises property, 3731 Talbot Rd. S., from P-1 (Public Use) to P-1 to CO, R-96-130 Commercial Office (CO), File No. R-96-130. Council concur. (See page 34 for ordinance.) Rezone: 3711 Talbot Rd S Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the (Frary), from P-I to CO, Frary property, 3711 Talbot Rd. S., from P-I (Public Use) to Commercial R-96-129 Office (CO), File No. R-96-129. Council concur. (See page 34 for ordinance.) Rezone: 400 S 38th Ct Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the (O'Brien), from P-1 to O'Brien property, 400 S. 38th Ct., from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial CO, R-96-127 Office (CO), File No. R-96-127. Council concur. (See page 34 for ordinance.) Rezone: 403 S 38th Ct Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with condition, of City-sponsored (Springbrook Associates), rezone of the Springbrook Associates property, 403 S. 38th Ct., from P-1 from P-1 to CO, R-96- (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO), File No. R-96-128. Council concur. 128 (See page 34 for ordinance.) ,,. Metro: Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed contract with the King Reduction Services for County Transit Department for the provision of Commute Trip Reduction 1997, CAG-97- services to Renton employers through December 31, 1997. The $41,324 cost is fully funded through grant money received from King County. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG: 94-073, Union Ave Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-94-073, Bituminous Surface NE Chip Seal, City Treatment ("chip seal') for Union Ave. NE; and requested approval of the Transfer of Kent project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,167.85, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,790.28 to City Transfer of Kent, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Utility: 1997 Annual Utility Systems Division requested approval of the proposed annual consultant Consultant Contract List contract list for water, sanitary sewer, surface water, hydraulics/hydrology, geohydrology, and soils/geotechnical engineering services for the year 1997. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Greg Aalto, 270 Bronson Way NE, suggesting Citizen Comment: Aalto - that the City restore the usefulness of the lower Cedar River walkway, which Flooding on Cedar River is often flooded during the wintertime, by laying down additional concrete on +` Walkway the sidewalk to raise the level of the walking path above the water. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 2/10/97 for second and final reading: VI February 3, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 34 Rezone: 3901 Talbot Rd S An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 1.32 acres located at 3901 (Brain), from P-1 to CO, Talbot Rd. S. (Brain) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO). R-96-126 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/10/97._ CARRIED. Rezone: 3731 Talbot Rd S An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 1.02 acres located at 3731 (D&R Enterprises), from Talbot Rd. S. (D&R Enterprises) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office P-1 to CO, R-96-130 (CO). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/10/97. CARRIED. Rezone: 3711 Talbot Rd S An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 0.91 acres located at 3711 (Frary), from P-1 to CO, Talbot Rd. S. (Frary) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO). R-96-129 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/10/97. CARRIED. Rezone: 400 S 38th Ct An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 0.52 acres located at 400 S. (O'Brien), from P-1 to 38th Ct. (O'Brien) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO). CO, R-96-127 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/10/97. CARRIED. Rezone: 403 S 38th Ct An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 5.62 acres located at 403 S. (Springbrook Associates), 38th Ct. (Springbrook Associates) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office from P-1 to CO, R-96- (CO). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, 128 COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/10/97. CARRIED. ..r NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that at the Executive Session Council: Sound Mazda held on January 27th, Council asked the Administration to prepare a Notice of (Lycette/Blume) Property Exercise of Option for the Lycette/Blume property in downtown Renton. The Purchase, Burnett & property, currently occupied by Sound Mazda, is located between Burnett and Logan and S 2nd & 3rd Logan, adjacent to the Downtown Transit Center. The property will be combined with parcels the City already owns for development of a downtown plaza or town square. The City Attorney has prepared the Notice of Option to Purchase. The purchase price of the property is $1 million, of which $400,000 was authorized by Council for this purpose in the 1997 budget. The balance of the purchase price will be funded from the 1996 year-end carryover. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE OPTION AND ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FROM THE 1996 YEAR-END CARRYOVER TO PURCHASE THE LYCETTE/BLUME (SOUND MAZDA) PROPERTY. CARRIED. Parks: Cedar River Councilman Schlitzer relayed comments received from the Senior Citizen's Walkway Flooding, Access Advisory Board on the difficulty experienced in crossing Logan Ave. S. when Across Logan Ave the Cedar River walkway is inaccessible due to flooding. Many seniors have expressed a desire for a pedestrian-safe alternative to crossing Logan. Mayor Tanner agreed to look into this matter. 35 February 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 35 Chamber of Commerce: Councilman Parker reported that the Renton Community Summit, sponsored 1997 Renton Community by Valley Medical Center, the Renton School District and the Renton Summit Chamber of Commerce, will be held on February 26th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ,W. at Valley Medical Center's Educational Training Facility. Mr. Parker encouraged all interested persons to attend, suggesting that they contact Betty Nokes at the Chamber of Commerce or the Mayor's Office for more information. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98057, thanked Council and the Citizen Comment: Mayor for the newly-applied striping on Grant Ave. S. near her home, as well McDonald - Grant Ave S as increased police patrols in this area. Safety Improvements ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:50 p.m. MARILYNC4. IVERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold ., 02/03/97 36 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/10 Port Quendall Update; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Legislative Proposals COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 2/10 Vouchers (Parker) 6:00 p.m. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/06 Flexible Development Regulations; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Shoreline Master Program Grant Application (briefing only) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 2/04 Sunset Blvd/Anacortes Ave NE (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Intersection Safety Improvements; Contract with Metro for CTR Program; Oakesdale Ave Project (briefing only); Port Quendall Transportation Planning Amendment Process (briefing only) UTILITIES TUES., 2/04 Shohen Latecomer Agreement Extension; (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. Water Service Transfer (Bryn-Mawr/ Lakeridge Water& Sewer District); Well PW-3 Replacement; Annual Consultant Contracts NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 10, 1997 pow Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 5. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. 6. CORRESPONDENCE 7. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Port Quendall Update; Legislative Proposals b. Finance Committee: Vouchers c. Planning&Development Committee: Flexible Development Regulations d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: WSDOT Funding for the NE Sunset Blvd/Anacortes Ave NE Intersection Safety Improvements*; Contract with Metro for 1997 Commute Trip Reduction Program* e. Utilities Committee: Shohen Latecomer Agreement Extension; Water Service Transfer (Bryn Mawr/ Lakeridge Water& Sewer District); Public Well PW-3 Replacement; Annual Consultant Contracts 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Accepting grant funding from WSDOT for the NE Sunset Blvd/Anacortes Ave NE Intersection Safety Improvements (see 7.d.) b. Authorizing an agreement with Metro for the 1997 Commute Trip Reduction Program (see 7.d.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Rezoning property at 3901 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); 1 st reading 2/03/97 b. Rezoning property at 3731 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/03/97 c. Rezoning property at 3711 Talbot Rd. S. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/03/97 d. Rezoning property at 400 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/03/97 e. Rezoning property at 403 S. 38th Ct. from P-1 to CO; 1st reading 2/03/97 9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 10. ADMIMSTRATIVE REPORT (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 38 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. %oaf 1. Port Quendall Update (Paul Allen Group) 2. Legislative Proposals j • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 39 Tl'; N . February 10, 197 City Clerk's Office ADMINISTRATION Preparation of a resolution supporting an increase in the State gas tax COUNCIL PRESIDENT KEOLKER-WHEELER AND MAYOR TANNER Letter to the Suburban Cities Association Board re: Regional Finance and Governance proposal MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Metro for 1997 Commute Trip Reduction services Agreement accepting funding from WSDOT for the Anacortes Ave NE/NE Sunset Blvd improvements Agreement with Hammond, Collier and Wade-Livingstone for replacement of public works well PW-3 PLANNING COMMISSION Preparation of a flexible development ordinance 40 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 10, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that last Thursday, King King County: Visit from County Executive Ron Sims toured several of the City's facilities and housing K.C. Executive Ron Sims projects. Executive Sims also received a presentation on the proposed Port Quendall (Paul Allen Group) project. SCA: Regional Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a draft letter from Mayor Governance and Finance Tanner and herself to the Suburban Cities Association (SCA) Board regarding Proposal the SCA's Regional Governance and Finance proposal towards the future of quality government service and regional finance equity. Although Renton's Council generally concurs with the principles and objectives outlined in the plan, and agrees they should be pursued before the Growth Management Planning Council, it suggests that four areas be addressed to better reflect Renton's position and to strengthen the overall plan. These are as follows: 1. Recognition that for Renton to commit to any future expenditure of resources within Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs), the residents within the PAA areas must commit to annex. If the residents decide to incorporate rather than annex, a PAA with the adjacent city would not be necessary. 2. King County must commit to ceasing to provide urban levels of service in unincorporated areas by a date certain, to spur residents in these areas to either commit to annexing to an adjacent city or to incorporate. 3. In order for Renton to seriously consider assuming the provision of urban services to surrounding unincorporated areas, which have unfunded or underfunded infrastructure and operating service deficits, the County must provide financial support to upgrade infrastruture prior to annexation, or the unincorporated areas must be willing to assume additional financial responsibility through local moo improvement districts (LIDs) or other taxation to pay for the needed improvements. 4. The report should note that incorporated areas receive approximately three times the county level of State-shared revenue from liquor profits and liquor excise taxes. 41 February 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 41 MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE COUNCIL PRESIDENT KEOLKER-WHEELER AND r MAYOR TANNER TO SIGN AND SEND THIS LETTER TO THE SCA BOARD AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee regarding the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) services agreement with King Metro: Commute Trip County Metro. This agreement arranges for Metro to continue providing CTR Reduction Services for program development, implementation, and support services to employers in 1997, CAG-97- Renton who fall under the definition of "Affected Employer" as defined in the City's CTR Ordinance (10-13). The expenditures resulting from this agreement, which are estimated to total at most $41,324 inclusive of non-labor costs, are fully funded through grant money received from King County for city-wide CTR implementation. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the CTR services agreement with King County. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 43 for resolution.) Transportation: Sunset Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Blvd/Anacortes Ave NE recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Safety Improvements, an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT Funding (WSDOT) for the Hazard Elimination Grant funding for preliminary engineering and subsequent stages of the safety improvements at NE Sunset Blvd. and Anacortes Ave. NE. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 43 for resolution.) Now Committee of the Whole Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding an increase in Council: Support For State transportation funding. The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Gas Tax Increase Administration be authorized to prepare a resolution for Council supporting an increase in the State gas tax. The additional revenue generated will be used exclusively to benefit the State's transportation system. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Referring to this evening's Committee of the Whole meeting, Councilman Construction/Project Parker commented on the escalating costs of needed transportation Costs, Parker improvements. Emphasizing the importance of flexibility, Mr. Parker said this is necessary particularly in the local service arena because it promotes efficiency and productivity at the level where the majority of services are provided. Noting that the State legislature will be asked to participate in certain desired improvements, he suggested that the City explore how potentially inflexible State policies, regulations and requirements can contribute to the cost of transportation projects. Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Acting Chair Parker presented a report Committee regarding the proposed flexible development regulations. The Committee met Planning: Flexible on February 6, 1997 to consider the issue of flexible development regulations. Development Regulations In order to accommodate the continuing requests for flexible development regulations, the Committee concurred with the Administration's recommendation to: VOW 1. Repeal existing PUD regulations; and 2. Prepare a new flexible development ordinance which provides: a. Reasonable flexiblity to develop difficult parcels, and/or provide innovative housing developments; and 42 February 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 42 b. Sufficient City oversight and checks and balances to ensure compatible, quality development. The Committee further recommended that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for ordinance development. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #143432 - 143902; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,603,765.76; approval of Payroll Vouchers #150653 - 150989; and 461 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,317,169.03. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending that the Public Works: Well PW-3 City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the engineering Replacement, Hammond, services agreement in the amount of $168,986.35 with Hammond, Collier and Collier & Wade- Wade-Livingstone Associates, Inc. for the replacement of public works well Livingstone, CAG-97- PW-3. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utility: Bryn Mawr- Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Lakeridge Customers, concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve waiving the Waiver of Surcharge for outside the City charge of 1.5 times the water rate for customers to be Non-Residents transferred to the City from the Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer District. The Department of Health has notified Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge and the City that as part of the comprehensive plan update, they are to negotiate • o service transfers to reflect the water service boundaries defined in the Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Responding to Councilman Parker, Utilities Committee Chair Clawson explained that Renton and the Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer District have decided, for practical reasons, on certain customer transfers between the two service areas. Because the service transfers were negotiated between the two districts and did not result from individual requests for hook-up from specific households, no covenants to annex will be required of the transferred customers. *MOTION CARRIED. LA: 87-011, Request for Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Extension, 1420 Maple concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant the request for a five-year Ave SW, Shohen Ltd extension for the Shohen Limited Partnership latecomer agreement (LAG-87- Partnership 011), for property located at 1420 Maple Ave. S. The extension was requested by Rich Hendrickson, General Partner of Shohen Limited Partnership. A latecomer agreement for Shohen Limited Partnership was granted by the City Council on March 16, 1987 for a ten-year period to share the installation costs for sanitary and storm sewers, curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving at 1420 Maple Ave. SW to serve the Shohen Limited Partnership development. .� Section 9-5-11 (Latecomer Agreements) of the current City Code (amended by Ordinance No. 4189 in 1994) authorizes the City Council to grant latecomer agreements for up to but not to exceed 15 years, with no extensions allowed. However, prior legislation and the City's precedent allowed the City Council 4 February 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 43 to grant latecomer agreements for a period of ten years with the option for a five-year extension if requested by the developer in a timely manner. The current latecomer agreement will expire on March 15, 1997, unless extended. The developer has made a timely request for extension. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utility: 1997 Annual Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Consultant Contract List concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council authorize inclusion of the proposed list of consultants for water, sanitary sewer, and surface water; hydraulics/hydrology; geohydrology; and soils/geotechnical engineering services into the roster of annual consultants to be used for the year 1997, as follows: Geohydrology: CH2M Hill, Golder Associates, and Pacific Groundwater Group. Soils/Geotechnical: Agra Earth and Environmental, CH2M Hill, Golder Associates, and Kleinfelder. General Utility Engineering: Brown and Caldwell, CH2M Hill, Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., Hammond, Collier & Wade-Livingstone Associates, Inc., HDR Engineering, Inc., KCM, Inc., RH2 Engineers, R.W. Beck, and SvR Design Company. Hydraulics/Hydrology: Entranco, Harza Northwest, Inc., Northwest Hydraulics Consultants, Inc., Parametrix,Inc., West Consultants, Inc., and R.W. Beck. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR +.r IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Committee member Schlitzer noted that the Committee performed a thorough review of all the proposed consultants, asking many questions of staff which were met with complete and satisfactory answers. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3243 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Transportation: Sunset interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation Blvd/Anacortes Ave NE (WSDOT) for realignment of Anacortes Ave. NE and NE Sunset Boulevard. Safety Improvements, MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT WSDOT Funding THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3244 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Metro: Commute Trip interlocal cooperative agreement with King County entitled "Commute Trip Reduction Services for Reduction Act Implementation Agreement." MOVED BY CORMAN, 1997, CAG-97- SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4652 An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 1.32 acres located at 3901 Rezone: 3901 Talbot Rd S Talbot Rd. S. (Brain) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO) Zone. MAW (Brain), from P-1 to CO, MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, R-96-126 COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 44 February 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 44 Ordinance #4653 An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 1.02 acres located at 3731 Rezone: 3731 Talbot Rd S Talbot Rd. S. (D&R Enterprises) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (D&R Enterprises), from (CO) Zone. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER- P-1 to CO, R-96-130 WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4654 An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 0.91 acres located at 3711 Rezone: 3711 Talbot Rd S Talbot Rd. S. (Frary) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO) Zone. (Frary), from P-1 to CO, MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT R-96-129 THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4655 An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 0.52 acres located at 400 S. Rezone: 400 S 38th Ct 38th Ct. (O'Brien) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO) Zone. (O'Brien), from P-1 to MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CO, R-96-127 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4656 An ordinance was read rezoning approximately 5.62 acres located at 403 S. Rezone: 403 S 38th Ct 38th Ct. (Springbrook Associates) from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (Springbrook Associates), (CO) Zone. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, from P-1 to CO, R-96- COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL 128 AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that Council has been invited Annexation: May Valley to tour, with the Planning Commission, the May Valley Prezone (Phase II) Prezone, Tour of Area area on Thursday, February 13th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Council: Interim Water Councilman Schlitzer reported that Council will be asked to formulate a Group Agreement position on the proposed Interim Water Group agreement, recently distributed fto to the member jurisdictions. He asked that the Administration review the proposal for this purpose. Council: Councilman Schlitzer asked that Council receive a briefing on the Telecommunications Act Telecommunications Act, specifically on how Renton intends to approach the Policy provisions of the act. City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren replied that staff has been working on this matter and will provide the requested briefing to the Committee of the Whole in the near future. Community Event: Renton Councilman Parker again encouraged interested persons to attend the Renton Community Summit, Community Summit, scheduled for February 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2/26/97 at Valley Medical Center's Education Training Center. Those desiring more information may call the Chamber of Commerce at 226-4560. Responding to Council inquiry, Executive Assistant Jay Covington said neighborhood groups across the City have been invited to attend. Chamber of Commerce representative Betty Nokes added that although business representatives are being charged $50 to attend the summit, private residents and neighborhood group representatives are being offered the reduced rate of $35 per person. Councilman Edwards suggested that the summit be videotaped and shown later, perhaps via Renton's government access channel, for those who are not able to attend. rr AUDIENCE COMMENT Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98057, commented on recent street Citizen Comment: improvements on Grant Ave. S. and on the projected costs of the proposed McDonald - Port Quendall Port Quendall project, in particular those that may be publicly funded. Project 45 February 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 45 Mayor Tanner replied that the City intends to pursue this project vigorously as it likely represents the last and best opportunity to clean up one of the most contaminated sites in the state. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 75 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. Time: 8:13 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:26 p.m. 2t/ MARILYN . PET RSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 02/10/97 rr 46 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/17 1996 Year-End Report; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Legislative Conference Information COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA y RENTON CITY COUNCIL *REVISED* REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1997 ** 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Planning/Building/Public Works Employee Recognition 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion Now if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/12/97 for CAG-97-012, Renton Boathouse and Waterwalk Guardrail installation project; nine bids; engineer's estimate $75,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Western State Fence Co., in the total amount of$47,068.08. Council concur. b. Community Services Department submits CAG-96-115, Renton Senior Activity Center carpet installation project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$21,049.70, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,019.85 to Rubenstein's Contract Carpet, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. c. Fire Department submits proposed contract with Renton School District No. 403 and Wick Constructors to hold them harmless while conducting fire training exercises at McKnight Middle School. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.) d. Legal Department submits minor changes to City Code to conform to the State's new Land Use Petition Act, adopted by the State legislature as part of the Regulatory Reform Act. The Act authorizes appeals from land use decisions to Superior Court in place of the old writ of review, and establishes times for appeal, parties who may appeal, and the procedure to be followed in appealing. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. e. Planning& Technical Services Division recommends minor text amendments to the HOV plan detailed in the Transportation Element and the Capital Facilities Element of Renton's Comprehensive Plan, and also recommends an amendment to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to ensure eligibility for State and Federal transportation project funding. Council: adopt a resolution declaring an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment based on economic need; set a public hearing for the TIP and Comprehensive Plan amendments for 3/10/97; refer the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Planning & Development Committee; and refer the TIP amendment to the Transportation Committee. (See 9.b. for resolution declaring an emergency.) f. Police Department requests approval of a proposed interlocal agreement in the amount of$16,280 with the City of Mercer Island for marine patrol services in 1997. Refer to Public Safety Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) g. Surface Water Utility Division requests repeal of City Code subsection 8-2-2.F. which allows for properties assessed by King County Drainage District No. 1 to have their City surface water utility fees reduced by the amount paid to the district, as staff has determined that although the service areas overlap, separate services are provided by the City and the District. Refer to Utilities Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Authorizing an agreement with Renton School District No. 403 re: McKnight fire training exercises (see 6.c.) b. Declaring an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment based on economic need (see 6.e.) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT ..rri COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. 1996 Year-End Report 2. Legislative Conference Information • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 49 CITY..COUNCIL February 17,;1997 : City Clerk's ce Referrals _. MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Renton School District#403 and Wick Constructors re: McKnight fire training exercises PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Land use decisions appeals procedure (re: State Land Use Petition Act) Amendment to Trans. and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comp. Plan re: HOV lanes PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Agreement with Mercer Island for 1997 marine patrol services TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Linda Fenton comments re: confusion associated with the downtown's one-way street configuration Amendment to the Six-Year TIP to ensure eligibility for state and federal funding NOW UTILITIES COMMITTEE Repeal of refund to customers of King County Drainage District#1 .� PUBLIC HEARING 3/10/97 —Amendment to Trans. and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comp. Plan re: HOV lanes; and Amendment to the Six-Year TIP to ensure eligibility for state and federal funding 50 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 17, 1997 Council Chamber' Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin, MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; COUNCILMEMBERS RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced PRESENTATION the P/B/PW employees nominated and chosen by their peers to receive "Good Public Works: Employee Works" awards in 1996, as follows: J.D. Wilson, Civil Engineer; Kayren Recognition Kittrick, Plan Reviewer; Phil Hudgens, Building Inspector; Lys Hornsby, s Utility Engineering Supervisor; Charles Rasmussen, Airport Maintenance ..�r Worker; Jae Lee, Civil Engineer; and Stephen Rolle, Civil Engineer. Mr. Zimmerman then presented the 1996 P/B/PW Employee of the Year ("Saber") award to John E. Thompson, Wastewater Maintenance Manager. AUDIENCE COMMENT Jim Gardin, 400 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, described a destructive Citizen Comment: Gardin problem with storm water runoff flowing through his property. Referring to - Stormwater Runoff pictures that showed dirt and mud washing down his front steps, he said this Problems on Cedar Ave S stairway, and the sidewalk below it, have been seriously damaged by the force and volume of the water. Although the City of Seattle offered to install a drainage ditch where one existed previously to alleviate the runoff, this offer was later retracted. Mr. Gardin was concerned that a sinkhole might result or already exist because of these problems, which he felt may be attributable to continuing development further up on Renton Hill. Mayor Tanner agreed to look into this matter to determine if the City has any responsibility or obligation to correct the situation. Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted another problem in the 500 block of Cedar Ave. S. where a slide occurred in a resident's backyard. She agreed it is a growing concern and that runoff has worsened on Renton Hill, perhaps because of newer, nearby development. Citizen Comment: Fenton Linda Fenton, 18851 SE Jones Rd., Renton, 98058, complained that the one- - Downtown way streets in the downtown core are confusing and make finding a parking Revitalization (One-Way spot difficult for drivers who are unfamiliar with the grid pattern. Saying X11 Streets) that Renton has a great deal of potential, Ms. Fenton worried that those who might be interested in developing in the City will grow frustrated and abandon their plans unless Renton improves accessibility to the downtown area. 51 February 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 51 Agreeing that the City might be more concerned with the carrying capacity of I its roads than neighborhoods, it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY .,�. NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS SUBJECT TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND A RECOMMENDATION BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-012, Boathouse City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/12/97 for CAG-97-012, Renton and Waterwalk Guardrail Boathouse and Waterwalk Guardrail installation project; nine bids; engineer's Installation, Western St estimate $75,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract Fence Co. to the low bidder, Western State Fence Co., in the total amount of $47,068.08. Council concur. CAG: 96-115, Senior Community Services Department submitted CAG-96-115, Renton Senior Center Carpet Installation, Activity Center carpet installation project; and requested approval of the Rubenstein's Contract project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $21,049.70, Carpet commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,019.85 to Rubenstein's Contract Carpet, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Fire: McKnight Training Fire Department submitted proposed contract with Renton School District No. Exercises, Agreement with 403 and Wick Constructors to hold them harmless while conducting fire School District and Wick training exercises at McKnight Middle School. Council concur. (See page 52 Constructors, CAG-97- for resolution.) r• Legal: Land Use Decisions Legal Department submitted minor changes to City Code to conform to the Appeals Procedure (re: State's new Land Use Petition Act, adopted by the State legislature as part of State Land Use Petition the Regulatory Reform Act. The Act authorizes appeals from land use Act) decisions to Superior Court in place of the old writ of review, and establishes times for appeal, parties who may appeal, and the procedure to be followed in appealing. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Planning: Comprehensive Planning & Technical Services Division recommended minor text amendments Plan, HOV Plan Changes to the HOV plan detailed in the Transportation Element and the Capital for State & Federal Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and also recommended an Funding amendment to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to ensure eligibility for State and Federal transportation project funding. Recommend a resolution be adopted declaring an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment based on economic need; set a public hearing for the TIP and Comprehensive Plan amendments for 3/10/97; refer the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Planning & Development Committee; and refer the TIP amendment to the Transportation Committee. (See page 52 for resolution declaring an emergency.) Police: Marine Patrol Police Department requested approval of a proposed interlocal agreement in Services for 1997, Mercer the amount of $16,280 with the City of Mercer Island for marine patrol Island, CAG-97- services in 1997. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Utility: Repeal of Refund Surface Water Utility Division requested repeal of City Code subsection 8-2- to K.C. Drainage District 2.F. which allows for properties assessed by King County Drainage District ""' No. 1 Customers No. 1 to have their City surface water utility fees reduced by the amount paid to the district, as staff has determined that although the service areas overlap, separate services are provided by the City and the District. Refer to Utilities Committee. �G February 17 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 52 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. j OLD BUSINESS Councilman Schlitzer reported on the most recent meeting of the Senior "Wo Executive: Mayor's Senior Citizens' Advisory Committee, a four-hour workshop during which the Citizens' Advisory Committee split itself into six sub-committees, and expressed a desire to be Committee more useful to City staff. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3245 A resolution was read supporting adoption by the State legislature of an Council: Support For State increase in the state gasoline tax to fund freeway improvements for increased Gas Tax Increase development in the City. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3246 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Fire: McKnight Training Renton School District #403 and with Wick Constructors to hold them Exercises, Agreement with harmless while conducting fire training exercises at McKnight Middle School. School District and Wick MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL Constructors, CAG-97- ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3247 A resolution was read declaring an emergency in order to consider text Planning: Comprehensive amendments to the Comprehensive Plan relating to the Transportation and Plan, HOV Plan Changes Capital Facilities Elements. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, for State & Federal SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS Funding PRESENTED. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. Time: 8:07 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:26 p.m. )2 N MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 02/17/97 53 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/24 Density Workshop (Keolker-Wheeler) **5:00 p.m.** COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 2/24 Investment Presentation; (Parker) 4:30 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 2/18 Six-Year TIP Amendments re: HOV (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Improvements to I-405/NE 44th St Interchange UTILITIES TUES., 2/18 R. Boston Sewer Hook-up Request; (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. King County Drainage District #1 Credit Provision r+r NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 24, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. "No 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Police Department: Volunteer Recognition; Employees of the Quarter and Employee of the Year b. Introduction of new Human Services Advisory Committee Members 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Referred 2/03/97 — Letter from Greg Aalto, 270 Bronson Way NE, regarding wintertime flooding of the Cedar River walkway. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/31/97 for CAG-97-007, Fire Station#14 Certified Cabling Infrastructure project; nine bids; engineer's estimate not available; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to Evergreen Technologies, Inc., in the amount of$13,982.38. Council concur. b. Court Case filed by Jeffrey G. Poole on behalf of Scoccolo Construction, Inc., for the use and benefit of Curb One, Inc. Curb One, a subcontractor to Scoccolo on the Park Ave. N. improvement project, asserted numerous claims against Scoccolo that were settled in arbitration. Following the arbitration result, Curb One filed a claim with the City of Renton. Scoccolo passed the claim onto the City of Renton to preserve Curb One's pass-through rights. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Surface Water Utility Division submits CAG-96-114, Talbot Road S. storm system repair(pipe bursting) project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$2,012.52, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $6,265.17 to DEBCO Construction, LLC, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. d. Surface Water Utility Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with other local governments in the Lake Washingtion/Cedar River and Snohomish watersheds, state and federal agencies, and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for the management and funding of studies to determine why Lake Washington's fish populations are declining. Renton's cost share is $15,000. Refer to Utilities Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with ,,W an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: City Investment Policies; Vouchers (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 55 b. Transportation Committee: Six-Year TIP Amendments re: HOV Improvements to the I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange c. Utilities Committee: R. Boston Sewer Connection Request (outside the City limits on NE 12th St., extended, east of Anacortes Ave. NE and and south of NE Sunset Blvd.); King County Drainage District #1 Credit Provision* low 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for first reading: Repealing the King County Drainage District #1 Credit Provision(see 9.c.) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT Now COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS **5:00 p.m.** Density Workshop • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 56 CITY cou c >Q. February 24, 1997 City Gterk's-Office Re �errals fi . .. . .. CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court case filed by Scoccolo Construction for the use and benefit of Curb One, Inc. (CRT-97-003) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Proposed interlocal agreement for Lake Washington fish population studies Proposed interlocal agreement for the Interim Water Group .r ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Repealing refunds for payments to King County Drainage District #1 (1st reading 2/17/97) PUBLIC HEARING 3/10/97 —Amendment to Trans. and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comp. Plan re: HOV lanes; and Amendment to the Six-Year TIP to ensure eligibility for state and federal funding .. 57 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 24, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building Tam MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; COUNCILMEMBERS RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEN BOB EDWARDS AND DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department; SERGEANT CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Chief of Police Alan L. Wallis presented a plaque of appreciation to Helen PRESENTATIONS Sheatsley, who has donated 500 hours of service as a volunteer for the Police Police: Volunteer and Department. Chief Wallis also recognized Pastors Kirby Unti, from St. "" Employee Recognitions Matthew's Lutheran Church, and Jim Amandus, from Highlands Community Church, for providing invaluable counseling services as chaplains to department employees and assisting at scenes of traumatic incidents. Chief Wallis then announced that Evidence Technician Danny Williams was selected as the Police Department's Employee of the Year for 1996. Commander Rob Sofie, Sergeant Ray Saude and Sergeant Robert Tomkins each earned an "Employee of the Quarter" award in 1996. Human Services: Human Human Services Manager Karen Marshall introduced Marilyn Whitley and Services Advisory Lynn Acuna, two new members of the Human Services Advisory Committee. Committee New Member Newly appointed member Ken Cameron, who also serves on the Human Introductions Rights and Affairs Commission, could not be present. ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 2/03/97: Letter from Greg Aalto, 270 Bronson Way NE, Renton, REPORT 98056, regarding the wintertime flooding of the Cedar River walkway. Citizen Comment: Aalto - Flooding on Cedar River Reply from Mayor Tanner explained that the City is working with various Walkway federal and state agencies to reduce flooding by dredging the river and providing additional vegetation at certain locations to protect the spawning salmon. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-007, Fire Station City Clerk reported bid opening on 1/31/97 for CAG-97-007, Fire Station #14 Certified Cabling #14 Certified Cabling Infrastructure; nine bids; engineer's estimate not Infrastructure, Evergreen available; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to Technologies Evergreen Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $13,982.38. Council concur. 58 February 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 58 Court Case: Scoccolo v. Court Case filed by Jeffrey G. Poole on behalf of Scoccolo Construction, Inc., Renton (re: Curb One), for the use and benefit of Curb One, Inc. Curb One, a subcontractor to CRT-97-003 Scoccolo on the Park Ave. N. improvement project, asserted numerous claims against Scoccolo that were settled in arbitration. Following the arbitration result, Curb One filed a claim with the City of Renton. Scoccolo passed the claim onto the City of Renton to preserve Curb One's pass-through rights. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CAG: 96-114, Talbot Rd S Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-96-114, Talbot Rd. S. storm Storm System Repair, system repair (pipe bursting) project; and requested approval of the project, DEBCO Construction authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $2,012.52, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $6,265.17 to DEBCO Construction, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Public Works: Lake Surface Water Utility Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with Washington Fish Studies other local governments in the Lake Washington/Cedar River and Snohomish (Interlocal Agreement) watersheds, state and federal agencies, and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for the management and funding of studies to determine why Lake Washington's fish populations are declining. Renton's cost share is $15,000. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Transportation (Aviation) regarding a public hearing for a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Committee amendment. An amendment to the Six-Year TIP is required for eligibility for Transportation: Six-Year state and federal transportation project funding. The proposed amendment TIP Plan Changes for would add an HOV interchange project at I-405/NE 44th St. to the Six-Year State & Federal Funding TIP. The Committee recommended that Council authorize a public hearing (HOV Project for Port for this TIP amendment be held on March 10, 1997 in conjunction with the Quendall) public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan changes on the same subject. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Member Schlitzer presented a report recommending Utility: Richard Boston concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Sewer Connection recommendation that fire protection be offered to Richard Boston with the Request, UC-96-004 provision that he also obtain water service from the City. The Committee further recommended that sanitary sewer service be provided to the Boston property (1.2 acres outside the City limits on NE 12th St., extended, east of Anacortes Ave. NE and south of NE Sunset Blvd.) as specified in City Code, Section 8-5-15.C, "Sewer Service Outside the City Limits." This property is within the aquifer recharge area, and, if annexed, would be in Zone 2 of the City's Aquifer Protection Area. It is in the City's best interest that this parcel be served by sewer. The property has stubs to it from an existing City sewer main, and the City can provide gravity flow from this property.* While he supported the provision of sewer and water service to Mr. Boston's property, Mayor Tanner expressed concern about how this matter ties into the Briarwood incorporation effort and pending litigation regarding the Burnstead annexation. Because this property is outside Renton's service area where the City may be prohibited from obtaining a covenant to annex, he preferred delaying action. 59 February 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 59 City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren explained that Mr. Boston's property should either be served by Water District #90 or by Renton. Although Water District #90 professes plans to provide sewer service in the future, it is not now doing �r so. Mr. Warren said the service area is in dispute, and the question remains whether this area lies within Renton's urban growth boundary. Mayor Tanner suggested that this matter be tabled pending the outcome of the Briarwood incorporation effort's feasibility study. Councilman Schlitzer said while it would agree to postpone action on this matter, the Committee supports approval since stubs are already available to Mr. Boston's property. Mr. Schlitzer said the Administration should take steps to determine whether this parcel can be kept out of Briarwood's service area. He suggested bringing this question before the Boundary Review Board. After Mayor Tanner agreed to commit to this plan of action, it was MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL TABLE ACTION ON THIS MATTER UNTIL THE CITY ATTORNEY RESPONDS WITH INFORMATION FROM THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD AS TO WHETHER MR. BOSTON'S PROPERTY CAN BE WITHHELD FROM THE BRIARWOOD SERVICE AREA. CARRIED. Utility: Repeal of Refund Utilities Committee Member Schlitzer presented a report recommending to K.C. Drainage District concurrence with the staff recommendation to approve an ordinance No. 1 Customers rescinding City Code section 8-2-2.F relating to a credit against storm and surface water drainage fees for amounts paid to King County Drainage District No. 1. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #143903 - 144373; two wire transfers in the total amount of $1,497,992.11; approval of Payroll Vouchers #150993 - 151269; and 466 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,174,240.22. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water RESOLUTIONS Drainage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by rescinding Utility: Repeal of Refund subsection 8-2-2.F relating to a credit against storm and surface water to K.C. Drainage District drainage fees for amounts paid to King County Drainage District No. 1. No. 1 Customers MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/03/97._ CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler referred to a memo received from Utility: Interim Water Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman setting Group forth options for the City's participation in the Interim Water Group. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Finance: Municipal Councilman Parker commented on what he felt was the exorbitantly high cost �.• Electricity Costs of electricity purchased for municipal needs. Noting that some municipalities produce and sell their own power, he said the Utilities Committee might want to look into this issue and explore possible alternatives, given the great expense for this resource which is borne with taxpayer funds. 60 February 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 60 Mayor Tanner noted this matter is currently being discussed in the State legislature. AUDIENCE COMMENT Richard Boston, 13425 East Lk. Kathleen Dr. SE, Renton, 98059, referred to a Citizen Comment: Boston map showing the location of his property in relation to Renton's city limits, - Sewer Connection emphasizing it is logical for him to receive sewer service from Renton rather Request, UC-96-004 than be served by Water District #90. He claimed that the State has awarded this service area to Renton, despite the objections of Water District #90. Mayor Tanner reiterated his support for approval of Mr. Boston's request; however, he advised that the City Attorney has been directed to find out whether or not impediments exist to Renton providing Mr. Boston with sewer service, given the current Briarwood incorporation effort and the lawsuit pending with Water District #90. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:12 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:27 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:28 p.m. MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 02/24/97 61 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/03 King County Charter Review (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 2/27 Marine Patrol Interlocal Agreement with (Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Mercer Island TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room *am unless otherwise noted. 62 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 3, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. •./ 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Proposed Tree Removal and Replacement Program at Maplewood Golf Course 5. ADMUNIISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th St., and vacation of the alley between SW 12th and 13th Sts. in the Automall area; petition filed on 1/31/97 by Michael Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042, representing seven abutting property owners (VAC-97-001). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 3/24/97 to consider the vacation request. (See 10.a. for resolution setting the public hearing.) b. Planning& Technical Services Division recommends approval of a proposed consultant agreement in the amount of$114,855.00 with Walker& Associates, Inc., for Phase II of the Photogrammetric Mapping of Renton and Environs project. Refer to Planning& Development Committee. c. Planning& Technical Services Division requests acceptance of 20 acres owned by Jerry Ruth, located south of SE 204th Way and north of SE 208th St. between 132nd and 140th Avenues SE, into King County's"4 to 1" program. The proposal would require Renton to ratify an amendment to the urban growth boundary, if adopted by the King County Council, and subsequent joint City and County review of any development on the property. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. d. Surface Water Utility Division requests approval of proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Seattle and King County for the Seattle Masonry Dam Operations study to enhance flood control, assure power generation, and improve water supply for both instream and consumptive use. Renton's cost share of the study is $15,000. Refer to Utilities Committee. e. Transportation Division recommends approval of addendum to PAG-94-005, Airborne Aviation's operating agreement, to specify procedures for the departure and arrival of Airborne's helicopters that will eliminate mid-field approaches and departures over 6th Ave., and short approaches and departures over Airport Way. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. f. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-94-117, P-1 Channel (Springbrook Creek) project; and requests unilateral approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$20,512.56, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$35,325.24 to Golf Landscaping Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 63 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. VW I a. Public Safety Committee: Marine Patrol Services Agreement with Mercer Island* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Setting a public hearing for 3/24/97 for the SW 12th and 13th Sts. street vacation petition (see 7.a.) b. Authorizing an interlocal agreement with Mercer Island for marine patrol services in 1997 (see 9.a.) Ordinance for second and final reading: Repealing the King County Drainage District#1 credit provision (1st reading 2/24/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics- call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT too COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. King County Charter Review low • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 CITY COUNCII. March 3, 1997 City Clerkrs Oficel Referrals BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th, and the alley between SW 12th & 13th Sts. in the Automall area(Scarff/VAC-97-001) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Proposal to adopt a more aggressive tree removal program at Maplewood Golf Course MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Mercer Island for marine patrol services in 1997 PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Photogrammetric Mapping of Renton and Environs Project, Phase II (Walker& Associates) King County"4 to 1" Program, Jerry Ruth property at SE 204th and 132nd SE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE �rA Marine patrol services for airport aviation purposes TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Addendum to Airborne Aviation's Operating Permit re: allowed helicopter approaches and departures UTILITIES COMMITTEE Agreement with Seattle and King County for Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Study PUBLIC HEARINGS 3/10/97 —Amendment to Trans. and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comp. Plan re: HOV lanes; and Amendment to the Six-Year TIP to ensure eligibility for state and federal funding 3/24/97 —Petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th, and the alley between SW 12 & 13 Sts. in the Automall area(Scarff/VAC-97-001) 65 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 3, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; RANDY LEIFER, Golf Course Manager; DEPUTY CAPTAIN GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, gave an overview of the tree removal and PRESENTATION replacement program approved by Council in 1995 for the trees fronting Parks: Maplewood Golf Maplewood Golf Course alongside Maple Valley Highway. Ms. Betlach �'�► Course Tree Removal and explained that these sixty-year-old trees have been extensively damaged by Replacement Program age, severe weather, and improper pruning that was performed prior to the City's acquisition of the property. The replacement program began in 1995 with the removal of five locust trees and two silver maples. When these trees were removed, they were discovered to have significant hollow cavities, further proof of their continued decay and deterioration. The program was on hiatus last year because the Parks Department used its funds for more pressing flood repair needs. Continuing, Ms. Betlach said the department wishes now to resume the program by removing six more silver maples which tend to have brittle, weak wood. Over the next few years all of the older trees will be removed and replaced with Colomnar Maples, a more suitable street tree. Responding to Councilman Schlitzer, Ms. Betlach said the new trees have an initial caliper measure of two inches and a planting height of fourteen inches. Councilman Parker questioned why the City is not removing all of the trees at once, given that they are a documented safety hazard adjacent to a recreational facility as well as to a heavily-trafficked highway. Ms. Betlach replied that one reason is public sentiment, since removing all the trees at once would constitute a substantial aesthetic impact. She added that the trees are also useful as they help contain misdirected golf balls. Without y` the trees, the City would have to install additional netting--an expensive prospect. 66 March 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 66 Councilman Parker emphasized that the City needs to seriously consider this matter and conclude whether it can rely upon the trees to remain upright, given their weakened state. Councilman Corman felt that staff was satisfactorily weighing the risks involved, particularly considering the severe weather experienced in the region over the last year. Ms. Betlach suggested that, if Council desires, the City can have the trees examined again by a certified arborist to re-evaluate their condition. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF ADOPTING A MORE AGGRESSIVE TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM AT MAPLEWOOD GOLF COURSE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZE THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF SIX SILVER MAPLES AS RECOMMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Bob Gagnier, 16817 - 135th Pl. SE, Renton, 98058, representing the Greater Citizen Comment: Gagnier Renton Chamber of Commerce, reported on the success of last week's - 1997 Renton Community Community Summit, saying that the event generated much energy, excitement Summit and positive feedback. Approximately 110 summit participants celebrated Renton's heritage and looked forward to its future. Explaining that the group's goal is to achieve All-American City status by 2001, Renton's centennial, Mr. Gagnier noted six major civic projects proposed or already underway: a downtown plaza or piazza, a nature interpretive center at Port Quendall/May Creek, a youth development center, the offering of vocational and apprentice opportunities to students to help them make realistic career decisions, the Communities in Schools program, and the Commission on Gateways and Image. Saying that the summit will likely become an annual event, Mr. Gagnier concluded by inviting anyone interested in learning more to contact the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Tanner noted that an edited, videotaped version of the summit will be shown on the City's municipal access channel for the benefit of those who were not able to attend. Councilman Parker strongly encouraged the participation of private citizens in this effort. Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, inquired about the status of - WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve the Cedar Ave. retaining wall. Project, Cedar Ave Retaining Wall Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that WSDOT is having difficulty negotiating a price with its contractor for this project, and has not yet established when work on the wall will begin. Mr. Zimmerman announced that he will ask the State to send a representative to a City Council meeting in the near future to address it on this subject. Ms. Larson then inquired about drainage problems experienced by Renton Hill residents, specifically Jim Gardin. She questioned whether the City is utilizing a proper formula for determining storm drainage requirements, noting that drainage problems may not show up in the immediate area of new development but rather one, two, or more blocks away. Ms. Larson concluded that because development increases the amount of impervious ground area, it can change drainage paths. 67 March 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 67 Mr. Zimmerman replied that the City uses the formula contained in King County's design manual for storm water detention systems required for private development projects. He assured Council that it is a fairly sophisticated I WSW formula which takes into account soil types both before and after construction. Regarding Mr. Gardin's drainage problem, Mr. Zimmerman said it is caused by a series of ground water springs existing in the hillside. When the hill becomes oversaturated due to heavy rains, the water tries to find a way to the surface. Mr. Zimmerman emphasized this is a naturally-occurring situation, and one not altogether surprising considering that Renton's median rainfall is 38 inches, but the City received 58 inches of rain in 1996. He concluded that this situation is not necessarily related to new development. Mayor Tanner added that the solution is for Mr. Gardin to install a French drain on his property to funnel the water to a storm sewer facility. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Vacation: SW 12th & 13th City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full Sts (Scarff/VAC-97-001) vacation of SW 13th St., and vacation of the alley between SW 12th and 13th Sts. in the Automall area; petition filed on 1/31/97 by Michael Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042, representing seven abutting property owners (VAC-97-001). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 3/24/97 to consider the vacation request. (See page 69 for resolution setting the public hearing.) CAG: 97-, Planning & Technical Services Division recommended approval of a proposed Photogrammetric Mapping consultant agreement in the amount of $114,855.00 with Walker & Associates, Project (Phase II), Walker Inc., for Phase II of the Photogrammetric Mapping of Renton and Environs & Associates project. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Planning: King County "4 Planning & Technical Services Division requested acceptance of 20 acres to V Program, Ruth owned by Jerry Ruth, located south of SE 204th Way and north of SE 208th Property (SE 204th & St. between 132nd and 140th Avenues SE, into King County's "4 to V 132nd) program. The proposal would require Renton to ratify an amendment to the urban growth boundary, if adopted by the King County Council, and subsequent joint City and County review of any development on the property. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. CAG: 97-, Memorandum Surface Water Utility Division requested approval of proposed Memorandum of Agreement for Seattle of Agreement with the City of Seattle and King County for the Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Masonry Dam Operations study to enhance flood control, assure power Study, Seattle and King generation, and improve water supply for both instream and consumptive use. County Renton's cost share of the study is $15,000. Refer to Utilities Committee. Airport: Airborne Transportation Division recommended approval of addendum to PAG-94-005, Aviation Operating Airborne Aviation's operating agreement, to specify procedures for the Agreement Addendum, departure and arrival of Airborne's helicopters that will eliminate mid-field PAG-94-005 approaches and departures over 6th Ave., and short approaches and departures over Airport Way. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. CAG: 94-117, P- Channel Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-94-117, P-1 Channel (Springbrook (Springbrook Creek), Golf Creek) project; and requested unilateral approval of the project, authorization Landscaping for final pay estimate in the amount of $20,512.56, commencement of 60-day 68 March 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 68 lien period, and release of retained amount of $35,325.24 to Golf Landscaping, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL'S APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REMOVE THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING SERVICE TO RICHARD BOSTON'S PROPERTY FROM THE TABLE. CARRIED. Utilities Committee The Utilities Committee recommended concurrence in the Utility: Richard Boston Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation that fire Sewer Connection protection be offered to Richard Boston with the provision that he also obtain Request, UC-96-004 water service from the City. The Committee further recommended that sanitary sewer service be provided to the Boston property (1.2 acres outside the City limits on NE 12th St., extended, east of Anacortes Ave. NE and south of NE Sunset Blvd.) as specified in City Code, Section 8-5-15.C, "Sewer Service Outside the City Limits." This property is within the aquifer recharge area, and, if annexed, would be in Zone 2 of the City's Aquifer Protection Area. It is in the City's best interest that this parcel be served by sewer. The property has stubs to it from an existing City sewer main, and the City can provide gravity flow from this property.* Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a substitute report recommending concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation that fire protection (fire flow) be offered to Mr. Boston with the provision that he also obtain water service from the City. The Committee further recommended that sanitary sewer service be provided to the Boston property as specified in City Code, section 8-5-15.C, "Sewer Service Outside the City Limits." This property is within the Aquifer Recharge Area and, if annexed, would be in Zone 2 of the City's Aquifer Protection Area. It is in the City's best interest that this parcel be served by sewer. The property has stubs to it from an existing City sewer main, and the City can provide gravity flow to this property. Mr. Boston attempted to annex to the City. The City asked him to expand the potential annexation area, which he was unable to do. In the meantime, the incorporation petition for the City of Briarwood was received, and so the City of Renton could not decrease the size of the annexation and process the annexation. Mr. Boston has done everything he could to meet the City's policy with regards to extending utilities beyond the City limits. Because of the extraordinary factual situation, this extension of utilities should not establish a precedent that would do any harm to the City's utility extension policy outside its City limits. This extension of utilities to the Boston property is conditioned upon the.City having established the legal right to serve this property. If there is any question about the utility service area for the Boston property, that question must first be resolved before the utilities can be extended to Mr. Boston. Staff should determine whether or not there is an existing issue concerning utility service areas. If there is not, then there is no impediment to serving the Boston property. If there is a question about service areas, the City staff 40 should attempt to obtain a letter from Water District No. 90 permitting the City to serve this particular property. If there is a question about utility service area and Water District No. 90 refuses to give the City a letter permitting the City to serve this property, then the subject matter shall be 69 March 3, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 69 returned to the Committee for a review of the timeframe, expense and difficulty in establishing the City's legal right to serve the Boston property. *MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE SUBSTITUTE REPORT.** Councilman Edwards inquired if Mr. Boston will have to provide a covenant to annex, which Mayor Tanner assured will be required although its worth cannot yet be determined. Mr. Edwards commented that the City will have an opportunity to request that the Boundary Review Board withhold Mr. Boston's property from the proposed Briarwood incorporation area. He stressed the importance of not missing this opportunity, which will be limited in time. **MOTION CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending Police: Marine Patrol renewal of the interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for marine Services for 1997, Mercer patrol services in 1997. The Committee further recommended that the Island, CAG-97- resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. The additional item of marine patrol services for airport aviation purposes was discussed, and the Committee recommended this item be referred to the Public Safety Committee for review. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See below for resolution.) Transportation: Current Councilmember Nelson relayed comments from a citizen regarding the Projects apparent lack of construction activity on the Houser Way/Sunset Blvd. tunnel. Mr. Zimmerman explained that most of what remains to be done on this project is the asphalt overlay, which requires clear weather. Ms. Nelson then asked whether noise walls are planned for the Windsor Hills area, which Mr. Zimmerman offered to investigate. Mayor Tanner inquired if work has stopped on the Kennydale-area noise walls, and if so, why. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3248 A resolution was read setting a public hearing for March 24, 1997, to vacate a Vacation: SW 12th & 13th portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th St., and the alley between Sts (Scarff/VAC-97-001) SW 12th and 13th Streets (Scarff, VAC-97-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3249 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Police: Marine Patrol interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for marine patrol services Services for 1997, Mercer in 1997. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Island, CAG-97- COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4657 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water Utility: Repeal of Refund Drainage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by rescinding to K.C. Drainage District subsection 8-2-2.F relating to a credit against storm and surface water �► No. I Customers drainage fees for amounts paid to King County Drainage District No. 1. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 70 March 3 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 70 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:28 p.m. 1 MARILYN P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 03/03/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 3, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/10 Telecommunications Regulations Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 3/10 Vouchers (Parker) 6:00 p.m. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/06 May Valley Prezone, Phase II; �.' (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Conformance of City Code to State Land Use Petition Act; Photogrammetric Mapping Project of Renton and Environs, Phase II PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 3/04 Airborne Aviation Operating Permit (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Addendum UTILITIES TUES., 3/04 Lake Washington Fish Population Studies (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. (Interlocal Agreement); Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Study NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. A11 other conunittee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 10, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Finance Department's Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Emergency amendments to the Transportation and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and the 1997-2002 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan to add High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) improvements to the existing I-405/NE 44th Street interchange to serve the proposed Port Quendall project. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends approval of proposed amendments to the Zoning Code regarding child and adult day care uses to: allow child day care centers as primary permitted uses in the Center Neighborhood Zone, consistent with other center zones; accommodate adult day care/health uses in commercial, center and industrial zones; and base permit requirements on program size. Refer to Planning& Development Committee. b. Solid Waste Division recommends proposed ordinance to amend City Code to reflect the recent pass- through increase of King County's solid waste disposal fee. Council concur. (See l La. for ordinance.) c. Surface Water Utility Division requests approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-94-114, agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers for feasibility cost sharing for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Study to increase Renton's cost share of the project by $31,900 (the ACOE will provide additional matching funds). Council concur. d. Transportation Division requests approval of proposed sublease from John, Julie and Terrance Lien to Kurt Boswell, dba Ace Aviation (LAG-86-003), and associated operating permit and agreement for Ace Aviation for the purpose of conducting public aircraft maintenance operations. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. e. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to apply for a temporary water rights"place of use" change with the Department of Ecology to allow Renton to sell excess water to neighboring jurisdictions. Refer to Utilities Committee. f. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-96-099, Tobin St./Lake Ave. storm system improvement project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,759.95, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$14,772.74 to Zuluaga Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 7 g. Water Utility Division recommends approval of a Utilities Cooperation Agreement in the amount of $544,999.61 with King County for Phase II of the Cedar River Utility Crossing project, Schedules C & D. Renton's cost share is $310,432.83. Council concur. (See l La. for resolution.) 9. CORRESPONDENCE ' Letter from Colin M. Lund, Triad Associates, 11814 - 115th Ave. NE, Kirkland, 98034, representing Centex Homes, requesting extension of sanitary sewer service to a proposed 69-lot residential subdivision to be constructed on SE 128th St. between 140th and 142nd Avenues SE. Refer to Utilities Committee. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: Vouchers b. Planning& Development Committee: May Valley Prezone, Phase II; Conformance of City Code to State Land Use Petition Act*; Photogrammetric Mapping Project of Renton and Environs, Phase II c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airborne Aviation Operating Permit Addendum d. Utilities Committee: Lake Washington Fish Population Studies*; Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Study* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Agreement with King County for funding of the Cedar River Utility Crossing project (see 8.g.) b. Agreement for the Lake Washington fish populations studies (see 10.d.) c. Agreement for the Seattle Masonry Dam operations study (see 10.d.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Adopting King County's pass-through solid waste disposal fee (see 8.b.) b. Conformance of City Code to State Land Use Petition Act (see 10.b.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Telecommunications Regulations Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 74 CITY COUNC� March 10, 1997 Caty Clerk's Office Referrals ADMIMSTRATION Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant request re: Maplewood Golf Course fundraising event etc. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant request re: Maplewood Golf Course fundraising event etc. MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Lake Washington fish population studies interlocal agreement Memorandum of Agreement with Seattle and King County for masonry dam operations study Agreement with Walker& Associates for Photogrammetric Mapping of Renton project (Phase II) Airborne Aviation operating permit addendum (LAG-94-005) re: flight routes& procedures Utilities cooperation agreement with King County for Cedar River Utility Xing project, Schedules C&D PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Emergency Comprehensive Plan amendments re: I-405/NE 44th St. interchange project (Pt. Quendall) Moratorium on industrial and warehouse uses in the Valley(comments from Richard Burr) Child and Adult Day Care Center amendments Draft Wireless Facilities Ordinance TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Ace Aviation sublease from the Liens (LAG-86-003) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Sale of excess water to neighboring jurisdictions (application to DOE) Centex Homes request for sanitary sewer service outside City limits (SE 128th/140th) Draft Telecommunications Ordinance and associated policies ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING King County Solid Waste Disposal Fee Pass-Through (1st reading 3/10/97) Conformance of City Code to State Land Use Petition Act (1st reading 3/10/97) PUBLIC HEARINGS 3/24/97 —Petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th, and the alley between SW 12 & 13 Sts. in the Automall area (Scarff/VAC-97-001) 4/14/97 —May Valley Prezone, Phase II 5 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 10, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building WW MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Director; HUGH SIMPSON, Fiscal Services Director; LEE HARD, Program Development Coordinator; REBECCA LIND, Principal Planner; COMMANDER JOE PEACH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Mayor Tanner announced that the City was recognized with an Award of PRESENTATION Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Finance: Financial Association of the United States and Canada. The award, considered difficult Reporting Award from to earn because it is bestowed only on those who have attained excellence in GFOA financial reporting, represents the highest award in government financial reporting. Explaining that the award was given for Renton's Annual Financial Report ending December 31, 1995, Finance & Information Services Administrator Victoria Runkle said Finance staff members Hugh Simpson, Linda Dixon and Carol Hensley were instrumental in earning this honor for the City. Hugh Simpson, Fiscal Services Director, acknowledged that realizing the level of excellence represented by this award requires a great deal of time and effort. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support in providing staff the resources needed to succeed in this manner. Responding to Councilman Schlitzer, Ms. Runkle said Renton not only earned this award for financial reporting in 1995, but for each of the prior eight years as well. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Comprehensive in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Plan, HOV Plan Changes hearing to consider the proposed emergency amendments to the Transportation for State & Federal and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and the 1997-2002 Funding Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to add High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) improvements to the existing I-405/NE 44th Street interchange to serve the proposed Port Quendall project. Rebecca Lind, Principal Planner, explained that although the existing Transportation and Capital Facilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan 76 March 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 76 identify general purpose improvements to the I-405/NE 44th St. interchange, the City desires to restructure the project to include HOV direct access to I- 405 due to the expected Port Quendall (Paul Allen Group) development in this vicinity. The proposed HOV improvements are deemed critical to support transit access and efficiency. Renton must add this project to the Comprehensive Plan as well as to its Six-Year TIP before March 31, 1997, in order to be eligible to apply for federal and state grant funding for these improvements. Ms. Lind noted that general purpose improvements at this interchange are still a planned element of this project, and are intended to be implemented in conjunction with the added HOV elements. Staff recommends this matter be referred to the Planning & Development Committee for review of the required ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan. Audience comment was invited. Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, questioned whether the amendments include changes to the City's arterial street classifications. Lee Haro, Program Development Coordinator, assured Mr. Hoshide that no changes are being proposed to the arterial classifications. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ray Griffin, 14306 - 144th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, commented on the Citizen Comment: Griffin request received from Centex Homes for sanitary sewer service to serve a - Centex Request for proposed subdivision outside of Renton's city limits (see correspondence on Sanitary Sewer Service page 77). Speaking as a water commissioner for Water District #90, Mr. Outside City Limits Griffin noted that the property affected by the request is located in Water District #90's service area. Saying it would be improper for Renton to consider this request unless it first reaches an agreement with Water District #90 allowing the City to serve this property, he suggested it would have been more appropriate for Centex Homes to have approached the water district rather than Renton regarding this matter. Mayor Tanner assured Mr. Griffin that the City will negotiate with Water District #90 regarding this request if the Utilities Committee recommends that Renton should provide sewer service to the new subdivision. Citizen Comment: Burr - Richard Burr, 2025 - 1st Ave. Suite #1080, Seattle, 98121, representing Warehouse and Industrial Zellman Development Company, spoke regarding the company's pending Uses Moratorium purchase of property at Oakesdale and SW 43rd, currently owned by the Sternoff Metals Company. Explaining that the purchasers need to obtain a consent decree from the Department of Ecology (DOE), and further are required to submit a clean-up action plan for the site, he expressed concern with a potential moratorium on industrial development in the valley. Mr. Burr requested that this matter, and others related to industrial development ir, this area, be referred to Council's Planning & Development Committee for further discussion. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF A MORATORIUM IN THE VALLEY 77 March 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 77 INDUSTRIAL AREA TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Planning: Zoning Code Planning and Technical Services Division recommended approval of proposed Changes for Child & amendments to the Zoning Code regarding child and adult day care uses to: Adult Day Cares allow child day care centers as primary permitted uses in the Center Neighborhood Zone, consistent with other Center zones; accommodate adult day care/health uses in commercial, center and industrial zones; and base permit requirements on program size. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Solid Waste: King Solid Waste Division recommended approval of proposed ordinance to amend County's Solid Waste City Code to reflect the recent pass-through increase of King County's solid Disposal Fee Pass- waste disposal fee. Council concur. (See page 80 for ordinance.) Through CAG: 94-114, Cedar Surface Water Utility Division requested approval of Addendum No. 1 to River Flood Damage CAG-94-114, agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers for feasibility Study, Army Corps of cost sharing for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Study Engineers to increase Renton's cost share of the project by $31,900 (the ACOS will provide additional matching funds). Council concur. Airport: Ace Aviation Transportation Division requested approval of proposed sublease from John, Sublease from the Liens Julie and Terrance Lien to Kurt Boswell, dba Ace Aviation (LAG-86-003), (LAG-86-003) and associated operating permit and agreement for Ace Aviation for the NOW purpose of conducting public aircraft maintenance operations at Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Public Works: Sale of Utility Systems Division requested authorization to apply for a temporary Excess Water to water rights "place of use" change with the Department of Ecology to allow Neighboring Jurisdictions, Renton to sell short-term excess water for a period of five to ten years to Application to DOE neighboring jurisdictions. Refer to Utilities Committee. CAG: 96-099, Tobin Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-96-099, Tobin St./Lake Ave. storm St/Lake Ave Storm System system improvement project; and requested approval of the project, Improvement, Zuluaga authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,759.95, Const commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $14,772.74 to Zuluaga Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Public Works: Cedar River Water Utility Division recommended approval of a Utilities Cooperation Utility Xing, Schedules Agreement in the amount of $544,999.61 with King County for Phase II of C&D, King County the Cedar River Utility Crossing project, Schedules C & D. Renton's cost Funding, CAG-97- share is $310,432.83. Council concur. (See page 80 for resolution.) MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Colin M. Lund, Triad Associates, 11814 - �"" Citizen Comment: Lund - 115th Ave. NE, Kirkland, 98034, representing Centex Homes, requesting Sewer Service Request, extension of sanitary sewer service to a proposed 69-lot residential subdivision Centex Homes (SE to be constructed on SE 128th St. between 140th and 142nd Avenues SE. 128th/140th) ( 8 March 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 78 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: - Miss Correspondence was read from Bryan Griggs, Director of Promotions for the Washington Scholarship Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant, PO Box 1062, Renton, 98057, reporting Pageant Relocation to that pageant organizers have decided to relocate the pageant from Vancouver, Renton Wa. to Renton. Mr. Griggs requested that the City support the pageant by waiving fees to rent (and provide closed access to) the Maplewood Golf Course for a celebrity golf tournament on May 30th. In conjunction with the tournament, the City is also being asked to allow banners on the golf course property and in the downtown to promote the event, and to provide both security for attending celebrities and bleachers for approximately 2,000 spectators. Mr. Griggs further requested that the City provide space in City Hall for pageant organization and merchandise sales. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the draft Committee of the Whole telecommunications ordinance, proposed policies, and wireless facilities Legal: Telecommunications ordinance. Following a briefing on the proposed telecommunications and Wireless Facilities legislation, the Committee of the Whole recommended that the draft Legislation Telecommunications Ordinance and associated policies be referred to the Utilities Committee for further review. The Committee also recommended that the proposed Wireless Facilities Ordinance be referred to the Planning & Development Committee. Following completion of ordinance review by Council committees and industry representatives, staff recommends that a public hearing be scheduled to accept public input on the proposed ordinances. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: Lake concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution authorizing Washington Fish Studies the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement to participate (Interlocal Agreement) in the management and funding of the Lake Washington Studies in partnership with the other local governments in the Lake Washington/Cedar River and Sammamish watersheds, state and federal agencies, and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The City of Renton's share of the 1997 total project cost is $15,000. The funding for the project is budgeted in the approved 1997 Surface Water Utility's Capital Improvement Program budget in the Lake Washington/Cedar River Watershed Forum account. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 80 for resolution.) CAG: 97-, Memorandum Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending of Agreement for Seattle concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution authorizing Masonry Dam Operations the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with th Study, Seattle and King City of Seattle and King County to provide $15,000 to fund a portion of the County Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Study to enhance flood control, assure power generation, and improve water supply availability for both instream and consumptive use. The funding for the project is budgeted in the approved 1997 Surface Water Utility's Capital Improvement Program budget for the M March 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 79 Cedar River Flood Control account. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 80 for resolution.) Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #143932, 143933, 144374 - 144846; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,401,146.36; approval of Payroll Vouchers #151270 - 151544; and 463 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,165,732.80. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee recommending concurrence to grant the Mayor the authority to execute a CAG: 97-, consultant agreement and accompanying scope of work with Walker & Photogrammetric Mapping Associates, Inc., for the second and final phase of the photogrammetric Project (Phase II), Walker mapping of the City and its environs. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, & Associates SECONDED BY CORMAN, CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Annexation: May Valley Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Prezone, Phase II regarding the May Valley Prezone, Phase II. The Committee recommended that the Council conduct a tour of the Phase II area and schedule a public hearing on zoning for the area. The Committee recommended that the tour precede the public hearing. The Committee further recommended that the public hearing be held on April 14, 1997, contingent upon the scheduling of the tour. The public hearing will be the second of two public hearings r•is required for adoption of City of Renton zoning for 126 acres of unincorporated land in the City's potential annexation area. The area is located between the corporate boundaries of Newcastle and Renton, east of Coal Creek Parkway. The first public hearing was referred to the Planning Commission and took place on January 29, 1997. The Commission's recommendations have been forwarded to the Council. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Legal: Land Use Decisions Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Appeals Procedure (re: recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the State Land Use Petition amendments necessary to bring Renton's City Code in compliance with State Act) law regarding the new Land Use Petition Act. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 80 for ordinance.) Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Airport: Airborne lease Addendum #3-97 to LAG-94-005, Operating Permit and Agreement for Aviation Operating Airborne Aviation, which amends the procedures regarding certain flight Agreement Addendum, routes. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL PAG-94-005 CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: "� RESOLUTIONS March 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 80 Resolution #3250 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Public Works: Cedar River Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County for Phase II construction Utility Xing, Schedules of the Cedar River Utility Crossing Project, Schedules C & D. MOVED BY C&D, King County SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE , Funding, CAG-97- RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3251 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Public Works: Lake interlocal agreement with the local governments that are members of the Lake Washington Fish Studies Washington/Cedar River and Sammamish Watershed Forums for the (Interlocal Agreement) management and funding of the Lake Washington studies to protect and improve sockeye and other fisheries resources in Lake Washington. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3252 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a CAG: 97-, Memorandum Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Seattle and King County for the of Agreement for Seattle Masonry Dam Operations Study. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY Masonry Dam Operations SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. Study, Seattle and King CARRIED. County The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 3/17/97 for second and final reading: Solid Waste: King An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-1-9.A and 8-1-9.B.1, 2 and 3 County's Solid Waste of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code Disposal Fee Pass- relating to 1997 solid waste rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY Through KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/17/97. CARRIED. woo Legal: Land Use Decisions An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-8-11.13.5 and 4-8-17.0 of Appeals Procedure (re: Chapter 8, Hearing Examiner, Section 4-31-2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, State Land Use Petition and Section 4-36-7.I of Chapter 36, Regulatory Reform Ordinance, of Title Act) IV (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to the time for appeals from land use decisions as defined in this ordinance and to comply with the Land Use Petition Act, Chapter 36.70C, RCW. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/17/97. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that an edited videotape of the Community Event: Renton Renton Community Summit will be cablecast on Renton's government access Community Summit channel (TCI Channel 28) several times this week, beginning March 11th. Cablecast Human Services: Renton Ms. Keolker-Wheeler reported that nominations are currently being solicited Businesses for Youth for an award to be given for Renton businesses committed to youth. Award Nominations will be accepted through March 31st for businesses operating within Renton's school district boundaries which significantly help youth in the community. Nomination forms are available by calling the Mayor's office. Transportation: O'Connor Saying that he attended the recent annual meeting of the Winsper Plat, Winsper Homeowners' Association, Councilman Corman asked whether the City is still Neighborhood Traffic planning to conduct a traffic count in this neighborhood prior to the Baseline Count completion of the adjacent O'Connor development. Mayor Tanner agreed to look into this matter. 1-1 March 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 81 WSDOT: I-405 Project Councilmember Nelson inquired whether staff is ready to respond to her Updates question about possible noise walls in the Windsor Hill area. Planning/ Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman replied that the noise walls currently being constructed by WSDOT along I-405 in the Kennydale area will not extend south to Windsor Hills. Mr. Zimmerman added that work on the Kennydale noise walls has been temporarily held up by inclement weather. He also reported that WSDOT has reached an agreement with its contractor regarding the Cedar Ave. retaining wall. Construction on this project should take approximately three weeks, and is expected to begin in mid-April. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ray Griffin, 14306 - 144th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, spoke regarding his Citizen Comment: Griffin efforts to protect the Maplewood Creek canyon over the last 18 or 20 years. - Storm Water Runoff & Saying that this creek's basin is critical, he was concerned about landslides and Soil Erosion Above erosion, noting that dirt and other debris wash down the hill and are deposited Maplewood Golf Course on the City's golf course each year. Referring to the proposal from Centex Homes to construct a new 69-lot subdivision in this area, he suggested that any new development should be required to install an infiltration system for storm water runoff rather than allowing such water to overflow the creek. Emphasizing that the steep ravine next to the golf course is in desperate need of repair, he concluded that neither convenience nor a desire to contain costs should take precedence in this case. While Councilman Corman agreed that the City must do what it can to ensure that development is rational and does not harm the surrounding environment, he noted that only if the Centex property was annexed to the City could Renton control how it was developed. up EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:23 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:41 p.m. 4. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 03/10/97 r.. 82 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/17 Executive Session(Risk Management (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Presentation) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/13 Emergency Comprehensive Plan �. (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Amendments re: I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange Project; King County Proposal to Redesignate & Rezone Jerry Ruth Property to R-6-P; Child & Adult Day Care Center Changes PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other conunittee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 17, 1997 •.� Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day —March 20, 1997 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department Certificate of Re-Accreditation 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner recommends establishing a government membership classification for annual dues for City of Renton membership with the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, at a yearly cost of$2,000. Refer to Finance Committee. b. City Clerk submits petition to vacate a portion of Maple Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apartments, VAC-96-005). Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on 4/07/97 to consider the request. (See agenda item 10.a. for resolution setting the public hearing). c. Development Services Division recommends Council accept a dedication of six feet of property from Marvin H. Scott and Jeff Baker to widen the alley right-of-way located in the vicinity of 420 S. Tobin St. to the City standard of 16 feet. Council concur. d. Executive Department submits a proposed contract in the amount of$44,000 for Volunteer Coordination Services with Laurie E. Ness. Refer to Community Services Committee. e. Executive Department requests waiver of all permit fees for Renton River Days activities endorsed by the Renton River Days Steering Committee; and for permission to install River Days banners on City light poles for approximately one month from July 6 to August 15, 1997. Refer to Community Services Committee. f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with condition, of City-sponsored rezone of Valley Medical Center's North Campus from P-1 (Public Use)to CO (Commercial Office); property located at 400 S. 43rd St. (R-95-130); letter from Planning Director recommends referral to Planning&Development Committee to discuss height issues. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. g. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of Valley Medical Center's South Campus from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial Office); property located at S. 43rd St. and Davis Ave. S. (R-95-121); letter from Planning Director recommends referral to Planning&Development Committee to discuss height issues. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. am h. Planning & Technical Services Division reports completion of construction and submission of final costs for Rich Snyder(Sound Mazda) latecomer agreement for a sewer line installed in SW 12th Street, and requests authorization to notify affected property owners and commence 20-day appeal period. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) i. Transportation Systems Division reports informal bid opening on March 12, 1997 for the Lake Washington Blvd. emergency landslide restoration project; three bids; engineer's estimate $173,550; and recommends that the contract be awarded to R.W. Scott Construction Co., low bidder, in the amount of$155,325. Council concur. j. Water Utility Division recommends the City abandon an existing two-inch leaking main in the 12800 block of 84th Ave. S. (also serving 311 Seneca Pl. NW), relocate existing meters for the three affected homes, and reimburse the affected homeowners for the cost of relocating their services. Refer to Utilities Committee. 9. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Michael Hackman, Myron& Carol Hackman, and Al& Christy Porter thanking the Mayor for approving the planting of a Quaken Aspen tree at Gene Coulon park in memory of Pamela K. Hackman and her son Cameron M. Hackman. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Planning&Development Committee: Emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendments re: I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange Project*;King County Proposal to Redesignate&Rezone Jerry Ruth Property; Child& Adult Day Care Center Changes 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Setting a public hearing for 4/07/97 for the RAMAC street vacation request (see 8.b.) b. Emergency Six-Year TIP Amendments re: I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange Project (see 10.a.) Ordinance for first reading: a. Emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendments re: I-405/NE 44th St. Interchange Project (see 10.a.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Adopting King County's pass-through solid waste disposal fee (1st reading 3/10/97) b. Conformance of City Code to State Land Use Petition Act (1st reading 3/10/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Executive Session re: Risk Management Presentation **Closed to the Public** • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 85 CITY COUNCIL March 17, 19Q7 City Clerk's Office Referrals. ADMINISTRATION Prepare ordinance for issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds for Main and Grady building acquisition and improvements BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Street vacation petition for portion of Maple Valley Hwy. east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC/VAC-96-005) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Contract with Laurie E. Ness for Volunteer Coordination Services Renton River Days fee and permit waivers FINANCE COMMITTEE Proposal for Annual City Membership Dues to the Chamber of Commerce PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Valley Medical Center North Campus Rezone from P-1 to CO Valley Medical Center South Campus Rezone from P-1 to CO UTILITIES COMMITTEE Service relocation and leaking main abandonment (84th Ave. S. & Seneca Pl. NW) Chris Holstrom request for sanitary sewer service (NE 21 st St./Queen Ave. NE) PUBLIC HEARINGS 3/24/97 —Petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th, and the alley between SW 12 & 13 Sts. in the Automall area(Scarff/VAC-97-001) 4/07/97 —Petition for vacation of a portion of Maple Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC/Riviera Apartments, VAC-96-005) 4/14/97 —May Valley Prezone, Phase II RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 17, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TONI NELSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department; SERGEANT CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department; COMMANDER ROB SOFIE, Police Department; DEPUTY CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department; DETECTIVE TANYA VENTRIS, Police Department; SERGEANT BOB SEELYE, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring March 20, 1997, to be Absolutely Incredible Kid "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" in the City of Renton, and declaring the Day: March 20, 1997 children of Renton to be absolutely incredible kids. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL Chief of Police Alan L. Wallis stated that although the Renton Police PRESENTATION Department has been nationally accredited since 1991, the accreditation Police: Re-Accreditation process is continual and must be re-established every five years. Certificate Ron Wood, Federal Way Police Chief and a member of the Accreditation Commission, presented Chief Wallis with the Re-Accreditation Certificate. Briefly recounting the history and purpose of accreditation, Chief Wood pointed out that only 390 out of 39,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide are accredited. He stressed the importance of the process not only to City government but to the community itself, explaining that accreditation provides an internal and external review of the agency's status and its readiness to perform law enforcement functions. Chief Wallis accepted the award and thanked his staff and members of the Police Department for their efforts. Jay Covington, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, related that he had accompanied department representatives to their accreditation hearing in Miami. Affirming that it is a difficult task to become accredited, he remarked how impressed and proud he was of the department. Mr. Covington pointed out that the taxpayer ultimately benefits from the high quality of police service provided by an accredited agency. 87 March 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 87 ADMINISTRATIVE City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren reported that during pre-trial preparations REPORT for the acquisition of the Main and Grady building, it was discovered that the Parks: Main and Grady City's and the buildings owner's valuation of the building were not dissimilar. Building Acquisition Therefore, after going to mediation last week, the two sides reached an agreed price of $9,125,000. Mr. Warren stated that the amount was approved by the judge and entered into the record as the fair market value for the building. He explained that the remaining steps in the process are Council acceptance of the dollar amount, presentation of a formal judgement to the Superior Court, and finally, City administration of the money. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE MAIN AND GRADY BUILDING AT $9,125,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED COSTS SUCH AS ARCHITECTS' FEES, APPRAISERS' FEES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, AND DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR TO MARSHAL THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO PAY THAT JUDGEMENT SO THE CITY CAN TAKE TITLE TO THE MAIN AND GRADY BUILDING. COUNCIL FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO ISSUE LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO COVER THE COST OF BUILDING ACQUISITION AND TO MAKE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS ON THE BUILDING.* Responding to Council inquiry, Mr. Warren said that at this point the building owner does not wholly object to the power of eminent domain being used since it conveys certain tax benefits. Mr. Warren remarked that a great deal ,,,.. of time and effort went into negotiating the agreed price. He noted this is far different than going before a jury and having the number imposed upon the owner. Councilman Edwards pointed out that the Main and Grady building has three times the square footage of the original construction proposed when the City had a bond issue, and yet is being obtained for much less. *MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Chamber of Commerce: Mayor Tanner recommended establishing a government membership Proposal for Annual City classification for annual dues for City of Renton membership with the Greater Membership Dues Renton Chamber of Commerce, at a yearly cost of $2,000. Refer to Finance Committee. Vacation: Maple Valley City Clerk submitted petition to vacate a portion of Maple Valley Highway Hwy (RAMAC/Riviera east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAL, Inc./Riviera Apartments, VAC-96-005). Apts, VAC-96-005) Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on 4/07/97 to consider the request. (See page 90 for resolution setting the public hearing.) Development Services: Development Services Division recommended Council accept a dedication of Alley Dedication, Tobin St six feet of property from Marvin H. Scott and Jeff Baker to widen the alley (Scott/Baker) right-of-way located in the vicinity of 420 S. Tobin St. to the City standard of 16 feet. Council concur. 0 March 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 88 Executive: Volunteer Executive Department submitted a proposed contract in the amount of $44,000 Coordination Services, for volunteer coordination services with Laurie E. Ness. Refer to Communitv Laurie Ness Services Committee. Community Event: River Executive Department requested waiver of all permit fees for Renton River Days Fee Waivers and Days activities endorsed by the Renton River Days Steering Committee; and Banners for permission to install River Days banners on City light poles for approximately one month from July 6 to August 15, 1997. Refer to Community Services Committee. Rezone: Valley Medical Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with condition, of City-sponsored Center North Campus, 400 rezone of Valley Medical Center's North Campus from P-1 (Public Use) to CO S 43rd, from P-1 to CO (Commercial Office); property located at 400 S. 43rd St. (R-95-130); letter from Planning Director recommended referral to Planning & Development Committee to discuss height issues. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Rezone: Valley Medical Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of Valley Center South Campus, S Medical Center's South Campus from P-1 (Public Use) to CO (Commercial 43rd & Davis, from P-1 to Office); property located at S. 43rd St. and Davis Ave. S. (R-95-121); letter CO from Planning Director recommended referral to Planning & Development Committee to discuss height issues. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Latecomer: Sound Mazda Planning & Technical Services Division reported completion of construction (Rich Snyder) for Sewer and submission of final costs for Rich Snyder (Sound Mazda) latecomer Line, SW 12th St, LA-96- agreement for a sewer line installed in SW 12th St., and requested 001 authorization to notify affected property owners and commence 20-day appeal period. Council concur. Transportation: Lk Wash Transportation Systems Division reported informal bid opening on March 12, Blvd Landslide 1997 for the Lake Washington Blvd. emergency landslide restoration project; Restoration, R.W. Scott three bids; engineer's estimate $173,550; and recommended that the contract Const, CAG-97- be awarded to R.W. Scott Construction Co., low bidder, in the amount of $155,325. Council concur. Utility: Service Water Utility Division recommended the City abandon a two-inch leaking Relocation, 84th Ave S & main in the 12800 block of 84th Ave. S. (also serving 311 Seneca Pl. NW), Seneca PI NW (Leaking relocate existing meters for the three affected homes, and reimburse the Main Abandonment) affected homeowners for the cost of relocating their services. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO ADD CORRESPONDENCE FROM VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER TO ITEMS 8.f AND 8.g. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Michael Hackman, Myron & Carol Hackman, Citizen Comment: and Al & Christy Porter thanking the Mayor for approving the planting of a Hackman - Coulon Beach Quaken Aspen tree at Gene Coulon park in memory of Pamela K. Hackman Park Cameron & Pamela and her son, Cameron Hackman. Hackman Memorial Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Chris Holstrom, 1441 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, Nei Holstrom - Sewer Hook- 98056 requesting sewer service for a single family residence proposed for a lot up Request, UC-97-001 located on the southwest corner of NE 21st St. and Queen Ave. NE outside 89 March 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 89 the existing City limits. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. am Councilman Corman asked that the Utilities Committee consider annexing the subject property to the City. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Plannine & Develoument regarding the emergency amendments to the Transportation and Capital Committee Facilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Emergency Six Year TIP Planning: Comprehensive Amendments. The Committee met on March 13, 1997 to review an Plan, HOV Plan Changes emergency amendment adding HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) improvements for State & Federal to the I-405/NE 44th St. interchange. This HOV project will be included in Funding the Transportation Element text and maps, and will be shown on the adopted project list. The project will also be included on the Capital Facilities Element project list. The Committee recommended approval of these amendments as shown on Exhibits A and B of the proposed ordinance. Since this amendment needs to be completed by March 31, 1997, the Committee also recommended that the ordinance be presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading. The Committee also recommended that the resolution adopting the Emergency Six Year TIP Amendments be adopted. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 90 for resolution and page 91 for ordinance.) Planning: Zoning Code Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Changes for Child & recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the Zoning Adult Day Cares Code regarding child and adult day care uses as follows: fir.. * Allow child day care centers in the Center Neighborhood (CN) Zone as a primary permitted use. * Eliminate "mini-day care" in the Center Office Residential (COR) Zone. * Allow family day care as permitted primary use instead of a permitted accessory use in the Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone. * Accommodate adult day care/health uses in commercial, center, and industrial zones. * In commercial and center zones, adult day care/health programs with twelve or fewer clients would be permitted primary uses, while programs with thirteen or more clients would require administrative conditional uses. * In industrial zones, adult day care/health programs of any size would require Hearing Examiner conditional use permits. * Require adult day care/health uses to comply with similar parking requirements as child day care uses. The Committee recommended that staff prepare an ordinance, and that the `.. issue remain in Committee pending completion of an ordinance, initiation of environmental review, and scheduling of a public hearing. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. March 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 90 Planning: King County "4 Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report to V Program, Ruth recommending Council forward to King County the following Property (SE 204th & recommendations on the Ruth "4 to I" Program referral from King County in 132nd) a letter from the Mayor to the King County Executive: 1. That the Council support the inclusion of the Ruth rezone proposal in the County's "4 to V program and the redesignation of the northernmost 4.0 acres to "Urban" and its subsequent rezoning from Rural Area, RA - 2.5 zoning to Residential, R-6P zoning, where the "P" suffix will signify that the subject site is a "4 to V proposal which must comply with the relevant provisions of Countywide Policy I-204(i). 2. That the Council request that King County refer back to Renton the subsequent amendment of the Urban Growth Area boundary for its ratification in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle, if the Ruth "4 to I" proposal is adopted by it. 3. That the Council request that King County comply with Countywide Planning Policy I-204(i) and refer any subsequent development proposal to the City for its comments and recommendations, particularly as such development relates to the ingress and egress for the site, noting potential entranceway alignment conflicts and limited sight distances on SE Lake Youngs Way (SE 204th Way). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Edwards reported on the National League of Cities Conference in Council: NLC Conference, Washington, D.C. which he attended last week. He remarked that continuing PSRC the ISTEA process was the prevailing message at the conference. This process entails the redistribution of federal gas tax money to local transportation projects in conjunction with local governments. Regarding the Puget Sound Regional Council, Mr. Edwards announced that the new President is City of Kirkland Councilman David Russell and Vice President is Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel. Mr. Edwards was appointed to Chair of the PSRC's Transportation Policy Board. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3253 A resolution was read setting a hearing date to vacate a portion of Maple Vacation: Maple Valley Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apartments, Hwy (RAMAC/Riviera VAC-96-005). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY Apts, VAC-96-005) CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3254 A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Transportation: HOV Plan Improvement Program for 1997-2002 by adding High Occupancy Vehicle Changes (Comprehensive (HOV) improvements to the existing I-405/NE 44th Street interchange to Plan) for State & Federal serve the proposed Port Quendall project. MOVED BY CORMAN, Funding SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: 9I March 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 91 Planning: Comprehensive An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 Emergency Amendments to the Plan, HOV Plan Changes City's Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith by adding for State & Federal High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) improvements to the existing I-405/NE 44th Funding Street interchange to serve the proposed Port Quendall project. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4658 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Planning: Comprehensive MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Plan, HOV Plan Changes COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: for State & Federal ALL AYES. CARRIED. Funding The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4659 An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-1-9.A and 8-1-9.13.1, 2 and 3 Solid Waste: King of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code County's Solid Waste relating to 1997 solid waste rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY Disposal Fee Pass- KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT Through THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4660 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-8-11.B.5 and 4-8-17.0 of Legal: Land Use Decisions Chapter 8, Hearing Examiner, Section 4-31-2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, Appeals Procedure (re: and Section 4-36-7.I of Chapter 36, Regulatory Reform Ordinance, of Title State Land Use Petition IV (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to the time for appeals from Act) land use decisions as defined in this ordinance and to comply with the Land a. Use Petition Act, Chapter 36.70C, RCW. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:20 p.m. SNDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann 03/17/97 12 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR , Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 17, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/24 Briefing on Victim's Advocate Program (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 3/20 Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant; (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. Volunteer Coordinator Contract; Waiver of Fees for Renton River Days FINANCE MON., 3/24 Chamber of Commerce Corporate Dues; (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 3/18 Ace Aviation Sublease; (Gorman) 4:00 p.m. Downtown Renton One Way Streets; Transit Hub Update -Final Status and Approach (Information Only) UTILITIES TUES., 3/18 Interim Water Group; (Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Temporary Sale of Water Requirements; Water Service Connection Reimbursement; Chris Holstrom Request for Sewer Service OTHER MEETINGS Council Field Trip WED., 3/19 2:30 p.m., May Valley Prezone Area Council Retreat FRI., 3/21 8:00 to 5:00, Maplewood Greens Sister Cities Committee TUES., 3/25 4:30 p.m., 1st Floor Conference Room NOTE: Conunittee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 24, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Lighthouse Organization (Nelson Middle School Program) 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Petition submitted by Michael Scarff requesting vacation of portion of SW 12th St., full vacation of SW 13th St., and alley between SW 12th and 13th Streets (Automall); VAC-97-001 6. ADMR41STRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Planning& Technical Services Division submits proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Refer to Planning& Development Committee via the Planning Commission. b. Utility Systems Division requests approval of the preferred alternative for the East Side Green River Watershed Project Final Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. Refer to Utilities Committee. c. Wastewater Utility Division submits CAG-96-098, S. 6th St. Sewer Replacement project; and recommends approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$9,494.55, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$12,125.31 to B &L Utility, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant; Volunteer Coordinator Contract; Waiver of Fees for Renton River Days b. Finance Committee: Chamber of Commerce Corporate Dues; Vouchers c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Ace Aviation Sublease d. Utilities Committee: Interim Water Group; Requirements for Temporary Sale of Water; Water Service .Connection Reimbursement; Chris Holstrom Request for Sewer Service r.. 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 94 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) .mei COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Briefing on Victim's Advocate Program • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • ...� CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. .J CITY COUNCIL; March i24, 1997"" City Clerk's Ice Referrials. ... _ ... ADMINISTRATION Work with Chris Holstrom regarding annexation of three parcels at SE 104th St/128th Ave SE MAYOR& CITY CLERK Operating permit and agreement for Kurt Boswell, dba Ace Aviation Contract with Laurie E. Ness for volunteer coordination services PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments PLANNING COMMISSION 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments UTILITIES COMMITTEE East Side Green River Watershed Project, Final Plan&EIS PUBLIC HEARINGS 4/07/97 —Petition for vacation of a portion of Maple Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE ,.., (RAMAC/Riviera Apartments, VAC-96-005) 4/14/97 —May Valley Prezone, Phase II 96 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 24, 1997 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Coordinator; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; COMMANDER ROB SOFIE, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Mayor Tanner noted that the special presentation from the Lighthouse PRESENTATION Organization on the after-school program at Nelsen Middle School will be Lighthouse Organizations postponed to April 7th. (Nelsen Middle School Program) PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: SW 12th & 13th in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Sts (Scarff/VAC-97-001) hearing to consider the petition submitted by Michael Scarff requesting vacation of a portion of SW 12th St., a full vacation of SW 13th St., and the alley between SW 12th and 13th Streets in the Automall area (VAC-97-001). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that these vacations are being sought to facilitate the development of an automobile dealership, for which the petitioner has submitted a site plan to the City. The proposal will maintain access to remaining parcels using existing pavement widths, and, in a few cases, grant private easements where access is not currently developed. This will ensure minimal adverse impact to the owners and occupants of these parcels while accommodating the development project. Mr. Boyns stated that comments received from City departments and private utilities on the proposed vacation were favorable, with the stipulation that the City should retain utility easements over SW 12th and 13th Streets. No utilities are contained in the alley; thus no easements are required for this area. Continuing, Mr. Boyns said staff previously prepared a master appraisal for rights-of-way within the Automall area, setting the value of any land to be vacated at $11.00 per square foot. The master appraisal has already been approved by Council. .r Staff and the Board of Public Works recommend that Council grant the vacation as requested, retaining an easement for utilities over SW 12th and 13th Streets and subject to a condition that easements be received for recording to grant private ingress and egress to Lots 33 through 54 in Block 97 March 24, 1997 Renton Citv ouncil Minutes Pape 97 17 of the plat. Staff further recommends that Council waive the processing fee for the vacation, approve the staff appraisal, and waive compensation for the area being vacated. Im In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Boyns confirmed that this property was originally acquired by the City without compensation. Audience comment was invited. Correspondence was read from John J. White, Jr., Livengood, Carter, Tjossem, Fitzgerald & Alskog, 620 Kirkland Way, Suite 200, Kirkland, WA, 98083, representing James P. Pierre, the owner of several parcels of property abutting Maple Ave. SW and SW 13th Street. Mr. White asked that the City require reservation of private cross-reciprocal easements for ingress, egress and utilities on the vacated portion of SW 13th Street. Responding to an inquiry, Mr. Boyns explained that the handout provided for this evening's public hearing on this subject contains both the correct legal description and map of the area to be vacated as well as an incorrect legal description and map, which should be disregarded. The handout materials also refer to an expansion of the area being vacated to include the alley between SW Grady Way and SW 12th Street, which is not being sought at this time. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, �.. COUNCIL GRANT THE VACATION AS REQUESTED, RETAINING AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES OVER SW 12TH AND 13TH STREETS AND SUBJECT TO A CONDITION THAT EASEMENTS BE RECEIVED FOR RECORDING TO GRANT PRIVATE INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOTS 33 THROUGH 54 IN BLOCK 17 OF THE PLAT. COUNCIL FURTHER WAIVE THE PROCESSING FEE FOR THE VACATION, APPROVE THE STAFF APPRAISAL, AND WAIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE AREA BEING VACATED. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Chris Holstrom, 1441 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, spoke regarding his Citizen Comment: request, presented to Council last week, for sewer service to three parcels Holstrom - Sewer Hook- outside the City limits in the Sierra Heights area. Mr. Holstrom noted his up Request, UC-97-001 agreement with Councilman Corman that these properties should be annexed to Renton. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL SUSPEND ITS REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS MATTER. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending that the Utility: Sewer Hook-up City of Renton offer sanitary sewer service to Chris Holstrom's property Request, UC-97-001, located on the southwest corner of SE 104th St. and 128th Ave. SE, upon Holstrom annexation. The Committee further recommended that the Council support annexation of this property. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. r... CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH MR. HOLSTROM REGARDING I March 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 98 THE ANNEXATION OF THESE THREE PARCELS TO THE CITY OF RENTON. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Randall Schroeder, no address available, complained that although he is in ..I Schroeder - Lack of need of a place to stay this evening, Renton's Police Department informed Emergency Housing for him that vouchers for shelter are available to women and children only. Mr. Men in Renton Schroeder stated his intent to pursue a sex discrimination case against the City because of this incident. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Planning: Comprehensive Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed 1997 Plan, 1997 Amendments Comprehensive Plan amendments. The proposed amendments include twelve text amendments (one each to the Capital Facilities Element and the Environmental Element, four to the Transportation Element, and six to the Land Use Element), and two map amendments affecting 1) the Single Family Designation in the May Valley Prezone, Phase II area and 2) the evaluation of a Commercial Arterial designation near Martin Luther King Jr., Way. Refer to Planninp, & Development Committee via Planninp, Commission. Public Works: East Side Utility Systems Division requested approval of the preferred alternative for Green River Watershed, the East Side Green River Watershed Project Final Plan and Environmental Final Plan & EIS Impact Statement (EIS). The project is a multi-benefit, comprehensive public improvement project that will resolve existing flooding problems, prevent future flooding problems, and restore environmental resources in the Renton portion of the Black River Basin (also known as the East Side Green River Watershed). Refer to Utilities Committee. CAG: 96-0998, S 6th St Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-96-098, S. 6th St. Sewer Sewer Replacement, B&L Replacement project; and recommended approval of the project, authorization Utility for final pay estimate in the amount of $9,494.55, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $12,125.31 to B&L Utility, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Utilities Committee concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Utility: Interim Water recommendation that the City continue to participate with the planning and Group minimal financial support of the Interim Water Group. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utility: Service Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Relocation, 84th Ave S & concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Seneca PI NW (Leaking recommendation that the City abandon the existing two-inch galvanized main, Main Abandonment) relocate the existing meters at 12832 and 12828 - 84th Ave. S. and 311 Seneca Pl. NW, and reimburse the affected homeowners for the cost of relocating their services. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. .. Public Works: Sale of Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Excess Water to concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Neighboring Jurisdictions, recommendation to proceed with an application to the Department of Ecology Application to DOE for a change of water rights "place of use" in order to allow temporary 9 March 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 99 wholesale sale of short-term excess water to Renton's "neighbors in need" outside the City's existing service area. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. r.. CARRIED. Councilman Clawson clarified that Renton has not yet decided whether to sell any of its excess water. In order to do so, however, it must first obtain approval from the DOE. Mayor Tanner added that the proposal to sell water would not negatively affect Renton residents, and any income from outside water sales could, in fact, result in rate decreases or, at the least, no rate increases for Renton citizens. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the proposal for Chamber of Commerce: annual City membership dues to the Chamber of Commerce. The Committee Proposal for Annual City examined the issue of corporate membership dues to the Greater Renton Membership Dues Chamber of Commerce at its meeting on March 24, 1997. To better reflect the value of services provided by the Chamber, and to provide a more consistent way to provide employee membership, the Committee recommended establishing a government membership classification with the Chamber, at a $2,000 annual cost. Funding for the dues will come from the unallocated fund balance. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #144847 - 145401; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,446,315.59; approval of Payroll Vouchers #151547 - 151839; and 468 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,171,221.62. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee recommending that Council: Airport: Ace Aviation 1. Approve the sublease between Kurt Boswell, dba Ace Aviation, and Sublease from the Liens John, Julie and Terrance Lien (the Liens), and (LAG-86-003) 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the operating permit and agreement between the City and Kurt Boswell, a sole proprietorship, doing business as Ace Aviation for the purpose of providing aircraft engine and airframe maintenance, and accessory sales, to the public. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilman Corman noted that Ace Aviation will perform maintenance on fixed-wing aircraft only. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the Committee proposed contract with Laurie E. Ness for volunteer coordination services. Executive: Volunteer The adopted 1997 budget authorized the approval of a program for volunteer Coordination Services, coordination as one of the key ways to address the City's critical goal of Laurie Ness service productivity and innovation. The proposed contract will provide the development of a comprehensive volunteer program for the City which will include recruiting, training, and recognition. The scope of service will be equivalent to one full-time equivalent position, and the contract will be for one year from the date of signing. The cost of the contract is $38,000 (to be paid in twelve monthly installments), plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $6,000. The expenses will be submitted by invoice and receipts with approval 5� March 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 100 by the Executive Department prior to payment. The Community Services Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract for Volunteer Coordination Services with Laurie E. Ness. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorizedmw to execute the contract documents. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Relations Coordinator Sandy Chastain introduced Laurie E. Ness to the Council. Ms. Chastain noted that Ms. Ness previously served as volunteer coordinator to the Seattle School District for ten years. Executive: Miss Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Washington Pageant recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to assist the Miss Relocation to Renton Washington Pageant Committee with their pageant scheduled during the week of July 5 through July 12, 1997. City staff will work with the committee on coordination of this event, specifically regarding: a proposed celebrity golf tournament at Maplewood Golf Course on May 30th; a letter of invitation to pageant activities from Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner; the placing of banners advertising the pageant on downtown street poles; publicity ads and/or commercials; and office space for pageant coordination and activities. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Event: River Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Days Fee Waivers and recommending concurrence to waive all permit fees for activities endorsed by Banners the Renton River Days Steering Committee. The Committee further recommended concurrence to hang the River Days banners on City light poles for approximately one month. