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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121498 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 14, 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; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON. 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; SUSAN CARLSON, Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; JOE MCGUIRE, Court Services Director; PAUL KUSAKABE, Fiscal Services Director; JENNIFER TOTH HENNING; Senior Planner; JUDGE TERRY LEE JURADO, Municipal Court; DEREK TODD, Finance Analyst; COMMANDER DENNIS GERBER, Police Department. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 07, 1998, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Municipal Court: Judge Terry Lee Jurado The Honorable Carmen Otero, retired King County Superior Court Judge, administered the oath of acceptance to Municipal Court Judge, Terry Lee Jurado. Judge Otero explained that she has known Judge Jurado since he served as her bailiff when she was a judge in Superior Court. She said she was so impressed with his attitude that she encouraged him to pursue becoming a judge. Expressing his thanks, Judge Jurado stated that Judge Otero is a great example of what a judge should be. RECESS MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, RECESS FOR JUDGE JURADO’S WELCOMING RECEPTION. Time: 7:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m., roll was called; all Councilmembers present. APPEAL Planning & Development Committee Appeal: The Boeing Co. Helistop on Oakesdale Ave SW, CU-98-113 Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision approving the helistop construction and operation 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. The Committee convened on December 3, 1998, to consider the appeal. Boeing expects to use the helistop to bring in prospective customers to its headquarters. It expects that the helistop will be used for one to eight helicopter trips per month and be otherwise available for use by the community in emergencies. One of the conditions imposed by the Hearing Examiner would have required Boeing to reapply for another conditional use permit after five years. Boeing appealed this condition. The Committee found that there was a substantial error of fact in the Hearing December 14, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 410 Examiner’s decision. Specifically, the Committee found there was no evidence in the record to support: 1. Conclusion #5 as it relates to noise problems or the concern regarding future requests by other landowners for similar permits; 2. Conclusion #6 as it relates to noise; 3. Conclusion #12 as it relates to noise and future requests by other landowners for similar permits. As it appears those conclusions led to the imposition of Condition #1, there was no evidence to support that condition imposed by the Hearing Examiner. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the City Council reverse the decision of the Hearing Examiner relating to Condition #1 and eliminate that condition. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. 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: ” On December 8th, over 150 dedicated Senior Activity Center Volunteers were honored for their work during the past year. ” The Fire Station #14 Training Tower was dedicated on December 7th to the memory of Battalion Chief Larry Eager, who advocated advancement of the fire service through training. Regional Issues: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Mayor Tanner reported that at a meeting held last Thursday, the Regional Water Quality Committee voted eight to three for a three-plant option for the Regional Wastewater Services Plan. The matter will go before the County Council in January or February of next year. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Appointment: Planning Commission Mayor Tanner recommended that Natalie Dohrn, 3815 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, be appointed to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2001. Refer to Community Services Committee. City Clerk: 1998 General Election Certification, Family Pool Bond City Clerk submitted 1998 General Election certification; Proposition No. 1, Family Pool Construction Bonds - 7,025 Yes votes and 5,770 No votes (defeated). Information. City Clerk: TCI & AT&T Cable TV Franchise Merger City Clerk/Cable Manager recommended approving the merger of the existing cable television franchise between TCI and AT&T. Refer to Community Services Committee. Court Case: Eager v. Renton et al, CRT-98-015 Court Case filed by Russ Eager in United States District Court in an undetermined amount alleging wrongful and malicious arrest and imprisonment, excessive force, and assault and/or battery in connection with his arrest (for theft and resisting arrest) on 10/19/96. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Court Case: Spivey and Thomas v. Renton, CRT-98- 014 Court Case filed by Bernadine Spivey and Claudette Thomas in an undetermined amount alleging bodily injuries and pain and suffering in connection with an automobile/pedestrian accident on 8/11/98. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. December 14, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 411 Development Services: S 34th St Right-Of-Way Dedication, Stiegman Short Plat, SHP-98- 026 Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a dedication of additional right-of-way for a 42-foot section of S. 34th St. and Wells Ave. S. to comply with City Code short plat requirements (Stiegman, SHP-98-026). Council concur. Municipal Court: 1999-2000 Probation Services Renewal, Wesley Etheridge, CAG- Municipal Court Division recommended renewal of the current probation services contract with Wesley E. Etheridge for 1999 and 2000 at annual costs of $61,200 and $62,400, respectively. Council concur. Planning: 1998 Zoning Map Book and Wall Map Adoption Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division recommended adoption of the 1998 Zoning Map Book and Zoning Wall Map, incorporating specific rezones already approved in 1998. Council concur. (See page 412 for ordinance.) Planning: Adult Book Store Moratorium Extension Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division recommended that a public hearing be set on 1/11/99 to take testimony on the proposal to extend the moratorium on adult book stores for an additional six months. Council concur. Utility: 1998 Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan Wastewater Utility Division submitted 1998 Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Citizen Comment: Schumsky - Card Room Restriction Zoning Change Correspondence was read from Donald Schumsky, 423 Airport Way, Renton, 98055, requesting modification of the zoning code to allow card room use at Schumsky’s All City Diner on Airport Way. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. EDNSP: Pavilion Building Improvements Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler inquired as to when a report to Council can be expected regarding the Piazza and Pavilion building project. Mayor Tanner replied that a consulting firm has been contracted to come up with recommended uses for the Pavilion building and a report will be forthcoming in January or February of 1999. Building: Village on Union (Willing Demonstration Project)/The Orchards Demonstration Project Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler asked that the Administration provide progress reports (including a resident survey) in early 1999 regarding the Village on Union (Willing Demonstration Project) and The Orchards Demonstration Project. Planning: Multi-Family Development Design Guidelines and Standards MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE GENERAL TOPIC OF DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance: Payroll/Human Resources Software, Eden Systems, CAG- Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the contract with Eden Systems for Y2K Payroll and Human Resources software. The Committee has reviewed the revised issue memorandum dated December 10, 1998, regarding: 1) the payroll software contract with Eden Systems; and 2) the option to purchase human resource software from Eden Systems. The Committee recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Eden Systems to purchase payroll software and implementation/training services at the cost of $99,325, plus tax. The Committee also recommended that if staff concludes that Eden’s human resources software program meets the City’s needs that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Eden to purchase human resource software and implementation/training services at the cost of $33,125, plus tax. December 14, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 412 MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claims Vouchers # 165773 - 166172 and two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,220,865.61. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Finance: 1999 Utility Rates An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-1-9-A, 8-1-9B.1, 2, and 3, and 8-1-9.C of Chapter 1, Garbage, and subsection 8-4-31.C.1 of Chapter 4, Water, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code relating to 1999 Utility Rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4756 Finance: 1999 Utility Rates Following second and final reading of the above-mentioned ordinance, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Council: Councilmember Compensation An ordinance was read amending subsection 1-5-1.C of Chapter 5, Council, of Title I (Administrative) of City Code by revising Councilmembers’ salaries, effective January 1, 2000, for newly elected Councilmembers. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4757 Council: Councilmember Compensation Following second and final reading of the above-mentioned ordinance, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Finance: 1999 Budget An ordinance was read adopting the annual Budget for the year 1999 in the amount of $130,665,376 and establishing fees for certain park and golf activities. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4758 Finance: 1999 Budget Following second and final reading of the above-mentioned ordinance, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Planning: 1999 Zoning Map Book and Wall Map Adoption An ordinance was read adopting the 1998 map amendments to the zoning classifications of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4759 Planning: 1999 Zoning Map Book and Wall Map Adoption Following second and final reading of the above-mentioned ordinance, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4760 Annexation: East Renton An ordinance was read annexing approximately 193 acres, including properties located north and south of SE 128th St. from the Renton city limits to 152nd December 14, 1998 Renton City Council Minutes Page 413 Plateau, A-98-001 Ave. SE (if extended), to the City of Renton (East Renton Plateau annexation; A-98-001). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL; ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #4761 Budget: 1998, Year-End Adjustments An ordinance was read providing for the 1998 year-end budget adjustments in the total amount of $7,677,000, and establishing the Waterworks Revenue Parity Bond Fund. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL; ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Executive: Property Purchase from Puget Western for City Hall Ramp, AC- MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PURCHASE A 26,442 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL FROM PUGET WESTERN, INC. AT A COST OF $374,877.52 FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A RAMP ADJACENT TO CITY HALL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS. CARRIED. The parcel is located between Main Ave. S. and Grady Way. Council: 12/21/98 and 12/28/98 Meeting Cancellation Council President Edwards announced that the regularly scheduled Council meetings of December 21 and December 28, 1998, and the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 4, 1999, have been cancelled. Council: 1999 Council President and Council President Pro tem MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR 1999 COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL NOMINATE COUNCILMAN KINGSLEY PARKER AS 1999 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL NOMINATE COUNCILMAN RANDY CORMAN AS 1999 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 40 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Time: 8:28 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers were present. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:11 p.m. MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann December 14, 1998