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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
.. April 7, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King County Council President Julia Patterson report to Council
4. APPEAL: Planning& Development Committee Report re: T-Mobile Monopole Conditional
Use Permit
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council,feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body,is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
.� to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning&Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning&Development Committee,the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick,easy,inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/24/2008. Council concur.
... b. Mayor Law appoints Ed Prince to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring
1/31/2010 (position previously held by Casey Bui). Refer to Community Services Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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c. Mayor Law reappoints the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee for terms
expiring on 5/7/2011; Talbot Hill neighborhood representatives Jennifer Ann Rutkowski,
primary, and Matthew Devine, alternate; South Renton neighborhood representative Robert
Moran,primary; Airport Leaseholders representative Michael Rice, Aerodyne,primary, and Jan
Fedor, The Boeing Company. Council concur.
d. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requests authorization to ratify the First
Amendment to the Valley Communications Center Interlocal Agreement (CAG-00-049). Refer
to Public Safety Committee.
e. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends confirmation of the
appointment of Nancy Carlson as the new Human Resources Administrator, effective 4/7/2008;
and approval of her salary at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
f. Court Case filed by the State of Washington seeking an order declaring that property sought by
the condemnation petition, relating to the improvement of I-405 and SR-167, is necessary for
public use. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
g. City Clerk submits three appeals of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding 409 Whitworth
(Condominiums) Site Plan application(SA-07-125); appeals filed on 2/15/2008 by Phyllis Webb
and 2/18/2008 by Harold Deacy and by Chris Cirillo, Capital Homes, LLC, each accompanied by
required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by
the City Council shall be based solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report, the
notice of appeal and additional submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
h. Community and Economic Development Department reports submission of grant applications for
the 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program and recommends the following: fund 13 projects and ten
newsletters totaling $68,053, and authorize conducting a second round of funding with a deadline
of 10/10/2008. Refer to Community Services Committee.
i. Community and Economic Development Department recommends a public hearing be set on
4/21/2008 to consider a pre-annexation development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot, Inc.
for a six-acre parcel located within the New Life—Aqua Barn Annexation area. Council concur.
j. Community Services Department recommends approval of an amendment to the lease with LSI
Logic Corporation(LAG-00-002) for the 3rd floor of the 200 Mill Building to extend the lease
for an additional year. Refer to Finance Committee.
k. Finance and Information Services Department recommends adoption of a resolution to authorize
capital expenditures on the Parks Maintenance Shop project prior to completion of potential debt
financing. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
1. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of a grant agreement with the
Washington State Military Department for up to 75%reimbursement of non-insured damage
expenses incurred in the December 1-8, 2007 storms. Council concur.
in. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of Amendment B to the
Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement with the Washington State Military
Department (CAG-07-124) due to an accounting error causing an excessive grant award.
Council concur.
n. Public Works Department request authorization to overfill a Principal Financial and
Administrative Analyst position for 30 days for training purposes. Refer to Finance Committee.
o. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a State Participating Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation for the Ripley Lane N. Storm System
Improvement project. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution and 9.a. for ordinance.)
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Lee Chicoine Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee;
Regional Affordable Housing Program Agreement with King County*
b. Planning&Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) COR Zone
Docket Item*; Shamrock Annexation Fees; Docket Hearing on Alleys, Fast Food and Towing;
Monopole I and Wireless Regulations Zoning Amendments
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9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing capital expenditures for the Parks Maintenance Shop project (See 71.)
�. b. State Participating Agreement with WSDOT re: Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement
project. (See 7.o.)
c. Regional Affordable Housing Program Agreement with King County(See 8.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment for the Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement Project. (See 7.o.)
b. Commercial Office Residential zone docket amendment(See 8.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Increasing Planning Commission membership from seven to nine (1st reading 3/24/2008)
b. Collection of penalties and interest for non-payment of utility tax (1 st reading 3/24/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
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Council Conference Room
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed by the State of Washington
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision re: T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Ed Prince to the Planning Commission
2008 Neighborhood Grant Program funding recommendations
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amendment to lease with LSI Logic Corporation for 3rd floor of 200 Mill Building
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position overlap
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with WSDOT re: Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement project grant
Agreement with King County re: Regional Affordable Housing Program
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeals of Hearing Examiner's decision re: 409 Whitworth (Condominiums) Site Plan
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Amendment to Valley Communications Center interlocal agreement
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendment re: Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement project (1st reading 4/7/2008)
Commercial Office Residential zone amendments (1st reading 4/7/2008)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/21/2008 - Development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot re: New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation
parcel „W
4/21/2008 - Monopole I in residential zones and wireless regulations housekeeping amendments in all
zones
4/28/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX
PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE
DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
DEBORAH NEEDHAM and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire
Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION King County Council Chair Julia Patterson,District 5,gave an update on King
King County: Update, County. She explained that King County is a regional government, dependent
Councilmember Julia Patterson upon two taxing sources: sales and property tax. The regional services King
County is responsible for includes criminal justice, sewage treatment,public
transportation, elections,animal control, and public health. She noted that this
year,King County will be updating its comprehensive plan, conducting a
charter review, and addressing voter approved initiatives and Council initiated
measures.
Councilmember Patterson reported that King County is working on an Equity
and Social Justice Initiative. The initiative aims to end local inequities in
wealth, health, and opportunities to result in greater economic vitality, lower
health care and criminal justice costs, and a much more politically engaged
population. Pointing out that South King County is not being treated equitably
in a number of different public policy arenas, she stressed that it is time for
leaders to come together and discuss how to change the economic disparities in
King County.
APPEAL Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit appeal. The
Committee Committee recommended that the City Council refer this matter to the
Appeal: Monopole Conditional Committee of the Whole for the purpose of conducting a hearing to determine
Use Permit, T-Mobile,CU-07- the jurisdictional question raised by the City Attorney, and assuming the
065 Committee of the Whole finds there is jurisdiction,to determine the underlying
substantive issues raised in the T-Mobile appeal.*
Councilmember Parker explained that the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's
decision filed on 1/29/2008 was discussed by the Committee on April 4. The
Committee heard argument from the City and T-Mobile solely on the
jurisdictional issue raised by the City Attorney. The Committee,having no
authority to decide the jurisdictional issue and having been asked by T-Mobile
to allow arguments before the full Council on the underlying issues raised in the
appeal,voted to recess the hearing and forward the matter to the full Council.
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*MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The 6th Annual Piazza Renton Spring Festival will be held on April 19 at
the Piazza, located on the corner of S. 3rd St. and Burnett Ave. S.
• Improvements to Burnett Linear Park located between S. 6th and S. 7th
Streets will begin in mid-April and continue through mid-July 2008.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/24/2008. Council concur.
3/24/2008
Appointment: Planning Mayor Law appointed Ed Prince to the Planning Commission for an unexpired
Commission term expiring 6/30/2010 (position previously held by Casey Bui). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Appointment: Airport Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory
Advisory Committee Committee, each for a three year term expiring on 5/7/2011: Jennifer Ann
Rutkowski (Talbot Hill neighborhood primary representative); Matthew Devine
(Talbot Hill neighborhood alternate representative); Robert Moran(South
Renton neighborhood primary representative); Michael Rice, Aerodyne,
(Airport Leaseholders primary representative); and Jan Fedor(The Boeing
Company representative). Council concur.
CAG: 00-049, Valley Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested authorization
Communications Center to ratify the first amendment to CAG-00-049, the Valley Communications
Interlocal Agreement Center interlocal agreement,to extend the member city rate to Valley Regional
Fire Authority and to acknowledge that King County Fire Protection District
#39 is successor to the Federal Way Fire Department. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
Human Resources: Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended
Administrator Appointment confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Carlson as the new Human
(Nancy Carlson), Hire at Step Resources Administrator, effective 4/7/2008; and approval of her salary at Step
E E of the salary range. Council concur.
Court Case: State of Court Case filed by the State of Washington regarding the condemnation of
Washington, CRT-08-003 property for public use relating to the improvement of I-405 and SR-167. Refer
to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Appeal: 409 Whitworth City Clerk submitted three appeals of the Hearing Examiner's decision
Condominiums Site Approval, regarding 409 Whitworth(Condominiums) Site Plan application(SA-07-125);
Various, SA-07-125 appeals filed on 2/15/2008 by Phyllis Webb and 2/18/2008 by Harold Deacy
and by Chris Cirillo, Capital Homes, LLC, each accompanied by required fee.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
CED: 2008 Neighborhood Community and Economic Development Department reported submission of
Program Grants grant applications for the 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program and recommended
funding thirteen projects and ten newsletters totaling $68,053, and authorizing a
second round of funding with a deadline of 10/10/2008. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
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Annexation: New Life-Aqua Community and Economic Development Department recommended a public
Barn, Development Agreement hearing be set on 4/21/2008 to consider a pre-annexation development
with Cedar River Lightfoot agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot, Inc. regarding a six-acre parcel located
within the New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation area. Council concur.
Lease: LSI Logic Corporation, Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
200 Mill Bldg(3rd Floor), the lease with LSI Logic Corporation(LAG-00-002) for the 3rd floor of the 200
LAG-00-002 Mill Building to extend the lease for an additional year. Expenditure required:
$2,627.19; revenue generated over one-year term: $105,087.48. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Finance: Bond Proceed Finance and Information Services Department recommended authorizing capital
Reimbursement, Parks expenditures on the Parks Maintenance Facility project in anticipation of
Maintenance Facility expenditure reimbursement from the proceeds of bonds. Council concur. (See
page 109 for resolution.)
Fire: 2007 Rainstorm,WA Fire Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington
State Military Department State Military Department for a public assistance grant to receive up to 75
Grant percent of the eligible non-insurance covered damages sustained by the City
during the December 2007 rainstorm. Estimated eligible expenses are
$115,000. Council concur.
CAG: 07-124, Emergency Fire Department recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-07-124,
Management Performance agreement with the Washington State Military Department regarding
Grant, WA State Military Emergency Management Performance Grant funds, which reduces the grant by
Department $31,516 due to an accounting error that caused an excessive grant award.
Council concur.
Public Works: Principal Public Works Department requested authorization to overfill a Principal
Financial and Administrative Financial and Administrative Analyst position for 30 days for training purposes.
Analyst Position Overlap Refer to Finance Committee.
Utility: Ripley Lane N Storm Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the
System Improvement, Washington State Department of Transportation to accept $678,223 for the
WSDOT Grant, Budget Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement project. Approval was also sought
Amend to amend the 2008 Budget by $678,223 for the project. Council concur. (See
page 109 for resolution and ordinance.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning&Development regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket item
Committee concerning the text amendment for Monopole I in residential zones and
Planning: Development housekeeping amendments to wireless regulations in all zones. The Committee
Regulations(Title IV)Docket recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing
Review on 4/21/2008 to consider the proposal.
The proposed amendment application would allow Monopole I structures on a
one-half acre lot with an administrative conditional use permit provided that
they meet a one hundred feet setback from residential, and create some
additional flexibility within the City Code to allow a lesser setback with a
Hearing Examiner conditional use permit. In the public right-of-way,
Monopole I would only be allowed on designated arterial roads. The
housekeeping amendments would provide non-substantive language corrections
and cross-references. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Annexation: Shamrock, Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Application Fee Waiver regarding the Shamrock Annexation fee waiver request. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the waiver
of the $2,500 fee for the Shamrock Annexation, and to keep the issue of No
revising the annexation fee in Committee for further review and
recommendation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations (Title IV)2006 regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations)2006 docket
Docket Review review. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
to set a public hearing on 4/28/2008 to consider the following docket items:
alleys, fast food,and towing.
Alleys: Proposed changes in the R-8 zone include: implementing parking and
loading standards for properties abutting an existing paved and/or crushed rock
alley. New development would be required to locate parking and/or garages in
the side or rear yards with vehicular access to the parking areas through the
abutting alley.
Fast Food: Proposed changes include: allowing fast food as a stand-alone use,
but with no drive-throughs in the Center Village and Center Downtown zones
and to allow stand-alone fast food with drive-throughs only in the Employment
Area Valley in the Industrial Light zone. Definitions are revised for fast food
restaurants and drive-in/drive-through retail/service.
Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards: Proposed changes include: PM
1) A new definition for towing operations. 2) In the Industrial Light zone,
allow towing operations/auto impoundment yards within a building. 3) In the
Commercial Arterial zone, allow as a shared use with auto repair/auto body
shops and if the tow truck is garaged. In both zones,tow vehicles will be
limited to Class A,B,and E. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations)docket review.
COR Zone The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
approve Docket Item 06-07, Commercial Office Residential(COR)zone text
amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The proposed City Code amendment would consolidate the existing three COR
zones into one COR zone. The development standards would be amended to
include: eliminating the height and density bonus provisions, setting the
minimum density at 30 dwelling units per acre and maximum density at 50
dwelling units per acre, and placing two associated footnotes regarding upper
story setback and facade modulation in the table. Other City Code changes
include striking instances of COR 1, COR 2, or COR 3 and replacing them with
COR, and placing COR in the parking requirements section. Additionally,the
COR zone will be placed in the Urban Design District C, and with the parking
standards for other mixed use/multi-family zoning designations.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 109 for ordinance.)
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Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Lee Chicoine to the Airport
Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee,North Renton neighborhood primary position, for an
Advisory Committee unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2010. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Human Services: Regional Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Affordable Housing Program concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Fund Usage, King County to renew the interlocal cooperation agreement with King County for the
Regional Affordable Housing Program(RAHP). The renewal of this agreement
will allow Renton to continue its participation in the planning process for RAHP
funds, which are used for local affordable housing and community development
purposes. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding
this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3938 A resolution was read approving certain expenditures for reimbursement from
Finance: Bond Proceed the proceeds of debt to be issued in the future related to the new Parks
Reimbursement, Parks Maintenance Facility. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
Maintenance Facility COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3939 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cites to execute the state
Utility: Ripley Lane N Storm participating agreement with the Washington State Department of
System Improvement, Transportation for the Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement project.
WSDOT Grant, Budget MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Amend RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3940 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to sign the
Human Services: Regional Regional Affordable Housing Program interlocal cooperation agreement for the
Affordable Housing Program renewed agreement term of 1/1/2007 through 12/31/2011. MOVED BY
Fund Usage, King County BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/14/2008 for second and final reading:
Utility: Ripley Lane N Storm An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the funds in
System Improvement, the surface water revenue account and expenditure account in the amount of
WSDOT Grant,Budget $678,223 pursuant to the state participating agreement with the Washington
Amend State Department of Transportation for the Ripley Lane N. Storm System
Improvement project. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 4/14/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Standards, Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
COR Zone Chapter 4,Citywide Property Development Standards, Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, Chapter 8,Permits- General and Appeals, and Chapter 9,Permits-
Specific,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the
regulations regarding the Commercial Office Residential zone. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/14/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5366 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10, Planning Commission, of Title It
Board/Commission: Planning (Commissions and Boards) of City Code by increasing the membership of the
Commission Membership Planning Commission from seven to nine. MOVED BY BRIERE,
Expansion SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5367 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 11,Utility Tax, of Title V(Finance
Finance: Utility Tax Non- and Business Regulations) of City Code by adding two new subsections, "A,"
Payment, Penalty and Interest Penalties For Nonpayment, and "B," Interest. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Collection SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer conveyed greetings from Councilmember Corman
Community Services: Sister who is a member of the delegation currently visiting Renton's Sister City
City Visit to Nishiwaki, Japan Nishiwaki. Mr. Corman reported that the Mayor of Nishiwaki presented the
Renton delegation with a symbolic hanging picture and extended his best
wishes to the people of Renton.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:40 p.m.
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Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 7, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 111
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 7, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/14 Emerging Issues in Community Services;
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Capital Projects Update
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 4/14 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5 p.m. Lease Amendment with LSI Logic
Corporation for 200 Mill Building 3rd
Floor;
Principal Financial and Administrative
Analyst Position Overlap
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 4/10 CANCELLED
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. National Crime Victims' Rights Week-April 13 to 19, 2008
b. Equal Pay Day - April 22, 2008
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Washington State Department of Transportation HOT Lanes
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further LM
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/7/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law reappoints Larry Reymann and Troy Wigestrand to the Parks Commission, each for
a four-year term expiring 6/1/2012. Council concur.
c. City Clerk submits quarterly contract list for period of 1/1/2008 to 3/31/2008, and expiration
report for contracts expiring between 4/1/2008 and 9/30/2008. Information.
d. City Clerk recommends adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a portion of alley
located south of S. Tobin St. between Burnett and Williams Avenues S., as all conditions of the
vacation approval have been satisfied(VAC-04-004; petitioner Friedman Development, LLC).
Council concur. (See 9.a. for ordinance.)
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to rename 1,900 feet
of roadway, between Lake Washington Blvd. N. and the Seahawks'Headquarters and Training
Facility northern property line, to Seahawks Way. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee; set public hearing on 5/5/2008.
f. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at NE 4th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Ribera-Balko Short Plat (SHP-02-129).
Council concur.
g. Development Services recommends approval to release restrictive covenants placed by King
County on older plats restricting lot size and width to standards different than current City zoning
standards for the property. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
h. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of the Transit Now transit service direct
financial partnership agreement with King County and the City of Kent to enhance bus service on
Metro Route 153. City's 2008 cost share is $72,310. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-07-068,
memorandum of understanding with the City of Mercer Island, regarding interests related to the
Renton Municipal Airport. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a letter of agreement with The Boeing
Company in the amount of$300,000 regarding the Logan Ave. N. Bicycle Lane. Approval is
also sought to amend the 2008 Budget by transferring $111,875 from the 303 to the 316 account
to increase funding for the project. Council concur. (See 9.b. for ordinance.)
k. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$80,928 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. for evaluation of an automatic meter reading system. Council concur.
1. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement with Football Northwest, LLC that
will reduce by $149,550 Renton's System Development Charge fee for the Seahawks'
Headquarters and Training Facility site, transfer ownership of the constructed Gypsy Sub-Basin
conveyance structures to the City, and establish easement and maintenance responsibilities.
Council concur.
m. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-07-065, contract
with Whitworth Pest Solutions, Inc., for mosquito abatement services in the amount of
$43,752.60. Council concur.
n. Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution declaring an emergency related to
repairing the damaged culvert crossing of Panther Creek and Carr Rd., thus permitting the hiring
of contractors without the delay involved with the competitive bid process. Council concur.
(See 9.b. for resolution.)
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Lease Amendment with LSI Logic Corporation for 200 Mill
Building 3rd Floor; Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst Position Overlap
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Amendment to memo of understanding with Mercer Island re: Airport (see 7.i.)
b. Declaring an emergency for purposes of repairing the Panther Creek Culvert (see 7.n.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Vacation of portion of alley south of S. Tobin St. (see 7.d.)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Logan Ave. N. Bicycle Lane (see 7.j.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment re: Ripley Lane N. Storm System project(1st reading 4/7/2008)
b. Commercial Office Residential zone amendments (1st reading 4/7/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community Services;
Capital Projects Update
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Referrals
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Amendment to lease with LSI Logic Corporation for 3rd floor of 200 Mill Building
Amendment to memo of understanding with Mercer Island re: Renton Airport
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Release of restrictive covenants placed by King County
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Renaming of roadway to Seahawks Way
Agreement with King County and Kent regarding Metro Bus Route 153
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with HDR Engineering for automated meter reading system evaluation
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Vacation of portion of alley south of S. Tobin St. (1st reading 4/14/2008)
2008 Budget Amendment re: Logan Ave. N. Bicycle Lane (1st reading 4/14/2008)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/21/2008 - Development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot re: New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation
parcel
4/21/2008 - Monopole I in residential zones and wireless regulations housekeeping amendments in all
zones
4/28/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
5/05/2008 - Renaming of roadway to Seahawks Way
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Regular Meeting
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April 14,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; PETER HAHN,Deputy
Public Works Administrator-Transportation; ALEX PIETSCH, Community
and Economic Development Administrator; TINA HARRIS, Domestic Violence
Victim Advocate;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;DEPUTY
CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES
KARLEWICZ,Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 13 to 19, 2008, to be
National Crime Victims Rights "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging
Week-April 13 to 19, 2008 all citizens to join in this special observance, as Renton is joining forces with
victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens to
raise awareness of victims'rights. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Mary Ellen Stone, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and Domestic
Violence Victim Advocate Harris accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
Ms. Stone indicated that not only is it National Crime Victims'Rights Week, it
is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and she noted that the City is helping
to end the silence so victims will come forward and get the help they need. Ms.
Harris thanked the City for its continued support of local, community-based
programs and for the City's domestic violence victim advocacy program.
Equal Pay Day-4/22/2008 A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring 4/22/2008 to be "Equal Pay
Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in recognizing
the full value of women's skills and contributions to the labor force, and further
encourage Renton businesses to carefully evaluate their practices to ensure
equitable pay for all employees. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
PERS SON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Irene Roberts, Renton Business and Professional Women, accepted the
proclamation with appreciation. She extended an invitation to the organization's
Pay Equity Gala Event on April 18.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Craig Stone,Urban Corridors Office Administrator for the Washington State
WSDOT: SR-167 HOT Lanes Department of Transportation,presented a report on the SR-167 high occupancy
Pilot Project toll (HOT) lanes pilot project. He explained that the operation of the high
occupancy vehicle(HOV) lanes is not being changed; however, solo drivers
will now have the opportunity to pay to use the HOV lanes. The four-year pilot
project,which begins on April 26, encompasses a nine-mile section of SR-167
between Renton and Auburn. Variable tolls will be charged ranging from fifty
cents to nine dollars based upon traffic volumes.
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Mr. Stone described how the HOT lanes will work and how tolls will be
collected via the electronic Good to Go!payment system, which is the same
system used on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. He responded to Council inquiries
regarding enforcement,transponders,rates charged,access points, safety issues, r
and I-405/SR-167 interchange congestion. Mr. Stone summarized the HOT
lanes public outreach activities,and indicated that WSDOT will continually
assess the pilot project and provide annual reports to the State Legislature and
the Transportation Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
Puget Sound Energy will be investigating a suspected natural gas leak in the
vicinity of the S. Grady Way/Talbot Rd. S. intersection on April 16. If a
leak is located, some reduction of lane use may result as repairs commence.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Zwicker, item 7.k. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/7/2008. Council concur.
4/7/2008
Appointment: Parks Mayor Law reappointed Larry Reymann and Troy Wigestrand to the Parks
Commission Commission, each for a four-year term expiring 6/1/2012. Council concur.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period of 1/1/2008 to 3/31/2008,
List, l/l/2008 to 3/31/2008 and expiration report for contracts expiring between 4/1/2008 and 9/30/2008.
Information.
Vacation: Alley, Burnett Ave S City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a
& S 2nd St,Friedman portion of alley located south of S. Tobin St. between Burnett and Williams
Development, VAC-04-004 Avenues S., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been satisfied
(VAC-04-004;petitioner Friedman Development, LLC). Council concur. (See
page 118 for ordinance.)
Streets: Seahawks Way Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to
Naming rename 1,900 feet of roadway,between Lake Washington Blvd.N. and the
Seahawks'Headquarters and Training Facility northern property line,to
Seahawks Way. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee; set public
hearing on 5/5/2008.
Development Services: Ribera- Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Balko Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way at NE 4th St. to fulfill a requirement of
Dedication,NE 4th St, SHP- the Ribera-Balko Short Plat(SHP-02-129). Council concur.
02-129
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended approval to release restrictive
Release of Restrictive covenants placed by King County on older plats restricting lot size and width to
Covenants Placed by King standards different than current City zoning standards for the property. Refer to
County re Lot Size and Width Planning and Development Committee.
Transportation: Metro Route Transportation Systems Division requested approval of the Transit Now transit
153 Bus Service, King County service direct financial partnership agreement with King County and the City of
&Kent Kent to enhance bus service on Metro Route 153. City's total cost share is
approximately$370,000. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee.
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CAG: 07-068, Airport Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to
Memorandum of CAG-07-068,memorandum of understanding with the City of Mercer Island,
Understanding, Mercer Island regarding interests related to the Renton Municipal Airport. Council concur.
(See page 118 for resolution.)
Transportation: Logan Ave N Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a letter of
Bicycle Lane, Boeing, Budget agreement with The Boeing Company in the amount of$300,000 regarding the
Amend Logan Ave. N. Bicycle Lane. Approval was also sought to amend the 2008
Budget by transferring$111,875 from the 303 to the 316 account to increase
funding for the project. Council concur. (See page 118 for ordinance.)
Utility: Ripley Lane N Storm Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement with Football
System Improvement,Football Northwest, LLC,related to the Ripley Lane N. Storm System Improvement
Northwest project,that will reduce by$149,550 Renton's System Development Charge fee
for the Seahawks'Headquarters and Training Facility site, transfer ownership of
the constructed Gypsy Sub-Basin conveyance structures to the City, and
establish easement and maintenance responsibilities. Council concur.
CAG: 07-065, Mosquito Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-
Abatement, Whitworth Pest 07-065, contract with Whitworth Pest Solutions, Inc., for mosquito abatement
Solutions services in the amount of$43,752.60. Council concur.
Utility: Panther Creek Culvert Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution declaring an
Repair, Declaring an emergency related to repairing the damaged culvert crossing of Panther Creek
Emergency and Carr Rd.,thus permitting the hiring of contractors without the delay
involved with the competitive bid process. Council concur. (See page 118 for
resolution.)
' MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.k. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Item 7.k. of$80,928 with HDR Engineering,Inc. for evaluation of an automatic meter
Utility: Automatic Meter reading system.
Reading System Evaluation, MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER
HDR Engineering CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.k. TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 270646- 271338 and three wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $5,024,557.70; and approval of 141 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
744 direct deposits totaling$2,500,272.17. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Lease: LSI Logic Corporation, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
200 Mill Bldg(3rd Floor), concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment extending
LAG-00-002 the lease(LAG-00-002)with LSI Logic Corporation(formerly known as
Engenio Information Technologies, Inc.) for the third floor of the 200 Mill
Building. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign the amendment. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Public Works: Principal Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the request to
Financial and Administrative overfill the Public Works Department's Principal Financial and Administrative
Analyst Position Overlap Analyst position. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to overfill the position for 30 days prior to the accepted
resignation of the current staff member for effective training purposes,which
would allow a projected hiring date of 5/15/2008. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3941 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the first
CAG: 07-068,Airport amendment to the memorandum of understanding regarding airport issues
Memorandum of between the City of Renton and the City of Mercer Island. MOVED BY
Understanding,Mercer Island PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3942 A resolution was read declaring an emergency for the purposes of repairing the
Utility: Panther Creek Culvert culvert at the crossing of Panther Creek at Carr Rd. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
Repair, Declaring an SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
Emergency READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/21/2008 for second and final reading:
Vacation: Alley,Burnett Ave S An ordinance was read vacating a portion of alley right-of-way located south of
& S 2nd St,Friedman S. Tobin St.,between Burnett Ave. S. and Williams Ave. S. (Friedman
Development, VAC-04-004 Development, LLC;VAC-04-004). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/21/2008. CARRIED.
Transportation: Logan Ave N An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to transfer from Fund 303 to
Bicycle Lane, Boeing, Budget Fund 316 for the Cedar River Trail Extension Project (Logan Ave. N. Bicycle
Amend Lane) expenses, and appropriating revenues in Fund 316 and authorizing
expenses in that fund in the net amount of$111,875. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/21/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5368 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the funds in
Utility: Ripley Lane N Storm the surface water revenue account and expenditure account in the amount of
System Improvement, $678,223 pursuant to the state participating agreement with the Washington
WSDOT Grant,Budget State Department of Transportation for the Ripley Lane N. Storm System
Amend Improvement project. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5369 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Planning: Development Standards,Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards, Chapter 7, Subdivision
OR Zone Regulations, Chapter 8,Permits-General and Appeals, and Chapter 9,Permits-
Specific,of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
regulations regarding the Commercial Office Residential zone. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:58 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 14, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/21 Emerging Issues in Fire and Emergency
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Services;
Sound Shake Report
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 4/21 Ed Prince Appointment to Planning
(Briere) 5 p.m. Commission;
2008 Neighborhood Grants (1 st Round)
FINANCE MON., 4/21 Public Education Governmental Fees
(Persson) 3:30 p.m. (briefing only);
Gambling Tax
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/17 Release of Restrictive Covenants Placed
(Parker) 3 p.m. by King County for 6,000 Square Foot
Lots;
City Code Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 4/21 International Fire Code Adoption;
(Taylor) 4 p.m. Valley Communications Interlocal
Agreement Amendment
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 4/17 Clean Sweep Program in Benson Hill
(Zwicker) 2 p.m. Communities Annexation Area(briefing
only);
Solid Waste Pilot Program (briefing only);
Contract with HDR Engineering for
Automatic Meter Reading System
Evaluation
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Arbor Day/Earth Day-April 26, 2008
b. National Volunteer Week- April 27 to May 3, 2008
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Text amendments for Monopole I in residential zones and housekeeping amendments to wireless
regulations in all zones
b. Pre-annexation development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot, Inc. regarding a six-acre
parcel located within the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/14/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/15/2008 for CAG-08-038, City Center Parking Garage Police
Substation; five bids; engineer's estimate $150,000; and submits staff recommendation to award
the contract to low bidder, M.J. Ness Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of$219,680.70.
Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/16/2008 for CAG-08-037, Police Locker Rooms; five bids;
engineer's estimate $450,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to low
bidder, H.S. Builders, Inc., in the amount of$245,895.20. Council concur.
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/15/2008 for CAG-08-033, Ripley Lane N. Storm System
Improvement; seven bids; engineer's estimate $1,565,069; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to the low responsive bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$1,475,874. Council concur.
e. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget
in the total amount of$486,000 to carry forward funds from 2007 for information technology
projects that were not completed in 2007. Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Police Department recommends approval of the starting compensation for four specific Lateral
Police Officers at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-
07-033, agreement with MacLeod Reckord for a trails and bikeways study and map, in the
amount of$16,719.30 for additional work and a term extension to 12/31/2008. Council concur.
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval to adjust current utility discount rates for low-
income senior/disabled residents. Council concur. (See 9. for ordinance.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Ed Prince Appointment to Planning Commission; 2008
Neighborhood Grants (1 st Round)
b. Planning & Development Committee: Release of Restrictive Covenants Placed by King County
for 6,000 Square Foot Lots; City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket
c. Public Safety Committee: International Fire Code Adoption; Valley Communications Interlocal
Agreement Amendment
d. Utilities Committee: Contract with HDR Engineering for Automatic Meter Reading System
Evaluation
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Adjusting utility discount rates for low-income senior/disabled residents (see Th.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Vacation of portion of alley south of S. Tobin St. (1st reading 4/14/2008)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Logan Ave. N. Bicycle Lane (1st reading 4/14/2008)
10, NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Fire and Emergency Services;
Sound Shake Report
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2008 Budget amendment to carry forward 2007 funds for information technology projects
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot re: parcel in New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area
Agreement with HDR Engineering for automated meter reading system evaluation
Amendment to Valley Communications Center interlocal agreement
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Adjusting utility discount rates for low-income senior/disabled residents (1st reading 4/14/2008)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/28/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
5/05/2008 - Renaming of roadway to Seahawks Way
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Regular Meeting
April 21, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; TERRY FLATLEY,
Parks Maintenance Manager/City Forester; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and
Economic Development Administrator; REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager;
PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant
CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring 4/26/2008 to be "Arbor
Arbor Day/Earth Day- Day/Earth Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in this
4/26/2008 special observance and to endeavor to think and act ecologically,economically,
and ethically to create a sustainable future. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Accepting the proclamation with appreciation,Parks Maintenance
Manager/City Forester Flatley encouraged everyone to celebrate Arbor Day and
Earth Day by helping to plant vegetation at Heritage Park on April 26.
National Volunteer Week- A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 27 to May 3, 2008,to
April 27 to May 3, 2008 be "National Volunteer Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all
members of the community to express appreciation to volunteers across the City
for their commitment to service and to promote the spirit of volunteerism in
families and neighborhoods. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Community Services Administrator Higashiyama accepted the proclamation and
acknowledged the approximately 3,500 volunteers who donated over 57,000
hours to the City in 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Development accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Regulations (Title IV) Docket consider City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) Docket Item 08-01:
Review text amendments for Monopole I in residential zones and housekeeping
amendments to wireless regulations in all zones.
Planning Manager Lind noted that the amendments are needed due to changes
in industry standards,which include the public demand for greater wireless
coverage and the need for more poles and smaller land areas. She defined a
Monopole I as "A wireless communication support structure which consists of a
freestanding support structure,less than sixty feet in height, erected to support
wireless communication antennas and connecting appurtenances."
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Ms. Lind explained that the proposal allows Monopole I structures on
residentially zoned sites of one-half acre with an administrative conditional use
permit when setbacks are 100 feet or more from adjacent residentially zoned
-- properties, and with a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit when setbacks
are less than 100 feet from adjacent residentially zoned properties. Finally,the
structure locations will be restricted within the public right-of-way to designated
arterial roads.
Pointing out that the proposed housekeeping amendments do not change the
regulatory content of City Code,Ms. Lind stated that the amendments are
needed to increase consistency and accuracy by clarifying language, adding
cross-referencing,and changing the names of reviewing staff to the more
generalized"Reviewing Official." In conclusion, she indicated that the next
step is for the Planning and Development Committee to present its report on the
matter to the full Council.
Public comment was invited.
Michael Cady(Sammamish),representing T-Mobile USA, Inc., expressed
support for the amendment allowing Monopole I structures on half-acre lots in
residential zones. However, he noted that the amendment does not address the
need for additional height. Additionally, Mr. Cady voiced opposition to the
amendment that allows the structures only on designated arterial roads,pointing
out the lack of right-of-way space available to place necessary equipment. He
recommended that the City allow additional height if a structure is located on a
half-acre parcel and allow equipment on residential properties subject to review
by the Hearing Examiner.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER TWO MORE MINUTES. CARRIED.
Mr. Cady submitted a letter outlining his comments. In response to Council
inquiries,Mr. Cady detailed the size of space needed to contain the equipment
in cabinets, shelters, and underground vaults. He indicated that once installed,
the equipment may need maintenance once a month. Additionally, Mr. Cady
noted that the equipment needs to be placed within 50 to 100 feet of the
monopole,preferably within ten feet,and he affirmed that increasing the height
of the monopole increases the coverage area.
Michael Ekness(Renton)voiced his support for the amendments,especially the
100-foot setbacks and allowing the monopoles only in arterial rights-of-way.
He noted that the poles are very obtrusive in neighborhoods.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry,Ms. Lind explained that City
Code distinguishes between different monopole heights, for example,the
Monopole 11 is greater than 60 feet and has its own set of standards. Mr.
Corman questioned whether a different set of standards is needed in the future
for monopoles that are 30 or 40 feet in height.
Chuck Gitchel (Renton) agreed with the amendment regarding the 100 foot
setbacks on one-half acre lots; however, he expressed concern regarding the
lack of setbacks for rights-of-way. Mr. Gitchel pointed out that these structures
lower property values.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
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Annexation: New Life-Aqua This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Barn, Development Agreement accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
with Cedar River Lightfoot consider a pre-annexation development agreement with Cedar River Lightfoot,
Inc. and Lennon Investments, Inc. regarding a six-acre parcel located within the
proposed New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation area that abuts the south side of
Renton-Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169).
Planning Manager Lind reported that the during the 2007 Comprehensive Plan
amendment review cycle, R-14 zoning was approved for the parcel, subject to
an agreement restricting development to no more than 45 units. Explaining that
King County has already reviewed the site as Phase 2 of the Molasses Creek
condominium development project, she pointed out that the project is not yet
vested and that shared utility improvements exist with Phase 1 of the
development.
Ms. Lind stated that the development agreement is needed to prevent a
maximum density of approximately 86 units if the project were to be re-
designed. She relayed the staff recommendation to approve the development
agreement,which restricts the total number of units to 45 and establishes R-14
zoning.
Public comment was invited. There being none,it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CEDAR RIVER LIGHTFOOT,INC. AND LENNON
INVESTMENTS,INC. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
Oakesdale Ave. SW will be closed under 1-405 April 22 through April 24,
from approximately 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.,to allow the contractor to hang three
large girders for the new I-405 southbound bridge over Oakesdale Ave. SW.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Paul Witt(Renton)stated that a large event was held at the Sikh Temple located
Citizen Comment: Witt- Sikh on Talbot Rd. S. on April 19, and as a result, many vehicles were parked
Temple Event, Parking illegally along S. 53rd Pl. blocking the street,mailboxes and fire hydrants. Mr.
Violations Witt expressed concern regarding the blocked access for emergency vehicles
and the lack of consequences for law violators. Pointing out that multiple calls
were made to 911,he voiced concern regarding the lack of response. Mr. Witt
requested that the City take steps to ensure that the neighborhood is kept safe,
and to work with the temple so that events are successful, safe, and legal.
Mayor Law stated that the Transportation and Police departments did work with
the temple on the event and the City will review what took place.
Citizen Comment: Troxel - Jon Troxel (Friday Harbor) stated that he is the owner of an 11-unit apartment
Joe's Bar and Grill building located next to Joe's Bar and Grill (2621 NE Sunset Blvd.), and
Disturbances(NE Sunset Blvd) expressed concern regarding the noise that emanates from the bar and disrupts
his tenants who have a right to a peaceful home. Pointing out that
approximately thirty 911 calls have been made since the first of the year, Mr.
Troxel urged the City to find a solution to this ongoing problem.
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Mayor Law assured that the Police Department is sensitive to this, and he said
the Police Chief will send the bar ownership a letter and use various tactics to
address the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/14/2008. Council concur.
4/14/2008
CAG: 08-038, City Center City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/15/2008 for CAG-08-038, City Center
Parking Garage Police Parking Garage Police Substation; five bids; engineer's estimate$150,000; and
Substation, MJ Ness submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, M.J.Ness
Construction Co Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of$219,680.70. Council concur.
CAG: 08-037, Police Locker City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/16/2008 for CAG-08-037,Police Locker
Rooms, HS Builders Rooms; five bids; engineer's estimate$450,000; and submitted staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, H.S. Builders, Inc.,in the
amount of$245,895.20. Council concur.
CAG: 08-033, Ripley Lane N City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/15/2008 for CAG-08-033,Ripley Lane N.
Storm System Improvement, Storm System Improvement; seven bids; engineer's estimate$1,565,069; and
Rodarte Construction submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low responsive
bidder, Rodarte Construction,Inc., in the amount of$1,475,874. Council
concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to amend
Information Technology the 2008 Budget in the total amount of$486,000 to carry forward funds from
Projects 2007 for information technology projects that were not completed in 2007.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Police: Lateral Police Officers Police Department recommended approval of the starting compensation for four
Hire at Step D specific Lateral Police Officers at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
CAG: 07-033,Trails and Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental
Bikeways Study and Map, Agreement No. 2 to CAG-07-033, agreement with MacLeod Reckord for a trails
MacLeod Reckord and bikeways study and map, in the amount of$16,719.30 for additional work
and a term extension to 12/31/2008. Council concur.
Utility: Low-Income Senior& Utility Systems Division recommended approval to adjust current utility
Disabled Utility Rates discount rates for low-income senior/disabled residents. Council concur. (See
page 130 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the release of restrictive covenants for 6,000 square foot lots. The
Committee Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
Development Services: the release of the restrictive covenants placed by King County on older plats
Release of Restrictive restricting lot size and width to standards different than current City zoning
Covenants Placed by King standards for the property.
County re Lot Size and Width The Committee found that the requirements for approving a release of these
restrictions are met. The change in Comprehensive Plan designation and zoning
of the properties constitutes a change in circumstance. The restrictions are now
undesirable as they prevent properties from being developed to the standards
anticipated under approved existing zoning and development standards. The
application of these outdated restrictions is also found to be duly burdensome to
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the property owners as they are thereby prevented from exercising the same
property rights as owners of similarly zoned properties. a
The Committee further recommended that Council direct staff to ignore these
outdated restrictions. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations (Title IV) Docket regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket. The
Review Committee recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve Docket Item 06-28,Assisted Living, as follows:
• Create a new definition for assisted living to replace retirement residence.
• Revise the definition for convalescent centers to clarify that a skilled
nursing staff administers convalescent care.
• Apply density standards to assisted living facilities, but allow them to
develop at a ratio of 1.5 units per the base density of the zone.
• Allow assisted living facilities in the R-14 zone.
• Limit assisted living facilities in the R-1 and R-10 zones to a maximum of
18 total residential units per acre.
• Include assisted living in the parking standards table and require one
parking space per residential unit of assisted living,plus dedicated parking
spaces for facility fleet vehicles.
The Committee further recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve Docket Item 07-01, Height Requirement for
Utilities in Residential Zones, as follows:
• The proposed height for above ground and elevated water reservoirs and
public utility of. 1) 175 feet for an above-ground standpipe water reservoir, end
an elevated water tank, and a water treatment facility to the highest point of
the water storage reservoir; and 2) 50 feet maximum height for water
facilities such as water treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Allow additional setbacks for water treatment facilities and pump stations
through the administrative site plan review process.
• Allow modification to lot coverage through the administrative site plan
review process.
• Require graphic treatment of new water tanks to be reviewed by the
Municipal Arts Commission.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Ed Prince to the Planning
Appointment: Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring 6/30/2010.*
Commission Councilmember Briere introduced Mr. Prince, who was present in the audience,
and noted that he is the first resident of the Benson Hill Communities area to
join the commission.
*MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
EDNSP: 2008 Neighborhood Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the
Program Grants 2008 neighborhood grant projects(first round). The Committee recommended ./
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following grant awards:
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1. Downtown Committee/South Renton Neighborhood Association-Includes
a spring clean up and planting assorted plants in containers in the downtown
($2,371).
2. LaCrosse Homeowners Association-Placing two entrance signs at the
north and south entrances into the neighborhood($454).
3. Liberty Ridge Homeowners Association- Creating a small playground and
installing a bench, swings, and a play structure with appropriate landscaping
($23,517).
4. Maureen Highlands Homeowners Association- Landscaping around a
neighborhood retention pond and adding benches, doggie stations, trash
cans, and newsletter holders ($7,860).
5. May Creek Homeowners Association-Replacing an existing fence, which
was part of the original development in 1989 ($2,871).
6. Parkside Court Homeowners Association-Cleaning up and landscaping
around the neighborhood retention pond($3,039).
7. Renton Hill Neighborhood Association-Placing two neighborhood
entrance signs at points of entry on Renton Ave. S. and I-405 and Cedar
Ave. S. and I-405 ($8,210).
8. Rolling Hills Homeowners Association- Installing an improved fence
barrier to comply with Washington State Department of Health mandate
($6,087).
9. The Vineyards Homeowners Association- Sandblasting an entrance rock
sign($4,224).
10. Tiffany Park Neighborhood Association-Continuing development of a
neighborhood park, Ginger Creek Urban Park, located on Seattle Public
Utilities-owned right-of-way in Renton($1,189).
11. Victoria Park Homeowners Association-Installing an entrance sign,with
lighting,at the south entrance into the neighborhood($2,782).
12. Windwood Homeowners Association- Landscaping improvements at the
front entrance and lights installation around the entrance sign($1,100).
13. Windwood Homeowners Association - Placing signs within the
neighborhood to identify areas where children play and signs to encourage
residents to clean up after their pets($1,152).
The Committee further recommended approval of funding for the following
administrative newsletter applications:
1. Aster Park Homeowners Association-Annual costs for newsletter printed
quarterly and distributed door-to-door($36).
2. Earlington Neighborhood Association-Annual costs for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door and by United States Postal
Service(USPS); $440.
3. Heritage Garden Estates Homeowners Association-Annual costs for a
newsletter printed and distributed by USPS six times a year($50).
4. Liberty Ridge Homeowners Association-Annual costs for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed by USPS ($572).
5. Maureen Highlands Homeowners Association-Annual costs for a
newsletter printed and distributed door-to-door twice a year($125).
6. North Renton Neighborhood Association -Annual costs for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door($915).
7. Renton Hill Neighborhood Association - Annual costs for a newsletter
printed and distributed door-to-door twice a year($433).
8. Rolling Hills Homeowners Association-Annual costs for a newsletter
printed and distributed door-to-door and by USPS ($330).
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9. Summit Park Homeowners Association- Annual costs for a newsletter
printed and distributed door-to-door twice a year($48).
10. Victoria Park Homeowners Association -Annual costs for a newsletter
printed and distributed by USPS ($248).
The first round of applications totals$68,053, leaving a balance of$8,947. A
second round will follow, with a deadline for applications of 10/10/2008.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Automatic Meter concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the engineering consultant
Reading System Evaluation, agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with
HDR Engineering HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of$80,928 for professional services to
support the City's acquisition,development, and implementation of an
automatic meter reading system. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding Fire
Fire: Emergency Response Department response times. The Committee was briefed on this issue in 2007
Times for Medical Aid and recommended no changes to the current policy at this time. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 00-049, Valley Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Communications Center concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize Mayor Denis Law to
Interlocal Agreement ratify the first amendment to the Valley Communications Center governing
interlocal agreement. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Sister Councilmember Corman recapped his recent trip to Renton's Sister City
City Visit to Nishiwaki,Japan Nishiwaki, commenting that it was an amazing visit. Stating that a formal
presentation about the trip is forthcoming,Mr. Corman noted that this
opportunity is available to any citizen, and that each delegate paid for his or her
own travel expenses.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 4/28/2008 for second and final reading:
Utility: Low-Income Senior& An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Garbage, Chapter 2, Storm and
Disabled Utility Rates Surface Water, Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewers of Title VIII(Health
and Sanitation)of City Code by adjusting current utility discount rates for low-
income senior/disabled residents. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/28/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5370 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of alley right-of-way located south of
Vacation: Alley,Burnett Ave S S. Tobin St.,between Burnett Ave. S. and Williams Ave. S. (Friedman
&S 2nd St,Friedman Development,LLC; VAC-04-004). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
Development, VAC-04-004 ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. J,
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Ordinance#5371 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to transfer from Fund 303 to
Transportation: Logan Ave N Fund 316 for the Cedar River Trail Extension Project(Logan Ave. N. Bicycle
Bicycle Lane,Boeing, Budget Lane)expenses, and appropriating revenues in Fund 316 and authorizing
Amend expenses in that fund in the net amount of$111,875. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer thanked the volunteers, City staff, and all those who
Community Event: Piazza attended the Piazza Renton Spring Festival and participated in the Downtown
Renton Spring Festival Renton Poker Run on April 19. She stated that the turnout was good despite the
stormy weather.
AUDIENCE COMMENT In response to the question posed by Chuck Gitchel (Renton), Chief
Citizen Comment: Gitchel- Administrative Officer Covington indicated that the Committee of the Whole
1 Monopole Conditional Use will likely discuss the T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit appeal in
Permit Appeal,T-Mobile, CU- June.
07-065
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:06 p.m.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/28 Emerging Issues in Community and
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Economic Development;
Annexation Implementation Update;
1 st Quarter Financial Report
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 4/28 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. 2008 Budget Amendment for Information
Technology Projects
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker) arl
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 4/24 Transit Now Route 153 Partnership
(Corman) 4 p.m. Agreement with King County and Kent;
Naming Seahawks Way;
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
�.. April 28, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: First Savings Bank NW Recognition
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items: Alleys, Fast Food, and Towing
Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/21/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Blueberry Haven Short
Plat application (SHP-07-131) by Richard and Lauralee Gordley, represented by Dickson
Steinacker LLP, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Consideration of the appeal by the City Council shall be based solely upon the record, the
Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal and additional submissions by parties
(RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
c. Court Case filed on behalf of Shane Watson and Lauren Watson by Dann D. Sheffield, Sheffield
& Associates, who seek compensation for injury and permanent disability sustained by Shane
Watson on 2/10/2005 while working on the Maplewood Water Treatment Facility and Golf
Course Improvements construction project. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the New Life -
Aqua Barn Annexation; 374 acres located in the vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy. Council concur.
(See 9.a. to 9.g. for ordinances.)
e. Community Services Department recommends approval of the revisions to the Park Rules and
Regulations. Refer to Communily Services Committee.
f. Police Department recommends approval of the starting compensation for two specific Lateral
Police Officers at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
g. Public Works Department recommends approval of the request to waive the past due water bill in
the amount of$16,307.72 for the water meter at Liberty Park. Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Public Works Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget for Fund 501,
Equipment Rental, in the amount of$37,077 to fund a Mechanic Assistant position, and approval
to add the previously approved Street Maintenance Manager position to the 2008 Budget index of
... positions. Approval is also sought to hire a Mechanic Assistant, grade a09, effective 7/l/2008.
Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$19,700
with King County for providing shoulder improvements along Ripley Lane. Council concur.
(See 9.a. for resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$63,797 with Parametrix, Inc. for the May Creek Bridge at NE 31 st St. Replacement project.
Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-027, SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,600,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$66,516.98 to R.L. Alia
Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
1. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to establish the Highlands Water Main
Improvements Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of$2,000,000 to ensure that
project costs are equitably distributed to those who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
in. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Harrington Square
Associates, LLC regarding cost sharing for the construction of the Highlands Water Main
Improvements project. City's cost share is $1,400,000. Refer to Utilities Committee.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; 2008 Budget Amendment for Information Technology Projects*
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Transit Now Route 153 Partnership Agreement with King
County and Kent*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions
a. Agreement with King County re Ripley Lane shoulder improvements (see 7.i.)
b. Agreement with King County and Kent re: Metro Bus Route 153 (see 8.b.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Approving the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation (see 7.d.)
b. Establishing CA zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 3.062 acres (see 7.d.)
c. Establishing RC zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 109.35 acres (see 7.d.)
d. Establishing RMH zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area 26.79 acres (see 7.d.)
e. Establishing R-4 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 95.20 acres (see 7.d.)
f. Establishing R-8 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 12.10 acres (see 7.d.)
g. Establishing R-14 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 69.35 acres (see 7.d.)
h. 2008 Budget amendment for information technology projects (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Adjusting utility discount rates for low-income senior/disabled residents (1st reading 4/21/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
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Emerging Issues in Community and Economic Development;
Annexation Implementation Update;
1 st Quarter Financial Report
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CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Shane Watson and Lauren Watson
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Park Rules and Regulations revisions
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Waiver of past due water bill for Liberty Park water meter
2008 Budget amendment re: Mechanic Assistant position
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with King County re: Ripley Lane shoulder improvements
Agreement with King County and Kent re: Metro Bus Route 153
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: Blueberry Haven Short Plat
Six letters from parties of record re: appeal of Blueberry Haven Short Plat
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Highlands Water Main Improvements Special Assessment District
Agreement with Harrington Square Associates re: Highlands Water Main Improvements project
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND &FINAL READING
Approving the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation (1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing CA zoning for New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area(1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing RC zoning for New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area(1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing RMH zoning for New Life -Aqua Barn Annexation area(1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing R-4 zoning for New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area(1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing R-8 zoning for New Life -Aqua Barn Annexation area(1st reading 4/28/2008)
Establishing R-14 zoning for New Life -Aqua Barn Annexation area (1st reading 4/28/2008)
2008 Budget amendment for information technology projects (1st reading 4/28/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
5/5/2008 - Renaming of roadway to Seahawks Way
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting .,
April 28,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX
PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; REBECCA
LIND, Planning Manager; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator; TIM LAWLESS, Housing Repair Coordinator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO;DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON, Fire Department;
DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Housing Repair Coordinator Lawless introduced Mark Fehr, Community
Human Services: Housing Reinvestment Officer and Assistant Vice President with First Savings Bank
Repair Assistance Program, Northwest, and reported that for the past eleven years, the bank has been
First Savings Bank Northwest supporting the Housing Repair Assistance Program by providing matching
Grant funds to help pay for services. To date, the amount of support totals $185,000.
Mr. Lawless explained that the purpose of the program is to help low-income,
disabled, and older adults maintain their homes to be safe and healthy places to
live. The services provided enable the recipients to maintain independent
lifestyles and increase the amount of time they are able to stay in their homes.
Mr. Fehr was presented with an award in honor of the bank's continued support
of the Housing Repair Assistance Program. Councilmember Corman noted the
importance of the safety improvements that are provided by this program.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Development accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Regulations(Title IV) 2006 consider amendments to the following City Code Title IV(Development
Docket Review Regulations)docket items: Alleys,Fast Food, and Towing Operations/Auto
Impoundment Yards.
Starting with the amendments concerning fast food, Planning Manager Lind
pointed out the existing inaccuracy and inconsistency with the "fast food" and
"eating and drinking establishments" definitions, and the need to revise Note 22
associated with the zoning use tables. She stated that the proposal includes:
adding "fast food restaurants" as a new category under"Retail" in the zoning
table; allowing stand-alone fast food with drive-throughs in the Commercial
Arterial (CA)zone; allowing fast food with drive-throughs only in the
Employment Area Valley in the Light Industrial (IL) zone; revising definitions
for"fast food" and "drive-in/drive-through retail or service"; and prohibiting
drive-throughs in the Center Downtown and Center Village zones.
Turning to the amendments regarding alleys,Ms. Lind explained that the R-8
(eight dwelling units per acre)zone does not have development standards
requiring properties that abut an alley to use the alley for vehicular access to all
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parking areas. The recommended amendments include implementing standards
for properties that abut public alleys in the R-8 zone with a paved and/or
crushed rock surface,whereas vehicular access will be taken from the alley, and
all parking areas and garages will be in the rear or side yards. Ms. Lind noted
that the added development standards will maintain or improve established
neighborhood characteristics.
Moving on to the amendments pertaining to towing operations/auto
impoundment yards, Ms. Lind stated that towing and auto impoundment is only
allowed in the Heavy Industrial and Medium Industrial zones. She pointed out
the difficulty in finding available land in these zones suitable for this type of
use, and noted that towing is a necessary service. Ms. Lind reported that the
proposed changes include: permitting towing operations/auto impoundment
yards in the IL zone when tow trucks and impounded vehicles are kept in a
building; implementing a new definition for"towing operations" that omits the
element of auto impoundment;permitting towing operations in the CA zone
when the use is shared with an auto body or auto repair shop and when tow
trucks are kept in a building when not in use; and allowing Class A,B, and E
tow vehicles in both the IL and CA zones.
Correspondence was read from Angela Laulainen(Renton) supporting the alley
amendments. She stated that the amendments will help maintain the pedestrian-
friendly nature of the North Renton neighborhood,maintain the character of the
neighborhood,and encourage developers to design homes with landscaped front
yards.
Correspondence was read from Jason Scott(Renton) expressing concern
regarding crime and alley safety in the North Renton Neighborhood. He
recommended that the alley amendments only be considered as part of a
comprehensive plan to address the most pressing issues in the neighborhood:
blight, crime, and problem landlords.
Public comment was invited.
Ray Giometti (Renton)voiced support for the alley amendments as proposed,
pointing out that single-family houses will be built that fit into neighborhoods
as they look now. Stating that although these amendments are especially
suitable for north and south Renton, he noted the possibility of separating the
Highlands area and other parts of the City from the downtown area.
George Daniels (Renton) disagreed with the alley amendments,pointing out
that currently, about 50 percent of the houses have off-the-street vehicular
access. He encouraged the City to review the long-term ramifications,noting
that alley maintenance will increase as traffic on the alleys increase.
Additionally,Mr. Daniels expressed concerns regarding the negative effect on
the use of backyards and the current encroachment of buildings into the alleys.
Nora Schultz(Renton) expressed her support for the alley amendments. She
indicated that vehicular access from alleys makes sense in north and south
Renton, as it is uniform and more visually appealing.
Howard McOmber(Renton)noted the lack of maintenance of alleys in the
Highlands area. He stated his preference for more flexibility regarding
vehicular access to homes in the Highlands area, suggesting that the Hearing
Examiner make the determinations concerning access on a case by case basis.
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There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. Councilmember Parker noted that these items will remain in
Planning and Development Committee for further review.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
The public is invited to an open house to kick-off the beginning of the
Shoreline Master Program update on April 30 at City Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/21/2008. Council concur.
4/21/2008
Appeal: Blueberry Haven City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the
Short Plat, Gordley, SHP-07- Blueberry Haven Short Plat application(SHP-07-131)by Richard and Lauralee
131 Gordley,represented by Dickson Steinacker LLP, accompanied by required fee.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee. (See page 141 for action on
related correspondence.)
Court Case: Shane Watson& Court Case filed on behalf of Shane Watson and Lauren Watson by Sheffield&
Lauren Watson, CRT-08-004 Associates who seek compensation for injury and permanent disability
sustained by Shane Watson on 2/10/2005 while working as a subcontractor on
the Maplewood Water Treatment Facility and Golf Course Improvements
construction project. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Barn,Maple Valley Hwy the New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation; 374 acres located in the vicinity of
Maple Valley Hwy. Council concur. (See page 140 for ordinances.)
Community Services: Park Community Services Department recommended approval of the revisions to the
Rules& Regulations Changes Park Rules and Regulations. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Police: Lateral Police Officers Police Department recommended approval of the starting compensation for two
Hire at Step D specific Lateral Police Officers at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
Finance: Utility Bill Public Works Department recommended approval of the request to waive the
Adjustment, Community past due water bill in the amount of$16,307.72 for the water meter at Liberty
Services Department Park. Refer to Finance Committee.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Public Works Department recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget
Mechanic Assistant Position for Fund 501,Equipment Rental, in the amount of$37,077 to fund a Mechanic
Assistant position, and approval to add the previously approved Street
Maintenance Manager position to the 2008 Budget index of positions.
Approval was also sought to hire a Mechanic Assistant,grade a09, effective
7/1/2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
Transportation: Ripley Lane Transportation Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the
Shoulder Improvements, King amount of$19,700 with King County for providing shoulder improvements
County along Ripley Lane. Council concur. (See page 139 for resolution.)
Transportation: May Creek Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
Bridge at NE 31st St amount of$63,797 with Parametrix, Inc. for the May Creek Bridge at NE 31st
Replacement,Parametrix St. Replacement project. Council concur.
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CAG: 07-027, SW 34th St Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-027, SW 34th St. Culvert
Culvert Replacement, RL Alia Replacement; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
Company estimate in the amount of$1,600, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$66,516.98 to R.L. Alia Company, contractor, if
all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
SAD: Highlands Water Main Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the Highlands
Improvements Water Main Improvements Special Assessment District in the estimated amount
of$2,000,000 to ensure that project costs are equitably distributed to those who
benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Highlands Water Main Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Improvements, Harrington Harrington Square Associates,LLC regarding cost sharing for the construction
Square Associates of the Highlands Water Main Improvements project. City's cost share is
$1,400,000. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 271339 -271784 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $3,381,603.62; and approval of 142 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
757 direct deposits totaling$2,528,329.70. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Information Technology concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the 2008 Budget and provide
Projects funds to complete information technology projects as follows:
1. $273,000 for Maintenance Task Management Systems implementation,
2. $136,000 for New World Police Systems software and services,
3. $50,000 for completion of the website refresh, and
4. $27,000 for a video and remote training system for the Fire and Emergency
Services Department.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 141 for ordinance.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee regarding the Transit Now Route, 153 transit service partnership agreement. The
Transportation: Metro Route Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize
153 Bus Service, King County the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the King County Metro Route 153
&Kent partnership agreement with King County Metro Transit and the City of Kent.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 140 for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3943 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
'{ Transportation: Ripley Lane interlocal agreement with King County regarding reimbursement for work to be
Shoulder Improvements, King done on Ripley Lane. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
U County COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3944 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City ClClerk to execute the
Transportation: Metro Route transit service direct financial partnership agreement by and between King !�
153 Bus Service, King County County and the cities of Renton and Kent. MOVED BY PERSSON,
& Kent SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/5/2008 for second and final reading:
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read annexing approximately 374 acres of property generally
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy located immediately south of the Renton Maple Valley Hwy. and immediately
east of the Cedar River at approximately 136th Ave. SE;New Life-Aqua Barn
Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Barn, CA Zoning(3.062 3.062 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to CA(Commercial Arterial)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;New Life-Aqua
Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life - Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Barn, RC Zoning(109.35 109.35 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to RC(Resource Conservation)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;New Life-
Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Barn, RMH Zoning(26.79 26.79 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to RMH(Residential Manufactured Home)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;
New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Barn,R-4 Zoning(95.20 95.20 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to R-4 (Residential- four dwelling units per net acre)zoning; CPA
2007-M-03;New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Barn, R-8 Zoning(12.10 12.10 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning; CPA-
2007-M-03;New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: New Life -Aqua An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Barn, R-14 Zoning(69.35 69.35 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Acres) zoning to R-14 (Residential- 14 dwelling units per net acre)zoning; CPA-
2007-M-03;New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/5/2008. CARRIED.
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Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget in the total amount of
Information Technology $486,000 as it relates to Information Services Fund 503. MOVED BY
Projects PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/5/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5372 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Garbage, Chapter 2, Storm and
Utility: Low-Income Senior& Surface Water, Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewers of Title VIII (Health
Disabled Utility Rates and Sanitation) of City Code by adjusting current utility discount rates for low-
income senior/disabled residents. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Parker reported receipt of correspondence within the deadline
Citizen Comment: Blueberry allowed by City Code regarding the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision
Haven Short Plat Appeal, concerning the Blueberry Haven Short Plat from the following: William E.
Gordley, SHP-07-131 O'Connor(Port Angeles), Sue Rider(Renton), Deanna Dobak(Renton), Barbara
P. Hicks(Renton),Julie E. Bray(Renton),and Ashley A. Peck,Gendler&
Mann LLP(Seattle). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL REFER THESE ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:48 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 28, 2008
142 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 28, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/05 Emerging Issues - Regional Updates;
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Hendrix House Update;
Museum Master Plan Update
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/05 Park Rules and Regulations Revisions
(Briere) 5 p.m.
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/01 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 2:30 p.m. Regulations) Docket Item re: Wireless
Regulations
3P.m. 409 Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan
Appeal
*Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 5/05 Traffic Safety Camera Program (briefing
(Taylor) 4 p.m. only);
International Fire Code Adoption
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 5/01 Highlands Water Main Improvements
(Zwicker) 1:30 p.m. Special Assessment District;
Agreement with Harrington Square for
Highlands Water Main Improvements
Cost Sharing
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
aw May 5, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Photo Enforcement
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Renaming as "Seahawks Way," an approximately 1,900-foot roadway located between Lake
Washington Blvd. N. and the northern property line of the Seahawks' Headquarters and Training
Facility
5. APPEAL: Planning & Development Committee Report re: 409 Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning & Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning& Development Committee,the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/28/2008. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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b. Court Case filed on behalf of Thomas McGurn and Joan McGurn by Sheffield& Associates, who
seek compensation for injury and permanent disability sustained by Thomas McGurn on
4/19/2005 when a vehicle operated by a Police Department employee allegedly failed to stop at a
stop sign and ran into the side of his vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way on N. 42nd Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Barbee Mill Preliminary Plat (PP-02-
040). Council concur.
d. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of a resolution updating
signature authorities for depositories and electronic fund transfers for the City, due to personnel
changes. Council concur. (See 10.a. for resolution.)
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$106,275
with WHPacific, Inc. for engineering services related to the demolition of the 820 Building at the
Airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to accept a $73,102 Federal Aviation
Administration grant for the design of the Runway 15/33 Resurfacing Phase II project at the
Airport. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
g. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/25/2008 for CAG-08-039, Community Center Gym Floor
Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate $160,000; and submits staff recommendation to award
the contract to the sole bidder, Greater Seattle Floors, in the amount of$154,498.78. Refer to
Finance Committee.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Park Rules and Regulations Revisions*
b. Planning& Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket
Item re: Wireless Regulations*
c. Public Safety Committee: International Fire Code Adoption
d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Naming Seahawks Way
e. Utilities Committee: Highlands Water Main Improvements Special Assessment District;
Agreement with Harrington Square for Highlands Water Main Improvements Cost Sharing
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions
a. Updating signatures for banking transactions (see 8.d.)
b. Accepting FAA grant for Runway 15/33 Resurfacing Phase II project(see 81.)
c. Park Rules and Regulations amendments (see 9.a.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Wireless regulations amendments (see 9.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation (1st reading 4/28/08)
b. CA zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 3.062 acres (1st reading 4/28/08)
c. RC zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 109.35 acres (1st reading 4/28/08)
d. RMH zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area 26.79 acres (1st reading 4/28/08)
e. R-4 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 95.20 acres (1st reading 4/28/08)
f. R-8 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 12.10 acres (1 st reading 4/28/08)
g. R-14 zoning for the New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation area; 69.35 acres (1st reading 4/28/08)
h. 2008 Budget amendment for information technology projects (1st reading 4/28/08)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues - Regional Updates;
Hendrix House Update;
Museum Master Plan Update
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Thomas McGurn and Joan McGurn
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bid award for Community Center Gym Floor Replacement project
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with Harrington Square Associates re: Highlands Water Main Improvements project
Agreement with FAA for Airport Runway 15/33 Resurfacing Phase II project grant
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Contract with WHPacific for Airport 820 Building demolition design
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING .r
Wireless regulations amendments (1st reading 5/5/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
5/19/2008 - 2006 International Fire Code adoption
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; DON PERSSON. MOVED
BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER KING PARKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development
Director;JOE MCGUIRE, Court Services Director; FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS
and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Commander Curry reported on the new Photo Enforcement Program, He
Police: Red Light School Zone explained that RCW 46.63.170 allows the use of automated traffic safety
Photo Enforcement Program cameras at railroad crossings, school speed zones, and two-arterial intersections,
but strict rules must be followed, including: pictures are taken only while the
violation is occurring and only of the vehicle and vehicle license plate; the
notice of infraction is mailed to the registered owner within 14 days and the
photographs and electronic images must be available for inspection; electronic
images are used only for law enforcement; and all camera locations must be
clearly marked by signs.
Commander Curry reviewed the benefits of the program, which include
reducing intersection collisions,providing substantive proof of red light
violations, avoiding profiling, and freeing officers for other important duties.
He indicated that the program costs are covered by the violators. Commander
Curry stated that the photo enforcement of intersections, for which the warning
period began May 1 and enforcement begins June 1, includes the following:
westbound S. Grady Way at Rainier Ave. S., southbound East Valley Rd. at SW
43rd St., southbound Sunset Blvd. S. at Bronson Way S., and westbound N. 3rd
St. at Sunset Blvd.N.
Turning to the photo enforcement of school zones, Commander Curry indicated
that the equipment is still being installed and should be up and running in
approximately 30 days. The school zones include Renton High School,
McKnight Middle School, and Talbot Hill Elementary. In response to Council
inquiries regarding school zones, Commander Curry explained that signage
marks each school zone and he assured that the schools'current schedules will
be programmed into the system. Councilmember Taylor stressed the public
safety benefits of the Photo Enforcement Program.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Streets: Seahawks Way accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Naming consider renaming as "Seahawks Way," an approximately 1,900-foot roadway
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located between Lake Washington Blvd. N. and the northern property line of
the Virginia Mason Athletic Center(Seattle Seahawks'Headquarters and r
Training Facility).
Economic Development Director Dale Estey reported that the Seattle Seahawks
requested the renaming of the roadway,which is currently known as Ripley
Lane, Hazelwood Lane, and Lake Washington Blvd. She pointed out that no
other properties will be affected by the new street name except for potentially
the Quendall Terminals property, depending on how the property redevelops in
the future and where access points are located. Ms. Dale Estey indicated that if
approved, dual signage will be installed so that drivers will be directed to the
remaining portions of Ripley Lane N. via Seahawks Way.
Public comment was invited.
Gilla Bachellerie(Renton) stated that although she does not object to the
Seahawks Way renaming, she is concerned about the inaccuracies on various
public and commercial maps. Ms. Bachellerie pointed out that Hazelwood Lane
is blocked off; however, many maps show that it is connected to Ripley Lane,
thus resulting in drivers using her driveway off of Ripley Lane to turn around.
Eileen Halverson (Renton) stated that she lives in a Misty Cove condominium
and objects to the street renaming. She indicated that a split name for such a
short section of roadway is confusing for people trying to find residences
beyond Ripley Lane. Emphasizing that affected residents have already been
and will be greatly impacted by the new facility,Ms. Halverson requested that
the name "Ripley Lane"be retained for the entire road.
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Greg Fawcett(Fall City)pointed out that he owns two parcels of land in the
subject area and voiced his favor for the name change.
Vicente Farinas(Renton) stated that he is not opposed to the name change;
however,he is concerned about the increase in traffic, flooding, and the lack of
space for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Public Works Administrator
Zimmerman pointed out that the City just awarded the contract for the fixing of
the drainage problems, and just entered into a contract with King County for a
gravel walking surface on the east side of Ripley Lane.
Gregg Smith(Renton)expressed his opposition to the name change. Since the
lane will not only be used to access the Seahawks site but also homes further
north on Ripley Lane,he stated that confusion will be created despite the dual
signage.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 151 for Transportation(Aviation) Committee report.)
APPEAL Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Zwicker presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the 409 Whitworth(Condominiums) Site Plan appeals. The
Committee Committee heard the matter on 5/1/2008. Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F,the
Appeal: 409 Whitworth Committee's decision and recommendation is limited to the record, which
Condominiums Site Plan, consists of,but is not limited to the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of
Various, SA-07-125 appeal,and the submissions by the parties.
There were three appellants to this appeal: Harold Deacy, Phyllis Webb, and
the applicant, Capital Homes LLC/Chris Cirillo. Mr. Deacy resides on 407
Whitworth Ave. S.,which is located directly north and abuts the subject
property. Ms. Webb resides at 249 Seneca Pl. NW. Ms. Webb did not appear
in the hearing held before the Hearing Examiner,but became a party of record
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thereafter. On 4/30/2008,Appellant Deacy sent a letter to the City indicating
that he had reached a settlement with Capital Homes to sell his property. He
was thus, withdrawing his appeal and now supporting the development.
The subject property is located at 409 Whitworth Ave. S.,which is zoned
Center Downtown(CD). The area surrounding the subject site is all zoned CD,
and the CD zoning was put in place in 1992. This project is the first application
to submit an application under this new CD zoning which permits a height
limitation up to 95 feet. Applicant Capital Homes LLC applied for a site plan
approval for construction of a five-story condominium building on a 7,199
square foot lot. The proposed height of the building would be 60 feet and 4 and
one-half inches. The Hearing Examiner approved the site plan,but imposed
several specific conditions including a requirement to reduce the height to four
stories with a maximum height of 48 feet, and to eliminate the proposed rear
parking in lieu of open space. Applicant Capital Homes LLC filed an appeal
specifically raising error with the Hearing Examiner's conditions#1,#2, and#3,
set out in the 2/4/2008 decision on page 15. The basis for Ms. Webb's appeal
appeared to be regarding FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)regulations,
and concerns regarding the safety of having a building such as this in the
vicinity of the Renton Airport.
The Committee opened the hearing and heard presentations and argument by
Jennifer Henning(City's Current Planning Manager),Ms. Webb, and Justin
Park, attorney for Capital Homes LLC. Having done so,the Committee found
that there is a substantial error in both fact and law. The Committee further
found that Appellant Webb lacks standing to bring this appeal.
With respect to Ms. Webb, she does not reside anywhere near the vicinity of the
subject site. She did not appear in the open record site plan hearing before the
Hearing Examiner. The FAA concerns and issues cited by Ms. Webb were not
raised in the hearing,therefore there is no record of this issue. Furthermore,
Ms. Webb fails the test set forth in Trepanier v. Everett, 64 Wn. App. 380, 382,
824 P.2d 524 (1992), in that she cannot articulate an "injury in fact" to show
how she would be "specifically and perceptively harmed" by the proposed
condominium project.
As for the Applicant Capital Homes LLC,the proposed project will be
consistent with the City's vision and Comprehensive Plan. The project is not
out of scale and is reasonably within the confines of the CD zoning and will
implement the vision of the City to create a more urban, dense, and higher
intensity use in this area. The purpose of the CD zoning is to encourage higher
density residential and commercial projects. The applicant should not be
penalized for being the first developer to propose a project under this new
zoning. To that end,they should not be penalized by being subject to a
condition which prohibits them from making any modifications,however
minor,without"additional public hearings or a new site plan review."
For these reasons,the Committee makes the following recommendations to the
City Council:
• That the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial
error of fact in finding that the project was out of scale with the immediate
community and therefore not compatible; and
• That the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial
error of law in that he overstepped his authority by imposing the restriction
set forth in his decision#3 on page 15; and therefore,
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• Move to approve the Hearing Examiner's decision to approve the site plan,
but amend his decision to remove decision conditions#1, #2, and#3 (but
otherwise affirm the remaining conditions#4 through#7).
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• On May 19,the Washington State Department of Transportation plans to
repair portions of SR-900, specifically along S. 3rd St. from Whitworth
Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. in the eastbound, far left lane; and along Rainier
Ave. S.,between S. 2nd St. and S. 3rd St., at the Pizza Hut in the
southbound curb lane.
• The City, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Renton
Technical College, will present a Business Continuity Workshop on May
20. The workshop will provide participants with tools to evaluate risks and
pre-plan strategies for economically surviving emergency events.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Raymond A. Breeden, Sr. (King County)issued an invitation to an open house
Citizen Comment: Breeden- at the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park on May 17. He voiced his
Wonderland Estates Mobile appreciation to the City for helping to save the mobile home park.
Home Park
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/28/2008. Council concur.
4/28/2008
Court Case: Thomas McGurn Court Case filed on behalf of Thomas McGurn and Joan McGurn by Sheffield
&Joan McGurn, CRT-08-005 &Associates,who seek compensation for injury and permanent disability
sustained by Thomas McGurn on 4/19/2005 when a vehicle operated by a
Police Department employee allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into
the side of his vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Development Services: Barbee Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Mill Preliminary Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way on N. 42nd Pl. to fulfill a requirement of
Dedication,N 42nd PI the Barbee Mill Preliminary Plat(PP-02-040). Council concur.
Finance: Signatures for Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
Banking Transactions resolution updating signature authorities for depositories and electronic fund
transfers for the City, due to personnel changes. Council concur. (See page 152
for resolution.)
Airport: 820 Building Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Demolition Design, WHPacific amount of$106,275 with WHPacific, Inc. for engineering services related to the
demolition of the 820 Building at the Airport. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation)Committee.
Airport: Runway 15/33 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to accept a$73,102
Resurfacing Phase II Design, Federal Aviation Administration grant for the design of the Runway 15/33
FAA Grant Resurfacing Phase II project at the Airport. Council concur. (See page 153 for
resolution.)
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CAG: 08-039, Community City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/25/2008 for CAG-08-039, Community
Center Gym Floor Center Gym Floor Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate $160,000; and
Replacement,Greater Seattle submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the sole bidder,
Floors Greater Seattle Floors, in the amount of$154,498.78. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Transportation (Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to rename
Committee approximately 1,900 feet of roadway adjacent to the new Seattle Seahawks'
Streets: Seahawks Way Headquarters and Training Facility to "Seahawks Way," from the intersection
Naming with Lake Washington Blvd.to the Seahawks'northern property line.
Only certain portions of the streets shall be renamed so as not to affect the
Misty Cove Condominiums or any of the other residential properties located on
Ripley Lane N. to the north. Conner Homes'Barbee Mill development shall not
be impacted. The only property that could potentially be addressed off of
Seahawks Way is the Quendall Terminals property which is currently
undergoing environmental remediation through the Environmental Protection
Agency's Superfund process. Whether or not this property is affected will
depend on how it redevelops in the future and where access points are located.
Signage for the new street should be developed so that drivers shall be directed
to the remaining portion of Ripley Lane N. via Seahawks Way. New signage
shall be installed as soon as possible,but definitely prior to the beginning of the
Seahawks'public training camp activities expected to begin in the last week of
July 2008.*
'+ Councilmember Corman noted that the concerns raised by the public hearing
speakers had been discussed by the Committee at its meeting on April 24.
*MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
i IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Fire: 2006 International Fire concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing on 5/19/2008 to
Code Adoption consider amendments to City Code regarding the 2006 International Fire Code
adoption. Local amendments address requirements for the following: fire
sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems,fire sprinkler riser room access,high-rise
emergency equipment rooms, special events permits, automatic external
defibrillators,fire escape testing,kitchen hood suppression systems,and stand-
by power for service stations,nursing homes,and assisted living facilities.
The Committee further recommended that the City loan automatic external
defibrillators as required to groups with a special events permit. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Highlands Water Main concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement and
Improvements, Harrington authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with Harrington
Square Associates Square Associates, LLC for the cost sharing for the construction of the
Highlands Water Main Improvements project. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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SAD: Highlands Water Main Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Improvements concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the preliminary Special
Assessment District(SAD) for the Highlands Water Main Improvements
project, and to direct staff to proceed with the establishment of the final SAD
upon completion of the construction of the project. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Zwicker presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Planning: Development proposed amendments to the Monopole I in residential zones and housekeeping
Regulations(Title IV) Docket amendments to wireless regulations in all zones(City Code Title IV,
Review Development Regulations, Docket Item 08-01).
The amendment will allow Monopole I structures on a one-half acre lot with an
administrative conditional use permit provided that they meet a one hundred
foot setback from residential, and create some additional flexibility within the
City Code to allow a lesser setback with a Hearing Examiner conditional use
permit. In the public right-of-way, Monopole I would only be allowed on
designated arterial roads. The housekeeping amendments would provide non-
substantive language corrections, and cross-references.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (Seepage 153 for ordinance.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the revised Park Rules and
Community Services: Park Regulations. The revisions include the following: 1)the Community Services
Rules& Regulations Changes Administrator is authorized to grant permission for certain special events or
activities,rather than the Park Board, in order to improve customer service to
the public; 2)domestic animals are restricted at the Maplewood Golf Course; 3)
similar sections in the rules are combined to eliminate repetition and/or
confusion; 4)the sections entitled "Conduct" and"Lost
Property" are moved from Article C, Civil Violations,to Article B, Criminal
Violations, and an "Additional Violations" section is added to Article B; 5) the
penalties sections refers to City Code instead of stating the specific penalties; 6)
references to the "Park Board" are corrected to "Parks Commission"; and 7)
other formatting and minor language revisions are made as necessary, and to be
in accordance with City Code.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (Seepage 153 for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3945 A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic
Finance: Signatures for fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED BY
Banking Transactions PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3946 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Airport: Runway 15/33 Federal Aviation Administration's federal grant application and grant assurances
Resurfacing Phase II Design, and accept the grant to fund Phase II of the design and engineering portion of
FAA Grant the Runway 15/33 Resurfacing project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3947 A resolution was read adopting amendments to the Park Rules and Regulations.
Community Services: Park MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Rules&Regulations Changes RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/12/2008 for second and final reading:
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the
Review(Monopole I & regulations regarding wireless facilities. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
Wireless Facilities) SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/12/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5373 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 374 acres of property generally
Annexation: New Life-Aqua located immediately south of the Renton Maple Valley Hwy. and immediately
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy east of the Cedar River at approximately 136th Ave. SE;New Life-Aqua Barn
Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5374 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: New Life-Aqua 3.062 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, CA Zoning(3.062 zoning to CA(Commercial Arterial)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;New Life -Aqua
Acres) Barn Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5375 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: New Life -Aqua 109.35 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, RC Zoning(109.35 zoning to RC (Resource Conservation)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;New Life-
Acres) Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5376 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: New Life-Aqua 26.79 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, RMH Zoning(26.79 zoning to RMH(Residential Manufactured Home)zoning; CPA 2007-M-03;
Acres) New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5377 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: New Life-Aqua 95.20 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, R-4 Zoning(95.20 zoning to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per net acre) zoning; CPA
Acres) 2007-M-03;New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5378 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: New Life -Aqua 12.10 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, R-8 Zoning(12.10 zoning to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning; CPA-
Acres) 2007-M-03; New Life -Aqua Barn Annexation. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5379 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: New Life -Aqua 69.35 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton from King County
Barn, R-14 Zoning (69.35 zoning to R-14 (Residential - 14 dwelling units per net acre) zoning; CPA-
Acres) 2007-M-03; New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation, MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5380 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget in the total amount of
Budget: 2008 Amendment, $486,000 as it relates to Information Services Fund 503. MOVED BY
Information Technology PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Projects ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:1/1 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 5, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 5, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURS., 5/22 Financial Forecast/Capital Financing
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/12 Emerging Issues in Community Services
(Palmer) 6 p.m. (Holiday Lights and Renton River Days
Events Evaluation)
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 5/12 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Liberty Park Past Due Water Bill Waiver;
2008 Budget Amendment re: Mechanical
Assistant and Street Maintenance
Manager;
Bid Award for Community Center Gym
Floor
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 5/08 Contract with WHPacific for Airport 820
(Gorman) 4 p.m. Building Demolition;
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Salvation Army Week- May 12 to 16, 2008
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Municipal Court Annual Report
b. Nishiwaki Sister City report on recent visit
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further LM
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/5/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/6/2008 for CAG-08-045, Earlington Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor; seven bids; engineer's estimate $783,703.46; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to low bidder, R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of$737,894.19. Council
concur.
c. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Ford-Niemi Preliminary Plat
(PP-08-001); nine lots on 94,960 square feet located at 1917 and 1925 Shattuck Ave. S. Council
concur.
d. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of salary grade a16
for the Neighborhood Program Assistant position, effective 4/1/2008. Council concur.
e. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the 2008 Group
Health Cooperative medical coverage contracts for LEOFF I Retirees and all active employees.
Council concur.
f. Public Works Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget related to increasing
the Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position from a .75 FTE to a 1.0 FTE, and
decreasing a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from a 1.0 FTE to a .50 FTE. Approval is
also sought to fill the Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position at Step D of the
salary range. Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Public Works Department recommends approval of a cooperative purchasing agreement with
King County Metro in order to expedite the purchase of capital items. Council concur. (See 9.
for resolution.)
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval to limit new connections to the City's sewer
system for properties outside Renton's city limits by excluding connection for properties desiring
to develop through further subdivision of their land. Refer to Utilities Committee.
i. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$42,547.40
with Bilfinger/Tri State Joint Venture for the design for the protection of an existing City water
line located under SR-167. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Liberty Park Past Due Water Bill Waiver; 2008 Budget
+•r Amendment re: Mechanical Assistant and Street Maintenance Manager*; Bid Award for
Community Center Gym Floor
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Contract with WHPacific for Airport 820 Building
Demolition
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Cooperative purchasing agreement with King County Metro (see 7.g.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Mechanic Assistant and Street Maintenance Manager positions (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Wireless regulations amendments (1 st reading 5/5/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community Services
(Holiday Lights and Renton River Days Events Evaluations)
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• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT I 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FR1.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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May 12, 2008 City Clerk Division ..�
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2008 Budget amend re: Principal Financial & Administrative Analyst and Maintenance Shops Secretary I
positions
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with WHPacific for airport 820 Building demolition design
Contract with Greater Seattle Floors for Community Center Gym Floor Replacement project
Cooperative purchasing agreement with King County Metro
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Limiting connections to the City's sewer system for properties outside the city limits
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND & FINAL READING
2008 Budget amend re: Mechanic Assistant& Street Maintenance Manager positions; 1st reading 5/12/08
PUBLIC HEARING
5/19/2008 - 2006 International Fire Code adoption
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON
PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; SONJA
MEJLAENDER, Community Relations and Event Coordinator;JUDGE
TERRY JURADO,Municipal Court; JOE MCGUIRE,Municipal Court
Services Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire
Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER DAVID
LEIBMAN,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring May 12 to 16,2008,to be
Salvation Army Week- May "Salvation Army Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
12 to 16, 2008 join in saluting the steadfast men and women who bind up the broken hearted
and renew the heart of the community by their quiet service of compassion.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Renton Salvation Army Captain Terry Masango accepted the proclamation. He
thanked the community for its continued support of the Renton food bank, and
invited everyone to the Renton Salvation Army fundraising dinner on June 26.
In response to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry, Captain Masango stated that so
far this year,the food bank has served 7,000 individuals as compared to 4,500
during the same timeframe last year.
SPECIAL Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado and Municipal Court Services Director Joe
PRESENTATIONS McGuire presented the 2007 annual report of the Renton Municipal Court. Mr.
Municipal Court: 2007 Annual McGuire reported that over 200 people per day were screened at the security
Report station,preventing numerous weapons from entering the court area. He stated
that the court is preparing and training for the new Photo Enforcement Program
which will start on June 1. Approximately 25 warning notices per day have
been issued during the warning period that began on May 1.
Mr. McGuire reported that the expense for interpreters increases each year. The
Renton Municipal Court joined a consortium of ten South King County courts
in order to garner partial reimbursement in the form of state funding for
interpreters used in court proceedings, and the funds will be divided based on
the percentage of interpreter use in each court. He explained how the interpreter
system works,noting that the courts are working together to achieve an
improved efficient and cost effective process.
Reviewing the expenditures and revenues,Mr. McGuire stated that the court
exceeded its budget by$151,060, and the major cause of the overage was the
public defense contract payment for increased filings. He pointed out that the
number of cases filed in 2007, a total of 17,000,was the highest in ten years.
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Judge Jurado reported that the court is now using an official court seal that
reflects the professionalism and permanence of the court. The Judge stressed
that the court strives to maintain high standards of customer service and he is
proud of the work of the court. Councilmember Parker noted that the Judge
performs marriage ceremonies,and Councilmember Corman and Mayor Law
extended compliments for the quality of the court report and for the court's
efforts on the Photo Enforcement Program.
