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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 16, 1998 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Municipal Building
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the
meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN;
TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; KING PARKER; DAN CLAWSON; KATHY
KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; BETTY NOKES, Economic Development Director; TOM
BOYNS, Property Services Supervisor; DEREK TODD, Finance Analyst;
COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF
COUNCIL MINUTES
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 1998, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vacation: Oakesdale Ave SW
(I-405 to SW Grady Way),
IBID Corp, VAC-98-003
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing
to consider a petition to vacate a portion of Oakesdale Ave. SW from I-405 to
SW Grady Way (IBID Corporation, VAC-98-003).
Tom Boyns, Property Services Supervisor, explained that the area requested to
be vacated is unimproved and no longer needed by the City. Originally platted
as Stibien Avenue before becoming Oakesdale, the alignment of Oakesdale was
then shifted to the west. The remaining segment of right-of-way lies more than
100 feet away from the existing Oakesdale Ave. SW. The City has no utilities
in the right-of-way, and the petitioner is also the sole abuttor to the property.
The Board of Public Works has reviewed and approved the request.
Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE VACATION REQUEST WITH THE CONDITION THAT
PUGET SOUND ENERGY BE GRANTED TIME TO OBTAIN AN
EASEMENT FOR ITS OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES IN THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative
report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 1998 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Police Department will conduct traffic control emphasis at the
following locations this week: SE 19th St., SW Sunset Blvd., and NE 8th
and 6th Streets.
The City’s Lobby Information Volunteers were recently honored at a dinner
hosted by the City Clerk Division, during which certificates of service and
gift certificates were provided to each volunteer in appreciation of service
durations ranging from 15 years to one year.
November 16, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 378
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Christie −
Pull Tab Tax Reduction
Dale Christie, operator of Hillcrest Bowl at 2809 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton,
98056, asked that the City reduce its current tax on pull tabs from 5% of gross
revenues to a more equitable figure. Mr. Christie said the current tax amounts
to 20% of his net income from pull tabs, which he considered too high. For
example, last quarter he had $201,000 in revenues from pull tabs, but paid out
$146,000 in prizes. Of the remaining $55,000, he paid the City more than
$10,000 in taxes. Mr. Christie claimed that several cities around the state now
assess taxes on pull tab revenues according to net, rather than gross, revenues.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
MATTER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Mr. Parker asked that the Administration provide the committee with as much
information as possible on this subject, including a sample form used for
reporting pull tab revenues and calculating the tax owing.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appeal: The Boeing Co.
Helistop on Oakesdale Ave
SW, A-98-
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner’s decision approving
construction and operation of a helistop at Boeing’s headquarters building (901
Oakesdale Ave. SW) for an initial period of five years; appeal filed on 11/02/98
by Charles E. Maudell, accompanied by the required fee. Refer to Planning &
Development Committee.
Executive: CitySource Printing
& Distribution (Contract
w/Renton Reporter)
Executive Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
$64,800 with the Renton Reporter to print and distribute CitySource, the City’s
newsletter to its citizens, on as a monthly basis in 1999 and 2000. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
HR&RM: Broker & Claims
Administration Agreements
Human Resources & Risk Management Department recommended the
cancellation of agreements with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Giesy, Greer &
Gunn, Inc. for broker and claims administration services, respectively; and
further recommended that Renton become a member of the Washington Cities
Insurance Authority effective January 1, 1999, for purposes of liability and
property protection. Refer to Finance Committee.
Streets: Main Ave S Transit
Way (Contra-Flow) Project
Transportation Systems Division recommended that Council receive a briefing
on the design of the Main Ave. S. Transit Way (or Contra-Flow) project. Refer
to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Renton
School District − Electronic
Readerboard Sign at McKnight
Correspondence was read from Dolores J. Gibbons, Superintendent of Renton
School District 403, requesting that the City clarify and/or modify its Sign Code
with respect to an electronic readerboard sign at McKnight Middle School.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Nelson (The
Boeing Company) – Oakesdale
Ave SW Extension
Correspondence was read from J.J. Nelson, Vice President of Facilities Asset
Management for The Boeing Company, PO Box 3707, Seattle, 98124,
expressing gratitude to the City for successfully completing the Oakesdale Ave.