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m. MARILY . ETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 03/24/97 P Pit CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 1997 r COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/07 Update on Downtown Transit Center (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. (Permanent Center Status Report) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 4/07 Limited Tax General Obligation(LTGO) (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Bond Sale for Purchase of Main& Grady Building (Briefing Only) low PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) Mn1 NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 02 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 7, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. Now 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Lighthouse Organization (Nelsen Middle School Program) 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Petition to vacate a portion of Maple Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC, Inc./Riveria Apartments), VAC-96-005 6. ADM NISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Community Services Department submits proposed ordinance clarifying the powers of the Board of Park Commissioners and updating sections to conform with the Department's current organizational structure and official job titles. Refer to Community Services Committee. b. Community Services Department submits proposed interlocal agreement for joint funding of a continued waterfowl egg addling program and study. Renton's cost share is $2,542.00. Refer to Community Services Committee. c. Court Case filed by Richard McKinney, 1001 Fourth Ave. Suite 3200, Seattle, 98154, on behalf of Linda Gerrard (individually and as personal representative of the estate of Katrina Holbrook, deceased) and Phillip Collins, v. Kimberly K. Weeldreyer, the City of Renton, and Cinda and John Doe Seitz. Plaintiffs allege wrongful death and bring action for negligence and loss of parental consortium in connection with Katrina Holbrook's death on 5/17/95 when she was struck in a marked crosswalk at Harrington Ave. NE and NE 9th St. in a car driven by Kimberly Weeldreyer. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. d. Finance and Information Services Department submits proposed 1997 Budget adjustments in the amount of$45,630,595, bringing the total 1997 Amended Budget to $140,940,770. Refer to Finance Committee. e. Fire Department requests authorization to add burn building and interior walls to the construction of the Fire Training Tower at Fire Station#14 at a total cost of$201,240. Refer to Public Safety Committee. f. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of contract in the amount of$230,100 with CH2M Hill to perform design engineering services and prepare construction plans, specifications and a cost estimate for the Main Ave. S. improvement project. Renton's cost share is $46,020 with the balance paid from TIB funds. Refer to Transportation Committee. g. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-95-035, Bronson Way N./NE 3rd St. project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$17,523.08, goo commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$34,786.79 to Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. h. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed contract in the amount of$84,163.39 with Inca Engineers to prepare a feasibility study to determine the alignment and right-of-way needs on Oakesdale (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 103 Ave. SW from Monster Rd. to SR-900. King County has contributed a maximum of$50,000 for the study. Refer to Transportation Committee. i. Utility Systems Division submits proposed annual consultant contract list for corrosion control services. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from John B. Weers, 2019 NE 12th St., Renton, 98056, thanking the City Council for approving the installation of stop signs at the intersection of NE 12th St. and Aberdeen Ave. NE, which had been requested by area residents in the interest of pedestrian safety. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: 1997 City Council Retreat; Update on Downtown Transit Center (Permanent Center Status Report) 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT w.. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Update on Downtown Transit Center(Permanent Hub Status Report) rnr • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 104 CITY COUNCIL Apr�17, 191 G�ty Clerk's Office ReCe 'ra1's CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court Case filed by Linda Gerrard and Phillip Collins re: Katrina Holbrook's death on 5/17/95 (CRT-97-004) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Park Board ordinance amendments Interlocal agreement for 1997 waterfowl management program FINANCE COMMITTEE 1997 Budget adjustments PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apts. street vacation request (2205 Maple Valley Hwy., VAC-96-005) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Contract with C112M Hill for design of the Main Ave. S. improvement project Contract with Inca Engineers for feasibility study re: Oakesdale Ave SW/SR-900 project PUBLIC HEARING '++ 4/14/97 —May Valley Prezone, Phase II 105 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 7, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building moo MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; COUNCILMEMBERS BOB EDWARDS; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TONI NELSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor, ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER, Fire Department; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; JIM PAXTON, CIP Coordinator; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: Maple Valley in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Hwy (RAMAC/Riviera hearing to consider the petition to vacate a portion of Maple Valley Highway Apts, VAC-96-005) east of Blaine Dr. SE (RAMAC, Inc./Riveria Apartments), VAC-96-005. Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, reviewed the history of this petition, explaining that RAMAC, Inc. has requested vacation of property at 2205 Maple Valley Highway. A public hearing was held on this matter on January 13, 1997, after which Council approved the petition; however, subsequent to the public hearing, new information was presented regarding the ownership of the property abutting the affected area. Council thus directed that a new public hearing be held to allow the submission of testimony from all interested parties. Continuing, Mr. Boyns said the petitioner seeks the vacation to develop additional parking and to reduce and control undesirable uses such as loitering, cruising, and unauthorized dumping. He referred to a map of the parcel and surrounding area, noting that the property under consideration is not directly adjacent to Maple Valley Highway. Rather, it is adjacent to City right-of-way along Maple Valley Highway which will be retained in public ownership for access to both the Riviera Apartments, two nearby businesses, and properties owned by Phyllis and Stan LaRue to the immediate east. Mr. Boyns narrated a slide show depicting photos of the property and neighboring structures. Continuing, Mr. Boyns said the State condemned this property in 1972 in connection with the widening of SR-169. It was released to City of Renton ownership by the State in 1976. WSDOT has reviewed and approved the vacation request, on the condition that any proceeds from the vacation be used for local transportation improvement projects. 106 April 7 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 106 Mr. Boyns added that the request was also reviewed by all City departments and private utilities such as Puget Power, TCI Cablevision and Washington Natural Gas, none of which had any significant concerns about the vacation proposal. The Board of Public Works, however, recommended that the ' ..rt petition be denied. Responding to Councilman Parker, Mr. Boyns confirmed that the parcel directly to the north of the right-of-way proposed for vacation is City-owned and will be retained as such. The State has indicated that this parcel by itself would provide sufficient area for ingress and egress to the LaRue properties. Councilman Corman asked why the State condemned this property in 1972, if it was not needed either to widen the highway or for access purposes. Mr. Boyns replied that the negotiations conducted in 1972 on this subject were protracted. The purpose of the condemnation seems to have been to assure access to the LaRue properties to the east, so it could conceivably be argued that the State overestimated how much property was needed for this purpose. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Boyns said the 41-foot width of the parcel to be retained in public ownership is much more restrictive than its 80- foot depth. The City's Transportation Systems Division said that although right turn-only egress would likely be approved from the LaRue properties onto the highway, traffic is growing in this area and this presumption cannot be absolutely assured in the absence of specific development plans. Assuming the vacation was approved, Councilman Edwards inquired whether the owner of the Riviera Apartments would be willing to grant an easement for access over the vacated portion to the neighboring LaRue properties. Mr. Boyns said the owner has stated he would not be comfortable with such an arrangement. For the record, Mayor Tanner stated that the Administration is making no recommendation as to whether the vacation should be granted or denied. He noted that the right-of-way is public at this time and as such, can be used by anyone. Audience comment was invited. Those speaking in opposition to the vacation: Tom Peterson, 800 Financial Center, Seattle, 98161-1090, representing abutting property owners Phyllis and Stan LaRue, said if approved, the vacation of this property would impair public access and safety. Noting there are currently three homes on the LaRue properties, he said many people use this right-of-way for access. He claimed that the petitioner's goal in seeking the vacation is to block off this access and prevent anyone from using it. Mr. Peterson said even if an access easement were granted across this property, access and safety would still be impaired, resulting in more congestion and a hazardous situation. Continuing, Mr. Peterson urged Council to deny the petition. He felt it would not only unfairly benefit just one property owner, but that it would also harm the public and negatively affect many people. Rejecting the petition, on the ..ri► other hand, would allow the LaRues to widen their current driveway or add another one in the future should they desire to do so. Mr. Peterson added that approving the vacation request would breach a contract the State entered into with the LaRues when this property was 107 April 7. 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pape 107 condemned in 1972. He spoke of the ramifications to future development on the LaRue parcels, 'saying that approving the vacation could result in the loss of benefits that any development would potentially enjoy by having a Renton r„ street address rather than mere access to a City of Renton street. He concluded by emphasizing that, with respect to this last concern, the size of the access is very important since it confers valuable property rights and could affect building heights, setbacks and other development design features. Correspondence regarding this matter was then entered into the record, as follows: two letters received from Tom Peterson (opposing the vacation); one letter from Mr. Seungsik Paik, 2439 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, 98058 (opposing the vacation); and one letter from Steve Quesenberry, PO Box 3113, Friday Harbor, WA (supporting the vacation). Those speaking in support of the vacation: Steve Quesenberry, PO Box 3113, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, representing the petitioner, RAMAC, Inc., said that the only street promised to the LaRues during the widening of SR-169 was the frontage driveway constructed along their properties adjacent to the highway. He disputed that the property being asked to be vacated is a City street, saying it was used only for material and equipment storage when the highway was widened. Noting that the property was condemned from RAMAC in 1972, Mr. Quesenberry said the petitioner is simply asking that it be returned at this time. Saying it makes financial sense for the City to approve the vacation since it would relieve itself of maintenance responsibilities while returning the property to the tax rolls, he stated that tenants of the Riviera Apartments are r.. the only users of this property. Adding that the majority of citizens in this area support the vacation, Mr. Quesenberry submitted a petition with 102 signatures urging that the City grant the vacation. Concluding that this property cannot be construed a City road, as doing so would be unsafe, he noted that Council had unanimously approved this request in January of this year at the prior public hearing. Councilman Parker clarified that Council's previous action on this petition was invalidated because abutting property owners had not been properly identified and, therefore, were not notified of the proceedings. Referring to a letter provided by the LaRues, Mayor Tanner said in 1975 the Office of the State Attorney General assured the LaRues in writing that the roadway being discussed this evening was a City street "to which abutting property owners have legal access and the public has the right of use." Mr. Quesenberry disagreed that this letter referred to the parcel the City is being asked to vacate. Greg James, 3010 - 230th Lane SE #W-202, Issaquah, WA, 98029, stated that in his capacity as one of the managers of the Riviera Apartments, he blocked off access to the subject property last August without knowing it was City- owned. Mr. James explained he did so in the interest of safety, since oftentimes large trucks use this access to trespass through private driveways and parking lots owned by Riviera Apartments. After the City's Fire Marshal was notified of the blocked access, Mr. James was directed to open it up, which he immediately did. Mr. James insisted that this access has not been blocked off since that time. �r9 y April 7 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 108 Councilman Corman suggested that the solution for the trespassing problem might not be the vacation of this property, but rather the installation of a gate or other barrier on apartment property. Saying that he had yet to be convinced that safety was a significant issue in relation to this particular parcel, he added that it should be possible to ensure the desired safety without the requested vacation. Michael Richardson, 2201 Maple Valley Highway #45, Renton, 98058, spoke in favor of the vacation petition. Michael Howe, 2201 Maple Valley Hwy. #114, Renton, 98058, also a manager of Riviera Apartments, asserted that this case does center on safety concerns because although many area residents rely on walking or public transportation, trespassing on apartment property is an ongoing, serious problem. Mr. Howe emphasized that the front doors of some of the apartments are very close to the City's right-of-way. Noting that the right-of-way dead-ends, he added that its narrowness prevents it from being used as a turnaround for any size vehicles. Mr. Howe further stated that the owner of the nearby grocery/convenience store, Seungsik Paik, has agreed he does not need access to this parcel for deliveries to his business, and therefore does not oppose its vacation. Mr. Howe alleged that the letter purportedly signed by Mr. Paik objecting to the vacation was signed by Mr. Paik's wife. Rick Hernandez, 2025 SE Maple Valley Hwy. #666 #11, Renton, 98058, agreed with previous speakers that it is very dangerous to residents of the apartments to have large trucks continually trespassing on the property. He asked that Council grant the vacation in the interest of safety. "NO Kenneth Sanders, 2201 S. Maple Valley Hwy. #151, Renton, 98058, agreed that the vacation should be granted. Claiming that this property is utilized only by persons associated with the Riviera Apartments, he said it would be better maintained by those who use it than by the City. Responding to Councilman Corman, Mr. Sanders said the large trucks that frequently trespass through the apartment grounds do so sometimes because they find it a convenient turnaround off of the highway, and other times because they need a place to pull over so the State Patrol can check their weights. In response to Mr. Corman, Fire Chief A. Lee Wheeler affirmed that the Fire Department would not object if this access was blocked to prohibit most through travel, as long as emergency access continued to be assured. Barry Fretwell, 1901 NE 3rd St. #102, Renton, 98056, speaking as a manager of the Riviera Apartments, maintained that nearly every tenant of the apartments supports the vacation as requested. Mr. Fretwell noted that the property is currently maintained by the apartment complex, and he envisioned future use of the vacated property for picnic tables and a grassy area. Dave Beck, 2205 S. Maple Valley Hwy. Apt.'#1 1, Renton, 98058, supported the petition, noting his concern for the safety of his six-year-old daughter .gni who often plays in the vicinity of the area proposed to be vacated. Questioning the exent to which any of the apartment buildings are directly adjacent to the right-of-way, Councilman Edwards asked if this property could conceivably be used as a driveway or for access to future development. 109 April 7. 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 109 Mr. Boyns replied that according to Development Services staff, vacating the parcel would have little impact on development of the LaRue properties. In response to a comment by Mr. Boyns, Mr. Peterson interjected that if the vacation was approved, the LaRues would be entitled to one-half of the vacated area. He explained this is because the City was conveyed fee simple absolute title to this property, which is different than having a mere right-of- way. Accordingly, RAMAC holds no reversionary rights to this parcel that would prevent the LaRues from being awarded title to half of the vacated area, should the petition be approved. Responding to Councilman Corman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman said because of size constraints and setback issues, it is difficult to predict what the logistics would be of using the right- of-way for access to future development. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER, INCLUDING ALL THE TESTIMONY, WRITTEN MATERIALS AND REQUESTS FOR AN ON-SITE TOUR, TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:58 p.m. .,�. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The City hosted visits from two bond rating agencies (Standard & Poors and Moody's) in an attempt to help reduce financing costs for future bond issues. * The Police Department had 40 participants in its electronic home detention program last week, the highest-ever number. So far this year, Renton's EHD program has saved the City over $190,000 in jail-related costs. * The Fire Department, in conjunction with Renton School District #403 and Wick Construction, hosted a live fire training exercise at McKnight Middle School on March 17, 18 and 19. * The City is reviewing three proposals for developing the downtown properties purchased in 1995 for redevelopment purposes. After evaluation, the proposals will be forwarded to Council for its consideration later this month. Mayor Tanner announced that the City has now completed its acquisition of the Main & Grady building for use as a new city hall by formally taking title to the property. Noting that the building was purchased for $9.125 million, the mayor added that this price translated into a bargain purchase rate of $75 per square foot. Occupancy is projected for April of 1998. Saying that the new building will amply serve the City for years to come, the mayor concluded that he was proud to have played a part in the acquisition effort. 11 April 7 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 110 CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, item 8.e. was removed for separate consideration. Parks: Park Board Community Services Department submitted proposed ordinance clarifying the Ordinance Changes powers of the Board of Park Commissioners and updating sections to conform with the Department's current organizational structure and official job titles. Refer to Community Services Committee. Parks: 1997 Waterfowl Egg Community Services Department submitted proposed interlocal agreement for Addling Program & Study joint funding of a continued waterfowl egg addling program and study. Renton's cost share is $2,542.00. Refer to Community Services Committee. CRT: 97-004, Gerrard & Court Case filed by Richard McKinney, 1001 Fourth Ave. Suite 3200, Seattle, Collins v. Renton et al 98154, on behalf of Linda Gerrard (individually and as personal representative of the estate of Katrina Holbrook, deceased) and Phillip Collins, v. Kimberly K. Weeldreyer, the City of Renton, and Cinda and John Doe Seitz. Plaintiffs allege wrongful death and bring action for negligence and loss of parental consortium in connection with Katrina Holbrook's death on 5/17/95 when she was struck in a marked crosswalk at Harrington Ave. NE and NE 9th St. in a car driven by Kimberly Weeldreyer. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Finance: 1997 Budget Finance and Information Services Department submitted proposed 1997 Budget Adjustments adjustments in the amount of $45,630,595, bringing the total 1997 Amended Budget to $140,940,770. Refer to Finance Committee. Transportation: Main Ave Transportation Systems Division requested approval of contract in the amount two S Improvements, CH2M of $230,100 with CH2M Hill to perform design engineering services and Hill Engineering Services, prepare construction plans, specifications and a cost estimate for the Main CAG-97- Ave. S improvement project. Renton's cost share is $46,020 with the balance paid from TIB funds. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG: 95-035, Bronson Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-95-035, Bronson Way N./NE Way NINE 3rd St, Totem 3rd St. project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final Electric pay estimate in the amount of $17,523.08, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $34,786.79 to Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed contract in the amount of Ave SW Alignment & $84,163.39 with Inca Engineers to prepare a feasibility study to determine the ROW Study, Inca alignment and right-of-way needs on Oakesdale Ave. SW from Monster Rd. to Engineers, CAG-97- SR-900. King County has contributed a maximum of $50,000 for the study. Refer to Transportation Committee. Utility: 1997 Annual Utility Systems Division submitted proposed annual consultant contract list for Corrosion Control Services corrosion control services. Council concur. Consultant Contract List MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.e. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Seaarate Consideration Fire Department requested authorization to add burn building and interior Fire: Station #14 Fire walls to the construction of the Fire Training Tower at Fire Station #14 at a Training Tower, Burn total cost of $201,240. Building & Interior Walls April 7. 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pane 111 As chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councilman Edwards said he had polled the committee members and all agreed that Council should act on this matter tonight rather than refer it to the committee for a recommendation. The training tower was included in the original bid proposal, and the burn building and interior walls are only the result of a project redesign. Mr. Edwards explained that the cost of the additional work will not exceed the original project budget. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF A BURN BUILDING AND INTERIOR WALLS TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE TRAINING TOWER AT FIRE STATION #14 AT A TOTAL COST OF $201,240. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from John B. Weers, 2019 NE 12th St., Renton, Citizen Comment: Weers - 98056, thanking the City Council for approving the installation of stop signs Aberdeen Ave NE/NE at the intersection of NE 12th St. and Aberdeen Ave. NE, which had been 12th St Stop Signs requested by area residents in the interest of pedestrian safety. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler reported on the Council and staff Council: 1997 Council workshop held on March 21st, during which the following goals were named Retreat as the City's top priorities: 1. Improve the City's image in the community and region; 2. Encourage and support economic development; 3. Encourage and support downtown redevelopment; 4. Increase service productivity and innovation efforts; and 5. Support annexation efforts initiated within Renton's potential annexation area. Community Event: Councilman Schlitzer announced that Ivar's will host a salmon dinner on April Benefit for Senior Activity 9th at Renton Senior Activity Center, the proceeds of which will benefit the Center Center's health services program. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:26 p.m. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 04/07/97 lit CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1997 ar COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/14 Henry Moses Pool Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 4/10 Maplewood Golf Course Tree Removal; (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. Waterfowl Interlocal Agreement; Park Board Ordinance Amendments FINANCE MON., 4/14 Bond Sale for Main& Grady Building (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Acquisition; 1997 Budget Adjustments; Vouchers PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/10 Valley Medical Center Rezones (Briefing (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Orily); Child and Adult Day Care Center Amendments PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 4/08 Oakesdale Ave. SW to SR-900 Feasibility (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Study; Main Ave. S. Improvement Project; Transit Center(Information Only) UTILITIES TUES., 4/08 Sewer Service Request from Centex (Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Homes; East Side Green River Watershed Project OTHER MEETINGS LEOFF Board WED., 4/09 7:30 a.m., 6th Floor Conference Room •ars NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. i AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 14, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARING: May Valley Prezone, Phase II, consisting of 126 acres of unincorporated land in the City's potential annexation area, located between the corporate boundaries of Newcastle and Renton, east of Coal Creek Parkway 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. •� a. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for January 1 —March 31, 1997; 47 agreements in the total amount of$2,279,192.30. Information. b. Community Services Department requests approval of contract in the amount of$550,000 with Calvin Jordan and Associates for architectural engineering services necessary to convert the Main& Grady building to a new city hall, including the design of a new jail. Refer to Community Services Committee. c. Court Case in an unspecified amount filed by Estrella Galarosa and Romeo Ajeto, and their minor children, and by Tyrone Galarosa, alleging negligence on the part of the City of Renton relating-to an incident occurring on 2/01/94 when plaintiff's vehicle allegedly struck a dislodged manhole cover on SW Langston Rd. at Stevens Ave. SW, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and leading to property damage and bodily injury. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. d. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of two ordinances for limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bond issuance to: 1) Refund and restructure the City's existing LTGO bonds in the amount of$2,646,868.00; and 2) Provide funding for the acquisition of, and improvements to, the Main& Grady building in the amount of$14,697,738.00. Council concur. (See 10.a. and 10.b. for ordinances.) e. Transportation Division recommends approval of eighteen recommendations made by the Airport Master Plan study, upon which the complete Master Plan will be transmitted for Council's adoption. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Elizabeth J. Warman, Local Governmental Affairs Manager for The Boeing Company, PO Box 3703, Seattle, 98124, expressing appreciation for the outstanding work performed by City of Renton staff on Boeing's Commercial Airplane Group headquarters building. 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Waterfowl Management Interlocal Agreement; Park Board Ordinance Amendments* (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) b. Finance Committee: Bond Sale for Main& Grady Building Acquisition; 1997 Budget Adjustments*; Vouchers c. Planning & Development Committee: Valley Medical Center Rezones; Child and Adult Day Care Center Amendments d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Oakesdale Ave. SW to SR-900 Project Feasibility Study;Main Ave. S. Improvement Project e. Utilities Committee: East Side Green River Watershed Project 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinances for first reading: a. 1997 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Refunding and Restructuring of Existing Bonds; see 7.d.) b. 1997 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Main & Grady Purchase and Improvements; see 7.d.) c. Park Board Ordinance Amendments (see 9.a.) d. 1997 Budget Adjustments (see 9.b.) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Henry Moses Pool Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGSARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS.AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL. April 14, 1997 City Clerk's Office Referrals CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court case filed by Estrella Galarosa, Romeo Ajeto & Tyrone Galarosa re: vehicle accident on 2/01/94 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Contract with Calvin Jordan& Associates for Main& Grady architectural services Contract with Inca Engineers for Oakesdale Ave. SW alignment and right-of-way study Contract with C112M Hill for Main Ave. S. improvements (design engineering services) Interlocal agreement for 1997 waterfowl management program PLANNING COMMISSION Clarification of height issues on abutting and adjacent parcels (re: Valley Medical Center rezones) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE Airport Master Plan study recommendations WO ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING 1997 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (two ordinances) — 1st reading 4/14/97 Park Board Ordinance changes — 1 st reading 4/14/97 1997 Budget adjustments — I st reading 4/14/97 PUBLIC HEARING 5/12/97 —Child & Adult Day Care Center Amendments RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 14, 1997 Council Chamber: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; COUNCILMEMBERS BOB EDWARDS; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TONI NELSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; SERGEANT CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Annexation: May Valley in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Prezone, Phase II hearing to consider the May Valley Prezone, Phase II, consisting of 126 acres of unincorporated land in the City's potential annexation area, located between the corporate boundaries of Newcastle and Renton, east of Coal Creek Parkway. Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the public hearing is the second of two on this matter, with the first one having been held by the Planning Commission on January 29, 1997. Mr. Dennison reviewed the purpose of a prezone, which is to adopt zoning for properties outside of the City limits. The zoning would be implemented only upon annexation of the affected properties. To date, no annexations have yet been proposed for the subject area. Continuing, Mr. Dennison said properties in the Phase II area have been designated either Residential Rural (RR) or Residential Single Family (RS) in Renton's Comprehensive Plan. Properties designated RR can be zoned RC (Resource Conservation, one unit per ten acres), R-1 (one unit per acre), or R-5 (5 units per acre). Properties designated RS can be zoned R-5, R-8 (5 to 8 units per acre) or RMH (Residential Manufactured Homes - 5 to 10 units per acre). After reviewing the current King County zoning for this area, Mr. Dennison said Renton's Planning Commission recommended Resource Conservation zoning for the vast majority of the Phase Il area ("Area A"). It did, however, recommend R-5 zoning for the Newcastle Terrace subdivision ("Area B"), and R-1 zoning for the southwestern-most nine acres of the Phase II area ("Area C"). 117 April 14 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 117 Mr. Dennison reported the results of a survey of the area's property owners which sought their personal zoning preferences. Most property owners would choose to have either RC, R-5 or R-1 zoning for their properties. Mr. vow Dennison noted that the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to Renton's Comprehensive Plan states that "(Residential Rural) areas located within the May Creek drainage basin will continue to be limited to a maximum of one unit per acre." Additionally, the purpose statement of the R-5 zone specifies that it is not intended for areas with significant environmental constraints. Mr. Dennison then noted that the May Creek basin contains many sensitive areas in the form of slopes, a floodplain and wetlands. The report and plan being prepared by King County and Renton on the May Creek basin area addresses continuing problems being experienced with flooding, erosion and habitat loss, and specifically states that ordinary retention/detention efforts will not reduce the volume of storm water runoff in this area. Consequently, the draft plan recommends no up-zoning east of Coal Creek Parkway. Mr. Dennison concluded that the Administration recommends that Area A of the prezone be zoned either RC or R-1, and that Areas B and C both be zoned R-5. Council is not being asked to take any action on this matter tonight, but rather to leave this item in Committee for additional deliberation after the close of the public hearing. Audience comment was invited. Claudia Donnelly, 10415 - 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated she lives in the May Valley Prezone Phase I area. She was concerned about the proposed zoning for both Phase I and Phase 11, noting in particular how additional development relates to increased storm water runoff in the May Creek basin. Saying that allowing more development in either area would only exacerbate flooding problems, she asked that both areas be protected with zoning of either R-1 or RC. Ms. Donnelly added that all the sediment and erosion materials moving through the May Creek basin end up at Port Quendall on Lake Washington, potentially jeopardizing Paul Allen's planned development at this location. Robert Cugini, PO Box 359, Renton, 98057, operator of Barbee Mill located on Lake Washington at the mouth of May Creek, urged caution in this situation and emphasized the severity of current flooding and erosion problems. He noted that the mouth of May Creek has been dredged several times in the past in an effort to alleviate these problems. Ray Griffin, 14306 - 144th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated that although May Creek was dredged in the 1940s because of flooding problems, the situation had again worsened by the 1960s. He claimed that privately-owned wells near Maplewood Golf Course are going dry due to the repeated flooding in this area. Mr. Griffin urged that the zoning in the May Creek drainage basin be kept as low as possible to protect the resources and people's property, and to save and protect the wetlands and aquifer recharge areas. Renee Merrell, 13719 SE May Valley Rd., Renton, 98059, stated that she has lost eight feet of her land and several trees in the past three years because of n.w flooding and erosion occurring on her property. She was also concerned that she did not see any salmon in May Creek this year for the first time. Saying that the City of Newcastle is considering allowing a 300-home development northwest of May Valley, Ms. Merrell asked that Renton prezone this area RC 118 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 118 in the interest of protecting it from further damage resulting from storm water runoff. John Divine, 14140 SE May Valley Rd., Newcastle, also was concerned about new development in the City of Newcastle. He said although May Valley is now a nice place to live, he feared it would be irreparably harmed in the absence of safeguards and protections. Clint Loper, King County Water/Land/Resource Division, 700 Fifth Ave. #2200, Seattle, 98104, reported that King County and Renton have been cooperating to develop the May Creek Basin Action Plan, which recommends no up-zoning in any areas that drain to May Valley. The plan additionally recommends about two dozen projects in the basin area to address vital surface water management. Mr. Loper admitted that the lower basin area experiences extreme flooding and erosion problems, and that one concern is preservation of salmon runs in May Creek. He explained that the only solution is to limit development in this environmentally-sensitive area, since the type of soil prevalent in May Valley precludes even storm water retention/detention ponds from completely preventing damage attributable to storm water runoff. Responding to Councilman Parker, Mr. Loper said the action plan will be presented to the Renton, Newcastle and King County Councils by the end of May. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Loper said the County is looking at imposing extremely stringent retention/detention standards in the upstream area to the east of both Phase I and Phase II. It is also considering a 65% forest retention requirement for any new development in the unincorporated .no East Renton Plateau, May Valley and Highlands areas. Julie Bonwell, 9616 - 146th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, emphasized the point made in the draft May Creek Basin Action Plan that zoning densities have the greatest effect on water runoff volumes. Referring to continued development in the upland areas, she feared the effects of additional development and its potential to alter natural stream channels. She supported the Planning Commission's recommendation that the entire Residential Rural area be zoned Resource Conservation. Jerri Wood, 12408 SE 98th St., Renton, 98056, stated she also represented Mary Lou Zimmerman, 13703 SE May Valley Road. Ms. Wood agreed with previous speakers that erosion and sedimentation in the May Creek basin is occurring due to upland development in the Honeydew and Newcastle areas. Naming the Stonegate and Summerwind neighborhoods in particular, she worried that such development was ruining a once-wonderful and irreplaceable habitat. She urged Council to zone this area Resource Conservation and beseeched it to consider the concerns of residents such as herself, as well as their strong love for this area. Bob Blayden, 9933 - 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, said erosion has occurred in this area since at least the 1940s, when surrounding development was minimal. Pointing out that natural drainage flow formed this canyon and valley, he said it has simply continued to erode over time. Admitting that while downzoning his property would help, he claimed to have already constructed a retention pond in an effort to help mitigate drainage impacts. Mr. Blayden concluded that he wished his property to be zoned R-5. 119 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 119 Everett Wilcock, 11830 - 164th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, spoke as chair of the Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council, the citizens' group representing 13,000 to 14,000 voters in the unincorporated area east of Renton and south .�.. of Newcastle, Bellevue and Issaquah. He supported Resource Conservation zoning in the Phase II area as this would constitute the best attempt to minimize density, thereby reducing runoff. Gordon Christensen, 20609 SE 119th St., Issaquah, 98029, stated he has lived in this area since 1968. He pleaded with Council to listen to residents who live in the May Creek basin regarding this issue, rather than to absentee property owners who want only to develop their land. Bill Brunelle, 10218 - 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, noted he lived in the now-defunct May Valley co-op area. Claiming that the Stonegate residential development has resulted in the loss of hundreds of trees, he was concerned that this activity will greatly increase water runoff in the valley during the next two years. David Bricklin, 1424 - 4th Ave., Seattle, 98101, attorney representing Neighbors of May Valley, emphasized that Renton's own final supplemental EIS for its Comprehensive Plan states that "Designation of RC zoning (one unit per ten acres) would help preserve and protect ..." areas such.as the May Creek basin. Noting that as this area is currently outside of Renton's city limits, anyone who wants to develop their property to its existing higher density can do so at this time, he nevertheless asked Council to provide the long-term protection that the valley needs by assigning it Resource Conservation prezoning. Jean Rollins, 9605 - 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, said now more than ever, the area designated as Residential Rural should be zoned Resource Conservation. Explaining this is because of the highly sensitive nature of the May Creek basin, she added that May Creek is primarily affected by surface water volume, but even the best surface water management technology cannot reduce water flows or the subsequent flooding, erosion and sedimentation. Ms. Rollins urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation of RC zoning for this area. Mary Keach, 10403 - 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, also supported the Planning Commission's recommendation of Resource Conservation zoning for the entire Residential Rural area. She noted that the only mitigation currently available to those living in the valley are the ground cover and trees still existing in the upland areas, which slow down and enhance infiltration of surface water into the soil. Andrew Duffus, 1084 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, refuted reports that the City of Newcastle is allowing the construction of 300 homes north of May Valley, claiming instead that it is proposing R-1 zoning for this area. Mr. Duffus said May Valley has remained largely undeveloped because it is not viable for development due to its severe environmental constraints. He supported Resource Conservation zoning as recommended by the Planning Commission. Letters submitted to the Planning Commission on this matter were then �••� entered into the record. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (Subject will remain in Planning & Development Committee.) 120 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 120 RECESS MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:43 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Officer Brad Tofthagen was selected as the Police Department's Officer of the Year for 1996, and Police Services Specialist Terri Texeira-Vickers was named the department's non-commissioned Employee of the Year. * The Renton Housing Authority will fund a half-time recreation leader for afternoon activities at Cole Manor from June 23rd through August 18th. * The Houser Way bypass project off of Sunset Boulevard is nearly complete, with the new street expected to open for traffic on April 17th. * The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced a seven-week closure of Cedar Ave. S. (between Main and Mill Avenues) beginning April 21st to allow construction of the long-awaited retaining wall. Councilman Parker added that so far this year, the City has saved over $2,500 in postage and envelopes by processing its own bulk mailings. ..r CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, item 7.b. was removed for separate consideration. City Clerk: January - City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for January 1 - March 31, 1997; March Quarterly Contract 47 agreements in the total amount of $2,279,192.30. Information. List Court Case: 97-005, Court Case in an unspecified amount filed by Estrella Galarosa and Romeo Galrosa & Ajeto v. Ajeto, and their minor children, and by Tyrone Galarosa, alleging negligence Renton on the part of the City of Renton relating to an incident occurring on 2/01/94 when plaintiff's vehicle allegedly struck a dislodged manhole cover on SW Langston Rd. at Stevens Ave. SW, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and leading to property damage and bodily injury. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Finance: 1997 LTGO Bond Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of two Issuance (Existing Bond ordinances for limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bond issuance to: Refunding; Main & Grady 1) Refund and restructure the City's existing LTGO bonds in the amount of Acquisition/ $2,646,868.00; and 2) Provide funding for the acquisition of, and Improvements) improvements to, the Main & Grady building in the amount of $14,697,738.00. Council concur. (See pages 123 and 124 for ordinances.) Airport: Master Plan Study Transportation Division recommended approval of eighteen recommendations Recommendations made by the Airport Master Plan study, upon which the complete Master Plan will be transmitted for Council's adoption. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 121 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 121 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Now Separate Consideration Community Services Department requested approval of contract in the amount Item 7.b. of $550,000 with Calvin Jordan and Associates for architectural engineering Parks: Main & Grady services necessary to convert the Main & Grady building to a new city hall, Architectural Services, Cal including the design of a new jail. Jordan & Associates, CAG-97- Explaining the importance of acting on this item tonight rather than referring it to committee for review and a recommendation, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MAIN & GRADY BUILDING. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Elizabeth J. Warman, Local Governmental Citizen Comment: Warman Affairs Manager for The Boeing Company, PO Box 3703, Seattle, 97124, (The Boeing Co.) - expressing appreciation for outstanding work performed by City of Renton Employee Commendation Development Services staff on Boeing's Commercial Airplane Group headquarters building. OLD BUSINESS Correspondence was read from George Chappell, Western Washington Area Citizen Comment: Manager for US West, 300 SW 7th, Renton, 98055, explaining why US West Chappell (US West) - New cannot accommodate the City's request that the 772 prefix be moved from the Area Codes Seattle exchange area to Renton's exchange area, given that new area code changes will segregate the two cities with the exception of this one prefix, ■.,, which serves both Seattle and Renton residents. The letter also described options available to those Renton residents with 772 prefixes who will be negatively affected by the area code change. Transportation (AviationZ Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Transportation: Oakesdale a consultant contract for $84,163 with Inca Engineers, Inc. to perform a Ave SW Alignment & feasibility study to determine the alignment needs on Oakesdale Ave. SW from ROW Study, Inca Monster Rd. to SR-900. The new alignment will be the basis for future Engineers, CAG-97- developments along Oakesdale Ave. SW. King County is participating 50% in this project with a maximum county expenditure of $50,000. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Main Ave Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report S Improvements, CH2M regarding the Main Ave. S. improvement project. The Committee Hill Engineering Services, recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the CAG-97- consultant agreement with CH2M Hill for design engineering services, preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimate for construction of the Main Ave. S. improvements in the amount of $230,100. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding child and adult day care center amendments. The Committee .... Planning: Zoning Code concurred with the draft ordinance as prepared in accordance with the Changes for Child & Committee's March 17, 1997 report. The Committee recommended that a Adult Day Cares public hearing be scheduled for May 12, 1997, and that this item remain in Committee pending the outcome of the public hearing. 122 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 122 MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Rezone: Valley Medical Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Center North Campus, 400 regarding the Valley Medical Center rezones. The Committee recommended S 43rd, from P-1 to CO that the clarification of the application of height on abutting and adjacent Rezone: Valley Medical parcels be referred to the Planning Commission. The Committee further Center South Campus, S recommended that the rezones of the north and south campus of Valley 43rd & Davis, from P-1 to Medical Center from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial Office (CO) be held in CO Committee pending action on the recommendation from the Planning Commission on the related issues. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Vice Chair Parker presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Parks: 1997 Waterfowl Egg interlocal agreement for joint funding for the continuation of an egg addling Addling Program & Study program and study for key waterfowl species. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the interlocal agreement. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilman Parker emphasized that this program will involve egg addling only and will not include the more drastic measures of trapping and extermination at this time. Parks: Park Board Community Services Committee Vice Chair Parker presented a report Ordinance Changes regarding amendment of the ordinance governing the Board of Park Commissioners. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff and two Park Board recommendation to amend the current ordinance to clarify powers and to conform with the department's current organizational structure and change in titles. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 124 for ordinance.) Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Finance: 1997 Budget concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the 1997 adopted budget Adjustments by $45.6 million. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. The final ordinance will be presented for second reading and adoption on April 21, 1997. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 124 for ordinance.) Finance: 1997 LTGO Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding two ordinances, Bonds Issuance one which refinances existing City debt from 1978, 1989, 1992, 1993 and 1994, and the second which issues capital appreciation bonds to purchase the new city hall building. The Committee recommended first reading of these two ordinances. The first ordinance refinances approximately $2.6 million in refunding bonds, and the second creates $14.7 million in new Limited Tax General Obligation debt to purchase the new building. The refunding proceeds will be placed in escrow for payment of the outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation bonds. The refunding of the bonds along with the new debt will keep the City's annual debt service at $2,000,000 annually. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See pages 123 and 124 for ordinances.) April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 123 Mayor Tanner noted that issuing new bonds in this manner will maintain the City's debt service"at approximately its current level, allowing the City to acquire a new municipal building without imposing new taxes on Renton low citizens. He congratulated Council for taking this action. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #145402 - 146080; three wire transfers in the total amount of $12,215,877.06; approval of Payroll Vouchers #151840 - 152132; and 468 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,206,757.11. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Parks: Senior Activity Councilman Parker announced that the salmon dinner hosted by Ivar's last Center Health Program week raised $30,000 for the Senior Activity Center's health services program. Benefit (Ivar's Salmon Dinner) Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: East Side concurrence in the staff recommendation that the preferred alternative for Green River Watershed, presentation in the East Side Green River Watershed Project's Final Plan and Final Plan & EIS Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be comprised of the following elements: 1. Springbrook Creek Alternative 3 (SC3) - Greenway Improvements; 2. Panther Creek Alternative 2 (PC2) - High Flow Byass to Panther Creek Wetland; 3. SW 23rd St. Channel Alternative 3 (23ST3) - Major Conveyance Improvements; 4. Wetland Mitigation Bank and Wetland Hydraulic Modifications Alternative 2 (W2); and 5. Pipe System Improvements Alternative 2 (PS2). Specific elements of the preferred alternative will be implemented in multiple phases over a period of five to 15 years commencing in 1997, depending on available funding. The program for implementation and long-term maintenance and operation of preferred alternative elements will be made through the City's annual budgeting process with guidance from the Surface Water Utility's Six-Year Capital Improvement Program and Comprehensive Plan. The preferred alternative may be modified by the City in.the future if new information, lack of funding, or other reasons make it desirable or necessary to do so. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 4/21/97 for second and final reading: Finance: 1997 LTGO Bond An ordinance was read relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the Issuance Existing Bond issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 1997A, of the Refunding City to obtain the funds required to refund all of the City's outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1978, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1989, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1992, and Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1993C, and a portion of the City's outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1994, and to pay the administrative costs of refunding and the costs of issuance and sale of the bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, accreted value at maturity, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing a bond redemption fund; providing for and authorizing the purchase of certain obligations out of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized herein and for the use and application of the 124 April 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 124 money derived from those investments; authorizing the execution of an agreement with First Trust National Association of Seattle, Washington, as refunding trustee; providing for the call, payment and redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. These bonds are in the amount of $2,646,868.00. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/21/97. CARRIED. Finance: 1997 LTGO Bond An ordinance was read relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the Issuance Main & Grady issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1997B, of the City for Acquisition/ general City purposes to provide part of the funds with which to acquire, Improvements renovate, refit and equip the existing Main & Grady Building for use as the primary municipal administrative and law and justice center of the City; fixing the date, form, maturities, maturity amounts, and accreted value at maturity, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; and establishing a bond redemption fund; and approving the sale and providing for, the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. These bonds are in the amount of $14,697,738.00. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/21/97. CARRIED. Parks: Park Board An ordinance was read rescinding subsection 2-9-4.D, amending subsection 2- Ordinance Changes 9-4.E and Section 2-9-6 of Chapter 9, Park Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City Code clarifying the powers of the Board and amending sections to conform with the current organizational structure and a change in titles. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/21/97. CARRIED. sW Finance: 1997 Budget An ordinance was read providing for 1997 budget amendments in the amount Adjustments of $45,630,595, and creating and establishing the 1997 Limited General Obligation Bonds - City Hall Fund (201). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/21/97. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Edwards suggested that the Administration reiterate the City's Council: State Gas Tax support for an increase in the State gax tax to fund transportation Increase for improvements. Emphasizing that it makes sense for those who drive more to Transportation pay more for improvements, Mr. Edwards was concerned that although many Improvements citizens agree with the need for improvements, the legislature does not seem to be moving towards a solution that will provide the necessary revenues. Mayor Tanner agreed to again contact the City's legislators regarding this issue. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:30 p.m. moo MARILY ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 14, 1997 Municipal Building Monday, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers ADDENDUM TO MINUTES The third paragraph on page 123 of the City Council minutes for April 14, 1997, should read as follows: Parks: Senior Activity Councilman Parker announced that the salmon dinner hosted by Ivar's last Center Health week raised $4,733 for the Senior Activity Center's health services Program Benefit program. (Ivar's Salmon Dinner) MARILY J. iWfERSEN, CMC, City Clerk I I CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 125 Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 14, 1997 NOW COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/21 *CANCELLED* (Keolker-Wheeler) CON24UNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 4/22 Airport Master Plan (Corman) 4:00 p.m. UTILITIES (Clawson) 1• NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other conuiittee mectings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 1 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 21, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. vow 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: "Businesses Committed to Kids" Award 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Kenneth Cameron, 1555 Anacortes Ave. NE#F-321, Renton, 98059, Thelrr, Rowlette, 716 N. 31st St., Renton, 98056, and Glenda Williams, 4308 NE Sunset Blvd. #P-2, Renton, 98056, to the Human Rights & Affairs Commission, each for a two-year term to expire 4/25/99., Council concur. b. Mayor Tanner appoints Becky Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Herb Postlewait, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/99), and appoints Kenneth Cameron, 1555 Anacortes Ave. NE#F-321, Renton, 98059, also to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Lisa Halstead, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/98). Refer to Community Services Committee. c. Mayor Tanner appoints William H. Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending 12/31/2002 to fill the position vacated by Margaret Ellison. Refer to Community Services Committee. d. Finance and Information Services Department proposes policy changes to animal licensing procedures in the interest of lowering the costs of providing this service. Refer to Finance Committee. e. Human Resources &Risk Management Department recommends approval of the renewal of services of broker agreements for The Charles Group, Inc. ($22,500), Arthur J. Gallagher& Co. ($44,625) and Giesy, Greer& Gunn, Inc. (total cost will depend on fee schedule according to services provided) for 1997. Refer to Finance Committee. f. Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommends that Police Officer Frederick Yohann be reinstated at Step E of the 1997 salary schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. g. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends amendments to the Commercial Office (CO) Zone to include municipal jails and hotels as permitted uses. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. h. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of the letter of assurance, the draft financing plan, and draft statement of financial capability for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project, as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pledge local financial resources, determine if the project is environmentally feasible, and evaluate alternatives for the most cost-effective design of the project. Refer to Utilities Committee. i. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-96-106, President's Park eight-inch steel water main replacement project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$17,902.88, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $15,501.26 to Kar-Vel Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 127 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if *w further review is necessary. 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinances for second and final reading: a. 1997 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Refunding and Restructuring of Existing Bonds; 1 st reading 4/14/97) b. 1997 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Main& Grady Purchase and Improvements; 1st reading 4/14/97) c. Park Board Ordinance Amendments (1st reading 4/14/97) d. 1997 Budget Adjustments (1st reading 4/14/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics- call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT ti.. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. ** CANCELLED • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 128 ::>::>: ::::> >:::>::::>:::::..:::>::;::>:::>: ..CI........ �►U.....0 ... lx.... 19 ..... ... .. ......................... ............:...: :: :....:...:.;:.;:.::.;:.;:.;:.;:..:: :.:.;.::..;.: ::..:.;::::::::;:: ::>:::::::>:::.>:;;::>::<: :::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:G` . ::CCerk:.s:.( ce............ .P.....::::::: ::::::::.:::::::::::::::.::::.:::::::::::.:::::::::.:.................................................................................................................... COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Planning Commission appointments (Becky Lemke and Kenneth Cameron) Civil Service Commission appointment (William H. Larson) FINANCE COMMITTEE Changes to animal licensing procedures Broker agreement renewals (The Charles Group, Arthur J. Gallagher, Giesy Greer& Gunn) Police officer reinstatement and salary approval PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Commercial Office (CO)Zone amendments re:jails and hotels UTILITIES COMMITTEE Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project (draft financing plan) PUBLIC HEARING 5/12/97 —Child & Adult Day Care Center Amendments a.9 9 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 21, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1997, INCLUDING ADDENDUM TO CORRECT THE THIRD PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 123. CARRIED. SPECIAL Susan Richards, Executive Director of Renton Communities in Schools, PRESENTATION announced that Brittania Sportswear, Ltd. has been chosen to receive the first "Businesses Committed to "Businesses Committed to Kids" award. The award was established to Kids" Award recognize businesses who support youth and families via career exploration or other activities. Award sponsors are the City of Renton, the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, the Renton School District, the Renton Education Association and Renton Communities in Schools. Ms. Richards explained that Brittania, which encourages employee participation in activities benefiting the community, organized a community involvement team which has performed a range of activities such as mentor recruitment and planting flower boxes at Highlands Elementary School. Brittania also has donated over $16,000 in clothing and other capital donations to area students. Ms. Richards praised Brittania for having served and touched the lives of many Renton youth and their families. Sue Scott and Lori Lee Sauber accepted the award on behalf of Brittania, noting that the participation of individual employees ensures the success of efforts by the company's community involvement team. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The City's Housing Repair Assistance Program will resume its annual summer work in June. Six laborers will paint houses, provide yard maintenance, and clean downspouts and gutters for low-income homeowners. * The bridge at Riverview Park over the Cedar River is being repaired after having been damaged during the December and January storm events. * Maplewood Golf Course tied for second place in a recent Seattle Times' "Pacific Magazine" readers' poll for favorite golf course. 130 April 21, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 130 * The Police Department worked with federal authorities and officials from the state of Idaho to recover heavy construction equipment valued at approximately $320,000, which had been stolen in Renton between November 1996 and January 1997. , CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Human Mayor Tanner reappointed Kenneth Cameron, 1555 Anacortes Ave. NE #F- Rights & Affairs 321, Renton, 98059, Thelma Rowlette, 716 N. 31st St., Renton, 98056, and Commission Glenda Williams, 4308 NE Sunset Blvd. #P-2, Renton, 98056, to the Human Rights & Affairs Commission, each for a two-year term to expire 4/25/99. Council concur. Appointment: Planning Mayor Tanner appointed Becky Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, to Commission the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Herb Postlewait, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/99), and Kenneth Cameron, 1555 Anacortes Ave. NE #F-321, Renton, 98059, also to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Lisa Halstead, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/98). Refer to Community Services Committee. Appointment: Civil Mayor Tanner appointed William H. Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, Service Commission to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending 12/31/2002 to fill the position vacated by Margaret Ellison. Refer to Community Services Committee. Finance: Animal License Finance and Information Services Department proposed policy changes to Procedures Changes animal licensing procedures in the interest of lowering the costs of providing this service. Refer to Finance Committee. HR&RM: 1997 Renewal Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended approval of of Services of Broker the renewal of services of broker agreements for The Charles Group Agreements ($22,500), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ($44,625) and Giesy, Greer & Gunn, Inc. (total cost will depend on services provided according to the established fee schedule) for 1997. Refer to Finance Committee. HR&RM: Police Officer Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended that Police Reinstatement Officer Frederick Yohann be reinstated at Step E of the 1997 salary schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. Planning: Commercial Planning & Technical Services Division recommended amendments to the Office (CO) Zone Commercial Office (CO) Zone to include municipal jails and hotels as Amendments permitted uses. Refer to Planning & Develooment Committee. Utility: Cedar River Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of the letter of Section 205 Flood Damage assurance, the draft financing plan, and the draft statement of financial Reduction Project, Army capability for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project, Corps of Engineers as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pledge local financial resources, determine if the project is environmentally feasible, and evaluate alternatives for the most cost-effective design of the project. Refer to Utilities Committee. CAG: 96-106, President's Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-96-106, President's Park eight-inch ..o Park Steel Main steel water main replacement project; and requested approval of the project, Replacement, Kar-Vel authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $17,902.88, Const commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $15,501.26 to Kar-Vel Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. April 21, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 131 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Craig E. Kinzer, Craig Kinzer & Co., 1201 Citizen Comment: Kinzer Third Ave. Suite #2350, Seattle, WA, 98101, congratulating the City on its - Main & Grady Building purchase of the Main & Grady building for use as a new city hall. Purchase Committee of the Whole Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Henry Parks: Henry Moses Pool Moses pool. The Committee of the Whole recommended concurrence in the (Liberty Park) staff and Park Board recommendation to: * Close the Henry Moses pool permanently at the conclusion of the 1997 swim season; * Appoint a Citizen's Task Force to work with the Community Services Department to study the options of replacing the Henry Moses pool; * Authorize the staff to work with the Mayor and Administration to secure the needed funds to complete the study; * Depending on the results of the study, consider funding construction of a replacement facility; and * Celebrate Henry Moses pool's 43 years of continuous service with a special event on Saturday, August 23rd. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ,... ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Ordinance #4661 An ordinance was read relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the Finance: 1997 LTGO Bond issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 1997A, of the Issuance Existing Bond City to obtain the funds required to refund all of the City's outstanding Refunding Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1978, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1989, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1992, and Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1993C, and a portion of the City's outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1994, and to pay the administrative costs of refunding and the costs of issuance and sale of the bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, accreted value at maturity, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing a bond redemption fund; providing for and authorizing the purchase of certain obligations out of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized herein and for the use and application of the money derived from those investments; authorizing the execution of an agreement with First Trust National Association of Seattle, Washington, as refunding trustee; providing for the call, payment and redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. These bonds are in the amount of $4,085,000.00. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4662 An ordinance was read relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the Finance: 1997 LTGO Bond issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1997B, of the City for Issuance Main & Grady general City purposes to provide part of the funds with which to acquire, Acquisition/ renovate, refit and equip the existing Main & Grady Building for use as the Improvements primary municipal administrative and law and justice center of the City; fixing the date, form, maturities, maturity amounts, and accreted value at maturity, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; and establishing a 132 April 21, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 132 bond redemption fund; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. These bonds are in the amount of $12,660,000.00. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL Uad CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4663 An ordinance was read rescinding subsection 2-9-4.D, amending subsection 2- Parks: Park Board 9-4.E and Section 2-9-6 of Chapter 9, Park Commission, of Title II Ordinance Changes (Commissions and Boards) of City Code clarifying the powers of the Board and amending sections to conform with the current organizational structure and a change in titles. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4664 An ordinance was read providing for 1997 budget amendments in the amount Finance: 1997 Budget of $45,630,595, and creating and establishing the 1997 Limited General Adjustments Obligation Bonds - City Hall Fund (201). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:52 p.m. +off► MARILYW P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 04/21/97 ■�r1 133 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCH,MEETING April 21, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/28 Downtown Development Proposals (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 4/24 Civil Service Commission Appointment (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. (William Larson); Planning Commission Appointments (Becky Lemke&Kenneth Cameron) FINANCE MON., 4/28 Policy&Procedure for Requests for (Parker) 5:30 p.m. New Employee Positions; Broker Agreement Renewals; Animal License Procedures; Vouchers; Police Officer Reinstatement & Salary Approval PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/24 RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apts. Street (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Vacation Request; Commercial Office Zone Amendments re: Jails and Hotels PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 4/22 Airport Master Plan (Corman) 4:00 p.m. *Council Chambers* UTILITIES TUES., 4/22 Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Reduction Project (Draft Financing Plan) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Cli=bers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 134 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 28, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. .r+ 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Days of Remembrance — May 4 to May 11, 1997 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: National Association of Purchasing Management Award 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Community Services Department requests authorization to submit a grant application to King County for $164,646 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) flood relief funds for the Cedar River Bank stabilization project. Refer to Community Services Committee. b. Community Services Department requests authorization to apply for $134,000 in grant funds from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC)to install athletic field and parking lot lighting at Cedar River Regional Park. The City's match is $134,000. Refer to Community Services Committee. c. Human Services Division recommends acceptance of an estimated $411,268 in 1998 Community Development Block Grant funds to be administered according to King County's CDBG consortium guide. Refer to Community Services Committee. d. Planning and Technical Services Division proposes amendments to the Shoreline Master Program's policies, development regulations and permit procedures. Refer to Planning& Development Committee via the Planning Commission. e. Utility Systems Division recommends acquisition of Lot 4 of the Wells Short Plat (SHP-92-186;NE 27th St. & Aberdeen Ave. NE), subject to the appraisal value matching or exceeding the proposed purchase price of$80,000, to allow realignment of the sanitary sewer and storm water pipes contained in the property in the interest of protecting and maintaining the property's existing wetland. Refer to Utilities Committee. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Downtown Development Proposals b. Community Services Committee: Civil Service Commission Appointment (William H. Larson); Planning Commission Appointments (Becky Lemke and Kenneth Cameron) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) c. Finance Committee: Policy& Procedure for Requests for New Employee Positions; Broker Agreement Renewals; Animal License Procedures; Vouchers; Police Officer Reinstatement & Salary Approval d. Planning&Development Committee: RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apartments Street Vacation Request; Commercial Office (CO)Zone Amendments "' e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airport Master Plan f. Utilities Committee: Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Downtown Development Proposals v • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL Apri1281997 City Clerk''s OfTice «:: Referrals .. _: . ADMINISTRATION Request from Boy Scout Troop 464 to place U.S. flags in the downtown on certain holidays Public use of private driveways within the Riviera Apartments property COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Grant application to King County for CDBG flood relief funds for the Cedar River bank stabilization project Grant application to the IAC for athletic field & parking lot lighting at Cedar River Regional Park 1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Funds MAYOR Letter of assurance and statement of financial capability re: Cedar River Section 205 Flood Reduction Project PLANNING COMMISSION Shoreline Master Program amendments PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Shoreline Master Program amendments UTILITIES COMMITTEE Wells Short Plat Lot 4 acquisition(SHP-92-186;NE 27th& Aberdeen Ave NE)to improve storm drainage PUBLIC HEARINGS 5/12/97 — Child& Adult Day Care Center Amendments 5/19/97 — Commercial Office (CO)Zone Amendments re: Municipal Jails &Hotels 137 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 28, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building WW MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; GAIL REED, Airport Manager; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Planning Supervisor; BILL WALKER, P/B/PW Maintenance Buyer; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1997 AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring May 4 through May 11, Days of Remembrance - 1997, to be "Days of Remembrance" in the City of Renton in the memory of May 4 to May 11, 1997 the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and also in the memory of their liberators, and further proclaiming that citizens of Renton should strive to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL Bill Walker, Maintenance Buyer for the Planning/Building/Public Works PRESENTATION Department, presented an award given by the National Association of National Association of Purchasing Management. Noting that he serves as the Professional Purchasing Management Development Chair for the association's western Washington division, Mr. Award Walker explained the award is being given in recognition of Renton's support of this profession. Mayor Tanner accepted the award on behalf of the City. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Construction is approximately 75% complete at Fire Station #14, which is scheduled to open July 1st. * Over 150 children and parents participated in the Parks Department's recent International Kids Fest, which depicted a variety of world cultures through stories, crafts, entertainment and other activities. * Maplewood Golf Course has introduced a new promotion of its driving range, whereby golfers can save money by purchasing multiple buckets of balls for present and future use. * The City's new Volunteer Coordinator, Laurie Ness, will provide monthly reports to the Council regarding her activities. * Renton's Communities in Schools Program received a federal grant for a mentor-coordinator. The amount awarded, $190,000, is a 133 April 28 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 138 significant percentage of the money available nationally for this type of program. * Contrary to published reports, the City has received assurances from the coordinator of the Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant that pageant activities will take place in Renton this summer as planned. AUDIENCE COMMENT Jack Gobright, 320 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, expressed concern with Citizen Comment: activities taking place at a duplex on the corner of 3rd and Meadow. Saying Gobright - Nuisance that Renton police frequently call on this residence for one reason or another, Duplex at 3rd & Meadow he asked that the City put pressure on the property's owner in an effort to stop any and all illegal activities at this location. He specifically wanted to know if the property's current remodeling project, commenced after a recent fire, was being done legally and with the Building Department's knowledge. Mayor Tanner agreed to look into this matter. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Parks: Cedar River Bank Community Services Department requested authorization to submit a grant Stabilization Project, King application to King County for $164,646 in Community Development Block County CDBG Funding Grant (CDBG) flood relief funds for the Cedar River Bank stabilization project. Refer to Community Services Committee. Parks: Cedar River Community Services Department requested authorization to apply for $134,000 Regional Park Field and in grant funds from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) Parking Lot Lighting, IAC to install athletic field and parking lot lighting at Cedar River Regional Park. Grant The City's match is $134,000. Refer to Community Services Committee. Human Services: 1998 Human Services Division recommended acceptance of an estimated $411,268 uo► CDBG Funding in 1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be administered according to King County's CDBG consortium guide. Refer to Community Services Committee. Planning: Shoreline Master Planning and Technical Services Division proposed amendments to the Program Amendments Shoreline Master Program's policies, development regulations and permit procedures. Refer to Planning & Development Committee via the Planning Commission. Public Works: Wells Short Utility Systems Division recommended acquisition of Lot 4 of the Wells Short Plat Acquisition (Lot 4), Plat (SHP-92-186; NE 27th St. & Aberdeen Ave. NE), subject to the appraisal NE 27th/Aberdeen Ave value matching or exceeding the proposed purchase price of $80,000, to allow NE realignment of the sanitary sewer and storm water pipes contained in the property in the interest of protecting and maintaining the property's existing wetland. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Troop 464, Boy Scouts of America, requesting Citizen Comment: Troop permission to install U.S. flags along Third Avenue and Rainier Avenue on 464, Boy Scouts of eight specific national holidays as part of a combination service project and America - Downtown Flag fund-raising effort. The Troop requests support from the City along with ar. Raising Occasions annual donation of $25 per flag. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION AND A REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED. 139 April 28, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 139 OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted that despite long-term opposition by WSDOT: I-405 Ramp Council to ramp metering devices, ramp metering equipment has been Metering installed throughout the City at I-405 on-ramps. She was concerned about whether the State is abiding by the City's wishes in this matter, and advised that this issue be monitored carefully since ramp metering has the potential to create gridlock on Renton streets. Mayor Tanner indicated that Renton has a commitment from WSDOT not to implement ramp metering without notifying the City, and he will see that the State keeps its word. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of William H. Larson Appointment: Civil to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending 12/31/2002, to fill Service Commission the position vacated by Margaret Ellison. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee recommending that Council approve 15 of the 18 recommendations developed Airport: Master Plan Study during the Airport Master Plan study. The recommendations address: Recommendations modifications and improvements to the runway and taxiways; establishment of a terminal facility; policies concerning facilities for general aviation; the designation of a non-aviation-use area; the conduct of a non-federally funded land use compatibility study; and an aesthetics plan, land surveying and flood control activities within the airport. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding the RAMAC, Inc./Riviera Apartments request to vacate a portion of Vacation: Maple Valley Maple Valley Highway east of Blaine Dr. SE (VAC-96-005). Following the Hwy (RAMAC/Riviera public hearing held on April 7, 1997, on this matter, an on-site tour was Apts, VAC-96-005) conducted, and all testimony and written materials (augmented by a further submittal from Stephen Quesenberry, attorney for RAMAC, Inc.) were reviewed. The issue of access to the adjoining property is recognized as dominant. The issue of vehicular use of the Riviera Apartments' private driveways must be addressed in an appropriate manner, either by installation of proper signage, pavement painting, or speedbumps, which, at the entrances to the apartment complex, is a City responsibility. The Planning and Development Committee recommended that: 1. The petition to vacate this right-of-way be denied. 2. The issue of public use of the private driveways within the Riviera Apartments property be referred to the Administration to provide a reasonable solution. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Commercial Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report r. Office (CO) Zone regarding amendments to the Commercial Office (CO) zone to include Amendments municipal jails and hotels. The Committee recommended that Council hold a public hearing on May 19, 1997 to take testimony on proposed amendments to the Commercial Office (CO) zone and related definitions of the Zoning Code. Proposed amendments to the CO zone would include municipal jails as an 140 AUril 28, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 140 administrative conditional use, subject to locational criteria, and hotels as a secondary use, subject to a location in the Employment Area - Valley land use. designation. Proposed amendments to the Definitions section of the Zoning Code would establish definitions for motel and hotel uses. MOVED BY •.�f SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #146081 - 146553; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,465,141.33; approval of Payroll Vouchers #152133 - 152400; and 474 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,172,904.16. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: Police Officer Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Reinstatement concurrence in the staff recommendation to reinstate Police Officer Frederick Yohann at Step E of the 1997 salary schedule ($4,133 per month). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: 1997 Renewal Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending of Services of Broker concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew services of broker Agreements agreements for The Charles Group, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Denver, and Giesy, Greer & Gunn, Inc. for 1997. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: New Position Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Requests Policy & concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Policy & Procedure Procedure #300-11, New Positions. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Animal License Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Finance Procedures Changes Department's recommendations concerning animal license extensions. The Committee recommended that the City extend the 1996/97 animal licenses for an additional year. This means current pet licenses will be good until at least January, 1998. The Finance Department will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of selling biennial licenses sorted by alphabet. This would mean a more level workload in selling animal licenses. In addition, the Finance Department will report back to Council the feasibility and joint efforts of using the microchip technology now available for lost pets, and how that might work with the City's efforts to locate and return lost pets. Finally, the Committee recommended concurrence with the Finance Department's ideas on examining ways to accomplish more outreach and license more pets. The Department will examine advantages and disadvantages of selling animal licenses through the Humane Society, local animal hospitals, Renton River Days, and other available options. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED.BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Utility: Cedar River concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Section 205 Flood Damage recommendation that the Mayor be authorized to sign the sponsor letter (letter Reduction Project, Army of assurance) and statement of financial capability for the Cedar River Section Corps of Engineers 205 Flood Damage Reduction project to solve flooding on the lower Cedar River in Renton. The sponsor letter and statement of financial capability are needed to demonstrate to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOS) that the City 141 April 28, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 141 of Renton is a committed sponsor of the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project, and is capable of funding the non-federal share of the project costs. The Committee also recommended that the Administration `„ be authorized to freely negotiate with potential funding partners for this project. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: Sunset Councilman Clawson reported that several councilmembers toured the Sunset Sewer Interceptor Sewer Interceptor last week with Public Works staff. He explained how sewer pipes are laid using a boring machine, which allows for their future replacement without having to re-tunnel. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that a public workshop will be Utility: Cedar River held on April 29th on the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Section 205 Flood Damage Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Councilman Schlitzer Reduction Project, Army added that this project involves dredging of the Cedar River to reduce Corps of Engineers flooding, and all interested persons are invited to comment. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:07 p.m. +� 'MR—ILYNU. AVERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 04/28/97 r..r CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 28, 1997 i ..rr+ COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/05 Downtown Renton Association's Annual (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Work Plan COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/05 Planning Commission Appointments (Nelson) 6:00 p.m. (Becky Lemke&Kenneth Cameron) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) goo PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Conuuiltee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. I An .x.r AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 5, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 1997 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Renton Place Division II Preliminary Plat; 11 lots on 1.99 acres located in the vicinity of Talbot Rd. S. and.the 500 block of S. 23rd St. (PP-96-157). Council concur. b. Human Resources &Risk Management Department recommends approval of proposed reclassifications for the following three positions: Recreation Manager, grade 29, to Recreation Manager, grade 26, for a total 1997 savings of$26,466 (including position vacancy from January to June); Civil Engineer III, grade 27, to Utility Engineering Supervisor, grade 33, at a total cost of$5,526 for 1996 and 1997; and Assistant Building Official, grade 23, to Building Inspector/Combination, grade 18, for a total 1997 savings of$3,178. Refer to Finance Committee. c. Planning& Technical Services Division requests a public meeting be set for May 19, 1997, to consider acceptance of the 10%Notice of Intent to Annex for the proposed Hoffman Annexation, approximately 2.95 acres located in the Sierra Heights area west of Queen Ave. NE, extended, and north of NE 19th St., extended. Council concur. d. Transportation Division (Airport) requests authorization to apply for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant in the estimated amount of$270,000 for reconstruction of the southeast taxilane. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee e. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed sole source contract in the amount of$67,320.61 with Blackline, Inc. for the 1997 Slurry Seal project. Refer to Transportation Committee. f. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed contract in the amount of$550,000 with Kato & Warren, Inc. for design engineering services for the Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase 1 project (SW 16th to 27th Streets). Refer to Transportation Committee. g. Water Utility Division recommends approval of Utilities Cooperation Agreement with the City of Seattle for design of Seattle's east side supply line blow-off connection in conjunction with Renton's Rolling Hills 590 Zone water main crossing project. Seattle will reimburse Renton for 100% of the cost of the contract. Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for resolution.) 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Downtown Renton Association's Annual Work Plan (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 144 8. OLD BUSINESS (continued from previous page) b. Community Services Committee: Planning Commission Appointments (Becky Lemke and Kenneth Cameron) 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS , Resolution: Authorizing a Utilities Cooperation Agreement with Seattle for an east side supply line blow-off connection (see 6.g.) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT ..r COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Downtown Renton Association's Annual Work Plan i • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 145 CITY COUNCIL; May 5, 1997 . C►1y Cl erk's d xce Referrals . VON FINANCE COMMITTEE Proposed reclassifications of three positions (Recreation Manager, Civil Engr. III, and Asst. Bldg. Official) MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Utilities Cooperation Agreement with Seattle for design of its east side supply line blow-off connection TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE Airport Improvement Program grant for reconstruction of the southeast taxilane 1997 Slurry Seal project (sole source contract with Blackline, Inc.) Contract with Kato &Warren for design engineering services for the Oakesdale Ave SW Phase I project ti PUBLIC HEARINGS &MEETINGS 5/12/97 —Child & Adult Day Care Center Amendments 5/19/97 —Commercial Office (CO)Zone Amendments re: Municipal Jails&Hotels 5/19/97 — 10%Notice of Intent to Annex for the Hoffman Annexation (Queen Ave NE/NE 19th St) 146 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 5, 1997 Council Chamber! Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER JOE PEACH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the days of May 16 and American Legion 17, 1997, to be American Legion Poppy Sales Days in the City of Renton, and Auxiliary Poppy Sales urging Renton citizens to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing to Days, May 16-17, 1997 its support through the donation of funds for poppies as symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation's honored dead. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR VOO IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The Parks Department's 1997 summer day camp for kids will run from June 23rd through August 15th, with each week having a different theme. Kindercamp and an ABC camp are also being offered. * Audrey Moore, the Police Department's Community Programs/Crime Prevention Specialist, received the prestigious "Crime Prevention Practitioner of 1996" award from the Washington State Crime Prevention Association. * The Maplewood treatment plant will begin operations on May 13th. The Highlands elevated tank was put back into service on April 29th. * The City, along with the Rainier Audubon Society, gave out approximately 100 swallow nest boxes to residents of the Talbot Hill area in an effort to help manage that area's mosquito population. * The City received $842,000 from the Transportation Improvement Board for the design of the Oakesdale Ave. SW project to complete a three-lane stretch of Oakesdale between SW 16th and 27th Streets. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. 14 May 5. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 147 Plat: Preliminary, Renton Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Renton Place Division II, Talbot Place Divison II Preliminary Plat; 11 lots on 1.99 acres located in the vicinity Rd S/S 23rd St (PP-96- of Talbot Rd. S. and the 500 block of S. 23rd St. (PP-96-157). Council 157) concur. HR&RM: Reclasses (Rec Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended approval of Mgr; Civil Engr to Util proposed reclassifications for the following three positions: Recreation Eng Supr; Asst Bldg Manager, grade 29, to Recreation Manager, grade 26, for a total 1997 savings Official to Bldg Inspector) of $26,466 (including position vacancy from January to June); Civil Engineer III, grade 27, to Utility Engineering Supervisor, grade 33, at a total cost of $5,526 for 1996 and 1997; and Assistant Building Official, grade 23, to Building Inspector/Combination, grade 18, for a total 1997 savings of $3,178. Refer to Finance Committee. Annexation: Hoffman, Planning & Technical Services Division requested a public meeting be set for Queen Ave NE/NE 19th May 19, 1997, to consider acceptance of the 10% Notice of Intent to Annex St for the proposed Hoffman Annexation, approximately 2.95 acres located in the Sierra Heights area west of Queen Ave. NE, extended, and north of NE 19th St., extended. Council concur. Airport: AIP Grant for SE Transportation Division (Airport) requested authorization to apply for an Taxilane Reconstruction Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant in the estimated amount of $270,000 for reconstruction of the southeast taxilane. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Transportation: 1997 Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed sole source contract in the Slurry Seal, Blackline Inc, amount of $67,320.61 with Blackline, Inc. for the 1997 Slurry Seal project. CAG-97- Refer to Transportation Committee. Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed contract in the amount of Ave SW Phase I Design $550,000 with Kato & Warren, Inc. for design engineering services for the Engineering Services, Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase I project (SW 16th to 27th Streets). Refer to Kato & Warren, CAG-97- Transportation Committee. 061 Public Works: Utilities Water Utility Division recommended approval of Utilities Cooperation Cooperation Agreement Agreement with the City of Seattle for design of Seattle's east side supply line with Seattle, Rolling Hills blow-off connection in conjunction with Renton's Rolling Hills 590 Zone 590 Zone Water Main water main crossing project. Seattle will reimburse Renton for 100% of the Xing & Seattle East Side cost of the contract. Council concur. (See page 148 for resolution.) Supply Line Blow-Off Connection MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mark C. Michael, 244 Powell Ave. SW, Citizen Comment: Michael Renton, 98055, complaining that neighbors of his at 238 Powell Ave. SW have - Water Seepage from dug a ditch between their property and his which has resulted in water Neighboring Property seeping onto his property, causing many problems. Mr. Michael also (Powell Ave SW) complained that the same neighbor has built a cement water holding tank, which the neighbor then pumps into the aforementioned ditch. Councilman Schlitzer asked that the Administration look into this matter on behalf of Mr. law Michael. May 5. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pan 148 OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Community Services recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Becky Lemke to Committee the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Herb Postlewait, Appointment: Planning who resigned (term to expire 6/30/99). The Committee also recommended Ma Commission concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Cameron to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of Lisa Halstead, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/98). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3255 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Public Works: Utilities Utilities Cooperation Agreement with the City of Seattle for the design of Cooperation Agreement Seattle Public Utilities' east side supply line blow-off in conjunction with the with Seattle, Rolling Hills City of Renton's Rolling Hills 590 Zone water main crossing. MOVED BY 590 Zone Water Main KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT Xing & Seattle East Side THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Supply Line Blow-Off Connection EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION. Time: 7:43 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:13 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. 8 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ,moi ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:14 p.m. I\ J 1,�l 12� - MARILY J P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 05/05/97 149 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 5, 1997 r.. COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/12 Regional Water Issues (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 5/08 Acceptance of 1998 CDBG Funds; (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. IAC Grant Application for Cedar River Regional Park Athletic Field Lighting; King County CDBG Grant Application for Cedar River Bank Stabilization; Maplewood Golf Course Trees FINANCE MON., 5/12 City of Renton Web Site; (Parker) 5:30 p.m. Reclassifications (three positions); *Council Vouchers Chambers* PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/08 May Valley Prezone, Phase II (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 5/06 1997 Slurry Seal project; (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase I Design Engineering Services; Airport Improvement Program Grant for Southeast Taxilane Reconstruction UTILITIES TUES., 5/06 Wells Short Plat Lot 4 Acquisition VAW (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 150 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 12, 1997 .rr Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1997 4. PROCLAMATIONS: a. May 18, 1997 — Renton Historical Museum Day b. May 23 & 24, 1997 — Veterans of Foreign Wars Poppy Sales Days 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code regarding child and adult day care uses 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 1400 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/07/97 for CAG-97-057, 1997 Street Overlay project; four bids; engineer's estimate $413,634.90; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to M.A. Segale, Inc., in the total amount of$417,156.70. Council concur. b. Court Case filed on 5/02/97 by Barbara A. Bowden, 4301 S. Pine, Suite 30, Tacoma, 98409, representing Travers R. Carlson, requesting the return of a rifle seized by the Renton Police Department to his possession, alleging the violation of his right to due process, and requesting attorney fees and monetary damages be awarded in this matter. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Regional Water Issues b. Community Services Committee: Acceptance of 1998 CDBG Funds; IAC Grant Application for Cedar River Regional Park Athletic Field Lighting*; King County CDBG Grant Application for Cedar River Bank Stabilization*; Maplewood Golf Course Trees c. Finance Committee: Reclassifications (three positions); Vouchers d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: 1997 Slurry Seal project; Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase I Design Engineering Services; Airport Improvement Program Grant for Southeast Taxilane Reconstruction e. Utilities Committee: Wells Short Plat Lot 4 Acquisition (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Authorizing a grant application to the IAC for Cedar River Regional Park Athletic Field Lighting (see 10.b.) b. Authorizing a grant application to King County for CDBG funds for the Cedar River Bank Stabilization project (see 10.b.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics- call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT i �r COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Regional Water Issues r.. • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. GI�X CUUNCII. Ma12 1997 .;:::....;;:.;::.;;:::;:.::.;::;:.;:.:.:::::.;:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;;:.:;:::.: Cx.:. ::: .::: '::::; .;.:..:. ......:::::.:.: R e re :::a.::.::...:..:.:::.:.::::::.::.:::::::::. CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-97-006, Travers R. Carlson v. Renton MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Kato & Warren for Oakesdale Ave. SW design engineering services Contract with Blackline, Inc. for 1997 Slurry Seal project Application for IAC grant for Cedar River Regional Park field and parking lot lighting Application to King County for CDBG funding for Cedar River bank stabilization project Agreement accepting TIB grant funding for Oakesdale Ave. SW project PUBLIC HEARINGS &MEETINGS 5/19/97 —Commercial Office (CO)Zone Amendments re: Municipal Jails&Hotels 5/19/97 — 10%Notice of Intent to Annex for the Hoffman Annexation (Queen Ave NE/NE 19th St) 153 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building 'r" MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; LISA GRUETER, Senior Planner; COMMANDER ROB SOFIE, Police Department. PRESS Putsata Reang, Seattle Times APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring May 18, 1997, to be "'► Renton Historical Museum Renton Historical Museum Day in the City of Renton, noting that the Day, May 18, 1997 museum serves about 5,000 patrons annually and represents a vital link to our area's past as well as a bridge to its future. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Norma Lou Jones and Frank Davidson, Renton Historical Society President and Vice President, respectively, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the museum and its volunteers. Thanking the Mayor and Council for their continuing support of the museum, Mr. Davidson added that the museum will conduct a membership drive this summer. Veterans of Foreign Wars A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring May 23 and 24, 1997, to Poppy Sales Days, May be Veterans of Foreign Wars Poppy Sales Days in the City of Renton, and 23-24, 1997 urging all patriotic citizens to wear a buddy poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as American citizens. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Zoning Code in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Changes for Child & hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code regarding Adult Day Cares child and adult day care uses. rt. Lisa Grueter, Senior Planner, explained that although Renton allows child care uses in all zones, minor amendments are needed to the Zoning Code to provide consistency in how child day care uses are treated in center and commercial zones. Specifically, staff recommends that: 15,/_1__ May 12 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 154 1. Child day care be allowed in the Center Neighborhood (CN) zone as a primary use, consistent with the other center zones. 2. Family day care be allowed as a permitted primary use rather than a permitted accessory use in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone, which already allows larger day care centers as primary permitted uses. 3. A housekeeping measure be approved to eliminate "mini-day care" in the Center Office Residential (COR) zone, as this is a category which no longer exists either in state laws or in Renton's zoning regulations. Continuing, Ms. Grueter explained that Renton's Code does not address adult day care uses, which are becoming more common. Staff recommends allowing adult day care uses in the center, commercial and industrial zones. In commercial and center zones, adult day care uses with 12 or fewer clients would be permitted primary uses, while programs with 13 or more clients would require administrative conditional uses. In industrial zones, adult day care uses of any size would require Hearing Examiner conditional use permits. The Administration is recommending that adult day cares not be allowed in residential zones at this time, given the City's limited experience with these uses and the current lack of state regulations addressing them. Ms. Grueter reported that the Planning Commission's recommendation on these issues concurs with staff's with respect to child day cares, but differs regarding adult day care uses. The Planning Commission recommends that adult day cares be issued identical permit types as child day cares, with the same parking requirements applying to both types of uses. The Commission also recommended that adult day cares be allowed in all zones, but that programs located in residential areas be restricted to those serving six or fewe:yr clients. Councilman Edwards noted that although the City's only adult day care, Connections, is now located on the Valley Medical Center campus, it began as a church program in a residential area. He was concerned that under the amendments being proposed tonight, Connections could not have gotten its start at such a location. Mayor Tanner replied that if adult day care uses are allowed in residential zones, they could not be limited to church settings. Mike.Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, offered to research whether these uses could be allowed via a church's conditional use permit. Saying that many churches are highly suitable for day care uses, Councilman Corman inquired whether pre-schools are considered to be child day cares as far as zoning regulations. He noted that many churches have pre-schools, and he was concerned that these be protected and not rendered illegal by any of the proposed zoning changes. Audience comment was invited. Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, spoke regarding a child day care center operating at 343 Factory Avenue North. She questioned whether the operator has transferred a license from a previous location, saying that neighbors were not notified in advance regarding the day care. Adding that a 12-client day care can generate a good deal of traffic and noise, Ms. Richter concluded that the City should investigate this situation to ensure compliance with its rules and regulations. May 12, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 155 There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (This item will remain in Planning & Development Committee.) 'tr.r ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The City's video production specialists filmed clips last week to use in Renton's first video magazine program, "CityView," which will air next month on its government access channel. * The Renton Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a dinner for members of the Police and Fire Departments and their guests to show their appreciation for the men and women who serve the community. * Fire Department Lieutenant Mike Proulx became the first Renton firefighter to successfully complete the King County Training Officers Association's Officer Development Academy Program. * The Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform a special farewell concert on May 17th to honor John Zoltek, outgoing RYSO conductor and music director. * Housing Assistance Specialist Dennis Conte gave a presentation to the Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH) on the need for affordable housing, after which REACH voted to sponsor the first Habitat for Humanity project in Renton. AUDIENCE COMMENT Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, reported on preparations Citizen Comment: Richter being made to open an espresso stand for business on 3rd Place North, - Espresso Stand on 3rd PI unbeknownst to the City's Building Department. A foundation has been N poured around the stand, and curb cuts were installed that will apparently accommodate drive-through customers. Noting that this is taking place in a single family area, Mrs. Richter asked that it be looked into to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Citizen Comment: Nichols Vern Nichols, 236-1/2 Wells Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed appreciation - Technological Advances for the City's approval of a franchise to Metricom, Inc. which allowed the installation of a wireless digital communications radio network in the public right-of-way. Mr. Nichols stated that actions such as this benefit citizens and keep Renton on the cutting edge of technology. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-057, 1997 Street City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/07/97 for CAG-97-057, 1997 Street Overlay Project, MA Overlay project; four bids; engineer's estimate $413,634.90; and submitted Segale Inc staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, M.A. Segale, Inc., in the total amount of $417,156.70. Council concur. Court Case: 97-006, Court Case filed on 5/02/97 by Barbara A. Bowden, 4301 S. Pine, Suite 30, Carlson v Renton Tacoma, 98409, representing Travers R. Carlson, requesting the return of a rifle seized by the Renton Police Department to his possession, alleging the violation of his right to due process, and requesting attorney fees and monetary damages be awarded in this matter. Refer to City Attorney and tow Insurance Services. May 12. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 156 Added Item Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Transportation: Oakesdale the Transportation Improvement Board to accept $842,236 in grant funding Ave SW (SW 16th to 27th for final design of the new Oakesdale Ave. SW (from SW 16th to 27th Streets) Sts), TIB Grant Funding three-lane roadway. Council concur. (See page 159 for resolution.) ,fir MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL INCLUDE ADDED ITEM 8.c. ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE ITEM 8.c. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Jay Covington, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, reported that, contrary to Executive: Miss information supplied earlier, the Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant will not Washington Scholarship be held in Renton this year. Pasco has been selected as the pageant city. Pageant WSDOT: I-405 Ramp Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted the receipt of an update from the Metering Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on I-405 construction, emphasizing her continued concern about the installation of ramp metering equipment on Renton-area on-ramps. Mayor Tanner replied that he has written a letter to WSDOT asking that the equipment be removed. He added that he has received informal assurance that this will be done. Councilman Schlitzer recalled that the City had previously agreed that the State could install this equipment, but not activate it. Council President Keolker-Wheeler said Renton had only authorized the installation of traffic monitoring equipment, and not the actual ramp metering signals. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: Wells Short concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Plat Acquisition (Lot 4), recommendation that Council authorize the purchase of Lot 4 of the Wells NE 27th/Aberdeen Ave Short Plat (SP LUA-92-186-SHPL), King County Tax Lot #3343902910 for NE the selling price of $80,000. The independent appraisal company of Lamb Hanson Lamb Appraisal Associates, Inc. has set the fair market value of the property at $80,500. The property is to be purchased to facilitate construction of the NE 27th Street/Aberdeen Ave. NE drainage improvement (East Kennydale Sewer Interceptor project). Costs for the property acquisition will be evenly divided between the Surface Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding will be provided by the two utilities' respective 421 accounts. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #146554 - 147137; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,213,679.37; approval of Payroll Vouchers #152401 - 152673; and 473 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,180,956.64. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: Reclasses (Rec Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Mgr; Civil Engr to Util concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the reclassifications Eng Supr; Asst Bldg within the Recreation Division, the Utility Systems Division, and the Official to Bldg Inspector) Development Services Division. If approved, one position will be reclassified from the vacant Recreation Manager (grade 29) to Recreation Manager (grade 26). The second position will be reclassified from Civil Engineer III (grade 29) to Utility Engineer Supervisor (grade 33), and the third position will be reclassified from the vacant Assistant Building Official (grade 23) to Building 157 May 12, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 157 Inspector/Combination (grade 18). The above changes are effective July 1, 1996 for the Utility Engineer Supervisor position for a cost of $5,526, and effective January 1, 1997 for the Recreation Manager and May 16, 1997 for the Assistant Building Official for a combined 1997 budget savings of $4,936. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: City of Renton Councilman Parker invited interested persons to tour the City of Renton's web Web Site site at http://www.ci.renton.wa.us. Transportation (Aviation] Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Transportation: Oakesdale consultant agreement in the amount of $550,000 with Kato and Warren, Inc. Ave SW Phase I Design for engineering services,preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimate Engineering Services, for construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW roadway extension, Phase IA project Kato & Warren, CAG-97- (SW 16th to 27th Streets). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY 061 SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: AIP Grant for SE Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Taxilane Reconstruction recommending that Council approve the acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to reconstruct and repave an aircraft taxilane located in the southeast corner of Renton's municipal airport. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement and the associated grant assurances upon receipt from the Federal Aviation Administration. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: 1997 Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Slurry Seal, Blackline Inc, recommending that Council award the sole source contract to Blackline, Inc. CAG-97- for the 1997 Slurry Seal project in the amount of $67,320.61. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract agreement. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending continuation of the removal and replacement program for the Parks: Maplewood Golf trees adjacent to the Maplewood Golf Course, along SR-169 (Maple Valley Course Tree Removal & Highway). Upon review of the updated report and photo documentation from Replacement a certified arborist, the Committee also recommended that this program be implemented and completed in 1997 with the removal of all the remaining 39 trees, the existing netting, and 30-foot high netting poles. New 60-foot netting poles and netting will be installed at approximately the same location, and all trees will be replaced with two-inch caliper columnar street trees. Funding will be derived from the City's General Fund and will be repaid in 1998 and 1999 from the Golf Course CIP Fund and the City's Insurance Fund.* Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, showed photographs illustrating the deteriorated condition of several recently removed trees. He noted that all of the trees have large hollow cavities, evidence of their seriously decayed and weakened conditions. Mrr *MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 15 May 12, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 158 Human Services: 1998 Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding CDBG Funding acceptance of 1998 estimated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Committee recommended concurrence with the staff recommendation to elect to receive and administer an estimated $403,208, as a,r,r pass-through, with the conditions outlined in the King County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Guide. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the certification of Renton's acceptance to receive CDBG funds in 1998. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Parks: Cedar River Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report recommended Regional Park Field and concurrence in the staff recommendation to apply to the Interagency Parking Lot Lighting, IAC Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for grant funds for the purpose of Grant lighting two athletic fields, the parking lot, and the entry drive at Cedar River Regional Park. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $268,000. No. additional local funds are needed, as half the project costs ($134,000) are available from the Municipal Facilities Capital Improvement Fund #316, with the remaining half from the grant. If grant funds are not secured, only one field will be lighted. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Parks: Cedar River Bank Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Stabilization Project, King recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to apply to King County CDBG Funding County for supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) floodbd relief funds to complete a bank stabilization project along the Cedar River at the NARCO site. Three million dollars has been made available county-wide to assist homeowners, suburban cities and King County to recover from damages incurred during the October/November, 1995 and January, 1996 federally-declared flood disasters. Significant erosion occurred during these two storm events along a 120-foot long section of the south bank of the Cedar River, opposite Carco Theatre. This erosion has created an unprotected 12- foot high, nearly vertical embankment that is only 25 feet from the Cedar River trail. Further erosion threatens the trail and the safety of the trail users. Funds received from the grant, if approved, would stabilize the bank from further erosion and allow the City to create a buffer between the trail and the embankment. The total project cost is estimated at $164,646. No local funds are required. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 159 for resolution.) ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3256 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor to make application for funding Parks: Cedar River assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Regional Park Field and Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Parking Lot Lighting, IAC Program (Cedar River Regional Park athletic field lighting). MOVED BY Grant NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. i 7 r era May 12, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 159 Resolution #3257 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor to make application to King Parks: Cedar River Bank County for supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) flood Stabilization Project, King relief funds to complete a bank stabilization project in the City of Renton *r County CDBG Funding (Cedar River Bank Stabilization Project). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3258 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Transportation: Oakesdale interlocal cooperative agreements with the Transportation Improvement Board Ave SW (SW 16th to 27th for design and installation of Oakesdale Ave. SW from SW 16th Street to SW Sts) Final Design, TIB 27th Street. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY Grant Funding PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted correspondence received from Parks: Henry Moses Pool Community Services Administrator Sam Chastain regarding the Citizen Task Citizen's Task Force Force for Henry Moses Pool. Ms. Keolker-Wheeler invited anyone interested in serving on the task force to call the department at 235-2568 for more information. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 60 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES AND LITIGATION. Time: 8:38 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:41 p.m. MARILY J.VTERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 05/12/97 bw CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR - Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 12, 1997 rI COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/19 Regional Finance and Governance Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 5/19 Arbitrage; (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Fiscal Report *Council Chambers* PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 19, 1997 .. Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Project Lighthouse at Nelsen Middle School 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Proposed amendments to the Commercial Office(CO) zone classification and the definitions section of the Zoning Code, including municipal jails as an administrative conditional use, and hotels as a secondary use in the Employment Area —Valley land use designation(see 10.c.) b. Hoffman Annexation — 10%Notice of Intent to Annex 2.95 acres located in the Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, if extended, and north of NE 19th Street, if extended. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6W S. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Administration recommends the adoption of a resolution imposing a six-month moratorium on downtown signs, setting a public hearing on July 7, 1997 to take testimony on the moratorium, and referring the matter of Sign Code revisions to the Administration. Council concur. (See agenda item 11. for resolution.) b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/06/97 for CAG-97-051, ADA Bus Zone Improvements; five bids; engineer's estimate $175,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, GMT, Inc., in the total amount of$137,220.00. Council concur. c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/14/97 for CAG-97-062, Renton Municipal Airport SE Taxilane Rehabilitation; three bids; engineer's estimate $236,867.46; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, M.A. Segale, Inc., in the total amount of$198,368.76. Council concur. d. Court Case filed by David L. Crump, 4745 University Way NE, Seattle, 98105, on behalf of Weini Eyob, Mussie H. Habtemichael and the estate of Haben H. Habtemichael relating to an incident that occurred on 11/01/95 when a car driven by Stephen 0. Marr struck Weini Eyob and her two-year-old daughter, Haben H. Habtemichael, at Taylor Pl. NW/S. 124th St. and 87th Ave. S/Stevens Ave. NW. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. e. Planning& Technical Services Division recommends adoption of quarterly revisions to Renton's standard specifications for road, bridge, and municipal construction. Council concur. f. Surface Water Utility Division submits proposed agreement with Hunter Douglas to secure a 2.0 acre easement along Springbrook Creek for the future widening of this channel and to allow public use of the pedestrian trail to be constructed in this area. In exchange, the City will offset up to $136,487 of Hunter Douglas' project mitigation/development fees for the company's Raymond Avenue Center West development. Refer to Utilities Committee and Finance Committee. g. Transportation Systems Divison recommends adoption of Alternative A as the preferred alternative for alignment of the Oakesdale Ave. SW (SW 16th to 31st Streets) project. Refer to Transportation Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 162 h. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of the proposed Downtown Transit Center site and general operational scheme (contingent on confirmation of bus capacity routes and subject to applicable development and environmental regulations). Refer to Transportation Committee. i. Utility Systems Division submits proposed agreement with the 1996 East King County Coordinated Water System Plan to establish water utility service area boundaries. Refer to Utilities Committee. Nod 9. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from former Renton Councilman Richard M. Stredicke, 13900 Marquesas Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, urging Council to continue to oppose ramp meters in the City of Renton. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Regional Finance and Governance Update b. Finance Committee: Arbitrage; Fiscal Report c. Planning& Development Committee: CO Zone Amendments for Municipal Jails and Hotels* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Imposing a six-month moratorium on downtown signs and setting a public hearing for July 7, 1997, to take testimony on this matter(see 8.a.) Ordinance for first reading: May Valley Prezone, Phase I (Council approved 10/21/96) Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: CO Zone amendments for municipal jails and hotels (see 5.a. and 10.c.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Regional Finance and Governance Update ..rl • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 163 CITY<COUNCIL :......:::::,:.,. ... Ma 19XXX, 19Q7i R . f r.:r e..:. ADMINISTRATION Sign Code revisions (re: downtown signs) CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-97-007, Weini Eyob &Mussie H. Habtemichael v. Renton COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Sign Code revisions (re: downtown signs) FINANCE COMMITTEE Agreement with Hunter Douglas exchanging a 2.0 acre easement along Springbrook Creek for$136,487 in project mitigation/development fees TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Acceptance of Alternative A as the preferred alignment for the Oakesdale Ave. SW project Proposed Downtown Transit Center site and operational scheme UTILITIES COMMITTEE `• Agreement with Hunter Douglas exchanging a 2.0 acre easement along Springbrook Creek for$136,487 in project mitigation/development fees 1996 East King County Coordinated Water System Plan ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING May Valley Prezone, Phase I (1st reading 5/19/97) ... PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS 6/02/97— Six-month moratorium on downtown signs 164 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 19, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; JERRY RERECICH, Recreation Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Bob Barney introduced himself as a volunteer with the Lighthouse teen center PRESENTATION at Nelsen Middle School. Mr. Barney became associated with Lighthouse Lighthouse Teen Center at when he and several other parents formed a group called Teen Center Nelsen Middle School Advocates (TCA) to pursue the establishment of a teen center in Renton as a means of curbing crime and violence. Noting the valuable and collaborative efforts of volunteers, Lighthouse staff, Renton Parks staff, RAYS, Renton School District, and the Renton Police Department, Mr. Barney thanked the City for its initial and continued support of this important program. Cherie Seachrist, director of Lighthouse, explained that the program serves youth from 7th grade through age 19. In addition to its popular recreational activities, the program also provides youth with information on such important issues as domestic violence. Ms. Seachrist reviewed the goals of Lighthouse, which are to reduce violence and to provide youth with opportunities for growth, attainment of self-sufficiency, and a sense of belonging to the community. Pauletta Rice, a Lighthouse volunteer, stated that the Nelsen Middle School program has served approximately 1500 youth since its inception two years ago. Jerry Rerecich, City of Renton Recreation Supervisor, noted the various recreational opportunities offered at Nelsen Middle School via Lighthouse. He commended members of TCA who persevered to locate sponsors for this program. Tony Sylvester, Health Educator for the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, reviewed the various programs available to youth through Lighthouse. These include counseling, tutors, employment assistance, health information, discussion and support groups, field trips and special events, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. 165 May 19. 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pape 165 PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Commercial in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Office (CO) Zone hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Commercial Office (CO) Amendments zone classification and the definitions section of the Zoning Code, including municipal jails as an administrative conditional use, and hotels as a secondary use in the Employment Area - Valley land use designation. Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the first change being sought, to allow municipal jails as an administrative conditional use in the Commercial Office (CO) zone, must be approved before the City can obtain permits to develop a jail in its new building at Main Ave. S. and Grady Way. The Planning Commission recommended that this change be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The site be restricted to a location west of I-405 and south of Grady Way; 2. The use be housed in a building containing other primary municipal functions; and 3. The jail be owned and operated by or for the City of Renton. Mr. Dennison added that amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow municipal facilities outside the Center Downtown (CD) zone are being processed in the 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle. Continuing, Mr. Dennison explained that the second change would allow hotels as secondary uses in the CO zone within the Employment Area - Valley land use designation. Staff has judged this use to be supportive of and compatible with the primary office uses in this designation. The Planning aw Commmission recommended approval of this change, but was concerned that scarce lands available for future office development not be taken up by low- intensity transient residential uses. Therefore, the Planning Commission suggested a restrictive definition of hotels, as follows: "A building or portion thereof designed or used for transient rental of 50 (fifty) or more units for sleeping purposes. Primary access to all units must come from interior hallways that connect to a main lobby. Hotel structures are at least three stories in height, with lodging space above the first floor. Lodging space may also be located on the first floor. A central kitchen and dining room are provided. Not included are institutions housing persons under legal restraint or requiring medical attention or care." The Administration prefers the following, less prescriptive definition for hotels: "A building or portion thereof designed or used for transient rental of six or more units for sleeping purposes. Hotel structures are at least two stories in height, with lodging space above the first floor. Lodging space may also be located on the first floor. A central kitchen and dining room and accessory shops catering to the general public may be provided. Not included are institutions housing persons under legal restraint or requiring medical attention or care." The Administration also proposes a definition for motels, currently undefined in the City Code, as follows: "A building or portion thereof designed or used for transient rental of five or more units for sleeping purposes." Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 170 for Planning & Development Committee report on this subject and page 171 for the related ordinance.) i 6 6 May 19, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pape 166 PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Annexation: Hoffman, in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Queen Ave NE/NE 19th meeting to consider the Hoffman Annexation 10% Notice of Intent to Annex St 2.95 acres located in the Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, if extended, and north of NE 19th St., if extended. Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the signatures on the Notice of Intent to Annex represent 99% of the proposed annexation area's assessed value. The property owners seek annexation to gain access to City utility services. The property consists of approximately 2.95 acres and is contiguous to the City on two sides. It includes one single family house and a substantial power line easement. Continuing, Mr. Dennison said the property is designated as Residential Single Family in Renton's Comprehensive Plan. The existing zoning in King County is R-6, which is comparable to Renton's R-8 zoning category. Staff has deemed the annexation to be a logical extension of City services. Mr. Dennison noted that the annexation would be generally consistent with Renton's Comprehensive Plan policies, as the property is within the City's potential annexation area, is extensively contiguous to Renton's city limits, and is located within an unincorporated peninsula. Because it is, however, less than ten acres in size, staff has invited surrounding property owners to join the annexation. Audience comment was invited. Chris Holstrom, 1441 Queen Ave. NE, encouraged Council to accept the Notice of Intent to Annex as presented. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO: ACCEPT THE 10% NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX THIS PROPERTY; EXPAND THE ANNEXATION AREA TO INCLUDE ADJACENT RIGHTS- OF-WAY ON THE NORTH AND WEST; AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% PETITION; REQUIRE ADOPTION OF CITY ZONING SIMULTANEOUS WITH ANNEXATION; AND REQUIRE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSUME A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED INDEBTEDNESS UPON ANNEXATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * $168,000 in FEMA funds were received to repair damage from the December 1996 and January 1997 winter storms. * Renton fire crews participated in a pre-prom night simulated DUI ,.r drill at Liberty High School. * On May 23rd, PACCAR will re-open a formerly private stretch of Houser Way, allowing drivers to access North 4th Street and Factory Avenue southbound. 167 May 19, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 167 AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, requested and received Citizen Comment: Evans - clarification on the May Valley Prezone, Phase I. May Valley Prezone, Phase I CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At Council President Keolker-Wheeler's request, item 8.a. was removed for separate consideration. CAG: 97-051, ADA Bus City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/06/97 for CAG-97-051, ADA Bus Zone Zone Improvements, Improvements; five bids; engineer's estimate $175,000; and submitted staff GMT, Inc recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, GMT, Inc., in the total amount of $137,220.00. Council concur. CAG: 97-062, SE Taxilane City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/14/97 for CAG-97-062, Renton Rehabilitation, MA Segale Municipal Airport SE Taxilane Rehabilitation; three bids; engineer's estimate $236,867.46; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, M.A. Segale, Inc., in the total amount of $198,368.76. Council concur. Court Case: 97-007, Eyob Court Case filed by David L. Crump, 4745 University Way NE, Seattle, & Habtemichael v Renton 98105, on behalf of Weini Eyob, Mussie H. Habtemichael and the estate of Haben H. Habtemichael relating to an incident that occurred on 11/01/95 when a car driven by Stephen O. Marr struck Weini Eyob and her two-year- old daughter, Haben H. Habtemichael, at Taylor Pl. NW/S. 124th St. and 87th Ave. S./Stevens Ave. NW. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Building: Road, Bridge & Planning & Technical Services Division recommended adoption of quarterly Municipal Construction revisions to Renton's standard specifications for road, bridge, and municipal Std Specs Revisions construction. Council concur. Public Works: Springbrook Surface Water Utility Division submitted proposed agreement with Hunter Creek Easement, Hunter Douglas to secure a 2.0 acre easement along Springbrook Creek for the future Douglas, CAG-97- widening of this channel and to allow public use of the pedestrian trail to be constructed in this area. In exchange, the City will offset up to $136,487 of Hunter Douglas' project mitigation/development fees for the company's Raymond Avenue Center West development. Refer to Utilities Committee and Finance Committee. Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of Alternative A as Ave SW Project, the preferred alternative for alignment of the Oakesdale Ave. SW (SW 16th to Alternative A Alignment 31st Streets) project. Refer to Transportation Committee. Preference Transportation: Downtown Transportation Systems Division requested approval of the proposed Transit Hub, Final Site Downtown Transit Center site and general operational scheme (contingent on Selection & Operational confirmation of bus capacity routes and subject to applicable development and Scheme environmental regulations). Refer to Transportation Committee. Public Works: 1996 East Utility Systems Division submitted proposed agreement with the 1996 East King County Coordinated King County Coordinated Water System Plan to establish water utility service Water System Plan area boundaries. Refer to Utilities Committee. 1"W MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.a. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. 168 May 19, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 168 Separate Consideration The Administration recommended the adoption of a resolution imposing a six- Executive: Downtown Sign month moratorium on downtown signs, setting a public hearing on July 7, Moratorium 1997 to take testimony on the moratorium, and referring the matter of Sign Code revisions to the Administration. .� Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained that recent redevelopment efforts in the downtown present an opportunity to set the character and tone for the downtown, and to define this as a distinct area. The Administration is proposing that staff be directed to proceed with revisions to the Sign Code, as necessary, working with downtown businesses and property owners to determine what types of sign standards should be applied in the downtown. Mr. Kattermann noted that currently, the Sign Code does not differentiate greatly between various areas and zones of the City. Sue Carlson, Economic Development Director, added that the City's current Sign Code amply accommodates the needs of businesses that are set back substantially from the road. In the downtown area, however, most storefronts are only a sidewalk's width from the street. Ms. Carlson noted that the proposal before Council allows for new businesses to install temporary signs while these issues are being resolved. She emphasized that this project is a priority for staff, and the Administration would like it completed in fewer than six months. Responding to Councilman Edwards, City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren said Renton's Sign Code defines a temporary sign as "Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials with or without frames intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only." Mr. Warren emphasized that the moratorium does not have to last six months, and could be terminated sooner by Council. Councilmen Edwards and Clawson were concerned that a business might have a sign currently on order which may not meet the revised specifications. Mayor Tanner stated that as of 5:00 p.m. today, there were no outstanding sign permits for the downtown area. Council President Keolker-Wheeler questioned what emergency situation required the imposition of a moratorium in the absence of public input, particularly from those who will be directly affected. She felt the City should not encourage improvements in the downtown on one hand, yet prevent those who might want to install new signs from doing so for a significant length of time. Mayor Tanner replied that the moratorium is an attempt to keep from having to impose unecessary restrictions at a later date. He explained the desire to implement regulations and guidelines for downtown-area signs to better conform to the vision and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan for the downtown. Although he favored implementing the moratorium and wanted to achieve uniformity in downtown-area signage, Councilman Corman hoped the Sign Code revisions could be accomplished in less than six months. ...i Councilmember Nelson was concerned with the timing and length of the six- month period. Noting that many people tackle renovation and remodeling projects in the summer to take advantage of the weather, she perceived a discrepancy between the City encouraging such improvements on one hand, 169 May 19, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pape 169 but disallowing any new signage on the other. She suggested that the moratorium be implemented for a shorter period, perhaps three months. Now Responding to Councilman Schlitzer, Mr. Kattermann said the time needed to achieve the Sign Code revisions will depend in part on the amount of involvement by interested parties and also on the number and extent of amendments that are proposed. Adding that a public hearing will be required to take testimony on any proposed changes, he estimated it would take a minimum of two to three months for the entire process. At Councilmember Nelson's suggestion, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL OPEN THIS ITEM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT THIS TIME.* Councilman Parker emphasized that because this matter was not widely publicized, Council will not hear from some who might otherwise have wanted to provide input. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Tanner invited anyone in the audience to speak to this issue. Gina Kavesh, co-owner of Renton Western Wear and president of the Downtown Renton Association (DRA), stated that the DRA Board discussed this issue last week. The DRA Board supports the proposed moratorium, although it hopes the work on the Sign Code will take less than six months to accomplish so the moratorium can be lifted more quickly. Councilmen Edwards and Parker favored holding the public hearing on this `„ issue prior to July 7th. In response to Council remarks, Executive Assistant Jay Covington explained that moratoriums of this kind are generally implemented immediately so as not to create a window of opportunity for actions that would be inconsistent with the purpose behind the moratorium. Councilman Schlitzer noted that approving the moratorium for six months should not be a concern, since Council can always lift it sooner should it desire. He felt this made more sense than approving a three-month moratorium with the understanding that it could be extended. Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Kattermann explained that staff will solicit the input of many who would potentially be affected by either the moratorium or the Sign Code revisions. This would include the Downtown Renton Association (DRA), the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, downtown businesses and property owners, and the Gateways Commission. Council President Keolker-Wheeler agreed with earlier Council comments that the public hearing date on the moratorium should be held sooner than July 7th. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL IMPOSE A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON DOWNTOWN SIGNS, SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 1997 TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON THE MORATORIUM, AND REFER THE MATTER OF SIGN CODE REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. 170 May 19, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 170 The following resolution was then presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3259 A resolution was read declaring a six-month moratorium on the issuance of Executive: Downtown Sign sign permits within the area commonly known as the Downtown Study Area v"g Moratorium which is located generally east of Rainier Ave. S., west of I-405 and the Cedar River, south of Airport Way to its connection with the Cedar River and then southwest of the Cedar River, and north of South Fifth Street, establishing a public hearing date on June 2, 1997, and establishing a termination date of the moratorium. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Councilman Schlitzer suggested that the Committee of the Whole receive regular updates on this matter as it proceeds. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from former Renton Councilman Richard M. Citizen Comment: Stredicke, 13900 Marquesas Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, urging Council Stredicke - Ramp to continue to oppose ramp meters in the City of Renton. Metering Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted that on July 13, 1981, Council adopted the recommendation of its Transportation Committee that ramp metering on I-405 in Renton be opposed pending complete analysis and environmental review. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Planning & Development recommending approval, with revisions, of the proposed amendments to the Committee Commercial Office (CO) Zone to allow hotels as secondary uses and municipal Planning: Commercial jails as administrative conditional uses, both subject to locational criteria, as Office (CO) Zone recommended by the Planning Commission. The Committee also Amendments recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the definitions section of the Zoning Code to create definitions for hotel and motel uses, as recommended by the Administration. An ordinance consistent with the Committee's recommendations has been prepared by the City Attorney. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Responding to Council President Keolker-Wheeler, Committee Chair Schlitzer confirmed that the Committee is recommending approval of the definition language recommended by the Administration rather than that favored by the Planning Commission. *MOTION CARRIED. (See page 171 for ordinance.) ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 6/02/97 for second and final reading: Annexation: May Valley An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of 74 acres Prezone, Phase I (bounded by 148th Ave. SE on the east, NE Sunset Blvd. on the south, and the Renton corporate boundary on the north and west) to be annexed to the 3 City of Renton to Residential - One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1) and Residential - Five Dwelling Units per Acre (R-5) (May Valley Prezone, Phase I; File No. A-96-004). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/02/97. CARRIED. 171 May 19, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Pape 171 The following ordinance was presented for reading and adoption: Ordinance #4665 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-2 and 4-31-16.B.2 and B.4 of low Planning: Commercial Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by Office (CO) Zone adding definitions of hotel and motel and by adding hotels as a secondary use Amendments and municipal jails as an administrative conditional use in the Commercial Office (CO) zone. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL DISPENSE WITH SECOND READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman relayed an inquiry from a citizen regarding the status of Parks: Lake Washington the proposed boardwalk along Lake Washington adjacent to property owned Boardwalk by The Boeing Company between Cedar River Park and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Transportation: Mr. Corman reported another request by a constituent who asked if the City Maintenance of Road could extend its street sweeping maintenance to include road shoulders which Shoulders for Bicycle are increasingly used by bicycle commuters. Commuters ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:23 p.m. ter✓ MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 05/19/97 172 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 19, 1997 moo COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/02 Transit Center Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/22 Child and Adult Day Care Amendments (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 5/20 Preferred Alignment for Oakesdale Ave. (Corman) 4:00 p.m. SW project; Approval of Downtown Transit Center Site& Operational Scheme UTILITIES TUES., 5/20 1996 East King County Coordinated (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Water System Plan; Hunter Douglas Agreement for Easement (Springbrook Creek) ..rr NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 2, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 19, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Hire a Veteran Month 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Moratorium on Signs in the Central Downtown Area 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Catherine Corman, 2216 Harrington Pl. NE, Renton, to the Library Board for a five-year term expiring 6/01/2002. Council concur. b. Mayor Tanner reappoints Ronald Regis, 824 Jefferson Ave. NE, Renton, and Timothy Searing, 4510 NE 19th, Renton, to the Park Board each for a four-year term to expire 6/01/2001. Council concur. c. Human Resources&Risk Management Department recommends reclassification of twelve positions for a total 1997 cost of$17,374. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Human Services Division submits proposed performance-based reimbursement plan for inclusion in the 1998 Human Services Contract to make agencies accountable for their performance by linking goal achievement to funding. Refer to Community Services Committee. e. Transportation Division requests authorization for a temporary closure of the westbound lane of SW 16th St. from Oakesdale to Raymond Avenues SW for approximately 80 days from the first week of July through mid-September for construction of a storm drain and wet vault structure. Refer to Transportation Committee. f. Transportation Systems submits annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and associated mid-year budget adjustments. Refer to Transportation Committee; set public hearing on 6/23/97 on the TIP and budget adjustment ordinance. g. Utilities Systems Division recommends approval of proposed amendment to LAG-96-001, lease agreement with Sprint Spectrum, to allow the installation of additional antennas and related equipment on the Highlands Elevated Water Tank, located at 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. h. Utilities Systems Division recommends approval of proposed five-year site lease agreement with Metricom, Inc. to place antennas on the Rolling Hills Elevated Water Tank, located at 2401 Puget Drive SE. Council concur. i. Utilities Systems Division recommends approval of an option and site lease agreement with Metricom, Inc. to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Water Tank, located at 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. �.. j. Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-96-120, 1996 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $86,913.67, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,194.67 to Gelco Services Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 174 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if ..r further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Transit Center Update b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Oakesdale Ave. SW Project Preferred Alignment; Downtown Transit Center Site and Operational Scheme Approval* c. Utilities Committee: 1996 East King County Coordinated Water System Plan*; Hunter Douglas Agreement for Springbrook Creek Easement 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Downtown Transit Center site and operational scheme approval (see 10.b.) b. 1996 East King County Coordinated Water System Plan& Agreement (see 10.c.) Ordinance for second and final reading: May Valley Prezone, Phase I (1st reading 5/19/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT t COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Transit Center Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 175 CITYCOUNCIL ,dune 2, 199'1 G�ty Glerk�s+Dffce.... ... e:. t" i s _.._ _. . �r COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 1998 Human Services contract changes (performance-based reimbursement funding plan) FINANCE COMMITTEE Reclassification of twelve positions MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Hunter Douglas for easement at Springbrook Creek 1996 East King County Coordinated Water System Plan TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SW 16th St temporary closure (from Oakesdale to Raymond Aves SW) Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)Update Plane Space Investments lease assignment to Howard/Bahr Partnership (LAG-84-006) PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS ,`„ 6/23/97— Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Update 176 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 2, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 19, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the month of June, 1997 Hire A Veteran Month - to be "Hire a Veteran Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all ,.. June 1997 employers, service providers and other citizens to join in observing this event, recognizing that when we help a veteran secure employment, we help the family, the community, and ourselves. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Executive: Downtown Sign in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Moratorium hearing to consider the moratorium on signs in the central downtown area. Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, reported that on May 19th, Council declared a six-month moratorium on signs in Renton's downtown core area and set a public hearing this date to accept testimony on whether the moratorium should be continued. Mr. Kattermann noted that under the moratorium, temporary signs are permitted as defined in the City Code. He explained that one reason for the moratorium is to prevent proliferation of signs that would be inconsistent with the vision for the downtown contained in the Comprehensive Plan. It would also allow staff to address issues and concerns raised regarding signs in the downtown. On the other hand, the moratorium does foster a certain degree of uncertainty in the business community, and could negatively affect new businesses opening in the downtown. Referring to the existing sign code, Mr. Kattermann said this allows 1.5 square feet of signage per lineal square foot, to a maximum of 300 square feet (including all faces of the sign). Wall signs can be up to 20% of the facade area. He described and showed examples of the various types of signs, including freestanding, roof, ground (also called monument), projecting, wall, and combinations of these. 177 June 2. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 177 Mr. Kattermann said a primary reason for the sign code changes is to treat the downtown differently from other commercial areas of the City. He compared ids Renton's sign code with those of Kirkland, Kent and Auburn, all of which have distinct sign regulations for their downtown areas. Continuing, Mr. Katterman explained the possible approaches for addressing the sign code revisions. These include: establishing a task force, working through an existing commission or Council committee, conducting a survey, holding a series of workshops, and/or hiring a consultant to assist staff in completing the revisions as soon as possible. If Council approves the recommended approach to the sign code revisions, staff would hold a series of workshops with all of the downtown sign stakeholders. The purpose of the first workshop (no later than June 13th) would be to identify major issues and concerns, and get direction regarding what people want changed. A draft ordinance would then be formulated and reviewed at the second workshop in mid-July. The draft would then be revised in time for the third workshop at the end of July. This schedule would also include a public hearing, SEPA review, and Council committee deliberation. Mr. Kattermann estimated that the final ordinance could be adopted in September. Upon Council inquiry, Mr. Kattermann offered to research whether the City imposed a moratorium on signs when it first adopted its sign code. He also responded that no sign permits for the downtown area are pending at this time. �.i. Councilman Schlitzer clarified that the question before Council this evening is whether the moratorium should be continued. He wondered if the regulations contained in the current sign code are sufficient to prevent undesirable signs from being approved while the changes are being negotiated. Councilman Clawson commented that he did not want to place a hardship on anyone who is developing in the downtown area. Audience comment was invited. Glenn Galliher, 28015 SE High Point Way, Issaquah, 98027, commented on the approval process for a sign that he was hired to construct for a new business in Renton. Saying that this sign is important to his client, he emphasized that businesses must be able to have signs when they initially open their doors. Fred Steiner, 321 Rainier Ave. S., stated that he submitted a permit application for the sign described by Mr. Galliher on April 8th for his new business, Freddie's, on S. 3rd Street. After the Board of Adjustment voted to grant him a needed variance for the sign, the board's decision was protested. The board subsequently denied his variance request. Explaining that this sign has already been constructed at a cost of $30,000, Mr. Steiner said it is a first-class sign and he will need to pay Mr. Galliher for it regardless. In response to Mayor Tanner's request to clarify the sequence of events reported by Mr. Steiner, Larry Warren, City Attorney, explained that after the Board of Adjustment first approved Mr. Steiner's sign variance request for an electronic message board, Mr. Steiner was wrongly informed that the appeal period was ten days. According to State law, to which the City must adhere, the appeal period is 21 days plus an additional three days if the notice is mailed. Mr. Warren said during this period of time, a request for reconsideration was received from a Board of Adjustment member who had 178 June 2, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 178 been absent from the meeting where Mr. Steiner's variance was approved. Also, it was determined that Mr. Steiner needed not one but two variances, the first for the electronic message sign and the other for the setback because the sign is a monument sign. The Board of Adjustment subsequently turned ,r„r down Mr. Steiner's variance request because it was incomplete (it did not address the need for both variances) and thus would not accomplish his objectives. Responding to Councilman Corman, Mr. Warren said a permit was never issued for this sign. Mr. Steiner clarified that the only reason his sign is considered a monument sign is because the supporting pole is covered, which in his opinion looks better. He added he would be willing to uncover the pole if this would negate the need for a setback variance. Gina Kavesh, 724 S. 3rd Street, spoke as president of the Downtown Renton Asociation (DRA) to report that although the DRA supports the moratorium because it will provide time in which the sign code can be appropriately revised for the downtown, it would like for the process to be completed in less than six months. David Loring, 617 S. 3rd Street, said he and a partner are currently redeveloping the old Good Chevrolet property, the grand opening of which is planned in 60 to 75 days. Emphasizing that signage is a critical issue, especially since various businesses will be located in the new development, Mr. Loring encouraged Council to consider either a shorter moratorium or a method by which new signage could be addressed during the moratorium period. He concluded that after the moratorium is lifted, it will still take time"W for businesses to secure sign permits and have their signs constructed. Tim Searing, 4510 NE 19th, Renton, 98056, stated that as the owner of three properties in the downtown, he favored achieving comprehensive sign regulations for this area. He was not, however, comfortable with a six-month moratorium and suggested that this be shortened to three months. Councilmember Nelson stated that neither she nor downtown business owners favor imposing a moratorium. Noting that Renton has had essentially the same sign code since 1974, she pointed out that any revisions will only affect new signs, not existing ones, and therefore will influence only a minority of signs in the downtown. She was concerned about Mr. Steiner's predicament and the substantial expense he has incurred for his sign. Ms. Nelson stated that Renton has long had its own character, and this will not change because of new sign regulations. She concluded by urging Council not to continue the moratorium, because doing so would wrong Renton's business community. Councilman Edwards agreed that the downtown should have separate sign regulations, and he supported the recommended approach to accomplish this by collaborating with those who will be affected. Adding that no one, least of all business owners, likes unaesthetic signs, he said many businesses want to locate downtown, and the moratorium sends the wrong message regarding the City's desire to attract new businesses to Renton. Councilman Clawson concurred with Mr. Edwards that it appears no emergency exists for the moratorium. He suggested shortening the moratorium period from six months to six weeks. n June 2, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 179 Gene Sens, 212 S. 3rd St., thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for the enormous effort the City has made to revitalize the downtown. He concurred that a shorter moratorium may be more reasonable, and concluded that all am interested persons appear to support a similar outcome regarding the downtown area. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Councilman Parker stated he has spent a great deal of time researching this subject. Noting that many people are recognizing opportunities in Renton's downtown, he said what was long desired is finally being achieved. He felt that if the moratorium is continued, it should not be longer than three months, with progress reports made to Council every week. Mr. Parker said the City must be sensitive to what those in the downtown area want, and the Administration must commit to making this a priority. He was concerned, however, about the message the moratorium would send to those who are interested in coming to the downtown, and concluded that a short-term moratorium might be best for the benefit of its long-term effects. Noting that most speakers this evening favor having a shorter moratorium, it was moved by Corman, seconded by Parker, Council reduce the moratorium from six to three months and direct the Administration to try to complete the sign code revisions as soon as possible.* Council President Keolker-Wheeler said she has not been persuaded of the existence of an emergency that would justify the moratorium. Fearing that a .� moratorium would negatively affect those who are currently redeveloping in the downtown as well as those who may want to invest in this area in the next few months, she felt it would be a disservice and that it was too drastic a measure to resort to in the absence of a clear emergency. Ms. Keolker- Wheeler did not support the proposed motion to reduce the moratorium to three months, since staff has said this would not be enough time to accomplish the changes. Instead, she favored rescinding the moratorium and committing to the recommended process for negotiating the sign code changes without a moratorium. She added that the broader issue of the downtown's image will take longer to resolve than the sign code changes. Councilman Corman cautioned that in the absence of a moratorium, Council would have to accept the fact that applications may be received for undesirable--yet still legal--signs. Councilman Schlitzer concurred that the City should not have a moratorium while it works through the sign code changes, since these will take an undetermined amount of time to resolve. *Motion failed. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RESCIND THE DOWNTOWN SIGN MORATORIUM.AND COMMIT TO THE RECOMMENDED PROCESS AS OUTLINED BY STAFF, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED TIMELINE, FOR ACCOMPLISHING CHANGES TO THE SIGN CODE FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA. CARRIED. Councilmember Nelson asked if staff could assist Mr. Steiner in getting his sign installed. City Attorney Warren replied that although Mr. Steiner's 180 June 2, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 180 variance request was denied by the Board of Adjustment, several options remain open to him such as submitting a new application or changing and relocating the sign. Council President Keolker-Wheeler requested a written copy of the timeline for the process to accomplish the sign code changes. She also asked that this matter remain in Committee of the Whole for regular briefings. RECESS MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:53 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:04 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98057, expressed appreciation for the Citizen Comment: comments made by Councilwoman Nelson in defense of Renton during the McDonald - Appreciation preceding public hearing. to Councilwoman Nelson CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Board/Commission: Mayor Tanner reappointed Catherine Corman, 2216 Harrington Pl. NE, Library Board Renton, to the Library Board for a five-year term expiring 6/01/2002. Appointment Council concur. Board/Commission: Park Mayor Tanner reappointed Ronald Regis, 824 Jefferson Ave. NE, Renton, and Board Appointments Timothy Searing, 4510 NE 19th, Renton, to the Park Board each for a four- year term to expire 6/01/2001. Council concur. HR&RM: Reclassifications Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended (12 Positions) reclassification of twelve positions for a total 1997 cost of $17,374. Refer to Finance Committee. Human Services: Human Services Division submitted proposed performance-based Performance-Based reimbursement plan for inclusion in the 1998 Human Services Contract to Reimbursement Plan make agencies accountable for their performance by linking goal achievement " to funding. Refer to Community Services Committee. Streets: SW 16th St Transportation Division requested authorization for a temporary closure of the Temporary Closure westbound lane of SW 16th St. from Oakesdale to Raymond Avenues SW for (Oakesdale to Raymond) approximately 80 days from the first week of July through mid-September for construction of a storm drain and wet vault structure. Refer to Transportation Committee. Transportation: Six-Year Transportation Systems Division submitted annual update of the 1998-2003 TIP, 1998-2003 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and associated mid-year budget adjustments. Refer to Transportation Committee; set a public hearing on 6/23/97 on the TIP and budget adjustment ordinance. Lease: Sprint Antenna Utilities System Division recommended approval of proposed amendment to Placement on Highlands LAG-96-001, lease agreement with Sprint Spectrum, to allow the installation Elevated Water Tank, of additional antennas and related equipment on the Highlands Elevated Water LAG-96-001 Tank, located at 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. 181 June 2. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 181 Lease: Metricom Antenna Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of proposed five-year site Placement on Rolling Hills lease agreement with Metricom, Inc. to place antennas on the Rolling Hills Elevated Water Tank, Elevated Water Tank, located at 2401 Puget Drive SE. Council concur. MW LAG-97- Lease: Metricom Antenna Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of an option and site lease Placement on Highlands agreement with Metricom, Inc. to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Elevated Water Tank, Water Tank, located at 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. LAG-97- CAG: 96-120, 1996 Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-96-120, 1996 Sanitary Sewer Sanitary Sewer Manhole Manhole Rehabilitation project; and requested approval of the project, Rehab, Gelco Services authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $86,913.67, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,194.67 to Gelco Services Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Added Item Transportation Division recommended approval of proposed operating permit Lease: Plane Space and lease amendment allowing the partnership of Cliff Howard and Fred Bahr Investments Lease to assume the lease assigned to Plane Space Investments, LAG-84-006 Assignment to Howard/ (previously assigned to Puget Sound Industries). The operating permit Bahr Partnership, includes an addendum for the operation of helicopters, subject to conditions. LAG-84-006 Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO ADD ITEM 8.k., AND TO REMOVE ADDED ITEM 8.1., FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended adoption of an Legal: Wireless emergency ordinance governing wireless communications facilities. Communications Facilities Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained that the primary purpose of the ordinance is to protect neighborhoods by encouraging wireless communications providers to site their facilities in locations best suited for this type of use. It will also give predictability to the providers regarding requirements for wireless facilities. Staff is recommending that the ordinance be adopted on an emergency basis due to the proliferation of applications for monopoles (defined as freestanding structures erected to support wireless communication antennas). Mr. Zimmerman noted that one reason Renton is receiving so many applications of this kind may be because various other jurisdictions such as Kent, Federal Way, Burien, and Auburn have imposed moratoriums on these types of facilities. Continuing, Mr. Zimmerman said the City currently has seven applications pending for wireless communication facilities ranging from sixty to two hundred feet in height. Renton's Code currently requires that these uses obtain conditional use permits (and height variances, where applicable). The proposed ordinance would allow some wireless facilities outright as permitted uses, depending on the zoning category. Others would either be not allowed or would require an administrative conditional use permit or a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit. Mr. Zimmerman reported that after adoption tonight, the ordinance will be presented to the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on June 3rd and will then be transmitted to the Planning & Development Committee for review 182 June 2. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 182 on June 5th. A public hearing will be scheduled for June 23rd, and the ordinance will be amended, if required. Mr. Zimmerman explained the three components of wireless facilities, as �.rl follows: antennas (for micro, mini and marco facilities); support structures (monopole I, monopole II or lattice tower); and accessory equipment facilities. He stated that the proposed ordinance would provide for design criteria as well as a process by which the facilities would be allowed. Specifically, the ordinance will: * Encourage the location of towers in non-residential areas, minimize the number of towers throughout the community, encourage joint use of towers and tower sites, encourage the use of towers in areas where the adverse impact on the communtiy would be minimal, and enhance the ability of the providers to effectively serve the community; * Conform to the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; * Establish definitions; * Establish permit submittal requirements, fees, and development standards; * Establish in which zoning categories and under what circumstances facilities may be installed; and * Establish procedures for obtaining variances, alternates and modifications. Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed ordinance, and recommends its adoption. Responding to Councilman Parker, Neil Watts, Plan Review Supervisor, said that, of the pending applications for wireless facilities, one is vested. Mr. Watts assured Council that the facility associated with this application was compatible with the proposed ordinance. Councilman Corman suggested that the City clearly apprise property owners who consider leasing space on a residentially-zoned parcel for a wireless communications facility that such a decision could affect future development plans for their properties. This is because some of the facilities are primary permitted uses in residential areas only if the sites are over one acre in size and if the facility is accorded minimum setbacks of 100 feet from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel. A homeowner who granted an easement for this type of facility thus might be prevented from subdividing their property unless or until the easement was revoked. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE GOVERNING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. CARRIED. (See page 184 for ordinance.) CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Stanley Piha, Managing Venturer of Stanley Citizen Comment: Piha - Real Estate, 2101 Fourth Ave. #250, Seattle, 98121. Mr. Piha expressed Graffiti Vandalism frustration that a building owned by him at 4th and Union is frequently targeted by graffiti vandals despite his compliance with City regulations that he immediately paint over any such vandalism. He suggested that the Now City increase police presence in this area in an effort to catch the perpetrators, and also suggested that the City require purchasers of spray paint to register as a deterrent to those who plan to use the paint illegally. 183 June 2. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 183 Council President Keolker-Wheeler asked that the Administration look at whether police efforts can be increased in this area, as well as whether the juvenile justice system can be encouraged to require apprehended graffiti r.s vandals to paint buildings as part of their sentences, perhaps as a community service requirement. OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Acting Member Keolker-Wheeler Transportation (Aviation) presented a report regarding the transit center site selection. The resolution Committee approves and authorizes locating a transit center on and adjacent to Burnett Transportation: Downtown Ave. S. between S. 2nd and 3rd Streets, subject to confirmation of bus Transit Hub, Final Site capacity requirements, especially for the Regional Transit Authority bus Selection & Operational routes, as well as to applicable development and environmental regulation. Scheme The Committee recognized that the intent of the resolution and the formal identification of the site of the transit center are important steps to allow the release of funds for design of the transit center. The Committee recommended that the resolution be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 184 for resolution.) Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation (Aviation) Committee Acting Member Keolker-Wheeler Ave SW Project, presented a report recommending Council concurrence with Alternative A as Alternative A Alignment the preferred route location for presentation in the Oakesdale Ave. SW Preference Extension project's Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). Alternative A provides the most direct route between SW 16th Street and SW 31st Street with the least environmental impacts. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE r. REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: 1996 East concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's King County Coordinated recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Water System Plan the East King County Coordinated Water System Plan Service Boundary agreement. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 184 for resolution.) Public Works: Springbrook Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Creek Easement, Hunter concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Douglas, CAG-97- recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement and easement for drainage channel and pedestrian trail with Hunter Douglas. The maximum amount due Hunter Douglas under the terms of the agreement is $136,487. The Utilities Committee concurred with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation to offset this cost by reducing the mitigation/development fees for Hunter Douglas' current project that will become due for the development proposal (City File No. SA- 96-104), up to the maximum amount allowed under the agreement.. The Committee also concurred with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation to transfer to the Water Utility, Wastewater Utility, and Transportation Systems Division the full amount of the mitigation/development fees offset under the agreement from the Surface Water Utility's Capital Improvement Program budget for the East Side Green River Watershed project account. The portion of the approved 1997 adjusted budget ($427,588) that is not expended on the 1997 programmed improvements will be used for reimbursement, or the reimbursement payment will be included in the 1998 project budget request. MOVED BY CLAWSON, 184 June 2, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 184 SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: mod RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3260 A resolution was read in support of the final transit center site selection. Transportation: Downtown MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Transit Hub, Final Site COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Selection & Operational Scheme Resolution #3261 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Public Works: 1996 East interlocal cooperative agreement with other east King County water utility King County Coordinated providers and to execute the East King County Coordinated Water System Water System Plan Plan (water utility service area boundary agreement). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Legal: Wireless An ordinance was read amending Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code Communications Facilities by adding Chapter 38, Wireless Communications Facilities. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4666 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Legal: Wireless MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL mW Communications Facilities ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance-#4667 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of 74 acres Annexation: May Valley (bounded by 148th Ave. SE on the east, NE Sunset Blvd. on the south, and Prezone, Phase I the Renton corporate boundary on the north and west) to be annexed to the City of Renton to Residential - One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1) and Residential - Five Dwelling Units per Acre (R-5) (May Valley Prezone, Phase I; File No. A-96-004). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:38 p.m. MARILY J P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 06/02/97 185 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 2, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/09 Main& Grady Building Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 6/05 Human Services Contract Changes (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. (Performance-based Reimbursement Plan); Proposed Renton School District Teen Health Clinic (Information Only) FINANCE MON., 6/09 Hunter Douglas Easement at Springbrook (Parker) 5:30 p.m. Creek (Development Fee Credits); Reclassifications; Vouchers PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/05 May Valley Prezone, Phase II; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Wireless Facilities Ordinance PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 6/03 Howard/Barr Partnership Lease (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Amendment; SW 16th St Temporary Closure (Oakesdale to Raymond); Six-Year TIP Update UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 186 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 9, 1997 Now Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Homeownership Week —June 11 to 18, 1997 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/04/97 for CAG-97-070, SW 16th St. (Oakesdale to Raymond) project; two bids; engineer's estimate $790,344.26; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, R.W. Scott Construction Co., in the total amount of$799,855.07. Council concur. b. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of an ordinance creating a new fund to track expenditures and revenues in the amount of$17,127,743 for the purchase and renovation of the Main and Grady Building. Refer to Finance Committee. c. Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommends that the Resource Coordinator position in the Community Services Department be reclassified from a grade 25 to a grade 26 and retitled "Capital Improvement Project Manager" effective July 1, 1997, due to the increase in the scope of duties for this position. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Solid Waste Utility Division submits proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health to accept $33,969 for the City's 1997 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Refer to Utilities Committee. e. Solid Waste Utility Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County to accept $32,524 for implementation of the City's 1997 business recycling program and a special recycling event. Refer to Utilities Committee. f. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed agreement in the amount of$7,918 with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for construction and maintenance of the railroad crossing in the 3700 block of Lake Washington Blvd. N., in accordance with LID 336. Refer to Transportation Committee. g. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-96-082, 1996 Street Overlay and Houser Way Resurfacing project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for the final contract amount of $374,199.50, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$18,709.98 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. ..r h. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an option and site lease agreement with US West Communications Wireless Group, a division of US West Communications, Inc., to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Water Tank (located at 3410 NE 12th Street). Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) L 8. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Paul D. Purcell, Vice President of Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, 100 - 23rd Ave. S., Seattle, 98144, requesting a partial waiver of building permit and development fees in the amount of$76,855.56 for CCS's Renton Family Housing Project (a total of 24 rental units for low-income families with children, located at 1000 Jefferson Ave. NE and 633 Burnett Ave. S.). Refer to Community r.. Services Committee. 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: 1998 Human Services contract change (performance-based reimbursement plan) b. Finance Committee: Hunter Douglas easement at Springbrook Creek (development fee credits); Reclassifications; Vouchers c. Planning& Development Committee: May Valley Prezone, Phase II; Wireless Facilities Ordinance d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Howard/Bahr Partnership lease assignment; SW 16th St. temporary closure 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for first reading: Vacating a portion of SW 12th St., all of SW 13th St. and the alley between SW 12th and 13th Streets (Michael Scarff, VAC-97-001; Council approved 3/24/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION(property disposal) 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Main & Grady Building Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 188 CI TX CUUNCIL June 9, 199' : Citx G►erl.'a+Office f`' r 1 e e .. . s :..::. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Letter from Paul D. Purcell requesting waiver of development and building fees for Catholic Community Services of Washington's affordable housing project FINANCE COMMITTEE Main& Grady Building fund creation Resource Coordinator position reclassification TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Lk Wash Blvd N RR Crossing, agreement with Burlington Northern for construction and maintenance UTILITIES COMMITTEE 1997 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program(agreement with Seattle-King County for funding) 1997 Business Recycling Program& Special Recycling Event (agreement with King County for funding) MW ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Vacating a portion of SW 12th St, all of SW 13th St, and the alley between them (Scarff/VAC-97-001); 1 st reading 6/09/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS 6/23/97— 1998 -2003 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Update 6/23/97—Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance 189 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 9, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; RON STRAKA, Utility Engineering Supervisor; COMMANDER ROB SOFIE, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1997 AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring June 11 through 18, Homeownership Week - 1997, to be "Homeownership Week" in the City of Renton, and urging all June 11 to 18, 1997 citizens to join in promoting homeownership opportunities. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR r. IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The ABC news program 20/20 filmed a segment at Renton's Fire Station 16 on the growing use of defibrillators by people in the public sector rather than just by emergency medical staff. * Renton received $101,078 from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and the State of Washington as reimbursement for storm damage suffered at the golf course during the November, 1995 flood. * King County Metro formally opened its recycled water facility at the East Reclamation Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton. * The Seattle branch of the Army Corps of Engineers has approved the City's draft financial plan for the Cedar River Section 205 flood control (i.e., dredging) project. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-070, SW 16th St City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/04/97 for CAG-97-070, SW 16th St. (Oakesdale to Raymond), (Oakesdale to Raymond) project; two bids; engineer's estimate $790,344.26; RW Scott Const Co and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, R.W. Scott Construction Co., in the total amount of $799,855.07. Council concur. 190 June 9 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 190 Finance: Main & Grady Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of an Building Fund Creation ordinance creating a new fund to track expenditures and revenues in the amount of $17,127,743 for the purchase and renovation of the Main and Grady Building. Refer to Finance Committee. HR&RM: Resource Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended that the Coordinator Reclass Resource Coordinator position in the Community Services Department be reclassified from a grade 25 to a grade 26 and retitled "Capital Improvement Project Manager" effective July 1, 1997, due to the increase in the scope of duties for this position. Refer to Finance Committee. Solid Waste: 1997 Local Solid Waste Utility Division submitted proposed Memorandum of Hazardous Waste Mgmt Understanding with the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health to Program, Seattle-King accept $33,969 for the City's 1997 Local Hazardous Waste Management County, CAG-97- Program. Refer to Utilities Committee. Solid Waste: 1997 Business Solid Waste Utility Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with Recycling & Special King County to accept $32,524 for implementation of the City's 1997 business Recycling Event, King recycling program and a special recycling event. Refer to Utilities County, CAG-97- Committee. Transportation: Lk Wash Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed agreement in the amount Blvd N RR Xing of $7,918 with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for Construction & construction and maintenance of the railroad crossing in the 3700 block of Maintenance, Burlington Lake Washington Blvd. N., in accordance with LID 336. Refer to Northern, CAG-97- Transportation Committee. CAG: 96-082, 1996 Street Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-96-082, 1996 Street Overlay Overlay & Houser Way and Houser Way Resurfacing project; and requested approval of the project, Resurfacing, MA Segale authorization for final contract amount of $374,199.50, commencement of 60- day lien period, and release of retained amount of $18,709.98 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Utility: US West Lease for Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an option and site lease Antennas on Highlands agreement with US West Communications Wireless Group, a division of US Elevated Water Tank, West Communications, Inc., to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Water LAG-97- Tank (located at 3410 NE 12th Street). Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Paul D. Purcell, Vice President of Catholic Citizen Comment: Purcell Community Services of Western Washington, 100 - 23rd Ave. S., Seattle, - Catholic Community 98144, requesting a partial waiver of building permit and development fees in Services Request for the amount of $76,855.56 for CCS's Renton Family Housing Project (a total of Building Permit & 24 rental units for low-income families with children, located at 1000 Development Fees Waiver Jefferson Ave. NE and 633 Burnett Ave. S.). MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Community Services recommending concurrence in the recommendation of staff and the Human Committee Services Advisory Committee to adopt a performance-based reimbursement Human Services: plan that will make agencies accountable for their performance by linking goal Performance-Based achievement to funding. The Committee further recommended that the Reimbursement Plan elements of the performance-based reimbursement plan be adopted, and their 191 June 9, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 19I inclusion authorized in the 1998 General Fund Human Services Contracts. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation), Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee regarding the temporary closure of the westbound lane of SW 16th Street from Streets: SW 16th St Oakesdale Ave. SW to Raymond Ave. SW. This closure will allow the Temporary Closure contractor to complete the 1,250 lineal feet of 24" storm drain and wet vault (Oakesdale to Raymond) structures in a shorter timeframe with less interruption to the traveling public. The anticipated temporary closure will begin the first week of July 1997, and the road will re-open in mid-September, 1997. Advance signing and publication will be in place three days prior to the closure with approval by the Transportation Operations Section and the Police and Fire Departments. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the temporary closure of the westbound lane of SW 16th Street from Oakesdale Ave. SW to Raymond Ave. SW for 80 days. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Six-Year Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report TIP, 1998-2003 recommending that the proposed update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and associated budget adjustments be brought to public hearing at the City Council meeting of June 23, 1997. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee recommending that Council hold a public hearing on the proposed Wireless Legal: Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance on June 23, 1997. The proposed ,.�. Communications Facilities ordinance establishes guidelines for the siting of wireless communications facilities, including towers and antennas. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (Interim ordinance was adopted by Council on 6/02/97.) Annexation: May Valley Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Prezone, Phase II regarding the May Valley Prezone, Phase II. The Committee has reviewed the Administration and Planning Commission zoning recommendations, public comment, and other relevant information. The Committee recommended that the area currently designated Residential Rural in the Comprehensive Plan (Area A) be zoned R-1. The Committee recommended that the area within one-half mile of the Urban Growth Boundary and designated Residential Single Family (Area B), be zoned R-5. For the remainder of the Phase II area, the Committee recommended that Area C be zoned R-5 and Area D be zoned R-1, concurrent to a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment to change the underlying land use designation from Residential Single Family to Residential Rural. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Emphasizing that this issue received a great deal of attention and consideration, Committee Chair Schlitzer added that it also benefited from extensive citizen involvement and much hard work on staff's part. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending HR&RM: Reclassifications concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following (12 Positions) reclassifications: Recreation Specialist I, grade 11, to Recreation Specialist II, grade 14 (no funds requested, see later explanation); 192 June 9 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 192 Library Assistant II, grade 9, to Library Supervisor, grade 12 ($2,772); Secretary I, grade 5, to Secretary II, grade 7 ($1,644); Maintenance Buyer, grade 13, to Maintenance Buyer, grade 17 ($2,016); Solid Waste Coordinator, grade 21, to Solid Waste Coordinator, grade 25 ($2,508); and Administrative Analyst, grade 21, to Principal Financial & Administrative Analyst, grade 26 ($3,708). The above changes are effective January 1, 1997. Recreation Specialist, grade 14, to Recreation Program Coordinator, grade 18 ($1,026); Associate Planner, grade 19, to Senior Planner, grade 23 ($1,068). The above changes will take effect July 1, 1997. The total additional funds requested for these reclassifications is $17,374, less $3,798 for the Library Supervisor and Recreation Program Coordinator positions. These latter two reclassifications were not budgeted for; however, due to a reclass of the Recreation Manager position which has been vacant since January, the Community Services Department has realized a savings of $3,798 which will be used for the current reclassifications. The Community Services Department budgeted for the Recreation Specialist reclassification at a cost of $2,632 effective January 1, 1997; therefore no additional funds are being requested for this change. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval now of Claims Vouchers #147138 - 148129; two wire transfers in the total amount of $3,857,694.69; approval of Payroll Vouchers #152675 - 153257; and 966 direct deposits in the total amount of $2,396,270.79. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: Springbrook Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Creek Easement, Hunter concurrence with the Administration's recommendation to approve an Douglas, CAG-97- ordinance appropriating $22,000 from the General Fund unallocated fund balance to the Capital Improvement Fund (fund 316) for the purpose of financing public improvements, including a trail and easement, related to the Hunter Douglas development. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES & The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 6/19/96 for second and final reading: Vacation: SW 12th & 13th An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th Street, all of SW 13th Sts (w/alley), Street, and the alley between SW 12th and SW 13th Streets in the Automall Scarff/VAC-97-001 area (Michael Scarff/VAC-97-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/19/96. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that a "Piazza Party" will be "ug i DRA: Downtown Piazza held in downtown Renton on Saturday, June 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in ! Party the vicinity of South 3rd Street and Logan Avenue South. 193 June 9, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 193 Council: Park Bench Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that on June 26th at 1:00 p.m. Dedication for Former a park bench will be dedicated at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to honor Mayor Clymer & Former former mayor Earl Clymer and former councilman Richard Stredicke. Councilman Richard Stredicke AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, inquired where, specifically, Citizen Comment: Evans - the park bench dedication mentioned by Ms. Keolker-Wheeler will be held. Park Bench Dedication Councilmember Nelson replied the bench will be dedicated near the small concession stand at the southern end of the park. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS ONE ITEM OF PROPERTY DISPOSAL. Time: 7:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:58 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:59 p.m. r MARILYV.(PIZTERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 06/09/97 194 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 1997 rr COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/16 Metro Treatment Plant/Waterworks (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Gardens Special Presentation; Sign Code Amendments Process COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) s PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) OTHER MEETINGS LEOFF Board WEDS., 6/11 7:30 a.m., 6th Floor Conference Room `d NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Day of Special Recognition for Retiring Renton School District Superintendent Gary Kohlwes — June 18, 1997 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. ... a. Development Services Division requests approval of a proposed Deed of Dedication to extend Vashon Pl. NE and NE 8th Street to provide access to the Vashon Place short plat (SBP-96-152). Council concur. b. Legal Department recommends adoption of proposed ordinance prohibiting pedestrian interference by obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or by aggressively begging. Refer to Public Safety Committee. c. Legal Department recommends approval of proposed ordinance adopting miscellaneous state crimes. Because King County District Court will no longer accept citations for misdemeanor offenses committed by adults within Renton's city limits, these crimes will be added to Renton's City Code and prosecuted through Renton Municipal Court. Refer to Public Safety Committee. d. Legal Department recommends adoption of ordinance conforming to state law regarding abandoned vehicles. Refer to Public Safety Committee. e. Legal Department recommends adoption of ordinance decriminalizing the majority of harbor regulations to make enforcement on Lake Washington more uniform with the state and nearby cities, and to help reduce the cost of processing citations since most violations will be treated as infractions rather than misdemeanors. Refer to public Safety Committee. f. Transportation Systems Division recommends that Will Jones, 1701 Edmonds Way SE, Renton,98058, be appointed to the Transit Advisory Board for a partial term expiring 12/31/1997. Council concur. g. Solid Waste Utility Division requests approval of Coordinated Prevention Grant agreement with the Department of Ecology to accept $65,093 in funding for the procurement of recycling and yard waste toters and compost and worm bins, as well as for educational and promotional activities to increase backyard composting. The City's share of funding for these programs is $43,395. Refer to Utilities Committee. ..r 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 196 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for second and final reading: Vacating a portion of SW 12th St., all of SW 13th St. and the alley between SW 12th and 13th Streets (Michael Scarff, VAC-97-001; 1st reading 6/09/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Ono AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Metro Treatment Plant/Waterworks Gardens Special Presentation 2. Sign Code Amendments Process • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 197 CITY'CQUNCIL June.16, 1�97 City Clerk's Office R.eferr-als PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Ordinance prohibiting pedestrian interference Ordinance adopting miscellaneous state crimes Ordinance revising abandoned vehicle regulations Ordinance amending harbor regulations re: Lake Washington boaters UTILITIES COMMITTEE Solid Waste Utility's acceptance of Coordinated Prevention Grant from Department of Ecology PUBLIC HEARINGS &MEETINGS 6/23/97— 1998-2003 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)Update 6/23/97—Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance 198 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 16, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SERGEANT CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the day of June 18, 1997 Day of Special to be a day of special recognition for Dr. Gary Kohlwes, retiring Renton Recognition for Gary School District Superintendent, and encouraging all citizens to join in showing Kohlwes - June 18, 1997 their gratitude to Dr. Kohlwes and wishing him good luck in the future. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. +o/ Mayor Tanner expressed pleasure in presenting the proclamation to Dr. Kohlwes, and thanked him for his many years of service to the Renton community. Dr. Kohlwes stated that he enjoyed his career with the Renton School District tremendously and was glad to have worked with many terrific people over the last 23 years. Noting his commitment to Renton, he added that he plans to continue to participate in various community programs and activities. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The City's minor home repair crew, with the help of 18 Renton Rotary volunteers, painted two Renton residences and completed yard work on one home on Saturday, June 7th. * The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is completing the installation of the Cedar Avenue retaining wall on Renton Hill, and has reopened this road to traffic. * To date, thirteen mosquito abatement treatments have been applied in the Talbot Hill area to control mosquito populations this summer above the Panther Creek wetlands. * The Renton Community Resource Directory has been translated into us* Russian by the Human Services Division. 199 June 16, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 199 AUDIENCE COMMENT Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, described the success of Citizen Comment: Richter last Saturday's Piazza Party, held in the downtown area and sponsored by the - Piazza Party '97 Downtown Renton Association (DRA), Citizens for Piazza Renton (CPR), ...� Allied Arts, the Arts Commission Centennial, and the City. Saying that this event represented the rebirth of a growing, diverse and exciting downtown for Renton, Mrs. Richter expressed appreciation for everyone who helped and participated. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Plat: Vashon Place Short Development Services Division requested approval of a proposed Deed of Plat (SHP-96-152), Dedication to extend Vashon Pl. NE and NE 8th Street to provide access to Vashon PI NE/NE 8th St, the Vashon Place short plat (SHP-96-152). Council concur. Deed of Dedication for Street Extensions Legal: Pedestrian Legal Department recommended adoption of proposed ordinance prohibiting Interference Prohibition pedestrian interference by obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or by aggressively begging. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Legal: State Crimes Legal Department recommended approval of proposed ordinance adopting Adoption (Various miscellaneous state crimes. Because King County District Court will no longer Misdemeanor Offenses) accept citations for misdemeanor offenses committed by adults within Renton's city limits, these crimes will be added to Renton's City Code and prosecuted through Renton Municipal Court. Refer to Public Safety Committee. a.. Legal: Abandoned Vehicle Legal Department recommended adoption of ordinance conforming to state Regulations law regarding abandoned vehicles. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Legal: Harbor Regulations Legal Department recommended adoption of ordinance decriminalizing the Changes majority of harbor regulations to make enforcement on Lake Washington more uniform with the state and nearby cities, and to help reduce the cost of processing citations since most violations will be treated as infractions rather than as misdemeanors. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Transportation: Transit Transportation Systems Division recommended that Will Jones, 1701 Edmonds Advisory Board Way SE, Renton, 98058, be appointed to the Transit Advisory Board for a Appointment (Will Jones) partial term expiring 12/31/97. Council concur. Solid Waste: Coordinated Solid Waste Utility Division requested approval of a Coordinated Prevention Prevention Grant, Grant agreement with the Department of Ecology to accept $65,093 in Department of Ecology, funding for the procurement of recycling and yard waste toters and compost CAG-97- and worm bins, and for educational and promotional activities to increase backyard composting. The City's share of funding for these programs is $43,395. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler added to Mrs. Richter's comments on the DRA: Piazza Party '97 Piazza Party held last Saturday, saying that attendance was estimated at 1,000. Highlights included a 25-foot mural, vendors, entertainment, various art contests (chalk art, photos, and children's), and food. 200 June 16, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 200 ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: RESOLUTIONS Ordinance #4668 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th Street, all of SW 13th Vacation: SW 12th & 13th Street, and the alley between SW 12th and SW 13th Streets in the Automall "no Sts (w/alley), area (Michael Scarff/VAC-97-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Scarff/VAC-97-001 SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Following a review of Council's proposed summer break schedule, it was Council: Summer Break MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Schedule (Cancellation of COUNCIL CANCEL ITS REGULAR MEETINGS ON AUGUST 11TH AND Regular Meetings) AUGUST 25TH, 1997. CARRIED. Council: Upcoming City Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced the following upcoming events: Events * June 17th, 7:00 p.m., at Tiffany Park recreation building - a meeting on playground equipment. * June 18th, 7:00 p.m., at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - the kickoff of the summer concert series (a different concert every Wednesday; admission is free). * June 19th, 7:00 p.m., at Phillip Arnold Park community building - a meeting on playground equipment. * June 26th, 5:30 p.m., at the Renton Senior Activity Center - the Citizen of the Year Dinner, sponsored by the Renton Chamber of Commerce and Rotary of Renton. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:54 p.m. .or i I ARILYWIAPITERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 06/16/97 201 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/23 Information Services Issues (Web Site; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Police Dept. Request for Proposals) COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 6/19 Catholic Community Services Request for (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. Partial Waiver of Permit Fees for Affordable Housing Projects FINANCE MON., 6/23 Resource Coordinator Reclassification; (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Creation of New Fund for Main& Grady Building; Vouchers PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) TUES., 6/17 Local Hazardous Waste Management (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Program Memo of Understanding; 1997 Business Recycling Program& Special Recycling Event; Coordinated Prevention Grant Funding UTILITIES TUES., 6/17 Agreement with Burlington Northern re: (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Lk Wash Blvd N Railroad Crossing; Howard/Bahr Partnership Agreement (Transfer of Airport Lease from Puget Sound Industries); Citizen Concerns re: Bus Stop &Parking on S 3rd Street (Kavesh) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 202 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 23, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. ••r 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. 1998-2003 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) and Associated Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (see agenda item 10. for resolution adopting the TIP and budget adjustment ordinance) b. Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion "" if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Richard Wagner, 2411 Garden Ct. N., Renton, 98056, to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2000. Council concur. b. Court Case filed by James E. Kennedy, 999 Third Ave. #1606, Seattle, 98104, representing Stacey Shaw, alleging: discrimination against plaintiff in her employment with the City; retaliation against plaintiff for opposing discriminatory policies; and subjection of plaintiff to intentional and/or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Executive Department submits letter of agreement granting Dally Homes, Inc., a 90-day option to purchase the City-owned property located between Logan and Morris Aves. on S. 3rd St. for $475,000. Information only. d. Municipal Court Division requests approval of interlocal agreement with the Washington State Office of the Administrator for the Courts reimbursing the City of Renton for expenses incurred for rewiring computer terminals for Renton's Municipal Court at $100 per device, not to exceed $1,600. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.) e. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends revision to the Downtown Core Area boundary to include the block between S. Second and Third Streets and between Logan and Morris Aves. S. to facilitate a proposed development by Dally Homes, Inc. for a pedestrian-oriented, mixed commercial and residential project. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set a public hearing for July 14, 1997, on the proposed Zoning Code amendment. f. Surface Water Utility Division recommends acceptance of The Austin Company's proposal to dedicate an eleven-acre parcel of land located at the southwest corner of SW 19th St. and Lind Ave. SW for wetland preservation. Council concur. g. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-96-060, Lake Washington Blvd. N. Bridge at May Creek; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final payment in the amount of $51,582.15, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$23,388.40 to Western Engineering Constructors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 203 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Catholic Community Services request for partial waiver of permit fees for affordable housing projects b. Finance Committee: Resource Coordinator reclassification; Creation of new fund for the Main& Grady Building*; Vouchers c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Agreement with Burlington Northern re: Lk. Wash. Blvd. N. Railroad Crossing; Howard/Bahr Partnership agreement (transfer of airport lease from Puget Sound Industries); Citizen concerns re: bus stop and parking on S. 3rd St. (Jerry Kavesh) d. Utilities Committee: Local Hazardous Waste Management Program funding*; 1997 Business Recycling Program& Special Recycling Event funding*; Coordinated Prevention Grant funding* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Updating the Six-Year TIP for 1998-2003 (see 4.a.) b. Accepting reimbursement from the State for Municipal Court computer rewiring (see 7.d.) c. Accepting funding for the 1997 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (see 9.d.) d. Accepting funding for the 1997 Business Recycling Program& Special Recycling Event (see 9.d.) e. Accepting grant funding for residential recycling & composting programs (see 9.d.) f. Temporary closure of SW 16th St. between Oakesdale&Raymond Aves. SW (Council approved 6/09) Ordinances for first reading: a. 1997 Budget amendments for transportation improvement projects (see 4.a.) b. Creating a new fund for the Main& Grady Building(see 9.b.) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Information Services Issues (Web Site; Police Department Request for Proposals) • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 204 CITY CQUNCIL June 23, 199' City Gl, rk's fJfice R .f' .r..r.: I`. ... >;:.:: CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court Case, Stacey Shaw v. Renton (CRT-97-008) MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Operating Permit and Lease Amendment, with addenda, for Sky Harbor airport lease (Howard/Bahr) Agreement with Burlington Northern for Lk Wash Blvd railroad crossing construction& maintenance Acceptance of funding from the State Courts Administrator for Municipal Court computer rewiring Acceptance of funding from Seattle-King County Dept. of Public Health for local hazardous waste program Acceptance of funding from King County for business recycling program and special recycling event Acceptance of funding from DOE for residential recycling and composting programs PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Downtown Core Area Boundary Change I ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING + Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for Transportation Projects (1st reading 6/23/97) PUBLIC HEARING 7/14/97—Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision 205 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 23, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building r.. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; LEE HARD, Transportation Planning and Program Manager; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Systems Director; RON STRAKA, Utility Engineering Supervisor; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; MARK LONGRIDGE, Civil Engineer; KIM BECKLIN, Program Development Coordinator; JENNIFER TOTH HENNING, Senior Planner; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Transportation: Six-Year in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public TIP, 1998-2003 hearing to consider the 1998-2003 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and associated mid-year budget adjustments. Sandra Meyer, Transportation Systems Director, explained that according to State law, the TIP must be updated each year. Changes are made due toi emergency situations, emerging priorities, regional and/or state issues, and the ability of the City to compete for and secure grant funding for various projects. Lee Haro, Transportation Planning and Program Manager, said the needed budget amendments for transportation projects reflect expenditure savings and higher-than-anticipated grant revenues. No additional revenues are being requested. Mr. Haro explained that transportation improvement projects address five specific areas of need: to preserve existing infrastructure, to provide for a multi-modal, balanced transportation system, to ensure community livability and enhancement, to promote economic development, and to provide operational and safety improvements. He then reviewed how various transportation projects (completed, under construction, or proposed) apply to the visions and goals contained in the City's overall business plan. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Haro confirmed that the City will receive ISTEA funding for the NE 44th/I-405 interchange project. This grant was approved after the current TIP was drafted, but will be reflected in next year's update. Mr. Haro briefly reviewed the top ten TIP priority projects, as follows: Street Overlay Program; Oakesdale Ave. SW (SW 16th to SW 31st St.); I-405/NE 44th 206 June 23 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 206 St. Interchange; Transit Program; Walkway Program; Intra-City Intermodal Transportation Program; Downtown Transit Access Program; Monster Road Bridge Replacement; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program; and Transit Priority Signal System. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY ' EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE 1998-2003 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See page 212 for resolution adopting the TIP and ordinance on the mid-year budget adjustments.) Responding to Councilman Parker, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman said Edmonds Avenue will be extended to provide access to two new residential developments off of NE 3rd/NE 4th Street. Access will not be provided directly to SR-169. Legal: Wireless This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Communications Facilities in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance. Neil Watts, Plan Review Supervisor, explained that this ordinance was adopted on an emergency basis by Council on June 2nd. It is an attempt to balance the need to protect residential neighborhoods with the public's desire for quality, low-cost wireless communications services. The ordinance provides some flexibility in siting facilities, with the exception of single family areas. .mit Staff recommends that this matter be referred back to the Planning & Development Committee for consideration of four minor changes (the addition of language addressing pre-application reviews; discussion of a commercial zone that was inadvertently omitted; clarification of language regarding the height of antennas on existing structures; and the addition of descriptive drawings to better illustrate some of the ordinance's provisions). Audience comment was invited. Cydly Smith, 330 - 120th Ave. NE #110, Bellevue, 98005, representing Western Wireless, submitted a letter addressing several areas of concern with the ordinance, including: the definition of a lattice tower, submittal requirements, the design of support structures and the structural integrity of support structures, the prohibition on placement of facilities adjacent to a residential area, equipment shelters or cabinets and their required landscaping, the prohibition on mounting panel antennas on roofs, height restrictions on monopoles, the requirement that facilities be separated, setback and acreage requirements in residential areas, lighting issues, the obsolesence section, and the hold harmless agreement provisions. Councilman Schlitzer requested that the providers give the City specific information regarding how many wireless facilities are required to provide service to the Renton area, as well as where the ordinance prohibits these from being sited in a location where a provider believes it necessary to have one. "'" Marcus Handler, 1109 - 1st Ave., Suite #205, Seattle, 98101, from The Walter Group, representing U.S. West Wireless, explained that the wireless providers are greatly affected by the hilly topography of this area, which necessitates 207 June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 207 taller facilities. He was, therefore, concerned about the height limits contained in the ordinance. He was also concerned about the definition of a micro facility and felt this should be changed to clarify what will be No permitted, especially as it relates to collocation of facilities. He suggested that providers be encouraged to screen with natural vegetation where this alroady exists, and that flexibility be built into the landscaping requirements. Although he agreed that monopoles should not be built in residential areas in most cases, he said in some instances this might be better for the community if the poles can be satisfactorily screened. Responding to Council inquiry, Mr. Handler said he was primarily concerned about the setback requirements contained in the ordinance. He felt these will have to be reduced to ensure that providers are able to meet their service coverage objectives. Russ Stromberg, 1109 - 1st Ave., Suite #205, Seattle, 98101, also from The Walter Group, described the problem the company is currently having in establishing a wireless communications facility in the Kennydale area. Although the company had planned to locate an 80-foot monopole on property adjacent to I-405, the site's zoning is residential and thus the facility cannot now be constructed. Mr. Stromberg felt that the setbacks contained in the ordinance were extremely cumbersome, pointing out that U.S. West does prefer that its facilities be set back and relatively screened, if only for its own public relations purposes. Councilman Corman suggested that the City consider whether providers can be permitted to purchase easements on neighboring properties for encroachments as one way of achieving the required 100-foot or 300-foot setback. ti..r Mayor Tanner noted that in cases of hardship, providers can seek.a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Michael Lyons, 1700 NW Lake Ave., Suite 420, Seattle, 98109, representing Nextel Communications, said while Renton's wireless facilities ordinance is, for the most part, very good, he had several areas of concern and/or comment, as follows: * The requirement that sites be restored to pre-existing conditions when no longer in use should specify that only that portion of the facilities above grade must be removed; * Because leases are proprietary documents, carriers should be required to record only a summary of their leases and should not have to submit copies of entire lease agreements; * Documentation of the structural integrity of support structures should be submitted as part of the building permit, because changes could occur in the land use process that would affect the design of the facilities; * Location and siting provisions must be flexible because to secure coverage, carriers may need to site facilities in residential areas; * Setback requirements must also be flexible (including options and exceptions) to ensure good siting of facilities; * A 15-foot site-obscuring landscaping buffer would not necessarily screen facilities better than a three-foot buffer of carefully chosen, fast-growing materials; r.. * The six-month period for determining whether a facility is obsolete should be extended; and * The City should allow for very low radio frequencies, such as 835 megawatts. 208 June 23 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 208 Noting that carriers sometimes lease space from private property owners for these facilities, Councilman Schlitzer said neighboring property owners might be interested in cooperating to let a carrier site a facility on the boundary dividing their properties. The ordinance as currently written, however, would not allow for this type of agreement. Mr. Watts agreed that the ordinance currently provides for a great deal of protection for residential neighborhoods, adding that its setbacks are more stringent than those of any other jurisdiction surveyed. These provisions can be revised, should Council deem it appropriate to do so. Mayor Tanner suggested that the communications providers submit maps to the City showing where their existing facilities are located. The maps could then be consolidated to show the location of all facilities currently in Renton. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. TIME: 9:22 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:28 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * An interdepartmental team has been established to coordinate current downtown projects, including the transit center and the piazza (public square). * The City is partnering with The Boeing Company to construct Oakesdale Avenue between SW 16th and 19th Streets as a five-lane street, including the bridge over Springbrook Creek. * The Renton Police Department was praised by the prosecutor in the (King County) Sgt. Matthias Bachmeier case for excellent professionalism, persistence and keen investigative detective work indispensable to the conviction of Bachmeier for arson and aggravated first degree murder. * Wizards of the Coast contributed $3,500 for the summer teen musical production Crazy For You. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Planning Mayor Tanner reappointed Richard Wagner, 2411 Garden Ct. N., Renton, Commission 98056, to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2000. ..r Council concur. CRT: 97-008, Shaw v. Court Case filed by James E. Kennedy, 999 Third Ave. #1606, Seattle, 98104, Renton representing Stacey Shaw, alleging: discrimination against plaintiff in her � f 209 June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 209 employment with the City; retaliation against plaintiff for opposing discriminatory policies; and subjection of plaintiff to intentional and/or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Refer to City Attorney and bw Insurance Services. Executive: Sale of Executive Department submitted letter of agreement granting Dally Homes, Property on S 3rd St Inc., a 90-day option to purchase the City-owned property located between (Logan & Morris) to Dally Logan and Morris Aves. on S. 3rd St. for $475,000. Information only. Homes Municipal Court: Funding Municipal Court Division requested approval of interlocal agreement with the for Computer Rewiring Washington State Office of the Administrator for the Courts reimbursing the from State Courts City of Renton for expenses incurred to rewire computer terminals for Administrator Renton's Municipal Court at $100 per device, not to exceed $1,600. Council concur. (See page 212 for resolution.) Planning: Downtown Core Planning and Technical Services Division recommended approval of a revision Area Boundary to the Downtown Core Area boundary to include the block between S. Second Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, and Third Streets and between Logan and Morris Avenues S. to facilitate a Logan & Morris Aves) proposed development by Dally Homes, Inc. for a pedestrian-oriented, mixed commercial and residential project. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set a public hearing for July 14, 1997, on the proposed Zoning Code amendment. Utility: Austin Company Surface Water Utility Divison recommended acceptance of The Austin Wetland Dedication (SW Company's proposal to dedicate an eleven-acre parcel of land located at the 19th & Lind Ave SW) southwest corner of SW 19th St. and Lind Ave. SW for wetland preservation. Council concur. r.e CAG: 96-060, Lk Wash Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-96-060, Lake Washington Blvd Bridge at May Blvd. N. Bridge at May Creek; and requested approval of the project, Creek, Western authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $51,582.15, Engineering commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $23,388.40 to Western Engineering Constructors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. ; MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Transportation (Aviation, regarding the lease amendment and addendum to Cliff Howard, dba Cliff Committee Howard Aviation, and Fred Bahr, dba Bahr Aero. The Committee concurred Lease: Plane Space in the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff that Council: Investments Lease Assignment to Howard/ I. Approve the assigment of the lease from Puget Sound Industries, Inc. Bahr Partnership, to the Partnership of Cliff Howard and Fred Bahr, doing business LAG-84-006 collectively as Sky Harbor; 2. Approve the operating permit and lease amendment; 3. Approve the proposed Addendum No. 97-01 to the operating permit and lease amendment which permits the operation of helicopters to and from the premises, subject to the conditions specified therein; 4. Approve the proposed Addendum No. 97-02 to the operating permit OWN and lease amendment which permits extension of the lease to August 31, 2026, subject to the obligations and provisions specified therein; and 210 June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 210 5. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the operating permit and lease amendment, and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 to the operating permit and lease amendment. ..r MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Lk Wash Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Blvd N RR Xing regarding the railroad crossing in the 3700 block of Lake Washington Blvd. N. Construction & (LID 336; Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad construction and Maintenance, Burlington maintenance agreement). The Committee recommended that Council authorize Northern, CAG-97- the Mayor to enter into a $7,918 agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to convert an existing private railroad crossing to a public railroad crossing. This agreement will improve and maintain the existing railroad crossing located in the 3700 block of Lake Washington Boulevard. The cost of this agreement will be added to the total cost of LID 336. The City's participation in LID 336 is 1/24th of the total cost. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Downtown Area Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Parking Concerns (re: regarding transit center impacts on S. 3rd St. parking. In September 1996, the Transit Center & Bus City received a letter from Jerry Kavesh, Vice President and General Manager Stops) of Renton Western Wear, concerning impacts to parking resulting from the Metro bus stop constructed in front of Seafirst Bank on S. 3rd St. at the intersection with Burnett Ave. South. The following actions have been undertaken to address these concerns, including: * Identification of three permanent transit hub layout alternatives, eaclffAd of which removes the bus stops in front of Seafirst Bank and replaces lost parking in front of Seafirst Bank; and * Identification of new parking at the former Good Chevrolet site located between S. 3rd and S. 4th Streets. This will add forty-plus new parking spaces available in the downtown area. I The Committee recommended that staff continue to pursue completion of the permanent downtown transit center, and proceed with adding parking at the former Good Chevrolet site mentioned above. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mayor Tanner stated that the Administration is committed to no net loss of parking in the downtown core, and in fact will make every effort to increase the number of available parking spaces. Public Works: Lk Wash Responding to Councilman Schlitzer, Planning/Building/Public Works Blvd N Landslide Administrator Gregg Zimmerman stated that the reopening of Lake Washington Boulevard north of Gene Coulon Park is behind schedule because of the need to remove more saturated materials than had been expected. The reopening is now projected for July 16th. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #148130 - 148599; three wire transfers in the total amount of $2,280,573.26; approval of Payroll Vouchers #153264 - 153568; andaw 480 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,207,605.99. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 211 June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 211 HR&RM: Resource Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Coordinator Reclass concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the reclassification within the Facilities Division. If approved, the following position will be reclassified am with a new title and a reorganization with the Community Services Capital Facilities Program from Resource Coordinator, grade 25, to Capital Improvement Project Manager, grade 26, at a cost of $678. If approved, the Capital Improvement Project Manager would be the supervisor of the new Capital Projects Division within Community Services, and the CIP Coordinators would report to the Capital Improvement Project Manager. The above change is to be effective July 1, 1997. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Main & Grady Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending adoption Building Fund Creation of an ordinance creating a new fund to track the costs of purchasing and renovating the Main and Grady Fund, the New City Hall as amended. The amendments include change to the title and various locations in the ordinance referring to the Main and Grady Building. The reference now includes citing the building as the New City Hall Building. In addition, the Council removes the language referring to the ordinance as an emergency. This ordinance is not necessary as an emergency as it does not appropriate new funds or demand changes to be made immediately. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Solid Waste: 1997 Local concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Hazardous Waste Mgmt recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute w. Program, Seattle-King the Memorandum of Understanding on the Local Hazardous Waste County, CAG-97- Management Program for 1997 activities with the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health which authorizes the City's Solid Waste Utility to receive $33,969 from the Local Hazardous Waste Management Plan in King County. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 212 for resolution.) Solid Waste: 1997 Business Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Recycling & Special concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Recycling Event, King recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute County, CAG-97- the King County City Optional Program interlocal agreement which authorizes the City to receive $32,524 to continue the business recycling program and the special recycling event for 1997. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 212 for resolution.) Solid Waste: Coordinated Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Prevention Grant, concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Department of Ecology, recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute CAG-97- an agreement with the State of Washington Department of Ecology which authorizes the City to receive $65,093 to implement the residential recycling and composting programs for 1997. The Committee further recommended r" that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 212 for resolution.) 212 June 23 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 212 ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3262 A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Transportation: Six-Year Improvement Program (TIP) 1998-2003. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, Now TIP, 1998-2003 SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3263 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Municipal Court: Funding interlocal cooperative agreement with the State of Washington Office of the for Computer Rewiring Administrator for the Courts for reimbursement of expenses incurred for from State Courts rewiring replacement computer terminals for the Municipal Court. MOVED Administrator BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3264 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Solid Waste: 1997 Local Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle-King County Department of Hazardous Waste Mgmt Public Health for the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program for 1997 Program, Seattle-King activities. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, County, CAG-97- COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3265 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Solid Waste: 1997 Business interlocal cooperative agreement with King County to receive grant funding Recycling & Special through King County's City Optional Program for business recycling program Recycling Event, King activities and a special recycling event. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED County, CAG-97- BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3266 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Solid Waste: Coordinated interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of Prevention Grant, Ecology for grant funds for the City's residential recycling program and Department of Ecology, residential composting program. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CAG-97- CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3267 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of the westbound lane Streets: SW 16th St of SW 16th St. from Oakesdale Ave. SW to Raymond Ave. SW for roadway Temporary Closure and utility construction. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY (Oakesdale to Raymond) KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of July 7, 1997, for second and final reading: Budget: 1997 Mid-Year An ordinance was read providing for 1997 Budget amendments in the amount Adjustments for Six-Year of $196,559 for transportation improvement projects. MOVED BY TIP KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/07/97. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Finance: Main & Grady An ordinance was read creating a new capital fund to track all expenditures Building Fund Creation and revenues for the purchase and renovation of the Main and Grady building, and reappropriating previously authorized revenues and expenditures from the municipal facilities fund to complete the project. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES 213 June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 213 AND ADVANCE THIS ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4669 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Finance: Main & Grady MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT Building Fund Creation THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TRANSACTION AND LITIGATION. Time: 10:02 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:28 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:29 p.m. ��CZtiYdLXJ MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City-'Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 06/23/97 I 214 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/07 Information Services Issues (Utility (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Service Center Concept; Other Systems Updates); Sign Ordinance Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY I (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1997 am Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 1997 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed r five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Dixon Long, 131 Garden Ave. N., Renton; Juanita Grant, 833 SW Sunset Blvd., #A6, Renton; Ron McDonald, 216 NW 5th St., Renton; and Rolf Dragseth, 1113 N. 38th St., Renton, to the Human Services Advisory Committee each for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2000. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/1/97 for CAG-97-099, Monster Road Bridge Replacement; four bids; engineer's estimate $1,079,995.32; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to C.A. Carey Corporation in the total amount of$1,299,870.55. Council concur. c. City Clerk submits petition to vacate portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple Valley Highway; petition filed on 2/20/97 by Bruce Orff, 2930 SE 5th St., Renton, 98058, (VAC-97-004). Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on 7/28/97 to consider the request. (See agenda item 9. for resolution setting the public hearing.) d. City Clerk submits request for release of waterline easement at the northeast corner of SW 16th St. and Raymond Ave. SW from Benaroya Capital Co. LLC (File No. RE-97-001). Refer to Utilities Committee and Board of Public Works. e. Court Case filed by Ronald C. Mattson, 321 Burnett Ave. S., Suite 401, Renton, 98055, on behalf of Fred Steiner and GSG Corporation, dba Freddie's Club v. City of Renton and Renton's Board of Adjustment. Plaintiff seeks review of the administrative decision by the Board of Adjustment denying upon reconsideration its prior granting of a sign ordinance variance. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. f. Court Case filed by Thomas D. Dinwiddie, 902 S. 10th St., Tacoma, 98405, on behalf of Sherri Mostrom, guardian for Leony Cuny, a minor, v. City of Renton, Jeffrey Allen and Jane Doe Whitaker, Christian Eric and Jane Doe Foss, the State of Washington, the Washington State Department of Transportation, King County and Allstate Insurance Company. Plaintiff alleges negligence on the part of all named respondents in relation to Leony Cuny being struck by an automobile owned by Christian Foss and driven by Jeffrey Whitaker while attempting to cross Maple Valley Highway on 6/28/94. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. g. Community Services Department submits CAG-96-111, Carco Theatre HVAC Replacement project; r.. and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$8,717.14, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,323.19 to United Systems, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 216 h. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends approval of proposed amendments to the Zoning Code regarding day care centers to transfer day care centers and existing specified conditions from Administrative Conditional Use to Secondary Use under the Commercial Office Zone, and exempt day care centers from compliance with existing specified conditions under the Employment Area-Valley Zone. Refer to Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing for 7/28/97 to consider the request. i. Community Development Department recommends acceptance of low bid submitted by Emerald Aire, ""d Inc. for heating/air conditioning improvements at RiverRock Grill and Ale House kitchen at Maplewood Golf Course in the total amount of$38,810; project funding derived from golf course revenue. Council concur. 7. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Susan M. Camerer, Program Director for Vision Special Needs Housing, PO Box 2951, Renton, 98056, requesting a fee waiver for a proposed development on west side of Union Ave. NE, north of NE 4th St. to serve homeless single women and children. Refer to Community Services Committee. b. Letter from Lillian Jachim, resident of Houser Terrace, 3151 NE 16th St., Apt. 336, Renton, 98056, congratulating the City of Renton for making life better for its citizens. 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Setting a public hearing for 7/28/97 for the Bruce Orff street vacation request (see 6.c.) Ordinance for second and final reading: 1997 Budget amendments for transportation improvement projects (1st reading 6/23/97) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics- call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Information Services Issues (Utility Service Center Concept; Other Systems Updates); Sign Ordinance Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 217 TY N lI,> ;;CI : COU,. C u 7 . 997 Cat .Clerk. R e:ferr 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SE 5th St. vacation request (Bruce Orff; VAC-97-004) SW 16th St/Raymond Ave SW waterline easement release request (Benaroya Capital Co.;RE-97-001) CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court Case, Fred Steiner v. Renton(CRT-97-009) Court Case, Sherri Mostrom v. Renton et al (CRT-97-010) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Policy for permit fee waiver requests for community service projects Request from Catholic Community Services for permit fee waiver for housing development PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Child Daycares in Commercial Office and Employment-Area Zones PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Police Department records and information system UTILITIES COMMITTEE SW 16th St/Raymond Ave SW waterline easement release request (Benaroya Capital Co.;RE-97=001) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 7/14/97—Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision 7/28/97—Child Daycares in Commercial Office and Employment Area-Valley Zones 7/28/97— SE 5th St. vacation request (Bruce Orff, VAC-97-004) 218 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 7, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented an administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Renton's Library received a grant from the Washington State Library Commission for a stand-alone public workstation providing access to the Internet, which could be available by October. * The Library's connection to the Washington Library Network was moved to the City's new Internet Service Provider, at a cost savings of 39% and with a six-fold increase in connection speed. * The City received $164,646 in flood relief funds from King County that will be used to stabilize the eroded south bank of the Cedar River next to the Narco site. * A recycling day was held June 21st with over 620 citizen participants. * First Savings Bank of Renton is proposing a matching grant of $25,000 to the City's Housing Repair Assistance Program. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, spoke regarding wireless Citizen Comment: Evans - communications facilities in Renton and how the heights and diameters of Wireless Communication these can compare to standard utility poles. Although he felt that the Facilities; Gene Coulon ordinance passed by Council on this subject was generally good, he was Park Regulations concerned with potential safety risks associated with people gaining access to the towers and climbing on them. He also suggested that the City require providers to update their facilities as technological advances are made. He agreed that the facilities should not be allowed in residentially-zoned areas as permitted uses, and said it would be far easier for the City to compromise on its regulations via a conditional use permit rather than persuade providers to relinquish some of the rights granted by a less restrictive ordinance. On another subject, Mr. Evans displayed photographs of signs posted at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, which notify park patrons of various 219 July 7, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 219 prohibitions such as no feeding the waterfowl and no dogs or alcohol allowed in the park. Describing instances when he personally witnessed numerous violations of the rules, Mr. Evans suggested that the City step up enforcement of the regulations. He felt that if the City is not interested in enforcing the rules, it should remove the signs since they clutter the park's landscape. Mayor Tanner said Mr. Evans' remarks on the regulations at Gene Coulon Park will be forwarded to the Parks and Police Departments. Referring to Mr. Evans' comments on wireless communications facilities, Councilman Schlitzer emphasized that the City must give clear incentives for collocation of facilities in addition to substantial, definite disincentives for those who do not cooperate in this manner. Councilman Schlitzer objected to assigning police officers to patrol Coulon Park for the purpose of parks regulations enforcement, because it would divert officers from more urgent public safety needs elsewhere in the City. Citizen Comment: Nelson Greg Nelson, 7804 S. 134th St., Seattle, expressed interest in the City - Sewer Line in S 132nd extending a sewer line along S. 132nd outside Renton's city limits to serve nearby properties. Explaining that he resides within Renton's water district, Mr. Nelson said the Seattle-King County Health Department has informed him that his septic drainage field must be redone. He hoped that obtaining a sewer line would be a less expensive option for him. Mayor Tanner explained the City's policy of not extending sewer lines outside its corporate boundaries. He suggested that Mr. Nelson poll his neighbors to determine their interest in annexing to Renton, which would be a condition of .., securing sewer service from the City. Citizen Comment: Carlson Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, relayed her earnest concerns - Adult Book Store in the regarding the opening of an adult book and video store in the Highlands on Highlands NE 9th Street. Noting the store is within eyesight of Highlands Elementary School, she said this type of use does not belong in a residential area. Ms. Carlson felt that something was wrong with the law if this use is permitted in this location, and that, if this is the case, the law should be reviewed and changed. Although she supported the City's current efforts to revitalize the downtown area, she feared that the Highlands, in contrast, was being abandoned by the City, and that a pornography shop would impoverish the civic pride Highlands citizens have in their city and community. Citizen Comment: Feaser - Keith C. Feaser, 2844 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, 98056, the owner of Opening Adult Book Store in the Night Video, claimed the Highlands neighborhood is in a state of Highlands deterioration, as evidenced by the growth in criminal activity and as further shown by the opening of the adult book and video store reported by Ms. Carlson. Mr. Feaser noted that this location, within one block of the elementary school, formerly housed a church. Adding that the store will be in close proximity to a bar, he felt that alcohol and pornography were a ill- advised mix. Mr. Feaser said his concern was with the location of the store, and not with the use itself. He concluded that a pornography store would be a significant negative influence in an area already experiencing serious problems. r.. Mayor Tanner assured Ms. Carlson and Mr. Feaser that he, too, is greatly concerned about this matter, and if he had his choice, the store would not be in this location. However, the City Attorney has issued an opinion on this subject concluding that the chance of drafting and defending an ordinance controlling the location of adult book stores would be slight. The legal July 7 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 220 opinion explained this is because the Washington State Supreme Court declared the City of Tukwila's ordinance controlling the location of a business renting and selling adult videos to be unconstitutional. In its decision, the Court had focused on the lack of negative secondary effects, since with a book store or ,r video store, the materials sold or rented are transported to another location. Any negative secondary effects are thus presumed to occur there and not at the point of material sale or rental. Mayor Tanner stated that the City has not abandoned and is not ignoring the Highlands; on the contrary, a good portion of Renton's infrastructure budget is spent in this neighborhood. Executive Assistant Jay Covington emphasized that the City of Renton does not treat the issue of pornography lightly; in fact, in 1983 Renton's adult theatre regulations were appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court, which upheld them as constitutional. Mr. Covington added that Renton's only neighborhood policing program (with a block watch component and other activities designed to get citizens involved in helping avert crime) is in the Highlands. Councilmembers Clawson and Nelson commented that although the City may be unable to prevent this store from opening, other avenues of action remain available to those who object to this type of use in this particular location. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Human Mayor Tanner reappointed Dixon Long, 131 Garden Ave. N., Renton; Juanita Services Advisory Grant, 833 SW Sunset Blvd #A6, Renton; Ron McDonald, 216 NW 5th St., Committee Renton; and Rolf Dragseth, 1113 N. 38th St., Renton, to the Human Services Advisory Committee each for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2000. Information. CAG: 97-099, Monster City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/01/97 for CAG-97-099, Monster Road Road Bridge Replacement, Bridge Replacement; four bids; engineer's estimate $1,079,995.32; and CA Carey Corp submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, C.A. Carey Corporation, in the total amount of $1,299,870.55. Council concur. Vacation: SE 5th St (N of City Clerk submitted petition to vacate a portion of SE 5th St. north of Maple Maple Valley Hwy), Valley Highway; petition filed on 2/20/97 by Bruce Orff, 2930 SE 5th St., Orff/VAC-97-004 Renton, 98058 (VAC-97-004). Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on 7/28/97 to consider the request. (See page 222 for resolution setting the public hearing.) Public Works: Request for City Clerk submitted request for release of waterline easement at the northeast Release of Waterline corner of SW 16th St. and Raymond Ave. SW from Benaroya Capital Co. LLC Easement, SW 16th (File No. RE-97-001). Refer to Utilities Committee and Board of Public St/Raymond Ave SW, Works. Benaroya Capital Co/RE- 97-001 CRT: 97-009, Steiner Court Case filed by Ronald C. Mattson, 321 Burnett Ave. S., Suite 401, (Freddie's Club) v. Renton Renton, 98055, on behalf of Fred Steiner and GSG Corporation, dba Freddie's & Board of Adjustment Club, v. the City of Renton and Renton's Board of Adjustment. Plaintiff seeks review of the administrative decision by the Board of Adjustment denying, upon reconsideration, its prior granting of a sign ordinance variance for a new business located on S. 3rd Street. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. 221 July 7, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 221 CRT: 97-010, Mostrom v. Court Case filed by Thomas D. Dinwiddie, 902 S. 10th St., Tacoma, 98405, on Renton et al (re Leony behalf of Sherri Mostrom, guardian for Leony Cuny, a minor, v. the City of am Cuny) Renton, Jeffrey Allen and Jane Doe Whitaker, Christian Eric and Jane Doe Foss, the State of Washington, the Washington State Department of Transportation, King County and Allstate Insurance Company. Plaintiff alleges negligence on the part of all named respondents in relation to Leony Cuny being struck by an automobile owned by Christian Foss and driven by Jeffrey Whitaker while attempting to cross Maple Valley Highway on 6/28/94. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CAG: 96-111, Carco Community Services Department submitted CAG-96-111, Carco Theatre Theatre HVAC HVAC Replacement project; and requested approval of the project, Replacement, United authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $8,717.14, Systems commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,323.19 to United Systems, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Zoning: Child Daycares in Planning and Technical Services Division recommended approval of proposed CO Zone & Employment amendments to the Zoning Code regarding day care centers to transfer day Area-Valley Zone care centers and existing specified conditions from Administrative Conditional Use to Secondary Use under the Commercial Office Zone, and to exempt day care centers from compliance with existing specified conditions under the Employment Area-Valley Zone. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set public hearing for 7/28/97 to consider the changes. Parks: River Rock HVAC Community Services Department recommended acceptance of low bid System, Emerald Aire, submitted by Emerald Aire, Inc. for heating/air conditioning improvements at r.. CAG-97- River Rock Grill and Ale House kitchen at Maplewood Golf Course in the total amount of $38,810; project funding derived from golf course revenue. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from David B. Berg, Traffic Operations Engineer Citizen Comment: - Ramp for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), stating that Metering Equipment on WSDOT will remove any ramp metering signals on on-ramps within the City I-405 of Renton, as requested by Mayor Tanner in a letter dated May 12, 1997. Citizen Comment: Camerer Correspondence was read from Susan M. Camerer, Program Correspondence wa (Catholic Community Vision Special Needs Housing, PO Box 2951, Renton, 98056, requesting a fee Services) - Permit Fee waiver for a proposed development on the west side of Union Ave. NE, north Waiver Request of NE 4th St., to serve homeless single women and children. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Development Services: Noting that the City recently received two different requests for permit fee Policy for Permit Fee waivers for non-profit developments, it was MOVED BY NELSON, Waiver Requests SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF WAIVING FEES FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO THE ... COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Jachim Correspondence was read from Lillian Jachim, resident of Houser Terrace, - Praise for Renton 3151 NE 16th St., Apt. #336, Renton, 98056, congratulating the City of Renton for making life better for its citizens. 222 July 7 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 222 OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Police Committee of the Whole Department's records and information system. The Committee of the Whole Police: Records and was briefed by staff on the status of selecting a new information system to Information System replace the current outdated Police Department system. After a lengthy and involved request for proposals process, no acceptable proposals were received. Staff is now reviewing alternatives to developing a new system, including beta testing, partnering with a known software developer, and re-advertising with more financial information disclosed. The Committee recommended that this item be referred to the Public Safety Committee for oversight and coordination with the Administration. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mayor Tanner noted that last year, the Administration included over $1.5 million in the budget for software and technological improvements, including the Police Department system. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3268 A resolution was read setting a public hearing on July 28, 1997, to consider Vacation: SE 5th St (N of vacating a portion of SE 5th Street in the 2700 block, north of Maple Valley Maple Valley Hwy), Highway (Bruce Orff/VAC-97-004). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Orff/VAC-97-004 SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4670 An ordinance was read providing for 1997 Budget amendments in the amount Budget: 1997 Mid-Year of $196,559 for transportation improvement projects. MOVED BY Adjustments for Six-Year KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE TIP ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Responding to an inquiry from Councilman Schlitzer, Mayor Tanner said the Executive: Downtown- Administration did hire a consultant to assist with the final design for the Area Consultant downtown transit hub. The consultant's duties were subsequently broadened to include work on other City-owned properties (including the old Sound Mazda site). Mayor Tanner assured Council that the consultant is not reworking the entire Downtown Renton Plan, as has been rumored. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Pl., Renton, 98056, asked when the wireless Citizen Comment: Evans - communications facilities will next be discussed by the Planning & Wireless Communications Development Committee. Committee Chair Schlitzer replied this has not yet Facilities been scheduled. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:11 p.m. MARILYN VPtMRSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 07/07/97 223 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 7, 1997 r� COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/14 Health Insurance and Workers' (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m, Compensation Update COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 7/10 Catholic Community Services Request for (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. Partial Waiver of Permit Fees FINANCE MON., 7/14 Vouchers (Parker) 6:00 p.m. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/10 Renton/Kent Potential Annexation Areas (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.T. Joint Boundary; Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area; Child and Adult Daycare Ordinance Amendments; Child Daycares in the CO Zone PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES TUES., 7/08 Proposed Local Improvement District on (Clawson) 2:3Op.m: - 80th Ave. S. OTHER MEETINGS t� LEOFF Board WED., 7/09 7:30 a.m., 6th Floor Conference Room NOTE: Comnuttee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. NEW 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision(see 9.c. and 10.a.) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ` 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports the official population for the City of Renton, as of 4/01/97, is 45,920. Information. b. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for the time period of April 1 to June 30, 1997; 79 contracts totalling $5,361,778.14. Information. c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/08/97 for CAG-97-105, ADA Upgrades to Various City Facilities; two bids; engineer's estimate $46,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Buchanan General Contracting, in the total amount of$45,740.00 for the base bid and alternate#1. Council concur. d. Development Services Divisions requests approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-97-008, consultant agreement with Reid Middleton, Inc. for structural review of development plans, to allow the City to contract for plan review services for the remainder of 1997 in excess of the original budgeted amount of $20,000 up to a total amount of$45,000, depending on the need for services. Refer to Planning& Development Committee. e. Development Services Division recommends approval of proposed revisions to the Building Code to adopt the combination building permit concept for single family housing, along with the corresponding fee schedule, and to amend and revise the current electrical, plumbing and mechanical fee schedules. Refer to Planning& Development Committee. f. Human Resources& Risk Management Department recommends the reclassification of two positions in the Finance Department, as follows: Accounting Assistant IV, grade 9, to Accountant, grade 18, and Fiscal Services Director, grade 30, to Assistant Finance Director, grade 37, effective 8/01/97. A reorganization of the Finance Department has designated new duties and responsibilities to these positions; no additional funds are required because of savings realized from the current vacancies of both positions. Refer to Finance Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Catholic Community Services request for partial waiver of permit fees for affordable housing projects (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 9. OLD BUSINESS (continued from previous page) b. Finance Committee: Vouchers c. Planning& Development Committee: Renton/Kent Potential Annexation Areas Joint Boundary; Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area*; Child and Adult Daycare Ordinance Amendments*; Child Daycares in the CO Zone d. Utilities Committee: Proposed Local Improvement District on 80th Ave. S. 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinances for first reading:. a. Downtown Core Area Boundary Change (Zoning Code Amendment); see 9.c. b. Child and Adult Daycare Ordinance Amendments; see 9.c. 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT r.. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Ci C1erk.s.:Uff ce:<>:> :><< July 1.4, 199'7 ADMINISTRATION Interlocal agreement with Kent regarding potential annexation areas joint boundary Newcastle boundary adjustment (de-annexation along NE 50th and NE 51 st Streets) FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance Department reclassifications (Accounting Assistant IV and Fiscal Services Director) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Development plan review consultant agreement with Reid Middleton, CAG-97-008 (Addendum#1) Building Code changes (combination building permit for single family housing; fee schedules) .r PUBLIC HEARINGS 7/28/97—Child Daycares in Commercial Office and Employment Area-Valley Zones 7/28/97 — SE 5th St. vacation request (Bruce Orff; VAC-97-004) 227 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Downtown Core in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Area Boundary hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Code change to the Downtown Core Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, Area boundary. Logan & Morris Aves) Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the proposed change was prompted by the planned Dally project, a mixed-use residential and commercial development to be built adjacent to the downtown piazza (or public square) area. If approved, the Downtown Core Area boundary would be amended to include the block between South 2nd and 3rd Streets, from Morris Avenue South to Logan Avenue South. Including this property in the Downtown Core Area would exempt the Dally development from parking requirements, street setbacks below the first 40 feet of building height, the ten-foot requirement for landscaping along the street, and maximum lot coverage restrictions. Continuing, Mr. Dennison explained that the Dally project is designed to have 100% lot coverage. Thus, the property must be included in the Downtown Core Area for the project to proceed. He added that the proposed change is consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan's Dowtown Element as well as with the Downtown Renton Asociation (DRA)'s vision statement contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Nelson was concerned about parking availability in this area. Mayor Tanner assured her that the City plans to acquire additional parking spaces in the downtown. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY ..� EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 231 for Planning & Development Committee report and page 232 for ordinance.) 228 July 14 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 228 SPECIAL Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, reported that a certified arborist has PRESENTATION recommended the removal of four trees in Liberty Park because extensive Parks: Liberty Park Tree decay has rendered them hazardous. The Parks Department concurs with the Removal recommendation of the arborist, and further recommends that one additional tree, located between Bronson Way North and the Parks Administration building, also be removed. Staff recommends the removal of this tree because it suddenly lost a 30-foot long limb last week for no apparent reason. Two other trees that were evaluated by the arborist will be pruned and cabled, then monitored twice yearly in an attempt to prolong their lives for three to five years. Responding to Councilman Corman, Ms. Betlach said the trees will be replaced where possible. Two of the big leaf maples will be replaced with big leaf maples. The elms, which are not native to this area, may be replaced with Norway maples which is a species better suited to this region. Also, Renton's Sister City Nishiwaka donated five Japanese Cedars to the City some years ago, two of which remain to be relocated. Councilman Edwards commended the Administration for quick action on this safety-related issue. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * As part of Metro's efforts to comply with ADA requirements for wheelchair accessibility at busstops, the City's Transportation Division is installing 40 handicap curb cuts throughout Renton. * Repairs of the slide damage along Lake Washington Boulevard are nearly complete, and this road is again open to traffic. * The Police Department conducted its second narcotics emphasis of the year, arresting 12 persons and writing 28 drug-related citations. AUDIENCE COMMENT Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, stated that in the past week, Citizen Comment: Carlson she has picketed in front of the adult book store that will soon open in the - Adult Book Store in the Highlands area on NE 9th Street. She said in talking with area business Highlands owners during this same time period, she has come to believe that the Highlands' problems are much larger than the appearance of a pornography store close to an elementary school. Suggesting that the City assign more police officers to patrol this area exclusively, she called on the Council to be pro-active and work to attract small businesses to the Highlands. Ms. Carlson concluded by emphasizing that this area needs new and diverse businesses in order to thrive. Citizen Comment: Alicia Hotchkiss, 2811 NE 4th St. #202, Renton, 98056, expressed anger about Hotchkiss - Adult Book the opening of the adult book and video store in the Highlands. Saying that Store in the Highlands children have a right to feel safe in their own neighborhoods, she feared that the store will attract bad elements and that it will be a front for drug sales and/or prostitution activities. She implored the City to stop this from happening. Citizen Comment: Myles - Debra Myles, 2811 NE 4th St. #101, Renton, 98056, said after moving around Adult Book Store in the the country to various cities, she felt she had finally found a safe and Highlands peaceful home in Renton. Now, however, she was concerned that her safety and security, and that of her child, was being threatened by the planned pornography store. Emphasizing that this type of use is not necessary, she said the children who live in this area deserve a safe and secure community. 229 July 14, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 229 Citizen Comment: Goll - Shirley Goll, 4124 NE 10th St., Renton, stated that the area surrounding the Adult Book Store in the pornography store is 100% children. She claimed that underage minors will be Highlands allowed into this store illegally, and feared that the store will attract sexual deviants and other undesirable persons into the neighborhood. Saying that most Highlands residents are not aware that this store is opening, she concluded that this neighborhood has deteriorated due to being neglected by the City. Councilman Edwards commented that it may have been unwise of the owner of this property to have leased space to a pornography store, since this type of use could affect the character of his surrounding business area. Mayor Tanner added that the store does have a business license, which was issued pro forma by staff after compliance with City Code was verified. i Noting that the City Attorney has found no legal grounds to stop this business from opening, the Mayor pledged to continue to investigate this matter, Citizen Comment: Sanders Mike Sanders, no address given, stated that as the owner of the property being - Adult Book Store in the leased to the pornography store, he made every effort to market this space Highlands over the last year, without success. Also, despite funds spent to improve the building over the last three years, this area still experiences problems with gang-related vandalism and graffiti. Mr. Sanders added that he has resorted to hiring security guards to protect his property and that of his tenants. He apologized for the problems created by his leasing space to a pornography store, but felt that the City was also culpable in this matter. In response to Councilmember Nelson, Mr. Sanders said the pornography store sm has a three-year lease. Councilman Edwards noted that Ms. Carlson is organizing a protest rally in front of the store at noon on Saturday, July 26th. Responding to Council inquiry, Assistant City Attorney David Dean said the owner of the pornography store could conceivably win a monetary judgment from the City in terms of attorney fees and other damages should the City try to close it, but not succeed. If an ordinance passed by the City was declared unlawful, the City would be placed at substantial financial risk from litigation. Councilman Schlitzer commented that the City's Police Department is highly aware of the problems being experienced in the Highlands. In fact, the Police Department was successful in obtaining a grant that resulted in the full-time assignment of two officers to patrol the area near Sunset and Harrington. Police Commander Kevin Milosevich reported that calls for service in this area have dropped dramatically since the installation of these officers. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. City Clerk: Official 1997 City Clerk reported the official population for the City of Renton, as of Renton Population 4/01/97, is 45,920. Information. City Clerk: Quarterly City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for the time period of April 1 to Contract List, 4/97 to June 30, 1997; 79 contracts totalling $5,361,778.14. Information, 6/97 230 July 14 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 230 CAG: 97-105, ADA City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/08/97 for CAG-97-105, ADA Upgrades Upgrades to City to Various City Facilities; two bids; engineer's estimate $46,000; and submitted Facilities, Buchanan staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Buchanan Contracting General Contracting, in the total amount of $45,740.00 for the base bid and .., alternate #1. Council concur. CAG: 97-008, Development Services Division requested approval of Addendum No. 1 to Development Plan Review CAG-97-008, consultant agreement with Reid Middleton, Inc. for structural Consultant Agreement, review of development plans, to allow the City to contract for plan review Reid Middleton services for the remainder of 1997 in excess of the original budgeted amount of $20,000 up to a total amount of $45,000, depending on the need for services. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Development Services: Development Services Division recommended approval of proposed revisions Building Code Changes to the Building Code to adopt the combination building permit concept for (Combo Building Permit; single family housing, along with the corresponding fee schedule, and to Fee Schedules) amend and revise the current electrical, plumbing and mechanical fee schedules. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. HR&RM: Finance Dept Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended the Reclasses reclassification of two positions in the Finance Department, as follows: Accounting Assistant IV, grade 9, to Accountant, grade 18, and Fiscal Services Director, grade 30, to Assistant Finance Director, grade 37, effective 8/01/97. A reorganization of the Finance Department has designated new duties and responsibilities to these positions; no additional funds are required because of savings realized from the current vacancies of both positions. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Billie L. Greenleve, 375 Union Ave. SE, Citizen Comment: Renton, 98059, expressing appreciation for help received from the City's Greenleve - Housing Housing Assistance Program. Assistance Program Appreciation OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding a Newcastle Committee of the Whole boundary adjustment. The Committee recommended that the Administration Planning: Newcastle enter into negotiations with the City of Newcastle to de-annex the area Boundary Adjustment commonly referred to as "the hook," on Renton's northern border. The (Deannexation) Committee further recommended that the residents of this area be required to continue paying their share of Renton's current bonded indebtedness until it is retired. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #148600 - 149225; three wire transfers in the total amount of $4,820,119.80; approval of Payroll Vouchers #153571 - 153944; and 484 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,228,187.41. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 231 July 14, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 231 Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee recommending approval of the proposed amendments to the Parking and Planning: Downtown Core Loading Ordinance and the Center Downtown Zone. The proposed Area Boundary amendments would revise the Downtown Core Area boundary description to Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, include the block between South Second and South Third Streets, and between Logan & Morris Aves) Morris and Logan Avenues South. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 232 for ordinance.) Planning: Zoning Code Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Changes for Child & regarding child and adult day care amendments. Subsequent to the public Adult Day Cares hearing before the City Council on May 12, 1997, the Planning & Development Committee met on May 22, 1997 and July 10, 1997 to discuss alternate approaches to adult day care use allowances. The Committee recommended that the proposed child and adult day care amendments ordinance be revised to incorporate the modified Planning Commission recommendation for adult day care uses as presented in the June 30, 1997 staff report to the Committee. The revisions reduce the proposed number of adult clients allowed as an accessory use in a residence from six to four clients. The Committee further recommended that this item remain in committee pending completion of any additional environmental documentation, and review of the revised ordinance. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Joint Boundary Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report with Kent's Potential regarding the Renton and Kent potential annexation areas joint boundary. Annexation Area The Committee recommended that Council direct the Administration to pursue the development of an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent-that will: * Secure the potential annexation area boundary as described; * Specify that both the City of Renton and the City of Kent will only annex territory within their designated potential annexation areas; * Specify that the City of Kent will de-annex the area abutting and to the east of SR-167, south of South 55th Street; * Specify that the City of Kent will enter into negotiations with the City of Renton on the development of aquifer protection provisions for the City of Renton's Springbrook Springs Aquifer recharge area that extends to approximately SE 206th Place, on the south; and * That the City of Renton and the City of Kent will jointly pursue the development of a plan for the maintenance and operation of the City of Renton's proposed future park on the west side of Talbot Road S. and SE 196th St., if extended. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the Committee request from Catholic Community Services for a partial fee waiver. On June Development Services: 19th and July 10th, the Committee discussed the issue of a fee waiver for Permit Fee Waiver Catholic Community Services concerning two proposed developments in Request, Camerer Renton. These two developments are for affordable rental housing, one ... (Catholic Community located on Burnett Ave. S. and the other in the Renton Highlands. The Services) Committee discussed the lack of a City policy concerning requests for fee waivers, and agreed that it would be premature to take action at this time to approve the request since an overall policy on the subject was needed. If City policy should eventually result in a fee reduction for non-profit agencies, then 232 July 14 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 232 Catholic Community Services may be able to get a rebate of fees previously paid. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the specific request by Catholic Community Services for a fee waiver be denied at this time. It further recommended that the subject of developing an overall policy for fee mw waivers and/or reductions for non-profit agencies be held in Committee and that staff be asked to present a discussion paper for the next meeting. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 7/21/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Downtown Core An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking Area Boundary and Loading Ordinance, and Section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by revising the Downtown Logan & Morris Aves) Core Area Boundary. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/21/97. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, urged the City to adopt an Citizen Comment: Carlson ordinance controlling the location of adult book and video stores so the - Adult Book Store in the situation occurring in the Highlands does not happen again. Highlands ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:07 p.m. a./ MARILYNU. GtERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 07/14/97 233 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 14, 1997 r.. COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/21 Expansion of Regional Waste Water (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Treatment Facilities; Sign Ordinance Update COMMUNITY SERVICES ' (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 7/21 Reclassifications (Accounting Assistant (Parker) 6:00 p.m. and Fiscal Services Director) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/17 Building Permit Fee Revisions; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Addendum to Reid Middleton Plan *5th Floor* Review Consultant Agreement PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 7/17 Ordinance Prohibiting Pedestrian (Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Interference; *5th Floor* Ordinance Adopting Miscellaneous State Crimes; Ordinance Revising Abandoned Vehicle Regulations; Ordinance Amending Harbor Regulations re: Lake Washington Boaters TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RE,NTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 21, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 14, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Honoring the 1997 Special Olympics Participants b. Gift from Harry Blencoe and the Board of First Savings Bank of Renton c. Metro/King County—Regional Waste Water Treatment Plan Alternatives 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Community Services Department requests approval of lease purchase agreement in the total amount of $78,166.20 (over a five-year period)with John Deere for maintenance equipment at Maplewood Golf Course. Refer to Community Services Committee. b. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of resolution authorizing signatures for the City's electronic funds to reflect recent personnel changes. Council concur. (See 10.a. for resolution.) c. Human Services Division requests Council acceptance of$25,000 grant from Harry Blencoe and the Board of First Savings Bank of Renton to be used for repairing and preserving single family homes in Renton. Council concur. d. Human Services Division requests authorization to apply for a $61,656 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Bureau of Justice for legal advocacy services for victims of domestic violence. Renton's local match would be $6,844. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.) e. Planning and Technical Services Division proposes creating a new land use definition for card rooms in the Zoning Code and simultaneously restricting such uses to the Arterial Commercial and Industrial Zones in the Employment Area- Valley designation. Refer to Planning`&Development Committee. f. Utility Systems Division recommends transferring $480,000 from various Wastewater 421 accounts to the South Renton Sewer Replacement project. Refer to Finance Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if 01 further review is necessary. now a. Committee of the Whole: Expansion of Regional Waste Water Treatment Facilities b. Finance Committee: Reclassifications in the Finance Division c. Planning&Development Committee: Building permit fee revisions*; Addendum to Reid Middleton plan review consultant agreement (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 235 9. OLD BUSINESS (continued from previous page) d. Public Safety Committee: Ordinance prohibiting pedestrian interference*; Ordinance adopting miscellaneous State crimes*; Ordinance revising abandoned vehicle regulations*; Ordinance amending harbor regulations re: Lake Washington boaters* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Authorizing signatures for the City's electronic fund transfers (see 7.b.) b. Authorizing application for a local law enforcement block grant (see 7.d.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Building permit fee revisions (see 9.c.) ` b. Prohibiting pedestrian interference (see 9.d.) c. Adopting miscellaneous State crimes (see 9.d.) d. Revising abandoned vehicle regulations (see 9.d.) e. Amending harbor regulations re: Lake Washington boaters (see 9.d.) Ordinance for second and final reading: a. Downtown Core Area Boundary Change (Zoning Code Amendment); 1st reading 7/14/97 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Expansion of Regional Waste Water Treatment Facilities 2. Sign Ordinance Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 236 CITY COUNCIL July 21, 1997 City Clexk`s Office e rats.. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Maplewood Golf Course maintenance equipment (lease purchase agreement with John Deere) Policy on naming City-owned facilities and properties FINANCE COMMITTEE South Renton Sewer Replacement project transfer of funds MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Addendum#1 to CAG-97-008, Development Plan Review consultant agreement with Reid Middleton PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Moratorium on adult book and video stores Card rooms —Land Use Code definitions and restrictions PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Building Code revisions (combination building permit and fee schedule changes) — 1 st reading 7/21/97 Adoption of various misdemeanor State crimes — 1 st reading 7/21/97 Abandoned vehicle regulations changes — 1st reading 7/21/97 Harbor regulations changes — 1st reading 7/21/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 7/28/97—Child Daycares in Commercial Office and Employment Area-Valley Zones 7/28/97 — SE 5th St. vacation request (Bruce Orff, VAC-97-004) 237 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 21, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Director; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; DENNIS CONTE, Housing Assistance Specialist; LARRY MECKLING, Building Official; JILL DIDDY, Recreation Specialist; SERGEANT CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department; OFFICER SCOTT PHIPPS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 14, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Police Officer Scott Phipps introduced the City's newest K-9 unit, consisting PRESENTATIONS of himself as handler along with Ricco, offspring of retired Renton K-9 dog Police: K-9 Unit Buck. Officer Phipps said he and Ricco spent four months training at the Introduction Pierce County K-9 Academy and have been actively patrolling for.two months. Parks: 1997 Special Jill Diddy, Recreation Specialist, announced that Renton's Community Services Olympics Participants program sent 325 participants to the state-wide Special Olympics events at Fort Lewis. These included two soccer teams, a cycling team, and a track and field team. Noting that the City's Special Olympics program operates year- round and includes training, educational and social activities, she added that Boeing helped pay for participant uniforms and athletic bags this year. Human Services: Housing Dennis Conte, Housing Assistance Specialist, reported that Harry Blencoe and Repair Program Gift from the Board of First Savings Bank of Renton have awarded the City's Housing First Savings Bank of Assistance Program a $25,000 grant. The funds will be used to repair and Renton preserve single family homes in Renton. Mr. Blencoe stated that Mr. Conte had given a presentation to Rotary of Renton on the City's small home repairs program, which so impressed him and the First Savings Bank Board of Directors that they were inspired to contribute to this important cause. Mayor Tanner presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Blencoe, saying that this action is one of the finest examples of corporate citizenship he has seen. Metro: Regional Waste Christie True, Program Manager for King County/Metro's Capital Facilities Water Treatment Plan Planning Group, presented the Draft Regional Wastewater Services Plan, Alternatives which proposes service strategies to meet the region's projected future needs for wastewater transport and treatment. The current system is comprised of two treatment plants (located at West Point in Seattle and in Renton), 38 pump 238 July 21 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 238 stations and 225 miles of pipe. Explaining that the current system will reach capacity in the year 2010, Ms. True said the wastewater servicesplan proposes various approaches for meeting the region's wastewater service needs for the next 30 years. Continuing, Ms. True said all the proposed strategies assume that future facilities will be constructed in phases to protect the ratepayers. Noting the tremendous amount of population growth in north King County and south Snohomish County, she reported that Metro is the second-largest sewer utility in Snohomish County although it does not have a treatment plant in that area. Ms. True described the four primary service strategies, as follows: 1. Expand the Seattle and Renton treatment plants and split the northern-area wastewater flows between the two plants. Most of the large underground conveyance lines would be paralleled with new ' pipelines. 2. Split northern-area wastewater flows between the Seattle treatment plant and a new treatment plant built in north King or south Snohomish county. The Renton plant would also be expanded. 3. A new, larger treatment plant would be built in north King or south Snohomish county, eliminating the need to expand the Seattle plant. The Renton plant would still be expanded. 4. As in the first alternative, the Seattle and Renton treatment plants would be expanded with the northern-area wastewater flows split between the two plants. The flows would be conveyed through an 18-mile tunnel built beneath the city of Seattle. Ms. True noted that under the two-plant strategies, the Renton plant would expand to its full capacity of 235 million gallons per day. In the three-plant strategies, the Renton plant would process 172 million gallons of wastewater per day. Mayor Tanner declared that he could not and would not accept any strategy that does not include constructing a new treatment plant in north King County or south Snohomish County, since much of the region's population growth is occurring in that area. Councilman Edwards suggested that Metro consider building another treatment plant in south or east King County, since a good deal of growth is expected in these areas as well. Councilman Parker added that Metro should look into cooperating with Snohomish County or other wastewater providers in that area to build a third treatment plant in an effort to consolidate and share costs. Noting that King County has been studying this issue for five years, Councilman Schlitzer was concerned with the question of equity and the fact that Renton citizens have already paid for the treatment plant and conveyance system located in their community. He did not support subsidizing the needs of growing communities who do not favor having a treatment plant in their area. Ms. True noted that although wastewater rates are projected to rise in the near term, they are actually expected to lessen in the long term (between 2006 and 2016) as the county retires bonds. Mayor Tanner said although the City does not oppose a moderate expansion of the Renton treatment plant up to 172 million gallons per day, it does not approve a doubling of this plant's capacity nor does it support building parallel lines to transport waste to Renton from north King County. He 239 July 21, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 239 added that the area surrounding the Renton treatment plant includes office parks and some of the most prime office development property in the City. Councilman Edwards inquired about a pipeline crossing above May Creek at Lake Washington Boulevard. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman agreed to investigate this matter and report back on the nature and purpose of the pipeline. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Because of disease and structural weakness, five trees will be removed in Liberty Park prior to the start of Renton River Days. ' The removed trees will be replaced with new trees. * The State Transportation Commission approved $150,000 for a study of needed improvements at the I-405/NE 44th Street interchange. * Revenues of $929,085 through June from development permit fees exceed the total projected fee revenues for all of 1997, reflecting a healthy amount of development activity in Renton. AUDIENCE COMMENT Beverly Franklin, PO Box 685, Renton, 98057, said the pedestrian interference Citizen Comment: ordinance being considered by Council is years overdue and much needed, Franklin - Pedestrian particularly in the downtown core area. Noting that police officers are unable Interference (Panhandling) to address problems related to panhandling and aggressive begging until this Ordinance ordinance is approved, she asked that it be expedited if possible. (See later action, page 242.) +r�r Citizen Comment: Mary Thompson, 426 Ferndale Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, the 1997-98 PTA Thompson - Adult Book President for Highlands Elementary School, was concerned about the possible Store in the Highlands danger to the area's children arising from the opening of an adult book store near the elementary school. Saying she and others specifically feat the potential for child rapes and abductions, she added that registered sex offenders live in this area. She asked that police patrols be increased after school hours to help protect the children. Citizen Comment: Perry - Marsha Perry, 628 Glenwood Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, was concerned that the Adult Book Store in the adult book store would negatively affect her property values. Saying that Highlands Renton represents the last affordable housing on the eastside and that it is uniquely situated to succeed, she asked that this matter be addressed. Responding to Councilman Corman, City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren explained that if the City is interested in pursuing an ordinance to control the location of adult book and video stores, it will have to be able to demonstrate the existence of negative secondary effects arising from such a use. Proving the existence of negative secondary effects would require extensive research and study and thus it would take some time to establish the needed factual record. Only after such a record is established will the City have the necessary legal basis to adopt a zoning ordinance regarding this type of use. Mr. Warren suggested that Council consider adopting a moratorium on adult book and video stores within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, residences, parks, etc., as a moratorium is a well-accepted, recognized zoning tool, whether or not it infringes on First Amendment rights. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON ADULT BOOK 240 July 21, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 240 AND VIDEO STORES TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Mr. Warren agreed to expedite this matter in an effort to have draft woo moratorium language ready for the committee's consideration later this week, in the hope that Council could adopt it next Monday. Citizen Comment: Painter Allan Painter, 2815 NE 7th St., Renton, 98056, was puzzled and disturbed that - Adult Book Store in the an adult book store received approval to open up in the Highlands, and Highlands expressed concern for the safety of his daughter, who walks to school in this area. He urged the City to do what it can to get this business relocated. Citizen Comment: Andy MacLean, 634 Ferndale Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, said he was MacLean - Adult Book flabbergasted that a store selling pornographic materials could open up so Store in the Highlands close to his home and Highlands Elementary School. He relayed concerns ' about safety, the potential for increased crime, and the possibility that property values could decline. Mr. MacLean said the City should be able to regulate this type of use considering the many other zoning and building issues over which it has some degree of control. Citizen Comment: Carlson Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, thanked Council and the - Adult Book Store in the Mayor for being responsive to the concerns of area residents regarding the Highlands Highlands adult book and video store. Adding that she understood this was a complicated civil rights issue, she said residents are doing their part by " picketing in front of the store. She also thanked the Police Department for increased patrols in this area, saying this makes the picketers feel safe while they are protesting. Ms. Carlson invited all interested persons to attend a protest rally that will be held in front of the store at noon on Saturday, July 26th. She concluded by stating that the store opened last Friday, and in her opinion it sells hard-core, rather than soft-core, materials. RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS FOR MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:57 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m.; roll was called, all Councilmembers present. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Parks: Maplewood Golf Community Services Department requested approval of lease purchase Course Maintenance agreement in the total amount of $78,166.20 (over a five-year period) with Equipment, John Deere, John Deere for maintenance equipment at Maplewood Golf Course. Refer to CAG-97- Community Services Committee. Finance: Authorized Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of Signatures for Banking resolution authorizing signatures for the City's electronic funds to reflect Transactions recent personnel changes. Council concur. (See page 242 for resolution.) Human Services: Housing Human Services Division requested Council acceptance of $25,000 grant from Repair Program Gift from Harry Blencoe and the Board of First Savings Bank of Renton to be used for First Savings Bank of repairing and preserving single family homes in Renton. Council concur. Renton ..rr Human Services: 1997 Human Services Division requested authorization to apply for a $61,656 Local Local Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Bureau of Justice for legal advocacy Grant (Domestic Violence services for victims of domestic violence. Renton's local match would be Victims Advocacy) $6,844. Council concur. (See page 242 for resolution.) 241 July 21, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 241 Planning: Card Rooms Planning and Technical Services Division proposed creating a new land use Land Use Definitions and definition for card rooms in the Zoning Code and simultaneously restricting ... Restrictions such uses to the Arterial Commercial and Industrial Zones in the Employment Area - Valley designation. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Public Works: South Utility Systems Division recommended transferring $480,000 from various Renton Sewer Wastewater 421 accounts to the South Renton Sewer Replacement project. Replacement Project, Refer to Finance Committee. Fund Transfer from Other Accounts MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Finance Committee reclassification of two positions in the Finance Department. The Committee HR&RM: Finance Dept recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Reclasses proposed reclassifications within the Finance Department. If approved, the following positions will be reclassified with new titles and a reorganization within the Finance Department from: Accounting Assistant IV, grade 9, to Accountant, grade 18, and Fiscal Services Director, grade 30, to Assistant Finance Director, grade 37. There will not be any additional funds required for 1997 due to the vacancy in the Accounting Assistant IV position. This amount should cover the cost of the reclassifications. Savings from the vacancies in base pay is approximately $6,044, which is two months pay at the E step of grade 9. The additional 1997 cost could vary as much from $5,288 to $242, depending on which step the position is filled at. The above change is to be effective August 1, 1997. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY .� SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding building permit revisions. In a continuing effort to find ways in Development Services: which to streamline the permitting process, it was determined that a Building Code Changes combination permit and fee for new single family construction would be an (Combo Building Permit; excellent opportunity to meet this objective. It was also determined, during a Fee Schedules) review of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical fee schedules, that a flat fee would be easier and more efficient for the contractor and permit staff to calculate. The Planning and Development Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a combination building permit for new single family houses, to adopt revised and added electrical code fees, and to adopt revised and added plumbing code fees to reflect the 1991 UPC fees. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 242 for ordinance.) CAG: 97-008, Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Development Plan Review regarding the Reid Middleton consultant agreement for plan review services. Consultant Agreement, Due to an increase in plan review activities for structural and non-structural Reid Middleton plan review, and an increase in the rates in the new January 1, 1997 consultant agreement, it is necessary to increase the $20,000 contractural limit by $25,000 for a total of $45,000. The funding source for the amendment will be the increase in projected plan check fees received as a result of the large volume of applications processed. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and Citv Clerk be authorized to execute Addendum No. 1 to the consultant agreement (CAG-97-008). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED 242 July 21 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 242 BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding the Mod Legal: Abandoned Vehicle abandoned vehicle ordinance. The Committee met on July 17, 1997, to Regulations consider an ordinance amending the abandoned vehicle ordinance. This ordinance would amend the current abandoned vehicle ordinance by adopting the state law definitions by reference and removing the penalty section from the City ordinance. The Committee discussed the fact that a recent appeal from a municipal court prosecution challenged the ordinance's constitutionality on the ground that it impermissibly conflicted with state law. The superior court upheld the convictions based on its agreement with the City's argument that the defendant had not preserved the issue for review. Thus, the court never reached the merits of the appellant's argument. Had the court reached the merits, it is likely it would have found the ordinance unconstitutional. The Committee found that adoption of this ordinance is necessary to bring the City ordinance into compliance with state law. The Committee recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 243 for ordinance.) Legal: Harbor Regulations Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding Changes decriminalization of harbor regulations. The Committee met on July 17, 1997 to consider an ordinance regarding the decriminalization of harbor regulations. The ordinance would decriminalize the majority of the City's harbor regulations. Those that remain criminal are repealed and the state law versions are adopted in their place, along with the adoption of some additional crimes. It also makes commission of the same infraction for the third time within a year a misdemeanor. The state as well as other cities bordering Lake Washington have already decriminalized their harbor regulations. The City contracts with the Mercer Island Police Department for enforcement of its harbor regulations. Decriminalization will make enforcement more uniform and the processing by the court will be less costly as the majority of the violations will be infractions. Additionally, judges often dismiss the criminal charges because they are aware that the state and other cities have decriminalized them. The Committee found that adoption of this ordinance is necessary to effectively enforce the City's harbor regulations, and recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 243 for ordinance.) Legal: State Crimes Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding the Adoption (Various adoption of miscellaneous state crimes. The Committee met on July 17, 1997 Misdemeanor Offenses) to consider an ordinance adopting miscellaneous state law crimes. The ordinance would adopt by reference several state laws which the City has not previously adopted. The Committee discussed the fact that the City can no longer cite crimes which it has not adopted into district court. As a result, it is necessary to adopt those crimes which have not already been adopted so that they are in place in the event the need to utilize them arises. The Committee also discussed the fact that language similar to the City's obstructing ordinance has been found unconstitutional (the Police Department and the City Attorney's Office have not been using this ordinance for quite ...� some time now). The City had adopted the state crime of obstructing and with this ordinance is adopting the crime of providing false or misleading information to an officer. Finally, all crimes adopted by reference in Chapter 23 have subsequently been adopted in another chapter. The Committee found that adoption of this ordinance is necessary to give the Police Department the 243 July 21, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pate 243 means to effectively combat crime within the City. The Committee therefore recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL „„„ CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) Legal: Pedestrian Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding a Interference Prohibition pedestrian interference ordinance. The Committee met on July 17, 1997 to consider an ordinance regarding pedestrian interference. The Committee discussed the fact that problems have increased with citizens encountering a greater number of individuals who beg for money or food and do so in such a fashion that the citizens feel threatened into giving money. The Committee discussed that this may be connected to the new transit center as it offers greater access to Renton. The City does not presently have an ordinance which directly addresses these issues. The Committee found that adoption of this ordinance is necessary to give the Police Department a means through which it can combat the problem of pedestrian interference and aggressive begging. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 243 for ordinance.) Legal: Sidewalk Loitering Councilman Schlitzer reported complaints he received regarding persons lying Prohibition on downtown-area sidewalks, which can be intimidating to passersby. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF PROHIBITING SITTING OR LYING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3269 A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic Finance: Authorized fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED Signatures for Banking BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT Transactions THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3270 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for a Human Services: 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to the Bureau of Justice. MOVED BY Local Law Enforcement KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE Block Grant for Domestic RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Violence Victims Advocacy The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 7/28/97 for second and final reading: Development Services: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 24, Uniform Building Code, Section Building Code Changes 4-25-5.A of Chapter 25, National Electrical Code, and Section 4-28-2 of (Combo Building Permit; Chapter 28, Uniform Plumbing Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Fee Schedules) City Code by adding a new section to collect fees for combination building permits, increasing fees for swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas, adding a new subsection to collect fees for job trailers, and increasing the Uniform Plumbing Code schedule of fees. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR low SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. Legal: State Crimes An ordinance was read amending Section 6-10-1, of Chapter 10, Criminal Adoption (Various Code, adding two new sections to Chapter 12, Drug Paraphernalia, Sales or Misdemeanor Offenses) Use, and repealing Section 6-18-15 of Chapter 18, Penal Code, and Chapter 244 July 21 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 244 23, State Laws Adopted by Reference, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to the adoption by reference of miscellaneous State crimes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. Legal: Abandoned Vehicle An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-1-1 and 6-1-2 of Chapter 1, Regulations Abandoned Vehicles, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to abandoned vehicles by adopting the State law definitions by reference and removing the penalty section. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. Legal: Harbor Regulations An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Harbor Regulations, of Title IX Changes (Public Ways and Property) of City Code by decriminalizing certain harbor regulations and adopting by reference State law crimes relating to regulation of recreational vessels. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4671 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking Planning: Downtown Core and Loading Ordinance, and Section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, Area Boundary of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by revising the Downtown Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, Core Area Boundary. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Logan & Morris Aves) COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Legal: Pedestrian An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code Interference Prohibition by adding Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4672 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Legal: Pedestrian MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT Interference Prohibition THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL Council: Policy on Naming REFER THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING A POLICY FOR NAMING CITY- City-Owned Facilities and OWNED FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES TO THE COMMUNITY Properties SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Pl., Renton, 98056, brought to Council's attention Citizen Comment: Evans - the existence of a potentially dangerous traffic configuration at Lake Dangerous Traffic Washington Boulevard and Park Avenue North. Mr. Evans explained that Configuration at Lk Wash drivers of vehicles who exit the southern access to Gene Coulon Memorial Blvd & Park Ave N Beach Park and head south on Lake Washington Boulevard intending to turn left onto Park Avenue North sometimes mistake one of the two northbounds boulevard lanes for a southbound lane. He suggested that this problem could be solved by painting arrows on the street to clarify the road directions for motorists. c2 T,5 Julv 21 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pae 245 Citizen Comment: Mary Thompson, 426 Ferndale Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, was appreciative that Thompson - the Highlands area was chosen as one of the first four communities in the Neighborhoods Program City to participate in Renton's new Neighborhoods Program. She felt this had ... sparked much positive communication between the City and Highlands residents. Citizen Comment: Beverly Franklin, PO Box 685, Renton, 98057, agreed that the City needs a Franklin - Sidewalk prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks, particularly in the Loitering Prohibition downtown area. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION. Time: 9:50 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:20 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:21 p.m. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 07/21/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 1997 COMMIT'TEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/28 Main and Grady Building Update; (Keolker-Wheeler) 7:00 p.m. Utility Service Center COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 7/24 Maplewood Golf Course Equipment (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. Purchase; FINANCE MON., 7/28 South Renton Sewer Replacement (Parker) 6:30 p.m. Transfer of Funds; Vouchers PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/24 Draft Wireless Facilities Ordinance; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Adult Book Store Moratorium PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES TUES., 7/22 City Policy re: Connection to Properties (Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Outside Renton City Limits NOTE: Committee of the whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. **REVISED** AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING r.. July 28, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 21, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. The Boeing Company's Monetary Contribution Towards the Completion of Oakesdale Ave SW b. Renton River Days Street Closures 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Petition to vacate a portion of SE 5th Street north of Maple Valley Highway(Bruce Orff/VAC-97-004) b. Zoning Code amendment to allow day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/22/97 for CAG-97-114, NE Sunset Boulevard (SR-900) Channelization; two bids; engineer's estimate $42,577.50; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to Stripe Rite, Inc., low bidder, in the total amount of$29,882.50. Council concur. b. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication of realignment from King County for Monster Road adjacent to the Metro Treatment Plant. Council concur. c. Solid Waste Utility submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County accepting $33,388 in non- matching funding for the 1997 Organics/Yard Waste Program, the Business Recycling Program, and the Residential/Multi-family Recycling Pogram. Refer to Utilities Committee. 9. CORRESPONDENCE E-mail from David D. Miller, CEO of Versidata Systems, Inc., 321 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, 98055, requesting that the City modify parking restrictions in this area for the convenience and use of dowtown customers and employees. Refer to Transportation Committee. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Utility Service Center 1 Nw b. Community Services Committee: Maplewood Golf Course Equipment Purchase c. Finance Committee: South Renton Sewer Replacement Transfer of Funds; Vouchers d. Planning & Development Committee: Draft Wireless Facilities Ordinance; Adult Book Store Moratorium* e. Utilities Committee: City Policy re: Sewer Connection to Properties Outside Renton City Limits* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Declaring a moratorium on adult book stores (see 10.d.) Ordinance for first reading: Sewer connections to properties outside Renton's city limits (see 10.e.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Building permit fee revisions (1st reading 7/21/97) b. Adopting miscellaneous State crimes (1st reading 7/21/97) c. Revising abandoned vehicle regulations (1st reading 7/21/97) d. Amending harbor regulations re: Lake Washington boaters (1st reading 7/21/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT I mod COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. "CANCELLED" CANCELLED • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY GOUNGIL July 28, 1997 y Clerk's..Office Referrals . :.::.: ADMINISTRATION Proposed method for determining the fair market value of the SE 5th St. street vacation property MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Lease purchase agreement with John Deere for Maplewood Golf Course maintenance equipment PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Letter from Ruth Larson re: wireless communications facilities TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE E-mail from David D. Miller re: parking restrictions in the downtown UTILITIES COMMITTEE 1997 King County funding for recycling programs r.. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING City policy re: sanitary sewer connections to properties outside Renton— 1 st reading 7/28/97 ... PUBLIC HEARINGS 8/18/97—Moratorium on adult bookstores �50 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 28, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES ..i CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY SCHLITZER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Division Director; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; DAVID CHRISTENSEN, Utility Engineering Supervisor; ABDOUL GAFOUR, Civil Engineer; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 21, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. woo SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced PRESENTATIONS the presentation by explaining that Renton and The Boeing Company have Transportation: Boeing entered into an estimable public/private partnership to construct Oakesdale Contribution for Ave. SW in the City's Valley area. Sandra Meyer, Transportation Division Oakesdale Ave SW Director, reviewed the City's plans to construct Oakesdale Ave. as a five-lane Completion road between SR-900 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Way) and SW 43rd Street. The portion of the road between SW 16th and 27th will serve The Boeing Commercial Airplane Group's new headquarters, currently under construction. Ms. Meyer noted that funding for the Oakesdale Ave. SW project has been secured from Boeing ($3.8 million) and the Transportation Improvement Board ($2.7 million). Renton will contribute $850,000 to $900,000, from developer mitigation fees and business license fees. Lori Pitzer, manager of the BCAG headquarters project, presented a check for $800,000 to Mayor Tanner for design and construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW. Mayor Tanner expressed appreciation for the check, noting that Boeing's generous contributions toward this project have made it possible to construct a five-lane road which completes the City's street grid system in the Valley area. Community Event: Renton Sandy Chastain, Community Relations Specialist and Renton River Days River Days Street Closures Coordinator, reported that Houser Way will be closed two additional days this year for Renton River Days, beginning Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00 a.m. It will reopen on the morning of Monday, August 11 th. Ms. Chastain explained this will allow those attending Wednesday's popular Kid's Day event to use moo Houser Way for parking. It will also give the service vendor additional time on Thursday to erect the two entertainment stages and Nibble vendor tents. Ms. Chastain said the public will be notified of the street closure via press releases and appropriate signage. She also noted the temporary street closures 251 July 28, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pap,e 251 of S. 3rd Street for the Renton River Days parade, and Wells Street between S. 2nd and 3rd for the Downtown Street Showcase event. r PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: SE 5th St (N of in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Maple Valley Hwy), hearing to consider a petition to vacate a portion of SE 5th Street north of Orff/VAC-97-004 Maple Valley Highway (Bruce Orff/VAC-97-004). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the vacation is being sought so the petitioner can build a house on the adjacent residential lot. Only if the vacation is approved will the petitioner secure sufficient frontage on SE 5th Street to meet lot frontage requirements. Mr. Boyns reported that this property was condemned by the State of Washington for the widening of Maple Valley Highway, and relinquished to the City of Renton in 1976. The right-of-way is unused and contains no utilities. Staff and the Board of Public Works recommend that the vacation be approved. Since the property was acquired under eminent domain and full compensation was paid, staff further recommends that the petitioner be charged full fair market value for the property. Audience comment was invited. Bruce Orff, 2930 SE 5th St., Renton, 98058, was concerned that although the estimated value of this property is only $5,500, he has been told he will have to pay for an appraisal that will cost approximately $1,800 to $2,400 to officially determine the property's fair market value. Mr. Orff questioned the cost of the appraisal as compared to the value of the property. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Councilman Parker inquired about the line of sight at the intersection of SE 5th and Maple Valley Highway. Mr. Boyns assured him that the sight distance is acceptable at this location, and that approving the requested vacation would not affect it. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE VACATION AS REQUESTED WITH THE PROVISO THAT FULL MARKET VALUE BE CHARGED FOR THE PROPERTY. COUNCIL ALSO DIRECT THAT STAFF RETURN WITH AN APPROPRIATE PROPOSED METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PROPERTY'S VALUE. CARRIED. Planning: Child Day Care This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Centers in the Commercial in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Office Zone hearing to consider a proposed Zoning Code amendment to allow day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) zone. Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that day care centers (serving 13 or more children) are currently listed as an administrative conditional use in the Commercial Office (CO) zone. They are intended to serve a market area no larger than the continuous CO zone. The Boeing Company has expressed interest in building a day care center that would serve its employees in Renton and possibly the region. The facility would be located in the Employment Area-Valley designation area on a site 9 17 July 28 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 252 currently zoned CO. It would not be allowed under the existing Zoning Code due to its siting and intended market area. The proposed amendments would list day care centers as secondary uses in the CO zone. Mr. Dennison reviewed the pertinent issues before Council on this subject, including whether day care centers should be allowed as a primary use in the CO zone. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 254 for Planning & Development Committee report on this subject.) ADMINISTRATIVE City Clerk Marilyn J. Petersen reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs ' adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Additional steps are being taken to upgrade security measures at the new City Hall after an attack of vandalism resulted in the loss of goods and materials valued at over $5,000. * On August 5th, at least six Renton neighborhoods will join other communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out, a crime prevention program that encourages interaction between neighbors and with area police officers. * The Renton Fire Department and the City of SeaTac are cooperating to conduct joint entry level tests for firefighters. The tests include a written exam, a physical agility test, and an oral interview. AUDIENCE COMMENT Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, extended an invitation Citizen Comment: Richter for participation in "Put a Shine on Downtown Renton," the annual - Downtown Renton downtown-area clean-up before River Days. The clean-up will be held on Clean-up Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd. Citizen Comment: Wolford Skip Wolford, 4126 SE 1st Pl., Renton, thanked the Council for planning to - Fee Waivers for Non- adopt a moratorium on adult bookstores, and encouraged people to picket in Profit Corporations front of the recently-opened adult bookstore in the Highlands. On another subject, Mr. Wolford commented on the request from Catholic Community Services for development fee waivers for a low-income housing project. He felt that approving such a fee waiver would not be an appropriate or wise use of public funds. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-114, NE Sunset City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/22/97 for CAG-97-114, NE Sunset Blvd Channelization, Boulevard (SR-900) Channelization; two bids; engineer's estimate $42,577.50; Stripe Rite and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Stripe Rite, Inc., in the total amount of $29,882.50. Council concur. Streets: Monster Road Planning and Technical Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed Realignment Deed of of dedication from King County for the realignment of Monster Road Dedication from King adjacent to the Metro Treatment Plant. Council concur. ..r County Solid Waste: 1997 King Solid Waste Utility submitted proposed interlocal agreement with King County County Funding for accepting $33,388 in non-matching funding for the 1997 Organics/Yard Waste Recycling Programs Program, the Business Recycling Program, and the Residential/Multi-family 253 July 28, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 253 Recycling Program. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, ;am COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from David D. Miller, CEO of Versidata Systems, Citizen Comment: Miller - Inc., 321 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, 98055, requesting that the City modify Parking Restrictions in the parking restrictions in this area for the convenience and use of downtown Downtown customers and employees. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Larson Correspondence was read from Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, - Wireless Communication 98055, regarding signal interference on Renton Hill and the need for Facilities ownership information on wireless communication facilities or towers. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the City's Utilities Committee policy on providing sewer service outside City limits. The Committee Utility: Sanitary Sewer recommended revising City Code to allow connection to its sanitary sewer Connections to Properties system by property owners outside of the current City limits. Approval of Outside Renton (City requests will be based upon the following criteria: Policy) * The property shall be within the City's adopted potential annexation area or approved sanitary sewer service boundary; and r. * The Planning/Building/Public Works Department mandates design standards and criteria for the property or properties requesting service without annexation. King County Boundary Review Board approval of service and service agreements with adjacent districts will be obtained, when necessary, prior to issuance of the public works permit. The property owner will obtain and pay for all required permits, including but not limited to City side sewer permits and County right-of-way permit (if necessary). The property owners will be responsible for their fair share of the cost of the installation of the sewer main either through direct costs or latecomer's assessments; and * Connection will be subject to agreement to pay the non-City rate for wastewater (currently one and one-half times the basic City rate), and agreement to pay all costs associated with the permitting for such connection to the City sewer system. The Utilities Committee further recommended that the ordinance amending City Code section 8-5-15C be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 255 for ordinance.) Mayor Tanner noted his concurrence with this change. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Public Works: S Renton concurrence in staff's recommendation that Council authorize the transfer of Sewer Replacement $480,000 from various Wastewater 421 accounts (as listed below) to the South Funding Renton Sewer Replacement project: Boeing Lift Station Replacement WO #45010 $30,000 Sunset Sewer Interceptor WO #45125 $305,000 254 July 28 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 254 Highgate Lift Station WO #45150 $10,000 Central Renton Sewer Replacement WO #45175 $65,000 SR-169 Stubs WO #45215 $30,000 1997 Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan WO #45245 $40,000. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #149226 - 149769; two wire transfers in the total amount of $1,488,750.01; approval of Payroll Vouchers #153945 - 154325; and 489 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,288,234.82. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report Committee recommending that the full Council read and adopt the resolution declaring a Legal: Moratorium on moratorium on business licenses for adult bookstores as prepared by the City Adult Book Stores Attorney. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. -(See later this page for resolution.) Planning: Child Day Care Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report Centers in the Commercial regarding an amendment to the Commercial Office (CO) Zone for day care Office Zone centers. The Committee reviewed the Administration and Planning Commission recommendations to amend the regulations for child day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. In recognition of the social need and amenity value of the use, the Committee recommended revising the CO Zone to move day care centers from Administrative Conditional Use to too Primary Use. As a Primary Use, Day Care Centers would be allowed unconditionally in CO Zones throughout the City. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to enter into a 60- Parks: Maplewood Golf month lease purchase agreement with John Deere for the purchase of Course Maintenance maintenance equipment for the Maplewood Golf Course. The City will retain Equipment, John Deere, ownership of the equipment at the end of the 60-month term. The CAG-97- Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement once all required approvals are secured. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3271 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on the permitting of adult Legal: Moratorium on bookstores, adult magazine stands, stores selling or renting adult movies, and Adult Bookstores adult novelty stores within defined geographical areas, establishing a public hearing date on August 18, 1997, to take testimony on whether the City should continue the moratorium, and establishing a termination date for the moratorium. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY mo EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO CORRECT SECTION VIA ON PAGE 4 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "ONE THOUSAND FEET (1,000') OF ANY PUBLIC PARK, P-1 ZONE OR P SUFFIX ZONE." CARRIED. 255 July 28, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 255 The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 8/04/97 for second and final reading: „„w Utility: Sanitary Sewer An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-5-15.0 of Chapter 5, Sewers, Connections to Properties of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by revising policies by Outside Renton (City which the City will allow connection to its sanitary sewer system by property Policy) owners outside of the current City limits. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/04/97. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4673 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 24, Uniform Building Code, Section Development Services: 4-25-5.A of Chapter 25, National Electrical Code, and Section 4-28-2 of Building Code Changes Chapter 28, Uniform Plumbing Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of (Combo Building Permit; City Code by adding a new section to collect fees for combination building Fee Schedules) permits, increasing fees for swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas, adding a new subsection to collect fees for job trailers, and increasing the Uniform Plumbing Code schedule of fees. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4674 An ordinance was read amending Section 6-10-1, of Chapter 10, Criminal Legal: State Crimes Code, adding two new sections to Chapter 12, Drug Paraphernalia, Sales or Adoption (Various Use, and repealing Section 6-18-15 of Chapter 18, Penal Code, and Chapter Misdemeanor Offenses) 23, State Laws Adopted by Reference, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to the adoption by reference of miscellaneous State crimes. ..r MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4675 An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-1-1 and 6-1-2 of Chapter 1, Legal: Abandoned Vehicle Abandoned Vehicles, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to Regulations abandoned vehicles by adopting the State law definitions by reference and removing the penalty section. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4676 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Harbor Regulations, of Title IX Legal: Harbor Regulations (Public Ways and Property) of City Code by decriminalizing certain harbor Changes regulations and adopting by reference State law crimes relating to regulation of recreational vessels. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler reported she received a fax from the Fire: EMS Levy Suburban Cities Association (SCA) regarding the next Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy. She asked that the Public Safety Committee meet to consider this issue prior to August 20th. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8: m. rr MARILY ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk 5'fdr2 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 28, 1997 moo COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/04 Sign Ordinance Update; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Main and Grady Building Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All oilier committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING two August 4, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 28, 1997 4. PROCLAMATION: Up With People Week, August 4— 10, 1997 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT Closure of I-405 on August 15, 16, 22 and 23 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the ..• recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/29/97 for CAG-97-116, A.C. Watermain Replacement in Kennydale; six bids; engineer's estimate $372,501.80; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Grant Construction Inc., for Schedules A and B in the total amount of $342,071.53. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/29/97 for CAG-97-115, South Renton Sanitary Sewer Replacement; five bids; engineer's estimate $1,047,509.64; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc., in the total amount of $1,009,977.83. Council concur. c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/28/97 for CAG-97-119, Highlands Elevated Reservoir Exterior coating; three bids; engineer's estimate $103,170.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Jones Painting, Inc., in the total amount of$85,734.27. Council concur. d. Human Services Division submits 1998 funding recommendations for General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the total amount of$507,990. Refer to Community Services Committee. e. Fire Department requests that Council formally support the proposed 1998-2003 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, which replaces an existing EMS levy that will expire on 12/31/97. Refer to Public Safety Committee. f. Planning and Technical Services Division submits the 60% Petition to Annex for the Hoffman Annexation, 3.6 acres located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Ave. NE (extended) and north of NE 19th St. (extended), and requests a public hearing be set for August 18, 1997, to take testimony on zoning for the proposed annexation area. Council concur. g. Surface Water Utility Division reports phone bid on 7/30/97 for the Cedar River Delta Log Removal project; two bids received; and recommends the contract be awarded to the low bidder, RJC Inc., in the total amount of$28,360.24. $23,006.50 will be paid from FEMA flood disaster relief funds. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 258 h. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-97-011, Renton Municipal Airport SE Taxilane Rehabilitation project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$132,001.32, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $10,109.17 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required relases are obtained. Council concur. i. Water Utility Division requests approval of a proposed $932,600 Public Works Trust Fund Loan, at ar. interest rate of 1% (one percent), for the Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities project. Renton's cost""' share is $567,400. Council concur. (See agenda item 10. for resolution.) j. Water Utility Division submits CAG-97-023, Highlands 565 Zone Reservoir Interior Recoating project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$760.20, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$6,957.00 to Long Painting Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Authorizing a Public Works Trust Fund loan for corrosion control treatment(see 8.i.) Ordinance for first reading: Child day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) zone (Council approved via Planning&Development Committee report on 7/28/97) Ordinance for second and final reading: Sewer connections to properties outside Renton's city limits (1st reading 7/28/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Sign Ordinance Update 2. Main& Grady Building Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. 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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 1998 General Fund and Community Development Block Grant funding MAYOR Potential appeal of the City of Newcastle's Comprehensive Plan MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement accepting a Public Works Trust Fund loan for corrosion control treatment facilities PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Proposed 1998-2003 Emergency Medical Services levy Contract with Newcastle to provide police services ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Child day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone— 1 st reading 8/04/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 8/18/97—Moratorium on adult bookstores 8/18/97—Hoffman Annexation 60%Petition and proposed zoning (Queen Ave/NE 19th St) RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 28, 1997 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin ' MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY SCHLITZER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Division Director; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor, DAVID CHRISTENSEN, Utility Engineering Supervisor; ABDOUL GAFOUR, Civil Engineer; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 21, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced woo PRESENTATIONS the presentation by explaining that Renton and The Boeing Company have Transportation: Boeing entered into an estimable public/private partnership to construct Oakesdale Contribution for Ave. SW in the City's Valley area. Sandra Meyer, Transportation Division Oakesdale Ave SW Director, reviewed the City's plans to construct Oakesdale Ave. as a five-lane Completion road between SR-900 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Way) and SW 43rd Street. The portion of the road between SW 16th and 27th will serve The Boeing Commercial Airplane Group's new headquarters, currently under construction. Ms. Meyer noted that funding for the Oakesdale Ave. SW project has been secured from Boeing ($3.8 million) and the Transportation Improvement Board ($2.7 million). Renton will contribute $850,000 to $900,000, from developer mitigation fees and business license fees. Lori Pitzer, manager of the BCAG headquarters project, presented a check for $800,000 to Mayor Tanner for design and construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW. Mayor Tanner expressed appreciation for the check, noting that Boeing's generous contributions toward this project have made it possible to construct a five-lane road which completes the City's street grid system in the Valley area. Community Event: Renton Sandy Chastain, Community Relations Specialist and Renton River Days River Days Street Closures Coordinator, reported that Houser Way will be closed two additional days this year for Renton River Days, beginning Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00 a.m. It will reopen on the morning of Monday, August 11 th. Ms. Chastain explained this will allow those attending Wednesday's popular Kid's Day event to use Houser Way for parking. It will also give the service vendor additional time on Thursday to erect the two entertainment stages and Nibble vendor tents. Ms. Chastain said the public will be notified of the street closure via press releases and appropriate signage. She also noted the temporary street closures 261 August 4. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 261 * Sales sheds and other fixtures are being demolished on City-owned lots in the downtown core area to make these properties available for public parking. r. * The State Transportation Improvement Board approved an additional $543,000 for the Oakesdale Ave. SW project. * The City received $142,157.50 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a partial payment for damages suffered throughout Renton during the December, 1996 winter storm. AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, reported on last Citizen Comment: Richter week's "Put a Shine on Downtown Renton," the annual downtown-area clean- - Put a Shine on up before Renton River Days. The area from Mill Ave. S. to Rainier Ave. S. Downtown Renton on S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets was cleaned, along with all the side streets. Ms. Richter expressed appreciation to all the volunteers who worked hard on Friday and Saturday, and to those who donated the food and refreshments for the volunteers. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-116, AC City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/29/97 for CAG-97-116, A.C. Watermain Watermain Replacement in Replacement in Kennydale; six bids; engineer's estimate $372,501.80; and Kennydale, Grant submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Construction Grant Construction Inc., for Schedules A and B in the total amount of $342,071.53. Council concur. CAG: 97-115, S Renton City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/29/97 for CAG-97-115, South Renton w Sanitary Sewer Sanitary Sewer Replacement; five bids; engineer's estimate $1,047,509.64; and Replacement, Gary submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Merlino Construction Co., Inc., in the total amount of $1,009,977.83. Council concur. CAG: 97-119, Highlands City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/28/97 for CAG-97-119, Highlands Elevated Reservoir Elevated Reservoir Exterior coating; three bids; engineer's estimate Exterior Coating, Jones $103,170.00; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the Painting low bidder, Jones Painting, Inc., in the total amount of $85,734.27. Council concur. Human Services: 1998 Human Services Division submitted 1998 funding recommendations for CDBG Funding General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the total amount of $507,990. Refer to Community Services Committee. Fire: 1998-2003 EMS Fire Department requested that Council formally support the proposed 1998- Levy 2003 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, which replaces an existing EMS levy that will expire on 12/31/97. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Annexation: Hoffman, Planning and Technical Services Division submitted the 60% Petition to Annex Queen Ave NE/NE 19th for the Hoffman Annexation, 3.6 acres located in the Sierra Heights St neighborhood west of Queen Ave. NE (extended) and north of NE 19th St. (extended), and requested a public hearing be set for August 18, 1997, to take testimony on zoning for the proposed annexation area. Council concur. Public Works: Cedar River Surface Water Utility Division reported phone bid on 7/30/97 for the Cedar Delta Log Removal, RJC River Delta Log Removal project; two bids received; and recommended that Inc, CAG-97- the contract be awarded to the low bidder, RJC Inc., in the total amount of $28,360.24. $23,006.50 will be paid from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood disaster relief funds. Council concur. August 4 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 262 CAG: 97-011, Municipal Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-97-011, Renton Municipal Airport SE Taxilane Airport SE Taxilane Rehabilitation project; and requested approval of the Rehab, MA Segale project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $132,001.32, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $10,109.17 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Public Works: Corrosion Water Utility Division requested approval of a proposed $932,600 Public Control Treatment Works Trust Fund Loan, at an interest rate of 1% (one percent), for the Facilities PWTF Loan, Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities project. Renton's cost share is CAG-97- $567,400. Council concur. (See page for resolution.) CAG: 97-023, Highlands Water Utility Division submitted CAG-97-023, Highlands 565 Zone Reservoir 565 Zone Reservoir Interior Recoating project; and requested approval of the project, ' Interior Recoating, Long authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $760.20, commencement Painting of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $6,957.00 to Long Painting Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the City of Committee of the Whole Newcastle's Comprehensive Plan. The Committee was concerned that the Planning: Newcastle Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of Newcastle does not adequately Comprehensive Plan address growth and its impacts, particularly in the areas of land use and housing, and that this failure would detrimentally affect the citizens of Renton. The Committee recommended that staff analyze the plan for its impacts on Renton and, if deemed inadequate, that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with filing an appeal of the City of Newcastle's Comprehensive Plan to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3272 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Public Works: Corrosion interlocal cooperative agreement with the State of Washington Department of Control Treatment Community, Trade, and Economic Development entitled "Public Works Trust Facilities PWTF Loan, Fund Construction Loan Agreement Number PW-97-791-028" for construction CAG-97- of the corrosion control treatment facilities project. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 8/18/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Child Day Care An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-16.B.1, 4-31-16.B.2 and 4-31- Centers in the Commercial 16-B.4.g of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Office Zone City Code by moving the day care center use from Administrative Conditional to Primary Use in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER .r1 THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/18/97. CARRIED. 263 August 4, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 263 The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4677 An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-5-15.0 of Chapter 5, Sewers, mew Utility: Sanitary Sewer of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by revising policies by Connections to Properties which the City will allow connection to its sanitary sewer system by property Outside Renton (City owners outside of the current City limits. MOVED BY CLAWSON, Policy) SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Commenting on reports that the Administration has indicated it will not renew Police: Contract with the contract by which Renton provides the City of Newcastle with police Newcastle for Police services, and noting that Council had originally authorized this contract, it was Services MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. Mayor Tanner explained that staff has analyzed this contract and determined that it costs Renton $150,000 more per year to provide these services than Newcastle is paying for them. At this rate, Newcastle's police services will cost Renton citizens $450,000 over the life of the three-year contract. Mayor Tanner welcomed a recommendation from Council on this issue, and promised to give it due consideration. Metro: Park 'N' Rides Councilman Corman relayed concerns about inadequate parking at the Grady Way Park 'N' Ride, and wondered if Metro plans an expansion of this facility. Noting the City's plans to provide longer-term parking in the downtown core area, he was concerned that restricting any number of new spaces for the use Now of downtown employees could create resentment in transit users who are not able to park near the transit center. Mayor Tanner confirmed that any parking provided by the City in the downtown will not be long-term parking for users of the transit center. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that as part of the City's agreement with Metro regarding the downtown transit center, Metro had planned a temporary expansion of the Grady Way Park 'N' Ride, to be accomplished in two phases. He offered to research this matter further for Council's information. Councilmember Nelson added that the planned employee parking in the downtown will be paid for by downtown-area employers for their workers. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED, Time: 8:18 p.m. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk r.. Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 08/04/97 o I.� CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/18 Downtown Development Projects (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Update; Henry Moses Pool Closure/Replacement Update COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 8/07 Policy on Naming City-Owned Facilities (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. and Properties; 1998 General Fund and CDBG Funding FINANCE MON., 8/18 Vouchers (Parker) 5:45 p.m. "Mo PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/07 Card Rooms in the Employment-Area (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Valley PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 8/18 Emergency Medical Services Levy (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES TUES., 8/05 Agreement Accepting Funding from King (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. County for Waste Reduction& Recycling Program goo NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 601 floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA 26 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 18, 1997 ..r Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. "Return to Renton" Car Show Proceeds Donation b. 1997 Renton River Days Wrap-up 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: r a. Moratorium on the permitting of adult bookstores within specific geographical areas for six months or longer b. Hoffman 60% Annexation Petition for 3.6 acres located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Avenue NE (extended) and north of NE 19th Street (extended) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and Irmo address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/06/97 for CAG-97-123, Tiffany Park Playground Equipment Installation project; three bids; engineer's estimate $55,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Custom Dirt Works, Inc., in the total amount of$51,984.00. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/13/97 for CAG-97-124, Philip Arnold Park Playground Equipment Installation project; three bids; engineer's estimate $75,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Promark L.L.C., in the total amount of$74,246.76. Council concur. c. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of a portion of SW Harris Place between Rainier Ave. S. and SW Sunset Blvd.; petition filed on 6/04/97 by Gerald Rutherford, 14423 - 152nd Pl. SE, Renton, 98059, et al. (VAC-97-002). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/08/97 to consider the vacation request. (See l La. for resolution setting the public hearing.) d. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of a portion of SW 16th Street between Monster Road and Grady Way; petition filed on 6/13/97 by Dennis Schober, 1400 Monster Road, Renton, 98055 (VAC- 97-003). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/08/97 to consider the vacation request. (See l lob. for resolution setting the public hearing.) e. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S., and the remaining unvacated alley area between Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the """ Automall area; petition filed on 6/23/97 by Richard Snyder, 750 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, 98055, and Michael Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042 (VAC-97-005). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/15/97 to consider the vacation request. (See l l.c. for resolution setting the public hearing.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) f. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. in the Automall area; petition filed on 6/27/97 by Michael B. Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042, and Arthur and Edith Ballestrasse, 201 SW 12th St., Renton, 98055 (VAC-97-006). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/15/97 to consider the vacation request. (See I l.d. for resolution setting the public hearing.) g. City Clerk submits request for release of two waterline easements at Oakesdale Ave. SW and SW 7th St.; application filed on 6/23/97 by Kenneth V. Bellamy, Blackriver Holdings, Inc., 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 6000, Seattle, 98104. Refer to Board of Public Works and Utilities Committee. h. Development Services Division recommends approval of the Cherrywood Lane Final Plat; 63 single family lots on nine acres in the vicinity of NE 6th St. and Duvall Ave. NE, File No. FP-97-059. Council concur. (See l Le. for resolution.) i. Human Resources&Risk Management Department requests amendment of City Policy & Procedure 9300-57, Alternative Retirement Program, to allow employees who are receiving retirement benefits from a State-sponsored program as a result of employment with the City to participate in the alternative retirement program. Refer to Finance Committee. j. Human Services Division requests a public hearing be set for 9/08/97 to take comment on the proposal , that the City's 1997 Local Law Enforcement block grant be used to fund the domestic violence victim's advocate position. Council concur. k. Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that $250,000 be transferred from the General Fund to the Street Overlay Program to rehabilitate streets and sidewalks in the Windsor Hills neighborhood. Refer to Finance Committee. 1. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-96-062, Boeing Lift Station Replacement project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$3,323.16, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$8,921.00 to Omega Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. m. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-95-016, 1995 Sewer Telemetry Upgrade project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,514.80, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$19,922.04 to Omega Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. n. Wastewater Utility Division recommends the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract •. in the amount of$191,465 with RH2 Engineering for final design engineering and construction inspection for the Devil's Elbow Lift Station replacement portion of the East Kennydale Sewer Interceptor project. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Mathew E. Tonkin, president, Accord Inc. (Taco Time), 3300 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, 98058, expressing concern that this property was rezoned Convenience Commercial, which renders theb existing building non-conforming and prohibits any expansion of the complex. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Policy on Naming City-Owned Facilities and Properties b. Finance Committee: Vouchers c. Planning&Development Committee: Card Rooms in the Employment-Area Valley d. Public Safety Committee: Emergency Medical Services Levy e. Utilities Committee: Agreement with King County re: Waste Reduction&Recycling Programs* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Setting a hearing for the SW Harris Pl. street vacation on 9/08/97 (see 8.c.) b. Setting a hearing for the SW 16th St. street vacation on 9/08/97 (see 8.d.) c. Setting a hearing for the SW 12th St. street vacation (north side) on 9/15/97 (see 8.f.) d. Setting a hearing for the SW 12th St. street vacation (south side) on 9/15/97 (see 8.g.) e. Approving the Cherrywood final plat (see 8.h.) f. Approving an agreement with King County for waste reduction& recycling grant programs (see 10.e.) c,e r; 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued from previous page) Ordinance for second and final readin : ir.r Child day care centers in the Commercial Office (CO) zone (1st reading 8/04/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (franchise negotiations) 15. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING •.f AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Downtown Development Projects Update 2. Henry Moses Pool Closure/Replacement Update u van • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •r CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE—CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. -CU Z3 ..-CITY:COUNCIL August 18, 1997 City Clerk's Office ReferrRls -..ri ADMINISTRATION Notice of Intention to Annex for the Hoffman Annexation,NE 19th& Queen Ave NE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SW Harris Pl. street vacation (Rutherford et al., VAC-97-02) SW 16th St. street vacation (Schober, VAC-97-003) SW 12th St. street vacation(north side) (Snyder& Scarff, VAC-97-005) SW 12th St. street vacation (south side) (Snyder&Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006) , Request for release of two waterline easements at Oakesdale Ave SW/SW 7th St. (Blackriver Holdings) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Letter from Rose Mary Greene, 530 Index Pl. NE, Renton, urging continued funding of DAWN FINANCE COMMITTEE Amendment of Alternative Retirement Program Policy&Procedure#300-57 Transfer of$250,000 from the General Fund to the Windsor Hills Street Rehabilitation Project Development Account for street and sidewalk rehabilitation Rate of taxation for gambling activities MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Contract with RH2 Engineering for the Devil's Elbow Lift Station replacement project Agreement accepting funding from King County for waste reduction and recycling programs PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Letter from Mathew E. Tonkin, president, Accord Inc. (Taco Time), 3300 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton, re: concern about this property's Convenience Commercial zoning Appraisal fee options for the SE 5th St. street vacation (Bruce Orff, VAC-97-004) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Request for release of two waterline easements at Oakesdale Ave SW/SW 7th St. (Blackriver Holdings) PUBLIC HEARINGS 9/08/97— 1997 Local Law Enforcement block grant usage 9/08/97 — SW Harris Pl. street vacation (Rutherford et al., VAC-97-02) 9/08/97— SW 16th St. street vacation (Schober, VAC-97-003) 9/15/97— SW 12th St. street vacation (north side) (Snyder& Scarff, VAC-97-005) .r 9/15/97— SW 12th St. street vacation (south side) (Snyder&Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006) 9/22/97— Sign Code Changes (Downtown Core Area) 9/22/97 —Moratorium on business licenses& other City permits for card rooms 269 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 18, 1997 Council Chrbers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; OFFICER RUSSELL RADKE, Police Department; OFFICER NORM RYAN, Police Department; DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department. PRESS Irene Svete, Valley Daily News APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Ben and Nancy Remak, organizers of the annual "Return to Renton" car show, PRESENTATIONS presented the City with a check for $6,100. The funds represented the entire "Return to Renton" Car proceeds of this year's event and are being donated to the Police Department's Show Proceeds Donation DARE program. Mrs. Remak noted that since 1991, "Return to Renton" car show proceeds have contributed a total of $17,547.13 to DARE. Mr. Remak reported the valuable contribution of the show's various sponsors, including Associated Grocers/Renton Village Thriftway, Wild West Shirtworks in Tukwila, Stoneway Concrete, KSBG Radio, and PASHA Enterprises. Police Officers Russell Radke and Norm Ryan accepted the check on behalf of the City. 1997 Renton River Days Sandy Chastain, Renton River Days Coordinator, recapped the many activities Wrap-up and successes of this year's week-long community festival. Kid's Day attendance was estimated at 5,000, and the Wenatchee Youth Circus performances drew over 3,000 participants. Hundreds of artists competed for the juried art show while 150 arts and crafts vendors displayed their wares. A complete list of those donating in-kind services for River Days will be published in next month's Renton Reporter. Mrs. Chastain reported that Doug Kyes, the artist for the River Days logos and posters, designed a new poster this year depicting the seven bridges which span the Cedar River. She presented Mayor Tanner with the first signed, law limited edition poster. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Legal: Moratorium on in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Adult Book Stores hearing to consider the moratorium on permitting of adult bookstores within specific geographical areas for six months or longer. 27 August 18 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 270 Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained that Council imposed a moratorium on the permitting of adult book stores on July 28, 1997. The public hearing this evening is to take testimony on whether the moratorium should be continued. The moratorium restricts permitting of adult book stores within 1,000 feet of any residential zone, public or private school, church or other religious facility or institution, or any public park, P-1 zone or P-suffix zone. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide the City Attorney and staff sufficient time to review the City's regulations, State law and court cases to determine what actions, if any, the City can take in regulating this type of use. Audience comment was invited. Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, submitted a petition containing 1,396 signatures protesting the opening of the adult book store at 930 Harrington Ave. NE. Ms. Carlson objected to the inclusion of an advertisement for this store in a Renton River Days circular distributed by a local newspaper, even though the festival is promoted as community- and family-oriented. Councilmember Nelson explained that Renton River Days does not have an: official program; rather, the festival's organizers provide information to 'lie two local papers, each of which then produces its own program. Thus, any advertising contained in the circular is the sole responsibility of whichever newspaper produced that particular program. Continuing, Ms. Carlson said while she was grateful for the moratorium, she felt that the Highlands needs more police protection. She suggested that the V.rr City provide at least one full-time, dedicated officer for this area, emphasizing that she and others who oppose the adult book store need Council's support. Kelly Campbell, 2109 NE 23rd St., Renton, 98056, expressed extreme displeasure that the adult book store was allowed to open in this location. She was especially concerned about the potential for increased crime in this area as well as negative impacts on the neighborhood's children. Leonardo Baker, 560 Index Pl. NE, 98056, was appreciative of the picketers protesting in front of the adult book store. He appealed to the City to do what was right in this situation, saying that this store's existence was a shame and bad for the community. Geri Warner, 2207 NE 7th, Renton, 98056, said as difficult as it was for her to address Council publicly on this issue, the situation involving the adult book store warrants people to speak out. She added that although River Days is a wonderful event, especially for children, having an adult book store in this area reflects badly on Renton. Gale Wright, 1033 Sunset Blvd. NE #11, Renton, 98056, was concerned that the adult book store does not have a back door, so its employees prop open the front doors during warm weather. Noting this makes the store's merchandise visible from the outside, she questioned whether the absence of a r back door violates the City's Fire Code. She was also concerned with what she perceived to be illegal activity in this area associated with employees and customers of the store, and said picketers were being ridiculed for protesting this use. She asked for Council's support on this issue. 271 August 18, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 271 There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Annexation: Hoffman, This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Queen Ave NE/NE 19th in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public St hearing to consider the Hoffman 60% Annexation Petition for 3.6 acres located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Avenue NE (extended) and north of NE 19th Street (extended). Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the annexation is being sought to secure sewer service from the City of Renton. The 60% Petition contains signatures representing 99% of the assessed valuation of the area proposed to be annexed. The properties are within Renton's water service area, and all City services can be provided without additional staff or facilities. Mr. Dennison said although staff initially recommended including adjacent street rights-of-way on the north and west, concerns about the cost of maintaining or replacing the storm water line contained in the northern right- of-way have prompted staff to now advise that these street sections be excluded from the annexation's boundaries. Continuing, Mr. Dennison said the annexation area is designated Residential Single Family in the Comprehensive Plan, and R-8 zoning is recommended to be applied, consistent with this designation. Existing King County zoning is R-6, which is comparable to the City of Renton's R-8 zoning. The proposed annexation is generally consistent with both Renton's Comprehensive Plan and the objectives of the Boundary Review'Board. Mr. Dennison concluded that a second public hearing will be held on the zoning for this area. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION ON THIS MATTER AND: ACCEPT THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX; AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENTION PACKAGE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD; AND AMEND THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY TO REMOVE BOTH THE , WESTERN AND NORTHERN STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS DISCUAED, CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The boat launch at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, although the busiest on Lake Washington's south end, consistently garners compliments on its organization. * Renton's lifeguard team placed fourth in the 12th annual Lake ' Jnr Washington Lifeguard Challenge Cup. * The Army Corps of Engineers' Lower Cedar River flood control project final project report and environmental impact statement have been transmitted to the Corps' Washington, D.C. headquarters for approval. 272 August 18 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 272 * Despite the UPS strike, Print Shop staff were able to track pac ages•° through the U.S. Postal Service thanks to a back-up system tha was put into place earlier as a cost-savings measure. god AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, complimented the City for Citizen Comment: Evans - acting on his suggestion that directional arrows be painted on Lake Commendations Washington Blvd. and Park Ave. N. where these streets intersect. Saying that the arrows were a tremendous improvement, Mr. Evans was impressed with how quickly they were applied. On another subject, Mr. Evans also commended the Parks Department for acting quickly to remove spilled green paint near the barbeque pits at Gene Coulon Park, saying that maintenance workers did an excellent job of cleaning this up. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-123, Tiffany City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/06/97 for CAG-97-123, Tiffany Park Park Playground Playground Equipment Installation project; three bids; engineer's estimate Equipment Installation, $55,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low Custom Dirt Works bidder, Custom Dirt Works, Inc., in the total amount of $51,984.00. Council concur. CAG: 97-124, Philip City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/13/97 for CAG-97-124, Philip Arnold Arnold Park Playground Park Playground Equipment Installation project; three bids; engineer's estimate Equipment Installation, $75,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low Promark LLC bidder, Promark L.L.C., in the total amount of $74,246.76. Council concur. Vacation: SW Harris Place City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW Harris Place (Joseph et al/VAC-97- between Rainier Ave. S. and SW Sunset Blvd.; petition filed on 6/04/97 by 002) Gerald Rutherford, 14423 - 152nd Pl. SE, Renton, 98059, et al. (VAC-97- 002). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/08/97 to consider the vacation request. (See page 275 for resolution setting the public hearing.) Vacation: SW 16th St City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW 16th Street (Schober/VAC-97-003) between Monster Road and Grady Way; petition filed on 6/13/97 by Dennis Schober, 1400 Monster Road, Renton, 98055 (VAC-97-003). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/08/97 to consider the vacation request. (See page 276 for resolution setting a public hearing.) Vacation: SW 12th St City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St. between (Scarff & Snyder/VAC- Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S., and the remaining unvacated alley area 97-005) between Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the Automall area; petition filed on 6/23/97 by Richard Snyder, 750 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, 98055, and Michael Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042 (VAC-97-005). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/15/97 to consider the vacation request. (See page 276 for resolution setting a public hearing.) Vacation: SW 12th St City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW 12th St. between (Scarff & Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. in the Automall area; petition filed on Ballestrasse/VAC-97-006) 6/27/97 by Michael B. Scarff, 23292 - 160th Ave. SE, Kent, 98042, and Arthur and Edith Ballestrasse, 201 SW 12th St., Renton, 98055 (VAC-97-006). Refer to Board of Public Works; set a public hearing on 9/15/97 to consider the vacation request. (See page 276 for resolution setting a public hearing.) r •< 273 August 18, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 273 Utility: Release of City Clerk submitted request for release of two waterline easements at Waterline Easements Oakesdale Ave. SW and SW 7th St.; application filed on 6/23/97 by Kenneth Request, Oakesdale & SW V. Bellamy, Blackriver Holdings, Inc., 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 6000, Seattle, 7th (Blackriver Holdings, 98104 (RE-97-002). Refer to Board of Public Works and Utilities Committee. RE-97-002) Plat: Final, Cherrywood Development Services Division recommended approval of the Cherrywood Lane (FP-97-059) Lane Final Plat; 63 single family lots on nine acres in the vicinity of NE 6th St. and Duvall Ave. NE, File No. FP-97-059. Council concur. (See page 276 for resolution.) HR&RM: Alternative Human Resources & Risk Management Department requested amendment of Retirement Program City Policy & Procedure #300-57, Alternative Retirement Program, to allow Policy Change employees who are receiving retirement benefits from a State-sponsored program as a result of employment with the City to participate in the alternative retirement program. Refer to Finance Committee. HS: 1997 Local Law Human Services Division requested a public hearing be set for 9/08/97 to take Enforcement Block Grant comment on the proposal that the City's 1997 Local Law Enforcement block Usage (Domestic Violence grant be used to fund the domestic violence victim's advocate position. ; Victim's Advocate) Council concur. Transportation: Windsor Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended that $250,000 be Hills Street & Sidewalk transferred from the General Fund to the Street Overlay Program to Rehabilitation Project rehabilitate streets and sidewalks in the Windsor Hills neighborhood. Refer to Funding Finance Committee. CAG: 96-062, Boeing Lift Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-96-062, Boeing Lift Station Station Replacement, Replacement project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for Omega Contractors final pay estimate in the amount of $3,323.16, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $8,921.00 to Omega Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. CAG: 95-016, 1995 Sewer Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-95-016, 1995 Sewer Telemetry Telemetry Update, Omega Upgrade project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final Contractors pay estimate in the amount of $1,514.80, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $19,922.04 to Omega Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Public Works: Devil's Wastewater Utility Division recommended the Mayor and City Clerk be Elbow Lift Station authorized to execute a contract in the amount of $191,465 with RH2 Replacement, RH2 Engineering for final design engineering and construction inspection for the Engineering, CAG-97- Devil's Elbow Lift Station replacement portion of the East Kennydale Sewer Interceptor project. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mathew E. Tonkin, president, Accord Inc. Citizen Comment: Tonkin (Taco Time), 3300 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, 98058, expressing concern - Taco Time Headquarters that this property was rezoned from Business (B-1) classification to Rezone to CC Convenience Commercial (CC) as a result of the Growth Management Act ... process, which rendered the existing building non-conforming and prohibits any expansion of the complex. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. 274 August 18 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 274 Citizen Comment: Greene Correspondence was read from Rose Mary Greene, 530 Index Pl. NE, Renton, - DAWN Funding 98056, encouraging continued funding support for the Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE mod TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Committee of the Whole downtown redevelopment project. The Committee recommended approval of Council: Downtown the reallocation of existing funds and new funding required to complete the Redevelopment Project following public infrastructure improvements: Funding Reconfiguration of Smithers, Logan and Third: Reallocation (not applicable). Gateway Feature: New Funding, $50,000. Street and Pedestrian Improvements on Logan: Reallocation, $200,000; New Funding, $150,000. Development of Piazza (first phase): Reallocation, $200,000; New Funding, $35,000. Development of Seattle Pipeline ROW: New Funding, $250,000. Purchase of Property North of Seattle Pipeline: New Funding, $35,000. Total City Investment: Reallocation, $400,000; New Funding, $520,000. The source for the additional funding will come from the sale of City property located between Logan and Morris Avenues and South 2nd and 3rd, sales tax on construction of the Dally project, and mitigation fees. It is understood that the implementation of these public improvements is contingent upon the Dally Homes purchase and development of the property. A .. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, a� COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Downtown Core Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Sign Code Area Sign Code update for the Downtown Area. In accordance with the schedule described in Regulations response to City Council Motion and Referral #97027-C, a public hearing regarding proposed sign regulations for the Downtown Area (also called the City Center) is to be held in late September, 1997. The Committee recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for September 22, 1997.. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, . COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Vacation: SE 5th St (Orff; MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL VAC-97-004) REFER THE MATTER OF APPRAISAL FEE OPTIONS FOR THE SE 5TH ST. STREET VACATION (BRUCE ORFF, VAC-97-004) TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the approval of the proposed City Park, Council: Policy on Naming Recreation and Public Facility Naming Policy. The Committee further City-Owned Facilities and recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for Properties reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 276 for resolution.) Planning & Develowent Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding card rooms in the Employment Area - Valley. The Committee Planning: Card Rooms believes that social card rooms as defined by the Gambling Act of 1973, as Land Use Definitions and amended in 1996, should be regulated at the local level through the City's Restrictions Zoning Code. The Committee recommended that: 2 .5. .> August 18, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 275 * New card rooms (as defined in the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 9.46) only be allowed in the Employment Area - Valley `r designation south of I-405; * Council impose a moratorium on further card room development (as defined in the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 9.46) to allow sufficient time to adopt needed legislation to regulate this new, more intensive use as allowed under the legislature's recent 1996 amendments to the State Gambling Act of 1973; * Council hold a hearing on September 22, 1997, to take testimony on whether the moratorium should be continued; * The issue of rate of taxation for gambling be referred to the Finance Committee; and * The land use issues related to social card rooms be held in Committee for further consideration. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 276 for resolution adopting the moratorium.) Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Member Schlitzer presented a report recommending Solid Waste: 1997 King concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's County Funding for recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Recycling Programs the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Interlocal Agreement, which authorizes the City to receive $33,388 in funding from King County to continue the organics/yard waste program, the business w recycling program, and the residential/multi-family recycling program. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 276 for resolution.) Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending Fire: 1998-2003 EMS concurrence in the request of the Administration that Council support - Levy reauthorization of the county-wide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, 1998-2003, which replaces an existing EMS levy that will expire at the end of 1997. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #149770 - 150225; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,645,059.21; approval of Payroll Vouchers #154330 - 154713; and 491 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,265,928.36. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3273 A resolution was read setting a hearing date on September 8, 1997, for Vacation: SW Harris Place vacating a portion of SW Harris Place between Rainier Avenue South and SW (Joseph et al/VAC-97- Sunset Boulevard (Joseph, Leavens, Regis and Rutherford; VAC-97-002). 002) MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 276 August 18 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 276 Resolution #3274 A resolution was read setting a hearing date on September 8, 1997, for Vacation: SW 16th St vacating a portion of SW 16th Street between Monster Road and Grady Way (Schober/VAC-97-003) (Schober; VAC-97-003). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3275 A resolution was read setting a hearing date on September 15, 1997, for Vacation: SW lZth St vacating a portion of SW 12th Street between Maple Avenue SW and Rainier (Scarff & Snyder/VAC- Avenue S., and the remaining unvacated alley area between Grady Way and 97-005) SW 12th Street in the Automall Area (Snyder and Scarff; VAC-97-005). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3276 A resolution was read setting a hearing date on September 15, 1997, for Vacation: SW 12th St vacating a portion of SW 12th Street between Maple Avenue SW and Rainier (Scarff & Avenue S. in the Automall Area (Scarff and Ballestrasse; VAC-97-006). . Ballestrasse/VAC-97-006) MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3277 A resolution was read approving the Cherrywood Lane final plat (Northward Plat: Final, Cherrywood Development of 63 lots on NE 6th and Duvall Ave. NE; File No. FP-97-059). Lane (FP-97-059) MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3278 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Solid Waste: 1997 King interlocal cooperative agreement with King County for waste reduction and County Funding for recycling grant programs for the suburban cities. MOVED BY NELSON, Recycling Programs SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. VFW Resolution #3279 A resolution was read relating to parks and public facilities; establishing a Council: Policy on Naming policy and procedure for the naming of City parks and public facilities. City-Owned Facilities and MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE Properties RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3280 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on the issuance of business Planning: Card Room licenses or other City permits for card rooms, as defined by Chapter 9.46 Moratorium RCW; establishing a public hearing date on September 22, 1997; and establishing a termination date for the moratorium. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4678 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-16.B.1, 4-31-16.B.2 and 4-31- Planning: Child Day Care 16-B.4.g of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Centers in the Commercial City Code by moving the day care center use from Administrative Conditional Office Zone to Primary Use in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS. Time: 8:54 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:19 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. 277 Aumust 18, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 277 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:20 p.m. MARILY ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold , 08/18/97 err ftw CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1997 tirI COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/08 TCI Cable Television Franchise (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Agreement; 1998 Legislative Issues COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 8/21 1998 Funding Recommendations for (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding FINANCE (Parker) ..rii PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 9/08 Prohibition on Sitting or Lying on Public (Edwards) 5:00 p.m. Sidewalks; City of Newcastle Police Contract TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES TUES., 8/19 SW 16th Street/Raymond Ave SW (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. Waterline Easements Release Request (Benaroya Capital Co.) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other conunittee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA := Y RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 8, 1997 *MW Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1997 4. PROCLAMATIONS: a. Day of Concern for the Hungry— September 27, 1997 b. Literacy Day and Literacy Month— September 8, 1997 and September, 1997 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) b. Vacation of a portion of SW Harris Place between Rainier Avenue S. and SW Sunset Boulevard (Rutherford et al.; VAC-97-002) c. Vacation of a portion of SW 16th St. between Monster Rd. and Grady Way(Schober; VAC-97-003) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) r When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Vern Nichols, 194 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Human Rights and Affairs Commission for a two-year term expiring 9/19/99. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/02/97 for CAG-97-138, NE 43rd St. Channel/Stormwater System Cleaning& Culvert Replacement; four bids; engineer's estimate $72,349.32; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, R.J.C. Inc., in the total amount of $83,337.47. Council concur. c. Executive Department recommends the creation of a Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning that will merge the Long Range Planning division with an expanded Economic Development division for the purposes of allowing the City to anticipate new opportunities and trends in economic development and plan for the revitalization of existing neighborhoods. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Fire Department requests approval of lease agreement with King County allowing the stationing of a King County Medic One paramedic unit in Renton's Fire Station #14. Refer to Public Safety Committee. e. Surface Water Utility Division seeks authorization to apply for funding from the Washington State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to be used for resolving flooding problems at the Renton Village Shopping Center and surrounding areas. Council concur. (See l La. for resolution designating a grant l w agent.) f. Transportation Division recommends approval of Addendum #2-97 to PAG-97-003, the Operating Permit and Agreement with Sky Harbor, to allow the sale of aviation gasoline to the public from temporary fuel storage facilities until permanent tanks are installed. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) g. Transportation Division requests authorization to use $22,114.95 in Capital Improvement Project funds for a survey of record of the Renton Airport property boundary. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee. h. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-97-039, Lake Washington Blvd. Landslide Restoration project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $8,601.55, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$11,149.12 to RW Scott Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. i. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-96-034, Interim Transit Hub (Burnett Transitway; Bus Shelter and Sidewalk) project; and requests approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$3,959.68 to KODO Construction Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. j. Transportation Systems Division recommends that the temporary closure of the westbound lane of SW 16th Street from Oakesdale Ave. SW to Raymond Ave. SW be extended for two weeks to September 292 1997. Refer to Transportation Committee. k. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an Option and Site Lease Agreement with Western Wireless to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Water Tank, 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. 1. Water Utility Division submits CAG-96-038, Highlands 565 Zone Reservoir Interior Recoating project; and requests that the contract be closed for failure of performance and that the retention of$3,989.50 be released to the appropriate City account. _Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: TCI Franchise Agreement; Transit Center Operational Scheme b. Public Safety Committee: Prohibition on Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks*; City of Newcastle Police Contract c. Utilities Committee: SW 16th Street/Raymond Ave. SW Waterline Easements Release Request (Benaroya Capital Co.) 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Designating an agent to apply for a Washington State Hazard Mitigation Grant (see 8.e.) b. Declaring support for the 1998-2003 Emergency Medical Services Levy (approved 8/18/97) Ordinance for first reading: Prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks (see 10.b.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. TCI Cable Television Franchise Agreement 2. 1998 Legislative Issues 281 C' ' X COUNCIL . City Clerk s Oflce Rel"erral tow ADMINISTRATION Compose letter to the Suburban Cities Association re: 1998 legislative issues CITY ATTORNEY Resolution setting a public hearing for an expanded area of the SW 16th St. street vacation (VAC-97-003) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Proposal to create a Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TCI cable television franchise agreement Benaroya Capital Co. release of waterline easement at SW 16th St. and Raymond Ave. SW PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Request from Joanne Keenan for a RV hook-up for medical hardship PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Contract with King County to allow the stationing of a King County paramedic unit at Station #14 �w Restrictions on sitting or lying on public sidewalks after 9:00 p.m. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Addendum #2-97 to PAG-97-003, Operating Permit with Sky Harbor, to allow gasoline sales to the public Use of CIP funds for a boundary survey of record of the Renton Municipal Airport property Two-week time extension of the temporary closure of SW 16th St. (Oakesdale to Raymond) ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.); 1st reading 9/08/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9/15/97 — SW 12th St. street vacation (north side) (Snyder& Scarff, VAC-97-005) 9/15/97— SW 12th St. street vacation (south side) (Snyder& Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006) 9/22/97— Sign Code Changes (Downtown Core Area) 9/22/97—Moratorium on business licenses & other City permits for card rooms RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 8, 1997 Council Chambe Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildi MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. I CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SHANNON INGLIS, City Prosecutor; JIM FARRELL, City Prosecutor; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; CLARK PETERSEN, Library Director; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; TRACEY THOMAS, Victims' Advocate; DEPUTY CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department; COMMANDER JOE PEACH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring September 27, 1997, to Day of Concern for the be Day of Concern for the Hungry in the City of Renton, and urging all Hungry - September 27, citizens to join with the Emergency Feeding Program to feed those who are 1997 hungry. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Literacy Day - September A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring September 8, 1997 to be 8, 1997 Literacy Day, and September, 1997 to be Literacy Month in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to dedicate themselves to promoting literacy and basic skills throughout our society. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published HS: 1997 Local Law in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Enforcement Block Grant hearing to consider the proposal to use the 1997 Local Law Enforcement Usage (Domestic Violence Block Grant (LLEBG) for the domestic violence victims' advocate position. Victims' Advocate) Karen Marshall, Human Services Manager, explained that Renton has been pre-approved for a 1997 LLEBG grant of $61,656. The required local match is $6,844. Staff and the Human Services Advisory Committee recommend that the funds be used for legal advocacy services for victims of domestic violence. A victims' court advocate was hired with 1996 LLEBG funds, and the proposal is to continue and expand these services. OR Deputy Chief Garry Anderson explained that it is difficult for law enforcement officers to break the cycle of domestic violence because the nature of their job requires them to focus their attentions on abusers rather than on the victims of abuse. He endorsed having a victims' advocate to better support domestic violence victims. 283 September 8, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 283 Celia Forrest, Program Director of Emergency and Transitional Housing, South King County YMCA, said that having worked in the domestic violence arena for 20 years, she believed that coordinated community responses to this problem were perhaps the only means of making a difference. She felt that having an advocate help domestic violence victims through the court process was extremely valuable. City Prosecutor Jim Farrell recounted many instances in which the victims' advocate has played a key role in obtaining domestic violence convictions. Expressing great appreciation for her assistance with such tasks as ensuring that victims are served with subpeonas so cases can proceed to trial, Mr. Farrell emphasized that the current advocate has done a fantastic job. Tracey Thomas, Victims' Court Advocate, explained the various services she provides to domestic violence victims and how she aids the City's police and prosecution efforts in domestic violence cases. Audience comment -was invited. Correspondence was read from Barbara Green, Interim Executive Director of DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network), PO Box 1521, Kent, WA, 98035, and from Renton Municipal Court Judge Corinna D. Harn, both supporting the proposed increase of the victims' advocate position to full time. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Councilman Parker commented that Ms. Thomas' position is not funded to any `r extent by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Vacation: SW Harris Place This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published (Rutherford et al/VAC- in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public 97-002) hearing to consider the request to vacate a portion of SW Harris Place between Rainier Ave. S. and SW Sunset Boulevard (Rutherford et al., VAC-97-002). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the petition has been submitted on behalf of a development project, Walgreen's Drugstore. The proposed vacation extends the entire length and width of the remaining right- of-way adjacent to the petitoners' properties. All utilities are present in the right-of-way, and would need to be relocated at the expense of the developer. Mr. Boyns noted that in such cases, the City would normally retain an easement over the existing utilities until they are relocated, at which time the easement is exchanged for another over the relocated utilities. Mr. Boyns added that an adjacent property owner, Jim Cooks, has expressed concern about safety and access to his parcel, which is leased to a car dealership. Currently, transport trucks deliver vehicles to the dealership and then exit the area via Rainier Ave. S. Walgreen's has offered Mr. Cooks an easement allowing trucks to exit to Sunset Blvd., but not to Rainier Avenue. The City's Transportation Division, however, does not favor Walgreen's proposal because of heavy traffic in this area and the close proximity of SW Harris Place to Sunset Boulevard. in. Mr. Boyns suggested that the concern regarding access could be mitigated by imposing a condition that the vacation not be approved until documentation is received that the parties have reached a mutually acceptable agreement on this issue, and that all necessary easements have been granted. 9RA September 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 284_ Correspondence was read from the Board of Public Works, recommending that Council approve the vacation request, subject to the following conditions: 1. A utility easement be retained over the entire right-of-way, with the understanding that the property may be developed fully if the existing utilities are relocated at the sole cost of the developer; and 2. The vacation not be finalized until Walgreen's completes the purchase of the three parcels with frontage on the right-of-way being vacated. Correspondence was also read from Jim Cooks, 150 SW Sunset Blvd., Renton, 98055, expressing concern about the potential loss of access to Rainier Ave. S. from his property, should the vacation be approved. Mr. Cooks said it would be impossible to have transport trucks deliver vehicles to the car dealership unless this access is retained. He requested that a decision on the vacation be deferred until an agreement is reached regarding the access issue. Audience comment was invited. John Hamilton, 402 - 170th Pl. SW, Bothell, 98012, spoke as a representative of Evergreen-Devco, Inc., the developer of the proposed Walgreen's Drugstore. Responding to an earlier inquiry from Council President Keolker- Wheeler, Mr. Hamilton said it is his understanding that the furniture store which recently relocated from the downtown core area to a building on the proposed Walgreen's site is operating with a month-to-month lease. Regarding the concerns about access, Mr. Hamilton said Walgreen's has offered to grant Mr. Cooks an easement that would allow truck-turning movement to Sunset Boulevard. Due to liability issues, Walgreen's feels it would not be prudent to formally grant Mr. Cooks an easement for access to u, Rainier Avenue. Noting that the site plan for the Walgreen's store anticipates customer access to and from Rainier, Mr. Hamilton added that it would not be feasible to ensure that this access is used only by the store's customers. Concluding, Mr. Hamilton asked that any condition placed upon the vacation regarding the timing of property purchases be modified to read that Council's approval of the vacation is contingent upon "Walgreen's or its nominees (completing) the purchase of the three parcels with frontage on the right-of- way being vacated." J. Bert Roberts, 280 Hardie Ave. SW, Renton, questioned how the City knew what utilities were contained in the right-of-way to be vacated. He had several additional questions regarding the site plan for Walgreen's, and was concerned that he had not been given any information about this development prior to this evening. Responding to Council inquiry, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman stated that property owners within 300 feet of a proposed development are notified of the project during the environmental review period so they can assess potential impacts to their own properties. Councilman Schlitzer suggested that Council defer action on this item for two weeks to allow staff to secure answers to various questions raised this evening MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR TWO WEEKS TO ALLOW STAFF TIME TO OBTAIN ASSURANCE THAT THE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS HAVE BEEN MET AND THAT THE CONCERNS OF NEIGHBORING 285 September 8. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pau 285 PROPERTY OWNER JIM COOKS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED, AND TO ADDRESS THE OTHER QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. rrr Vacation: SW 16th St This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published (Schober/VAC-97-003) in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the request to vacate a portion of SW 16th Place between Monster Road and Grady Way (Schober, VAC-97-003). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the petitioner, Dennis Schober, is seeking the vacation to expand his company's operations. Although the petition requested a 20-foot-wide strip extending for approximately 185 feet of SW 16th St., staff recommends that the vacated area be limited to a width of no more than 15 feet. Additionally, staff and the Board of Public Works recommend that the vacation be further amended to extend the full length of the west line of Mr. Schober's property. City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren advised that any expansion of a proposed vacation area would require another public hearing, although this would not be the case if the area to be vacated was reduced rather than expanded. Councilman Edwards questioned why the property owner does not want to acquire all of the right-of-way adjacent to the full length of his property. Mr. Boyns said this is unknown, although the petitioner has agreed to accept a width of fifteen rather than twenty feet. Mr. Edwards noted that failing to vacate the right-of-way along the entire length of Mr. Schober's parcel would put the City in the position of owning relatively useless property. Correspondence from the Board of Public Works was read, recommending approval of the vacation, subject to the width of the vacated area being reduced to 15 feet and extending the full length of the west line of the property owned by Mr. Schober from elevated Grady Way to the realigned portion of Monster Road. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION SETTING ANOTHER PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS MATTER, REDUCING THE WIDTH OF THE AREA TO BE VACATED TO FIFTEEN FEET BUT EXPANDING IT TO EXTEND THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE PETITIONER'S PROPERTY. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE City Clerk Marilyn J. Petersen reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Beginning September 5th, Renton firefighters began checking homes for smoke detectors and operating batteries during fire and aid responses. Firefighters will replace batteries or install smoke +�► detectors at no cost. * City employees participating in a clean-up day on Wednesday, August 27th recycled approximately 22 cubic yards of paper. Other recyclables and excess or outdated office equipment and supplies were also disposed of. September 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 286 * The number of people volunteering for various tasks within the City has grown from 284 in May to 352 who give time daily, weekly or monthly. * A new session of the Police Department's Citizen Academy will begin Wednesday, September 17th. The Academy is a free 12-week course offered to Renton residents interested in learning how the Police Department operates. Public Works: PCE Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman announced Contamination in Cedar that a potentially harmful level of PCE (tetrachloroethylene) was detected River Aquifer recently in the City's water supply. Although the level did not reach that determined dangerous by the State Department of Health, well #8, where the contaminants were detected, has been taken out of operation. Mr. Zimmerman explained that because PCE is virtually insoluble and 1.7 times heavier than water, it sinks to the bottom of the City's water supply, leaving only trace amounts on its way down. The pull of the wells, however, necessary to draw the water out of the ground, has upset the PCE deposit and caused some of the contaminants to be collected along with the water. Mr. Zimmerman said the contaminants are believed to have entered the water supply before 1988. At that time, a downtown-area dry cleaner was discharging waste by-product from its cleaning process into the sanitary sewer system. It is probable that the PCE entered the ground water system at that time via a leaking sewer line that has since been replaced. Continuing, Mr. Zimmerman outlined the actions staff will take to address this situation. The initial step, after ceasing operation of well #8, will be to reduce production of other wells in this area to decrease the pull on the remaining PCE deposit. To make up for the reduced water production, staff proposes that the Maplewood wells be brought on-line at full capacity in the next few months, with service expanded to the rest of the Highlands area and Kennydale. In the meantime, staff will locate the PCE deposit and remediate it, either by extraction or by stripping the material through force-feeding air into the affected area. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted a correction to item 8.c., the creation of an Economic Development department, to refer the item to Committee of the Whole rather than Finance Committee. Appointment: Human Mayor Tanner reappointed Vern Nichols, 194 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, Rights & Affairs 98056, to the Human Rights and Affairs Commission for a two-year term Commission expiring 9/19/99. Council concur. CAG: 97-138, NE 43rd St City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/02/97 for CAG-97-138, NE 43rd St. Channel/Stormwater Chan nel/Stormwater System Cleaning & Culvert Replacement; four bids; System Cleaning & engineer's estimate $72,349.32; and submitted staff recommendation to award Culvert Replacement, RJC the contract to the low bidder, R.J.C. Inc., in the total amount of $83,337.47. Inc Council concur. Executive: Creation of Executive Department recommended the creation of a Department of Dept of Economic Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning, that will Develop., Neighborhoods merge the Long Range Planning division with an expanded Economic & Strategic Planning Development division for the purposes of allowing the City to anticipate new w"o opportunities and trends in economic development and plan for the revitalization of'existing neighborhoods. Refer to F4nanee-Gefluniaee Committee of the Whole. 28 September 8. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 287 Fire: King County Medic Fire Department requested approval of a lease agreement with King County One Unit at Station 14, allowing the stationing of a King County Medic One paramedic unit in CAG-97- Renton's Fire Station #14. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Public Works: Renton Surface Water Utility Division sought authorization to apply for funding from Village Flooding the Washington State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to be used to resolve Problems, Application for flooding problems at the Renton Village Shopping Center and surrounding Wash St Hazard Mitigation areas. Council concur. (See page 290 for resolution designating a grant Gfant agent.) Airport: Sky Harbor PAG- Transportation Division recommended approval of Addendum #2-97 to PAG- 97-003 Addendum #2-97 97-003, the Operating Permit and Agreement with Sky Harbor, to allow the re Gas Sales sale of aviation gasoline to the public from temporary fuel storage facilities until permanent tanks are installed. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Airport: Airport Property Transportation Division requested authorization to use $22,114.95 in Capital Boundary Survey of Improvement Project funds for a survey of record of the Renton Airport Record, Use of CIP Funds property boundary. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. CAG: 97-039, Lk Wash Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-97-039, Lake Washington Blvd Landslide Blvd. Landslide Restoration project; and requested approval of the project, Restoration, RW Scott authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $8,601.55, Const commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $11,149.12 to R.W. Scott Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. CAG: 96-034, Interim Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-96-034, Interim Transit Hub Downtown Transit Hub, (Burnett Transitway, Bus Shelter and Sidewalk) project; and requested KODO Const approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $3,959.68 to KODO Construction Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Streets: SW 16th St Transportation Systems Division recommended that the temporary closure of Temporary Closure the westbound lane of SW 16th Street from Oakesdale Ave. SW to Raymond Extension (Oakesdale to Ave. SW be extended for two weeks to September 29, 1997. Refer to Raymond) Transportation Committee. Utility: Western Wireless Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an Option and Site Lease Antenna Placement on Agreement with Western Wireless to place antennas on the Highlands Elevated Highlands Elevated Water Water Tank, located at 3410 NE 12th Street. Council concur. Tank, LAG-97- CAG: 96-038, Highlands Water Utility Division submitted CAG-96-038, Highlands 565 Zone Reservoir 565 Zone Reservoir Interior Recoating project; and requested that the contract be closed for Interior Recoating, failure of performance and that the retention of $3,989.50 be released to the Production Finishing appropriate City account. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS CORRECTED TO REFER ITEM 8.c. TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RATHER THAN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED. rw CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Executive Assistant Jay Covington, relaying a Citizen Comment: Keenan request from Joanne Keenan, 2101 Redmond Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, that - RV Hook-up for she be allowed to locate a 30-foot recreational vehicle (RV) in her back yard Medical Hardship to care for her 85-year-old mother, who is in poor health. MOVED BY 288 Seatember 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 288 KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report recommending that Committee of the Whole Council authorize the Administration to write a letter to the Suburban Cities SCA: 1998 Legislative Association (SCA) recommending that the following issues be added to the Issues SCA Legislative Agenda: Infrastructure Financing: Transportation Revenue Package Economic Development Tools: Funding for Urban Infrastructure Brownfields Expansion of Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Hotel/Motel Tax Amendments. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Franchise: TCI Cable Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the TCI Television Agreement franchise extension. In August of 1993, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4412 which granted to TCI Cablevision a 15-year franchise to operate a cable communication system within the City of Renton. The franchise imposed numerous requirements, one of which was the completion of an upgraded fiber optic cable system throughout the City which would expand the number of available television channels to 54 by September 13, 1997. TCI has requested a 24-month extension to September 13, 1999, to complete the fiber optic rebuild and meet other requirements stipulated in the franchise ordinance. In lieu of paying penalties, TCI has agreed to provide the following in-kind considerations to the City of Renton in exchange for extension of the franchise. 1. Within 24 months, TCI shall provide a separate City-owned fiber optic cable system connecting 18 City facilities to a hub located at the new Municipal Building. 