Community Services: Sister Community Relations and Event Coordinator Mejlaender reported on the recent
City Visit to Nishiwaki, Japan trip which City of Renton delegates took to visit Renton's Sister City,
Nishiwaki,Japan. She named the 16 delegates, some of whom were present in
the audience, and noted that all delegates paid for their own travel and personal
expenses. Displaying photographs of the trip, Ms. Mejlaender described the
various activities undertaken during the visit, as well as sites seen.
Ms. Mejlaender stated that the strength and vitality of long-term sister city
relationships rest in the hands of citizen volunteers and participants. In 2009,
Renton celebrates its 40-year relationship with Nishiwaki. Councilmember and
delegate Corman said the trip produced a lifetime of memories for all the
delegates,and he noted the graciousness of the Nishiwaki hosts. Mr. Corman
also voiced his appreciation to Ms. Mejlaender for organizing the event.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to repair portions
of SR-900 on May 19. The work will result in lane closures but no total
street closures.
• The City of Renton,the American Red Cross, and Renton Technical
College will hold a Business Continuity Workshop on May 20 to provide
participants with tools to evaluate risks and pre-plan strategies for
economically surviving emergency events.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/5/2008. Council concur.
5/5/2008
CAG: 08-045, Earlington City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/6/2008 for CAG-08-045, Earlington
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, RL Sanitary Sewer Interceptor; seven bids; engineer's estimate $783,703.46; and
Alia Company submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,R.L. Alia
Company,in the amount of$737,894.19. Council concur.
Plat: Ford-Niemi, Shattuck Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Ford-Niemi
Ave S, PP-08-001 Preliminary Plat;nine lots on 94,960 square feet located at 1917 and 1925
Shattuck Ave. S. Council concur.
Human Resources: Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Neighborhood Program salary grade a16 for the Neighborhood Program Assistant position, effective
Assistant Salary Grade 4/1/2008. Council concur.
Human Resources: 2008 Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Group Health Cooperative the 2008 Group Health Cooperative medical coverage contracts for LEOFF I
Medical Coverage Contracts Retirees and all active employees. Council concur.
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Budget: 2008 Amendment, Public Works Department recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget
Principal Financial & related to increasing the Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position
Administrative Analyst, from a .75 FTE to a 1.0 FTE, and decreasing the Maintenance Shops Secretary I
Maintenance Shops Secretary position from a 1.0 FTE to a.50 FTE. Approval was also sought to fill the
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position at Step D of the salary
range. Refer to Finance Committee.
Public Works: Cooperative Public Works Department recommended approval of a cooperative purchasing
Purchasing Agreement, King agreement with King County Metro in order to expedite the purchase of capital
County Metro items. Council concur. (See page 162 for resolution.)
Utility: Sewer Service Utility Systems Division recommended approval to limit new connections to the
Connection Outside City City's sewer service for properties outside Renton's city limits by excluding
Limits, City Code Amend connection for properties desiring to develop through further subdivision of
their land. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: SR-167 Water Line Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Protection Design, of$42,547.40 with Bilfinger/Tri State Joint Venture for the design for the
Bilfinger/Tri State Joint protection of an existing City waterline located under SR-167. Council concur.
Venture
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Transportation (Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract
Committee with WHPacific, Inc., in the amount of$106,275, for engineering and design
Airport: 820 Building services to demolish the 820 Building at the airport,previously known as the
Demolition Design,WHPacific Boeing 514 Building. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor
Cil, Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 271785 - 272312 and three wire transfers totaling
$3,585,814.27; and approval of 139 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer,and
767 direct deposits totaling$2,406,557.82. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Adjustment, Community concurrence in the staff recommendation to waive the past due water bill in the
Services Department amount of$16,307.72 for the water meter at Liberty Park, located at 1414
Houser Way N. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Mechanic Assistant Position concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an ordinance amending the
2008 Budget for Fund 501, Equipment Rental, in the amount of$37,077 and
adding the previously approved Street Maintenance Manager position to the
2008 Budget index of positions. The Finance Committee also recommended
that Council approve hiring a Mechanic Assistant position grade a09 effective
7/1/2008,to assist with the maintenance of the vehicle fleet.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the 2008
Budget amendment be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 162 for ordinance.)
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CAG: 08-039, Community Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Center Gym Floor concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the contract for the Renton
Replacement, Greater Seattle Community Center Gym Floor Replacement Project to the sole bidder, Greater
Floors Seattle Floors, in the amount of$154,498.78. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3948 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Public Works: Cooperative interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with King County Metro.
Purchasing Agreement, King MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
County Metro RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/19/2008 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating contract
Mechanic Assistant Position payments from Fire District#40 to Fund 501, Equipment Rental, and
authorizing the addition of a Mechanic Assistant position; and adding a position
for a Street Maintenance Manager to the 2008 Budget index of positions.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/19/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5381 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and ..�i
Planning: Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Regulations (Title IV) Docket regulations regarding wireless facilities. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
Review (Monopole I Wireless BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
Facilities) CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m.
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Bonnie I.Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 12, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 163
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURS., 5/22 Regional Economic Overview;
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Capital Financing;
Financial Forecast
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
i
a
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/19 Business Plan Objectives Overview
(Palmer) 5 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/19 CANCELLED
(Briere)
FINANCE
(Persson)
'i
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/15 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket (Mobile Food
Vendors, Fast Food, and Towing)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 5/19 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 5/15 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 19, 2008 MW
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Renton Technical College's CommUNITY Festival diversity celebration
4. PUBLIC HEARING: 2006 International Fire Code adoption with local amendments
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/12/2008. Council concur. ..r
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requests approval of a contract with
Doug Pedersen and Associates in the amount of$28,000 to continue providing economic review
and forecasting services for the City. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of an agreement in
the amount of$51,800 with Doug Levy for legislative consulting services for 2008-2009. Refer
to Finance Committee.
d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way on NE 23rd St. to fulfill a requirement of the Varma Short Plat(SHP-06-040).
Council concur.
e. Planning Division recommends approval to remove restrictive covenants imposed in 1986 (R-85-
092) on Anton Althoff property located at 4409 NE Sunset Blvd., as the covenants are outdated
and in conflict with City land use goals. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
f. Police Department recommends approval to continue the Visitor Information and Downtown
Assistance (VIDA)program at the Renton Transit Center, and approval of the related contract in
the amount of$65,258 with Dotson Security Services, Inc. to provide the security and
ambassador services. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to revise the dates of the temporary
closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way, to
6/2/2008 through 7/1/2009. Council concur. (See 9. for resolution.)
h. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to establish the White Fence Ranch Sanitary
Sewer Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of$1,300,556.39 to ensure that
project costs are equitably distributed to those who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
i. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-155, Monroe Ave. NE Storm System Overflow; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$2,828.73,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$3,465.86 to
Cornerstone Earth Work, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 165
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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Planning & Development Committee: City Code Title IV Docket (Mobile Food Vendors, Fast
Food, and Towing)
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Temporary total closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE (see 7.g.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Public utility facilities height regulations (Council approved via Planning & Development Committee
report on 4/21/2008)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Mechanic Assistant and Street Maintenance Manager positions (1 st
reading 5/12/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5 p.m.
2009-2014 Business Plan Objectives
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract with Doug Pedersen and Associates for economic review and forecasting services
Agreement with Doug Levy for legislative consulting services
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Removal of restrictive covenants at 4409 NE Sunset Blvd.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Establishment of White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Public utility facilities height regulations (1st reading 5/19/2008)
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PUBLIC HEARING
6/2/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket item concerning mobile food vendors
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Regular Meeting
May 19, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON
PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney;BONNIE
ATTENDANCE WALTON,City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH,Recreation Director;ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic
Development Administrator;PREETI SHRIDHAR,Communications Director;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON,Fire Department;COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Recreation Director Rerecich explained that Renton Technical College (RTC)
Community Event: invited the City to be a co-sponsor of the 2008 CommUNITY Festival;thus the
CommUNITY Festival, library, the Renton History Museum, and the Advisory Commission on
Renton Technical College Diversity will have a presence at the event. He introduced the festival
chairperson, RTC Curriculum and Technology Specialist Jenna Pollack,who
3 stated that the goal of the festival is to celebrate diversity. She reported that the
event will be held at RTC on June 5, and the activities include booths and
exhibits, food, children's activities, and entertainment. Commenting that they
have attended the festival in years past, Councilmembers Parker and Zwicker
encouraged people to take part in this exciting event.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Fire: 2006 International Fire accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Code Adoption consider the adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code with local
amendments. Reporting that the State adopted the fire code in July 2007,Fire
Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels explained that local
jurisdictions are allowed to amend the fire code. He reviewed the proposed
amendments as follows:
• Fire sprinkler systems are required for all new structures over 5,000 square
feet in size, except for single-family dwellings.
• Fire alarm systems that cover the entire building are required for any new
structure 3,000 square feet or greater, except for single-family dwellings.
• Fire sprinkler riser rooms must be directly accessible from the outside,
except for single-family dwellings.
• High-rise building emergency equipment rooms are required with fixed-air
replenishment system, and fire equipment and storage cabinet.
• Addressable alarm systems are required to provide quicker location of
problem areas in large structures.
• Special event permits are required for any special event with 300 or more
people, except for regular places of assembly with existing permits.
• Automatic external defibrillators(AEDs) are required for new assembly
occupancies and for special events with more than 300 participants.
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• Fire escapes must be tested annually and load tested every five years.
• Kitchen hood suppression systems must comply with the UL(Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.) 300 standard within two years.
• Stand-by power is required for new service stations,nursing homes, and
assisted living facilities.
Councilmember Taylor reported that the Public Safety Committee asked many
questions regarding this matter, and he was impressed with the department's
thought and understanding of what Renton needs to move forward with
enhancing public safety.
In response to Councilmember Parker's concerns regarding AEDs, Chief
Daniels explained that AEDs are required for new places of assembly, not for
existing locations. Regarding special events, Councilmember Persson stated
that organizations such as non-profits will be able to obtain an AED from the
Fire and Emergency Services Department. The Fire Chief noted that the
department received a bequest for the Fire Memorial Fund that will be used to
purchase AEDs. Councilmember Taylor pointed out that AEDs are easy to use.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included: a.
The Renton Farmers Market begins on Tuesday, June 3, and continues
every Tuesday at the Piazza until September 16.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) announced a Highlands Community Association
Citizen Comment: McOmber- emergency preparedness event on June 12 at the Highlands Neighborhood
Emergency Preparedness Center, at which emergency preparedness kits will be assembled for in-need
Event residents. He encouraged people to attend and help assemble the kits.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/12/2008. Council concur.
5/12/2008
AJLS: Economic Review and Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested approval of a
Forecasting, Doug Pedersen contract with Doug Pedersen and Associates in the amount of$28,000 to
and Associates continue providing economic review and forecasting services for the City.
Refer to Finance Committee.
CED: Legislative Consulting Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Services, Doug Levy an agreement in the amount of$51,800 with Doug Levy for legislative
consulting services for 2008-2009. Refer to Finance Committee.
Development Services: Varma Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way on NE 23rd St. to fulfill a requirement of
NE 23rd St, SHP-06-040 the Varma Short Plat. Council concur.
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Planning: Removal of Planning Division recommended approval to remove restrictive covenants
Restrictive Covenants, Althoff, imposed in 1986(R-85-092) on the Anton Althoff property located at 4409 NE
NE Sunset Blvd Sunset Blvd., as the covenants are outdated and in conflict with City land use
■.. goals. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Police: Renton Transit Center Police Department recommended approval to continue the Visitor Information
VIDA Program, Dotson and Downtown Assistance(VIDA)program at the Renton Transit Center, and
Security Services approval of the related contract in the amount of$65,258 with Dotson Security
Services, Inc. to provide the security and ambassador services. Council concur.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to revise the dates of
Closure, Road Improvements the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE
Project Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way, to 6/2/2008 through 7/1/2009. Council concur.
(See page 170 for resolution.)
SAD: White Fence Ranch Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the White Fence
Sanitary Sewer Ranch Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of
$1,300,556.39 to ensure that projects costs are equitably distributed to those
who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 07-155, Monroe Ave Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-155, Monroe Ave. NE Storm
NE Storm System Overflow, System Overflow; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Cornerstone Earth Work pay estimate in the amount of$2,828.73, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$3,465.86 to Cornerstone Earth Work, Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
r... Planning& Development regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations)2006 docket
Committee review. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
Planning: Development to approve the following docket items as recommended by the Planning
Regulations (Title IV) 2006 Commission: Fast Food and Towing.
Docket Review Fast Food. Proposed changes include allowing fast food as a stand-alone use,
but with no drive-throughs in the Center Village and Center Downtown zones,
and to allow stand-alone fast food with drive-throughs only in the Employment
Area Valley in the Light Industrial zone. Definitions are revised for fast food
restaurants and drive-in/drive-through retail/service.
Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards. Proposed changes include:
1) A new definition for towing operations; 2) In the Light Industrial zone,
allow towing operations/auto impoundment yards within a building; 3) In the
Commercial Arterial zone, allow as a shared use with auto repair/auto body
shops and if the tow truck is garaged. In both zones,tow vehicles will be
limited to Class A, B, and E.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations(Title IV)2006 regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) 2006 docket
Docket Review review. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
to set a public hearing on 6/2/2008 to consider the mobile vendor docket item.
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The mobile vendor work program would amend the zoning code to make the
following changes:
• Restrict mobile food vendors and pushcarts in all zones.
• Allow for mobile food vendors on a case-by-case basis through the
temporary use permit process.
• Provide exemptions from permitting requirements for City-sponsored
events and produce stands.
• Allow farmers markets only in the CD(Center Downtown) zone.
• Allow temporary merchant vendors subject to peddlers' license
requirements (City Code Title V).
• Revise City Code Title V to reflect amended zones.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilmember Briere expressed interest in also finding out how neighboring
communities deal with mobile food vendors. Councilmember Parker indicated
that the matter will remain in Committee for further review.
*MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3949 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of Duvall Ave.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way, from
Closure, Road Improvements 6/2/2008 through 7/1/2009. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Project TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the "'i
Council meeting of 6/2/2008 for second and final reading:
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Review, Utility Height regulations regarding height of public water utility facilities in R-1 (Residential
- one dwelling unit per acre), R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre),
and R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre) zones. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/2/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5382 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating contract
Budget: 2008 Amendment, payments from Fire District#40 to Fund 501, Equipment Rental, and
Mechanic Assistant Position authorizing the addition of a Mechanic Assistant position; and adding a position
for a Street Maintenance Manager to the 2008 Budget index of positions.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:47 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann; May 19, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 19, 2008
*REVISED*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURS., 5/22 Regional Economic Overview;
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Capital Financing;
Financial Forecast
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/26 NO MEETING (Memorial Day Holiday)
(Palmer)
MON., 6/02 Appeal of T-Mobile Monopole
4:30 p.m. Conditional Use Permit
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 6/02 CANCELLED
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 6/02 Economic Review& Forecasting Contract
r.. (Persson) 4 p.m. with Doug Pedersen & Associates;
Legislative Consulting Services Contract
with Doug Levy;
Budget Amendment re: Public Works
Principal Financial &Administrative
Analyst Position *added item*
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 6/02 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 5/22 CANCELLED
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 2, 2008 wort
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Comcast digital broadcast conversion
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket item: Farmers Markets, Mobile Food
Vendors, and Temporary Merchant Vendors
5. APPEAL: Committee of the Whole Report re: T-Mobile Monopole Conditional Use Permit
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to a Committee of the City Council at a
meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering
new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address their concerns to a Council
Committee, the City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The
Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,this
burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed by the quick,
easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/19/2008. Council concur. 'ei
b. Mayor Law appoints Jennifer Knickerbocker to the Advisory Commission on Diversity for an
unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Erica Rehberg). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
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c. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends confirmation of the
appointment of Iwen Wang as the new Finance and Information Services Administrator, effective
6/16/2008; and approval of her salary at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/21/2008 for CAG-08-072, Renton Community Center
Readerboard Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate $156,000; and submits staff
.. recommendation to award the contract to sole bidder, Daktronics, Inc., in the amount of
$115,546.54. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/15/2008 for CAG-08-055, Renton City Hall Mammoth
Compressor Replacement; five bids; engineer's estimate $50,000; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, TRS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of
$50,552.82. Council concur.
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/27/2008 for CAG-08-066, Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane and
Channelization Revision; ten bids; engineer's estimate $411,255; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount
of$334,565. Council concur.
g. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of$29,700 with Census Services to conduct a special census of the New Life - Aqua
Barn and Liberty annexation areas that is needed for the allocation of State funds to Renton.
Council concur.
h. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the annual update
of the City's Zoning Book and Wall Map. Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
i. Community Services Department submits CAG-07-202, Activity Buildings ADA Upgrades at
Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; and requests approval of the project, authorization for
final pay estimate in the amount of$113,626.66, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$17,602.66 to United Pacific Structures, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
j. Community Services Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget for Fund 001,
Community Services, in the amount of$66,541 to: add a Maintenance Custodian position, add
the position to the 2008 Budget index of positions, and authorize appropriation authority to
support contracted landscaping costs and hire maintenance staff. Refer to Finance Committee.
k. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget
by transferring funds in the amount of$75,000 from the 2007 year-end fund balance to meet
Firemen's Pension Fund obligations. Refer to Finance Committee.
1. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of addenda nos. 31, 32, 33,
34, 35, and 41 with the Renton School District related to CAG-06-097, interlocal agreement
regarding the sharing of fiber optic installation projects with the Eastside Fiber Consortium
(various eastside agencies). Council concur.
in. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of
$55,000 with Principal Decision Systems International to purchase a scheduling, timekeeping,
and work force management system (Telestaff software). Council concur.
n. Human Resources Department recommends approval to hire the new Risk Manager at Step E of
the salary range. Council concur.
o. Human Services Division recommends approval of the 2009-2011 joint interlocal agreement with
King County to receive Community Development Block Grant funds through the King County
consortium. Council concur.
p. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget by
transferring $60,000 from Fund 502, South Renton projects, to Fund 317 for the Burnett Linear
Park Phase 1I project. Council concur. (See 10.b. for ordinance.)
q. Utility Systems Division recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget by appropriating
$95,000 from Fund 403, Solid Waste, to extend the Clean Sweep Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Curbside Cleanup program to recently annexed areas. Council concur. (See 10.c. for ordinance.)
r. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-053, Renton Village Storm System; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$36,800,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$71,450.42 to Laser
am Underground & Earthworks, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
s. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$53,963.19 with
Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2008 Monitoring Plan for the Cedar River Section 205
Flood Damage Reduction project. Council concur.
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9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Economic Review & Forecasting Contract with Doug Pedersen &
Associates; Legislative Consulting Services Contract with Doug Levy; Budget Amendment re: ..,�
Public Works Principal Financial &Administrative Analyst Position*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 amendments to zoning classifications of properties (see 8.h.)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Burnett Linear Park Phase 1I project(see 8.p.)
c. 2008 Budget amendment re: Clean Sweep program(see 8.q.)
d. 2008 Budget amendment re: Principal Financial & Administrative Analyst (see 9.a.)
e. Assisted living facilities regulations (Council approved via Planning & Development Committee
report on 4/21/2008)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Public utility facilities height regulations (1st reading 5/19/2008)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
4:30 p.m.
Appeal of T-Mobile Monopole Conditional Use Permit
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Jennifer Knickerbocker to the Advisory Commission on Diversity
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Community Center Readerboard Replacement project bid award
2008 Budget amendment re: Maintenance Custodian position
2008 Budget amendment re: Firemen's Pension Fund
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Doug Pedersen and Associates for economic review and forecasting services
Agreement with Doug Levy for legislative consulting services
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
John Cowan's property zoning issue (Sunset Hills subdivision in Kennydale)
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ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 amendments to zoning classifications of properties (1st reading 6/2/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Burnett Linear Park Phase II project (1 st reading 6/2/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Clean Sweep program(1st reading 6/2/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Principal Financial & Administrative Analyst (1st reading 6/2/2008)
Assisted living facilities regulations (1st reading 6/2/2008)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2008 Council Chambers ..
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; THARA JOHNSON,
Associate Planner; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR 1. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT
VAN HORNE,Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Terry Davis, Director of Government Affairs and Franchising for Comcast
City Clerk: Broadcast Digital Southeast Puget Sound Office,reported on the digital television transition that
Television Transition will occur on 2/17/2009. He explained that the federal government is requiring
broadcast television stations to switch the over-the-air signal from analog to
digital. Resident's analog television sets receiving free television using an
antenna will not work after 2/17/2009.
Mr. Davis stated that residents who are currently using analog televisions have
the following options: 1)keep the existing analog television set and purchase a
television converter box; 2) connect to cable, satellite or other pay service; or 3)
purchase a television with a digital tuner. He pointed out that analog television
set owners can obtain coupons that can be applied toward the cost of a
television converter box. Mr. Davis indicated that information about the
conversion and the coupons can be obtained online at www.dtv.gov and by
calling 1-888-388-2009.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Davis said households can obtain up to
two coupons, each worth $40, and a coupon is not needed to purchase a
converter box. He confirmed that cable subscribers are not required at this time
to switch to digital cable.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Development accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Regulations (Title IV) 2006 consider amendments to the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations)
Docket Review docket item regarding mobile vendors, including: Farmers Markets,Mobile
Food Vendors, and Temporary Merchant Vendors.
Associate Planner Johnson reported that farmers markets and produce stands are
currently permitted through the definition for"retail sales, outdoor." The
recommended amendments include: allowing farmers markets only in the CD
(Center Downtown)zone,providing an exemption for produce stands, and
adding a definition for farmers market.
Regarding mobile food vendors, Ms. Johnson stated that the vendors are
currently allowed with a business license. She reported that she visited the three
mobile food vendors conducting business within the City to inform them of the
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proposed amendments, which are as follows: restricting vendors in all zones,
allowing vendors on a case-by-case basis through the temporary use permit
process,providing exemptions for City-sponsored events or functions, and
Nowadding a definition for mobile food vendors.
Turning to temporary merchant vendors, Ms. Johnson explained that the
vendors are currently allowed through the peddler's licensing requirements in
City Code Title V(Business). The proposal revises Title V to reflect new
zones. In conclusion, she indicated that the next step is for the Planning and
Development Committee to make its recommendation on the matter.
Responding to Councilmember Briere's comments, Ms. Johnson confirmed that
temporary vendors that sell flowers during the holidays are also required to
obtain a peddler's license,which includes a background check, and a business
license. The vendors will have to locate in the CA(Commercial Arterial)zone.
She also confirmed that unless it was a part of a City-sponsored function,
vendors would be unable to sell art in a park. Councilmember Persson noted
that one reason for the background check is to prevent pedophiles from
receiving a peddler's license.
Noting that farmers markets will be restricted to the CD zone, Councilmember
Parker pointed out that in the future,a farmers market may be wanted in the
Benson Hill or Highlands areas. He also questioned whether mobile food
vendors are really mobile, as they tend to stay in one place. Councilmember
Taylor inquired as to how other cities regulate mobile food vendors. He
expressed support for the encouragement of the free enterprise system,
especially in this diverse community, in a way that does not take away from
community appeal.
.. Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
APPEAL Councilmember Parker announced that the Committee of the Whole heard the
Committee of the Whole appeal regarding the T-Mobile conditional use permit this evening, and the
Appeal: Monopole Conditional Committee will present its report at the next Council meeting (6/9/2008).
Use Permit,T-Mobile, CU-07-
065
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
Beginning June 3, the 2008 Senior Stage Review will air on Renton Cable
Channel 21.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE Public Works Administrator Zimmerman reported on the temporary closure of
Closure, Road Improvements Duvall Ave.NE between NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-900) and SE 95th Way.
Project Originally scheduled to begin on June 2, he indicated that the road will be
closed beginning on June 5. Mr. Zimmerman explained that the delay is due to
the contractor having to wait for State approval of the required stormwater
pollution prevention plan. Stating that the road will remain closed through
approximately July 2009,he reviewed the detour routes and noted that Union
Ave.NE is not a designated truck route.
Councilmember Parker pointed out that the temporary full closure of Duvall
Ave.NE saves the taxpayers money and shortens the time of the project. He
stressed the importance of continuous communication to the public regarding
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the progress of the project, and asked that daily updates be listed on the City's
website at duvall.rentonwa.gov.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) announced a Highlands Community Association
Citizen Comment: McOmber- emergency preparedness event on June 12 at the Highlands Neighborhood out
Emergency Preparedness Center, during which emergency preparedness kits will be assembled for in-
Event need residents. He encouraged people to volunteer to help assemble the kits,
and noted that Deborah Needham,the City's Emergency Management Director,
will be on hand to provide assistance.
Citizen Comment: Cowan - John Cowan(Renton) spoke on the topic of the upper Kennydale rezone.
Upper Kennydale Rezone, Displaying a map, he pointed out the three lots he owns in the Sunset Hills
Property Zoning subdivision and reported that some properties in the subdivision are zoned R-4
(four units per acre) and some are zoned R-8 (eight units per acre). Mr. Cowan
noted the need for a zoning readjustment and asked that the matter be reviewed.
Questioning the speaker, Councilmember Briere confirmed that he wants his
property,which is zoned R-4,to be zoned R-8. She explained that the goal of
the rezone process was to have large lots since large lots already existed in the
Kennydale area. Councilman Corman suggested the use of the Comprehensive
Plan amendment process to further refine the zoning boundaries.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Larson- Sue Larson-Kinzer(Renton) said she owns the Kennydale Blueberry Farm and
Kinzer,Trespass and Code noted that she has received two orders to correct from the City of Renton,one
Compliance for bulky waste storage. She displayed photographs of her property,pointing
out the construction being undertaken on an adjacent property that resulted in
the tearing down of the fence; the deposit of trees, debris, and dirt on her Now
property; and the crushing of her large spool of cable.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
On to the subject of trespassing, Ms. Larson-Kinzer questioned how trespass
issues are enforced, and if City-recognized "no trespassing" signs need to be
used.
Mayor Law indicated that City Attorney and Police Department staff will be in
touch with her to review the issues.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/19/2008. Council concur.
5/19/2008
Appointment: Advisory Mayor Law appointed Jennifer Knickerbocker to the Advisory Commission on
Commission on Diversity Diversity for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009 (position previously held
by Erica Rehberg). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Finance: Administrator Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended
Appointment(Iwen Wang), confirmation of the appointment of Iwen Wang as the new Finance and
Hire at Step E Information Services Administrator, effective 6/16/2008; and approval of her
salary at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
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CAG: 08-072, Community City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/21/2008 for CAG-08-072, Renton
Center Readerboard Community Center Readerboard Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate
Replacement, Daktronics $156,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to sole
... bidder, Daktronics, Inc., in the amount of$115,546.54. Refer to Finance
Committee.
CAG: 08-055, City Hall City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/15/2008 for CAG-08-055, Renton City
Mammoth Compressor Hall Mammoth Compressor Replacement; five bids; engineer's estimate
Replacement, TRS Mechanical $50,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low
bidder, TRS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of$50,552.82. Council concur.
CAG: 08-066, Logan Ave N City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/27/2008 for CAG-08-066, Logan Ave. N.
Bike Lane& Channelization Bike Lane and Channelization Revision; ten bids; engineer's estimate $411,255;
Revision, Rodarte and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,
Construction Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of$334,565. Council concur.
CED: New Life-Aqua Barn Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
and Liberty Annexation Areas a contract in the amount of$29,700 with Census Services to conduct a special
Census, Census Services census of the New Life-Aqua Barn and Liberty annexation areas that is needed
for the allocation of State funds to Renton. Council concur.
Zoning: Annual Update of Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Zoning Book & Wall Map the annual update of the City's Zoning Book and Wall Map. Council concur.
(See page 181 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-202, Activity Community Services Department submitted CAG-07-202, Activity Buildings
Buildings ADA Upgrades at ADA Upgrades at Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; and requested
Philip Arnold&Kennydale approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
Lions Parks, United Pacific $113,626.66,commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained
�... Structures amount of$17,602.66 to United Pacific Structures, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Community Services Department recommended approval to amend the 2008
Maintenance Custodian Budget for Fund 001, Community Services, in the amount of$66,541 to: add a
Position Maintenance Custodian position, add the position to the 2008 Budget index of
positions, and authorize appropriation authority to support contracted
landscaping costs and hire maintenance staff. Refer to Finance Committee.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to amend
Firemens Pension Fund the 2008 Budget by transferring funds in the amount of$75,000 from the 2007
year-end fund balance to meet Firemen's Pension Fund obligations. Refer to
Finance Committee.
CAG: 06-097, Fiber Optic Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
Installation Projects Interlocal addenda nos. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 41 with the Renton School District related
Agreement, Eastside Fiber to CAG-06-097, interlocal agreement regarding the sharing of fiber optic
Consortium installation projects with the Eastside Fiber Consortium(various eastside
agencies). Council concur.
Fire: Work Force Management Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
System, Principal Decision in the amount of$55,000 with Principal Decision Systems International to
Systems International purchase a scheduling,timekeeping, and work force management system
(Telestaff software). Council concur.
Human Resources: Risk Human Resources Department recommended approval to hire the new Risk
Manager Hire at Step E Manager at Step E of the salary range. Council concur.
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Human Services: 2009-2011 Human Services Division recommended approval of the 2009-2011 joint
CDBG Interlocal Agreement, interlocal agreement with King County to receive Community Development
King County Block Grant funds through the King County consortium. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to amend the 2008
Burnett Linear Park Phase II Budget by transferring $60,000 from Fund 502, South Renton projects,to Fund
Project 317 for the Burnett Linear Park Phase II project. Council concur. (See page
181 for ordinance.)
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Utility Systems Division recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget by
Clean Sweep Program appropriating$95,000 from Fund 403, Solid Waste,to extend the Clean Sweep
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup program to recently annexed areas.
Council concur. (See page 181 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-053, Renton Village Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-053, Renton Village Storm
Storm System, Laser System; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
Underground&Earthworks estimate in the amount of$36,800, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$71,450.42 to Laser Underground&Earthworks,
Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Public Works: Cedar River Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Section 205 Flood Damage $53,963.19 with Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2008 Monitoring Plan
Reduction 2008 Monitoring for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project. Council
Plan, Golder Associates concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Finance Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
AJLS: Economic Review and to enter into a contract with Doug Pederson and Associates to continue
Forecasting, Doug Pedersen providing economic review and forecasting services for the City. The term of
and Associates the contract is 5/31/2008 through 5/31/2010 and totals $28,000 for the two-year
term. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Principal Financial & concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an ordinance amending the
Administrative Analyst, 2008 Budget by increasing the General Fund budget for Public Works
Maintenance Shops Secretary Administration in the amount of$14,823 to increase the authorization of the
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0
FTE, and by decreasing the Street Fund budget by $16,920 to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. The Committee also recommended that Council approve the hiring of the
Principal Financial and Administrative Analyst position, Grade 24, at Step D of
the salary schedule, effective 5/16/2008.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the 2008
Budget amendment be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 181 for ordinance.)
CED: Legislative Consulting Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Services, Doug Levy concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a contract with Doug Levy
for legislative consulting for the 2008-2009 State legislative session. The
contract is for services beginning May 2008 to the end of the 2009 session of "r
the State Legislature in the amount of$51,800. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
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contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding the 2006
■.r Fire: 2006 International Fire International Fire Code adoption with local amendments. The Committee
Code Adoption recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed
changes with local amendments, and to adopt the related ordinance for the
purpose of bringing the City into line with nine Eastside Zone I Fire Marshal
jurisdictions and Zone 3 Fire Marshals.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 6/9/2008 for second and final reading:
Zoning: Annual Update of An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the zoning
Zoning Book &Wall Map classification of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
Burnett Linear Park Phase II from Fund 502 to Fund 317 for Burnett Linear Park Phase II project expenses in
Project the total amount of$60,000. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by appropriating$95,000
�.. Clean Sweep Program from the 2008 Solid Waste Utility Fund(403) for the 2008 Solid Waste Clean
Sweep account. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Principal Financial & fund budget for Public Works Administration(Fund 000/015)by $14,823 in
Administrative Analyst, order to increase the authorization of the Public Works Principal Financial and
Maintenance Shops Secretary Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE and decrease the
Street Fund budget(Fund 003/019)by$16,920 in order to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter 9,
Assisted Living Permits- Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions; of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulations regarding assisted living
and to delete the duplicative use tables for each zone in Section 4-2-070.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
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Ordinance#5383 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Planning: Development Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the
Regulations (Title IV) Docket regulations regarding height of public water utility facilities in R-1 (Residential
Review, Utility Height -one dwelling unit per acre),R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre),
and R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre)zones. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION
TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time:
8:09 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Michele Neumann, Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 2, 2008
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 2, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/09 Solid Waste Program Update Briefing
(Palmer) 6 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 6/09 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5 p.m. Community Center Readerboard Project
Bid Award;
Maintenance Custodian Position Budget
Amendment;
Firemen's Pension Fund Budget
Amendment
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/05 RTC Short Plat Appeal;
law (Parker) 3 p.m. *Council Chambers*
3:30 p.m. Blueberry Haven Short Plat Appeal
*Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 6/05 Solid Waste Pilot Program (briefing only);
(Zwicker) 2 p.m. City Code Amendment re: Sewer Service
Outside City Limits;
White Fence Ranch Special Assessment
Program
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
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REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPEALS:
a. Committee of the Whole Report re: T-Mobile Monopole Conditional Use Permit
b. Planning &Development Committee Reports re: RTC Short Plat & Blueberry Haven Short Plat
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
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By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to a Committee of the City Council at a
meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering
new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address their concerns to a Council
Committee, the City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The
Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,this
burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed by the quick,
easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/2/2008. Council concur. ..r
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/22/2008 for CAG-08-059, Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield
and Irrigation Improvements; two bids; engineer's estimate $249,988; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Spiritridge Construction, Inc., in the
amount of$264,664.30. Refer to Finance Committee for discussion of funding.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends adoption of a resolution
ratifying the 2007 Buildable Lands amendment to the Growth Management Planning Council's
Countywide Planning Policies. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
d. Community and Economic Development Department submits proposed 2008 Comprehensive
a,APlan amendments (three map amendments and two text amendments). Refer to Planning and
Development Committee and Planning Commission.
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to modify the
designated residential targeted areas for the multi-family housing property tax exemption;
implement the provisions of House Bill 1910; incorporate affordable housing; and modify project
eligibility and fees. Refer to Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing on
6/23/2008. (See 8.a. for resolution setting the public hearing.)
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a construction agreement in the
amount of$170,240 with Puget Sound Energy for underground utility conversion as part of the
Duvall Ave. NE Widening/Coal Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction project. City's net cost is
$114,920. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers, Community Center Readerboard Project Bid Award;
Maintenance Custodian Position Budget Amendment*; Firemen's Pension Fund Budget
Amendment*
b. Utilities Committee: City Code Amendment re: Sewer Service Outside City Limits*; White
Fence Ranch Special Assessment District
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Setting public hearing on 6/23/2008 for multi-family housing property tax exemption
modifications (see 6.e.)
Ordinances for first readiniz:
a. 2008 Budget amendment re: Firemen's Pension Fund (see 7.a.)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Maintenance Custodian Position (see 7.a.)
c. Sewer service outside Renton city limits (see 7.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2009 amendments to zening eiassifieations of pr-epei4ies (I st reading 6/2/2009)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Burnett Linear Park Phase II project(1st reading 6/2/2008)
c. 2008 Budget amendment re: Clean Sweep program (1 st reading 6/2/2008)
d. 2008 Budget amendment re: Principal Financial &Administrative Analyst(1st reading 6/2/2008)
e. Assisted living facilities regulations (1st reading 6/2/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6:00 p.m.
Solid Waste Program Update Briefing
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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CITY COUNCIL
June 9, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield and Irrigations Improvements bid award
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Daktronics, Inc. for Community Center Readerboard Replacement project
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Countywide Planning Policies 2007 Buildable Lands amendment
2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments
Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications
PLANNING COMMISSION
2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement with Puget Sound Energy re: underground utility conversion on Duvall Ave. NE
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 amendments to zoning classifications of properties (I st reading 6/2/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Firemen's Pension Fund (1st reading 6/9/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Maintenance Custodian Position (1st reading 6/9/2008)
`r Sewer service outside Renton city limits (1 st reading 6/9/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
6/23/2008—Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 9,2008 Council Chambers
Monday,7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
invited Evan Bradley with Boy Scout Troop 725 to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag. Haydon Truitt introduced the troop and thanked Council
for the opportunity to attend the meeting.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON;KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE MARK BARBER,Assistant City Attorney; MICHELE NEUMANN, Deputy
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX
PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;PETER HAHN,Deputy Public Works
Administrator- Transportation;DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,
Fire Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL,Police Department.
APPEALS Council President Palmer presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the T-Mobile Monopole Conditional Use Permit appeal. The appeal was
Appeal: Monopole Conditional referred to the Committee of the Whole to determine the issue of jurisdiction to
Use Permit,T-Mobile,CU-07- hear this appeal, and,if necessary,the substantive issues of the appeal.
065 Subsequently,T-Mobile filed a brief raising the issue of the applicability of
Section 253 of the Telecommunications Act to this application and appeal. The
Committee of the Whole recommended that the City Council take the following
action:
1. Find that the Council does not have the authority to consider alleged
violations of Section 253 of the Telecommunications Act as the Council's
jurisdiction is derived from an appeal from the Hearing Examiner and
neither the Hearing Examiner nor the City Council has the authority to
consider the validity of provisions of the City Code under the
Telecommunications Act.
2. Deny the City's motion to dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The
Committee feels that the issue of jurisdiction should have been raised
earlier,before the Hearing Examiner, and in the interest of fairness to T-
Mobile,the Council should hear and rule upon the merits of this appeal.
3. Affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner as the appellant T-Mobile has
failed to meet its burden to establish that the Hearing Examiner's decision
was based upon a substantive error of fact or law.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REMOVE
THE T-MOBILE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPEAL REFERRAL
FROM THE PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Planniniz&Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee regarding the RTC Short Plat Appeal. The Committee heard the matter on
Appeal: RTC Short Plat, 6/5/2008. Pursuant to City Code 4-8-11 OF,the Committee's decision and
Voght, SHP-07-088 recommendation is limited to the record,which consists of,but is not limited to
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the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal, and the submissions by the
parties.
The subject property is located on 630 Monroe Ave. NE consisting of a three-
lot subdivision in the R-8 zone. The short plat proposal called for Lots 1 and 2
to be 6,769 square feet(gross)and Lot 3 to be 6,348 square feet. This plat was
encumbered with a King County restrictive covenant,which called for a
minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 square feet. The applicable City Code
provision requires 5,000 square feet net density. The hearing concerned the
dispute over the interpretation of this covenant as to whether the 6,000 square
feet minimum lot size requirement was one of net or gross density. On
2/18/2008 the Hearing Examiner issued his decision affirming the decision of
the Administrative Director to interpret the covenant as requiring 6,000 square
feet gross. Appellant Voght appealed this decision.
On 4/21/2008,the Renton City Council approved the release of this restrictive
covenant. This action effectively renders any application containing this
covenant will be processed without the restriction contained therein, and solely
based on the existing zoning and development criteria for that particular parcel.
On 4/24/2008, Chair Parker sent a letter to appellant Voght explaining that
based on this recent action by the City Council regarding the covenant,the basis
of his appeal was effectively moot. Accordingly, Chair Parker advised that he
was inclined to cancel the appeal hearing unless the appellant could articulate a
basis to still hold the hearing. The appellant did not wish to acquiesce and
therefore,the hearing was opened on the scheduled date. On the date of the
hearing, the appellant presented his case.
Having considered the comments made by the appellant, and taken into
consideration the files therein and actions taken regarding this covenant,this
Committee made the following recommendations to the City Council: That the
City Council finds that having previously approved to release this King County
restrictive covenant by its action of 4/21/2008,this appeal of RTC Short Plat is
rendered moot,and therefore,the appellant's appeal should be dismissed.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee regarding the Blueberry Haven Short Plat appeal. The Committee heard the
Appeal: Blueberry Haven matter on 6/5/2008. Pursuant to City Code 4-8-11017,the Committee's decision
Short Plat,Gordley, SHP-07- and recommendation is limited to the record, which consists of,but is not
131 limited to the Hearing Examiner's report,the notice of appeal, and the
submissions by the parties.
The subject property is located in the upper Kennydale neighborhood at 2010
Jones Ave.NE, and consists of a 37,714 square foot(.86 acre) lot located
between Jones Ave. NE and NE 20th St. The property along NE 20th St. is
located across from the Blueberry Farm. City staff approved applicant Richard
and Lauralee Gordley's short plat request to subdivide this parcel into two lots,
with Lot A proposed at 17,930 square feet and Lot B proposed at 19,784 square
feet. As part of their application,the Gordley's submitted a Critical Areas
Study, which identified a 9,601 square foot Category 3 wetland on the site.
Although there is also a"stream"on the site,the City waived a supplemental
stream study because there had been several prior studies in the surrounding
areas that satisfied the City as to its Class 4 designation. Based on these studies,
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the Water Class Map and the Streams and Lakes Map set out in City Code, City
staff deemed the property to contain a Category 3 wetland and Class 4 streams,
and applied the appropriate buffers associated with those levels.
Appellant Sue Rider,who resides in the neighborhood, filed a timely appeal and
the matter was held before the Hearing Examiner. There was no independent
study submitted by the appellants,but the appellant did present testimony from
Larry Fisher of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and
numerous neighbors who all indicated that they believed the stream running
along the subject site was perennial, rather than intermittent. The Gordleys
testified that the stream was manmade, was not able to sustain any life forms,
and was intermittent.
On 3/27/2008, the Hearing Examiner issued his decision finding that City staff
erred in waiving the requisite stream study and in not undertaking an
independent wetland assessment. Accordingly, the Hearing Examiner reversed
the approval of the Blueberry Haven Short Plat. A timely appeal of the Hearing
Examiner's decision was filed by the Gordleys.
This Committee, after hearing the presentations by City staff,the Gordleys and
Ms. Rider, and having considered the record, finds that the Hearing Examiner
made a substantial error of law and fact and recommended reversal of the
Hearing Examiner's decision.
For these reasons,the Committee made the following recommendations to the
City Council:
• That the City Council finds that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial
error of fact in finding that City staff did not follow the applicable City
Codes by waiving the stream study and not requiring an independent +•r►
wetland analysis; and a substantial error of law in that he found City staff's
decision to be clearly erroneous and arbitrary and capricious.
• Accordingly, the decision of the Hearing Examiner should be reversed,
thereby reinstating the approval of the Blueberry Haven Short Plat, subject
to the conditions set forth in the Approval Report and Decision dated
12/10/2007, the applicable mitigation measures set forth in the
Environmental Review Committee Report dated 12/3/2007, and any other
related City staff provisions.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Discussion ensued regarding the stream running along the subject site. Citing a
conflict of interest, Councilmembers Corman and Palmer recused themselves
from the meeting. Time: 7:18 p.m.
Discussion continued regarding the stream, the studies and maps, and the
Hearing Examiner's decision.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmembers Corman and Palmer returned to the meeting. Time: 7:23 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included: goo
The Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department will be conducting a
live fire drill June 17 to June 19. The residential structure to be used for the
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drill, located at 4518 Talbot Rd. S., was donated by the John C. Radovich
Development Company.
1 # Annexation: New Life -Aqua Mayor Law welcomed approximately 2,200 new residents who joined the City
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy as a result of the New Life-Aqua Barn annexation. He noted that the City's
population is now just under 80,000.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE Noting that Duvall Ave.NE was closed on June 5 for construction, Mayor Law
Closure, Road Improvements acknowledged the impact the temporary full closure will have on residents and
Project motorists. He thanked staff for their work with residents to mitigate the
impacts.
Reporting on the closure,Deputy Public Works Administrator-Transportation
Hahn noted that the City,responding to concerned citizens,has and will place
additional directional and informational signs. He stressed that staff will
continuously monitor the situation and follow-up on citizen concerns. Mr.
Hahn also reported the contractor's proposal to work occasional Saturdays to
reduce the amount of time the road will be closed. He indicated that the
contractor will refrain from activities prior to 8 a.m. on Saturdays that create
additional noise.
Mayor Law assured that citizen complaints will be addressed. Council
discussion ensued regarding the contractor working on Saturdays,the local
access signage, and the importance of updating the City's website.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) announced a Highlands Community Association
Citizen Comment: McOmber- emergency preparedness event on June 12 at the Highlands Neighborhood
Emergency Preparedness Center, and asked for volunteers to help assemble the kits that are being handed
Event out to senior citizens and disabled residents.
Citizen Comment: Gitchel - Chuck Gitchel (Renton)questioned who is responsible for removing excessive
Pavement Paint Markings spray painted pavement markings left by T-Mobile utility locaters at Anacortes
Removal, SE 3rd PI Ave. SE and SE 3rd Pl. Public Works Administrator Zimmerman said the
matter will be investigated.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/02/2008. Council concur.
6/02/2008
CAG: 08-059,Thomas City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/22/2008 for CAG-08-059,Thomas
Teasdale Park Playfield& Teasdale Park Playfield and Irrigation Improvements; two bids; engineer's
Irrigation Improvements, estimate$249,988; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to
Spiritridge Construction the low bidder, Spiritridge Construction, Inc., in the amount of$264,664.30.
Refer to Finance Committee for discussion of funding.
CED: 2007 Countywide Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of
Planning Policies Amendments a resolution ratifying the 2007 Buildable Lands amendment to the Growth
Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Comprehensive Plan: 2008 Community and Economic Development Department submitted proposed 2008
Amendments Comprehensive Plan amendments (three map amendments and two text
amendments). Refer to Planning and Development Committee and Planning
Commission.
CED: Multi-Family Housing Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to
Property Tax Exemption modify the designated residential targeted areas for the multi-family housing
Modifications property tax exemption; implement the provisions of House Bill 1910;
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incorporate affordable housing; and modify project eligibility and fees. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing on 6/23/2008. (See
page 193 for resolution setting public hearing.)
Transportation: Duvall Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a construction
NE Reconstruction Utility agreement in the amount of$170,240 with Puget Sound Energy for
Conversion,Puget Sound underground utility conversion as part of the Duvall Ave.NE Widening/Coal
Energy Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction project. City's net cost is $114,920. Refer
to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 272313 - 273225 and four wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $8,716,772.98; and approval of 309 Payroll Vouchers,two wire transfers, and
1558 direct deposits totaling$5,441,755.70. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 08-072, Community Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval to
Center Readerboard, award the contract for the replacement of the electronic readerboard in Cedar
Daktronics River Park to the sole bidder Daktronics, Inc. The contract amount is
$115,546.54 and funds are available in Fund 316. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk be authorized to sign the
contract.*
Councilmember Persson reported that this state-of-the-art replacement
readerboard has a ten-year warranty and will use less energy.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Maintenance Custodian concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the 2008 Budget by$66,541.
Position The Finance Committee additionally recommended concurrence with the staff
recommendation to approve a full-time Maintenance Custodian position related
to the additional maintenance requirements of Fire District#40, and$15,000
designated for associated landscaping expenses. Funds from the revenue
account of 000.000000.000.3380.0022.00.000001 to be dispersed to the
following accounts:
$ 1,000 001.000000.020.5760.0010.48.000000
$14,000 001.000000.020.5760.0010.48.000003
$51,541 001.000000.020.5180.00 10.10.000000
The Committee further requested that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 193 for ordinance.)
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Firemen's Pension Fund concurrence with the staff recommendation to amend the 2008 Budget by
$75,000 to meet the Firemen's Pension Fund obligation for 2008. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
(See page 193 for ordinance.)
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Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Sewer Service concurrence with the staff recommendation to amend City Code, Section 4-6-
Connection Outside City 040C, to limit connections outside Renton's city limits and exclude connection
Limits, City Code Amend for properties desiring to develop through further subdivision of their land. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to an inquiry from Councilmember Parker, Councilmember Briere
stated that only single-family residences,not developments, located outside the
City limits can hook up to City's sewer system.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
SAD: White Fence Ranch Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Sanitary Sewer concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the preliminary White
Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment District. The
Committee further recommended staff to proceed with the establishment of the
final Special Assessment District upon completion of the construction of the
White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension project. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3950 A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 6/23/2008 to consider the
CED: Multi-Family Housing proposed modifications to the multi-family housing property tax exemption.
Property Tax Exemption MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Modifications RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/16/2008 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring funds from
Firemen's Pension Fund the 2007 Year-End Fund Balance to the Firemen's Pension Fund in the amount
of$75,000,for the purpose of meeting pension obligations. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/16/2008.
CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating contract
Maintenance Custodian payments from Fire District#40 in the amount of$66,541 to Fund 001
Position Community Services Fund; authorizing the addition of a Maintenance
Custodian Position; adding the position to the 2008 Budget index of positions;
and authorizing appropriation authority to support contracted landscaping costs
and hire maintenance staff. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/16/2008. CARRIED.
Utility: Sewer Service An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of
Connection Outside City Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by revising policies by which
Limits, City Code Amend the City allows connection to its sanitary sewer system by property owners
outside of the current City limits. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/16/2008. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption: r
Ordinance#5384 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
Budget: 2008 Amendment, from Fund 502 to Fund 317 for Burnett Linear Park Phase II project expenses in
Burnett Linear Park Phase II the total amount of$60,000. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Project BRIERS,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5385 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by appropriating$95,000
Budget: 2008 Amendment, from the 2008 Solid Waste Utility Fund(403) for the 2008 Solid Waste Clean
Clean Sweep Program Sweep account. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5386 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Budget: 2008 Amendment, fund budget for Public Works Administration(Fund 000/015)by $14,823 in
Principal Financial & order to increase the authorization of the Public Works Principal Financial and
Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE and decrease the
Maintenance Shops Secretary Street Fund Budget(Fund 003/019)by$16,920 in order to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5387 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: Development Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter 9,
Regulations(Title IV) Docket, Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11,Definitions; of Title IV(Development
Assisted Living Regulations)of City Code to amend the regulations regarding assisted living
and to delete the duplicative use tables for each zone in Section 4-2-070.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry about the running horses
Community Services: sculpture at Burnett Linear Park, Councilmember Persson remarked that the
Burnett Linear Park Sculpture sculpture is being cleaned and repainted at Renton Technical College and will
be returned to the park when completed.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:05 p.m.
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Michele Neumann,Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
June 9,2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 9, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/16 Library Master Plan
(Palmer) 4:45 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 6/16 Knickerbocker Appointment to Advisory
(Briere) 4:30 p.m. Commission on Diversity
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/12 Ratification of Buildable Lands
(Parker) 2:00 p.m. Amendment to Countywide Planning
Policies;
Removal of Restrictive Covenants on
Althoff Property;
Mobile Food Vendors Zoning Code
r... Amendments 2007 Title IV Docket;
Helipads Zoning Code Amendments 2007
Title IV Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 6/16 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 6/12 Duvall Ave. Widening Underground
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. Utility Agreement with Puget Sound
Energy;
Duvall Ave. Project (briefing only);
Shattuck Ave. BNSF Crossing Issues
(briefing only);
I-405 Agreements Between Renton &
WSDOT (briefing only);
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
>r. UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2008 "No
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Fire and Emergency Services Department employee promotions
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/9/2008. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends acceptance of the 2009-
2014 City of Renton Business Plan. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/28/2008 for CAG-08-068, North Highlands Neighborhood
Center Roof Replacement project; eight bids; engineer's estimate $139,000; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Olympic Roofing & Remodel, LLC, in
the amount of$74,556. Council concur.
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/28/2008 for CAG-08-071, City Shops Buildings A-2, B, and
C Roof Replacement project; seven bids; engineer's estimate $220,000; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Krueger Sheet Metal Co., in the amount
of$246.810.88. Refer to Finance Committee for discussion of funding.
e. Community Services Department requests authorization to apply for a $500,000 matching grant
from the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program for capital improvements at Ron Regis Park.
Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Human Resources and Risk Management Department requests approval to hire a new
Administrative Assistant position, and approval of the related 2008 Budget amendment. Refer to
Finance Committee.
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a memorandum of understanding with
the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the cooperative operation of traffic
signals at the 1-405 ramp located on Talbot Rd. S. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Knickerbocker Appointment to Advisory Commission on
Diversity
b. Planning & Development Committee: Ratification of Buildable Lands Amendment to "'
Countywide Planning Policies*; Removal of Restrictive Covenants on Althoff Property; Mobile
Food Vendors Zoning Code Amendments 2007 Title IV Docket; Helipads Zoning Code
Amendments 2007 Title IV Docket
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
c. Utilities Committee: Duvall Ave. Widening Underground Utility Agreement with Puget Sound 197
Energy
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Adopting the 2009-2014 Business Plan (see 6.b.)
b. Ratification of Buildable Lands Amendment to Countywide Planning Policies (see 7.b.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Fast food restaurant regulations (Council approved via Planning & Development Committee
report on 5/19/2008)
b. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to CN (Council approved via Planning&
Development Committee report on 12/3/2007)
c. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to R-14 (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee report on 12/3/2007)
d. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-14 (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee report on 12/3/2007)
e. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-10 (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee report on 12/3/2007)
f. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to CN (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee report on 12/3/2007)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 amendments to zoning classifications of properties (1st reading 6/2/2008)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Firemen's Pension Fund (1st reading 6/9/2008)
c. 2008 Budget amendment re: Maintenance Custodian Position (1st reading 6/9/2008)
d. Sewer service outside Renton city limits (1st reading 6/9/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
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10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
4:45 p.m.
Library Master Plan
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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS. AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI. AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT. &SUN. AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
New Administrative Assistant position in Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Washington Wildlife Recreation Program grant application for Ron Regis Park capital improvements
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with Puget Sound Energy re: underground utility conversion on Duvall Ave. NE
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Memorandum of Understanding with WSDOT re: I-405 (at Talbot Rd. S.) cooperative traffic signal
operation
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ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Fast food restaurant regulations (1st reading 6/16/2008)
Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to CN (1st reading 6/16/2008)
Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to R-14 (1 st reading 6/16/2008)
Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-14 (1 st reading 6/16/2008)
Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-10 (1 st reading 6/16/2008)
Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to CN (1 st reading 6/16/2008) ..r
PUBLIC HEARING
6/23/2008 —Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 16, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH,Recreation Director;FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT
VAN HORNE,Fire Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL,Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels announced the Fire
Fire: Employee Promotions Department promotions, as follows:
• Firefighter Tom Curtis,promoted to Lieutenant;
• Lieutenant Greg Hartman,promoted to Captain;
• Captain Karl Rufener,promoted to Battalion Chief/Safety Officer;
• Battalion Chief/Safety Officer Bill Flora,promoted to Deputy Chief
Each promoted employee was presented with a badge of position by his spouse.
Mayor Law thanked the promotees for their service.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
Everyone is welcome to attend the Benson Hill Community Celebration and
Neighborhood Picnic at Cascade Elementary School on Saturday,June 21,
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, lemonade, and ice cream will be
provided. For more information about the picnic, contact Norma McQuiller
at 425-430-6595.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Stanley Marczewski (Renton) stated that he is the spokesperson for the Falcon
Citizen Comment: Marczewski Ridge Homeowners' Association. He submitted a letter via the City Clerk
-Private Road Maintenance concerning the maintenance of a private road(Cedar Ridge Dr. SE)that leads
(Cedar Ridge Dr SE) into the Falcon Ridge subdivision.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) announced that the emergency preparedness event
Emergency Preparedness held on June 12 by the Highlands Community Association was a tremendous
Event success. He thanked City officials and staff who attended and participated.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 6.d. was removed for
separate consideration.
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Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/9/2008. Council concur.
6/9/2008
AJLS: City of Renton Business Administrative,Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended
Plan, 2009-2014 acceptance of the 2009-2014 City of Renton Business Plan. Council concur.
(See page 202 for resolution.)
CAG: 08-068,North City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/28/2008 for CAG-08-068,North
Highlands Neighborhood Highlands Neighborhood Center Roof Replacement project; eight bids;
Center Roof Replacement, engineer's estimate$139,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the
Olympic Roofing&Remodel contract to low bidder, Olympic Roof&Remodel, LLC, in the amount of
$74,556. Council concur.
Community Services: Ron Community Services Department requested authorization to apply for a
Regis Park,Washington $500,000 matching grant from the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program for
Wildlife Recreation Program capital improvements at Ron Regis Park. Refer to Finance Committee.
Grant
Human Resources: New Human Resources and Risk Management Department requested approval to hire
Administrative Assistant a new Administrative Assistant position, and approval of the related 2008
Position Budget amendment. Refer to Finance Committee.
Transportation: I-405 (at Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a memorandum of
Talbot Rd S) Cooperative understanding with the Washington State Department of Transportation
Traffic Signal Operation, regarding the cooperative operation of traffic signals at the I-405 ramp located
WSDOT at Talbot Rd. S. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6.d. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/28/2008 for CAG-08-071,City Shops
6_d. Buildings A-2, B, and C Roof Replacement project; seven bids; engineer's
CAG: 08-071, City Shops estimate $220,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to
Buildings A-2, B,&C Roof low bidder,Krueger Sheet Metal, Co., in the amount of$246,810.88. Refer-to
Replacement,Krueger Sheet F;.,anee Committee f"dise ssio of funding. Council concur.
Metal Noting that the contract amount is approximately$1,800 over budget,
Councilmember Persson stated that the item did not need to be referred to the
Finance Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.d. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation(Aviation) Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report
Transportation (Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
Committee and City Clerk to execute the proposed construction agreement with Puget
Transportation: Duvall Ave Sound Energy in the amount of$170,240,to provide underground utility
NE Reconstruction Utility conversion on the Duvall Ave.NE Widening Project. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Conversion,Puget Sound SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
Energy REPORT. CARRIED.
Plannine& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution
Planning: 2007 Buildable ratifying the Growth Management Planning Council Motion 07-03. Motion 07-
Lands Amendment, 03 amends the Countywide Planning Policies by including the Buildable Lands rs
Countywide Planning Policies Report as an appendix,recognizes the completion of the 2007 King County
Buildable Lands Report, and notes its findings. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 202 for resolution.)
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Planning: Restrictive Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Covenants Removal, Althoff, recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the
NE Sunset Blvd removal of restrictive covenants that were required as a condition to rezone the
subject property in 1986 from Residence 3 (R-3)to Office Park(O-P). The
covenants required:
1. Zoning of the subject site will revert from O-P back to R-3 if specific
development plans in the form of a building permit application,or other
land use permit representing an intention to utilize the O-P zoning, such as
an application for site plan review or conditional use permit, is not
submitted within two (2)years of final approval on this zoning action.
2. The existing homes on the subject site are not to be utilized for any
commercial endeavor.
The covenants are no longer relevant as they have either been satisfied or have
been supplanted by subsequent rezoning of the property. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations(Title IV) 2006 recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve File#06-14
Docket Review Itinerant Vendors addressing the farmers markets, and temporary merchant
vendor portions of this docket item with modifications from the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission. The proposed
amendment will make the following changes:
Farmers Markets
• Allow farmers markets only in the CD zone
• Add a definition for farmers markets
Temporary Merchant Vendors
• Allow temporary merchant vendors subject to peddlers license
requirements(Title V)
• Revise Title V to reflect amended zones
• Provide exemptions from permitting requirements for City sponsored
events and produce stands
• Revise the definition of outdoor retail sales to remove "produce stands"
from the definition
The Committee recommended that allowing farmers markets in other areas of
the City be reviewed through the current Business District Overlay work
program. The Committee also recommended that an ordinance addressing
amendments for farmers market in the CD zone and temporary merchant
vendors be forwarded to City Council for first reading. The Committee further
recommended that the issue of mobile food vendors remain in Committee for
additional research and discussion relating to the nature of these types of uses
and restrictions imposed by adjacent jurisdictions. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT.*
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Responding to an inquiry by Councilmember Briere, Community and Economic
Development Administrator Pietsch stated that produce sales are specifically
exempted from local zoning by the State legislature, cannot be regulated at the
local level, and are allowed throughout the City.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Mayor Law's appointment
Appointment: Knickerbocker, of Jennifer Knickerbocker to the Advisory Commission on Diversity to fill an
Advisory Commission on unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Erica
Diversity Rehberg).*
Councilmember Briere introduced Ms. Knickerbocker,who was present in the
audience,noted her impressive resume, and remarked that all Advisory
Commission on Diversity positions are filled. Mayor Law thanked Ms.
Knickerbocker for her willingness to serve on the commission.
*MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3951 A resolution was read adopting the 2009-2014 City of Renton Business Plan.
AJLS: City of Renton Business MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Plan,2009-2014 THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3952 A resolution was read ratifying an amendment to the Countywide Planning
Planning: 2007 Buildable Policies to adopt the 2007 Buildable Lands report. MOVED BY PARKER,
Lands Amendment, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
Countywide Planning Policies READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/23/2008 for second and final reading:
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations(Title IV) 2006 Standards; and Chapter 11, Definitions,of Title IV(Development Regulations)
Docket Review of City Code to amend the regulations regarding fast food restaurants and office
and conference uses; and adding a definition of fast food restaurant and
amending the definition of drive-in/drive-through retail or service. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/23/2008.
CARRIED.
Rezone: Hudson Annexation An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Property, R-10 to CN (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Residential Ten Dwelling Units per acre(R-10)to Commercial Neighborhood
(CN). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/23/2008. CARRIED.
Rezone: Hudson Annexation An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Property,R-10 to R-14 (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from ¢,
Residential Ten Dwelling Units per acre(R-10)to Residential Fourteen
Dwelling Units per acre(R-14). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/23/2008. CARRIED.
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Rezone: Hudson Annexation An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Property, R-8 to R-14 (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre(R-8)to Residential Fourteen
Dwelling Units per acre(R-14). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/23/2008. CARRIED.
Rezone: Hudson Annexation An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Property, R-8 to R-10 (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre(R-8)to Residential Ten Dwelling
Units per acre(R-10). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/23/2008. CARRIED.
Rezone: Hudson Annexation An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Property, R-8 to CN (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre(R-8)to Commercial Neighborhood
(CN). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/23/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5388 An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the zoning map
Zoning: Annual Update of classification of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
Zoning Book&Wall Map PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5389 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring funds from
Budget: 2008 Amendment, the 2007 Year-End Fund Balance to the Firemen's Pension Fund in the amount
Firemen's Pension Fund of$75,000, for the purpose of meeting pension obligations. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5390 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating contract
Budget: 2008 Amendment, payments from Fire District#40 in the amount of$66,541 to Fund 001
Maintenance Custodian Community Services Fund; authorizing the addition of a Maintenance
Position Custodian Position; adding the position to the 2008 Budget index of positions;
and authorizing appropriation authority to support contracted landscaping costs
and hire maintenance staff. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5391 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of
Utility: Sewer Service Title IV (Development Regulations)of City Code by revising policies by which
Connection Outside City the City allows connection to its sanitary sewer system by property owners
Limits, City Code Amend outside of the current City limits. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton)presented photos comparing hanging flower
Citizen Comment: Johnson- baskets in Lake Oswego, Oregon to those in Renton. He encouraged the City,
Hanging Flower Baskets the Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses to work together to fund and
continue the flower program.
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Citizen Comment: Schmidt- Joseph Schmidt(Renton)reported loud noises (music) occurring during early
Noise Ordinance morning hours in his neighborhood. He inquired about the City's noise
ordinance regulations.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN. ..�
CARRIED. Time: 7:3//9 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
June 16, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 205
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 16, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/23 Emerging Issues in Community&
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Economic Development;
Update on The Landing: City Projections
and Commitments
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE Mon., 6/23 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield &
Irrigation Improvements Bid Award;
New Administrative Assistant Position in
Human Resources;
Washington Wildlife Recreation Program
Grant Application
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/19 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax
(Parker) 3:30 p.m. Exemption Modifications;
Windsor Hills Neighborhood Construction
& Height Limitations;
City Code Title IV (Development
Regulations) Docket Item re: Alleys
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 6/19 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 23, 2008 Now
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Fireworks Safety
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Modifications
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/16/2008. Council concur.
b. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval to write off bad debt in the total "
amount of$41,462.21. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of proposed changes to the
collection of business license fees and revocation of licenses. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a construction agreement with Qwest
resulting in the reimbursement of$100,428 for underground utility conversion as part of the
Duvall Ave. NE Widening/Coal Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to CAG-07-130,
agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation, to accept funds in the amount of
$44,355.10 for the 2008-2009 Commute Trip Reduction program. Council concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-05-120, SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection
Project Phase I, Segment 1; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of$8,000, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of$116,120.03 to Gary Merlino Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division submits the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee;
set public hearing on 7/14/2008 to consider the TIP.
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to CAG-91-083, boundary
agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, to adjust the existing boundary and allow
connection to the City's system in exchange for a portion of the District's funds. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
i. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of surface water utility billing adjustments for
non-profit organizations in the Benson Hill Annexation area at the King County rate for 2008,
and at the City rate starting in 2009. Refer to Utilities Committee. MW
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
j. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-160, Duvall Ave. NE Water and Sanitary Sewer Main 207
Installation; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of$23,275.22, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$44,086.69 to Shoreline Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
am 8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield& Irrigation Improvements Bid
Award; New Administrative Assistant Position in Human Resources*; Washington Wildlife
Recreation Program Grant Application*
b. Planning & Development Committee: Windsor Hills Neighborhood Construction& Height
Limitations
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Washington Wildlife Recreation Program grant application (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget position re: New Administrative Assistant in Human Resources (see 8.a.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Fast food restaurant regulations (1st reading 6/16/2008)
b. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to CN (1st reading 6/16/2008)
c. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-10 to R-14 (1 st reading 6/16/2008)
d. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-14 (1 st reading 6/16/2008)
e. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to R-10 (1st reading 6/16/2008)
f. Hudson Annexation property rezone from R-8 to CN (1st reading 6/16/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community & Economic Development;
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Bad debt write off
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property tax exemption"residential targeted area"
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Agreement with Qwest re: underground utility conversion reimbursement on Duvall Ave. NE
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wow June 23, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance
and Information Services Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic
Development Director;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
MARK SANTOS-JOHNSON, Senior Economic Development Specialist; FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS
and DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL BILL FLORA,Fire Department;
CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,Police Department.
Added A proclamation was read by Mayor Law declaring the month of July 2008 to be
PROCLAMATION "Parks and Recreation Month"in the City of Renton and encouraging all
Parks and Recreation Month- citizens to join in this special observance as recreation and parks programs
July 2008 enhance quality of life by contributing to a healthy lifestyle,promoting safety
and security,building self esteem,teaching life skills,and providing places for
enjoyment. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Community Services Administrator Higashiyama accepted the proclamation
with appreciation. She noted that the Community Services Department is one of
only two accredited departments in the state and encouraged citizens to utilize
the available recreation programs and facilities.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels reported that the King
Public Safety: Fireworks County Fire Chiefs Association passed a resolution in support of public
Safety fireworks events and recommending that discharge of fireworks be left in the
hands of professionals. He remarked that last year there were over 1,000
incidents of either injuries or fires and approximately$21 million in damages
caused by fireworks. Chief Daniels noted that out of the 325 incidents that
occurred in King County,none had occurred in Renton.
Deputy Chief Flora presented a report outlining the purpose, educational
outreach, and goals of the 2008 Fireworks Compliance Plan. He stated that the
purpose of the City fireworks ban is to protect people and property from the
dangers of fireworks. He remarked that from 1999 to 2004 approximately
$575,000 worth of property damage was reported to be directly attributable to
fireworks. He noted that since 2005 only$2,500 worth of property damage has
been reported,which is a clear indication that the ban works.
Deputy Chief Flora commented on compliance efforts, stating that inspector
teams and response operation crews will primarily operate in the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area. He acknowledged that illegal fireworks will be
confiscated, and police will issue citations if necessary.
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Concluding, Deputy Chief Flora stated that the goals of the plan are to educate
and explain the fireworks ban to citizens. He affirmed that voluntary
compliance is very important and encouraged citizens to attend the City-
sponsored event at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
Councilmember Taylor commended the Fire Department for reaching out to
citizens and noted that citizens should call 911 if they hear fireworks in their
neighborhood.
Councilmember Corman stated that the ordinance approving the fireworks ban
was passed in 2005 and was challenged by an initiative to overturn the ban. He
clarified that Renton voters had affirmed the ban.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Multi-Family accordance with local and State laws; Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Housing Property Tax consider proposed modifications to the existing multi-family housing property
Exemption Modifications tax exemptions.
Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, stated that Renton's
property tax exemption incentive has been utilized by numerous multi-family
projects. He stated that staff has been working on modifications this year to
take advantage of an additional incentive for affordable housing put in place by
the state legislature.
Senior Economic Development Specialist Mark Santos-Johnson stated that the
tax exemption incentives were adopted in 2003 in three designated areas: South
Lake Washington,the Highlands, and Downtown. He noted that these areas
lacked sufficient available, desirable and convenient residential housing. Mr.
Santos-Johnson stated that to be eligible, a project has to be located in one of
the three designated targeted areas,be a new multi-family housing project with ..r
four or more units per building, and has to have a minimum of ten or thirty
attached dwelling units, depending on the zoning.
Mr. Santos-Johnson explained that the tax exemption applies only to the
building,not the land or appurtenances, and it applies to all local,county and
state taxes, including taxing districts like hospitals. He stated that seven
projects had been approved providing 1,602 affordable housing units. Mr.
Santos-Johnson summarized the proposed modifications to the multi-family
housing property tax exemption into four categories: modifications to the
designated"residential targeted areas;"modifications to implement the
provisions of House Bill 1910; modifications to incorporate affordable housing;
and modifications to project eligibility requirements and fees.
Continuing, Mr. Santos-Johnson stated that proposed modifications to the
designated"residential targeted areas" includes removing"South Lake
Washington"as a residential targeted area, and modifying the "Highlands"
residential targeted area to change the"R-10" zone to the "R-14"zone and
revise the residential targeted areas map to reflect the expanded Center Village
(CV)Comprehensive Plan designation area for the Highlands.
He reported that proposed modifications to implement the Engrossed Second
Substitute House Bill 1910 adopted by the Washington State Legislature in
2007 and to incorporate affordable housing includes:
1. Changing the 10-year exemption for projects submitted on or after July 22,
2007,to an 8-year exemption,or a 12-year exemption if the project
provides at least 20% of the housing units as affordable rental or for-sale
housing as follows:
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a. For rental projects, at least 20%of the units in the project must be
affordable to low income households at 80% or less of median
income.
b. For ownership projects, at least 20% of the units in the project must
be affordable to moderate income households at 120% or less of
median income.
2. Add definitions for"Affordable Housing", "Household", "Low income
Household","Median Income Household", and"Moderate Income
Household", and designate the residential targeted areas as"targeted for
low-income housing serving households at or below 80%of median
income."
3. Modify the application, final certificate, and annual certification material in
order to administer the affordable housing element of the Exemption and
comply with the additional reporting requirements included in House Bill
1910.
Concluding,Mr. Santos-Johnson reported that modifications to project
eligibility and fees include increasing the minimum number of housing units for
eligible projects in the Residential Multi-Family Urban Center(RM-U)zone
from 10 to 30 units, omitting the Special Design Regulations now integrated
into the Development Regulations for all eligible zones, increasing the project
application, final certificate, and contract amendment fees, and adding a
definition of"mixed-use" for Exemption projects to further refine eligibility.
Public Comment was invited.
David Halinen(Fircrest) stated that he is the attorney for AnMarCo, owner of
..� the old Stoneway site located along the SE Maple Valley Hwy (SR 169). He
expressed support for the modifications and submitted a letter via the City Clerk
requesting that the Stoneway site and adjacent properties be added to the
"residential targeted areas"list.
Council discussion ensued regarding the opportunities available to develop the
site, adding the site as a future work program, consideration of the currently
proposed modifications,the impact of implementing measures to comply with
House Bill 1910, and moving the currently proposed modifications forward.
Garrett Huffman(Bellevue),President, Master Builders Association, stated that
his membership generally supports the modifications and would like to see the
South Lake Washington area remain a"residential targeted area." He also noted
that any fee increases would be passed on to customers.
Councilmember Parker remarked that the tax exemption is a strong incentive
that would help the City meet density issues needed to comply with the Growth
Management Act. He also opined that the incentives would stimulate economic
development and that the fees were fair and just.
Dorothy Lengyel (Bellevue), representing Downtown Action to Save Housing
(DASH), voiced support for the proposed modifications. She noted that
providing housing close to transit hubs is critical during rough economic times.
Greg James(Sammamish) expressed support for the proposed addition of the
Stoneway site and adjacent properties to the"residential targeted areas"list.
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Robert O'Wiley(Burien)stated that he supports the proposed modifications and
expressed pleasure with the ease of dealing with City officials and staff while
working on local projects.
Councilmember Corman remarked that the exemption is targeted for areas "'r
already zoned for multi-family, and it is an incentive to get developers to build
multi-family housing projects in specific areas. He commented that the
exemption is not being used in areas that are already developed.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER MR.
HALINEN'S LETTER TO THE PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED. (See page 216 for further discussion regarding this
matter.)
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton)requested that Council recommend to Sound
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Transit that they increase the frequency of the 101 buses from 30 minutes to 20
Sound Transit&Bus Service minutes during off peak times. Mr. Johnson also inquired about bus lanes on
side streets.
Chief Administrative Officer Covington responded that bus lanes had traffic
signal priority and that the City would welcome more bus traffic in Renton.
Citizen Comment: Davis- Dina Davis (Renton),Renton Hill representative to the Airport Advisory
Excessive Helicopter Noise Committee,reported excessive levels of helicopter noise late at night and at
early morning hours emanating from the Renton Airport due to graduation ride
events. She requested that the City adopt an Airport"quite time" and consider .ori
the amount of complaints a tenant receives when negotiating lease renewals.
Mayor Law agreed that the noise was excessive and stated that he will be
meeting with the owners to emphasize the importance of being good neighbors.
He also responded that the FAA allows the flights and the City has little
recourse.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Zwicker, item Ti. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/16/2008. Council concur.
6/16/2008
Finance: Bad Debt Write Off Finance and Information Services Department requested approval to write off
bad debt in the total amount of$41,462.21. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Business License Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
Fees & Revocation Revisions proposed changes to the collection of business license fees and revocation of
licenses. Refer to Finance Committee.
Transportation: Duvall Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a construction
NE Reconstruction Utility agreement with Qwest resulting in the reimbursement of$100,428 for
Conversion, Qwest underground utility conversion as part of the Duvall Ave. NE Widening/Coal
Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee.
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CAG: 07-130, Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Reduction Program Grant, CAG-07-130, agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation,
WSDOT to accept funds in the amount of$44,355.10 for the 2008-2009 Commute Trip
it Reduction program. Council concur.
CAG: 05-120, SW 27th Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-05-120, SW 27th St./Strander
St/Strander Blvd Connection, Blvd. Connection Project Phase 1, Segment I; and requested approval of the
Gary Merlino Const Co project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$8,000,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$116,120.03 to Gary Merlino Construction Co., contractor, if all required
releases are obtained. Council concur.
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP Transportation Systems Division submitted the annual update of the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation) Committee; set public hearing on 7/14/2008 to
consider the TIP.
CAG: 91-083, Boundary Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to CAG-91-
Agreement, Soos Creek Water 083,boundary agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, to adjust
& Sewer District the existing boundary and allow connection to the City's system in exchange for
a portion of the District's funds. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 07-160, Duvall Av NE Utilities Systems Division submitted CAG-07-160, Duvall Ave. NE Water and
Water& Sanitary Sewer Main Sanitary Sewer Main Installation; and requested approval of the project,
Installation, Shoreline authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$23,275.22,
Construction commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$44,086.69 to Shoreline Construction Co., if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
... MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM Ti. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of surface water utility
7_i. billing adjustments for non-profit organizations in the Benson Hill Communities
Utility: Surface Water Billing Annexation area at the King County rate for 2008, and at the City rate starting
Adjustments, Benson Hill in 2009. Refer-to utilities C^..,nittoe MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED
Communities Annexation Area BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM Ti. TO THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 273226- 273759 and two wire transfers totaling
Vouchers $3,141,574.84; and approval of 248 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
783 direct deposits totaling$2,619,676.74. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 08-059, Thomas Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Teasdale Park Playfield& concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the bid, including one
Irrigation Improvements, additive alternate,to Spiritridge Construction, Inc. in the amount of
Spiritridge Construction $264,664.30 to install a new irrigation system, supplemental storm drainage,
and replace the infield soil mix. The Committee also recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize $40,000 from the 2008
Parks Major Maintenance Fund(316). The Committee further recommended
err that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement for
construction services. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Budget: New Administrative Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Assistant Position, Human concurrence with the staff recommendation to amend the 2008 Budget by
Resources adding one full-time Administrative Assistant position, grade n14, in the Human
Resources and Risk Management Department. Additional funds to implement
this recommendation are not required as the Department has sufficient salary
savings to fund the position for the remainder of the year. The Committee
further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for
first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 215 for
ordinance.)
Community Services: Ron Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Regis Park, Washington concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the resolution for the City
Wildlife Recreation Program of Renton to apply for funding assistance for$500,000 in matching funds from
Grant the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program(WWRP). Funding assistance
will be utilized for capital improvements to Ron Regis Park. Improvements
include converting one all-weather lighted soccer field to synthetic turf,
constructing one new lighted synthetic turf soccer field,restrooms,playground,
picnic shelter, additional parking, and potable water. Funding would be derived
from the 316 Capital Improvement Fund,the 303 Parks Impact Fee Fund, and
the King County Youth Sports Facility Grant.
The Finance Committee also recommended that the resolution authorizing
application for funding assistance be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 215 for resolution.)
Planning& Development Planning&Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding
Committee construction and height limitations in the Windsor Hills neighborhood. The r
Planning: Windsor Hills Committee reviewed zoning text amendment proposals filed for the 2008 docket
Neighborhood, Construction by Robert Walker. These proposed amendments requested implementation of a
and Height Limitations 30 day notice of proposed land use action, a revision to standards in the R-8
zone to restrict replacement homes to 150%of the original size with a roof line
no taller than the original roof line,revision to grading and height regulations,
and revision to the R-8 zone to implement view protection provisions.
The Committee also reviewed a request for a temporary moratorium on new
construction in Windsor Hills and Windsor Hills Addition to allow time to
implement these zoning requests. The Committee reviewed adopted
Comprehensive Plan policies for Residential Single Family Land Use and
Community Design Policies addressing the residential infill development and
reinvestment in existing neighborhoods, and reviewed a summary of existing R-
8 Code requirements. The Committee determined that the existing regulations
implement and are consistent with adopted polices. The Committee
recommended that these docket work program items not be undertaken by the
City at this time.
The Committee further recommended that the issue of development standards in
single-family neighborhoods be addressed in the future community planning
initiative. The Committee requested that a visioning process be conducted to
begin a community dialogue about a broad range of community planning issues
important to neighborhoods. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Planning: Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Regulations(Title IV) Docket recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Review following docket items as recommended by the Planning Commission: Alleys in
am the R-8 zone. Proposed changes include implementing parking and loading
standards for properties abutting an existing paved and/or crushed rock alley.
New development would be required to locate parking and/or garages in the
side or rear yards with vehicular access to the parking areas through the abutting
alley.*
Councilmember Parker reported that Committee members toured City alleys
and commented that it was an exciting and educational opportunity for them.
*MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Fire: 2006 International Fire concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the proposed Fire Code with
Code Adoption local amendments and adoption of the related ordinance for the purpose of
bringing the City into line with nine Eastside Zone I Fire Marshal jurisdictions
and Zone 3 Fire Marshals. The committee further recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED
BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3953 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for a
Community Services: Ron Washington Wildlife Recreation Program(WWRP)project to the Recreation
Regis Park, Washington and Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW,
Wildlife Recreation Program Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands (Ron Regis
Grant Park,Phase 11 Capital Improvement Project). MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/7/2008 for second and final reading:
Budget: New Administrative An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by adding the position of
Assistant Position, Human Human Resources Administrative Assistant to the 2008 Budget index of
Resources positions. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
7/7/2008.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5392 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: Development Standards; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
Regulations (Title IV)2006 of City Code to amend the regulations regarding fast food restaurants and office
Docket Review and conference uses; and adding a definition of fast food restaurant and
amending the definition of drive-in/drive-through retail or service.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE#5393 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Rezone: Hudson Annexation (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Property,R-10 to CN Residential Ten Dwelling Units per acre (R-10)to Commercial Neighborhood
(CN). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5394 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Rezone: Hudson Annexation (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Property, R-10 to R-14 Residential Ten Dwelling Units per acre(R-10)to Residential Fourteen
Dwelling Units per acre(R-14). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE #5395 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Rezone: Hudson Annexation (formerly the Hudson Annexation area) within the City of Renton from
Property, R-8 to R-14 Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre (R-8) to Residential Fourteen
Dwelling Units per acre (R-14). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5396 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Rezone: Hudson Annexation (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Property, R-8 to R-10 Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre(R-8)to Residential Ten Dwelling
Units per acre(R-10). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5397 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Rezone: Hudson Annexation (formerly the Hudson Annexation area)within the City of Renton from
Property, R-8 to CN Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre (R-8)to Commercial Neighborhood
(CN). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Diane Paholke (Renton) asked if the old Stoneway site and adjacent area had
Citizen Comment: Paholke- been added as a"designated targeted area"to the multi-family housing property
Multi-Family Housing tax exemption list and requested that adequate studies be done prior to
Property Tax Exemption redeveloping the area.
Modifications Council discussion ensued regarding the old Stoneway site,the need to analyze
the situation,the potential impacts to traffic and schools any new development
would have,the idea of redeveloping areas closer in to the City,the topics
considered during the public hearing,and the incentives the tax exemption
could provide.
Annexation: Benson Hill Mayor Law thanked staff for a job well done at the Benson Hill Communities
Communities Annexation area picnic held at Cascade Elementary School on Saturday, June
21.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:26 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
June 23, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 217
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 23, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/30 No Meeting(5th Monday)
(Palmer)
MON., 7/7 CANCELLED
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 7/7 CANCELLED
(Briere)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/3 CANCELLED
... (Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 7/7 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 6/26 Memorandum of Understanding with
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. WSDOT re: Traffic Signals at I-405 ramp
and Talbot Rd. S.;
Duvall Ave. NE Widening Underground
Utility Agreement with Qwest;
Local &Regional Transportation Issues
UTILITIES THURS., 7/3 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 7, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Special Olympics Recognition
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
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a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/23/2008. Council concur.
b. Court Case filed on behalf of Kennydale Critical Areas Alliance and Susan Rider, by Ashley A.
Peck and David S. Mann, Gendler&Mann, LLP, seeking judicial review and reversal of City
Council's decision of June 9, 2008,regarding the Blueberry Haven Short Plat appeal (LUA-07-
131). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
c. City Clerk reports the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2008 to be 78,780 as
calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. Information.
d. Community and Economic Development Department recommends authorizing the Mayor to send
a letter to the King County Council presenting the City's position on the 2008 King County
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Council concur.
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the multi-family
housing property tax exemption agreement for the 2nd& Main Apartments project. Refer to
Planning&Development Committee.
f. Community and Economic Development Department submits, as an emergency finding, two
additional proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments (two map amendments -
Fairwood/Redmill and Benson Hill). Refer to Planning &Development Committee and Planning
Commission.
g. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the ordinance
effectuating the Liberty Annexation area, and presenting the ordinance for first and second
reading. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
h. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends acceptance of$805,254 from King
County for basic life support services for 2008. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
i. Police Department reports application for funds in the amount of$12,189 from the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to help fund the Domestic Violence Victim Advocate ow
program. Information.
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j. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$24,948 with RH2
Engineering for the design of replacement transformers and electrical connections at City water
facilities. Council concur.
k. Legal Division recommends contributing an additional $25,000 to the consortium of government
entities to fund further work on the appeals to the proposed NPDES II permit (National Pollutant
•• Discharge Elimination System, Phase II). Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Planning & Development Committee: Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
Modifications*
b. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Memorandum of Understanding with WSDOT re: Traffic
Signals at I-405 ramp on Talbot Rd. S.*; Duvall Ave. NE Widening Underground Utility
Conversion Agreement with Qwest
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Memorandum of Understanding with WSDOT re: Traffic Signals at I-405 ramp on Talbot Rd. S.
(see 7.b.)
b. King County subsidy contract for 2008 basic life support services (see 61.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications (See 7.a.)
b. Alleys in the R-8 zone (Council approved via Planning&Development Committee report on
6/23/2008)
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
a. Approving the Liberty Annexation (see 6.g.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget position re: New Administrative Assistant in Human Resources (1st reading
6/23/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Canceled
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY& INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Kennydale Critical Areas Alliance and Susan Rider
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Memorandum of Understanding with WSDOT re: I-405 (at Talbot Rd. S.) cooperative traffic signal
operation
Agreement with Qwest re: underground utility conversion reimbursement on Duvall Ave. NE
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for 2nd &Main Apartments
Additional 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments - Fairwood/Redmill &Benson Hill
PLANNING COMMISSION
Additional 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments - Fairwood/Redmill & Benson Hill
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications (1 st reading 7/7/2008)
Alleys in R-8 zones (1 st reading 7/7/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
7/14/2008 - 2009-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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Regular Meeting
r.r July 7,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer, Council President; Randy Corman; Greg Taylor; Rich Zwicker;
COUNCILMEMBERS King Parker; Don Persson. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI
BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community
and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Community Services Administrator; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation
Director; SHAWN DALY, Senior Services Coordinator; SEAN CLAGGETT,
Recreation Specialist 11; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire
Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Shawn Daly, Senior Services Coordinator announced that the Washington State
Community Services: Special Special Olympics finals in soccer, cycling, and track and field took place at
Olympics Athlete Recognition Fort Lewis earlier this year. He pointed out that 70 athletes represented Renton
in those sports. Sean Claggett,Recreation Specialist 11, introduced each athlete
present, who in turn announced his or her particular sport(s).