SW extension within budget and on time.
Citizen Comment: Schott –
Human Services Funding
Correspondence was read from Lawrence F. Schott, 1210 N. 33rd Pl., Renton,
98056, urging the City to increase its human services funding in the 1999-2000
budget. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
November 16, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 379
REFER THIS LETTER TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claims Vouchers 164643 – Unknown* and three wire transfers in the total
amount of $3,839,511.39, and approval of Payroll Vouchers 163199 – 163444
and 519 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,276,046.89. *Due to a system
error, staff was unable to print the actual checks for this run. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Police: Peddler’s License Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending adoption of
the Peddler’s License ordinance. This ordinance requires a peddler to be
licensed, which licensing will enable the City to regulate peddlers within
Renton city limits. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 380 for ordinance.)
Mr. Parker explained that the regulations will ensure that all peddlers provide
the City with proper identification and other information. The charge will be
$75 per license (in addition to the regular business license fee), and all vehicles
used to conduct business will have to be clearly marked.
Responding to Councilman Corman, Mr. Parker confirmed that exceptions will
be available to groups such as the Girl Scouts for their annual cookie
fundraising efforts.
Planning & Development
Committee
Legal: City Council
Elimination as Appellate Body
for Hearing Examiner
Decisions
The following Planning & Development Committee report was tabled at the
11/09/98 Council meeting. It was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL TAKE THIS MATTER FROM THE
TABLE AT THIS TIME. CARRIED.
Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report
recommending the elimination of City Council as an appellate body for Hearing
Examiner decisions. The Committee met on this topic on Thursday, November
5th. This issue was first raised by the recent Supreme Court case of Mission
Springs v. City of Spokane, wherein individual councilmembers were held to be
potentially liable in damages to a developer because of interference with the
issuance of a grading permit. The City Attorney explained to the Council that
the logic of that case would also extend to city councilmembers sitting as
appeals officers when handling appeals from decisions of the Hearing
Examiner. The Committee also noted that the appeal system is generally very
structured in that the Council must find an error in fact or law. When combined
with the appearance of fairness doctrine, which prevents city councilmembers
from discussing pending appeals with constituents, the appeal process is
confining and frustrating to both Councilmembers and constituents. For these
reasons, the Committee recommended that the full Council request the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance making all appeals from Hearing Examiner
decisions appealable to Superior Court and not to the City Council. The City
Council will retain its jurisdiction, as required by statute, to handle all rezones.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
*MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THIS REPORT AND ITS SUBJECT MATTER TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE FULL
November 16, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 380
COUNCIL BEFORE THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. CARRIED.
Council President Edwards requested that the City Attorney attend the
Committee of the Whole meeting where this item will be discussed for the
purposes of providing information and advice to Council on this subject at that
time.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3359
Council: King County 1999
Budget (Position)
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
A resolution was read addressing the proposed 1999 King County Budget, and
urging that the King County Council adopt a 1999 Budget that implements and
sufficiently funds the County’s responsibility as regional service provider to all
citizens. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
meeting of November 23, 1998 for second and final reading:
Police: Peddler’s License An ordinance was read amending Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of
City Code by adding Chapter 20, Peddler’s License. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/23/98. CARRIED.
Police: State Firearms &
Dangerous Weapons Crimes
An ordinance was read amending subsection 6-10-1.K of Chapter 10, Criminal
Code, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to the adoption by
reference of State firearms/dangerous weapons crimes. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/23/98.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4751
Development Services:
Subdivision Ordinance
Changes
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading:
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, Chapter
8, Permits and Decisions, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of City Code by amending definitions, creating a
procedure for amendments to approved preliminary plats in the subdivision
regulations, revising the definition for pipestem lots, revising the submission
period for final plats from three years to five years, revising final plat submittal
requirements to allow for earlier submittals, and revising lot line adjustment
recording requirements to delete legal descriptions. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:08 p.m.
MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
November 16, 1998