2. TCI shall remove and reinstall the video equipment and cameras from the old Municipal Building to the Council Chambers in the new location, and evaluate and enhance the existing cablecast system to accommodate current and future needs. 3. TCI shall extend cable service to the new Municipal Building, both libraries, the Community Center and the new Fire Training Center. 4. TCI shall provide an annual payment to the City to defray the cost of video equipment maintenance. The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the proposed agreement with TCI Cablevision as outlined above, and recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement to extend the franchise requirements. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Downtown Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the transit Transit Center Operational center operational scheme. Transportation Division staff, working in Scheme conjunction with other City departments, have developed a preferred operational scheme for the downtown Renton Transit Center. The preferred 289 Sertember 8. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 289 scheme concept, along with two alternative schemes, was presented at the June 2, 1997 Committee of the Whole meeting. Two of the schemes had stops on 2nd and 3rd Streets and were "I" shaped. The third, preferred scheme had a transit-only cut-through linking Burnett Avenue South with Logan Avenue South, and is "T" shaped. At the June 2, 1997 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council directed staff to pursue the preferred alternative "T" concept. Subsequent to this meeting, King County Metro has determined that the preferred alternative will meet transit and safety considerations as a side- loading facility and, with Renton City Council approval, is ready to release funding to move the project into the design phase. The Committee of the Whole, therefore, confirmed that the preferred alternative is consistent with City goals, and recommended that Council authorize Staff to further develop the preferred operational scheme in cooperation with King County Metro. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the request Public Works: Request for from Benaroya Capital Co., L.L.C. for a release of easement in the vicinity of Release of Waterline SW 16th St. and Raymond Ave. SW. The Committee recommended Easement, SW 16th concurrence with the recommendation of staff and the Board of Public Works St/Raymond Ave SW, that the City release a certain City of Renton easement contained and Benaroya Capital Co/RE- described under King County Recording Number 7703010784. The 97-001 Committee also recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the Board of Public Works that Council determine the classification of the subject easement to be Class B, which states: Class B: All City of Renton easements for which no public funds have been expended in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of same or easements originally dedicated or otherwise conveyed to the City by the present petitioner for the release of said easement for which no public expenditures have been made in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance thereof. Therefore, if Council determines the easement classification to be Class B, the City shall receive no further compensation other than the release of easement filing fee, which has been paid, and the processing fee, which is now due and payable. The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the release of easement document and that the City Clerk record the document with King County. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending Legal: Prohibition on concurrence in the adoption of an ordinance amending the Pedestrian Sitting or Lying on Public Interference Ordinance to include a prohibition against sitting or lying down Sidewalks on public sidewalks in defined zones between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Responding to Council inquiry regarding the time limitation, City Attorney Warren explained that the proposed ordinance was closely patterned after one adopted by the City of Seattle, which has been extensively litigated. Mr. Warren added that anyone sitting or lying down on public sidewalks after 9:00 tow p.m. would probably not interfere with pedestrians, so another basis would have to be established should Council want to extend the time period of the prohibition. *MOTION CARRIED. (See page 90 for ordinance.) 290 September 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pame 290 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON SITTING OR LYING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AFTER 9:00 P.M. TO THE moo PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE ADVISABILITY OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3281 A resolution was read designating and authorizing an agent for the City to Public Works: Renton apply for a Washington State Hazard Mitigation Grant. MOVED BY Village Flooding KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT Problems, Application for THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Wash St Hazard Mitigation Grant Resolution #3282 A resolution was read declaring the City of Renton's support for the proposed Fire: 1998-2003 1998-2003 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy. MOVED BY Emergency Medical KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT Services Levy THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 9/15/97 for second and final reading: Legal: Prohibition on An ordinance was read amending Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference, of Title Sitting or Lying on Public VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by adding two sections relating to the Sidewalks prohibition against sitting or lying down on public sidewalks in the Downtow: and Neighborhood Commercial zones, and civil infractions to be imposed for violations thereof. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/15/97. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:51 p.m. MARILYNJ.(PVrERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 09/08/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 291 Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/15 DSHS Workfirst Program; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Sign Code Update COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 9/11 1998 Funding Recommendations for (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. General Fund and Community _ Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding FINANCE MON., 9/15 Policy on Alternative Retirement (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Program; Fund Transfer for Windsor Hills Street Project; Vouchers r•• PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/11 Street Vacation Appraisal Alternatives; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Adult and Child Daycare Amendments; Joanne Keenan Request for Zoning Code Amendment re: Temporary RV Hook-ups PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 9/15 Provision of Police Services to City of (Edwards) 5:15 p.m. Newcastle TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) TUES., 9/09 SW 16th St. Closure Time Extension; (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Airport Boundary Survey Funding; Sky Harbor Addendum to Operating Permit re Gas Sales; LID #336 Railroad Crossing at Lake Washington Blvd (briefing only) UTILITIES TUES., 9/09 Request for Release of Easements from (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Blackriver-Rivertech, LLC NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. Al other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 15, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Vacation of a portion of SW 12th Street between Maple Avenue SW and Rainier Ave. unvacated alley between Grady Way and SW 12th Street (Automall); (Snyder-Scarff, VAC-97-005) b. Vacation of a portion of SW 12th Street between Maple Avenue SW and Rainier Ave. S. (Automall); (Scarff-Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/09/97 for CAG-97-137, 1997 Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation project; one bid; engineer's estimate $575,580.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the ccontract to the only bidder, Insituform, Inc., in the total amount of$678,445.92. Refer to Utilities Committee. b. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication granting the City the necessary right-of-way for the extension of Anacortes Ave. NE in the vicinity of NE 26th Court, in association with the Enright short plat (SHP-97-187). Council concur. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: 1998 Funding Recommendations for General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding b. Finance Committee: Policy on Alternative Retirement Program; Fund Transfer for Windsor Hills Street Project; Vouchers c. Planning& Development Committee: Street Vacation Appraisal Alternatives; Adult and Child Daycare Amendments*; Joanne Keenan Request for Zoning Code Amendment re: Temporary RV Hook-ups d. Public Safety Committee: City of Newcastle Police Contract e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: SW 16th St. Closure Time Extension; Airport Boundary Survey Funding; Sky Harbor Addendum to PAG-97-003, Operating Permit and Agreement, for Gasoline Sales;,,, LID #336 Railroad Crossing at Lake Washington Blvd. f. Utilities Committee: Release of Easements for Blackriver-Rivertech (Oakesdale Avenue & SW 7th) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 293 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for first reading: Child and adult day care center amendments (see 9.c.) "m Ordinance for second and final readins: Prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks (1st reading 9/08/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS . (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Department of Social and Health Services' Workfirst Program 2. Sign Code Update `F • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL September 15, 1997 City Cl erk's O Ref;errals .,, ADMINISTRATION Determine City of Newcastle's interest in continuing to receive police services from Renton(renegotiations) MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Release of waterline easement documents for Blackriver-Rivertech, LLC (Oakesdale Ave SW& SW 7th St) Agreement with W&H Pacific to conduct a survey of the Renton Municipal Airport boundary Replacement agreement with Burlington Northern for LID #336 railroad crossing improvements (3700 block of Lake Wash Blvd) Addendum#3-97 to PAG-97-003, Sky Harbor Operating Permit, to allow aviation gasoline sales UTILITIES COMMITTEE Bid award for 1997 sanitary sewer main rehabilitation project (CAG-97-137) ..o ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Child and adult day care center amendments; 1 st reading 9/15/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9/22/97— Sign Code Changes (Downtown Core Area) 9/22/97—Moratorium on business licenses& other City permits for card rooms r• , RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 15, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building umMINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TONI NELSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN ATTENDANCE PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. PRESS Katherine Hedland, South County Journal APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: SW 12th St in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public %so (Scarff & Snyder/VAC- hearing to consider the petition to vacate a portion of SW 12th Street between 97-005) Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S., and the unvacated alley between Grady Way and SW 12th Street (Automall); (Snyder-Scarff, VAC-97-005). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the request involves a portion of the north side of SW 12th Street, extending from a previously vacated area to the east end of the block, as well as the remaining unvacated alley between SW 12th St. and SW Grady Way, east of Maple Ave. SW. The purpose of the vacation is to enable the further development of two auto dealerships in accordance with the City's Automall improvement plan. Although the petitioners requested the vacation of a 17-foot-wide strip along SW 12th, staff and the Board of Public Works recommend this be reduced to 12 feet to align with previous vacations of this street. Mr. Boyns explained that the full vacation of SW 12th St. cannot yet proceed since access is still required by one.business and several residences. Audience comment was invited. Correspondence was read from Caren Staley, PO Box 3407, Federal Way, WA, 98063, asking that the vacation be denied. Saying she has filed a lawsuit claiming ownership of land abutting the alley between SW 12th and Grady Way, she feared that the proposed vacation of the alley would prevent her from accessing this property. fir. Mr. Boyns explained that Ms. Staley previously owned three parcels fronting SW Grady Way, as well as one parcel fronting SW 12th St., all of which she sold to Richard Snyder. Ms. Staley claims ownership by adverse possession of property abutting one of the parcels she previously owned, based on the location of a fence that was erected by her former neighbor to the west. The fJJ September 15, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 296 property in dispute is approximately five feet wide and 60 to 65 feet in length. Correspondence was read from the Board of Public Works, recommending 6 approval of the vacation with the following conditions: 1. Reduction of the area to be vacated from the requested 17 feet to 12 feet to align with previous vacations of portions of this street; 2. Retention of an easement for utilities over the amended right-of-way on SW 12th Street and the west 40 feet of the alleyway; 3. Waiver of the processing fee and compensation for the right-of-way, and approval of the staff appraisal; and 4. Posting of "No Parking" on both the north and south sides of the remaining roadway. Caren Staley, PO Box 3407, Federal Way, WA, 98063, stated she has maintained the property of which she claims adverse ownership for over ten years, and even planted a plum tree on it which was removed without her permission. She claimed that due to her alleged ownership of this land, she would also own half of the alley directly abutting her property should this vacation be approved. Ms. Staley questioned the appraisal figures, asserting that the property was worth far more than $11 per square foot, as well as the City's agreement to waive compensation for vacated rights-of-way in the Automall area, which she felt was a disservice to Renton citizens. She reiterated that she has filed a lawsuit regarding the property ownership issue. Responding to Council inquiry, Assistant City Attorney David Dean explained that the City is not a party to the lawsuit described by Ms. Staley. Although Ms. Staley would have the right to bring action against the City for landlocking her property assuming she prevailed in her current lawsuit, the City does not have a legal obligation to ensure that all title issues are resolved before it proceeds with granting the proposed vacation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUESTED VACATION SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. CARRIED. Vacation: SW 12th St This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published (Scarff/Ballestrasse; in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public VAC-97-006) hearing to consider the petition to vacate a portion of SW 12th Street between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. (Automall); (Scarff-Ballestrasse, VAC-97- 006). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the petitioners request the vacation of a six-foot strip of right-of-way on the south side of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. to align the right- of-way east of Maple Ave. with the right-of-way between Maple and Lind Avenues. A previous action by Council vacated 12 feet of this right-of-way, and now the petitioners request the vacation of an additional six feet of right of-way. Audience comment was invited. Correspondence was read from the Board of Public Works, recommending approval of the vacation with the following conditions: retention of an easement for utilities over the entire right-of-way; waiver of the processing fee and compensation for the right-of-way; approval 4-1 / 9 September 15, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 297 of the staff appraisal; and posting of "No Parking" signs on both the north and south sides of SW 12th Street. �,. Councilman Parker noted that if the vacation is approved, one benefit to the City and Renton residents will be the receipt of property taxes since this property would be returned to the tax rolls. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUESTED VACATION SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE City Clerk Marilyn J. Petersen reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Renton Fire Station #14 officially began operations at 8:00 a.m. on September 2nd, with its first fire response occurring at 1:12 p.m. the next day. * The Housing Repair Assistance Program's summer crews painted 30 houses this year. They also performed yard maintenance for 85 houses, and roof and gutter repairs on 101 houses. * The Raleigh-USA Bicycle Company has donated a new Raleigh mountain bike for use by the Bicycle Patrol. r.. * Two wooden 'Renton Hill" signs have been fabricated to replace the sign that was lost during the construction of the I-405 "S"-Curves project. They will be installed at Cedar Avenue and Renton Avenue later this week. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, complained that he received a Citizen Comment: Evans - ticket for parking his car on the street in front of his home, because it was Parking Violation facing against traffic. Saying that this action does not affect public health or safety on a quiet residential street such as his, he requested an explanation of the rationale and purpose of why it is against the law. Councilman Schlitzer explained that this law was passed because of problems occurring when drivers would cut across multiple lanes of traffic on major arterials, posing a safety hazard. Council President Keolker-Wheeler added that another reason for the law is to prevent drivers from pulling out into oncoming traffic. She noted that it would be difficult if not impossible to differentiate and allow this type of parking on certain streets but not on others. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-137, 1997 City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/09/97 for CAG-97-137, 1997 Sanitary Sanitary Sewer Main Sewer Main Rehabilitation project; one bid; engineer's estimate $575,580.00; WM Rehab and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the only bidder, Insituform, Inc., in the total amount of $678,445.92. Refer to Utilities Committee. 298 September 15 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 298 Plat: Enright, Anacortes Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of Ave NE/NE 26th St, dedication granting the City the necessary right-of-way for the extension of ROW Dedication Anacortes Ave. NE in the vicinity of NE 26th Court, in association with the Enright short plat (SHP-97-187). Council concur. . ' MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding partial Utilities Committee releases of easements for Blackriver-Rivertech, LLC, in the vicinity of Utility: Release of Oakesdale Ave. SW and SW 7th Street. The Committee recommended Waterline Easements concurrence with the recommendation of staff and the Board of Public Works Request, Oakesdale & SW that the City partially release certain City of Renton easements contained and 7th (Blackriver Holdings, described under King County Recording Numbers 6601885 and 7109020502. RE-97-002) The Committee also recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the Board of Public Works that Council collect the requisite processing fees from the applicant. No public funds were spent in acquiring or maintaining the easements to be partially released. Therefore these are Class "B" easements and require no further compensation other than the processing fees. Class B: All City of Renton easements for which no public funds have been expended in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of same or easements originally dedicated or otherwise conveyed to the City by the present petitioner for the release of said easement for which no public expenditures have been made in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance thereof. The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the release of easement documents and that the City Clerk record the documents with King County. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #150226 - 151323; five wire transfers in the total amount of $5,206,533.90; approval of Payroll Vouchers #154714 - 155411; and 978 direct deposits in the total amount of $2,475,810.42. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Windsor Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Hills Street & Sidewalk concurrence in the Administration's recommendation that Council authorize Rehabilitation Project the transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund into the Windsor Hills Street Funding Rehabilitation Project account for the purpose of rehabilitating streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the Windsor Hills neighborhood. The streets in the Windsor Hills neighborhood are upwards of 50 years old, and currently have the lowest pavement rating of any of Renton's residential streets. Transfer of funding for the rehabilitation of these streets is the first step in the Mayor's proposal to allocate available funding on an annual basis for the purpose of restoring the residential streets and sidewalks in Renton's neighborhoods. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Responding to Council President Keolker-Wheeler, Planning/Building/Public .r Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained how City staff evaluate and rate street conditions to determine the priorities for the City's street overlay program. He agreed that if they wished, residents of any neighborhood could agree to form a Local Improvement District to accomplish 299 September 15, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 299 needed repairs on their own, should they find themselves lower on the City's priority list than they might like. rp Councilman Edwards suggested that the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee be invited to assist the City in determining the priorities for street and sidewalk improvements in residential areas. *MOTION CARRIED. HR&RM: Alternative Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Retirement Program concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend Policy & Procedure #300- Policy Change 57, Alternative Retirement Program. The amendment would remove restrictive language which prohibits employees who are receiving retirement benefits from a State-sponsored retirement program as a result of employment with the City, from participating in the alternative retirement program. The effective date for this action is September 15, 1997. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Vice Chair Parker presented a report Committee recommending concurrence with the staff recommendation that the 1998 Human Services: 1998 General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds be CDBG Funding distributed according to the following revised recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Committee and staff: General Fund: Catholic Community Services/Energy $4,500 Center for Multi-Cultural Health $3,000 am Clothes Bank* $5,000 Community Health Center of KC/Med $25,000 Connection/ElderHealth* $8,504 Crisis Clinic $3,000 King County Community Assault Res Ctr $26,000 Renton Area Youth & Family Services $58,000 RTC/Even Start $10,000 Senior Services/Meals on Wheels $5,000 Senior Services/Transportation Coord $4,000 Way Back Inn $8,000 TOTAL $160,004 CDBG/Human Services: Community Health Centers of KC/Dental $10,000 Domestic Abuse Women's Network Shelter $5,000 Domestic Abuse Women's Network Agency $15,000 Emergency Feeding $7,000 Renton Communities in Schools $7,500 YWCA $5,000 Visiting Nurse Services $6,500 TOTAL $56,000 CDBG Capital: City of Renton* $72,000 Easter Seals $9,796 Housing Repair Assistance Program $160,000 King County/Deferred Loan Program $30,000 Salvation Army $20,000 TOTAL $291,796 300 September 15 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 300 *Conditional or contingent recommendation MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ,0 Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding the proposed use of CIP funds for the airport boundary survey Airport: Airport Property contract. The Transportation Division staff recommended that Council Boundary Survey of approve the use of Capital Improvement funds, remaining after the completion Record, Use of CIP Funds of an airport improvement project, for the survey of the airport boundary. Staff further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the standard consultant agreement with W&H Pacific to conduct a boundary survey of the Renton Municipal Airport. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Lk Wash Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report Blvd N RR Xing regarding the agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for Construction & construction and maintenance of the railroad crossing in the 3700 block of Maintenance, Burlington Lake Washington Boulevard. The Committee recommended that Council Northern, CAG-97- authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a replacement agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for $7,918 to convert an existing private railroad crossing to a public railroad crossing. This agreement will improve and maintain the railroad crossing located in the 3700 block of Lake Washington Boulevard. The cost of this agreement will be added to the total cost of LID 336. The City's participation in LID 336 is 1/24th of the total cost. This agreement replaces the original agreement approved by Council on June 23, 1997. The dollar amount of the new agreement is the same as the original agreement. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Streets: SW 16th St Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report Temporary Closure regarding the temporary closure of SW 16th Street from Oakesdale to Extension (Oakesdale to Raymond Avenues SW. The contractor has requested an additional 14 day Raymond) extension due to scheduling problems of his supplier for the wet vault. This would push the opening date from September 15, 1997 to September 29, 1997. Other work activities such as curb gutter, sidewalks, street lighting and placement of CLE asphalt paving will continue within this time period. Traffic control and coordination with the Police and Fire Departments and affected adjacent property owners will continue. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the 14 additional days for the westbound lane closure, with opening of the westbound lane on, or before, September 29th. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: Sky Harbor PAG- Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report 97-003 Addendum #2-97 recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute re Gas Sales Addendum #3-97 to PAG-97-003, Operating Permit and Agreement with Cliff Howard and Fred Bahr, doing business as Sky Harbor, which, upon the approval of City-issued permits authorizing the temporary storage of aviation gasoline, allows Sky Harbor to sell aviation gasoline to the public from temporary storage facilities for 150 days, or until permanent tanks are installed on their leased property, whichever comes first. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 301 September 15, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 301 Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding child and adult day care amendments. The Committee concurred Planning: Zoning Code with the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney's Office in response to the UM Changes for Child & Committee's July 14, 1997 report, and recommended approval of the Adult Day Cares ordinance. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page for ordinance.) Vacation: SE 5th St (Orff; Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report VAC-97-004) regarding the petition from Bruce Orff for a street vacation on SE 5th Street at Maple Valley Highway (VAC-97-004). The petitioner requested relief from the usual cost of a right-of-way appraisal. He was given the option to select an appraiser of his choice. He selected a state-certified appraiser. The appraisal has been completed and reviewed by staff. The appraisal sets a value of $1,900 for the right-of-way. City Code provides that the full value may be set as the compensation for the vacation of a right-of-way when the right-of-way was acquired at public expense. This right-of-way was acquired at public expense. The Committee recommended that Council accept the appraisal, and that the compensation for the right-of-way be set at a value of $1,900. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding the Police: Contract with provision of police services to the City of Newcastle. The Committee Newcastle for Police reviewed the current interlocal agreement between Renton and the City of Services Newcastle for police services. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Administration to determine the City of Newcastle's interest in renewing a contract for police services that will result in an agreeable service r.. level for Newcastle and will more fully recover both direct and indirect costs. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 9/22/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Zoning Code An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-8.E.5 of Chapter 14, Parking Changes for Child & and Loading Ordinance, and Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-4, 4-31-5, 4-31-6, 4--31- Adult Day Cares 7, 4-31-8, 4-31-10, 4-31-11, 4-31-12, 4-31-13, 4-31-16, 4-31-19 and 4-31- 25 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding day care centers and adult day care/health programs to the list of permitted uses in the Resource Conservation (RC), Residential-1 DU/AC (R-1), Residential-5 DU/AC (R-5), Residential-8 DU/AC (R-8), Residential-10 DU/AC (R-10), Residential-14 DU/AC (R-14), Residential Multi-Family (RM-I, RM-N, RM-C and RM-U), Manufactured Home Park (T), Center Neighborhood (CN), Center Suburban (CS), Center Downtown (CD), Center Office/Residential (COR), Convenience Commercial (CC), Arterial Commercial (CA), Commercial Office (CO), Light Industrial (IL), Industrial Medium (IM), and Heavy Industrial (IH) Zones, excluding adult or child day care businesses from permitted home occupation business requirements, and including State Department of Social and Health Service standards as applicable regulations for day care. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/22/97. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption: 302 September 15 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 302 Ordinance #4679 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference, of Title Legal: Prohibition on VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by adding two sections relating to the Sitting or Lying on Public prohibition against sitting or lying down on public sidewalks in the Downtowi Sidewalks and Neighborhood Commercial zones, and civil infractions to be imposed for violations thereof. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:04 p.m. 1� MARILY J. E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 09/15/97 wrl CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 303 Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 1997 .r COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/22 Department of Economic Development, (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) r•� PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 9/22 King County Agreement for Medic One (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. Unit at Station #14 TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) r.. NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. *REVISED* AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 22, 1997 ..r Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Lobby Information Desk Volunteers Recognition 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Sign Regulations in the Downtown Area (City Center) b. Continuation of Moratorium on Issuance of Business Licenses for Card Rooms ** c. SW Harris Pl. street vacation request (Rutherford et al.; VAC-97-002) —continued from 9/08/97; staff requests this item be continued to 10/06/97 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner appoints James Jolly, 714 Grant Ave. S., Renton, 98055, and Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, each to the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term expiring 9/06/2001. (position numbers 5 and 6, respectively). Refer to Community Services Committee. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/28/97 for CAG-97-136, Hole#10 Barrier Netting at Maplewood Golf Course; three bids; engineer's estimate $145,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Driving Range, Inc., in the total amount of$136,626.50. Council concur. c. Court Case filed by Doug Lewis and Essence Lewis (minor child of Doug Lewis) v. Renton and Laura Jane and John Doe Gangle, alleging negligence and seeking unspecified damages in connection with an automobile accident on 8/24/96, when a Renton police car first struck a car driven by Laura Gangle, then struck plaintiff's vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. d. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-118, RiverRock Air Conditioning project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$28,952.38, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$1,979.47 to Emerald Aire, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. e. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for right-of-way on N. 38th St. between Park and Meadow Avenues N. for street improvements in association with the Swan Vue short plat. Council concur. f. Human Services Division recommends review of the process being undertaken to prepare the Human Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Refer to Community Services Committee for briefing only. g. Surface Water Utility Division submits CAG-97-132, Cedar River Log Removal project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$567.21, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$1,305.72 to RJC, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 305 h. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-96-125, Sunset Sewer Interceptor project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$65,160.00, commencement of 60- day lien period, and release of retained amount of$106,898.82 to Frank Coluccio Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. i. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of interlocal agreement defining new water and sewer ... service boundaries with the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. Refer to Utilities Committee. 9. CORRESPONDENCE Memo from the Municipal Arts Commission requesting an increase of$1,500 to its annual budget to be used for coaching fees for the Renton Youth Symphony. Refer to Administration for consideration during its regular budget preparation process. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Downtown Area Sign Regulations*; Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning b. Public Safety Committee: Agreement with King County for Medic One Unit at Station #14* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Agreement with King County for Medic One Unit at Station#14 (see 10.b.) Ordinance for first readiniz: Downtown Area Sign Regulations (see 10.a.) Ordinance for second and final reading: Child and adult day care center amendments (Ist reading 9/15/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Establishment of a Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 30 CITY COUNCIL September 22, 1997 City Clerk's Office Referrals ADMINISTRATION Request from Municipal Arts Commission for budget increase for Renton Youth Symphony coaching CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court Case, Doug& Essence Lewis v. Renton and Laura and John Doe Gangle COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Board of Adjustment appointments(James Jolly and Ralph Evans) Human Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan(briefing only) MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement allowing King County to station a Medic One Unit at Renton's Fire Station 414 PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Downtown Sign Code changes UTILITIES COMMITTEE Agreement with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District for new water and sewer service boundaries PUBLIC HEARINGS 10/06/97 — SW Harris Pl. street vacation petition (Rutherford et al.NAC-97-002) 307 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 22, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building I� MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Director; LISA GRUETER, Senior Planner; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. PRESS Katherine Hedland, South County Journal APPROVAL Or MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL City Clerk Marilyn J. Petersen introduced the City Hall lobby volunteers who PRESENTATION staff the front desk and provide assistance and information to City Hall Lobby Information Desk visitors and callers. Noting they answer innumerable questions, both familiar Volunteers Recognition and unexpected, on a daily basis, she expressed appreciation for their generous contributions of time and dedicated service. The volunteers and the hours of service given in 1997 are as follows: Erma White, 180 hours; Mary Breda, 432 hours; Ann Grinolds, 261 hours; Bert Nord, 225 hours; Lena Church, 238.5 hours; Pat Barber, 216 hours; Helenanne Botham, 225 hours; Evelyn Nitchman, 225 hours; Jean DeLaurenti, 193.5 hours; and Florence Morris, alternate, 45 hours. Mayor Tanner noted that the volunteers excel in cheerfully greeting every person who comes through the door of City Hall. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Downtown Sign in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Code Changes hearing to consider the proposed changes to sign regulations in the Downtown Area (City Center). Lisa Grueter, Senior Planner, explained that the purpose behind the proposed changes is to recognize the unique character of the downtown area, and accordingly, treat it differently than other commercial districts in the City. She described the extensive public process undertaken to formulate the changes, which included two workshops, an open house, and a questionnaire which was mailed to downtown-area business and property owners to further solicit their input. Continuing, Ms. Grueter said the proposed regulations address type, number, size, height and placement of signs, as well as letter heights. Some new sign allowances are recommended, including allowing projecting signs over public sidewalks (new roof signs, however, would not be permitted). In general, size Seatember 22 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 308 allowances have been reduced in recognition of the downtown area's special characteristics such as its relatively short blocks and the fact that most buildings are placed very close to the street. The proposed changes are an attempt to accommodate automobile traffic through the downtown, while als recognizing the needs of pedestrians. Ms. Grueter added that the proposal allows for modifications to the regulations upon the filing of an application similar to an administrative variance. Applicants could request modifications for location, size (up to a 25% increase), and lighting. Any requests for more signs than allowed, or to change the height or area of a freestanding or ground sign, would have to be presented to the Board of Adjustment. Concluding, Ms. Grueter noted the receipt today of some last-minute comments from Safeway on the proposed changes, relaying concerns about how the sign regulations could affect the redevelopment of their downtown site. Responding to Councilman Parker, City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren said he will work on revising the language in the Sign Code that addresses political signs, since the existing language may be too broad. He added that the City must enunciate a clear public safety reason for regulating political signs. Councilman Clawson inquired about the degree of authority conferred to the Board of Public Works to grant modifications to City Code. Planning & Technical Services Director Mike Kattermann replied that although the Board does have latitude to grant variances, it must abide by certain defined criteri in doing so. Audience comment was invited. Jennifer Jorgenson, 205 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98055, requested that the boundary defining the city center area for the purposes of this matter be extended to north to Tillicum and thus encompass both sides of S. Tobin Street. Noting this would not affect the businesses fronting Airport Way, Ms. Jorgenson said she wanted her street to benefit by the protections afforded in the proposed ordinance. Councilman Schlitzer reported that he was recently contacted by several persons who are uncomfortable with certain aspects of this proposal. He suggested that their concerns be addressed in committee before Council adopts the ordinance. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See Committee of the Whole report later this page.) Councilman Corman requested that the Planning & Development Committee consider Ms. Jorgenson's request to change the boundary of area affected by the sign code changes to include S. Tobin Street. Mr. Kattermann commented that during the discussions of this issue, staff concluded that the businesses in the area of Tobin Street don't relate to the downtown or to the type of the environment the City is trying to create in the city center. Mod Committee of the Whole Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a Committee of the Whole Planning: Downtown Sign report regarding the proposed City Center sign regulations and related Code Changes amendments. The Committee held six briefings during June through 309 September 22, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 309 September 1997 to discuss the proposed City Center sign regulations, and related and housekeeping amendments. City staff conducted public workshops and an open house in June, July, and September, and a questionnaire was distributed in July. A public hearing has been held on September 22, 1997. The Committee concurred with the proposed ordinance prepared by the Administration and the City Attorney's office to create new sign regulations for the City Center and make related and housekeeping amendments, and recommended referral to the Planning & Develoament Committee to resolve a few remaining issues. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Card Rooms This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Land Use Definitions and in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Restrictions hearing to consider the continuation of the moratorium on the issuance of business licenses and other permits for card rooms. Planning & Technical Services Director Mike Kattermann indicated the moratorium, declared on August 18th, is necessary to give the City time to establish appropriate regulations for this type of use. He explained that Renton has a disproportionate number of card rooms within its boundaries as compared to other cities or King County in general. Additionally, a 1996 amendment to the State Gambling Act allows 15 rather than five card tables per establishment. It also allows any card game permitted in a tribal casino to be played in these card rooms. Mr. Kattermann concluded that the subject of card room regulations is scheduled for discussion by the Planning & Development Committee on �..� October 9th. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Vacation: SW Harris Place This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published (Rutherford et al/VAC- in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner announced the 97-002) continuance (from 9/08/97) of a public hearing on vacating a portion of SW Harris Place between Rainier Ave. S. and SW Sunset Boulevard (Rutherford et al., VAC-97-002). At the request of staff and affected parties, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONTINUE THIS PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO WEEKS TO OCTOBER 6, 1997. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The list recommended by the Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) for lobbying on transportation funding includes a significant number of Renton projects, notably the NE 44th St. interchange at .� Port Quendall. * Metro has expressed agreement with the City's preferred operational scheme for the Downtown Renton Transit Center. 310 September 22 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 310 * The Swimming Pool Task Force will take a field trip on Sunday, September 28th to view several aquatic facilities in the Vancouver, B.C. area. * The Fire Department's Juvenile Firesetting Intervention Program is currently working with 20 children to curb arson-related activities. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Board of Mayor Tanner appointed James Jolly, 714 Grant Ave. S., Renton, 98055, and Adjustment Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th PI., Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment for four-year terms expiring 9/01/2001. Refer to Community Services Committee. CAG: 97-136, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/28/97 for CAG-97-136, Hole #10 Golf Course Hole #10 Barrier Netting at Maplewood Golf Course; three bids; engineer's estimate Barrier Netting, Driving $145,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the Range Inc low bidder, Driving Range, Inc., in the total amount of $136,626.50. Council concur. CRT: 97-011, Doug & Court Case filed by Doug Lewis and Essence Lewis (minor child of Doug Essence Lewis v Renton Lewis) v. Renton and Laura Jane and John Doe Gangle, alleging negligence and seeking unspecified damages in connection with an automobile accident on 8/24/96, when a Renton police car first struck a car driven by Laura Gangle, then struck plaintiff's vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CAG: 97-118, RiverRock Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-118, RiverRock Air Air Conditioning, Emerald Conditioning project; and requested approval of the project, authorization fog Aire final pay estimate in the amount of $28,952.38, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,979.47 to Emerald Aire, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Development Services: N Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of 38th St Dedication for dedication for right-of-way on N. 38th St. between Park and Meadow Street Improvements Avenues N. for street improvements in association with the Swan Vue short (Swan Vue Short Plat) plat. Council concur. Human Services: Human Human Services Division recommended review of the process being Services Element of the undertaken to prepare the Human Services Element of the Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan. Refer to Community Services Committee for briefing only. CAG: 97-132, Cedar Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-97-132, Cedar River Log River Log Removal, RJC Removal project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for Inc final pay estimate in the amount of $567.21, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,305.72 to RJC, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. CAG: 96-132, Sunset Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-96-125, Sunset Sewer Interceptor Sewer Interceptor, project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay Coluccio Const estimate in the amount of $65,160.00, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $106,898.82 to Frank Coluccio Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. now Utility: Soos Creek Water Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an interlocal agreement & Sewer District defining new water and sewer service boundaries with the Soos Creek Water Agreement re Service and Sewer District. Refer to Utilities Committee. Boundaries 311 Sentember 22. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 311 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Deborah Lea Hansen, co-chair of the Citizen Comment: Municipal Arts Commission, requesting an increase of $1,500 to the Municipal Arts commission's annual budget to be used for coaching fees for the Renton Commission - 1998 Youth Symphony. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY Funding Request for EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE ADMINSTRATION Renton Youth Symphony FOR CONSIDERATION DURING ITS REGULAR BUDGET PREPARATION PROCESS. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the proposed Co►nmittee of the Whole reorganization of the Planning and Economic Development divisions. The Executive: Creation of Committee recommended concurrence with the Mayor's reorganization of the Dept of Economic Long Range Planning and Economic Development functions to create a new Develop., Neighborhoods Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning, & Strategic Planning effective January 1, 1998. Under this reorganization, Council also authorizes: 1. The addition of three full time employees for an expanded economic development division, with the Administrator and Administrative Assistant positions effective October 1, 1997, and the Economic Development Specialist position effective January 1, 1998. 2. A budget adjustment for 1997 of $36,275 and inclusion of the new department in the 1998 budget. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. r� Transportation: Downtown Councilman Schlitzer inquired about the status of work on extending parking Core Parking Issues time limits in the downtown area. Economic Development Director Sue Carlson reported that last Thursday, the Downtown Renton Association (DRA) Board of Directors voted to support the extension of parking time limits on S. 3rd St. from one to two hours, and to pursue the creation of a downtown employee parking area on 4th and Burnett. An agenda bill regarding this subject will be brought to Council in the near future for referral to the Transportation Committee. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending that Fire: King County Medic Council authorize the Admnistration to enter into an agreement with King One Unit at Station 14, County to station a paramedic unit staffed with two paramedics at Renton's CAG-97- Fire Station #14, located at 1900 Lind Ave. SW. The Committee further recommended that the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the interlocal cooperative agreement to lease space to the King County Emergency Medical Services Division. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3283 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Fire: King County Medic interlocal cooperative agreement to lease space to King County Emergency One Unit at Station 14, Medical Services Division. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CAG-97- CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Sentember 22 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 312 Ordinance #4680 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-8.E.5 of Chapter 14, Parking Planning: Zoning Code and Loading Ordinance, and Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-4, 4-31-5, 4-31-61 4-31- Changes for Child & 7, 4-31-8, 4-31-10, 4-31-11, 4-31-12, 4-31-13, 4-31-16, 4-31-19 and 4-31 Adult Day Cares 25 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding day care centers and adult day care/health programs to the list of permitted uses in the Resource Conservation (RC), Residential-] DU/AC (R-1), Residential-5 DU/AC (R-5), Residential-8 DU/AC (R-8), Residential-10 DU/AC (R-10), Residential-14 DU/AC (R-14), Residential Multi-Family (RM-I, RM-N, RM-C and RM-U), Manufactured Home Park (T), Center Neighborhood (CN), Center Suburban (CS), Center Downtown (CD), Center Office/Residential (COR), Convenience Commercial (CC), Arterial Commercial (CA), Commercial Office (CO), Light Industrial (IL), Industrial Medium (IM), and Heavy Industrial (IH) Zones, excluding adult or child day care businesses from permitted home occupation business requirements, and including State Department of Social and Health Service standards as applicable regulations for day care. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. Time: 8:43 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:07 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:08 p.m. MARILYN(Y. PkTERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 09/22/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 313 Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 22, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/06 Neighborhood Program (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 9/25 Board of Adjustment Appointments (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. (James Jolly and Ralph Evans) FINANCE MON., 10/06 New Hire Position (Parker). 6:00 p.m. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/25 Mathew Tonkin Request for Zoning (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Change to Allow Expansion of Taco Time Headquarters; Downtown Sign Code Changes PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 9/23 Airport Master Plan Update (Corman) 4:00 p.m. UTILITIES TUES., 9/23 1997 Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation (Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Bid Award; Agreement with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District re: Service Area Revisions NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings arc held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL I REGULAR MEETING October 6, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. ,.w 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARING: SW Harris Pl. street vacation request (Rutherford et al.; VAC-97-002) — continued from 9/22/97 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner appoints Rose Anne Jacobs, 871 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of George F. Mehrens, who resigned (term to expire 1/31/2000), and Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, also to the Planning Commission, to complete the unexpired term of Kenneth Cameron, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/98). Refer to Community Services Committee. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/15/97 for CAG-97-139, Maplewood Well 12 Well Head Construction; three bids; engineer's estimate $286,704.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to Omega Contractors, Inc. in the total amount of$335,465.40. Council concur. c. City Clerk submits petition to vacate the east 15 feet of SW 16th St. and Monster Rd. SW between SW Grady Way and SW Jackson St.; petition filed by Dennis Schober, 1400 Monster Rd. Renton, 98055 (VAC-97-003). The area to be vacated was reduced in width to fifteen feet and expanded to extend the entire length of the petitioner's property at a public hearing previously held on 9/8/97. Council concur. (See agenda item 10.c. for resolution setting the public hearing.) d. Court Case filed by Gretchen McCallum, 311 Morris Ave. S. Renton, 98055, representing Karen K. Weeks and Thomas C. Weeks, alleging negligence and seeking unspecified damages in connection with an incident occurring on 2/21/96 when Karen Weeks stepped on a water-meter cover along Morris Ave. S., allegedly incurring personal injuries. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends establishing a five-member Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to investigate the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of implementing a 1% local option tax to be levied on lodging. Estimated revenue is $180,000 annually. Refer to Finance Committee. f. Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommends extending a deferred compensation benefit to all management/exempt employees who are employed as of 10/1/97, equal to 1% of their base wage. Refer to Finance Committee. g. Planning & Technical Services Division requests a public hearing be set for October 20, 1997, to take testimony on zoning for the proposed Hoffman Annexation, approximately 3 acres in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Ave. NE and north of NE 19th St. Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) h. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed Transportation Concurrency Ordinan 315 which will implement the interirn.concurrency system in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan with the goal of ensuring that all transportation facilities are in place at the time of development. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Neighborhood Program; Washington WorkFirst Program* b. Community Services Committee: Board of Adjustment Appointments (James Jolly and Ralph Evans) c. Finance Committee: New Hire Position d. Planning & Development Committee: Mathew Tonkin Request for Zoning Change to Allow Expansion of Taco Time Headquarters e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airport Master Plan Update* f. Utilities Committee: 1997 Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation Bid Award; Agreement with Soos Creek Water & Sewer District re: Service Area Revisions* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Adopting the Airport Master Plan Update (see 9.e.) b. Supporting the Washington WorkFirst Program (see 9.a.) c. Setting a public hearing date for 10/27/97 for the Dennis Schober street vacation request (see 7.c.) d. Approving an interlocal agreement with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District to revise service area boundaries (see 9.f.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Vacating a portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple Valley Hwy. (Bruce Orff, VAC-97-004; Council Now approved 7/28/97) b. Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S and the remaining unvacated alley area between Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the automall area (Snyder and Scarff, VAC-97-005; Council approved 9/15/97) c. Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S in the automall area (Scarff and Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006; Council approved 9/15/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel) 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. r Neighborhood Program • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • 316 CITY COUNCIL . October 6, 1997 Clty Clerk's Office Referrals CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES Court Case, Karen K. & Thomas C. Weeks v. Renton CITY CLERK Verbatim transcript of 9/22/97 Committee of the Whole meeting COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Planning Commission appointments (Rose Anne Jacobs and Rosemary Quesenberry) FINANCE COMMITTEE Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Management/exempt employees deferred compensation benefit MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Interlocal agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District regarding service boundaries TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Transportation Concurrency Ordinance Downtown Renton Association's employee parking lease; parking time limit change on S 3rd St. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Vacating a portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple Valley Hwy. (Orff/VAC-97-004); 1 st reading 10/6/97 Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. and remaining unvacated alley area between Grady Way and SW 12th St. (Scarff& Snyder/VAC-97-005); 1st reading 10/6/97 Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S. (Scarff& Ballestrasse/VAC- 97-006); 1 st reading 10/6/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 10/20/97 -Hoffman Annexation Zoning (Queen Ave/NE 19th St.) 10/27/97 - SW 16th St. street vacation (Schober/VAC-97-003) 317 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 6, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building '�" MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. PRESS Katherine Hedland, South County Journal Elizabeth Parker, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Now PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: SW Harris Place in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner announced the (Rutherford et al/VAC- continuance (from 9/08/97) of a public hearing on vacating a portion of SW 97-002) Harris Place between Rainier Ave. S. and SW Sunset Boulevard (Rutherford et al., VAC-97-002). Planning & Technical Services Director Michael Kattermann reviewed that this matter had been, continued twice to allow the applicant and an adjoining property owner time to work out a mutually acceptable agreement regarding access to the used car lot. He reported that although a signed agreement had not yet been submitted, staff recommended Council approve the vacation subject to the following conditions as recommended by the Board of Public Works: 1. A utility easement be retained over the entire right-of-way, with the understanding that the property may be developed fully if the existing utilities are relocated at the sole cost of the developer; and 2. The vacation not be finalized until Walgreen's completes the purchase of the three parcels with frontage on the right-of-way being vacated. Mr. Kattermann recommended that one more condition be added stating that the ordinance not be approved until the signed agreement regarding access is received by staff. 'r"" Audience comment was invited. October 6 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 318 John Hamilton, 402 - 170th Pl. SW, Bothell, 98012, spoke as a representative of Evergreen-Devco, Inc., developer of the proposed Walgreen's Drugstore. Stating that the aforementioned agreement had been signed by Mr. Cooks, th( adjoining property owner, he announced that the document would be moo to City staff as soon as it is signed by Evergreen-Devco, Inc. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUESTED VACATION SUBJECT TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITIONS ALONG WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION THAT THE ORDINANCE NOT BE APPROVED UNTIL A SIGNED AGREEMENT REGARDING ACCESS IS RECEIVED BY STAFF.* Responding to Council inquiry, Mr. Kattermann affirmed that staff will review the signed document once received to make sure that all conditions have been met. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL SUSPEND ITS REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO THE WORKFIRST PROGRAM RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Resolution #3284 A resolution was read supporting the Washington WorkFirst Program. Human Services: MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Washington WorkFirst COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Program Sharon Anderson, Administrator of the Renton office of the Department of Social and Health Services, congratulated Council on adopting the resolution supporting the WorkFirst Program. Ms. Anderson pointed out that since Renton is the first city to adopt a resolution of this kind in the state, it will serve as a model for,other cities. Jim Roland, Administrator of the Renton Job Service Center, echoed Ms. Anderson's comments. He noted that the WorkFirst Program will help many unemployed people return to work. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Renton participated in a pilot program targeting senior citizens and fall-related injuries. The program focused on educating seniors on trip hazards and creating a safe home environment. * The public is invited to attend the dedication and open house for the M.C. "Scotty" Walls Training Center and Fire Station #14 on October 15, 1997, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. LA * During the month of August, Renton police responded to 4,768 call, for service. Of these, 370 calls were alarms, most of which were false. To help reduce false alarm dispatches, the police department is participating in the "Model States False Alarm Program." 319 October 6, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 319 * The Police Department's Traffic Unit, working in conjunction with the Neighborhood Committee, issued 236 citations during the month of August in neighborhoods requesting extra traffic control. * A competitive examination has been authorized by the Civil Service Commission, at the request of Mayor Tanner, to establish an eligibility list for promotion to Police Chief. The exam is open to members of the Renton Police Department at the Commander and Deputy Chief level. Questioning why the exam for Police Chief will be limited to City personnel, Council President Keolker-Wheeler also asked how many employees are eligible to take the exam. Mayor Tanner explained that the decision was made because of the availability of excellent, highly qualified people within the City. He stated that four candidates are eligible to take the exam. Councilman Schlitzer added that the taxpayers have invested a great deal of money for training their law enforcement personnel and the City is fortunate to have candidates available who have obtained their education and experience in Renton. Public Works: PCE Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman updated Contamination in Cedar Council on the PCE (tetrachloroethylene) contamination in the City's water River Aquifer supply. He explained that further investigation of the problem has revealed that along with production well #8, trace levels of PCE have been detected in production well #3 and several monitoring wells. This indicated that a second source of contamination is present, the location of which appears to be limited to an area downstream of the limestone narrows and upstream of the well field. ftm Continuing, Mr. Zimmerman reviewed the short term operational measures that have been put in place. Since the new source of contamination is upstream of the well field, well #8 was started up again with the water being pumped into the Cedar River to shield the other wells from PCE. This has helped protect production well numbers 1, 2, and 3 at which the PCE remains at trace levels, while,levels in the monitoring wells have declined. Meanwhile, production needs have been reduced by switching Renton's Bryn Mawr water customers over to Seattle water. He added that if the well field continues operating in a stable state, the Maplewood wells may not be needed to supply water throughout the City. Mr. Zimmerman explained that increased PCE testing and lost revenue from water sales is costing the City approximately $52,000 per month. Staff will continue to work on determining the source of PCE contamination and exploring long term water treatment options. Mr. Zimmerman emphasized that the levels of PCE have been kept well below the safe drinking water standards, and that the City's water continues to be safe and reliable. Mayor Tanner assured citizens that immediate action would be taken if the PCE levels exceed those determined dangerous by the State Department of Health. AUDIENCE COMMENT Janice Brown, 521 S. 51st Ct., Renton, 98055, speaking as president of the Citizen Comment: Brown Summit Park Homeowners' Association, said no provisions were made for Parking Violations parking during the construction of the Sikh Temple located on Talbot Rd. S. Therefore, members of the temple are forced to park, often illegally, in nearby neighborhoods while attending services. Ms. Brown requested that permit parking designation be issued to residents who live on S. 51st Ct. She 320 October 6 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 320 also recommended that parking issues such as this be addressed so problems are avoided with future development projects. Responding to Council inquiry, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrate Gregg Zimmerman stated that the Sikh Temple fulfilled all development requirements, adding that the interim parking problems will be looked into. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Planning Mayor Tanner appointed Rose Anne Jacobs, 871 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, Commission 98056, to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of George F. Mehrens, who resigned (term to expire 1/31/2000), and Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, also to the Planning Commission, to complete the unexpired term of Kenneth Cameron, who resigned (term to expire 6/30/98). Refer to Community Services Committee. CAG: 97-139, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/15/97 for CAG-97-139, Maplewood Well 12 Well Head Well 12 Well Head Construction; three bids; engineer's estimate $286,704.00; Construction, Omega and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to Omega Contractors Contractors, Inc., in the total amount of $335,465.40. Council concur. Vacation: SW 16th St, City Clerk submitted petition to vacate the east fifteen feet of SW 16th St. and (Schober/VAC-97-003) Monster Rd. SW between SW Grady Way and SW Jackson St.; petition filed by Dennis Schober, 1400 Monster Rd., Renton, 98055 (VAC-97-003). The area to be vacated was reduced in width to fifteen feet and expanded to extend the entire length of the petitioner's property at a public hearing peviously held o 9/8/97. Council concur. (See page 323 for resolution setting the public hearing.) MW CRT: 97-012, Karen K. & Court Case filed by Gretchen McCallum, 311 Morris Ave. S. Renton, 98055, Thomas C. Weeks v representing Karen K. Weeks and Thomas C. Weeks, alleging negligence and Renton seeking unspecified damages in connection with an incident occurring on 2/21/96 when Karen Weeks stepped on a water-meter cover along Morris Ave. S., allegedly incurring personal injuries. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. , EDNSP: Creating a Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Lodging Tax Advisory recommended establishing a five-member Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Committee to investigate the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of implementing a 1% local option tax to be levied on lodging. Estimated revenue is $180,000 annually. Refer to Finance Committee. HR & RM: Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended extending a Management/Exempt deferred compensation benefit to all management/exempt employees who are Employees Deferred employed as of 10/1/97, equal to 1% of their base wage. Refer to Finance Compensation Benefit Committee. Annexation: Hoffman Planning & Technical Services Division requested a public hearing be set for (Halstrom), SE 104th St October 20, 1997, to take testimony on zoning for the proposed Hoffman (Queen Ave NE)/128th Annexation, approximately three acres in the Sierra Heights neighborhood Ave SE (NE 19th St) west of Queen Ave. NE and north of NE 19th St. Council concur. Planning: Transportation Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed Transportation Concurrency Ordinance Concurrency Ordinance, which will implement the interim concurrency system in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan with the goal of ensuring that all transportation facilities are in the place at the time of development. Refer to Transportion (Aviation) Committee. 021 October 6. 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 321 Added Item Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department EDNSP: DRA Lease for requested permission to negotiate a lease with the Downtown Renton Employee Parking at S 4th Association for City-owned property at the corner of S. 4th St. and Burnett r.. St & Burnett Ave S Ave. S for employee parking, and also recommended changing the parking (LAG-), Increase Parking spaces on 3rd Ave. S. (Main Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S) from one to two hour on 3rd Ave S from One to parking. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Two Hours Referring to the recommendation that the chair of the proposed Lodging Tax Advisory Committee be a City Councilmember, Council President Keolker- Wheeler noted Council concurrence that Councilman Parker be nominated to serve in this capacity. Responding to Council inquiry, Planning/Building Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained that although the bid for the Maplewood 12 Well Head Construction was higher than the engineer's estimate, he felt confident in awarding the project to Omega Contractors. He noted that the dollar amounts of the three bids received were close together. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO ADD ITEM 7.i. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Martin M. Partricelli, 729 SW Langston Rd., Citizen Comment: Renton, 98055, expressing appreciation for the City's new Neighborhood Patricelli - Neighborhood Program. He commended City staff for volunteering time to attend the first Program Earlington neighborhood meeting and subsequent potluck. Mr. Patricelli wrote that a blockwatch program, neighborhood phone roster and a traffic and safety committee have been implemented thanks to the joint effort of the Earlington community and the City. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Committee of the Whole Neighborhood Program and recommended Council concur in the Planning: Neighborhood Administration's recommendations to: Program 1. Formalize the Neighborhood Program as an ongoing effort of the City and incorporate it into the appropriate department work programs and future budgets; 2. Expand the program to the entire City using elementary school attendance areas as the service boundaries for liaisons; 3. Continue to partner with the School District, where appropriate, on community efforts; and 4. Publish a "How to" handbook for residents wanting to form a neighborhood association. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Executive: Department of Council President Keolker-Wheeler expressed concern regarding the process EDNSP by which the new Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning was formed and requested the City Clerk provide a verbatim transcript of the Committee of the Whole held on September 22, 1997 at which this matter was discussed. She stated that she has high expectations for the new department, including bringing in enough revenue to cover the department's expenses and providing additional revenue to be used for other City programs. Although she supported the new department and 322 October 6 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 322 believed that Renton taxpayers will ultimately benefit by it, she remained concerned with how this change was brought forth outside the budget cycle. She felt that a transcript would aid in recounting the department's objectives and revenue projections. Mayor Tanner accepted responsibility for proposing the reorganization outside of the budget cycle. Saying that he, too, will hold the new department to a high level of accountability, he added that he would not have brought this proposal to Council if he thought it would not be successful. Councilman Parker said while he appreciated Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler's comments, he believed the cost of creating the new department was small compared to the benefits citizens will receive when Renton's economic base is strengthened. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of James Jolly and Appointment: Board of Ralph Evans, each to the Board of Adjustment for a four-year term expiring Adjustment September 6, 2001 (position numbers 5 and 6, respectively). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committeee recommending that the Council approve the Renton Municipal Airport Master Airport: Master Plan Plan Update, dated August 1997. The Committee further recommended that a Update resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 323 for resolution.) woo Planning & Develownent Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committeee regarding Taco Time's Corporate Office parking and office expansion. The Rezone: Taco Time Convenience Commercial (CC) zone would not accommodate future expansion Headquarters to CC of Taco Time Headquarters. A regional use of this size is not anticipated in (Maple Valley Hwy) the zone since its primary purpose is to provide small scale neighborhood serving uses. Taco Time's office and parking expansion would require a code amendment to the CC zone regulations or a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA)/concurrent rezone to a different designation such as the Commercial Arterial (CA) or Commercial Office (CO) district. To avoid concerns with setting a precedent, and potentially allowing strip commercial development with a wide variety of possible uses, the Committee concurred with the Administration's recommendation that: * The City should sponsor a CPA/rezone application with an associated development agreement. The preferred Comprehensive Plan designation would be Employment Area-Commercial (EAC). The matching zoning district would be CA. * The CPA/rezone should consider the inclusion of the nearby nonconforming food market currently zoned Residential-8 DU/AC (R- 8), and potentially other properties next to the CC zone which are under common ownership. * The City should allow continued informal use of the unimproved parking area east of Taco Time offices if there is active pursuit of the necessary approvals and development agreement to allow the expanded use and parking area by the property owner or their designee. 323 October 6, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 323 MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* ■w Responding to Councilman Corman, Planning & Technical Services Director Mike Kattermann said that the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, initiated during the first quarter of the year, come before Council during the second or third quarter. He stated that surrounding property owners would be notified of the proposed changes, and the Planning Commission will hold the necessary public hearings. *MOTION CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Utilities: Soos Creek Water concurrence in staff's recommendation that Council approve the interlocal & Sewer District agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for revision of our Agreement re Service mutual sewer and water boundaries. The Committee further recommended Boundaries, CAG-97- that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See below for resolution.) CAG: 97-137, 1997 Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Sanitary Sewer Main concurrence in the staff's recommendation to award the 1997 Sewer Main Rehab, Insituform West, Rehabilitation construction contract to Insituform West, Inc. The Committee Inc. further recommended that Council authorize the transfer of $50,000 from the Miscellaneous Sewer Projects account to the Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ' ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3285 A resolution was read approving and adopting the Renton Municipal Airport Airport: Master Plan Master Plan Update. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, Update COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3286 A resolution was read setting a hearing date on October 27, 1997, for vacating Vacation: SW 16th St, a portion of SW 16th St. and Monster Rd. SW between SW Grady Way and SW (Schober/VAC-97-003) Jackson St. (Schober; VAC-97-003). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3287 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Utilities: Soos Creek Water interlocal agreement with the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District to modify & Sewer District the interlocal agreement between the City and the district related to Agreement re Service establishment of service boundaries. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED Boundaries, CAG-97- BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 10/13/97 for second and final reading: Vacation: SE 5th St An ordinance was read. vacating a portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple (Orff/VAC-97-004) Valley Hwy. (Bruce Orff/VAC-97-004). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/13/97. CARRIED. 324 October 6 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 324 Vacation: SW 12th St An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. (Scarff & Snyder/VAC- SW and Rainier Ave. S. and the remaining unvacated alley area between 97-005) Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the Automall area (Snyder and Scarff/VAC- 97-005). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/13/97. CARRIED. Vacation: SW 12th St An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. (Scarff/Ballestrasse; VAC- SW and Rainier Ave. S. (Automall); (Scarff and Ballestrasse/VAC-97-006). 97-006) MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/13/97. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FORTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES. Time: 8:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:36 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:37 p.m. -eumoo BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann 10/06/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 325 . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 6, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/13 Solid Waste Management Plan (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. Negotiations Process; Regional Issues COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 10/09 Planning Commission Appointments (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. (Rosemary Quesenberry and Rose Anne Jacobs); Human Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan FINANCE MON., 10/13 Management/Exempt Employee Deferred (Parker) 5:30 p.m. Compensation Benefit; 3rd Quarter Financial Report; Vouchers; Assistant Finance Director Step Change; Hotel/Motel Tax PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/09 Card Room Ordinance Revisions (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 10/07 Parking in Downtown Renton (Corman) 4:00 p.m. UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 3 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. ,..� 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1997 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk submits request for release of easement from the Chaffey Corporation for a drainage easement at Lyons Ave. NE and NE 21st Ct. (Stonegate Plat); application filed on August 26, 1997 by Aileen Zavales, PO Box 560, Kirkland, 98083 (RE-97-003). Refer to Board of Public Works and Utilities Committee. �.r► b. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Reservoir short plat, seven lots located on a 52,923 square foot parcel at the southeast corner of Raymond Ave. NW and S. 128th St.; appeal filed on 9/16/97 by Robert Kenyon of American Heritage Homes, 4840 S. 152nd St., Seattle, 98188 (File No. SHP-97-093). Refer to Planning; & Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the Council shall be based solely on the record, the Hearing Examiner's Report, the notice of appeal, and additional written submissions by parties allowed by Code (RMC-4-8-16.C.) c. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for the time period of July 1 to September 30, 1997; 51 contracts totalling $5,070,979.57. Information. d. City Clerk submits Certification and Official Canvass of 1997 Primary Election results. Information. e. Finance and Information Services Department requests permission to hire the Assistant Finance Director at Step D rather than Step C of the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee. (See 8.b. for Finance Committee report.) f. Legal Department recommends adoption of ordinance prohibiting theft of rental, leased, or lease- purchased property, repealing the section addressing failure to deliver leased personal property, and adopting the State litter law. Refer to Public Safety Committee. g. Planning and Technical Services Division recommends approval of the request from Richard Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner, 10801 Main St., Bellevue, 98004, to extend the matter of the Lake Ave. S. street vacation (VAC-95-001) to April 6, 1998, to allow time for resolution of issues related to the contamination of this site. Council concur. h. Transportation Division submits CAG-97-057, 1997 Street Overlay project; and recommends approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$27,296.82, commencement of 60- day lien period, and release of retained amount of$19,494.79 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. i. Utility Systems Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with the Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water *�+ and Sewer District for the provision of sanitary sewer service to the Renton Crown development, located in the 800 block of Rainier Ave. N. Refer to Utilities Committee. 7. CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) ?�n PJ J 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Planning Commission Appointments (Rosemary Quesenberry and am Rose Anne Jacobs) b. Finance Committee: Management/Exempt Employee Deferred Compensation Benefit; Vouchers; Assistant Finance Director Step Change; Lodging (Hotel/Motel) Tax Advisory Committee* c. Planning & Development Committee: Card Room Ordinance Revisions d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Parking in Downtown Renton 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Establishing a lodging tax advisory committee (see 8.b.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Vacating a portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple Valley Hwy. (Bruce Off, VAC-97-004; 1st reading 10/06/97) b. Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S and the remaining unvacated alley area between Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the automall area (Snyder and Scarff, VAC-97-005; 1st reading 10/06/97) c. Vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. SW and Rainier Ave. S in the automall area (Scarff and Ballestrasse, VAC-97-006; 1 st reading 10/06/97) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT low 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation) 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Solid Waste Management Plan Negotiations Process 2. Regional Issues ftw • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 328 C .. 77777 October 1<3, 1997 City clerk's Office Re;fexraIs >> BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Release of easement request from The Chaffey Corp. (Stonegate Plat drainage easement, RE-97-003) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Reservoir Short Plat (SHP-97-093), Raymond Ave NW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Ordinance prohibiting theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property & adopting State litter law UTILITIES COMMITTEE Release of easement request from The Chaffey Corp. (Stonegate Plat drainage easement, RE-97-003) Agreement with Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge re: sewer service to the Renton Crown development (Rainier Ave S) ..r PUBLIC HEARINGS 10/20/97 —Hoffman Annexation Zoning (Queen Ave/NE 19th St.) 10/27/97 — SW 16th St. street vacation (Schober/VAC-97-003) 11/24/97 — Card room location and revisions 329 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 13, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building 4EW MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN J. PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Director; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The City received word from the State Auditor's Office that its 1996 financial records have garnered yet another clean audit. * The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded Renton the distinction of excellence for the City's 1997 adopted budget. * Renton Rotary Club members helped repair two porches for Renton seniors through the City's Housing Repair Assistance Program. * FEMA provided reimbursement of $7,152 for emergency call-back of Fire Department personnel during the winter storms of December, 1996 and January, 1997. * Staff from the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Building Department Land Use Inspection Unit, and the Police Department have joined forces to inspect local housing facilities that may be substandard in their maintenance and/or structural requirements. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Release of Easement: City Clerk submitted request for release of easement from the Chaffey Chaffey Corp, Lyons Ave Corporation for a drainage easement at Lyons Ave. NE and NE 21st Ct. NE/NE 21st St (Stonegate (Stonegate Plat); application filed on 8/26/97 by Aileen Zavales, PO Box 560, Plat), RE-97-003 Kirkland, 98083 (RE-97-003). Refer to Board of Public Works and Utilities Committee. Appeal: Reservoir Short City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Reservoir Plat, Raymond Ave NW/S short plat, seven lots located on a 52,923 square foot parcel at the southeast 128th St, SHP-97-093 corner of Raymond Ave. NW and S. 128th St.; appeal filed on 9/16/97 by Robert Kenyon of American Heritage Homes, 4840 S. 152nd St., Seattle, 98188 (File No. SHP-97-093). Refer to Planning & Develoament Committee. 330 October 13 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 330 City Clerk: Quarterly City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for July I to September 30, Contract List, 7/97 to 1997; 51 contracts executed totaling $5,070,979.57. Information. 9/97 City Clerk: 1997 Primary City Clerk submitted Certification and Official Canvass of 1997 Primary Election Certification and Election results, as follows: Council Position No. 6 - Chris Clifford (1,666, Official Canvass nominated); Charles W. Doyle (763); Tim Schlitzer (1,990, nominated). Information. Finance: Assistant Finance Finance and Information Services Department requested permission to hire the Director Step Change Assistant Finance Director at Step D rather than Step C of the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee. (See page 331 for Finance Committee report.) Legal: Rented or Leased Legal Department recommended adoption of ordinance prohibiting theft of Property Theft and State rental, leased, or lease-purchased property, repealing the section addressing Litter Law Adoption failure to deliver leased personal property, and adopting the State litter law. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Vacation: Lake Ave S Planning and Technical Services Division recommended approval of the (Safeway/VAC-95-001) request from Richard Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner, 10801 Main St., Bellevue, 98004, to extend the matter of the Lake Ave. S. street vacation (VAC-95-001) to April 6, 1998, to allow time for resolution of issues related to the contamination of this site. Council concur. CAG: 97-057, 1997 Street Transportation Division submitted CAG-97-057, 1997 Street Overlay project; Overlay Project, MA and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in Segale the amount of $27,296.82, commencement of 60-day lien period, and released of retained amount of $19,494.79 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Utilities: Renton Crown Utility Systems Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with the Development Sanitary Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer District for the provision of sanitary Sewer Service (800 Rainier sewer service to the Renton Crown development, located in the 800 block of Ave S), Agreement Rainier Ave. S. Refer to Utilities Committee. w/Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Community Services recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Rosemary Committee Quesenberry to the Planning Commission, to complete the unexpired term of Appointment: Planning Kenneth Cameron, who resigned (term to expire June 30, 1998). The Commission Commission also recommended concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Rose Anne Jacobs to the Planning Commission, to complete the unexpired term of George F. Mehrens, who resigned (term to expire January 31, 2000). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committeee regarding the proposal from the Downtown Renton Association (DRA) EDNSP: DRA Lease for regarding parking in the downtown. The DRA requested permission to lease Employee Parking at S 4th City-owned property at the corner of 4th and Burnett for downtown employ St & Burnett Ave S parking. The Association also recommended changing the parking spaces ont" (LAG-), Increase Parking Third Ave. from one to two hour parking and adding "Customer Parking on 3rd Ave S from One to Only" to the signage, and that the City explore the concept of a program of Two Hours tiered parking fines for repeat parking offenders. Outstanding issues include parking enforcement, insurance/liability, lighting, change in parking time restrictions on Third, and two other DRA suggestions. 331 October 13, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 331 The Committee recommended that: r..� 1. The Administration be authorized to negotiate a contract with the DRA to lease the lot at 4th and Burnett. The contract will stipulate the DRA's responsibility to keep the lot clean and well-maintained. The lease term will be one year with options to renew annually. 2. The DRA be responsible for parking lot enforcement. 3. The Administration authorize the additional lighting for the parking lot, and the use of lease revenue to pay for that expense. 4. The Administration implement the change in the hourly parking on Third Ave. from Main St. to Burnett from one hour to two hour parking. At the end of six months, the DRA will survey the merchants on Third Ave. to ensure that the two-hour parking limit is working. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committeee recommending that Council set a public hearing on November 24, 1997, for an Planning: Card Room ordinance amending Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Ordinance Revisions Regulations) and Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) relating to card rooms and their location within the City of Renton. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending tom, Finance: Assistant Finance concurrence with the request from the Finance Administrator that the Director Step Change Assistant Finance Director start at step D instead of step C of the salary range. The funds are budgeted; this change does not alter any other budget decision. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. EDNSP: Creating a Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Lodging Tax Advisory concurrence with the Administration's proposal that Council establish a Committee Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The five-member committee will consist of two individuals from the lodging industry, two individuals who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from the tax, and a member of the City Council who shall serve as chair. The committee will investigate the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of implementing the 1% tax, and report back to the Mayor and Council with a recommendation within 45 days. The Committee further recommended that the following individuals be appointed to a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: - Rick Meinig, Silver Cloud Inn-Renton - Bill Weisse, Holiday Inn Select-Renton - Betty Nokes, Renton Chamber President - Sandy Chastain, City of Renton Community Relations Specialist - King Parker, Renton City Councilmember. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. r.. HR & RM: Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Management/Exempt concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve extending a deferred Employees Deferred compensation benefit to all management/exempt employees who are on the Compensation Benefit payroll as of October 1, 1997, equal to 1% of their annual January 1, 1997 October 13 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 332 base wage. Employees hired after January 1, 1997, and those working less than full-time will receive a pro-rated benefit. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. t Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #151324 - 152313; three wire transfers in the total amount of $4,246,616.65; approval of Payroll Vouchers #155413 - 155989; and 486 direct deposits in the total amount of $2,400,509.04. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3288 A resolution was read establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. EDNSP: Creating a MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL Lodging Tax Advisory ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Committee The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4681 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SE 5th St., north of Maple Vacation: SE 5th St Valley Hwy. (Bruce Orff/VAC-97-004). MOVED BY EDWARDS, (Orff/VAC-97-004) SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4682 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Av p Vacation: SW 12th St SW and Rainier Ave. S. and the remaining unvacated alley area between (Scarff & Snyder/VAC- Grady Way and SW 12th St. in the Automall area (Snyder and Scarff/VAC- 97-005) 97-005). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #4683 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of SW 12th St. between Maple Ave. Vacation: SW 12th St SW and Rainier Ave. S. (Automall); (Scarff and Ballestrasse/VAC-97-006). (Scarff/Ballestrasse; VAC- MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT 97-006) THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL. Time: 8:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:42 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:43 p.m. MARILYN Cf. P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 10/13/97 i 333 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/20 Main Ave. S. Sewer Construction Project (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. (briefing only) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 10/20 Ordinance Prohibiting Theft of Rental, (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. Leased or Lease-Purchased Property and Adopting State Litter Law; Police Department Records and Information System TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Conunittee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other conunittee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. .24 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. ..d 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed zoning of R-8 for the Hoffman Annexation area; approximately three acres located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Ave. NE and north of NE 19th St. (see agenda item 10. for legislation) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. ..rl a. City Clerk submits Washington State Auditor's Office 1996 City of Renton Audit Report. Information. b. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends increasing the hotel/motel tax by one percent to be implemented in early 1998, with proceeds used for activities promoting tourism in Renton. Refer to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. c. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of resolution authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City. Council concur. (See agenda item 10. for resolution.) 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Public Safety Committee: Ordinance prohibiting theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property and adopting the state litter law* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic fund transfers (see 7.c.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Annexing approximately three acres in the Sierra Heights neighborhood (Hoffmann; see agenda item 4.; b. Adopting R-8 (Single Family, up to four dwelling units per acre) zoning for the Hoffmann Annexation c. Ordinance prohibiting theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property and adopting the state litter law (see 9.a.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 335 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT vow 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Main Ave. S. Sewer Construction Project r.. • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. . CITY:COUNCIL.::: October'20, 1997 City Clerk's QMCe Referrals LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Proposal to impose a 1% hotel/motel tax, with proceeds used to promote tourism in Renton PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Ordinance declaring Zoning Code violations to be nuisances and permitting injunctions therewith ..r ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Hoffman Annexation (1st reading 10/20/97) Zoning for Hoffman Annexation (1st reading 10/20/97) Rented or Leased Property Theft and State Litter Law adoption (1st reading 10/20/97) PUBLIC HEARINGS 10/27/97— SW 16th St. street vacation (Schober/VAC-97-003) 11/24/97— Card room location and revisions 337 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 20, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONT NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN J. PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMAN, Planning & Technical Services Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Annexation: Hoffman, This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Queen Ave NE/NE 19th in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public St hearing to consider the Hoffman 60% Annexation Petition for approximately three acres located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood west of Queen Avenue NE (extended) and north of NE 19th Street (extended). Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that Council accepted the petition to annex on August 18th, and concurrently authorized the Administration to submit a Notice of Intention to Annex package to the Boundary Review Board. The Board waived its review and approved the proposed annexation on September 18th. Continuing, Mr. Dennison said the annexation area is designated Residential Single Family in the Comprehensive Plan, and R-8 zoning is recommended to be applied, consistent with this designation. Existing King County zoning is R-6, which, because of the difference between gross and net density calculations, is comparable to the City of Renton's R-8 zoning. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED ZONING OF R-8 FOR THE HOFFMAN ANNEXATION AND DIRECT THAT THE ORDINANCES REGARDING THIS MATTER BE PRESENTED FOR FIRST READING. CARRIED. (See page 339 for ordinances.) ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: 338 October 20 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 338 * City staff persuaded WSDOT to proceed with the planned repaving of Sunset Blvd. in the Highlands this year, rather than postpone this project until 1998. * PCE levels in the Cedar River aquifer continue to decline. * Two Police Department employees received grant-funded domestic violence training. * The M.C. "Scotty" Walls Traning Center and Fire Station #14 were dedicated on October 15th. AUDIENCE COMMENT John P. Kendall, 501 S. 5th St., Renton, 98055, requested that the yield sign Citizen Comment: Kendall located on Morris Ave. where it intersects with S. 5th St. be replaced with a - Morris Ave. Yield Sign; stop sign in the interest of resident safety in this area. He also asked that the Sidewalk Conditions sidewalks in his neighborhood be replaced, suggesting that these may be upwards of sixty years old. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, item 7.b. was removed for separate consideration. Finance: 1996 State City Clerk submitted Washington State Auditor's Office 1996 City of Renton Auditor's Report for Audit Report. Information. Renton Finance: Official Finance and Information Services Department requested aproval of resolution Signatures for Bank authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic fund transfers on behalf Transactions of and in the name of the City. Council concur. (See page 339 for resolution.) Added Item Executive Department submitted proposed ordinance amending the penalty Legal: Zoning Code, section of the Zoning Code to declare violations of any provisions of the Declaration of Nuisances Zoning Code to be a nuisance against which the City may seek an injunction. and Permitting of Refer to Public Safety Committee. Injunctions MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, AND TO INCLUDE ADDED ITEM 7.d. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Item 7.U. recommended increasing the hotel/motel tax by one percent to be EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax implemented in early 1998, with proceeds used for activities promoting Proposal tourism in Renton. Noting that the proposal ,is to refer this matter to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and a recommendation, Councilman Edwards felt that the optional nature of this tax should be stressed to the committee members. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL AMEND THE PROPOSAL TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REQUEST THAT THE COMMITTEE'S FIRST DETERMINATION BE WHETHER OR NOT THE PROPOSED HOTEL/MOTEL TAX SHOULD BE IMPOSED "AT ALL!" CARRIED. 339 October 20, 1997 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 339 OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report regarding an Public Safety Committee ordinance adopting rental, leased, or lease-purchased property and the State Legal: Rented or Leased litter law. The Committee met on October 20th to consider an ordinance +MN Property Theft and State adopting the crime of theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property, Litter Law Adoption repealing the crime of failure to deliver leased personal property, and adopting the State litter law. The Committee discussed the fact that the Legislature recently replaced the crime of failure to deliver leased personal property (which Renton had adopted by reference) with theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property. The Committee also discussed the fact that the language of the new crime is similar to that of theft and also contains provisions which should make it easier to prosecute. The Committee found that it is necessary to repeal the crime of failure to deliver leased personal property, and adopt theft of rental, leased, or lease- purchased property by reference in order to conform to State law and give police and business owners a means through which they can combat the problems of theft of rental property. Additionally, the Committee discussed the fact that the Legislature added language to the State litter law regarding discarding a cigarette or other tobacco product capable of starting a fire, and increased the penalty. The Committee also discussed the fact that while Renton's City Code refers to the State RCW penalties, it does not adopt the infraction by reference. The Committee found that it is necessary to adopt this ordinance to give the police a means through which they can enforce this law. The Committee recommended that this ordinance be presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 340 for ordinance.) ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3289 A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic Finance: Official fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED Signatures for Bank BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT Transactions THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first referred and referred to the Council meeting of 10/27/97 for second and final reading: Annexation: Hoffman, An ordinance was read annexing approximately three acres located in the Queen Ave NE/NE 19th Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, extended, and north of NE 19th St St., extended (Hoffman Annexation; A-97-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/27/97. CARRIED. Annexation: Hoffmann, An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately Zoning three acres located in the Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, extended, and north of NE 19th St., extended, to Residential - eight dwelling units per acre (R-8; Hoffman Annexation). MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE 340 October 20 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 340 ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/27/97. CARRIED. Legal: Rented or Leased An ordinance was read amending subsections 6-10-1.E and 6-10-1.K of Property Theft and State Chapter 10, Criminal Code; amending Section 6-14-22; and adding a new Litter Law Adoption section to Chapter 14, Litter, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to the adoption by reference of miscellaneous state crimes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/27/97. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Schlitzer requested information from the Administration on utility Finance: Utility Tax tax rates. Rates ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:03 p.m. ?X11 MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 10/20/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1997 ftw COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/27 Update on New City Hall; (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. King Conservation District Proposal COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 10/27 Vouchers; (Parker) 5:30 p.m. Third Quarter Financial Report PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT WEDS., 10/22 Reservoir Short Plat Appeal "M (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. "Council Chambers" PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 10/21 Transportation Concurrency Ordinance (Corman) 4:00 p.m. UTILITIES TUES., 10/21 Renton Crown Development Sewer (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Service (Rainier Ave. S.) NOTE: committee of the Whole meetings are held in the council chambers. All other conunittee meetings are held in the Glh floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 342 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 27, 1997 ..r Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King Conservation District— Special Water Assessment 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Revised vacation of portion of SW 16th St. and Monster Road SW, between SW Grady Way and SW Jackson St. (Schober; VAC-97-003) 6. APPEAL: Reservoir Short Plat; seven lots located on a 52,923 square foot parcel at the southeast corner of Raymond Ave. NW and S. 128th St. (File No. SHP-97-093) In accordance with Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-16.D, no public hearing on the appeal shall be held by the City Council. No new or additional evidence or testimony shall be accepted by the City Council unless a party can show that the evidence they are presenting could not reasonably have been available at the hearing before the Examiner. If the Council determines that additional evidence is required, it may remand the matter to the Examiner for reconsideration. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT *so S. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 9. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Executive Department recommends approval of an ordinance repealing the Burnstead Annexation ordinance (Ord. No. 4554, adopted on 11/06/95). Council concur. (See agenda item 12. for ordinance.) b. Court Case filed by Jeffrey M. Eustis on behalf of Brian and Anja Shive, v. the City of Renton et al. Plaintiffs take action challenging a variance approved by the City's Board of Adjustment from Renton's land clearing and tree cutting regulations for property in the 2800 block of Burnett Ave. S. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Fire Department requests authorization to use $610,000 in Fire Mitigation Funds for the purchase of three firefighter training simulators for Fire Station#14's fire training burn building. Refer to Public Safety Committee. d. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Honey Creek Heights Preliminary s Plat; 19 single family lots on a 3.03 acre parcel in the 2600 block of NE 25th Street (PP-97-036). Council concur. 10. CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 11. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in-Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: Vouchers b. Planning & Development Committee: Reservoir Short Plat Appeal (see agenda item 6.) c. Transportation Committee: Transportation Concurrency Ordinance d. Utilities Committee: Renton Crown Development Sewer Service by Bryn Mawr (Rainier Ave. S.)* 12. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Authorizing an agreement with the Bryn Mawr Sewer District for service to the Renton Crown Development on Rainier Ave. S. (see l Ld.) Ordinance for first reading: Repealing the Burnstead annexation ordinance (see 9.a.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Annexing three acres in the Sierra Heights neighborhood (Hoffman; 1st reading 10/20/97) b. Adopting R-8 (Single Family, up to eight dwelling units per acre) zoning for the Hoffman Annexation (1 st reading 10/20/97) c. Ordinance prohibiting theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property and adopting the state litter law (1st reading 10/20/97) 13. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 14. AUDIENCE COMMENT 15. ADJOURNMENT iew COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Update on New City Hall 2. King Conservation District Proposal (staff briefing) mom • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 344 CITY COUNCLL ;::' October 27, 1997 Clty Cterk's Office Referrals <:: .: :. LM tz CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-97-013, Shive v. Renton et al. re: variance approved by the Board of Adjustment for the Robertson short plat MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement allowing Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer District to serve Renton Crown development PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Use of Fire Mitigation Funds for three firefighter training simulators for Fire Station#14's burn building .r� ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Repealing the Burnstead Annexation Ordinance (Ord. No. 4554; 1st reading 10/27/97) PUBLIC HEARINGS 11/24/97 —Card room location and revisions A RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 27, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building �r MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. (Councilman Clawson arrived at 7:33 p.m.) CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; RON STRAKA, Utility Engineering Supervisor; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Stephen Lanphear, Chair of the King Conservation District's Board of PRESENTATION Supervisors, provided an overview of the makeup and function of the District. r.. Utility: King Conservation He explained that the King Conservation District is a natural resource District Special assistance agency authorized by the State of Washington. Since 1949, the Presentation District has been a resource for technical assistance and education in conservation efforts. Continuing, Mr. Lanphear said the District's various programs promote conservation in areas such as water quality protection, wildlife habitat enhancement, farm management, soil and slope stability, and native plant products. The District is funded primarily by a per-parcel assessment fee. Most King County cities are members, as is all of unincorporated King County. The District also receives some funding from the State as well as grants from state, federal and local sources. Steve Heacock, Urban Program Manager for the King Conservation District, stated that numerous District projects are related to flood control; for example, the ongoing Springbrook Creek flood and erosion control efforts. The District has also helped the Renton-based group Friends of the Black River replant native vegetation and remove purple loosestrife where necessary. Mr. Heacock noted that the District additionally sponsors a native tree and shrub sale each year, which it coordinates with Renton's Parks Department. Councilman Schlitzer inquired about the District's proposed assessment fee increase from $1.25 per parcel per year to $1.43. Mr. Lanphear said the revenue sought would fund only the District's existing programs; it would not generate additional money to pay for new programs. He added that the District has held four public hearings on the proposed fee increase, and 100% of the testimony received was supportive of the higher rate. 346 October 27 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 346 Responding again to Councilman Schlitzer, Mr. Lanphear explained that currently, each $1.23 assessment is divided between the District, which receives $0.84, and the member city in which the assessment is collected, which receives the remaining $0.41. The member city then proposes to the District one or more means by which the revenue it receives shall be used, which must meet with the District's approval. Mr. Lanphear admitted that the new fee proposal of $1.43 would not return any funds whatsoever to the member cities. Additionally, a proposal put forth by the Suburban Cities Association, King County Council and the City of Seattle would give the King Conservation District $1.00 per parcel and member cities a matching $1.00. Councilman Schlitzer asked about rumors of a proposed $5.00 assessment fee. Mr. Lanphear reported this was suggested by the Regional Needs Assessment (RNA) Task Force. According to the RNA, the revenues would be split thusly: $3.00 to fund projects identified by the RNA, $1.00 to the King Conservation District and $1.00 to the member city. Mr. Schlitzer was concerned with this proposal, especially since some cities in King County are not members of the King Conservation District. Though their citizens do not pay any assessment fees, they still benefit from regional work performed by or on behalf of their paying neighbors. Mayor Tanner said the bulk of the $5.00 assessment proposal suggested by the RNA would appear to go toward work completely unrelated to the King Conservation District's primary mission. He felt it would simply mean using an existing funding mechanism for temporary or interim funding to provide ongoing revenues for various watershed forums that address water quality projects and flood control issues. Continuing, the Mayor noted that the Cedar River Forum has identified the dredging of the river as a priority. Even though a $5.00 assessment would generate approximately $2 million in revenue for the watershed forums, the budgetary requirements of the forums range between $150 million and $300 million. Mayor Tanner concluded he would support this proposal if it meant securing some funding from King County to dredge and subsequently maintain the Cedar River. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: SW 16th St, in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public (Schober/VAC-97-003) hearing to consider the revised vacation of a portion of SW 16th Street and Monster Road SW, between SW Grady Way and SW Jackson Street (Schober; VAC-97-003). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, reviewed that at the prior public hearing on September 8th on this subject, Council directed that the proposed area to be vacated be amended to a 15-foot strip abutting the full extent of the petitioner's property, rather than the shorter, 20-foot-wide segment originally requested. The petitioner has agreed to this change. Mr. Boyns added that the City's Water Utility had asked for the retention of an easement within seven and one-half feet of the centerline of the 12-inch main located in SW 16th Street and Monster Road SW. The petitioner was concerned with the delay required to survey such an easement, and has agrees' instead that a utilities easement be retained over the entire vacated area. Responding to Mayor Tanner, Mr. Boyns said due to the 20-foot setback requirement, the area to be vacated will be landscaped only and not built on. 347 October 27, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 347 Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. �r MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE VACATION AS REQUESTED, SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION OF A UTILITIES EASEMENT ACROSS THE ENTIRE VACATED RIGHT-OF- WAY, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PERFORM AN APPRAISAL FOR THE AREA TO BE VACATED. CARRIED. APPEAL MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Appeal: Reservoir Short COUNCIL ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Plat, Raymond Ave NW/ COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE RESERVOIR SHORT PLAT APPEAL. S 128th St, SHP-97-093 CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committeee regarding the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on the Reservoir Appeal: Reservoir Short Short Plat. The Committee convened on October 22, 1997, to consider the Plat, Raymond Ave NW/ appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision, dated September 2, 1997. The S 128th St, SHP-97-093 subject property is located at the southeast corner of Raymond Ave. NW and S. 128th Street. The proposed project will subdivide a 52,923 square foot parcel into seven lots for single family residences. The Assistant City Attorney reviewed the standard of review and the scope of review. She also explained that the City owns the subject property. The appellant is the prospective purchaser. The purchase is conditioned upon obtaining approval of a short plat. However, if this purchase does not close, there are other parties who are willing to purchase this property, or the City could return this parcel to its land inventory and sell it at another time when property values are higher. Therefore, there is no need for the City to sell the property at this time. The applicant appealed Conclusions 1 through 4 and Condition #1 of the Hearing Examiner's decision, and asked to modify Finding of Fact #24. In Condition #1, the Hearing Examiner reduced the number of lots from seven to five. Conclusions 1 through 4 lead to that condition. The Committee found that the Hearing Examiner committed substantial error of fact and law in that he did not correctly interpret the Comprehensive Plan. The Hearing Examiner relied on policies of the Comprehensive Plan to further limit the number of lots in this proposal. In particular, he relied on those policies which speak to compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. The Council adhered to that policy when it determined the zoning for the subject area. Therefore, it was error for the Hearing Examiner to further restrict this parcel based on those policies. Additionally, the record does not support Conclusions 1 through 4. The proposal is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Rather, every item of the proposal complies with the policies set out in the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner concluded (Conclusion #1) that the "plat should be reduced ... which will ... provide better opportunities to save some of the larger significant trees located on the site." On September 25, 1997, on reconsideration, the Hearing Examiner decided to add an additional condition: "City staff shall determine which trees may be saved if the five-lot plat is upheld by the City Council." The Committee noted that the record does not support the conclusion of the Hearing Examiner. The Comprehensive Plan policy seeks to protect "mature" vegetation and "distinctive trees." The trees on this parcel do not meet this description. Therefore, there was error in its imposition. However, as the Committee is recommending that the Council A_Q October 27 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 348 reverse Condition #1, there is no need to make a recommendation on this additional condition. The Committee also considered the contents of Finding of Fact #24. The goo Committee found that it was error for the Hearing Examiner to limit his consideration to only those policies and not consider others in the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee recommended that Council reverse Condition #1 of the Hearing Examiner's decision, thereby approving the short plat application for seven lots. Further, the Committee recommended that Council amend the Hearing Examiner's decision in two respects: 1) Those portions of Conclusions 1 through 4 which are inconsistent with the findings herein be stricken; and 2) The language of Finding #24 be amended to read "Considering the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, taken as a whole, the proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan." MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilman Corman suggested that Council consider changing the process used for handling appeals. He felt it might be better for the entire Council, rather than just the Planning & Development Committee members, to receive all the applicable information pertaining to these subjects. Mayor Tanner noted that Council adopted the current process for appeals because of the restriction on accepting testimony not provided before the Hearing Examiner. City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren added that Renton has a typical appeals process, wherein the Hearing Examiner accepts all testimony and establishes the factual record. Council then makes its decision based on the record, with no new information allowed. *MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) levels continue to drop in the Cedar River aquifer. The production wells are now below detectable limits. * The Benaroya Company has accepted the City's offer for the purchase of the portion of their property which is needed for the Oakesdale Boulevard alignment. * New roofs were installed at the Highlands Neighborhood Center and the Main Library. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, item 9.a. was removed for separate consideration. Court Case: CRT-97-013, Court Case filed by Jeffrey M. Eustis on behalf of Brian and Anja Shive, v. Shive v Renton et al. the City of Renton et al. Plaintiffs take action challenging a variance approved by the City's Board of Adjustment from Renton's land clearing and tree cutting regulations for property in the 2800 block of Burnett Ave. S. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. i til`'r i1 October 27, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 349 Fire: Training Simulators Fire Department requested authorization to use $610,000 in Fire Mitigation Purchase with Fire Funds for the purchase of three firefighter training simulators for Fire Station +n. Mitigation Funds #14's fire training burn building. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Plat: Honey Creek Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Honey Heights, Preliminary, 2600 Creek Heights Preliminary Plat; 19 single family lots on a 3.03 acre parcel in Block of NE 25th St (PP- the 2600 block of NE 25th Street (PP-97-036). Council concur. 97-036) MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 9.a. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Executive Department recommended approval of an ordinance repealing the Item 9.a. Burnstead Annexation ordinance (Ord. No. 4554, adopted 11/06/95). Annexation: Burnstead, Repeal of Ord. No. 4554 Responding to Councilman Edwards, City Attorney Warren explained that although the annexation ordinance never took formal effect, it is being repealed because Council did, in fact, adopt it. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE BURNSTEAD ANNEXATION ORDINANCE. CARRIED. (See page 350 for ordinance.) OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Transportation (Aviationl regarding the transportation concurrency regulations. The Committee met on Committeee October 21, 1997, to discuss the proposed transportation concurrency regulations which will implement the Transportation Element of Renton's Comprehensive Plan. The Committee concurred with the proposed transportation concurrency regulations as presented by staff, and recommended that the regulations be forwarded to the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for a required 60-day review period. This item shall remain in Committee pending State review. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED, Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #152314 - 152771; three wire transfers in the total amount of $1,728,776.15; approval of Payroll Vouchers #156003 - 156275; and 489 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,200,989.40. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Utilities: Bryn Mawr concurrence in staff's recommendation that the boundary between the City of Sewer Service to Renton Renton and the Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer District be revised to Crown Development, allow the District to provide sanitary sewer service to the development known CAG-97- as Renton Crown. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interlocal agreement for the service boundary revision. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE w.. COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 350 for resolution.) ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS 350 October 27 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 350 Resolution #3290 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Utilities: Bryn Mawr interlocal cooperative agreement with the Bryn Mawr/Lakeridge Water and Sewer Service to Renton Sewer District for the servicing of that apartment complex being developed a Crown Development, Renton Crown Apartments. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CAG-97- NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first referred and referred to the Council meeting of 11/03/97 for second and final reading: Annexation: Burnstead, An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance No. 4554 (Burnstead Annexation, Repeal of Ord. No. 4554 File No. A-94-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/03/97. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4684 An ordinance was read annexing approximately three acres located in the Annexation: Hoffman, Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, extended, and north of NE 19th Queen Ave NE/NE 19th St., extended (Hoffman Annexation; A-97-001). MOVED BY KEOLKER- St WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4685 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately Annexation: Hoffmann, three acres located in the Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Ave. NE, Zoning extended, and north of NE 19th St., extended, to Residential - eight dwelling units per acre (R-8; Hoffman Annexation). MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4686 An ordinance was read amending subsections 6-10-1.E and 6-10-1.K of Legal: Rented or Leased Chapter 10, Criminal Code; amending Section 6-14-22; and adding a new Property Theft and State section to Chapter 14, Litter, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code Litter Law Adoption relating to the adoption by reference of miscellaneous state crimes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 60 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:37 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmeinbers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:41 p.m. h,4� BRENDA FRITSV LD, Deputy City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 10/27/97 351 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/03 Overview of 1998 Budget (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT +�.. (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/03 Amendment to the Zoning Code re: (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. Nuisance Violations and Penalties TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 3, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 1998 Proposed Budget—Overview by Mayor Tanner 5. ADMIMSTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 10/16/97 for CAG-97-159, Airport Building 5-02 Metal Panel Residing project; three bids; engineer's estimate $97,305.60; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, L&J Development. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 10/29/97 for CAG-97-166, SW 43rd Street Drainage Improvement project; eight bids; engineer's estimate $162,080.07; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, RJC Inc., in the total amount of$202,023.15. Refer to Utilities.Committee. c. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-149, Roof Replacement for the Highlands Gym and Main Library; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $18,964.03, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,033.89 to Pacific Rainier Roofing, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for right-of-way on S. 22nd Place for a secondary emergency access to the proposed Valley Vue development. Council concur. e. Finance and Information Services Department submits 1998 Budget, and requests that two public hearings be set for November 17th and November 24th, 1997, to take testimony on the proposed budget. Council concur. f. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed Center Downtown setback amendments that would eliminate upper-story setback requirements for properties located in the Downtown Core. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Public Safety Committee: Amendment to the Zoning Code re: Nuisance Violations and Penalties*; Use of Fire Mitigation Funds for Fire Training Simulators at Fire Station #14 (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for first reading: Amending the Zoning Code re: Nuisance Violations and Penalties (see 9.a.) Ordinance for second and final reading: rrr Repealing the Burnstead annexation ordinance (1st reading 10/27/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT to Committee of the Whole (see below) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA -(Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1998 Budget and Property Tax Issues After adjournment of the Regular City Council Meeting, the Committee of the Whole will reconvene to discuss Briarwood Incorporation Boundaries • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 354 November 3, 1997 Clty CIerk's Office Referrals ADMINISTRATION Sole source contract with Symtron Systems, Inc. for three fire training simulators PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Center Downtown upper-story setback amendments TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Airport Building 5-02 Metal Panel Residing Project Bid Award (CAG-97-159) UTILITIES COMMITTEE SW 43rd St. Drainage Improvement Project Bid Award (CAG-97-166) ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Amending the Zoning Code re: nuisance violations and penalties (1st reading 11/03/97) PUBLIC HEARINGS 11/17/97— 1998 City of Renton Budget 11/24/97 — 1998 City of Renton Budget 11/24/97 — Card room location and revisions 355 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 3, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building rrr.r MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; PAUL KUSAKABE, Assistant Finance Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Director; CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER, Fire Department; DEPUTY CHIEF ART LARSON, Fire Department; COMMANDER ROB SOME, Police Department. PRESS Katherine Hedland, South County Journal APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Mayor Jesse Tanner provided an overview of the 1998 Proposed Budget, PRESENTATION beginning by reviewing the Administration's 1997 major accomplishments, the Executive: 1998 Budget most notable of which was the acquisition of a new city hall. The City also: Overview purchased property in the downtown for a central park (or piazza); completed Fire Station #14 and its training center; finished plans for constructing the new Cedar River Regional Park; entered into agreements to sell City-owned property for the development of high-end housing in the downtown core; completed plans and the basic design of a permanent transit hub in the downtown; and is finalizing a sale of property in the downtown for additional municipal parking. Regarding the state of the City's economy, Mayor Tanner said in the past 12 months, housing units have increased by 360 units or 2.00%. In the same time period, 1,200 new building permits were issued with a total value of $250 million. In the last year, 250 new businesses applied for licenses, bringing the total number of businesses in Renton to 3,306. Turning to revenue trends, the Mayor announced a sales tax increase (in retail sales categories) from $350,000 per month during his first month in office to $500,000 per month now. This represents a 22% increase. New construction and annexations since 1995 total $400 million; although assessed valuations have not kept pace with this number, they have increased. Mayor Tanner reported that he is proposing a $3.55 increase in property taxes per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 1998, rather than the $3.60 allowed. Responding to a question posed earlier by Councilman Schlitzer, Mayor Tanner said unlike property owners, the City cannot appeal property tax November 3 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 356 assessments except to the Department of Revenue, which has the responsibility of ensuring that the County Assessor is properly performing its duties. Mayor Tanner then reviewed the primary goals of the 1998 Budget, which are to: assure the good financial condition of the City during 1998; continue to fund initiatives which improve the fiscal health of the City and encourage economic development; and maintain a consistent and sustainable level of services. The total proposed 1998 Budget is $106,801,380. This reflects funding to maintain current service levels, add facilities and capital investments to assure continuation of services into the future, and ensure safe and effective water utility and transportation systems. Continuing, the Mayor said the proposed budget recommends that eight full time employees (FTEs) be added, as follows: three for the newly-formed Economic Development Department; three firefighters; a technology position in the Information Services Division; and another building custodian for the new city hall. Mayor Tanner noted that only 0.4 position was added in 1997, the first year of his term. By comparison, 108 positions were added in the eight years preceding his term. Mayor Tanner emphasized that he is proposing no increase in water, sewer, or surface water rates. A solid waste rate increase of 4% is proposed only to recover higher pass-through costs. The Mayor then reviewed the proposals relating to the City's Capital Investment Programs (CIP), noting that approximately $6 million is proposed to be spent on utility infrastructure projects in 1998, including the Cedar River dredging project. He added that a major project representing a high priority of the Administration is construction of an access ramp, stairway entrance and elevator access to the new city hall from Grady Way. At this time, the 1998 budget does not assume expenditures for the replacement of Henry Moses Pool. Concluding, Mayor Tanner said the budget adheres to the philosophy of using excess one-time revenues for one-time purposes. The proposed budget will maintain existing services while allowing the City to provide more public safety, street, maintenance and infrastructure improvements. At the same time, the property tax rate will be decreased, no utility rates save the solid waste rate will increase, and the operating and rainy-day reserves will be sufficiently maintained. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * U.S. Congressional Representative Jennifer Dunn secured a commitment from the Army Corps of Engineers for the required federal funding needed for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Control project, scheduled for construction in 1998. * The 90% design has been completed for the downtown-area water main rehabilitation project. * Fire Inspector Becky Gibbs will conduct fire safety training sessions for students at eight elementary schools during the next two weeks. * The second edition of CityView, Renton's video magazine show, will begin airing November 4th. �y.cy Y November 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 357 Transportation: Sunset Councilman Parker commented on the carpool lane located in Sunset Blvd HOV Lanes Boulevard north of Maple Valley Highway. This lane allows HOV traffic to either turn left onto Maple Valley Highway or continue straight onto I-405. Mr. Parker noted that because the right-turn to the Renton Community Center and Carco Theatre off of Maple Valley Highway is so close to the intersection with Sunset, non-HOV drivers who want to make this turn are forced to either violate the diamond lane regulations or risk potential mishaps caused by their trying to maneuver into the right-hand lane after turning onto the highway. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman replied that City staff will recommend to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that this carpool lane be shifted one lane to the right because of the problem described by Mr. Parker. This would direct HOV traffic to I-405 and Bronson Way rather than to Maple Valley Highway. Councilman Parker expressed hope that, in the interim, the City's police officers will be understanding of drivers who violate the HOV lane regulations in this area in the interest of safety. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 97-159, Airport City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/16/97 for CAG-97-159, Airport Building 5-02 Metal Panel Building 5-02 Metal Panel Residing project; three bids; engineer's estimate Residing, L&J $97,305.60; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the Development low bidder, L&J Development, in the amount of $86,689.95 (amount budgeted ,A. $65,100). Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. CAG: 97-166, SW 43rd St City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/29/97 for CAG-97-166, SW 43rd Drainage Improvement, Street Drainage Improvement project; eight bids; engineer's estimate RJC Inc $162,080.07; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, RJC Inc., in the total amount of $202,023.15 (amount budgeted $129,800.00). Refer to Utilities Committee. CAG: 97-149, Roof Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-149, Roof Replacement Replacements (Highlands for the Highlands Gym and Main Library; and requested approval of the Gym & Main Library), project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $18,964.03, Pacific Rainier Roofing commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,033.89 to Pacific Rainier Roofing, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Plat: Valley Vue, S 22nd Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of PI Deed of ROW dedication for right-of-way on S. 22nd Place for a secondary emergency Dedication for Emergency access to the proposed Valley Vue development. Council concur. Access Budget: 1998 Finance and Information Services Department submitted the 1998 Budget in the total balanced amount of $106,801,380, and requested Council to set two public hearings be set on November 17th and November 24th, 1997, to take testimony on the proposed budget. Council concur. Planning: Center Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed setback Downtown Upper-Story amendments in the Center Downtown zone that would eliminate upper-story Setback Elimination setback requirements for properties located in the Downtown Core. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. t1�R November 3 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pale 358 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending that"o Public Safety Committee Council authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with Symtron Fire: Training Simulators Systems, Inc. to purchase and install three Fire Trainier T-1000 natural gas- Purchase with Fire fueled, computer-controlled, live fire training simulators at Fire Station #14 Mitigation Funds as a sole source supplier for a sum not to exceed $576,000.00. The justification for the sole source is that Symtron is the only builder of natural gas-fueled, computer-controlled fire training simulators. A sum not to exceed $34,000 shall also be authorized for construction costs and permit fees not covered under the contract. The monies for this project shall came from the Fire Mitigation Fund. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Legal: Zoning Code, Public Safety Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending Declaration of Nuisances concurrence in the ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding nuisance and Permitting of violations and penalties. The Committee further recommended that the Injunctions ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first referred and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 11/10/97 for second and final reading: Legal: Zoning Code, An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-39 of Chapter 31, Zoning Declaration of Nuisances Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to nuisance and Permitting of violations and penalties. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY Injunctions CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/10/97. CARRIED. Ordinance #4687 An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance No. 4554 (Burnstead Annexation, Annexation: Burnstead, File No. A-94-001, vicinity of SE 128th St. and 156th Ave. SE). MOVED BY Repeal of Ord. No. 4554 KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:11 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BRIARWOOD INCORPORATION BOUNDARIES. CARRIED. Time: 8:46 p.m. )h44 1� - - I MARILYN PEMR8EN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 11/03/97 359 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 3, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/10 1998 Budget (Keolker-Wheeler) **5:30 p.m.** COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 11/10 Vouchers (Parker) 5:15 p.m. „r, PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/06 Wireless Communications Ordinance; (Schlitzer) 3:30 p.m. Center Downtown Setback Amendments; 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 11/04 Airport Building Residing Bid Award; (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Transit Center Property Acquisition UTILITIES TUES., 11/04 The Chaffey Corp. Release of Easement (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Request (Lyons Ave. NE/NE 21st Ct.); SW 43rd Drainage Improvement Project i m Bid Award NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 360 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 10, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Planning & Technical Services Division recommends approval of a resolution asking the City of Newcastle to annex approximately 10.1 acres currently within Renton's city limits in the vicinity of NE 50th St. and Lake Washington Blvd. NE. Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for resolution.) b. Transportation Systems requests authorization to accept a $383,600 grant from the Transportation Iwo Improvement Board (TIB)for the City's Transit Signal Priority program. Required matching local funds are $575,400, $270,000 of which is provided by King County/Metro with $305,400 coming from Renton's TIP funding. Refer to Transportation Committee. c. Transportation Systems Division requests authorization to accept a$100,000 TIB grant for the City's Benson Road Pedestrian Improvement project;Renton's required local match is $20,000. Refer to Transportation Committee. d. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract accepting an estimated $56,750.86 from King County for Renton's 1997-98 Commute Trip Reduction program. Refer to Transportation Committee. 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Boundary Adjustments with the proposed City of Briarwood b. Finance Committee: Vouchers c. Planning &Development Committee: Wireless Communications Ordinance; Center Downtown Zone setback amendments; 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airport building residing project bid award e. Utilities Committee: The Chaffey Corp. release of easement request (Lyons Ave NE/NE 21st Ct); SW 43rd drainage improvement project bid award 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Requesting that Newcastle annex property currently within the City of Renton (see 6.a.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 361 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued from previous side) Ordinance for second and final reading: Amending the Zoning Code re: Nuisance Violations and Penalties (1st reading 11/03/97) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA "w (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS **5:30 p.m.** 1998 Budget • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 362 CITY COUNCIL- November 10, 1997 Clty Clerk's Office Refex is MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Partial release of easement for The Chaffey Corp. at Lyons Ave. NE/NE 21st St. (Stonegate; RE-97-003) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATIONI COMMITTEE TIB grant for the Transit Signal Priority program TIB grant for the Benson Road Pedestrian Improvement project Grant from King County for 1997-98 Commute Trip Reduction program PUBLIC HEARINGS 11/17/97 — 1998 City of Renton Budget 11/24/97— 1998 City of Renton Budget 11/24/97 — Card room location and revisions 11/24/97—Elimination of upper-story setbacks in the Center Downtown (CD) zone 12/01/97— 1997 Comprehensive Plan/Shoreline Master Program amendment 363 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 10, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building taw MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; COMMANDER ROB SOME, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: VOW * City of Renton employees donated $29,685.97 during the recent United Way campaign, their highest total contribution ever. * The Renton Senior Activity Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day to give Renton-area senior citizens the opportunity to enjoy social and recreational activities and a nice Thanksgiving meal. * The Planning/Building/Public Works Department is preparing an informational handout for citizens explaining the City's sidewalk installation and repair program, and describing how residents can form Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) to attain neighborhood improvements. * The Parks Department began repairing vandalism damage done at Coulon Park on November 6th. Damage was estimated between $5,000 and $6,000. * Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) levels have stabilized in the Cedar River well field. No amount of PCE is detectable in the drinking water delivered to utility customers. AUDIENCE COMMENT Skip Wolford, 4126 SE 1st Pl., Renton, expressed his belief that it is the Citizen Comment: Wolford responsibility of regional and local governments to fund Emergency Medical - EMS Funding Services (EMS) in addition to other public safety (police and fire) services. Mr. Wolford said voters rejected the proposed EMS levy last week not because they were confused about this matter, but because they are tired of being overtaxed. He concluded that other programs or projects should be eliminated or forgone in favor of funding EMS services on an ongoing basis through governmental general funds rather than through special levies. 364 November 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 364 Citizen Comment: Rod Dembowski, 1410 SE 134th St., Renton, 98056, representing the Dembowski - Briarwood Briarwood Incorporation Committee, wanted residents of the Briarwood area Boundary Adjustments to have a chance to vote on the proposed incorporation. Noting that the Cit; of Renton can ask the Boundary Review Board to adjust the boundaries of tl proposed new city by up to ten percent, he asserted that many of the residento who would be directly affected by any such adjustments support incorporation. Mayor Tanner explained that the suggested adjustment is strictly an attempt to straighten out the boundary between Renton and what he presumed will be the City of Briarwood. Emphasizing that he did not oppose this area's attempt to incorporate, he added that a 10% boundary adjustment would not affect the economic viability of a new city. Executive Assistant Jay Covington commented that, contrary to the impression that may have been given by a recent newspaper article, the City of Renton has no plans to provide services to the proposed City of Briarwood. Responding to Councilman Corman, City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren said any unincorporated areas left between Renton and Briarwood could subsequently petition to become annexed to either of the cities, in accordance with current annexation laws and regulations. Citizen Comment: Green - Norman Green, 14128 SE 132nd St., Renton, 98059, said before Renton Briarwood Boundary proposes any adjustments to the boundary with Briarwood, the City should go Adjustments out and talk to residents of this area to determine their preferences. Councilman Edwards noted that the final decision regarding this boundary will be made by the Boundary Review Board, not the City of Renton. Citizen Comment: Clarke William Clarke, 5022 Aberdeen Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, affirmed that - City Attorney Costs Renton could save money by employing a full-time, on-staff city attorney rather than by contracting out for this service. Reporting that the City paid $695,000 for legal services in 1995 and $712,000 in 1996, Mr. Clarke suggested that substantial cost savings could be realized by simply paying a full-time attorney $200,000 per year. Even adding the expense of an associate at $150,000 per year would save at least $300,000 annually, in his estimation. Councilman Corman said while Mr. Clarke has raised a valid issue, the City's need for legal services fluctuates. Thus the present arrangement of paying only for services rendered is considered best. City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren added that while he would happily accept the salary figure proposed by Mr. Clarke, Renton receives the services of five attorneys plus an intern, a law clerk, and associated clerical support staff. He doubted that any cost savings could be realized by bringing all these people on staff, and added that the cost of this service has not substantially increased in the last few years. Mr. Warren concluded that Council scrutiny of this issue is always welcome and appropriate. Citizen Comment: Rhodes Robert Rhodes, 12001 - 155th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, said that Renton's - Briarwood Boundary proposed changes to the boundary with Briarwood were coming at an Adjustments inappropriate time. Mayor Tanner disagreed, noting that the Boundary Review Board is seeking input on this subject at the current time for the express purpose of setting this boundary before any incorporation vote is taken. Q 01- November 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 365 CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Planning: Deannexation to Planning & Technical Services Division recommended approval of a resolution Newcastle, NE 50th St/Lk asking the City of Newcastle to annex approximately 10.1 acres currently Wash Blvd NE within Renton's city limits in the vicinity of NE 50th St. and Lake Washington Blvd. NE. Council concur. (See page 367 for resolution.) Transportation: Transit Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to accept a $383,600 Signal Priority Project, grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the City's Transit TIB Grant, CAG-97- Signal Priority project. Required matching local funds are $575,400, $270,000 of which is provided by King County/Metro with $305,400 coming from Renton's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) funding. Refer to Transportation Committee. Streets: Benson Road Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to accept a $100,000 Pedestrian Improvement TIB grant for the City's Benson Road Pedestrian Improvement project; Project, TIB Grant, CAG- Renton's required local match is $20,000. Refer to Transportation Committee. 97- Transportation: 1997-98 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract Commute Trip Reduction accepting an estimated $56,750.86 from King County for Renton's 1997-98 Funding, King County, Commute Trip Reduction program. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG-97- MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mary Ellen Hamblin, 13025 - 138th Ave. SE, Citizen Comment: Renton, 98059, asking that the City of Renton suggest no changes to the Hamblin - Briarwood proposed incorporation boundaries for Briarwood, but instead allow the Boundary Adjustments democratic process to proceed. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report recommending that Committee of the Whole Council concur in the Administration's recommendation regarding adjustments Planning: Briarwood to Renton's boundary with the proposed City of Briarwood. Further, the Incorporation Boundaries Committee recommended that these comments be forwarded in writing to the Boundary Review Board and presented at the scheduled public hearing on this matter for consideration by the Board. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending CAG: 97-166, SW 43rd St concurrence in the Surface Water Utility's recommendation to award the SW Drainage Improvement, 43rd Street Drainage Improvement project construction contract to RJC, Inc. RJC Inc in the total amount of $202,023.15. The Committee recommended that the additional funding needed for the project be allocated through the transfer of $90,000 from the Wetland Mitigation account. The transfer will be completed as part of the 1997 year-end budget adjustment. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Release of Easement: Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the request r.� Chaffey Corp, Lyons Ave from The Chaffey Corporation for a partial release of easement in the vicinity NE/NE 21st St (Stonegate of Lyons Avenue NE and NE 21st Street (the Stonegate plat). The Committee Plat), RE-97-003 recommended concurrence with the recommendation of staff and the Board of Public Works that the City partially release this easement, contained and described under King County Recording Number 9609101361. 366 November 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 366 The Committee also recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the Board of Public Works that Council require the applicant to grant to the City a 15-foot wide easement for the existing storm drainage line and associated manholes. The existing pipeline is to be located within the easement area with a minimum of five feet horizontal clearance, on center, of the existing pipeline. The new easement document shall contain language to allow for direct access (through Tract "G" of the Stonegate plat) by City personnel and vehicles to the City facilities located within the 15-foot easement area for operation and maintenance purposes. The Committee also recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the Board of Public Works that Council collect the requisite processing fee from the applicant. No public funds were spent in acquiring or maintaining the easement to be partially released. Therefore, this is a Class "B" easement and requires no further compensation other than the processing fee. Class B: All City of Renton easements for which no public funds have been expended in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of same or easements originally dedicated or otherwise conveyed to the City by the present petitioner for the release of said easement for which no public expenditures have been made in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance thereof. Therefore, if Council determines the easement classification to be Class B, the City shall receive no further compensation other than the release of easement filing fee, which has been paid, and the processing fee, which is now due ar. payable. The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the release of easement document and that the City Clerk record the document with King County. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #152772 - 153250; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,727,027.46; approval of Payroll Vouchers #156278 - 156578; and 488 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,261,636.60. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committeee regarding the Wireless Communications Ordinance revisions. The Committee Legal: Wireless recommended adoption of the revised draft ordinance dated November 3, Communications 1997, as recommended by staff and the Planning Commission, with one Ordinance additional revision. The ordinance should be revised to allow for the construction of new Monopole II facilities within 300 feet of a residential zone with a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit, provided the site already has other existing support structures. The Planning & Development Committee further recommended that no additional changes be made in the ordinance to allow for the construction of additional support structures within residential areas of the City. The current prohibitions through the prohibited use designations should remain unchanged in the ordinance, except for this one revision recommended by the Committee. The original Wireless Communications Ordinance was adopted by the City Council on June 2, 199- in response to an emergency situation. Following completion of the environmental review for this ordinance, a public hearing was conducted before Council on June 23, 1997. Revisions were requested at that time by industry representatives, and this revised draft ordinance incorporates staff 367 November 10, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 367 recommendations in response to those requested revisions. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: 1997 Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Comprehensive Plan regarding the proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The Shoreline Master Program Committee recommended that a public hearing regarding Amendment #8, Amendment Shoreline Master Program amendments, be scheduled for December 1, 1997 since State agency comments have resulted in additional changes which were not reviewed by the Planning Commission at its hearing on July 30, 1997. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Center Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Downtown Upper-Story regarding the proposed amendments to the Center Downtown zoning Setback Elimination classification which would eliminate upper story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the Downtown Core. While the prescriptive standard for a setback would be removed from the zone at this time, the determination of appropriate mitigation addressing shadows, views, etc. for site-specific proposals would be based upon environmental and site plan review. The Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to eliminate upper-story setbacks. The Committee recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for November 24, 1997, and that an ordinance be prepared for Council consideration on November 24, 1997, with first and second reading recommended to be complete on December 1, 1997. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. saw Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committeee recommending that Council award the contract for the application of metal CAG: 97-159, Airport siding on Building 5-02 to L&J Development, LLC. Building 5-02 is located Building 5-02 Metal Panel at the Renton Municipal Airport and leased to the Boeing Company. The Residing, L&J Committee further recommended that Council authorize the transfer of Development $47,375 from the unobligated fund balance of the Airport Fund to the Building 5-02 Residing project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3291 A resolution was read requesting the City of Newcastle to annex certain areas Planning: Deannexation to currently within the corporate limits of the City of Renton, and specifying the Newcastle, NE 50th St/Lk continuing obligation of properties within such annexation for Renton's Wash Blvd NE existing bonded indebtedness. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Ordinance #4688 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-39 of Chapter 31, Zoning Legal: Zoning Code, Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to nuisance Declaration of Nuisances violations and penalties. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY and Permitting of SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. Injunctions ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler reported a problem experienced by Executive: Phone System volunteers who answer the City's incoming main phone line. All phone calls for City Hall (Caller ID originating from any City line show up on recipient Caller ID systems as Problem) coming from the City's general information number, regardless of November 10 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 368 which employee made the call. Volunteers are thus unable to help frustrated call recipients who want to trace the initiator of the call. Mayor Tanner explained this problem results because the City has its own switching system, with one central number accessing all outside lines. One solution which the City could employ in the move to the new city hall would be to simply place a Caller ID block on this main number. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:55 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:56 p.m. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 11/10/97 C CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 10, 1997 aw COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/17 1998 Budget (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/13 Tour to View Signs in Burien, Kent and iw (Schlitzer) 9:00 a.m. Kirkland 3:30 p.m. 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) r.. NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 17, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: "Businesses Committed to Kids" Award from City of Renton, Chamber of Commerce, and Renton School District 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 1998 City of Renton Budget 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion , if requested by a Council member. a. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-163, Tree Removal along Maple Valley Highway; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$3,030.30, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$1,901.25 to Summit Tree Services, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. b. Human Resources &Risk Management Department recommends that Renton seek to participate in the State's Community Jobs Initiative Program, which is designed to provide transitional, community-based experience to welfare recipients encountering difficulty moving into the regular job market. Refer to Community Services Committee. c. Planning & Technical Services Division recommends establishing just compensation figures for the Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project for three parcels to be purchased by the City and one parcel to be dedicated by Boeing. Renton's total cost to acquire the three parcels will be $108,650. Refer to Transportation Committee. d. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-97-061, contract with Kato &Warren, Inc., for Phase I final design and engineering services for the Oakesdale Ave. SW (SW 16th to SW 27th Street) project at an additional cost of$256,000. Refer to Transportation Committee. e. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to transfer $47,000 from water and wastewater accounts to fund a contract with RH2 Engineering for an upgrade to the City's Water and Wastewater Telemetry System. Refer to Utilities Committee. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Planning & Development Committee: 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for first reading: Wireless Communications Ordinance (Council approved via Planning&Development Committee report..r adopted 11/10/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1998 Budget • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. 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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Participation in the State's Community Jobs Initiative Program TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Oakesdale Ave. SW acquisitions (setting of just compensation) Oakesdale Ave. SW design engineering services, agreement addendum (Kato &Warren; CAG-97-061) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Contract with RI-12 Engineering for an upgrade to the water&wastewater telemetry system mod ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Wireless Communications Facilities— 1st reading 11/17/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 11/24/97— 1998 City of Renton Budget 11/24/97— Card room location and revisions 11/24/97—Elimination of upper-story setbacks in the Center Downtown (CD) zone 12/01/97— 1997 Comprehensive Plan/Shoreline Master Program amendment 373 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 17, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building w�+ MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; KING PARKER; COUNCILMEMBERS TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; PAUL KUSAKABE, Assistant Finance Director; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; COMMANDER DENNIS . GERBER, Police Department. PRESS Katherine Hedland, South County Journal Denis Law, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 1997, AS r PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Community Relations Specialist Sandy Chastain explained that the annual PRESENTATION "Businesses Committed to Kids" award is sponsored by the City of Renton, the "Businesses Committed to Renton Chamber of Commerce, the Renton School District and the Renton Kids" Award Education Association. She introduced Susan Richards, Executive Director of Renton Communities in Schools, in attendance to present this year's award. Ms. Richards said this award is bestowed on a business which has demonstrated a significant level of support for youth and their families. She then announced that the Ivar's Corporation was chosen to receive this year's award, in recognition of its involvement with local DECA and mentoring programs and because while it employs many youth from the Renton community, it emphasizes to its student employees that their education is a priority. Gerry Dufor accepted the award on behalf of Ivar's. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Finance: 1998 Budget in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the proposed 1998 City of Renton Budget in the total balanced amount of $106,801,380. Victoria Runkle, Finance & Information Services Administrator, said the proposed budget recommends status quo, with the exception of three new firefighters, a fairly aggressive capital plan, some additions for parks maintenance of recreational areas such as the Cedar River Regional Park and Wthe downtown piazza, and an additional custodian for the new city hall. The budget also includes more limited term staff to handle increased building permit applications, and another street maintenance worker. Ms. Runkle added that the recent failure of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy could affect next year's budget. 374 November 17 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 374 Responding to Councilman Edwards, Ms. Runkle said Renton is awaiting word from King County as to how the county proposes that EMS needs be met. Mayor Tanner noted that Renton could pass its budget with a contingency for this purpose in case funding is required. Audience comment was invited. Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, commented that the land value of her residential property increased by 285% over the last year, according to the King County Assessor's Office. On another subject, she said if the City does not recoup its costs to service newly annexed areas, then it should not approve additional annexations. Mayor Tanner concurred that annexing residential areas usually has a negative impact in terms of revenue. THERE BEING NO FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENT, IT WAS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Mayor Tanner has asked King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Council to participate with Renton and Boeing in funding the Cedar River 205 Flood Control project. old * WSDOT has completed paving work on Sunset Boulevard in the Highlands, and lane marking buttons are being installed. * The City's Maintenance Services Division is installing concrete blocks across the driveway at the new city hall to prevent traffic heading north on Benson from cutting through the property to travel west on Grady Way. Responding to Councilman Corman, Mr. Covington confirmed the City's intention to include, as part of the planned traffic improvements for this intersection, a permitted left turn from Benson and Main onto Grady Way. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, questioned whose Citizen Comment: Larson responsibility it is to maintain the landscaping near the detention pond next to - 1-405 S-Curve Project; the sit-in park on Renton Hill. She added that before any turnback City Water agreement is accepted from the State for the I-405 S-Curve project, the City should ensure that the Renton Ave. S. extension is repainted. On another subject, Ms. Larson noted that the City has begun adding a new substance to its tap water to cleanse it. She felt that customers should be given the option of removing this additive from their water, and asked how she could do so herself. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained that the City uses chloramine to disinfect the water supplied from the Maplewood aquifer. The chloramine effectively treats the naturally-occuring ammonia in the water. Adding that he was not aware of a low-cost process to remove chloramine from tap water, Mr. Zimmerman emphasized that this substance is not harmful and in fact has been used by many other metropolitan water suppliers for many years. 075 November 17, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 375 CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. ' CAG: 97-163, Maplewood Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-163, Tree Removal along Golf Course Tree Maple Valley Highway; and requested approval of the project, authorization Removal, Summit Tree for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,030.30, commencement of 60-day Services lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,901.25 to Summit Tree Services, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. HR&RM: Community Jobs Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended that Renton Initiative Program seek to participate in the State's Community Jobs Initiative Program, which is designed to provide transitional, community-based experience to welfare recipients encountering difficulty moving into the regular job market. Refer to Community Services Committee. Planning: Oakesdale Ave Planning & Technical Services Division recommended establishing just SW Acquisitions, Setting compensation figures for the Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project for three of Just Compensation parcels to be purchased by the City and one parcel to be dedicated by Boeing. Renton's total cost to acquire the three parcels will be $108,650. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG: 97-061, Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental Ave SW (SW 16th to 27th) Agreement No. 1 to CAG-97-061, contract with Kato & Warren, Inc. for Design Engineering Phase lA final design and engineering services for the Oakesdale Ave. SW (SW Services, Kato & Warren 16th to SW 27th Streets) project at an additional cost of $256,000. Refer to Transportation Committee. Public Works: Water and Utility Systems Division requested authorization to transfer $47,000 from Wastewater Telemetry water and wastewater accounts to fund a contract with RH2 Engineering for System Upgrade, RH2 an upgrade to the City's Water and Wastewater Telemetry System. Refer to Engineering, CAG-97- Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Acting Chair Edwards presented a report Planning & Development regarding the proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The Committee Committee reviewed the proposed amendments at its meetings of November 6 Comprehensive Plan: 1997 and 13, 1997. For amendments 1 through 7 and 9 through 11, the Committee Amendments concurred with the staff recommendations for the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments as specified in the staff recommendations. The Committee requested that an ordinance be drafted adopting the recommended map and text amendments for items 1, 2, 5-7 and 9-11. 1. Amend the text of the Capital Facilities Element with minor narrative amendments describing the 1997 monitoring and conclusions, and update the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the purchase of the new city hall. 2. Amend the Land Use Element's Public Facilities Element and Vision Statement to allow municipal facilities in or near the downtown. 3. Continue work on density issues in the land use and residential policies. 4. Regarding the Arterial Commercial (CA) zoning on Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Way, maintain the current land use and zoning designation while processing an amendment to the CA zone text to 376 November 17 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 376 restrict multi-family residential use of the site. (Site is generally located on the south side of MLK Jr. Way, east of the City limits to 74th Ave. S., if extended.) 5. Amend Environmental Element policies EN-13 and EN-57 to allow for wetland enhancement as a mitigation option and to delete specific references to the Greenbelt Map. 6. Relating to Transportation Concurrency requirements, clarify that annual testing must show that level of service is met city-wide before a concurrency test is conducted for an individual development proposal, and that the transportation plan is based on land use assumptions which should be considered in project review. 7. Amend policies LU 212.14 and LU 212.15b to allow rezoning to Arterial Commercial (CA) in the Employment Area-Commercial area north of I-405, and require a five-acre threshold size for any such rezones. 9. Amend annexation policies to allow annexations less than ten acres in size. 10. Rezone a portion of the May Valley prezone area from Residential Single Family to Residential Rural. 11. Retain the existing and separate Employment Area-Commercial and Employment Area-Office designations. The Committee further requested the preparation of a second ordinance adopting amendment #8, the proposed Shoreline Master Program amendments, as recommended by staff and the Planning Commission. As documented in the staff report dated November 6, 1997, the changes would not take effect until the State Department of Ecology approves them in accordance with the Shoreline Management Act. The Committee further recommended that these ordinances be prepared for the City Council's consideration on December 1, 1997. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 11/24/97 for second and final reading: Legal: Wireless An ordinance was read amending Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code Communications by adding Chapter 38, Wireless Communications Facilities. MOVED BY Ordinance KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/24/97. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL Council: 12/22/97 Meeting CANCEL ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, Cancellation 1997. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:01 p.m. MARILY J. P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 11/17/97 377 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/24 1998 Budget (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 11/20 Community Jobs Initiative Program (Nelson) 2:30 p.m. *5th Floor* FINANCE MON., 11/24 Vouchers (Parker) 6:00 p.m. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) TUES., 11/18 Grant from King County for 1997-98 (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Commute Trip Reduction Program; Benson Rd. Pedestrian Improvement; Transit Signal Priority Program; Oakesdale Ave. SW Design Agreement; Oakesdale Ave. SW Parcel Acquisitions (Establishment of Just Compensation) UTILITIES TUES., 11/18 Upgrade to the Water& Wastewater (Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Telemetry System NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 373 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 24, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. , 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Oakesdale Avenue SW Extension Update 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Amending the Center Downtown(CD) zone to eliminate upper-story setbacks (see l La.) b. Card room locations and revisions (see 1 l.b.) c. 1998 City of Renton budget (see 1 Lc.) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Department submits the recommendation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee regarding the potential implementation of a 1% increase in Renton's hotel/motel tax, the proceeds of which could be used for tourism purposes. Refer to Finance Committee; set a public hearing on December 8, 1997, on the proposal. b. Finance and Information Services Department recommends adoption of 1997 year-end budget adjustment ordinance in the amount of$2,203,158. Refer to Finance Committee. c. Finance and Information Services Department requests permission to hire the Financial Planning Manager at step E of the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with The Boeing Company for contributions in the amount of$4,587,645 towards the construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW from SW 16th to SW 31st Streets at a total estimated cost of$11,290,138. Renton's remaining cost share is $3,020,700. Council concur. e. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of Addendum No. 2-97 to CAG-94-114, agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for cost sharing of the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. The modification requires no budget changes or additional cash contributions on Renton's part. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: 1998 Budget* b. Community Services Committee: Community Jobs Initiative Program (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 379 10. OLD BUSINESS (continued from previous side) c. Finance Committee: Vouchers d. Transportation Committee: King County Grant for 1997-98 Commute Trip Reduction Program*; TIB Grants for the Benson Rd. Pedestrian Improvement Project and the Transit Signal Priority Program*; Oakesdale Ave. SW Design Engineering Services agreement; Oakesdale Ave. SW parcel acquisitions e. Utilities Committee: Contract with R112 Engineering for upgrade to water& wastewater telemetry system 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Accepting funding from King County for the 1997-98 Commute Trip Reduction program (see 10.d.) b. Accepting funding from the TIB for the Benson Rd. Pedestrian Improvement project (see 10.d.) c. Accepting funding from the TIB for the Transit Signal Priority Program(see 10.d.) Ordinance for second and final reading: Wireless Communications Ordinance (1st reading 11/17/97) Ordinances for first reading: a. Amending the Center Downtown(CD) zone to eliminate upper-story setbacks (see 5.a.) b. Card room locations and revisions (see 5.b.) c. 1998 utility.rates d. 1998 property tax rates e. 1998 budget (see 5.c.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT r.. 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1998 Budget im • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 380 :.::.::.::.::.:::.::.::.:::::::::.::::::::::::::::::::.::.::::::.::.:.:.:.:..:::..... . ..:.:::.::....:.:.::::.:.:.::::.::.:.::.::...... .: :...:: ................. ...... m 24 :.> .9.7.::::. ::::::::::::::::::.::::,:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::.::::::::::::::::::.:.::.:...........:..::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::..::::::. i. .: 1( .......S..U..::::C ::::.: No.ve b.er....... ..... ►........... ............... .................................:.......::...::::.._::::::::::.:::::::::::::::::::::::.:....................................:..::..:::: '.:::::::::::::::::::::::::.:................. ...................:::::.:.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:.....:::.:..:::.:..:.................................................................:.::..:::.::::::::.::..:...................................................... % ADMINISTRATION Request from Sabin Olson for property on which to build a skateboard park FINANCE COMMITTEE Recommendation from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that the hotel/motel tax be increased by 1% for tourism purposes 1997 year-end budget adjustments Request to hire the Financial Planning Manager at step E of the salary range MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Contract with RH2 Engineering for an upgrade to the City's Water and Wastewater Telemetry System Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-97-061, Kato &Warren design/engineering services for Oakesdale Grant from King County for 1998-99 Commute Trip Reduction program TIB grant for the Benson Road Pedestrian Improvement project TIB grant for the Transit Signal Priority Program ago ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Eliminating upper-story setbacks in the Center Downtown (CD) zone— 1 st reading 11/24/97 Card room locations and revisions— 1st reading 11/24/97 1998 utility rates— 1 st reading 11/24/97 1998 property tax rates— 1st reading 11/24/97 1998 budget— 1st reading 11/24/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 12/01/97— 1997 Comprehensive Plan/Shoreline Master Program Amendment 12/08/97—Increase of 1% in Hotel/Motel Tax for Tourism Purposes 381 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 24, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY SCHLITZER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Systems Director; KAREN MARSHALL, Human Services Manager; LIN WILSON, Transportation Design Supervisor; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. PRESS Elizabeth Parker, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren explained that Oakesdale Ave. SW in the PRESENTATION Valley area is being constructed in two phases, first from SW 16th Street to Transportation: Oakesdale SW 27th Street, and then from SW 27th to SW 31st Street. Renton has entered Ave SW Extension Update into a public/private partnership with The Boeing Company on this project, primarily as a result of Boeing's obligations related to its development of the former Longacres site, but also because the City desires completion of Oakesdale as a major north/south arterial in this area. Mr. Warren reported that Boeing has promised $2.5 million in dedicated right- of-way for construction of the first phase of this project, bringing its total estimated contribution to $4.5 million for this phase. The City is currently seeking state and federal funding for the second construction phase. Liz Warman, Local Government Affairs Manager for The Boeing Company, invited the Councilmembers to a celebration lunch on Wednesday, December 10, where Boeing will express its appreciation to everyone involved in this highly collaborative and rewarding effort. Sandra Meyer, Transportation Systems Director, provided an update on the status of this project, which she confirmed to be on schedule and within budget. Oakesdale will be five lanes from SW 16th to SW 19th, and three lanes from SW 19th to SW 27th. Ms. Meyer reviewed several project milestones since Council was last updated on this project in July, noting that staff expects to complete the contract documents as well as the necessary right-of-way acquisitions before the end of November. She thanked Boeing for its honest and sincere cooperation with the City on this project. 382 November 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 382 As Chair of the Transportation Committee, Councilman Corman commented that the money provided by Boeing for this construction served as the critical local match required to obtain state and federal grant funds for the project. (See page 385 for approval of Memorandum of Agreement with The Boeing old Company for this project.) PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Center in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Downtown Upper-Story hearing to consider the proposed amendments to setback requirements in the Setback Elimination Center Downtown (CD) zoning classification. Michael Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained that the only setback requirements in the Downtown Core Area affect upper stories. Specifically, ten feet of setback area is mandated for each story above 40 feet. Because the proposed Dally project is 50 feet in height, it would be subject to the current upper-story setback requirements. Continuing, Mr. Kattermann said while the Comprehensive Plan expresses a desire to avoid the "canyon effect" of too many unvarying building stories, staff feels the current Code is ambiguous and difficult to interpret. Staff recommends instead that this type of issue be decided on a case-by-case basis through SEPA and site plan review. Mr. Kattermann reviewed the options available to Council on this issue, which include the recommendation from staff and the Planning & Development Committee to eliminate the upper-story setbacks in the downtown area and evaluate whether they are needed on a case-by-case basis. Other alternatives would be to apply the setbacks only to properties abutting S. 3rd between ..d Main and Burnett; apply them to the entire downtown pedestrian district; or apply them to the downtown pedestrian district in addition to several other downtown streets as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kattermann concluded that the staff recommendation would provide the greatest flexibility for downtown-area projects. Council President Keolker-Wheeler asked how fairness could be assured in how setbacks are applied if individual projects are evaluated separately. Mr. Kattermann replied that factors such as light, glare, view and aesthetics would be considered in making these decisions. He felt that sufficient guidelines exist to perform these evaluations, and added that staff is looking at formulating design guidelines specifically for the downtown district. Councilman Corman preferred staff's recommended resolution of this matter since he agreed that specific site plan review was the best way to address these issues. He added that achieving a pedestrian-friendly downtown may mean forgoing upper-story setbacks. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was moved by PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 388 for ordinance.) Planning: Card Room This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Ordinance Revisions in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the proposed revisions to Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), and Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) relating to card rooms and their location within the City of Renton. 38 November 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 383 Don Erickson, Senior Planner, explained that Renton's Code currently does not address card rooms. Rather, this use is regulated by the State Gambling Commission which has issued licenses to two card rooms in Renton. Mr. Erickson described the changes made in the State's 1973 Gambling Act which was amended in 1996 and 1997. Under the changes, card rooms can now have up to 15 tables per establishment with ten players per table. The State now allows card rooms to be a use unto themselves rather than strictly an ancillary activity. Continuing, Mr. Erickson said the Council adopted a moratorium on card room permits and licenses in August to allow the establishment of local regulations controlling and permitting this use. He noted that concerns have been raised regarding this use and where card rooms should or should not be permitted in the City. In response, staff proposes that card rooms be defined as a distinct land use activity. Staff further recommends that future card rooms be limited to areas outside of Renton's downtown or its community (neighborhood) business districts. Mr. Erickson reviewed the staff proposal, which defines card rooms as an ancillary land use activity governed by the provisions of the State's Gambling Act and licensed by the State Gambling Commission. New card rooms would be prohibited in the Mixed Commercial (CM), Community Commercial (CB), Convenience Commercial (CC) and Commercial Office (CO) zones. Staff further proposes that card rooms be permitted as secondary uses only in the Arterial Commercial (CA), IL (Light Industrial), Industrial Medium (IM) and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones. Their location would be restricted to the Valley Planning area south of I-405 and west of SR-167, and they would be allowed only when ancillary to a permitted primary use where food and beverages are served on the premises. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 388 for ordinance.) Finance: 1998 Budget This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the proposed 1998 City of Renton Budget in the total balanced amount of $106,806,380. Victoria Runkle, Finance & Information Services Administrator, noted a change in the property tax rate affecting the excess levy amount. She explained this was done because the original excess levy amount was calculated using the total assessed value, but because seniors do not pay this full rate, this amount must be increased by some factor. The excess levy rate has now been rounded to $1.3 million. Audience comment was invited. Mary Ellen Stone, PO Box 300, Renton, 98055, representing the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, thanked Council for considering and approving a $3,000 increase in the resource center's 1998 funding allocation. Ms. Stone said each year, KCSARC provides services to about 120.sexual assault victims from Renton, the majority of whom are children. She expressed appreciation for Council's support of this program, which originated in Renton. , .1 November 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 384 Richard Brooks, 1025 S. 3rd St., Renton, 98055, Executive Director of Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), also thanked Council for the additional $2,000 in funding to be provided to RAYS next year. Emphasizing that the annual monetary contribution received from the City is vital to RAYS, he said the organization continues to experience greater demands, particularly from younger, low-income clients who cannot afford to pay for services. Adding that RAYS serves approximately 4,500 clients per year, Mr. Brooks said some of the services provided include counseling, the weekly Lighthouse activity center at Nelsen Middle School, a teen health clinic which will be established in cooperation with Group Health, and a family center in Skyway. Mr. Brooks concluded by thanking Council and the City for their long-term commitment to RAYS. Councilmember Nelson thanked the Administration for locating, at her request, the additional funds to provide to these two agencies. THERE BEING NO FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENT, IT WAS MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 385 for Committee of the Whole report.) ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * Renton's Fire Prevention Bureau and King County Fire District #40 will hold a half-day fire safety workshop for apartment managers to impart valuable information on fire behavior, common fire causes, prevention, fire protection systems and evacuation planning. * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Washington provided $15,299 in reimbursement for repair of damage to the Maplewood Park bridge incurred during the March, 1997 flood incident. * The City is hosting an awards night on December 11th at the Senior Center for all of its Special Olympics volleyball and bowling athletes who competed this year. * Renton, The Boeing Company and the King County Executive requested that Governor Gary Locke and Washington State's legislators join the funding partnership for the Cedar River Flood Control project. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sabin Olson, 15807 SE 116th St., Renton, 98059, requested that the City Citizen Comment: Olson - donate an area for development of a skateboard park. Emphasizing that he Skateboard Park in Renton was not asking for money, but only for a piece of property, he suggested that the area beneath I-405 west of the Narco site and north of Renton Ave. S. would be highly appropriate, since it is covered. Mr. Olson claimed that skateboarding does not generate any more injuries than other sports such as basketball or tennis. Mayor Tanner noted that the property referred to by Mr. Olson belongs to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Saying that Mr. Olson made a good presentation on this subject, Councilman Corman agreed that the rate of injuries incurred in skateboarding is probably ..r comparable with that of other leisure sports. 385 November 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 385 MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS REQUEST TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION AND A REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED. imm CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Increase for Tourism submitted the recommendation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that Council approve a 1% increase in Renton's hotel/motel tax, the proceeds of which would be used for tourism purposes. Refer to Finance Committee; set a public hearing on December 8, 1997, on the proposal. Budget: 1997 Year-End Finance and Information Services Department recomended adoption of 1997 Adjustments year-end budget adjustments in the amount of $2,203,158. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance: Financial Finance and Information Services Department requested permission to hire the Planning Manager Hiring Financial Planning Manager at step E of the salary range. Refer to Finance at Step E Committee. CAG: 97-, Oakesdale Ave Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval of a SW Construction, The Memorandum of Agreement with The Boeing Company for contributions in Boeing Company the amount of $4,587,645 towards the construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW from SW 16th to SW 31st Streets at a total estimated cost of $11,390,138. Renton's remaining cost share is $3,020,700. Council concur. CAG: 94-114, Cedar Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of Addendum No. 2-97 River Section 205 Flood to CAG-94-114, agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for cost Damage Reduction sharing of the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. The Project, US Army Corps modification requires no budget changes or additional cash contributions on of Engineers Renton's part. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report recommending approval Committee of the Whole of the 1998 Budget as presented by the Executive and amended by the Budget: 1998 Council. The total appropriated in the 1998 Budget will be $106,806,380. The General Fund Budget will be $33,754,273. The amendments to the budget include: 1. Transfer $77,691 from the Finance Department to the Public Works Department to cover the costs of a position transferred back to Public Works from the proposed budget. No budgetary impacts. 2. Eliminate the property tax allocation to the Fire Pension fund -- $328,500. No budgetary impacts. 3. Allocate the property tax changes in the above notation to cover the costs of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, if necessary. No total budgetary impact. 4. Add $5,000 to the Human Services Department budget. This amount will be used to fund $3,000 in services from the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and $2,000 for the Renton Area Youth Services. The monies will come from the reserves set aside for property tax refunds. 386 November 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 386 The 1998 property tax rate will be $3.55 per thousand for the regular property tax levy which is a reduction of five cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 388 for ordinance.) Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: Water and concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council authorize the following Wastewater Telemetry transfer of funds for a contract with RH2 Engineering to upgrade the City's System Upgrade, RH2 water and wastewater telemetry system. The transfers are $42,000 in water Engineering, CAG-97- utility accounts and $7,000 in wastewater utility accounts. The transfers are to be included in the 1997 year-end budget adjustments. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the consultant contract with RH2 Engineering. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #153251 - 153737; two wire transfers in the total amount of $1,756,776.58; approval of Payroll Vouchers #156582 - 156860; and 486 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,210,664.81. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transuortation Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending Committeee that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Supplemental CAG: 97-061, Oakesdale Agreement No. 1 with Kato & Warren, Inc. for engineering services to finaliz k Ave SW (SW 16th to 27th) Phase IA design and plans, specifications and estimates for the Oakesdale Design Engineering Ave. SW roadway extension in the amount of $250,249. MOVED BY Services, Kato & Warren CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Oakesdale Ave Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the SW Acquisitions, Setting setting of just compensation for parcels to be acquired in connection with the of Just Compensation Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project. The Committee recommended that Council set just compensation as follows: The Boeing Company, $1,975,650; Benaroya, $90,000; Seattle Public Utilities, $17,250; and Drainage District No. 1, $1,400. To meet the required procedures for acquisitions associated with transportation improvement projects, an appraisal must be obtained and reviewed, and just compensation set by the City Council for each parcel needed prior to negotiations to buy the parcels. The appraisals have been received and reviewed, and are determined to be reasonable and appropriate. By agreement, the Boeing parcel will be dedicated at no cost to the City as a contribution to the project at the above-referenced sum. The amounts recommended for compensation are within the project budget. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Transit Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending Signal Priority Project, that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to TIB Grant, CAG-97- execute an agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the design and implementation of the current and subsequent stages of the Renton Transit Signal Priority Program. This project, number ten in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), is integral to ..d improving overall traffic operations and providing improved transit mobility. The grant is in the amount of $383,600, with matching City funds of $305,500 and King County/Metro Transit contributing $270,000. MOVED BY November 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 387 CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 388 for resolution.) Streets: Benson Road Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending Pedestrian Improvement that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Project, TIB Grant, CAG- execute an agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement 97- Board (TIB) for the design and construction of the current and subsequent stages of the Benson Road Pedestrian Improvement project (South 26th to South 27th Streets). This project, a portion of the number five project (Walkway Program) in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), will help fill a necessary missing link of the City's Walkway Program. The grant is $100,000 with a $20,000 City match. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Transportation: 1997-98 Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding Commute Trip Reduction acceptance of funding from King County for Renton's Commute Trip Funding, King County, Reduction (CTR) program. The agreement provides funding for Renton's CAG-97- city-wide CTR program, and outlines basic program requirements for the receipt of funding. The 1997/98 funding level is $56,750.86. 1998/99 funding is anticipated to be similar. This agreement continues the CTR funding that Renton has received from King County for the past six years. The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with King County for the acceptance of CTR funds for July 1997 through June 1999. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the staff request to participate as a contractor HR&RM: Community Jobs in the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Initiative Program Development Community Jobs Initiative program. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Nelson explained that Renton will vie for one of four grants given by the State for this program. If Renton is successful, 100 persons would be placed in job training positions throughout the City. These positions are temporary and do not replace existing permanent jobs; neither are employers charged for any services performed by the workers employed under the program. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3292 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Transportation: 1997-98 interlocal cooperative agreement with King County entitled "Commute Trip Commute Trip Reduction Reduction Act Interlocal Agreement." MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Funding, King County, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS CAG-97- PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3293 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Streets: Benson Road interlocal cooperative agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board Pedestrian Improvement for the design and construction of the Benson Road Pedestrian Facility from Project, TIB Grant, CAG- S. 26th Street to S. 27th Street. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY 97- EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. November 24 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 388 Resolution #3294 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Transportation: Transit interlocal cooperative agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board Signal Priority Project, for the design and construction of the Renton Transit Signal Priority System. TIB Grant, CAG-97- MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT ...r THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 12/01/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Center An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-10.I.D.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Downtown Upper-Story Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by eliminating upper- Setback Elimination story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the Downtown Core Area. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED. Planning: Card Room An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-10.I.C, 4-31-10.2.C, Ordinance Revisions 4-31-10.4.B.2, 4-31-10.5.C, 4-31-1 I.I.B.2, 4-31-11.2.B.2, 4-31-12.B.2 and 4- 31-16.C.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding card rooms as a definition, adding card rooms as a prohibited use in the Mixed Commercial (CM), Community Commercial (CB), Convenience Commercial (CC), and Commercial Office (CO) zones, and adding card rooms as a permitted secondary use in the Arterial Commercial (CA), Light Industrial (IL), Medium Industrial (IM), and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED. Budget: 1998 Utility Rates An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-1-9.A of Chapter 1, Garbage, and 8-4-31.C.1 of Chapter 4, Water, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code relating to 1998 utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED. Finance: 1998 Property An ordinance was read fixing the rates and amount of taxes to be levied, and Tax Rates levying the same upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City of Renton, Washington, to finance the departments and activities of city government, and to provide for the general obligation bond principal and interest redemption requirements for the year beginning on the first day of January 1998. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED. Finance: 1998 Budget An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 1998 in the total balanced amount of $106,806,380. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance # 4689 An ordinance was read amending Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code Legal: Wireless by adding Chapter 38, Wireless Communications Facilities. MOVED BY Communications EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE Ordinance ORDTNANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. X89 November 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 389 NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the Council Chambers at Executive: New City Hall the new city hall include the availability of clip-on microphones for persons Council Chambers, making presentations, since the stationary microphone at the podium does not ..� Speaker Clip-on Mikes always pick up the speech of those who have turned to use the visual presenter. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:58 p.m. MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 11/24/97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 1997 ..r COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/01 **CANCELLED** (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:00 p.m. (Executive Session— 6th Floor) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 12/01 Request to Hire the Financial Planning (Parker) 5:00 p.m. Manager at Step E of the Salary Range; Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee Recommendation; School Impact Fees PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA 391 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1997 Monda�, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 1997 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Shoreline Master Program amendments (see 10.a.) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner appoints Jay S. Wallace, 1207 N. 33rd St., Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment am a. complete the unexpired term of Ellery K. Brown, Jr., who resigned; term to expire 9/06/99. Refer to Community Services Committee. b. Surface Water Utility Division recommends acquisition of property owned by Bimal Kumar and located at 1800 Camas Ct. NE, at a cost of$25,000, for use as a regional stormwater management facility to serve tributary parcels in this area. Council concur. c. Transportation Systems Division recommends extension of the Small Works Roster for on-call transportation engineering consultant services to November, 1999. Refer to Transportation Committee. d. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the relocation of transmission lines in connection with the Oakedale Ave. SW improvement project at a total cost of$154,509, $58,056 of which will be paid by The Boeing Company. Refer to Transportation Committee. e. Transportation Systems Division recommends that the Monster Road Bridge between SW 7th Street and SR-900 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Way) be closed for 14 days from December 16 to December 30, 1997, for girder placement. Council concur. (See below for resolution authorizing the temporary closure.) 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: Financial Planning Manager Step Change; Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee Recommendation; School Impact Fees 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Authorizing a temporary closure of the Monster Road Bridge (see 7.e.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 392 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued from previous side) Ordinances for first reading: a. Shoreline Master Program amendments (see agenda item 4.) b. 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Council approved via Planning &Development Committee report adopted 11/17/97) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Amending the Center Downtown (CD) zone to eliminate upper-story setbacks (1st reading 11/24/97) b. Card room locations and revisions (1st reading 11/24/97) c. 1998 utility rates (1st reading 11/24/97) d. 1998 property tax rates (1st reading 11/24/97) e. 1998 budget (1st reading 11/24/97) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) ** CANCELLED • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 393 Gr D e be 1.,:1997 C�t� �T�rk<s;<p><li�e R:efer�als ; ADMINISTRATION Preparation of a resolution supporting the placement of an EMS levy on the February 1998 ballot COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Appointment of Jay S. Wallace, 1207 N. 33rd St., Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Extension of Small Works Roster for on-call transportation engineering consultant services to 11/99 Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for relocation of power lines on Oakesdale Ave. SW r.. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Shoreline Master Program amendments— Ist reading 12/01/97 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments— 1st reading 12/01/97 PUBLIC HEARINGS 12/08/97—Increase of 1% in Hotel/Motel Tax for Tourism Purposes RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 1, 1997 Council Chambe, Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildii, MINUTES 0.2i CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN TIMOTHY SCHLITZER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; REBECCA LIND, Principal Planner; LISA GRUETER, Senior Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department; COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Shoreline Master in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Program Amendments hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. Lisa Grueter, Senior Planner, explained that the State of Washington has issued new Shoreline Master Program guidelines with which all jurisdictions must comply in two years. The new mandates, part of the State regulatory reform law, streamline the shoreline permit process and make wetlands terminology more consistent. They also make shoreline goals and policies part of local comprehensive plans, while shoreline regulations are considered to be local development regulations. Ms. Grueter said the City is proposing only minor amendments to its Shoreline Master Program at this time, in response to the changes at the state level. A more extensive update will be undertaken in the next two to three years. Continuing, Ms. Grueter noted that some of the recommended policy changes include: 1. Adjusting language in the economic section regarding water's edge and inland location of site development. 2. Deleting the building height requirement in the public access section relating to property adjacent to a shoreline (governed by the Zoning Code). 3. Deleting setback standards from the residential section, as well as text encouraging low density development (governed by the Zoning. imi Code). 4. Removing language in the circulation section stating that shoreline roadways are restricted to existing rights-of-way. 3. .- December 1, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 395 Amendments relating to regulations include: 1. Making shoreline permit exemptions and jurisdiction terminology ,,,.. consistent ,with State law. 2. Adding or modifying wetlands and shoreline definitions. 3. Modifying the permit process regarding notices and appeal periods. Other changes address water-oriented developments and public access, dredging and landfill, docks and marinas, public and private recreation, residential setbacks, and map interpretations. Ms. Grueter added that the Department of Ecology has completed preliminary review of the proposed changes. The Planning & Development Committee has reviewed the amendments, and concurred with staff and the Planning Commission that these be approved by Council. Ms. Grueter concluded that after Council adopts this ordinance, it will be transmitted to the State Department of Ecology for the DOE's final approval. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 397 for ordinance.) Planning: 1997 Ms. Grueter noted that the Trammell Crow Company, the proponent for the Comprehensive Plan Pan Abode Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezone, and Barbee Forest Amendment Continuances, Products, Inc., the proponent for the Cugini Comprehensive Plan amendment Pan Abode & Barbee Mill and rezone, have each requested that their applications be held over for consideration in 1998. Both applicants wish to defer action so they can coordinate their developments with the plans for the Port Quendall site and its redevelopment. Staff concurs in these requests for continuance. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE APPLICATIONS FROM TRAMMELL CROW CO. FOR THE PAN ABODE SITE AND FROM BARBEE FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE CUGINI SITE BE CONTINUED TO 1998. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Mayor Tanner requested Council concurrence in his selection of Deputy Police REPORT Chief Garry Anderson to serve as Chief of Police following the retirement of Police: Chief of Police Alan L. Wallis. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY Appointment (Garry CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY Anderson) POLICE CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10, 1998. CARRIED. Deputy Chief Anderson expressed appreciation for this appointment and noted his personal pride in Renton's Police Department. Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * As part of the South Renton Sewer Replacement project, the sewer in the alley behind St. Anthony's is being replaced. The contractor is coordinating this work with St. Anthony school officials to minimize the impact on students and their parents. * The Washington Traffic Safety Commission presented an award to Renton's Police Department for its participation in the International 3-Flags Program, which has increased the use of seat belts and child 396 December I 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 396 restraint systems in hundreds of communities, thereby reducing the number of deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. AUDIENCE COMMENT Marge Richter, 300 ,Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, extended an invitation Citizen Comment: Richter to the Downtown Renton Association's Fifth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting - DRA 1997 Christmas ceremony on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Tonkin Park. Noting that Tree Lighting the event will include music and caroling, she thanked staff from the Parks, Fire and Police Departments for their assistance with this occasion. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Board of Mayor Tanner appointed Jay S. Wallace, 1207 N. 33rd St., Renton, 98056, to Adjustment the Board of Adjustment to complete the unexpired term of Ellery K. Brown, Jr., who resigned; term to expire 9/06/99. Refer to Community Services Committee. Public Works: Property Surface Water Utility Division recommended acquisition of property owned by Acquisition for Regional Bimal Kumar and located at 1800 Camas Ct. NE, at a cost of $25,000, for use Stormwater Management as a regional stormwater management facility to serve tributary parcels in this Facility at 1800 Camas Ct area. Council concur. NE (Kumar) Transportation: Small Transportation Systems Division recommended extension of the Small Works Works Roster On-Call Roster for on-call transportation engineering consultant services to November, Engineering Consultant 1999. Refer to Transportation Committee. Services Extension Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed agreement with Puget Ave SW Power Sound Energy for the relocation of transmission lines in connection with the Transmission Line Oakesdale Ave. SW improvement project at a total cost of $154,509, $58,056 Relocations, Puget Sound of which will be paid by The Boeing Company. Refer to Transaortation Energy, CAG-97- Committee. Streets: Monster Road Transportation Systems Division recommended that the Monster Road Bridge Bridge Temporary between SW 7th Street and SR-900 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Way) be closed Closure, 12/97 for 14 days from December 16 to December 30, 1997, for girder placement. Council concur. (See page for resolution authorizing the temporary closure.) MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the request to Finance Committee hire the Financial Planning Manager at step E of the salary range. The Finance: Financial Finance Department has offered the vacant position of Financial Planning Planning Manager Hiring Manager to a person who has over 20 years of experience as a Finance at Step E Manager for Seattle Center, the Department of Construction of Land Use, and the City of Seattle's budget office. In accepting this position, the applicant will lose over 1,400 hours of sick leave and 1,600 hours of vacation. These totals reflect the significant tenure of the candidate in his current position and his commitment to the job. The City will incur long-term benefits from this person. He is interested in joining Renton to work in a city where dynamic change is occurring. He was a top candidate for the Assistance Finance mmi Director position, and brings experience in analytical work, management and project management. 397 December 1, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 397 The Finance Committee concurred in the request that the Financial Planning Manager begin work with the City at step E of the salary range. This will have no negative budgetary impact as the former employee was at step E. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: School Impact Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending that Fees Council remove this item from the Committee's referral list. This item was initiated due to an annexation by the City of Renton within the Issaquah School District. Since the Renton School District does not levy impact fees, and the City now has no annexations pending or anticipated in the near future within the Issaquah School District, the Finance Committee recommended this item be closed. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED, ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3295 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of the existing Streets: Monster Road Monster Road bridge between SW 7th Street and SR-900 (Martin Luther Bridge Temporary King, Jr. Way) for bridge reconstruction. MOVED BY KEOLKER- Closure, 12/97 WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED, CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 12/08/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Shoreline Master An ordinance was read adopting amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. woo Program Amendments MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/08/97, CARRIED. Comprehensive Plan: 1997 An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 amendments to the City's 1995 Amendments Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/08/97. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4690 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-10.1.D.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Planning: Center Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by eliminating upper- Downtown Upper-Story story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the Setback Elimination Downtown Core Area. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED, ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4691 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-10.1.C, 4-31-10.2.C, Planning: Card Room 4-31-10.4.B.2, 4-31-10.5.C, 4-31-11.1.13.2, 4-31-11.2.B.2, 4-31-12.B.2 and 4- Ordinance Revisions 31-16.C.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding card rooms as a definition, adding card rooms as a prohibited use in the Mixed Commercial (CM), Community Commercial (CB), Convenience Commercial (CC), and Commercial Office (CO) zones, and adding card rooms as a permitted secondary use in the Arterial Commercial (CA), Light Industrial (IL), Medium Industrial (IM), and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. 398 December 1 1997 Renton City-Council Minutes Page 398 Ordinance #4692 An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-1-9.A of Chapter 1, Garbage, Budget: 1998 Utility Rates and 8-4-31.C.1 of Chapter 4, Water, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code relating tp 1998 utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4693 An ordinance was read fixing the rates and amount of taxes to be levied, and Finance: 1998 Property levying the same upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City Tax Rates of Renton, Washington, to finance the departments and activities of city government, and to provide for the general obligation bond principal and interest redemption requirements for the year beginning on the first day of January 1998. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4694 An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 1998 in the Finance: 1998 Budget total balanced amount of $106,806,380. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Executive Assistant Jay Covington reported that Renton received a resolution Fire: EMS Levy from the City of SeaTac supporting a proposed three-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, and urging five specific jurisdictions to recommend this levy to the King County Council. Assuming a February ballot issue, the last day the County Council can act on this item is December 15th. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A SIMILAR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A THREE-YEAR EMS LEVY.* Councilman Parker inquired if the Administration will secure the necessary information regarding short- and long-term options for EMS funding. Mayor Tanner replied that he supported an EMS levy unconditionally at this time and would endeavor to produce a proposal that will be acceptable to a majority of the voters. If approved, the levy would fund EMS services for up to three years, during which time local jurisdictions could work to establish an alternate funding mechanism for EMS services. *MOTION CARRIED. Council: MLK Jr. Holiday Noting that last December, the City Council voted to cancel its meeting scheduled on the day designated to observe Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Councilman Corman suggested that it consider doing the same in 1998. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Fontes Zanetta Fontes thanked Council for its continued support of the King County - King County Sexual Sexual Assault Resource Center. Assault Resource Center Funding i EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, ..� COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 10 MINUTES TO DISCUSS AIRPORT LEASE NEGOTIATIONS. Time: 8:23 p.m. 399 December 1, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 399 The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. .r ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:36 p.m. MARILV C. ATERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 12/01/97 r.r CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 1, 1997 ..rr COMM1TTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/08 Pool Task Force Update (Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 12/08 1997 Year-End Budget Adjustments; (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) ww� PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 12/02 Extension of Consultant Contract On-Call (Corman) 4:00 p.m. Services; Temporary Closure of Monster Road Bridge; Oakesdale Ave. SW Power Line Relocations; Airport Lease Negotiations UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA 401 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING "'w December 15, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1997 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner appoints the following individuals to serve one-year terms expiring 12/31/98 as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem: Jerry J. Belur, Frank Davidson, Charles Delaurenti, Gary Faull, Michael J. Finkle, Patrick Hardy, Susan Irwin, Timothy Jenkins, David R. Kirshenbaum, John D. Lawson, Roger I. Lewis, Terence Lynch, Denise C. Marti, Robert McBeth, Stephen L. Rochon, Robert Sewell, Georgina D. Sierra and Howard S. Stein. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 12/04/97 for CAG-97-174, new City Hall carpet (supply only); four bids; engineer's estimate $266,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the second low bidder, Allied Floors& Acoustics, Inc., in the total amount of$246,181. Council concur. c. Community Services Department requests waiver of permit fees in the estimated amount of$45,000 for construction of the new City Hall. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Municipal Court Division recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts to reimburse the State for personal computer upgrades at a cost of$1,116. Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for resolution.) e. Planning& Technical Services Division submits request from the Benaroya Capital Company to release a restrictive covenant reserving rights for the Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project, since the City has acquired the necessary rights for this project. Council concur. f. Planning& Technical Services Division recommends granting an easement to Seattle City Light to relocate an electrical transmission line to accommodate the Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project. Council concur. g. Utility Systems Division requests a two-year extension of the annual consultant roster for General Utility Engineering, Geohydrology, Hydraulics/Hydrology, Soils/Geotechnical Engineering, and Corrosion Control services. Council concur. h. Water Utility Division submits proposed agreement establishing a water service area boundary with the Skyway Water and Sewer District. Refer to Utilities Committee. i. Water Utility Division submits proposed amendments to City Code to more effectively protect Renton's aquifer and to make the aquifer protection regulations more consistent and specific, and easier to implement. Refer to Utilities Committee. 7. CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 402 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in.Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee on Committees: 1998 Council committee assignments 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Authorizing reimbursement to the State of Washington for Municipal Court computer replacements and upgrades (see 6.d.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. 1% Increase in the hotel/motel tax for tourism purposes (1st reading 12/08/97) b. 1997 Year-end budget adjustments (1st reading 12/08/97) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics- call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (property acquisition) 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) ** CANCELLED ..r • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 403 December 8,.1997 .............. .. .............. ... ....... . .:.. ........... . FINANCE COMMITTEE Financing plan to replace the Henry Moses pool (item to be referred back to Committee of the Whole) MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for relocation of power lines on Oakesdale Ave SW ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING 1% Increase in Hotel/Motel Tax for Tourism— 1st reading 12/08/97 1997 Year-End Budget Adjustments— 1st reading 12/08/97 404 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 8, 1997 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildir, ! MINUTES moo CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN ATTENDANCE PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; DEPUTY CHIEF JIM MATTHEW, Fire Department; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Chief of Police Alan L. Wallis presented plaques honoring Marcia Hess and PRESENTATION Margaret Barlow, volunteers who have each provided over 500 hours of Police Department service to the Police Department. Mayor Tanner expressed his appreciation Volunteer Recognition for the dedication shown by Mses. Hess and Barlow. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Increase for Tourism hearing to consider the proposed 1% increase in the hotel/motel tax for the purpose of increased tourism. Susan Carlson, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator, explained that a State law passed earlier this year allows cities to increase their hotel/motel tax up to 1% for the purpose of promoting tourism. In October, the Council established an advisory committee to review this matter and report back with a recommendation. Ms. Carlson reported that the committee unanimously agreed to recommend that Council increase Renton's hotel/motel tax by 1%; concur in the list of proposed uses for the revenue generated by the tax increase; and form an advisory panel to review annual applications and make funding distribution recommendations to Council. Advisory committee members Rick Meinig, general manager of the Silver Cloud Inn, and Bill Weise, general manager of the Holiday Inn Select, reviewed the recommended general uses of the hotel/motel tax revenue, as follows: 1. Convention center/large meeting space (10,000 to 15,000 sf) ..r 2. Visitor's information center at the Chamber of Commerce 3. Festivals and special events 4. Gateways and directional signage 5. Cultural activities 405 December 8, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 405 6. Brochures and trade shows 7. Facilities that create tourism, regional activity, or identity (e.g. a sports stadium, or a soccer or hockey facility) +o. 8. Studies to determine potential tourism markets Mr. Meinig requested that if Council approves this tax increase and forms a panel to make annual funding recommendations, that he and Mr. Weise be allowed to serve in that capacity. Ms. Carlson said the projected revenue from the 1% tax is $189,000 for 1998. Since at least four hotels are in the planning stage, however, this could increase to $400,000 annually by 1999 or 2000. Audience comment was invited. Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, advised that Renton should not solicit conventions without also making the effort to draw convention attendees back. Accordingly, he suggested that revenues from this tax be used to clean up the downtown area, which he considered dingy and unkempt, and in need of beautification. Alternatively, he felt these funds could be used to build a lid for the proposed new municipal swimming facility. There being no further audience comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. As chair of the Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee, Councilman Parker said the revenues from this tax would enable further development and marketing of Renton. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL SUSPEND ITS RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS SUBJECT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Hotel/Motel EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax Tax Advisory Committee reccomendation. The Committee recommended Increase for Tourism concurrence in the recommendation of the Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee, as follows: 1. Approve a hotel/motel tax of 1% to be implemented in early 1998; 2. Utilize the proposed list of general proposed uses; and 3. Form an advisory panel to meet annually beginning in the 1999 budget process to review applications and make funding distribution recommendations to the City Council. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 408 for ordinance.) Saying he wholeheartedly supported this proposal, Councilman Corman noted that at one time, Mr. Evans had suggested that the City pursue having an ice hockey/skating arena in Renton. ADMINISTRATIVE City Clerk Marilyn Petersen reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress toward goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: 406 December 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 406 * Lease rates have been successfully arbitrated for Renton Municipal Airport tenants. * Grant funds provided for the cancelled Burnett Transit Way project have been approved for use in the Downtown Transit Center. * The decorative holiday "Clam Lights" at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park will be turned on at 7:00 p.m. on December 12th. AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, thanked Mayor Citizen Comment: Richter Tanner as well as members of the Parks, Police and Fire Departments for their - DRA 1997 Christmas assistance in last week's Grand Tree Lighting ceremony held at Tonkins Park. Tree Lighting Citizen Comment: Evans - Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, objected to a new policy Local Newspaper Home adopted by the South County Journal under which subscribers will have to Delivery Changes pay an additional $52 per year to have their newspapers delivered to their front porch or doorstep. Alternatively, subscribers could have a newspaper tube installed at the end of their driveways near the curb, or carriers will deposit the papers in the driveway. Mr. Evans questioned whether the first alternative would violate the City's sign regulations, since the tubes prominently feature the name of the newspaper. He also wondered if depositing newspapers on a sidewalk or right-of-way in front of a subscriber's home would present a litter problem. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Municipal Mayor Tanner reappointed Virginia Corder, 2805 S. 120th, Seattle, 98178, Arts Commission Dianna Manning, 13505 E. Lake Kathleen Dr. SE, Renton, 98055, and Eleanj Simpson, 418 Wells Ave. N., Renton, 98055, to the Municipal Arts Commission, each for a three-year term to expire 12/31/2000. Council concur. City Clerk: 1997 General City Clerk submitted Certification and Official Canvass of 1997 General Election Canvass & Election results, as follows: City Council Position No. 1 - Randy Corman Primary Certification (7,069, elected); City Council Position No. 2 - Bob Edwards (6,940, elected); City Council Position No. 6 - Tim Schlitzer (4,899, elected), and Chris Clifford (4,252); and Municipal Court Judge, Position No. 1 - Corrina D. Harn (6,361, elected). Information. CAG: 97-123, Tiffany Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-123, Tiffany Park Park Playground playground equipment installation project; and requested approval of the Equipment Installation, project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $15,198.75, Custom Dirt Works commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,927.49 to Custom Dirt Works, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the feasibility Committee of the Whole study performed on the replacement of the Henry Moses swimming pool in Parks: Pool Task Force Liberty Park. On April 14, 1997, the City Council voted to permanently clos Update the Henry Moses Pool at the conclusion of the 1997 swimming season. In "ai June, Mayor Tanner appointed a 19-member Swimming Pool Task Force, comprised of citizens and business leaders, to recommend if and how the pool should be replaced. The ORB Organization, Inc. was retained to assist staff and the task force in this effort. Between July and November, the task force 407 December 8, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 407 met seven times and toured four aquatic facilities. Their findings and recommendations are contained in the Swimming Pool Feasibility Study approved by the Park Board on November 18, 1997. r.. The task force and the Park Board both recommend that the City replace the existing pool with a new, outdoor family aquatic center located at Cedar River Park, at an estimated cost of four million dollars. Features recommended for Renton's family aquatic center include a zero-depth pool, interactive play equipment, water spray features, a small water slide and wave machine, lap lanes, rapids channel, deck area with chairs, and a bathhouse and concession stand. The size of the facility is projected to be approximately 50% larger than the Henry Moses Pool, with operating deficits expected to be equal to or less than our current facility. The Committee of the Whole recommended adopting the recommendations presented in the Swimming Pool Feasibility Study dated November 25, 1997, and further recommended that this issue be referred back to the Finance Committee to develop a financing plan for the pool. The Finance Committee will send this issue back to Committee of the Whole when the work is complete. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Saying that the work done by the task force was outstanding, Mayor Tanner also commended the Parks Department for an excellent presentation on this subject earlier this evening. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Committee regarding the proposed extension of the Transportation Design Section's Small Transportation: Small Works Roster for consultant on-call contract services. In November, 1996, a Works Roster On-Call Small Works Roster for the Transportation Design Section professional services Engineering Consultant was approved for one year with the option to renew for an additional two Services Extension years. The Committee recommended that Council authorize the requested two-year extension of the small works roster. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: Lease Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Negotiations regarding Municipal Airport lease negotiations. The Committee reported that the arbitration of airport lease rates has been completed, with the establishment of different land lease rates for different parcels dependent upon the size, location and use of the leased areas. The annual land rent revenue increase to the airport, as a result of arbitration, will be from $165,112 to $225,349 per year. Billing of new monthly rental rates will begin on January 1, 1998, and collection of $216,081 back rent owed the airport will commence during January 1998. The Committee recommended that Council approve the reimbursement of three leaseholders a total of $17,250, the difference between the arbitrated land lease rate and the current land lease rate being paid by the three leaseholders. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ftm Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Ave SW Power regarding the relocation of Puget Sound Energy transmission lines on Transmission Line Oakesdale Avenue SW. Puget Sound Energy owns and operates transmission Relocations, Puget Sound facilities known as the Shuffelton-O'Brien #1 115kV transmission line. In Energy, CAG-97- connection with the Oakesdale Avenue SW improvements and channel 408 December 8 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 408 widening project, Puget Sound Energy will be relocating their facilities to accommodate the project. The cost for this work will be $116,112 for the roadway portion with a 50% shared cost by The Boeing Company and the Transportation Systems Division ($58,056 each). The transmission relocation cost for the channel widening portion of the project will be paid by Surface Vag Water Utility tilit funds in the amount of $38,397. Funding for the transportation and utility portions are within budget. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Puget Sound Energy Transmission Line Relocation and Easement agreement for the relocation of these facilities. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding year-end Finance: 1997 Year-End adjustments to the 1997 budget. The Committee recommended adoption of Budget Adjustments the ordinance making adjustments to the 1997 budget to cover unanticipated or prior-approved costs. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 409 for ordinance.) Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #153738 - 154112; two wire transfers in the total amount of $1,979,998.46; approval of Payroll Vouchers #156861 - 157133; and 490 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,211,999.21. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3296 A resolution was read expressing support for the submission by King County"No Fire: EMS Levy of a levy proposal to the voters on February 3, 1998, to fund emergency medical services. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.* Councilman Parker noted his agreement with the language in the resolution stating that emergency medical services should be approached regionally, since there are no boundaries for people who need them. He added that the intent is to seek voter-approved funding for this program for the next three years, and during that time work to assimilate EMS into the general fund so their provision is assured without having to repeatedly seek voter approval. Mayor Tanner added that the resolution is consistent with the decision reached last week by the County Executives Committee. *MOTION CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 12/15/97 for second and final reading: EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax An ordinance was read levying a special excise tax of one percent (1%) on the Increase for Tourism sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging by any hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court or trailer camp, and the granting of any similar license to use real property; establishing a special fund for the tax; and providing penalties for the nonpayment of the tax or violation of the god requirements of the tax. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/15/97. CARRIED. 409 December 8, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 409 Budget: 1997 Year-End An ordinance was read providing for 1997 year-end budget adjustments in the Adjustments total amount of $2,581,407. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/15/97. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4695 An ordinance was read adopting amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. Planning: Shoreline Master MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE Program Amendments ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4696 An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 amendments to the City's 1995 Comprehensive Plan: 1997 Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY Amendments KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL Council: 1998 Council OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR 1998 COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND President and Council NOMINATE COUNCILMAN BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED. President Pro tem MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL NOMINATE COUNCILMAN KINGSLEY PARKER 1998 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL. Time: 8:32 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:51 p.m. MARILYN Y fETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 12/08/97 410 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 8, 1997 . sr COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/15 *CANCELLED* (Keolker-Wheeler) COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES WEDS., 12/10 1998 Council Committee Assignments (Edwards) 4:00 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) mat PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Schlitzer) PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA 411 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 8, 1997 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 1997 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department Volunteer Recognition 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 1% Increase in Hotel/Motel Tax for the Purpose of Increased Tourism (see 11.a. for legislation) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 8. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the "" recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Virginia Corder, 2805 S. 120th, Seattle, 98178, Dianna Manning, 13505 E. Lake Kathleen Dr. SE, Renton, 98055, and Eleanor Simpson, 418 Wells Ave. N., Renton, 98055, to the Municipal Arts Commission, each for a three-year term to expire 12/31/2000. Council concur. b. City Clerk submits 1997 General Election Canvass as certified by the King County Records & Elections Division. Information. c. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-123, Tiffany Park playground equipment installation project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $15,198.75, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,927.49 to Custom Dirt Works, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Pool Task Force Update b. Finance Committee: 1997 Year-End Budget Adjustments*; Vouchers c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Extension of Consultant On-Call Services; Oakesdale Ave. SW Power Line Relocations; Airport Lease Negotiations Now11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Supporting the placement of an Emergency Medical Services levy on the February 1998 ballot (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) ai Cf r.A 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued from previous side) Ordinances for first reading: a. 1% Increase in the hotel/motel tax for tourism purposes (see agenda item 5.) b. 1997 Year-end budget adjustments (see 10.b.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Shoreline Master Program amendments (1st reading 12/01/97) b. 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (1st reading 12/01/97) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) Pool Task Force Update • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • smog CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL, December 15. 1997 city Clerk's Office llt:;eferrals: FINANCE COMMITTEE Request to waive permit fees for construction of the new City Hall MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Agreement reimbursing the State for Municipal Court computer replacements and upgrades UTILITIES COMMITTEE Agreement establishing a water service area boundary with the Skyway Water& Sewer District Aquifer Protection ordinance amendments low X1 .6 T- RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 15, 1997 Council Chambe Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Build]: MINUTES ""o CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TONI NELSON; BOB COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS*; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON. *Councilman Edwards arrived at 7:55 p.m. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN ATTENDANCE PETERSEN, City Clerk; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; LARRY MECKLING, Building Official; DEPUTY CHIEF ART LARSON, Fire Department; COMMANDER JOE PEACH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ACCEPT PRESENTATION A VERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. Local Vocals The Local Vocals, a ten-member City of Renton employee singing group, entertained Mayor Tanner, Councilmembers and the viewing audience with unique, localized renditions of classic holiday songs. Local Vocal member Owen Dennison introduced the group's other members, as follows: Kayren Kittrick, Marilyn Kamcheff, Sally Cash, Arneta Henninger, Jan Conklin, Margaret Pullar, Clarice Gomes, Judy Moore and Holly Graber. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The temporary closure of the Monster Road bridge has been rescheduled to December 29, 1997 to January 16, 1998. * The Lions Club of Renton has donated $600 to the Parks Department's scholarship fund, which enables residents of all ages to participate in educational and recreational activities. * The Washington Survey and Rating Bureau will conduct a field survey in Renton early next year to determine the City's grade for fire insurance rates. Renton's last fire insurance rating field survey was in 1966. AUDIENCE COMMENT Denny Lensegrav, local government affairs representative for Puget Sound Citizen Comment: Energy, expressed pleasure at having been temporarily reassigned to the South Lensegrav - Puget Sound King County territory, having been absent from Renton for three years. Energy 415 December 15, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 415 Citizen Comment: Tilton - David Tilton, 3511 NE 6th St., Renton, 98056, submitted a petition containing NE 6th St Stop Signs & 41 signatures requesting that the City install stop signs and traffic circles Traffic Circles Request along NE 6th Street from Monroe to Union Avenues NE, to deter speeders. (Petition) Mr. Tilton explained that NE 6th Street is the only through street between Monroe and Union that does not have stop signs. He added that the problem with speeding vehicles along this street has been recently exacerbated by increased housing development in this area, which has worsened what is already a dangerous situation for residents and their pets. Councilmember Nelson agreed this was a problem, particularly since NE 6th Street is narrow and not intended for use as a thoroughfare. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Municipal Mayor Tanner appointed the following individuals to serve one-year terms Court Judge Pro Terns expiring 12/31/98 as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem: Jerry J. Belur, Frank Davidson, Charles Delaurenti, Gary Faull, Michael J. Finkle, Patrick Hardy, Susan Irwin, Timothy Jenkins, David R. Kirshenbaum, John D. Lawson, Roger I. Lewis, Terence Lynch, Denise C. Marti, Robert McBeth, Stephen L. Rochon, Robert Sewell, Georgina D. Sierra and Howard S. Stein. Council concur. CAG: 97-174, New City City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/04/97 for CAG-97-174, new City Hall Hall Carpet, Allied Floors carpet (supply only); four bids; engineer's estimate $266,000; and submitted & Acoustics staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Allied Floors & Acoustics, Inc., in the total amount of $246,181. Council ..., concur. Parks: New City Hall Community Services Department requested waiver of permit fees in the Construction Permit Fee estimated amount of $45,000 for construction of the new City Hall. Refer to Waiver Finance Committee. Municipal Court: Municipal Court Division recommended approval of an interlocal agreement Computer Upgrades, with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts to reimburse the State for Reimbursement to State personal computer upgrades at a cost of $1,116. Council concur. (See page 416 for resolution.) Transportation: Oakesdale Planning & Technical Services Division submitted request from the Benaroya Ave SW Extension, Capital Company to release a restrictive covenant reserving rights for the Benaroya Co Release of Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project, since the City has acquired the Restrictive Covenant necessary rights for this project. Council concur. Transportation: Oakesdale Planning & Technical Services Division recommended granting an easement to Ave SW Extension, Seattle Seattle City Light to relocate an electrical transmission line to accommodate City Light Power Line the Oakesdale Ave. SW extension project. Council concur. Relocation (Easement) Utility: Annual Consultant Utility Systems Division requested a two-year extension of the annual Roster, Two-Year consultant roster for General Utility Engineering, Geohydrology, Extension Hydraulics/Hydrology, Soils/Geotechnical Engineering, and Corrosion Control services. Council concur. Utility: Skyway Water & Water Utility Division submitted proposed agreement establishing a water Sewer District Water service area boundary with the Skyway Water and Sewer District. Refer to Service Area Boundary Utilities Committee. 416 December 15 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 416 Public Works: Aquifer Water Utility Division submitted proposed amendments to City Code to more Protection Amendments effectively protect Renton's aquifer and to make the aquifer protection regulations more consistent and specific, and easier to implement. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a Committee on Committees Committee on Committees report recommending the following committee chairmanships and assignments Council: 1998 Committee for the Council for 1998: Appointments Community Services Committee Toni Nelson, Chair Dan Clawson, Vice-Chair Randy Corman, Member Finance Committee King Parker, Chair Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Vice-Chair Toni Nelson, Member Planning & Development Committee Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Chair Tim Schlitzer, Vice-Chair Dan Clawson, Member Public Safety Committee Randy Corman, Chair Toni Nelson, Vice-Chair King Parker, Member Transportation (Aviation) Committee Tim Schlitzer, Chair Randy Corman, Vice-Chair Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Member Utilities Committee Dan Clawson, Chair King Parker, Vice-Chair Tim Schlitzer, Member MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3297 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Municipal Court: interlocal cooperative agreement with the State of Washington for equipment Computer Upgrades, replacement upgrade fees. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED Reimbursement to State BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: 417 December 15, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 417 Ordinance #4697 An ordinance was read levying a special excise tax of one percent (1%) on the EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging by any hotel, motel, Increase for Tourism rooming house, tourist court or trailer camp, and the granting of any similar license to use real property; establishing a special fund for the tax; and providing penalties for the nonpayment of the tax or violation of the requirements of the tax. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4698 An ordinance was read providing for 1997 year-end budget adjustments in the Budget: 1997 Year-End total amount of $2,581,407. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Adjustments SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:57 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:02 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:03 p.m. r MARILYN RSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 12/15/97 418 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 15, 1997 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/05/98 1998 Legislative Agenda (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES THURS., 12/18 Jay Wallace Appointment to the Board of (Nelson) 2:00 p.m. Adjustment; School-Linked Teen Health Center (briefing only) FINANCE MON., 1/05/98 Waiver of Permit Fees for the New City (Parker) 5:00 P.M. Hall; Financing Plan to Replace the Henry Moses Pool; Vouchers rri PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 12/18 Tour to View Signs in Burien, Kent and (Schlitzer) 2:15 p.m. Kirkland PUBLIC SAFETY (Edwards) TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Airport 1998 Adjustments,Downtown Piazza Phase 11 Funding, 5-02 Building Residing,L&J Development,CAG-97-159 Richter 93 367 1998 Amendments for Airport Capital Improvements 236, Ilr AT&T Lease for Fiber Optic Line,LAG-87-001 238,248 (Extension) 83,107 1998 Amendments for Port Quendall Operating Costs BHC Lease Addendum(Ground Lease Rate Chg) 336 230,238 Boeing Co Lease of Apron C(Termination of Other 1998 Amendments for Transportation Projects(Six-Year Lessees),LAG-65-877 51,65 TIP) 223,230 Boeing Employees Flying Association Lease,Addendum 1998 Carryforwards and Adjustments 94,95,108 #3 to LAG-87-001 275 1998,King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Budget Amendments for Capital Improvement Projects Funding Request 319,358 236,238,248 1998,Maplewood Creek Fish Channel,Fund Transfer Cedar River Hangar Lease Agreements for Outdoor 247,257 Aircraft Storage 104, 129 1998,Oakesdale Ave SW(Phase I),Boeing Funding 368 Cedar River Hangar Lease Rent Agreement,LAG-81-008 1998,Oakesdale Ave SW Adjustments 388,389,403 51,66 1998 Year-End Adjustments 387,402,403,413 Ground Lease Rate Changes 170 1999 Final 412 Lane Aviation Lease Division(LAG-85-103) 118,129 1999 Funding Request for Library,Columbi 386 Metro Easement for Sewer Line Installation under Runway 1999,.Executive Proposal 356,358 170 1999,Human Services General Funds and CDBG Funds Relocation of Tower HVAC Unit,CH2M Hill,CAG-98- 255,267 027 75,84 1999 Property Tax Rate 387,403 Runway 15 Safety Improvement,HNT13,CAG-98-024 75, 1999 Utility Rates 412 84 1999,World War II Memorial Contribution 128 Runway Marking,Lighting&Signage,CAG-98-110 275, 1999-2000,Human Services Funding,Schott 378 290,358 1999-2000,Public Hearing 366,385 Seaplane Noise,Evans 288 Building Sky Harbor Lease,Rent Amount Agreement Change Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle"Hook") 42,62, (LAG-84-006) 82,107 117, 126, 130 Storm Drain Cleaning,Action Services Corp,CAG-98-078 Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle"Hook"),Adams 229 35 Annexation Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle"Hook"), 132nd Ave SE(Union Ave NE),Davis 349,366 Blakley 29,42 East Renton Plateau(SE 128th&144th Ave SE) 307, Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle"l look"), 387,396,403,412 Florian 29 Hoquiam Ave NE(SE 113th to 116th),Smith 346 New City Hall Construction Permit Fee Waiver 7 Newcastle"Hook"Deannexation 42,62, 126,117,126, Orchards Demonstration Project 411 130 Rainier Christian Schools Fee Waiver Request 248,255 boo Potential Annexation Area Agreements,Mayor Tanner Village on Union(Willing Demonstration Project) 411 105 Vision House Request for Building Fee Waiver,Camerer Appeal 180,236 Boeing Helistop on Oakesdale Ave SW,CU-98-113 378, Whitworth Ave S Dead-End Brush,Deacy 159 409 CAG Carport Setback Variance Request,2308 SE 19th St, 95-079,SR-900 HOV/Houser Way Relocation,Kulchin- Williams(AAD-97-166) 12,25,26 Condon&Assoc 42 Upper Monster Rd Warehouse,Opus NW,SA-97-164 96-001,Lk Wash Blvd Bike&Ped Facilities,Tydico 159 117,125 96-055,Corrosion Control Facilities(Control Systems& Western Wireless Monopole @ 1755 NE 48th St(AAD- Telemetry System),Economic&Engineering 97-149,CU-97-092) 159, 196 Services 104 Western Wireless Monopole at Shurgard Site,Court Case 96-071,Fire Station#14 and Training Center,John Filed(Magula et al) 229 Daniels Construction 64 Appointment 96-096,Maplewood Creek Sedimentation Basin, Board of Adjustment 7,274,300 Walashek Industrial&Marine 127 Board of Ethics 400 97-001,Cedar River Utility Xing Schedules C&D,DDJ Civil Service Commission 400 Const 248 Community Services Administrator 229 97-012,Renton Boathouse&Waterwalk Guardrail HR&RM Administrator 247,274 Installation,Western St Fence Co 75 Human Rights&Affairs Commission 265,358,368 97-045,Main Ave S Design Engineering Services,CH2M Library Board 169 Hill 118,129 Municipal Arts Commission 210,222,386 97-051,ADA Bus Zone Improvements,GMT Inc 179 Municipal Court Judge Pro Terns 299,400 97-052,Logan Ave S Reconstruction Engineering Design Municipal Court Judge Terry Lee Jurado 401 Services,Otak Inc 52 Municipal Court Temporary Pro Tem Judges 351 97-055,City Hall Ramp Design,Calvin Jordan 388 Park Board 169,274 97-061,Oakesdale Ave SW Extension Construction Mgmt Planning Commission 6,228,410 &Engineering Services,Kato&Warren 31,221 Transit Advisory Board 30 97-070,SW 16th St(Oakesdale to Raymond),RW Scott Boards/Commissions Construction 65 Board of Ethics Reactivation 400 97-105,ADA Upgrades to Various Facilities,Buchanan Library Board Request for Increased Library Funding 83, General Construction 6 386 97-114,NE Sunset Blvd Channelization,Stripe Rite 42 Park Board,Cedar River Sports Complex,Suggested 97-116,A.C.Water Main Replacement,Grant Const 236 Name 229 97-119,Highlands Elevated Reservoir Exterior Coating, Budget Jones Painting 7 1998 Adjustments,Downtown Piazza Phase II Funding, 97-124,Philip Arnold Park Playground Equipment, Jankowski 93 Promark Landscaping 159 1 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December 97-131,DT&Springbrook Springs Corrosion Control 99-076,1998 Sidewalk Rehabilitation(Windsor Hills),DA t Facilities,Harbor Pacific 52 Zuluaga Const 221,400 97.136,Maplewood Golf Course Hole#10 Barrier 98-078,Airport Storm Drain Cleaning,Action Services Netting,Driving Ranges Inc 138 Corp 229 moo 97-137,1997 Sanitary Sewer Main Rehab,Insituforrn 98-081,Devil's Elbow Lift Station,Omega Contractors West 266 235 97-138,NE 43rd St Channel/Stormwater System Cleaning 98-082,Cedar River Dredging,King County 75,85,86 &Culvert Replacement,RJC Inc 52 98-083,The Charles Group 188,201 97-159,Airport 5-02 Building Residing,L&J 98-084,Arthur J.Gallagher&Co. 188,201 Development 236 98-085,Giesy,Greer&Gunn 188,201 97-166,SW 43rd St Drainage Improvement,RJC Inc 289 98-087,Special Events/Volunteer Coordinator,Sonja 97-175,Asbestos,Lead&PCB Abatement for Mazda& Mejlaender 188,203 Holm Bldgs,Wm Dickson Co 12,117 98-088,Renton City Jail,CEC Inc 247 98-001,Oakesdale Ave SW Extension,Scarsella Bros 31 98-089,Lk Wash Boathouse Renovation,Quinn Const 98-002,New City Hall Tenant Improvements,Arango 265,275 Const 31 98-090,Wms&Wells Aves Bridges Painting,A&A 98-005,Downtown Water Main Replacement,DDJ Coatings 247 Construction 64,368 98-091,SR-167 Culvert Construction,WDOT Funding 98-009,East Valley Road Rehabilitation,WSDOT Grant 199,203 7,18,19 98-092,Main Ave S Improvements,TIB Grant 211,212 98-013,Downtown Piazza and Streetscape Master Plan 98-093,Maplewood Creek Fish Channel,CA Goodman Landscape Architectural Services,Berger Const 265 Partnership 31 98-095,Houser Way Bridge Scour Remediation,Kohl 98-014,Skyway Water&Sewer District Water Service Excavating 316 Area Boundary 16,19 98-098,East Side Green River Watershed Fishery 98-016,Mazda&Holm Bldgs Demolition,Wyser Const Enhancement,City of Kent 95,107,108 94 98-099,LLEBG Funding for Legal Advocacy Services 98-021,New City Hall Cabling Infrastructure(Low 255 Voltage Wiring),EZ Interface 104 98-106,1%for Arts Contract with T.Ellen Sollod for 98-023,1998 Street Patch,Lakeridge Paving 117,221 Downtown Area 210,222 98-024,Airport Runway 15 Safety Improvement,HNTB 98-107,Green/Duwamish Watershed Ecosystem 75,84 Restoration Study,Interlocal Agreement 118, 98-025,New City Hall Active Electronics(Voice&Data 127,130 Infrastructure),GTE 104 98-110,Airport Runway Marking,Lighting&Signage 98-025,New City Hall Active Electronics(Voice&Data 275,290,358 Infrastructure),US West Protest 103, 109,119 98-112,N 8th/Houser Way N Reconstruction,RW Scott 98-026,Cedar River Regional Park Paving,Grading& Const 289 Ballfield Construction,Bargmann Excavation 98-113,1998 Local Hazardous Waste Management 138 Program,King County Funding 211,237,238 98-027,Relocation of Municipal Airport Tower HVAC 98-114,1998 Business Recycling/Special Recycling Unit,CH2M Hill 75,84 Events,King County Funding 210,236,237 98-028,Cedar River Utility Xing(Schedule E),Terra 98-126,Aid Car Purchase,Braun NW 275 Dynamics 150,401 98-127,Port Quendall Workplan,Exponent 247,258 98-029,1998 Overlay,MA Segale 138 98-128,N 30th St/Park Ave N Sidewalks,TIB Funding 98-031,SW 27th St Culvert Replacement Design,RW 266,276,279 Beck 95, 107 98-132,Logan Ave S Improvements,Gary Merlino 348 98-032,Olympic Pipe Line Co Culvert at SW 23rd St 98-133,N 30th St/Park Ave N Preliminary Sidewalk Channel 95,107 Design,H.W.Lochner,Inc. 189,200 98-033,Renton Ave S Overlay,King County Agreement 98-134,Benson Road S Walkway,RIC Inc 358 118,119 98-135,1998 Waterfowl Removal Interlocal Agreement 98-034,Coal Creek Utility District Service Area Study 75, 179,190 77 98-140,Breathing Apparatus Inventory Upgrade,Sea- 98-035,Maple Valley Fire Training Exercises(Hold Western Inc. 266,276 Harmless Agreement) 229,230 98-142,Community Marketing Campaign, 98-036,Mosquito Abatement Services,Whitworth Pest Hamilton/Saunderson 247,258 Control 104,127 98-144,Main Ave S RR Xing Material,Burlington 98-041,1999 CDBG Funds,King County 179 Northern RR 316,350 98-051,NE 27th St/Aberdeen Ave NE Drainage 98-153,Main Ave S Underground Conversion,Puget Improvements&Kennydale Sewer Interceptor, Sound Energy 358,369 Gary Merlino Construction 188 98-155,Public Defender Services,Kameron Cayce 349, 98-063,Cedar River Dredging,The Boeing Co 75,85 359 98-064,Cedar River Dredging,Army Corps of Engineers 98-160,CitySource Printing&Distribution(Renton 75,85,86 Reporter) 378,387 98-065,Main Ave S Improvements,Gary Merlino Const 98-,Broker&Claims Administration,Washington Cities Co 229 Insurance Authority 378,402 98-067,Lind Ave SW/SW 27th St Traffic Signal 98-,Cedar River Dredging,Dept.of Natural Resources,et Installation,Transtech Electric 188 al. 170,171 98-068,NW 7th St Sewer Replacement,Snelson Co 199, 98-,N 6th St Water Line Xing Under Cedar River 236 401 98-,Payroll/Human Resources Software,Eden Systems 98-069,Museum Restroom Renovation,Pacific NW 400,411 Builders 221 98-,Potential Annexation Area Boundaries,Agreement 98-073,Sale of Gravel from the Cedar River Flood w/Kent 367,389 Control Project,City Transfer 210 98-,Seattle Water Franchise Agreement 202,358,359 98-075,Cedar River Utility Xing(Schedule E),King 98-,Springbrook Creek Drainage Easement,The Boeing County 151,152 Company 7,16 99-002,Probation Services,W.Etheridge 411 2 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Citizen Comment Larsen-Teasdale Park Security 159 Adams-Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle Larson-WSDOT I-405 S-Curves Project Turnback "Hook") 35 Agreement 139 r Amandus-Renton Community Marriage Agreement 299 Leavitt-Stonegate Neighborhood Security Concerns 178 Anderson-Sandwich-Board Signs 169 Loring-Proposed Conversion of Old City Hall to Austin-NE 23rd St Property Dispute 288 Residential Use 209 Baker-Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concerns 310 Magula-Western Wireless Communication Tower at Beckley-Sale of Drug Paraphernalia 117 Shurgard Site 198 Beckley-Sandwich-Board Signs 187 Maplewood Community Residents-Taco Time Blakley-Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle Headquarters Rezone and Expansion 127 "Hook") 29,42 Maxwell-Sandwich-Board Signs 168 Blayden-Hearing Examiner Appeal Process 401 McCauley-Sandwich-Board Signs 169 Boeing Co.-Oakesdale Ave.SW Extension 378 McKnight Electronic Readerboard Sign,Renton School Browne-Kennydale Neighborhood Park Proposal 137 District 378 Browne-Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash McKnight Students Petition-Logging Concerns 401 Blvd(PP-98-141) 347 Mitchell-Traffic&Parking Problems on Bremerton Ave Browne et al.