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Wine 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted
included:
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is sponsoring an original artwork
display by the Sierra Heights Elementary School Art Program through
August 10 in the Carco Theatre lobby located at 1717 Maple Valley Hwy.
The City of Renton and the Renton School District are working together to
provide free summer lunches to children ages 1 to 18 at five local parks:
Kennydale,Kiwanis,Philip Arnold, Teasdale, and Tiffany. Children can
receive a nutritionally balanced lunch and enjoy drop-in summer
recreational programs at any of these sites each week,Monday through
Friday.
Mayor Law congratulated City staff for a job well done at the 4th of July
celebration at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. He also remarked that the
"Return to Renton" car show was a great success.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Linda Petersen(King County) expressed support for the consent agenda item
Citizen Comment: Petersen- that would add the Fairwood/Redmill area to the review process for proposed
2008 Comprehensive Plan 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Amendments
Citizen Comment: Tharp - Ed Tharp(Renton)inquired about Valley View Mobile Home Park being
Valley View Mobile Home rezoned to Residential 4 (R-4)zoning due to the recent New Life-Aqua Barn
Park annexation. Mayor Law said the matter will be investigated.
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CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2008. Council concur.
June 23, 2008
Court Case: Kennydale Court Case filed on behalf of Kennydale Critical Areas Alliance and Susan
Critical Areas Alliance& Rider,by Ashley A.Peck and David S. Mann, Gendler&Mann,LLP, seeking
Susan Rider, CRT-08-006 judicial review and reversal of City Council's decision of June 9, 2008,
regarding the Blueberry Haven Short Plat appeal (LUA-07-131). Refer to City
Attorney and Insurance Services.
City Clerk: 2008 Renton City Clerk reported the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2008
Population to be 78,780 as calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial
Management. Information.
King County: 2008 Community and Economic Development Department recommended authorizing
Comprehensive Plan the Mayor to send a letter to the King County Council presenting the City's
Amendments position on the 2008 King County Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Council
concur.
CED: Multi-Family Housing Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Property Tax Exemption,2nd the multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for the 2nd&Main
&Main Apartments Apartments project. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
Comprehensive Plan: 2008 Community and Economic Development Department submitted, as an
Amendments emergency finding,two additional proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan
amendments (two map amendments-Fairwood/Redmill and Benson Hill).
Refer to Planning&Development Committee and Planning Commission.
Annexation: Liberty, 156th Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Ave SE& SE 144th St the ordinance effectuating the Liberty Annexation, and presenting the
ordinance for first and second reading. Council concur. (See page 225 for
ordinance.)
Fire: 2008 Basic Life Support Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended acceptance of
Services,King County $805,254 from King County for basic life support services for 2008. Council
concur. (See page 224 for resolution.)
Police: Domestic Violence Police Department reported application for funds in the amount of$12,189
Advocacy Assistance Program, from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to help fund the
Edward Byrne Memorial Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program. Information.
Justice Assistance Grant
Utility: Transformers & Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Connections Replacement $24,948 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the design of replacement transformers
Design,RH2 Engineering and connections at City water facilities. Council concur.
Legal: NPDES Stormwater Legal Division recommended contributing up to an additional$25,000 to the
Permit,Additional Funds consortium of government entities to fund further work on the appeals to the
proposed NPDES II permit (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System,
Phase II). Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Transportation(Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
Committee and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Transportation: I-405 (at Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the cooperative
Talbot Rd S) Cooperative operation of traffic signals at the I-405 ramp located on Talbot Rd. S. The
Traffic Signal Operation, Cominittee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
WSDOT presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 224 for resolution.)
Transportation: Duvall Ave Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
NE Reconstruction Utility recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
Conversion, Qwest and City Clerk to execute the proposed Construction Agreement NCA2730.0
and the Statement of Work No.NCA2730.SS1.0 with Qwest, for Qwest to
reimburse the City for its share of undergrounding utility conversion costs,
estimated at$100,428. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Council: Transportation Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Corman presented a Transportation
(Aviation)Committee Agenda (Aviation)Committee clean-up report recommending the following referrals be
Item Clean-up Report closed:
1. Item#2328, "Downtown Connectivity to The Landing(Wayfmding)." The
Committee met to discuss the matter on 4/18/2007. The matter is closed as
a result of referral#2389 approving a contract with Sea Reach, Ltd. on
4/23/2007 for a wayfinding system.
2. Item#2337, "Maple Valley Highway Improvements Phase 2,WSDOT."
The contract was approved by Council on 10/1/2007.
3. Item#2386, "Airport Policy Issues,Paholke Correspondence." This matter
was referred to the City Attorney's office as part of an FAA Part 16
complaint.
4. Item#2390, "Northwest Seaplanes Lease Addendum." This matter was
withdrawn by Northwest Seaplanes because they are working on a new
proposal.
5. Item#2391, "Kenmore Air Harbor Lease."This matter was withdrawn by
Kenmore Air because they are working on a new proposal.
6. Item#2456,"Transit to Southport, Lake Washington Blvd.N." This matter
is closed as a result of Renton's participation in Transit Now's Route 110.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning&Development Planning&Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to:
CED: Multi-Family Housing 1. Approve the modifications to the designated residential targeted areas for
Property Tax Exemption eligible projects for the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption;
Modifications and
2. Adopt an ordinance to amend the Exemption(RMC 4-1-220)by:
a. Modifying the designated residential targeted areas;
b. Implementing the provisions of House Bill 1910;
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c. Incorporating affordable housing; and
d. Modifying project eligibility and fees
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter •w
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
Council: Planning& Planning&Development Committee Parker presented a Planning&
Development Committee Development Committee clean-up report recommending the following referrals
Agenda Item Clean-up Report be closed:
1. Item#2308, "Multiple-Story Building Within the Height Limitation." This
issue will be handled as part of the 2006 Title IV Docket housekeeping
(#2397).
2. Item#2393, "Public Right of Way,Political Sign Placement." The
Committee met to discuss this issue on 6/21/2007, 8/9/2007, and 9/6/2007.
The City Attorney prepared a preliminary draft,but at this time the
Committee recommends no further action be taken.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3954 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the ..rl
Transportation: 1-405 (at Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Washington Department
Talbot Rd S)Cooperative of Transportation and the City of Renton,regarding the cooperative operation
Traffic Signal Operation, of traffic signals at the I-405 ramp located on Talbot Rd. S. MOVED BY
WSDOT PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3955 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Fire: 2008 Basic Life Support contract with King County regarding funding for Basic Life Support services
Services,King County for the Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERS SON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/14/2008 for second and final reading:
CED: Multi-Family Housing An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,
Property Tax Exemption of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code,by modifying the
Modifications designated residential targeted areas, implementing the provisions of House Bill
1910, incorporating affordable housing, and modifying project eligibility and
fees. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
7/14/2008. CARRIED.
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Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Regulations (Title IV)Docket Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code,to add
Review regulations regarding the required location for parking for properties that abut
an alley in the Residential 8 (R-8) single family residential zoning designation.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/14/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advancement to
second and final reading:
Annexation: Liberty, 156th An ordinance was read annexing approximately 193 acres, generally located
Ave SE& SE 144th St east of 152nd Ave. SE, if extended, and south of SE 136th St., with
approximately 27 acres north of SE 136th St.; Liberty Annexation. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5398 Following second and final reading of the above referenced ordinance, it was
Annexation: Liberty, 156th MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
Ave SE& SE 144th St THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5399 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by adding the position of
Budget: New Administrative Human Resources Administrative Assistant to the 2008 Budget index of
Assistant Position,Human positions. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
Resources ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer reported that volunteers are needed to help cut out
Community Services: "Once patterns and sew costumes for the teen musical, "Once Upon a Mattress,"
Upon a Mattress" Teen opening at Carco Theatre on July 25.
Musical
AUDIENCE COMMENT Dave McCammon(Renton)thanked City officials and staff for notifying
Citizen Comment: McCammon citizens in newly annexed areas about the fireworks ban.
-Fireworks Ban
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:29 p.m.
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Recorder: Jason Seth
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 7, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/14 Library Master Plan;
(Palmer) 5:15 p.m. Emerging Issues in Transportation
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 7/14 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. Business License Fee Reporting Period
Changes;
Bad Debt Write-Off,
Benson Hill Area Non-Profit
Organizations Utility Billing Adjustments
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/10 Helipads Zoning Code Amendments -
(Parker) 3:00 p.m. 2007 Title IV Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 7/10 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. Improvement Program;
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 7/10 Boundary Agreement with Soos Creek
(Zwicker) 2:30 p.m. Water& Sewer District
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
�•• July 14, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: "Once Upon a Mattress" Teen Musical Preview
4. PUBLIC HEARING: 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/7/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/1/2008 for CAG-08-090, White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer
Extension, fifteen bids; engineer's estimate $1,303,826.39; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to low bidder, Shoreline Construction, Inc., in the amount of$1,071,007.84.
Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/2/2008 for CAG-08-089, Renton Highlands 565 Zone Water
Main Improvements, five bids; engineer's estimate $1,763,352.95; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Buno Construction, LLC, in the amount of
$983,263.39. Council concur.
d. City Clerk submits a letter from Ronald F. Minter requesting reduction of the annexation
processing fee from $2,500 to $1,250 for the proposed Earlington Annexation; a 100 acre area
located in the vicinity of SW Langston Rd. and Taylor Ave. NW. Refer to Planning_&
Development Committee.
e. Fire and Emergency Services Department requests approval of a contract with King County to
accept $8,407 for injury prevention programs. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
f. Police Department requests authorization to hire two lateral police officers at Step D of the salary
range, effective August 1 and September 2, 2008, respectively. Council concur.
g. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to the 2008 Wastewater Capital
Improvement Program to increase funding of the White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension
project by$300,000 and reduce the Stonegate II Lift Station project by$300,000. Council
concur.
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228 8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Business License Fee Reporting Period Changes*; Bad Debt
Write-Off, Benson Hill Area Non-Profit Organizations Utility Billing Adjustments
b. Planning & Development Committee: Helipads Zoning Code Amendments - 2007 Title IV
Docket*
c. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program*
d. Utilities Committee: Boundary Agreement with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. King County injury prevention programs contract (See 7.e.)
b. Adopting the 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (See 8.c.)
c. Boundary agreement with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District(See 8.d.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Business license fee reporting period changes (See 8.a.)
b. Helipads zoning code amendments (See 8.b.)
c. 2006 International Fire Code adoption with local amendments (Council approved via Public
Safety Committee report on 6/23/2008)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Multi-family housing property tax exemption modifications (1 st reading 7/7/2008)
b. Alleys in the R-8 zone(1 st reading 7/7/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation)
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:15 p.m.
Library Master Plan: KCLS Presentation;
Emerging Issues in Transportation
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Referrals
MAYOR & CITY CLERK
Mini-grant contract with King County for injury prevention programs
Boundary agreement addendum with Soos Creek Water& Sewer District
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Letter from Ronald F. Minter re: Earlington Annexation processing fee reduction request
.� ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Business license fees and revocation revisions (1st reading 7/14/2008)
Helipads in the R-8 zones (1st reading 7/14/2008)
2006 International Fire Code adoption (1st reading 7/14/2008)
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Regular Meeting
July 14, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer, Council President; Greg Taylor;Rich Zwicker; Terri Briere;
COUNCILMEMBERS King Parker; Don Persson. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RANDY
CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance
and Information Services Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Public Works
Administrator-Transportation; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; GERALD
RERECICH, Recreation Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director; KRISTINE STIMPSON, Recreation Manager; VINCENT ORDUNA,
Cultural Arts Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA,Fire Department;
COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Kristine Stimpson,Recreation Manager, introduced Cultural Arts Coordinator
Community Services: "Once Vincent Orduna who announced that Renton's annual 2008 summer teen
Upon a Mattress" Teen musical, "Once Upon a Mattress," will run from July 25 through August 10 at
Musical Performance Excerpts Carco Theatre. He introduced performers Amanda Valdez, David Palmer, and
Britne Lunnis who entertained the audience with two sample numbers from the
show.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program(TIP),2009-2014.
Peter Hahn,Deputy Public Works Administrator- Transportation, reported that
the TIP details a multi-year work and funding plan for the development of
transportation facilities required for State and Federal funding programs, used to
coordinate projects and programs with other jurisdictions, and mandated by
State law. He stated that the TIP supports Renton's Business Plan,
Comprehensive Plan, and the Growth Management Act.
Continuing, Mr. Hahn highlighted the accomplishments of the past year,which
includes completing the SR-169 HOV Queue Jump Phase 2 project,replacing
the bridges at Rainier, Hardie, and Shattuck avenues, installing new concrete
panels along railroad tracks on Houser Way S., completing signal projects at
Benson Rd. S./S. 31 st St. and Hoquiam Ave. NE/NE 4th St., and completing the
South Lake Washington Roadway improvements. Mr. Hahn also highlighted
projects started in the past year, including the signal project at NE Sunset Blvd.
(SR 900)/Hoquiam Ave.NE,the new bike lane on Logan Ave. N.,new
sidewalks on Jones Ave.NE, and the railroad track relocation for the SW 27th
St./Strander Blvd. Phase I, Segment 2a project.
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Mr. Hahn stated that the total expenditure for the 2009-2014 TIP is
$107,347,869,of which $52,514,306 is funded and $54,833,563 is unfunded.
He noted that the Transportation (Aviation) Committee requested an additional
$50,000 for the maintenance of alleyways. In conclusion, he reviewed the
various funding sources, options for unfunded needs, the impact of rising fuel
costs, and the installation of cameras at intersections to improve safety and
traffic flow.
Public comment was invited.
Arland "Buzz"Johnson (Renton)opined that there should be bus lanes
entrances and exits to freeways and asked for bus route improvements within
the City. Mr. Hahn responded by reviewing various mass transit projects that
Renton supports. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Come visit the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday through September
16 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Downtown Piazza Park. The 2008 market has a
wide array of 50 vendors and has enjoyed record-setting crowds. This
week's featured Chef Demonstration is from Greenfresh Market, and there
will also be a Kids Talent Show. Also, a big thank you to the market
vendors who have shown their community spirit by donating 500 pounds of
food to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
• The Honey Creek Ridge Homeowners'Association will hold their annual
picnic on Wednesday,July 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located off of Olympia
Ave.NE and NE 21st St. The LaCrosse Homeowners'Association will
hold their annual neighborhood picnic on Thursday,July 17, from 6 to 8
p.m., located at NE 36th St. and Monterey Ct.NE.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Charlie Conner(Renton)read a prepared statement responding to concerns from
Citizen Comment: Conner- citizens opposed to a proposed ordinance regarding helipads as an accessory use
Title IV Docket, Helipads with a conditional use permit in the Residential 8 (R-8)zone. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ALLOW THE SPEAKER
TWO MORE MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Airis- Sheila Airis(Renton)opined that Mr. Conner had broken laws and regulations
Title IV Docket, Helipads by flying and maintaining a helicopter at his residence. She submitted
signatures via the City Clerk of residents opposing the proposed ordinance.
Citizen Comment: Young- Gary Young(Renton)voiced support for the proposed ordinance and
Title IV Docket, Helipads commented that the infrequent helicopter noise is less than that heard from
boats and seaplanes.
Citizen Comment: Shure- Chuck Shure(Renton) requested that flights be restricted to civil daylight hours
Title IV Docket, Helipads or from 7 to 10 p.m.,whichever is more restrictive. He also suggested that
aircraft be insured at a minimum of$10 million for risk management purposes.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland "Buzz" Johnson(Renton)displayed a map of downtown bus stops and
Bus Stops requested that another stop be located closer to the Renton library.
Citizen Comment: Simpson- Anne Simpson(Renton)read from a prepared statement regarding Mr. Conner's
Title IV Docket, Helipads qualifications, certifications and safety record. She also stated that there would
be more noise over the Kennydale area if the airport was used, and that the FAA
supports the helipad.
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Citizen Comment: Rosling- Joame Rosling(Renton) read from a prepared statement regarding her
Title IV Docket, Helipads opposition to the proposed ordinance. She also read an excerpt from a report
from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe that recommended restricting the placement
of helipads. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL aw
ALLOW THE SPEAKER TWO MORE MINUTES FOR HER COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
Continuing, Ms. Rosling commented that the Hearing Examiner's decision
stated that adopting the ordinance would be capricious and arbitrary.
Citizen Comment: Ritwalo- Randy Ritwalo (Renton)voiced support for the proposed ordinance and opined
Title IV Docket, Helipads that the helicopter noise is not a nuisance to residents or wildlife.
Citizen Comment: Kapetan- Victoria Kapetan(Renton)played an audio recording of helicopter noises while
Title IV Docket, Helipads addressing Council. She expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance and
inquired about permitting, safety, and insurance requirements regarding aircraft
in residential neighborhoods.
Citizen Comment: Winter- Roger Winter(Renton)voiced support for the proposed ordinance and opined
Title IV Docket, Helipads that the helicopter noise is not a nuisance to residents or wildlife.
Citizen Comment: Pritchard- Marc Pritchard(Renton) spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and stated
Title IV Docket, Helipads that he believes the aircraft is operated in a safe manner and the City and FAA
will be monitoring. He noted that neighborhood landscape services are
routinely louder than Mr. Conner's helicopter.
Citizen Comment: Spouse - Peter Spouse(Renton) expressed support for the proposed ordinance and stated
Title IV Docket, Helipads that the noise is minimal. He also opined that the aircraft has been operated in a
safe manner and only across the water.
Citizen Comment: Fix - Monica Fix (Renton) voiced support for the proposed ordinance. She stated that aw
Title IV Docket, Helipads she sells aircraft and is very conscious of safety. She believes the aircraft has
always been operated in a safe manner, and suggested the some of the recorded
noise played earlier may not be from a helicopter.
Citizen Comment: Porter- Steve Porter(Renton) expressed support for the proposed ordinance and stated
Title IV Docket, Helipads that he is a property rights advocate. He suggested that residents in the
neighborhood could be mistaking news helicopters for Mr. Conner's aircraft.
Citizen Comment: Boswell - Kirby Boswell (Renton) inquired about restricting helicopter models to reduce
Title IV Docket, Helipads noise: He also asked if landings and approaches are required to be conducted
over water only.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING HELIPADS IN THE R-8 ZONES.
CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee recommending that the proposed zoning text amendment be modified to allow
Planning: Title IV helipads as a permitted accessory use in the R-8 zone, subject to the following
(Development Regulations) conditions:
Docket Review 1. There shall be only one aircraft use per single family residence.
2. The use shall be limited to properties abutting Lake Washington with a
minimum lake frontage of 75 feet as measured at the ordinary high water
mark.
3. The weight of the aircraft in use on the site shall not exceed 6,000 pounds.
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4. The helipad shall be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA),documented with a letter stating "no objection" or"no objection if
certain conditions are met" for the establishment of the helipad site as the
result of an FAA Aeronautical Study. If the FAA approval states "no
objection if certain conditions are met," the property owner shall maintain
documentation that the conditions have been met and shall obtain the proper
permits or approvals to meet those conditions, if required by federal, state,
or local regulation. Under no circumstances shall a helipad be permitted if
the result of the FAA Aeronautical Study is "objectionable."
5. The helipad shall be approved by the FAA for arrivals and departures from
the water side only.
6. Arrival or departure of the aircraft shall occur between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. except in the case of emergency. A flight log shall be kept to
document the time of all flights arriving or departing from the helipad.
7. Documentation of compliance with the above conditions shall be provided
to the City by the property owner, at the property owner's expense, at the
City's request.
The Committee recommends that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. In addition,the Committee recommends that the
existing allowed helipad use in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CO, COR, and UC-N2
zones be referred to the Title IV Docket for review and possible amendments.*
Councilmember Parker stated that the size of the aircraft is restricted to reduce
noise,the allowed flight times coincide with the City's noise ordinance, and
other types of aircraft are allowed without restriction.
*MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 235 for ordinance.)
RECESS MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. TIME: 8:33 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:39 p.m.;roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Corman previously excused.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of July 7, 2008. Council concur.
July 7, 2008
CAG: 08-090, White Fence City Clerk submitted bid opening on 7/1/2008 for CAG-08-090, White Fence
Ranch Sanitary Sewer Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension, fifteen bids; engineer's estimate
Extension, Shoreline $1,303,826.39; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to
Construction low bidder, Shoreline Construction, Inc., in the amount of$1,071,007.84.
Council concur.
CAG: 08-089, Renton City Clerk submitted bid opening on 7/2/2008 for CAG-08-089, Renton
Highlands 565 Zone Water Highlands 565 Zone Water Main Improvements, five bids; engineer's estimate
Main Improvements, Buno $1,763,352.95; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to
Construction low bidder,Buno Construction, LLC, in the amount of$983,263.39. Council
concur.
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Annexation: Earlington, City Clerk submitted a letter from Ronald F. Minter requesting reduction of the
Reduction of Processing Fee annexation processing fee from$2,500 to $1,250 for the proposed Earlington
Annexation; a 100 acre area located in the vicinity of SW Langston Rd. and
Taylor Ave.NW. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
Fire: Injury Prevention Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
Programs Mini-Grant, King with King County to accept$8,407 for injury prevention programs. Council
County concur. (See page 235 for resolution.)
Police: Lateral Police Officers Police Department requested authorization to hire two lateral police officers at
Hire at Step D Step D of the salary range, effective August 1 and September 2, 2008,
respectively. Council concur.
Utility: 2008 Wastewater Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to the 2008
Capital Improvement Program Wastewater Capital Improvement Program to increase funding of the White
Funding Adjustments Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension project by $300,000 and reduce the
Stonegate II Lift Station project by $300,000. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utilities Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2008 addendum to the
CAG: 91-083,Boundary 1991 Boundary Agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District to allow
Agreement, Soos Creek Water for the adjustment of the existing boundary between the City and the District,
& Sewer District and to allow the District to connect a small portion of its service area into the
City's system in exchange for a portion of the District's General Facility Charge
funds. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this
matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 235 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Utility: Surface Water Billing concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve billing non-profit
Adjustments, Benson Hill organizations in the Benson Hill Annexation area at the King County Surface
Communities Annexation Area Water Management rate in 2008 and then bill them at the approved City Surface
Water Utility rate starting in 2009. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Bad Debt Write-Off Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding bad debt write-
off. The Finance and Information Services Department submitted to the
Committee a list of bad debts totaling$41,462.21. The Department and the
City's collection agency have attempted to collect these debts for over 12
months without success. This total amount of bad debts consists of
uncollectible accounts for various reasons, including bankruptcy,closed
businesses, adjustments and waived accounts. The Finance Committee
recommended approval to write off the total bad debt of$41,462.21 and to
authorize the necessary accounting adjustments to remove these debts as owing
on the City's financial records.*
Councilmember Persson stated that the write-off was for bookkeeping purposes
only. He clarified that the City continues to attempt to collect these debts.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance: Business License Fee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
&Revocation Revisions concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve changes to the business
license fee reporting period as follows:
1. Business license fees are due one month following the last day of the
reporting period.
2. A business license shall expire on the last day of the following month of its
reporting period.
3. Any payment not made before one month following the due dates shall be
cause for automatic revocation of the business license.
4. Failure to pay the license fee within one day after the day on which it is due
shall render the business enterprise subject to monetary penalty.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first and second reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
Finance: Vouchers MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE VOUCHERS AS PRESENTED AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3956 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to enter into a
Fire: Injury Prevention contract with King County regarding reimbursement to Renton Fire and
Programs Mini-Grant, King Emergency Services Department for injury prevention programs and efforts.
County MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3957 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
CAG: 91-083, Boundary 2008 amendment to the 1991 boundary agreement with Soos Creek Water and
Agreement, Soos Creek Water Sewer District relating to the minor service area boundary adjustment and to
&Sewer District allow the district to connect a small portion of lots to the City's service area.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/21/2008 for second and final reading:
Finance: Business License An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5,Business Licenses,of City Code,
Fees&Revocation Revisions by revising the time period for collection of business license fees, accrued
penalties and revocation of licenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 7/21/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations (Title IV)Docket Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations),of City Code,to amend use
Review regulations in the Residential 8 (R-8)zone to allow helipads as accessory to a
primary use with a conditional use permit. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/21/2008. CARRIED.
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Fire: 2006 International Fire An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building&Fire Prevention
Code Adoption Standards, and Chapter 11, Definitions,of Title IV(Development Regulations),
of City Code,to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, and to amend the
definitions of medical institutions and vehicle fueling stations. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/21/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5400 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,
CED: Multi-Family Housing of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code,by modifying the
Property Tax Exemption designated residential targeted areas, implementing the provisions of House Bill
Modifications 1910, incorporating affordable housing, and modifying project eligibility and
fees. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5401 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Planning: Development Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Code,to add
Regulations (Title IV) Docket regulations regarding the required location for parking for properties that abut
Review an alley in the Residential 8 (R-8) single family residential zoning designation.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:59 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
July 14, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 14, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/21 Emerging Issues in Public Safety
(Palmer) 6:00 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 7/21 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/17 Earlington Annexation Processing Fee
(Parker) 3:30 p.m. Reduction Request;
2nd &Main Apartments Multi-Family
Housing Property Tax Exemption
Agreement
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 7/21 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 7/17 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation
(Corman) 4:30 p.m. Improvement Program;
Local &Regional Transportation Issues
(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 7/17 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 21, 2008 ,..
Monday, 4:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation and labor relations)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION (upon reconvening at 7:00 p.m.):
Washington State Department of Transportation 1-405 Construction Update
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/9/2008 for CAG-08-095, Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin
2008 Cleaning& Maintenance Project, fourteen bids; engineer's estimate $85,320.84; and
submits staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, The Phoinix Corporation, in
the amount of$74,947.11. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits quarterly contract list for period of 4/1/2008 to 6/30/2008 and expiration
report for contracts expiring 7/1/2008 to 12/31/2008. Information.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends adoption of a resolution
approving actions of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA)
regarding the Puget Sound Blood Center. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
d. Community and Economic Development Department submits 10% Notice of Intent to annex
petition for the proposed Shamrock Annexation and recommends a public meeting be set on
8/4/2008 to consider the petition; 123.69 acres located south of NE 10th St., east of Jericho Pl.
NE. Council concur.
e. Community Services Department submits the 2009/2010 Human Services funding allocations
and Contingency Funding Plan. Refer to Community Services Committee; set public hearing on
8/19/2008.
£ Community Services Department recommends approval of an agreement with JD Striping in the
amount of$35,187.38 to perform parking lot repairs at Liberty Park. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with DMJM Harris, Inc.
in the amount of$145,700 for construction management services for the South Lake Washington
Roadway Improvements project. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the Washington
State Department of Transportation in the amount of$60,873 for construction management
services for the Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane and Channelization project. Council concur. (See 9.c.
for resolution.)
i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of addendum#22 to LAG-65-877,
am Airport lease with The Boeing Company, allowing the company to lease Apron B in support of
737 aircraft production. Council concur.
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of addendum#6 to CAG-02-134, contract with
King County Roads Maintenance Division in the amount of$45,094.24 for the Landsburg Gravel
Supplementation Mitigation project. Council concur.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Planning & Development Committee: Earlington Annexation Processing Fee Reduction Request
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Adopting the 2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (See 8.b.)
b. Approving actions of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority regarding the
Puget Sound Blood Center (See 7.c.)
c. Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane and Channelization construction services agreement with WSDOT
(See 7.h.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Business license fee reporting period changes (1st reading 7/14/2008)
.� b. Helipads zoning code amendments (1st reading 7/14/2008)
c. 2006 International Fire Code adoption with local amendments (1st reading 7/14/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Emerging Issues in Public Safety
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
2009/2010 Community Development Block Grant funding allocations and Contingency Funding Plan
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Logan Ave.N. Bike Lane and Channelization agreement with the WSDOT
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements construction management agreement with DMJM
Harris, Inc.
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PUBLIC MEETING
8/4/2008 - Shamrock Annexation 10%petition; 123.69 acres located south of NE 10th St.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
`n July 21, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday,4:30 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer,Council President; Greg Taylor;Rich Zwicker;Terri Briere;
COUNCILMEMBERS King Parker;Don Persson. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RANDY
CORMAN. CARRIED. (Councilmember Corman arrived during executive
session.)
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AND
15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND LABOR RELATIONS
WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL
MEETING RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. CARRIED. Time: 4:31 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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ROLL CALL OF The Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.; roll was called; all
COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmembers, including Corman,present.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE MARK BARBER,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS
and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department;
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced Washington State
WSDOT: 1-405 Corridor Department of Transportation Project Engineer Stacy Trussler who reported on
Program- Wilburton Tunnel the I-405 Corridor Program. She reviewed the overall I-405 Master Plan,
Removal summarizing the three tiers of the program as adding capacity strategically,
adding environmental enhancements,and including transit and transportation
choices.
Ms. Trussler stated that I-405 projects are funded by both 2003 Nickel Project
funds($485 million)and 2005 Transportation Partnership Account funds ($972
million),totaling nearly $1.5 billion in funding for the I-405 Corridor Program.
She reviewed the progress of the corridor projects, and reported that the Renton
Stage 1 (I-5 to SR 169 Widening)project, currently under construction, is about
ILI 35%complete. Ms. Trussler reported that the new Oakesdale bridge is nearly
complete and will be open to commuters on August 8, with lane closures
required that weekend to transition commuters from the old bridge to the new
bridge. She also reported that the ramp from Rainier Ave. N. to southbound I-
405 will need to be closed from 10 p.m. August 8 through noon on August 10
for safety reasons,though commuters entering 1-405 northbound or southbound
from SR 167 will not be affected by the ramp closure. Ms. Trussler further
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stated that the Renton Stage 2 and the SR 515 projects are ready to start,to
include new north and southbound lanes from SR 167 to SR 169 and a new
interchange at Talbot Rd. S.
Continuing, Ms. Trussler reported that the I-405 Wilburton Tunnel removal Iwo
project addresses congestion in and out of Bellevue. She stated that the
Wilburton Tunnel will be demolished, and that I-405 south of downtown
Bellevue will be closed to southbound traffic the weekends of August 8, August
15, and August 22, from I 1 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. Ms. Trussler
reviewed various detour routes and advised commuters to plan two additional
hours for trips through Bellevue. In conclusion, she emphasized that safety is a
top priority and asked that everyone be patient during the busy construction
season.
Responding to Council inquiries, Ms. Trussler confirmed that the tunnel was too
dense to be imploded and that northbound traffic on I-405 would not be
affected.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Hallie Sword(Renton) expressed concern for children living in the Valley View
Citizen Comment: Sword- Mobile Home Park if they were to be relocated. She remarked that the park
Valley View Mobile Home may be sold by the owner and suggested ways of saving the park, including
Park purchase by the City.
Citizen Comment: Galster- Pegi Galster- (Renton)read a prepared statement outlining various reasons for
Title IV Docket, Helipads opposing the proposed ordinance regarding helipads in the R-8 zones.
Citizen Comment: Rosling- Joanie Rosling- (Renton)read a prepared statement expressing opposition to
Title IV Docket, Helipads the proposed ordinance regarding helipads in the R-8 zones.
Citizen Comment: Conner- Charlie Conner(Renton) thanked City officials and staff for their hard work on
Title IV Docket, Helipads the proposed ordinance on helipads in the R-8 zones. He noted that other local
jurisdictions allow the use of helicopters in residential zones.
Citizen Comment: Kapetan - Victoria Kapetan (Renton) read statements from residents who had signed a
Title IV Docket, Helipads petition in opposition to the proposed ordinance regarding helipads in the R-8
zones. She noted that many residents are disappointed that the ordinance may
be adopted.
Citizen Comment: Rosling- Tom Rosling(Renton) stated that he was surprised that the City did not change
Title IV Docket, Helipads its position regarding the ordinance after reviewing the Hearing Examiner's
decision and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, Item 7.g. was removed for
separate consideration.
CAG: 08-095, Maplewood City Clerk submitted bid opening on 7/9/2008 for CAG-08-095,Maplewood
Creek Sediment Basin 2008 Creek Sediment Basin 2008 Cleaning and Maintenance Project, fourteen bids;
Cleaning &Maintenance, The engineer's estimate$85,320.84; and submitted staff recommendation to award
Phoinix Corporation the contract to low bidder, The Phoinix Corporation, in the amount of
$74,947.11. Council concur.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period 4/1/2008 to 6/30/2008
List, 4/1/2008 to 6/30/2008 and expiration report for contracts expiring between 7/1/2008 and 12/31/2008.
Information.
CED: Puget Sound Blood Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of
Center, WEDFA Actions a resolution approving the actions of the Washington Economic Development Iwo
Finance Authority (WEDFA)regarding the Puget Sound Blood Center. Council
concur. (See page 244 for resolution.)
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Annexation: Shamrock,NE Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10%Notice of
10th St Intent to Annex petition for the proposed Shamrock Annexation and
recommended a public meeting be set on 8/4/2008 to consider the petition;
123.69 acres located south of NE 10th St., east of Jericho Pl. NE. Council
concur.
Human Services: 2009/2010 Community Services Department submitted the 2009/2010 Human Services
CDBG Funds Allocation funding allocations and Contingency Funding Plan. Refer to Community
Services Committee; set public hearing on 8/19/2008.
Community Services: Parking Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
Lot Repairs,JD Striping JD Striping in the amount of$35,187.38 to perform parking lot repairs at
Liberty Park. Council concur.
Transportation: Logan Ave N Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Bike Lane& Channelization, the Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$60,873
WSDOT for construction management services for the Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane and
Channelization project. Council concur. (See page 244 for resolution.)
Lease: Boeing Addendum 22, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of addendum#22 to
Airport, LAG-65-877 LAG-65-877,Airport lease with The Boeing Company, allowing the company
to lease Apron B in support of 737 aircraft production. Council concur.
CAG: 02-134, Landsburg Utility Systems Division recommended approval of addendum#6 to CAG-02-
Gravel Supplementation 134, contract with King County Roads Maintenance Division, in the amount of
Mitigation, King County $45,094.24 for the Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project.
Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.g. FOR
r..� SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
7.g. DMJM Harris, Inc. in the amount of$145,700 for construction management
Transportation: South Lake services for the South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements project.
WA Roadway Improvements, Couneil eeneuf. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
DMJM Harris COUNCIL REFER ITEM 7.g. TO TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation(Aviation) Chair Corman presented a report regarding the 2009-
Transportation Committee 2014 Transportation Improvement Program(TIP). The Committee reviewed
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP the TIP and requested$50,000 of the funds in 2009 to be allocated specifically
for the maintenance of existing alleyways. The source for this would be
$25,000 from the Overlay Program and$25,000 from the Arterial Rehabilitation
Program. With these changes completed, the Committee recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the annual updates to the
2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and approve the
2008 Arterial Street Plan. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning &Development Planning and Development Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request that the $2,500
Annexation: Earlington, fee collected for the Earlington Annexation be reduced by fifty percent and that
Reduction of Processing Fee $1,250 be refunded to Mr. Ron Minter. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3958 A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP Program 2009-2014. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, u.r
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3959 A resolution was read approving the action of the State of Washington
CED: Puget Sound Blood Economic Development Finance Authority(WEFDA) and the issuance of non-
Center, WEFDA Actions recourse revenue bonds to finance an economic development facility for Puget
Sound Blood Center, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3960 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Logan Ave N agreement with the State of Washington Department of Transportation
Bike Lane&Channelization, regarding construction management services for the Logan Ave.N. Bike Lane
WSDOT and Channelization project. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5402 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Business Licenses,of Title V
Finance: Business License (Finance and Business Regulations),of City Code,by revising the time period
Fees&Revocation Revisions for collection of business license fees, accrued penalties and revocation of
licenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5403 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: Development Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Code,to amend use
Regulations(Title IV)Docket regulations in the Residential 8 (R-8)zone to allow helipads as accessory to a
Review primary use with specific conditions. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5404 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building&Fire Prevention
Fire: 2006 International Fire Standards, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations),
Code Adoption of City Code,to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, and to amend the
definitions of medical institutions and vehicle fueling stations. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
July 21, 2008
FM
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 21, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/28 No Meetings (Council Holiday)
(Palmer)
MON., 8/04 Emerging Issues in Community&
6:00 p.m. Economic Development
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 8/04 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 8/04 Vouchers
(Persson) 5:30 p.m.
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 8/04 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 7/24 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 4, 2008 •••
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Farmers Market Week -August 3 to 9, 2008
4. PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE INITIATOR:
Shamrock Annexation- 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 123.69 acres located generally
south of NE 10th St. and east of Jericho Pl. NE
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.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA MW
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/14/2008. Council concur.
b. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/21/2008. Council concur.
c. Court Case filed on behalf of Robert E. Johnson,by Foster Pepper, PLLC, adding the City of
Renton to an uncontested partition action. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's letter regarding jurisdiction for the Nicholson
Light Trespass Appeal (AAD-08-059)by Brad Nicholson, accompanied by required fee. Refer
to Planning& Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the City Council
shall be based solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal
and additional submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
e. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Sunset Highlands Mixed
Use Application(SA-08-028)by ADF Properties, LLC,represented by Brett Lindsay, Jon
Graves Architects &Planners, PLLC, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning_&
Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the City Council shall be based
solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report,the notice of appeal and additional
submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/22/2008 for CAG-08-102, Mt. Olivet & South Talbot
Reservoir Recoating project, nine bids; engineer's estimate $141,264; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Scott Coatings, LLC, in the amount of
$62,378.52. Council concur.
g. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/23/2008 for CAG-08-101, SR 900 (NE Sunset Blvd.) and ..r
Hoquiam Ave. NE Traffic Signal project, six bids; engineer's estimate $281,848.68; and submits
staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Construct Co., in the amount of
$275,596. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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h. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/30/2008 for CAG-08-074, 2008 Street Overlay with Curb
Ramps project, five bids; engineer's estimate$1,192,176.29; and submits staff recommendation
to award the contract to low bidder, Western Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$1,074,888.94.
Council concur.
i. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$243,249
�.•• with JGM Landscape for landscape architectural design for the Ron Regis Park, Phase II project.
Council concur.
j. Community Services Department recommends approval of an addendum to CAG-08-036,
agreement with Heery International, Inc., in the amount of$156,008 for additional City Hall
space planning and move management services necessitated by the Benson Hill Communities
annexation. Refer to Finance Committee.
k. Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%Notice of Intent to annex
petition for the proposed Earlington Annexation and recommends a public meeting be set on
8/18/2008 to consider the petition; 100.81 acres located west of Hardie Ave. SW, north of S.
124th St. Council concur.
1. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way along Hoquiam Ave. NE and NE 3rd St. to fulfill a requirement of the Lee Short
Plat(SHP-08-052). Council concur.
in. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way between Harrington Ave. NE and Index Pl.NE at NE 7th St. to fulfill a requirement
of the JKH Pacific Short Plat (SHP-08-008). Council concur.
n. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to return $19,346.43 to
Fortuna, LLC, dba Treasure Casino and Restaurant, and write off$107,595.96 as uncollectible
bad debt due to the business filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Refer to Finance Committee.
o. Fire and Emergency Services Department requests authorization to convert a Secretary I position
to an Emergency Management Coordinator position. Refer to Finance Committee.
p. Human Resources Department recommends approval of the reclassification of positions affecting
three departments, and classification of one new position in the Public Works Department. Refer
to Finance Committee.
q. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a five-year ground and building lease
with AcuWings, LLC for the 760 leased area located at the Airport. Council concur.
r. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$128,162 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Water Distribution System Storage Study and requests approval to
transfer$40,000 from the Water Main Replacement project to the Reservoirs and Pump Stations
project to cover contract costs. Refer to Utilities Committee.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Robert E. Johnson
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract addendum with Heery International for City Hall space planning&move management services
Treasure Casino &Restaurant bankruptcy claim
Secretary I to Emergency Management Coordinator reclassification
Position reclassifications
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's letter re: Nicholson Light Trespass Appeal jurisdiction
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: Sunset Highlands Mixed Use Application
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Water Distribution System Storage Study with HDR Engineering
PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE INITIATOR
8/18/2008 - Earlington Annexation 10%petition; 100.81 acres located west of Hardie Ave. SW
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Regular Meeting
August 4, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX
PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; DEBORAH
NEEDHAM,Emergency Management Director,ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate
Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire Department;
COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 3 to 9,2008,to be
Farmers Market Week- "Farmers Market Week" in the City of Renton, and urging all citizens to
August 3 to 9, 2008 recognize the benefits of local farmers markets. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Linda Middlebrooks,volunteer market co-manager, accepted the proclamation
and encouraged everyone to visit the farmers market.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Shamrock,NE accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
10th St&Jericho PI NE consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Shamrock
Annexation; 123.69 acres, located generally south of NE 10th St. and east of
Jericho Pl.NE.
Community and Economic Development Administrator Pietsch introduced
Associate Planner Angie Mathias. Ms. Mathias reported that the annexation site
contains 142 single-family homes, 150 vested projects, significant slopes,and
two identified wetlands. She stated that public services are currently provided
by the Renton Fire Department,Eastside Fire and Rescue,Water District#90,
Renton sewer service, and the Issaquah School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-4(four dwelling units per gross acre). She stated that the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for three possible low
density residential zones: Resource Conservation(one dwelling unit per net 10
acres),R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre), or R-4(four dwelling units per net
acre). She noted that R-4 zoning is likely.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a surplus of$13,978 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$102,491 is estimated at full development.
Regarding department comments, Ms. Mathias indicated that the Utility
Division recommends the use of King County's 2005 Surface Water Design
Manual for future development, and the Transportation Division noted that
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some of the existing roadways do not meet City of Renton standards, and street
upgrades will occur at the expense of new development. No other comments
were expressed.
a■� Responding to Council inquiries,Ms. Mathias stated that the recommendation
that residents not be required to assume their proportional share of existing
outstanding debt is due to the fact that the debt is set to expire at the end of
2009 and the annexation will not be effective until late 2009. Mr. Pietsch added
that the Shamrock development was a King County demonstration project and
was authorized higher densities due to being a"green" development.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE SHAMROCK
ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60%
DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX SPECIFYING THAT SIGNERS SUPPORT
FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA AND THAT SIGNERS
WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE
OF THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
Mr. Pietsch announced that in keeping with Council's request, future fiscal
analysis reports will include an estimate of how many new full-time employees
would be required if the proposed annexation is adopted.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• August 3 to 9 is Washington State Farmers Market Week, so come to the
Renton Farmers Market on Tuesday,August 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
to celebrate! There will be food, a raffle, and ideas on how to "go green" in
your daily life.
• The City of Renton is hosting "National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 5,
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Plaza Shopping Center, located
at 17060 116th Ave. SE. There will be food, games, and fun party hoppers
for kids.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/14/2008. Council concur.
7/14/2008
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/21/2008. Council concur.
7/21/2008
Court Case: Johnson, Court Case filed on behalf of Robert E. Johnson,by Foster Pepper, PLLC,
CRT-08-007 adding the City of Renton to an uncontested partition action. Refer to Cily
Attorney and Insurance Services.
Appeal: Nicholson Light City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's letter regarding jurisdiction
+.. Trespass,Nicholson, AAD-08- for the Nicholson Light Trespass Appeal(AAD-08-059)by Brad Nicholson,
059 accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
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Appeal: Sunset Highlands City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Sunset
Mixed Use, ADF Properties, Highlands Mixed Use Application(SA-08-028)by ADF Properties,LLC,
SA-08-028 represented by Brett Lindsay,Jon Graves Architects &Planners, PLLC,
accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Now
CAG: 08-102, Mt. Olivet& City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/22/2008 for CAG-08-102, Mt. Olivet&
South Talbot Reservoir South Talbot Reservoir Recoating project,nine bids; engineer's estimate
Recoating, Scott Coatings $141,264; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low
bidder, Scott Coatings, LLC, in the amount of$62,378.52. Council concur.
CAG: 08-101, SR 900 (Sunset City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/23/2008 for CAG-08-101, SR 900 (Sunset
Blvd.) &Hoquiam Ave NE Blvd.) and Hoquiam Ave.NE Traffic Signal project, six bids; engineer's
Traffic Signal, Construct Co estimate $281,848.68; and submitted staff recommendation to award the
contract to low bidder, Construct Co., in the amount of$275,596. Council
concur.
CAG: 08-074, 2008 Street City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/30/2008 for CAG-08-074, 2008 Street
Overlay with Curb Ramps, Overlay with Curb Ramps project, five bids; engineer's estimate $1,192,176.29;
Western Asphalt and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,
Western Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$1,074,888.94. Council concur.
Community Services: Ron Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Regis Park Phase II,JGM amount of$243,249 with JGM Landscape for landscape architectural design for
Landscape the Ron Regis Park, Phase 11 project. Council concur.
CAG: 08-036, City Hall Space Community Services Department recommended approval of an addendum to
Planning&Move CAG-08-036,agreement with Heery International, Inc., in the amount of
Management, Heery $156,008 for additional City Hall space planning and move management
International services necessitated by the Benson Hill Communities annexation. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Annexation: Earlington, Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10%Notice of
Hardie Ave SW & S 134th St Intent to annex petition for the proposed Earlington Annexation and
recommended a public meeting be set on 8/18/2008 to consider the petition;
100.81 acres located west of Hardie Ave. SW, north of S. 134th St. Council
concur.
Development Services: Lee Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way along Hoquiam Ave. NE and NE 3rd St.
Hoquiam Ave NE, SHP-08- to fulfill a requirement of the Lee Short Plat(SHP-08-052). Council concur.
052
Development Services: JKH Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Pacific Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way between Harrington Ave.NE and Index
Dedication,NE 7th St, SHP- Pl.NE at NE 7th St. to fulfill a requirement of the JKH Pacific Short Plat(SHP-
08-008 08-008). Council concur.
Finance: Bankruptcy Claim, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to return
Treasure Casino &Restaurant $19,346.43 to Fortuna, LLC, dba Treasure Casino and Restaurant, and to write
off$107,595.96 as uncollectible bad debt due to the business filing Chapter 7
bankruptcy. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: Secretary I Conversion to Fire and Emergency Management Services Department requested authorization
Emergency Management to convert a Secretary I position to an Emergency Management Coordinator
Coordinator position. Refer to Finance Committee.
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Human Resources: Human Resources Department recommended approval of the position
Reclassifications and New reclassifications changing the title of a Finance Systems Coordinator to Senior
Position Finance Analyst in the Finance and Information Systems Department, a salary
increase from Grade m26 to m28 for the Wastewater Maintenance/Special
Operations Manager in the Public Works Department, a salary increase from
Grade m30 to m38 for the Court Services Director, and the creation of a new
position, Street Maintenance Manager at salary Grade m28, in the Public Works
Department. Refer to Finance Committee.
Lease: AcuWings, Airport Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a five-year ground
and building lease with AcuWings, LLC for the 760 leased area,which includes
two manufactured buildings, one of which will be moved to the leased area
from Apron B, at the Airport. Council concur.
Utility: Water Distribution Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Storage Study, HDR of$128,162 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Water Distribution System
Engineering Storage Study and requested approval to transfer$40,000 from the Water Main
Replacement project to the Reservoirs and Pump Stations project to cover
contract costs. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:22 p.m.
%�B*'PU G i W aeto"_"
Bonnie 1. Walton, City Clerk
rr. Recorder: Jason Seth
August 4, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 4, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
..n
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/11 2nd Quarter Financial Report/Preliminary
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. 2009 Forecast;
City Hall Facility Study Briefing
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 8/11 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. Secretary I to Emergency Management
Coordinator Reclassification;
Space Planning&Move Management
Agreement Addendum with Heery
International;
Position Reclassifications;
Treasure Casino &Restaurant Bankruptcy
Claim
.rr
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/7 CANCELED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 8/7 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 8/7 Water District System Storage Study with
(Zwicker) 4:00 p.m. HDR Engineering
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
..� August 11, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/4/2008. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department requests authorization to amend the 2008
Budget by transferring$18,700 from the General Fund (000/023) to the Municipal Facilities CIP
Fund (316) for the 2008 Neighborhood Program,primarily because of the Benson Hill
Communities annexation. Council concur. (See 7. for ordinance.)
c. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$40,573.41 with URS Corporation for planning design services to complete the Airport Layout
Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
6. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Secretary I to Emergency Management Coordinator
Reclassification; Space Planning &Move Management Agreement Addendum with Heery,
International; Position Reclassifications; Treasure Casino & Restaurant Bankruptcy Claim
b. Utilities: Water District System Storage Study with HDR Engineering
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Neighborhood program fund transfer(See 5.b.)
8, NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
9. AUDIENCE COMMENT
10. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:30 p.m.
2nd Quarter Financial Report/Preliminary 2009 Forecast;
City Hall Facility Study Briefing
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Gambling tax collections
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Contract addendum with Heery International for City Hall space planning& move management services
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement with URS Corporation for Airport Layout Plan design services
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
b.. 2008 Budget amendment re: 2008 Neighborhood Program grants (1st reading 8/11/2008)
PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE INITIATOR
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August 11, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; PREETI SHRIDAR,
Communications Director; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES
KARLEWICZ, Police Department.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Joe Giberson(King County),President, Fairwood Municipal Initiative, stated
Citizen Comment: Giberson- that he is seeking a resolution from Council directing staff to refrain from
Fairwood Incorporation activities calculated to interfere with or influence the incorporation process of
the proposed City of Fairwood. He pointed out that the use of public funds is
prohibited for influencing elections, and stated that groups such as Choose
Renton should seek funding from non-public sources. Mr. Giberson also stated
that additional annexations may not proceed in the Fairwood area until the
incorporation process is completed, and that the incorporation election may be
scheduled for August 2010. ONO
Citizen Comment: Bujanovich Nick Bujanovich (King County) stated that King County has commissioned a
- Fairwood Incorporation fiscal feasibility study, and asked that the City of Renton wait until the study is
complete before taking any action on Fairwood annexations. He also stated that
he believes a City of Fairwood would be financially feasible.
Citizen Comment: Edwards- Tom Edwards (King County) stated that he has been a resident of Fairwood for
Fairwood Incorporation 15 years and owns a business in the area. He remarked that he is concerned
about the efforts being made to push Fairwood to join Renton. He noted that
Fairwood residents are passionate about this issue, and requested that the City
of Renton make every effort to show no signs of support either for or against the
incorporation effort.
Citizen Comment: Rodriguez- Jose Rodriguez(Renton) inquired about the recently-annexed Valley View
Valley View Mobile Home Mobile Home Park(that may be sold). Mayor Law encouraged Mr. Rodriguez
Park to speak to Alex Pietsch, Community and Economic Development
Administrator, for clarification.
Citizen Comment: McBeth- Bob McBeth(Auburn) introduced Dr. Sari Pascoe,new Executive Director of
Communities in Schools of Communities in Schools of Renton. Dr. Pascoe thanked Council for the
Renton opportunity to serve as the new Executive Director and challenged them to
participate and get excited about the program. Mayor Law welcomed Dr.
Pascoe and noted that many of the Councilmembers have served as mentors in
the past.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland 'Buzz" Johnson(Renton) stated that local shopping centers have started
Parking Issues&Bus Service placing time limits on parking stalls. He remarked that the vacant lot on Grady
Way S. and Rainier Ave. S. could be used for overflow parking for the Park&
Ride lot located on S. 7th St. Mr. Johnson also remarked that people should
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continue to use and be concerned about bus service, even when the price of gas
goes down.
Citizen Comment: Nelson- Bryce Nelson(King County) stated that he is the spokesperson for Choose
Fairwood Incorporation Renton and that the organization is not looking for support from Renton,just
asking that information about Renton be provided to citizens living in the
Fairwood area. Mr.Nelson remarked that he believes that annexing to Renton
is the best option for the future governance of the area.
Councilmember Corman stated that he intends to stay neutral on the issue and
that the decision to be annexed or to incorporate is up to Fairwood residents.
He also pointed out that Fairwood is in Renton's potential annexation area
(PAA) and an annexation petition would be accepted the same way as one from
any other area inside Renton's PAA. He noted that the City of Renton provides
unbiased,non-political City information to anyone who makes such a request.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXTEND
THE AUDIENCE COMMENT PERIOD TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL
SPEAKERS. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Henderson - Paula Henderson (King County) urged Council to allow citizens in Fairwood to
Fairwood Incorporation make their own decision regarding their future governance. She also cautioned
that any information provided to the public by the City of Renton needs to be
accurate.
Citizen Comment: Parnell - Greg Parnell (King County) stated that he was disconcerted (during the previous
Fairwood Incorporation incorporation effort)to read Mayor Law's response in the Renton Reporter to a
letter published by a Fairwood Homeowners'Association. He indicated that he
believes the response should have been directed to the Homeowners'
Association.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry, Mayor Law stated that the City
will provide information to all who make a request.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/4/2008. Council concur.
8/4/2008
CED: 2008 Neighborhood Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to
Program Grants, Budget amend the 2008 Budget by transferring $18,700 from the General Fund
Amend (000/023)to the Municipal Facilities CIP Fund (316) for the 2008
Neighborhood Program,primarily because of the Benson Hill Communities
annexation. Council concur. (See page 260 for ordinance.)
Transportation: Airport Layout Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
Plan Design, URS Corporation amount of$40,573.41 with URS Corporation for planning design services to
complete the Airport Layout Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 274916 - 275314 and three wire transfers totaling
... Finance: Vouchers $4,088,055.39; and approval of 353 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
814 direct deposits totaling $2,925,479.77. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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Fire: Secretary I Conversion to Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Emergency Management concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the reorganization of the
Coordinator Fire and Emergency Services Department to convert the Secretary I position to
an Emergency Management Coordinator position. MOVED BY PERSSON, wow
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 08-036, Space Planning Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
& Move Management, Heery concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize additional space planning,
International architectural, and move management services by Heery International, Inc.
related to annexation growth. The amendment to the contract amount is
$156,008, which is entirely subject to the State reimbursement program for one
time expenditures related to annexation. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract amendment.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Bankruptcy Claim, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Treasure Casino & Restaurant concurrence in the staff recommendation to issue a payment of$19,346.43 as
negotiated with the City Attorney's Office and waive the bankruptcy claim
previously filed by the City of Renton, as a settlement with the bankruptcy
trustee for Fortuna, LLC, dba Treasure Casino and Restaurant. The Committee
further recommended to write off of the full amount of$107,595.96
($88,249.53 bankruptcy claim amount filed by the City of Renton and
$19,346.43 (trustee payment described above)= $107,595.96) as uncollectible
bad debt. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember
Zwicker noted for the record that he abstained from voting. MW
Human Resources: Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reclassifications (Four concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve reclassification of positions
Positions) and pay ranges for City departments effective July 1, 2008. Funds to implement
this recommendation are provided in the 2008 budget.
Financial Systems Coordinator, (new title Sr. Finance Analyst), grade a25 to
m25, $2,076 budget change 2008.
Waste Water/Special Operations Manager, grade m26 to m28, $1,980 budget
change 2008.
Street Maintenance Manager, (new position due to Benson Hill annexation),
grade m26 to m28, $1,980 budget change 2008.
Court Services Director, grade m30 to m38, $2,166 budget change 2008.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 8/18/2008 for second and final reading:
CED: 2008 Neighborhood An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring funding of
Program Grants, Budget $18,780 for the Neighborhood Grant Program from the General Fund,
Amend Community and Economic Development Department 000/023,to the Municipal
Facilities CIP Fund 316. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL .rf
READING ON 8/18/2008.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
Finance: Gambling Tax ISSUE OF GAMBLING TAX COLLECTIONS TO THE FINANCE
Collections COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:31 p.m.
Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA ..r
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/18 Emerging Issues in Fire and Emergency
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Services;
Solid Waste Services
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 8/18 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 8/18 Cable Franchise Renewal
(Persson) 5:00 p.m.
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT .r
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 8/18 Nuisance Abatement (briefing only);
(Taylor) 4:30 p.m. New Public Safety Initiative(briefing
only);
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 8/14 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
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*REVISED*
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REGULAR MEETING
August 18, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE INITIATOR:
Earlington Annexation- 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 100.81 acres located generally
west of 80th Ave. S.,north of S. 134th St.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/11/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Kelly Bailey to the Library Board for a term expiring on 6/1/2013. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
c. Mayor Law appoints the following individuals to the Planning Commission: Lisa Brines for an
unexpired term expiring on 1/31/2011 (position previously held by Yong Lee), Michael
Drollinger for an unexpired term expiring on 6/30/2010 (position previously held by Robert
Bonner, Jr.), Shawn Duffy for a term expiring on 6/30/2011, and Kevin Poole for a term expiring
on 6/30/2011. Refer to Community Services Committee.
d. Mayor Law appoints the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission: Valerie
Gower for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Kristi Hand),
Wesley Van Doren for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2009 (position previously held by
Eleanor Simpson), and Denise Zullig for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2010 (position
previously held by Dawn Murin). Refer to Community Services Committee.
* e. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends amending and extending
the cable television franchise with Comcast through 2013, implementing a 35-cent per subscriber
Public-Educational-Governmental (PEG) fee; and approving a lease agreement for the City's I-
net. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing on 9/1 8�8-9/8/2008.
f. Court Case filed on behalf of Cedar River Water and Sewer District and Soos Creek Water and
Sewer District by David F. Jurca, Helsell Fetterman, LLP, regarding alleged unlawful sewer
disposal charges and payments made from the Water Quality Fund (Brightwater). Refer to City
.� Attorney and Insurance Services.
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g. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/12/2008 for CAG-08-115, Dayton Ave. NE/NE 22nd St.
Drainage Improvement project, 15 bids; engineer's estimate$195,032.61; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc. in the
amount of$162,990. Council concur.
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement#8 to CAG-
03-131, agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. in the amount of$389,038 for services for ..
the Duvall Ave.NE Widening project. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division requests approval to accept$70,251 from the Washington State
Department of Ecology's 2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention Grant Program for efforts
promoting food waste composting. City's share is $23,417. Council concur. (See 8.a. for
resolution.)
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of addendum#5 to CAG-03-160, King County
Suburban City contract, accepting$29,386.95 for Renton's 2008 Local Hazardous Waste
Management Program. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
k. Utility Systems Division requests approval to accept$219,462 from King County's 2008-2009
Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program to fund Special Recycling Events,the Natural
Yard Care Program, and the Renton ReUse It! event. Council concur. (See 8.c. for resolution.)
1. Utility Systems Division recommends re-appropriating$21,940 from the Water Utility's
Intermittent Salary and Benefits budget to their Machine and Equipment budget to purchase a
vehicle from the Development Services Division for the Cross-Connection Control Program.
Council concur.
in. Utility Systems Division recommends amending the 2008 Budget by transferring$600,000 from
the 2008 Shattuck Ave. Storm System Improvement project account to the Carr Rd./Panther
Creek Emergency Culvert Repair project account and further recommends, due to the emergency
nature of the project, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the construction
contract provided that the contract amount does not exceed $600,000. Council concur. (See 8.
for ordinance.)
n. Utility Systems Division recommends amending the 2008 Budget to accept$337,132 from the
Federal Emergency Management Administration(FEMA)to repair damages to the Elliot
Spawning Channel and Maplewood Sedimentation Pond related to the November, 2006 and
December, 2007 flood disasters. Refer to Finance Committee. ..r
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Cable Franchise Renewal*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. 2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention Grant Program (See 6.i.)
b. 2008 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program grant(See 6.j.)
c. 2008-2009 Waste Reduction&Recycling grant(See 61.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Panther Creek Culvert Repair project fund transfer(See 6.m.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Neighborhood Program fund transfer(1st reading 8/11/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Fire and Emergency Services;
Solid Waste Services
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CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Cedar River and Soos Creek Water and Sewer Districts
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Cable franchise renewal
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Kelly Bailey appointment to Library Board
Municipal Arts Commission appointments (Gower, Van Doren, Zullig)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2008 Budget amendment re: FEMA grant for surface water facilities
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Panther Creek Culvert Repair Project construction contract
2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention Grant agreement with WA Ecology
2008 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant agreement with King County
2008-2009 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant agreement with King County ..rr
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendment re: Panther Creek Culvert Repair Project fund transfer(1st reading 8/18/2008) ..r
PUBLIC HEARING
9/8/2008 - Cable franchise renewal, implementing a PEG fee, and leasing the City's 1-net
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ow August 18,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; TERRI BRIERE;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER KING PARKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J.WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO;PREETI SHRIDAR, Communications Director;ANGIE
MATHIAS,Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire
Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE, Police Department.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Earlington, 80th accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
Ave S & S 134th St consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Earlington
Annexation; 100.81 acres located generally east of 80th Ave. S. and north of S.
134th St.
Alex Pietsch, Community and Economic Development Administrator,pointed
out that the Earlington neighborhood was annexed in 1948, and the annexation
currently being considered is an addition to the previous annexation. Associate
Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site contains 121 single-family
homes,three duplexes,one commercial development, steep slopes, and a
possible stream. She stated that public services are currently provided by Fire
District#20,Renton water and sewer service, and the Renton School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-6(six dwelling units per gross acre), R-8 (eight dwelling units per
gross acre),and R-12 (12 dwelling units per gross acre). She stated that the
City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for both residential
single family(RSF)and residential medium density(RMD)zoning. Ms.
Mathias noted that the site will likely be zoned R-8 (eight dwelling units per net
acre) in the RSF areas and either R-10(ten dwelling units per net acre) or R-14
(14 dwelling units per net acre) in the RMD areas.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a deficit of$60,074 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$76,524 is estimated at full development.
She pointed out that maintaining the 11.57 lane miles of roadway is,a
contributing factor to the estimated fiscal deficit, noting that the number of lane
miles is high for an annexation of this size.
Regarding department comments, Ms. Mathias indicated that the Utility
Division indicated that some stormwater updates will be needed, the Parks
Division noted a shortfall of recreational amenities and activities in the area, and
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the Transportation Division noted that the roads are not necessarily up to City
standards, and one intersection will likely need improvements to reduce
accidents. No other comments were expressed.
Council discussion ensued regarding the appropriateness of accepting
annexations with deficits during tough economic times, state and/or county
funding eligibility, and sending mixed-messages about accepting annexations.
Public comment was invited.
Ronald Minter(Seattle) stated that residents in the area are seeking more
governance. He remarked that most citizens in the annexation area live, shop,
and work in Renton. Mr. Minter noted that King County can no longer support
the area and has reduced many public services. He concluded by stating that the
West Hill Business Association has been supportive of annexation efforts for
many years.
Paul Berry(Seattle)President,West Hill Community Council, stated that he is
not speaking on behalf of the Council or the West Hill Governance Study
Group, and is generally opposed to annexation. Mr. Berry remarked that he is
opposed to this annexation because he believes it is a piecemeal approach to
annexing the West Hill area. He stated that the piecemeal approach reduces
resources making it more difficult to provide public services needed in the
community. He opined that Mr. Minter wants to be annexed so he can connect
to City utilities and reduce his water bill.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER THREE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Mr. Berry concluded by stating that he believes he can and will ask the
Boundary Review Board (BRB)to take a look at the annexation. He suggested
that the BRB would be against a piecemeal approach in regards to this particular
area.
Councilmember Corman stated that the West Hill was recently re-added to
Renton's Potential Annexation Area, and that the issue could be revisited at a
later date.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE EARLINGTON
ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60%
DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX SPECIFYING THAT SIGNERS SUPPORT
FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA AND THAT SIGNERS
WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE
OF THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Briere, item 6.c.was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/11/2008. Council concur.
8/11/2008
Appointment: Library Board Mayor Law appointed Kelly Bailey to the Library Board for a term expiring on
6/1/2013. Refer to Community Services Committee.
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Appointment: Municipal Arts Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts
Commission Commission: Valerie Gower for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2009
(position previously held by Kristi Hand), Wesley Van Doren for an unexpired
term expiring on 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Eleanor Simpson),
and Denise Zullig for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2010 (position
previously held by Dawn Murin). Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Cable Franchise Administrative,Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended
Renewal amending and extending the cable television franchise with Comcast through
2013, implementing a 35-cent per subscriber per month Public, Educational,
and Governmental(PEG) fee; and approving a lease agreement for the City's I-
net. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing on 9/8/2008.
Court Case: Cedar River& Court Case filed on behalf of Cedar River Water and Sewer District and Soos
Soos Creek Water and Sewer Creek Water and Sewer District by David F. Jurca,Helsell Fetterman,LLP,vs.
Districts, CRT-08-008 King County and Snohomish County, et al,regarding alleged unlawful sewer
disposal charges and payments made from the Water Quality Fund
(Brightwater). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
CAG: 08-115, Dayton Ave City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/12/2008 for CAG-08-115, Dayton Ave.
NE/NE 22nd St Drainage NE/NE 22nd St. Drainage Improvement project, 15 bids; engineer's estimate
Improvement,Pivetta Brothers $195,032.61; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low
Construction bidder Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of$162,990. Council
concur.
CAG: 03-131, Duvall Ave NE Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Improvements, Berger/Abam Agreement 48 to CAG-03-131, agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. in
Engineers the amount of$389,038 for services for the Duvall Ave. NE Widening project.
Council concur.
Solid Waste: 2008-2009 Utility Systems Division recommended approval to accept$70,251 from the
Coordinated Prevention Grant Washington State Department of Ecology's 2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention
Agreement, WA Ecology Grant Program for efforts promoting food waste (organic) composting. The
City's share is$23,417. Council concur. (See page 270 for resolution.)
CAG: 03-160,2008 Local Utility Systems Division recommended approval of addendum#5 to CAG-03-
Hazardous Waste Management 160,King County Suburban City contract, accepting $29,386.95 for Renton's
Program,King County Grant 2008 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Council concur. (See
page 270 for resolution.)
Solid Waste: 2008-2009 Waste Utility Systems Division recommended approval to accept$219,462 from King
Reduction& Recycling Grant County's 2008-2009 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program to fund
Agreement,King County Special Recycling Events,the Natural Yard Care Program, and the Renton
ReUse It! event. Council concur. (See page 270 for resolution.)
Utility: Cross-Connection Utility Systems Division recommended re-appropriating$21,940 from the
Control Program, Vehicle Water Utility's Intermittent Salary and Benefits budget to their Machine and
Purchase Equipment budget to purchase a vehicle from the Development Services
Division for the Cross-Connection Control Program. Council concur.
Utility: Panther Creek Culvert Utility Systems Division recommended amending the 2008 Budget by
Repair, Budget Amend transferring $600,000 from the 2008 Shattuck Ave. Storm System Improvement
project expenditure account to the Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert
Repair project expenditure account and further recommended,due to the
emergency nature of the project,that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign the construction contract provided that the contract amount does not exceed
$600,000. Council concur. (See page 271 for ordinance.)
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Utility: Surface Water Utility Systems Division recommended amending the 2008 Budget to accept
Facilities,FEMA Grant, $337,132 from the Federal Emergency Management Administration(FEMA)to
Budget Amend repair damages to the Elliot Spawning Channel and Maplewood Sedimentation
Pond related to the November 2006 and December 2007 flood disasters. Refer
to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6.c. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
SEPARATE Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Planning Commission:
CONSIDERATION ITEM Lisa Brines for an unexpired term expiring on 1/31/2011 (position previously
6.c. held by Yong Lee),Michael Drollinger for an unexpired term expiring
Appointment: Planning 6/30/2010 (position previously held by Robert Bonner,Jr.), Shawn Duffy for a
Commission term expiring on 6/30/2011, and Kevin Poole for a term expiring on 6/30/2011.
Refer-to Community SeFyiees Geffffniflee. Council concur.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.c. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report supporting the staff
Finance Committee recommendation to approve a Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG)
City Clerk: Cable Franchise fee, in the revised amount of 19-cents per subscriber per month, to be included
Renewal as part of the cable television franchise extension; and recommended that this
matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on
September 8.*
Councilmember Persson clarified that the Administration had recommended a
35-cent per subscriber fee and the Committee recommended a 19-cent fee. He
stated that the funds will be used for upgrading video and audio equipment in
Council Chambers.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION 3961 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Solid Waste: 2008-2009 interlocal cooperative agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Coordinated Prevention Grant Ecology for a grant to assist in organic recycling. MOVED BY BRIERE,
Agreement,WA Ecology SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION 3962 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 03-160, 2008 Local interlocal cooperative agreement with the Seattle-King County Department of
Hazardous Waste Management Public Health. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
Program, King County Grant COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION 3963 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Solid Waste: 2008-2009 Waste interlocal cooperative agreement for 2008-2009 with King County for a waste
Reduction&Recycling Grant reduction and recycling grant. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
Agreement,King County ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/8/2008 for second and final reading:
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Utility: Panther Creek Culvert An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring $600,000
Repair, Budget Amend within the approved Surface Water Utility Construction Fund(427) from the
Shattuck Ave. Storm System Improvement Project expenditure account to the
Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair Project expenditure account.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/8/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE 5405 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring funding of
CED: 2008 Neighborhood $18,780 for the Neighborhood Grant Program from the General Fund,
Program Grants, Budget Community and Economic Development Department 000/023,to the Municipal
Amend Facilities CIP Fund 316. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Law officially welcomed the Seattle Seahawks to their new home along
Mayor: Seattle Seahawks Lake Washington in Renton.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:3//7 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
August 18,2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 18, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
Now
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/25 No Meeting(Council Holiday)
(Palmer)
MON., 9/1 No Meeting(Labor Day Holiday)
MON., 9/8 Annexation Update;
5:00 p.m. Cable Franchise Renewal;
Lutheran Compass Center Veteran's Housing;
2nd Quarter Financial Update
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 9/8 Municipal Arts Commission Appointments
(Briere) 4:30 p.m. (Gower,Van Doren&Zullig);
Kelly Bailey Appointment to Library Board
FINANCE MON., 9/8 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. FEMA Grant
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/21 Nicholson Light Trespass Appeal
(Parker) 3:00 p.m. Sunset Highlands Mixed-Use Appeal ..w
*COUNCIL CHAMBERS*
THURS., 9/4 CANCELED
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 8/21 Airport Layout Plan Agreement with URS
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. Corporation;
Airport 820 Building Demolition Project with
WHPacific;
South Lake WA Roadway Improvements
Construction Management Agreement with
DMJM Harris;
Patti Request for Speed Limit Increase at
116th Ave. SE
Jones Rd. Sidewalks(briefing only)
Shattuck Stormwater Bypass (briefing only)
THURS. 8/28 CANCELED
UTILITIES THURS., 8/21 Water District Storage Study with HDR
(Zwicker) 2:00 p.m. Engineering
THURS., 9/4 CANCELED
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
•r September 8, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Lutheran Compass Center Veteran's Housing
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Amending and extending Comcast's cable television franchise through 2013; implementing a 35-cent
per subscriber Public-Educational-Governmental (PEG) fee; and approving a lease agreement for the
City's institutional network(1-net)
5. APPEALS:
Planning & Development Committee Reports re: Sunset Highlands Mixed-Use Appeal; Nicholson
Light Trespass Appeal
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of
environmental and developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was
best for the elected representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,
has retained appellate jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-
judicial body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal.
The parties to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning&
Development Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court
requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties
have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the
City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council
understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,
this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
.r SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
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NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/18/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Gwendolyn High to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term
expiring 6/30/2010 (position previously held by Brad Miller). Refer to Community Services
Committee.
c. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends adoption of a resolution
acknowledging and supporting the City's Employee Wellness Program. Council concur. (See
10.a. for resolution.)
d. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department requests authorization to hire a
Probation Officer at Step D of the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%Notice of Intent to annex
petition for the proposed Krail Annexation and recommends a public meeting be set on
9/22/2008 to consider the petition; 69.55 acres located generally south of SE 120th St., west of
158th Ave. SE. Council concur.
f. Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%Notice of Intent to annex
petition for the proposed Mackay Annexation and recommends a public meeting be set on
9/22/2008 to consider the petition; 10.56 acres located generally west of 148th Ave. SE, south of
NE 26th St. Council concur.
g. Community Services Department recommends accepting up to $359,459.35 in FEMA grant
funding from the Washington State Military Department for seismic retrofitting at Fire Station
#11. The City's match is $119,819.65. Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Community Services Department submits CAG-06-044,New Park at Union Ave. NE (Heritage
Park); and requests approval-of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release ow
of retained amount of$53,825.84 to Ohno Construction Company, contractor, if all required
releases are obtained. Council concur.
i. Public Works Department recommends amending the 2008 Budget by reorganizing the Surface
Water Operations section of the Public Works Maintenance Services Division by reclassifying a
vacant Maintenance Services Worker III position to a Maintenance Services Worker I position
and reclassifying a Maintenance Services Worker III position to a Lead Maintenance Services
Worker position effective 10/1/2008. Council concur. (See 10.b. for ordinance.)
j. Technical Services Division recommends approval of a memorandum of understanding with MJF
Holding, Inc. accepting compensation in the amount of$9,821 for conversion of a portion of
drainage facility for road right-of-way, and authorization to sign the deed of dedication. Council
concur.
k. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a memorandum of agreement with the
Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)regarding maintenance of existing navigational aids
facilities at the Airport. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends accepting$3,969,555 in grant funding from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)to complete the construction phase of the Runway
Resurfacing project. Council concur. (See 10.c. for resolution.)
m. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$23,755.41
with URS Corporation to complete the engineering and design of the Airport Runway
Resurfacing Project. Council concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$269,935
with Perteet, Inc. for the design of the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Extension - Phase I, Segment
2A project. Council concur.
o. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to
CAG-06-082, agreement with KPG, Inc., to correct the maximum amount payable from
$1,569,372 to $2,753,725 and extend the completion date to 6/30/2009 for the Rainier Ave. S.
(Grady Way S. to S. 2nd St.) Improvement project. Council concur.
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p. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a construction agreement with
Comcast to reimburse the City$83,010 for its share of underground utility conversion as part of
the Duvall Ave. NE Widening/Coal Creek Parkway Reconstruction project. Council concur.
q. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to purchase a CyberLocO security system for the
drinking water distribution system, in the amount of$61,424.23, from iCrescendo, and
�... authorization to transfer$1,425 from the Well 9 Telemetry Improvements account to the Water
System Security Improvements account. Refer to Utilities Committee.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Cable Franchise Renewal*
b. Community Services Committee: Library Board Appointment; Municipal Arts Commission
Appointments
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers; FEMA Grant for Surface Water Facilities*
d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airport Layout Plan Agreement with URS Corporation;
South Lake WA Roadway Improvements Construction Management Agreement with DMJM
Harris; Speed Limit Increase on Edmonds Ave. SE*
e. Utility Committee: Water District Storage Study with HDR Engineering
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Supporting the Employee Wellness Program (See 8.c.)
b. Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA re: Navigational aids maintenance (See 81.)
c. FAA Grant for resurfacing airport runway 16/34 (See 8.1.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards docket amendment(Council approved via
Planning& Development Committee report on 4/7/2008)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Public Works Department positions reclassification (See 8.i.)
c. Amending the regulations relating to granting of franchises (See 9.a.)
d. Granting Comcast a cable television franchise amendment/extension (See 9.a.)
e. 2008 Budget amendment re: Accepting FEMA grant funds for surface water facilities (See 9.c.)
f. Speed limit increase on Edmonds Ave. SE (See 9.d.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Panther Creek Culvert Repair project fund transfer(1st reading
8/18/2008)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
.r
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:00 p.m.
Annexation Update;
Cable Franchise Renewal;
Lutheran Compass Center Veteran's Housing;
2nd Quarter Financial 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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••� September 8, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Gwendolyn High appointment to Planning Commission
FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant with WA State Military Department
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Probation Officer hire at Step D
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Lease agreement with Comcast for City's Institutional Network (I-Net)
Airport Layout Plan design agreement with URS Corporation
S Lake Washington Infrastructure Improvements construction management agreement with DMJM Harris
Water Distribution Storage Study with HDR Engineering, Inc.
Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA re: Navigational aids maintenance at the Airport
Runway 16/34 Resurfacing grant agreement with the FAA
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Purchase of Cyberlock°Security System
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards docket amendment (1 st reading 9/8/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Public Works Department positions reclassifications (1st reading 9/8/2008)
Amending the regulations relating to granting of franchises (1 st reading 9/8/2008)
Granting Comcast a cable television franchise amendment/extension (1st reading 9/8/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Accepting FEMA grant fund for surface water facilities (9/8/2008)
Speed limit increase on Edmonds Ave. SE (1 st reading 9/8/2008)
..� PUBLIC MEETINGS WITH THE INITIATOR
9/22/2008 - Krail Annexation 10% petition; 69.55 acres located south of SE 120th St.
9/22/2008 - Mackay Annexation 10% petition; 10.56 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 8,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN,Council President Pro Tem;GREG TAYLOR;RICH
COUNCILMEMBERS ZWICKER;TERRIE BRIERS;KING PARKER. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER AND DON PERSSON.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDAR, Communications Director; SUZANNE
DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT
VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police
Department.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
City Clerk: Cable Franchise accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Renewal consider amending and extending Comcast's cable television franchise through
2013; implementing a 35-cent per subscriber per month Public, Educational, ir
Governmental (PEG)fee; and approving a lease agreement for the City's
institutional network(I-Net).
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Marty Wine reported that the current
franchise with Comcast expires on 9/13/2008. She stated that the after a
thorough review,the City is seeking a five-year extension, with modifications,
to the franchise.
Ms. Wine introduced Mike Bradley of Bradley&Guzzetta,LLC (cable
television franchise consultant). Mr. Bradley reviewed the process of achieving
the proposed five-year extension. He reported that in March 2007 a rate review
resulted in lower equipment rates and some subscriber refunds. He stated that
in 2006 a systems technical review found numerous code violations that
Comcast thereafter resolved. Mr. Bradley pointed out that the proposed,
amended franchise extension requires annual certification from Comcast that
they are compliant with all applicable technical codes.
Continuing, Mr. Bradley reported that a franchise fee review was conducted by
Front Range Consulting, and it was determined that the current definition of
"Gross Revenues" was deficient. He stated that an amendment to the proposed
franchise extension updates and modernizes the definition,protecting the City's
interests going forward. Mr. Bradley also stated that in February 2007 CBG
Communications conducted a needs assessment survey of the government
access channel(Channel 21) and determined that the cablecasting equipment
should be replaced due to its age. He reported that a 19-cent per subscriber per
month Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) fee is proposed to address
the equipment needs.
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Lastly,Mr. Bradley reported that ownership of the institutional network(I-Net)
has been in question,and to protect its access and use,the City negotiated a
nominal lease of$1 per year for 50 years. He noted that with this lease the City
will have use of the I-net far longer than its expected lifetime.
Ms. Wine summarized the recommendation as follows: 1) approve a five-year
extension to the current franchise; 2) approve a separate lease for the
Institutional Network(I-Net); and 3) establish a 19-cent per subscriber per
month Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) fee for government access
channel needs.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 283 for Committee of the Whole
Committee Report.)
APPEALS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning&Development regarding the Sunset Highlands Mixed-Use Appeal. The Committee heard the
Committee appeal on 8/21/2008. Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F,the Committee's
Appeal: Sunset Highlands decision and recommendation is limited to the record,which consists of,but is
Mixed-Use, SA-08-028 not limited to the Hearing Examiner's Report,the notice of appeal, and the
submissions by the parties. The Committee opened the hearing and heard the
presentations and argument by Planning Manager Jennifer Henning, and the
applicant's representative,Blake Lindsey. Having done so,the Committee
hereby finds that there is a substantial error of law.
The appeal was filed by the applicant, John Graves Architects, LLC,who is
seeking a reversal of the Hearing Examiner's decision,which rejected the Site
Plan and the Conditional Use Permit.
The subject property is located on the south side of NE Sunset Blvd.,west of
Duvall Ave.NE and east of Union Ave. NE. The surrounding properties are all
zoned RMF(Residential Multi-Family) or CA(Commercial Arterial). The
applicant is proposing a four-story, 55 foot tall mixed-use building consisting of
21 multi-family residential dwelling units with approximately 2,200 square feet
of commercial/retail on the ground level. The excess 5 feet 4 inches beyond the
height limit is required in order to accommodate the elevator shaft and stair
cases only. All other portions of the building would remain within the 50 foot
height limit. There is a Class 4 stream located on the southeast portion of the
site(the rear of the proposed building). The proposal requested a reduction of
the buffer to 25 feet. The Development Services Director granted this request
subject to buffer enhancement for the stream. A reduction of the front yard and
landscaping setback was also requested to approximately one foot, at its
narrowest point, along the street frontage. City staff recommended approval of
the setback modifications.
Given the size and constraints of the property,this proposed project is
consistent with the City's vision and Comprehensive Plan policies. The project
fits within the confines of the CA zoning and will implement and optimize the
City's vision for the NE Sunset Business Corridor,with minimal impacts to
surrounding properties. Although the surrounding areas are mostly commercial
and/or big box retail,the City's vision for this commercial corridor is to have
more mixed-use development. This particular corridor allows a density limit up
to 60 dwelling units per acre if the residential project contains commercial uses
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along NE Sunset Blvd.; and the proposed project is well beneath that, at
approximately 26 dwelling units per acre, even with the concessions given
regarding the setbacks.
For these reasons,the Committee makes the following recommendations: ••/
• That the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial
error of law in denying the Conditional Use Permit because the applicant
did meet the requisite criteria for a conditional use.
• That the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial
error of law in that denying the Site Plan in that it meets the criteria of the
City's Site Plan review and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Land Use policies.
• Move to reverse the Hearing Examiner's decision dated 6/24/2008 and
approve the Site Plan and approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a
height limit extension to 55 feet 4 inches for the elevator shaft only. This
approval shall be conditioned upon all the other recommendations set forth
in Section I, pages 21-22 of the City's Staff Report dated 5/27/2008.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Appeal: Nicholson Light Planning and Development Chair Parker represented a report regarding the
Trespass, AAD-08-059 Nicholson Light Trespass Appeal. Pursuant to a complaint received by Brad
Nicholson regarding an allegation of"light trespass," the City's Code
Enforcement Division reviewed the matter and found insufficient basis to issue
a citation for the alleged offense. Mr.Nicholson "appealed" this issue to the
Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner declined to hear the appeal, finding
no jurisdiction over alleged code enforcement violation, and insofar as any code NNW
violations were criminal in nature,the proper venue would be in Renton
Municipal Court.
Mr. Nicholson subsequently "appealed" the decision by the Hearing Examiner
declining to hear this appeal. The Hearing Examiner found no jurisdiction over
this matter and the City Council only has authority to review the Hearing
Examiner's decision pursuant to RMC 4-8-11 OF.
Therefore,this Committee has no option other than to recommend that this
matter be dismissed for lack of case or controversy and jurisdiction. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jay Leviton (Renton) announced that the Community in Schools of Renton
Citizen Comment: Leviton - annual mentor celebration will be held at the Renton Senior Center at 5:30 p.m.
Community in Schools of on 10/12/2008 and invited Council to attend. Mr. Leviton also thanked City
Renton officials and staff on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce for their
commitment to supporting the business community.
Citizen Comment: Peterson - Doug Peterson(Renton),President,Valley View Homeowners'Association,
Valley View Mobile Home stated that their mobile home park is a diverse, quiet, and safe community. He
Park requested the City's help and guidance in preserving their homes.
Citizen Comment: Workman- Bill Workman (Renton) stated that Valley View Mobile Home Park is a great
Valley View Mobile Home place to live, and he has lived there for 17 years. He noted that the park may be
Park closed(and redeveloped), and most of the homes in the park are too old to be
moved. He requested the City's cooperation in saving their homes.
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Citizen Comment: Brigham- John Brigham(Renton)read a prepared letter outlining his concerns about the
Valley View Mobile Home mobile home park redevelopment project. He shared his reasons for wanting to
Park stay in his home,his background, and his economic situation. He stated that he
r.. could not survive being homeless, and requested the City's help in saving his
home.
Mayor Law acknowledged the severity of the situation and stated that the City
will work with the residents to the best of its ability.
Citizen Comment: Johnson - Arland "Buzz" Johnson (Renton) suggested restricting parking during lunch
Emergency Vehicle Access hours and weekends around Spencer Court(senior housing community)to allow
access for emergency vehicles. He also suggested the possibility of turning the
downtown Post Office into a parking lot.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/18/2008. Council concur.
8/18/2008
Appointment: Planning Mayor Law appointed Gwendolyn High to the Planning Commission for an
Commission unexpired term expiring on 6/30/2010 (position previously held by Brad
Miller). Refer to Community Services Committee.
AJLS: Employee Wellness Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended
Program adoption of a resolution acknowledging and supporting the City's Employee
Wellness Program. Council concur. (See page 284 for resolution.)
Municipal Court: Probation Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department requested
Officer Hire at Step D authorization to hire a Probation Officer at Step D of the salary range. Refer to
rr.. Finance Committee.
CED: Krail Annexation, SE Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10%Notice of
120th St& 156th Ave SE Intent to annex petition for the proposed Krail Annexation and recommended a
public meeting be set on 9/22/2008 to consider the petition; 69.55 acres located
generally south of SE 120th St., west of 156th Ave. SE, if extended. Council
concur.
CED; Mackay Annexation, Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10%Notice of
148th Ave SE&NE 26th St Intent to annex petition for the proposed Mackay Annexation and recommended
a public meeting be set on 9/22/2008 to consider the petition; 10.56 acres
located generally west of 148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St. Council concur.
Community Services: Fire Community Services Department recommended accepting up to $359,459.35 in
Station#11 Seismic Retrofit, FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant funding from the Washington State
WA State Military Department Military Department for seismic retrofitting at Fire Station#11. The City's
FEMA PDM Grant match is$119,819.65. Refer to Finapee Qgmn 4t,-e- Community Services
Committee.
CAG: 06-044,New Park at Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-044,New Park at Union
Union Ave NE (Heritage Ave.NE (Heritage Park); and requested approval of the project, commencement
Park), Ohno Construction of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$53,825.84 to Ohno
Construction Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
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Public Works: Surface Water Public Works Department recommended amending the 2008 Budget by
Operations Positions reorganizing the Surface Water Operations section of the Public Works
Reclassification, Budget Maintenance Services Division by reclassifying a vacant Maintenance Services
Amend Worker III position to a Maintenance Services Worker I position and .r
reclassifying a Maintenance Services Worker III position to a Lead
Maintenance Services Worker position effective 10/1/2008. Council concur.
(See page 285 for ordinance.)
Technical Services: ROW Technical Services Division recommended approval of a memorandum of
Dedication, MJF Holdings agreement with MJF Holdings, Inc. accepting compensation in the amount of
$9,821 for conversion of a portion of drainage facility for road right-of-way,
and authorization to sign the deed of dedication. Council concur.
Airport: Navigational Aids Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a memorandum of
Maintenance, FAA agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)regarding
maintenance of existing navigational aids facilities at the Airport. Council
concur. (See page 285 for resolution.)
Airport: Runway 16/34 Transportation Systems Division recommended accepting $3,969,555 in grant
Resurfacing Project, FAA funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to complete the
Grant construction phase of the Runway 16/34 Resurfacing project. Council concur.
(See page 285 for resolution.)
Airport: Airport Runway Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Resurfacing Design, URS amount of$23,755.41 with URS Corporation to complete the engineering and
Corporation design of the Airport Runway Resurfacing project. Council concur.
Transportation: SW 27th Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
St/Strander Blvd Extension amount of$269,935 with Perteet, Inc. for the design of the SW 27th
Design, Perteet, Inc St./Strander Blvd. Extension-Phase I, Segment 2a project. Council concur. .r
CAG: 06-082, Rainier Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Improvements Design, KPG Agreement No. 4 to CAG-06-082, agreement with KPG, Inc., to correct the
Inc maximum amount payable from$1,569,371 to $2,753,725 and extend the
completion date to 6/30/2009 for the Rainier Ave. S. (Grady Way S. to S. 2nd
St.) Improvement project. Council concur.
Transportation: Duvall Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a construction
NE Reconstruction Utility agreement with Comcast to reimburse the City$83,010 for its share of
Conversion, Comcast underground utility conversion as part of the Duvall Ave. NE Widening/Coal
Creek Parkway Reconstruction project. Council concur.
Utility: Cyberlock® Security Utility Systems Division requested authorization to purchase a Cyberlock®
System Purchase, iCressendo security system for the drinking water distribution system, in the amount of
$61,424.23 from iCressendo, and authorization to transfer$1,425 from the Well
9 Telemetry Improvements account to the Water System Security Improvements
account. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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's UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the staff
Committee of the Whole recommendation to:
City Clerk: Cable Franchise . Extend Comcast's cable television franchise through 2013;
Renewal
• Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a lease agreement with
Comcast for the City's Institutional Network;
• Approve a 19-cent per subscriber per month Public, Educational,
Governmental (PEG) fee as part of the extension; and
• Present the ordinances regarding this matter for first reading.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 285 for ordinances.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Airport: Airport Layout Plan Standard Consultant Agreement with URS Corporation, in the amount of
Design,URS Corporation $40,573.41, for planning and design services to complete the Airport Layout
Plan. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and Cily Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Transportation: S Lake WA Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Infrastructure Improvements, recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
DMJM Harris and City Clerk to enter into the contract to continue to have DMJM Harris
perform construction management through contract completion with the
contractor for the South Lake Washington Infrastructure Improvement project.
The amount of this contract, $145,700, is the remaining balance not used in the
l original contract(CAG-06-079)with DMJM Harris. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Speed Limit Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Increase on Edmonds Ave SE recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the City to
raise the current speed limit of 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour for
Edmonds Ave. SE from SE Puget Dr. to SE 161 st St.,with the exception of the
1 school zone. The school zone established around Cascade Elementary School
shall remain in force, dependent on time of day or presence of children. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance amending City Code 10-11-
1 C to include 116th Ave. SE from SE 161 st St. to the south City limits be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 286 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Water Distribution concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an interfund transfer, in the
Storage Study, HDR amount of$40,000, from the water main replacement project budget to the
Engineering reservoirs and pump stations project budget for the purpose of conducting a
water distribution system storage study. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and Cites be authorized to execute the Engineering
Consultant Agreement, in the amount of$128,162 with HDR Engineering, Inc.,
to conduct the study. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
i COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere recommended concurrence to
Committee approve Mayor Law's appointment of Mr. Kelly Bailey to the Library Board for
Appointment: Library Board a term expiring 6/1/2013. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Appointment: Municipal Arts Community Services Committee Chair Briere recommended concurrence to
Commission approve Mayor Law's appointments of Ms. Valerie Gower for an unexpired
term, expiring 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Kristi Hand),Mr.
Wesley Van Doren for an unexpired term, expiring 12/31/2009 (position
previously held by Eleanor Simpson), and Ms. Denise Zullig for an unexpired
term, expiring 12/31/2010 (position previously held by Dawn Murin)to the
Municipal Arts Commission. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Councilmember Briere introduced the appointees who were present in the
audience.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Vice-Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Finance: Vouchers approval of:
• Claim Vouchers 274385 - 274915 and two wire transfers totaling
$4,396,206.26; and approval of 377 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer,
and 800 direct deposits totaling$2,869,202.06; and
• Claim Vouchers 275315 - 276198 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,676,681.72; and approval of 339 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer,
and 813 direct deposits totaling $2,837,904.60; and
• Claim Vouchers 276199 - 276566 and two wire transfers totaling
$6,217,810.10; and approval of 265 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer,
and 790 direct deposits totaling$2,681,587.14.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Surface Water Finance Committee Vice-Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Facilities FEMA Grant, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a 2008 Budget amendment
Budget Amend increasing Surface Water Utility Fund 427 revenue and expenditures in the total
amount of$337,132 for grant funding from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA) and the State of Washington. The grant funds
are for rehabilitation and repair of damages to the Elliott Spawning Channel and
the Maplewood Sedimentation Pond related to the November 2006 and
December 20007 flood disasters. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 285 for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION 3964 A resolution was read supporting the City of Renton Employee Wellness
AJLS: Employee Wellness Program. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
Program ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION 3965 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to execute the
Airport: Navigational Aids Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to
' Maintenance, FAA maintain the existing navigational aids at the Renton Municipal Airport.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION 3966 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to execute the
Airport: Runway 16/34 Federal Aviation Administration's Federal Grant Application and Grant
Resurfacing Project, FAA Assurances and accept the Federal Aviation Administration grant funding for
Grant resurfacing of Runway 16/34 at the Renton Municipal Airport. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/15/2008 for second and final reading:
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Regulations(Title IV)2006 Standards; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations)
Docket Review of City Code to amend the regulations regarding Towing Operations/Auto
Impoundment Yards; and to add definitions for Tow Truck and Tow Truck
Operations. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
9/15/2008. CARRIED.
Public Works: Surface Water An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by reclassifying one
Operations Positions Maintenance Services Worker III position to a Maintenance Services Worker I
Reclassification, Budget position,and reclassifying one Maintenance Services Worker III position to a
Amend Lead Maintenance Services Worker positioning the Maintenance Services
Division Surface Water Operations budget. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/15/2008. CARRIED.
City Clerk: Cable An ordinance was read amending Chapter 17, Cable Communications Systems,
Communications Systems of Title V(Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Amendments definition of"Gross Revenue" and the regulations regarding the granting of
franchises and technical standards. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 9/15/2008. CARRIED.
Franchise: Comcast Cable An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No. 4412 granting to TCI Seattle,
Television Extension Inc.,a franchise to operate a cable communication system within the City of
Renton. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
9/15/2008. CARRIED.
Utility: Surface Water An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the
Facilities FEMA Grant, appropriations in the Surface Water Utility Fund(Fund 427)revenue account
Budget Amend and expenditure accounts in the amount of$337,132 with funds from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency,the Emergency Management
Division, and the State of Washington, for the rehabilitation of the Elliott
Spawning Channel and Maplewood Sedimentation Pond Maintenance project.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/15/2008.
CARRIED.
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Transportation: Speed Limit An ordinance was read amending Chapter 11, Speed Limits, of Title X (Traffic)
Increase on Edmonds Ave SE of City Code by adding Edmonds Ave. SE from SE Puget Drive to SE 161 st St.
and setting the speed limit at 35 miles per hour. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/15/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE 5406 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring$600,000
Utility: Panther Creek Culvert within the approved Surface Water Utility Construction Fund(427) from the
Repair,Budget Amend Shattuck Ave. Storm System Improvement Project expenditure account to the
Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair Project expenditure account.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Briere announced that the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant for
Community Services: Fire Fire Station#11 Seismic Retrofit agenda item would be heard in the
Station#11 Seismic Retrofit, Community Services Committee instead of the Finance Committee.
WA State Military Department
FEMA PDM Grant
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time:��7:5//4 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 8, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/15 Capital Budget Priorities;
(Palmer) 5:00 p.m. Solid Waste Contract
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 9/15 Human Services Funding;
(Briere) 4:00 p.m. Gwendolyn High Appointment to Planning
Commission;
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant for Fire Station
#11 Seismic Retrofit
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/11 CANCELED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 9/15 Radio Communications
(Taylor) 3:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 9/11 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 9/11 Purchase of CyberlocV Security System
(Zwicker) 2:00 p.m.
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 15, 2008 MW
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Constitution Week- September 17 to 23, 2008
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department Promotions and 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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/8/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/5/2008 for CAG-08-125, Citywide Walkway Improvements,
12 bids; engineer's estimate $492,220.22; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to low bidder, End General Construction, Inc., in the amount of$428,435.35. Council
concur.
c. Community Services Department requests authorization to execute a purchase and sale
agreement with Russell L. Bucklin to purchase 6.7 acres of land located in the May Creek
Greenway, adjacent to Jones Ave. NE, and authorization to execute an amendment to CAG-90-
029, Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County, to accept
$200,000 in grant funding for the purchase. The City's match is estimated at $240,000. Refer to
Finance Committee.
d. Community Services Department requests authorization to execute a purchase and sale
agreement with 4A Development Corporation to purchase 3.66 acres of land located east of the
Panther Creek Wetlands, and authorization to execute an amendment to CAG-90-029,
Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County, to accept $100,000
in grant funding for the purchase. The City's match is estimated at$100,000. Refer to Finance
Committee.
e. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Lake Washington View Estates
Preliminary Plat (PP-08-057); 13 single-family lots on 5.53 acres located on the 4200 block of
Lake Washington Blvd. N. Council concur.
f. Public Works Department recommends approval to establish the cost contribution toward Capital
Improvement Projects for properties in which frontage improvements have been deferred by
restrictive covenant. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
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g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$42,908 with King County Department of Transportation to provide Commute Trip Reduction
services to 24 affected employers in the City of Renton for 2008-2009. Council concur. (See
9.a. for resolution.)
.. 8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Human Services Funding; Planning Commission
Appointment; Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant
b. Utility Committee: Purchase of Cyberlock® Security System
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Agreement with King County for Commute Trip Reduction services (See 7.g.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Towing Operations/Auto Impoundment Yards docket amendment (1 st reading 9/8/2008)
b. 2008 Budget amendment re: Public Works Department positions reclassification(1st reading
9/8/2008)
c. Amending the regulations relating to granting of franchises (1 st reading 9/8/2008)
d. Granting Comcast a cable television franchise amendment/extension (1st reading 9/8/2008)
e. 2008 Budget amendment re: Accepting FEMA grant funds for surface water facilities (1st
reading 9/8/2008)
f. Speed limit increase on Edmonds Ave. SE (1st reading 9/8/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
Capital Budget Priorities;
Solid Waste Contract
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Public safety issues regarding Touchdowns Sports Bar& Grill and surrounding neighborhood
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May Creek property purchase
Panther Creek property purchase
Parking Garage agreement with Diamond Parking
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Pre-Disaster mitigation grant for Fire Station#11 seismic retrofit with WA State Military Department
Commute Trip Reduction implementation agreement with King County Department of Transportation
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Capital Improvement deferrals cost contribution
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PUBLIC MEETINGS WITH THE INITIATOR
9/22/2008 - Krail Annexation 10%petition; 69.55 acres located south of SE 120th St.
9/22/2008 -Mackay Annexation 10%petition; 10.56 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer, Council President;RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER;TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development
Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;
DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL, COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, and COMMANDER
KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 17 to 23, 2008,to
Constitution Week- be "Constitution Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
September 17 to 23, 2008 join in the special observance, as September 17, 2008 marks the two hundred
twenty-first anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States
of America by the Constitutional Convention. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chief of Police Kevin Milosevich announced Police Department promotions as
Police: Employee Promotions follows:
and Recognition • Daniel Figaro promoted to Sergeant; and
• Craig Sjolin promoted to Sergeant
Chief Milosevich also recognized Officer Craig Johnson's recent military
service supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, and recapped Officer Johnson's
actions and experiences while deployed in Iraq. Chief Milosevich pointed out
that the Police Department supports their citizen soldiers and noted that the
training the officers receive in the reserves directly benefits the department.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• As part of the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, Renton is being
featured for the next few months on Comcast's "Spotlight" Video on
Demand(VOD). VOD subscribers can click "888" to find "Renton on TV."
Renton is the only city with its own tab on the Searchlight main page, and
the Renton material is being promoted on 300 cable TV ads that include
John Keister inviting viewers to the On Demand programming.
Sidewalk improvements on Jones Ave.NE,near Kennydale Elementary
School, and street improvements on Houser Way S. have recently been
completed.
• The date for the Community in Schools of Renton annual mentor
celebration was reported incorrectly in last week's Council minutes. The
correct date of the event is 10/2/2008.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Hallie Sword(Renton)requested that the sign noticing the proposed land use
Citizen Comment: Sword- action at Valley View Mobile Home Park be moved to the front entrance of the
Valley View Mobile Home park. She suggested adding the following to the sign: 1)the name of the
Park community being redeveloped, and 2) a warning for residents and potential
buyers letting them know they may be responsible for removing their homes or
having them demolished if the proposed development is approved. Ms. Sword
also suggested that the park manager should be responsible for notifying new
residents of the proposed redevelopment, and that residents will be given a one-
year notice to move if the project is approved.
Councilmember Corman remarked that the City may already require mobile
home park owners to notify residents when there is a potential for the park to be
redeveloped. He asked the Administration to look into the matter.
Mayor Law clarified that this situation is unique because the application was
vested under King County.
Citizen Comment: Workman- Barbara Workman(Renton) shared her family's background and economic
Valley View Mobile Home situation. She stated that she could not afford to move her home at Valley View
Park Mobile Home Park,or pay the $6,000 to have it demolished. Ms. Workman
also stated that if she were to demolish the home she would have no where to
go. She requested the City's help in saving her home.
Citizen Comment: Casserly- Brian Casserly(Renton) expressed concerns regarding public safety and public
Touchdowns Sports Bar& nuisances at Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,423 Airport Way S. He stated
Grill, Safety Issues that after speaking to Council about the business last year,the situation briefly
improved. He noted, however,that since late spring,residents have had to
increasingly call 911 to report a wide variety of problems. Mr. Casserly
reported that the problems include public drinking, loud arguing,public
urination, loud stereos, and drag racing motorcycles. He commented that the
management of Touchdowns has not taken the matter seriously, citing a lack of
promised security at the establishment.
Continuing,Mr. Casserly stated that the bar moved into their neighborhood, not
the other way around. He requested that the following steps be taken in the
interest of public safety: 1)pressure the management of Touchdowns Sports Bar
&Grill to hire off-duty police officers to secure the parking lot,2) step-up
police presence in the area,and 3)prioritize police response due to the recent
violence that occurred at the establishment.
Mr. Casserly also requested, as a stakeholder in the neighborhood,to be kept
informed on discussions occurring between the City and Touchdowns Sports
Bar&Grill,as he and his neighbors would like the opportunity to contribute to
those discussions.
Citizen Comment: Despuig- Linda Despuig(Renton)remarked that she witnessed the recent shooting at
Touchdowns Sports Bar& Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill and was so affected by what she saw that she
Grill, Safety Issues did not go to work for a week. She stated that she supports Mr. Casserly's
comments,but would like to see the business closed.
Mayor Law acknowledged that neighbors near the bar have been very
reasonable, and are understandably frustrated with the situation. He stated that
the Police Department has stepped up patrols in the area, calls are being
evaluated, and they are meeting with owner. He emphasized that the City must
also operate within the limits of the law.
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MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER TO
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE ISSUES OF 1)HIRING OFF-
DUTY POLICE OFFICERS FOR SECURITY,PARTICULARLY FOR THE
N.- PARKING LOT;2) STEPPED-UP PATROLS;AND 3)PRIORITY
RESPONSE FROM 911,AS WELL AS REVIEW OF PRIVATE
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS,AND MEASURES CURRENTLY BEING TAKEN
TO ENSURE PEACE AND SAFETY AT TOUCHDOWNS SPORTS BAR&
GRILL AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD.*
Councilmember Zwicker requested follow-up information regarding the recent
incident, including the City's response and any additional calls the City is
receiving regarding the business.
*MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/8/2008. Council concur.
9/8/2008
CAG: 08-125, Citywide City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/5/2008 for CAG-08-125, Citywide
Walkway Improvements, End Walkway Improvements, 12 bids; engineer's estimate$492,220.22; and
General Construction submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,End
General Construction,Inc., in the amount of$428,435.35. Council concur.
Community Services: May Community Services Department requested authorization to execute a purchase
Creek Property Purchase, King and sale agreement with Russell L. Bucklin to purchase 6.7 acres of land located
County Funding in the May Creek Greenway, adjacent to Jones Ave.NE, and authorization to
execute an amendment to CAG-90-029, Conservation Futures Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with King County,to accept$200,000 in grant funding
for the purchase. The City's match is estimated at$240,000. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Community Services: Panther Community Services Department requested authorization to execute a purchase
Creek Property Purchase, King and sale agreement with 4A Development to purchase 3.66 acres of land located
County Funding east of the Panther Creek Wetlands,and authorization to execute an amendment
to CAG-90-029, Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
King County,to accept$100,000 in grant funding for the purchase. The City's
match is estimated at$100,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Lake Washington View Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Lake
Estates, Lake Washington Washington View Estates Preliminary Plat; 13 single-family lots on 5.53 acres
Blvd N, PP-08-057 located on the 4200 block of Lake Washington Blvd. N. Council concur.
Public Works: Capital Public Works Department recommended approval to establish the cost
Improvement Deferrals Cost contribution toward Capital Improvement Projects for properties in which
Contribution frontage improvements have been deferred by restrictive covenant. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Reduction Program Services, King County Department of Transportation to provide Commute Trip
King County Reduction services to 24 affected employers in the City of Renton for 2008-
2009. Council concur. (See page 296 for resolution.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a Committee of the Whole report
COMMITTEE OF THE recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to implement the new
WHOLE Solid Waste Contract using Rollout Option A,which assumes customers will
Solid Waste: Waste Collection reduce their garbage capacity by additional recycling and placing organics in
Services,Waste Management the yard waste cart, and will remain at their current cart size/rate category.
The Committee further recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
to approve Solid Waste Contract Option 2: Every-other-Week(EOW) garbage
and recycling, weekly organics including food scraps using the current subsidy
structure for residential only rate assumption.
Concurrence with these options will allow them to be incorporated into the
Solid Waste Contract,which will be brought before the Council in a Special
Presentation on September 22,2008. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Cyberlock®Security concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of a
System Purchase, iCressendo Cyberlock®security system for the drinking water distribution system, in the
amount of$61,424.23, and authorize the fund transfer of$1,425 from the Well
9 Telemetry Improvements account to the Water System Security Improvements
account. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Chair Briere recommended concurrence in Mayor Law's
Committee appointment of Gwendolyn High to the Planning Commission for an unexpired
Appointment: Planning term expiring 6/30/2010(position previously held by Brad Miller). MOVED
Commission BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Fire Community Services Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Station#11 Seismic Retrofit, concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
WA State Military Department to sign the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Agreement E09-022 with the State of
FEMA PDM Grant Washington Emergency Management Division of the Military Department to
accept$359,459.35 in grant funding. The Committee also recommended
authorizing the use of the grant funds and funds from the Grant Matching
Program of Fund 316 for the Fire Station#11 Seismic Retrofit project.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Services: 2009/2010 Community Services Chair Briere presented a report recommending
CDBG Funds Allocation concurrence in the Human Services Advisory Committee recommendation for
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds. The following
recommendation for public services are for two years(2009/2010),with the
second year being contingent upon performance and availability of funds:
CDBG Public Services:
Multi-Service Center/Emergency Assistance $35,000
Institute for Family Development/Parents & Children Together $12,298
Total: $47,298
CDBG Capital Recommendation for 2009 only:
City of Renton Housing Repair Program $200,000 �..
Planning and Administration: $47,000
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Conditions for CDBG Projects:
1. All CDBG projects are subject to federal environmental review
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) as of the
date of submittal of application. An environmental review of Renton-
awarded CDBG projects must be completed by King County before
contracts will commence. Costs of the NEPA review will be charged to the
CDBG project.
2. All projects must comply with Community Development Block Grant
Program Regulations(24 CFR Part 570) and applicable King County
Consortium policies as outlined in the King County Consortium
Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for 2005-2009,
as amended.
3. All CDBG projects shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and City
laws including without limitation, all City codes, ordinances,resolutions,
standards and policies, as now exist or hereafter adopted or amended,
including land use and/or building permit requirements and processes.
The Committee also recommended adoption of the CDBG Contingency Plan as
recommended by the Human Services Advisory Committee should the amount
of available funding increase or decrease.
Contingency Plan for CDBG funding:
For an increase in Public Service Programs funding the following applies:
• Fund Institute for Family Development PACT program to the 2008 level of
funding, $12,868.
• Any remaining increase will be applied proportionately to funded CDBG
public service programs.
For a decrease in Public Service Programs funding the following applies:
Decrease funding to public services programs proportionately.
For an increase in Capital Project funding the following applies:
• Fund Renton Minor Housing Repair Program to $200,000.
• Additional funds to Renton Contingency Fund for 2010.
For a decrease in Capital Project funding the following applies:
Decrease Renton Minor Housing Repair Program.
If there is an increase to Planning and Administration funding it will be
allocated to planning and administration to cover administrative costs for
Renton's CDBG program(CDBG covers approximately 60 percent of the cost
of the Contract Specialist; the General Fund 40 percent). If there is a decrease
in planning and administrative funding, funding is to be decreased for CDBG
administrative activities.
If there is an increase in the General Fund,the increase will be applied
proportionately among:
• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
• Renton Area Youth and Family Services
• Washington Women's Employment and Education
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If there is a decrease in the General Fund, the following applies:
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• Any decrease up to $2,800 will reduce allocation to Child Care Resources
• Additional decreases will be proportionately applied to Volunteer Chore
Services and the Multi-Service Center General Literacy program.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCURE
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3967 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
Transportation: Commute Trip Commute Trip Reduction implementation agreement with King County
Reduction Program Services, Department of Transportation for the purpose of implementing the Washington
King County State Commute Trip Reduction Law of 1991. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE #5407 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: Development Standards; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations)
Regulations (Title IV) 2006 of City Code to amend the regulations regarding Towing Operations/Auto
Docket Review Impoundment Yards; and to add definitions for Tow Truck and Tow Truck
Operations. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5408 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by reclassifying one
Public Works: Surface Water Maintenance Services Worker III position to a Maintenance Services Worker I
Operations Positions position, and reclassifying one Maintenance Services Worker III position to a
Reclassification, Budget Lead Maintenance Services Worker position in the Maintenance Services
Amend Division Surface Water Operations budget. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5409 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 17, Cable Communications Systems,
City Clerk: Cable of Title V(Finance and Business Regulations)of City Code to amend the
Communications Systems definition of"Gross Revenue" and the regulations regarding the granting of
Amendments franchises and technical standards. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5410 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No. 4412 granting to TCI Seattle,
Franchise: Comcast Cable Inc., a franchise to operate a cable communication system within the City of
Television Extension Renton. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE#5411 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the
Utility: Surface Water appropriations in the Surface Water Utility Fund (Fund 427)revenue account
Facilities FEMA Grant, and expenditure accounts in the amount of$337,132 with funds from the
Budget Amend Federal Emergency Management Agency,the Emergency Management
Division, and the State of Washington, for the rehabilitation of the Elliott
Spawning Channel and Maplewood Sedimentation Pond Maintenance project.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5412 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 11, Speed Limits, of Title X(Traffic)
Transportation: Speed Limit of City Code by adding Edmonds Ave. SE from SE Puget Drive to SE 161st St.
Increase on Edmonds Ave SE and setting the speed limit at 35 miles per hour. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Councilmember Palmer clarified that the speed limit increase is on Edmonds
Ave. SE,near Cascade Elementary School,not near McKnight Middle School.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer reported that the crosswalk near Kennydale
Streets: Jones Ave. NE Elementary School had been recently disabled due to scheduled sidewalk
Sidewalk Improvements improvements causing disruption and safety concerns for school children. She
read a list of names of City staff and contractors who reacted quickly to the
situation by halting the job during the times children were passing, and by
flagging traffic for improved safety.
Community Services: Parking MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
Garage Update, Diamond TOPIC OF THE PARKING GARAGE UPDATE (DIAMOND PARKING
Parking SERVICES CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION)TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADJO�U�.R�N'.� CARRIED. Time: '8�:02p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 15,2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
now
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/22 Emerging Issues in Human Resources
(Palmer) 6:00 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 9/22 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Probation Officer Hire at Step D;
Panther Creek Property Acquisition;
May Creek Property Acquisition;
Parking Garage Agreement with Diamond
Parking;
2007 State Audit(briefmg only)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/18 2nd&Main Apartments Multi-Family ..r
(Parker) 3:30 p.m. Housing Property Tax Exemption Agreement
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 9/18 Capital Improvement Deferrals Cost
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. Contribution
UTILITIES THURS., 9/18 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
... September 22, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry- September 27, 2008
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Solid Waste Services Proposal
5. PUBLIC MEETINGS WITH THE INITIATORS:
a. Krail Annexation - 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 69.55 acres located generally south
of SE 120th St., west of 156th Ave. SE, if extended.
b. Mackay Annexation- 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 10.56 acres located generally
west of 148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/15/2008. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends setting a public meeting
on 10/6/2008 to consider Initiative 985 (Reduce Traffic Congestion Account), solicit public
comment, and consider a position supporting or opposing the measure. Council concur.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends declaring intent to annex an
unincorporated island known as the Springbrook Terrace Annexation area, and recommends a
public hearing be set on 10/20/2008 to consider the annexation; 19.9 acres located south of S.
55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S. Council concur. (See 10.a. for resolution.)
d. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of an agreement in the amount
of$47,520 with the Washington State Patrol to conduct a joint recruit academy. The City's cost
after state reimbursement is $2,304. Council concur.
e. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of
$43,092 with Kidde Fire Trainers for continued support and maintenance of the Live Fire
Training System. Council concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to
CAG-06-065, agreement with DMJM Harris, reducing the contract amount by$33,643,
extending the expiration date to 12/31/2009, changing the scope of work, and reallocating funds
for the Rainier Ave. S./S. Shattuck Drainage Bypass project. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a memorandum of agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the utility adjustments or relocations
for the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project. Council concur.
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a cooperative agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation to accept reimbursement estimated at $52,000
for a Renton Project Coordinator for the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project. Council .r
concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a cooperative agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the design, construction, and operation
of the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 -Widening project. Council concur. (See 10.c. for
resolution.)
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract with Waste Management, Inc. for
solid waste collection services from 1/1/2009 - 5/31/2016, in the amount of$7.6 million for
2009. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Probation Officer Hire at Step D; Panther Creek Property
Acquisition*; May Creek Property Acquisition*; Parking Garage Agreement with Diamond
Parking
b. Planning& Development Committee: 2nd &Main Apartments Multi-Family Housing Property
Tax Exemption Agreement
c. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Capital Improvement Deferrals Cost Contribution*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Setting public hearing on 10/20/2008 for Springbrook Terrace annexation (See 8.c.)
b. Cooperative agreement with WSDOT for project coordinator reimbursement (See 8.h.) add
c. Cooperative agreement with WSDOT for design, construction, and operation services (See 8.i.)
d. Conservation Futures agreement amendment for the Panther Creek property acquisition (See 9.a.)
e. Conservation Futures agreement amendment for the May Creek property acquisition(See 9.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
Capital Improvement deferrals cost contribution (See 9.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (labor relations)
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
6:00 p.m.
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Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Execute multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for 2nd& Main Apartments
Execute Panther Creek property purchase and sale agreement
Execute May Creek property purchase and sale agreement
Amendment to Conservation Futures agreement with King County for Panther Creek property purchase
Amendment to Conservation Futures agreement with King County for May Creek property purchase
Agreement with WSDOT re: 1-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project, Project Coordinator funding
Agreement with WSDOT re: I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project, design and construction
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PUBLIC MEETING
10/6/2008 - Consider opposing or supporting 1-985 (Reduce Transit Congestion Account)
PUBLIC HEARING
10/20/2008 - Springbrook Terrace Annexation; 19.9 acres located south S. 55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; LAWRENCE J.
ATTENDANCE WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community
and Economic Development Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human
Resources Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance and Information Services
Administrator;PREETI SHRIDHAR,Communications Director; LESLIE
BETLACH,Parks Director; LYS HORNSBY, Utility Systems Director;
LINDA KNIGHT, Solid Waste Coordinator;ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate
Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department;
DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL and COMMANDER PAUL CLINE,Police
Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 27,2008,to be
Mayor's Day of Concern for "Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry" in the City of Renton and strongly
the Hungry- 9/27/2008 urging all citizens to join the Emergency Feeding Program and local food banks
in their efforts to nourish those who are hungry. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Renton Salvation Army Captain Terry Masango and Emergency Feeding
Program Development Director Sam Osborne accepted the proclamation with
appreciation. Captain Masango encouraged all citizens to participate in the food
drive on September 27. Mr. Osborne reported that 47 stores will be collecting
food for the event.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that a press release
Solid Waste: Solid Waste was issued to solicit public comment on the proposed contract with Waste
Services Proposal Management,Inc. He stated that the City ran a year-long pilot program in the
Tiffany Park and Glencoe neighborhoods that incorporated many of the
provisions of the proposed contract. He noted that a survey was conducted and
the results of the survey were very positive. Mr. Zimmerman stated that if the
proposed contract were approved,it would be implemented January 1,2009.
Mr. Zimmerman introduced Solid Waste Coordinator Linda Knight who
reported that the City's current solid waste collection services contract has been
in place since 2000 and expires in December 2009. She noted that the current
rates and services are based upon economic conditions of almost a decade ago.
Ms. Knight stated that the City conducted a two-year review of all available
options with the goal of establishing the most cost effective,high-quality
garbage and recycling service available for Renton residents. She remarked that
the customer rates reflect the amounts that Waste Management,Inc. charges the
City for services. Ms. Knight reported that the goals for the negotiations were
to respond to customer demands for expanded services, including expanded
recycling options. She noted that something new,but in relatively high
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demand, is the addition of adding food scraps to the yard waste cart. Another
goal was to have a uniformed cart based collection system to decrease litter in
the City. She reiterated Mr. Zimmerman's earlier remarks,commenting that the
proposed changes were incorporated into a year-long pilot program in the
Tiffany Park and Glencoe neighborhoods. She also noted that the survey results
regarding the pilot programs were very positive.
Ms. Knight reported that residents living within the newly annexed Benson Hill
area that are currently being served by Waste Management, Inc. will receive the
new service, and those residents currently served by Allied Waste Services will
not be affected by the changes. Ms. Knight also reported that this will be the
first solid waste rate increase in the City in eight years. She stressed that
Renton rates will continue to be lower than most cities in the Puget Sound
region.
Continuing,Ms. Knight summarized the proposed improvements and changes to
the residential curbside collection program. She stated that residents will
receive new, sturdy,plastic carts with fitted lids and wheels,which will keep
material from blowing around in the wind, and also keeps animals out. Ms.
Knight also remarked that the amount of items that can be recycled will be
unlimited and the types of material accepted will be expanded to include plastic
bottles,jugs, containers, and tubs will be accepted. She clarified that poly-
coated cartons such as milk and juice boxes will also be accepted,along with
ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Ms. Knight pointed out that a new program will
allow all food waste scraps to be thrown in yard waste carts, and that food-
stained paper products will also be allowed in the yard waste/food scrap carts.
Ms. Knight reported that garbage and recycling will be collected every other
week,and the yard waste/food waste will be collected weekly. She stated that
the reduced collection model will also reduce pollution and noise in
neighborhoods and that the trucks used for collection will run on either
compressed natural gas or biodiesel.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry,Ms. Knight stated that soiled
paper towels are not accepted in the recycling system,but newspapers are
recyclable,along with mixed waste paper, cardboard,plastic and glass bottles
and jars, and tin cans. She noted that poly-coated papers have been added to the
list of allowable recyclables.
Responding to Councilmember Persson's inquiry, Ms. Knight reported that the
garbage households produce will have to be sorted into three categories, 1) yard
and food waste, 2)recyclables, and 3)garbage. Ms. Knight stated that if
citizens follow the guidelines by separating their recyclables and their food
waste,they will reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste(garbage)they
create. She stated that some examples of non-recyclable garbage are
incandescent light bulbs,toothpaste tubes, and razor blades.
Ms. Knight introduced Susan Robinson from Waste Management, Inc. Ms.
Robinson read a list of items allowed in each cart. She reported that single
stream recycling collection programs (one cart collection) increases recycling
by as much as 20 percent. She stated that if it's easier for people to do,they will
recycle more.
Responding to Council inquiries,Ms. Robinson stated that food-soiled paper
products are allowed in the yard waste/food waste cart,that recyclables are
sorted at a Waste Management facility, and that plastic bags should ideally be
returned to grocery stores to be recycled.
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Ms. Knight reported that if the proposed contract is implemented Waste
Management will deliver the new carts to residents in December. She stated
that residents will receive comparably sized carts to what they currently have
and that customers can size up or size down once a year without paying a I J
service adjustment fee. Ms. Knight remarked that customers will retain their
yard waste carts and will be given new labels showing that food waste scraps
are now allowed in them. She stated that residents will receive a new food
scrap bucket for organic recycling and pointed out that the liner used in the
bucket must be biodegradable if placed in the yard waste/food waste carts. She
also noted that informational brochures and detailed instructions with pictorials
will be handed out with the new carts. She remarked that neighborhood open
houses are also planned to help residents understand the proposed changes.
Continuing,Ms. Knight reported that the expanded recyclables collection will
also be implemented for multi-family residences at no additional charge. She
noted,however,that yard waste/food waste collection will be available for a
fee. She stated that business recycling will also be provided to help local
businesses decrease waste disposed at landfills. Ms. Knight also reported that
two recycling events and one re-use event have been incorporated into the
proposed contract.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry,Ms. Knight clarified that the
two recycling events allow residents to place large items and hazardous waste,
items not usually allowed to be recycled, at their curbside for pick-up. She
noted that these items include batteries, cell phones, and large bulky wood
materials. She stated that the re-use event is like a large swap-meet facilitated
by the City for citizens to trade items that are in good working condition for
other items,keeping them out of landfills. She noted that no money is
exchanged for the items.
Responding to Council inquiries,Ms. Knight clarified the term of garbage as
non-recyclable material. She noted that food waste is currently being collected
weekly and will continue to be collected weekly under the proposed contract,
noting that it will be collected from the yard waste/food waste cart instead of the
garbage cart.
Moving on to rate schedules,Ms. Knight explained that the 2009 rates are based
on a collection model of garbage being collected every other week and yard
waste/food waste collected every week. She remarked that there is no
restriction on the amount of recyclables or yard waste/food waste citizens can
put out to be picked up, and noted that other jurisdictions have restrictions.
Concluding,Ms. Knight reviewed different rate schedules for"one can" service,
dependent on which contract option is adopted. She also reviewed rate
schedules for other jurisdictions.
Responding to Council inquiries, Ms. Knight remarked that the current contract
expires at the end of 2009, and a typical "one can" customer's rate will still
increase from 13.44 to 15.78 if Council took no action on the proposed contract.
She stated that the increase is partially due to a 15 percent King County disposal
fee increase that was not implemented in 2008. Mayor Law clarified that the
2009 rate would be the current rate plus the additional King County fee, and
that the City would need to renegotiate for a new contract if no action was taken
on this proposal. Ms. Knight remarked that the current proposal would likely
not apply in 2010 and the rates would probably go up. She also remarked that
any increase in the rate model will need Council approval.
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Responding to Councilmember Taylor's inquiry, Ms. Knight stated that each
jurisdiction uses a different collection model than the one being proposed for
Renton. She acknowledged that the proposed every-other-week garbage
,.. collection model is unique. She also noted that the Public Health Department
approved this collection model after collecting data from the City's pilot
programs.
Council discussion ensued regarding the ramifications of taking no action on the
contract,keeping the rates low for as long as possible, and the timeliness and
cost effectiveness of renegotiating a new contract in 2009.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO AUDIENCE COMMENT. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT David McCammon (Renton)stated that he initially opposed every other week
Citizen Comment: McCammon garbage collection,but now recognizes the significant cost savings. He
- Solid Waste Services remarked that residents can choose to have their garbage collected weekly if
Proposal they choose to pay the increased rates.
j Citizen Comment: Morris - Brian Morris(Renton) stated that he is concerned about the cost increase,noting
Solid Waste Services Proposal that the proposed contract reduces garbage collection to every other week. He
stated that it is likely the yard waste/food waste cart will be overfilled at times
and under-utilized at other times due to the growing season. He also remarked
that there are a lot of non-recyclable materials, including disposable diapers,
and personal hygiene items that would collect during the two-week period and
may pose health risks.
Citizen Comment: Steiger- Marilyn Steiger(Renton) stated that she is concerned about being charged more
Solid Waste Services Proposal for less service,and that the containers are too large. She stated that she doesn't
want garbage sitting around for two weeks. She requested that the current
services remain as they are,but expand the recyclables allowed to include tin
cans, aluminum,and paper products.
Citizen Comment: Koehl- Amy Koehl(Renton)requested that Council consider the significant cost
Solid Waste Services Proposal increase prior to taking any action on the proposed contract.
Citizen Comment: Marczewski Stanley Marczewski (Renton)read a section of the Falcon Ridge Homeowners'
- Solid Waste Services Association rules regarding garbage containers and stated his concern that
Proposal building a shelter to hide the containers would present a fire hazard due to the
limited space between homes in the neighborhood.
Stating intent to do what is best for all, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND
ADVANCE TO ITEM 8.j. ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
Consent Agenda Item 8.i. Council considered the Utility Systems Division's recommendation to approve a
Solid Waste: Waste Collection contract with Waste Management, Inc. for solid waste collection services from
Services, Waste Management 1/1/2009 - 5/31/2016, in the amount of$7.6 million for 2009.
Councilmember Corman inquired if there was the possibility of leaving money
on the table by adopting the new contract early, and asked if the rate savings
had been negotiated into the new contract. He also inquired if it was feasible to
continue the current contract for one more year, or a partial year,at the old rate.
Solid Waste Coordinator Knight introduced Jeff Brown(solid waste services
consultant)who discussed how the rate schedules were devised. He remarked
that the market rate for"one can" service is $25 to $30 and commented that
because the City's current rate($13.44)is so much lower than market rate,
maintaining the current rate will only create a larger increase in the future.
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He reported that one concern about deferring the proposed contract is that
Waste Management, Inc. could not implement the program next year. He stated
that the benefit of implementing the contract now is getting the recycling
services rolled out that citizens want, and the ability to moderate rate increases.
Mr. Brown remarked that by waiting, service improvements would be deferredr,
and new contract negotiations would need to commence immediately to make
sure a contract was in place after 2009. In response to Councilmember
Corman's inquiry, Mr. Brown stated that there had been no value placed on
early termination of the previous contract in the new contract.
Council discussion ensued regarding staying at the current rates for as long as
possible,how the current rate is being subsidized,not being able to predict
future rate increases, and the ramifications of having to restart negotiations for a
new contract.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Krail, SE 120th St accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
& 156th Ave SE consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Krail
Annexation; 69.55 acres located generally south of SE 120th St.,west of 156th
Ave. SE.
Community and Economic Development Associate Planner Angie Mathias
reported that the annexation site contains 91 single-family homes,one
commercial development, steep slopes, and a Class 4 stream. She stated that
public services are currently provided by Fire District#25,Water District#90,
Renton sewer service, and the Issaquah School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-4(four dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density
zoning. Ms. Mathias pointed out that the site will likely be zoned one of three
possible zones: 1)RC(Resource Conservation- one dwelling unit per net 10
acres);2)R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre); or 3)R-4 (four dwelling units
per net acre).
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a deficit of$13,541 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$51,264 is estimated at full development.
Ms. Mathias reported that there is interest in annexing the area surrounding the
Krail Annexation. She recommended amending the current boundary to include
the 4.5 acre Burnstead property, and one of the following two options: 1)
Option A- an additional 37 acres,with 59 single-family homes, or 2)Option B
-all of Option A plus another additional 75 acres, with 147 homes. It was
clarified that homeowners in the entire area, including the optional areas,were
notified by letter of the proposed annexation,with no opposition,and only a
nominal response in support of amending the boundaries. Ms. Mathias reported
that both options have initial budget deficits of approximately$7,500 and
Option A would have a surplus of approximately$69,000 and Option B would
have a surplus of approximately$92,000 at full development.
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Public comment was invited.
Rick Dickson(Renton) stated that he owns two pieces of property affected by
the proposed boundary changes,and that he supports the annexation.
Tiffiny Brown(Renton),Burnstead Construction Company,voiced support for
amending the annexation to include the Burnstead property.
Adria Krail (Renton)requested that the Krail annexation boundaries remain as
originally proposed with the exception of adding the Burnstead property. She
noted that the community of White Fence Ranch has worked with the City when
sewers were installed in the neighborhood and looks forward to continuing the
relationship.
Kevin Le(King County)voiced his support for amending the boundary to
include the Burnstead property.
Mark Martinez(Renton) stated his concern that amending the boundary to
include the expansion options may cause it to fail. He requested that the
annexation remain as originally proposed.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJUST
AND EXPAND THE BOUNDARY OF THE KRAIL ANNEXATION TO
INCLUDE THE BURNSTEAD PROPERTY. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE KRAIL
ANNEXATION,AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60%DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX SPECIFYING THAT SIGNERS SUPPORT FUTURE
ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA,AND THAT SIGNERS WILL
NOT BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF
THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
Annexation: Mackay, 148th This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Ave SE&NE 26th St accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Mackay
Annexation; 10.56 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St.
Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site contains 14 single-
family homes, steep slopes, and a Class 4 stream that is outside the annexation
area,but affects the annexation. She stated that public services are currently
provided by Fire District#10,Water District#90, Renton sewer service, and the
Issaquah School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-1 (one dwelling unit per gross acre), and R-4 (four dwelling units
per gross acre). She reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the
site as eligible for residential low density zoning. Ms. Mathias pointed out that
the site was prezoned as R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre)and will become
effective upon annexation.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
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Regarding the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a deficit of$2,626 is
estimated at current development and a surplus of$1,783 is estimated at full
development.
Public comment was invited. "14r
William Brunelle (King County) inquired about minimal land requirements for
annexations. He stated that the area has wetlands and is rural. Mr. Brunelle
voiced his opposition to the annexation.
Charles Dovey(King County) submitted a petition signed by 13 residents
opposed to the annexation. He opined that his taxes would go up, not down as
suggested by City literature he received.
Claudia Donnelly- (King County)recapped the May Valley prezoning
ordinance adopted by Council in 1997. She stated her concerns about potential
zoning changes and about stormwater runoff. She displayed photos and
explained where drain culverts in the area are and what occurs if they become
plugged. She stated that King County dug the drainage ditches deeper and
replaced a damaged culvert after a flooding event,but they are already filling
with silt.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER TWO ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Continuing,Ms. Donnelly stated that Fire District#10 effectively serves the
area,and expressed concern about Renton's response times. She also suggested
that the City purchase the pasture land in the annexation area and convert it to a
neighborhood park. Ms. Donnelly also requested that her neighborhood be
removed from the proposed annexation area.
and
Paul Mackay(King County) remarked that he is the proponent of the proposed
annexation, and stated that he supports reducing the size of the annexation area
to remove the properties whose owners object to being annexed.
Joseph Burgraff(King County) remarked that he signed the petition opposing
the annexation and stated he would support the annexation if the density in the
area did not increase. He also suggested that the City purchase the pasture in
the annexation area and convert it to a neighborhood park.
Council discussion ensued regarding amending the annexation boundary to SE
102nd St., and whether or not to include the SE 102nd St. right-of-way.
Council also discussed the area's current King County zoning,the process for
applying for property rezoning,the burden an applicant would have to justify
upzoning their property in the area, and the intent of Council's action to prezone
the area in 1997.
William Horne(King County)voiced support for the annexation. He remarked
that the City has handled flooding issues in the area. He noted that before the
Stonegate development was built,his property constantly flooded but that has
not been a problem since the City stormwater improvements were installed.
Arland "Buzz" Johnson (Renton) stated that Council has been very responsive
to citizen complaints in the past.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED.
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MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL MODIFY
THE BOUNDARY OF THE MACKAY ANNEXATION TO EXCLUDE
PARCELS SOUTH OF SE 102ND ST. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE MACKAY
ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60%
DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX SPECIFYING THAT SIGNERS SUPPORT
FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA AND THAT SIGNERS
WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE
OF THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Wine 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department,with support of the
Seattle Seahawks, will dedicate its new Fire Engine 12 at noon on Saturday,
September 27. The community is invited to attend the ceremony at Fire
Station 12, 1209 Kirkland Ave. NE. The dedication ceremony will include
comments from Mayor Denis Law, Fire Chief/Emergency Services
Administrator David Daniels, and Councilmember Greg Taylor. The
ceremony will include a ribbon cutting and a special performance by the
Seahawks Blue Thunder drum line.
• The Renton Community Marketing Campaign proudly presents the first
Renton FilmFrenzy this October. Filmmakers will have from 5:00 p.m. on
October 17 through 7:00 p.m. October 19,to write, shoot, edit, and submit a
film. Films can be up to four minutes in length and must be shot completely
in Renton. The films will be judged by local filmmakers, film critics, and a
representative from the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. The
registration deadline is October 13 at 5:00 p.m. More information is
available at www.RentonFilniFrenzy.com.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland "Buzz" Johnson(Renton)expressed his concerns about the decrease in
Citizen Comment: Johnson- the number of bus riders and stated that having better access for buses entering
Bus Service and exiting freeways would help increase bus ridership. He also suggested
increasing the amount of bus lanes in Renton.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Parker, Item 8.j. was removed for
separate consideration earlier in the meeting.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/15/2008. Council concur.
9/15/2008
AJLS: Initiative 985 (Reduce Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended setting a
Traffic Congestion Account) public meeting on 10/6/2008 to consider Initiative 985 (Reduce Traffic
Congestion Account), solicit public comment, and consider supporting or
opposing the measure. Council concur.
Annexation: Springbrook Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring
Terrace, S 55th St& intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Springbrook Terrace
Talbot Rd S Annexation area, and recommended a public hearing be set on 10/20/2008 to
consider the annexation; 19.9 acres located south of S. 55th St., east of Talbot
Rd. S. Council concur. (See page 312 for resolution.)
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Fire: Joint Recruit Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an
Washington State Patrol agreement in the amount of$47,520 with the Washington State Patrol to
conduct a joint recruit academy. The City's cost after state reimbursement is
$2,304. Council concur.
Fire: Symtron Live Fire Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
Training System,Kidde Fire in the amount of$43,092 with Kidde Fire Trainers for continued support and
Trainers maintenance of the Symtron Live Fire Training System. Council concur.
CAG: 06-065,Rainer Ave S Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Improvements(4th PI to 7th), Agreement No. 3 to CAG-06-065, agreement with DMJM Harris,reducing the
DMJM Harris contract amount by$33,643, extending the expiration date to 12/31/2009,
changing the scope of work, and reallocating funds for the Rainier Ave. S./S.
Shattuck Drainage Bypass project. Council concur.
Transportation: I-405 (1-5 - SR Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Memorandum of
169) Stage 2 Widening, Understanding with the Washington State Department of Transportation
WSDOT regarding the utility adjustments or relocations for the 1-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage
2 -Widening project. Council concur.
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a cooperative
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept
WSDOT reimbursement estimated at$52,000 for a Renton Project Coordinator for the I-
405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 -Widening project. Council concur. (See page 312
for resolution.)
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a cooperative
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding
WSDOT the design,construction, and operation of the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 -
Widening project. Council concur. (See page 312 for resolution.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH REMOVAL OF ITEM
8.j. PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Planning&Development concurrence in the staff recommendation to:
Community 1. Approve a Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption agreement that
CED: Multi-Family Housing addresses the terms and conditions for a partial property tax exemption
Property Tax Exemption, 2nd upon completion of the 2nd&Main Apartments project in the Downtown
&Main Apartments designated residential targeted area; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in
substantially the same form.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 276567- 277082 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,698,382.84; and approval of 184 Payroll Vouchers,one wire transfer,and
779 direct deposits totaling$2,573,366. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Municipal Court: Probation Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Officer Hire at Step D concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Municipal Court to fill
the Probation Officer position,pay grade a18,at step D of the salary range.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Panther Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Creek Property Purchase, King concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the acquisition of the 3.66
County acre Panther Creek parcel and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the purchase and sales agreement.
The Committee recommended approval of the amendment to the interlocal
agreement with King County to accept grant funding in the amount of$170,000
and recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
interlocal agreement amendment. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
The Committee also recommended approval to utilize funds from the Grant
Matching Program identified in the Capital Improvement Fund(Fund 316)to
fund up to fifty percent of the acquisition costs ($100,000). Grant funds
received will be reallocated back to the Capital Improvement Fund Grant
Matching Program.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 312 for resolution.)
Community Services: May Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Creek Property Purchase,King concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the acquisition of four
County parcels totaling 6.73 acres in the May Creek Greenway and to authorize the
Mayor and Cil_ Clerk to execute the purchase and sales agreement.
The Committee recommended approval of the amendment to the interlocal
agreement with King County to accept grant funding in the amount of
$200,000, and recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the interlocal agreement amendment. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption.
The Committee also recommended approval to utilize funds from the Grant
Matching Program identified in the Capital Improvement Fund(Fund 316)to
fund up to fifty-five percent of the acquisition costs ($240,000). Grant funds
received will be reallocated back to the Capital Improvement Fund Grant
Matching Program. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 312 for resolution.)
Community Services: Parking Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Garage Management Services, concurrence in the staff recommendation to contract with Diamond Parking
Diamond Parking Services Services, LLC to manage the City Center Parking Garage. Diamond Parking
will provide garage marketing, attendant services,parking machine repair, and
parking enforcement. The management fee over the one-year term of the
contract,commencing October 1,will be$750 per month. Diamond Parking
will pass through all other expenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTION#3968 A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island
Annexation: Springbrook known as the Springbrook Terrace Annexation area; describing the boundaries
Terrace, S 55th St& of the area to be annexed; stating the number of registered voters residing
Talbot Rd S therein as nearly as may be; authorizing a notice of intention to annex to the
Boundary Review Board; setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation
for 10/20/2008; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public
hearing. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3969 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, Transportation for funding of the City of Renton's Project Coordinator for Stage
WSDOT 2 of the 1-405 Widening Project from I-5 to SR 169. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3970 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to execute the
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to GCA cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening Transportation for design, construction, and operation of the I-405 Widening
WSDOT Project I-5 to SR 169, Stage 2. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3971 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Community Services: Panther amendment to the Conservation Futures interlocal cooperation agreement with
Creek Property Purchase,King King County by including a$170,000 allocation for the acquisition of open
County space along Panther Creek. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3972 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Community Services: May amendment to the Conservation Futures interlocal cooperation agreement with
Creek Property Purchase,King King County by including a$200,000 allocation for the acquisition of open
County space along the May Creek Trail Corridor. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mark Martinez(Renton)stated that he is preparing a petition for a proposed
Citizen Comment: Martinez- annexation and requested a waiver of the required$2,500 fee.
Annexation Fee Waiver Councilmember Parker suggested that all neighbors in the proposed annexation
area contribute toward the fee. Responding to Councilmember Corman's
inquiry, Mayor Law stated that annexation fees are being discussed in the
Planning and Development Committee at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LABOR RELATIONS, WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE
TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 9:59 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken The executive
session and the Councilmeeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
September 22, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 313
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 22, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER TRAINING SAT., 9/27 Emergency Preparedness
(Palmer) 11 a.m. *Fire Station 12*
COUNCIL WORKSHOP WED., 10/8 Library Master Plan
(PALMER) 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/29 No Meeting(5th Monday)
(Palmer)
MON., 10/6 Water Rights
6:30 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 10/6 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/2 CANCELED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 10/6 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 9/25 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 9/25 Utilities Division Facilities Tour
(Zwicker) 2 p.m. *City Hall Lobby*
THURS., 10/2 CANCELED
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 6, 2008 U10
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Fire Prevention Week- October 5 toll, 2008
b. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2008
c. Disability Employment Month- October 2008
4. PUBLIC MEETING:
Speakers and the public have been invited to present pro and con positions on INITIATIVE
MEASURE NO. 985, concerning transportation. This measure will appear on the 11/4/2008 ballot
for all Washington voters, and if passed,would open high-occupancy vehicle lanes to all traffic
during specified hours, require traffic light synchronization, increase roadside assistance funding,
and dedicate certain taxes, fines, tolls and other revenues to traffic-flow purposes.
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 city of residence for the record, .rr
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/22/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/24/2008 for CAG-08-132, City Hall Human Resources
Office Remodel; 12 bids; engineer's estimate$150,000; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to the low bidder, Straightline Construction&Remodel, LLC, in the amount
of$135,160. Council concur.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends adoption of a revised Planned
Action ordinance and amended Conceptual Plan for Sub-district IB of the Boeing Renton Plant
property, approximately 51 acres generally bounded by Logan Ave. N., Garden Ave. N.,N. 8th
St., and N. 6th St. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing on 10/20/2008.
d. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of an agreement in
the amount of$39,083 with TubeArt for the fabrication and installation of a "Welcome to
Renton, Home of the Seattle Seahawks" sign in the vicinity of Lake Washington Blvd. N. and
Seahawks Way/Ripley Lane N. Refer to Community Service Committee.
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends amending the 2008 Budget to
appropriate$200,000 to a newly created Housing Opportunity Fund (326)to assist housing
projects serving low and/or moderate income households. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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f. Community Services Department recommends approval of a lease in the amount of$1,200 per
month with King County Emergency Medical Services to station a paramedic unit at Fire Station
#12. Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$97,000
with Berger/Abam Engineers for engineering services for the Cedar River Bank Stabilization at
Jones Park project. Council concur.
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends a public hearing be set on 11/3/2008
to consider 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget, and a public hearing be set on
11/17/2008 to consider the 2009 Budget. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearings
on 11/3/2008 and 11/17/2008.
i. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of revisions to the Financial
Management Policies for inclusion in the 2009 Preliminary Budget. Refer to Finance
Committee.
j. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-06-068, South Lake Washington Roadway
Improvements; and requests approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and
release of the retainage bond to Ceccanti, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
k. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-07-134,NE 4th St./Hoquiam Ave. NE Signal
Improvement; and requests approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$14,730.82 to TransTech Electric, Inc., contractor, if all required
releases are obtained. Council concur.
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends adopting the Washington State Department of
Transportation's access permitting standards for managed access highways within Renton.
Council concur. (See 9. for ordinance.)
in. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a utility construction agreement in the
amount of$55,750 with the Washington State Department of Transportation for sewer manhole
relocation for the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project. Council concur. (See 9.b. for
resolution.)
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a utility construction agreement in the
amount of$292,070 with the Washington State Department of Transportation allowing for fiber
optic conduit installation as part of the 1-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project. Council
concur. (See 9.c. for resolution.)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Interagency agreement with the Washington State Patrol to provide firefighter training program
support (Council approved 9/22/2008)
b. Utility construction agreement with WSDOT for I-405 widening project sewer relocation(See
7.m.)
c. Utility construction agreement with WSDOT for 1-405 widening project fiber optic conduit(See
7.n.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Adopting highway access management permitting standards (See 7.1.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
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Water Rights
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CITY COUNCIL
October 6, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Business license for Birds of All Occasions as a non-conforming use
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Boeing Sub-District 1B revised Planned Action ordinance & amended Conceptual Plan
2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
2009 Budget
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Agreement with TubeArt re: "Welcome to Renton, Home of the Seattle Seahawks" sign
2008 Budget amendment re: Housing Opportunity Fund creation
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lease with King County to station paramedic unit at Fire Station#12
Financial Management Policies revisions
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with Washington State Patrol re: support for Firefighter I-II training program
Agreement with WSDOT re: I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project, sewer relocation
Agreement with WSDOT re: 1-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project, fiber optic conduit
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Business license for Birds of All Occasions as a non-conforming use
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Speeding on Sunset Blvd. SW
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10/20/2008 - Springbrook Terrace Annexation; 19.9 acres located south S. 55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S.
10/20/2008 - Boeing Sub-District 1B revised Planned Action ordinance & amended Conceptual Plan
11/3/2008 - 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
11/17/2008 - 2009 Budget
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Regular Meeting
October 6, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF Marcie Palmer, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public
Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic
Development Administrator;NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID
DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL BILL FLORA, Fire
Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM
TROXELL, COMMANDER KENT CURRY and COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY,Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 5 to 11, 2008,to be
Fire Prevention Week- "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
October 5 to 11,2008 join in this special observance serving to remind us all of the simple actions we
can take to stay safer from fire in our homes year-round. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Bill Flora accepted the proclamation and encouraged
citizens to check their smoke detectors and fire escape plans during this week of
special emphasis on fire prevention.
National Domestic Violence A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 2008 to be
Awareness Month- October "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Renton and
2008 encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting all
victims so they can lead healthy lives, safe from violent and abusive behavior.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Alicia Glenwell, Co-Chair of the Renton Domestic Violence Taskforce,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation and announced that a tree in front
of City Hall will be lit with purple lights during the month of October to
symbolize the commitment to end domestic violence.
Disability Employment A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 2008 to be
Month- October 2008 "Disability Employment Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging
everyone to join in reaffirming our determination to achieve a society that
affords independence,justice, and dignity for all. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THErom LIM
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Human Resources Administrator Nancy Carlson accepted the proclamation with
appreciation and thanked City officials and staff for their dedication to ensuring
City programs, facilities, and communications are accessible to citizens with
disabilities.
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PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
AJLS: Initiative 985 (Reduce accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
Traffic Congestion Account) consider State Initiative Measure No. 985 concerning transportation, which will
am appear on the November 2008 ballot.
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Marty Wine stated that the initiative
would open high-occupancy vehicle lanes to all traffic during specified hours,
require traffic light synchronization, increase roadside assistance funding, and
dedicate certain taxes, fines,tolls, and other revenues to traffic-flow purposes if
approved. She explained that expected revenue from the City's photo
enforcement program would be diverted to a state-wide transportation funding
account if the measure is approved. Ms. Wine announced that Tim Eyman will
speak in support of the initiative and Doug MacDonald, former State Secretary
of Transportation,will speak against it.
Tim Eyman stated that the measure's sponsors are proud of its congestion relief
policies and remarked that these policies are not the primary motivation for
sponsoring the initiative. Recapping State Initiative Measure No. 900,he stated
that State Auditor Brian Sonntag now has the authority to conduct performance
audits at the state and local level. Mr. Eyman noted that after 13 audits,Mr.
Sonntag made 496 recommendations and identified $3.5 billion in potential
savings. He remarked that Olympia is ignoring,rather than embracing the
changes and stated that the primary motivation behind the I-985 measure is to
show Olympia that voters don't want higher taxes; they want the government to
spend the money they already have more effectively. He pointed out that
Olympia's most disliked performance audit, the one on how well our state
reduces congestion, was picked for the current initiative. Mr. Eyman reported
that all 22 (congestion relief)recommendations have been ignored by Olympia.
He remarked that the I-985 initiative is about implementing the reforms from
Auditor Sonntag's thorough investigation.
Mr. Eyman explained that the I-985 measure requires traffic light
synchronization, clearing accidents faster, and opening carpool lanes during
non-peak hours. He stated that taxpayers pay billions of dollars every year and
expect their money to support their top priority: reducing their time getting
from point a to point b. Mr. Eyman reported that the sponsors of the measure
did not want to raise taxes; instead existing resources were identified, like red-
light camera revenues, a small portion of vehicle sales taxes, and revenue from
art on transportation projects,to use toward reducing congestion. He suggested
that King County Executive Ron Sims does not like the initiative because it
states that tolls on a project can only be spent on that particular project.
Mr. Eyman reported that the I-985 initiative will empower Auditor Sonntag to
oversee the program, and allows him to make local governments implement the
requirements and make regular reports to the public. He stated that the
alternative is higher taxes,noting that Proposition 1 was voted down last year,
and suggested that the new Proposition 1 will be voted down this year. Mr.
Eyman remarked that citizens do not want to pay more taxes; they want to
squeeze better use out of the money they are already giving to the state. Mr.
Eyman stated that Auditor Sonntag is hiring experts to find ways to spend
money more effectively in K-12 education,transportation, and social services.
Concluding,he stated that the I-985 this measure is fundamentally about getting
Olympia to pay attention to this issue and conceded that cities with photo
enforcement programs may not like the initiative.
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Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry,Mr. Eyman stated that the
initiative provides all the funding necessary for its implementation. He
acknowledged that not all traffic light synchronization programs are the same
and noted that under this initiative,ninety percent of the funding comes from
vehicle sales tax. He stated that Olympia will have no choice but to fund the
programs designated in the initiative because the money in the new account
cannot be spent on anything else.
Doug MacDonald, former State Secretary of Transportation,remarked that as
many as 13 of the 22 recommendations Auditor Sonntag made may already
have been implemented. Mr. MacDonald noted that only one or two of the
recommendations are included in the I-985 initiative and that opening carpool
lanes did not come from the state audit. Regarding Renton and what is working
with transit, he pointed out that vanpools and carpools are an effective way to
work with an underfunded highway system. Mr. MacDonald reported that if the
initiative passed there would be no such thing as an HOT lane except between 6
and 9 a.m. and 3 and 6 p.m. He also noted that the HOV lanes would all be
open to all after 6 p.m. He suggested that if you ride the bus or use Microsoft's
new bus commuter service,you will no longer be able to take advantage of the
HOV lanes under the initiative.
Mr. MacDonald opined that everybody believes in traffic light synchronization,
and it would be nice if everybody would pay for it;however,there is a$3
billion deficit in the state general fund this next cycle. He reported that the I-
985 initiative would take approximately $150 million from vehicle sales tax and
put it in a mandatory state-wide program for traffic light synchronization. He
questioned whether that would be enough to pay for the program. Mr.
MacDonald also questioned how the funding will be appropriated,noting that
Auditor Sonntag will implement uniform rules on receiving the money. Mr.
MacDonald further questioned where the experts will come from that
understand Renton's many complicated cross streets. He noted that this money
($150 million from vehicle sales tax)would not go to the state general fund
because traffic synchronization will be the first priority. He acknowledged that
citizens in Renton are frustrated with traffic congestion and stated that there are
not a lot of traffic lights on I-405 that this initiative would fix. He conceded
that traffic light synchronization is a great recommendation,but stated that it
should not be a state-wide,one-size fits all program.
Continuing,Mr. MacDonald reported that several newspapers, agencies, and
organizations are opposed to the initiative. He commented that with the red-
light cameras, local jurisdictions finally have a local program, financed locally,
with involvement from local residents, and this initiative would take the revenue
created and send it to Olympia. He stated that it is like taking money from
parking meters and sending it to Olympia. Mr. MacDonald questioned how you
would know that the money will be reinvested locally for congestion relief
projects and remarked that there are no new rules regarding how the money
should be spent. Concluding,he encouraged everyone to vote no on the
initiative.
Public comment was invited.
Barbara Chadwick(Renton)requested that Council take a position opposing the Lim
initiative. She stated that opening HOV lanes through Renton will create more
traffic as Renton is already a chokepoint for people traveling north to Bellevue
or south around the curve to Seattle. Ms. Chadwick also suggested that more
collisions will occur in the moments before and after the HOV lanes open and
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close. She also suggested that there will no longer be any motivation for people
to utilize buses or carpools if the lanes are available to everyone, and that they
will get back into their cars causing more traffic on I-405. She suggested that
this will also cause more traffic on local roads as people try to find alternate
ways to get home. Agreeing with Mr. MacDonald, she stated that the revenue
from red-light camera programs should stay local, and she questioned whether
any of the money would make it back to Renton.
Marc Nordlund(King County)remarked that the initiative is a bad idea and
suggested that the real problem is motivating people to use mass transit.
Tim Eyman responded that opponents of the initiative are having trouble raising
money because even they realize it will not have a negative fiscal impact. He
suggested that adopting Auditor Sonntag's recommendations will not only cover
the fiscal impact of the initiative,but will also help address the upcoming fiscal
deficit. He reiterated that Auditor Sonntag has identified$3.5 billion in
potential savings and that the state has a$3.2 billion general fund deficit in the
next budget cycle. Mr. Eyman opined that it is reasonable to collect money
from red-light camera programs,which have never been about the money, and
use it to reduce congestion and synchronize traffic lights in every city of the
state. He commented that he had never heard a good argument against
optimizing traffic-flow within every jurisdiction. Concluding,Mr. Eyman
encouraged everyone to vote for the initiative.
Doug MacDonald responded by reiterating Ms. Chadwick's point that this
initiative would make traffic worse. He stated that it is more that just the ballot
title. Concluding,he commented that it was a grassroots campaign who
organized to oppose the measure.
Councilmember Parker stated that the City's number one priority is public
safety. He commented that the City has spent a lot of money on the cameras
and remarked that City staff is doing a fine job synchronizing traffic lights.
Councilmember Parker opined that speed cameras are important to Renton
because they alleviate officers who normally manage arterial streets and puts
them in neighborhoods to curtail public safety issues. He stated that the city
financed the product,has administrative costs to cover, and is concerned that the
revenue will go to the state and not be returned. He also stated that the initiative
has some merit,but he ultimately will not support it.
Councilmember Persson pointed out that carpool lanes would only be open
from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. and available to everyone at all other times. He
remarked that he could possibly support the measure if the lanes were opened at
different times,commenting that Mr. Eyman had obviously not driven through
Renton recently. He questioned whether the initiative allows for funding of the
cameras.
Responding to Councilmember Persson's inquiries,Mr. Eyman reported that the
Washington Policy Center pointed out that the money should not have been
counted on to begin with. He stated that the goal of photo enforcement
programs is to have no one violating the law. He noted that various agencies
already receive a portion of the $124 ticket and stated that any left-over revenue
normally deposited in the City's general fund would instead go to the state
reduced traffic congestion account. He stated that the City would not be able to
profit from the program any more.
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Councilmember Persson clarified that excess profits from the City's program are
used for law enforcement efforts and traffic calming measures. He stated that
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his contention is that there will be no money at all and that there is a net cost to
run the cameras.
Responding to inquiries from Councilmember Corman,Mr. Eyman stated that
the goal of the initiative is to fund the policies in the initiative. He suggested
that the motivation should be safety,not making money. He reported that
Washington, D.C. is making$32 million a year with their program and has had
an increase in accidents.
Councilmember Corman responded that he takes exception with the comment
that the City is motivated by profit,noting again that all profits have been
assigned to traffic calming measures and law enforcement. He stated that there
is a possibility of a forty percent increase in traffic infractions and asked if there
is a credit to assist with the anticipated court costs.
Mr. Eyman stated that if the ticket is the result of an automated safety camera,
that excess revenue that now goes to a city's general fund,will, under I-985, go
to the reduce traffic congestion fund. He conceded that the sponsors did not
think city officials would like the measure.
Councilmember Taylor acknowledged that there are traffic issues that need to
be addressed and noted that funding seems to be the true opposition to the
initiative. He stated that the city's motive for putting up the cameras was not to
find a new revenue source and commented that it was a unique decision to take
the revenue from the program and allocate it to neighborhood traffic calming ,..
measures. He commented that the initiative takes $150 million from the state
general fund and has a$500,000 impact on the state Arts Commission. He
remarked that he was not inclined to support the measure and asked why a tax
was not proposed to support it.
Council President Palmer reported that three times in last two years people have
witnessed children being struck by vehicles near McKnight Middle School. She
stated that in a 35 minute time-frame, 67 percent of the traffic driving by the
school was exceeding the speed limit by more than five miles per hour. She
also reported that 1, 021 speed citations have been issued at McKnight Middle
School and Renton High School. She stated that people stop and ask her daily
when their school will get speed enforcement cameras.
Responding to Council President Palmer's inquiry, Mayor Law stated that the
company that furnishes the cameras shares in the revenues which cover
installation costs, and if the money goes away,the City will have to cover those
costs. He further clarified that any revenue over actual court costs and company
expenses goes directly to police overtime for traffic enforcement or other traffic
calming measures.
Councilmember Zwicker remarked that the initiative is bad for Renton and does
not work well with the City's new traffic calming programs. He stated that for
these reasons he opposes the initiative.
Councilmember Taylor explained that there is a need for the cameras and read a
report illustrating the percentages of speeders at three Renton schools. He
stated that the City uses these technologies to make neighborhoods safer. He
remarked that he would not vote to support the initiative.
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There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
r.. Stating for the record, it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL OPPOSE STATE INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 985.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry was more successful than ever
this year according to Captain Terry Masango of the Salvation Army. "A
total of 5,300 pounds of food was donated this year" said Masango, "more
than doubling last year's amount of just over 2,000 pounds." The food drive
also raised$710 in cash to help the Salvation Army serve the needs of the
hungry and less fortunate members of the community.
• The Washington State Department of Transportation is demolishing a
portion of the existing 1-405 bridge over Oakesdale Ave. SW during this
week. The work is expected to take two to four nights to complete.
Oakesdale Ave. SW will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly,with
detours in place using Longacres Drive and Lind Ave. SW. Oakesdale Ave.
SW will be reopened each day.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Wally Adams (King County) expressed his support for Renton and his reasons
Citizen Comment: Adams- for wanting the West Hill area to be annexed. Responding to Councilmember
West Hill Annexation Corman's inquiry, Mr. Adams stated that there is a group of residents circulating
a petition to get the annexation of West Hill on the ballot.
Citizen Comment: Tavenner- Valerie Tavenner(Renton), owner of a white dove (homing pigeon) release
Business License Application business, stated that she lives in the newly annexed Benson Hill area and is
concerned that her business license application will not be approved due to
apparent misunderstandings about grandfathering and the City's code
restrictions. Ms. Tavenner pointed out that her business, Birds for All
Occasions, is unique and was conforming in unincorporated King County. She
noted that she was assured at the pre-annexation meetings that existing non-
conforming home businesses would be grandfathered in by the City.
Discussion ensued regarding the legal status of Ms. Tavenner's business, animal
control issues, applicability of Renton's home business ordinance, and land use
policies restricting the business.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE ISSUE OF MS. TAVENNER'S BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR RESEARCH AND TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Carlson - Eric Carlson(King County) stated that he is a student at Hazen High School and
Hazen Reservoir Painting has requested that the Hazen High School logo be painted on the Hazen
Reservoir(water tower). He remarked that there are two possible plans and
noted that the first plan costs $10,000, and the second plan costs $3,300. Mr.
Carlson explained that it was possible to raise money for the project,noting that
currently neither the school's student body association,nor the City,have funds
available.
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Discussion ensued regarding the cost of painting and maintaining the project,
equity amongst schools,residents'reaction,timing of the City's repainting
project,the water tower paint colors, and the project's design. Mayor Law
indicated that the Administration is working with Mr. Carlson and that this issue
will come back to Council once Mr. Carlson has obtained both the funding and
the School District's approval.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/22/2008. Council concur.
9/22/2008
CAG: 08-132, City Hall City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/24/2008 for CAG-08-132,_City Hall
Human Resources Remodel, Human Resources Office Remodel; 12 bids; engineer's estimate$150,000; and
Straightline Construction submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Straightline Construction&Remodel, LLC, in the amount of$135,160.
Council concur.
CED: Boeing Sub-district 1 B Community and Economic Development Department recommended amending
Revised Planned Action & the Conceptual Plan and adopting a Planned Action ordinance for a second
Amended Conceptual Plan phase of redevelopment of surplus property for Sub-district 1B of the Boeing
Renton Plant property, an approximately 51-acre parcel bounded by Logan Ave.
N., Garden Ave.N.,N 8th St., and N. 6th St. Refer to Committee of the Whole;
set public hearing on 10/20/2008.
CED: "Welcome to Renton, Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Home of the Seattle an agreement in the amount of$39,083 with TubeArt for the fabrication and
Seahawks" Sign,TubeArt installation of a"Welcome to Renton,Home of the Seattle Seahawks" sign in
the vicinity of Lake Washington Blvd.N. and Seahawks Way/Ripley Lane N.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
CED: 2008 Budget Amend, Community and Economic Development Department recommended amending
Housing Opportunity Fund the 2008 Budget to appropriate $200,000 to a newly created Housing
Creation Opportunity Fund(326)to assist housing projects serving low and/or moderate
income households. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Community Services: Fire Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease in the
Station#12, King County amount of$1,200 per month with King County Emergency Medical Services to
Emergency Medical Services station a paramedic unit at Fire Station#12, 1209 Kirkland Ave.N. Refer to
Lease Finance Committee.
Community Services: Cedar Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
River Bank Stabilization, amount of$97,000 with Berger/Abam Engineers for engineering services for
Berger/Abam Engineers the Cedar River Stabilization at Jones Park project. Council concur.
Budget: 2009,Annual City of Finance and Information Services Department recommended a public hearing
Renton be set on 11/3/2008 to consider the 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary
Budget, and a public hearing be set on 11/17/2008 to consider the 2009 budget.
Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearings on 11/3/2008 and
11/17/2008.
Finance: Financial Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
Management Policies revisions to the Financial Management Policies for inclusion in the 2009 ru
Preliminary Budget. Refer to Finance Committee.
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CAG: 06-068, South Lake WA Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-06-068, South Lake
Roadway Improvements, Washington Roadway Improvements; and requested approval of the project,
Ceccanti, Inc commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retainage bond to
Ceccanti, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 07-134,NE 4th Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-07-134,NE 4th St./Hoquiam
St./Hoquiam Ave. NE Signal Ave. NE Signal Improvement; and requested approval of the project,
Improvement, TransTech commencement of the a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
Electric $14,730.82 to TransTech Electric, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
Transportation: Managed Transportation Systems Division recommended adopting the Washington State
Access Highway Permitting Department of Transportation's access permitting standards for managed access
Standards highways within Renton. Council concur. (See page 326 for ordinance.)
Transportation: 1-405 (1-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a utility
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, construction agreement in the amount of$55,750 with the Washington State
WSDOT Department of Transportation for sewer manhole relocation for the 1-405/1-5 to
SR 169 Stage 2 -Widening project. Council concur. (See later this page for
resolution.)
Transportation: I-405 (1-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a utility
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, construction agreement in the amount of$292,070 with the Washington State
WSDOT Department of Transportation allowing for fiber optic conduit installation as
part of the 1-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 -Widening project. Council concur.
(See later this page for resolution.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3973 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to enter into an
Fire: Joint Recruit Academy, interagency agreement with the Washington State Patrol regarding support for
Washington State Patrol the Fire and Emergency Services Department's Firefighter 1-11 training program.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3974 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to execute the
Transportation: 1-405 (1-5 to utility construction agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening, Transportation regarding the sewer relocation near Thunder Hills Creek as part
WSDOT of the 1-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 -Widening project. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3975 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Transportation: 1-405 (1-5 to utility construction agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR 169) Stage 2 Widening Transportation regarding the inclusion of the City's fiber optic conduit in the I-
WSDOT 405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2 - Widening project. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/13/2008 for second and final reading:
Transportation: Managed An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development
Access Highway Permitting Standards, and Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV
Standards (Development Regulations)to provide for Highway Access Management,
Access Permits,and Administrative Process Pursuant to RCW 47.50. MOVED
BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/13/2008.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Public Safety: Speeding on THE ISSUE OF SPEEDING ON SUNSET BLVD. SW TO THE
Sunset Blvd. SW TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Marc Nordlund(King County) stated that he is a member of a group of residents
Citizen Comment: Nordlund - circulating a 10%Notice of Intent petition to annex the West Hill area. He
West Hill Annexation stated that with the$68 million King County(budget) cuts, that any crime to a
home under$10,000 will not be researched. Mr. Nordlund reported that state
annexation funding reimbursement expires in 2010, and that he would like the
West Hill area to be annexed before then.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) expressed appreciation and support for the red-
light and school zone photo enforcement programs in the Highlands.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time:: 8:47 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 6,2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 327
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 6, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP WED., 10/8 Library Master Plan
(PALMER) 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/13 2009 Capital Budget Priorities;
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Touchdowns Sports Bar& Grill Public Safety
Concerns
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 10/13 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Gambling Tax Revenue;
Financial Management Policies
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/9 Open Referrals Clean-up
(Parker) 3 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 10/9 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 10/9 2009 Utility Rates & CII' (briefing only)
(Zwicker) 2 p.m.
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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*REVISED*
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REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Renton FilmFrenzy
b. Public Works Department Employee Recognition
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/6/2008. Council concur.
b. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at Union Ave. NE and NE 8th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Honeydew
Elementary School Portables project(LUA-00-083). Council concur.
c. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends adoption of a resolution establishing an
aspirational response time goal as required by RCW 35. Council concur. (See 8. for resolution.)
d. Public Works Department recommends approval of a sole source contract in the amount of
$51,354.61 with D&M Machine Division, Inc. to purchase a Slashbuster Model XL480 excavator
mower attachment. Council concur.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to
CAG-08-144, with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of$1,870,021 for additional design and
construction management services for the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Extension project. Council
concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$20,031
with WHPacific for construction support services for the Logan Ave N. Bike Lane project.
Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of a deed of dedication, an Easement for
Sight Distance, and an Agreement to Reconstruct Driveway (ARD) with King County; required
for widening of Coal Creek Parkway SE and in order to construct the new access to May Creek
Park. Council concur. MW
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Gambling Tax Revenue*; Financial Management Policies
b. Planning & Development Committee: Open Referrals Clean-up*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
* Resolutions:
Establishing a Fire and Emergency Services Department aspirational response time goal (See 6.c.)
* Opposing State Initiative Measure No. 985 regarding transportation
Ordinance for first reading:
Amending gambling tax regulations (See 7.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Adopting highway access management permitting standards (1st reading 10/6/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
6:00 p.m.
2009 Capital Budget Priorities;
Touchdowns Sports Bar & Grill Public Safety Concerns
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Referrals
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Amending gambling tax regulations (1st reading 10/13/2008)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10/20/2008 - Springbrook Terrace Annexation; 19.9 acres located south S. 55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S.
10/20/2008 - Boeing Sub-District 1-B revised Planned Action ordinance & amended Conceptual Plan
11/3/2008 - 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
11/17/2008 - 2009 Budget
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 13, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,
Economic Development Director; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR 1. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT
VAN HORNE,Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ,
Police Department.
SPECIAL Economic Development Director Suzanne Dale Estey reported that during the
PRESENTATIONS weekend of October 17 - 19,2008, filmmakers will have 50 hours to shoot, edit
Community Event: Renton and submit films to the first annual Renton FilmFrenzy. She explained that the
FilmFrenzy films can be up to four minutes in length and must be shot entirely in Renton.
Ms. Dale Estey stated that the films will be judged by local filmmakers,
including Sherman Alexie and Virginia Bogert, critics, and a member of the
Municipal Arts Commission. She announced that eight student teams and five
open teams have entered the contest, and she encouraged citizens to attend the
awards ceremony on October 28 at 7 p.m. at the IKEA Performing Arts Center.
She also noted that citizens can visit www.rentonfilmfrenzy.com to find out
more information about the event. Concluding,Ms. Dale Estey thanked the
Renton Community Marketing Campaign and the Municipal Arts Commission
for their contributions and support for the event.
Public Works: Employee Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman recognized the Public Works
Recognition employees nominated and chosen by their peers to receive 2008 Good Work
awards,as follows: Don Ellis, Technical Engineering Specialist, Mark Combs,
Water Meter Reader, and Nathan Jones, Transportation Planner. Mr. Jones was
also recognized as the 2008 Public Works Employee of the Year.
Mr. Zimmerman also announced that the following Public Works employees,
who contributed to the Houser Way Railroad Panel Replacement Team,were
awarded the 2007 Good Teamwork award: Jun Aesquivel,Derek Akesson,
David Bell,Kip Braaten, Jason Churchill, Rusty Evans, Steven Forsythe,Kevin
Garratt,Jayson Grant,Kevin Hiatt, Tollie Hill,John Kalmbach,Patrick
LaFranchi,Tim Michaud, Rico Nichols,James Pryor, Craig Sawyer, Tyler
Schwartzenberger, Brian Stark,John Wade, David Whitmarsh, Chris Wood, and
Patrick Zellner.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Stephanie Mapelli (Kirkland) stated that she is the president of Leadership
Citizen Comment: Mapelli - Eastside, and thanked Mayor Law for participating in the Class of 2011's
Leadership Eastside Eastside Mayor's Panel on September 18, 2008. She reported that students in
Leadership Eastside classes support many community projects and are involved
with many eastside governments. She asked Council to join with other eastside
cities in extending operating support to Leadership Eastside on an annual basis.
Citizen Comment: Alberts- Andy Alberts (King County) stated that he is the owner of Touchdowns Sports
Touchdowns Sports Bar& Bar&Grill,423 Airport Way. He explained that he cares about the community
Grill Safety Issues and is doing everything he can to be a good neighbor. He remarked that he does
not tolerate illegal activity occurring on his property and has implemented
monthly staff meetings to keep his employees informed about neighborhood
concerns. Mr. Alberts stated that he will continue to be proactive in making
improvements to his establishment, and remarked that his goal is to keep people
spending money in Renton.
Mayor Law confirmed that citizen complaints are taken seriously and that he
appreciates Mr. Alberts' efforts in working with the City to find creative ways to
make the business as compatible with its neighbors as possible.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Alberts stated that most
of the noise occurs during the time when customers are making their way to
their cars as they leave for the night.
Councilmember Taylor suggested that Mr. Alberts reach out to his neighbors in
the same way he has with the City and that he allow his neighbors to call him
directly to mitigate some of the problems as they occur.
Citizen Comment: Nordlund- Marc Nordlund(King County) inquired about Council's position regarding the
West Hill Annexation West Hill community possibly annexing to Renton. Responding to
Councilmember Corman's inquiry,Mr.Nordlund stated that the signs opposing
annexation found in the West Hill area are targeted at annexation in general and
not specifically at the West Hill community. He commented that a small group
of members on the Unincorporated King County Council wish to remain
unincorporated,and stated that the majority of citizens in the West Hill area
favor being annexed to Renton.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/6/2008. Council concur.
10/6/2008
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Honeydew Elementary School dedication for additional right-of-way at Union Ave.NE and NE 8th St. to
Portables, ROW Dedication, fulfill a requirement of the Honeydew Elementary School Portables project
Union Ave NE, SA-00-083 (SA-00-083). Council concur.
Fire: Aspirational Response Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended adoption of a
Time Goal resolution establishing an aspirational response time goal as required by RCW
35. Council concur. (See page 334 for resolution.)
Public Works: Excavator Public Works Department recommended approval of a sole source contract in
Mower Attachment Purchase, the amount of$51,354.61 with D&M Machine Division, Inc. to purchase a
D&M Machine Division Slashbuster Model XL480 excavator mower attachment. Council concur.
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CAG: 08-144, SW 27th St/ Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Strander Blvd Extension, Agreement No. 1 to CAG-08-144, with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of
Perteet $1,870,021 for additional design and construction management services for the
SW 27th St./Stander Blvd. Extension project. Council concur.
Transportation: Logan Ave N Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Bike Lane, WHPacific amount of$20,031 with WHPacific for construction support services for the
Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane project. Council concur.