-N 28th PI Residential Development 259 255 Bryant-Sign Code Amendment for Automall Moore-Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash Freestanding Signs 43 Blvd(PP-98-141) 348 Camerer-Vision Housing Request for Building Fee Olson-Rainier Christian Schools Fee Waiver Request Waiver 180 248 Campen-Talbot Hill Zoning Changes&Proposed Painter-Peddler's License for Ice Cream Trucks 199 Development 288,290 Parker-Renton Public Defender Associate 93 Carlson-Adult Book Stores Moratorium I 1 Peschek-Maplewood Golf Course/River Rock Restaurant Carlson-Highlands Neighborhood Cleanup/Sandwich- Noise Problems 265 Board Signs 187 Petersen-New City Hall Costs 75 Carlson-Sale of Drug Paraphernalia 116 Petition-Downtown Area Sign Code(Uptown Glassworks Carlson-Waste Receptacles in the Highlands 248 Signage) 255 Cartwright-Sandwich-Board Signs 180 Quale-Metro Bus Route 114 Service Complaints 358 Christie-Pull Tab Tax Reduction 378 Reynolds-Gene Coulon Hydroplane Races&Boat Clark-Aqua Barn Site Comp Plan Change 274 Launch Unavailability 150 Darst-Veterans Memorial Proposal 198,200,280 Richter-City Volunteer Recognition;"Put a Shine on Deacy-Whitworth Ave S Dead-End Brush 159 Downtown Renton" 168 DeMastus-Youth Harassment of Highlands Residents 28 Richter-Downtown Piazza Phase II Funding 93 Dineen-Use of City-Owned Downtown Property Richter-Renton High School Students'Community (Smithers/S 4th St) 137 Interest 150 DuBois-Quendall Terminals Purchase&Cleanup 198 Richter-Veterans Memorial 198,280 Durkan-Aqua Bam Site Comp Plan Change 273 Roberts-City Building Inspectors 187 Evans-Annual Zoning Map Adoption 41 Rogers-Stonegate Neighborhood Security Concerns 179 Evans-Campaign Signs 310 Roush-Austin Site Rezone(Cancellation),R-97-161 401 Evans-Gene Coulon Hydroplane Races 150 Roush-Austin Site Rezone,800 SW 16th St,from IM to Evans-Highlands Area Proposed Zoning Changes(Sub- CO(R-97-161) 160 Regional Uses) 95 Scates-Food Handling Permit Needed for Park Event 178 Evans-Seaplane Noise 159,288 Schott-Human Services Funding 378 Evans-Swimming Pool Bond Issue 306 Schumsky-Card Room Zoning Restrictions 411 Florian-Building Moratorium Request(Newcastle Scott-Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash Blvd "Hook") 29 (PP-98-141) 349 Franklin-Sandwich-Board Signs 169 Shain-Pawn Shop Hours of Operation 265 Galusha-Moratorium on Residential Development in Shure-Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash Blvd Commercial Areas 289 (PP-98-141) 348 Garrett-Teasdale Park Security 159 Simpson-Non-Resident Water Utility Rate 266 Gatto-Benson Rd S Crosswalk 173 Smith-Adult Book Stores Moratorium 12 Graves-Kennydale Neighborhood Park Proposal 137 Springer-The Bluffs @ Lake WA,Property Use& Halinen-Monster Road Bridge Temporary Closure 221 Development Agreement 401 Henning-Sikh Temple Amplification of Services 198 Stone-NE 23rd St Property Dispute 288 Highlands Residents-Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concerns Trimble-New City Hall Active Electronics(Voice&Data 290,309 Infrastructure),US West Protest 103,109,119 Hindes-NE 23rd St Property Dispute 288 Wicks-Sandwich-Board Signs 179 Huxtable-Cleanup on Sunset Blvd 209 Woods-O'Connor Plat Impacts(Water Runoff,Property Jankowski-Downtown Piazza Phase II Funding 93 Encroachment) 220 Jankowski-Downtown Transit Hub Restroom Facilities World War II Veterans Memorial Proposed for Liberty 96 Park 32,128 Jones-Cedar River Bridge Historic Lighting 160 Wright-Adult Book Stores Moratorium 11 Karinen et al.,Request for 4-Way Stop Sign at NE City Clerk 6th/Ferdale Ave NE 328 1998 Renton Population 265 King-Teasdale Park Security 159 Channel 28 Programming and Schedule 43 King County Council-Livable Communities Fair Quarterly Contract List,10/97 to 12/97 30 Sponsorship Request 127 Quarterly Contract List,1/98 to 3/98 150 Kirk-World War If Memorial Contribution Request 32 Quarterly Contract List,4/98 to 6/98 254 Kom-Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash Blvd Quarterly Contract List,7/98 to 9/98 358 (PP-98-141) 348 TCI&AT&T Cable TV Franchise Merger 410 Lake Terrace Homeowners'Association,Impending Sale TCI Retroactive Franchise Fee Payment 179,190 of Property 316,326,327 Community Event Lake Terrace Homeowners'Association,Impending Sale 1998"Put a Shine on Downtown Renton" 161 of Property,Saunders 326 "Put a Shine on Downtown Renton",Richter 168 Langlois,Sewer System Connection Request 316 Renton River Days 259 3 RLNTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Renton River Days Recap 264 Logging Concerns of McKnight Students(Petition) 401 River Days Permit Fee Waivers&Banner Installation McKnight Electronic Readerboard Sign,Renton School 117,128 District 378 E Comprehensive Plan N 28th PI Residential Development,Browne et al. 259 t 1998 Amendments 104,257,259 NE 4th St Removal of Restrictive Covenants, 1998 Changes,Residential Multi-Family Infill Zone(Self- Feighner/Dochnahl 31 Storage Uses) 267,280 New Positions(Two Inspectors) 179,201 Aqua Barn Site Comp Plan Change 274 O'Connor Plat Impacts(Water Runoff,Property Aqua Bam Site Comp Plan Change,Clark 274 Encroachment),Woods 220 Aqua Bam Site Comp Plan Change,Durkan 273 Optional DNS Process 117,170,172,181 Highlands Area Proposed Changes(Sub-Regional Uses) Potter's Grassy Acre Short Plat ROW Dedication,Shelton 95,106 Ave/NE 19th St(SHP-97-158) 64 Transportation Concurrency Ordinance 53,61,68,77 Regulatory Reform Ordinance Changes 95,115 West Hill Potential Annexation Area Removal 221,248, Renton Place Division II Final Plat,Talbot Rd S/S 23rd St, 255,266,267,285,290,292 FP-98-012 127,130 Council Sandwich-Board Signs 153,180,211 1998 Legislative Issues 15 Sandwich-Board Signs,Anderson 169 1999 President&President Pro Tem Elections 413 Sandwich-Board Signs,Beckley 187 2/16/98 Meeting Cancellation 50 Sandwich-Board Signs,Carlson 187 Apprenticeship Set-Aside Program 181 Sandwich-Board Signs,Cartwright 180 Award to Retiring Council Secretary Billie J.Dunphy 10 Sandwich-Board Signs,Franklin 169 Councilmember Compensation 389,402,412 Sandwich-Board Signs,Maxwell 168 December Mtg Cancellations(21st&28th) 413 Sandwich-Board Signs,McCauley 169 Family Pool Bond Issue, Support for 318 Sandwich-Board Signs,Wicks 179 Federal Power Benefit Allocations(BPA) 309 Scott Glen Final Plat,Hoquaim Ave NE/NE 9th St(FP-98- Hearing Examiner Appeal Process 351,370,379 071) 210,212 Hearing Examiner Appeal Process,Blayden 401 Sign Code Amendment for Automall Freestanding Signs King County 1999 Budget(Renton Position) 380 53,54(more below) King County Livable Communities Fair Sponsorship Sign Code Amendment for Automall Freestanding Signs, Request 152 Bryant 43 Martin Luther King Jr.,Day Observance 20 Sign Code Amendments(Automall Freestanding Signs, Meeting Cancellations(8/03/98&8/10/98) 249 Electronic Msg Boards) 13,32,40,140,161, 172 Public Restrooms in the Downtown 153 Stafford Crest Preliminary Plat,NE 36th St/I 12th PI SE Regional Finance&Governance Plan 105,118,139,248 188 Renton Metro Plant Expansion(Opposition) 236,237 Stiegman Short Plat(S 34th St),ROW Dedication,SHP- Sanitary Sewer Connections to Properties Outside Renton 98-026 411 143 Subdivision Ordinance Changes 380 World War 11 Memorial Contribution Request 32,128 Talbot Hill Zoning Changes&Proposed Development Court Case 290 97-013,Shive v Renton et al. 254 Talbot Hill Zoning Changes&Proposed Development, 97-014,Hirschfeld v Renton 6 Campen 288 98-001,Franz v Renton 13 Talbot Ridge Preliminary Plat,Talbot Rd/102nd Ave SE 98-002,Palka v Renton 30 (PP-97-087) 275 98-003,Performance Mtg v Renton 31 Temporary Dwellings for Medical Hardships 16,26,32, 98-004,Summit Park Homeowners Association v Renton 34,43 31 The Bluffs @ Lake WA,Property Use&Development 98-005,Travis Gordon Brown v Renton 50 Agreement,Springer 401 98-006,Plano v Renton 127 Upper Monster Rd Warehouse,Opus NW Appeal,SA-97- 98-007,Grubham v Renton 138 164 117,125 98-008,Scoccolo Construction v Renton 150 Uptown Glassworks Sign Code Exemption 278,291 98-009,Maxwell v Renton 159 Valley Vue Estates Final Plat,Shattuck Ave S/S 20th P1, 98-010,Magula et al v Renton et al 229 FP-97-133 51,53 98-011,The Lucas Childrens'Trust v Renton&Gary Warehouse Moratorium,Valley Area(Never Enacted) 83 Merlino Const 307 Western Wireless Monopole c@ 1755 NE 48th St(CU-97- 98-012,Harris v Renton 358 092,AAD-97-149) 159,196 98-013,Berry&Davis v Renton et al. 400 Winsper 1I Final Plat,S Main St&34th Ave S,FP-98-002 98-014,Spivey&Thomas v.Renton 410 52,54 98-015,Eager v Renton et al. 410 Wireless Communication Towers,Magula 198 Development Services DRA 84th/l25th Short Plat Status 249 Cessation 34 A-Frame Signs SEE Sandwich-Board Signs EDNSP Austin Site Rezone(800 SW 16th St,R-97-161) 64 Automall Expansion 169,190,218 Black River Corporate Park Project Public Hearing Community Marketing Campaign for Renton 151 Rescheduling Request 191 Community Marketing Campaign,Hamilton/Saunderson, Blueberry Lane Final Plat,NE 6th/Duvall Ave,FP-97-169 CAG-98-142 247,258 65,67 Declaration of DT-Area Surplus Property(Sale to Dally City Code Title IV Reorganization&Fee Changes 139, Homes Inc) 51,53,63,64,67 151,160,172,289,308,318 Downtown Vacant Parcel Acquisition for Parking&Trail Construction Mitigation Measures(formerly SEPA) 6,26, (Logan&Moms/2nd&3rd) 103,109 32,33,43 Pavilion Building Improvements 188,202,203,212,411 Demps Development Preliminary Plat,2302 NE 12th St Port Quendall Acquisition and Cleanup 200 (PP-98-086) 289 Port Quendall Clean-up,DNR Grant 307,308 Field Engr Spec,Step E Upgrade 266,277 Port Quendall Empowerment Zone Application 290,307, Kirkland Court Preliminary Plat,2000 Kirkland PI NE,PP- 308 97-157 65 Port Qucndall Operating Costs,1998 Budget Amendments Lake Ave S Covenant(Rescission) 400 230,238 4 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Port Quendall Purchase&Cleanup,DuBois 198 Ambulance Company Service Agreements 358,388 Port Quendall Workplan,Exponent,CAG-98-127 247, Breathing Apparatus Inventory Upgrade,Sea-Western Inc, 258 CAG-98-140 266,276 Puget Sound Blood Bank Tax-Exempt Bonds 103,119, Fire District#25 Contract 109 120 Fire Insurance Rating 292 Quendall Terminals RR Xings(Private into Public) 349, Fireworks Ban Request,Mitchell 255 469 Fireworks Safety Issues 308 Surplus Property @ 339 Burnett Ave S 387,398,403 Maple Valley Fire Training Exercises(Hold Harmless SW Hams Place Vacation(Joseph et a1NAC-97-002) 299 Agreement) 229,230 Executive Station#14 and Training Center,John Daniels 1999-2000 Proposed Budget 356,358 Construction,CAG-96-071 64 1%for Arts Contract w/T.Ellen Sollod(Downtown Valley Medical Center Emergency Evacuation 158 Project),CAG-98-106 210,222 Franchise All-American City Status Request 249 TCI&AT&T Cable Merger 410 Cedar River Sports Complex,Suggested Names 229 Hearing Examiner City Hall Open House 319 Appeal Process 351,370,379 City Web Site,Update&National Award 25,365 Appeal Process,Blayden 401 City-Owned Downtown Property(Smithers/S 4th St), HR&RM Dineen 137 1998 Renewal of Service Broker Agreements 188,201 CitySource Printing&Distribution(Renton Reporter), Administrator Appointment 274 CAG-98-160 378,387 Broker&Claims Services Agreements(Cancellations) Fire District#25 Contract 109 378,402 Juvenile Court Conference Committee,Meeting Space Request(Diversion Program) 368 Civil Engineer II Step Change 189,201 Move to New City Hall Timing 153 Classification Series Revision(Planner&Program New City Hall Costs,Petersen 75 Development Coordinator) 235,257 Potential Annexation Area Agreements 105 Development Services New Positions(Two Inspectors) POW/MIA Flag Donation 229,236,254 179,201 Proposed Conversion of Old City Hall to Residential Use, Engineering Specialist Classification Series Amendment Loring 209 7, 17 Puget Western Property Purchase for City Hall Ramp 413 Field Engr Spec Step E Upgrade(Dev Serv) 266,277 Regional Finance and Governance Plan,GMPC 105,118, Healthcare Plan Changes 51,67 139 Hiring of Municipal Court Director at Step D 247,258 Special EventsNolunteer Coordinator(Sonja Mejlaender), Local#2170 Concern re Non-Regular Employees 199 CAG-98-087 1889 203,217 Parks Dept Recreation Director Appointment 210 Finance Payroll&Human Resource Info Systems(Year 2000) 1997 City Audit Report 348 266,277 1998 Budget Amendments for Transportation Projects Program Development Coordinator I Step Change 188, �r (Six-Year TIP) 223,230 200 1998 Budget Carryforwards&Adjustments 94,95, 108 Reclassifications&New Positions 7,17 1998 Budget Year-End Adjustments 387,402,403,413 Vacant Position Recruitments 151 1998 Budget,Oakesdale Ave SW Adjustments 388,389 Washington Cities Insurance Authority Membership 378, 1999 Final Budget 412 402 1999 Property Tax Rate 387,403 Water Utility Maintenance Supervisor Step Change 289 1999 Utility Rates 412 Human Services 1999-2000,Executive Proposal 356,358 1999 CDBG Funds,CAG-98-041 179 1999-2000 Budget,Public Hearing 366,385 1999 CDBG and General Funds 255,267 Animal License Procedure Changes(Code Amendments) "Christmas in April"Program 280 266,277,279,292 Housing Repair Assistance Program Policies 117,128 Audit Program for Misdirected or Uncollected Tax&Fee Juvenile Court Conference Committee,Meeting Space Revenues 199,222 Request(Diversion Program) 337 Authorized Banking Signatures 31,33 King County Sexual Assault Resource Center,City City Hall Phase II Improvements,Equipment Expenditures Funding 319,358 351 Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park,Resident Relocation City Investment Portfolio,Mid-Year Report 275 Assistance Efforts 316,326,327 Federal Power Benefit Allocations(BPA) 309 LLEBG Application for Legal Advocacy Services,CAG- New City Hall Energy-Efficient Lighting Bond Issuance 98-099 255 170,189 Summer Lunch Program Volunteer Recognition 285 New City Hall Lighting System,State Funding 278,279 King County New Outdoor Swimming Pool Financing Plan 83 1998 Business Recycling/Special Recycling Events Payroll&Human Resource Info Systems(Year 2000) Funding CAG-98-114 210,236,237 266,277 1998 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Payroll/Human Resources Software,Eden Systems 400, Funding 211,237,238 411 1999 CDBG Funds,CAG-98-041 179 Police Computer Contract 76 1999 Budget(Renton Council Position) 380 Pull Tab Tax Rate(Petition for Reduction) 387 Allocation of Proposed New Gas Tax 130 Pull Tab Tax Reduction,Christie 378 Cedar River Dredging,CAG-98-082 75,85,86 School Impact Fees(Issaquah School District) 368 Cedar River Trail Easements re Bryn Mawr System Telecommunications Fees 142,152 Improvements,CAG-98- 74,84 Vouchers 7,18,339 66,76,95,140,1519 171,189,201, Cedar River Utility Xing(Schedule E),CAG-98-075 151, 222,237,258,267,290,308,350,379,402,412 152 Water/Sewer Bond Refunding 51,66,689 83,86 Food Handling Permit Needed for Park Event,Scares 178 Web Site Update 25 Jury Service Promotion(Superior Court Judge Fire McCullough) 208 >ia Aid Car Purchase,Braun NW 275 Livable Communities Fair Sponsorship Request 127, 152 Aid Unit and Pumper Truck Purchase 6,18 5 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Monster Rd Drainage Channel Rezone from P-1 to RC,R- Renton Urban Shuttle(RUSH)Service 188,200,266, 97-116 14,20,34 277,278 Park Patrol Eliminations in 1999 387 Sewer Line Installation(Easement)under Airport Runway Puget Sound Blood Bank Tax-Exempt Bonds 103,119, 170 120 Municipal Court Regional Wastewater Services Plan 101,410 Appointment of Judge Terry Lee Jurado 401 Renton Ave S Overlay Agreement,CAG-98-033 118,119 Hiring of Court Director at Step D 247,258 Solid Waste Agreements,SCA Negotiations 280 Judge Pro Tem Appointments 289,400 Lease Probation Services,W.Etheridge,411 Airport Ground Lease Rate Changes 170 Public Defender Services,Kameron Cayce 349,359 AT&T Extension of Lease for Fiber Optic Line @ Airport, Swearing-in of Judge Terry Jurado 409 LAG-87-001 83,107 Temporary Pro Tem Judges 351 BHC Lease Addendum(Ground Lease Rate Chg, LAG- Parks 93-004) 367 "42nd Street"Teen Musical Performance Excerpts 228 Boeing Employees Flying Association,Addendum#3 to ADA Upgrades to Various Facilities,CAG-97-105, LAG-87-001 275 Buchanan General Construction 6 Cedar River Hangar Agreements for Outdoor Aircraft Boathouse&Waterwalk Guardrail Installation,Western St Storage 104,129 Fence Co,CAG-97-012 75 Cedar River Hangar Lease Rent Agreement,LAG-81-008 Cedar River Regional Park Paving,Grading&Ballfield 51,66 Construction,Bargmann Excavation,CAG-98- Lane Aviation Lease Division(LAG-85-013) 118,129 026 138 Municipal Airport Apron C,Boeing Co(Termination of Cedar River Sports Complex Naming(Ron Regis Park) Other Lessees),LAG-65-877 51,65 229,267,372 Sky Harbor,Rent Amount Agreement Change,LAG-84- Cedar River Trail Easement re Bryn Mawr System 006 82,107 Improvements,King Cry 74,84 Legal Cedar River Trail Easement,Puget Sound Energy 84 A-Frame Signs SEE Sandwich-Board Signs Cedar River Trail Easement,US West 85 Adult Book Stores/Retail Uses Moratorium 27,28,229, Cedar River Trail Easements re Bryn Mawr System 245,248,411 Improvements,Boeing 74,84 Adult Book Stores Moratorium,Carlson 11 Cedar River Trail Park Rezone from P-1 to IH,R-97-114 Adult Book Stores Moratorium,Smith 12 13,20,34 Adult Book Stores Moratorium,Wright I I City Hall Phase 11 Improvements,Equipment Expenditures Adult Retail Outlet Location Restrictions 199 351 Campaign Signs,Evans 310 City Hall Ramp Design,Calvin Jordan 388 City Code Title IV Reorganization 139,151,160,172 Community Services Administrator Appointment 229 DOE Determination of Non-Significance Process 117, Downtown Piazza&Gateway,Master Plan&Financing . 170,172,181 349 Drug Paraphernaliaalia Sales&Distribution 130,188,211, Downtown Piazza and Streetscape Master Plan Landscape 212,223 Achitectural Services,Berger Partnership,CAG- Drug Paraphernalia Sales,Beckley 117 98-013 31 Drug Paraphernalia Sales,Carlson 116 Downtown Plaza&Gateway,Designation as Offrcal City Firearms&Dangerous Weapons Provisions(State Law Parks 350 Adoption) 368,380,389 Employees Recycling Program 298 Hearing Examiner Appeal Process 351,370,379 Family Pool Bond Issue 370 Household Pet Limitations 160 Family Pool Bond Issue(11/98) 289,292 Peddler's License for Ice Cream Trucks,Painter 199 Family Pool Bond Issue(Official Election Certification) Public Defender Associate Allegations 119 410 Renton Public Defender Associate,Parker 93 Family Pool Bond Issue,Council Support 318 Sandwich-Board Signs 153,180,211 Family Pool Bond Issue,Evans 306 Sandwich-Board Signs,Anderson 169 Highlands Waste Receptacles 291 Sandwich-Board Signs,Beckley 187 Hydroplane Races at Gene Coulon(&Boat Launch Sandwich-Board Signs,Carlson 187 Unavailability),Reynolds 150 Sandwich-Board Signs,Cartwright 180 Hydroplane Races at Gene Coulon Park 14,32,172 Sandwich-Board Signs,Franklin 169 Hydroplane Races at Gene Coulon,Evans 150 Sandwich-Board Signs,Maxwell 168 Jail Construction,CEC Inc,CAG-98-088 247 Sandwich-Board Signs,McCauley 169 Kennydale Neighborhood Park Proposal,Browne 137 Sandwich-Board Signs,Wicks 179 Kennydale Neighborhood Park Proposal,Graves 137 Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks after 9:00 p.m. 33, King County Park Patrol Eliminations in 1999 387 34,43 Lake Washington DNR-Owned Property 87 State Law Crimes(Adoption by Reference) 210 Lake Washington Waterwalk(Cedar River Trail Telecommunications Fees 142,152 Connection to Coulon Park) 55 Telecommunications Ordinance 140,142,152 Liberty Park Rezone from P-1 to CA,R-97-113 13,19,34 Library Lk Wash Boathouse Renovation,Quinn Const,CAG-98- Library Board Request for Increased Library Funding 83, 089 265,275 386 Maplewood Golf Course Hole#10 Barrier Netting, LID Driving Ranges Inc,CAG-97-136 138 332,Segregation(Oakesdale Ave S/S 7th St),City Maplewood Golf Course/River Rock Restaurant Noise Property Purchase 247,267 Problems 300 Metro Maplewood Golf Course/River Rock Restaurant Noise Downtown Transit Hub Final Design Process 108 Problems,Peschek 265 Downtown Transit Center Final Operational Layout 180 Mazda&Holm Bldgs Asbestos,Lead&PCB Abatement, +, Downtown Transit Hub Restroom Facilities,Jankowski 96 Wm Dickson,CAG-97-175 12,117 Interim Downtown Transit Hub Restroom Facilities 96, Mazda&Holm Bldgs Demolition,Wyser Const,CAG-98- 170 016 94 Milo Metro Bus Route 114 Service Complaints,Quale 358 Museum Restroom Renovation,Pacific NW Builders, Renton Plant Expansion(City Opposition) 236,237 CAG-98-069 221 6 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December New City Hall Active Electronics(Voice&Data Neighborhood Program Recognition(Earlington Liaisons) Infrastructure),CAG-98-021,GTE 104 217 New City Hall Active Electronics(Voice&Data Newcastle"Hook"Deannexation 42,62,126,117,126, Infrastructure),US West Protest 103,109,119 130 New City Hall Cabling Infrastructure(Low Voltage Potential Annexation Area Agreements,Mayor Tanner Wiring),EZ Interface,CAG-98-021 104 105 New City Hall Construction Permit Fee Waiver 7 Potential Annexation Area Boundaries,Agreement w/Kent New City Hall Energy-Efficient Lighting Bond Issuance 367,389 170, 189 Shoreline Master Program Amendments 106, 120,130 New City Hall Lighting System,State Funding 278,279 Taco Time Headquarters Rezone and Expansion, New City Hall Move 186 Maplewood Residents 127 New City Hall Tenant Improvements,Arango Const, Warehouse Moratorium,Valley Area(Never Enacted) 83 CAG-98-002 31 Zoning Code Changes re Gas Stations,Vehicle Service New City Hall,Improved Signage 293 etc. 51,54,65,92,106,108,120,140 New Outdoor Swimming Pool 83,243(see:Family Pool) Plat Park Rules Change re Watercraft Violations 247,256,259 Blueberry Lane,Final,NE 6th/Duvall Ave,FP-97-169 65, Philip Amold Park Playground Equipment,Promark 67 Landscaping,CAG-97-124 159 Demps Development,2302 NE 12th St(PP-98-086) 289 POW/MIA Flag Donation 229,236,254 Estates at Hidden Creek,Preliminary,860 Chelan Ave NE, Puget Western Property Purchase for City Hall Ramp 413 PP-97-050 42 Recreation Director Appointment 210 Kirkland Court,Preliminary,2000 Kirkland PI NE,PP-97- Special Olympics Participants 208 157 65 Teasdale Park Security 190 Labrador Ventures Preliminary Plat,Lk Wash Blvd(PP- Teasdale Park Security,Garrett 159 98-141),Browne 347 Teasdale Park Security,King 159 Labrador Ventures Plat,Kom 348 Teasdale Park Security,Larsen 159 Labrador Ventures Plat,Moore 348 Veterans Memorial at 3rd and Main 276 Labrador Ventures Plat,Scott 349 Veterans Memorial Fundraiser 360 Labrador Ventures Plat,Shure 348 Veterans Memorial,Darst 198,200,280 Potter's Grassy Acre Short Plat ROW Dedication(Shelton Veterans Memorial,Richter 198,280 Avc/NE 19th St),SHP-97-158 64 Waterfowl Removal Interlocal Agreement,CAG-98-135 Renton Place Division 11,Final,Talbot Rd S/S 23rd St,FP- 179, 190 98-012 127,130 World War Il Veterans Memorial Proposed for Liberty Ricker Short Plat(SHP-97-083),ROW Dedication on NE Park 32,128 24th&Aberdeen 150 Planning Scott Glen,Final,Hoquaim Ave NE/NE 9th St(FP-98- 1997 Zoning Map Book and Wall Map Adoption 42,43, 071) 210,212 Stafford Crest Lot Line Adjustment(NE 33rd St)re 1998 Comprehensive Plan Amendments(w/Associated Vacated Street Area 255 Rezones) 307 Stafford Crest,Preliminary,NE 36th SUI 12th PI SE 188 bow 1998 Zoning Map Book&Wall Map 411,412 Stiegman(S 34th St),ROW Dedication,SHP-98-026 411 Annexation,132nd Ave SE(Union Ave NE),Davis 349, Talbot Ridge,Preliminary,Talbot Rd/102nd Ave SE(PP- 366 97-087) 275 Annexation,East Renton Plateau,A-98-001 387,396, Valley Vue Estates,Final,Shattuck Ave S/S 20th P1,FP- 403,412 97-133 51,53 Annexation,Hoquiam Ave NE(SE 113th to 116th),Smith Westmont Short Plat(SHP-96-041),Monterey Ct NE Deed 346 of Dedication 51 Annual Zoning Map Adoption,Evans 41 Whispering Pines,Preliminary,Jones Ave NE,PP-97-135 Aqua Bam Site Comp Plan Change 230,274 104 Aqua Bam Site Comp Plan Change,Clark 274 Winsper II,Final,S Main St&34th Ave S,FP-98-002 52, Aqua Barn Site Comp Plan Change,Durkan 273 54 Automall Expansion 256,278 Police CD Zone Changes re Ground Floor,Streetfront Uses 210 Animal(Livestock)Fencing Requirements 359 CD Zone Moratorium re Gas Stations,Vehicle Service etc. Assault at Coulon Beach Park 357 54,74 Award to Retiring Chief Alan L.Wallis 9 City Area Identification Effort 161 Employee&Volunteer Recognitions 60 Comprehensive Plan,1998 Amendments 104,257,259 Evidence Items Converted to City Use 31 Comprehensive Plan,1998 Changes,Residential Multi- Fencing Requirements for Animals&Livestock 359 Family Infill Zone(Self-Storage Uses) 267,280 Firearms&Dangerous Weapons Crimes,State Law Comprehensive Plan,West Hill Removal from Potential Adoption 368,380,389 Annexation Area 255,266,267,285,290,292 Harassment of Highlands Residents,DeMastus 28 Downtown(City Center)Sign Code 128,152,161 Maplewood GolfCourse/River Rock Restaurant Noise Downtown Area Sign Code(Uptown Glassworks Signage Problems,Peschek 265,300 Petition) 255 Ordinance Outlawing Shooting Bows,Air Guns or East Renton Plateau Annexation,SE 128th St&144th Ave Slingshots at Animals 179,189,191,203 SE 307 Pawn Shop Hours of Operation 299,318,331 Gambling Establishments(Zoning Restrictions) 372 Pawn Shop Hours of Operation,Shain 265 Highlands Area Proposed Comp Plan and Zoning Code Peddler's License 379,380,389 Changes 95,106 Sikh Temple Amplification of Services,Henning 198 May Valley Prezone,Phase II 230,238 State Law Crimes(Adoption by Reference) 210 Moratorium on Residential Development in Commercial Stonegate Neighborhood Security Concerns,Leavitt 178 Areas,Galusha 289 Stonegate Neighborhood Security Concerns,Rogers 179 Moratorium on Residential Developments in Commercial Swearing-in of New Chief Garry Anderson 10 Areas 86, 102,279,286,291,359 Traffic&Parking Problems on Bremerton Ave,Mitchell Multi-Family Density Ranges Zoning Code Amendments 255 256 Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concerns 290,309 Multi-Family Development Design Guidelines&Stds 411 Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concems,Baker 310 7 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Public Works SR-167 Culvert Construction,WSDOT Funding(CAG-98- 1997 Sanitary Sewer Main Rehab,Insituform West,CAG- 091) 199,203 97-137 266 Stevens Ave NW/Taylor Ave Overgrown Area 249 mod 1998 Water System Plan 350,359 Street Cleaning Schedule 249 A.C.Water Main Replacement,Grant Const,CAG-97-116 Sunset Blvd Cleanup,Huxtable 209 236 SW 27th St Culvert Replacement Design,RW Beck,CAG- Annual Consultant List for Telemetry&SCADA Services 98-031 95,107 221 SW 43rd St Drainage Improvement,RJC Inc,CAG-97-166 Apprenticeship Set-Aside Program 181 289 Aquifer Protection Code Changes 85,277,279,292 Wash St to RC,Drainage 17 Channel(Monst20, er Rd)Rezone from P-1 Cedar River DNRreBging(Lk Wash Property Owned by Waste Receptacles in the Highlands,Carlson 248 Cedar River Dredging,Army Corps of Engineers,CAG- Water Main Oversizing Reimbursement,Woodman Const 064 75,85,86 (Duvall/NE 4th) 401 Cedar River Dredging,Boeing,CAG-98-063 75,85 Water Main Oversizing,Duvall Ave NE(Coal Creek Cedar River Dredging,Dept.of Natural Resources,et al., Partners) 316 CAG-98- 170,171 Water Utility Maintenance Supervisor Step Change 289 Cedar River Dredging,King County,CAG-98-082 75,85, Wiley Post Memorial Overgrown Area 249 86 Woodman Construction Oversizing Reimbursement Cedar River Trail Easement re Bryn Mawr System Request(Duvall Ave NE) 229,237 Improvements,Boeing 84 Regional Issues Cedar River Trail Easement,Puget Sound Energy 84 Airplane Noise,Evans 159 Cedar River Trail Easement,US West 85 Kent Potential Annexation Area Boundaries Agreement Cedar River Utility Xing(Schedule E),King County, 367,389 CAG-98-075 151,152 Regional Finance&Governance Plan 105,118, 139,248 Cedar River Utility Xing(Schedule E),Tetra Dynamics, Regional Wastewater Services Plan 101,410 CAG-98-028 150,401 Sound Transit(RTA)Alignment Proposals 130 Cedar River Utility Xing Schedules C&D,DDJ Const, West Hill PAA Boundary 221,248,255,266,267,285, CAG-97-001 248 290,292 City Building Inspectors,Roberts 187 Rezone Corrosion Control Facilities Control Systems&Telemetry Austin Site(800 SW 16th St),R-97-161 64,160 System,Economic&Engineering Services,CAG- Austin Site Rezone(Cancellation),R-97-161,Roush 401 96-055 104 Boeing Commercial Airplane Group,R-98-041 309,318 Devil's Elbow Lift Station,Omega Contractors,CAG-98- Cedar River Trail Park,from P-1 to IH,R-97-114 13,20, 081 235 34 Downtown Water Main Replacement,DDJ Construction, Hardie/Hayes Site,R-98-050 309,318 CAG-98-005 64,368 King County Drainage Channel(Monster Rd)from P-1 to DT&Springbrook Springs Corrosion Control Facilities, RC,R-97-116 14,20,34 Harbor Pacific,CAG-97-131 52 Liberty Park,from P-1 to CA,R-97-113 13,19,34 East Kennydale Interceptor,Project&SAD 51,67 O'Connor Plat(two parcels),R-98-045 309,318 East Side Green River Watershed Fishery Enhancement, Oakesdale Campus,SW 43rd/Oakesdale Ave SW,R-98- City of Kent,CAG-98-098 95,107,108 005 210,212,223 Feighner/Dochnahl Removal of Restrictive Covenants on Pan Abode Site,R-98-049 309,318 NE 4th St 211 Puget Western Site,R-98-033 309,319 Gravel Sale from the Cedar River Flood Control Project, Rainier Ave N Site,R-98-046 309,318 City Transfer,CAG-98-073 210 Sunset Blvd NE(Aberdeen to Park,Potoshnik/Newton), Green/Duwamish Watershed Ecosystem Restoration R-98-040 275,279,280 Study,Interlocal Agreement(CAG-98-107) 118, Taco Time Headquarters Rezone and Expansion, 127,130 Maplewood Residents 127 Highlands Elevated Reservoir Exterior Coating,Jones Valley Medical Center North Campus Rezone to CO 76, Painting,CAG-97-119 7 96,108 Maplewood Creek Fish Channel,CA Goodman Const, Valley Medical Center South Campus Rezone to CO 76, CAG-98-093 265 96,109 Maplewood Creek Fish Channel,Fund Transfer 247,257 Wash St Drainage Channel(Monster Rd)from P-1 to RC, Maplewood Creek Sedimentation Basin,Walashek R-97-117 14,20,34 Industrial&Marine,CAG-96-096 127 RTA Maplewood Possible Fuel Pipeline Leak 136 Regional Express Bus Routing Proposals 316 Mosquito Abatement Program,Whitworth Pest Control, SAD CAG-98-036 104,127 East Kennydale Interceptor 51,67 N 6th St Water Line Xing Under Cedar River 236 Jones Ave,Sharon Barker Authorization to Participate NE 27th St/Aberdeen Ave NE Drainage Improvements& (2414 Jones Ave NE) 275 Kennydale Sewer Interceptor,Gary Merlino SCA Construction,CAG-98-051 188 1999 Legislative Agenda 307 NE 43rd St Channel/Stormwatcr System Cleaning& Growth Management Questionnaire 191,202 Culvert Replacement,RJC Inc,CAG-97-138 52 King County Negotiations re Solid Waste Agreements NW 7th St Sewer Replacement,Snelson Co(CAG-98-068) 280 199,401 Regional Finance&Governance 105,118,139,248 Olympic Pipe Line Co Culvert at SW 23rd St Channel, School District CAG-98-032 95,107 Renton High School Students'Community Interest, Sidewalk Construction/Restoration Funding Allocation Richter 150 188,201 Solid Waste Springbrook Creek Drainage Easement,The Boeing 1998 Business Recycling/Special Recycling Events,King Company 7,16 County Funding,CAG-98-114 210,236,237 Springbrook Creek Easement from Springbrook,LLC for 1998 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program,King Future Habitat Restoration 139,151 County Funding,CAG-98-113 211,237,238 Springbrook Creek Refuse 180 8 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December King County Interlocal Agreements,SCA Negotiations 1998 Sidewalk Rehab(Windsor Hills),DA Zuluaga Const, 280 CAG-98-076 221,400 Special Presentations 1998 Street Patch,Lakeridge Paving,CAG-98-023 117, Irk' "Businesses Committed to Kids"Award 60 221 Streets ADA Bus Zone Improvements,GMT Inc,CAG-98-051 Aberdeen Ave&NE 24th ROW Dedication for Ricker 179 Short Plat(SHP-97-083) 150 Allocation of Proposed New Gas Tax 130 Aberdeen Ave NE Temporary Closure(NE 24th to 27th) Burlington Northern Railway Crossing,Main Ave S 289,291,330 Project 316,350 Aberdeen Ave NE/NE 33rd St Vacation(Tharp/Clise, Cedar River Bridge Historic Lighting,Jones 160 VAC-98-002) 117,119,148 Civil Engineer II Step Change 189,201 Anacortes Ave NE Realignment(a Sunset Blvd) 52,66 Commute Trip Reduction(CTR)Ordinance Changes 104, Benson Rd S Crosswalk,Gatto 173 129,149,152,161 Benson Road S Walkway,RJC Inc,CAG-98-134 358 Downtown Transit Center(Interim)Restroom Facilities Burnett Ave N(5th to 6th)Temporary Closure 139, 171, 96,153,170 172,307,317 Downtown Transit Center Final Design Process 108 Kirkland PI NE Vacation(Keller/Abrahamson,VAC-97- Downtown Transit Center Final Operational Layout 180 007) 30,33,53,73 Downtown Transit Center Restroom Facilities,Jankowski Lake Ave S Covenant(Rescission) 400 96 Lake Ave S Street Vacation(SafewayNAC-95-001) 104, East Valley Road Rehabilitation,WSDOT Grant,CAG-98- 108,120 009 7,18,19 Logan Ave S Improvements,Gary Merlino,CAG-98-132 Houser Way Bridge Scour Remediation,Kohl Excavating, 348 CAG-98-095 316 Logan Ave S Reconstruction Engineering Design Services, 1-405 Ramp Metering and Park'N'Ride Areas 83 Otak Inc,CAG-97-052 52 Lind Ave SW/SW 27th St Traffic Signal Installation, Logan Ave S Temporary Closure(2nd to 3rd) 387,389 Transtech Electric,Inc.,CAG-98-067 188 Main Ave S Property Exchange(City/Price) 289,291 Lk Wash Blvd Bike&Ped Facilities,Tydico,CAG-96- Main Ave S Reconstruction Project Detour Signage 106 001 159 Main Ave S ROW Acquisitions(Just Compensation Set) Main Ave S Design Engineering Services,CH2M Hill, 82 CAG-97-045 118,129 Main Ave S RR Xing Material,Burlington Northern RR Main Ave S Improvements,Gary Merlino Const,CAG-98- 316,350 065 229 Main Ave S Transit Way(Contra-Flow) 378 Main Ave S Improvements,Puget Sound Energy Monster Rd SW/SW 16th St Vacation(ShoberNAC-97- Easements 229 003),Appraisal 51,66 Main Ave S Improvements,TIB Grant,CAG-98-092 211, Monster Road Bridge Temporary Closure(Monster Rd 212 SW to SR-900) 189,203 Main Ave S Reconstruction Project Detour Signage 106 Monterey Ct NE Deed of Dedication for Westmont Short Metro Bus Route 114 Service Complaints,Quale 358 k"w Plat(SHP-96-041) 51 Monster Road Bridge Temporary Closure,Halinen 221 N 8th St Temporary Closure(Garden Ave N to Houser N 30th St/Park Ave N Preliminary Sidewalk Design,H.W. Way N) 299,300 Lochner,Inc.,CAG-98-133 189,200 N 8th/Houser Way N Reconstruction,RW Scott Const, N 30th St/Park Ave N Sidewalks,TIB Funding,CAG-98- CAG-98-112 289 266,276,279 NE 23rd St Property Dispute,Austin 288 NE 6th Pl/Femdale Ave NE Stop Sign Request(Denied) NE 23rd St Property Dispute,Hindes 288 328,369 NE 23rd St Property Dispute,Stone 288 NE Sunset Blvd Channelization,Stripe Rite,CAG-97-114 NE 4th St Removal of Restrictive Covenants, 42 Feighner/Dochnahl 31,211 Neighborhood Safety Awareness Signs 42,53 Oakesdale Ave SW(1405 to SW Grady Way)Vacation, Neighborhood Walkway Program(Kennydale-area IBID Corp,VAC-98-003 377 Sidewalks) 350 Oakesdale Ave SW(Phase I),Boeing Funding 368 Oakesdale Ave SW Extension Construction Mgmt& Oakesdale Ave SW Extension,The Boeing Co 378 Engineering Services,Kato&Warren,CAG-97- Oakesdale Ave SW Ribbon Cutting 305 061 31,221 Oakesdale Ave SW Temporary Closure(SW 16th St to Oakesdale Ave SW Extension,Scarsella Bros,CAG-98- Grady) 189,191,275,278 001 31 Oakesdale Ave SW,1998 Budget Adjustments 388,389, Pedestrian Priority at Intersections 68 403 Program Development Coordinator I Step Change 188, Olympia Ave NE/NE 23rd Ct Street Vacation(Lakeridge 200 Development,VAC-98-001) 138, 142,166 Quendall Terminals RR Xings(Private into Public) 349, Park Ave N Crossing Facilities 191 369 Renton Ave S Overlay,King County Agreement,CAG-98- Renton Urban Shuttle(RUSH)Service,CAG-98-124 188, 033 118,119 200,266,277,278 S 34th St ROW Dedication for Stiegman Short Plat,SHP- RTA Bus Routing Proposals 316 98-026 411 RUSH Shuttle Expansion to Highlands,Huxtable 209 SW 16th St(Oakesdale to Raymond),RW Scott Sidewalk Program Briefing 4 Construction,CAG-97-070 65 Six-Year TIP,1999-2004 188,200,218,223,230 SW 16th St/Monster Rd Vacation(Schober,VAC-97-003) Sound Transit(RTA)Alignment Proposals 130 160,172 SR-900 HOV/Houser Way Relocation,Kulchin-Condon, SW Hams Place Vacation(Joseph et aINAC-97-002) 299 CAG-95-079 42 Vashon PI NE Safety Concerns 330 SW 27th St/Lind Ave SW Traffic Signal Installation 52, Technical Services 65 Computer Aided Design(CAD)&Surveying Services Traffic&Parking Problems on Bremerton Ave,Mitchell Roster 179 255 bow Main Ave S Property Exchange(City/Price) 289,291 Transportation Concurrency Ordinance 53,61,68,77 Transportation Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concerns 290,309 1998 Overlay,MA Segale,CAG-98-029 138 Vashon/NE 8th Safety Concerns,Baker 310 9 RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX 1998 January-December Wms&Wells Aves Bridges Painting,A&A Coating, CAG-98-090 247 WSDOT I-405 S-Curves Project Tumback Agreement 139,141,142 WSDOT Ramp Metering"Limit Line"on 1-405 at NE 30th St On-Ramp 43 Utility 1998 Long-Range Wastewater Mgmt Plan 411 1999 Rates 412 Coal Creek Utility District Service Area Study,CAG-98- 034 75,77 Jones Ave SAD,Sharon Barker Authorization to Participate(2414 Jones Ave NE) 275 King County's Regional Wastewater Services Plan 101 Main Ave S Underground Conversion,Puget Sound Energy 358,369 Non-Resident Water Utility Rate,Simpson 266 Regional Wastewater Services Plan 101,410 Sanitary Sewer Connections to Properties Outside Renton (City Policy) 143 Seattle Water Franchise Agreement,CAG-98- 202,358, 359 Sewer Connection Request,Langlois(Denied) 316,370 Skyway Water&Sewer District Water Service Area Boundary,CAG-98-014 16,19 Utility Pole Relocation(Main Ave S) 170 Vacation Aberdeen Ave NE/NE 33rd St(Tharp/Clise,VAC-98-002) 117,119,148 Kirkland Pl NE(Keller/Abrahamson,VAC-97-007) 30, 33,53,73 Lake Ave S(SafewayNAC-95-001) 104,108,120 Monster Rd SW/SW 16th St(ShoberNAC-97-003), Appraisal 51,66 Oakesdale Ave SW(1405 to SW Grady Way),IBID Corp, VAC-98-003 377 Olympia Ave NE/NE 23rd Ct(Lakeridge Development, VAC-98-001) 138,142,166 SW 16th/Monster Rd(Schober,VAC-97-003) 160,172 SW Harris Place(Joseph et al/VAC-97-002) 299,317 WSDOT East Valley Road Rehabilitation Grant Funding,CAG-98- 009 7,18,19 1405 Ramp Metering and Park'N'Ride Areas 83 1405 S-Curves Project Tumback Agreement 139,141, 142 Ramp Metering"Limit Line"on 1405 at NE 30th St On- Ramp 43 SR-167 Culvert Construction,CAG-98-091 199,203 Zoning 1997 Map Book and Wall Map Adoption 42,43,54 1998 Map Book&Wall Map 411,412 Annual Zoning Map Adoption,Evans 41 Aqua Barn Property Land Use&Zoning Changes 230 Automall Expansion(Areas A&B)&Changes to Allowed Uses 256,330 Card Room Zoning Restrictions,Schumsky 411 CD Zone Changes re CD Zone Moratorium re Gas Stations,Vehicle Service etc. 54,74 Gambling Establishments(Zoning Restrictions) 341 Ground Floor,Streetfront Uses 210 Highlands Area Proposed Changes(Sub-Regional Uses) 95,106 May Valley Prezone,Phase II 230,238 Multi-Family Density Ranges Zoning Code Amendments 256 Residential Multi-Family Infill Zone Changes(Self- Storage Uses) 267,280 Zoning Code Changes re Gas Stations,Vehicle Service etc. 51,54,65,92, 106,108,120, 140 For assistance in using this index,please contact the City Clerk's Office,430-6504. 10 AGENDA l RENTON CITY COUNCIL 1. REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1997 4. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Councilmembers—Randy Corman,Position No. 1;Bob Edwards, Position No. 2, and Timothy J. Schlitzer,Position No. 6; and Municipal Court Judge, Corrina D. Ham 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Award to 1997 Council President Kathy Keolker-Wheeler b. Sidewalk Program 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. �.3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner reappoints Beverly Franklin, PO Box 685, Renton, 98057, and Jeffrey Lukins, 1113 S. 23rd St., Renton, 98055, to the Planning Commission for three-year terms expiring 1/31/2001. Council concur. b. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-105, ADA Upgrades to the Renton Senior Activity Center, Carco Theatre, Renton Community Center and Renton Historical Museum; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$22,768.61, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,197.74 to Buchanan General Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. c. Court Case filed in King County Superior Court on 12/10/97 by Tracy R. Antley-Olander on behalf of Marianne Hirschfeld, claiming that damages in an undetermined amount were incurred on 1/14/96 when Ms. Hirschfeld's car struck a manhole cover in an alley between Burnett&Williams Avenues N. (200 block), allegedly due to improper placement of asphalt around the cover. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. d. ' Development Services Division proposes codifying construction mitigation measures that are typically imposed on land use projects through the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)to provide a more efficient and consistent level of project review. Refer to Planning&Development Committee; set public hearing on January 26, 1998 to take testimony on the proposed changes. e. Fire Department requests authorization to purchase one aid unit and one pumper truck,the total cost of both not to exceed $400,000, including tax and associated equipment. Refer to Public Safety Committee f. =Human Resources &Risk Mariagement`Department recommend s'approval 'of City Policy&Procedure s 300-60, as amended to add an Engineering Specialist I to the classification series for Engineering Specialist Refer to"Finance Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) g. Human Resources &IRisk Man.:�;ement Department recommends the reclassification of eight positions and the addition of three nevi positions (Public Works Maintenance Manager, Economic Developn?cxit Specialist and Network Systems Supervisor) at a total 1998 cost of$107,431; Refer to Finance Committee. h. Surface Water Utility Division requests acceptance of a drainage easement dedication from The Boeing Company for the widening of Springbrook Creek; in exchange, Renton will offset 100% ($10,379.85) of the Surface Water Utility system development charge for Boeing's proposed Family Center project. Refer to Utilities Committee. ...r i. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed agreement accepting $175,918 in grant funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the East Valley Road rehabilitation project (SW 41st to 43rd Streets). Renton's cost share is $27,455. Refer to Transportation Committee. j. Water Utility Division submits CAG-97-119, Highlands Elevated Reservoir Exterior Coating project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$825.36, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,185.45 to Jones Painting, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: 1998 Legislative Agenda b. Community Services Committee: Jay Wallace appointment to the Board of Adjustment c. Finance Committee: Waiver of permit fees for the new City Hall;Financing plan to replace the Henry Moses Pool; Vouchers 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) .ow 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION(litigation) 15. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1998 Legislative Agenda Hearing assistance devices for use in the Cot ncil Chambers are_available upon request to_the Crty,Clerk + _ ' -.i.':_y1 a�t i rr ,��f 1 :1� t 1 .�S(� .i i�•-.Y'; .� S�� ... ? i'. .. -, ... . . 1 . CITY COUNCIL.MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CA13LECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL January 5, 1998 City Clerk's Office Re:ferr;aIs CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-97-014, Marianne Hirschfeld v. Renton et al. re: personal vehicle damage incurred 1/14/96 FINANCE COMMITTEE Engineering Specialist classification series change Eight reclassifications and three new positions PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Development standards Code changes (construction mitigation measures) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Purchase of one aid unit and one pumper truck TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WSDOT grant funding for the East Valley Road rehabilitation project UTILITIES COMMITTEE Easement from The Boeing Company for the widening of Springbrook Creek PUBLIC HEARING 1/26/98 — Development standards Code changes (construction mitigation measures) RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 5, 1998 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildint MINUTES Wn" CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tem Parker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Director; LEE HARD, Transportation Planning Supervisor; KIM BECKLUND, Program Development Coordinator; CORINNA D. HARN, Municipal Court Judge; DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department. PRESS Denis Law, Renton Reporter INSTALLATION OF Council President Pro tem Parker noted the presence of King County COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Dwight Pelz, in attendance to witness tonight's swearing-in of AND MUNICIPAL elected Renton officials. maw COURT JUDGE City Clerk Marilyn J. Petersen administered the oath of office to Councilmen Randy Corman, Position No. 1, Bob Edwards, Position No. 2, and Timothy J. Schlitzer, Position No. 6, each of whom was re-elected in November, 1997 to a four-year term to expire December 31, 2001. City Clerk Petersen also administered the oath of office to Municipal Court Judge Corinna D. Harn, who was elected in November, 1997 to serve the remaining portion of an unexpired term to the end of 1997, as well as to a standard four-year term expiring December 31, 2001. RECESS MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 7:38 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Council President Bob Edwards presented a Certificate of Appreciation to PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Kathy Keolker-Wheeler for her outstanding service as Council 1997 Council President President in 1997. Mr. Edwards personally thanked Ms. Keolker-Wheeler for Recognition having done a tremendous job last year. NNW Transportation: Sidewalk Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained Program Briefing the City's policies, standards, and funding programs relating to sidewalks. He RUILlary 5 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 5 noted that although many residents place great importance in these facilities, particularly in residential areas and along school routes, the City has not been able to satisfy many of the sidewalk requests it receives due to current budgetary and manpower restraints. low Mr. Zimmerman explained the standards contained in Renton's City Code regarding construction of new sidewalks. Because not all developments in the City were built to current standards, however, some areas have no sidewalks, some have narrow sidewalks or sidewalks on only one side of the street, and other sidewalks are in need of repair. He added that condition of sidewalks throughout Renton varies depending on age, location, and the effect of street trees. Some older street trees have shallow root systems, resulting in sidewalk cracks and upheaval. Mr. Zimmerman said while the City cannot provide every area with sidewalks, or even bring all existing sidewalks up to current development standards, it does have a series of programs to install sidewalks in certain key locations (such as along school routes). These programs include the Walkway Program, the Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement Program, and the Missing Links Program. Renton also has a few modest sidewalk repair and restoration programs, as follows: the Sidewalk Repair Program, the Complaint/Claims Response Program, and the Central Business District Tree Program. Citizens wishing to make improvements not within the scope or ability of these programs could form a Local Improvement District (LID) to accomplish the desired construction and/or repairs. Under this option, the improvements would be designed and installed by the City with the benefiting residents paying for the costs annually over a ten-year period. Regarding liability issues, Mr. Zimmerman said both State law and Renton City Code make the adjacent property owner liable for any injury or damage caused to persons or property due to the dangerous or defective condition of a sidewalk. The responsibility also belongs to the property owner to maintain and repair any adjacent sidewalks. The Administration is formulating options for consideration by the Council to address the increasing demands for sidewalks and their repair. Specifically, staff will: review the current Sidewalk Program to identify possible improvements or changes; assess the priority of the Sidewalk Program in the context of all transportation-related projects; and study programs offered by other cities to learn how they are addressing these types of needs for their residents. Mr. Zimmerman concluded that staff is preparing a brochure for citizens explaining the City's current sidewalk program. It will be available early this year. Councilman Schlitzer shared the concern of a wheelchair-bound constituent who cannot access a nearby grocery store from his residence at the southwest corner of NE 4th and Union. Mr. Schlitzer added that another resident called to report shrubbery intruding into the pedestrian walkway in the 2000 block of Edmonds Ave. NE. Mr. Zimmerman replied that citizens should notify the City's maintenance division of these types of situations. Executive Assistant Covington added that the City will inform the Edmonds Ave. property owner of his or her obligation to keep the sidewalk clear of shrubbery or other obstructions. January 5 1998 Renton City Council Minutes u Responding to questions raised by Councilman Clawson regarding how citizens can form Local Improvement Districts (LIDs), Councilman Corman agreed that citizens should be able to easily estimate the cost of various improvements before pursuing an LID. 0=0 Councilmember Nelson asked whether the City would be liable should someone get hurt from a sidewalk that was damaged by a City-installed street tree. Mr. Zimmerman agreed that this issue is not clear, because of the responsibility placed on the adjacent property owner by both State law and City Code. ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1997 and beyond. Items noted included: * The Washington State Surveying and Rating Bureau issued Renton an impressive Classification #3 for Building Code Effectiveness. The classification is used to establish property insurance ratings and for underwriting information. * Participants and staff of the Renton Senior Activity Center colleted over 100 toys for the Salvation Army's Toys for Tots toy drive to benefit low-income children from the Renton area. * The construction drawings and specifications for the tenant improvement phase of the new City Hall were released on December 30th for public bidding on January 21st. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. mi Appointment: Planning Mayor Tanner reappointed Beverly Franklin, PO Box 685, Renton, 98057, and Commission Jeffrey Lukins, 1113 S. 23rd St., Renton, 98055, to the Planning Commission for three-year terms expiring 1/31/2001. Council concur. CAG: 97-105, ADA Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-105, ADA Upgrades to Upgrades to Various the Renton Senior Activity Center, Carco Theatre, Renton Community Center Facilities, Buchanan and Renton Historical Museum; and requested approval of the project, General Construction authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $22,768.61, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,197.74 to Buchanan General Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. CRT: 97-014, Hirschfeld v Court Case filed in King County Superior Court on 12/10/97 by Tracy R. Renton Antley-Olander on behalf of Marianne Hirschfeld, claiming that damages in an undetermined amount were incurred on 1/14/96 when Ms. Hirschfeld's car struck a manhole cover in an alley between Burnett & Williams Avenues N. (200 block), allegedly due to improper placement of asphalt around the cover. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Development Services: Development Services Division proposed codifying construction mitigation Construction Mitigation measures that are typically imposed on land use projects through the State Measures (Formerly Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to provide a more efficient and consistent SEPA) level of project review. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set a public hearing on January 26, 1998 to take testimony on the proposed change: .ri Fire: Aid Unit and Fire Department requested authorization to purchase one aid unit and one Pumper Truck Purchase pumper truck, the total cost of both not to exceed $400,000, including tax and associated equipment. Refer to Public Safety Committee. January 5 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 7 HR&RM: Engineering Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended approval of Specialist Classification City Policy & Procedure 300-60, as amended to add an Engineering Specialist Series Amendment I to the classification series for Engineering Specialist. Refer to Finance �+ Committee. HR&RM: Reclassifications Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended the & New Positions reclassification of eight positions and the addition of three new positions (Public Works Maintenance Manager, Economic Development Specialist and Network Systems Supervisor) at a total 1998 cost of $107,431. Refer to Finance Committee. Public Works: Springbrook Surface Water Utility Division requested acceptance of a drainage easement Creek Drainage Easement, dedication from The Boeing Company for the widening of Springbrook Creek; The Boeing Company in exchange, Renton will offset 100% ($10,379.85) of the Surface Water Utility system development charge for Boeing's proposed Family Center project. Refer to Utilities Committee. Transportation: East Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed agreement accepting Valley Road $175,918 in grant funding from the Washington State Department of Rehabilitation, WSDOT Transportation (WSDOT) for the East Valley Road rehabilitation project (SW Grant, CAG-98- 41st to 43rd Streets). Renton's cost share is $27,455. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG: 97-119, Highlands Water Utility Division submitted CAG-97-119, Highlands Elevated Reservoir Elevated Reservoir Exterior Coating project; and requested approval of the project, authorization Exterior Coating, Jones for final pay estimate in the amount of $825.36, commencement of 60-day Painting lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,185.45 to Jones Painting, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS 1997 Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Community Services recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Jay S. Wallace to Committee the Board of Adjustment to complete the unexpired term of Ellery K. Brown, Appointment: Board of Jr., who resigned. The term expires September 6, 1999. MOVED BY Adjustment NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #154113 - 154575; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,045,442.63; approval of Payroll Vouchers #157156 - 157432; and 493 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,191,971.36. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #154576 - 154605; one wire transfer in the amount of $931,720.10; approval of Payroll Vouchers #157433 - 157677; and 491 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,216,148.96. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Parks: New City Hall Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending that the Construction Permit Fee permit fees associated with the construction and related activities at the new Waiver Renton City Hall, located at South Main and Grady Way, be waived. The January 5 1998 Renton City Council Minutes total of these fees is estimated to be approximately $45,000.00. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INT(■mW EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION. Time: 8:48 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:36 p.m. MARILY J. TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold ` 1/05/98 , I I I i I CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 5, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/12 Legislative Issues (Edwards) 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE TUES., 1/06 Engineering Specialist Classification (Parker) 3:30 p.m. Series; Reclassifications and New Positions MON., 1/12 Vouchers 6:15 p.m. .�. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 1/08 Sign Code; (Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Valley Medical Center Rezones; Development Standards Code Changes; Temporary Dwellings for Medical Emergencies PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 1/12 Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks after (Corman) 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.; Aid Unit & Fire Pumper Purchase TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 1/06 WSDOT Grant Funds for East Valley (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Road Rehabilitation Project UTILITIES THURS., 1/08 Boeing Easement for Springbrook (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. Channel Widening; Skyway Water Service Boundary; Aquifer Protection Code Amendment NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other conunittee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 10 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 12, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1998 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Award to Retiring Police Chief Alan L. Wallis b. Swearing-in of Newly Appointed Police Chief Garry Anderson 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. mo a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 12/19/97 for CAG-97-175, Asbestos, Lead and PCB Abatement for the Mazda and Holm Buildings; ten bids; engineer's estimate $181,500; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, William Dickson Company, in the amount of $77,400. Council concur. b. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision denying the appeal from an administrative decision regarding a request for a carport setback variance at 2308 SE 19th St.; appeal filed on 12/29/97 by Terry and Gina Williams (AAD-97-166). Refer to Planning &Development Committee. c. Court Case filed by Scott J. Terry, 400 W. Gowe, Kent, 98032, representing Eve Franz, claiming damages in an undetermined amount for injuries sustained on 1/04/95 when plaintiff fell near the Renton Senior Activity Center, allegedly due to an uneven walkway. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. d. Development Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Sign Code to allow larger freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in the Automall, and to permit electronic message board signs in commercial and industrial zones. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set public hearing for February 2, 1998 to take testimony on the proposed changes. e. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of Liberty Park from P-1 (Public Use) to Arterial Commercial (CA), File No. R-97-113. Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.) f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Cedar River Trail Park, located north of N. 6th Street, from P-1 (Public Use) to Heavy Industrial (IH), File No. R-97-114. Council concur. (See 10.b. for ordinance.) g. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the King County Drainage Channel located north of Monster Rd. SW, on the north side of the channel drainage pond, from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R-97-116. Council concur. (See 10.c. for ordinance.) h. Hearing Examiner recommends approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Washington State Drainage .� Channel located at approximately 556 Monster Road SW from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R-97-117. Council concur. (See 10.d. for ordinance.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) b. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Legislative Issues b. Finance Committee: Engineering Specialist Classification Series Change; Reclassifications and New Positions; Vouchers c. Planning & Development Committee: Temporary Dwellings for Medical Emergencies* d. Public Safety Committee: Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks after 9:00 p.m.; Aid Unit & Fire Pumper Truck Purchase e. Transportation Committee: WSDOT Grant Funds for East Valley Road Rehabilitation Project* f. Utilities Committee: Boeing Easement for Springbrook Creek Widening; Skyway Water Service Boundary Agreement* 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Agreement accepting grant funds from WSDOT for the East Valley Road project (see 9.e.) b. Agreement establishing a boundary with the Skyway Water& Sewer District (see 9.f.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Liberty Park rezone from P-1 to CA(see 7.e.) b. Cedar River Trail Park rezone from P-1 to IH (see 7.f.) c. King County Drainage Channel rezone from P-1 to RC (see 7.g.) d. Washington State Drainage Channel rezone from P-1 to RC (see Th.) e. Temporary dwellings for medical emergencies (see 9.c.) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 p.m. Legislative Issues • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. GxTY COUNCIT, ', January 12, 1998 City C1Qrk'S Office .......:... ADMINISTRATION Authorization to purchase one fire pumper truck and one medical aid unit with Fire Mitigation funds CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-98-001, Eve Franz v. Renton COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Proposed hydroplane race at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park MAYOR& CITY CLERK Accepting an easement from The Boeing Company for the widening of Springbrook Creek Accepting ISTEA grant funding from WSDOT for the East Valley Road rehabilitation project PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Williams carport setback variance request (appeal), 2308 SE 19th St., AAD-97-166 Sign Code amendments for Automall freestanding signs and electronic message boards f ORDINANCES FOR SECOND &FINAL READING Rezoning Liberty Park from P-1 to CA— 1st reading 1/12/98 Rezoning Cedar River Trail Park from P-1 to IH— 1st reading 1/12/98 Rezoning King County Drainage Channel from P-1 to RC— 1st reading 1/12/98 Rezoning Wash. State Drainage Channel from P-1 to RC— 1st reading 1/12/98 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1/26/98 —Development standards Code changes (construction mitigation measures) 1/26/98 —Designating trailers and RVs as temporary dwellings in cases of medical hardship 1/26/98 —Extending the moratorium on the permitting of adult books stores in certain areas 2/02/98 — Sign Code changes (Automall freestanding signs; electronic message boards) RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12, 1998 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; RETIRING CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department; INCOMING CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department; COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department; CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER, Fire Department; BATTALION CHIEF KRIS HANSON, Fire Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the week of January 12, Police: Award to Retiring 1998, to be Chief Alan Wallis Week in the City of Renton, expressing pride, r... Chief Alan L. Wallis praise and gratitude for the excellent leadership and policing which Chief Wallis provided to the Renton Police Department and the entire Renton community from March 15, 1983 to January 9, 1998. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Tanner then presented a certificate and a plaque to Chief Wallis, thanking him for his service to the City over the last 15 years. Chief Wallis described his pride in the men and women who provide Renton's law enforcement services, and expressed confidence that his replacement will ably lead the department. INSTALLATION OF POLICE CHIEF Police: Swearing-in of Mayor Tanner administered the oath of office to Garry Anderson, newly New Chief Garry appointed Chief of Police, and presented him with the badge of the position. Anderson SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Council: Award to Mayor Tanner presented a plague and a certificate to retiring Council Retiring Council Secretary Secretary Billie J. Dunphy, who has served the City Council for over 20 years. Billie J. Dunphy He expressed sincere appreciation to Ms. Dunphy for her many years of valuable service. Jlnuary 12 1998 Renton City Council Nin-lutes ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Assistant Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report REPORT summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: J, * Concentrations of polychloroethylene (PCE) in Well #8 continue to decline, having peaked in September. Although the water from this well is safe for consumption, it has not yet been reintroduced into the drinking water supply. * The Fire Prevention Plan Review and Inspection unit issued 73 permits for construction and installation of fire alarms and sprinklers in December, a 57% increase over the same month last year. Responding to Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Tanner said the Army Corps of Engineers has authorized the City to proceed with dredging of the Cedar River during the current construction season. The Mayor added that the City of Seattle has offered to share in the cost of this project, in addition to King County and The Boeing Company. AUDIENCE COMMENT Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, noted that the City's current Citizen Comment: Carlson moratorium on adult book stores expires January 28th. She urged Council to - Adult Book Stores extend this moratorium for another six months, emphasizing that Renton's Moratorium citizens do not want any more of these stores locating near elementary schools. Executive Assistant Jay Covington replied that staff agrees the moratorium should be extended, since the City is still working to analyze information on the impacts of this type of use. A proposal to extend the moratorium will be brought to Council on January 26th. Citizen Comment: Wright Gale Wright, 1033 Sunset Blvd. NE #11, Renton, 98056, supported the - Adult Book Stores continuance of the moratorium on adult book stores. She also asked that the Moratorium City not allow the operator of the adult book store in the Highlands to expand his use to include a tattoo parlor. Noting her concern that an estimated 60 pedophiles live within the the 98056 zip code area, she added that the Renton School Board recently adopted a resolution expressing its opposition to the siting of adult-oriented businesses in proximity to the walking routes of elementary students to their schools. iMayor Tanner acknowledged receipt of the resolution, which accompanied a letter from Renton School District Superintendent Dolores J. Gibbons. Citizen Comment: Smith - Matthew Smith, 251 Langston Rd., Renton, 98055, said as someone who used Adult Book Stores to be addicted to pornography, he could personally attest to its detrimental Moratorium and intensely negative effects. He urged that pornography not be allowed, in view of the many problems it causes. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council President Edwards noted the addition of an item proposing a limited hydroplane race on Lake Washington, for referral to the Community Services Committee. CAG: 97-175, Asbestos, City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/19/97 for CAG-97-175, Asbestos, Lead & PCB Abatement Lead and PCB Abatement for the Mazda and Holm Buildings; ten bids; for Mazda & Holm Bldgs, engineer's estimate $181,500; and submitted staff recommendation to award Will Dickson Co the contract to the low bidder, William Dickson Company, in the amount of 0000 $77,400. Council concur. Jinuary 12 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 15 15 Appeal: Carport Setback City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision denying the Variance Request, 2308 appeal from an administrative decision regarding a request for a carport SE 19th St, setback variance at 2308 SE 19th St.; appeal filed on 12/29/97 by Terry and Williams/AAD-97-166 Gina Williams (AAD-97-166). Refer to Planning & Develooment Committee. Court Case: 98-0 1, Franz Court Case filed by Scott J. Terry, 400 W. Gowe, Kent, 98032, representing v Renton Eve Franz, claiming damages in an undetermined amount for injuries sustained on 1/04/95 when plaintiff fell near the Renton Senior Activity Center, allegedly due to an uneven walkway. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Development Services: Development Services Division submitted proposed amendments to the Sign Sign Code Amendments Code to allow larger freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in the (Automall Freestanding Automall, and to permit electronic message board signs in commercial and Signs, Electronic Msg industrial zones. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set public Boards) hearing for February 2, 1998, to take testimony on the proposed changes. Rezone: Liberty Park, Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of Liberty from P-1 to CA, R-97- Park from P-1 (Public Use) to Arterial Commercial (CA), File No. R-97-113. 113 Council concur. (See page 18 for ordinance.) Rezone: Cedar River Trail Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of Cedar Park, from P-I to IH, R- River Trail Park from P-1 (Public Use) to Heavy Industrial (IH), File No. R- 97-114 97-114. Council concur. (See page 18 for ordinance.) Rezone: King County Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Drainage Channel King County Drainage Channel located north of Monster Rd. SW, on the (Monster Rd) from P-1 to north side of the channel drainage pond, from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource RC, R-97-116 Conservation (RC), File No. R-97-116. Council concur. (See page 18 for Y.. ordinance.) Rezone: Wash St Drainage Hearing Examiner recommended approval of City-sponsored rezone of the Channel (Monster Rd) Washington State Drainage Channel located at approximately 556 Monster from P-1 to RC, R-97- Road SW from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R- 117 97-117. Council concur. (See page 19 for ordinance.) Added Item Community Services Department recommended that a limited hydroplane race Parks: Hydroplane Race at be held at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on April 25 and 26, 1998, Gene Coulon Park under the sanction of the American Power Boat Association. Refer to Community Services Committee. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE ADDED ITEM 7.i. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Council President Edwards presented a Committee of the Whole report Committee of the Whole recommending that Council authorize the following issues as the City of Council: 1998 Legislative Renton's 1998 legislative priorities: Issues State and Local Transportation Funding. Support a comprehensive revenue package that recognizes the need for a long-term sustainable transportation revenue stream. Support an increase in the state gas tax and seek approval of new transportation revenue sources. Support existing formulas and increases in the dedicated distribution of gas tax revenue to cities, counties, transit, and the Transportation Improvement Board. January 12 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Urban Stablization Act. Support legislation that would enable cities to finance health, safety, and public improvements in designated areas through state and local excise tax allocations generated by new commercial activity. Driving While License Suspended Impound Authority. Support legislation that gives cities an option to impound vehicles to restrict the ability of those with a suspended license from driving. 9-1-1 Cellular Phone Tax. Support the addition of a 20-cent per month charge to cellular phone lines. This would provide a similar identification program to what is now in operation for land lines. Support the extension of the 20-cent per month charge on land lines. Currently, this charge is scheduled to be reduced to ten cents per month beginning in 1999. Criminal Justice Funding. Cities and counties receive a portion of the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) for criminal justice expenditures. This is a limited resource that is capped by the rate of inflation. Support lifting the "cap" on the MVET funding to cities so that revenues can grow at a rate more comparable to the growth of criminal justice expenditures. Water Rights/Supply. Retain local control of water supply and planning. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Committee report regarding medical hardship temporary dwellings. The Committee now Development Services: considered a Code amendment to allow park trailers and recreational vehicles Temporary Dwellings for as types of temporary dwellings permitted in residential zones for cases of Medical Emergencies medical hardship. The City Council adopted an ordinance in December, 1995 allowing manufactured homes to be permitted as a temporary dwelling if an applicant demonstrates it as necessary to provide for daily care in the case of a medical hardship. The Code amendment would expand this provision to allow park trailers and recreational vehicles to be included as types of temporary dwellings permitted for demonstrated cases of medical hardship. The Committee recommended that a public hearing be set for January 26, 1998, and that an ordinance be prepared. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: Springbrook concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Creek Drainage Easement, recommendation that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an The Boeing Company agreement regarding a drainage easement dedication with The Boeing Company. The Committee also recommended concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation to offset 100% of the Surface Water Utility system development charge that will become due for Boeing's Family Care Center development proposal (SA-97-140) as compensation for the drainage easement. The amount that would be offset is $10,379.85. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Now 1-7 January 12, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 17 Utility: Skyway Water & Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Sewer District Water concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Service Area Boundary recommendation to approve an interlocal agreement establishing a water service area boundary with the Skyway Water and Sewer District. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 18 for resolution.) Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending HR&RM: Engineering concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend Policy & Procedure 300-60 Specialist Classification to add the position of Engineering Specialist I to the classification series of Series Amendment Engineering Specialist. The addition of this position to the classification series will allow the Public Works Department to recruit at a lower level and then promote from this position without going through the competitive process. This change will be effective January 1, 1998. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: Reclassifications Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending & New Positions concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve reclassifications and new positions in the Police Department, the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department, the Information Services Division, and the Maintenance Services Division. If approved, the following positions will be reclassified as described: Police Secretary, grade 54, to Police Secretary, grade 68 (1998 cost -- $3,856); Police Secretary, grade 54, to Police Secretary, grade 68 ($3,737); Police Secretary, grade 54, to Police Secretary, grade 68 ($4,516); Jailer (EHD), grade 64/69, to Jailer (EHD), 10% premium pay over grade 64/69 ($4,175); Engineering Specialist 1, grade 13, to Engineering Specialist II, grade 19 ($3,204); Engineering Specialist I, grade 13, to Engineering Specialist II, grade 19 ($3,572); Maintenance Services Supervisor, grade 20, to Street Maintenance Services Supervisor, grade 23 ($1,658); and Maintenance Services Supervisor, grade 20, to Waste Water Maintenance Supervisor, grade 23 ($1,342). The following new positions have been included in the 1998 budget; however, no grades were assigned. Therefore, the following grades are proposed for approval: Public Works Maintenance Manager, grade 26 (no additional cost as the incumbent is in this grade); Economic Development Specialist, grade 16 ($36,696 full year cost at step A); and Network Systems Supervisor, grade 24 ($44,676 full year cost at step A). The above changes are effective January 1, 1998. These reclassifications and new positions will have no change in 1998 department budgets. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 18 January 12 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #154606 - 155109 and three wire transfers in the total amount of $1,341,189.86. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation Committee Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transportation: East recommending approval of an agreement with the Washington State Valley Road Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the use of $175,918 in Federal Rehabilitation, WSDOT ISTEA funds for the design and construction of the East Valley Road Grant, CAG-98- Rehabilitation project (SW 41st to SW 43rd Streets). The local share to be paid by Renton is $27,455. This project is identified as a priority project in the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP #1 in the Overlay Program). The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending Fire: Aid Unit & Pumper concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Administration to Truck Purchase purchase one fire pumper truck and one medical aid unit in 1998, the total cost of both not to exceed $400,000, including tax and associated equipment. The Committee also recommended that the 1998 Budget be amended to correctly reflect the appropriation of $400,000 from the Fire Mitigation Fund to purchase and equip the fire engine (pumper) and aid unit. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS MWO Resolution #3298 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Transportation: East local agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Valley Road Transportation (WSDOT) for ISTEA grant agreement for the East Valley Road Rehabilitation, WSDOT Rehabilitation project. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY Grant, CAG-98- SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3299 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Utility: Skyway Water & interlocal cooperative agreement entitled "Agreement on the Water Service Sewer District Water Area Boundary between the City of Renton and the Skyway Water and Sewer Service Area Boundary District." MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 1/26/98 for second and final reading: Rezone: Liberty Park, An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately from P-1 to CA, R-97- 11.89 acres located at 1103 Bronson Way North (Liberty Park) from P-1 113 (Public Use) to Arterial Commercial (CA), File No. R-97-113. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/26/98. CARRIED. now January 12 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 19 Rezone: Cedar River Trail An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Park, from P-1 to IH, R- 9.34 acres located north of N. 6th St. (Cedar River Trail Park) from P-1 97-114 (Public Use) to Heavy Industrial (IH), File No. R-97-114. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER ... THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/26/98. CARRIED. Rezone: King County An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Drainage Channel 7.61 acres located at 600 Monster Road SW (King County Drainage Channel) (Monster Rd) from P-1 to from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R-97-116. RC, R-97-116 MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/26/98. CARRIED. Rezone: Wash St Drainage An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Channel (Monster Rd) 9,810 square feet located at 556 Monster Road SW (Washington State Drainage from P-1 to RC, R-97- Channel) from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R- 117 97-117. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/26/98. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Edwards announced that in accordance with Council policy, Council: Martin Luther no City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 19th, in observance King Jr., Day Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City Hall will be open during regular business hours. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:13 p.m. 'MARILYNd/Pt7VERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 1/12/98 20 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 1998 COn1MITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA ftow COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/19 *CANCELLED* (Edwards) MON., 1/26 *CANCELLED* COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 1/20 Proposed Hydroplane Race on Lake (Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Washington FINANCE MON., 1/26 Vouchers (Parker) 7:00 p.m. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 1/13 Williams Carport Variance Appeal (Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. **Council Chambers** ..w THURS., 1/22 Sign Code; 4:00 p.m. Sign Code Variance PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) i TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Schlitzer) UTILITIES THURS., 1/22 Aquifer Protection Code Changes; (Clawson) 2:00 p.m. Telecommunications Ordinance mood NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 26, 1998 �. Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 1998 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: City of Renton Web Site Update 5. APPEAL: Williams Carport Variance Request (2308 SE 19th St.), AAD-97-166 In accordance with Renton Municipal Code Section 4-18-16.D, no public hearing on the appeal shall be held by the City Council. No new or additional evidence or testimony shall be accepted by the City Council unless a party can show that the evidence they are presenting could not reasonably have been available at the hearing before the Examiner. If the Council determines that additional evidence is required, it may remand the matter to the Examiner for reconsideration. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Add construction mitigation measures to Development Standards Codes (see 12.a.) b. Allow RVs in residential areas as temporary dwellings in cases of medical hardship (see 12.b.) c. Extension of six-month moratorium on the permitting of adult bookstores within specific geographical areas (see 12.a.) 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 8. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 9. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Mayor Tanner appoints Barbara Horton, 20613 SE 291st PI., Kent, 98042, to the Transit Advisory Board. Council concur. b. City Clerk submits petition to vacate the east 18 feet of Kirkland Pl. NE (2000 block); request submitted on 11/21/97 by Barton G. Treece, Jr., 320 - 2nd Ave. S., Kirkland, representing Russell L. Keller and Noonan Abrahamson. Refer to Board of Public Works; set hearing for February 16, 1998, to take testimony on the proposed vacation. (See 12.b. for resolution setting the hearing.) c. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for the period of October 1 to July 31, 1997; 47 contracts totaling $2,999,132.60. Information. d. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$55,580 with Berger Partnership for landscape architectural services for the Downtown Park (Piazza) and Streetscape Master Plan. Council concur. e. Court Case filed by Terry L. Paine, 1702 S. 72nd, Tacoma, representing Adam and Eva Palka, claiming damages in the amount of$12,443 to personal property incurred 11/29/94 when water from a heavy rainstorm flooded their residence. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. f. Court Case filed by Stephen J. Crane, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle, on behalf of Performance Mortgage, Inc. regarding the plaintiff's attempt to develop a 1.89 acre parcel at 570 Bronson Pl. NE into a seven-lot (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 22 short plat and the nccd for access via City-owned property. Refer to City Attorney and liysuran._!, Services. g. Court Case filed by Michael T. Watkins, 2025 First Ave., Seattle, representing Summit Park Homeowners' Association, claiming damages in the amount of$6,952 to personal property incurred 3/27/96 when a sewer backup occurred. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. h. Development Services Division submits request from George Feighner and Dennis Dochnahl for removal of restrictive covenants imposed in 1985 on properties located on the south side of NE 4th St., east of Union Ave. NE, as the covenants are no longer necessary. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. i. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of resolution authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. Council concur. (See 12.c. for resolution.) j. Police Department requests approval of items taken as evidence and subsequently converted to City use. Council concur. k. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-97- 061, contract with Kato & Warren, Inc. for the Oakesdale Ave. SW project, for $327,491 in construction management services. Council concur. 10. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Richard L. Kirk, Chairman, Washington State World War II Memorial Fundraising Campaign, PO Box 41150, Olympia, 98504, requesting a$5,000 contribution to support the memorial. b. Letter from Karin Frost Blakley, 2112 NE 50th St., Renton, 98056, asking that the City impose a short- term building moratorium on property approved by the City Council last year for deannexation into Newcastle, pending that jurisdiction's annexation of the area. 11. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Proposed Hydroplane Race at Gene Coulon Beach Park b. Finance Committee: Vouchers c. Planning & Development Committee: Williams Carport Variance Appeal mum d. Public Safety Committee: Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks after 9:00 p.m.* 12. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Extension of six-month moratorium on permitting of adult bookstores (see 6.c.) b. Setting a public hearing on 2/16/98 for the Kirkland Pl. NE street vacation (see 9.b.) c. Approving authorized signatures for banking purposes (see 9.1.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Add construction mitigation measures to Development Standards Codes (see 6.a.) b. Temporary dwellings for medical emergencies (see 6.b.) c. Sitting or lying on public sidewalks after 9:00 p.m. (see l 1.d) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Liberty Park rezone from P-1 to CA(1st reading 1/12/98) b. Cedar River Trail Park rezone from P-1 to IH (1st reading 1/12/98) c. King County Drainage Channel rezone from P-1 to RC (1st reading 1/12/98) d. Washington State Drainage Channel rezone from P-1 to RC (1st reading 1/12/98) 13. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 14. AUDIENCE COMMENT now 15. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. ** CANCELLED • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 21 n 8 Ja ua 26 199 ;;:.;:.: . R..... BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Kirkland Pl. NE street vacation petition(Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007) CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-98-002, Palka v Renton CRT-98-003, Performance Mtg. v Renton CRT-98-004, Summit Park Homeowners' Association v Renton COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Request for financial contribution from the Washington World War II Memorial Fundraising Campaign i PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Removal of restrictive covenants on NE 4th St., east of Union Ave. NE (Feighner/Dochnahl) ORDINANCES FOR SECOND &FINAL READING Adding construction mitigation measures to Development Standards Codes— 1st reading 1/26/98 Allowing RVs as temporary dwellings in cases of medical hardship— 1st reading 1/26/98 Extending the prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks until midnight— 1 st reading 1/26/98 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2/02/98 — Sign Code changes (Automall freestanding signs; electronic message boards) 2/16/98 —Kirkland Pl. NE street vacation (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007) 25 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 26, 1998 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; LESLEY NISHIHIRA, Planning Technician; JANA HUERTER, Principal Planner; STEVE DENISON, System Analyst; JULIE BREWER, Publications Secretary; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. PRESS Elizabeth Parker, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Steve Denison, System Analyst, explained that the creation of the City of PRESENTATION Renton's web site is being accomplished in three phases. The first phase Finance: City of Renton produced a rather conventional site design. The second phase, launched at the Web Site Update beginning of this month, has resulted in a site that is more interactive and user-friendly. The third phase will involve greater participation by City departments and additional interactive features. Julie Brewer, Publications Secretary, demonstrated the main options contained on the web site's home page, as follows: Search, Spotlight, Site Index, Mayor, City Council, Departments, Employment, Download and Comments. Responding to Councilman Parker, Ms. Brewer said eventually, all departments will assume responsibility for updating the information contained on their respective pages. Mr. Parker noted that some jurisdictions promote points of interest or tourist attractions in their web sites. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington replied that the Renton Chamber of Commerce is working on a site that will include this type of information. The municipal web site could then be linked to the chamber's site for the convenience of those seeking such information. Councilman Corman suggested that the City's web site address be included on its printed stationery. The address could also be advertised via "CitySource," Renton's monthly newsletter to its citizens. `.., APPEAL Terry and Gina Williams appealed the Hearing Examiner's decision denying Appeal: Carport Setback the appeal from an administrative decision regarding a request for a carport Variance Request, 2308 setback variance at 2308 SE 19th St. (AAD-97-166). SE 19th St, Williams (AAD-97-166) January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes `r Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Committee report regarding the appeal of Terry and Gina Williams regarding the denial Appeal: Carport Setback of their application for a variance for the location of a carport on their Variance Request, 2308 premises. The subject property is located at 2308 SE 19th St. Terry and Gin SE 19th St, Williams Williams appealed the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated December 11, (AAD-97-166) 1997. The original application sought a variance from the setback requirements for the location of a carport on the subject property. The Zoning Administrator had denied the request for a variance. The Hearing Examiner affirmed the decision of the Zoning Administrator. This appeal followed. The Committee did not find a substantial error of fact or law. The Committee therefore recommended that the City Council affirm the decisions of the Zoning Administrator and the Hearing Examiner. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Development Services: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Construction Mitigation hearing to consider the proposal to add construction mitigation measures to the Measures (Formerly Development Standards Codes. SEPA) Lesley Nishihira, Planning Technician, explained that the proposal would codify State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) mitigation measures that are regularly imposed on land use projects. The changes are expected to reduce the number of mitigations placed on projects while ensuring a more efficient and consistent level of project review. Applicants would benefit significantly by having more information about required development standards earlier in the process, and thus greater predictability on their projects. Continuing, Ms. Nishihira said the changes affect various standards, including••• permitted work hours, haul routes, temporary erosion control, refuse requirements and associated screening detail plans, and final wetlands mitigation plans. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 32 for Planning & Development Committee report on this subject.) F Development Services: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Temporary Dwellings for in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Medical Hardships hearing to consider the proposal to allow recreational vehicles in residential areas as temporary dwellings in cases of medical hardship. Jana Huerter, Principal Planner, explained that Renton currently allows manufactured homes to serve as temporary dwellings in cases of medical hardship, and the proposal is to expand this permission to include park trailers and recreational vehicles. The dwellings would have to meet certain requirements, including hooking up to sanitary sewer, water and power, and comply with development standards in each zone. They would be allowed in certain residential zones only. Responding to Councilman Corman, Ms. Huerter said the dwellings would be required to have smoke detectors. Audience comment was invited. 27 January 26, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 27 Correspondence was read from Joanne Keenan, 2101 Redmond Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, supporting this proposal as it would allow her to care for her mother, who is physically unable to live alone. Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, also supported the proposal, noting that it would provide for the necessary close proximity needed in certain cases while preserving a degree of independence for the persons involved. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 32 for Planning & Development Committee report on this subject.) Legal: Moratorium on This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Adult Book Stores in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the proposal to extend the moratorium on the permitting of adult bogkstores within specific geographical areas for another six months. Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, advised that Council imposed a six-month moratorium on the permitting of adult bookstores in July, and the question before it tonight is whether the moratorium should be extended for another six months. Staff is requesting the moratorium be extended so it can continue to research this issue. Assistant City Attorney Zanetta Fontes explained that staff has so far identified 14 studies which address issues such as the effect of adult-oriented businesses on the number of offenses and assaults in neighboring communities. Many questions remain unanswered, however, including the possible effects that a concentration of adult-oriented businesses might have. Staff is also researching the possibility of restricting the hours these types of businesses can operate, and what effects, if any, such restrictions might have. Ms. Fontes added that in the last six months, no one has sought a business license for an adult bookstore in Renton. . Councilman Corman suggested that staff research Renton's own statistics on the number of police calls made in the area surrounding the adult bookstore in the Highlands before and after that business opened. Ms. Fontes replied that because the material from the bookstore is taken off-site by customers, the calls for service to the bookstore will not necessarily provide meaningful information. Audience comment was invited. Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, urged Council to extend the moratorium, saying that these types of businesses should not be able to locate near schools, churches or private residences. Adding that communities need to be able to maintain standards and refuse the degradation of their neighborhood, she asserted that negative secondary effects arising from the adult bookstore in the Highlands are numerous and ongoing. Ms. Carlson warned that a self-proclaimed pornography "superstore" was recently opened in Tacoma, and its owner has declared his intention of opening similar stores elsewhere in the Puget Sound region. She felt that Renton would not want such a store within its jurisdiction. Phil Beckley, 655 Ferndale Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, said he has lived in the Highlands for 41 years and was now actively helping to picket the adult bookstore which opened in this area last year. He felt this type of use should 28 January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pae 28 not be located in certain areas in the interest of preserving quality of life. Mr. Beckley asked that Renton focus its attentions on this issue and move forward to adopt an appropriate ordinance regulating adult-oriented businesses. now Gale Wright, 1033 Sunset Blvd. NE #11, Renton, 98056, asked that the City continue the moratorium to support and respect the Highlands community. Marie West, 903 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, said while she agreed with the free speech provisions contained in the First Amendment, she felt that adult-oriented businesses should be regulated through zoning. Ms. West asserted that the adult bookstore in the Highlands has negatively affected her property values. Geri Warner, 2207 NE 7th St., Renton, 98056, also supported continuance of the moratorium, claiming that an interest in pornography can lead people to commit crimes, some of them horrible. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THIS ISSUE. CARRIED. Resolution #3300 A resolution was read extending a moratorium on the permitting of adult Legal: Moratorium on bookstores, as defined and within specific geographical areas, and establishin{: Adult Book Stores a termination date for the moratorium. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELED SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS ...r PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: * The Army Corps of Engineers Cedar River dredging project is scheduled to begin June 15, 1998. * Christmas Giving Trees located at City Hall, the Community Center and Maplewood Golf Course resulted in 96 individuals and 15 families receiving toys, clothing, food and even furniture. * The City of Renton, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is again sponsoring the Renton Emergency Assistance Program whereby residents may donate money for those needing help meeting the obligations of their utility bill. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandel DeMastus, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, reported that Citizen Comment: disabled and elderly residents in her neighborhood are being harassed daily by DeMastus - Harassment of several McKnight students who pass through the area on their way home from Highlands Residents school. Ms. DeMastus said the harassment includes trespassing and vandalism. Councilmember Nelson suggested that the City cooperate with the School District to address this problem. OWN 29 January 26, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pame 29 Citizen Comment: Blakley Karin Blakley, 2112 NE 50th St., Renton, 98056, asked the City to impose a - Building Moratorium 60-day building moratorium on the "hook" property approved by the Renton Request (Newcastle last year for deannexation to Newcastle, pending that jurisdiction's annexation "Hook") of the area. She explained she was seeking the moratorium to prevent development that would be inconsistent with Newcastle's expected zoning for this area. If Renton declines to adopt a moratorium by next week, she asked for some sort of an emergency interim administrative procedure that would accomplish the same goal. Ms. Blakley conveyed that Newcastle today sent a letter of intent to annex this property to the Boundary Review Board. Mayor Tanner noted that although Renton agreed to deannex this property last November, the City of Newcastle has yet to officially act on this issue. Ms. Blakley responded this was due, in part, to the fact that last November's elections brought three new members to Newcastle's City Council. Newcastle has a new mayor now as well. Mayor Tanner replied that in the absence of formal action from the City of Newcastle, Renton's administration has no governmental interest in imposing a moratorium. He noted that taking this action would effectively downzone all the property in the "hook" area. Councilman Parker suggested that rather than seeking further action from the City of Renton, Ms. Blakley should instead be urging the City of Newcastle to address this issue. He added that moratoriums are tools of emergency, and this situation did not appear to be disastrous from Renton's point of view. Citizen Comment: Florian Mike Florian, 2120 NE 50th St., Renton, 98056, also asked that Council �... - Building Moratorium impose a building moratorium in the "hook" area. Saying he believed this area Request (Newcastle will be annexed by Newcastle, he feared that one resident seeks to monetarily "Hook") gain from this situation by developing his property according to the higher density zoning available under Renton's jurisdiction. Responding to Councilman Corman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman confirmed that the City of Renton did receive a short plat application from the person referred to by Mr. Florian. In reviewing the title, a question was raised as to whether the applicant was acting in good faith with the owner of the property. The file was subsequently closed and there is no active application at this time. In response to Councilman Parker, Mr. Zimmerman said if a development application was vested in the City of Renton before the land was transferred to the City of Newcastle, the development would proceed according to negotiations between the two jurisdictions. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler asked about the difference in zoning between Renton and Newcastle. Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, said presuming that Newcastle would zone this area R-4, the density would be comparable to that of Renton's R-5 zone, given the disparity between gross and net densities. Mayor Tanner explained that one reason Newcastle has not acted on this issue is because it was attempting to get Renton to agree to deannex more property than just the "hook" area. Responding to Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, Assistant City Attorney Fontes affirmed there may be some merit to imposing a moratorium, given that the properties will, in all likelihood, change jurisdiction from Renton to 50 January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes P 3� Newcastle. From Newcastle's perspective, then, a moratorium would be preferable to having any new development go forward according to Renton's regulations. Mayor Tanner said if the City of Newcastle formally accepts the property according to the resolution Renton adopted, and does not try to increase the amount of territory involved, he would recommend that Renton cooperate in any way that is legal. Chief Administrative Officer Covington noted that the property in question is scheduled to change hands on February 6th, hence Ms. Blakley's concern about the timing of these events. Council President Edwards added that the City of Newcastle should also formally request that Renton impose a moratorium. Chief Administrative Officer Covington replied that Newcastle staff requested this last month, but the Newcastle City Council has not yet acted on any aspect of this matter. Councilman Corman commented that if another Renton citizen came forward with a request for a moratorium to prevent a proposed development from happening, Council would not be able to do this. Rather, the usual process would be undertaken whereby the development would be evaluated for adherence to regulations, and its approval could be appealed by interested parties. Mr. Corman noted that these mechanisms exist for all properties in Renton, and while not as simple as a moratorium, they comprise the same protections afforded to all Renton citizens. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the Administration and the City Attorney look into whether another remedy is available that would not require a moratorium. Councilman Parker cautioned against becoming involved in a dispute between neighbors, which he felt would not be fair. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council President Edwards noted the addition of two items awarding contracts for construction projects. At the request of a Councilmember, item 9.d. was removed for separate consideration. Appointment: Transit Mayor Tanner appointed Barbara Horton, 20613 SE 291st Pl., Kent, 98042, to Advisory Board the Transit Advisory Board. Council concur. Vacation: Kirkland PI NE City Clerk submitted petition to vacate the east 18 feet of Kirkland Pl. NE (Keller/Abrahamson, (2000 block); request submitted on 11/21/97 by Barton G. Treece, Jr., 320 - VAC-97-007) 2nd Ave. S., Kirkland, representing Russell L. Keller and Norman Abrahamson (VAC-97-007). Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on February 16, 1998, to take testimony on the proposal. (See page 33 for resolution setting the public hearing.) i City Clerk: Quarterly City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for the period of October 1 to Contract List, 10/97 to December 31, 1997; 47 contrats totaling $2,999,132.60. Information. 12/97 Court Case: 98-002, Palka Court Case filed by Terry L. Paine, 1702 S. 72nd, Tacoma, representing Adanr v Renton and Eva Palka, claiming damages in the amount of $12,443 to personal property incurred 11/29/94 when water from a heavy rainstorm flooded their residence. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. January 26, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 31 Court Case: 98-003, Court Case filed by Stephen J. Crane, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle, on behalf of Performance Mtg v Performance Mortgage, Inc., regarding the plaintiffs attempt to develop a Renton 1.89 acre parcel at 570 Bronson Pl. NE into a seven-lot short plat and the need for access via City-owned property. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Court Case: 98-004, Court Case filed by Michael T. Watkins, 2025 First Ave., Seattle, representing Summit Park Homeowners Summit Park Homeowners' Association, claiming damages in the amount ,of Association v Renton $6,952 to personal property incurred 3/27/96 when a sewer backup occurred. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Development Services: NE Development Services Division submitted request from George Feighner and 4th St Removal of Dennis Dochnahl for removal of restrictive covenants imposed in 1985 on Restrictive Covenants, properties located on the south side of NE 4th St., east of Union Ave. NE, as Feighner/Dochnahl the covenants are no longer necessary. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Finance: Authorized Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of resolution Banking Signatures authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. Council concur. (See page 33 for resolution.) Police: Evidence Items Police Department requested approval of items taken as evidence and Converted to City Use subsequently converted to City use. Council concur. CAG: 97-061, Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Ave SW Extension Agreement No. 2 to CAG-97-061, contract with Kato & Warren, Inc., for the Construction Mgmt Oakesdale Ave. SW project, for $327,491 in construction management services. Services, Kato & Warren Council concur. Added Items City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/15/98 for CAG-98-001, Oakesdale Ave. CAG: 98-001, Oakesdale SW Extension; ten bids; engineer's estimate $4,034,137.54; and submits staff Ave SW Extension, recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Scarsella Brothers, Scarsella Bros Inc., in the total amount of $3,718,436.38. Council concur. CAG: 98-002, New City City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/21/98 for CAG-98-002, Tenant Hall Tenant Improvements for the new Renton Municipal Building; 14 bids; engineer's Improvements, Arango estimate $2,765,054; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract Const to the lowest responsive bidder, Arango Construction, in the total amount of $2,918,442. Council concur. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY , COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE ADDED ITEMS 9.1. AND 9.m., AND TO REMOVE ITEM 9.d. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the Item 9.d. amount of $55,580 with Berger Partnership for landscape architectural services CAG: 98-, Downtown for the Downtown Park (Piazza) and Streetscape Master Plan. Piazza and Streetscape Master Plan Landscape Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler asked whether the proposed scope of work Architectural Services, for this contract has been reviewed by a Council committee. She also wanted Berger Partnerhsip assurance that citizens would be involved in the design for this project. bum Chief Administrative Officer Covington confirmed that at least seven citizens, representing both Citizens for Piazza Renton and the downtown business area, serve on the design committee. Staff and the committee will monitor the work by the contractor, and the proposed design will be brought to Council 32 January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes '<:; 32 for its approval. Mr. Covington offered to forward minutes of the committee meetings to Council for its information. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH BERGER PARTNERSHIP AS �••+ PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Richard L. Kirk, Chairman, Washington State Citizen Comment: Kirk - World War II Memorial Fundraising Campaign, PO Box 41150, Olympia, World War II Memorial 98504, requesting a $5,000 contribution to support the memorial. MOVED BY Contribution Request PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Community Services recommending concurrence in the recommendation of staff and the Park Committee Board to allow a limited hydroplane race at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Parks: Hydroplane Race at Park on April 25 and 26, 1998. The authorization is contingent on receiving Gene Coulon Park approval from and coordination with the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Coast Guard and the American Power Boat Association and any other agencies or departments as required. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS READ. CARRIED. Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Committee report recommending concurrence with the staff recommendation to approve Development Services: park trailers and recreational vehicles as types of temporary dwellings Temporary Dwellings for permitted in residential zones for cases of medical hardship. The City Counca Medical Hardships adopted an ordinance in December, 1995 allowing manufactured homes to be .na permitted as a temporary dwelling if an applicant demonstrates it as necessary to provide for daily care in the case of a medical hardship. The Committee recommended expanding this provision to allow park trailers and recreational vehicles to be included as types of temporary dwellings permitted for demonstrated cases of medical hardship. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 34 for ordinance.) Development Services: Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Construction Mitigation report regarding proposed amendments to the Renton Municipal Code which Measures (Formerly would codify construction mitigation measures regularly imposed through the SEPA) State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to codify typically-imposed SEPA mitigation measures. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 33 for ordinance.) Development Services: Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Sign Code Amendments report regarding two proposed amendments to the Sign Code that would 1) (Electronic Msg Boards, allow larger freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in the Automall Automall Signage) area, and 2) allow for electronic message board signs in commercial and industrial zones. The Sign Code amendment to allow larger freestanding signs' for auto dealerships located in the Automall is intended as an incentive for dealerships to locate to the Automall. It would essentially increase the maximum allowable size of freestanding signs by 50 square feet for these January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pae 33 businesses. The amendment to allow electronic message board signs recognizes changes and advances in sign technology, and responds to the increasing demand for electronic message board signs. The Committee noted that a public hearing has been set for February 2, 1998. It requested that an ordinance be prepared for the proposed amendments. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested that between now and next week's public hearing, the City Attorney's Office research information relating to the concern that electronic message boards could conceivably broadcast material that might not be appropriate for children. She noted this issue involves First Amendment free speech rights as well as the City's interest in regulating signage and its content. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #155110 - 155491; one wire transfer in the total amount of $3,080,980.33; approval of Payroll Vouchers #157679 - 157937; and 606 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,347,468.59. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the Legal: Sitting or Lying on prohibition against sitting or lying down on public sidewalks in defined zones. Public Sidewalks after 9:00 The Committee met on January 12, 1998, to consider an ordinance amending p.m. the current prohibition against sitting or lying down on public sidewalks in defined zones between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to extend the prohibition until midnight. The Committee discussed the fact that many businesses within the defined zones are open past 9:00 p.m. It felt that extension of the hours was necessary to keep the sidewalks free for use by patrons and employees of businesses within the defined zones. The Committee recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 34 for ordinance.) ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3301 A resolution was read setting a hearing date for February 16, 1998, to take Vacation: Kirkland PI NE testimony on the proposal to vacate the east 18 feet of the 2000 block of (Keller/Abrahamson, Kirkland Place NE (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007). MOVED BY VAC-97-007) EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3302 A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic Finance: Authorized fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED Banking Signatures BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 2/02/98 for second and final reading: Development Services: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-10-12, 4-18-4, 4-32.6.H and 4- Construction Mitigation 36-5 of Title IV (Building Regulations), and Section 8-1-4.K of Title VIII Measures (Formerly (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by adding regularly-imposed SEPA SEPA) mitigation measures as development standards. MOVED BY EDWARDS, January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Potj-: 3G SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/02/98. CARRIED. Development Services: An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-31-4.1.B.6, 4-31-4.2.11.691 4- Temporary Dwellings for 31-4.3.B.6, 4-31-5.B.6, 4-31-6.B.6 and 4-31-7.B.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Medical Hardships Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding park trailers and recreational vehicles as allowed types of temporary dwellings for cases of medical hardships. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/02/98. CARRIED. Legal: Sitting or Lying on An ordinance was read amending subsection 6-24-5.A of Chapter 25, Public Sidewalks after 9:00 Pedestrian Interference, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by p.m. extending the prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks until 12:00 midnight. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/02/98. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4699 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Rezone: Liberty Park, 11.89 acres located at 1103 Bronson Way North (Liberty Park) from P-1 from P-1 to CA, R-97- (Public Use) to Arterial Commercial (CA), File No. R-97-113. MOVED BY 113 EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4700 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Rezone: Cedar River Trail 9.34 acres located north of N. 6th St. (Cedar River Trail Park) from P-1 Park, from P-1 to IH, R- (Public Use) to Heavy Industrial (IH), File No. R-97-114. MOVED BY 97-114 EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4701 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Rezone: King County 7.61 acres located at 600 Monster Road SW (King County Drainage Channel) Drainage Channel from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R-97-116. (Monster Rd) from P-1 to MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT RC, R-97-116 THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4702 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Rezone: Wash St Drainage 9,810 square feet located at 556 Monster Road SW (Washington State Drainage Channel (Monster Rd) Channel) from P-1 (Public Use) to Resource Conservation (RC), File No. R- from P-1 to RC, R-97- 97-117. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL 117 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested information from the DRA: Cessation Administration on the cessation of the Downtown Renton Association (DRA); specifically, on the status of the City's contract with that organization and how its equipment and assets will be divested. "Wo January 26 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 35 AUDIENCE COMMENT Gary Adams, City Councilmember and Mayor of Newcastle, confirmed Ms. Citizen Comment: Adams Blakley's assertion that Newcastle sent a letter to the Boundary Review Board - Building Moratorium today stating its intent to annex the "hook" area. Admitting that this matter Request (Newcastle has taken an inordinate amount of time to resolve, he acknowledged this was now "Hook") because Newcastle's staff and elected officials are not familiar with the necessary process. Mr. Adams claimed that Newcastle's City Council has not viewed this matter as an opportunity to acquire more property from Renton than was agreed to last year. Councilman Parker reiterated that Renton needs a formal resolution or other action from Newcastle's governing body stating its position on this issue. Assistant City Attorney Fontes announced that Council could impose a moratorium by resolution next week if it wished, as long as it simultaneously established a date for a public hearing to take testimony on whether the moratorium should be continued. The public hearing would have to be held within 30 days of imposing the moratorium. Mayor Tanner offered to consider imposing the requested moratorium next week if, in the meantime, Renton receives a resolution from the City Council of Newcastle agreeing to annex the "hook" area and requesting that Renton enact a building moratorium on the affected property. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:48 p.m. 411RILYN( RSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 1/26/98 CI'T'Y COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/02 Legislative Issues Update; (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. Potential Impacts from Endangered Species Act Listing COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE (Parker) PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Keolker-Wheeler) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Schlitzer) UTILITIES (Clawson) .r NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. * REVISED * 37 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING "" February 2, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 1998 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Sign Code amendments to allow larger freestanding signs in the Automall; and to allow electronic message board signs in commercial and industrial areas 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Department recommends adoption of the Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map, both of which reflect zoning and technical changes approved in 1997. Council concur. (See agenda item 10. for ordinance.) b. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Estates at Hidden Creek preliminary plat; 12 lots on 1.5 acres located at 860 Chelan Ave. NE, File No. PP-97-050. Council concur. c. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-95-079, SR-900 HOV/Houser Way Relocation project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$28,686.62, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$298,324.67 to Kulchin Condon& Associates, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. d. Transportation Systems Division suggests installing signs reading"Drive Carefully for Our Children's Sake" at entrances to neighborhood portals in lieu of oft-requested"Children at Play" signs, and submits proposed guidelines and procedures for installing such signs. Refer to Transportation Committee. e. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-97-114, NE Sunset Blvd. Channelization project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$370.00, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$1,443.03 to Stripe Rite, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Legislative Issues Update; Potential Impacts from Endangered Species Act Listing (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) �V 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ** Resolution: Imposing a building moratorium on the"hook" area to be deannexed to Newcastle; property located in the vicinity of Lake Wash. Blvd. NE,NE 50th St., and SE 72nd St. (contingent upon submittal of resolution of intent to annex from the City of Newcastle) Ordinance for first reading: Adopting changes to the Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map (see 7.a.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Add construction mitigation measures to Development Standards Codes (1st reading 1/26/98) b. Temporary dwellings for medical hardships (1st reading 1/26/98) c. Sitting or lying on public sidewalks after 9:00 p.m. (1st reading 1/26/98) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT Now COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. 1. Legislative Issues Update 2. Potential Impacts from Endangered Species Act Listing f wow • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. GITYCOINCII <::::<```'''` February 2, 1998 City Cle►k'S Office C2e;fexrals PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Sign Code amendments for Automall freestanding signs and electronic message boards TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Neighborhood speed limit awareness signs ORDINANCE FOR SECOND & FINAL READING Adopting the 1998 Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map— 1st reading 2/02/98 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2/16/98 —Kirkland Pl. NE street vacation(Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007) 2/23/98 —Building moratorium on the"hook" area to be deannexed to the City of Newcastle 10 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 2, 1998 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON; KATHY KEOLKER- WHEELER; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; PETER ROSEN, Senior Planner; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Development Services: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Sign Code Amendments hearing to consider the proposed Sign Code amendments to allow larger (Automall Freestanding freestanding signs in the Automall; and to allow electronic message board Signs, Electronic Msg signs in commercial and industrial areas. Boards) Peter Rosen, Senior Planner, explained that the first proposed change would allow larger freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in the Automall area. Meant as an incentive for dealerships to locate to the Automall, it would increase the maximum allowable size of freestanding signs by 50 square feet, per sign face, for these businesses. Mr. Rosen said the amendment would give auto dealerships in the Automall two alternatives for signage, as follows: 1. One freestanding sign per street frontage, up to a maximum of 200 square feet per sign face (previously limited to 150 square feet per sign face); or 2. One smaller freestanding sign per street frontage along with two accessory ground signs. The freestanding sign would be limited to a maximum of 150 square feet per sign face (previously limited to 100 square feet per sign face). Continuing, Mr. Rosen said the second proposed amendment would allow electronic message board signs in commercial and industrial zones, in response to the increasing demand for these signs. Electronic message board signs are currently prohibited with 75 feet of all public rights-of-way. Audience comment was invited. Frank Gonzales, 3403 - 16th St., Everett, 98201, representing Jerry Solomon's used cars, said Renton's Board of Adjustment denied this dealership's request February 2. 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 41 for a variance that would allow it to have an electronic message board sign. He therefore supported the change to allow these signs, and asked that the required setback be no greater than ten feet. Mr. Rosen confirmed that in the Automall area, the setback for freestanding signs is ten feet, whereas the setback for accessory ground signs is twenty feet. Councilman Corman expressed concern that the advanced technology of some electronic message board signs yields TV-like resolution. He feared these could be distracting to drivers. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler responded that before any action is taken to expand the use of these signs, the City Attorney's office will research information on how they -- and their content - - can be regulated. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. (See page 43 for additional discussion.) ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: * A new program, TV-W, has been added to Renton's government access channel lineup. The program provides unedited coverage of State government deliberations and public policy events of statewide significance. * Another new feature on the government access channel will attempt to find owners of lost pets picked up by Renton's Animal Control officer. * Bill Larson, who retired from the Fire Department last year, was selected as the 1997 Firefighter of the Year. * The Army Corps of Engineers issued a nationwide permit for the SR-167 Culvert Improvement Project, a joint project between Renton's Surface Water Utility and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, stated his strong disagreement Citizen Comment: Evans - with the fact that in the event of a discrepancy between Renton's approved Annual Zoning Map rezone ordinances and its official Zoning Map, the map is the designated Adoption authority. Saying it should,be the other way around, with the ordinances ruling in the event of any conflict, he noted that zoning ordinances are adopted throughout the year, but the last official Zoning Map was adopted in August of 1996. According to Renton's Code, however, the 1996 map would prevail in the event of a conflict, even though it does not reflect any of the zoning changes made in 1997. Mayor Tanner agreed that Mr. Evans has raised a good point, which the 6W Administration will have the City Attorney look into. February 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pake 42 . I Citizen Comment: Blakley Karin Blakley, 2112 NE 50th St., Renton, 98056, asked for assurance that - Building Moratorium Renton received the proper information from the City of Newcastle regarding Request (Newcastle the requested building moratorium on the "hook" area to be deannexed from "Hook") Renton to Newcastle. Mayor Tanner confirmed that the City Council of Newcastle did officially ask that Renton impose such a moratorium. (See later this page for resolution declaring the moratorium.) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Zoning: 1997 Map Book Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department and Wall Map Adoption recommended adoption of the Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map, both of which reflect zoning and technical changes approved in 1997. Council concur. (See page 43 for ordinance.) Plat: Estates at Hidden Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Estates at Creek, 860 Chelan Ave Hidden Creek preliminary plat; 12 lots on 1.5 acres located at 860 Chelan Ave. NE, PP-97-050 NE, File No. PP-97-050. Council concur. CAG: 95-079, SR-900 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-95-079, SR-900 HOV/Houser Way HOV/Houser Way Relocation project; and requested approval of the project, Relocation, Kulchin- authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $28,686.62, Condon & Assoc commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $298,324.67 to Kulchin-Condon & Associates, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Transportation: "Drive Transportation Systems Division suggested installing signs reading 'Drive Carefully for Our Carefully for Our Children's Sake" at entrances to neighborhood portals in lie-no Children's Sake" of oft-requested "Children at Play" signs, and submitted proposed guidelines Neighborhood Signs and procedures for installing such signs. Refer to Transaortation Committee. CAG: 97-114, NE Sunset Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-97-114, NE Sunset Blvd. Blvd Channelization, Channelization project; and requested approval of the project, authorization Stripe Rite for final pay estimate in the amount of $370.00, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,443.03 to Stripe Rite, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3303 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on building permits, land use Building: Building permits and subdivision permits on property located generally north and south Moratorium Request of NE 51st and NE 50th Streets, between Lake Washington Blvd. NE and (Newcastle "Hook") 114th Ave. SE, commonly referred to as the "hook" area, and setting a public hearing on February 23, 1998, to take testimony on whether the moratorium should be continued. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 2/09/98 for second and final reading: February 2. 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 43 13 Zoning: 1997 Map Book An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 amendments to the zoning and Wall Map Adoption classifications of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/09/98. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4703 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-10-12, 4-18-4, 4-32.6.H and 4- Development Services: 36-5 of Title IV (Building Regulations), and Section 8-1-4.K of Title VIII Construction Mitigation (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by adding regularly-imposed SEPA Measures (Formerly mitigation measures as development standards. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SEPA) SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4704 An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-31-4.1.B.6, 4-31-4.2.B.6, 4- Development Services: 31-4.3.B.6, 4-31-5.B.6, 4-31-6.B.6 and 4-31-7.B.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Temporary Dwellings for Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding park trailers Medical Hardships and recreational vehicles as allowed types of temporary dwellings for cases .of medical hardships. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4705 An ordinance was read amending subsection 6-25-4.A of Chapter 25, Legal: Sitting or Lying on Pedestrian Interference, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by Public Sidewalks after 9:00 extending the prohibition on sitting or lying on public sidewalks until 12:00 p.m. midnight. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman expressed concern about a "limit line" presumably laid by WSDOT: Ramp Metering the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on the "Limit Line" on I-405 at northbound on-ramp of I-405 at NE 30th Street. Saying the line appears to NE 30th St On-Ramp be compatible with a ramp metering system, he asked that the Administration look into whether it should be removed since it constitutes a hazard, and ramp metering will not occur in Renton anytime soon. City Clerk: Channel 28 On another subject, Councilman Corman complimented the City Clerk's Office Programming and and the Animal Control Officer for the new feature on Renton's government Schedule channel that advertises lost animals in an attempt to locate their owners. Council President Edwards added that this channel now has a variety of programming. He suggested that its schedule be made available via CitySource, Renton's monthly newsletter to its citizens. City Clerk Marilyn Petersen replied that a programming schedule for Channel 28 is aired at the beginning of each hour. Staff is also considering including the schedule on the City's web site. AUDIENCE COMMENT Bruce Bryant, 2903 SW 115th St., Seattle, 98146, representing Michael Scarff, Citizen Comment: Bryant asked that Council split the issues of the proposed Sign Code amendments and - Sign Code Amendment move forward on the Automall freestanding signs matter. He felt the latter for Automall Freestanding change could be handled separately from the issue of electronic message board Signs signs, which Council has indicated it is not yet ready to act on. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler agreed, noting it is Council's intention to proceed in the manner suggested by Mr. Bryant. 4� February 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:23 p.m. NNW -MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, Ci y Jerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 2/02/98 .rr CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 45 Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/09 1998 Workplan for Image and Marketing (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 2/09 End of Year Report (Parker) 5:45 p.m. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT (Keolker-Wheeler) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 2/03 Neighborhood Speed Limit Signs; (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Transportation Concurrency Regulations UTILITIES (Clawson) mom NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. *REVISED* AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 9, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1998 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/22/98 for CAG-97-131, Downtown and Springbrook Springs Corrosion Control Facilities; eight bids; engineer's estimate $1,300,000.00; and submits staff , now recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Harbor Pacific Contractors, Inc., in the total amount of$1,347,183.00. Council concur. b. Court Case filed in United States District Court by Travis Gordon Brown, Givens Hall, Hospital Drive N. #23, Orofino, ID, 83544, claiming damages in an undetermined amount in compensation for alleged deprivation of plaintiffs Constitutional rights arising from an incident in November, 1996 when Renton police seeking to serve a warrant broke down the door to plaintiffs residence. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Development Services Division recommends approval, with one condition, of the Valley Vue Estates Final Plat, 34 single family residences on 8.4 acres located in the vicinity of Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 20th Pl. (FP-97-133). Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.) d. Development Services Division requests acceptance of a deed of dedication of Monterey Ct. NE to provide access to the Westmont (formerly Prellwitz) short plat (SBP-96-041). Council concur. e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods& Strategic Planning Department requests that certain City- owned property located generally between Morris and Logan Avenues South and South 2nd and 3rd Streets be declared surplus and sold to Dally Homes, Inc. for construction of a mixed-use retail and housing complex. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing for February 23, 1998, to take testimony on the proposal. (See 9.b. for resolution setting the public hearing.) f. Human Resources & Risk Management Department submits the recommendation of the Health Benefits Task Force to modify several provisions of the City's health insurance plan. Refer to Finance Committee. g. Technical Services Division recommends approval of the appraisal performed for the partial street vacation of Monster Rd. SW and SW 16th St. in the vicinity of SW Grady Way and SW Jackson St. (Schober/VAC-97-003), and further recommends that Council set compensation due at one-half of the appraised value. Refer to Transportation Committee. Now h. Wastewater Utility Division requests preliminary authorization to establish the East Kennydale Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD), and to proceed with establishing the final SAD upon completion of construction of the East Kennydale Interceptor project. Refer to Utilities Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) i. Finance and Information Services Department submits draft ordinance to refund over $6,000,000 in 17 water and sewer debt, netting a debt service savings of more than $21,000 annually. Refer to Finance Committee. j. Economic Development, Neighborhoods& Strategic Planning Department proposes Code amendments affecting the definitions, permitted zones, and landscape and screening requirements for gas stations, vehicle service, mini-marts and related uses. Refer to Planning& Development Committee. ,r k. Transportation Division recommends approval of new land rental rates effective January 1, 1998 for the Cedar River Hangar Limited Partnership, and waiver of the collection of retroactive rent for this lessee. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 1. Transportation Division recommends approval of Addendum#98-18 to LAG-65-877, lease with The Boeing Company for Apron C at the Renton Municipal Airport, to terminate the use of Stalls C-6, C-7 and C-8 by other lessees. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. m. Transportation Systems Division recommends installing a traffic signal at SW 27th St. and Lind Ave. SW to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this intersection. Refer to Transportation Committee. n. Technical Services Division submits appraisal performed for the realignment of Anacortes Ave. NE at Sunset Blvd., and recommends approval of the appraisal and that Council set just compensation for the right-of-way to be acquired at $17,450. Refer to Transportation Committee. o. Development Services Division recommends approval of the Winsper II Final Plat (formerly known as the O'Connor plat); 46 single family lots on 10.21 acres in the vicinity of S. Main St. and 34th Ave. S., File No. FP-98-002. Council concur. (See 9.d. for resolution.) p. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-97-052, consultant agreement with Otak, Inc. for engineering design services on the Logan Ave. S. reconstruction project (sidewalk and roadway improvements from South 2nd to 3rd Streets) for additional services in the amount of$55,484.00. Council concur. q. Surface Water Utility Division submits CAG-97-138,NE 43rd St. channel/stormwater system cleaning and culvert replacement project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$62.16, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,143.35 to RJC, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Planning&Development Committee: Automall Freestanding Signs (Size Increase)* b. Transportation Committee: Neighborhood Speed Limit Signs; Transportation Concurrency Ordinance 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Approving the Valley Vue Estates final plat (see 6.c.) b. Setting a public hearing for 2/23/98 to declare certain property surplus (see 6.e.) c. Rescheduling a public hearing for the Kirkland Pl. NE street vacation (VAC-97-007) to 3/02/98 d. Approving the Winsper II final plat (see 6.0.) e. Adopting a moratorium certain uses (gas stations, vehiclel repair, etc.) in the CD Zone Ordinance for second and final reading: Adopting changes to the Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map (1st reading 2/02/98) Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: Permitting a size increase in freestanding signs for car dealerships located in the Automall area(see 8.a.) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) MEMO 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT r COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. .o. 1998 Workplan for Image and Marketing • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • .nr CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. 49 GITY:COTTNCII. February 9, 1.998 City Clerk's OfCce Referrals ■ow ADMINISTRATION Policy and procedures for neighborhood safety awareness signs ("Drive Carefully for our Children's Sake) Funding for Lake Washington waterwalk project (Cedar River Trail connection to Coulon Park) CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES CRT-98-005, Travis Gordon Brown v. Renton FINANCE COMMITTEE Proposal to declare certain City-owned property in the downtown area to to be surplus Health Benefits Task Force recommendation to modify the City's healthcare plan Water& sewer bond refunding to save debt service costs PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Center Downtown zone moratorium on gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Monster Rd. SW/SW 16th St. partial street vacation appraisal Cedar River Hangar lease agreement at Renton Municipal Airport Boeing Co. lease of Apron C at Renton Municipal Airport (termination of other lessees), LAG-65-877 SW 27th St/Lind Ave SW traffic signal installation Anacortes Ave. NE realignment (at Sunset Blvd.) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Establishment of Special Assessment District (SAD) for the East Kennydale Interceptor project PUBLIC HEARINGS 2/23/98 —Building moratorium on the "hook" area to be deannexed to the City of Newcastle 2/23/98 —Transportation Concurrency ordinance 2/23/98 —Declaring certain City-owned property to be surplus (Central Downtown area) 3/02/98 —Kirkland PI NE street vacation request (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007) 3/02/98 — Center Downtown zone moratorium on gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. 50 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 9, 1998 Council Chambers in Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KING PARKER, Council President Pro tem; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER; DAN CLAWSON; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; DEPUTY CHIEF JOE PEACH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: wood * The Army Corps of Engineers is expected to issue final authorization and funding for completion of the design for the Cedar River Flood Control (dredging and levee) project. * Construction has started on the SW 43rd Street storm system improvements, expected to help ease flooding problems in this area. * The Police Department will receive grant funding of approximately $65,000 from the King County Regional Automated Fingerprint Indentification System (AFIS) Advisory Board, which will give Renton the ability to enter and receive fingerprint identification information. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CANCEL ITS Council: 2/16/98 Meeting REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1998, IN OBSERVATION OF Cancellation PRESIDENT'S DAY, AND DIRECT THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR THAT DATE BE RESCHEDULED. CARRIED. (See page 43 for resolution re-setting the public hearing.) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, item 6.a. was removed for separate consideration. Council President Pro tem Parker noted the addition of several items, made necessary by Council's decision to cancel its regular meeting of February 16, 1998. Court Case: 98-005, Travis Court Case filed in United State District Court by Travis Gordon Brown, W� Gordon Brown v Renton Givens Hall, Hospital Drive N. #23, Orofino, ID, 83544, claiming damages in an undetermined amount in compensation for alleged deprivation of plaintiff's 51 February 9. 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 51 Constitutional rights arising from an incident in November, 1996 when Renton police seeking to serve a warrant broke down the door to plaintiff's residence. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Plat: Valley Vue Estates, Development Services Division recommended approval, with one condition, of Final, Shattuck Ave S/S the Valley Yue Estates Final Plat, 34 single family residences on 8.4 acres 20th PI, FP-97-133 located in the vicinity of Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 20th Pl. (FP-97-133). Council concur. (See page 53 for resolution.) Streets: Monterey Ct NE Development Services Division requested acceptance of a deed of dedication Deed of Dedication for of Monterey Ct. NE to provide access to the Westmont (formerly Prellwitz) Westmont Short Plat short plat, located at NE 36th St. and Aberdeen Ave. NE (SHP-96-041). (SHP-96-041) Council concur. EDNSP: Declaration of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department DT-Area Surplus Property requested that certain City-owned property located generally between Morris (Sale to Dally Homes Inc) and Logan Avenues South and South 2nd and 3rd Streets be declared surplus and sold to Dally Homes, Inc. for construction of a mixed-use retail and housing complex. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing for February 23, 1998, to take testimony on the proposal. (See page 53 for resolution setting the public hearing.) HR&RM: Healthcare Plan Human Resources & Risk Management Department submitted the Changes recommendation of the Health Benefits Task Force to modify several provisions of the City's health insurance plan. Refer to Finance Committee. Streets: Monster Rd Technical Services Division recommended approval of the appraisal performed SW/SW 16th St Vacation for the partial street vacation of Monster Rd. SW and SW 16th St. in the (Shober/VAC-97-003), vicinity of SW Grady Way and SW Jackson St. (Shober/VAC-97-003), and Appraisal further recommended that Council set compensation due at one-half of the appraised value. Refer to Transoortation Committee. SAD: East Kennydale Wastewater Utility Division requested preliminary authorization to establish Interceptor the East Kennydale Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD), and to proceed with establishing the final SAD upon completion of construction of the East Kennydale Interceptor project. Refer to Utilities Committee. Added Items Finance and Information Services Department submitted draft ordinance to Finance: Water/Sewer refund over $6,000,000 in water and sewer debt, netting a debt service savings Bond Refunding of more than $21,000 annually. Refer to Finance Committee. EDNSP: CD Zone Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Moratorium re Gas proposed Code amendments affecting the definitions, permitted zones, and Stations, Vehicle Service landscape and screening requirements for gas stations, vehicle service, mini- etc. marts and related uses. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. (See page 54 for related resolution.) Airport: Cedar River Transportation Division recommended approval of new land rental rates Hangar Lease Rent effective January 1, 1998 for the Cedar River Hangar Limited Partnership, Agreement, LAG- and waiver of the collection of retroactive rent for this lessee. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Airport: Boeing Co Lease Transportation Division recommended approval of Addendum #18-98 to ..�. of Apron C (Termination LAG-65-877, lease with The Boeing Company for Apron C at the Renton of Other Lessees), LAG- Municipal Airport, to terminate the use of Stalls C-6, C-7 and C-8 by other 65-877 lessees. Refer to Transoortation (Aviation) Committee. 52 February 9 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 52 Transportation: SW 27th Transportation Systems Division recommended installing a traffic signal at SW St/Lind Ave SW Traffic 27th St. and Lind Ave. SW to ensure the continued safe and efficient Signal Installation operation of this intersection. Refer to Transportation Committee. Streets: Anacortes Ave NE Technical Services Division submitted appraisal performed for the realignment"" Realignment (@ Sunset of Anacortes Ave. NE at Sunset Blvd., and recommended approval of the Blvd) appraisal and that Council set just compensation for the right-of-way to be acquired at $17,450. Refer to Transportation Committee. Plat: Winsper II, Final, S Development Services Division recommended approval of the Winsper II Final Main St & 34th Ave S, Plat (formerly known as the O'Connor plat); 46 single family lots on 10.21 FP-98-002 acres in the vicinity of S. Main St. and 34th Ave. S., File No. FP-98-002. Council concur. (See page 54 for resolution.) CAG: 97-052, Logan Ave Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Addendum No. 1 to S Reconstruction CAG-97-052, consultant agreement with Otak, Inc. for engineering design Engineering Design services on the Logan Ave. S. reconstruction project (sidewalk and roadway Services, Otak Inc improvements from South 2nd to 3rd Streets) for additional services in the amount of $55,484.00. Council concur. CAG: 97-138, NE 43rd St Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-97-138, NE 43rd St. Chan nel/Stormwater channel/stormwater system cleaning and culvert replacement project; and System Cleaning & requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the Culvert Replacement, RJC amount of $62.16, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of Inc retained amount of $4,143.35 to RJC, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE ADDED ITEMS 6.i. THROUGH 6.q. AND TO REMOVE ITEM 6.a. FOR SEPARATE BMW CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Seuarate Consideration City Clerk reported bid opening on 1/22/98 for CAG-97-131, Downtown and Item 6.a. Springbrook Springs Corrosion Control Facilities; eight bids; engineer's CAG: 97-131, DT & estimate $1,300,000.00; and submitted staff recommendation to award the Springbrook Springs contract to the low bidder, Harbor Pacific Contractors, Inc., in the total Corrosion Control amount of $1,347,183.00. Facilities, Harbor Pacific Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that the federal Clean Water Act requires all municipalities to tap-level test their water supplies to ascertain copper concentrations. Well water such as Renton's tends to have a low pH, making it more acidic than surface water and increasing the chance that copper pipelines will experience corrosion. Although Renton's water complies with current standards and is perfectly safe to drink, this issue will have to be addressed for Renton to meet the more stringent corrosion-control requirements expected to take effect in the near future. Responding to Councilman Schlitzer, Mr. Zimmerman said the Maplewood facility already contains corrosion control equipment. The new downtown and Springbrook Springs facilities should be ready for operation later this year. Mr. Zimmerman added that certain areas of the City will notice improvement in the quality of their water, due to the addition of the corrosion-inhibiting agent. rr MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AWARD THE CONTRACT AS RECOMMENDED. CARRIED. 33 February 9. 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 53 OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Plannine & Development report recommending concurrence with the staff recommendation to amend Committee the Sign Code to allow larger freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in Development Services: the Automall area, intended as an incentive for dealerships to locate to the Sign Code Amendments Automall. The Sign Code amendment would essentially increase the maximum (Automall Freestanding allowable size of freestanding signs by 50 square feet for auto dealerships Signs) located in the Automall area. The Committee further recommended that this ordinance be presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading this evening. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 54 for ordinance.) Transportation Committee Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transportation: recommending that Council direct the Administration to adopt the proposed Neighborhood Safety neighborhood safety awareness sign "Drive Safely for Our Children's Sake." Awareness Signs The Committee further recommended that the Administration adopt the proposed policy and procedures for the employment of the neighborhood safety awareness sign. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transportation regarding the proposed Transportation Concurrency Ordinance, required by Concurrency Ordinance the Growth Management Act (GMA), which would allow Renton to approve or deny development on the basis of whether the City's transportation level of service would be degraded below the adopted standard. Currently, an interim concurrency system is included in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. In accordance with Council's direction on October 27, 1997, the proposed ordinance was sent to the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for the required 60-day review period. No comments were received. The Committee therefore recommended that a public hearing be held on February 23, 1998, to take testimony on the proposed ordinance. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3304 A resolution was read approving the Valley Vue Estates final plat; 34 lots on Plat: Valley Vue Estates, 8.4 acres located in the vicinity of Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 20th Place. Final, Shattuck Ave S/S MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, 20th Pl, FP-97-133 COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3305 A resolution was read establishing a public hearing on February 23, 1998, to EDNSP: Declaration of consider declaring certain City-owned real property as surplus; property DT-Area Surplus Property generally being located west of Logan Ave. S., south of S. 2nd St., north of S. (Sale to Dally Homes Inc) 3rd St., and east of Morris Ave. S. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3306 A resolution was read setting a hearing date for March 2, 1998, to take Vacation: Kirkland Pl NE testimony on vacating the east 18 feet of the 2000 block of Kirkland Pl. NE (Keller/Abrahamson, (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY VAC-97-007) SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 54 February 9 1998 Renton City Council Minutes i)a)F,„ 54 Resolution #3307 A resolution was read approving the Winsper II Final Plat (formerly known as Plat: Winsper 11, Final, S the O'Connor plat); 46 single family lots on 10.21 acres in the vicinity of S. Main St & 34th Ave S, Main St. and 34th Ave. S., File No. FP-98-002. MOVED BY PARKER, FP-98-002 SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. EDNSP: CD Zone Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, explained Moratorium re Gas the request for a limited moratorium on gas stations and vehicle services, Stations, Vehicle Service repairs, rentals and/or leasings, etc. in the Center Downtown (CD) zone. etc. Noting that the City has been working for some time to redevelop the downtown, he said staff is currently drafting amendments to the City Code that would severely restrict or prohibit these types of uses in this area. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted that this matter has been referred to the Planning & Development Committee, where it will be discussed later this week. Resolution #3308 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on the permitting of new and EDNSP: CD Zone used vehicle sales, rental, leasing, repair and service including gas stations and Moratorium re Gas car washes within the Center Downtown (CD) zone of the City, and Stations, Vehicle Service establishing a hearing date on March 2, 1998, to take testimony on whether etc the moratorium should be continued. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4706 An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 amendments to the zoning Zoning: 1997 Map Book classifications of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY and Wall Map Adoption KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE.mw ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.* Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington confirmed that the ordinance has been amended subsequent to comments from a citizen last week. The new language stipulates that any rezone ordinances adopted after formal approval of the zoning maps shall amend the maps. *ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Development Services: An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-20-12.C.6 of Chapter 20, Sign Sign Code Amendments Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by allowing larger (Automall Freestanding freestanding signs for auto dealerships located in the Automall area. MOVED Signs) BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4707 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Development Services: MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL Sign Code Amendments ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. (Automall Freestanding MOTION CARRIED. Signs) Now February 9, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 55 55 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman noted that several years ago, Boeing granted the City of Parks: Lake Washington Renton the right to place an off-shore waterwalk along the frontage of its Waterwalk (Cedar River plant along Lake Washington. The waterwalk would connect the Cedar River Trail Connection to Trail to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Although Renton has had the Coulon Park) right to build this project, it hasn't yet secured funding for it. Mr. Corman suggested that given the possibility the Chinook salmon might be listed as an endangered species, the City should now look into this project to determine if funding is available. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington commented that once the proposed trail crossed the water, it would connect with property owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He added that this situation may be complicated by a longstanding debate between Boeing and the DNR regarding an unrelated issue. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m. '1 MARILV ETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk .n. Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 2/09/98 56 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 9, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/23 Economic Development Update; (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. Highlands Commercial Area Efforts; Overview of 1998 Employee Training Program COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE THURS., 2/12 Healthcare Plan Changes; (Parker) 5:00 p.m. Vouchers; Declaration of Surplus Property MON., 2/23 Henry Moses Pool Update; 5:30 p.m. Water& Sewer Bond Refunding PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/12 Removal of Restrictive Covenants on NE (Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. 4th St. (Feighner/Dochnahl); Zoning Code Amendments (Gas Stations, Vehicle Service, etc.) in Downtown THURS., 2/19 Downtown Sign Code Changes; 4:00 p.m. Valley Medical Center Rezones; Zoning Code Amendments (Gas Stations, Vehicle Service, etc.) in Downtown PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 2/17 Monster Rd. Street Vacation Appraisal; (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. SW 27th/Lind Ave. SW Traffic Signal; Boeing Airport Lease Addendum (Apron C, LAG-65-877); Cedar River Hangar Rent Agreement; Anacortes Ave. Realignment (Appraisal and Setting of Just Compensation) UTILITIES THURS., 2/12 East Kennydale Special Assessment (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. District; Aquifer Protection Ordinance Changes THURS., 2/19 Aquifer Protection Ordinance Changes 3:00 p.m. NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA 57 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 23, 1998 .�. Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 1998 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. "Businesses Committed to Kids" Award b. Police Department Employee and Volunteer Recognitions 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Transportation Concurrency Ordinance to assure that adequate transportation facilities are constructed or financed within a specific timeframe to serve new development (see agenda item 11 for legislation) b. Moratorium on building permits, land use permits and subdivision permits on property to be deannexed to the City of Newcastle, located in the vicinity of Lake Washington Blvd. NE, NE 50th St. and SE 72nd St. c. Declaring City-owned property to be surplus for the purpose of sale to Dally Homes, Inc., for development of a mixed retail and residential structure; property consisting of 1.2 acres located west of Logan Ave. S., east of Morris Ave. S., and between S. 2nd and 3rd Streets (see 1 I.a. for resolution) 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed .... five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. S. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion If requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/11/98 for CAG-98-005, Downtown Water Main Replacement; nine bids; engineer's estimate $494,898.89; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, D.D.J. Construction Co., Inc., in the total amount of$392,874.62. Council concur. b. City Clerk submits request from the applicant of the Austin Site Rezone (3.2 acres located at 800 SW 16th St., File No. R-97-161) that this matter be held in abeyance until approximately March 16, 1998, to allow completion of negotiations with a potential developer. Council concur. c. Community Services Division submits CAG-96-071, Fire Station #14 and Training Center; and requests approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $124,259.29 to John Daniels Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a dedication of right-of-way on the southeast corner of the intersection of Shelton Ave. NE and NE 19th Street to meet a requirement of the Potter's Grassy Acre Short Plat (SHP-97-158). Council concur. e. Development Services Division recommends approval of the Blueberry Lane final plat; 57 attached townhomes on 9.17 acres in the vicinity of NE 6th St. and Duvall Ave. NE (File No. FP-97-169). Council concur. (See 1 Lb. for resolution.) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Kirkland Court preliminary plat; 19 single family lots on 3.96 acres at 2000 Kirkland Pl. NE (File No. PP-97-157). Council concur. g. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-97-070, SW 16th Street (Oakesdale Ave SW to Raymond Ave. SW); and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$14,940.02, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $38,635.78 to R.W. Scott Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. woo 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10 OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Highlands Commercial Area Efforts b. Finance Committee: Healthcare Plan Changes; Vouchers; Declaration of Surplus Property* (see 6.c.); Water& Sewer Bond Refunding* c. Planning & Development Committee: Removal of NE 4th St. Restrictive Covenants (Feighner/ Dochnahl); Valley Medical Center Rezones d. Transportation Committee: Monster Rd. Street Vacation Appraisal; SW 27th/Lind Ave SW Traffic Signal; Boeing Airport Lease Addendum (Apron C); Cedar River Hangar Rent Agreement; Anacortes Ave. NE Realignment (Appraisal & Setting of Just Compensation); Transportation Concurrency Ordinance* (see 6.a.) e. Utilities Committee: East Kennydale Special Assessment District 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Declaring certain City-owned property to be surplus (see 6.c.) b. Approving the Blueberry Lane final plat (see 8.e.) Ordinances for first reading: ...r a. Transportation Concurrency regulations (see 10.d.) b. Water and sewer bond refunding (see 10.b.) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation) 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. wow 1. Economic Development Update 2. Highlands Commercial Area Efforts 3. Overview of 1998 Employee Training Program 59 CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1998 City Clerk's Office Referr'a, Is ADMINISTRATION Installation of a traffic signal at SW 27th St. and Lind Ave. SW MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Addendum #98-18 to Boeing's lease for Apron C at Renton Municipal Airport (LAG-65-877) Documents transferring title of City-owned property in the downtown to Dally Homes, Inc. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Priority of pedestrians at intersections with traffic signals ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Transportation Concurrency Regulations (I st reading 2/23/98) Water & Sewer Bonds Refunding (1 st reading 2/23/98) PUBLIC HEARINGS 3/02/98 —Kirkland P1 NE street vacation request (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007) 3/02/98 — Center Downtown Zone moratorium on gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. 3/16/98 — Center Downtown Zone changes re: gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 23, 1998 Council Chamber- Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin; MINUTES 6=0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; TIMOTHY COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; LEE HARD, Transportation Planning Supervisor; LISA GRUETER, Senior Planner; SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. PRESS Elizabeth Parker, Renton Reporter APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ..w SPECIAL Community Relations Specialist Sandy Chastain introduced Susan Richards, PRESENTATIONS Executive Director of Communities in Schools in Renton. Ms. Richards "Businesses Committed to announced that PASHA Enterprises has been selected to receive the most k ids" Award recent "Businesses Committed to Kids Award." Pat and Sharon Newbury, owners of PASHA, support Renton youth by sponsoring field trips, study groups, fundraising activities, health initiatives and incentive awards, as well as providing work-based learning opportunities. Ms. Richards emphasized that this list represents only a few of the many innovative ways in which PASHA supports the education and success of youth in the Renton community. Mr. Newbury accepted the award on behalf of PASHA, commenting that the Renton community affords many opportunities for those interested in supporting youth. Police: Employee & Chief of Police Garry Anderson recognized Marilyn Johnson, a volunteer with Volunteer Recognitions the Police Department, for contributing over 500 hours of service to the department. Ms. Johnson could not be present to accept her award. Chief Anderson then announced that Police Officer Ken Cramer, Sergeant Mark Day and Detective David Dailey were each chosen as an "Employee of h the Quarter" in 1997. Officer Brett Shavers was selected as the Employee of the second quarter as well as the Employee of the Year. now ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work February 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 61 programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: * The Army Corps of Engineers signed the final detailed project report for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Control project, and also authorized funding for the project's final plans and specifications. * Night work for the Main Ave. S. sewer replacement project will begin on March 2nd and continue for five weeks (Monday through Thursday nights only). * The top three teams in the Parks Department's passball (non-contact flag football) league went on to take the top three spots in the State A Tournament in Olympia. * The Fire Department is participating in a county-wide fall prevention program called "Fall Factors," which targets older adults at risk of sustaining serious injuries from falls. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Transportation: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Transportation hearing to consider the Transportation Concurrency Ordinance, which would Concurrency Ordinance assure that adequate transportation facilities are constructed or financed within a specific timeframe to serve new development. Lisa Grueter, Senior Planner, explained that according to the State's Growth Management Act, all jurisdictions must prohibit developments which would cause the level of service on a transportation facility to drop below the standards put forth in the jurisdiction's Transportation Element (adopted as part of its Comprehensive Plan). An exception would be allowed if improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of the development were made concurrent with the development, or if a financial commitment rr was secured to complete the necessary improvements within six years. Ms. Grueter said Renton's level of service (LOS) is based on the distance that can be traveled in 30 minutes. Renton's LOS standard is 49 miles. This distance is weighted by all three primary travel modes (single occupant vehicle, high occupancy vehicle, and transit). Continuing, Ms. Grueter said under the proposed ordinance, all new development applications would have to undergo a concurrency test. The only exemptions would be for SEPA-categorical exemptions, vested developments, or projects that were previously granted concurrency and where only the ownership has changed. If, in performing the test, staff foresaw that a failure of the test was likely, the applicant would be notified as soon as possible. If the development failed the concurrency test, the applicant could request reconsideration based on alternate data, a traffic mitigation plan, or a reduction in the project's size. If the applicant did not request reconsideration, or staff declined to change its finding of failure upon reconsideration, the permit would be denied. A denial could be appealed; depending on the permit type, the appeal body would be the Hearing Examiner, the City Council, the Shorelines Hearing Board or Superior Court. After reviewing the rules proposed for administrative implementation of the regulations, Ms. Grueter said the worst case scenario would be if the annual r City-wide level of service test were to fail. In that event, three options would present themselves: 1) The LOS model could be re-established with new land use assumptions; 2) Appropriations contained in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program could be changed to compensate for development; or 3) The City could deny development until the annual verification again passed. February 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes I'akt 62 The City would also have the option of lowering its LOS if this was deemed necessary and desirable. Concluding, Ms. Grueter reiterated that the proposed ordinance was reviewed as required by various State agencies, none of which had any comment. Staftmod recommends the ordinance be approved as proposed. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 68 for ordinance.) Building: Building This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Moratorium Request in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public (Newcastle "Hook") hearing to consider the moratorium on building permits, land use permits and subdivision permits on property to be deannexed to the City of Newcastle, located in the vicinity of Lake Washington Blvd. NE, NE 50th St., and SE 72nd Street. Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, reported that Renton was approached last year by property owners near its northern border who requested that they be allowed to transfer jurisdiction to the City of Newcastle. In November, the City Council passed a resolution agreeing to deannex the property to Newcastle. In January, the Newcastle City Council declared its intent to process this request, and asked that Renton impose a moratorium on development in this area. Renton subsequently approved the requested moratorium on February 2, 1998. Noting that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to determine whether the moratorium should be continued, Mr. Kattermann said Newcastle requested the moratorium to facilitate a smooth transition of the property, W" given the difficulty in resolving differing development standards between two jurisdictions. Staff recommends the moratorium be retained, which would not require any Council action. Audience comment was invited. William Clarke, 7215 - 112th Ave. NE, Newcastle, WA, described his attempt to develop a short plat on property located in the "hook" area. Although his short plat application was approved by the City of Renton early last year, it was subsequently declared invalid due to the fact that two previous owners of the property remained listed on the title. Emphasizing that Newcastle has not formalized its annexation of this area nor has it even committed itself to doing so, Mr. Clarke said the moratorium damages him by frustrating his desire to pursue a short plat according to Renton's density and standards. Mr. Clarke further asserted that he was the only person negatively affected by the moratorium. Mayor Tanner stated his concurrence with the City's action which declared Mr. Clarke's short plat application invalid, emphasizing that clear title must be shown before a short plat can properly be approved. The Mayor added that the City of Renton's interests no longer lie with this area since it has already agreed to deannex it. i Noting that Renton imposed this moratorium at Newcastle's request, Councilman Corman suggested that Mr. Clarke try persuading Newcastle to now reverse its position on this matter. 65 February 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 63 Mayor Tanner added that if Newcastle chooses not to annex this property, Mr. Clarke can then build according to Renton's zoning and regulations, as long as he holds title to the property. r... Susan Boyd, Penhallegon Associates, 750 Sixth St. S., Kirkland, WA, stated that the City of Newcastle has retained her firm for consulting services related to the annexing of this property. Saying this proved that Newcastle is serious about this matter, she added that Newcastle judges the moratorium to be important. Karin Blakley, 2112 NE 50th St., Renton, WA, 98056, strongly supported continuing the moratorium. Mike Florian, 2120 NE 50th St., Renton, WA, 98056, also supported the moratorium, saying that it is both correct and justified and that Newcastle is committed to pursuing annexation of this area. Gary Adams, Mayor of the City of Newcastle, stated that Newcastle would try to assist Mr. Clarke in any way possible in an effort to assure that everyone in this area is treated fairly. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. EDNSP: Declaration of This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published DT-Area Surplus Property in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public (Sale to Dally Homes lnc) hearing to consider declaring certain City-owned property to be surplus for the purpose of sale to Dally Homes, Inc. for development of a mixed retail and residential structure; property consisting of 1.2 acres located west of Logan Ave. S., east of Morris Ave. S., and between South 2nd and 3rd Streets. Sue Carlson, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator, explained that in 1995, the City purchased several parcels of property in downtown Renton that were vacated when auto dealerships moved to the Automall at Rainier and Grady. The property was envisioned to be used for parking, a plaza or town square, and a transit center. Since then, the City has determined that the approximately 1.2 acre parcel located between Logan and Morris Avenues is not needed for the planned public improvements. The proposal is to declare this property surplus and sell it to the private sector for development of market rate housing. Continuing, Ms. Carlson said in February of 1997, the City advertised a request for proposals from private developers to build a mixed use retail and residential project on this piece of property. After reviewing the proposals and conducting interviews, Dally Homes was selected as the best potential developer for the site. The development proposal includes 110 high-end apartments built over one level of structured parking, and 4,600 square feet of retail space. Audience comment was invited. Ralph Evans, 3306 NE I I th PI., Renton, 98056, asked what was meant by the term "market rate" housing. Ms. Carlson replied this indicates the residential portion of the project will not be subsidized; instead, the market alone will determine the price of the units. She estimated the monthly cost will be between $750 and $1,000 per unit. 1=ebruary 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pay, '64 MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND owd ITS RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS SUBJECT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the proposal to EDNSP: Declaration of declare certain City-owned real property as surplus. The City purchased DT-Area Surplus Property certain real property for various municipal purposes, that property generally (Sale to Dally Homes Inc) being located east of Morris Ave. S., south of S. 2nd St., north of S. 3rd St., and west of Logan Ave. S. Because of the acquisition of other properties and the finalization of plans concerning other municipal developments in this area, portions of the City lands are or may become surplus. The purpose of declaring this property surplus is to sell it to a developer, Dally Homes, Inc., for construction of a mixed-use retail and housing complex. The legal description of this property is: Parcel A - Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Smither's Sixth Addition to the Town of Renton, together with that portion of the alley adjacent to said Lot 6 vacated by City of Renton Ordinance No. 2779, which attached by operation of law. Parcel B - Lots 2 through 5, inclusive, Block 1, Motor Line Addition to Renton. The Finance Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution declaring certain City-owned property as surplus, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such documents as necessary to transfer title thereto to Dally Homes, Inc. or its assigns. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 67 for resolution.) .rl CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 98-005, Downtown City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/11/98 for CAG-98-005, Downtown Water Main Replacement, Water Main Replacement; nine bids; engineer's estimate $494,898.89; and DDJ Construction submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, D.D.J. Construction Co., Inc., in the total amount of $392,874.62. Council concur. Rezone: Austin Site (800 City Clerk submitted request from the applicant of the Austin Site Rezone SW 16th St), R-97-161 (3.2 acres located at 800 SW 16th St., File No. R-97-161) that this matter be held in abeyance until approximately March 16, 1998, to allow completion of negotiations with a potential developer. Council concur. CAG: 96-071, Fire Station Community Services Division submitted CAG-96-071, Fire Station #14 and #14 and Training Center, Training Center; and requested approval of the project, commencement of 60- John Daniels Construction day lien period, and release of retained amount of $124,259.29 to John Daniels Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Development Service: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a dedication of Potter's Grassy Acre Short right-of-way on the southeast corner of the intersection of Shelton Ave. NE Plat ROW Dedication, and NE 19th Street to meet a requirement of the Potter's Grassy Acre Short Shelton Ave/NE 19th St Plat (SHP-97-158). Council concur. r (SHP-97-158) 65 February 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pate 65 Plat: Blueberry Lane, Development Services Division recommended approval of the Blueberry Lane Final, NE 6th/Duvall Ave, final plat; 57 attached townhomes on 9.17 acres in the vicinity of NE 6th St. FP-97-169 and Duvall Ave. NE (File No. FP-97-169). Council concur. (See page 67 for resolution.) n.. Plat: Kirkland Court Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Kirkland Preliminary, 2000 Court preliminary plat; 19 single family lots on 3.96 acres at 2000 Kirkland Pl. Kirkland PI NE, PP-97- NE (File No. PP-97-157). Council concur. 157 CAG: 97-070, SW 16th St Transportation Systems Division sumitted CAG-97-070, SW 16th Street (Oakesdale to Raymond), (Oakesdale Ave SW to Raymond Ave. SW); and requested approval of the RW Scott Construction project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $14,940.02; commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $38,635.78 to R.W. Scott Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report PlanninL, & Development regarding the proposed zoning amendments to gas stations, vehicle service, Committee mini-marts and related uses. The Committee has discussed the proposed staff EDNSP: CD Zone Changes recommendations at meetings on February 12 and 19, 1998. The proposed re Gas Stations, Vehicle amendments would: Service etc. 1. Add or modify zoning definitions of a variety of terms, including body shops, car washes, gas stations, landscaped visual barrier, large and small vehicle, mini-marts, and vehicle service and repair. 2. Adjust land use allowances for gas stations, vehicle service, mini- marts and related uses in the commercial and industrial zones. 3. Clarify/refine some existing landscape/screening requirements in the commercial and industrial zones, for screening next to abutting residential zones, screening of outdoor storage, etc. The Committee recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for March 16, 1998, and that an ordinance be prepared consistent with the staff proposal. This item should remain with the Committee pending the outcome of the public hearing. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation Committee Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transportation: SW 27th regarding the installation of a traffic signal at SW 27th St. and Lind Ave. SW. St/Lind Ave SW Traffic Based on increased traffic and vehicle delays at Lind Ave. SW and SW 27th Signal installation St., coupled with the 1998 construction of Oakesdale Ave. SW from SW 16th to 27th Streets, the Committee recommended that Council authorize the Administration to design and construct a traffic signal. The design of the traffic signal at Lind Ave. SW and SW 27th St. will be done by City staff with construction funded through Transportation Mitigation fees. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: Boeing Co Lease Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report of Apron C (Termination recommending that Council approve Addendum #98-18 to the Boeing of Other Lessees), LAG- Commercial Airplane Company lease (LAG-65-877), and that the Mayor and 65-877 City Clerk be authorized to execute the addendum. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. FebrUary 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes 66 Streets: Anacortes Ave NE Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Realignment (@ Sunset regarding the realignment of Anacortes Ave. NE. The right-of-way for the Blvd) realignment of Anacortes Ave. NE at Sunset Blvd. has been appraised. The appraisal has been reviewed, and found to meet appraisal standards. The appraised value is within the road project budget. The City Council must set the amount of just compensation prior to entering negotiations to acquire the property needed for this project. The Transportation Committee recommended that Council accept this appraisal and set just compensation for this project at the appraised value of $17,450. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Streets: Monster Rd Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report SW/SW 16th St Vacation regarding the partial street vacation of Monster Rd. SW and SW 16th Street in (Sliober/VAC-97-003), the vicinity of SW Grady Way and SW Jackson Street (VAC-97-003). City Appraisal Code provides that the City Council shall set the compensation for the rights vacated in a street vacation action. In the current situation where the right- of-way was acquired at no cost to the City, the City Council may establish the amount of compensation up to one-half of the appraised fair market value. The appraisal is complete and has been reviewed by staff. Tile appraisal sets the fair market value of the land at $4.00 per square foot, which for 9,337.46 square feet was rounded to $37,000.00. One-half this amount, or $18,500.00, is the maximum amount which can be set as compensation for the partial vacation. The Committe recommended that Council accept the appraisal and set compensation for this partial street vacation at $18,500.00. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: Cedar River Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Ong Hangar Lease Rent recommending that Council waive the collection of retroactive rent from the Agreement, LAG- Cedar River Hangar Limited Partnership for the period prior to January 1, 1998, and that the collection of increased land rental rates for the partnership, as established by arbitration, commence effective January 1, 1998. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #155492 - 156166; four wire transfers in the total amount of $2,724,421.07; approval of Payroll Vouchers #157939 - 158441; and 1,000 direct deposits in the total amount of $2,687,845.92. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Water/Sewer Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending that the Bond Refunding City refund $6,145,000 of various water and sewer bonds. Refunding these bonds will save over $371,400 over the life of the bonds to capture the current low interest. Total cost of the new refunding is expected to be $8,936,970 (principal and interest). The total cost of the outstanding obligations to be refunded is $9,308,367. Refunding these bonds will not lengthen their life, because the debt service will be matched to 2013. However, all the current bonds will be called by th year 2004, thus saving interest costs on the current debt. This will provide significant flexibility for future financings. The average coupon rate will be.�r 4.6 percent. The actual rates, depending on the day of sale, are expected to be 3.5 to 4.9 percent. The current rates vary from 6.0 to 7.8 percent. Proceeds from the refunding will be placed in escrow to pay off the bonds. 67 February 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 67 The City will use Standard and Poor's and Fitch as its rating agencies. Depending upon the credit rating and the market, we may purchase bond insurance for the bonds. Bond insurance guarantees a low interest rate on the bonds. The market conditions, rating, and insurance costs will be evaluated to make the final determination. The total costs recommended in the ordinance assume that insurance will be purchased. The Committee recommended first reading of the ordinance this evening to permit the pricing and sale of the bonds. Next week, the Committee will again be briefed and make a recommendation on the final sale of the bonds. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. HR&RM: Healthcare Plan Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Changes concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the City's healthcare program effective January 1, 1998, as follows: 1. Remove the pre-existing condition clause; 2. Remove the pre-authorization penalty affecting surgeon's fees; 3. Amend language from "calendar years" to "months" for benefits affecting mammograms, dental x-rays and drug and alcohol services; 4. Amend the mental and nervous benefit to meet the mandates of the 1998 Mental Health Parity Act; and 5. Add a benefit for medically necessary neurodevelopmental therapy treatment to restore and improve function for children six and under. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN 100r THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending SAD: East Kennydale concurrence in the staff recommendation that the City Council grant Interceptor preliminary approval for the East Kennydale Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD). The Committee further recommended that Council direct Staff to proceed with the establishment of the final SAD upon completion of the East Kennydale Interceptor project. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3309 A resolution was read declaring property consisting of 1.2 acres located west EDNSP: Declaration of of Logan Ave. S., east of Morris Ave. S., and between South 2nd and 3rd DT-Area Surplus Property Streets to be surplus, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such (Sale to Dally Homes Inc) documents as necessary to transfer title thereto to Dally Homes, Inc. or its assigns. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3310 A resolution was read approving the Blueberry Lane final plat; 57 attached Plat: Blueberry Lane, townhomes on 9.17 acres in the vicinity of NE 6th St. and Duvall Ave. NE Final, NE 6th/Duvall Ave, (File No. FP-97-169). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY FP-97-169 SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. "g CARRIED. �V February 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pagc 68 The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 3/02/98 for second and final reading: Transportation: An ordinance was read adding a new chapter entitled "Renton Transportation Transportation Concurrency Regulations" to Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code to WME0 Concurrency Ordinance ensure that Renton transportation level of service standards are achieved concurrently with development, or within a reasonable time after development occupancy and use. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/02/98. CARRIED. Finance: Water/Sewer An ordinance was read relating to the waterworks utility of the City, Bond Refunding including the sewerage system as a part thereof; providing for the issuance of $6,145,000 (preliminary) par value of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1998, of the City for the purpose of obtaining the funds with which to pay the cost of refunding the City's outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1977, Issue No. 3, Water and Sewer Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, 1992, and Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1994; authorizing the execution of an agreement with the refunding trustee; fixing the date, form, denominations, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of those bonds; renaming a fund; creating a special bond redemption account to provide for the payment of the bonds; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/02/98. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman suggested that pedestrians attempting to cross Transportation: Priority of intersections that have traffic signals be assigned a higher priority in the Pedestrians at Intersections transportation timing models. He noted that oftentimes, pedestrians must mod cross not one but two streets to reach their destinations. Thus, they can be forced to wait through two light cycles while those in vehicles are subject to only one. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS SUBJECT TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION. Time: 9:13 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:32 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:33 p.m. MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk mod Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 2/23/98 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 69 . Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 23, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/02 *CANCELLED* (Edwards) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 3/02 Water& Sewer Bond Sale (briefing); (Parker) 6:00 p.nl. Henry Moses Pool Update; Vouchers; Year-end Budget Adjustments PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Keolker-Wheeler) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Schlitzer) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 70 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 2, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. Now 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1998 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Petition to vacate the east 18 feet of Kirkland Place NE in the 2000 block; Keller/Abrahamson; VAC-97-007. b. Moratorium in the Center Downtown (CD) zone on the permitting of new and used vehicle sales, rental, leasing, repair and service including gas stations and car washes. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion . if requested by a Council member. a. Community Services Department requests authorization to execute construction agreements and easements with The Boeing Company and King County for the Cedar River Trail Park in association with the Bryn Mawr System Improvements project, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing to facilitate that company's construction of a storm sewer interceptor while allowing water and electrical service to the City of Renton boathouse, at no cost to the City. Refer to Utilities Committee. b. Community Services Department submits CAG-97-012, Renton Boathouse& Waterwalk Guardrail Installation; and recommends approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$4,399.51, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,438.51 to Western State Fence Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. c. Surface Water Utility Division requests approval of the final project agreement (including financing plan) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct and maintain the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Renton's estimated cost share is $1,048,667 for initial construction and $80,500 annually for project operation and maintenance. Refer to Utilities Committee. d. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of an agreement accepting up to $1,050,000 from The Boeing Company for project design and construction costs related to the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Refer to Utilities Committee. e. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of an interlocal agreement accepting up to $1,050,000 from King County for project design and construction costs related to the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Refer to Utilities Committee. f. Transportation Division requests approval of a contract in the amount of$70,432 with HNT13 to prepare plans and specifications for the Airport's Runway 15 Safety Area Improvement Project; and further requests authorization to apply for an FAA Airport Improvement Grant that would reimburse ul to 90% of the expense of this contract. Refer to Transportation (.,Aviation) Committee. use (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) g. Transportation Division requests approval of a contract in the amount of$59,917 with CH2M Hill to 71 prepare contract plans and specifications and furnish construction services for the removal and relocation of the Renton Municipal Airport Tower's HVAC unit. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Bellevue and Newcastle and the Coal Creek Utility District to study water and sewer service in areas currently �,,... served by the Coal Creek Utility District. Renton is not being asked to provide funding for this study. Council concur. (See agenda item 10. for resolution.) 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Water& Sewer Bond Refunding 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Approving an interlocal agreement for study of water and sewer service by the Coal Creek Utility District (see 7.g.) Ordinance for second and final reading: Transportation Concurrency regulations (1st reading 2/23/98) 11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 12. AUDIENCE COMMENT 13. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. ** CANCELLED • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. TZ CITY COUNCIL March 2, 1998 City Clerk's Mike 'Referra.ls . . ', MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Contract with New World Computer Systems for a police computer system Agreement with Bellevue and Newcastle to study service provided by Coal Creek Utility District TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Contract with HNTB to prepare plans & specs for the Airport's Runway 15 improvement project Contract with CH2M Hill to prepare plans & specs, etc. for the relocation of the Airport Tower HVAC unit UTILITIES COMMITTEE Cedar River Trail easements & agreements with Boeing & King County for Bryn Mawr System Improvement Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Cedar River dredging project Agreement with Boeing for Cedar River dredging project Agreement with King County for Cedar River dredging project i f ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Water & Sewer Bonds Refunding (1st reading 2/23/98) PUBLIC HEARINGS 3/16/98 — Center Downtown Zone changes re: gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. 73 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 2, 1998 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; TOM BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Vacation: Kirkland PI NE in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public (Keller/Abrahamson, hearing to consider the petition to vacate the east 18 feet of Kirkland Pl. NE VAC-97-007) in the 2000 block; (Keller/Abrahamson, VAC-97-007). Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the vacation is being sought to enable the subdivision of an adjoining property into single family lots. The signatures on the vacation petition represent 100% of the ownership abutting the right-of-way. Mr. Boyns noted that this roadway has been the subject of numerous complaints relating to its narrow width, which frequently is further constricted by parked vehicles. If the proposed plat is approved, the road would be repaved into two distinct lanes, and a curb and sidewalk would be added to the east side of the street. These improvements should alleviate the current problems. Staff and the Board of Public Works recommend that the vacation be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. A utilities easement be retained over the west ten feet of the area being vacated; 2. The remaining 42 feet of right-of-way be configured to comply with City Code; 3. A sidewalk be constructed along the east side of the road adjacent to the new subdivision; and 4. All obstructions (light poles, fire hydrants, etc.) be clear of the sidewalk. Responding to Mayor Tanner, Mr. Boyns confirmed that even if the proposed ,r.. right-of-way is vacated, the City will retain sufficient right-of-way to allow for a 32-foot-wide street with sidewalks on both sides, should a sidewalk ever be required or desired on the west side of the street. 74 March 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes _l'`k' ' 7A, Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVI:+m' THE VACATION AS REQUESTED, SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. CARRIED. EDNSP: CD Zone This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Moratorium re Gas in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Stations, Vehicle Service hearing to consider the moratorium in the Center Downtown (CD) zone on the etc. permitting of new and used vehicle sales, rental, leasing, repair and service including gas stations and car washes. Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, explained that Council imposed the six-month moratorium on February 9, 1998. The purpose of tonight's public hearing is whether the moratorium should be continued. Mr. Kattermann reported that the City has invested considerable effort to foster urban land use patterns in the downtown area, and various automobile- related uses are allowed in other zones throughout Renton. Saying that staff recommends the moratorium be retained, Mr. Kattermann concluded that Council will hold a public hearing on March 16 to discuss proposed changes to the CD zone. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. now# ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: * The first phase of the repairs to sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the Windsor Hills area started this week. * The U.S. Marine Fisheries Service proposed that the Puget Sound Chinook salmon be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. * In an effort to identify the source of PCE contamination in the Cedar River well field, test borings were made on property owned by Stoneway Concrete. * The Parks Department's maintenance crew completed a new timber retaining wall at Kennydale Lion's Park. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Parks: Cedar River Trail Community Services Department requested authorization to execute Easements re Bryn Mawr construction agreements and easements with The Boeing Company and King System Improvements, The County for the Cedar River Trail Park in association with the Bryn Mawr Boeing Co & King Cty, System Improvements project, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding CAG-98- with Boeing to facilitate that company's construction of a storm sewer interceptor while allowing water and electrical service to the City of Renton WIWI boathouse, at no cost to the City. Refer to Utilities Committee. 75 March 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 75 CAG. 97-012, Renton Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-012, Renton Boathouse & Boathouse & Waterwalk Waterwalk Guardrail Installation; and recommended approval of the project, Guardrail Installation, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $4,399.51, Western St Fence Co commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,438.51 to Western State Fence Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Public Works: Cedar River Surface Water Utility Division requested approval of the final project Dredging, Army Corps of agreement (including financing plan) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineers, CAG- to construct and maintain the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Renton's estimated cost share is $1,048,667 for initial construction and $80,500 annually for project operation and maintenance. Refer to Utilities Committee. Public Works: Cedar River Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of an agreement Dredging, The Boeing Co, accepting up to $1,050,000 from The Boeing Company for project design and CAG-98- construction costs related to the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Refer to Utilities Committee. Public Works: Cedar River Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of an interlocal Dredging, King County, agreement accepting up to $1,050,000 from King County for project design CAG-98- and construction costs related to the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Refer to Utilities Committee. Airport: Runway 15 Safety Transportation Division requested approval of a contract in the amount of Improvement, HNTB, $70,432 with HNTB to prepare plans and specifications for the Airport's CAG-98- Runway 15 Safety Area Improvement project; and further requested authorization to apply for an FAA Airport Improvement Grant that would reimburse up to 90% of the expense of this contract. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Airport: Relocation of Transportation Division requested approval of a contract in the amount of Tower HVAC Unit, $59,917 with CH2M Hill to prepare contract plans and specifications, and C112M Hill, CAG-98- furnish construction services, for the removal and relocation of the Renton Municipal Airport Tower's HVAC unit. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Utility: Coal Creek Utility Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an interlocal agreement District Service Area with the cities of Bellevue and Newcastle, and the Coal Creek Utility District, Study, CAG-98- to study water and sewer service in areas currently served by the Coal Creek Utility District. Renton is not being asked to provide funding for this study. Council concur. (See page 77 for resolution.) MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence sent by means of electronic mail was read from Inez Petersen, Citizen Comment: Petersen 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N. #2, Renton, 98056, requesting detailed - New City Hall Costs financial information on the new City Hall. Mayor Tanner replied that Ms. Petersen's previous e-mails on this subject were not answered because they did not include her name and address, and he does not respond to quasi-anonymous Internet monikers. He added that, contrary to Ms. Petersen's assertions, Renton voters did not reject a bond issue for $14 million that would have paid for construction of a new city hall. Rather, this amount was requested to construct a 30,000 square foot public safety building for the police, jail, and municipal court functions. In contrast, the new City Hall, which contains 120,000 square feet and will house all City 76 March 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes fac1e 6 departments, was purchased for just over $9 million. The City expects to spend another $11 million in renovations and area transportation improvements. Councilman Schlitzer agreed that the City did a phenomenal job of solving long-standing crowding problems for its employees by purchasing the existing building. He added that he was proud of the good bargain struck for the new City Hall. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Planning & Development report regarding the Valley Medical Center rezones. The Committee has been Committee holding the rezones of the Valley Medical Center (north and south campuses) Rezone: Valley Medical from P-1 to CO, pending staff analysis of the height condition recommended Center, North & South by the Hearing Examiner in his report of February 3, 1997. The Committee Campuses recommended that Council concur in the recommendation of the Administration, as follows: 1. Adopt the rezone of the parcels from Public Use (P-1) to Commercial Office (CO) with a "P" suffix; 2. Replace the Hearing Examiner's condition on height with the following language: "For those portions of the campus within 150 (one hundred and fifty) feet of any properties designated as residential on the City's Comprehensive Plan, the maximum building height shall be equal to the distance from the nearest property designated as residential. The maximum height for any building on the campus shall be 150 (one hundred and fifty) feet." 3. Direct the Administration to amend the secondary use conditions for medical institutions in the CO zone to add the new height restriction for this use. wad MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending Finance: Police Computer concurrence in the recommendation of the Police Department to approve the Contract contract with New World Computer Systems for the purchase of a police computer system. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract documents. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Responding to Council President Edwards, Deputy Police Chief Don Persson confirmed that although not all jurisdictions can purchase wholly compatible computer systems at the same time, Renton's system will be able to communicate with those of other police departments and law enforcement agencies. *MOTION CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers #156167 - 156616; one wire transfer in the total amount of $551,433.71. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Now ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: 77 March 2 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 77 Resolution #3311 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Utility: Coal Creek Utility interlocal cooperative agreement with the cities of Bellevue and Newcastle to District Service Area study provision of water and sewer service in areas currently served by the Study, CAG-98- Coal Creek Utility District. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4708 An ordinance was read adding a new chapter entitled "Renton "Transportation Transportation: Concurrency Regulations" to Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code to Transportation ensure that Renton transportation level of service standards are achieved Concurrency Ordinance concurrently with development, or within a reasonable time after development occupancy and use. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:17 p.m. MARILYN J. ITFERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 3/02/98 4, bow 78 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 2, 1998 COMM ITTEE/CI-IAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/09 Downtown Planning Project (Piazza (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. Masterplan) COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 3/03 Request for Monetary Contribution to the (Nelson) 3:30 p.m. State World War II Memorial FINANCE MON., 3/09 Year-end Budget Adjustments; (Parker) 4:00 p.m. Water& Sewer Bond Sale; Henry Moses Pool Update; PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/05 Walking Tour of Downtown Renton (Keolker-Wheeler) 10:00 a.m. THURS., 3/05 Removal of Restrictive Covenants 4:00 p.m. (Feighner/Dochnahl); Downtown Sign Code Changes; Emerging Issues (briefing only) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 3/03 Airport Runway 15 Safety Improvement; (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Airport Tower HVAC Unit; Runway Protection Zone (briefing only) UTILITIES THURS., 3/05 Easements for Bryn Mawr System (Clawson) 2:30 p.m. Improvement Project; Agreements re: Cedar River Dredging Project (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Boeing, King County); ,r Aquifer Protection Ordinance Changes NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA ,9 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ilow March 9, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 1998 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6, CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. Technical Services Division requests Council set just compensation for right-of-way to be acquired for ... the Main Ave S. road project, in accordance with the submitted appraisal (435 Main Ave. S., $26,000; 903 S. 4th St., $8,900; 323 Main Ave. S., $15,370; 333 Main Ave. S., $225,000; 329 Main Ave. S., $4,500; and 330 Main Ave. S., $2,800). Council concur. b. Transportation Division recommends denial of the request from Sky Harbor Aviation for adjustment of retroactive rent at Renton Municipal Airport, and further recommends that the amount owed by Sky Harbor be reduced by $3,000 in recognition of the amount voluntarily paid by lessee for pavement resurfacing upon its leased premises. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c. Transportation Division recommends approval of Addendum 92-98 to LAG-87-001, AT&T's lease for its fiber optic line contained in property on the west side of the Renton Municipal Airport, to extend the time period of the lease for five years to 10/31/2002. At that time, the lease will continue indefinitely as a year-to-year lease unless and until either party terminates it. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Committee of the Whole: Downtown Planning Project (Piazza Masterplan) b. Finance Committee: Year-end Budget Adjustments*; Water& Sewer Bond Refunding* C. Planning & Development Committee: Removal of Restrictive Covenants on NE 4th St. d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Contract for Airport Runway 15 Safety Improvement Project; Contract for Removal of Airport Tower HVAC Unit e. Utilities Committee: Easements for Bryn Mawr System Improvement Project*; Agreements re: Cedar River Flood Damage Reduction Project (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers*, Boeing, King County*) (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 8� 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: a. Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Cedar River flood damage reduction project (see 8.e.) b. Agreement with King County for the Cedar River flood damage reduction project (see 8.e.) ..r Ordinance for second and final reading: Water& Sewer Bond Refunding (1st reading 2/23/98) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Downtown Planning Project (Piazza Masterplan) i i • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL March 9,1.998 Cky''Clerk's Office .Xe'>ferrals MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Bond purchase agreement with Piper Jaffray for water/sewer bond refunding Contract with CH2M Hill for replacement of the Airport Tower HVAC unit Contract with HNTB for Airport Runway 15 Safety Improvement project Application to FAA for grant for Airport Runway 15 Safety Improvement project Easement to Puget Sound Energy for undergrounding electrical service through Cedar River Trail Park Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for Cedar River Trail Park storm sewer interceptor Easement to King County for Bryn Mawr System Improvements (Cedar River Trail Park) Easement to US West for undergrounding telephone service through Cedar River Trail Park Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Cedar River 205 Flood Damage Reduction project Agreement with King County for Cedar River 205 Flood Damage Reduction project Agreement with Boeing for Cedar River 205 Flood Damage Reduction project TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Sky Harbor lease at Renton Municipal Airport (one-time rent credit) Extension of AT&T's lease at Renton Airport for a fiber optic line (LAG-87-001) r.r PUBLIC HEARINGS r.. 3/16/98 — Center Downtown Zone changes re: gas stations, vehicle repair shops, etc. 3/23/98 —Moratorium on multi-family development in certain commercial areas 8.2 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 9, 1998 Council Chamber Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildir MINUTES NEW CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KING PARKER, Council President Pro tem; DAN CLAWSON; TIMOTHY COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS BOB EDWARDS, TONI NELSON AND KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; RON STRAKA, Utility Engineering Supervisor. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items owd noted included: * The City's Street Maintenance section began repairing sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the North Renton residential neighborhood as part of the 1998 city-wide sidewalk repair effort. * Groundwater samples taken from the Stoneway Concrete property contained high levels of PCE, narrowing the search for the source of the contamination. * The Renton Municipal Code can now be accessed through the City's web site at www.ci.renton.wa.us. * Those interested in current downtown redevelopment efforts can attend an open house on March 25th at Jubilante Restaurant to learn more about specific projects, timelines and related information. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Streets: Main Ave S ROW Technical Services Division requested Council set just compensation for right- Acquisitions (Just of-way to be acquired for the Main Ave. S. road project, in accordance with Compensation Set) the submitted appraisal (435 Main Ave. S., $26,000; 903 S. 4th St., $8,900; 323 Main Ave. S., $15,370; 333 Main Ave. S., $225,000; 329 Main Ave. S., $4,500; and 330 Main Ave. S., $2,800). Council concur. Airport: Sky Harbor Transportation Division recommended denial of the request from Sky Harbor Lease, Rent Amount Aviation for adjustment of retroactive rent at Renton Municipal Airport, an(OW Agreement Change further recommended that the amount owed by Sky Harbor be reduced by March 9, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 83 85 $3,000 in recognition of the amount voluntarily paid by lessee for pavement resurfacing upon its leased premises. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. r... Airport: AT&T Lease for Transportation Division recommended approval of Addendum #2-98 to PAG- Fiber Optic Line, VAG- 87-001, AT&T's lease for its fiber optic line contained in property on the 87-001 (Extension) west side of the Renton Municipal Airport, to extend the time period of the lease for five years to 10/31/2002. At that time, the lease will continue indefinitely as a year-to-year lease unless and until either party terminates it. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Councilman Corman noted the receipt of anonymous correspondence relaying WSDOT: 1-405 Ramp concerns about the NE 30th St. area, which has developed into an informal Metering and Park 'N' park and ride with cars stretching onto Kennewick Place NE. Ride Areas Library: Library Board Councilman Corman thanked Mayor Tanner for agreeing to evaluate, during Request for Increased 1999 Budget deliberations, the request from the Library Board for more Library Funding funding. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report concurring that Finance Committee Water/Sewer Utility Refunding Bonds be sold to Piper Jaffray, Inc. A total Finance: Water/Sewer of $6,120,000 in principal bonds will be sold. Over the life of the bonds, the Bond Refunding City will save over $300,000 - approximately $20,000 annually for the next sixteen years. The Committee further recommended passage of the bond ordinance as provided by Foster Pepper Shefelman, the City's bond counsel. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor execute the bond purchase agreement with Piper Jaffray for purchase of the bonds. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 86 for ordinance.) Parks: New Outdoor Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding a financing plan Swimming Pool Financing for a new pool. On December 8, 1997, the Committee of the Whole adopted Plan the recommendation presented in the Swimming Pool Feasibility Study dated November 25, 1997, and referred this issue to the Finance Committee to recommend a financing plan for the proposed $4 million facility. The Committee met on January 5, February 23 and March 9, 1998, to discuss ways to finance a new pool; particularly the merits of submitting a bond issue to the voters. It was generally agreed that there was insufficient knowledge in the community about the status of the existing pool or the willingness of voters to pay for a replacement facility. Therefore the Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to complete a survey of residents to help determine the willingness of voters to fund construction of a new pool. The Committee further recommended that funds to complete the survey be made available from 1998 funding sources, and that the survey be completed in sufficient time to consider a Fall 1998 bond issue. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding a moratorium on industrial and warehouse uses in the Valley. Early Planning. Warehouse in 1997, Renton was experiencing an increase in the number of inquiries for Moratorium, Valley Area warehouse space in the Valley area. The issue was referred to the Committee (Never Enacted) to consider a moratorium or other action. No moratorium was enacted and 8� March 9 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pave 84 does not appear to be necessary. The Committee recommended no additional action be taken on this item and that it be removed from the referral list. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUF IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. now Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee recommending that Council approve a contract in the amount of $59,917 with Airport: Relocation of CH2M Hill for replacement of the Renton Municipal Airport Tower heating, Tower VIVAC Unit, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, authorize the Mayor and City C112M Ilill, CAG-98- Clerk to execute the contract; and authorize the transfer of $60,000 from the unobligated Airport fund balance to the Control Tower HVAC Project. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: Runway 15 Safety Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Improvement, HNTB, recommending that Council approve a contract in the amount of $70,432 with CAG-98- HNTB for design and construction administration of the Runway 15 Safety Area Improvements project at Renton Municipal Airport. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with HNTB and that a transfer of $70,432 be authorized from the unobligated Airport fund balance to the Runway 15 Safety Area Improvement project. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the application, assurances and acceptance, and other FAA documents related to this project and its FAA airport improvement grant. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Parks: Cedar River Trail concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a final easement to Puget Easement re Bryn Mawr Sound Energy for undergrounding electrical service through Cedar River Tram System Improvements, Park. The Committee further recommended that upon staff review and Puget Sound Energy approval, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the final easement document. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Parks: Cedar River Trail Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Easements re Bryn Mawr concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Memorandum of System Improvements, The Understanding with The Boeing Company to facilitate construction of a storm Boeing Co, CAG-98- sewer interceptor in Cedar River Trail Park. The Memorandum of Understanding will be utilized to prepare the final agreement and required amendments to the Potable Water and Electrical Use Agreement (CAG-96- 116) and Fire Hydrant and Fire Water Use Agreement (CAG-73-098), and final easement documents. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Parks: Cedar River Trail Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Easement re Bryn Mawr concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve King County's temporary System Improvements, construction easements through Cedar River Trail Park for the Bryn Mawr King Cty System Improvement Project. Improvements include construction for the siphon addition/trunk replacement, Boeing outfall interceptor, and undergrounding existing above-ground utilities. The Committee further recommended that upon staff review and approval, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the temporary construction easement. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 86 for resolution.) 85 March 9 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 85 Parks: Cedar River Trail Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Easement, US West concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a final easement to U.S. West Communications for undergrounding telephone service through Cedar River Trail Park. The Committee further recommended that upon staff review and approval, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the final easement document. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: Cedar River Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Flood Damage Reduction, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with The The Boeing Co, CAG-98- Boeing Company to participate in a funding partnership for the design, initial construction, and maintenance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. The project will provide 100-year event flood protection for the lower Cedar River in Renton. The maximum Boeing Company contribution through this agreement is to be $1,050,000 for design an initial construction, and $80,500 annually for project operation and maintenance. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: Aquifer Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding amendments Protection Code Changes to the City's Aquifer Protection Ordinance. The Committee has been briefed by Water Utility staff on draft amendments to City aquifer protection regulations. The Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to initiate the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process, and that a final ordinance be prepared for Council's consideration. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: Cedar River Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Flood Damage Reduction, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an interlocal agreement King County, CAG-98- with King County to participate in a funding partnership with the City of Renton for the design and initial construction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. The project will provide 100-year event flood protection for the lower Cedar River in Renton. The maximum share of King County's contribution through this agreement is $1,050,000 for design and initial construction. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 86 for resolution.) Public Works: Cedar River Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Flood Damage Reduction, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a project cooperation Army Corps of Engineers, agreement, financing plan and statement of financial capability with the U.S. CAG- Army Corps of Engineers for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. The project will provide 100-year event flood protection for the lower Cedar River in Renton. With funding partnerships, the estimated project cost to the City is $1,048,667 for initial construction, and $80,500 annually for operation and maintenance. The funding for the project is budgeted in the approved 1998 Surface Water Utility's Capital Improvement Program budget in the Lower Cedar River Sediment Management account and the approved Airport Improvement Program account. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 86 for resolution.) U� March 9 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Pune 86 ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3312 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a a1 Public Works: Cedar River project cooperation agreement with the United States Department of the Army Flood Damage Reduction, Corps of Engineers for the Renton Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Army Corps of Engineers, Reduction Project. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, CAG- COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution #3313 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Public Works: Cedar River interlocal agreement with King County for the Renton Cedar River Section Flood Damage Reduction, 205 Flood Control Project funding partnership. MOVED BY CLAWSON, King County, CAG-98- SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4709 An ordinance was read relating to the waterworks utility of the City, Finance: Water/Sewer including the sewerage system as a part thereof; providing for the issuance of Bond Refunding $6,120,000 par value of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1998, of the City for the purpose of obtaining the funds with which to pay the cost of refunding the City's outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1977, Issue No. 3, Water and Sewer Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, 1992, and Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1994; authorizing the execution of an agreement with First Trust National Association as refunding trustee; fixing the date, form, denominations, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of those bonds; renaming a fund; creating a special bond redemption account and a bond redemption full( to provide for the payment of the bonds; creating a reserve fund; creating a now rate stabilization fund; providing for bond insurance; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Parker stated it had come to his attention that Renton's Zoning Planning: Moratorium on Code currently allows large apartment developments to locate in several of the Residential Developments City's prime commercial areas. He felt this would not be appropriate. in Commercial Areas Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, said staff has prepared a moratorium affecting three Comprehensive Plan land use designations in the City, and five zoning categories. The problem is that the Employment Area Commercial, Center Suburban and Center Neighborhood land use designations all allow multi-family development. Concerns were raised that the desired balance between commercial and residential development could inadvertently be upset, or that stand-alone multi-family housing might deplete prime commercial properties. Imposing the moratorium would give staff six months to analyze whether changes should be made to the Comprehensive Plan and/or Zoning Code in response to this matter. Resolution #3314 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on residential development in Planning: Moratorium on the Center Suburban (CS) land use designation implemented by the Center Residential Developments Suburban (CS) and Residential Multi-family Suburban Center (RM-C) zoning in Commercial Areas classifications, the Center Neighborhood (CN) land use designation r implemented by the Center Neighborhood (CN) and Residential Multi-Family Neighborhood (RM-N) zoning classifications, and the Employment Area- Commercial land use designation implemented by the Arterial Commercial March 9, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 87 87 (CA) zoning classification; establishing a public hearing on March 23, 1998; and establishing a termination date for the moratorium in six months. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Parks: Lake Washington Councilman Corman asked whether the Lake Washington delta area located at DNR-Owned Property the mouth of the Cedar River, owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will be dredged along with the Cedar River portion of the project. Mayor Tanner replied that the delta is not causing the flooding. Ron Straka, Utility Engineering Supervisor, explained that the flooding is caused by the sedimentation on the bed of the river proper, which impedes the capacity of the river channel to convey flows. Dredging will be performed 20 to 30 feet beyond the north side of the Boeing bridge, however, to ensure 100-year flood event protection. Councilman Schlitzer suggested that staff provide a presentation on the Department of Natural Resources' Lake Washington properties for Council's information. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington clarified that the DNR has not precluded Renton from dredging the delta; in fact, the delta was dredged three years ago in an attempt to relieve flooding problems. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:18 p.m. r.. MARILY J. ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 3/09/98 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 9, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA mod COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/16 Executive Session (property acquisition) (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. *6th Floor Conference Room* 6:30 p.m. New City Hall Space Plan Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 3/16 Vouchers (Parker) 5:45 p.m. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT mod (Keolker-Wheeler) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Schlitzer) UTILITIES (Clawson) Mo NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. *REVISED* 89 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. I. 111,I_;DGE: OF ALLEGIANCE: 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 1998 4. PROCLAMATION: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day—March 19, 1998 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Zoning Code amendments affecting gas stations, vehicle service facilities, mini-marts and related uses 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. S. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 3/03/98 for CAG-98-016, Demolition of the Mazda and Holm Buildings; 13 bids; project estimate $200,000.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Wyser Construction, Inc., in the total amount of$96,154.44. Council concur. b. Development Services Division submits proposed amendments to the City's Regulatory Reform Ordinance addressing exemptions from procedural requirements, exclusions from time limits, and public notice requirements. Refer to Planning& Development Committee; set public hearing on April 6, 1998, to take testimony on the proposed changes. d. Surface Water Utility Division proposes an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent to work toward restoring a healthy, self-reproducing fishery in the East Side Green River Watershed. Renton's cost share of already-completed projects relating to fishery restoration is $23,297.33. Refer to Utilities Committee. e. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$94,394 with R.W. Beck Inc. for preliminary design and permitting of the SW 27th St. Culvert Replacement project, and requests fund transfers from the SW 27th St. Culvert Replacement project as follows: $20,000 to the SW 43rd St. Storm Improvement project and $45,000 to the SR-167 Culvert project. Refer to Utilities Committee. f. Surface Water Utility Division submits a proposed agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Company to allow installation of a box culvert at the SW 23rd St. (Springbrook Creek) channel in lieu of undergrounding lines beneath the channel. In exchange for an easement from OPLC, Renton will pay for designing and permitting the box culvert as well as other minor cost items of the project (estimated total cost, $55,000). Refer to Utilities Committee. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) 90 9. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, suggesting that Renton's Comprehensive Plan be revised to allow"sub-regional" uses in the Center Neighborhood (CN) zone, and that the Zoning Code be changed to increase square footage figures in the Center Suburban and CN zones to allow development of"destination" type facilities, at least in the Highlands area. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Year-End Budget Adjustments* 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinances for first reading: a. Year-End Budget Adjustments (see 10.a.) b. Valley Medical Center north campus rezone (approved by Council on 3/02/98) c. Valley Medical Center south campus rezone (approved by Council on 3/02/98) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) 6th Floor Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Executive Session (property acquisition) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. New City Hall Space Plan Update Now • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 28 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. AND SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. �I CITY COUNCEL March 16, 1998 City Clerk's Office Referrals .�.. ADMINISTRATION Request Metro to place restroom facilities in the interim downtown transit hub PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Regulatory Reform ordinance changes Suggestion from Ralph Evans for Comp Plan & Zoning Code changes in the Highlands (sub-regional uses) UTILITIES COMMITTEE Agreement with Kent for fishery enhancement at the East Side Green River watershed Contract with RW Beck for design of the SW 27th St. culvert replacement project Agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Co. for installation of a box culvert at the SW 23rd St. channel ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING 1998 Carry Forward and Budget Adjustment Ordinance (1st reading 3/16/98) Valley Medical Center north campus rezone (Ist reading 3/16/98) Valley Medical Center south campus rezone (1st reading 3/16/98) PUBLIC HEARINGS ... 3/23/98 —Moratorium on multi-family development in certain commercial areas 4/06/98 — Regulatory Reform ordinance amendments 92 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Larch 16, 1998 Council Chamber, pnday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Buildin; MINUTES now CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. R01,1, CALL OF 13013 EDWARDS, Council Presidcnt; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; LISA GRUETER, Senior Planner; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring March 19, 1998, to be "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" in the City of Renton, and declaring the children of Renton to be absolutely incredible kids. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. r PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published EDNSP: CD Zone Changes in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public re Gas Stations, Vehicle hearing to consider amendments to the commercial and industrial zones related Service etc. to the permitting of new and used vehicle sales, rental, leasing, repair and service including gas stations and car washes. Lisa Grueter, Senior Planner, explained that the purpose of the proposed changes is to achieve better consistency in the Zoning Code for gas stations and common ancillary services, as well as better define service and repair activities. The amendments address all the commercial and industrial zones in an attempt to determine appropriate use categories for various auto-related uses. The proposed changes would add or modify zoning definitions for terms including body shops, car washes, gas stations, etc. Uses not currently allowed in some zones would become permitted, as follows: car washes in the Center Neighborhood (CN) zone; mini-marts, car washes, and eating and drinking establishments, if part of a gas station, in the Center Office/Residential (COR) zone; mini-marts in the Light, Medium and Heavy Industrial zones; and body shops in the Heavy Industrial zone. One significant change being recommended is that gas stations be newly prohibited in the Center Downtown (CD) and Commercial Office (CO) zones, and that automobile sales, leasings and rentals, car washes, and vehicle serviceOW and repair likewise not be permitted in the CD zone. Ms. Grueter explained staff's view that auto-related uses can be land consumptive or otherwise incompatible with the City's vision for the downtown. Existing uses would be grandfathered. March 16, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 93 95 Concluding, Ms. Grueter said the proposed changes would also clarify or refine existing landscaping and screening requirements in the commercial and industrial zones affecting screening next to abutting residential zones, .�• screening of outdoor storage, and other issues. For example, the term "landscaped visual barrier" will be redefined to mean screening that includes evergreen vegetation which becomes dense within three years. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Council President Edwards noted this item will remain in the Planning & Development Committee pending a recommendation to the full Council. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included: * The contractor on the Main Ave. S. sewer replacement is slightly ahead of schedule, having completed the trunk replacement last week. * Construction on the downtown water main replacement project will start this week. * A community involvement process has been defined for the downtown transit hub project. AUDIENCE COMMENT Mayor Tanner welcomed Parks Maintenance Worker Ken Ponder and his son, .... Boy Scout Kenneth Ponder. Kenneth was in attendance to fulfill his "citizenship in the community" requirement for a merit badge. Mr. Ponder added that Kenneth has been selected to serve as a student ambassador to Australia. Citizen Comment: Parker Del Parker, PO Box 998, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, objected that an attorney - Renton Public Defender who worked for the law firm from which the City contracts its public Associate Michael Noah defender services was charged with second degree felony theft in 1993. Mr. (Legal History) Parker asked if the City of Renton has any responsibility to inform persons who received public defense services of this situation. Councilman Corman asked that the Administration look into this issue. Citizen Comment: John Jankowski, 620 Grant Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed concern about Jankowski - Downtown the condition of the downtown core area, and urged that Council appropriate Piazza Phase II Funding funding for the first construction phase of the Downtown Piazza project. Saying this project is important to the revitalization of the downtown core, he said this in turn will benefit the City as a whole. Emphasizing that investment follows investment, Mr. Jankowski implored Council not to hesitate in appropriating these funds as requested. Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, echoed Mr. - Downtown Piazza Phase Jankowski's concerns about the appropriation of funds for phase two of the 11 Funding Downtown Piazza project. Explaining she had heard that the $1 million budgeted for this phase will be held in reserve rather than appropriated at this time, she felt it would be better to distribute these funds now to keep the process moving forward. k 9.� March 16 1998 Renton City Council Minutes 1%uw 94 MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE 1998 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND CARRY FORWARDS. CARRIED. 100 Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending adoption Budget: 1998 Adjustments of the 1998 Carry Forward and Budget Adjustment ordinance. The total Carryforwards amount appropriated is $39,348,389. Of this total, over $36.6 million (90 percent of the total) is for legal obligations the City has outstanding from 1997, to be spent in 1998. The remaining $3.9 million is for new budgetary items, including, but not limited to, appropriations for the Oakesdale Phase 11 project, furniture purchases, and swimming pool removal. The ordinance also places in reserve $1.2 million in the Municipal Facilities Fund. Of these funds, $1 million is dedicated in reserve for the Downtown Piazza project. The remaining $200,000 will be held in reserve for the purchase of undesignated property. When opportunities and/or a plan for the piazza is complete, the Council will appropriate the reserves. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilman Parker clarified that if approved, the proposed action will designate $1 million for the piazza project as requested by the Administration. He considered the City to be in an enviable position to have these carryforward funds. Responding to Councilman Corman, Mayor Tanner confirmed that the piazza funds are already being held in reserve, and he had asked that these be appropriated to phase two of the project at this time. Most of the funds will not be needed for some time, except perhaps to clean up contamination on th property. =ad Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler felt it would be best not to appropriate the funds until a plan for the piazza has been agreed to by all parties, which has not yet been accomplished. Emphasizing that the money will not be spent on anything other than the piazza, she explained that this project is not the same as, for example, a simple road project. She reiterated that she wanted to be sure what the funds will be spent on before the money is appropriated. Noting his concern about sending a mixed message to the community on this issue, Councilman Corman said the City must make itself clear that it is committed to this project. Council President Edwards interpreted the Committee's recommendation as reflecting earnest passion on the part of Committee members to stay involved in this project. *MOTION CARRIED. (See page 95 for ordinance.) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. CAG: 98-016, Mazda & City Clerk reported bid opening on 3/03/98 for CAG-98-016, Demolition of Holm Bldgs Demolition, the Mazda and Holm Buildings; 13 bids; project estimate $200,000; and Wyser Const submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Wyser Construction, Inc., in the total amount of $96,154.44. Council concurs March 16, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 95 95 Development Services: Development Services Division submitted proposed amendments to the City's Regulatory Reform Regulatory Reform Ordinance addressing exemptions from procedural Ordinance Changes requirements, exclusions from time limits, and public notice requirements. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set a public hearing on April 6, *MW 1998 to take testimony on the proposed changes. Public Works: East Side Surface Water Utility Division proposed an interlocal agreement with the City Green River Watershed of Kent to work toward restoring a healthy, self-reproducing fishery in the Fishery Enhancement, East Side Green River Watershed. Renton's cost share of already-completed City of Kent, CAG-98- projects relating to fishery restoration is $23,297.33. Refer to Utilities Committee. Public Works: SW 27th St Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of a contract in the Culvert Replacement amount of $94,394 with R.W. Beck Inc. for preliminary design and permitting Design, RW Beck, CAG- of the SW 27th St. Culvert Replacement project, and requested fund transfers 98- from the SW 27th St. Culvert Replacement project as follows: $20,000 to the SW 43rd St. Storm Improvement project and $45,000 to the SR-167 Culvert project. Refer to Utilities Committee. Public Works: Olympic Surface Water Utility Division submitted a proposed agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Co Culvert at Pipe Line Company to allow installation of a box culvert at the SW 23rd St. SW 23rd St Channel, (Springbrook Creek) channel in lieu of undergrounding lines beneath the CAG-98- channel. In exchange for an easement from OPLC, Renton will pay for designing and permitting the box culvert as well as other minor cost items of the project (estimated total cost, $55,000). Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, Citizen Comment: Evans - 98056, suggesting that Renton's Comprehensive Plan be revised to allow "sub- Proposed Zoning Changes regional' uses in the Center Neighborhood (CN) zone, and that the Zoning for the Highlands (Sub- Code be changed to increase square footage figures in the Center Suburban Regional Uses) (CS) and CN zones to allow development of "destination" type facilities (e.g., Target, the Bon Marche, an ice skating rink), at least in the Highlands area. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING &: DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval Finance Committee of Claims Vouchers #156617 - 156636 and 157075 - 157512; two wire Finance: Vouchers transfers in the total amount of $1,816,459.10; approval of Payroll Vouchers #158455 - 158711; and 501 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,260,960.36. The check sequence 156637 through 157074 were machine voids due to a system error. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 3/23/98 for second and final reading: Budget: 1998 An ordinance was read revising the 1998 annual budget by increasing certain Carryforwards and expenditure allowances in the 1998 budget of various city funds by Adjustments appropriation, re-appropriation, and transfer from various funds, and creating a special hotel-motel excise tax fund, all by a vote of the City Council. Revised total 1998 expenditures: $39,348,389. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE `n I March 16 1998 Renton City Council Minutes llar ' 96 ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/23/98. CARRIED. Rezone: Valley Medical An ordinance was read-changing the zoning classification of approximately Center North Campus 30.42 acres located at 400 S. 43rd St. from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial low Rezone to CO Office (CO) for the Valley Medical Center north campus property. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/23/98. CARRIED. Rezone: Valley Medical An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately 9.0 Center,South Campus acres located at S. 43rd St. and Davis Ave. S. from P-1 (Public Use) to Rezone to CO Commercial Office (CO) for the Valley Medical Center south campus property. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/23/98. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL DIRECT Metro: Interim Downtown THE ADMINISTRATION TO REQUEST THAT METRO PROVIDE Transit Hub Restroom RESTROOM FACILITIES AT THE INTERIM DOWNTOWN TRANSIT HUB. Facilities CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT John Jankowski, 620 Grant Ave. S., Renton, 98055, concurred that public Citizen Comment: restroom facilities are needed in the downtown core area. Saying that the Jankowski - Downtown parking lot of his business is frequently used for this purpose, he suggested Transit Hub Restroom that facilities be provided at either the transit hub, the piazza or the pavilion. Facilities Mayor Tanner stated that Metro vigorously resists including restrooms in its transit hub designs due to maintenance responsibilities. He was opposed to putting restrooms in the piazza proper, and felt these would be more was appropriately located in the pavilion. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:27 p.m. 2 MARILYN P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 3/16/98 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 97 . Off-ice of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING March 16, 1998 ... COMM ITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/23 Regional Finance & Governance Update (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 3/23 Voice Data Bid Award (briefing only) (Parker) 5:30 p.m. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/19 Regulatory Reform Ordinance changes; (Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Zoning Code changes (gas stations, etc.),- Shoreline tc.);Shoreline Master Program minor adjustments; Ralph Evans' suggestion for zoning changes in the Highlands to allow sub- regional businesses PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) TUES., 3/17 AT&T Lease Extension; (Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Sky Harbor Rent Credit; "RUSH" Shuttle ridership update; Final Transit Hub (briefing only) UTILITIES THURS., 3/19 SW 27th St. Culvert Replacement (Clawson) 3:00 p.m. contract; East Side Green River Watershed agreement; Olympic Pipeline Culvert NOTE': Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. AGENDA i RENTON CITY COUNCIL i REGULAR MEETING March 23, 1998 Monday, 7:30 p.m. r I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 1998 4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Regional Wastewater Service Plan—King County .5. PUBLIC HEARING: Moratorium on residential development in the following zoning classifications— Center Suburban (CS), Residential Multi-Family Suburban Center (RM-C), Center Neighborhood (CN), Residential Multi-Family Neighborhood (RM-N) and Commercial Arterial (CA) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. S CONSENT AGENDA 'File following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member. a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 3/13/98 for CAG-98-021, New City Hall Cabling Infrastructure (Low Voltage Wiring); nine bids; project estimate $250,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, E-Z Interface, in the amount of$223,168.66. Council concur. b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 3/13/98 for CAG-98-025, New City Hall Active Electronics (Voice & Data Infrastructure); three bids; project estimate $1,050,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, GTE, in the amount of$989,146.34. Council concur. C. Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Department recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the King County Economic Enterprise Corporation to issue tax-exempt financing to the Puget Sound Blood Bank and Program for a new facility at 501 SW 39th St. in Renton. Refer to Finance Committee. d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods& Strategic Planning Department recommends acquisition by eminent domain of a vacant 4,377 square foot parcel located between Logan and Morris Avenues South, and South 2nd and 3rd Streets, for development of public parking spaces and a trail system. Council concur. (See agenda item 11. for ordinance.) e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Department submits proposed 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Whispering Pines preliminary plat; 1 I single family lots on 2.8 acres located at 2612 Jones Ave. NE (File No. PP-97-135). Council concur. "fechnical Services Division submits request from the petitioner for the Lake Ave. S. street vacation (Safeway, Inc./VAC-95-001) located between South 2nd and 3rd Streets, that the balance of the right- of-way be formally approved by Council without further costs or fees. Council concur. (See l La. for �► ordinance.) h. Surface Water Utility Division recommends approval of Whitworth Pest Control., Inc., as sole source provider for pest control consultant services needed for the 1998-1999 mosquito abatement program, (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) and requests approval of contract in the amount of$19,909 for 1998 services. Refer to Utilities 99' Committee. i. Transportation Division submits proposed changes to the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) ordinance to incorporate recent legislative and administrative changes to the State's CTR program. Refer to Transportation Committee. J. Transportation Division recommends approval of lease agreements with the Cedar River Hangar Limited Partnership to lease space for the purpose of outdoor aircraft storage; and further requests authorization to execute future month-to-month leases for individual storage units within the City- owned hangar and for leases of airport property for the exclusive purpose of outdoor aircraft storage. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. k. Water Utility Division requests approval of Addendum #8-98 to CAG-96-055, contract with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. for programming of new control systems and telemetry system components liar the corrosion control facilities project at a cost of$68,753.92. Council concur. l) CORRESPONDENCE 10. OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. a. Planning & Development Committee: Zoning Code change re: gas stations, etc.*; Shoreline Master Program minor amendments; Zoning changes in the Highlands to allow sub-regional uses b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: AT&T lease extension at Airport; Sky Harbor rent credit c. Utilities Committee: SW 27th St. culvert replacement design contract (RW Beck); East Side Green River watershed agreement w/Kent*; Olympic Pipe Line Co. culvert installation (SW 23rd St. channel) 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution: Agreement with Kent re: East Side Green River Watershed fishery restoration (see 10.c.) Ordinances for first reading: ..�. a. Lake Ave. S. street vacation (see 8.g.) b. Zoning Code change re: gas stations, etc. (see 10.a.) Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: Acquisition of downtown parcel from Big Five by eminent domain (see 8.d.) Ordinances for second and final reading: a. Year-End Budget Adjustments (1st reading 3/16/98) b. Valley Medical Center north campus rezone (1st reading 3/16/98) c. Valley Medical Center south campus rezone (1st reading 3/16/98) 12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information) 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT 14. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 p.m. Regional Finance & Governance Update xaa CITY COUNCIL March 23, 1998 City Clerk's Office' Refers s CITY ATTORNEY Petition for condemnation of a parcel in the downtown (Big Five; Logan & Morris and S 2nd & 3rd) FINANCE COMMITTEE "fax-exempt bonds for Puget Sound Blood Bank & Program's new facility in Renton Dire District 925 contact evaluation and analysis MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Contract with RW Beck for preliminary design of the SW 27th St. culvert replacement project Agreement with Olympic Pipeline Co. for installation of a box culvert at the SW 23rd St. channel Extension of AT&T's lease at the Renton Municipal Airport for a fiber optic trench Agreement with Kent for the East Side Green River Watershed fishery restoration projects PLANNING COMMISSION 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendments PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendments TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) ordinance changes Lease agreements with Cedar River Hangar for outdoor aircraft storage UTILITIES COMMITTEE Contract with Whitworth Pest Control for 1998 mosquito abatement services ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING Lake Ave. S. street vacation (1st reading 3/23/98) Zoning Code amendments re gas stations and related uses (1st reading 3/23/98) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4/06/98 —Regulatory Reform ordinance amendments 101 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 23, 1998 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building v... MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; KATHY KEOLKER- COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ATTENDANCE DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced PRESENTATION Christy True, program manager for King County's Regional Wastewater King County: Regional Services Plan. .... Wastewater Services Plan Ms. True explained that for the last several years, King County/Metro has been working to develop a plan to serve the Puget Sound region's wastewater needs for the next 35 years and beyond. Last year, the draft Regional Wastewater Services Plan was issued for public review and comments. King County Executive Ron Sims will present his preferred option on this subject to the King County Council towards the end of April. Ms. True said Executive Sims is expected to recommend the construction of a new treatment plant, to be on line by 2010, either in north King County or south Snohomish County. Continuing, Ms. True said the Westpoint plant would not be expanded under the executive's proposal; however, the Renton plant would be expanded once again beyond its current expansion. The Renton plant's current expansion will increase its average wet-weather flow to 115 million gallons a day. The next expansion, to be accomplished by 2020, will increase the flow to 135 million gallons a day. At that point, the Renton plant would still retain some future capacity in reserve. Ms. True added that Metro has discovered that one section of the conveyance line which runs beneath downtown Renton was damaged in an earthquake and will have to be replaced. Mayor Tanner noted that the replacement for this line does not have to be constructed along the same route as the current line. Ms. True confirmed that Metro is free to consider another route for the replacement line. Concluding, Ms. True said the estimated cost of the proposal to be put forth by Executive Sims is $1.07 billion (net present value) between now and 2030. Over this same time period, wastewater rates are projected to average around 102 March 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 102 $19.12 per month (in present dollars), while the current monthly rate is $19.10. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Moratorium on in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public woo Residential Developments hearing to consider the moratorium on residential development in the in Commercial Areas following zoning classifications: Center Suburban (CS), Residential Multi- Family Suburban Center (MF-C), Center Neighborhood (CN), Residential Multi-Family Neighborhood (MF-N), and Commercial Arterial (CA). Mike Kattermann, Director of Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning, explained that Council imposed a six-month moratorium on residential development in the above-referenced zones on March 6, 1998. Staff had requested the moratorium in the interest of preserving the City's prime commercial properties. Mr. Kattermann noted the primary issues include whether multi-family development should remain a permitted use in all or some of the City's commercially-zoned areas. Staff will research the type and mix of permitted and expected development for these areas, and consider the possible density of residential development and its exact potential locations. Staff will also: review current development trends; analyze both the existing and the required land capacity City-wide; and develop and analyze options. Public input will be solicited throughout the process from property owners, the Planning Commission and developers. Mr. Kattermann emphasized that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is only to consider whether or not the moratorium should be continued. If Council concurs in the staff recommendation that it be continued, no action is required. "NN Audience comment was invited. Mike Snow, 14114 SE 132nd, Renton, 98057, stated that the residents of his neighborhood want their area to remain single family residential. He was concerned about a possible multi-family development within Renton's border along NE 4th St., just south of SE 128th Street. Saying this area lacks adequate transportation facilities to accommodate the addition of thousands of multi-family units, he felt that the moratorium was logical and deserving of support. Pete DeLeuw, 14410 Bel-Red Rd. #200, Bellevue, 98007, asked whether the moratorium applies to single family construction, or just multi-family. Mr. Kattermann replied that the resolution applies to all residential development in the named zones, whether single family or multi-family. He was not sure whether these zones allow any residential development other than multi-family. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington stated that although existing single family development is grandfathered in the City's commercial zones, no new single family development is allowed in these areas. Councilman Schlitzer agreed that it was Council's intention to place a moratorium on all residential development in these zones, in the interest of protecting the commercial properties. There being no further audience comment, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. 105 March 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 103 ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items .�. noted included: * The groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the Oakesdale Ave. SW project was held on March 19th. * The Parks Department's Special Olympics Basketball Program will celebrate its best year ever at an awards event on March 26th. * Information about current downtown projects will be available at an open house to be held March 25th at Jubilante Restaurant. AUDIENCE COMMENT Dan Trimble, 1600 - 7th Ave. #2000, Seattle, 98191, representing U.S. West Citizen Comment: Trimble Communications Services, protested the recommendation of staff to award the - New City Hall Active bid for the New City Hall Active Electronics (Voice and Data) project to Electronics (Voice & Data GTE. Mr. Trimble claimed that although U.S. West was the actual low Infrastructure), US West bidder, and GTE the second low, U.S. West's bid was disqualified by the City Protest because it contained inaccuracies. Although U.S. West offered to provide one overlooked item at no cost to the City, and further proposed a resolution to another discrepancy, Renton rejected its bid as non-responsive. Emphasizing that U.S. West can provide the needed products and services for about $111,000 less than GTE, Mr. Trimble urged Council to postpone awarding this bid so it can be reviewed further. He added that the City did reserve the right to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington said while the City would certainly prefer to award this bid for less money, U.S. West's proposal was determined to be non-responsive because it contained substantial, material ..� mistakes. Renton is required to accept the lowest responsive bid, and if it were to accept the bid from U.S. West because it is lowest (yet non- responsive), the City would be vulnerable to a challenge by GTE, the actual lowest responsive bidder. Assistant City Attorney David Dean added that the bidding laws are made to protect the integrity of the bid process and to ensure that bidders submit accurate bids. The City cannot enter into negotiations with bidders who submit non-conforming or unclear bids, because no bid can be revised after it has been submitted. Mr. Dean concluded that U.S. West has no legal recourse in this situation. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of a Councilmember, items 8.a. and 8.b. were removed for separate consideration. EDNSP: Puget Sound Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Blood Bank & Program recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the King County Economic Tax-Exempt Bonds Enterprise Corporation to issue tax-exempt financing to the Puget Sound Blood Bank and Program for a new facility at 501 SW 39th St. in Renton. Refer to Finance Committee. EDNSP: Downtown Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Vacant Parcel Acquisition recommended acquisition by eminent domain of a vacant 4,377 square foot for Parking & Trail parcel located between Logan and Morris Avenues South and South 2nd and (Logan & Morris/2nd & 3rd Streets, for development of public parking spaces and a trail system. 3rd) Council concur. (See page 109 for ordinance.) 10 March 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 101 Comprehensive Plan: 1998 Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Amendments submitted proposed 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. Plat: Whispering Pines, Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Whispering Preliminary, Jones Ave Pines preliminary plat; 11 single family lots on 2.8 acres located at 2612 Jones NE, PP-97-135 Ave. NE (File No. PP-97-135). Council concur. Vacation: Lake Ave S Technical Services Division submitted request from the petitioner for the Lake (Safeway/VAC-95-001) Ave. S. street vacation (Safeway, Inc./VAC-95-001), located between S. 2nd and 3rd Streets, that the balance of the right-of-way be formally approved by Council without further costs or fees. Council concur. (See page 108 for ordinance.) CAG: 98-, Mosquito Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of Whitworth Pest Abatement Services, Control, Inc., as sole source provider for pest control consultant services Whitworth Pest Control needed for the 1998-1999 mosquito abatement program, and requested approval of contract in the amount of $19,909 for 1998 services. Refer to Utilities Committee. Transportation: Commute Transportation Division submitted proposed changes to the Commute Trip Trip Reduction (CTR) Reduction (CTR) ordinance to incorporate recent legislative and administrative Ordinance Changes changes to the State's CTR program. Refer to Transportation Committee. Lease: Cedar River Transportation Division recommended approval of lease agreements with the Hangar Agreements for Cedar River Hangar Limited Partnership to lease space for the purpose of Outdoor Aircraft Storage outdoor aircraft storage; and further requested authorization to execute future month-to-month leases for individual storage units within the City-owned hangar and for leases of airport property for the exclusive purpose of outdoo aircraft storage. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. .■rrw CAG: 96-055, Corrosion Water Utility Division requested approval of Addendum #8 to CAG-96-055, Control Facilities Control contract with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., for programming of Systems & Telemetry new control systems and telemetry system components for the corrosion System, Economic & control facilities project, at a cost of $68,753.92. Council concur. Engineering Services MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 8.a. AND 8.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Separate Consideration City Clerk reported bid opening on 3/13/98 for CAG-98-021, New City Hall CAG: 98-021, New City Cabling Infrastructure (Low Voltage Wiring); nine bids; project estimate Hall Cabling $250,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the Infrastructure (Low low bidder, EZ Interface, in the amount of $223,-16&.66 $219,850.93. Voltage Wiring), EZ Interface CAG: 98-025, New City City Clerk reported bid opening on 3/13/98 for CAG-98-025, New City Hall Hall Active Electronics Active Electronics (Voice and Data Infrastructure); three bids; project estimate (Voice & Data $1,050,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the Infrastructure), GTE lowest responsive bidder, GTE, in the amount of $9897.14&.34 $962,280.43. Noting that the lower bid award amounts were made possible by the selectioi of less expensive alternatives, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN AWARDING THESE NOW CONTRACTS AS RECOMMENDED. CARRIED. March 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page IJ 0 5 AUDIENCE COMMENT Correspondence was read from Mayor Tanner to Council President Edwards Executive: Potential and the City Councilmembers regarding Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Annexation Area agreements. Referring to the proposed Regional Governance and Finance Plan Agreements submitted by King County Executive Ron Sims to the Growth Management .�. Planning Council (GPMC) last week, the Mayor said this document confirms his concerns that Renton is expected to subsidize basic services and capital improvements in potential annexation areas that lie outside of its boundaries. The Mayor pointed out that King County's administration has clearly acknowledged the fact that it currently subsidizes services for unincorporated areas from regional revenues. This is because unincorporated areas do not generate sufficient revenue to pay for existing levels of service. The Mayor then explained his concerns regarding the county's apparent plan to shift the subsidy currently received by unincorporated areas to other uses as the unincorporated areas are annexed to existing cities. Other concerns were the county's admission that some of the infrastructure in the unincorporated areas does not meet current baseline county standards, as well as its belief that the cost of bringing this infrastructure up to standard should be shared between the county and other jurisdictions. In particular, the plan states that cities should be required to fund a yet undetermined share of the needed improvements. Mayor Tanner emphasized that the costs of bringing deficient infrastructure in the unincorporated areas up to standards will be substantial. If Renton is required to share in these costs, the City's ability to continue providing a high level of services and sound infrastructure to its existing citizens will be affected. Saying that these proposals place an unfair burden on Renton's taxpayers without giving anything in return, he was also disturbed that they .� would have the effect of guaranteeing urban services to some unincorporated areas without any requirement that the benefitting properties annex, or even pay for the services they receive. The Mayor stated his intention to oppose these PAA agreements, and he urged the Council to do likewise. He further suggested that Renton not participate in any discussions regarding these proposals until the legislature either requires that areas annex to obtain urban services from cities, or gives cities the authority to tax these areas for the services they receive. The memo concluded by urging Council to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for performance of a comprehensive analysis. Council President Edwards replied that this matter is currently in the Committee of the Whole, and will be discussed further. He agreed that many of the issues raised by Mayor Tanner are reason for concern, and added that no city can be forced to enter into a potential annexation area agreement with the county. Mayor Tanner emphasized that now is the time to address these issues, since this proposal will not come back to Renton except to be ratified or rejected. Mr. Edwards noted that the final plan will be adopted only if it is ratified by jurisdictions representing 70% of King County's population. 106 March 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 106 OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Plannine & Development report regarding the proposed zoning amendments to gas stations, vehicle Committee service, mini-marts, and related uses. The Committee met on March 19, 1991 EDNSP: CD Zone Changes following the City Council's March 16th public hearing on this subject. No re Gas Stations, Vehicle public testimony was presented. The Committee concurred with the staff ■r Service etc. recommendation regarding gas stations, mini-marts, vehicle service and related uses pursuant to the Committee's February 23, 1998 report, and also concurred with the staff recommendation made at the public hearing that the ordinance address a related use of engine/transmission rebuild operations. The Committee has reviewed the proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney's office, and recommended that it be scheduled for first reading. The Committee further recommended that Resolution 3308, providing a moratorium against auto-related uses in the Center Downtown, be rescinded when the ordinance amending zoning allowances for gas stations, mini-marts, vehicle service and related uses becomes effective. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 108 for ordinance.) EDNSP: Shoreline Master Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Program Amendments report regarding Shoreline Master Program amendments. The Committee has reviewed the State Department of Ecology's (DOE) letter dated March 5, 1998, which approves Renton's proposed Shoreline Master Program amendments contained in Ordinance 4695, subject to a few recommended changes. The DOE recommended a few changes which primarily make a statement more clear or correct a statement. Pursuant to RCW 90.58.090(2)(e), the Committee recommended that the City agree to the proposed changes. The Committee also recommended that an ordinance be prepared which complies with DOE's recommended changes, and that the ordinance be scheduled for the Council's consideration on April 6, 1998. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE Offid REPORT. CARRIED. Zoning: Proposed Changes Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a for the Highlands Area report regarding regional uses in neighborhood centers. The Mayor and (Sub-Regional Uses) Council received a letter dated March 11, 1998 from Mr. Ralph Evans, requesting that the land use policies regarding "regional" uses in the Highlands commercial areas be revisited. This request is timely since the City is already looking at redevelopment of these areas, and because the application period for the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle is currently open. Mr. Evans also requested that the zoning be revised to reflect the allowance for larger, regional uses, if the policy changes are approved. The Committee recommended that the policies regarding regional uses in the Center Neighborhood (CN) and Center Suburban (CS) land use designations be reviewed during the 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle. Zoning Code amendments that may be necessitated by amendments to the policies can be programmed once the Comprehensive Plan amendments are adopted. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted that this action merely opens up the discussion on whether these uses in the Highlands area should change. She said while Highlands residents previously opposed allowing more intense commercial uses in their community, opinions may have changed. Transportation: Main Ave Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler asked that detour signage for the Main Ave. S. rrr S Reconstruction Project reconstruction project be improved to give drivers more advance notification Detour Signage of the detour routes in an effort to help lessen traffic jams. March 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 107 107 Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Public Works: SW 27th St concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Culvert Replacement recommendation that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Design, RW Beck, CAG- consultant agreement with R.W. Beck in the amount of $94,394 for 98- preliminary design of the SW 27th St. culvert replacement project. The Committee also recommended concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation to transfer the following amounts from the SW 27th St. culvert replacement project account: $20,000 to the SW 43rd St. storm drainage improvement project, and $45,000 to the SR-167 culvert project. The transfers will be completed through the year-end budget adjustments. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Works: East Side Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Green River Watershed concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's Fishery Enhancement, recommendation that Council approve the proposed interlocal agreement with City of Kent, CAG-98- the City of Kent for the East Side Green River Watershed Fishery Restoration. The Committee also recommended that Council authorize the expenditure of $23,297.33 from the Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program budget for the Wetland Mitigation Bank project. These funds would be used to reimburse the City of Kent for a portion of the cost of several regional fisheries projects completed to date under contracts led by the City of Kent. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 108 for resolution.) Public Works: Olympic Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Pipe Line Co Culvert at concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's SW 23rd St Channel, recommendation that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the CAG-98- Easement and Utility Relocation Agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Company. The Committee also recommended acceptance of the Drainage and Access Easement to be dedicated to the City by the Olympic Pipe Line Company following execution of the Easement and Utility Relocation Agreement. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee regarding the request from Sky Harbor Aviation for adjustment of retroactive Airport: Sky Harbor rent. The Committee recommended that the City Council approve the request Lease, Rent Amount from Sky Harbor Aviation for the reduction of the number of months for Agreement Change which retroactive rent is owed the City from 40 months (September 1994 through December 1997) to nine months (April 1997 through December 1997). The Committee further recommended that Council authorize a $1,570.40 reduction of retroactive rent, which reflects one-half of the amount voluntarily paid by Sky Harbor Aviation during 1997 for pavement resurfacing upon their leased premises. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Airport: AT&T Lease for Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Fiber Optic Line, P AG- recommending that the City Council approve the extension of the lease with 87-001 (Extension) AT&T for its fiber optic trench located at the Municipal Airport for a term of five years. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City "MEMO Clerk be authorized to execute lease addendum 2-98 to AT&T's lease agreement PAG-87-001. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 108 March 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes fake 108 Transportation: Downtown Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transit Hub Final Design regarding the downtown transit center's final design process. Previous transit Process center work has focused on developing an operational schematic, and the Council approved moving forward with a "T" layout. The transit center is mod now moving into the full design phase, which will specifically delineate architectural features and roadway features. The Committee reviewed the proposed approach for developing the final design for the downtown transit center. This approach, which includes input and reviews by both the public and government agencies, leads directly to the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), and construction bid documents. The Committee has reviewed the process for developing a final design for the transit center, and recommended approval of the approach. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3315 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Public Works: East Side interlocal agreement with the City of Kent to conduct fisheries restoration Green River Watershed projects in the East Side Green River Watershed. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, Fishery Enhancement, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS City of Kent, CAG-98- PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 4/06/98 for second and final reading: Vacation: Lake Ave S An ordinance was read vacating a portion of Lake Ave. S. between S. 2nd ail (Safeway/VAC-95-001) 3rd Streets (Safeway, Inc./VAC-95-001). MOVED BY EDWARDS, Now SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/06/98. CARRIED. EDNSP: CD Zone Changes An ordinance was read amending Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV re Gas Stations, Vehicle (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to gas stations, vehicle service, Service etc. mini-marts, and related uses, adding or modifying definitions related to those uses, adjusting land use allowances for those uses in commercial and industrial zones, and clarifying landscaping and screening requirements in the commercial and industrial zones when abutting other described uses. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/06/98. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: y7/0 Ordinance #4-7.0 An ordinance was read revising the 1998 annual budget by increasing certain Budget: 1998 expenditure allowances in the 1998 budget of various city funds by Carryforwards and appropriation, re-appropriation, and transfer from various funds, and creating Adjustments a special hotel-motel excise tax fund, all by a vote of the City Council. Revised total 1998 expenditures: $39,348,389. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. q7/1 Ordinance #471 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately Rezone: Valley Medical 30.42 acres located at 400 S. 43rd St. from P-1 (Public Use) to Commercial r Center North Campus Office (CO) for the Valley Medical Center north campus property. MOVED Rezone to CO BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE log March 23, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 109 ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. 17/z Ordinance #4-744 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately 9.0 '4mm Rezone: Valley Medical acres located at S. 43rd St. and Davis Ave. S. from P-I (Public Use) to Center South Campus Commercial Office (CO) for the Valley Medical Center south campus Rezone to CO property. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: EDNSP: Downtown An ordinance was read authorizing the acquisition of certain property (a Vacant Parcel Acquisition vacant 4,377 square foot parcel located between Logan and Morris Avenues for Parking & Trail South and South 2nd and 3rd Streets) and property rights by eminent domain, (Logan & Morris/2nd & and providing for the payment thereof; authorizing the City Attorney to 3rd) prepare a petition for condemnation in the Superior Court in and for the County of King and for the prosecution thereof for the acquisition of such property and property rights for the purpose of traffic circulation, parking and pedestrian use. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4712 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was EDNSP: Downtown MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT Vacant Parcel Acquisition THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION for Parking & Trail CARRIED. (Logan & Morris/2nd & 3rd) NEW BUSINESS Responding to Councilman Parker, Mayor Tanner confirmed that Renton is Executive: Fire District not recouping the complete cost of providing services through its contract #25 Contract with Fire District #25. The approximate cost of services is $1.3 million, but the City receives only $700,000 in payment (along with 10% of the title to the fire station each year, worth another $200,000 annually). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Dan Trimble, 1600 - 7th Ave. #2000, Seattle, 98191, asserted that GTE failed Citizen Comment: Trimble to provide an amount for one of the Voice & Data Infrastructure optional (or - New City Hall Active alternative) bid items, which could be construed as noncompliance with the Electronics (Voice & Data bid requirements. Saying that federal and state regulations allow for proposal Infrastructure), US West changes where mistakes have been made, he again urged Council to postpone Protest awarding this contract and investigate this matter further, , Mr. Trimble concluded that if Renton awards this contract to GTE, U.S. West intends to file a formal protest. Mayor Tanner replied that with its action earlier this evening, Council has already awarded this contract to GTE. He emphasized this matter is not a question of fairness, but rather of legal liability for the City. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,•COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 10 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 9:03 p.m. 110 March 23 1998 Renton City Council Minutes _ Page 110 The meeting was reconvened at 9:13 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:14 p.m. now MARILYN P9,TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 3/23/98 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 1998 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/06 Transit Center Update; (Edwards) 6:30 p.m. Port Quendall Status Report COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 4/06 Tax-Exempt Bonds for Puget Sound (Parker) 6:00 p.m. Blood Center's New Facility PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT (Keolker-Wheeler) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Schlitzer) UTILITIES (Clawson) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted. 112 1