Transportation: Coal Creek Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a deed of dedication, an
Parkway SE Widening& May Easement for Sight Distance, and an Agreement to Reconstruct Driveway
Creek Park Construction (ARD) with King County, required for widening of Coal Creek Parkway SE and
Agreements, King County in order to construct the new access to May Creek Park. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADD A
AJLS: Initiative 985 (Reduce RESOLUTION REGARDING COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO STATE
Traffic Congestion Account) INITIATIVE NO. 985 TO THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION THIS EVENING.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 277083 -277646 and three wire transfers totaling
$7,979,341.49; and approval of 149 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
772 direct deposits totaling$2,607,994.53. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Financial Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Management Policies the proposed Financial Management Policies and directing the Finance
Department to include the policies in the Mayor's proposed 2009 Preliminary
Budget document that will be presented to Council in October 2008. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Gambling Tax Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Revenue Amendments concurrence in the staff recommendation to modify gambling tax reporting
frequency from quarterly to monthly for those establishments whose annual tax
due is over$10,000,based on previous year's activity. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 334 for
ordinance.)
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a clean-up report
Committee recommending the following referrals be closed:
Council: Planning&
Development Committee 1. Item#2234, "North Harrington Redevelopment Strategies and Outreach and
Agenda Item Clean-up Report Utilization of the Highlands Task Force." The Council concurred with a
committee report appointing members to the Highlands Task Force,Phase
II on July 23,2007. The Task Force is completing its work program and
will present a report and recommendations to the Committee of the Whole
in December.
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2. Item#2408, "Annexation Notification Practices." At a minimum, all
property owners within the boundaries of a proposed annexation should
receive notice of the required public meeting to consider a 10%Notice of
Intent to Annex petition. However, staff should also consider notifying
additional property owners in the vicinity to explore potential interest in
expanding the annexation and/or creating logical boundaries.
3. Item#2429, "Low Impact Development Regulations." This item has been
placed in the long term work program of the Planning Division of the
Department of Community and Economic Development.
4. Item#2515, "Shamrock Annexation Fee Waiver Request/Annexation." The
issue of reviewing the fee charged for the processing of annexation requests
will be included in a future review of all land use fees.
5. Item#2556, "Upper Kennydale Rezone, Cowan,"was settled by a decision
made in King County Superior Court on September 24, 2008.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3976 A resolution was read establishing aspirational goals for emergency response
Fire: Aspirational Response for the Fire and Emergency Services Department. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
Time Goal SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Added A resolution was read opposing State Initiative Measure No. 985, the Reduced
RESOLUTION#3977 Traffic Congestion Act of 2008. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
AJLS: Initiative Measure No. PARKER, COUNCIL AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO INSERT THE
985 (Reduce Traffic PHRASE "AND IN SCHOOL ZONES" AFTER"AT BUSY
Congestion Account) INTERSECTIONS" IN THE THIRD PARAGRAPH. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/20/2008 for second and final reading:
Finance: Gambling Tax An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Gambling Tax,of Title V(Finance
Revenue Amendments and Business Regulations), of City Code,by repealing the definition of"City of
Renton," adopting Chapter 9.45 RCW, amending gambling tax regulations,
repealing Subsection E of 5-8-5,Tax Levied, and changing references of
"Finance Director" to "Finance Administrator." MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/20/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5413 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development
Transportation: Managed Standards, and Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards,of Title IV
Access Highway Permitting (Development Regulations) to provide for Highway Access Management,
Standards Access Permits, and Administrative Process Pursuant to RCW 47.50. MOVED
BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer reported that the City, along with the Renton School
Community Event: 2008 Teen District, sponsored the 2008 Teen Summit. She stated that more than 200
Summit teenagers attended the event.
Community Event: Regal Councilmember Parker announced that the Regal Cinema at The Landing is
Cinemas Grand Opening celebrating its grand opening this week by selling popcorn,tickets, and pop for
Charity Event $2 each on October 14 and 15. He encouraged everyone to attend and noted
that the proceeds from October 14 will be donated to the Renton Community
Foundation and the proceeds from October 15 will be donated to Communities
in Schools of Renton.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:03 p.m.
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Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 13, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
336 Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 13, 2008
*REVISED*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP WED., 10/29 2009 Revenue Projections;
(PALMER) 9 a.m. Budget Overview;
Department Presentations;
Capital Budgets
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/20 Emerging Issues in Community& Economic
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Development;
Boeing Sub-District 113 Conceptual Plan
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 10/20 Welcome to Renton Sign Agreement with
(Briere) 5 p.m. TubeArt;
Housing Opportunity Fund
FINANCE
(Persson)
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 10/20 Radio Communications
(Taylor) 4 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Gorman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
�••• October 20, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: United Way Campaign
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Springbrook Terrace Annexation- Intent to Annex, under the Unincorporated Island method,
approximately 19.9 acres located south of S. 55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S.
b. Boeing Sub-District 1-B revised Planned Action Ordinance and amended Conceptual Plan
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
f NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/13/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits quarterly contract list for period of 7/1/2008 through 9/30/2008 and
expiration report for agreements expiring 10/1/2008 to 3/31/2009. Information.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends amending multi-family
housing property tax exemption regulations to provide application deadline flexibility, and to
approve submission of such application for the Liberty Square Apartments (a.k.a. 5th &
Williams). Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$29,232
with seArch DDB for design services for the Jones Park ADA Public Restroom Building project.
Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of a memorandum of agreement
with Pierce County regarding urban search and rescue efforts. Council concur. (See 9. for
resolution.)
f. Police Department recommends acceptance of a grant from the Washington Auto Theft
Prevention Authority(WAFTA) in the amount of$70,962, approval to add one full-time
investigator position in the Police Department, contingent upon continuation of the grant funding,
and amending the 2008 Budget. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
g. Transportation Systems Division requests approval to increase the Airport fuel flowage fee from
two cents ($0.02)per gallon to six cents ($0.06)per gallon to fund operations and improvements
at the Airport. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$26,400
with Allen Bracket Shedd for the Boeing leased property survey. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of addenda to airport leases LAG-85-011
and LAG-84-033, with Kaynan, Inc., to increase their total ground lease rate per appraisal by
$24,604.75 annually through 5/31/2011, and to readjust thereafter using the CPI index. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to
CAG-07-162, with Pacific Engineering Design, LLC, in the amount of$22,300 for additional aw
design services for the 2007 Citywide Sidewalk and Curb Ramps project. Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a grant agreement with King Conservation
District No. 9 to accept$110,000 for the Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair
project, and approval to amend the 2008 Budget for the Surface Water revenue and expenditure
accounts. Council concur. (See 9.a. for ordinance.)
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Boeing Sub-District 1-13 Planned Action and Conceptual Plan*
b. Community Services Committee: Welcome to Renton Sign Agreement; Establish Housing
Opportunity Fund*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Memorandum of Agreement with Pierce County regarding urban search and rescue efforts (See 7.e.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment for Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair project. (See
7.k.)
b. Boeing Sub-District 1-B revised Planned Action Ordinance and amended Conceptual Plan (See
8.a.)
c. 2008 Budget amendment re: Housing Opportunity Fund creation (See 8.b.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Amending gambling tax regulations (1 st reading 10/13/2008)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
6:00 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community& Economic Development;
Boeing Sub-District 1-B Conceptual Plan
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TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Jones Park ADA Public Restroom Building design services contract with seArch DDB
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Welcome to Renton sign agreement with TubeArt
Urban search and rescue agreement with Pierce County
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Multi-family housing property tax exemption amendments & Liberty Square Apartments' application
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Police investigator grant agreement with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Airport fuel flowage fee increase
Kaynan, Inc. Airport ground lease rate increase
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair grant agreement with King Conservation Dist. No. 9
Boeing Sub-District 1-B amended Conceptual Plan and Planned Action ordinance
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11/3/2008 - 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
11/17/2008 - 2009 Budget
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk;ALEX PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development
Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA,Community Services Administrator; CHARLES VINCENT,
Planning Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic Development
Director;MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; KAREN BERGSVIK,Human
Services Manager;MARY ANN ANTHONY,Administrative Assistant;
ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner;VANESSA DOLBEE,Associate
Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire Department;
COMMANDER PAUL CLINE,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Astara Fisher from United Way presented certificates recognizing the
Community Event: United Community Services Department's support of the 2007 United Way fundraising
Way Campaign campaign to Karen Bergsvik,Human Services Manager and Mary Ann
Anthony,Administrative Assistant. She also presented a certificate to Mayor
Law on behalf of the City's overall fundraising efforts.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Springbrook accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Terrace, S 55th St& consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method, of the proposed
Talbot Rd S Springbrook Terrace Annexation; 19.9 acres located south of S. 55th St., east of
Talbot Rd. S.
Community and Economic Development Associate Planner Angie Mathias
reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated island surrounded by City
limits and contains 55 single-family homes,one five-unit apartment building,
steep slopes, and a portion of a Class 3 stream. She stated that public services
are currently provided by Fire District#37,Renton water and sewer service, and
the Kent School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-6 (six dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density
zoning. Ms. Mathias noted that public hearings regarding the site's zoning were
held on 7/27/2007 and 10/1/2007, and pointed out that the site will
predominately be zoned R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre)with a small
portion zoned R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre). LA
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a slight deficit of$636 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$18,365 is estimated at full development.
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Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated that the next step is to submit the annexation
proposal to the Boundary Review Board(BRB). She noted that if the BRB
r.. approves the annexation, Council has the option to adopt an ordinance annexing
the area. She clarified that the ordinance will also adopt zoning for the area and
that residents will not assume a proportional share of the City's bonded
indebtedness.
Responding to Council inquiries,Ms. Mathias stated that many of the concerns
outlined in the letter received from the Springbrook Terrace Homeowners'
Association were generated from departmental review comments. She reported
that she has spoken to the homeowners' association regarding their concerns.
Public comment was invited.
Michael S. Link (King County), President, Springbrook Terrace Homeowners'
Association, commented that a majority of the association's members prefer to
join Renton. He stated that he has spoken with Ms. Mathias, and that she has
answered most of their questions. Mr. Link emphasized that the roads within
the Springbrook Terrace neighborhood are privately owned and should be
accepted in their current condition. He noted that the roads were built in 1985
and that it is unfair to make them meet current standards,pointing out that other
roads in the City do not meet current standards. Mr. Link also noted that the
majority of S. 55th St. is already owned by the City and is therefore the City's
responsibility to repair and maintain.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER TEN ADDITIONAL MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
Mr. Link displayed maps to explain the ownership of a small portion of S. 55th
St.that enters the Springbrook Terrace neighborhood. He commented that the
homeowners' association believes that Renton owns the road and that they do
not maintain it. Concluding, Mr. Link commented that street lighting in the
neighborhood is also privately owned and maintained, and noted that two parks
are nearby,the Springbrook Watershed and Cleveland Park. Mr. Link also
questioned the ability to add five new homes to the area,noting the small
amount of buildable land available.
Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman clarified that residents are not
asked to fix public roads as a condition to annexation. He stated that problems
with area roads are taken up with King County. Mayor Law further clarified
that the City does not expend funding on private roads, nor does it require
neighborhoods that own private roads to fix them as a condition of annexation.
He noted that deficiencies found in an area are used as a tool to estimate how
much it would cost to fix problems,not to imply that residents must pay for
them as a condition to be annexed.
Harry Trapp (King County) stated that the area's water and sewer service is
provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, not by Renton water and
sewer. He also noted that their street lights are privately maintained and that
there are five lights on a quarter mile stretch of road and adding more may not
be cost effective.
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Alan Della Santa(King County) Treasurer, Springbrook Terrace Homeowners'
Association,questioned the ownership of a large retention pond within their
neighborhood and stated that the homeowners' association does not have the
budget to maintain it. He pointed out that King County currently maintains it.
Alan Ralston (King County) stated that the City has calmed many of the
residents' fears about annexing. He commented that he has worked on
unincorporated island annexation legislation in the past and knows that people
care deeply about where they live.
Correspondence regarding this annexation from John and Mary Adams (King
County) and Michaels S. Link(King County)was acknowledged.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.*
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington clarified that the street lights in the
Springbrook Terrace neighborhood are also privately owned,and the City will
neither request upgrades to the lights,nor will the City provide maintenance for
the lights if the area is annexed.
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE FORWARDING THE SPRINGBROOK TERRACE
ANNEXATION PROPOSAL TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
CARRIED.
CED: Boeing Sub-District 1-B This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planned Action&Amended accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Conceptual Plan consider amending the Conceptual Plan and adopting a Planned Action
ordinance for a second phase of redevelopment of the Boeing Renton Plant
property, an approximately 51 acre parcel bounded by Logan Ave. N. on the
west, Garden Ave.N. on the east,N. 8th St. on the north, and N. 6th St. on the
south.
Community and Economic Development Associate Planner Vanessa Dolbee
reported that the original Conceptual Plan and Planned Action ordinance
regarding Sub-District 1-B was approved in November 2005. Ms. Dolbee
stated that The Boeing Company is requesting that a new Planned Action
ordinance that includes the proposed amended Conceptual Plan be considered
for adoption. She commented that a new Master Site Plan will need to be
approved in the future. _.
Ms. Dolbee stated that Sub-District 1-B has been divided into two subsections.
North 1-B includes twenty-one acres and is available for near-term
redevelopment. The Boeing Remainder,which is the southern section of the
Sub-District, includes 660,000 square feet of existing office space that Boeing
plans to continue to use,plus approximately 12.85 acres for possible in-fill
development in the future.
Ms. Dolbee stated that the amended Conceptual Plan includes three possible
scenarios. She explained that Scenario 1 is identical to the original Conceptual
Plan approved in November 2005, and includes mostly retail businesses with a
small portion of office uses. Scenario 2 includes a combination of office and
employment uses. Scenario 3 includes a combination of Scenarios 1 &2.
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Ms. Dolbee presented two maps indicating the possible development of the
three different scenarios. She reiterated that the main uses of Scenario 1 are
retail, office and laboratory, and multi-family, and that Scenario 2 uses are
office&laboratory with a small portion of retail use, and possibly a hotel.
Ms. Dolbee outlined four proposed conditions imposed on the Conceptual Plan
and indicated that the Planned Action ordinance will be combined with the
Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)completed in October 2003. She noted
that approving the Planned Action ordinance streamlines the permitting process
by utilizing existing environmental documentation as allowed by law. Ms
Dolbee reported that the 2003 EIS was issued by the City and evaluated the
entire 290 acre Boeing Renton Plant site. She remarked that Sub-District 1-B
comprises only a portion of the overall area included in the 2003 EIS.
Ms. Dolbee stated that an environmental consistency analysis was conducted in
September 2006 and that the amended conceptual plan is within the range of
potential impacts identified for redevelopment under the EIS Alternatives and
the original Conceptual Plan. She pointed out that that the proposed amended
Conceptual Plan calls for an overall range of uses and development levels
consistent with those assumed for the district in the 2003 EIS and 2006
consistency analysis.
Ms. Dolbee presented a chart comparing thresholds of the 2003 EIS and 2006
consistency analysis to the 2008 amended Conceptual Plan. She noted that
there would not be a difference in probable significant traffic impact or
mitigation with redevelopment under the amended Conceptual Plan.
Concluding, Ms. Dolbee stated that redevelopment and associated
environmental impacts under the amended Conceptual Plan proposed for Sub-
District 1-B are considered to be within the range of redevelopment and
associated impacts evaluated under the EIS Alternatives analyzed in the 2003
Environmental Impact Statement(EIS), and therefore Sub-District 1-B is
eligible for Planned Action designation without undergoing any additional State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)review.
Public comment was invited.
Nora Schultz(Renton)stated that she lives and has owned property in the North
Renton area for many years. She expressed support for Scenario 2 of the
amended Conceptual Plan. She stated that she approves of office-focused,
commercial neighbors,who work from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and then go home. Ms.
Schultz noted that traffic impacts from The Landing have not been as significant
as feared. She expressed concern about the possibility of allowing a hotel in the
area,and also requested that buildings not be allowed to be over three or four
stories high.
Marc Nordlund(King County) inquired about the types of business allowed and
which scenario would provide the most tax benefit for the City. Mr. Pietsch
explained that all on-site service type businesses would be allowed, and that all
three Scenarios provide approximately the same tax benefit to the City. Mr.
Covington clarified that the City can zone for and authorize commercial
development,but can not dictate the types or brands of business.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
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MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE PLANNED ACTION ORDINANCE AND PRESENT IT FOR FIRST
READING LATER THIS EVENING. CARRIED. (See pages 345, 346 and
347 for more information regarding this subject.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The first annual Renton FilmFrenzy was a huge success this past weekend!
The FilmFrenzy featured 15 teams -ten student and five open division-
who had 50 hours to write, shoot, edit, and submit a four-minute film shot
entirely in Renton. Top films will receive "Curvees" and cash prizes during
the "Curvee Awards" at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, October 28
starting at 7:00 p.m. The awards event is free and open to the public.
• Celebrate Halloween in downtown Renton Saturday,October 25, from 1 to
4 p.m. Bring your little ones to downtown businesses for safe tricks and
treats. Signs and balloons will mark participating businesses. Continue the
celebration at the "Olde" Fashion Halloween Party in Main Street Square
(enter on 200 block of Main Ave. S.). Free admission for both events.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Eric Carlson(King County)updated Council on the status of the proposed
Citizen Comment: Carlson- Hazen Reservoir(water tower)painting project. He reported that a 20 foot tall,
Hazen Reservoir Painting blue "H",representing the Hazen High School logo,was chosen to be painted
on the water tower. He stated that the Municipal Arts Commission has
approved the project, and that the painting contractor has donated the paint and
labor to complete the project. Mr. Carlson addressed concerns regarding the
proposed project and noted that each school must take advantage of
opportunities afforded to them. He concluded by requesting Council's approval
of the project,conditioned upon receiving approval from the Renton School
Board.
Council discussion ensued regarding setting a precedent for advertising on City
water towers,whether the Renton School Board's approval was required, and
how well Mr. Carlson orchestrated the project in support of his school.
MOVED PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
PAINTING OF THE HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL LOGO ON THE HAZEN
RESERVOIR,CONDITIONED UPON APPROVAL FROM THE RENTON
SCHOOL BOARD. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Palmer- Gary Palmer(Renton)recommended that the proceeds from the sale of Fire
Fire District#40's Fire Station Station#13 and the old Fire Station#42 be used to offset the bonds for the new
#42 Fire Station#42 located in the newly annexed Benson Hill area.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/13/2008. Council concur.
10/13/2008
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period of 7/1/2008 through
List, 7/1/2008 to 9/30/2008 9/30/2008 and expiration report for agreements expiring 10/1/2008 to
3/31/2009. Information.
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CED: Multi-Family Housing Community and Economic Development Department recommended amending
Property Tax Exemption multi-family housing property tax exemption regulations to provide application
Amendments &Liberty Square deadline flexibility, and to approve submission of such application for the
Apartments Application Liberty Square Apartments (a.k.a. 5th&Williams). Refer to Planning and
Approval Development Committee.
Community Services: Jones Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Park ADA Public Restroom amount of$29,332 with seArch DDB for design services for the Jones Park
Building, seArch DDB ADA Public Restroom Building project. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: Urban Search& Rescue Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a
Efforts, Pierce County Memorandum of Agreement with Pierce County regarding urban search and
rescue efforts. Council concur. (See page 347 for resolution.)
Police: Washington Auto Theft Police Department recommended acceptance of a grant from the Washington
Prevention Authority Grant, Auto Theft Prevention Authority(WAFTA) in the amount of$70,962, approval
Additional Employee, 2008 to add one full-time investigator position in the Police Department, contingent
Budget Amendment upon continuation of the grant funding, and amending the 2008 Budget. Refer
to Public Safety Committee.
Transportation: Airport Fuel Transportation Systems Division requested approval to increase the Airport fuel
Flowage Fee Increase flowage fee from two cents ($0.02) per gallon to six cents($0.06)per gallon to
fund operations and improvements at the Airport. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Boeing Leased Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Property Survey,Allen amount of$26,400 with Allen Bracket Shedd for the Boeing leased property
Bracket Shedd survey. Council concur.
Lease: Kaynan,Airport, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of addenda to airport
LAG-85-011 &LAG-84-033 leases LAG-85-011 and LAG-84-033,with Kaynan, Inc.,to increase the total
ground lease rate per appraisal by $24,604.75 annually through 5/31/2011, and
to readjust the rate thereafter using the CPI index. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 07-162, 2007 Citywide Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Sidewalk&Curb Ramps, Agreement No. 2 to CAG-07-162,with Pacific Engineering Design, LLC, in the
Pacific Engineering Design amount of$22,300 for additional design services for the 2007 Citywide
Sidewalk and Curb Ramps project. Council concur.
Utility: Carr Rd/Panther Creek Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement with
Emergency Culvert Repair, King Conservation District No. 9 to accept$110,000 for the Carr Rd./Panther
King Conservation District Creek Emergency Culvert Repair project, and approval to amend the 2008
Number 9, 2008 Budget Budget for the Surface Water revenue and expenditure account. Council
Amendment concur. (See page 347 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the
Committee of the Whole staff recommendation to adopt the Planned Action ordinance and adopt the
CED: Boeing Sub-District 1-B amended Conceptual Plan proposed by The Boeing Company for the
Planned Action&Amended redevelopment of 50.7-acres of surplus Boeing property identified as "Sub-
Conceptual Plan District 1-B". The project site is bounded by Logan Ave. N., on the west,
Garden Ave. N.,on the east,N. 8th St.,on the north, and N. 6th St. on the south.
The amended Conceptual Plan divides the property into two distinct parts: The
northerly 21.2 acres that is currently known as North 1-B and has been
identified as surplus by Boeing operations and is available for near-term
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development, and the southern portion of the Sub-District currently known as
the Boeing Remainder,which contains 660,000 square feet of existing office
buildings with re-use potential and 12.85 acres of remaining land available for
in-fill development. The amended Conceptual Plan contains several alternative
scenarios: Scenario 1, a retail complement to The Landing's urban retail center
to the north: Scenario 2, a combination of a office and employment uses
(Lot 5A of the BSP) and hotel uses (Lot 7B of the BSP)undertaken as separate
development by potential developers; or Scenario 3, some combination of
Scenarios 1 and 2.
To enhance the Plan and its consistency with the Vision and Policies for the
Urban Center-North adopted in the Comprehensive Plan, the Committee
recommended the following conditions be imposed on the Amended Conceptual
Plan:
1. That Park Ave.be designated a"Pedestrian-oriented Street," to ensure an
urban form of development and provide pedestrian linkages between the
Sub-District and the planned retail/entertainment center developing to the
north; and
2. Pedestrian connections shall be provided for and shown in the Conceptual
Plan for Sub-District 1-B, aligning with existing/proposed pedestrian
connections in surrounding areas; and
3. Provisions shall be made in the Conceptual Plan for Sub-District 1-B to
allow for the future development and extension of N. 7th St.provided that
construction of N. 7th St.between Logan Ave.N. and Park Ave. N. shall
not occur prior to removal of the Boeing Data Hub currently located on Lot
5E of the Lakeshore Landing 2 Binding Site Plan; and
4. That a transit facility be an allowed use in the immediate available property
if funding for such a facility emerged and developed in a way supportive of
surrounding redevelopment and supported by the property owner(s).
The envisioned retail, office and/or employment center resulting from the
redevelopment proposed under the conditioned amended Conceptual Plan will
have positive economic and social impacts for the City as a whole. As outlined
in the 2003 Development Agreement with The Boeing Company, all subsequent
land use applications related to this property will be checked against this
document for consistency prior to approval.
In addition,the adoption of the proposed Planned Action ordinance would
streamline the permitting process by utilizing existing environmental
documentation. The Committee further recommended that the Planned Action
ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 347 for ordinance.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a contract with TubeArt to
CED: "Welcome to Renton, fabricate and install a"Welcome to Renton, Home of the Seattle Seahawks"
Home of the Seattle sign on City-owned property at the southwest corner of Lake Washington Blvd.
Seahawks" Sign Agreement, N. and Seahawks Way/Ripley Lane N. The Committee further recommended
TubeArt that the Mayor and Ci Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3978 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Fire: Urban Search& Rescue interlocal agreement with Pierce County regarding the Washington State Task
Efforts,Pierce County Force 1 of the National Search and Rescue Response System. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/27/2008 for second and final reading:
Utility: Carr Rd/Panther Creek An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the funds in
Emergency Culvert Repair, the Surface Water revenue account and expenditure account in the amount of
King Conservation District $110,000,pursuant to the Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair
Number 9, 2008 Budget project agreement with the King Conservation District No. 9. MOVED BY
Amendment PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/27/2008.
CARRIED.
CED: Boeing Sub-District 1-B An ordinance was read designating a Planned Action for Sub-District 1-B of the
Planned Action &Amended Boeing Renton Plant property, an approximately 51 acre parcel bounded by
Conceptual Plan Logan Ave. N., Garden Ave. N.,N. 8th St., and N. 6th St. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/27/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5414 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V(Finance
Finance: Gambling Tax and Business Regulations), of City Code,by repealing the definition of"City of
Regulations Amendments Renton," adopting Chapter 9.45 RCW, amending gambling tax regulations,
repealing Subsection E of 5-8-5, Tax Levied, and changing references of
"Finance Director" to "Finance Administrator." MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Law reported that the first of several meetings regarding the new solid
Solid Waste: Solid Waste waste services contract was held this past weekend. He announced that the next
Collection Services Agreement two meetings will be held October 21 in Council Chambers at City Hall, and at
Cascade Elementary School on October 29.
Community Services: National Councilmember Briere reported that she attended the National Park and
Park&Recreation Conference Recreation Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. She stated that she toured
many of the area parks and an agro-park where children are taught where food
comes from. She also reported that she attended two workshops on diversity.
Community Event: KCSARC Mayor Law invited the public to attend the King County Sexual Assault
Benefit Breakfast&Citizen of Resource Center's "Kids are our Business" benefit breakfast Wednesday,
the Year Banquet October 22. He also encouraged citizens to attend the Citizen of the Year
Banquet held at the Renton Technical College Thursday, October 23, at 5:00
p.m.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Marc Nordlund(King County) stated that he represents those in the West Hill
Citizen Comment: Nordlund- area favoring annexation to Renton and that he can address any of Council's
West Hill Annexation questions or concerns regarding his efforts to circulate a 10%Notice of Intent to
annex petition in the area.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:26 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 20, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP WED., 10/29 2009 Revenue Projections;
(PALMER) 9 a.m. Budget Overview;
Department Presentations;
Capital Budgets
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/27 Comprehensive Emergency Management
(Palmer) 4:30 p.m. Plan;
Emerging Issues in Community Services;
Rainier Ave.Urban Corridor Draft Design
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 10/27 Vouchers;
(Persson) 3:30 p.m. Medic One Lease at Fire Station#12;
Design Services Contract with seArch
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/23 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(Parker) 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 10/23 Capital Improvement Deferrals Cost
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. Contributions;
Kaynan,Inc.Airport Ground Lease Rate
Increase;
Airport Fuel Flowage Fee Increase;
Speeding on Sunset Blvd. SW
UTILITIES THURS., 10/23 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Return to Renton Car Show Report
b. Mayor's Presentation of 2009 Budget
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/20/2008. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department recommends adoption of an ordinance increasing golf course
green fees and club rental fee for 2009. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of Monterey Pl. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Taylor Court Short
Plat (SHP-05-082). Council concur.
d. Hearing Examiner recommends approval,with conditions, of the Talbot Highlands Preliminary
Plat; 11 single-family lots on 2.05 acres located at 16808 and 16816 106th Ave. SE. Council
concur.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-
84-006, with Aerodyne, LLC,to decrease the size of the leased area, increase the total ground
lease rate per appraisal by $24,905.92 annually through 8/31/2011, and to readjust the rate
thereafter using the CPI index. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the First Amendment to CAG-03-133,
agreement with King County, to formalize the exact amount of funding King County will
contribute to the Coal Creek Parkway SE (Duvall Ave. NE) Improvements project. Council
concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
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(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers, Medic One Lease at Fire Station#12*; Design Services Contract
with seArch
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Capital Improvements Deferrals Cost Contributions*;
Kaynan, Inc. Airport Ground Lease Rate Increase; Airport Fuel Flowage Fee Increase*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. First Amendment to agreement with King County re: Coal Creek Parkway SE Improvements
project (See 6.£)
b. Lease with King County to house paramedic unit at Fire Station #12 (See 7.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Capital Improvements Deferrals Cost Contributions (See 7.b.)
b. Airport Fuel Flowage Fee Increase (See 7.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment for Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair project (1st
reading 10/13/2008)
b. Boeing Sub-District 1-B revised Planned Action ordinance and amended Conceptual Plan (1st
reading 10/13/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
Information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
4:30 p.m.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan;
Emerging Issues in Community Services;
Rainier Ave. Urban Corridor Draft Design
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
CITY COUNCIL
October 27, 2008 City Clerk Division Now
Referrals
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
Council Policy#800-04, Council Correspondence and Agenda
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Golf Course green fee and club rental fee increase for 2009
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Jones Park ADA Public Restroom Building design services agreement with seArch DDB
Addenda to lease agreements with Kaynan, Inc. re: Airport ground lease rate
First Amendment to interagency agreement with King County re: Coal Creek Parkway SE improvements
Lease agreement with King County re: Stationing paramedic unit at Fire Station#12
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Aerodyne, LLC Airport ground lease rate increase
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11/3/2008 - 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
11/17/2008 - 2009 Budget
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance
and Information Services Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic
Development Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director,
LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; BETTE ANDERSON, Library Director;
FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID
DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA, Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH,Police Department.
SPECIAL Jim Medze ian, member of the Return to Renton Car Show Steering
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PRESENTATIONS Committee,reported on the 18th Annual Return to Renton Car Show held on
Community Event: Return to 7/6/2008. He acknowledged the presence of steering committee members in the
Renton Car Show audience, and noted that over 400 classic vehicles were on display. Mr.
Medzegian stated that this year's car show ended at Williams Ave. S. and
requested that the boundaries for next year's show be extended two blocks east
to Main Ave. S. He presented Police Chief Milosevich a check in the amount of
$17,000 for the Renton Police Department's youth fund. Accepting the check
with appreciation, Chief Milosevich indicated that the proceeds from the car
show will help sponsor various youth programs.
AJLS: Mayor's Presentation of Mayor Law presented his proposed City of Renton.2009 Budget to Renton
2009 Budget citizens and members of the City Council. He stated that the 2009 budget
strives to sustain and advance all of the successes the City has achieved.
Recognizing tough economic times,Mayor Law pointed out that much of the
revenue used to pay for police officers, firefighters,parks, trails, and recreation
is derived from sales tax, development fees, and new permits, and noted that all
of these categories of revenue are down. He explained that with reduced
revenues the City must set priorities, reduce expenses, and take care of basic
services. He remarked that this budget emphasizes core responsibilities,
eliminating duplicate functions, and stresses efficiency.
Mayor Law reviewed 2008 accomplishments, and noted that Renton has grown
by over twenty-five percent. He stated that Renton now has over 80,000
residents and is the eleventh largest city in the state and the fifth largest in King
County. Mayor Law stressed that various City departments have reorganized to
provide more responsive and efficient services. He announced that code
enforcement efforts have been enhanced,measurable progress has been made in
preparing citizens for natural disasters, and continued efforts to revitalize
downtown Renton are occurring. Mayor Law pointed out that even with a
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 354
declining economy, new stores and businesses continue to open in Renton. He
included the new Regal Cinemas at The Landing,the Federal Reserve Bank of
San Francisco's new headquarters, and the Seattle Seahawks'Virginia Mason
Athletic Center as examples.
Mayor Law stated that meeting service demands that contribute to the livability
of the community is one goal of the new budget. He remarked that the City is
working with residents in the Benson Hill area to provide the same high quality
level of services provided to all City residents. Mayor Law noted that the City
is working with the owners of the Cascade Shopping Center on redevelopment
opportunities,and code compliance efforts have made measurable progress in
the area. He mentioned the boarded-up Don-a-Lisa motel in North Renton that
was recently demolished as an example of effective code compliance
enforcement.
Continuing,Mayor Law announced that another goal of the 2009 budget is to
recruit new employers and high-quality development to Renton. He noted that
the Economic Development,Neighborhoods, and Strategic Planning
Department and the Development Services Division have merged to form the
Department of Community and Economic Development. He stated that this
enhances the City's efficiency by streamlining land use regulations, sound urban
planning,and economic development.
Mayor Law reviewed several improvements made to City parks and trails,
including the Burnett Linear Park, Cedar River Trail, and the Springbrook Trail.
He also reviewed the significant improvements to Duvall Ave. NE that are
being constructed, including widened lanes, an added two-way left-turn lane, r 11
curbs, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes.
Mayor Law emphasized the need for people to feel safe in their homes and
stated that a comprehensive plan to reduce criminal activity and enhance overall
safety throughout Renton, including additional security, increased patrols,
security cameras,enhanced code enforcement efforts, and significant emphasis
on traffic safety has been launched.
Moving on to the financial summary,Mayor Law stated that the proposed 2009
budget totals$252 million, and out that$171 million is for City operations, $57
million is for debt service and proposed capital projects, and$24 million
represents internal transfers that are offset by revenues. He indicated that this
represents a two percent increase over the 2008 budget.
Acknowledging the tough economic times,Mayor Law stated that maintaining
current services in General Government Operations will result in a deficit of
over$5 million. He indicated that each department was asked to scrutinize all
expenditures, and focus on maintaining core services in order to reduce their
budgets by seven percent. He stated that as a result of this action, 36 authorized
positions will remain unfilled and various services will be reduced.
Mayor Law stated that of the $57 million in proposed capital projects, $37
million is for transportation and utility projects, $5 million is for meeting debt
service requirements, and about$13.5 million is for other projects. He noted
that the single largest capital project is the Council-authorized parking garage at
The Landing. Mayor Law recommended that$7.5 million reserved for the new
Park Maintenance Facility, $2 million from the anti-recession reserve fund, and
$3 million from the undesignated fund balance in the Risk Management fund be
transferred to fully fund the garage acquisition.
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 355
Mayor Law reviewed the budget's provisions for basic services and noted that
due to the slow economy eight positions in the Police Department,nine
positions in the Fire Department, five positions in the Community and
Economic Development Department, five positions in the Public Works
Department,three positions in the Finance and Information Services
Department, and two and half positions in the Administrative, Judicial, and
Legal Services Department will be left vacant. He stated that a four percent
increase to Water and Wastewater charges is proposed, with no increase for
Surface Water charges and that increases to King County fees will also appear
on City utility bills. Mayor Law commented that these increases will provide
the resources needed to add one full time employee in the Surface Water section
of the Public Works Department to meet National Pollutant and Discharge
Elimination System requirements.
Concluding,Mayor Law stated that many ways to reduce costs while
minimizing impacts to citizens were found, and that the budget makes necessary
adjustments but preserves core services. He thanked City staff for their efforts,
and Council for their guidance. Mayor Law emphasized that the City will
remain committed to public safety, economic opportunity, core City services,
and maintaining the quality of life that Renton is known for.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Suzanne Lombard(King County) stated that she has worked with many West
Citizen Comment: Lombard- Hill area groups and also worked to get the West Hill area put back into
West Hill Annexation Renton's Potential Annexation Area(PAA). She presented a picture of a parcel
of land and explained that she and many other West Hill residents came together
and tried to save the parcel for a neighborhood pocket park. She noted that
even though the effort was unsuccessful,West Hill residents have and can work
together. She stated that area residents would receive the most benefit by
annexing to Renton, and that the area is in need of the City's strong direction
and leadership.
Citizen Comment: Harris - Greg Harris(King County)requested more information regarding the potential
West Hill Annexation annexation of the West Hill area to Renton. Mayor Law clarified that an
annexation petition regarding the area has not been submitted to the City, and
that more information would become available after one is received. He
suggested that Mr. Harris give his name and phone number to the Community
and Economic Development Department to learn more about the situation.
Citizen Comment: Wilson- Dinah Wilson(King County) expressed support for the proposed annexation of
West Hill Annexation the West Hill area and stated that she would like to see more development in the
area.
Citizen Comment: Charnley- Jon Charnley(Renton) expressed dissatisfaction with the City's apparent
Wonderland Estates Mobile proposal to change addresses at the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park. He
Home Park Address Change stated that residents are extremely upset with the change and pointed out that
the park has been in place for over forty years. He also noted that the proposed
address immediately identifies residents as living in a trailer park, and asked
that this change be stopped. Mr. Charnley also asked Council to consider the
impact to elderly residents who live in the park, commenting that they will now
have to notify their medical providers,the Social Security Administration,and
many other agencies of the change.
Citizen Comment: Breeden- Raymond A Breeden, Sr. (Renton), President,Wonderland Estates Mobile
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Homeowners'Association, stated that he prefers that the addresses
Home Park Address Change in the park not change. He asked Council to consider what would happen if
their own street names were changed.
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 356
Citizen Comment: Sigman- Carmen Sigman(Renton) stated that she is proud of having helped save
Wonderland Estates Mobile Wonderland Estates earlier this year and questioned why addresses needed to be
Home Park Address Change changed. She noted that it is not a minor expense to change driver licenses,
credit cards,vehicle titles, and other documents. Ms. Sigman also questioned
why a neighborhood just down the street with the same type of entrance off of
the Maple Valley Highway did not have to change their addresses.
Citizen Comment: McArthur- Jennifer McArther(King County) stated that most dog owners are in favor of
Off-Leash Dog Parks off-leash dog parks. She explained that the parks are places where dogs can run
free, socialize with other dogs, and are places to foster well tempered animals in
an urban environment. Ms. McArther stated that dog owners also benefit from
the parks,explaining that the parks are a great place to socialize with other dog
owners. She remarked that having a park in Renton would minimize
environmental issues,noting that the closest parks to Renton are in Bellevue,
Mercer Island, and the Kent/Des Moines area. Ms. McArther commented that
animal license revenue will increase as the city grows,that dog parks are self-
policed, and that dog owners will participate in maintaining the parks.
Citizen Comment:Nordlund- Marc Nordlund(King County) stated that his experience collecting signatures
West Hill Annexation for the proposed West Hill area annexation has been wonderful, and commented
that the large group of residents attending tonight's meeting shows that there is
growing support for the annexation effort.
Citizen Comment: John Worthington(King County)stated that he has issues with the Puget Sound
Worthington-Civic Spectacle Regional Council and Vision 2040. He requested that Council consider creating
Spaces and 24/7 Districts a civic spectacle space at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and keep it open
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. He noted that by using a system
called Levex,residents from Auburn or Bellevue could be transported to Renton
within minutes. Mr. Worthington concluded by suggesting that walkable
communities such as The Landing are limited in the amount of money they can
generate, and that Renton needs a civic spectacle such as seasonal floating
architecture that is open twenty fours hours a day and attracts people to Renton
to spend money.
Citizen Comment: Pardey- Dave Pardey(King County) owner of Skyway Park Bowl&Casino, stated that
West Hill Annexation he is the major employer in the Skyway area of West Hill. He remarked that he
was a member of the West Hill Governance Task Force, and that after studying
the issue of governance for nineteen months, all but one member recommended
becoming part of Renton. Mr. Pardey stated that the area is in sad shape after
years of poor county leadership, and suggested that the area would benefit from
Renton's leadership. He requested that Council allow area residents the chance
to vote on being annexed to Renton in the near future.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/20/2008. Council concur.
10/20/2008
Community Services: Community Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance
Maplewood Golf Course Fees increasing golf course green fees and club rental fee for 2009. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Development Services: Taylor Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Court Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of Monterey Pl.NE to la1
Dedication,Monterey P1 NE, fulfill a requirement of the Taylor Court Short Plat(SHP-05-082). Council
SHP-05-082 concur.
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 357
Plat: Talbot Highlands, 106th Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions,of the Talbot
Ave SE, PP-08-041 Highlands Preliminary Plat; 11 single-family lots on 2.05 acres located at 10608
and 10616 106th Ave. SE(PP-08-041). Council concur.
Airport: Aerodyne Lease, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Addendum#13,LAG-84-006 airport lease LAG-84-006,with Aerodyne,LLC,to decrease the size of the
leased area, increase the total ground lease rate per appraisal by$24,905.92
annually through 8/31/2011, and to readjust the rate thereafter using the CPI
index. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee.
CAG: 03-133,Coal Creek Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the First
Parkway SE Improvements, Amendment to CAG-03-133,agreement with King County,to formalize the
King County exact amount of funding King County will contribute to the Coal Creek
Parkway SE (Duvall Ave. NE)Improvements project. Council concur. (See
page 358 for resolution.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 277647 -278066 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $3,165,148.52; and approval of 134 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
788 direct deposits totaling$2,611,856.01. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Jones Finance Committee Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff
Park ADA Public Restroom recommendation to approve a contract with seArch DDB for design services for
Building, seArch DDB an Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) compliant public restroom building
at Jones Park. The contract amount is $29,232 and funds are available from
Fund 316 Major Maintenance Public Buildings. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Fire Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Station#12,King County concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Emergency Medical Services to sign a lease with King County for space at Fire Station#12 to accommodate a
Lease Medic One unit. The Committee further recommended authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the associated resolution. The term of the lease is two
years commencing January 1,2008, and the total revenue will be $28,800 over
that full period. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 358 for resolution.)
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry,Mayor Law clarified the
process regarding submitting annexation petitions.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a lease rate
Lease: Kaynan, Airport, increase using a recent market appraisal. The Committee further recommended
LAG-85-011 &LAG-84-003 that the Mayor and Cil, Clerk be authorized to sign the addenda to each of
Kaynan, Inc.'s leases, LAG-85-011 and LAG-84-003. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 358
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION #3979 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
CAG: 03-133, Coal Creek First Amendment to the interagency agreement with King County regarding
Parkway SE Improvements, improvements to Coal Creek Parkway SE (Duvall Ave.NE). MOVED BY
King County PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3980 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Community Services: Fire interlocal cooperative agreement to lease space at Fire Station#12 to King
Station#12,King County County Emergency Medical Services Division. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Emergency Medical Services SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
Lease READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5415 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the funds in
Utility: Carr Rd/Panther Creek the Surface Water revenue account and expenditure account in the amount of
Emergency Culvert Repair, $110,000,pursuant to the Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair
King Conservation District project agreement with the King Conservation District No. 9. MOVED BY
Number 9, &2008 Budget PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Amendment ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5416 An ordinance was read designating a Planned Action for Sub-District 1-B of the
CED: Boeing Sub-District 1-B Boeing Renton Plant property, an approximately 51 acre parcel bounded by
Planned Action&Amended Logan Ave.N.,Garden Ave.N.,N. 8th St., and N. 6th St. MOVED BY
LA
Conceptual Plan PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER
Council: Correspondence& CITY COUNCIL POLICY&PROCEDURE#800-04, COUNCIL
Agenda Policies CORRESPONDENCE AND AGENDA, TO THE COMMITTEE ON
COMMITTEES. CARRIED.
CED: Wonderland Estates Responding to Council inquiries,Community and Economic Development
Mobile Home Park Address Administrator Alex Pietsch clarified that county addresses annexed to Renton,
Change with some exceptions,do not change. He further clarified that the roads within
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park are private and are not recognized by
King County. Mr. Pietsch stated that due to this fact,the City has created new
addresses for the park. He remarked that City staff will continue to work with
park residents to resolve the issue.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) expressed his appreciation for the Renton Fire
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Department, commenting that their response to an alarm being set-off
Fire Department Appreciation accidentally at a local church function was quick and professional. He
remarked that Chief Daniels deserves credit for running a fine department.
Citizen Comment: DaVault- Celeste DaVault(King County) stated that she has strived to make the West Hill
West Hill Annexation business district better, and commented that because the area does not have a
neighborhood program or resources,she initially encountered problems. She
expressed appreciation to City officials and staff for providing help regarding
the area's library and library bond, and stated that annexing to Renton is the best
choice for the area. She announced that she has mobilized an effort to collect
signatures for an annexation petition. She recalled that a study completed in
2005 overwhelmingly indicated the area should be annexed to Renton,and
requested that Council allow area residents the chance to vote on the issue.
October 27,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 359
Citizen Comment: Sidwell- Kathleen Sidwell (King County) expressed support for the proposed annexation
- West Hill Annexation of the West Hill area to Renton. She commented that four of her five children
have graduated from Renton High School. She stated that King County does
not want to continue supporting the area and that Renton is the right choice for
area residents.
Responding to Councilmember Palmer, Mayor Law clarified that residents who
live in the area will see their city of residence change from Seattle to Renton if
annexed. He commented that the issue of zip codes changing is currently being
researched.
Citizen Comment:Nordlund- Marc Nordlund(King County) stated that he formerly lived in Fircrest, near
West Hill Annexation Tacoma, and that he could use either city as his address. He clarified that the
City of Fircrest requested he use Fircrest on tax forms and related documents for
funding purposes.
Citizen Comment: Ferguson- Diane Ferguson(Tukwila) stated that the West Hill Business Association is
West Hill Annexation overwhelmingly in support of annexation to Renton. She remarked that King
County has been honest with residents with regards to a lack of resources for the
area. She acknowledged that the West Hill area does not have a large tax base,
and noted that Renton is the only city that will allow Mr. Pardey's casino. She
commented that if given a chance to vote on annexation, Council will see that
West Hill residents overwhelmingly support becoming a part of Renton.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:27 p.m. L
h� by ,>9 Q, Deputy City Clerk
� Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 27,2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 27, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP WED., 10/29 2009 Revenue Projections;
(PALMER) 9 a.m. Budget Overview;
Department Presentations;
Capital Budgets
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/3 2009 Budget Deliberations
(Palmer) 5 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 11/3 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax
(Briere) 4 p.m. Exemption Amendments &Liberty Square
Apartments' Application;
Housing Opportunity Fund
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/3 Police Investigator Grant Agreement;
(Taylor) 3 p.m. Radio Communications
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
now
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
am November 3, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 2008 Bravo Awards
4. PUBLIC HEARING: 2009 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/27/2008. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to revise the
amounts of the impact fees collected on behalf of the Issaquah and Kent School Districts, adopt
the 2008 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan and the 2008-2009 through 2013-2014
Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan, and approve the collection of an impact fee on behalf
of the Renton School District and adopt the Renton School District 2007 Capital Facilities Plan.
Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on 11/17/2008.
c. Community Services Department recommends approval of an amendment to LAG-04-003, King
County Park&Ride Garage Agreement, to implement a higher base rate charged for additional
designated spaces at the City Center parking garage. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Development Services Division requests authorization to charge King County established fee
rates when processing development projects vested to King County standards. Council concur.
(See 9.a. for ordinance.)
e. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to hire a Systems
Analyst/Programmer at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
f. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of an Identity Theft
Prevention Program to comply with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act(FACTA) of
2003. Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the Local 2170,
Washington State Council of County and City Employees American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO labor agreement for 2009. Council concur.
h. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the Renton
Firefighters' Local 864 and Renton Firefighters' Battalion Chiefs Local 864 labor agreements for
2009. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the Renton Police
Officers' Commissioned Guild and the Renton Police Officers'Non-Commissioned members
labor agreements. Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends accepting $684,380 in grant funding from the
Washington State Department of Transportation to support additional design services for the SW
27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection project. Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-095, Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin 2008
Cleaning and Maintenance project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of$1,835.11, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of$3,400.25 to The Phoinix Corporation, contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
1. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of the 2009 Solid Waste rates. Council concur.
(See 9.b. for ordinance.)
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Establish Housing Opportunity Fund*
b. Public Safety Committee: Police Investigator Grant Agreement*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Police Investigator grant agreement with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (See 8.b.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. King County vested project fee rates collection (See 7.d.)
b. 2009 Solid Waste rates (See 7.1.)
c. Housing Opportunity Fund establishment(See 8.a.)
d. 2008 Budget position re: New Police Investigator position (See 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
2009 Budget Deliberations
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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r November 3, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School District Impact Fees and Capital Facilities Plans
Amendment to King County Park& Ride Garage Agreement at the City Center Parking Garage
Identity Theft Prevention Program
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
King County vested project fee rates collection (1st reading 11/3/2008)
2009 Solid Waste rates (1st reading 11/3/2008)
Housing Opportunity Fund establishment (1 st reading 11/3/2008)
2008 Budget re: Grant and New Police Investigator position (1 st reading 11/3/2008)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11/10/2008 - 2009 Budget
11/17/2008 - Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School District Impact Fees and Capital Facilities Plans
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting �.
November 3, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Services Administrator; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH,Community
and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Community Services Administrator;NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources
Administrator; LYS HORNSBY,Utilities Systems Director; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;
PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF
ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and
COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. im
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Patricia Pepper, Municipal Arts Commission Chair, announced that Barbara
Board/Commission: Municipal Nilson is the recipient of the BRAVO Award, which honors citizens who have
Arts Commission, 2008 Bravo made a significant contribution to the enjoyment of art, and have made an
Award impact on Renton art organizations. Ms. Pepper acknowledged Ms.Nilson's
contributions to the Renton community, including encouraging and developing
student journalists,writing and publishing several books focusing on local
history, helping to develop the Chalk Arts Festival as President of Allied Arts,
and as an Arts Unlimited board member,helping to increase opportunities for
artists to display and sell work at the Annual Downtown Art and Antique Walk.
Ms. Pepper thanked Ms. Nilson for contributing to artistic and cultural life in
Renton. Ms. Nilson accepted the award with appreciation and expressed
gratitude for being in the same company as prior recipients Star Baker and
Nancy Hoben.
ADDED Al Talley, Renton School District Board President, announced that Cascade
Community Event: Milken Elementary School Principle Dr. Shannon Harvey won the prestigious Milken
Family Foundation Award Family Foundation National Educator Award,which recognizes educators who
show exceptional talent and long-range leadership. Mr. Talley explained that
the award was established by the Milken Family Foundation in 1982 to
acknowledge educators crucial contributions to the national well-being, and
includes a$25,000 check written to Dr. Harvey. He also remarked that Dr.
Harvey received the only award given in Washington and one of only 80 awards
given nationally this year. Dr. Harvey expressed her gratitude and stated that PAN
she is excited to work at Cascade Elementary School, and that the school
receives great community support.
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PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Budget: 2009 Revenue Sources accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
&Preliminary Budget consider the 2009 revenue sources and preliminary budget.
Finance and Information Services Administrator Iwen Wang reported that 2009
revenue levels were projected using mid-year 2008 as a base, and explained that
at the time inflation and other economic conditions were more normal compared
to current economic conditions. Ms. Wang stated that even at mid-year the City
anticipated a four percent budget gap in the General Governmental Fund group.
She noted that with the recent spike in the inflation rate, the City now has an
anticipated seven percent budget gap. Ms. Wang pointed out that all City
departments were asked to provide and/or identify seven percent budget
reduction options,noting that early in the budget process only some of the
proposed cuts were needed,but that all of the reductions offered,with the
exception of staff lay-offs,were taken. She emphasized that the City is able to
avoid lay-offs by reducing department budgets.
Moving on to the financial summary, Ms. Wang stated that the overall proposed
budget is$252 million, which is approximately two percent above the adopted
2008 budget. She explained that approximately forty percent of the total budget
is for general governmental operations,which includes providing fire,police,
street services, and park and recreation services, and explained that the other
sixty percent includes enterprise funds and internal services funds, eighteen
percent of which are capital projects. Ms. Wang stated that overall revenue is
approximately $7 million less than the proposed expenditures. She noted that
the difference will be made up from contributions of prior year fund balances to
fund capital projects. Ms. Wang reported that it is not just Renton,but all
governmental agencies facing budget gaps, and that Renton is focusing on basic
services. She stated that overall governmental expenditures total $101 million,
and that public safety(fire,police, and court services combined) represents
forty-eight percent of that$101 million.
Continuing, Ms. Wang reported that the City is projecting$100.8 million in
general government revenues, of which over seventy-eight percent is from
taxes,primarily property tax, sales tax, and utility tax. Noting that property tax
is limited to one percent growth every year, she stated that approximately$30
million in property taxes will be generated in 2009. Ms. Wang remarked that
this is a$6 million increase over 2008. She noted that$4 million of the increase
is directly due to the Benson Hill annexation.
Ms. Wang reported that the 2009 preliminary tax rate per$1,000 of assessed
valuation for Renton is now$2.29. She explained that when the levy rate and
the voter-approved bonds are included,the tax rate increases to $2.62 per
$1,000. She noted that the City's base tax rate has only risen one percent per
year since 2005,but in the same time period there has been a substantial
increase in new construction and annexations. Ms. Wang explained the state
property tax law and remarked that a large growth in home values has occurred
in Renton. She commented that the City receives only 26.8 cents per dollar of
property tax.
Regarding sales tax, Ms. Wang stated that the City projects to generate $26
million in revenue in 2009. She noted that the assumption of 2009 sales tax
revenue is based on three elements: anticipating a slight decline in base sales
tax, recognizing a full year of annexation sales tax credit, and assuming a full
year of impact from businesses in the Benson Hill area and The Landing. Ms.
Wang stated that it is important to recognize that Renton generates over$200
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million in sales tax and that approximately seventy-two percent goes to the
state, and another large portion supports transit and transportation
improvements. She noted that Renton receives approximately nine percent of
the sales tax revenue.
Ms. Wang stated that approximately$15 million in utilities tax revenue is
projected for 2009. She remarked that various rate increases are anticipated and
that growth is primarily from the Benson Hill annexation. Ms. Wang also
remarked that development fees and permits combined generate around$6
million. She also reported that a substantial decrease in permit activity resulting
in a one-third decrease in plan review fees is anticipated for 2009.
Concluding,Ms. Wang stated that even after transferring funds to cover various
capital projects, including the parking garage acquisition at The Landing,the
City meets all Council policies and financial management requirements
regarding reserve balances.
Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported on 2009 piped utility
rates. He stated that when determining future rate scenarios, the City is mindful
of the state of the economy, and has attempted to balance the needs of
maintaining quality utility services,providing adequate supply and capacity,
maintaining high-quality infrastructure, and providing quick responses to issues
of a growing customer base. Mr. Zimmerman remarked that this translates into
recommending the lowest possible revenue and rate increases while still
providing responsible stewardship for utilities services.
Utility Systems Director Lys Hornsby reported that the primary drivers that
determine rates for piped utilities are energy, construction and labor costs, and
meeting approved financial policies, including debt to risk coverage ratios,
maintaining reserves,debt to equity ratios, system reinvestment, and the rate
stabilization fund. Pointing out that energy costs have grown higher than the
rate of inflation,Ms. Hornsby noted that electricity, fuel,petroleum-based
products,copper piping, and construction costs have grown faster than the
Consumer Price Index. She stated that all of these factors influence the need to
increase utility rates. She stated that after modeling rates with these
assumptions and requirements,no 2009 increase for surface water utilities is
proposed, and a four percent revenue increase is recommended for water and
wastewater utilities for 2009.
Ms. Hornsby reported that 2008 is the first year the City used a cost of service
structure and block rate structure for single families. She explained that because
of the new rate structures, an increase is no longer a straight-across-the-board
increase for all single families. Ms. Hornsby emphasized that by minimizing
2009 rates,higher rate increases will be needed in 2010 and beyond.
Concluding, Ms. Hornsby reported that the last utility rate recommendation is to
increase the King County treatment rate to $1.16. She commented that this
increase will attempt to make the King County charge a true pass-through fee.
Ms. Hornsby stated that if the proposed 2009 rate structures are approved, City
utility rates will still be lower than what was charged ten years ago. She
presented a chart comparing the City's rate to other jurisdictions and noted that
Renton rates are currently the lowest in the region and remarked that if the new
rate structures are adopted,only the City of Auburn would have lower total
utility rates.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry,Mr. Zimmerman reported that
there are $12.3 million of capital projects scheduled as part of proposed rate
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schedule. He remarked that there are several funding sources for capital
projects including utility tax revenue and the issuance of bonds. He explained
bond covenants and requirements, and pointed out that if the City does not meet
those requirements,the City's bond rating will decrease,which will increase
interest rates and have an impact on the City's ability to secure bonds in the
future. Mr. Zimmerman acknowledged the tough economic times and stated
that the proposed rate increase is as low as possible while still allowing the City
to meet requirements and provide responsible stewardship of utility systems.
Councilmember Parker remarked that he does not want to raise rates but that the
City must not put the system at risk. He commented that City staff has
recommended a responsible rate increase required to maintain the system.
Public comment was invited.
Rich Brooks(Seattle) stated that he represents Renton Area Youth and Family
Services(RAYS). He expressed appreciation for the City's continued support
and remarked that RAYS will receive an eighteen percent funding cut in 2009
even though it exceeded its service goals. Mr. Brooks stated that with cuts in
funding from the City, multiplied with cuts in funding from King County,
RAYS will not be able to provide services to as many youth next year. He
requested that Council re-examine human service funding recommendations.
Mary Ellen Stone (Renton), South King Council of Human Services President,
and Executive Director of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
(KCSARC),expressed appreciation for the City's continued support. She noted
that KCSARC will receive a funding cut of approximately fifteen to twenty
percent for 2009. Ms. Stone stated that the agency's ability to provide services
is greatly diminished when funding cuts from the City are coupled with those
from King County. She requested that Council re-examine human service
funding recommendations.
Howard McOmber(Renton)requested relief from higher utility bills for senior
citizens and low-income residents. City Attorney Warren stated that utility
discounts are currently available for senior and/or low-income citizens.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/27/2008. Council concur.
10/27/2008
CED: Impact Fees, Issaquah, Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to
Kent, &Renton School revise the amounts of the impact fees collected on behalf of the Issaquah and
Districts Kent School Districts, adopt the 2008 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities
Plan and the 2008-2009 through 2013-2014 Kent School District Capital
Facilities Plan, and approve the collection of an impact fee on behalf of the
Renton School District and adopt the Renton School District 2007 Capital
Facilities Plan. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on 11/17/2008.
Lease: Park&Ride Garage Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
Agreement, City Center LAG-04-003,King County Park&Ride Garage Agreement,to implement a
Parking Garage,King County higher base rate charged for additional designated spaces at the City Center
parking garage. Refer to Finance Committee.
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Development Services: Vested Development Services Division requested authorization to charge King County
Projects Established Fee Rates, established fee rates when processing development projects vested to King
King County County standards. Council concur. (See page 369 for ordinance.)
F
Finance: Systems Analyst/ Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to hire a
Programmer Hire at Step D Systems Analyst/Programmer at step D of the salary range. Council concur.
Finance: Identity Theft Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
Prevention Program, FACTA Identity Theft Prevention Program pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's
Red Flag Rule to comply with Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit
Transaction Act(FACTA)of 2003. Refer to Finance Committee.
Human Resources: Local 2170 Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
AFSCME Labor Contract the Local 2170 Washington State Council of County and City Employees
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees,AFL-CIO
labor agreement for 2009. Council concur.
Human Resources: Local 864 Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Firefighter&Firefighter the Renton Firefighters'Local 864 and Renton Firefighters'Battalion Chiefs
Battalion Chiefs Labor Local 864 labor agreements for 2009. Council concur.
Contracts
Human Resources: Police Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Officer Guild Commissioned the Renton Police Officers' Commissioned Guild and the Renton Police
&Non-Commissioned Labor Officers'Non-Commissioned members labor agreements for 2009. Council
Contracts concur.
Transportation: SW 27th St/ Transportation Systems Division recommended accepting$684,380 in grant
Strander Blvd Connection, funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation to support
WSDOT Grant additional design services for the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection
project. Council concur.
CAG: 08-095,Maplewood Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-095, Maplewood Creek Sediment
Creek Sediment Basin 2008 Basin 2008 Cleaning and Maintenance project; and requested approval of the
Cleaning&Maintenance,The project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,835.11,
Phoinix Corporation commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$3,400.25 to the Phoinix Corporation, contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
Utility: 2009 Solid Waste Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the 2009 Solid Waste rates.
Rates Council concur. (See page 369 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Public Safety Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the increase of one full-
Police: Washington Auto Theft time commissioned officer position to the budget of the Police Department,
Prevention Authority Grant, contingent upon the continuation of grant funding from the Washington Auto
Additional Employee, &2008 Theft Prevention Authority. The Committee also recommended the acceptance
Budget Amendment of grant funding towards the reimbursement of the full-time commissioned
officer position. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance for
this matter be presented for first reading and the resolution be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for resolution and page 369 for ordinance.)
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Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to transfer$200,000 of unallocated
CED: Housing Opportunity General Fund fund balance(000)to establish a Housing Opportunity Fund
Fund Establishment (326). Funds will be used to assist public and private housing projects serving
low and/or moderate income households and/or special-needs populations
within City limits. Requests for funding from the Housing Opportunity Fund
will be brought forward to the City Council for approval after staff review and
recommendation. The Committee further recommended that this ordinance be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3981 A resolution was read authorizing acceptance of the grant from the State of
Police: Washington Auto Theft Washington to fund a full-time Investigator to be assigned to the "Preventing
Prevention Authority Grant, Auto Theft Through Regional Operations Links" taskforce. MOVED BY
Additional Employee, &2008 TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Budget Amendment RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/10/2008 for second and final reading:
Development Services: Vested An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,
Projects Established Fee Rates, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code by adding an exception for
King County projects vested in the County to land use review fees. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/10/2008. CARRIED.
Utility: 2009 Solid Waste An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII(Health and
Rates Sanitation)of City Code,related to year 2009 Services and Utility Rates for all
customer classes. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 11/10/2008. CARRIED.
CED: Housing Opportunity An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
Fund Establishment $200,000 from the General Fund(000)to the newly created Housing
Opportunity Fund(326). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 11/10/2008. CARRIED.
Police: Washington Auto Theft An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating funds from a
Prevention Authority Grant, grant from the State of Washington, Washington Auto Theft Prevention
Additional Employee, &2008 Authority, in the amount of$70,962 to fund 000/008 General Fund-Police
Budget Amendment Department; authorizing the addition of a full-time Investigator; and adding the
position to the 2008 Budget index of positions. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/10/2008. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL SET PUBLIC
Budget: 2009 Annual City Of HEARING DATES OF 11/3/2008 AND 11/10/2008 (REVISED FROM
Renton Budget,Public 11/3/2008 AND 11/17/2008)TO CONSIDER 2009 BUDGET ITEMS.
Hearings CARRIED.
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Council: 2009 Council Stating that Council policy(#800-01)calls for election at this meeting of the
President Election(Corman) Council President and President Pro tem for next year, Council President
Palmer opened nominations for 2009 Council President. Councilmember
Zwicker read a letter for the record from absent Councilmember Corman stating
that he(Corman)would be honored to accept the role of Council President in
2009,and encouraging the election of Don Persson to the position of Council
President Pro tem. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER CORMAN AS THE 2009
COUNCIL PRESIDENT.*
There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS.
CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Randy Corman was declared 2009 Council President.
Council: 2009 Council Council President Palmer opened nominations for 2009 Council President Pro
President Pro Tem Election tem. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
(Persson) NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER PERSSON AS THE 2009 COUNCIL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM.*
There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS.
CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Don Persson was declared 2009 Council President Pro tem.
Community Event: Hazen Mayor Law commented that 144 Hazen High School Seniors will be working at
High School Poll Workers polling places on elections day. He stated that the event was coordinated by
Hazen High School teacher Brett Crueger.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
November 3, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 371
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 3, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/10 Trails/Bicycle Master Plan;
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. 2009 Budget Deliberations
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 11/10 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Golf Course Fees Increase;
Park&Ride Garage Agreement with King
County
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/6 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
(Parker) 3 p.m. Multi-Family Housing Propety Tax
Exemption Amendments& Liberty Square
Apartments'Application
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 11/6 Aerodyne Airport Ground Lease Rate
(Corman) 4 p.m. Increase;
Airport Fuel Flowage Fee Increase;
Capital Improvement Deferrals Cost
Contributions
UTILITIES THURS., 11/6 Residential Plat Stormwater Facility
(Zwicker) 2 p.m. Maintenance Policy
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARING: 2009 City of Renton Budget
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/3/2008. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department reports submission of nine grant
applications for the 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program(second round), and recommends
funding three projects and three newsletters in the total amount of$4,972. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
c. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of an agreement with the
Washington State Military Department to accept Department of Homeland Security Emergency
Management Performance Grant funds in the amount of$85,840, to support the emergency
management program. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
d. Hearing Examiner recommends approval with conditions of Kelsey's Crossing Preliminary Plat,
13 single-family lots on 2.13 acres located in the vicinity of SE 192nd St. and 120th Ave. SE
(PP-08-069). Council concur.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of updated Commute Trip Reduction
regulations and 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan to reflect State mandated changes. Council
concur. (See 8. for resolution and 8.b. for ordinance.)
f. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$200,500 with
Bilfinger/Tri-State Joint Venture for the protection and relocation of existing water lines in SR
167 and I-405 as part of the 1-405, 1-5 to SR 169, Stage 1 Widening project. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: 2009 Budget*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Golf Course Fee Increases*; Park & Ride Garage Agreement
c. Planning and Development Committee: Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
Amendments & Liberty Square Apartments' Application*
d. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Aerodyne Airport Ground Lease Rate Increase; Airport
Fuel Flowage Fee Increase*; Capital Improvements Deferrals Cost Contributions*
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
S. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 373
Resolution:
Adopt 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan (See 6.e.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment re: Emergency Management Performance Grant(See 6.c.)
b. Amending Commute Trip Reduction regulations (See 6.e.)
c. 2009 annual City of Renton budget (See 7.a.)
d. Establishing property tax levy rate for 2009 (See 7.a.)
e. 2009 utility rates (See 7.a.)
f. 2009 Golf Course fees (See 7.b.)
g. Multi-family housing property tax exemption amendments (See 7.c.)
h. Airport fuel flowage fees (See 7.d.)
i. Capital improvements deferrals cost contributions (See 7.d.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. King County vested project fee rates collection(1st reading 11/3/2008)
b. 2009 Solid Waste rates (1st reading 11/3/2008)
c. Housing Opportunity Fund establishment(1st reading 11/3/2008)
d. 2008 Budget position re: New Police Investigator position (1st reading 11/3/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
5:30 p.m.
Trails/Bicycle Master Plan;
2009 Budget Deliberations
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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November 10, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tree cutting permits and enforcement methods
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008 Neighborhood Program Grants (second round)
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Addendum to airport lease agreement with Aerodyne, LLC
Amendment One to Park& Ride Garage Agreement with King County
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Emergency Management Performance Grant budget amendment (1st reading 11/10/2008)
Commute Trip Reduction regulations amendment(1st reading 11/10/2008)
2009 annual City of Renton Budget(1 st reading 11/10/2008)
Establishing property tax levy rate for 2009 (1 st reading 11/10/2008)
2009 Utility Rates (1st reading 11/10/2008)
2009 Golf Course fees (1st reading 11/10/2008)
Multi-family housing property tax exemption amendments (1st reading 11/10/2008)
Capital improvements deferrals cost contributions (1st reading 11/10/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
11/17/2008 - Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School District Impact Fees and Capital Facilities Plans
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Regular Meeting
TM November 10, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tem Palmer called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Mayor Pro tem; RANDY CORMAN, GREG TAYLOR;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; KING PARKER. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI
BRIERE AND DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Public Works Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire
Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY,Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Budget: 2009 Annual City of accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro tem Palmer opened the public
Renton hearing to consider the City of Renton 2009 budget.
Finance and Information Services Administrator Iwen Wang summarized the
budget deliberation process and reported that the total proposed budget for 2009
is $251,658,823. She stated that the general governmental portion of the budget
is $101,568,854. Regarding revenue,Ms. Wang reported that an increase of
one percent is proposed for the property tax levy, and that a four percent
revenue increase for water and wastewater utilities is also proposed,with no
increase for surface water utilities.
Public comment was invited.
Leo Eineker(Renton)King County Sexual Assault Resource Center(KCSARC)
Board member, explained his reasons for serving the board and stated that
KCSARC provided assistance this year to 110 Renton residents, 51 of who were
children or teenagers, at no cost to the individuals. He pointed out that
KCSARC also provided educational resources to 200 Renton residents in 2007.
Mr. Eineker estimated KCSARC's costs of serving the Renton community to be
approximately $200,000 and noted that the City provides about 20%of the
funding. Mr. Eineker expressed concern regarding a proposed 18%reduction in
funding for 2009, and commented that reductions in funding will cause
KCSARC to reduce its services to people who need it the most.
Bill Block(King County), Project Director for the Committee to End
Homelessness in King County, stated that the Committee has worked hard with
South County cities to address the needs of local communities. Mr. Block
remarked the Crisis Clinic Line(2-1-1)has seen requests for rental assistance
go up 53%, requests for heat and light assistance go up 20%, and that overall
calls are up 11%since 3rd quarter 2007. He noted that 62%percent of all calls
in Renton are related to housing needs. He requested that Council keep these
facts in mind, and stated that the true test of a community is how we help those
who are most vulnerable when we ourselves are most stressed.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
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Chief Administrative Officer Covington explained that the human services
allocation process was revamped four years ago and that the City received more
than $780,000 in requests against an anticipated allocation of just under
$484,000 this fiscal year. He pointed out that this year's funding
recommendations include a recommendation to provide more funding to the
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Renton Area Youth and Family
Services, and the Washington Women's Employment and Education agencies,
if more money becomes available. Mr. Covington noted that this has been a
tough budget year, and that the City is, for the first time, looking at potential
service impacts to police, fire, and street maintenance. He emphasized that the
City has great sympathy for the needs of human services agencies, and will
continue to look to find ways to leverage City resources against other resources
in the community.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton)remarked that the loading zone signs in front
Citizen Comment: Johnson- of Spencer Court(Senior Community) are located too high for people to see and
Access Bus Parking stated that because of this,people believe the spaces are regular parking spots.
He commented that this leaves no room for the Access Bus to load and unload
passengers. Mayor Pro tem Palmer suggested that Mr. Johnson speak to Public
Works Administrator Zimmerman regarding this matter.
Citizen Comment: Sword- Hallie Sword(Renton) stated that residents of the Valley View Mobile Home
Valley View Mobile Home Park will be getting organized to speak to Council about their housing options at
Park the beginning of next year. She expressed appreciation for Council's concern
and submitted two letters from park residents (Hung Van Pham and Danh Cao
Dinh)regarding their housing situations.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/3/2008. Council concur.
11/3/2008
CED: 2008 Neighborhood Community and Economic Development Department reported submission of
Program Grants nine grant applications for the 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program(second
round), and of those recommended funding of three projects and three
newsletters in the total amount of$4,972. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
Fire: Emergency Management Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an
Performance Grant,WA State agreement with the Washington State Military Department to accept
Military Department, Budget Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant
Amendment funds in the amount of$85,840,to support the emergency management
program. Council concur. (See page 379 for ordinance.)
Plat: Kelseys Crossing Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of Kelsey's
Preliminary Plat, SE 192nd St, Crossing Preliminary Plat; 13 single-family lots on 2.13 acres located in the
PP-08-069 vicinity of SE 192nd St. and 120th Ave. SE (PP-08-069). Council concur.
Transportation: Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of updated Commute
Reduction Regulations Update Trip Reduction regulations and 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan to reflect
State mandated changes. Council concur. (See page 379 for resolution and
ordinance.)
Utility: Water Line Protection Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
& Relocation, SR 167 & I-405, $200,500 with Bilfinger/Tri-State Joint Venture for the protection and
Bilfinger/Tri-State Joint relocation of existing water lines in SR 167 and I-405 as part of the I-405, I-5 to
Venture SR 169, Stage 1 Widening project. Council concur.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Pro tem Corman presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending concurrence in the following 2009 Budget recommendations:
Budget: 2009 Annual City of pro eM Tax Levy: A revised preliminary property Ytax worksheet provided by
King County has an estimated property tax of$30,428,206,based on$246,626
in 1%levy base increase, $1,180,955 in new construction levy, $4,045,797 in
annexation levy, and $292,254 in re-levying of prior year refunds. The actual
increase in the base levy when compared with the amount actual levied in 2008
is an increase of 0.76%.
The new construction and state public utility levy will not be finalized until near
the end of December. Therefore, the Committee recommended authorization
for the 2009 levy in the higher amount of$31,000,000 to ensure the City
receives the full amount allowed under the state statute.
Utility Rate Increases: The Committee recommended that water and wastewater
rates be increased by an amount that would provide a 4% overall revenue
increase to fund the operation,maintenance, and improvements to the systems.
Also included in the recommended rate increases is the amount necessary to
fully fund the rate increase imposed by King County Metro for sewer treatment.
Other Rates and Fees: Other rate and fee adjustments that are currently being
considered and/or have previously gone through the public hearing and Council
approval process, such as recreation and golf course fees, as well as solid waste
rates, are integral to the 2009 budget.
2009 Budget: The Committee recommended a total 2009 Budget appropriation
of$251,658,823.
Budget Related Ordinances: The Committee further recommended that the
following ordinance regarding these matters be presented for first reading:
1. Property Tax ordinance
2. Utility Rate ordinance
3. 2009 Budget ordinance
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 379 and 380 for
ordinances.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a lease rate
Lease: Aerodyne, Airport, increase using a recent market appraisal and approve a change in the size of the
LAG-84-006 leased area for Aerodyne,LLC. The Committee further recommended that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the addendum to the lease
agreement with Aerodyne, LLC(LAG-84-006). MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Works: Capital Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Improvement Deferrals Cost recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to establish a cost
Contribution contribution toward City capital improvement projects of properties in which
frontage improvements have been deferred by restrictive covenant in an amount
consistent with the payment of fee-in-lieu of street improvements, as established
by RMC 4-9-060C.9.d. Owners of such properties would also have an option of
paying the contribution over a ten-year period with three percent annum interest
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applied. Owners of such properties must make their first payment within the
first year after being notified of the assessment. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page for 380
ordinance.)
Planning&Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to:
CED: Multi-Family Housing 1. Adopt an ordinance to amend the Exemption by modifying the deadline for
Property Tax Exemption submitting an application.
Amendments& Liberty Square 2. Approve the submittal of an Exemption application for the Liberty Square
Apartments Application Apartments(a.k.a. Fifth&Williams)
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 380 for ordinance.)
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Planning and Development Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Plan Amendments approval of the following 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and that the
ordinances be prepared for first reading:
• 2008-M-01 Lake Washington Boulevard. Re-designate and rezone four
properties along Lake Washington Blvd. to be included in the Urban Center
North(UC-N) land use designation, with Urban Center North 2 zoning.
• 2008-M-02 Business District Overlays. Amend the Comprehensive Plan
and Renton Municipal Code to expand the regulations that are currently
only applicable within designated business districts to all Commercial
Arterial zoned properties. This proposal includes code and map
amendments to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
• 2008-M-03 Benson Hill Correction. Re-designate and rezone three
parcels in commercial use in the Benson Hill area. These parcels were
incorrectly zoned in 2008, and should be in Commercial Corridor land use
designation and Commercial Arterial zoning.
• 2008-M-04 Petrovitsky-Fairwood-Red Mill. Amends Comprehensive
Plan designations in this area to be consistent with current uses and
consistent with Renton Comprehensive Plan policies.
• 2008-T-01 Housekeeping Updates. Amends the Comprehensive Plan to
correct errors,update information that has changed based on annexations,
and to reflect the adoption of other plans and policies by the City Council
during the last year.
• 2008-T-02 Community Planning. That portion of the amendment that
streamlines the Lane Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by
reassigning land use policies that belong in other elements, eliminating
redundant policies, and re-wording policies for clarification.
The Planning and Development Committee further recommended sending the
following amendment to the Committee of the Whole for further comment and
recommendation:
• 2008-T-02 Community Planning. That portion of the amendment that
creates a new Community Planning Element to guide the proposed
Community Planning Initiative beginning in 2009.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR ..�
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance Committee Finance Committee Substitute-Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Finance: Vouchers approval of Claim Vouchers 278067 -278423 and two wire transfers totaling
$5,716,063.71; and approval of 126 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
785 direct deposits totaling$2,608,195.68. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: 2009 Finance Committee Substitute-Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Golf Course Fees concurrence in the staff recommendation to increase certain Golf Course fees
and Club Rental fees to cover the cost of services. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 380 for
ordinance.)
Lease: Park&Ride Garage Finance Committee Substitute-Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Agreement, City Center concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Parking Garage, King County to sign Amendment One to the lease agreement(LAG-04-003)with King
County for parking spaces at the City Center Municipal Parking Garage.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3982 A resolution was read adopting the 2007 City of Renton Commute Trip
Transportation: Commute Trip Reduction Plan,including policies for major employers in Renton,to satisfy the
Reduction Regulations Update Commute Trip Reduction requirements of state law. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/17/2008 for second and final reading:
Fire: Emergency Management An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing Fund 000 by
Performance Grant, WA State $50,840 for the purpose of supplemental funding to support the City's
Military Department, Budget emergency management program. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
Amendment TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 11/17/2008. CARRIED.
Transportation: Commute Trip An ordinance was read amending Chapter 13, Commute Trip Reduction, of
Reduction Regulations Update Title X (Traffic), of City Code,by incorporating recent legislative and
administrative changes to the State of Washington's Commute Trip Reduction
Program as required by RCW 70.94.527. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/17/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2009 Annual City of An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 2009 in the total
Renton amount of$251,658,823. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 11/17/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2009 Property Tax An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2009 for
Levy both general purposes and for voter-approved bond issues. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/17/2008.
CARRIED.
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Utility: 2009 Rates An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of
Title VIII(Health and Sanitation),of City Code,to allow for adjustments to
current utility rates. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 11/17/2008. CARRIED.
Community Services: 2009 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance
Golf Course Fees and Business Regulations), of City Code,by increasing certain golf course
green fees and club rental fee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL'READING ON 11/17/2008. CARRIED.
CED: Multi-Family Housing An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
Property Tax Exemption of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code,by modifying the
Amendments & Liberty Square application deadline for multi-family housing property tax exemptions.
Apartments Application MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/17/2008.
CARRIED.
Public Works: Capital An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9,Permits- Specific, of Title IV
Improvement Deferrals Cost (Development Regulations),of City Code,by adding a provision to make
Contribution uniform the amount of cost contribution toward City capital projects required of
properties for which frontage improvements have been deferred by restrictive
covenant. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
11/17/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE #5417 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
Development Services: Vested of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code by adding an exception
Projects Established Fee Rates, for projects vested in the County to land use review fees. MOVED BY
King County PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE #5418 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII (Health and
Utility: 2009 Solid Waste Sanitation), of City Code,related to year 2009 Services and Utility Rates for all
Rates customer classes. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5419 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
CED: Housing Opportunity $200,000 from the General Fund(000)to the newly created Housing
Fund Establishment Opportunity Fund(326). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5420 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by allocating funds from a
Police: Washington Auto Theft grant from the State of Washington,Washington Auto Theft Prevention
Prevention Authority Grant, Authority,in the amount of$70,962 to fund 000/008 General Fund-Police
Additional Employee, &2008 Department; authorizing the addition of a full-time Investigator; and adding the
Budget Amendment position to the 2008 Budget index of positions. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
LA
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Council President-Elect Corman announced that the Committee on Committees
Council: Committee on members will be comprised of himself, Council President Pro tem-Elect
Committees Persson, and Council President Palmer.
Development Services: Tree MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER
Cutting Permits& THE TOPIC OF TREE CUTTING PERMITS AND ENFORCEMENT
Enforcement Methods METHODS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR A BRIEFING.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Stanley Marczewski (Renton) stated that he delivered a letter regarding the
Citizen Comment: Marczewski repaving of Cedar Ridge Dr. SE to the City on 6/6/2008. He remarked that even
-Private Road Maintenance though the response was not what he had expected,repaving of Cedar Ridge Dr.
(Cedar Ridge Dr SE) SE began on 10/22/2008 and was completed on 10/24/2008. Mr. Marczweski
expressed appreciation for the courteousness and professionalism he received
while working with City officials and staff.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:51 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
November 10, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 10, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES MON., 11/17 Council Policy#800-04- Council
(Corman) 4:30 p.m. Correspondence&Agenda;
2009 Council Committee Assignments
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/17 SCORE(South County Jail)Facility Briefing;
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Emerging Issues -Regional Updates from
Council
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 11/17 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program(second
(Briere) 4:00 p.m. round)
FINANCE MON., 11/17 City Attorney's Office (briefing only)
(Persson) 3:30 p.m.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/17 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
r.. November 17, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School District Impact Fees
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/10/2008. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the proposed
2009 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, which serve as guidance for
staff for the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends setting a public hearing on
12/1/2008 to consider the proposed Graffiti Control ordinance. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
d. Community and Economic Development Department submits 60% Petition to Annex for the
proposed Mackay Annexation and recommends a public hearing be set on 12/1/2008 to consider
the petition; 7.39 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St. Council concur.
e. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$30,000
with Wagner Architects for design services for station upgrades at Fire Station#11. Refer to
Finance Committee.
f. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$69,385
with Sun Lighting for the 2008 Holiday Lights program. Council concur.
g. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Alder Crossing
Final Plat(formerly Westcoast Plat); 60 single-family lots on 10.82 acres located between
Hoquiam Ave. NE and Field Ave. NE on NE 4th St. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount
of$41,386.50 with Postal Express for daily pick-up, delivery, and postage metering of mail.
Council concur.
i. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 budget to
accept $509,900 from the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighter Grant
program for new equipment purchases. The City's share is $138,615.09. Council concur. (See
8. for ordinance.)
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a Bridge Work Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation to utilize the bridge maintenance services
offered by their Northwest Regional Bridge Maintenance Unit. Council concur. (See 8.b. for
resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with King
County to utilize services offered by the King County Road Services Division to include bridge
inspection and maintenance services. Council concur. (See 8.c. for resolution.)
1. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$24,750 with
Pacific Groundwater Group for consultant services related to water rights certification for the
Maplewood wellfield. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee on Committees: 2009 Committee Assignments
b. Community Services Committee: 2008 Neighborhood Grant Projects (second round)
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Alder Crossing Final Plat (formerly Westcoast Plat) (See 6.g.)
b. WSDOT Bridge Work Agreement (See 6.j.)
c. King County Road Services Division agreement (See 61.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2008 Budget amendment re: Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighter Grant (See 6.i.)
Ordinances for second and final readini;:
a. 2008 Budget amendment re: Emergency Management Performance Grant (1 st reading
11/10/2008)
b. Amending Commute Trip Reduction regulations (1 st reading 11/10/2008)
c. 2009 annual City of Renton budget (1st reading 11/10/2008)
d. Establishing property tax levy rate for 2009 (1st reading 11/10/2008)
e. 2009 utility rates (1st reading 11/10/2008) .r
f. 2009 Golf Course fees (1st reading 11/10/2008)
g. Multi-family housing property tax exemption amendments (1st reading 11/10/2008)
h. Capital improvements deferrals cost contributions (1st reading 11/10/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Conferencing Center
5:30 p.m.
SCORE (South County Jail) Facility Briefing;
Emerging Issues - Regional Updates from Council
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2009 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fire Station#11 station upgrades design services contract with Wagner Architects
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Bridge Work Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation
Inspection and maintenance services agreement with King County
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Graffiti Control ordinance
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendment re: Department of Homeland Security Firefighter Grant for equipment purchases
PUBLIC HEARING
12/1/2008 - Graffiti Control ordinance
12/1/2008 - Mackay Annexation 60%petition; 7.39 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE
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Regular Meeting
November 17, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON. MOVED
BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance
and Information Services Administrator; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner;
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID
DANIELS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH
NEEDHAM, and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department;
COMMANDER FLOYD ELDGRIDE,Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Finance: Impact Fees, accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Issaquah, Kent&Renton consider the collection of impact fees for the Issaquah, Kent and Renton School
School Districts Districts. Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch
introduced Senior Planner Erika Conkling.
Ms. Conkling stated that the impact fees only affect new development being
constructed within the City of Renton. She explained that the money collected
can only be used towards school district Capital Facilities and not for ongoing
operations or maintenance. Ms. Conkling remarked that each school district is
required to adopt a Capital Facilities Plan and the plans authorize collection of
the fees to offset anticipated growth within each district.
Ms. Conkling stated that the City of Renton collects an impact fee only for
single-family units for the Issaquah School District. She clarified that this is
due to the fact that Issaquah's service area within Renton only allows single-
family units. Ms. Conkling further reported that the Issaquah School District
has requested a reduction of$526 to their current fee, lowering it to $5,495.
She noted that the school district also requested a reduction to their fee last year.
Ms. Conkling reported that the Kent School District is requesting an impact fee
of$5,304 per new single-family unit, an increase of$196 from last year. She
stated that the school district is also requesting a$3,266 fee for new multi-
family units, an increase of$120 from last year.
Regarding the Renton School District, Ms. Conkling reported that an impact fee
is being requested of$3,651 per new single-family unit and $1,857 per new
multi-family unit. She noted that the Renton School District has not previously
requested collection of a fee on their behalf, but they now anticipate more
growth than they can accommodate. She remarked that a new elementary
school is proposed within the next six years, and new facilities across-the-board
are anticipated to be necessary within twenty years.
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Concluding, Ms. Conkling stated that all three of the school districts are
responding to growth by proposing improvements to schools that are serving
Renton residents. She noted that assessment of the full impact fees ensures that
those who contribute to growth pay a fair share of growth-related costs. She
stated that staff recommends adoption of the requested fees after review by the
Finance Committee.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Ms. Conkling stated that the
date of application,assuming that the application is complete, determines when
a project is vested. She clarified that any projects submitted after the newly
proposed impact fees are adopted are subject to the new fees.
Public comment was invited.
Gwenn Escher-Derdowski(Kent), Planning Administrator for the Kent School
District, expressed support for the district's Capital Facilities plan. She stated
that the Kent School District is the fourth largest district in the state and serves
residents in Covington, Kent, Renton,Auburn, Maple Valley, Sea-Tac,Black
Diamond, and unincorporated King County. Ms. Escher-Derdowski remarked
that construction is in progress for the replacement of Panther Lake Elementary
School, and Phase II renovation of Mill Creek Middle School and Technology
Academy is also in progress. She stated that additional classroom space was
added to Kentlake High School, and additional space is under construction at
Kent Meridian High School. She remarked that in addition to the current
projects, a proposed new elementary school is planned for construction in 2011
or later. She noted that the Kent School District makes a voluntary reduction to
the impact fee formula to hold it within the limits of the Consumer Price Index.
She stated that without this adjustment the fee for single-family units would be
$10,700 and for multi-family units it would be $7,700.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Concluding,Ms. Escher-Derdowski stated that impact fees have made a
significant contribution to school district construction programs, saving
taxpayers money.
Richard Moore(Renton)stated that this is the first time the Renton School
District has ventured into impact fees,and that their focus for collecting the fees
is student safety. He stated that that the funds will be used to create safe
walkways with lights and improved sidewalks. Mr. Moore also stated that the
fee was carefully calculated to make it as manageable for new homeowners as
possible.
Correspondence was read from Jacob Kuper, Chief of Finance and Operations
for the Issaquah School District, supporting the proposed adoption of their 2009
impact fees and Capital Facilities Plan.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
Councilmember Parker requested that the school district Capital Facilities Plans
be made available for Council review prior to the Finance Committee meeting.
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ADDED A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the day of November 28,
PROCLAMATION 2008,to be"Buy and Celebrate Local Day" in the City of Renton and
Buy and Celebrate Local Day- encouraging all citizens to support and enjoy the locally owned organizations in
11/28/2008 our community. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/10/2008. Council concur.
11/10/2008
Legislature: 2009 Council Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Agenda& Statement of Policy the 2009 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions,which
Positions serve as guidance for City staff during the State legislative session. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
CED: Graffiti Control Community and Economic Development Department recommended setting a
public hearing on 12/1/2008 to consider the proposed Graffiti Control
ordinance. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Annexation: Mackay, 148th Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition
Ave SE &NE 26th St to Annex for the proposed Mackay Annexation and recommended a public
hearing be set on 12/1/2008 to consider the petition; 7.39 acres located west of
148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St. Council concur.
Community Services: Fire Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Station#11 Station Upgrades, amount of$30,000 with Wagner Architects for design services for station
Wagner Architects upgrades at Fire Station#11. Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: 2008 Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Holiday Lights Program, Sun amount of$69,385 with Sun Lighting for the 2008 Holiday Lights program.
Lighting Council concur.
Plat: Alder Crossing,NE 4th Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions,of the
St,FP-08-108 Alder Crossing Final Plat(formerly Westcoast Plat); 60 single-family lots on
10.82 acres located between Hoquiam Ave.NE and Field Ave.NE on NE 4th
St. Council concur. (See page 389 for resolution.)
Finance: Mail Service, Postal Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
Express contract in the amount of$41,386.50 with Postal Express for daily pick-up,
delivery, and postage metering of mail. Council concur.
Fire: Equipment Purchases, Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval to amend the
Department of Homeland 2008 Budget to accept$509,900 from the Department of Homeland Security
Security Grant, Budget Assistance to Firefighter Grant program for new equipment purchases. The
Amendment City's share is $138,615.09. Council concur. (See page 390 for ordinance.)
Transportation: Bridge Work Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Bridge Work
Agreement, WSDOT Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to utilize
the bridge maintenance services offered by their Northwest Regional Bridge
Maintenance Unit. Council concur. (See page 389 for resolution.)
Transportation: Bridge Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an interlocal
Inspection &Maintenance agreement with King County to utilize services offered by the King County
Services, King County Road Services Division to include bridge inspection and maintenance services.
Council concur. (See page 389 for resolution.)
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Utility: Water Rights Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Certification, Pacific $24,750 with Pacific Groundwater Group for consultant services related to
Groundwater Group water rights certification for the Maplewood wellfield. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Vice-Chair Parker presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Committee following grant awards:
CED: 2008 Neighborhood
Program Grants 1. South Union Neighborhood Association -The project consists of planting
drought tolerant shrubs along SE 4th St. and Union Ave. NE. $269
2. Sunset View Garden Club - The project consists of placing a"Blue Star
Memorial Marker"dedicated to veterans,past and present. $890
3. Tiffany Park Neighborhood Association - Continue development of a
neighborhood urban park with additional gravel, located on Seattle Public
Utilities owned right-of-way in Renton. $780
The Committee further recommended approval of funding for the following
administrative newsletter applications:
1. Kennydale Neighborhood Association -Annual costs for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door and by USPS. $1,800
2. South Union Neighborhood Association -Annual costs for a newsletter
printed twice a year and distributed door-to-door and by USPS. $952
3. Summerwind Homeowners' Association -Annual costs for a newsletter
printed and distributed by USPS quarterly. $281
This second round of applications totals $4,972. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3983 A resolution was read approving the Alder Crossing Final Plat(formerly
Plat: Alder Crossing,NE 4th Westcoast Plat); approximately 10.82 acres located between Hoquiam Ave. NE
St, FP-08-108 and Field Ave.NE on NE 4th St. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3984 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Bridge Work interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
Agreement, WSDOT regarding repair of City-owned bridges. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION #3985 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Bridge interlocal agreement with King County for provision of services by the King
Inspection& Maintenance County Road Services Division. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Services,King County ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/1/2008 for second and final reading:
Fire: Equipment Purchases, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Department of Homeland Fund(000)by$509,900 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Fire
Security Grant, Budget and Emergency Services Department. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
Amendment BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/1/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5421 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Fire: Emergency Management Fund (000)by $50,840 for the purpose of supplemental funding to support the
Performance Grant, WA State City's emergency management program. MOVED BY CORMAN,
Military Department, Budget SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
Amendment READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5422 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 13, Commute Trip Reduction, of
Transportation: Commute Trip Title X(Traffic),of City Code,by incorporating recent legislative and
Reduction Regulations Update administrative changes to the State of Washington's Commute Trip Reduction
Program as required by RCW 70.94.527. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE #5423 An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 2009 in the total
Budget: 2009 Annual City of amount of$251,658,823. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Renton CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5424 An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2009 for
Budget: 2009 Property Tax both general purposes and for voter-approved bond issues. MOVED BY
Levy PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5425 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of
Utility: 2009 Rates Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, to allow for adjustments to
current utility rates. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5426 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V(Finance
Community Services: 2009 and Business Regulations), of City Code,by increasing certain golf course
Golf Course Fees green fees and club rental fee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5427 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
CED: Multi-Family Housing of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Code,by modifying the
Property Tax Exemption application deadline for multi-family housing property tax exemptions.
Amendments & Liberty Square MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
Apartments Application THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE#5428 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9,Permits- Specific, of Title IV
Public Works: Capital (Development Regulations), of City Code,by adding a provision to make
Improvement Deferrals Cost uniform the amount of cost contribution toward City capital projects required of
Contribution properties for which frontage improvements have been deferred by restrictive
covenant. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CANCEL
Council: Meeting Cancelation THE 11/24/2008 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
(11/24/2008)
AUDIENCE COMMENT Alisha Mark(Renton), King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Citizen Comment: Mark- (KCSARC)Board member, stated that KCSARC received an 18%reduction in
Human Service Funding funding for 2009. She remarked that this could mean that five families may go
without help next year. Ms. Mark commented that both KCSARC and Renton
Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS) received budget reductions and both
are long-standing community agencies. She reported that during the first six
months of 2008 KCSARC assisted over 110 victims of sexual assault, 51 of
who were children or teens, at no cost to the victims.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARR�IE?D. Time: 7:39 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
November 17,2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 17, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAHZMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/24 NO MEETINGS (CANCELED)
(Palmer)
MON., 12/1 Graffiti/Vandalism;
4:00 p.m. Downtown Wayfinding;
2009 Legislative Priorities;
Community Planning Comprehensive Plan
Amendment;
Year-end Ordinance Clean-up
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 12/1 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE THURS., 11/20 Vouchers;
(Persson) 2:30 p.m. Identity Theft Prevention Program-Red Flag
Policy;
Fire Station#11 Station Upgrades Design
Services Contract with Wagner Architects
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/20 Title IV(Development Regulations)Docket
(Parker) 3:30 p.m. Item re: Mobile Food Vendors
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/1 Graffiti Control Ordinance
(Taylor) 3:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 11/20 Regional and Local Transportation Issues
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. (briefing only);
Airport Fuel Flowage Fees
UTILITIES THURS., 11/20 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 1, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Mackay Annexation- 60%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 7.39 acres located west of 148th
Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St.
b. Graffiti Control ordinance
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/17/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law reappoints the following individuals to the Advisory Commission on Diversity for
two-year terms expiring 12/31/2010: Antonio Cube, Sr., Sandel Demastus, Vern Nichols, and
Lari White. Council concur.
c. Mayor Law reappoints the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission for three-
year terms expiring 12/31/2011: Jerri Everett, Doug Kyes, Michael O'Halloran, Patricia Pepper.
Council concur.
d. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Whitworth
Condominiums Site Plan application(SA-08-083); appeal filed by Wilma Kozai, accompanied
by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal
by the City Council shall be based solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report,
the notice of appeal, and additional submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.)
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of an agreement
with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources committing $200,000 towards the
removal of derelict dry-docks on Lake Washington offshore from Quendall Terminals. Council
concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
f. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the Renton
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee allocation recommendations; approval of a contract with the
Renton Chamber of Commerce in the amount of$139,000 to administer the 2009 Visitor
Connection Program; and approval of a contract with Hamilton/Saunderson in the amount of
$184,000 for implementation of the Community Marketing Campaign's 2009 work program.
Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Community Services Department submits CAG-08-059, Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield and
Irrigation Improvements; and requests approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien
period, and release of retained amount of$12,418.04 to Spiritridge Construction, Inc., contractor,
if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
h. Community Services Department submits CAG-07-189, Burnett Linear Park Phase II; and
requests approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of$11,462.75 to Evergreen Landscape & Construction, Inc., if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Community Services Department recommends budget approval of Change Order#1 to CAG-08-
071, contract with Krueger Sheet Metal, Inc., in the amount of$5,878.37 for replacement
skylights for the City Shops Buildings A-2, B, and C Roof Replacement project. Council concur.
j. Community Services Department submits CAG-08-071, City Shops Buildings A-2, B, and C
Roof Replacement; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in
the amount of$14,240.72, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained ..r
amount of$11,591.25 to Krueger Sheet Metal, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
k. Community Services Department recommends approval of an agreement regarding Renton's
allocation of the 2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy. Refer to Finance Committee.
1. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of
$48,886.50 with Coby Construction to perform sidewalk repairs at the Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park bathhouse. Council concur.
in. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of the 2008 year-end
budget amendment ordinance with a total net adjustment of$10,509,056. Council concur. (See
8.a. for ordinance.)
n. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of a lease/purchase contract
in the amount of$371,258.61 with Qwest for the replacement of the City's telephone system
(PBX). Refer to Finance Committee.
o. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of an agreement in the
amount of$129,216 per year with GM2 Systems (George McBride) for information services
management. Refer to Finance Committee.
p. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the 2008 and
2009 administrative services agreement and fee schedule for City employee medical, dental, and
prescription claims processed by Healthcare Management Administrators, Inc. and Prescription
Card Services/Caremark. Council concur.
q. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of a contract with
R.L. Evans, Co. for healthcare brokerage services, in an amount up to $97,500 through 2010.
Council concur.
r. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends reclassification of five
positions, effective 1/1/2009, in the Community Services Department. Refer to Finance
Committee.
s. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the KC Metro Route 110 Partnership
Agreement with King County for enhanced transit services, in the amount of$199,743.57 for
2010. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
t. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-08-074, 2008 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps;
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$5,806.44, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retainage bond to Western
Asphalt, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
u. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$163,350
with Parametrix, Inc. to complete engineering design and permitting work necessary for the
Seaplane Base Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
v. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$72,730 with
Parametrix, Inc. for engineering and design services for the Elliott Spawning Channel
Reconstruction project. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee on Committees: 2009 Committee Assignments; Council Correspondence Policy
b. Committee of the Whole: 2009 Legislative Priorities; Community Planning Comprehensive Plan
Amendment*
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Identity Theft Prevention Program - Red Flag Policy; Fire
Station#11 Upgrades & Repairs Contract with Wagner Architects
d. Public Safety: Graffiti Control Ordinance*
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e. Planning& Development Committee: Title IV Docket - Mobile Food Vendors*
f. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Airport Fuel Flowage Fees*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources re: Dry-docks removal on
Lake Washington (See 6.e.)
b. KC Metro Route 110 Partnership agreement with King County (See 6.s.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 year-end budget amendments (See 6.m.)
b. Graffiti control ordinance (See 7.d.)
c. Mobile food vendors regulations Title IV Docket amendments (See 7.e.)
d. Airport fuel flowage fee increase (See 7.£)
e. Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from IH to UC-N2 (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee Report on 11/10/2008)
f. Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from CN to UC-N2 (Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee Report on 11/10/2008)
g. Retail sales regulations amendments in the UC-N2 zone(Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee Report on 11/10/2008)
h. 2008 amendments to City Code regarding Business District Overlays (Council approved via
Planning & Development Committee report on 11/10/2008)
i. Benson Hill Communities 168th St. Area properties rezone from R-8 to CA (Council approved
via Planning &Development Committee Report on 11/10/2008)
j. Golf Course and Existing Indoor Recreation Facilities regulations amendments in R-4 zone
(Council approved via Planning &Development Committee Report on 11/10/2008)
k. 2008 amendments to the comprehensive plan (See 7.b. & Council approved via Planning &
Development Committee report on 11/10/2008)
Ordinance for second and final readinli:
2008 Budget amendment re: Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighter Grant (1st reading
11/17/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
4:00 p.m.
Graffiti/Vandalism;
Downtown Wayfinding;
2009 Legislative Priorities;
`.. Community Planning Comprehensive Plan Amendment;
Year-end Clean-up Ordinance
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Allocation of lodging tax funding and Renton Chamber of Commerce &Hamilton/Saunderson contracts
2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy - Renton allocation
Telephone system replacement contract with Qwest
Information management services contract with GM2 Systems
Reclassification of five positions
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Fire Station#11 station upgrades contract with Wagner Architects
Dry-dock removal agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources
KC Metro Route 110 Partnership agreement with King County Metro Transit
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan appeal filed by Wilma Kozai
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE 1112
Seaplane base dredging & shoreline mitigation agreement with Parametrix, Inc.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 year-end budget amendments (1st reading 12/1/2008)
Mobile food vendor regulations Title IV Docket amendments (1st reading 12/1/2008)
Airport fuel flowage fee increase (1st reading 12/1/2008)
Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from IH to UC-N2 (1st reading 12/1/2008)
Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from CN to UC-N2 (lst reading 12/1/2008)
Retail sales regulation amendments in the UC-N2 zone (1st reading 12/1/2008)
2008 amendments to City Code regarding Business District Overlays (1st reading 12/1/2008)
Benson Hill Communities 168th St. area properties rezone from R-8 to CA(1st reading 12/1/2008)
Golf course and existing indoor recreation facilities regulations amendments (1st reading 12/1/2008)
2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (1st reading 12/1/2008)
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Regular Meeting
December 1, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development
Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; JENNIFER HENNING, Current
Planning Manager;ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF
ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES
KARLEWICZ, Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Mackay, 148th accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Ave SE &NE 26th St consider the 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Mackay Annexation; 7.39
acres located west of 148th Ave. SE, south of NE 26th St.
Associate Planner Angie Mathias stated that the proposed annexation site was
reduced in size by City Council on 9/22/2008 from just over ten acres to
approximately 7.4 acres. She reported that the site contains five single-family
homes, steep slopes, and a Class 4 stream that is outside the annexation area,but
affects the annexation. Ms. Mathias remarked that public testimony regarding
stormwater run-off and water issues had been raised at a previous public
meeting. She stated that public services are currently provided by Fire District
#10, Water District#90, Renton sewer service, and the Issaquah School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-1 (one dwelling unit per gross acre), and R-4 (four dwelling units
per gross acre). She reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the
site as eligible for residential low density zoning. Ms. Mathias pointed out that
the site was prezoned as R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre) and will become
effective upon annexation.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a deficit of$1,565 is estimated at
current development and a deficit of$1,615 is estimated at full development.
Ms. Mathias remarked that due to the small size of this annexation the estimated
number of new positions that need to be created due to the annexation is
relatively small. She noted that future annexation proposals will include both a
total for the proposed annexation and a cumulative total for all newly proposed
ILI annexations.
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Public comment was invited.
Claudia Donnelly(King County)displayed two photographs depicting how
water flows in the annexation area. She stated that King County cleans out a
drainage ditch every summer to prevent flooding in the area and asked if Renton
would continue maintaining the ditch if the area were annexed.
Paul Mackay(King County) expressed support for the annexation. He stated
that he is excited to know that Renton will soon be helping with the drainage
issues in the area.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 60% DIRECT PETITION FOR THE MACKAY ANNEXATION AND
AUTHORIZE FORWARDING THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO
THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
CED: Graffiti Control This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed graffiti control ordinance.
Current Planning Manager Jennifer Henning reported that Renton, like many
other cities,has been experiencing an increase in graffiti and tagging. She
stated that graffiti is vandalism and a public nuisance. Ms. Henning remarked
that graffiti hurts the community by affecting property value, diminishing
perceptions of safety,reduces quality of life, and drains public funds that could
be used for other purposes.
Ms. Henning stated that the proposed ordinance is a tool to help reduce,
eradicate, and eliminate graffiti and is modeled after graffiti control ordinances
from other cities including Monroe,Marysville, Everett and Snohomish. She
stated that the proposed ordinance makes it unlawful to paint, spray, chalk, etch,
draw,mark, or otherwise apply graffiti to public or private property including
buildings, fences,bridges, walls, trails,trees, or most anywhere graffiti is
typically seen. She stated that the proposed ordinance also makes it unlawful to
possess graffiti implements provided that there is a clear intent to commit
graffiti.
Ms. Henning reported that the proposed ordinance allows a court to order
restitution to victims for any damage or loss caused by the graffiti and that the
City can be considered a victim. She stated that the restitution can involve up to
30 hours of community service and may include graffiti removal. Ms. Henning
noted that the proposed ordinance allows use of public funds to remove graffiti
from private property. She stated that this would be used with discretion,noting
that the City could offer assistance to someone who does not have the resources
to remove the graffiti on their property.
Concluding, Ms. Henning stated that the proposed ordinance also allows for
assigning liability for damages to parents of minors and allows the City to offer
up to a$300 reward for information leading to identification and apprehension
of graffiti vandals LA
Public comment was invited.
There being none, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
* Everyone is invited to attend the annual inauguration of Clam Lights at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park this Friday, December 5.
* Kick off the holiday season in style in downtown Renton on Saturday,
December 6. Enjoy carolers, hot cider, and roasted chestnuts on S. 3rd St.
between Williams Ave. S. and Main Ave. S. from 3 to 5 p.m. Then stroll to
the Piazza(corner of S. 3rd St. and Burnett Ave. S.) at 5 p.m. for tree
lighting and arrival of Santa.
* Continue the celebration throughout the month of December by visiting
Santa's House at the Piazza Park to tell him all your holiday wishes. Santa
will be in downtown Renton Fridays, December 12 and 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.,
and Saturdays December 13 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton) expressed appreciation for the Thanksgiving
Citizen Comment: Johnson- dinner provided to seniors at the Renton Senior Center. He thanked City
Senior Center Thanksgiving officials, staff, and Renton Rotary Club members who volunteered their time to
Dinner support the event.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/17/2008. Council concur.
11/17/2008
KA Appointment: Advisory Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Advisory Commission
Commission on Diversity on Diversity for two-year terms expiring 12/31/2010: Antonio Cube, Sr.,
Sandel Demastus, Vern Nichols, and Lari White. Council concur.
Appointment: Municipal Arts Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts
Commission Commission for three-year terms expiring 12/31/2011: Jerri Everett, Doug
Kyes, Michael O'Halloran, and Patricia Pepper. Council concur.
Appeal: Whitworth City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the
Condominiums Site Plan Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan application(SA-08-083); appeal filed by
Application, SA-08-083 Wilma Kozai,accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning&Development
Committee.
CED: Lake WA Pilings Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Removal, WA DNR an agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
committing $200,000 towards the removal of derelict dry-docks on Lake
Washington offshore from Quendall Terminals. Council concur. (See page 403
for resolution.)
CED: 2009 Lodging Tax Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Allocations, Renton Chamber the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee allocation recommendations;
of Commerce &Hamilton/ approval of a contract with the Renton Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
Saunderson Contracts $139,000 to administer the 2009 Visitor Connection Program; and approval of a
contract with Hamilton/Sanderson in the amount of$184,000 for
implementation of the Community Marketing Campaign's 2009 work program.
Refer to Finance Committee.
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CAG: 08-059,Thomas Community Services Department submitted CAG-08-059, Thomas Teasdale
Teasdale Park Playfield& Park Playfield and Irrigation Improvements; and requested approval of the
Irrigation Improvements, project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount
Spiritridge Construction of$12,418.04 to Spiritridge Construction, Inc.,contractor, if all required
releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 07-189,Burnett Linear Community Services Department submitted CAG-07-189,Burnett Linear Park
Park Phase II, Evergreen Phase II; and requested approval of the project,commencement of a 60-day lien
Landscape &Construction period, and release of retained amount of$11,462.75 to Evergreen Landscape&
Construction, Inc., if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 08-071, City Shops Community Services Department recommended budget approval of Change
Buildings A-2, B, C Roof Order#1 to CAG-08-071, contract with Krueger Sheet Metal, Inc., in the
Replacement, Krueger Sheet amount of$5,878.37 for replacement skylights for the City Shops Buildings A-
Metal 2,B, and C Roof Replacement project. Council concur.
CAG: 08-071, City Shops Community Services Department submitted CAG-08-071, City Shops Buildings
Buildings A-2, B, C Roof A-2,B, and C Roof Replacement; and requested approval of the project,
Replacement, Krueger Sheet authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$14,240.72,
Metal commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$11,591.25 to Krueger Sheet Metal, Inc., if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
Community Services: 2007 Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement
King County Parks Expansion regarding Renton's allocation of the 2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy.
Levy Allocation, King County Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: Gene Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Coulon Park Sidewalk Repairs, amount of$48,886.50 with Coby Construction to perform sidewalk repairs at
Coby Construction Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park bathhouse. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Year-End Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
Amendments 2008 year-end budget amendment ordinance amending expenditures in the total
amount of$8,851,846 for expenditures and increasing revenue estimates by
$19,360,902. Council concur. (See page 404 for ordinance.)
Finance: Telephone System Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
PBX Replacement, Qwest lease/purchase contract in the amount of$371,258.61 with Qwest for the
replacement of the City telephone system private branch exchange (PBX).
Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Information Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
Management Services, GM2 agreement in the amount of$129,216 per year with GM2 Systems (George
Systems McBride) for information management services. Refer to Finance Committee.
Human Resources: 2008/2009 Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Claims Processing Fee the 2008/2009 administrative services agreement and fee schedule for City
Schedule, Healthcare employee medical, dental, and prescription claims processed by Healthcare
Management Administrators Management Administrators, Inc. and Prescription Card Services
(PCS)/Caremark. Council concur.
Human Resources: Healthcare Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Brokerage Services, RL Evans a contract with R.L. Evans, Co. for healthcare brokerage services, in an amount
up to $97,500 through 2010. Council concur.
Human Resources: Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended
Reclassification of Positions reclassification of five positions, effective 1/1/2009, in the Community Services
Department. Refer to Finance Committee.
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Transportation: KC Metro Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the KC Metro
Route 110 Partnership Route 110 Partnership agreement with King County for enhanced transit
Agreement, King County services, in the amount of$199,743.57 for 2010. Council concur. (See page
403 for resolution.)
CAG: 08-074, 2008 Street Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-08-074, 2008 Street Overlay
Overlay with Curb Ramps, with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Western Asphalt pay estimate in the amount of$5,806.44, commencement of a 60-day lien
period, and release of retainage bond to Western Asphalt, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Transportation: Maintenance Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Dredging & Shoreline amount of$163,350 with Parametrix, Inc. to complete engineering design and
Mitigation, Parametrix permitting work necessary for the Seaplane Base Dredging and Shoreline
Mitigation project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Utility: Elliot Spawning Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Channel Reconstruction, $72,730 with Parametrix,Inc. for engineering and design services for the Elliot
Parametrix Spawning Channel Reconstruction project. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a report recommending adoption of the
Committee of the Whole 2008 Year-End Budget Adjustment Ordinance,which appropriates funds from
Budget: 2008 Year-End fund balance and new revenue increasing 2008 expenditures in various funds
Amendments and departments. This ordinance will increase the 2008 budgeted revenue by
$19,360,902 and 2008 budgeted appropriations by $8,851,846. The Committee
further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for
first reading. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 404 for ordinance.)
Police: Touchdowns Sports Council President Palmer reported that the Police Administration briefed the
Bar& Grill Safety Concerns Committee of the Whole regarding security measures at Touchdowns Sports
Bar and Grill on October 13, 2008. The Committee further recommended that
regular briefings be given to Council either in the form of a memo or a meeting.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Council President Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the
Plan Amendments staff recommendation to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding a
Community Planning Element,presented as amendment number 2008-T-02.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 405 for ordinance.)
Legislature: 2009 Council Council President Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the
Agenda& Statement of Policy Administration's recommendation to adopt the 2009 State Legislative Agenda
Positions and Statement of Policy Positions as presented. Topics include transportation
solutions, annexation financing, economic development/infrastructure funding,
strengthening the aerospace industry, and small business assistance. The
ELM
Committee further authorized the Administration to work with other agencies
and the Legislature regarding these issues and initiatives on its behalf. MOVED
BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Finance: Identity Theft concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the Identity Theft Prevention
Prevention Program, FACTA Program to comply with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003
(FACTA)Red Flag requirements. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Fire Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Station#11 Station Upgrades, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a contract with Wagner
Wagner Architects Architects in the amount of$30,000 for design services for upgrades and repairs
at Fire Station#11. Funds are available from Fund 316 Major Maintenance
Operational Buildings. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 278424 - 278743 and one wire transfer totaling$3,047,359.73;
and approval of 119 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 793 direct
deposits totaling $2,651,203.68. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the docket item"Mobile
Planning: Development Food Vendors"and asks that an ordinance be prepared for first reading.
Regulations(Title IV) 2006 Proposed changes to the City Code include a stricter regulation of time
Docket Review, Mobile Food allowances for vending in zones where the use is allowed, having the use go
Vendors through a Temporary Use Permit process, creating a quicker process for
approval, and establishing a definition for"mobile food vending unit."
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 404 for ordinance.)
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
CED: Graffiti Control concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adoption of the Graffiti
Control ordinance,by amending Title VI (Police Regulations),of City Code,
and adding a new chapter, Chapter 29. The Graffiti Control ordinance is
intended to help prevent the spread of graffiti vandalism and provide additional
enforcement tools to protect public and private property from acts of graffiti
vandalism and defacement. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AMEND THE
COMMITTEE REPORT TO READ "FOR FIRST AND SECOND
READING." CARRIED.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED. CARRIED. (See page 404
for ordinance.)
Committee on Committees Council President-elect Corman presented a report recommending the following
Council: 2009 Committee Council Committee chairmanships and Committee assignments for Council for
Assignments 2009.
Finance Committee: Don Persson, Chair; Greg Taylor,Vice-Chair; King
Parker, member.
Public Safety Committee: Greg Taylor, Chair; Don Persson, Vice-Chair;
Marcie Palmer,member.
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Utilities Committee: Rich Zwicker, Chair; King Parker, Vice-Chair; Terri
Briere,member.
Planning and Development Committee: King Parker, Chair; Terri Briere,
Vice-Chair; Rich Zwicker,member.
Transportation (Aviation)Committee: Marcie Palmer, Chair; Rich Zwicker,
Vice-Chair; Don Persson, member.
Community Services Committee: Terri Briere, Chair; Marcie Palmer,Vice-
Chair; Greg Taylor,member.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Council: Correspondence& Council President-elect Corman presented a report recommending that Council
Agenda Policies change Legislative Policy Number 800-04 by striking the words "City Clerk
and" from section 4.1 dealing with opening and examining mail addressed to
Council and the words"or his/her designee"be added after"Council Liaison".
It is also recommended that an additional subsection numbered 4.5 be added
that would state: 4.5 All correspondence initially handled by the Council
Liaison that has retention value according to the rules of the State Archivist will
be forwarded to the City Clerk. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the fuel
Airport: Fuel Flowage Fee flowage fee increase from two cents ($0.02)per gallon to six cents ($0.06)per
Increase gallon for both Jet A and 100 Low Lead(LL) fuels delivered to any location on
the Renton Municipal Airport,to require reporting of the amount of fuel
delivered, and to impose fines for the failure to pay the fee or provide the
reporting. The collection of the increased fee will begin January 1, 2009. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 404 for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3986 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CED: Lake WA Pilings inter-agency agreement with the State of Washington Department of Natural
Removal, WA DNR Resources for the purpose of allowing Renton to contribute funding to the Lake
Washington dry-docks removal project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3987 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: KC Metro interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit regarding the King
Route 110 Partnership County Metro Route 110 Partnership Agreement. MOVED BY CORMAN,
Agreement, King County SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading and adoption:
CED: Graffiti Control An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code,
by adding a new Chapter 29,titled Graffiti Control, relating to prohibition and
removal of graffiti. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5429 An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code,
CED: Graffiti Control by adding a new Chapter 29,titled Graffiti Control,relating to prohibition and
removal of graffiti. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/8/2008 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2008 Year-End An ordinance was read providing for the 2008 year-end budget amendments in a
Amendments net amount of$10,509,056. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration Enforcement;
Regulations (Title IV) 2006 Chapter 2,Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; Chapter 8,Permits- General
Docket Review, Mobile Food and Appeals; Chapter 9, Permits- Specific, Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
Vendors (Development Regulations); and Chapter 20, Peddler's License, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, amending the regulations
regarding farmers markets,mobile food vendors, temporary merchant vendors;
and peddler's licenses; adding a definition for farmers market and mobile food
vending unit, and amending the definition of retail sales, outdoor. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008.
CARRIED.
Airport: Fuel Flowage Fee An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Fee Schedule, of Title V(Finance
Increase and Business Regulations),of City Code,by adding a new section 8, entitled
"Airport Fuel Flowage Fees." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
Plan Amendments within the City of Renton (Lake Washington Blvd.) from Industrial Heavy(IH)
to Urban Center North Two (UC-N2) zoning, File No. LUA-08-104(CPA
2008-M-01). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
Plan Amendments within the City of Renton (Lake Washington Blvd.) from Commercial
Neighborhood(CN)to Urban Center North Two (UC-N2)zoning, File No.
LUA-08-104 (CPA 2008-M-01). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
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CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Plan Amendments Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the
regulations regarding retail sales in the Urban Center North Two Zone (UC-N2)
zone(CPA 2008-M-0 1). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
Plan Amendments Standards, Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Chapter 4, City-wide Development Standards, and Chapter 9, Permits-
Specific,of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code,to complete
amendments to Title IV made for 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment M-02
Business District Overlays(CPA 2008-M-02). MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
Plan Amendments (formerly the Benson Hill Communities SE 168th St area rezone)within the
City of Renton from Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre (R-8) to
Commercial Arterial (CA) (CPA 2008-M-03). MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
Plan Amendments Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the
regulations regarding existing golf courses and existing indoor recreation
facilities in the Residential Four Dwelling Units per acre (R-4)zone (CPA
2008-M-04). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/8/2008. CARRIED.
CED: 2008 Comprehensive An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the City's 2004
Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan, Maps and Data in conjunction therewith(CPA 2008-T-01
&T-02) MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
12/8/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5430 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Fire: Equipment Purchases, Fund(000)by$509,900 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Fire
Department of Homeland and Emergency Services Department. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
Security Grant, Budget BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
Amendment CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRRIED. Time: 7:49 p.m.
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Recorder: Jason Seth
December 1, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 1, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/8 Highlands Task Force Recommendations;
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Annexation Update
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 12/8 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. School District Impact Fees;
Telephone System Replacement Contract
with Qwest;
Information Services Management Contract
with GM2 Systems;
2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy-
Renton Allocation;
Reclassification of Five Positions;
Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 12/4 CANCELED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 12/4 Airport Layout Plan;
(Corman) 4:00 p.m. Seaplane Base Dredging& Shoreline
Mitigation Agreement with Parametrix;
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 12/4 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
MW
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other
committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Neighborhood Program Report
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/1/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 11/19/2008 for CAG-08-166, City Hall Third Floor Remodel;
13 bids; engineer's estimate$455,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract
to the low bidder, Apus Construction, Inc., in the amount of$348,800. Council concur.
c. Community and Economic Development Department submits 60%Petition to Annex for the
proposed Red Mill Annexation and recommends a public hearing be set on 1/12/2009 to consider
the petition; approximately 224 acres located in the vicinity of 128th Ave. SE, SE Petrovitsky
Rd., and SE 171 st Way. Council concur.
d. Community Services Department submits CAG-08-039, Community Center Gym Floor
Replacement; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of$936, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of the retained amount of
$10,485.95 to Greater Seattle Floors, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
e. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of Meadow Ave. N. as a requirement of the Brewis Short Plat(SHP-
07-042). Council concur.
f. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of Interlocal Agreement
#42 with five fiber consortium partners to share City-owned underground conduit in exchange
for fiber optic cabling. Council concur.
g. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends adoption of the revised City of Renton
Emergency Management Plan. Council concur. (See 8. for resolution.)
h. Utility Services Division requests approval of the annual roster of consultants chosen to provide
various services in 2009, with the option of extending the roster annually in 2010 and 2011 upon
department administrator approval. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-102, Mt. Olivet & S. Talbot Reservoir Recoating; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$3,416.61,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of the retained amount of$2,983.87 to Scott
... Coatings, LLC, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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j. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-045, Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$19,075,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$38,389.18 to R.L.
Alia Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Highlands Task Force Recommendations*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; School District Impact Fees*; Telephone System Replacement
Contract with Qwest; Information Services Management Contract with GM2 Systems; 2007 King
County Parks Expansion Levy- Renton Allocation; Reclassification of Five Positions; Allocation
of Lodging Tax Funding
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Seaplane Base Dredging & Shoreline Mitigation
Agreement with Parametrix
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Adopt revised Emergency Management Plan (See 6.g.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 year-end budget amendments (1st reading 12/1/2008)
b. Mobile food vendors regulations Title IV Docket amendments (1 st reading 12/1/2008)
c. Airport fuel flowage fee increase (1st reading 12/1/2008)
d. Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from IH to UC-N2 (1st reading 12/1/2008)
e. Lake Washington Blvd. properties rezone from CN to UC-N2 (1st reading 12/1/2008)
f. Retail sales regulations.amendments in the UC-N2 zone(1st reading 12/1/2008)
g. 2008 amendments to City Code regarding the Business District Overlays (1st reading 12/1/2008)
h. Benson Hill Communities 168th St. Area properties rezone from R-8 to CA (1st reading ..r
12/1/2008)
i. Golf course and existing indoor recreation facilities regulations amendments in R-4 zone (1 st
reading 12/1/2008)
j. 2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (1st reading 12/1/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7th Floor Council Chambers
5:30 p.m.
Highlands Task Force Recommendations;
Annexation Update .mi
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Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Information Management Services contract with GM2 Systems
Renton Visitor's Connection contract with Renton Chamber of Commerce
Renton Community Marketing Campaign contract with Hamilton/Saunderson
King County Parks 2007 Levy Allocation agreement with King County
Seaplane base dredging& shoreline mitigation agreement with Parametrix, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING
1/12/2009 Red Mill Annexation - 224 acres in the vicinity of 128th Ave. SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd.
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Regular Meeting
December 8, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON;KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;NANCY CARLSON,
Human Resources Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information
Services Administrator; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; CHARLES VINCENT, Planning
Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director;
NORMA MCQUILLER,Neighborhood Coordinator; WENDY KIRSCHNER,
Neighborhood Program Assistant; DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA and
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM,Fire
Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Neighborhood Coordinator Norma McQuiller stated that Renton's
CED: Neighborhood Program Neighborhood Program began as a pilot program involving the Summerwind
and Talbot Hill neighborhood associations in 1997. She explained that the
program was started by the efforts of City employees who volunteered their
time to establish a proactive dialogue between the City and its residents. She
announced that the City welcomed the following seven new neighborhoods to
the program in 2008: Chinquapin Ridge, Huntington Heights,Maple Ridge
Estates, Renton Park, South Union, Summerfield, and Springtree. She pointed
out that five of the neighborhoods are from newly annexed areas.
Ms. McQuiller stated that in 2001 the program had only five recognized
neighborhoods and now there are 48, including Shadowhawk 11, which became
officially recognized on Friday; December 5, 2008. She reported that there are
20 neighborhood liaisons who are City employees, serving as volunteers for the
program and helping to answer questions and discuss issues about their assigned
neighborhoods.
Ms. McQuiller reported that neighborhood picnics bring residents together to
discuss ideas, concerns, and issues regarding their neighborhoods. She noted
that the picnics also afford residents the opportunity to get to know City
officials and staff. She remarked that in 2008 the City held 19 picnics and
served more than 3,800 residents from 35 neighborhoods. Ms. McQuiller stated
that the picnic trailer houses tables, chairs,games, and supplies needed to have a
successful picnic.
Regarding funding,Ms. McQuiller reported that more than$68,000 was
awarded in the first half of 2008 for the purpose of funding 12 neighborhood LM
projects and ten newsletters. She remarked that a second round of funding
totaling $4,900 will be used for three new neighborhood projects and three
newsletters. Ms. McQuiller presented certificates to neighborhood leaders and
described the project each neighborhood completed.
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Looking to 2009,Ms. McQuiller reported that the Neighborhood Program will
continue to encourage bigger and more innovative projects that may help
neighborhoods address problems in their communities. She announced that the
r.m sixth annual Neighbor-Meeting-Neighbor Workshop is scheduled for February
21, 2009, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center.
Neighborhood Program Assistant Wendy Kirchner presented certificates to the
leaders of the seven new officially recognized neighborhoods.
Councilmember Corman pointed out that the Neighborhood Program grants are
matched by money and/or labor by the neighborhood associations. He noted
that although the focus of the projects is on individual neighborhoods,
beautifying the neighborhoods benefits the entire community.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton)opined that the most important achievements made
Citizen Comment: McOmber- during the Highlands Task Force, Phase II meetings were cooperation and
Highlands Task Force, Phase II working together to accomplish common goals. He requested that infrastructure
Recommendations Report improvements, including new lights and sidewalk repairs, begin immediately in
the Highlands area to improve safety and to show residents that the City is
making an effort to improve the area. He remarked that the Highlands provides
a lot of affordable housing for the south Puget Sound region, and the homes
should be improved upon and not torn down.
Citizen Comment: Crothamel - Fred Crothamel (Mercer Island) stated that he owns property across from
Highlands Task Force,Phase Il McKnight Middle School. He remarked that his redevelopment project was
Recommendations Report delayed until late 2008 because of planning and zoning issues and is now
stalled. He requested that when Council looks to strengthen code enforcement
efforts that they take into account the infrastructure in the Highlands area. Mr.
Crothamel remarked that many of his tenants would park on the street and not
on their lawns if traffic calming measures were introduced to slow traffic down.
He requested that improvements to the streets and sidewalks be made.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Councilmember Briere stated
that the original idea for the Highlands was to have some of the older,rental
homes that are not well-maintained be redeveloped. She stated that this idea
also called for larger lots to be combined so denser housing around McKnight
Middle School could be built. She pointed out that smaller lot areas, like those
near Highlands Elementary School, are good affordable housing and the City
would like to see investment there, including paint jobs and landscaping
improvements. She acknowledged that across the Highlands maintenance of
older homes is an issue. She stated that she would like to see Mr. Crothamel's
project move forward, and noted that if one or two developers make changes
then others will see what is possible and hopefully continue (to redevelop).
Councilmember Corman clarified that the City's intention is to make the
surrounding Highlands nicer so that when stalled projects pick up again they
will be easier to market and sell. He also noted that the City will seek any
federal funding that may become available as part of an economic stimulus
package for projects like the sidewalk repair program.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton)expressed concern over the Red Light Photo
Red Light Photo Enforcement Enforcement program. Mayor Law encouraged Mr. Johnson to speak to Police
Program Commander Katie McClincy regarding this matter.
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Citizen Comment: O'Halloran Michael O'Halloran(Renton) announced that Mayor Law will be the guest
- South Union Neighborhood speaker at the next meeting of the South Union Neighborhood Association on
Association Meeting January 29, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leisure Estates Club House.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/1/2008. Council concur.
12/1/2008
CAG: 08-166,City Hall Third City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/19/2008 for CAG-08-166, City Hall
Floor Remodel, Apus Third Floor Remodel; 13 bids; engineer's estimate $455,000; and submitted
Construction staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Apus
Construction, Inc., in the amount of$348,800. Council concur.
Annexation: Red Mill, 128th Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition
Ave SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd to Annex for the proposed Red Mill Annexation and recommended a public
hearing be set on 1/12/2009 to consider the petition; approximately 224 acres
located in the vicinity of 128th Ave. SE, SE Petrovitsky Rd., and SE 171st
Way. Council concur.
CAG: 08-039,Community Community Services Department submitted CAG-08-039, Community Center
Center Gym Floor Gym Floor Replacement; and requested approval of the project,authorization
Replacement, Greater Seattle for final pay estimate in the amount of$936, commencement of a 60-day lien
Floors period, and release of retained amount of$10,485.95 to Greater Seattle Floors,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Development Services: Brewis Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of Meadow Ave.N. to
Meadow Ave N fulfill a requirement of the Brewis Short Plat (SHP-07-042). Council concur.
Finance: Interlocal Agreement Finance and Information Services recommended approval of Interlocal
#42, Fiber Consortium Agreement#42 with five fiber consortium partners (Renton School District,
Partners City of Seattle Department of Information Technology, University of
Washington, City of Kirkland, and City of Bellevue) to share City-owned
underground conduit in exchange for fiber optic cabling. Council concur.
Fire: Emergency Management Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended adoption of the revised
Plan City of Renton Emergency Management Plan. Council concur. (See page 415
for resolution.)
Utility: Annual Consultant Utility Systems Division requested approval of the annual roster of consultants
Roster chosen to provide General Utility Engineering,Hydraulics/Hydrology,
Soils/Geotechnical, Geohydrology,Plan Review, Construction/Inspection
Services, Corrosion Control Services, Critical Areas, Land Surveying Services,
Telemetry and SCADA Systems,Photogrammetry Services,and Environmental
Services in 2009,with the option of extending the roster annually in 2010 and
2011 upon department administrator approval. Council concur.
CAG: 08-102, Mt Olivet& S Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-102, Mt. Olivet& S. Talbot
Talbot Reservoir Recoating, Reservoir Recoating; and requested approval of the project, authorization for
Scott Coatings final pay estimate in the amount of$3,416.61, commencement of a 60-day lien
period, and release of retained amount of$2,983.87 to Scott Coating,LLC,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. FM
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CAG: 08-045, Earlington Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-045, Earlington Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Interceptor; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
R L Alia Company estimate in the amount of$19,075,commencement of a 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$38,389.18 to R.L. Alia Company, contractor, if
all releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the
Committee of the Whole staff recommendation to accept the Report and Recommendation of the
Planning: North Harrington Highlands Phase II Task Force and directs the City Attorney to prepare and
Redevelopment Outreach& present a resolution formally doing so at the City Council's next meeting. The
Highlands Task Force,Phase II Committee further directs the Administration to integrate the recommendations
of the Task Force in to its work program for 2009 and beyond as staff and
budget resources allow. Staff should present an implementation plan at the
Council's 2009 Planning Retreat and provide a progress update at the end of
2009. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending that the
CED: School District Impact City adopt the 2008 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan, including
Fees an impact fee of$5,495 per new single-family unit.
The Committee also recommended that the City adopt the 2008-2009 through
2013-2014 Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan, including an impact fee
of$5,304 per new single-family unit and an impact fee of$3,266 per new multi-
family unit.
The Committee further recommended that the City adopt the 2007-2013 Renton
School District Capital Facilities Plan, including an impact fee of$3,651 per
new single-family unit and an impact fee of$1,857 per new multi-family unit.
An ordinance regarding this matter should be prepared and presented for first
reading.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilmember Parker noted for the record that he recused himself from the
Committee report and the vote.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 278744 - 279270 and two wire transfer totaling $4,250,138.52;
and approval of 117 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 793 direct
deposits totaling$2,776,047.26. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Information Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Management Services, GM2 concurrence in the Administration's recommendation to approve the Annual
Systems Consultant Agreement with George McBride dba GM2 Systems. The
Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute the Annual Consultant Agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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CED: 2009 Lodging Tax Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Allocations, Renton Chamber concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the allocation of Lodging
of Commerce&Hamilton/ Tax funds for 2009 as follows:
Saunderson Contracts $119,000 to the Renton Community Marketing Campaign;
• $139,000 to the Renton Visitor's Connection; and
• $3,000 to the City of Renton Community Services Department for
reproduction of the South King County Trails Map
The Committee also concurred in the staff recommendation to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign two contracts with:
1. Renton Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $139,000 to
administer the Renton Visitor's Connection 2009 work program, and
2. Hamilton/Saunderson in an amount not to exceed $184,000 to implement
the Renton Community Marketing Campaign's 2009 work program.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reclassification of Five concurrence with the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and adjust
Positions pay ranges for the Recreation Division of the Community Services Department
effective January 1,2009. The funds to implement this recommendation will be
absorbed by the 2009 budget.
Lead Office Assistant reclassified to Recreation Systems Technician (and
premium pay eliminated),grade a08 to a09,budget change- $1,188. Pq
Office Assistant III reclassified to Recreation Systems Technician, grade a05
to a09,budget change- $2,280.
Recreation Program Coordinator(two incumbents)reclassified to
Recreation Supervisor, grade a18 to m23, budget change- $11,472.
Eliminate Recreation Specialist II (six incumbents) and reclassify to
Recreation Program Coordinator, grade a14 to a18, budget change- $16,788.
Eliminate Desktop Publishing Operator and reclassify to Communication
Specialist I, grade a12 to a12,no budget change.
Total expenditure required=$31,728.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: 2007 Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
King County Parks Expansion concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a Special Property Tax
Levy Allocation,King County Levy Agreement with King County in consideration of mutual undertakings
resulting from the King County Parks expansion levy approved by voters on
8/21/2007. Funds collected will be distributed to the City through 2013 and
will be utilized for acquisition and development of open space and natural
lands, and City trail projects that support connections to the regional trail
system. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract
Transportation: Maintenance amendment with Parametrix, Inc. in the amount of$163,350 for design and
Dredging& Shoreline engineering services to dredge the Seaplane Base and authorize the Mayor and
Mitigation, Parametrix Cit, Clerk to sign the contract with Parametrix, Inc.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3988 A resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Emergency Management
Fire: Emergency Management Plan. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL
Plan ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5431 An ordinance was read providing for the 2008 year-end budget amendments in a
Budget: 2008 Year-End net amount of$10,509,056. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Amendments BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5432 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration Enforcement;
Planning: Development Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards; Chapter 8,Permits-General
Regulations (Title IV) 2006 and Appeals; Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
Docket Review,Mobile Food (Development Regulations); and Chapter 20, Peddler's License, of Title V
Vendors (Finance and Business Regulations),of City Code, amending the regulations
regarding farmers markets,mobile food vendors,temporary merchant vendors;
and peddler's licenses; adding a definition for farmers market and mobile food
vending unit, and amending the definition of retail sales, outdoor. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5433 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Fee Schedule,of Title V(Finance
Airport: Fuel Flowage Fee and Business Regulations), of City Code,by adding a new Section 8, entitled
Increase "Airport Fuel Flowage Fees." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5434 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
CED: 2008 Comprehensive within the City of Renton (Lake Washington Blvd.) from Industrial Heavy(IH)
Plan Amendments to Urban Center North Two (UC-N2) zoning, File No. LUA-08-104 (CPA
2008-M-0 1). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5435 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
CED: 2008 Comprehensive within the City of Renton(Lake Washington Blvd.) from Commercial
Plan Amendments Neighborhood(CN)to Urban Center North Two (UC-N2) zoning, File No.
LUA-08-104 (CPA 2008-M-01). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE#5436 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts- Uses and
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code,to amend the
Plan Amendments regulations regarding retail sales in the Urban Center North Two (UC-N2)zone
(CPA 2008-M-01). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5437 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Standards,Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Plan Amendments Chapter 4, City-wide Development Standards, and Chapter 9,Permits-
Specific, of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code, to complete
amendments to Title IV made for 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment M-02
Business District Overlays (CPA 2008-M-02). MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5438 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
CED: 2008 Comprehensive (formerly the Benson Hill Communities SE 168th St. area rezone)within the
Plan Amendments City of Renton from Residential Eight Dwelling Units per acre (R-8)to
Commercial Arterial(CA) (CPA 2008-M-03). MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5439 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Code,to amend the
Plan Amendments regulations regarding existing golf courses and existing indoor recreation
facilities in the Residential Four Dwelling Units per acre(R-4) zone(CPA
2008-M-04). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5440 An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the City's 2004
CED: 2008 Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan, Maps and Data in conjunction therewith (CPA 2008-T-01
Plan Amendments &T-02) MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CANCEL
Council: Meeting Cancelation THE 12/15/2008 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND COUNCIL
(12/15/2008) MEETINGS. CARRIED.
Council: Meeting Cancelation Council President-elect Corman announced that the Committee of the Whole
(1/5/2009) meeting scheduled for 1/5/2009 has been canceled.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:15 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton,CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
December 8, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 417
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 8, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/15 CANCELED
(Palmer)
MON., 12/22 NO MEETING (Holiday)
MON., 12/29 NO MEETING (5th Monday)
MON., 1/5 CANCELED
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 12/15 CANCELED
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 12/22 CANCELED
(Persson)
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 12/11 2009 Community&Economic
(Parker) 2:00 p.m. Development Work Program (briefing
only)
THURS., 12/11 Whitworth Condominiums Appeal
3:00 p.m. *Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/15 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 12/11 CANCELED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 12/11 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Acquisition Mayor State of the City Address 87
AC-064,Panther Creek Property Acquisition Mayor Swearing-In 4
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293,312 Mayor's Presentation of 2009 Budget 353
AC-065,May Creek Property Acquisition 293, Quarterly Contract List, 10/1/2007 to
312 12/31/2007 26
Parks Maintenance Facility Property Purchase Quarterly Contract List, 1/1/2008 to 3/31/2008
from King County,Monroe Ave NE&NE 3rd 116
St 56, 86 Quarterly Contract List,4/1/2008 to 6/30/2008
SE Petrovitsky Rd& 135th Ave SE Property 242
Purchase,Beck 60 Quarterly Contract List,7/1//2008 to 9/30/2008
Airport 344
820 Building Demolition Design,WHPacific, Renton Pool,Renton School District 45,57, 59
CAG-08-076 150, 161 Annexation
AcuWings,LLC,LAG-08-007 253 Annexation Notification Practices 334
Aerodyne Lease Addendum#13,LAG-84-006 Benson Hill Communities 216
357,377 Benson Hill Communities Annexation Funding,
Airport Layout Plan Design,URS Corporation, Capital Funding Financial Policy,Newly
CAG-08-137 259,283 Annexed Areas Franchise/Utility Fees 49
Airport Runway Resurfacing Design,URS Benson Hill Communities,Budget Amendment
Corporation,CAG-08-136 282 68,69,77
Boeing Addendum 22,Airport,LAG-65-877 Benson Hill Communities,CA Zoning 38,48
243 Benson Hill Communities,CN Zoning 37,48
Boeing Leased Property Survey,Allen Bracket Benson Hill Communities,CO Zoning 38,48
Shedd,CAG-08-164 345 Benson Hill Communities,Fire District#40,
Fuel Flowage Fee Increase 345,403,404,415 McCammon 36
Kaynan,Inc,LAG-84-033 345,357 Benson Hill Communities,King County Vested
Kaynan,Inc,LAG-85-011 345,357 Permits,CAG-08-027 57,59,70
Leasing Policy 58 Benson Hill Communities,Open House 77
Memorandum of Understanding,Mercer Island, Benson Hill Communities,R-1 Zoning 38,48
CAG-07-068 117, 118 Benson Hill Communities,R-10 Zoning 38,49
Navigational Aids Maintenance,FAA,CAG-08- Benson Hill Communities,R-14 Zoning 39,49
138 282,285 Benson Hill Communities,R-4 Zoning 38,49
Runway 15/33 Resurfacing Phase II Design, Benson Hill Communities,R-8 Zoning 38,49
FAA Grant,CAG-08-073 150, 153 Benson Hill Communities,RC Zoning 37,48
Runway 16/34 Resurfacing Project,FAA Grant, Benson Hill Communities,RM-F Zoning 38,48
CAG-08-139 282,285 Benson Hill Communities,RMH Zoning 38,48
T-Hangar Unit&Tie-Down Space Waiting List Benson Hill Communities, State Funding 45,47,
Fees 68,69 59
Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Benson Hill Communities,Surface Water Billing
(AJLS) Adjustments 213,234
2008 Renton Population 222 Earlington, 80th Ave S &S 134th St 252,267
Broadcast Digital Television Transistion 176 Earlington,Reduction of Processing Fee 234,
Cable Communications Systems Amendments 243
285,296 Krail,SE 120th St& 156th Ave SE 281,306
Cable Franchise Renewal 87,269,270,278, Liberty, 156th Ave SE&SE 144th St 6,24,
283,285 222,225
City of Renton Business Plan,2009-2014 200, Liberty, 156th Ave SE&SE 144th St, Campbell
202 5
Economic Review and Forecasting,Doug Liberty, 156th Ave SE&SE 144th St,Jaques 5
Pedersen and Associates 168, 180 Liberty, 156th Ave SE&SE 144th St,Martinez
Employee Wellness Program 281,284 5
Fire District#40's Fire Station#42,Palmer 344 Liberty, 156th Ave SE&SE 144th St, Sullivan
Initiative 985(Reduce Traffic Congestion 7
Account) 309,319,333,334
420
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Mackay, 148th Ave SE&NE 26th St 281,307, Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan,Various,
388,397 SA-07-125 106, 148
New Life-Aqua Barn and Liberty Annexation Appointment mod
Area Census,Census Services,CAG-08-093 Advisory Commission on Diversity 178,202,
179 399
New Life-Aqua Barn,CA Zoning 140, 153 Airport Advisory Committee 56,69, 85, 106,
New Life-Aqua Barn,Development Agreement 109
with Cedar River Lightfoot 107, 126 Library Board 268,284
New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy 138, Municipal Arts Commission 269,284, 399
140, 153, 191 Parks Commission 116
New Life-Aqua Barn,R-14 Zoning 140, 154 Planning Commission 26, 106, 128,270,281,
New Life-Aqua Barn,R-4 Zoning 140, 153 294
New Life-Aqua Barn,R-8 Zoning 140, 154 Board/Commission
New Life-Aqua Barn,RC Zoning 140, 153 Crothamel-Highlands Task Force,Phase II
New Life-Aqua Barn,RMH Zoning 140, 153 Recommendations Report 411
Potential Annexation Area Boundaries Highlands Task Force 56,333
Agreement with Kent(CAG-99-098),Duncan McOmber-Highlands Task Force Meeting 56
44 McOmber-Highlands Task Force,Phase II
Red Mill, 128th Ave SE&Petrovitsky Rd 13, Recommendations Report 411
34,412 Municipal Arts Commission Revisions 86, 87,
Shamrock Annexation Fee Waiver Request 334 98
Shamrock,Application Fee Waiver 108 Municipal Arts Commission,2008 Bravo Award,
Shamrock,Application Fee Waiver,Guthrie 77 Nilson 364
Shamrock,NE 10th St 243,250 Planning Commission Membership Expansion
Springbrook Terrace,S 55th St&Talbot Rd S 95,97, 110
309,312,340 Transit Advisory Board,Hardy 84
West Hill Annexation,Adams 323 Budget
West Hill Annexation,DaVault 358 2008 Amendment,Benson Hill Communities wo
West Hill Annexation,Ferguson 359 Annexation 68, 69,77
West Hill Annexation,Harris 355 2008 Amendment,Burnett Linear Park Phase II
West Hill Annexation,Lombard 355 Project 180, 181, 194
West Hill Annexation,Nordlund 326,332,347, 2008 Amendment, Carr Rd/Panther Creek
356,359 Emergency Culvert Repair Grant,King
West Hill Annexation,Pardey 356 Conservation District Number 9 345,347,
West Hill Annexation, Sidwell 359 358
West Hill Annexation,Wilson 355 2008 Amendment, Carry Forward 68,70,77
Appeal 2008 Amendment, Clean Sweep Program 180,
Blueberry Haven Short Plat,Gordley, SHP-07- 181, 194
131 138, 189 2008 Amendment,Dry Docks Removal 85, 87,
Blueberry Haven Short Plat,Gordley, SHP-07- 97
131,Various 141 2008 Amendment,Emergency Management
Monopole Conditional Use Permit,T-Mobile, Performance Grant,WA State Military
CU-07-065 45,95, 105, 177, 188 Department 376,379,390
Monopole Conditional Use Permit,T-Mobile, 2008 Amendment,Equipment Purchases,
CU-07-065,Gitchel 98, 131 Department of Homeland Security Grant 388,
Monopole Conditional Use Permit,T-Mobile, 390,405
CU-07-065,Various 49 2008 Amendment,Farmers Market 67,69,77
Nicholson Light Trespass AAD-08-059 251, 2008 Amendment,Firemen's Pension Fund 179,
280 192, 193,203
RTC Short Plat,Voght,SHP-07-088 85, 188 2008 Amendment,Hotel-Motel Fund Transfer
Sunset Highlands Mixed-Use,SA-08-028 252, 6,7, 15
279 2008 Amendment,Housing Opportunity Fund
Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan Application, Creation 324,369,380 ow
SA-08-083 399
2
421
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
2008 Amendment,Information Technology Beck-Property Purchase, SE Petrovitsky Rd&
Projects 127, 139, 141, 154 135th Ave SE 60
Now 2008 Amendment,King County Fire District#40 Boswell-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
Interlocal,CAG-08-015,Additional Breeden-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home
Employees 13,27,28,39 Park 150
2008 Amendment,Logan Ave N Bicycle Lane, Breeden-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home
Boeing,CAG-08-057 117, 118, 131 Park Address Change 355
2008 Amendment,Maintenance Custodian Bujanovich-Fairwood Incorporation 258
Position 179, 192, 193,203 Campbell-Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave SE&
2008 Amendment,Mechanic Assistant Position SE 144th St 5
138, 161, 162, 170 Carlson-Hazen Reservoir Painting 323,344
2008 Amendment,Neighborhood Program Charnley-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home
Grants 259,260 Park Address Change 355
2008 Amendment,New Administrative Assistant Conner-Title IV Docket,Helipads 231,242
Position,Human Resources 200,214,215, Cowan-Upper Kennydale Rezone,Property
225 Zoning 178
2008 Amendment,Panther Creek Culvert Repair Crothamel-Highlands Task Force,Phase II
269,271,286 Recommendations Report 411
2008 Amendment,Principal Financial& DaVault-West Hill Annexation 358
Administrative Analyst,Maintenance Shops Davis-Excessive Helicopter Noise 212
Secretary 161, 181, 194 DeMastus-Public Access Channel 77 Program
2008 Amendment,Ripley Lane N Storm System 13
Improvement,WSDOT Grant,CAG-08-050 Dere-Spirit of Washington Dinner Train 78
107, 109, 118 Duncan-Potential Annexation Area Boundaries
2008 Amendment,Surface Water Facilities Agreement with Kent(CAG-99-098) 44
FEMA Grant 270,284,285,297 Edwards-Fairwood Incorporation 258
2008 Amendment, Surface Water Operations Ellifritz-Monopole Conditional Use Permit Appeal,
Positions Reclassification 282,285,296 T-Mobile,CU-07-065 49
2008 Amendment,Washington Auto Theft Ferguson-West Hill Annexation 359
Prevention Authority Grant,Additional Fix-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
Employee 345,368,369,380 Fugate-Homeowners and Bank Protection Act
2008 Amendments 26,28,39 of 2007 85
2008 Year-End Amendments 400,401,404, Galster-Title IV Docket Review,Helipads 95
415 Galster-Title IV Docket,Helipads 242
2009 Annual City of Renton 324, 365,369,375, Gevers-Highlands Area Walkway
377,379,390 Improvements 67
2009 Golf Course Fees 356,379,380,390 Giberson-Fairwood Incorporation 258
2009 Property Tax Levy 379,390 Gitchel-Monopole Conditional Use Permit
2009 Revenue Sources&Preliminary 365 Appeal,T-Mobile,CU-07-065 98, 131
2009 Solid Waste Rates 368,369,380 Gitchel-Pavement Paint Markings Removal,SE
2009 Utility Rates 380,390 3rd PI 191
Bad Debt Write Off 212,234 Guild-Taylor-Graphic and Obscene Images
Financial Management Policies 324,333 Displayed at Talbot Rd S&S 43rd St 36
Financial Management Policies(Capital Guthrie-Shamrock Annexation,Application Fee
Funding)Revisions 96 Waiver 77
Mayor's Presentation of 2009 Budget 353 Hardy-Transit Advisory Board Service 84
Citizen Comment Hardy-Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Tile
Adams-West Hill Annexation 323 67
Airis-Title IV Docket,Helipads 231 Harris-West Hill Annexation 355
Alberts-Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Safety Hash-Leash Law Enforcement 84
Issues 332 Henderson-Fairwood Incorporation 259
Andrews-Cedar River/Lake Washington Jaques-Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave SE&
Interface, Silt Build-up Hazard 78 SE 144th St 5
Johnson -Bus Service 309
3
422
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Johnson-Access Bus Parking 376 O'Halloran-South Union Neighborhood
Johnson-Bus Stops 231 Association Meeting 412
Johnson-Emergency Vehicle Access 281 Paholke-Criminal Trespass&Menacing 60 �Y
Johnson-Flower Program,Off-Leash Dog Park Paholke-Multi-Family Housing Property Tax
56 Exemption Modifications 216
Johnson-Hanging Flower Baskets 203 Palmer-Fire District#40's Fire Station#42 344
Johnson-Hanging Flower Baskets,Post Office Pardey-West Hill Annexation, 356
Property Purchase 13 Parnell-Fairwood Incorporation 259
Johnson-Homeowners and Bank Protection Act Patti- 116th Ave SE, Speed Limit Increase 77
of 2007 84 Pelton-Graphic and Obscene Images Displayed
Johnson-Parking Issues&Bus Service 258 at Talbot Rd S&S 43rd St 37
Johnson-Red Light Photo Enforcement Petersen-2008 Comprehensive Plan 221
Program 411 Porter-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
Johnson-Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner Pritchard-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
399 Ritwalo-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
Johnson-Sound Transit&Bus Service 212 Rodriguez-Valley View Mobile Home Park 258
Johnson-Title IV Docket,Helipads 231 Rosling-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232,242
Johnson-Windsor Hills Neighborhood, Rosling-Title IV Docket,Helipads 242
Construction and Height Limitations 87 Sartnurak-King County Fire District#40
Kapetan-Title IV Docket,Helipads 242 Contract,CAG-08-015 56
Koehl-Solid Waste Services Proposal 305 Schmidt-Noise Ordinance 204
Kumar-Parking,Loading&Driveway Sidwell-West Hill Annexation 359
Regulations 67, 84 Sigman-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home
Larson-Kinzer-Trespass and Code Compliance Park Address Change 356
178 Simpson-Title IV Docket,Helipads 231
Leviton-Community in Schools of Renton 280 Spouse-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232
Lombard-West Hill Annexation 355 Steiger-Solid Waste Services Proposal 305
Mapelli-Leadership Eastside 332 Sullivan-Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave SE& �m1
Mapelli-Leadership Eastside Recruitment 67 SE 144th St 7
Marczewski-Private Road Maintenance(Cedar Sword-Valley View Mobile Home Park 242,
Ridge Dr SE) 56, 199, 381 292,376
Marczewski-Solid Waste Services Proposal 305 Tavenner-Business License Application 323
Mark-Human Services Funding 391 Tharp-Valley View Mobile Home Park 221
Martinez-Annexation Fee Waiver 312 Toebe-Red Light School Zone Photo
Martinez-Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave SE& Enforcement Program 60
SE 144th St 5 Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues-
McArthur-Off-Leash Dog Parks 356 Casserly 292
McBeth-Communities in Schools of Renton Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues-
258 Despuig 292
McCammon-Benson Hill Communities Troxel-Joe's Bar and Grill Disturbances(NE
Annexation Zoning,Fire District#40 36 Sunset Blvd) 126
McCammon-Fireworks Ban 225 Valley View Mobile Home Park,Brigham,281
McCammon-Solid Waste Services Proposal 305 Valley View Mobile Home Park,Peterson 280,
McComber-Emergency Preparedness Event Valley View Mobile Home Park,Workman,280,292
168, 178, 191, 199 Various-Blueberry Haven Short Plat Appeal,
McOmber-Fire Department Appreciation 358 Gordley, SHP-07-131 141
McOmber-Highlands Task Force Meeting 56 Various-Monopole Conditional Use Permit
McOmber-Highlands Task Force,Phase II Appeal,T-Mobile,CU-07-065 49
Recommendations Report 411 Various-Windsor Hills Neighborhood,
McOmber-Photo Enforcement Program 326 Construction and Height Limitations 84
Morris-Solid Waste Services Proposal 305 Walker-McKnight Middle School History Day
Nelson-Fairwood Incorporation 259 Competition 44
Nordlund-West Hill Annexation 326,332,347, Williams-Pedestrian Safety,Edmonds Ave
356,359 NE/16th Ave NE 29 orf
Wilson-West Hill Annexation 355
4
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Winter-Title IV Docket,Helipads 232 Housing Opportunity Fund Creation 324,369,
Witt-Sikh Temple Event,Parking Violations 380
126 Impact Fees,Issaquah,Kent,&Renton School
Worthington-Civic Spectacle Spaces and 24/7 Districts 367,386,413
Districts 356 Lake WA Piling Removal,WA DNR, CAG-08-
Young-Title IV Docket,Helipads 231 185 399,403
Community and Economic Development(CED) Legislative Consulting Services,Doug Levy,
"Welcome to Renton Home of the Seattle CAG-08-081 168, 180
Seahawks" Sign,TubeArt,CAG-08-161 324, Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave SE& SE 144th
346 St 225
2007 Countywide Planning Policies Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
Amendments 191 Amendments&Liberty Square Apartments
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 222, Application 345,378,380,390
378,401,404,405,415,416 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Modifications 191, 193,210,223,224,236
Fairwood/Redmill 222 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Modification,Paholke 216
Fairwood/Redmill,Peterson 221 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption,
2008 Neighborhood Program Grants 106, 128, 2nd&Main Apartments 222,310
376,389,410 Neighborhood Program Assistant Salary Grade
2008 Neighborhood Program Grants,Budget 160
Amendment 259,260,271 New Life-Aqua Barn and Liberty Annexation
2008 Neighborhood Program,Workshop 39 Area Census,Census Services,CAG-08-093
2009 Council Agenda&Statement of Policy 179
Positions 388,401 North Harrington Redevelopment Outreach&
2009 Lodging Tax Allocations,Renton Chamber Highlands Task Force,Phase 11 413
of Commerce&Hamilton/Saunderson Puget Sound Blood Center,WEDFA Actions
Contracts,CAG-08-197,&CAG-08-199 399, 242,244
414 Reclassifications(7 Positions) 85,96
Boeing Sub-District 1-B Revised Planned Action Renton Community Marketing Campaign,
&Amended Conceptual Plan 324,342,345, Hamilton/Saunderson,CAG-08-008 6
347,358 Renton FilmFrenzy 331
Civic Spectacle Spaces and 24/7 Districts, Renton Visitors Connection Tourism Efforts,
Worthington 356 Chamber of Commerce,CAG-08-007 6
Development Regulations(Title IV)2006 Shoreline Master Program,Parametrix,CAG-08-
Docket Review,Mobile Food Vendors 402, 029 45
404,415 South Union Neighborhood Association
Downtown Wayfmding System,Sea Reach, Meeting,O'Halloran 412
CAG-07-102 13,26 Valley View Mobile Home Park, Sword 242,
Dry Docks Removal Waiver of Permit Fees, 376
Budget Amendment 85, 87,97 Valley View Mobile Home Park,Tharp 221
Earlington Annexation,Reduction of Processing Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Address
Fee 234,243 Change 358
Farmers Market Funding,Budget Amendment Community Event
67,69,77 2008 Teen Summit 335
Farmers Market Week August 3 to 9,2008 250 CommUNITY Festival,Renton Technical
Graffiti Control 388,398,402,404 College 167
Highlands Task Force,Phase II Farmers Market Funding,Budget Amendment
Recommendations Report,Crothamel 411 67,69,77
Highlands Task Force,Phase 11 Farmers Market Week August 3 to 9,2008 250
Recommendations Report,McOmber 411 Hazen High School Poll Workers 370
Hotel-Motel Fund Transfer,2008 Budget KCSARC Benefit Breakfast&Citizen of the
Amendment 6,7, 15 Year Banquet 347
Milken Family Foundation Award,Harvey 364
5
424
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
National Park&Recreation Conference 347 Fire Station#11 Seismic Retrofit,WA State
Piazza Renton Spring Festival 131 Military Department FEMA PDM Grant,
Regal Cinemas Grand Opening Charity Event CAG-08-142 281,286,294 Nei
335 Fire Station#11 Station Upgrades,Wagner
Renton FilmFrenzy 331 Architects,CAG-08-187 388,402
Return to Renton Car Show 353 Fire Station#12,King County Emergency
Seattle Seahawks 271 Medical Services,LAG-08-012 324,357,358
United Way Campaign 340 Flower Program(2008-2010),Kaleidoscope
Community Services Services,CAG-08-067 56,69
"Once Upon a Mattress" Teen Musical 225,230 Flower Program,Off-Leash Dog Park,Johnson
200 Mill Bldg Lease(3rd Floor),LSI Logic 56
Corporation,LAG-00-002 107, 117 Hanging Flower Baskets,Post Office Property
2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy Purchase,Johnson 13
Allocation,King County,CAG-08- 400,414 Jones Park ADA Public Restroom Building,
2008 Holiday Lights Program,Sun Lighting, seArch DDB,CAG-08-163 345,357
CAG-08-177 388 Lake WA Trail South Lake Connector,WSDOT
2009 Golf Course Fees 356,379,380,390 Grant,CAG-06-114 86, 87
Activity Buildings ADA Updgrades at Philip May Creek Property Acquisition,AC-65 293,
Arnold&Kennydale Lions Parks,United 311,312
Pacific Structures,CAG-07-202 6, 179 May Creek Property Purchase,King County
Activity Buildings ADA Upgrades,Regency NW CAG-90-029 293,311,312
Construction,CAG-06-008 26 Mt. Olivet&South Talbot Reservoir Recoating,
Burnett Linear Park Phase II,Evergreen Scott Coatings,CAG-08-102 252
Landscape&Construction,CAG-07-189 13, New Park at Union Ave NE(Heritage Park),
27,400 CAG-06-044 281
Burnett Linear Park Sculpture 194 North Highlands Neighborhood Center Roof
Cedar River Bank Stabilization,Berger/Abam Replacement,Olympic Roofing&Remodel,
Engineers,CAG-08-160 324 CAG-08-068 200 ENO
Cedar River Natural Zone Boundary Survey, Off-Leash Dog Parks,McArthur 356
PACE Engineers,CAG-08-048 37,46 Panther Creek Property Acquisition,AC-64
Cedar River/Lake Washington Interface, Silt 293,311,312
Build-up Hazard,Andrews 78 Panther Creek Property Purchase,King
City Center Parking Garage Police Substation, County,CAG-80-029 293,311,312
MJ Ness Construction Co,CAG-08-038 127 Park&Ride Garage Agreement,City Center
City Hall Human Resources Remodel, Parking Garage,King County,LAG-04-003
Straightline Construction,CAG-08-132 324 367,379
City Hall Mammoth Compressor Replacement, Park Rules&Regulations Changes 138, 152,
TRS Mechanical,CAG-08-055 179 153
City Hall Space Planning&Move Management, Parking Garage Update,Diamond Parking,
HeeryInternational,CAG-08-036 76,252, CAG-08-145 297,311
260 Parking Lot Repairs,JD Striping,CAG-08-116
City Hall Third Floor Remodel,Apus 243
Construction,CAG-08-166 412 Parks and Recreation Month-July 2008 209
City Shops Buildings A-1,B,&C Roof Parks Consultant Roster 76
Replacement,Krueger Sheet Metal,CAG-08- Parks Maintenance Facility,Bond Proceed
071 200,400 Reimbursement 107, 109
Community Center Gym Floor Replacement, Parks Maintenance Facility,King County
Greater Seattle Floors,CAG-08-039 151, Purchase Agreement,United Rentals Sublease
162,412 56, 86
Community Center Readerboard Replacement, Police Department Locker Purchase, Saxton
Daktronics,CAG-08-072 179, 192 Bradley,CAG-08-041 76
Coulon Park Sidewalk Repairs,Coby Police Locker Rooms,HS Builders,CAG-08-
Construction,CAG-08 400 037 127
Reclassification of Positions 85,96,400,414 ENO
6
425
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Ron Regis Park Phase II,JGM Landscape,CAG- 06-069,Rainier Ave S,Hardie Ave SW&SW
08-126 252 27th St/Strander Blvd Funding,Sound Transit
r Ron Regis Park,Washington Wildlife Recreation 14,57
Program Grant 200,214,215 06-082,Rainier Ave Improvements Design,
Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner,Johnson KPG,Inc 282
399 06-097,Fiber Optic Installation Projects
Sister City Visit to Nishiwaki,Japan 92, 110, Interlocal Agreement,Eastside Fiber
130, 160 Consortium 179
Special Olympics Athlete Recognition 221 06-114,Lake WA Trail South Lake Connector,
Thomas Teasdale Park Landscaping,MacLeod WSDOT Grant 86, 87
Reckord,CAG-08-097 85 07-027, SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,RL
Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield&Irrigation Alia Company 139
Improvements,Spiritridge Construction, 07-033,Trails and Bikeways Study and Map,
CAG-08-059 191,213,400 MacLeod Reckord 127
Urban&Community Forestry Development 07-044,Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit
Plan,Worthy and Associates,CAG-08-031 Appeal,Interlocal Agreement 68
67,76 07-053,Renton Village Storm System,Laser
Utility Bill Adjustment,Liberty Park 138, 161 Underground&Earthworks 180
Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Tile,Hardy 07-065,Mosquito Abatement,Whitworth Pest
67 Solutions 117
Comprehensive Plan 07-068,Airport Memorandum of Understanding,
2008 Amendments 191,222,378,404,405, Mercer Island 117, 118
415,416 07-102,Downtown Wayfinding System,Sea
2008 Amendments,Fairwood/Redmill 222 Reach Ltd 26
2008 Amendments,Fairwood/Redmill,Petersen 07-124,Emergency Management Performance
221 Grant,WA State Military Department 107
Contract 07-130,Commute Trip Reduction Program
90-029,King County,May Creek Property Grant,WSDOT 213
Purchase,311, 312 07-134,NE 4th St/Hoquiam Ave NE Signal
90-029,King County,Panther Creek Property Improvement,Trans Tech Electric 325
Purchase 311,312 07-140,Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,
91-083,Boundary Agreement, Soos Creek Water Ceccanti 45
&Sewer District 213,234,235 07-155,Monroe Ave NE Storm System
00-049,Valley Communications Center Overflow,Cornerstone Earth Work 169
Interlocal Agreement 106, 130 07-160,Duvall Ave NE Water&Sanitary Sewer
03-131,Duvall Ave NE Improvements, Main Installation, Shoreline Construction 213
Berger/Abam Engineers 269 07-162,2007 Citywide Sidewalk&Curb Ramps,
03-133,Coal Creek Parkway SE Improvements, Pacific Engineering Design 345
King County 357,358 07-178, SR-900/I-405 Vicinity to Harrington
03-160,2008 Local Hazardous Waste Ave NE Signal Modification,WSDOT 6
Management Program,King County Grant 07-188,Fiber Optic Connection North,RL Alia
269,270 Company 85
05-120, SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection, 07-189,Burnett Linear Park Phase II,Evergreen
Gary Merlino Const Co 213 Landscape&Construction 13,27,400
06-008,Activity Buildings ADA Upgrades, 07-202,Activity Buildings ADA Updgrades at
Regency NW Construction 26 Philip Arnold&Kennydale Lions Parks,
06-044,New Park at Union Ave NE(Heritage United Pacific Structures 6, 179
Park),Ohno Construction 281 08- ,2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy
06-065,Rainier Ave S Improvements(4th PI to Allocation,King County 400,414
7th),DMJM Harris 310 08- ,2008/2009 Claims Processing Fee
06-068, South Lake WA Roadway Schedule,Healthcare Management
Improvements,Ceccanti,Inc. 325 Administrators 400
08- ,Coulon Park Sidewalk Repairs, Coby
Construction 400
7
426
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
08- ,Healthcare Brokerage Services,RL Evans 08-038,City Center Parking Garage Police
400 Substation,MJ Ness Construction Co 127
08- ,Telephone System PBX Replacement, 08-039,Community Center Gym Floor ..r
Qwest, 400 Replacement,Greater Seattle Floors 151,
08- ,Waste Collection Services,Waste 162,412
Management 294,302,305,347 08-041,Police Department Locker Purchase,
08-001,Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction, Saxton Bradley 76
Northwest Cascade 85 08-042,Renton Pool,Renton School District
08-002,Houser Way S Railroad Track Crossing 45,57,59
Improvements,BNSF Railway Company 6 08-043,WashWise Rebate Program,Portland
08-003,Stonegate II Lift Station Design,Roth Energy Conservation 27
Hill Engineering Partners 7 08-045,Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor,R
08-007,Renton Visitors Connection Tourism L Alia Company 160,413
Efforts,Chamber of Commerce 6 08-048,Cedar River Natural Zone Boundary
08-008,Renton Community Marketing Survey,PACE Engineers 37,46
Campaign,Hamilton Saunderson 6 08-050,Ripley Lane N Storm System
08-012,2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs, Shoreline Improvement,WSDOT Grant,Budget
Construction 67 Amendment 107, 109, 118
08-013,F1exPass Program,King County& 08-052,Regional Affordable Housing Program
Sound Transit&Pierce Transit 26 Fund Usage,King County 95, 109
08-014,2008 Long Range Wastewater 08-055,City Hall Mammoth Compressor
Management Plan,Carollo Engineers 26 Replacement,TRS Mechanical, 179
08-015,King County Fire District#40, 08-056,Ripley Lane N Storm System
Additional Employees,2008 Budget Improvement,Football Northwest 117
Amendment 13,27,28,39 08-057,Logan Ave N Bicycle Lane,Boeing,
08-019,Hazen 565 Zone Reservoir Telemetry Budget Amendment 117, 118, 131
System,Reid Instruments 37 08-058,Automatic Meter Reading System
08-020,White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension Evaluation,HDR Engineering 117, 130
Survey,PACE Engineers 45 08-059,Thomas Teasdale Park Playfield&
08-021,Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration, Irrigation Improvements, Spiritridge
US Army Corps of Engineers 37,46,47 Construction 191,213,400
08-022,Regional Automated Information 08-062,2007 Rainstorm,WA State Military
Network Interlocal 6,7 Department Grant 107
08-027,Benson Hill Communities Annexation 08-064,Ripley Lane Shoulder Improvements,
Vested Permits,King County 57,59,70 King County 138, 139
08-029,Shoreline Master Program,Parametrix 08-065,Metro Route 153 Bus Service,King
45 County&Kent 116, 139, 140
08-030,Fire Records Management System, 08-066,Logan Ave N Bike Lane&
FDM Software 76 Channelization Revision,Rodarte
08-031,Urban&Community Forestry Construction 179
Development Plan,Worthy&Associates 67, 08-067,2008-2010 Flower Program,
76 Kaleidoscope Services 56,69
08-032,Dennys Lift Station Replacement,R112 08-068,North Highlands Neighborhood Center
Engineering 86 Roof Replacement,Olympic Roofing&
08-033,Ripley Lane N Storm System Remodel 200
Improvement,Rodarte Construction 127 08-069,May Creek Bridge at NE 31 st St
08-034,Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction, Replacement,Parametrix 138
WSDOT 85,86 08-071,City Shops Buildings A-1,B,&C Roof
08-035,White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension Replacement,Krueger Sheet Metal 200,400
Geotechnical Services,Kleinfelder 95 08-072,Community Center Readerboard
08-036,City Hall Space Planning&Move Replacement,Daktronics 179, 192
Management,Heery International 76,252, 08-073,Airport Runway 15/33 Resurfacing
260 Phase II Design,FAA Grant 150, 153
08-037,Police Locker Rooms,HS Builders 127
s
427
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
08-074,2008 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps, 08-133,Panther Creek Culvert Repair 269,271,
Western Asphalt 252,401 286
08-076,Airport 820 Building Demolition 08-136,Airport Runway Resurfacing Design,
Design,WHPacific 150, 161 URS Corporation 282
08-077,Downtown Wayfmding System 08-137,Airport Layout Plan Design,URS
Advanced Directional Signage, Sea Reach 13 Corporation 259,283
08-081,Legislative Consulting Services,Doug 08-138,Navigational Aids Maintenance,FAA
Levy 168 282,285
08-086,Renton Transit Center VIDA Program, 08-139,Runway 16/34 Resurfacing Project,
Dotson Security Services 169 FAA Grant 282,285
08-089,Highlands 565 Zone Water Main 08-140, S Lake WA Infrastructure
Improvements,Buno Construction 233 Improvements,DMJM Harris 243,283
08-090,White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer 08-141,Water Distribution Storage Study,HDR
Extension, Shoreline Construction 233 Engineering 253,283
08-095,Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin 2008 08-142,Fire Station#11 Seismic Retrofit,WA
Cleaning&Maintenace,The Phoinix State Military Department FEMA PDM Grant
Corporation 242,368 281,286,294
08-097,Thomas Teasdale Park Landscaping, 08-143, Cooperative Purchasing Agreement,
MacLeod Reckord 85 King County Metro 161, 162
08-098,Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Utility 08-144, SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Extension
Conversion,Puget Sound Energy 192 Design,Perteet,Inc 282,333
08-100,2008 Group Health Cooperative 08-145,Parking Garage Management Services,
Medical Coverage Contracts 160 Diamond Parking Services 297,311
08-101,SR 900(Sunset Blvd.)&Hoquiam Ave 08-146,Commute Trip Reduction Program
NE Traffic Signal,Construct Co 252 Services,King County 293,296
08-102,Mt Olivet&S Talbot Reservoir 08-147, Joint Recruit Academy,Washington
Recoating,Scott Coatings,CAG-08-102 252, State Patrol 310,325
�r 412 08-148, Symtron Live Fire Training System,
08-107,Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Utility Kidde Fire Trainers 310
Conversion,Qwest 212,223 08-149,1-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening
08-108,Highlands Water Main Improvements, (Project Coordinator) 310,312
Harrington Square Associates 139, 151 08-150,1405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening
08-110,Economic Review and Forecasting, (Design&Construction) 310,312
Doug Pedersen and Associates 168 08-151,I-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening
08-115,Dayton Ave NE/NE 22nd St Drainage (Utility Adjustments) 310,
Improvements,Pivetta Brothers Construction 08-152,Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Utility
269 Conversion,Comcast 282
08-116,Parking Lot Repairs,JD Striping 243 08-156, 1405 (I-5 to SR 169)Stage 2 Widening
08-122,Logan Ave N Bike Lane& (manhole),WSDOT 325
Channelization,WSDOT 243, 244 08-157, I-405 (1-5 to SR 169)Stage 2 Widening
08-124,SR-167 Water Line Protection Design, (fiber optic),WSDOT 325
Bilfmger/Tri State Joint Venture 161 08-160, Cedar River Bank Stabilization,
08-125,Citywide Walkway Improvements,End Berger/Abam Engineers 324
General Construction 293 08-161, "Welcome to Renton Home of the
08-126,Ron Regis Park Phase II,JGM Seattle Seahawks" Sign,TubeArt 324,346
Landscape 252 08-163,Jones Park ADA Public Restroom
08-127,2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention Building,seArch DDB 345,357
Grant Agreement,WA Ecology 269,270 08-164,Boeing Leased Property Survey,Allen
08-128,2008-2009 Water Reduction& Bracket Shedd 345
Recycling Grant Agreement,King County 08-165,Logan Ave N Bike Lane,WHPacific
269,270 333
08-132,City Hall Human Resources Remodel, 08-166,City Hall Third Floor Remodel,Apus
Straightline Construction 324 Construction 412
9
428
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
08-174,Urban Search&Rescue Efforts,Pierce Planning&Development Committee Agenda
County 345,347 Item Clean-up Report 224,333
08-177,2008 Holiday Lights Program, Sun Swearing-In Ceremony 4 rrr
Lighting 388 Swearing-In Ceremony(Rick Zwicker) 34
08-179,Bridge Work Agreement,WSDOT 388, Transportation(Aviation)Committee Agenda
389 Item Clean-up Report 223
08-180,Bridge Inspection&Maintenance Vacant Position(#2),Declaration&
Services,King County 388,389 Appointment Process 5
08-181,Water Rights Certification,Pacific Vacant Position(#2),Interview of Candidates
Groundwater Group 389 18
08-182, SR-167 Water Line Protection& Vacant Position(#2),Nominations&Selection
Relocation,Bilfmger/Tri State Joint Venture (Rich Zwicker) 24
376 Workshop(3/6&3/7) 77
08-184,Mail Service,Postal Express 388 Court Case
08-185,Lake WA Piling Removal,WA DNR Cedar River&Soos Creek Water and Sewer
399,403 Districts,CRT-08-008 269
08-187,Fire Station#11 Station Upgrades, Johnson,CRT-08-007 251
Wagner Architects 388,402 Kennydale Critical Areas Alliance&Susan
08-188,Elliot Spawning Channel Rider,CRT-08-006 222
Reconstruction,Parametrix, 401 Patrick J Gress,CRT-08-001 26
08-189,Local 2170 AFSCME Labor Contract Shane Watson&Lauren Watson,CRT-08-004
368 138
08-190,Local 864 Firefighter Battalion Chiefs State of Washington,CRT-08-003 106
Labor Contract 368 Thomas McGurn&Joan McGurn,CRT-08-005
08-191,Local 864 Firefighter Labor Contract 150
368 Development Services
08-192,Police Officer Guild Commissioned Alder Crossing,NE 4th St,FP-08-108 388,389
Labor Contract 368 Barbee Mill Preliminary Plat,ROW Dedication,
08-193,Police Officer Non-Commissioned N 42nd Pl,PP-02-040 150
Labor Contract 368 Benson Hill Communities Annexation Vested
08-194,KC Metro Route 110 Partnership Permits,King County,CAG-08-027 57,59,
Agreement,King County 401,403 70
08-195,Interlocal Agreement#42,Fiber Brewis Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Meadow
Consortium Partners 412 Ave N,SHP-07-042 412
08-197,Renton Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business License Application,Tavenner 323
Visitor's Connection Program 399,414 Camie Ng Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE 21st
08-198,Maintenance Dredging&Shoreline St, SHP-07-043 37
Mitigation,Parametria 401,415 Honeydew Elementary School Portables,ROW
08-199,Hamilton/Saunderson,2009 Renton Dedication,Union Ave NE, SA-00-083 332
Community Marketing Campaign 399,414 JKH Pacific Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE
08-200,Information Management Services, 7th St, SHP-08-008 252
GM2 Systems 400,413 Kelseys Crossing Preliminary Plat, SE 192nd St,
Council PP-08-069 376
2009 Committee Assignments 402 Lee Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Hoquiam Ave
2009 Council President Pro Tem Election NE,SHP-08-052 252
(Persson) 370 Leo Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE 22nd St,
2009 President Election(Corman) 370 SHP-07-102 67
Committee on Committees 381 Low Impact Development Regulations 334
Correspondence&Agenda Policies 358,403 Managed Access Highway Permitting Standards
I-405 Corridor Program Support Resolution 97 325,326,334
Meeting Cancelation(1/24/2008) 391 Parking,Loading&Driveway Regulations,
Meeting Cancelation(12/15/2008) 416 Kumar 67, 84
Meeting Cancelation(1/5/2009) 416 Release of Restrictive Covenants Placed by King rl
County re Lot Size&Width 116, 127
10
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Ribera-Balko Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE 2009 Golf Course Fees 356,379,380,390
4th St,SHP-02-129 116 2009 Property Tax Levy 379,390
�.. Roberson 24th St Short Plat,ROW Dedication, 2009 Revenue Sources&Preliminary Budget
NE 24th St,SHP-05-050 85 365
Talbot Highlands Preliminary Plat, 106th Ave 2009 Solid Waste Rates 368,369,380
SE,PP-08-041 357 2009 Utility Rates 380,390
Taylor Court Short Plat,ROW Dedication, Administrator Appointment(Iwen Wang)Hire at
Montery PINE,SHP-05-082 356 Step E 178
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Airis 231 Application Support Manager Hire 96
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Boswell 232 Bad Debt Write Off 212,234
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Conner 231,242 Bankruptcy Claim,Treasure Casino&
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Fix 232 Restaurant 252,260
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Galster 242 Benson Hill Communities Annexation Funding,
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Johnson 231 Capital Funding Financial Policy,Newly
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Kapeton 242 Annexed Areas Franchise/Utility Fees 49
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Porter 232 Benson Hill Communities Annexation, State
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Pritchard 232 Funding 45,47,59
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Ritwalo 232 Bond Proceed Reimbursement,Parks
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Rosling(Joanie) Maintenance Facility 107, 109
232,242 Business License Application,Tavenner 323
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Rosling(Tom) 242 Business License Fee&Revocation Revisions
231 212,235, 244
Title IV Docket,Helipads, Simpson 231 Capital Funding Financial Policy 96
Title IV Docket,Helipads, Spouse 232 Carry Forward Ordinance 68,70,77
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Winter 232 Fiber Optic Installation Projects Interlocal
Title IV Docket,Helipads,Young 231 Agreement,Eastside Fiber Consortium,CAG-
Tree Cutting Permits&Enforcement Methods 06-097 179
381 Financial Management Policies 324,333
Trespass and Code Compliance,Larson-Kinzer Gambling Tax Collections 261
178 Gambling Tax Revenue Amendments 333,334,
Varma Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE 23rd St, 347
SHP-06-040 168 Identity Theft Prevention Program,FACTA
Vested Projects Established Fee Rates,King 368,402
County 368,369,380 Impact Fees,Issaquah,Kent,&Renton School
West Coast Preliminary Plat,Quitclaim Deed for Districts 367,386,413
ROW,Hoquiam Ave NE,PP-04-149 14 Information Management Services,GM2
Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan Application,SA- Systems,CAG-08-200 400,413
08-083 399 Information Technology Projects,Budget
Windsor Hills Neighborhood,Construction and Amendment 127, 139, 141, 154
Height Limitations 214 Interlocal Agreement#42,Fiber Consortium
Windsor Hills Neighborhood,Construction and Partners,CAG-08-195 412
Height Limitations,Johnson 87 Low-Income Senior&Disabled Utility Rates
Windsor Hills Neighborhood,Construction and 76, 127, 130, 141
Height Limitations,Various 84 Mail Service,Postal Express,CAG-08-184 388
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Address Reclassifications(7 Positions) 85,96
Change 358 Signatures for Banking Transactions 150, 152
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Address Systems Analyst/Programmer Hire at Step D
Change,Breeden 355 368
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Address Telephone System PBX Replacement,Qwest,
Change,Charnley 355 CAG-08- 400
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park Address Utility Bill Adjustment,Community Services
Change,Sigman 356 Department 138, 161
Finance Utility Tax Non-Payment,Penalty and Interest
2008 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program,
Collection 57,96,97, 110
Funding Adjustments 27
I1
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Vouchers 14,27,46,57,76,96, 117, 139, 161, Valley Communications Center Interlocal
192,213,235,259,284,310,333,357,379, Agreement,CAG-00-049 106, 130
402,413 Work Force Management System,Principal ..r
Fire Decision Systems International 179
2006 International Fire Code Adoption 151, Franchise
167, 181,215,236,244 Comcast Cable Television Extension 269,270,
2007 Rainstorm,WA State Military Department 278,283,285,296
Grant,CAG-08-062 107 Human Resources
2008 Basic Life Support Services,King County, 2008 Group Health Cooperative Medical
CAG-08-104 222,224 Coverage Contracts 160
Aspiration Response Time Goals 332,334 2008/2009 Claims Processing Fee Schedule,
Emergency Management Performance Grant, Healthcare Management Administrators,
WA State Military Department,CAG-07-124 CAG-08- 400
107 Administrator Appointment(Iwen Wang)Hire at
Emergency Management Performance Grant, Step E 178
WA State Military Department,Budget Administrator Appointment(Nancy Carlson),
Amendment 376,379,390 Hire at Step E 106
Emergency Management Plan 412,415 Application Support Manager Hire 96
Emergency Response Times for Medical Aid Communications Specialist I&Il Positions,
130 Salary Grades 57
Employee Promotions 66, 199 Disability Employment Month-October 2008
Employee Recognition and Promotions 12 318
Equipment Purchases,Department of Homeland Fire Employees(additional),King County Fire
Security Grant,Budget Amendment 388,390, District#40 Interlocal,CAG-08-015,2008
405 Budget Amendment 13,27,28,39
Fire Department Appreciation,McOmber 358 Healthcare Brokerage Services,RL Evans,
Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11,2008 CAG-08- 400
318 Judicial Specialist Hire at Step E 37,58
woo
Fireworks Ban,McCammon 225 Lateral Police Officers Hire at Step D 127, 138,
Fireworks Safety 209 234
Injury Prevention Mini-Grant,King County, Local 2170 AFSCME Labor Contract,CAG-08-
CAG-08-109 234,235 189 368
Jim Ashurst Recognition,Firefighters Union Local 864 Firefighter&Firefighters Battalion
Charter Member 44 Chiefs Labor Contracts,CAG-08-190&
Joint Recruit Academy,Washington State Patrol, CAG-08-191 368
CAG-08-147 310,325 Mechanic Assistant Position Hire(Public
King County District#40 Interlocal,CAG-08- Works),Budget Amendment 138, 161, 162,
015,Additional Employees,2008 Budget 170
Amendment,McCammon 36 Neighborhood Program Assistant Salary Grade
King County District#40 Interlocal,CAG-08- 160
015,Additional Employees,2008 Budget New Administrative Assistant Position 200,
Amendment, Sartnurak 56 214,215,225
King County Fire District#40 Interlocal,CAG- Police Officer Guild Commissioned&Non-
08-015,Additional Employees,2008 Budget Commissioned Labor Contracts,CAG-08-192
Amendment 13,27,28,39 &CAG-08-193 368
Records Management System,FDM Software, Principal Finance&Administrative Analyst,
CAG-08-030 76 Maintenance Shops Secretary 161, 181, 194
Secretary I Conversion to Emergency Principal Financial&Administrative Analyst
Management Coordinator 252,260 Position Overlap(Public Works) 107, 118
Symtron Live Fire Training System,Kidde Fire Probation Officer Hire at Step D 281,311
Trainers,CAG-08-148 310 Reclassification of Positions 85,96,260,253,
Urban Search&Rescue Efforts,Pierce County, 400,414
CAG-08-174 345,347 Risk Manager Hire at Step E 179
12
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Secretary I Conversion to Emergency Panther Creek Property Purchase,CAG-90-029
Management Coordinator 252,260 293,311,312
r.. Surface Water Maintenance Worker II Hire at Regional Affordable Housing Program Fund
Step D 57,86 Usage,CAG-08-052 95, 109
Surface Water Operations Positions Release of Restrictive Covenants Placed by King
Reclassification 282,285,296 County re Lot Size&Width 116, 127
Systems Analyst/Programmer Hire at Step D Ripley Lane Shoulder Improvements, CAG-08-
368 064 138, 139
Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic I Hire at Step Update, Councilmember Julia Patterson 105
E 57 Update,Councilmember Reagan Dunn 23
Human Services Vested Projects Established Fee Rates 368,369,
2009/2010 CDBG Funds Allocation 243,294 380
2009-2011 CDBG Interlocal Agreement,King Latecomer Agreement
County 180 Conner Homes,Puget Colony Development,LA-
Housing Repair Assistance Program 55 07-002,56,68
Housing Repair Assistance Program Policies 37, McDowell Estates,LA-07-001, 56,69
58 Lease
Housing Repair Assistance Program,First AcuWings,LLC,LAG-08-007 253
Savings Bank Northwest Grant 136 Aerodyne Lease Addendum#13,LAG-84-006
Human Services Funding,Mark 391 357,377
One Night Count(of the Homeless) 83 Airport Leasing Policy 58
Regional Affordable Housing Program Fund Boeing Addendum 22,LAG-65-877 243
Usage,CAG-08-052,King County 95, 109 Cable Franchise Renewal,LAG-08- 269,270,
United Way Campaign 340 278,283,285,296
King County Fire Station#12,King County Emergency
2007 Buildable Lands Amendment,Countywide Medical Services,LAG-08-012 324,357,358
Planning Policies 191,200,202 LSI Logic Corporation,200 Mill Bldg(3rd
ow 2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy Floor),LAG-00-002 107, 117
Allocation,CAG-08- 400,414 Park&Ride Garage Agreement,City Center
2008 Basic Life Support Services,CAG-08-104 Parking Garage,LAG-04-003 367, 379
222,224 Parks Maintenance Facility Property Purchase,
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 222 United Rentals Sublease 56, 86
2009-2011 CDBG Interlocal Agreement 180 United Rentals Northwest,Parks Maintenance
Benson Hill Communities Annexation Vested Facility Sublease,LAG-07-001 56, 86
Permits,CAG-08-027 57,59,70 Legal
Bridge Inspection&Maintenance Services, Criminal Trespass&Menacing 57, 59,70
CAG-08-180 388,389 Criminal Trespass&Menacing,Paholke 60
Coal Creek Parkway SE Improvements,CAG- Graphic and Obscene Images Displayed at
03-133 357,358 Talbot Rd S &S 43rd St,Pelton 37
Coal Creek Parkway SE Widening&May Creek Graphic and Obscene Images Displayed at
Park Construction Agreements 333 Talbot Rd S&S 43rd St,Guild-Taylor 36
Commute Trip Reduction Program Services, NPDES Stormwater Permit,Additional Funds
CAG-08-146 293,296 222
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 161, 162 Parking Sign Regulations 68,70,77
FlexPass Program,Sound Transit&Pierce Legislature
Transit,CAG-08-013 26 2009 Council Agenda&Statement of Policy
Injury Prevention Mini-Grant,CAG-08-109 Positions 388,401
234,235 Legislative Consulting Services,Doug Levy,CAG-
KC Metro Route 110 Partnership Agreement, 08-081 168
CAG-08-194 401,403 Municipal Court
May Creek Property Purchase,CAG-90-029 2007 Annual Report 159
293,311,312 Judicial Specialist Hire at Step E 37,58
Metro Route 153 Bus Service,CAG-08-065 Probation Officer Hire at Step D 281, 311
116, 139, 140
13
432
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Planning Honeydew Elementary School Portables,ROW
2007 Buildable Lands Amendment, Countywide Dedication,Union Ave NE, SA-00-083 332
Planning Policies 191,200,202 JKH Pacific Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE
2008 Amendments,Fairwood/Redmill,Petersen 7th St, SHP-08-008 252
221 Kelseys Crossing Preliminary Plat, SE 192nd St,
Development Regulations(Title IV)2006 PP-08-069 376
Docket Review 108, 136, 169, 177,201,202, Lake Washington View Estates,Lake
215,285,296 Washington Blvd.N.PP-08-057 293
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket Lee Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Hoquiam Ave
Review 14,35,46,58,68,76,92,95, 107, NE, SHP-08-052 252
124, 128, 152,215,225,232,235,236,244 Leo,ROW Dedication,NE 22nd St,SHP-07-102
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket 67
Review,Helipads,Galster 95 Magnussen,NE 2nd St,FP-07-129 45,46
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket Ribera-Balko,ROW Dedication,NE 4th St,
Review,(Monopole I Wireless Facilities) SHP-02-129 116
153, 162 Robersons 24th St,ROW Dedication,NE 24th
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket St, SHP-05-050 85
Review,Utility Height 170, 182 RTC,Monroe Ave NE,SHP-07-088 188
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Sunset Highlands Mixed-Use, Sunset Blvd N,
Animal Regulations 47,60 SA-08-028 281
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Talbot Highlands Preliminary Plat, 106th Ave
Assisted Living 181, 194 SE,PP-08-041 357
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Taylor Court Short Plat,ROW Dedication,
COR Zone 108, 109, 118 Montery PI NE,SHP-05-082 356
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Varma,ROW Dedication,NE 23rd St, SHP-06-
Downtown Core 47, 60 040 168
Development Regulations(Title IV)Docket, West Coast,Quitclaim Deed for ROW,Hoquiam
Housekeeping Amendments 47, 59 Ave NE,PP-04-149 14
Highlands Area Walkway Improvements,Gevers Whitworth Condominiums Site Plan Application,
67 SA-08-083 399
Planning&Development Committee Agenda Police
Item Clean-up Report 224,333 City Center Parking Garage Police Substation,
Removal of Restrictive Covenants,Althoff,NE MJ Ness Construction Co,CAG-08-038 127
Sunset Blvd 169,201 Criminal Trespass&Menacing 57,59,70
Upper Kennydale Rezone,Property Zoning, Criminal Trespass&Menacing,Paholke 60
Cowan 178, 334 Domestic Violence Advocacy Assistance
Plat Program,Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Alder Crossing,NE 4th St,FP-08-108 388,389 Assistance Grant 222
Barbee Mill,Lake WA Blvd N,FP-07-109 13, Employee Promotions and Recognitions 75,291
14 Graffiti Control 388,398,402,404
Barbee Mill,ROW Dedication,N 42nd PI,PP- Joe's Bar and Grill Disturbances(NE Sunset
02-040 150 Blvd),Troxel 126
Blueberry Haven,Jone Ave NE,SHP-07-131 Lateral Police Officers Hire at Step D 127, 138,
189 234
Blueberry Haven,LUA-07-131,Kennydale Leash Law Enforcement,Hash 84
Critical Areas Alliance&Susan Rider,CRT- Locker Purchase,Saxton Bradley,CAG-08-041
08-006 222 76
Brewis Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Meadow Locker Rooms,HS Builders,CAG-08-037 127
Ave N,SHP-07-042 412 National Domestive Violence Awareness Month
-October 2008 318
Camie Ng,ROW Dedication,NE 21 st St, SHP- Parking Sign Regulations 68,70,77
07-043 37 Pedestrian Safety,Edmonds Ave NE/16th Ave
Cassidy Cove,NE 4th St,FP-07-115 13, 14 NE,Williams 29 um
Ford-Niemi, Shattuck Ave S,PP-08-001 160 Photo Enforcement Program,Johnson 411
14
433
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Photo Enforcement Program,McOmber 326 Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage
Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement Reduction 2008 Monitoring Plan,Golder
�r Program 147 Associates,CAG-08-082 180
Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement Cedar River/Lake Washington Interface,Silt
Program,Toebe 60 Build-up Hazard,Andrews 78
Regional Automated Information Network Cooperative Purchasing Agreement,King
Interlocal Agreement,CAG-08-022 6,7 County Metro,CAG-08-143 161, 162
Renton Transit Center VIDA Program,Dotson Employee Recognition 92,331
Security Services,CAG-08-086 169 Excavator Mower Attachment Purchase,D&M
Return to Renton Car Show 353 Machine Division 332
Sikh Temple Event,Parking Violations,Witt Mechanic Assistant Position,Budget
126 Amendment 138, 161, 162, 170
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Safety Concerns Principal Financial&Administrative Analyst
401 Position Overlap 107, 118
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Safety Issues, Principal Financial&Administrative Analyst,
Alberts 332 Maintenance Shops Secretary,Budget
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues- Amendment 161
Casserly 292 Reclassifications(7 Positions) 85,96
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues- Surface Water Maintenance Worker II Hire at
Despuig 292 Step D 57, 86
Valley Communications Center Interlocal Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic I Hire at Step
Agreement,CAG-00-049 106, 130 E 57
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Regional Issues
Grant,Additional Employee,Budget Spirit of Washington Dinner Train,Dere 78
Amendment 345,368,369,380 Rezone
Policy Hudson Annexation Property,R-10 to CN 202,
Airport Leasing 58 216
_ Bilingual City Notices 60 Hudson Annexation Property,R-10 to R-14 202,
Capital Funding Financial Policy 96 216
Council Correspondence&Agenda 403 Hudson Annexation Property,R-8 to CN 203,
Financial Management Policies 324,333 216
Housing Repair Assistance Program 37, 58 Hudson Annexation Property,R-8 to R-10 203,
Public Safety 216
2006 International Fire Code Adoption 167, Hudson Annexation Property,R-8 to R-14 203,
181,215,236,244 216
Declaration of Local Emergency Termination Upper Kennydale,Cowan 333,334
57,58 School District
Fireworks Safety 209 Impact Fees,Issaquah,Kent,&Renton School
Graffiti Control 388,398,402,404 Districts 367,386,413
Speeding on Sunset Blvd SW 326 Renton,Levy&Bond Election 12, 15
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Safety Concerns Renton,McKnight Middle School History Day
401 Competition,Walker 44
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Safety Issues, Renton,Renton Pool,CAG-08-042 45,57,59
Alberts 332 Solid Waste
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues- 2008 Local Hazardous Waste Management
Casserly 292
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill,Safety Issues- Program,King County Grant,CAG-03-160
Despuig 292 269,270
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority 2008-2009 Coordinated Prevention Grant
Grant,Additional Employee,Budget Agreement,WA Ecology,CAG-08-127 269,
Amendment 345,368,369,380 270
Public Works 2008-2009 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant
Capital Improvement Deferrals Cost Agreement,King County,CAG-08-128 269,
Contribution 293,377,380,391 270
Clean Sweep Program 60
15
434
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Solid Waste Services Proposal 302 Commute Trip Reduction Program Services,
Solid Waste Services Proposal,Koehl 305 King County,CAG-08-146 293,296
Solid Waste Services Proposal,Marczewski 305 Commute Trip Reduction Regulations Update
Solid Waste Services Proposal,McCammon 305 376,379,390
Solid Waste Services Proposal,Morris 305 Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements
Solid Waste Services Proposal,Steiger 305 Project,CAG-08-001 85, 169, 170, 177, 191
Waste Collection Services,Waste Management Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Underground
CAG-08- 294,305,347
Sound Transit Utility Conversion,Puget Sound Energy,
F1exPass Program,King County&Pierce CAG-08-098 192
Transit,CAG-08-013 26 Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Underground
Rainier Ave S,Hardie Ave SW&SW 27th Utility Conversion,Qwest,CAG-08-107 212,
St/Strander Blvd Funding,CAG-06-069 14, 223
57 Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction Utility
Special Assessment District(SAD) Conversion,Comcast,CAG-08-152 282
Highlands Water Main Improvements 139, 152 Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction,WSDOT,CAG-
08-034 85, 86
White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer 169, 193
Streets Fiber Optic Connection North,RL Alia Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements Company,CAG-07-188 85F1exPass Program,King County&Sound
Project,CAG-08-001 169, 170, 177, 191
Houser Way S et al Closures,BNSF RR Transit&Pierce Transit,CAG-08-013 26
Crossing Improvements 27,28 Highlands Area Walkway Improvements,Gevers
Jones Ave.NE Sidewalk Improvements 297 67
Renaming, SE Petrovitsky Rd&SE Carr Rd 96 Houser Way S et al Closures,BNSF RR
Seahawks Way Naming 116, 147, 151 Crossing Improvements 27,28
Technical Services Houser Way S Railroad Track Crossing
ROW Dedication,MJF Holdings 282 Improvements,BNSF Railway Company,
CAG-08-002 6
Transportation
116th Ave SE, Speed Limit Increase,Patti 77 I-405 (at Talbot Rd S)Cooperative Traffic
2007 Citywide Sidewalk&Curb Ramps,Pacific Signal Operation,WSDOT,CAG-08-155
Engineering Design,CAG-07-162 345 200,223,224
2008 Street Overlay with,Curb Ramps,Western I-405 (I-5 to SR 169)Stage 2 Widening,
Asphalt,CAG-08-074 252,401 WSDOT(fiber optic),CAG-08-157 325
2009-2014 Transportation Improvement I-405 (I-5 to SR 169) Stage 2 Widening,
Program,TIP 213,230,244 WSDOT(manhole),CAG-08-156 325
Access Bus Parking,Johnson 376 I-405 Corridor Program-Wilburton Tunnel
Airport Fuel Flowage Fee Increase 345,403, Removal 241
404,415 I-405 Corridor Program Support 97
Boeing Leased Property Survey,Allen Bracket I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Design
Shedd,CAG-08-164 345 &Construction),WSDOT,CAG-08-150 310,
Bridge Inspection&Maintenance Services,King 312
County,CAG-08-180 388,389 I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Utility
Bridge Work Agreement,WSDOT,CAG-08- Adjustments),WSDOT,CAG-08-151 310
179 388,389 I-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Project
Bus Services-Johnson 309 Coordinator),WSDOT,CAG-08-149 310,
Citywide Walkway Improvements,End General 312
Construction,CAG-08-125 293 Jones Ave.NE Sidewalk Improvement 297
Coal Creek Parkway SE Improvements,King KC Metro Route 110 Partnership Agreement,
County,CAG-03-133 357,358 King County,CAG-08-194 401,403
Coal Creek Parkway SE Widening&May Creek Lake WA Trail South Lake Connector,WSDOT
Park Construction Agreements,King County Grant,CAG-06-114 86, 87
333 Logan Ave N Bicycle Lane,Boeing,Budget
Commute Trip Reduction Program Grant, Amendment,CAG-08-057 117, 118, 131
WSDOT,CAG-07-130 213 a"
16
435
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Logan Ave N Bike Lane&Channelization Trails and Bikeways Study and Map,MacLeod
Revision,Rodarte Construction,CAG-08-066 Reckord,CAG-07-033 127
179 Transportation(Aviation)Committee Agenda
Logan Ave N Bike Lane&Channelization, Item Clean-up Report 223
WSDOT,CAG-08-122 243,244 Truck Route Designation,Houser Way Bypass
Logan Ave N Bike Lane,WHPacific,CAG-08- &N 8th St&Logan Ave N 27,28,39
165 333 Utility
Maintenance Dredging&Shoreline Mitigation, 2008 Long Range Wastewater Management
Parametrix,CAG-08-198 401,415 Plan,Carollo Engineers,CAG-08-014 26
Managed Access Highway Permitting Standards 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs,Shoreline
325,326,334 Construction,CAG-08-012 67
May Creek Bridge at NE 31st St Replacement, 2008 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program
Parametrix,CAG-08-069 138 Funding Adjustments 27,234
Metro Route 153 Bus Service,King County& 2009 Solid Waste Rates 368,369,380
Kent,CAG-08-065 116, 139, 140 2009 Utility Rates 380,390
NE 4th St/Hoquiam Ave NE Signal Annual Consultant Roster 412
Improvement,Trans Tech Electric,CAG-07- Annual Consultant Roster,Telemetry&SCADA
134 325 76
Private Road Maintenance(Cedar Ridge Dr SE), Automatic Meter Reading System Evaluation,
Marczewski 56, 199, 381 HDR Engineering,CAG-08-058 117, 130
Rainier Ave Improvements Design,KPG,Inc, Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,Ceccanti,
CAG-06-082 282 CAG-07-140 45
Rainier Ave S Improvements(4th PI to 7th), Boundary Agreement, Soos Creek Water&
DMJM Hams,CAG-06-065 310 Sewer District,CAG-91-083 213,234,235
Rainier Ave S,Hardie Ave SW&SW 27th Carr Rd/Panther Creek Emergency Culvert
St/Strander Blvd Funding,Sound Transit, Repair Grant,King Conservation District
CAG-06-069 14,57 Number 9,Budget Amendment 345,347,358
ar Renaming, SE Petrovitsky Rd&SE Carr Rd 96 Clean Sweep Program 60
Ripley Lane Shoulder Improvements,King Cross-Connection Control Program,Vehicle
County,CAG-08-064 138, 139 Purchase 269
Seahawks Way Naming 116, 147, 151 Cyberlock Security System Purchase, iCressendo
Sikh Temple Event,Parking Violations,Witt 282,294
126 Dayton Ave NE/NE 22nd St Drainage
South Lake WA Roadway Improvements, Improvements,Pivetta Brothers Construction,
Ceccanti,Inc.,CAG-06-068 325 CAG-08-115 269
South Lake WA Roadway Improvements, Dennys Lift Station Replacement,RH2
DMJM Harris,CAG-08-140 243,283 Engineering,CAG-08-032 86
Speed Limit Increase on Edmonds Ave SE 283, Duvall Ave NE Improvements,Berger/Abam
286,297 Engineers,CAG-03-131 269
Speeding on Sunset Blvd SW 326 Duvall Ave NE Water&Sanitary Sewer Main
SR 900(Sunset Blvd)&Hoquiam Ave NE Installation, Shoreline Construction,CAG-07-
Traffic Signal,Construct Co,CAG-08-101 160 213
252 Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor,RL Alia
SR-167 HOT Lanes,WSDOT Pilot Project 115 Company,CAG-08-045 160,413
SR-900/I-405 Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE Elliot Spawning Channel Reconstruction,
Signal Modification,WSDOT, CAG-07-178 Parametrix,CAG-08-188 401
6 Hazen 565 Zone Reservoir Telemetry System,
SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection, Reid Instruments,CAG-08-019 37
WSDOT Grant 368 Hazen Reservoir Painting,Carlson 323,344
SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection,Gary Highlands Water Main Improvements,
Merlino Const Co,CAG-05-120 213 Harrington Square Associates,CAG-08-108
SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Extension Design, 139, 151
Perteet,Inc,CAG-08-144 282,333 Low-Income Senior/Disabled Utility Rates 76,
127, 130, 141
17
436
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2008
January-December
Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin 2008 White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension
Cleaning&Maintenace,The Phoinix Geotechnical Services,Kleinfelder,CAG-08-
Corporation,CAG-08-095 242, 368 035 95 ad
Monroe Ave NE Storm System Overflow, White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension Survey,
Cornerstone Earth Work,CAG-07-155 169 PACE Engineers,CAG-08-020 45
Mosquito Abatement,Whitworth Pest Solutions, Vacation
CAG-07-065 117 Alley,Burnett Ave S &S 2nd St,Friedman
Mt Olivet&S Talbot Reservoir Recoating, Scott Development,VAC-04-004 116, 118, 130
Coatings,CAG-08-102 412 Whitworth Ave S,TEAM Properties,VAC-07-
Panther Creek Culvert Repair,&Budget Amend, 002 26,45,47,59
CAG-08-133 269,271,286 Queen Ave NE,Newfourth,VAC-07-003 14,
Panther Creek Culvert Repair,Declaring an 45,47, 59
Emergency 117, 118 WSDOT
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Appeal, Bridge Work Agreement,CAG-08-179 388,389
Inerlocal Agreement,CAG-07-044 68 Commute Trip Reduction Program Grant,CAG-
Renton Village Storm System,Laser 07-130 213
Underground&Earthworks,CAG-07-053 Duvall Ave NE Reconstruction,CAG-08-034
180 85, 86
Ripley Lane N Storm System Improvement, I-405 (At Talbot Rd S)Cooperative Traffic
Football Northwest,CAG-08-056 117 Signal Operation 200,223,224
Ripley Lane N Storm System Improvement, I-405 (I-5 to SR 169) Stage 2 Widening(fiber
Rodarte Construction,CAG-08-033 127 optic),CAG-08-157 325
Ripley Lane N Storm System Improvement, 1-405 (I-5 to SR 169) Stage 2 Widening
WSDOT Grant,Budget Amend, CAG-08-050 (manhole),CAG-08-156 325
107, 109, 118 I-405 Corridor Program-Wilburton Tunnel
Sanitary Sewer Connection Outside City Limits, Removal 241
City Code Amendment 161, 193,203 I-405/1-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Design
SR-167 Water Line Protection Design, &Construction),CAG-08-150 310,312
Bilfinger/Tri State Joint Venture 161 I-4054-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Project
Stonegate II Lift Station Design,Roth Hill Coordinator),CAG-08-149 310,312
Engineering Partners,CAG-08-003 7 I-4054-5 to SR 169 Stage 2-Widening(Utility
Surface Water Billing Adjustments,Benson Hill Adjustments),CAG-08-151 310
Communities Annexation Area 213,234 Lake WA Trail South Lake Connector Grant,
Surface Water Facilites FEMA Grant,Budget CAG-06-114 86,87
Amend 270.284,285,297 Logan Ave N Bike Lane&Channelization,
SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,RL Alia CAG-08-122 243,244
Company,CAG-07-027 139 Managed Access Highway Permitting Standards
Transformers&Connections Replacement 325,326,334
Design,RH2 Engineering,CAG-08-117 222 Ripley Lane N Storm System Improvement
Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration,US Army Grant,Budget Amend,CAG-08-050 107,
Corps of Engineers,CAG-08-021 37,46,47 109, 118
WashWise Rebate Program,Portland Energy SR-167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project 115
Conservation,CAG-08-043 27 SR-900/1-405 Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE
Water Distribution Storage Study,HDR Signal Modification,CAG-07-178 6
Engineering,CAG-08-141 253,283 SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection,Grant
Water Line Protection&Relocation, SR 167& 368
I-405,Bilfmger/Tri-State Joint Venture,CAG- Zoning
08-124 376 2007 Annual Update of Zoning Book&Wall
Water Rights Certification,Pacific Groundwater Map 179, 181,203
Group,CAG-08-181 389
White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer 193
White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension, For assistance in using this index,please call the
Shoreline Construction,CAG-08-090 233 City Clerk Office at 425-430-6504. ri
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 5, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: National Mentoring Month - January 2009
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Highlands Task Force Recognition
b. Emergency Preparedness Video
5. APPEAL:
Planning& Development Committee Report re: Whitworth Condominiums Appeal
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of
environmental and developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was
best for the elected representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,
has retained appellate jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council, while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-
judicial body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal.
The parties to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning&
Development Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court
requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties
have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the
City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council
understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,
this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/8/2008. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends approval of a lease with
Barber, Dean & Fontes Building Partnership for lease of the 100 S. 2nd St. building for office
space for City Attorney Office personnel as part of the transition from contract services to City
employment. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 12/9/2008 for CAG-08-178, Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Project; ten bids; engineer's estimate $59,950; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, TubeArt, in the amount of$21,131.83. Council concur.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of a sole source contract in the amount
of$72,317.14 with ATS Automation for Barrington Systems HVAC (Heating,Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning) DDC (Direct Digital Control) system replacement for the Renton Community
Center and Carco Theatre. Council concur.
e. Community Services Department recommends approval of an amendment to the lease with
Vision House to extend the term for an additional year for the City-owned Edlund property home
located off SE Carr Rd. Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of Chelan Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Vuong Short Plat
(SHP-05-156). Council Concur.
g. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of$32,025 with Berkley Risk Administrators Company, LLC for third party
administration of workers' compensation claims. Council concur.
h. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of City Attorney
Office position classifications and pay grades related to the transition from contract services to
City employment. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Police Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$196,306 with
Occupational Health Services (Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County) for health services
for Renton jail inmates for 2009. Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the Transportation
Improvement Board to accept a$2,831,500 grant for the Rainier Ave. S. (S. Grady Way to S./SW
7th St.)project. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Adopt Highlands Task Force recommendations (Council approved via Committee of the Whole
report on 12/8/2008)
Ordinance for first reading:
School district impact fees (Council approved via Finance Committee report on 12/8/2008)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
CANCELED
now
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January 5, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lease with Barber, Dean& Fontes Building Partnership for 100 S. 2nd St. building
Lease amendment with Vision House for City-owned Edlund Property house
Position classifications and pay grades for City Attorney Office transition to City employment
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
School district impact fees (1st reading 1/5/2009)
PUBLIC HEARING
1/12/2009 Red Mill Annexation- 224 acres in the vicinity of 128th Ave. SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER;DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS KING PARKER;TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;LAWRENCE J.
ATTENDANCE WARREN, City Attorney; JASON SETH,Deputy City Clerk;ALEX
PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner; FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS,
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM,Fire Department;
DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2009 to be "National
National Mentoring Month- Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton in tribute to the many dedicated
January 2009 individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young
people, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to
consider giving back to the community as mentors.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Erin Iverson, Mentor Program Manager for Communities In Schools of Renton,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Councilmember Palmer
encouraged everyone to mentor a child.
SPECIAL Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch introduced
PRESENTATIONS Senior Planner Erika Conkling. Ms. Conkling reported that the members of the
CED: Highlands Task Highlands Task Force represent the diversity of the individuals that live and
Force Recognition& work in the Highlands. She emphasized that it was a great achievement for the
Recommendations group to come to consensus on the 24 recommendations presented to Council.
Ms. Conkling requested that Council adopt the Task Force's recommendations
and announced that the Planning Division will develop a work program for
2009 that includes the proposed recommendations.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER,COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
HIGHLANDS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3989 A resolution was read recognizing Highlands Phase II Task Force members for
CED: Highlands Task their service to the City, accepting the report and recommendations of the Task
Force Recognition & Force, and disbanding the Task Force. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
Recommendations BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Ms. Conkling presented certificates of appreciation to Highlands Task Force
members present in the audience.
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Fire: Emergency Preparedness Communications Director Preeti Shridhar and Emergency Management Director
Deborah Needham presented a video showcasing the importance of emergency
preparedness. Ms. Shridhar stated that the video can be viewed in its entirety on
Renton's cable channel 21 and the City's website at www.rentonwa.gov.
APPEAL Planning&Development Committee Chair Parker stated that the Committee
Planning& Development report regarding the Whitworth Condominiums appeal is being held in
Committee Committee due to the fact that the appellant and the project developer have
Appeal: Whitworth reached an agreement and the appeal will be withdrawn as soon as the
Condominiums Site Plan documents are signed. He remarked that the Planning and Development
Application, SA-08-083 Committee will meet at a future date to dismiss the appeal.
ADMINISTATIVE Mayor Law congratulated street maintenance crews for the outstanding job they
REPORT performed clearing snow and ice from City roads during the past two-plus
weeks of snow storms. He noted that the majority of calls received regarding
the response were complimentary.
Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that the Public Works
Department was not the only department involved with the snow removal effort
and thanked the Police Department,Fire and Emergency Services Department,
and the Mayor's Office for their support. Mr. Zimmerman explained that the
City uses calcium chloride as a de-icing agent and rubber blades on snow plows.
He stated that the City employs 17 street maintenance workers that use five
sander trucks with snow plows attached and a one-ton sander truck to respond
to snowfall events. Mr. Zimmerman remarked that the City uses this equipment
to cover 243 center miles of street, equaling 551 total lane miles. He noted that
61 miles of primary arterial streets, 67 miles of major arterial streets, and 63
miles of minor collector streets are the first roads to be cleared. He stated that
these snow route maps are available for review on the City's website.
Mr. Zimmerman remarked that when the major routes are relatively clear City
crews begin plowing residential streets. He reported that this particular
snowfall event provided a challenge to this task because of the extended length
of the event. He explained that as soon as the major routes were cleared another
storm system would begin and the major routes would have to be re-cleared.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the snow removal effort began 24-hour
operations on 12/13/2008. He remarked that the street maintenance crews
worked two 12-hour shifts every day during the event. Mr. Zimmerman stated
that crews drove 13,000 miles and used approximately 8,000 gallons of de-icing
agent and 4,000 tons of sand. He noted that the crews are now using sweeping
trucks to remove the sand and that the sand can not be reused because it picks
up contaminants while on the roads.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that other cities,particularly Seattle, experienced
problems while conducting snow removal efforts. He noted that Seattle uses
similar equipment as Renton,including snow plows with rubber blades, de-icing
agent, and sand. Mr. Zimmerman stated that the use of salt and steel-bladed
plows is being investigated. He remarked that salt needs to be stored in an
enclosed structure and steel blades tear off street buttons and cause damage to
the roads. He noted that this technique may not be cost efficient considering the
infrequency of snowfall events in the area.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that residents can prepare themselves by purchasing
snowtires and chains for their vehicles. He noted that residents can help each
other by pooling resources and keeping three days worth of food supplies on
hand for their families. Mr. Zimmerman reported that as part of the Benson Hill
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annexation, King County transferred two sander trucks with snow-plow
attachments to the City increasing the total to seven trucks.
Moving on to Solid Waste collection,Mr. Zimmerman reported that service
interruptions occurred. He pointed out that the garbage trucks do not handle
hilly, snowy terrain safely even when chained up. He noted that safety becomes
a major consideration when Waste Management makes decisions about
suspending service. He remarked that Waste Management does not want the
trucks to slide and cause property or personal damage to residents.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the City's policy is to collect double the amount
of garbage on the next succeeding collection day. He noted that due to the new
collection agreement for 2009,collection for missed pick-ups are now
scheduled for the following Saturday. He explained that residents will no
longer have to wait a full week before their garbage is collected. He cautioned
that Saturday collection is conditioned on having passable streets.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that 98%of customers had their garbage collected on
time on 12/15/2008 and 12/16/2008. He noted that Waste Management
canceled all service for 12/22/2008 and 12/23/2008 and resumed service on
12/29/2008 and 12/30/2008. Mr. Zimmerman stated that because the City's
collection days are Mondays and Tuesdays, and the most significant snowfall
occurred on Wednesdays and Thursdays, most City residents missed only one
collection service.
Discussion ensued regarding collection dates for 2009 and the 2009 garbage
collection inclement weather policy.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/8/2008. Council concur.
12/8/2008
AJLS: 100 S 2nd St Building Administrative,Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended
Lease,Barber, Dean&Fontes approval of a lease with Barber,Dean&Fontes Building Partnership for lease
Building Partnership of the 100 S. 2nd St.building for office space for City Attorney Office
personnel as part of the transition from contract services to City employment.
Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 08-178, Downtown City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/9/2008 for CAG-08-179, Downtown
Wayfinding Signage,TubeArt Wayfinding Signage project; ten bids; engineer's estimate $59,950; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
TubeArt, in the amount of$21,131.83. Council concur.
Community Services: Community Services Department recommended approval of a sole source
Barrington Systems HVAC contract in the amount of$72,317.14 with ATS Automation Company for
DDC Replacement, ATS Barrington Systems HVAC (Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) DDC
Automation Company (Direct Digital Control) system replacement for the Renton Community Center
and Carco Theatre. Council concur.
Lease: Vision House,Edlund Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
Property House, LAG-05-001 LAG-05-001, lease with Vision House, to extend the term for an additional year
for the City-owned Edlund Property house located at 10062 SE Carr Rd. Refer
to Finance Committee.
Development Services: Vuong Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of Chelan Ave.NE to
Chelan Ave NE fulfill a requirement of the Vuong Short Plat(SHP-05-156). Council concur.
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Human Resources: Workers Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Compensation Claims,Berkley a contract in the amount of$32,025 with Berkley Risk Administrators
Risk Administrators Company,LLC for third party administration of workers' compensation claims.
Council concur.
Human Resources: City Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Attorney Office Position City Attorney Office position classifications and pay grades related to the
Classifications transition from contract services to City employment. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Police: Jail Inmate Health Police Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Services, Occupational Health $196,306 with Occupational Health Services (Public Hospital District No. 1 of
Services King County) for health services for Renton jail inmates for 2009. Council
concur.
Transportation: Rainier Ave S Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
(S Grady Way to S/SW 7th the Transportation Improvement Board to accept a$2,831,500 grant for the
St),TIB Grant Rainier Ave. S. (S. Grady Way to S./SW 7th St.)project. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 1/12/2009 for second and final reading:
CED: School District Impact An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,
Fees of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Code, setting the impact fee at
$5,495 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District; setting the
impact fee at$5,304 per new single-family home and$3,266 per new multi-
family home in the Kent School District; and adopting the Capital Facilities
plans of the school districts within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/12/2009.*
Councilmember Persson clarified that the school district impact fee referral had
originally included the Renton School District. He stated that the school district
is retooling their Capital Facilities Plan and will resubmit their request when
completed. He noted that an approved Capital Facilities Plan is required when
adopting school district impact fees.
*MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:4''6 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
January 5, 2009
8 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 5, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
..r
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/12 Regional Jail Legislation;
(Corman) 5:00 p.m. Solid Waste Changes Update;
Tree Cutting Permit Process
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 1/12 Vouchers;
(Persson) 3:00 p.m. Lease Amendment with Vision House for
City-owned Edlund Property House;
Lease with Barber, Dean &Fontes
Building Partnership for 100 S. 2nd St.
Building;
Position Classifications for City Attorney
Office Transition to City Employment;
Gambling Tax Revenues - Imperial Bingo
mod
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 1/8 Whitworth Condominiums Appeal
(Parker) 4:00 p.m. *Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 1/8 CANCELED
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 1/8 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 12, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn - Annual Review/Preview
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Red Mill Annexation - 60% Petition to Annex for approximately 224 acres located in the vicinity of
128th Ave. SE, SE Petrovitsky Rd., and SE 171 st St.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/5/2009. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law reappoints Fred Kaufman as the City's Hearing Examiner for a four-year term
commencing 2/1/2009 and expiring 1/31/2013. Council concur.
c. City Clerk submits request from Conner Homes, Inc. for reimbursement in the amount of
$285,385.28 for oversizing the Baxter sanitary sewer lift station serving a new neighborhood
known as Barbee Mill Townhouses. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d. Community and Economic Development Department submits 60% Petition to Annex for the
proposed Shamrock Annexation and recommends a public hearing be set on 2/2/2009 to consider
the petition; approximately 124 acres located south of NE 10th St., east of Jericho Pl. NE.
Council concur.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$119,068
with KPG, Inc. for design services related to the Garden Ave. N. Widening project. Council
concur.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Vision House Lease Amendment; Lease with Barber, Dean &
Fontes Building Partnership; Position Classifications for City Attorney Office Transition*
b. Planning& Development Committee: Whitworth Condominiums Appeal
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
2009 Budget positions re: Position classifications for City Attorney Office transition (See 8.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
School district impact fees (1st reading 1/5/2009)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 p.m.
Regional Jail Legislation;
Solid Waste Changes Update;
Tree Cutting Permit Process
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CITY COUNCIL
January 12, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Lease amendment with Vision House for City-owned Edlund Property house
Lease with Warren, Barber, Dean &Fontes Building Partnership for 100 S. 2nd St. building
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Conner Homes lift station oversizing reimbursement request
PUBLIC HEARING
2/2/2009 Shamrock Annexation - 124 acres located south of NE 10th St., east of Jericho Pl. NE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER MARCIE PALMER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; Jay Covington,Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;NANCY CARLSON,
Human Resources Administrator; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic
Development Director;ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner; RON STRAKA,
Utility Engineering Supervisor;FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN
HORNE and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH
NEEDHAM, Fire Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY,Police
Department.
SPECIAL King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, District 9, gave an update on his
PRESENTATIONS efforts on the King County Council. Mr. Dunn reported that he brought
King County: Update, legislation forward to create a counter-cyclical reserve fund or"rainy-day"
Councilmember Reagan Dunn fund. He explained that this fund siphons off revenue during good economic
times for use during bad economic times. He noted that it requires a super
majority vote of the King County Council to access it. Mr. Dunn stated that he
supported the County budget over substantial concerns with the Executive's
lifeboat and furlough proposals. He noted that many good programs have been
placed in a lifeboat and funded for six months with the hope that the County
will be able to get additional taxing authority from the State legislature. He
remarked that the County has already raised taxes nine times since 2005 and
opined that raising taxes is not the right thing to do right now. He noted that he
has not supported a legislative agenda that would allow for new taxes.
Mr. Dunn reported that County employees opted for a ten day furlough
approach instead of receiving a reduced cost of living allowance. He explained
that the County will not open for business for an additional ten days this year.
He commented that this approach may work for one year,but will have to be
reconsidered if there is another budget shortfall next year.
Mr. Dunn stated that he sponsored a safer neighborhoods initiative that holds
landlords accountable for what happens on their land. He explained that if there
is a drug house on a property and the property owner receives three notices
within six months,the landlord begins accumulating fines for not handling the
problem through eviction or some other method. Mr. Dunn noted that the
ordinance is already being used effectively by law enforcement.
Mr. Dunn reported that he proposed a series of reforms to make it more costly
to illegally dump in King County. He also reported that he chairs the Flood
Control District Executive Board and noted that 45 levies were installed last
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year. He remarked that$35 million has been set aside for the next ten years and
every year during the fish window new levies will be constructed to protect
homes and businesses. Mr. Dunn reported that he was able to save the King
County fair and that a Blue Ribbon Commission was created to figure out a way
to make the fair profitable and increase attendance.
Mr. Dunn reported that he chairs the new Government Accountability and
Oversight Committee, which oversees strategic planning,performance
management, audits, elections technology, animal control, facilities
management, risk management, procurement, and other issues. He noted that he
is also Vice-Chair of the Committee of the Whole. He stated that his priorities
for this year are budget, implementing the counter-cyclical reserve fund,
regional projects like I-405 and SR 520, and County responsibilities like
implementing TransitNow on the Issaquah-Hobart road. Mr. Dunn reported
that for Renton specific issues he will stay abreast of annexation measures and
support the City's decision regarding regional jail issues.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Red Mill, 128th accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Ave SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd consider the 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Red Mill Annexation;
approximately 224 acres, located primarily east of 128th Ave. SE, south of SE
Petrovitsky Rd., and west of SE 171 st Way, with most of the area lying north of
SE 180th St., and a smaller portion as far south as SE 183rd PI., if extended.
Associate Planner Angie Mathias stated that there is single family,multi-family,
commercial, and vacant land located within the annexation area. She noted that
the site contains steep slopes and substantial wetlands, including Class 2 and
Class 3 streams. She indicated that public services are currently provided by
Fire District#40, Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Cedar River Water and
Sewer District, and the Kent and Renton school districts.
Ms. Mathias reported that current King County zoning is Community Business
Center, Urban Residential High, and Urban Residential Medium,which ranges
from R-4 to R-24 (four to 24 dwelling units per gross acre) and includes some
commercial business. Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the area as
Residential Low Density(RLD), Residential Single Family(RSF), Residential
Medium Density(RMD),Residential Multi-family(RMF), and Commercial
Corridor(CC). She noted that the Red Mill Annexation area is not yet zoned
and reported that the possible zoning scenarios within the RLD zone are RC
(Resource Conservation),R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre), and R-4 (four
dwelling units per net acre). She stated that the RSF zone allows R-8 zoning
(eight dwelling units per net acre),the RMD zone allows both R-10 (ten
dwelling units per net acre)and R-14(fourteen dwelling units per net acre)
zoning, and the RMF zone allows up to 20 dwelling units per net acre. Ms.
Mathias stated that the Commercial Corridor zone allows Commercial Arterial
and Commercial Office zoning.
Turning to the fiscal impact analysis,Ms. Mathias estimated a deficit of
$19,047 at current development and a surplus of$338,400 at full development.
In conclusion, Ms. Mathias stated that the annexation proposal is consistent
with relevant City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch
commented that the Red Mill annexation proposal is intertwined with the
Fairwood Incorporation effort. He stated that if Council accepts the Red Mill
annexation proposal it will be sent to the Boundary Review Board(BRB). He
noted that the BRB must either remove the area from the Fairwood
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incorporation area or make a determination regarding the incorporation effort
and allow it to go to the ballot before taking action on the annexation proposal.
Mr. Pietsch noted that if Council allows the proposal to be forwarded to the
BRB,the Administration will ask the BRB to hold the proposal in abeyance
until one of those two actions occur.
City Attorney Warren clarified that the election would have to result in the
defeat of the incorporation proposition. He also stated that by statute the BRB
must act within 120 days once its jurisdiction is invoked. He indicated that he
has a letter outstanding with the BRB attorney trying to confirm timing related
issues concerning the annexation and incorporation efforts. Mr. Warren stated
that the annexation proponents can also request that the BRB remove the Red
Mill area from the incorporation petition,but noted that matter is strictly before
the BRB.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry,Mr. Warren stated that the
BRB can only make recommendations regarding incorporation petitions and
that the issue would still go to a vote regardless of their recommendation. Mr.
Pietsch remarked that the BRB had determined that the cityhood of Fairwood
was not feasible prior to the last vote.
Correspondence in support of the Red Mill Annexation proposal was
acknowledged from: Vida and Eddie Edgecombe (King County), John Teutsch
(Seattle), Duncan Walker(Dallas,TX), David G.B. Anderson (Seattle), Gerald
and Carole Edlund(King County) and Marilyn Edlund (King County).
Correspondence opposing the Red Mill Annexation was acknowledged from
David Powell (King County).
Public comment was invited.
The following speakers spoke in support of the Red Mill Annexation proposal:
J. Paul Blake(King County),Bryce Nelson(King County), Doug Gibbs(King
County),Doug McDonald (Renton),Russ Radke (King County),Marcia
Holland(King County), Linda Sarturak(King County), Linda Petersen(King
County), and Dave McCammon(Renton).
Support comments indicated the following: 74%of property owners signed the
petition; enthusiasm for the annexation is high; annexation to Renton is the best
governance option for the citizens of Fairwood; Renton already provides fire
and emergency services to the area through its contract with Fire District#40;
King County budget problems will reduce services further if the area remains
unincorporated; Firefighter Local 864 supports the proposal; Renton provides
better permitting processes; Renton has more health and human services
agencies available; Renton provides better road maintenance services; new state
initiatives limit city revenue; an earlier vote on incorporation failed; and Renton
has a greater system of support for small businesses.
The following speakers spoke in opposition of the proposal: Dick Mathias
(King County), Joe Giberson (King County), and Tom Edwards (King County).
Objection comments included the following: locally focused services would
reduce the response time for emergencies; the annexation is a controversial
proposal that interferes with the incorporation effort; the incorporation proposal
has been in front of the BRB for over a year;the previous defeat of the
incorporation effort is not a mandate for annexation;the Red Mill Annexation
targets the entire commercial core of the Fairwood incorporation area;
opponents of the annexation seek a municipal solution for the entire Fairwood
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area; and many of the property owners who signed the annexation petition are
from out of the area or out of state and do not represent the majority of
registered voters in the area.
There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
60%DIRECT PETITION FOR THE RED MILL ANNEXATION AND
AUTHORIZE FORWARDING THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO
THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported on the recent flood
REPORT event. He explained that large amounts of precipitation and melting snow in the
Public Works: Flood Response mountains filled-up area reservoirs, including the headwaters of the Cedar and
Update Green/Dumawish rivers. Mr. Zimmerman reported that current and potential
damages to private and public property are still being assessed. He noted that
Williams Ave. bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic due to woody debris
lodged under the bridge, and that damage also occurred on SR 169 along the
approach to the bridge over the Cedar River on the west bound lanes. He stated
that the Public Works Department is working with the Washington State
Department of Transportation to assess and repair the damage and remarked that
the west bound right lane of SR 169 remains closed.
Mr. Zimmerman also reported that the Library piers will be inspected as soon as
the water recedes. He stated that a large amount of water ran across the golf
course and other parks. He remarked that some of the damage may be costly
but reimbursement will be sought from the Federal Highway Administration for
all damages that occurred to roads that are part of the federal functional
highway system. He reported that reimbursement requests for other areas such
as parks will be made to the Federal Emergency Management Administration
(FEMA). Mr. Zimmerman stated that residents who experienced property
damage should file a report with King County by calling 1-800-523-5044. He
also stated that residents who have additional questions can contact the City's
Emergency Management Office at 425-430-7027.
Mr. Zimmerman further reported that neither the Emergency Operations Center
nor the Public Works Department Incident Command Post was instituted. He
stated that this led to some internal confusion during the event, however none of
the problems the City experienced resulted in any inconvenience to residents.
Utility Engineering Supervisor Ron Straka reported that the current status of the
Cedar and Green rivers is Phase 3 with flows at approximately 6,000 cubic feet
per second(CFS) and 10, 000 CFS,respectively. He noted that the flood is
ongoing and continues as water is released from reservoirs upstream. Mr.
Straka reported that the peak flow of the Cedar River was 11,309 CFS on
Thursday,January 8. He noted that in the 1990 flood,the peak flow was 10,600
CFS.
Mr. Straka presented photographs of various areas in the City that experienced
flooding and damage. He explained that the 1990 flood event caused significant
damage to The Boeing Company's facilities and the Renton Municipal Airport.
He reported that in 1998 the lower Cedar River Flood Hazard Reduction project
was constructed. He explained that the project consisted of dredging the lower
1.25 miles of the Cedar River and constructing levies and flood walls along it.
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Comparing photographs from the 1990 and current flooding, Mr. Straka
confirmed that the project successfully protected the Airport and Boeing
facilities.
Discussion ensued regarding how high the river rose, future dredging of the
river,Boeing's ability to deliver planes during the current flood event, and the
damage the 1990 flood event caused.
Fire and Emergency Services Department Administrator I. David Daniels
complimented the Public Works Department for their hard work during the
event. He acknowledged that the Emergency Operation Center could have been
instituted,but felt that residents received all required help. Chief Daniels
reported that Governor Gregoire extended the emergency declaration across the
state,which gives agencies the opportunity to file paperwork to FEMA for
reimbursement of non-insured damages.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland"Buzz"Johnson(Renton) expressed appreciation for the new parking
Citizen Comment: Johnson- signs placed around the Spencer Court senior community. He requested Police
Various Department cooperation regarding street parking while re-striping of the
Spencer Court parking lot occurs. Mr. Johnson also inquired about time
restrictions for trains running through the City. Mayor Law assured Mr.
Johnson that a parking solution could be achieved and noted that the City does
not have jurisdiction to regulate the train schedule.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/5/2009. Council concur.
1/5/2009
Hearing Examiner: Mayor Law reappointed Fred Kaufman as the City's Hearing Examiner for a
Appointment four-year term commencing 2/1/2009 and expiring 1/31/2013. Council concur.
Utility: Oversizing City Clerk submitted request from Conner Homes Company, Inc. for
Compensation Request,Barbee reimbursement in the amount of$285,385.28 for oversizing the Baxter sanitary
Mill Townhouses, Conner sewer lift station serving a new neighborhood known as the Barbee Mill
Homes Company Townhouses. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Annexation: Shamrock,NE Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition
10th St to Annex for the proposed Shamrock Annexation and recommended a public
hearing be set on 2/2/2009 to consider the petition; approximately 124 acres
located south of NE 10th St.,east of Jericho Pl.NE. Council concur.
Transportation: Garden Ave N Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Widening Design Services, amount of$119,068 with KPG, Inc. for design services related to the Garden
KPG Inc Ave.N. Widening project. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 279271 -280149 and five wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $9,867,225.80; and approval of 198 Payroll Vouchers, two wire transfers, and
1,575 direct deposits totaling $5,323,363.75. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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Lease: Vision House, Edlund Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Property House, LAG-05-001 concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a three-year lease
amendment with Vision House for $1 per year for a City-owned house at 10062
SE Carr Rd., Renton, WA 98055. The Committee further recommended that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease amendment. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
AJLS: 100 S 2nd St Building Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Lease, Warren, Barber, Dean concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
& Fontes Building Partnership to enter into a lease agreement with Warren, Barber, Dean&Fontes Building
Partnership to provide office space for the City Attorney's Office. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: City Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Attorney Office Position concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the proposed
Classifications classifications and pay grades of eight new classifications created as a result of
the transition of the City Attorney's Office from contract services to an in-house
department, and the salary steps recommended for the City Attorney(E),two
Senior Assistant City Attorneys(E), one Administrative Assistant(E), and one
Legal Assistant(D).
The classifications and pay grades are authorized as follows:
• City Attorney(Non-Represented,grade M49): One employee
• Senior Assistant City Attorney(Non-Represented, grade M42): Two
employees
• Assistant City Attorney(Non-Represented,grade M35): One employee
• Chief Prosecuting Attorney(Non-Represented,grade m35): One
employee
• Prosecuting Attorney(Non-Represented, grade m29): Two employees
• Paralegal (Local 2170, grade a17): One employee
• Administrative Assistant(Non-Represented, grade n14): One employee
• Legal Assistant(Local 2170,grade a07): Three employees
Additional funds beyond the budgeted amount to implement this
recommendation are not required as there will be sufficient savings from the
City Attorney's Office lease to fund the difference for the remainder of the year.
The Committee further recommends that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading and advancement for second and final reading and
adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 18 for
ordinance.)
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee regarding the Whitworth Condominiums appeal. The matter was scheduled to
Appeal: Whitworth be heard before the Planning and Development Committee on December 11,
Condominiums Site Plan 2008. Prior to the commencement of this appeal, the parties informed the
Application, SA-08-083 Committee that they had reached a settlement. In order to allow the parties to
execute a written settlement the Committee recessed. On January 8, 2009,the
parties submitted to the Committee a written, executed settlement agreement.
Based on the terms of that agreement, the appellants withdrew their appeal.
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Accordingly, the Committee recommends that the City Council close this
matter. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
ORDINANCES second and final reading and adoption:
Human Resources: City An ordinance was read amending the 2009 Budget by adding the City
Attorney Office Position Attorney's Office positions to the 2009 Budget index of positions. MOVED
Classifications BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE #5441 An ordinance was read amending the 2009 Budget by adding the City
Human Resources: City Attorney's Office positions to the 2009 Budget index of positions. MOVED
Attorney Office Position BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Classifications ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5442 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
CED: School District Impact of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code, setting the impact fee at
Fees $5,495 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District; setting the
impact fee at$5,304 per new single-family home and $3,266 per new multi-
family home in the Kent School District; and adopting the Capital Facilities
plans of the school districts within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:35 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
January 12, 2009
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 19
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 12, 2009
*Revised*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/19 No Meetings (City Holiday)
(Corman)
MON., 1/26 Annexation Update;
5:00 p.m. After-Action Report on Winter Storm
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 1/26 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:00 p.m. Telephone System Replacement Contract
with Qwest
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT WED., 1/14 Joint Planning Commission and Plamming
(Parker) 5:00 p.m. & Development Committee - Meet &
Greet
THURS., 1/22 CANCELED
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 1/22 Local and Regional Transportation Issues
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m.
UTILITIES THURS., 1/22 Conner Homes Lift Station Oversizing
(Zwicker) 3:30 p.m. Reimbursement Request
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 26, 2009 ..rj
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Renton Heart Month- February 2009
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Recognition for ADA Save at McLendon's Hardware
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2009. Council concur.
b. City Clerk presents Certificate of Sufficiency and submits for action the West Hill 10%petition
for annexation, adoption of the resolution calling for an election, and transmission of the petition
and resolution to King County and the Boundary Review Board. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
c. City Clerk presents Certificate of Sufficiency and submits for action the Greater Fairwood
Communities 10%petition for annexation, adoption of the resolution calling for an election, and
transmission of the petition and resolution to King County and the Boundary Review Board.
Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d. City Clerk submits quarterly contract list for period of 10/1/2008 through 12/31/2008 and
expiration report for agreements expiring 1/1/2009 to 6/30/2009. Information.
e. Development Services Division recommends a 12-day temporary road closure from May 11
through May 22, 2009, of SE 192nd St. from 102nd Ave. SE to 99th Pl. S. to correct existing
sight distance deficiencies and to regrade approximately 500 feet of the road. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
f. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Phung Final Plat;
a two lot subdivision located at 2604 Lynnwood Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 9.a. for
resolution.)
g. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of a contract with King County
to accept $4,500 for injury prevention programs. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
h. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Welman Preliminary Plat; a 25
lot subdivision located at 18417 116th Ave. SE. Council concur.
i. Legal Services Department recommends repealing sections of Title III of City Code regarding
City Attorney compensation related to the City Attorney Office transition from contract services
to City employment. Refer to Finance Committee.
j. Police Department recommends approval of a contract with the Washington State Criminal
Justice Training Commission to utilize Jailer Alford Erwin in the capacity of a Training Officer
through 1/1/2011. All salary and benefits will be reimbursed by the Washington State Criminal
Justice Training Commission. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Police Department recommends creation by ordinance of the South Correctional Entity(SCORE)
and of the SCORE Public Development Authority, and approval of the interlocal agreement with
six other SCORE cities. Council concur. (See 9.a. and 9.b. for ordinances.)
1. Police Department requests authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step D of the salary
range, effective 1/16/2009. Council concur.
m. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract with King County, Sound
Transit, and Pierce Transit to continue the F1exPass Commute Trip Reduction Program for City
employees in the amount of$37,950 for 2009-2010. Council concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the South County
Transportation Board(SCATBd), a South King County forum for information sharing,
coordination, and consensus building for regional transportation decisions for 2009 through
2012. Annual dues are$100. Council concur. (See 9.c. for resolution.)
o. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the Eastside Transportation
Partnership (ETP) agreement, an Eastside forum for information sharing, consensus building, and
coordination for regional transportation decisions for 2009 through 2012. Annual dues are $200.
Council concur. (See 9.d. for resolution.)
p. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-
93-004, with BHC, Inc., to increase the total ground lease rate per appraisal by$9,365.47
annually through 10/28/2013, and to readjust the rate thereafter using the CPI index. Council
concur.
q. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$30,314 with
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. for implementation of the 2009 WashWise rebate program in
Renton. Council concur.
r. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$44,018 with
Pacific Groundwater Group for engineering services related to repairing and improving
monitoring wells in the Cedar River Aquifer. Council concur.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Telephone System Replacement Contract with Qwest; Gambling
Tax Revenues - Imperial Bingo*
b. Utilities Committee: Conner Homes Lift Station Oversizing Reimbursement Request
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Phung Final Plat(See 71.)
b. King County injury prevention mini-grant contract(See 7.g.)
c. South County Transportation Board(SCATBd) agreement(See 7.n.)
d. Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) agreement(See To.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Interlocal agreement relating to the South Correctional Entity Facility and the formation of the
South Correctional Entity Public Development Authority(SCORE) (See 71.)
b. Creating the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority(SCORE) (See
7.k.)
c. Gambling tax revenues (See 8.a.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting) f
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 26, 2009
Monday, 5 p.m.
Annexation Update;
After-Action Report on Winter Storm
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CITY COUNCIL
•� January 26, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Mini-Grant contract with King County for injury prevention programs and efforts
2009-2012 South County Transportation Board (SCATBd) agreement
2009-2012 Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) agreement
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
12-day temporary road closure of SE 192nd St. from 102nd Ave. SE to 99 Pl. S.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Interlocal agreement relating to the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) (1st reading 1/26/2009)
Creating the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority (1st reading 1/26/2009)
Gambling Tax Revenues (1 st reading 1/26/2009)
PUBLIC HEARING
2/2/2009 Shamrock Annexation - 124 acres located south of NE 10th St., east of Jericho Pl. NE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 26, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERS; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; LAWRENCE J.
ATTENDANCE WARREN,City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk;ALEX
PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance and
Information Services Administrator; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN
HORNE and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH
NEEDHAM,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,MANAGER
PENNY BARTLEY and COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, Police
Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring February, 2009, to be
Renton Hearth Month - "Renton Heart Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
February 2009 participate in this important community risk reduction campaign. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Accepting the proclamation with appreciation,Fire Chief/Emergency Services
Administratorp
Daniels reported that 3,078 blood pressure and blood sugar
screenings, an increase of 73% from the previous year,were conducted in 2008.
He also noted that Renton has one of the highest cardiac survival rates in the
world.
SPECIAL Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels stated that$10,000 for
PRESENTATIONS six additional defibrillators was donated to the City last year. He commented
Fire: Citizen Recognition for that the devices were distributed around the community with one being placed
Life Saving Efforts,Kim Blake at McLendon's Hardware Store. Chief Daniels reported that Kim Blake was on
duty at McLendon's when she was notified that a man had collapsed in the
parking lot. He stated that Ms. Blake immediately grabbed the defibrillator and
went outside to help,providing CPR until firefighters arrived. He presented
Ms. Blake an Award of Excellence for her life saving efforts on 12/27/2008.
Ms. Blake gratefully accepted the award.
Chief Daniels announced that Pete McLean from Cardiac Science was present
in the audience and noted that Cardiac Science donated one additional
defibrillator to the City.
ADDED Council President Corman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Marcie
Council: Certificate of Palmer in recognition of her outstanding service as President of the City
Appreciation to Marcie Council during 2008. Councilmember Palmer accepted the certificate with
Palmer, 2008 Council appreciation.
President
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Gurine Nordby(King County)requested information regarding changes to
Citizen Comment: Nordby- public services, including library, fire,police, and utility taxes if the proposed
West Hill Annexation West Hill annexation becomes effective. She also requested information
regarding Renton's budget.
Mayor Law stated that Council will hold additional public meetings regarding
the annexation proposal in the next few months. Council President Corman
stated that library financing will be discussed at the next Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Citizen Comment: Bartlett- Matt Bartlett(Renton) expressed concern over possible fire service reductions if
West Hill Annexation the West Hill annexation becomes effective. He also voiced concern about what
the affect of annexing another large area will be to current Renton residents.
Citizen Comment: Berry- Paul Berry(King County) stated that the West Hill annexation petition
West Hill Annexation presented to Council does not represent the views of the entire West Hill
community and submitted via the City Clerk a petition signed by 260 residents
opposing the annexation. Mr. Berry also expressed concern regarding changes
to public services, including fire,police, and the library system if the proposed
West Hill annexation becomes effective.
Citizen Comment: Edwards- Tom Edwards (King County) expressed opposition to the proposed Greater
Fairwood Annexation Fairwood Communities annexation. He explained that an attempt in 2006 to
incorporate the Fairwood area was narrowly defeated at the polls and that the
proponents have continued their efforts towards incorporation. He also
expressed frustration with Council's acceptance of the Red Mill annexation
petition, which he opined was designed to derail the broader Fairwood
incorporation effort. Mr. Edwards stated that the future of Fairwood must be
decided solely by its citizens.
Citizen Comment: Belenky- Aaron Belenky(Renton) stated that as a president of a local condominium
Waste Management Issues Homeowners' Association (HOA), he is frustrated with Waste Management's
new trash collection policy. He remarked that Waste Management reported no
cost increases for 2009 and later declared an increase of approximately $4,000.
He stated that due to this unexpected increase, the HOA is now behind on their
budget. Mr. Belenky remarked that this could have been prevented had Waste
Management provided accurate information. He also reported that Waste
Management delivered an inaccurate amount of new collection bins to the
condominium complex. He stated that Waste Management did not know how
many units were in the complex and that they will only work with the HOA,and
not individual property owners,to solve the problem.
Mayor Law requested that Mr. Belenky speak with Public Works Administrator
Zimmerman to mediate the issue.
Citizen Comment: Correa- Kevin Correa(Renton)expressed concern over the potential loss of fire service
West Hill Annexation if the West Hill annexation becomes effective. He explained that an engine
company was lost through the recent Benson Hill annexation and voiced
concern over the livelihood of the volunteer firefighters, career staff, and
administrative support personnel who serve the West Hill area.
Citizen Comment: Mathias- Dick Mathias (King County) expressed support for the incorporation of
Fairwood Annexation Fairwood. He opined that he would have more assurance that police, fire, land
zoning, road construction,planning, maintenance, and recreation services would
be locally focused and administrated. Mr. Mathias stated that he would find it
troubling if big box stores, high density housing, or unsavory businesses were
permitted without a vote and approval of Fairwood residents.
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Citizen Comment: Sidwell - Kathleen Sidwell (King County) stated that residents have legitimate questions
West Hill Annexation regarding the proposed West Hill annexation and remarked that those questions
would be answered by letting the annexation process move forward. She also
recommended that Renton annex to the King County Library System.
Citizen Comment: Shultz- Chris Shultz(King County) opined that Council was receiving only one side of
Fairwood Annexation the story regarding business owners in the Fairwood area. He stated that most
business owners have not talked to anyone regarding the proposed Fairwood
annexation. He expressed opposition to the proposed Red Mill annexation and
requested that Council allow Fairwood residents the chance to make their own
decision regarding local governance.
Citizen Comment: Giberson- Joe Giberson(King County) stated that he represents the Fairwood Municipal
Fairwood Annexation Initiative and explained that the group's purpose is to bring the matter of
incorporation before the citizens of Fairwood again. He opined that Renton has
not hired the amount of staff indicated in studies that was needed for the two
most recent annexations. He further remarked that due to current budget
deficits,the City could not hire the amount of staff required if the City were to
double in size.
Citizen Comment: Clemens- Gwendolyn Clemens (Seattle), Office of Strategic Planning and Performance
Annexation Efforts Management, King County Executive's Office, expressed appreciation for the
City's work towards achieving the County's annexation initiatives over the last
five years. She noted that both the West Hill and Fairwood annexations are
within Renton's Potential Annexation Area(PAA) as required by the Growth
Management Act(GMA) and County-wide planning policies. Ms. Clemens
remarked that if Council chooses to allow transmission of the annexation
petitions to the Boundary Review Board(BRB),her office looks forward to
working with City staff to provide the City,the BRB, and area residents the
information they require to make informed decisions.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item Ti. was removed for
separate consideration. At the request of Council President Corman items 7.b.
and 7.c. were removed for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/12/2009. Council concur.
1/12/2009
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period of 10/1/2008 through
List, 10/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 12/31/2008 and expiration report for agreements expiring 1/1/2009 to
6/30/2009. Information.
Streets: SE 192nd St Development Services Division recommended a 12-day temporary road closure
Temporary Closure from May 11 through May 22, 2009,of SE 192nd St. from 102nd Ave. SE to
99th Pl. S. to correct existing sight distance deficiencies and to regrade
approximately 500 feet of the road.. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
Plat: Phung, Lynnwood Ave. Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions,of the
NE,FP-08-054 Phung Final Plat; a two lot subdivision located at 2604 Lynnwood Ave.NE.
Council concur. (See page 29 for resolution.)
Fire: Injury Prevention Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
Programs Mini-Grant,King with King County to accept$4,500 for injury prevention programs. Council
County concur. (See page 30 for resolution.)
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Plat: Welman, 116th Ave SE, Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Welman
PP-08-107 Preliminary Plat; a 25 lot subdivision located at 18417 116th Ave. SE. Council
concur.
Police: Training Officer, Police Department recommended approval of a contract with the Washington
Washington State Criminal State Criminal Justice Training Commission to utilize Jailer Alford Erwin in the
Justice Training Commission capacity of a Training Officer through 1/1/2011. All salary and benefits will be
reimbursed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Council concur.
Police: Regional Police Department recommended creation by ordinance of the South
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, Correctional Entity (SCORE) and the SCORE Public Development Authority,
SCORE Creation & Interlocal and approval of the interlocal agreement with six other SCORE cities. Council
Agreement concur. (See page 30 for ordinances.)
Police: Lateral Police Officer Police Department requested authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step
Hire at Step D D of the salary range, effective 1/16/2009. Council concur.
Transportation: FlexPass Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with
Program, King County& King County, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit to continue the F1exPass
Sound Transit&Pierce Transit Commute Trip Reduction Program for City employees in the amount of$37,950
for 2009-2010. Council concur.
Transportation: South County Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Transportation Board the South County Transportation Board(SCATBd), a South King County forum
(SCATBd) Agreement for information sharing, coordination, and consensus building for regional
transportation decisions for 2009 through 2012. Annual dues are$100.
Council concur. (See page 30 for resolution.)
Transportation: Eastside Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the Eastside
Transportation Partnership Transportation Partnership (ETP) agreement, an Eastside forum for information
(ETP)Agreement sharing, consensus building, and coordination for regional transportation
decision for 2009 through 2012. Annual dues are $200. Council concur. (See
page 30 for resolution.)
Airport: BHC Inc Lease Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Addendum, LAG-93-004 airport lease LAG-93-004,with BHC, Inc., to increase the total ground lease
rate per appraisal by $9,365.47 annually through 10/28/2013, and to readjust the
rate thereafter using the CPI index. Council concur.
Utility: WashWise Rebate Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Program, Portland Energy of$30,314 with Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. for implementation of the
Conservation 2009 WashWise rebate program in Renton. Council concur.
Utility: Monitoring Wells Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Repair&Improvement, Pacific $44,018 with Pacific Groundwater Group for engineering services related to
Groundwater Group repairing and improving monitoring wells in the Cedar River Aquifer. Council
concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 7.b., 7.c.,
and Ti. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item Legal Services Department recommended repealing sections of Title III of City
7.i. Code regarding City Attorney compensation related to the City Attorney Office
Legal: City Attorney transition from contract services to City employment. not f to Fina �e
Compensation Committ.2.9— Council concur.
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Remarking that this matter has been heard as part of the budget process for the
City Attorney Office transition to City employment, it was MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
AGENDA ITEM 7.i. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item
7.b. '
adoption of the eselution ealling for--an
Annexation: West Hill eleetion, and tfansmission of the petition and resolution to King Ceun�y and
Separate Consideration Item City Clerkr
7.c. 0annexation,
adeptien of the
Annexation: Greater Fairwood resolution ealling eleetion, and*..,,.,s.. issi of the petition
Communities te King County and the Baundai-y Review Beaf d. Refer-to GangnWee of t
Wk612:
Council President Corman removed Agenda Items 7.b. and 7.c. from the agenda
explaining that the Committee of the Whole prepared a report accepting both
annexation petitions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Corman presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole regarding the West Hill and Greater Fairwood Communities annexations. The
Annexation: West Hill & Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept
Greater Fairwood Notice of Intent to Annex petitions calling for annexation by election of the
Communities Greater Fairwood Communities Annexation and the West Hill Annexation. The
Committee also recommended that provisions regarding assumption of bonded
indebtedness and zoning regulations be determined by Council at a later date,
after receipt of Boundary Review Board approval. The Committee further
recommended that the resolutions regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to transmit the
petitions and resolutions to the Clerk of the King County Council,King County
Records and Elections, and the State of Washington Boundary Review Board
for King County. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Council President Corman stated that after debating the issues Council has
decided to accept the annexation petitions. He remarked that he would like to
see the debate leave the forum of the Renton City Council and go back to those
communities where it belongs. He acknowledged that Fairwood has to decide
whether to incorporate or not first. He noted that although the annexation
petitions are under review, Council policy is to remain neutral. Concluding,
Council President Corman stated that if it is determined that a large number of
residents do not wish to annex to Renton; the City could take steps to revise the
Potential Annexation Areas.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 29 for resolutions.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 280150 - 280448 and two wire transfers totaling
$4,140,312.40; and approval of 149 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
789 direct deposits totaling$2,837,616.49. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance: Telephone System Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Replacement, Qwest concurrence in the staff recommendation to delay the project at this time. Since
the project will need to go through the bid process again, this matter will be
closed in Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Gambling Tax Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Revenues, Non-Profit concurrence in the staff recommendation to reduce the gambling tax rate by two
Organizations and one half percent(2.5%) on bingo and raffles for non-profit organizations,
on the gross receipts that exceed $10,000 in a year. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 30 for
ordinance.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Vice-Chair Parker presented a report recommending
Utility: Oversizing concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request for oversizing
Compensation Request, Barbee utilizing the method of cost reimbursement developed jointly by the staff and
Mill Townhouses, Conner the developer for the additional work associated with wastewater improvements
Homes Company at the plat of Barbee Mill by Conner Homes. The Committee further
recommended that staff be authorized to reimburse Conner Homes for actual
costs not to exceed the requested$285,385.28. Costs in excess of the requested
amount shall be brought back to Council for its consideration. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
ADDED A resolution was read approving the petition for the annexation,by election, of
RESOLUTION#3990 contiguous unincorporated territory to the City of Renton and referred to as the
Annexation: West Hill West Hill Annexation; stating the number of registered voters residing therein
as nearly as may be; and authorizing the City Clerk to file with the King County
Boundary Review Board a notice of intention as well as to file a certified copy
of this resolution with the Board of County Commissions of King County and
the King County Boundary Review Board. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
ADDED A resolution was read approving the petition for the annexation,by election, of
RESOLUTION#3991 contiguous unincorporated territory to the City of Renton and referred to as the
Annexation: Greater Fairwood Greater Fairwood Communities Annexation; stating the number of registered
Communities voters residing therein as nearly as may be; and authorizing the City Clerk to
file with the King County Boundary Review Board a notice of intention as well
as to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of County
Commissions of King County and the King County Boundary Review Board.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3992 A resolution was read approving the Phung Final Plat; approximately .49 acres,
Plat: Phung, Lynnwood Ave located at 2604 Lynnwood Ave.NE. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
NE, FP-08-054 BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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January 26, 2009 Y
RESOLUTION#3993 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant
Fire: Injury Prevention contract with King County regarding reimbursement to Renton Fire and
Programs Mini-Grant, King Emergency Management Services Department for injury prevention programs
County and efforts. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION #3994 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
Transportation: South County 2009-2012 South County Transportation Board agreement. MOVED BY
Transportation Board PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
(SCATBd)Agreement RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3995 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
Transportation: Eastside 2009-2012 Eastside Transportation Partnership agreement. MOVED BY
Transportation Partnership PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
(ETP)Agreement RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/2/2009 for second and final reading:
Police: Regional An ordinance was read authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, relating to the South Correctional Entity Facility and the formation of the South
SCORE Interlocal Agreement Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/2/2009.
CARRIED.
Police: Regional An ordinance was read authorizing the creation of a public corporation to be
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, known as the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority;
SCORE Creation approving a Charter and Bylaws; establishing a Board of Directors to govern the
affairs of the authority; and approving procedures for the conduct of its affairs.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/2/2009.
CARRIED.
Finance: Gambling Tax An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Gambling Tax,of Title V(Finance
Revenues,Non-Profit Regulations),of City Code,relating to the tax rate imposed on bingo and/or
Organizations raffles operated by charitable or non-profit organizations. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/2/2009.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS A letter from Al Talley,President,Rotary Club of Renton,was read into the
Community Event: Rotary record requesting that a$5,000 event fee be waived for their use of the
Club Auction Fee Waiver Community Center for their annual Caper Auction. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, THE CITY WAIVE THE EVENT FEES (IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,000) FOR THE ROTARY AUCTION. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
January 26, 2009
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 31
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 26, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/2 Library Financing
(Corman) 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 2/2 Urban Forestry Update (briefing only)
(Briere) 5:00 p.m.
FINANCE MON., 2/2 CANCELED
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 2/2 Emergency Supply Storage (briefing
(Taylor) 4:00 p.m. only);
Radio Communications
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 2, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
Shamrock Annexation- 60% Petition to Annex for approximately 124 acres located south of NE 10th
St., east of Jericho Pl. NE
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/26/2009. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Barbara Clark-Elliot to the Advisory Commission on Diversity for an
unexpired term expiring on 12 31/2009 (position previously held b
Audrey Godwin). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision regarding the St. Thomas Orthodox
Church Conditional Use Permit (CU-08-102); appeal filed by David Christman, Sr., accompanied
by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal
by the City Council shall be based solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report,
the notice of appeal, and additional submissions by parties (RMC4-8-110F.6.).
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/23/2009 for CAG-08-201, Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting
project; 13 bids; engineer's estimate $240,000; and submits staff recommendation to transfer
$20,000 within Fund 316 for this project and to award the contract to the low bidder, Service
Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of$234,567.89. Refer to Finance Committee.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Repealing City Attorney compensation regulations (Council approved via 1/26/2009 Consent
Agenda)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Interlocal agreement relating to the South Correctional Entity Facility and the formation of the
South Correctional Entity Public Development Authority (SCORE) (1st reading 1/26/2009)
b. Creating the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority (SCORE) (1st
reading 1/26/2009)
c. Gambling tax revenues (1st reading 1/26/2009)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 2, 2009
Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Library Financing
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT I PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Barbara Clark-Elliott appointment to Advisory Commission on Diversity
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bid Award for Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting project
Broadcast digital television transition
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: St. Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Repealing City Attorney compensation regulations (1st reading 2/2/2009)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
IWEN WANG,Finance and Information Services Administrator; MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,
Fire Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE, Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Shamrock, accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
NE 10th St& Jericho PI NE consider the 60%Petition to Annex and zoning for the proposed Shamrock
Annexation; approximately 124 acres, located generally south of NE 10th St.,
east of Jericho Pl.NE. Community and Economic Development Administrator
Alex Pietsch introduced Associate Planner Angie Mathias.
Ms. Mathias stated that there are 142 single-family homes and extensive vacant
land located within the annexation area. She noted that the site contains some
steep slopes and wetlands. She indicated that public services are currently
provided by Fire District#10 and #25, Water District#90, Renton sewer
service, and the Issaquah School District.
Ms. Mathias reported that current King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling
units per gross acre) and that Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the area
as Residential Low Density(RLD). She stated that R-4 zoning(four dwelling
units per net acre) is proposed for the area.
Turning to the fiscal impact analysis, Ms. Mathias estimated a surplus of
$32,738 at current development and a surplus of$97,438 at full development.
In conclusion,Ms. Mathias stated that the annexation proposal is consistent
with relevant City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
Correspondence received from Jon Newman(Seattle) in support of the
Shamrock Annexation was acknowledged.
There being no public comment it was, MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
60%DIRECT PETITION FOR THE SHAMROCK ANNEXATION AND
AUTHORIZE FORWARDING THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO
THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2009 and beyond. Items noted included:
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• Sixty-one volunteers, including former Washington Governor Mike Lowry
and current Renton City Councilmembers Greg Taylor,Marcie Palmer, and
Terri Briere,gathered for the third annual One Night Count in Renton to
count the unsheltered homeless on January 30. In Renton's nine
geographical count areas, 90 people were counted as homeless. This is an
increase of over 100 percent from the 2008 count of 44.
• The City of Renton Neighborhood Program will host the sixth annual
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Leadership Workshop on Saturday,February 21,
from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center located at 211
Burnett Ave.N. All interested City residents are welcome.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Gurine Nordby(King County)remarked that the needs of elderly and disabled
Citizen Comment: Nordby- residents are not being met by the Renton Library System. She stated that she
Annexation to King County gave up her library card years ago and cannot go into the Renton library. She
Library System indicated that Renton libraries do not have many of the materials she borrows
from the King County Library System (KCLS). Ms. Nordby also stated that if
her property is annexed to Renton, and Renton residents decide not to annex to
the KCLS, she may consider a lawsuit to make sure the needs of disabled and
elderly residents are met.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/26/2009. Council concur.
1/26/2009
Appointment: Advisory Mayor Law appointed Barbara Clark-Elliott to the Advisory Commission on
Commission on Diversity Diversity for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2009 (position previously
held by Audrey Godwin). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Appeal: St Thomas Orthodox City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the St.
Church Conditional Use Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit(CU-08-102); appeal filed by
Permit, Christman, CU-08-102 David Christman, Sr., accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
CAG: 08-201, Liberty Park City Clerk reported bid opening on 1/23/2009 for CAG-08-201, Liberty Park
Ballfield Lighting, Service Ballfield Lighting project; 13 bids; engineer's estimate $240,000; and submitted
Electric Company staff recommendation to transfer$20,000 within Fund 316 for this project and
to award the contract to the low bidder, Service Electric Company, Inc., in the
amount of$234,567.89. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Corman presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole regarding the future and funding of the Renton libraries. The Committee
Library: Annexation to King recommended that the Administration:
County Library System . Draft an interlocal agreement to continue to explore annexation to the King
County Library System(KCLS)to determine roles and next steps.
• Prepare an ordinance stating that it is in the best interest of the City to join
KCLS.
• Transmit the recommendation to the Renton Library Board for review and
recommendation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 2/9/2009 for second and final reading:
Legal: City Attorney An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administrative, Judicial, and Legal
Compensation Services Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers), of City Code, by
repealing Subsection 3-14D, Compensation; and Subsection 3-1-4E; Additional
Compensation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/9/2009. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5443 An ordinance was read authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement
Police: Regional relating to the South Correctional Entity Facility and the formation of the South
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority. MOVED BY
SCORE Interlocal Agreement TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5444 An ordinance was read authorizing the creation of a public corporation to be
Police: Regional known as the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority;
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, approving a Charter and Bylaws; establishing a Board of Directors to govern the
SCORE Creation affairs of the authority; and approving procedures for the conduct of its affairs.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5445 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V(Finance
Finance: Gambling Tax and Business Regulations), of City Code, relating to the tax rate imposed on
Revenues,Non-Profit bingo and/or raffles operated by charitable or non-profit organizations.
Organizations MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Corman reported receiving a phone call from Lyle Dull
City Clerk: Emergency (Renton) requesting that the City air emergency information, such as flood
Information on Renton levels, on Renton Channel 21 during emergencies. He noted that not everyone
Channel 21 has access to the internet.
City Clerk: Broadcast Digital MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Television Transition THE ISSUE OF COMCAST CABLE AND THEIR UPCOMING CHANGES
(DIGITAL TRANSITION)TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED._�Time: 7:25 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
February 2, 2009
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/9 Fire District#40 Asset Transfer;
(Corman) 5:00 p.m. Howard Hanson Dam Update
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 2/9 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:15 p.m. Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting Bid
Award
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 9, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/2/2009. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends approval of an interlocal
agreement, bill of sale, statutory warranty deed, promissory note, and lease agreement with King
County Fire District#40 regarding the transfer of district assets to the City. Council concur.
c. Court Case filed in King County District Court- South Division (Small Claims) by Robert L.
McCurry, seeking compensation in the amount of$217.98 for vehicular damage allegedly due to
rock or frozen sand thrown from a City vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Community and Economic Development Department recommends declaring intent to annex an
unincorporated island known as the Duvall South Annexation area, and recommends a public
hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation; 11.6 acres located south of NE 1 st St., and
west of Field Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 7.a. for resolution.)
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends declaring intent to annex an
unincorporated island known as the Sunset East Annexation area, and recommends a public
hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation; 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th St., if
extended, and west of but not abutting 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. (See 7.b. for resolution.)
f. Community and Economic Development Department recommends declaring intent to annex an
unincorporated island known as the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area, and recommends a
public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation; 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th
St., if extended, and west of 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. (See 7.c. for resolution.)
g. Community and Economic Development Department submits King County Boundary Review
Board Closing Letter regarding the proposed Springbrook Terrace Annexation and recommends
approval of the annexation and zoning. Council concur. (See 7.a., 7.b., and 7.c. for ordinances.)
h. Community and Economic Development Department recommends adoption of the proposed
2008 Renton Municipal Code docket housekeeping amendments. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
i. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of the proposed revisions to
the Investment Policy. Refer to Finance Committee.
j. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Altmyer Preliminary Plat; a 21
lot subdivision located at 11022 SE 184th Pl. Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-133, Carr Rd./Panther Creek Emergency Culvert
Repair; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$4,832, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$29,674.04 to
R.L. Alia Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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6. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers, Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting Bid Award
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Setting public hearing on 3/2/2009 for Duvall South annexation (See 5.d.)
b. Setting public hearing on 3/2/2009 for Sunset East annexation (See 5.e.)
c. Setting public hearing on 3/2/2009 for Honey Creek Estates annexation (See 5.f.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Approving the Springbrook Terrace annexation (See 5.g.)
b. Establishing R-1 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (See 5.g.)
c. Establishing R-4 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (See 5.g.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Repealing City Attorney compensation regulations (1 st reading 2/2/2009)
8. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
9. AUDIENCE COMMENT
10. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 9, 2009
Monday, 5:00 p.m.
Fire District#40 Asset Transfer;
Howard Hanson Dam 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
February 9, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
Court case filed by Robert L. McCurry
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Investment Policy revisions
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Contract with Signal Electric Company, Inc. for Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting project
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2008 Renton Municipal Code docket housekeeping amendments
Correspondence regarding the St. Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit appeal
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Approving the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1 st reading 2/9/2009)
Establishing R-1 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1 st reading 2/9/2009)
Establishing R-4 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1 st reading 2/9/2009)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2/23/2009 - Wireless radio communication standards
3/2/2009 - Duvall South annexation; 11.6 acres located south of NE 1st St., west of Field Ave. NE
3/2/2009 - Sunset East annexation; 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th St., west of 148th Ave. SE
3/2/2009 - Honey Creek Estates annexation; 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th St., west of 148th Ave. SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF DON PERSSON,Council President Pro tem; GREG TAYLOR; RICH
COUNCILMEMBERS ZWICKER; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND RANDY CORMAN.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; FIRE CHIEF/
EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and
DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA, Fire Department; COMMANDER KENT
CURRY, Police Department.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/2/2009. Council concur.
2/2/2009
AJLS: Asset Transfer, King Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended
County Fire District#40 approval of an interlocal agreement,bill of sale, statutory warranty deed,
promissory note, and lease agreement with King County Fire District#40
regarding the transfer of district assets to the City. Council concur.
Court Case: Robert L Court Case filed in King County District Court- South Division(Small Claims)
McCurry, CRT-09-001 by Robert L. McCurry, seeking compensation in the amount of$217.98 for
vehicular damage allegedly due to rock or frozen sand thrown from a City
vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Annexation: Duvall South, Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring
NE 1 st St& Field Ave NE intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Duvall South Annexation
area, and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the
annexation; 11.6 acres located south of NE 1 st St., and west of Field Ave.NE.
Council concur. (See page 44 for resolution.)
Annexation: Sunset East, Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring
NE 16th St& 148th Ave SE intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Sunset East Annexation
area, and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the
annexation; 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th St., if extended, and west of but
not abutting 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. (See page 44 for resolution.)
Annexation: Honey Creek Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring
Estates,NE 12th St& 148th intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Honey Creek Estates
Ave SE Annexation area, and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to
consider the annexation; 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th St., if extended,
west of 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. (See page 44 for resolution.)
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Annexation: Springbrook Community and Economic Development Department submitted King County
Terrace, S 55th St& Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding the proposed Springbrook
Talbot Rd S Terrace Annexation and recommended approval of the annexation and zoning.
Council concur. (See page 44 for ordinances.)
Planning: Development Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, the proposed 2008 Renton Municipal Code docket housekeeping amendments.
Housekeeping Amendments Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Finance: Investment Policy Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
proposed revisions to the Investment Policy. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Altmeyer Preliminary Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Altmeyer
Plat, SE 184th PI, PP-08-106 Preliminary Plat; a proposed 21 lot subdivision located at 11022 SE 184th Pl.
Council concur.
CAG: 08-133, Carr Rd/Panther Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-133, Carr Rd./Panther Creek
Creek Emergency Culvert Emergency Culvert Repair; and requested approval of the project, authorization
Repair, RL Alia Company for final pay estimate in the amount of$4,832, commencement of a 60-day lien
period, and release of retained amount of$29,674.04 to R.L. Alia Company,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding wireless
Public Safety Committee public safety radio in-building coverage. The Committee has reviewed the
Public Safety: Radio proposed City Code amendments to require minimum standards for adequate
Communications Systems signal coverage for public wireless communication within new buildings. The
Reception Committee recommended a public hearing be set on 2/23/2009 to consider the
proposed code amendments.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 280449 - 280843 and one wire transfer totaling $2,771,406.67;
and approval of 114 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 811 direct
deposits totaling$2,796,014.12.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 08-201, Liberty Park Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Ballfield Lighting, Service concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract with Signal
Electric Company Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of$234,567.89 to provide for new
lighting at Big Liberty Ballfield. The Finance Committee also recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation for the following:
• Authorization of$20,000 from the 2009 Parks Major Maintenance(Fund
316) for a construction contingency budget.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the contract.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3996 A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island
Annexation: Duvall South, known as the Duvall South Annexation area; describing the boundaries of the
NE 1 st St&Field Ave NE area to be annexed; stating the number of registered voters residing therein as
nearly as may be; authorizing a Notice of Intention to Annex to the Boundary
Review Board; setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation for March 2,
2009; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public hearing.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3997 A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island
Annexation: Sunset East, known as the Sunset East Annexation area; describing the boundaries of the
NE 16th St& 148th Ave SE area to be annexed; stating the number of registered voters residing therein as
nearly as may be; authorizing a Notice of Intention to Annex to the Boundary
Review Board; setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation for March 2,
2009; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public hearing.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#3998 A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island
Annexation: Honey Creek known as the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area; describing the boundaries
Estates,NE 12th St& 148th of the area to be annexed; stating the number of registered voters residing
Ave SE therein as nearly as may be; authorizing a Notice of Intention to Annex to the
Boundary Review Board; setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation
for March 2, 2009; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public
hearing. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/23/2009 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Springbrook An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.9 acres generally located
Terrace, S 55th St& south of S. 55th St., east of Talbot Rd. S., Springbrook Terrace Annexation.
Talbot Rd S MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Springbrook An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property
Terrace, R-1 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 3.47 acres located
immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., immediately south of S. 55th St., and north
of SE 194th PI, if extended, and west of SE 100th Ave. SE, if extended., from
R-6 (six dwelling units per gross acre,King County zoning)to R-1 (One
dwelling unit per net acre) zoning, Springbrook Terrace Annexation. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Springbrook An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property
Terrace, R-4 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 16.43 acres generally
located immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., south of SE 194th Pl, if extended,
and west of SE 100th Ave. SE,if extended., from R-6 (six dwelling units per
gross acre,King County zoning)to R-4 (Four dwelling units per net acre)
zoning, Springbrook Terrace Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009. CARRIED.
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The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE #5446 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administrative, Judicial, and Legal
Legal: City Attorney Services Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers), of City Code,by
Compensation repealing Subsection 3-1-41), Compensation; and Subsection 3-1-4E;Additional
Compensation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Parker reported receipt of items of correspondence regarding
Citizen Comment: Various- the St. Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit appeal. MOVED BY
St Thomas Orthodox Church PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Appeal CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CED: Neighborhood Program, Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that the City will host a
Workshop workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on February 12, 2009, for those interested in
learning more about the 2009 Neighborhood Grant Program.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:13 p.m.
Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
February 9, 2009
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 9, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT THURS., 2/26 Business Plan;
8 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Budget;
Annexations;
Capital Improvement Plan
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, 104
Burnett Ave. S.*
FRI., 2/27 Business Plan;
8 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Budget;
Annexations;
Capital Improvement Plan
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, 104
Burnett Ave. S.*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/16 No Meetings (Holiday)
(Gorman)
MON., 2/23 Regional Updates
6:30 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 2/23 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5:00 p.m. Investment Policy Revisions;
Broadcast Digital Television Transition-
Comcast
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/12 2008 Renton Municipal Code Docket
(Parker) 2:30 p.m. Housekeeping Amendments
THURS., 2/12 St. Thomas Orthodox Church Appeal
3:00 p.m. *Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 2/12 SE 192nd St. Temporary Closure
(Palmer) 4:30 p.m.
UTILITIES THURS., 2/12 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 23, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King County Lake to Sound Regional Trail Update
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Public Safety Wireless Communication In-Building Coverage Standards
5. APPEAL: Planning and Development Committee Report re: St. Thomas Orthodox Church
Conditional Use Permit appeal
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of
environmental and developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was
best for the elected representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,
has retained appellate jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council, while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-
judicial body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal.
The parties to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning &
Development Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court
requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties
have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the
City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council
understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,
this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2009. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits request from Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)
Property, LLC for release of restrictive covenant at 621 SW Grady Way. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
c. Community Services Department submits CAG-08-037, Police Locker Rooms; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$10,299.91,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$12,797.59 to H.S.
Builders, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
d. Legal Services Department recommends amendment to RMC 3-1 to create the City Attorney
Department, and rename the Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services (AJLS) Department.
Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
e. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$73,867 with RH2
Engineering, Inc. to review developer lift stations, provide technical services for lift station
construction, and engineering support for the telemetry system. Council concur.
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/18/2009 for CAG-09-017, City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel;
13 bids; engineer's estimate $115,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract
to low bidder M.G. Tudhope, in the amount of$86,110. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Investment Policy Revisions; Amended Liberty Park Ballfield
Lighting Bid Award
b. Planning and Development Committee: 2008 Housekeeping Docket Amendments*
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: SE 192nd St. Temporary Closure*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Authorizing temporary closure of SE 192nd St. (See 9.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Creating the City Attorney Department and renaming the Administrative, Judicial, and Legal
Services Department (See 8.d.)
b. 2008 housekeeping docket amendments to City Code (See 9.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1st reading 2/9/2009)
b. Establishing R-1 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1 st reading 2/9/2009)
c. Establishing R-4 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1st reading 2/9/2009)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFENCING CENTER
February 23,2009
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Regional Updates
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
February 23, 2009 City Clerk Division r+
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Renton CROPWALK fee waiver request
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Contract with Service Electric Company, Inc. for Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting project
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WSADA Property, LLC request for release of restrictive covenant at 621 SW Grady Way
Extending land use and subdivision permit application validity periods
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Ordinance regarding contractor liability for street repairs/maintenance
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 housekeeping docket amendments (Ist reading 2/23/2009)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3/2/2009 - Duvall South annexation; 11.6 acres located south of NE 1st St., west of Field Ave. NE
3/2/2009 - Sunset East annexation; 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th St., west of 148th Ave. SE
3/2/2009 - Honey Creek Estates annexation; 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th St., west of 148th Ave. SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
... February 23, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE;KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance and
Information Services Administrator; JENNIFER HENNING, Current Planning
Manager; ION ARAI,Assistant Planner; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF
ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL,
Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Law announced that the special presentation from King County Parks
King County: Lake to Sound regarding the Lake to Sound Regional Trail Update has been postponed.
Regional Trail Update
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Public Safety: Wireless accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Communication In-Building consider public safety wireless communication in-building coverage standards.
Coverage Standards Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch introduced
Associate Planner Ion Arai.
Mr. Arai stated that the ability of the fire department or the police department to
communicate within a building during an emergency situation is paramount and
wireless communications are critical to the success of public safety operations.
He remarked that wall thickness and subterranean areas such as parking garages
and underground storage facilities can degrade radio transmission signals. He
also remarked that dense construction materials such as steel and reinforced
concrete can also weaken signal strength.
Mr. Arai reported that the cities of Kirkland,Bellevue, and Mercer Island have
all recently adopted comparable ordinances regulating wireless communication
in-building coverage. He stated that there is not a"one size fits all"approach to
designing the telecommunication systems and pointed out that each situation
may have unique challenges. He also remarked that it is difficult to generalize
cost estimates due to the unique nature of each design.
Mr.Arai reported that the types of buildings impacted by the proposed
regulations are new construction and existing buildings that are modified or
renovated by more than twenty percent. He stated that the City will have to
define in-building radio system requirements and testing procedures,the type of
amplification systems allowed, and certification requirements for technicians.
Mr. Arai stated that the proposed ordinance will define minimum signal
strength,require minimum signal strength coverage areas, define frequency
range for public safety radio,require coordination with and receive approval
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from regional government communication boards, and requires the submittal of
system design information to the Development Services Director.
Mr.Arai reported that the following structures will be exempt from the proposed
regulations: Existing building and structures; single-family residential
buildings; structures three stories or less without subterranean storage or
parking; structures three stories or less with subterranean storage or parking
(exempting only the subterranean areas); wood construction of residential
structures four stories or less without subterranean areas; and renovation of
existing structures less than twenty percent of the original structure.
Responding to Council President Corman's inquiry,Mr.Arai stated that existing
single story; large retail buildings would be exempt from the proposed
regulations. Community and Economic Development Administrator Pietsch
clarified that the exemption is for residential structures that are three stories or
less and any new commercial buildings would be required to meet the proposed
regulations.
There being no public comment it was,MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND PRESENT THE COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING
THIS MATTER FOR COUNCIL ACTION. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding public safety
wireless communication in-building coverage. Discussion ensued regarding the
clarification of three story structures as residential or commercial(or both),
declaring large retail stores as not exempt,rewording the report, and sending the
report back to the Public Safety Committee for further clarification. A motion to
adopt the report was withdrawn.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) asked if any federal stimulus money will trickle
Citizen Comment: McOmber- down to Renton and if so will it be used for sidewalk and lighting improvements
Federal Stimulus Money in the Highlands. Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that of the
federal stimulus money approximately$2 million in utility improvements is
expected for the Shattuck Ave.underpass project. Mr. Covington also
confirmed that preliminary recommendations regarding the Highlands will be
presented to Council at the upcoming Council retreat.
APPEAL, Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding
Planning&Development the St.Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit appeal. The
Committee Committee heard this appeal on February 12, 2009. Pursuant to RMC 4-8-11F,
Appeal: St Thomas Orthodox the Committee's decision and recommendation is limited to the record,which
Church Conditional Use consists of,but is not limited to the Hearing Examiner's Report,the Notice of
Permit,Christman, CU-08-102 Appeal, and submissions and presentation made by the Parties.
The subject property is located on 11651 SE 188th St. in Renton,WA. The
applicant sought a conditional use permit("CUP")to renovate an existing
mechanical shop building on the property to a worship/study center called the
St.Thomas Orthodox church. There are also two separate residential buildings
located in the same property,but those remain unaffected by the CUP.
The Hearing Examiner held a public hearing regarding the CUP on October 21,
2008. In its original report, City staff had recommended denial of the CUP
applicable based on conflicts and incompatibility issues. However, on the day
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of the hearing, applicants submitted a new proposal which ameliorated many of
the outstanding issues and addressed all of the City staff's concerns with the
project. The Hearing Examiner continued this hearing after receiving testimony
... by members of the public, including the appellant, Mr. David Christman, Sr.
On November 4,2008,the Parties reconvened. Based on the changes made to
their proposal, City staff recommended approval of the CUP. City staff found
that the change in access proposed by the applicant mitigated the various
concerns which previously existed.
Access to the property is currently available via 118th Ave. SE, a 12-foot wide
gravel private street. A records search of the area revealed that 118th Ave. SE is
not a public right-of-way, and although an easement appears to exist, it is
unrecorded and does not show specific access rights. However,the applicant
has proposed to close off this access and screen with landscaping to provide
buffer and mitigate any impacts to the residential neighbors across the street.
Instead,the applicant will restructure access via SE 188th St., a larger,public
residential street to the north of the subject property. The applicant has further
proposed bringing in sewer services to replace the current septic system in the
subject property.
After consideration of all the testimony and evidence,the Hearing Examiner
issued his decision on November 20,2008, approving the CUP subject to
thirteen(13) specific conditions. On December 3, 2008, appellant David
Christman, Sr. filed a request for reconsideration. On December 30, 2008,the
Hearing Examiner denied the request for reconsideration and affirmed his initial
decision of November 20,2008. Appellant Christman filed a timely appeal to
the City Council requesting denial of the CUP.
Having considered the comments made by and on behalf of the appellant, and
having reviewed the files and evidence in this matter,this Committee makes the
following recommendations to the City Council:
1. That the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner did not make any error
of fact or law in approving the CUP;
2. That the City Council adopt all the Findings and Conclusions set forth in the
Hearing Examiner's Report dated November 20, 2008; and
3. That the City Council affirms the decision made by the Hearing Examiner
to approve the CUP, and adopt the specific conditions 1 through 13 set forth
in the Hearing Examiner's Report dated November 20,2008.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Mayor Law removed Item 8.d. from consideration for further staff work.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2009. Council concur.
2/9/2009
CED: Restrictive Covenant City Clerk submitted request from Washington Auto Dealers Association
Release Request, WSADA (WSADA)Property,LLC for release of restrictive covenant at 621 SW Grady
Property LLC Way. Refer to _Planning and Development Committee.
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CAG: 08-037,Police Locker Community Services Department submitted CAG-08-037,Police Locker
Rooms,HS Builders Rooms; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of$10,299.91, commencement of a 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$12,797.59 to H.S. Builders, Inc., contractor,
if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
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Utility: Lift Station& Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Telemetry Services,RI-12 $73,867 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to review developer lift stations,provide
Engineering technical services for lift station construction, and engineering support for the
telemetry system. Council concur.
CAG: 09-017, City Hall City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/18/2009 for CAG-09-017, City Hall
Seventh Floor Remodel,MG Seventh Floor Remodel; 13 bids; engineer's estimate$115,000; and submitted
Tudhope staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder,M.G. Tudhope, in the
amount of$86,110. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED MINUS ITEM 8.d. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planninp,& Development recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend Renton
Committee Municipal Code to include the following corrections and clarifications:
Planning: Development • Amend the language throughout the code related to the former
Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Planning/Building/Public Works and Economic Development
Housekeeping Amendments Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning departments to reflect the
departmental reorganizations that were effective March 1, 2008;
• Amend language throughout Title IV related to the Uniform Building Code
and change it to the International Building Code;
• Amend zoning purpose statements in 4-2-020 to eliminate references to
applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies, which were revised in 2008
Comprehensive Plan Amendment T-02;
• Amend 4-2-030D to clarify that when there are conflicts between a legal
description and a zoning map, the text will prevail;
• Amend 4-2-030F to allow the official zoning map of the City to be updated
quarterly;
• Amend language and diagrams throughout Title IV to eliminate the dual
standard(stories and feet) of measuring height in residential zones;
• Correct references to Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations to read
Urban Design Regulations;
• Correct illustration of the definition of Floor Area in 4-11-060;
• Amend 4-2-060 and the definition of Outdoor Storage to clarify the
administration of this use;
• Clarify setback requirements in the R-14 zone for attached dwellings with
less than three units;
• Clarify building coverage and landscaping standards in the R-10 zone; and
• Amend the submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan Amendments to
be consistent with the material staff needs to process these applications.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading.
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MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 56 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 280844-281204 and two wire transfers totaling$3,755,234.33;
and approval of 454 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 807 direct deposits
totaling$3,250,917.74. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 08-201,Liberty Park Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a corrected report(superseding the
Ballfield Lighting, Service report adopted 2/9/2009)recommending concurrence in the staff
Electric Company(Corrected) recommendation to approve the contract with Service Electric Company, Inc., in
the amount of$234,567.89 to provide for new lighting at Big Liberty Ballfield.
The Finance Committee also recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation for the following:
• Authorization of$20,000 from the 2009 Parks Major Maintenance(Fund
316)for a construction contingency budget.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Investment Policy Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to revise the Investment Policy No.
210-07 as follows:
Section 5.11.1 Diversification
r.. • Add a Target Portfolio Allocation as a guide for the portfolio allocation
during normal economic times
• Raise the maximum investment(by Instrument) in the State Investment Pool
from 50%to 75%Raise the maximum investment(by Instrument)in CD's
from 50%to 75%
• Raise the maximum investment(by Instrument)in CD's from 50%to 75%
• Raise the maximum investment(by Institution) in the State Investment Pool
from 50%to 75%(to mirror the above maximum)
• Lower the maximum investment(by Institution)in CD's from 25%to 20%
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
City Clerk: Broadcast Digital Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the broadcast
Television Transition television digital transition. The Committee was briefed on the digital transition
and recommends no further action be taken at this time.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation for the temporary street
Streets: SE 192nd St closure of SE 192nd St. from 102nd Ave. SE to 99th Pl. S. to take place between
Temporary Closure May 11, 2009 and May 22, 2009. Emergency and domestic access for the two
residential lots that have driveways accessing SE 192nd St. in the regrade zone
shall be available at all times. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
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MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 56 for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#3999 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of SE 192nd St.
Streets: SE 192nd St from 102nd Ave. SE to 99th Pl. S. from May 11,2009 to May 22, 2009.
Temporary Closure MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/2/2009 for second and final reading:
Planning: Development An ordinance was read correcting Chapter 10,Planning Commission, Chapter
Regulations(Title IV)Docket, 14,Environmental Review Committee, Chapter 16,Lodging Tax Advisory
Housekeeping Amendments Committee, and Chapter 17,Airport Advisory Committee, of Title II
(Commissions and Boards); Chapter 3,Economic Development,Neighborhoods
and Strategic Planning Department, and Chapter 7,Planning/Building/Public
Works Department, of Title III(Departments and Officers); Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Standards,Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, Chapter
4,City-Wide Property Development Standards, Chapter 5,Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals, Chapter 9,
Permits-Specific, and Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title IV(Development
Regulations); Chapter 3, Salaries, Chapter 12,Adult Entertainment Standards,
and Chapter 19,Telecommunication Licenses and Franchises, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations); Chapter 1, Garbage, and Chapter 7,Noise
Level Regulations,of Title VIII(Health and Sanitation); Chapter 2,Excess
Right-of-Way Use, Chapter 5,Latecomer's Agreements, Chapter 8, Sidewalk
Construction, Chapter 9, Street Closure, Chapter 10, Street Excavations,Chapter
11, Street Grid System,Chapter 14,Vacations, Chapter 15,Weeds and Noxious
Matter, and Chapter 16, Special Assessment Districts, of Title IX(Public Ways
and Property); Chapter 8, One-Way Streets and Alleys, Chapter 10,Parking
Regulations, and Chapter 13,Commute Trip Reduction, of Title X (Traffic), of
City Code,to complete a second set of housekeeping amendments to Title IV
amendments made during docket review and to correct references to the former
Economic Development,Neighborhoods, and Strategic Planning Department
and the former Planning/Building/Public Works Department.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/2/2009.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5447 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.9 acres generally located
Annexation: Springbrook south of SE 192nd St. (S. 55th St.),and east of Talbot Rd. S; Springbrook
Terrace, S 55th St& Terrace Annexation.
Talbot Rd S MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE#5448 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property
Annexation: Springbrook annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 3.47 acres located
Terrace,R-1 Zoning immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., immediately south of S. 55th St., and north of
SE 194th PI, if extended, and west of SE 100th Ave. SE, if extended., from R-6
(six dwelling units per gross acre,King County zoning)to R-1 (One dwelling
unit per net acre)zoning, Springbrook Terrace Annexation. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5449 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property
Annexation: Springbrook annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 16.43 acres generally
Terrace,R-4 Zoning located immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., south of SE 194th Pl, if extended, and
west of SE 100th Ave. SE, if extended., from R-6 (six dwelling units per gross
acre,King County zoning)to R-4(Four dwelling units per net acre)zoning,
Springbrook Terrace Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
Planning: Land Use TOPIC OF LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION TIMING(EXTENDING THE
Application Expiration Date VALIDITY PERIOD AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS)FOR PERMIT
Extension APPLICATIONS.TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Kenyon- MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE
CROPWALK Fee Waiver LETTER(RECEIVED FROM SHARON KENYON, CROPWALK
Request COORDINATOR)REQUESTING A WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE CROP
HUNGER WALK(CROPWALK) SCHEDULED FOR MAY 3, 2009, TO THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Development Services: MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Contractor Liability for Street ORDINANCE REGARDING CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY FOR
Repairs/Maintenance MAINTENANCE CLEAN-UP ON.STREET WORK TO THE
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:48 p.m.
Bonnie I.Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
February 23,2009
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 23, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT THURS., 2/26 Budget;
8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Annexation;
Capital Project Priorities;
Business Plan
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, 104
Burnett Ave. S.*
FRI., 2/27 Budget;
8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Annexation;
Capital Project Priorities;
Business Plan
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, 104
Burnett Ave. S.*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/2 Renton School District Administration and
(Corman) 6:00 p.m. Board Members -Meet&Greet
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 3/2 Barbara Clark-Elliott Appointment to
(Briere) 4:30 p.m. Advisory Committee on Diversity;
Communities Count- 2008 King County
Indicators (briefing only);
Aquatics/Henry Moses Aquatic Center Rules
(briefing only);
Renton Walk-a-bout Introduction (briefing
only)
FINANCE MON., 3/2 Renton CROPWALK Fee Waiver Request
(Persson) 5:45 p.m.
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/26 CANCELED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 3/2 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS.,2/26 CANCELED
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 2/26 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
w March 2, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mercer Island Marine Patrol Operations Report
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Duvall South Annexation- Intent to Annex, under the Unincorporated Island method,
approximately 11.6 acres located south of NE 1 st St., west of Field Ave. NE
b. Sunset East Annexation- Intent to Annex,under the Unincorporated Island method,
approximately 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th St., if extended, west of 148th Ave. SE
c. Honey Creek Estates Annexation- Intent to Annex, under the Unincorporated Island method,
approximately 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th St., if extended, west of 148th Ave. SE
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2009. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of$40,000 with Reid Middleton for structural plans review. Council concur.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the 2009 through
2012 environmental review and related disciplines, land use planning/economic development,
and building plan review consultant roster. Council concur.
d. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of$121,250 with Henderson, Young and Company for impact fee analysis and
recommendation. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Community Services Department recommends amending the 2009 budget to transfer$13,600
from the golf course reserve fund balance for water right attorney fees to assist in the water rights
change application and claim for golf course irrigation. Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Finance and Information Services Department recommends adopting a resolution to set the
threshold and state sales tax rebate rate for 2009, related to annexations. Council concur. (See 9.
for resolution.)
g. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$206,418 with
Carollo Engineers for the 2009 Wastewater Lift Station Pre-Design project. Council concur.
h. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-012, 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$15,538.57,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$33,516.27 to
Shoreline Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-08-033, Ripley Lane North Storm System Improvements
Project and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$55,073.50, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of a retainage bond in the
amount of$66,720.93 to Rodarte Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
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8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Renton CROPWALK Fee Waiver Request
b. Community Services Committee: Barbara Clark-Elliott Appointment to Advisory Committee on
Diversity
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Imposing sales and use tax as credit against state sales and use tax relating to annexations (See 71.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2008 housekeeping docket amendments to City Code(1 st reading 2/23/2009)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFENCING CENTER
March 2, 2009
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Meet&Greet with Renton School District Administration and Board Members
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
March 2, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract with Henderson, Young and Company for impact fee analysis
2009 budget amendment re: Transfer$13,600 from golf course reserve fund for water right attorney fees
Community Services Department fee waiver requests
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J.WARREN, City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
IWEN WANG,Finance and Information Services Administrator;MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
ANGIE MATHIAS, Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN
HORNE,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER
KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Sergeant Keith McDonough, Mercer Island Marine Patrol, reported that there
Public Safety: Marine Patrol was a substantial decrease in boating activities in 2008. He stated that this was
Operations Update due in part to economic challenges and gas prices that reached nearly $6.00 per
gallon on Lake Washington. Sergeant McDonough stated that Mercer Island
Marine Patrol began teaching mandatory boater education classes to all vessel
operators 21 years of age and under, and noted that operators under the age of 25
will be required to complete the course in 2009. He stated that eventually all
boat operators born after 1955 will be required to take the course.
Sergeant McDonough stated that Patrol 14 construction was completed and
placed into service last spring providing a second vessel with full firefighting
and medical aid capabilities. He reported that in 2008 they responded to five
boating accidents, 72 search and rescue operations, issued 263 citations, and
made 59 arrests. He also reported that they patrolled 160 hours and 25 minutes
in Renton waters.
Concluding, Sergeant McDonough reported that with continued funding from
the Federal Emergency Management Administration(FEMA)the patrol will
continue to remove log jams from the mouth of the Cedar River.
Responding to Council inquiries, Sergeant McDonough stated that citizens who
complete the mandatory boater education classes are awarded a lifetime boater
operator card. He indicated that the card is required for operation of motorized
boats and is not required for the operation of small sail boats.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch introduced
Associate Planner Angie Mathias. Ms. Mathias explained the process of
annexing territory under the unincorporated island method. She reported that
each annexation being considered is generally consistent with City annexation
policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
Annexation: Duvall South, This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
NE 1 st St& Field Ave NE accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider annexation, under the Unincorporated Island method, of the proposed
Duvall South Annexation; 11.6 acres located south of NE 1 st. St., west of Field
Ave. NE.
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Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated
island surrounded approximately 81%by City limits and contains 25 single-
family homes, steep slopes, and a portion of a Class 3 waterway. She stated that
public services are currently provided by Renton Fire and Emergency Services,
Renton water and sewer service and Water District#90, and the Renton School
District.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the area was
zoned as part of the East Renton Plateau zoning process and is designated as
residential single family and residential low density zoning. She noted that the
zoning that was adopted is R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre) and R-8 (eight
dwelling units per net acre) and will become effective if the annexation becomes
effective.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding the
fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a slight surplus of$1,460 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$19,617 is estimated at full development.
Public comment was invited.
John Hines (King County) expressed concern regarding address changes and
sewer hook-up. Community and Economic Development Administrator Pietsch
stated that addresses within the proposed annexation area will change and that
the annexation process does not require residents to hook-up to sewer.
Joe Riedi (King County) expressed concern over Asian gang activity in the area
and inquired about ordinances that address the problem. Mayor Law stated that
there are many laws already in place that address gang activity and that problems
reported to the Police Department would be handled in a timely manner. Mr.
Riedi also expressed concern about public employee unions and about the Health
Department condemning septic systems, forcing home owners to connect to
sewers.
Discussion ensued regarding City employee work habits, work habits of crews
under City contract, construction of capital improvements in the proposed
annexation area, costs and timelines associated with hooking up to sewers, the
convenience of having sewers nearby in case a septic system fails, and rules
associated with local improvement districts.
Colin Fowler(King County) questioned how eighty percent of the proposed
annexation area is surrounded by City limits when the area is mostly surrounded
by water detention ponds and a creek. He asked if any financial gain the City
receives from the annexation would result in capital improvements for the area.
Mr. Pietsch stated that the proceeds from the annexation are nominal and no
capital improvements are scheduled. Mr. Fowler also expressed concern
regarding existing City laws noting that he opposes the City's fireworks ban.
There being no further public comment it was, MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE DUVALL
SOUTH ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
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Annexation: Honey Creek This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Estates, NE 12th St& 148th accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Ave NE consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method, of the proposed
Honey Creek Estates Annexation; 18.2 acres located south of NE 12th. St.,west
of 148th Ave.NE.
Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated
island surrounded approximately 83%by City limits and contains 46 single-
family homes, steep slopes, and a portion of a Class 3 waterway. She stated that
public services are currently provided by Eastside Fire and Rescue,King County
Water District#90, Renton sewer service, and the Issaquah School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density
zoning. Ms. Mathias stated that there are three possible zones: Resource
Conservation(one dwelling unit per ten net acres); R-1 (one dwelling unit per
net acre); and R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre). She remarked that two
separate hearings regarding potential zoning will be held in the future if the
annexation proposal is accepted.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding the
fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a slight deficit of$2,170 is estimated at
current development and a surplus of$29,117 is estimated at full development.
Correspondence from Eric and Tanya Lindsey(Renton) stating opposition to the
annexation was acknowledged.
Public comment was invited.
John Pavlik(King County) submitted a petition signed by area property owners
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opposed to the proposed annexation. He urged Council o deny the annexation
and stated that if annexed,voters in the area will request a referendum in order to
attempt to defeat the annexation by election.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeliness of the petition,the estimated cost of
an election, and the obligation of the City to provide services to urban areas.
Brian Bader(King County)raised questions regarding the proposed annexation
including the overall benefit to property owners,hiring of additional police
officers, sewer hook-up requirements and fees, and utility rate increases.
Further discussion ensured regarding the City's fiduciary responsibility to
provide services to urban areas, King County's inability to provide services, and
sewer hook-up requirements.
Martin Kenney(King County) stated that he owns property abutting the
proposed annexation area and requested help from the City regarding the design
and engineering of sewer lift stations. He remarked that he is required to build a
lift station prior to redeveloping his property and does not have the appropriate
resources. He also questioned the need for enlarging a road on his property and
then having to transfer ownership of the road to the City.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
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Continuing, Mr. Kenney opined that if City policy is to help property owners do
what is in the best interest for the City after being annexed, the City should help
the property owners achieve that goal.
Council President Corman clarified that the City, in general, does not build the
infrastructure to support the subdivision of lots. He pointed out that most
developers hand over capital improvements in subdivisions so that the City will
take over the long-term maintenance costs of the improvements. He also noted
that additional benefits to annexing are better police and fire service, and access
to local parks and facilities.
City Attorney Warren pointed out that Mr. Kenney did not speak in favor of or
against the proposed annexation.
David Roe(King County) questioned the motive for annexing the area and how
the area became an unincorporated island. Mr. Pietsch responded that the City is
mandated by the Growth Management Act to provide urban services within its
potential annexation area. He also stated that numerous annexations have
occurred during the City's long history and a few pockets or islands have
formed. He remarked that it is in the City's interest to have efficient boundaries.
Lora Shannon (King County) requested more information regarding the
proposed annexation including tax and utility rate information,possible library,
fire, and police service changes, and address changes.
Susan Owen(King County) stated that she may have to register to vote in order
to vote against the annexation to maintain her lifestyle. She expressed concern
over high density housing and objected to the area being rezoned. Ms. Owen
stated that she moved to the area for the quality of life and that she is pleased
with the level of service she receives from King County.
There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE HONEY
CREEK ESTATES ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO
THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
Annexation: Sunset East, This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
NE 16th St& 148th Ave NE accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider annexation,under the Unincorporated Island method, of the proposed
Sunset East Annexation; 15.9 acres located south of NE 16th. St., west of 148th
Ave. NE.
Associate Planner Mathias reported that the annexation site is an unincorporated
island surrounded 100%by City limits and contains 15 single-family homes,
generally level topography, and a portion of a Class 4 waterway. She stated that
public services are currently provided by Renton Fire and Emergency Services,
King County Water District#90, Renton sewer service, and the Issaquah School
District.
Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-4(four dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density
zoning. She noted that the area must be rezoned, as the prezoned designation of
R-5 is obsolete. Ms. Mathias noted that there are three possible zones: Resource
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Conservation(one dwelling unit per ten net acres); R-1 (one dwelling unit per
net acre); and R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre). She stated that two separate
hearings regarding potential zoning will be held in the future if the annexation
proposal is accepted.
Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding the
fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a surplus of$3,837 is estimated at current
development and a surplus of$29,600 is estimated at full development.
Public comment was invited.
John Pavlik(King County) stated that the creation of unincorporated islands
goes against annexation policies. He suggested that the area was created solely
for the purpose of being annexed under the Unincorporated Island method, and
opined that most of the residents in the proposed annexation area are opposed to
the annexation.
Mr. Pietsch stated that annexation policy calls for not creating unincorporated
islands and the City is correcting that action. Council President Corman
declared that in 15 years on the Council he had not intentionally voted to create
an unincorporated island, and perhaps with Boundary Review Board adjustments
and other reasons, islands and peninsulas have formed. Mr. Pietsch clarified that
the recently adopted Aster Park annexation,which borders the Sunset East area,
was adopted after developers exercised their covenants to annex and therefore
may have inadvertently created the island.
Sue Morrison(King County) expressed opposition to the annexation. She
questioned whether a gravel road near her property would be paved if it was
determined to be public road, and whether other capital improvements would be
installed. She also requested confirmation that her garbage service would remain
unchanged for seven years after being annexed.
Llora Maertins(King County)requested information regarding the boarding of
horses in City limits. Council President Corman stated that he is a horse owner
and horses are allowed in City limits dependent on lot size.
Willard Morrison (King County)opined that 144th Ave. SE is a public road and
expressed concern regarding garbage pick-up. He stated that large garbage
trucks would damage the gravel road that services his and four other properties.
He requested that if 144th Ave. SE is annexed and determined to be a public
road,that the City maintain it.
There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE SUNSET
EAST ANNEXATION NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/23/2009. Council concur.
2/23/2009
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CED: Structural Plans Review, Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Reid Middleton a contract in the amount of$40,000 with Reid Middleton for structural plans
review. Council concur.
CED: 2009-2012 Consultant Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Roster the 2009 through 2012 environmental review and related disciplines, land use
planning/economic development, and building plan review consultant roster.
Council concur.
CED: Impact Fee Analysis, Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Henderson, Young and a contract in the amount of$121,250 with Henderson, Young and Company for
Company impact fee analysis and recommendations. Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: Golf Community Services Department recommended amending the 2009 budget to
Course Water Right Attorney, transfer$13,600 from the golf course reserve fund balance for water right
2009 Budget Amendment attorney fees to assist in the water rights change application and claim for golf
course irrigation. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: 2009 Threshold and Finance and Information Services Department recommended adopting a
Sales Tax Rebate, Benson Hill resolution to set the threshold and state sales tax rebate for 2009,related to
Annexation annexations. Council concur. (See page 68 for resolution.)
Utility: 2009 Wastewater Lift Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Station Pre-Design, Carollo $206,418 with Carollo Engineers for the 2009 Wastewater Lift Station Pre-
Engineers Design project. Council concur.
CAG: 08-012, 2008 Sanitary Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-012, 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs;
Sewer Repairs, Shoreline and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
Construction amount of$15,538.57, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of$33,516.27 to Shoreline Construction Co., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG:08-033, Ripley Lane Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-033, Ripley Lane North Storm
North Storm System System Improvement; and requested approval of the project, authorization for
Improvement, Rodarte final pay estimate in the amount of$55,073.50, commencement of a 60-day lien
Construction period, and release of a retainage bond in the amount of$66,720.93 to Rodarte
Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence
Finance Committee in the staff recommendation to waive the Liberty Park and Riverview Park
Community Services: Renton shelter fees of$300 for the Crop Hunger Walk on May 3, 2009. The
Cropwalk Fee Waiver Request, Community Services Department will take the lead in finalizing the
Kenyon details/coordination of this event.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Community Services concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Barbara Clark-Elliott(an unexpired
Committee term expiring 12/31/2009;position previously held by Audrey Godwin)to the
Appointment: Advisory Advisory Commission on Diversity.
Committee on Diversity MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION #4000 A resolution was read authorizing the City of Renton to impose a sales and use
Finance: 2009 Threshold and tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against state sales and use tax,
Sales Tax Rebate, Benson Hill relating to annexations. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
Annexation COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5450 An ordinance was read correcting Chapter 10,Planning Commission, Chapter
Planning: Development 14,Environmental Review Committee,Chapter 16, Lodging Tax Advisory
Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Committee, and Chapter 17,Airport Advisory Committee, of Title 11
Housekeeping Amendments (Commissions and Boards); Chapter 3,Economic Development,Neighborhoods
and Strategic Planning Department, and Chapter 7,Planning/Building/Public
Works Department, of Title III(Departments and Officers); Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Standards, Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, Chapter
4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, Chapter 5,Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 8,Permits - General and Appeals, Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development
Regulations); Chapter 3, Salaries, Chapter 12, Adult Entertainment Standards,
and Chapter 19, Telecommunication Licenses and Franchises, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations); Chapter 1, Garbage, and Chapter 7,Noise
Level Regulations,of Title VIII(Health and Sanitation); Chapter 2,Excess
Right-of-Way Use, Chapter 5,Latecomer's Agreements, Chapter 8, Sidewalk
Construction, Chapter 9, Street Closure, Chapter 10, Street Excavations, Chapter
11, Street Grid System, Chapter 14,Vacations, Chapter 15,Weeds and Noxious
Matter,and Chapter 16, Special Assessment Districts,of Title IX(Public Ways
and Property); Chapter 8,One-Way Streets and Alleys, Chapter 10,Parking
Regulations, and Chapter 13, Commute Trip Reduction,of Title X(Traffic),of
City Code,to complete a second set of housekeeping amendments to Title IV
amendments made during docket review and to correct references to the former
Economic Development,Neighborhoods, and Strategic Planning Department
and the former Planning/Building/Public Works Department. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE
Community Services: Fee TOPIC OF FEE WAIVERS INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Waivers DEPARTMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time:8:50 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
March 2, 2009
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR gg
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/9 Legislative Update
(Corman) 6:00 p.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 3/9 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5:00 p.m. Water Rights Attorney Fees;
Impact Fees Analysis Contract with
Henderson, Young&Company
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/5 Community Planning Area Boundaries
(Parker) 3:00 p.m. (briefing only);
Extending Land Use& Subdivision Permit
bw Application Validity Periods
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
REGULAR MEETING
March 9, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/2/2009. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of$62,500 with Petrizzo Strategic Group for federal lobbyist services. Refer to Finance
Committee. ONO
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of SE 192nd St. to fulfill a requirement of the Gurdev Singh Short
Plat(SHP-09-010). Council concur.
d. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of Addendum#46 to CAG-
06-097, Eastside Fiber Consortium agreement to add the City of Auburn as a consortium partner.
Council concur.
e. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to establish the Earlington Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of$767,783.60 to ensure that
project costs are equitably distributed to those who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
6. UNFINISHED 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 topic may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Water Rights Attorney Fees*; Impact Fee Analysis Contract
with Henderson,Young & Company
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2009 Budget amendment re: Water rights attorney fees (See 6.a.)
8. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
9. AUDIENCE COMMENT
10. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
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7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER
March 9, 2009
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Legislative Update
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract with Petrizzo Strategy Group for federal lobbyist services
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Contract with Henderson,Young and Company for impact fee analysis
PLANNING COMMISSION
Required public hearings relating to zoning for the Honey Creek Estates & Sunset East annexations
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Establishment of the Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2009 Budget amendment re: Water rights attorney fees (1 st reading 3/9/2009)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
... March 9, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER KING PARKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire
Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELL,Police Department.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/2/2009. Council concur.
3/2/2009
CED: Federal Lobbyist Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Ulm Services,Petrizzo Strategic a contract in the amount of$62,500 with Petrizzo Strategic Group for federal
Group lobbyist services. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Gurdev Singh Short Plat, Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
ROW Dedication, SE 192nd St dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of SE 192nd St. and 113th
Way SE to fulfill a requirement of the Gurdev Singh Short Plat(SHP-09-010).
Council concur.
CAG: 06-097, Addendum#46, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
Eastside Fiber Consortium Addendum#46 to CAG-06-097,Eastside Fiber Consortium agreement,to add
the City of Auburn as a consortium partner. Council concur.
SAD: Earlington Sanitary Utilities Systems Division requested authorization to establish the Earlington
Sewer Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District in the estimated amount
of$767,783.60 to ensure that project costs are equitably distributed to those who
benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 281205 -281550 and three wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $2,759,695.32; and approval of 117 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
812 direct deposits totaling$2,731,359.27.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
�.. THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
March 9 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 74
Community Services: Golf Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Course Water Right Attorney, concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize spending of Maplewood
2009 Budget Amendment Golf Course's reserve fund balance for water right legal services in the amount
of$13,600. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding now
this matter be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
CED: Impact Fee Analysis, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Henderson,Young and the contract with Henderson,Young and Company for the amount of$121,250
Company to conduct analysis and make recommendations regarding the impact fees
charged by the City for public streets and roads,publicly owned parks open
space, and recreation facilities, and fire protection facilities.
Added: The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 3/16/2009 for second and final reading:
Community Services: Golf An ordinance was read amending the 2009 Budget to authorize$13,600 from the
Course Water Right Attorney, Golf Course Fund(404)balance to appropriate for water right attorney fees.
2009 Budget Amendment MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/16/2009.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Annexation: Honey Creek REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS RELATING TO ZONING FOR THE
Estates& Sunset East,Zoning HONEY CREEK ESTATES AND SUNSET EAST ANNEXATIONS TO THE
Public Hearings PLANNING COMMISSION. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:07 p.m.
Bonnie I.Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
March 9,2009
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 9, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/16 Community Planning Initiative
(Corman) 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 3/16 One Night Count(of the Homeless)
(Briere) 4:00 p.m. (briefing only);
South King County Response to
Homelessness Plan(briefing only)
FINANCE MON., 3/16 Downtown Parking Garage Update
(Persson) 5:00 p.m. (briefing only);
Federal Lobbyist Services Contract with
Petrizzo Strategic Group
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/12 Release of Restrictive Covenants Request
(Parker) 3:00 p.m. from Washington State Auto Dealers
am Association;
Extending Validity Periods of Land Use
Applications
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 3/16 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 3/12 Local and Regional Transportation Issues
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. (briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 3/12 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Fire and Emergency Services Department Compliance with HB 1756 Report
b. Renton Heart Month Wrap-Up Report
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/9/2009. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Robert J. Ingersoll to the Airport Advisory Committee for an unexpired
term expiring on 5/7/2010 (position previously held by Frank Marshall). Refer to Community
Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits recommendation of the City's cable consultant to perform no additional cable
television rate review for the period of 7/1/2008 through 6/30/2009, and to adopt resolutions to
issue rate orders preserving the City's rights. Council concur. (See 8.a. and 8.b. for resolutions.)
d. Community and Economic Development Department submits 60%Petition to Annex for the
proposed Earlington Annexation and recommends a public hearing be set on 4/6/2009 to consider
the petition; approximately 100 acres located east of 80th Ave. S., north of S. 134th St. Council
concur.
e. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$46,870
with Farrow Concrete Specialists for sidewalk replacement and repairs at Cedar River Park.
Council concur.
f. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Langley Meadows
Final Plat, a 70-lot subdivision located east of Hoquiam Ave. NE, north of NE 6th St. Council
concur. (See 8.c. for resolution.)
g. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 5th Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Doyea Short Plat(SHP-
08-020). Council concur.
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of Addendum#2 to CAG-06-174, consultant
agreement with R.W. Beck, in the amount of$17,394 for additional services and to extend the
contract expiration date to 12/31/2009. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$113,500 with
Roth Hill Engineering for the Sanitary Sewer Model Conversion and Updates/Geodatabase
Development, Phase II project. Council concur. ,
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. UNFINISHED 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 topic may be held by
■.., the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Federal Lobbyist Services Contract with Petrizzo Strategic Group
b. Planning and Development Committee: Release of Restrictive Covenants Request from
Washington State Auto Dealers Association; Extending Validity Periods of Land Use
Applications*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Comcast Cable television maximum permitted equipment and installation rates (See 6.c.)
b. Comcast Cable television maximum basic programming service rate (See 6.c.)
c. Langley Meadows Final Plat(See 6.f.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Extending validity periods of land use applications (See 7.b.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2009 Budget amendment re: Water rights attorney fees (1st reading 3/9/2009)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 16, 2009
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Community Planning Initiative- Roll Out
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ADMINISTRATION
Townhall style public meeting in the Renton Highlands
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Robert J. Ingersoll appointment to Airport Advisory Committee
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Contract with Petrizzo Strategic Group for federal lobbying services
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Extending validity periods of land use applications (1st reading 3/16/2009)
PUBLIC HEARING
4/6/2009 - Earlington Annexation; 100 acres located east of 80th Ave. S., north of S. 134th St.
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Regular Meeting
March 16, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Law requested that a moment of silence be observed in memory of Bretta
Hawkins, Police Service Specialist.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERS; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; SUZANNE
DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; FIRE AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF
MARK PETERSON, Fire Department; and COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY, Police Department.
SPECIAL Fire and Emergency Services Administrator I. David Daniels reported on
PRESENTATIONS department response times. He stated that state law requires the department to
Fire: Aspirational Response provide level of services, deployment methodology, and response time
Time Goals- HB 1756 objectives annually. He clarified that the City passed Resolution 3976
Compliance Report (10/13/2008)that set an aspirational goal of seven and one half minutes for
response times in non-disaster situations under current funding, staffing, and
equipment levels.
Chief Daniels reviewed response times based on activity, such as turn-out time,
emergency medical, fire suppression, and hazardous materials calls. He reported
that there were 7,818 incidents in 2008. Chief Daniels explained that incidents
and total responses are not necessarily the same. He stated that incidents are the
calls the department receives from Valley Communications, which can then
generate anywhere from one to six vehicle movements or responses. He stated
that the department's total response time for the ninetieth percentile for 2008 was
seven minutes and fifty seconds. He noted that the average total response time
was five minutes and twenty-four seconds.
Concluding, Chief Daniels reported that the four major factors causing extended
response times are: 1) the distance of the call to the fire station, 2) weather, 3)
responding out of the department's normal area, and 4)out of position. Chief
Daniels reported that the Fire and Emergency Services Department met their
aspirational goal eighty-three percent of the time in 2008.
Fire: Renton Heart Month Chief Daniels reported that Renton Heart Month is a community risk reduction
Wrap-Up, February 2008 effort. He stated that the Fire and Emergency Services Department provided
blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at 25 different locations around the
City in 2008. He reported that 4,445 citizens were screened, and that 724 were
identified with high blood pressure, 143 with high blood sugar, and 822 alerts
were provided. Chief Daniels explained that an alert is given to individuals who
are on the border of having either high blood pressure or blood sugar, and are
then encouraged to see a medical professional.
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Chief Daniels reported that in partnership with the Red Cross, CPR Saturday
(February 28)was conducted at Renton Technical College. He remarked that
this was the first time the Red Class taught this class outside of Seattle, and that
589 citizens were taught CPR, 64 of who were taught in Spanish, and seven in
American Sign Language.
Council discussion ensued praising the Fire and Emergency Services Department
for their pro-activeness, acknowledging that Renton is one of the safest places in
the world to experience a heart attack,and commenting on the availability of
other first aid classes, costs involved for CPR Saturday, statistics regarding aid
call responses,number of fires,dollar amounts of property damages, and
possibly doing screenings at local schools.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer 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 2009 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The new traffic signal at Sunset and Hoquiam near Hazen High School has
been activated.
• Enjoy bites of great local food at nine participating downtown restaurants at
the Bite of Downtown Renton on Monday, March 30, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tickets for the Bite of Downtown Renton can be purchased at the Renton
History Museum for$20 and allow holders to visit each restaurant for a taste
of their signature food. The Bite of Downtown Renton was inspired by the
travelling Smithsonian Institute exhibit"Key Ingredients: America by
Food"at the Renton History Museum
• Community and business volunteers will spend the morning of Saturday,
April 4, cleaning up graffiti, litter, and weeds in the downtown business
core. Additional volunteers can join this clean-up effort by meeting at the
Piazza at 9 a.m. Please bring work gloves. The downtown community
thanks the Kiwanis Club of Renton and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Renton
for volunteering for this event.
AUDIENCE COMMENT: Howard McOmber(Renton) encouraged Council to set up a townhall-style
Citizen Comment: McOmber- public meeting event in the Renton Highlands where citizens can share their
Townhall Meeting Event in ideas and suggestions with City officials and staff. He suggested that the
Renton Highlands meeting focus on budget and volunteerism efforts.
Citizen Comment: Clawson- Laura Clawson (Renton),Board of Trustees President of the Renton Historical
Smithsonian Institute Society, announced the long-awaited and unprecedented exhibit opening this
Traveling Exhibit at Renton Saturday entitled, "Key Ingredients - America by Food." She stated that this is
History Museum the Renton History Museum's first Smithsonian Institute exhibit and that ours is
the only Seattle area museum to host the exhibit. Ms. Clawson explained that
the exhibit traces 500 years of food in America and is travelling from coast to
coast using Smithsonian photos, illustrations, and objects. She commented that a
companion exhibit entitled, "Sustaining a City," about the ways that food has
brought people together to form a community, is also open at the museum. She
stated that both exhibits are open Saturday,March 21, from 10 am to 7 pm.
Citizen Comment: Kumar- Bimal Kumar(Renton) stated that he appeared before Council on March 17,
Parking Loading&Driveway 2008, (concerning driveway and sidewalk regulations)and came again to ask
Regulations that(alleged) lies and corruption by City individuals involved in his issue be
investigated. He stated that he had provided a transcript as evidence in the
matter and had thereafter received a two-page response from the City
administration that was untruthful and unjust.
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Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Kumar's dissatisfaction with the administrative
decision, Council's knowledge and review of the matter,the differing
perceptions,the appeal process, Council's authority in the matter, and the
satisfaction of Council and the Administration with the administrative decision
as it stands.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/9/2009. Council concur.
3/9/2009
Appointment: Airport Mayor Law appointed Robert J. Ingersoll to the Airport Advisory Committee for
Advisory Committee an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2010 (position previously held by Frank
Marshall). Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, City Clerk submitted recommendation of the City's cable consultant to perform
Basic Programming Service no additional cable television rate review for the period of 7/1/2008 through
Rate&Permitted Equipment 6/30/2009, and to adopt resolutions to issue rate orders preserving the City's
&Installation Rates rights. Council concur. (See page 83 for resolutions.)
Annexation: Earlington, Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition
80th Ave S & S 134th St to Annex for the proposed Earlington Annexation and recommended a public
hearing be set on 4/6/2009 to consider the petition; approximately 100 acres
located east of 80th Ave. S.,north of S. 134th St. Council concur.
Community Services: Cedar Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
River Park Sidewalk Repairs, amount of$46,870 with Farrow Concrete Specialists for sidewalk replacement
Farrow Concrete Specialist and repairs at Cedar River Park. Council concur.
Plat: Langley Meadows, Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions, of the
Hoquiam Ave NE, FP-08-056 Langley Meadows Final Plat, a 70-lot subdivision located east of Hoquiam Ave.
NE, north of NE 6th St. Council concur. (See page 83 for resolution.)
Development Services: Doyea Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 5th P1. and Hoquiam
NE 5th PI & Hoquiam Ave NE Ave.NE to fulfill a requirement of the Doyea Short Plat(SHP-08-020). Council
concur.
CAG: 06-174, Storm& Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum#2 to CAG-06-
Surface Water Management 174, consultant agreement with R.W. Beck, in the amount of$17,394 for
Plan, RW Beck additional services and to extend the contract expiration date to 12/31/2009.
Council concur.
Utility: Sanitary Sewer Model Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Conversion, Roth Hill $113,500 with Roth Hill Engineering for the Sanitary Sewer Model Conversion
Engineering and Updates/Geodatabase Development,Phase II project. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee the contract with Petrizzo Strategic Group for the amount of$62,500 for federal
CED: Federal Lobbyist lobbying services. Added: The Committee further recommended that the
Services,Petrizzo Strategic Mayor and Citv Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
Group MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
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Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to remove restrictive
CED: Release of Restrictive covenants affecting the parcel located at 621 SW Grady Way, and further
Covenants Request, WSADA recommended that the full Council authorize the release of the covenants.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Land Use Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Application Expiration Date recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance to
Extension extend the period of validity of land use and subdivision applications for an
additional two years beyond the standard expiration dates set by City Code. This
would give applicants from four to seven years to complete projects rather than
the typical two to five years currently stipulated in RMC 4-8 and 4-9. This
extension is in additional to any other time extensions possible in the Code.
This extension will apply to all land use and subdivision applications that are
valid as of the ordinance's effective date and would apply to all future
applications submitted until December 31,2010. This new code section would
automatically sunset on December 31,2010,unless a new ordinance is adopted.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Parker commented that this action will allow developers and
others citizens constructing projects within the City the opportunity to extend the
projects because of the current economic situation.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Public Safety: Wireless adoption of City Code amendments that would require minimum standards for
Communication In-Building adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within new
Coverage Standards buildings,with the following exemptions:
• Existing buildings and structures
• Single-family residential buildings
• Structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or
parking
• Structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or
parking- only the subterranean areas would not be exempt
• Wood construction residential structures four stories or less without
subterranean storage or parking
• Renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20 percent
of the footprint of the original structure.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading.
Councilmember Taylor clarified that the ordinance is undergoing State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)review and will be presented for reading and
adoption as soon as the review period is over.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL COUNCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#4001 A resolution was read regarding the maximum permitted equipment and
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, installation rates set forth in the Federal Communications Commission Form
Permitted Equipment& 1205 filed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC on or about April 1, 2008.
Installation Rates MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#4002 A resolution was read regarding the maximum permitted basic programming
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, service rate set forth in the Federal Communications Commission Form 1240
Basic Programming Service filed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC on or about April 1,2008.
Rate MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION#4003 A resolution was read approving the Langley Meadows Final Plat;
Plat: Langley Meadows, approximately 11.16 acres located in the vicinity of Hoquiam Ave. NE and NE
Hoquiam Ave NE, FP-08-056 6th St. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/23/2009 for second and final reading:
Planning: Land Use An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement, of
Application Expiration Date Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code, extending the period of
Extension validity of land use and subdivision approvals. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/23/2009. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5451 An ordinance was read amending the 2009 Budget to authorize$13,600 from the
Community Services: Golf Golf Course Fund(404)balance to appropriate for water right attorney fees.
Course Water Right Attorney, MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
2009 Budget Amendment ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL WAIVE THE
Community Services: Golf GOLF COURSE FEES (IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900) FOR THE LIBERTY
Course Fee Waiver Request, HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM. CARRIED.
Liberty High School Golf Councilmember Persson clarified that the golf course requires the high school
Team golf team members to volunteer their time to assist with maintenance of the golf
course. He also noted that Liberty High School is allowing Renton the use of
their track at no cost while the Renton Stadium track is being renovated.
Council: Special Committee of MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER TO
the Whole meeting THE ADMINISTRATION THE SCHEDULING OF A COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING(WITH A TOWNHALL FORMAT)TO TAKE PLACE IN
THE HIGHLANDS AREA AT A FUTURE DATE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m.
,D. C,jCL,Q oo
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
March 16, 2009
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 16, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON.,3/23 Howard Hanson Dam/Green River Flooding
(Corman) 6:00 p.m. Issues -Tabletop Exercise
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 3/23 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5:30 p.m. Fee Waivers - Community Services
Department
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
I
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 23, 2009
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King County Parks—Lake to Sound Regional Trail Study
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/16/2009. Council concur.
... b. Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommends approval of an ordinance
amending and extending the Comcast Cable television franchise through 2013. Council concur
c. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the
reclassification of one position in the Public Works Department from Engineering Specialist III
(Grade a23)to Civil Engineer III (Grade a28), effective January 1, 2009, with no additional
budget appropriation required. Refer to Finance Committee.
7. UNFINISHED 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 topic may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
Finance Committee: Vouchers; Community Services Department Fee Waivers.
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Amending and extending the Comcast Cable TV franchise through 9/13/2013. (See 6.b.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Extending validity periods of land use applications (1st reading 3/16/2009)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER
Monday, March 23, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Howard Hanson Dam/Green River Flooding Issues—Tabletop Exercise
• 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 21 AND ARE RE-
CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED. &FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT. &SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reclassification of one position in Public Works Department
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Amending and extending the Comcast Cable TV franchise through 2013 (1 st reading 3/23/2009)
PUBLIC HEARING
4/6/2009 - Earlington Annexation; 100 acres located east of 80th Ave. S., north of S. 134th St.
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Regular Meeting
March 23, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG,Finance
and Information Services Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and
Economic Development Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Director;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director; JIM SEITZ,Transportation Planning Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF
ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department; and COMMANDER KENT
CURRY,Police Department.
SPECIAL Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that the Lake to Sound
Regional Trail is a joint project between King County and the cities of Renton,
PRESENTATIONS S J p J
King County: Lake to Sound Tukwila, Sea-Tac,Burien, and Des Moines. He stated that the project team is
Regional Trail Update also coordinating with Sound Transit,the Washington State Department of
Transportation, and the Cascade Bicycle Club. Mr. Zimmerman introduced
project team members King County Councilmember Julia Patterson, King
County Parks Capital Project Manager Jason Rich, Renton Parks Director Leslie
Betlach, Renton Transportation Planning Supervisor Jim Seitz, and consultants
Jenny Bailey and Ryan Abbotts from Parametrix, Inc.
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson stated that just as the Burke/Gilman
Trail connects Seattle to north and east King County, the Lake to Sound Trail
will connect south King County to its cities and east King County. She reported
that the trail will start at Lake Washington in Renton, near the terminus of the
Cedar River Trail, and will provide a connection between the Cedar River Trail
and the Green River and Interurban trails, giving Renton residents access to the
south all the way to the City of Pacific,and to the east all the way to the City of
Maple Valley. She reported that the trail will go through Renton's redeveloping
downtown core to Tukwila and will make a connection with Tukwila's light rail
station. She stated that the trail will then wrap around the western side of the
airport where it will touch the cities of Burien and Normandy Park and will
connect with the Des Moines Creek Trail which leads to Puget Sound. She
reported that the trail will be 17 miles long, and will connect urban centers,
transit centers, community centers, and many schools throughout south King
County.
Councilmember Patterson reported that$705,000 was committed last year for the
construction of the trail. She stated that this money is from a voter-approved
parks levy fund, and that an additional $3.75 million in the parks levy fund will
be dedicated to the project over the next five years. Councilmember Patterson
also reported that additional funding for design and construction purposes will be
requested from the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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Continuing, Councilmember Patterson stated that the first step in the process of
building the trail is to determine its potential alignments. She reported that over
the past six months a team of city and county staff have been working together to
create a coalition of local agencies to address the need to request funds from the
Puget Sound Regional Council. She noted that Parametrix, Inc. was hired to
help determine the best alignment for the trail based on the following principles,
1) land availability, 2)cost constraints, and 3)the ability to connect the trail with
other major trails in the region. She introduced Jenny Bailey and Ryan Abbotts
from Parametrix, Inc.
Jenny Bailey reported that Parametrix, Inc. is in the process of finalizing the trail
feasibility study and will be issuing the final report in the next couple of weeks.
She stated that the report was primarily prepared by reviewing planning
documents from the five different municipalities, as well as by talking to city
staff. She noted that time was also spent on the ground looking at potential
alignment sites. Ms. Bailey reported that a preferred alignment and
recommended interim solutions have been prepared for trail segments that may
take time to develop or involve construction delays.
Ryan Abbotts reported that the trail will begin at Lake Washington and will
connect through a number of cities to reach Puget Sound. He stated that the
preferred alignment is from the Cedar River Trail where it will connect west
along Houser Way S. and will continue over a number of railroad crossings,
including Shattuck Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S, and Hardie Ave. S. Mr.Abbotts
remarked that the trail will continue west into the Black River Riparian Forest,
ILI crossing at Monster Rd. SW, where it will connect to a casually used trail at Fort
Dent Park. He stated that the trail will continue south through Fort Dent Park to
Southcenter Blvd., continuing west into Tukwila,and then into Sea-Tac by
utilizing the recent improvements on S. 154th St. He commented that the trail
will connect to and then head south on Des Moines Memorial Dr. S. skirting the
west side of the airport and connecting to the Des Moines Creek Trail,which
eventually leads to Puget Sound.
Mr. Abbotts reported that the Black River Riparian Forest trail segment,which
creates the connection between Renton and Tukwila, and the Des Moines
Memorial Dr. S. sidepath in Sea-Tac and Burien are being recommended for
initial grant consideration from the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Responding to Councilmember Persson's inquiry, Ms. Bailey stated that parking
would likely be retained on the north side of Houser Way S. and lost on the
south side to accommodate the preferred alignment of the trail. She clarified that
there will be no travel lane reduction required.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry, King County Councilmember
Patterson stated that Renton and Sea-Tac segments have been prioritized for
funding. She noted that the project will take time to complete and will require
the cooperation of many different jurisdictions. Ms. Bailey clarified that the two
segments recommended for funding are the most ready to move forward and also
represent the least cost per lineal foot.
Mr. Zimmerman emphasized that the project is in the planning stages and that
there will be a tremendous amount of outreach conducted in the future. He noted
that the project team will receive input from the community and will study
alternatives to address parking issues and other concerns that may arise.
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Council President Corman expressed appreciation for Councilmember
Patterson's work championing the project, and noted that she was promoting the
trail as one of the best possible uses of funding that is available for parks and
trails. He also expressed appreciation for Councilmember Patterson's comments
regarding bringing parity to south King County, considering the many trails that
north and east King County residents enjoy.
Councilmember Taylor stated that his family utilizes many of the trails in south
King County and is excited about the new biking opportunities this trail will
provide. He commented that he is optimistic that an agreement will be achieved
regarding parking and any other unforeseen issues that may arise during the
planning process.
AUDIENCE COMMENT: Howard McOmber(Renton) encouraged Council to set up a townhall-style
Citizen Comment: McOmber- meeting in the Renton Highlands to promote communication between City
Townhall Meeting Event in residents and City officials.
Renton Highlands Council President Corman suggested that public meetings could be held in
conjunction with the new Community Planning Initiative,noting that the
meetings could be held in each of the eight different planning areas.
Mayor Law stated that areas and sites for public meetings will be selected as part
of the planning process. He remarked that a meeting in the Renton Highlands to
discuss the Highlands Task Force recommendations will be held in the near
future.
Citizen Comment: Arnold- Mark Arnold(Renton) requested that a world-class skate board park be
New Skate Park constructed in Renton. He stated that skate culture has long been a part of
Renton,noting that Gravity Sports, a Renton business,has been in operation
since 1976. He proposed establishing a new committee to study the feasibility of
such a project. Mr. Arnold stated that a world-class skate facility will draw
skaters from around the country and the world to visit and spend money in
Renton.
Mayor Law stated that the Community Services Department will keep Mr.
Arnold advised regarding skate park issues. Councilmember Briere pointed out
that a new area for skate boards has been designated in the Tri-Park Master Plan.
She noted,however,that funding for the project will not be available for some
time.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/16/2009. Council concur.
3/16/2009
Franchise: Comcast Cable Administrative,Judicial, and Legal Services Department recommended approval
Television Extension of an ordinance amending and extending the Comcast Cable television franchise
through 2013. Council concur. (See page 91 for ordinance.)
Human Resources: Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Reclassification (One Position) the reclassification of one position in the Public Works Department from
Engineering Specialist III (Grade a23) to Civil Engineer III (Grade a28),
effective 1/1/2009,with no additional budget appropriation required. Refer to
Finance Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 281552 -282005 and three wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $4,940,737.49; and approval of 209 Payroll Vouchers,one wire transfer, and 806
direct deposits totaling$2,783,449.28. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 4/6/2009 for second and final reading:
Franchise: Comcast Cable An ordinance was read amending Ordinance#4412,granting to TCI Seattle, Inc.,
Television Extension a franchise to operate a cable communication system within the City of Renton
and repealing Ordinance#5410. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/6/2009. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE #5452 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of
Planning: Land Use Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, extending the period of
Application Expiration Date validity of land use and subdivision approvals. MOVED BY BRIERS,
Extension SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Corman announced that he and Councilmember Briere toured
Public Works: Howard Hanson Howard Hanson Dam. He reported that they inspected the deterioration and
Dam/Green River Flooding related sink-hole occurring to the right-side abutment to the dam. He
Issues commended tour guide Colonel Anthony Wright,head of the Seattle Corps, for
effectively communicating the Army Corps of Engineers' concerns regarding the
dam. He noted that Colonel Wright recommended that everyone living in the
flood zone consider purchasing flood insurance. Council President Corman
clarified that funding is not holding back repairs at the dam. He stated that
technical engineering evaluations need to occur before work can begin and
commented that it may be well into summer before the evaluations are done. He
remarked that it could take a couple of years before the repairs are completed.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:3,7 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
March 23, 2009
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/30 NO MEETINGS (5th Monday)
(Gorman)
MON., 4/6 Legislative Update;
6:00 p.m. Regional Issues Update
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 4/6 Robert J. Ingersoll Appointment to Airport
(Briere) 5:15 p.m. Advisory Committee
FINANCE MON., 4/6 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5:30 p.m. Fee Waivers-Community Services
Department;
Position Reclassification-Public Works
Department
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/26 Growth Targets(briefing only)
(Parker) 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 4/6 CANCELED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 3/26 Contractor Liability for Street
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. Repairs/Maintenance;
Local&Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 3/26 Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special
(Zwicker) 3:15 p.m. Assessment District
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
ow REGULAR MEETING
April 6, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Volunteer Month - April 2009
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department Employee Recognition
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Earlington Annexation - 60% Petition to Annex and proposed zoning for approximately 100 acres
located generally east of 80th Ave. S., north of S. 134th St.
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 city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
■w 8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers 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 Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/23/2009. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Kathleen Booher to the Advisory Commission on Diversity for an
unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009 (position previously held by Jennifer Knickerbocker). Refer
to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits request for release of easement by Kristine Maristela, Certified Land Services
Corporation, for approximately 1,347 square feet of property located in the area of 536 - 606 Mill
Ave. S. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Ram Short Plat Variance
(V-08-123); appeal filed by Kushal Varma and Ka al Ram, accompanied by required fee. Refer
to Planning and Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the City Council
shall be based solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal,
and additional submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the multi-family
housing property tax exemption agreement for the Liberty Square Apartments project. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
£ Community Services Department recommends approval of Amendment Two to LAG-04-003,
King County Park & Ride Garage agreement, to extend the termination date to 12/31/2009 at
existing rates and conditions. Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of the carry forward ordinance
in the amount of$37,203,924, which increases the 2009 Budget by carrying forward funds from
2008 for projects that were not completed in 2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$72,464
with WHPacific for the Stage II Lake Washington Trail South Lake Connector project. Council
concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 topic may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Department: Ingersoll Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Community Services Department Fee Waivers; Public Works
Department Position Reclassification
c. Utilities Committee: Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Establishing the Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District (See 9.c.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Amending and extending the Comcast Cable TV franchise through 9/13/2013. (1st reading
3/23/2009)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER
April 6, 2009
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Legislative Update;
Regional Issues 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 21 AND ARE RE-
CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED. &FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT. &SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
,.� April 6, 2009 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Possible temporary full closure of Benson Rd. S. over I-405
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Kathleen Booher appointment to Advisory Commission on Diversity
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amendment Two to Park & Ride Garage agreement with King County
2009 Budget amendment related to carrying forward 2008 funds
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: Ram Short Plat Variance
Liberty Square Apartments multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Certified Land Services Corporation request for release of easement
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Establishing the Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District (1st reading 4/6/2009)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2009 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF RANDY CORMAN, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS;KING PARKER;DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; ALEX
PIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;
ANGIE MATHIAS,Associate Planner; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I.DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF
MARK PETERSON,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,
COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, OFFICER SHELLY HAMEL and
OFFICER EDWARD SAGIAO,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 2009 to be "Volunteer
Volunteer Month-April 2009 Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all members of the community to
commit a portion of their time to volunteer service. By volunteering and by
recognizing those who serve,we can perpetuate the spirit of vitality of this great
City. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama accepted the
proclamation on behalf of all City departments and encouraged citizens to
donate their time to the City.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Earlington, accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
80th Ave S & S 134th St consider the 60%Petition to Annex and zoning for the proposed Earlington
Annexation; approximately 100 acres located east of 80th Ave. S.,north of S.
134th St.
Associate Planner Angie Mathias reported that the site contains single-family
homes,vacant land, steep slopes, and a Class 4 waterway. She stated that public
services are currently provided by Fire District#20,Renton water and sewer
service, and the Renton School District.
Reviewing the site's zoning,Ms.Mathias stated that the existing King County
zoning is R-6(six dwelling unit per gross acre),R-8 (eight dwelling units per
gross acre),and R-12(12 dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the
City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential single-
family and residential medium density zoning. She stated that the proposed City
zoning for the site is R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre),R-10 (ten dwelling
units per net acre), and R-14(14 dwelling units per net acre).
Ms.Mathias reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding the
fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a deficit of$16,598 is estimated at current
development and a surplus of$116,722 is estimated at full development.
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Responding to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry,Ms.Mathias stated that the
area's current population is approximately 292.
Correspondence received from Paul G.Monk(King County) expressing
.... opposition to the proposed annexation was acknowledged.
Public comment was invited.
Phyllis Chandler(King County) expressed opposition to the proposed
annexation, explaining that her property is currently connected to a septic tank
and that she does not want to pay$1,000 annually to the City for water and
sewer service.
Ira Sacharoff(King County)commented that unlike most West Hill residents,
some Earlington residents receive water and sewer bills from Renton,have
Renton addresses, and share the 425 area code. He proposed the following
questions: 1)whether residents and businesses in the area want to be annexed
and what benefits they may receive, and 2)whether Renton can annex the area
without increasing taxes or reducing services for current residents. He pointed
out that the petition indicated support for the annexation, and due to the small
size of the area,the costs to annex would be negligible.
Diane Gaylord(King County) expressed support for the proposed annexation,
explaining that the annexation may mean that the Earlington Greenhouse can
stay in business longer because of reduced water bills. She also expressed
appreciation for the ability to participate in Renton activities and utilize Renton
facilities,noting that some communities do not allow non-residents that
En privilege.
Ronald Minter(King County), owner of Earlington Greenhouse, expressed
.� support for the proposed annexation. He stated that many Earlington residents
already work, shop, and play in Renton. Mr.Minter emphazied that a major
concern in the area is crime and public safety, and noted that although King
County is doing the best it can with limited resources,the majority of residents
believe that Renton can improve safety in the area. He additionally commented
that many residents are enthused about the ability to join the Earlington Hill
Neighborhood Association.
Carole Davis(King County) stated that she lives in the Earlington Ridge
development and would like to be able to join the Earlington Hill Neighborhood
Association. She stated that because her neighborhood is considered Skyway,
property values in the area are decreasing, and opined that if annexed to Renton,
property values would increase. Ms.Davis also stated that she and her husband
look forward to the opportunity to volunteer in Renton.
Sondra Shira(Renton) expressed support for the proposed annexation and
remarked that it is a smart decision to include the Earlington Greenhouse as it is
one of the only neighborhood businesses in the area. She also remarked that the
Earlington Ridge development should be included in the annexation area.
Connie Martin(King County) expressed concern regarding the annexation
petition she signed, and possible higher zoning.
Councilmember Briere clarified that the City and the County calculate density
differently and that there may not necessarily be an increase in density over what
could be expected from the King County zoning. Ms.Mathias further explained
the methodologies King County and the City use for calculating density, and
pointed out that the City's proposed zoning for the annexation area is very
comparable to the County's zoning.
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Celeste DeVault(King County)expressed support for the proposed annexation
and opined that this area was not being cherry-picked from the broader West Hill
annexation proposal.
There being no further public comment it was,MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE EARLINGTON 60%PETITION TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE EARLINGTON ANNEXATION
NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police Chief Milosevich provided background information regarding a March
Police: Employee Recognition 2008 one-car rollover accident in the area of SW 16th St. and Oakesdale Ave.
SW. He stated that the initial call reported a vehicle that was upside down and
on fire with three occupants. Several officers responded to the incident
including Officers Edward Sagiao and Shelly Hamel. Chief Milosevich reported
that Officer Sagiao witnessed Boeing security officers attempting unsuccessfully
to extinguish the vehicle fire. He stated that Officer Sagiao went to the vehicle
and was able to crawl through the broken passenger side window in an attempt
to extricate the driver. Chief Milosevich reported that Officer Hamel arrived and
approached the vehicle to help Officer Sagiao remove the driver while also
keeping track of the fire and smoke that was entering the interior of the vehicle.
Chief Milosevich stated that the driver was the only occupant and was moved to
safety by the officers. He reported that Officer Sagiao suffered smoke inhalation
and minor lacerations on his hands, and that both officers received cuts to their
legs while rescuing the driver.
Chief Milosevich stated that Sergeant Christine Matthews reported that this was
truly a selfless act that came automatically to Officers Sagiao and Hamel,both
of whom knew the danger involved. He also stated that Sergeant Steve Richie,
their supervisor,reported that both officers demonstrated extreme courage
during the life threatening incident,that the danger to them as well as the vehicle
driver was obvious, and that both officers knowingly risked substantial injury by
placing themselves in and next to a burning vehicle to rescue the driver.
Sergeant Richie also reported that this accident would have resulted in a fatality
if they had not chosen their course of action.
Officer Shelley Hamel was then awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for
placing herself in imminent danger to her personal safety to assist another officer
and the driver of the vehicle. Officer Edward Sagiao was awarded the Medal of
Valor for placing himself in substantial risk of harm to his personal safety to
rescue the driver. Chief Milosevich proclaimed that these officers represented
all of the dedicated,smart, aggressive, and compassionate men and women of
the Renton Police Department who are willing to help others regardless of the
potential risk they may personally face.
Councilmember Taylor commended Officers Hamel and Sagiao for putting their
life and limb on the line for the community. Mayor Law remarked that most
encounters with the police are for traffic violations and it is sometimes forgotten
how law enforcement officers put their lives on the line, and have lost their lives,
for our protection.
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council Meeting minutes of 3/23/2009. Council concur.
3/23/2009
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Appointment: Advisory Mayor Law appointed Kathleen Booher to the Advisory Commission on
Commission on Diversity Diversity for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2009(position previously held
by Jennifer Knickerbocker). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Utility: Release of Easement City Clerk submits request for release of easement by Kristine Maristela,
Request, Certified Land Certified Land Services Corporation, for approximately 1,347 square feet of
Services Corporation property located in the area of 536 -606 Mill Ave. S. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
Appeal: Ram Short Plat City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Ram
Variance,Varma&Ram, Short Plat Variance(V-08-123); appeal filed by Kushal Varma and Kajal Ram;
V-08-123 accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
CED: Multi-Family Housing Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Property Tax Exemption, the multi-family housing property tax agreement for the Liberty Square
Liberty Square Apartments Apartments project. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Lease: Park&Ride Garage Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment Two
Agreement,City Center of LAG-04-003,King County Park&Ride Garage agreement, to extend the
Parking Garage,King County termination date to 12/31/2009 at existing rates and conditions. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Finance: Carry Forward Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of the carry
Ordinance forward ordinance in the amount of$37,203,924,which increases the 2009
Budget by carrying forward funds from 2008 for projects that were not
completed in 2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
Transportation: Stage II Lake Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Washington Trail South Lake amount of$72,464 with WHPacific for the Stage II Lake Washington Trail
Connector,WHPacific South Lake Connector project. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utilities Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation that the Earlington Sanitary Sewer
SAD: Earlington Sanitary Interceptor Special Assessment District No. 0038 be approved. The Special
Sewer Interceptor Assessment District will establish new connection charges of residential units as
shown in Zone"A"on the Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special
Assessment District Map as$6,512.40 per dwelling unit. New connections of
residential units as shown in Zone`B"on the Earlington Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor Special Assessment District Map shall pay a fee of$7,366.22 per
dwelling unit. In addition,simple interest will accrue at a rate of 5.30 percent
for a period of ten years.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance finalizing the.
Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District be presented
for first reading.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page for 100 ordinance.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Robert J. Ingersoll (Airport
Appointment: Airport Leaseholder alternate position)to the Airport Advisory Committee for an
Advisory Committee unexpired term expiring on May 7,2010.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 282005 -282366 and two wire transfers totaling$2,801,433.48; rim
and approval of 107 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 803 direct deposits
totaling$2,695,860.77.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Fee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding fee waivers for
Waivers the Community Services Department. The Committee reviewed the staff
recommendation to give the Community Services Administrator the authority to
waive certain fees that are less than a pre-determined amount. The Committee
requested staff to explore the option of drafting a policy that would create
greater efficiency and structure the policy to be consistent with how the City is
applying waivers to other fees in the City. Additionally, staff reported the
establishment of a Special Events Committee.
The Committee recommended postponing any formal action on fee waivers until
next year. The additional time will allow the City the time to implement the
Special Events Committee and will allow staff the opportunity to collect data
regarding the frequency of requests for fee waivers,the types of fees that are
involved,the impact on revenues, and how other fee waivers are being applied
elsewhere in the City. The Committee further recommended revisiting the issue
of fee waivers in 2010.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: Position Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reclassification(One Position) concurrence in the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and adjust pay
ranges for the Public Works Department effective January 1, 2009. The funds to
implement this recommendation will be absorbed by the 2009 Water Utility
Operations budget for intermittent wages.
Engineering Specialist III reclassified to Civil Engineer III, grade a23 to a28,
$5,496 budget change 2009.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 4/13/2009 for second and final reading:
SAD: Earlington Sanitary An ordinance was read establishing an assessment district for sanitary sewer
Sewer Interceptor service for properties adjacent to the Earlington Sanitary Sewer Interceptor and
establishing the amount of the charge upon connection to the facilities. MOVED
BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/13/2009.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5453 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance#4412,granting to TCI Seattle,
Franchise: Comcast Cable Inc., a franchise to operate a cable communication system within the City of
Television Extension Renton and repealing Ordinance#5410. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Streets: Benson Rd S,Potential TOPIC OF A POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF BENSON RD, S. OVER I-405 TO
Temporary Closure THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:52 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC,City Clerk
Jason A. Seth,Recorder
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 6, 2009
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/13 Photo Enforcement Program Report;
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. Puget Sound Regional Council -
Transportation 2040
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 4/13 2009 Carryover Budget Amendment;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Lease Amendment with King County for City
Center Parking Garage Park& Ride
Agreement
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/9 Liberty Square Apartments Multi-Family
(Parker) 2:30 p.m. Housing Property Tax Exemption Agreement
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 4/9 Contractor Liability for Street
(Palmer) 3:00 p.m. Repairs/Maintenance;
Local&Regional Transportation Issues
Update(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 4/9 CANCELED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.