HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-08RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S 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 COUNCILMEMBERS
MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and LIEUTENANT CRAIG SOUCY, Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES
KARLEWICZ, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Fire: Jim Ashurst Recognition, Firefighters Union Charter Member
Renton Retired Firefighters Association representative Bruce Phillips reported that retired Assistant Fire Chief Jim Ashurst worked for the Fire Department from 1944 to 1968. Mayor
Law presented Mr. Ashurst with a plaque in recognition of his valuable years of service to Renton as a volunteer firefighter from 1938 to 1944, and as a paid firefighter from 1944 to
1968.
Additionally, Renton Firefighters Local 864 President Soucy presented Mr. Ashurst with a copy of the original union charter from 1946, on which Mr. Ashurst's name is listed. Fire Chief/Emergency
Services Administrator Daniels commented on the changes that have taken place within the Fire Department over the years, noting Mr. Ashurst's contribution to the strong foundation on
which the department was built. Finally, Mr. Phillips presented Mr. Ashurst with the badge that he wore during his years of service to Renton.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business
plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
The poplar trees surrounding Renton Stadium, including those along Logan Ave., have been determined to be diseased and dangerous by a qualified arborist. Work began today to remove
and replace the trees with a different variety.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Duncan - Potential Annexation Area Boundaries Agreement with Kent
Rodger Duncan (Kent) requested that the City reopen a Potential Annexation Area boundaries interlocal agreement with the City of Kent that was signed, but not implemented, in July 1999.
He explained that a 31.63-acre area, located in the vicinity of S. 55th St. and 92nd Ave. S., is isolated from Kent by SR-167, but with Renton's annexation of the Benson Hill Communities
area, is now directly adjacent to Renton.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Walker - McKnight Middle School History Day Competition
Kristie Walker (Renton) introduced herself as a teacher at McKnight Middle School, and expressed her appreciation for the community support of the National History Day competition that
took place last week. She explained that eighty 8th graders took part in the competition, and their projects were judged by community members. Ms. Walker presented Councilmembers
Persson and Parker with thank you notes from the students for their participation in the judging process. Councilmember Parker indicated that he was amazed by the talent displayed
by the students.
Citizen Comment: Walker - McKnight Middle School History Day Competition
Kristie Walker (Renton) introduced herself as a teacher at McKnight Middle School, and expressed her appreciation for the community support of the National History Day competition that
took place last week. She explained that eighty 8th graders took part in the competition, and their projects were judged by community members. Ms. Walker presented Councilmembers
Persson and Parker with thank you notes from the students for their participation in the judging process. Councilmember Parker indicated that he was amazed by the talent displayed
by the students.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of 2/4/2008
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/4/2008. Council concur.
AJLS: Renton Pool, Renton School District
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an agreement in the amount of $175,000 with Renton School District #403 to provide financial support for
the Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Appeal: Monopole Conditional Use Permit, T-Mobile, CU-07-041
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding T-Mobile's conditional use permit application for monopole at SE 3rd Pl. by T-Mobile USA, Inc., represented by Linda
Atkins of Davis Wright Tremaine, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, Newfourth, VAC-07-003
City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a portion of Queen Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been satisfied
(VAC-07-003; petitioner Newfourth, LLC). Council concur. (See page 47 for ordinance.)
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, TEAM Properties, VAC-07-002
City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a portion of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been
satisfied (VAC-07-002; petitioner TEAM Properties, LLC). Council concur. (See page 47 for ordinance.)
Plat: Magnussen, NE 2nd St, FP-07-129
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Magnussen Final Plat; 49 single-family lots on 8.37 acres located at NE 2nd St. between Duvall Ave. NE and
Field Ave. NE. Council concur. (See page 46 for resolution.)
EDNSP: Shoreline Master Program, Parametrix
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended approval of a contract with Parametrix, Inc. in the amount of $199,890 to update the Shoreline Master
Program. Council concur.
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, State Funding
Finance and Information Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing the State funding threshold and sales tax rebate rate related to the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation. Council concur. (See page 47 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-140, Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation, Ceccanti
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-140, Water Line Relocation for Realignment of Benson Rd. S. and I-405 Overpass; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of $11,979, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $54,193.25 to Ceccanti, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
Utility: White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension Survey, PACE Engineers
Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of $48,000 with PACE Engineers, Inc. to perform base mapping for the White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension project.
Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 268639 - 269146 and two wire transfers totaling $6,701,920.06; and approval of 163 Payroll
Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 692 direct deposits totaling $2,301,601.64. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 268639 - 269146 and two wire transfers totaling $6,701,920.06; and approval of 163 Payroll
Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 692 direct deposits totaling $2,301,601.64. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Cedar River Natural Zone Boundary Survey, PACE Engineers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $79,500 to
perform a property boundary survey of parcels comprising the Cedar River Natural Zone, set property corners or recover existing corners, identify boundary encroachments onto City property,
and produce a record of survey to be filed with the King County Recorder. The Committee also recommended authorizing the use of 2007 funds in the amount of $40,000 from 316.000000.020.5940.0076.63.
000001. Funds were previously identified for this project and are to be carried forward in a future budget amendment.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the survey services agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development Committee
Planning: Development Regulations (Title IV) Docket Review
Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the following three zoning text amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission: 1) Docket Item 06-01, Housekeeping Group I; 2) Docket Item 06-10, Household
Pets and Keeping of Animals Regulations; and 3) Docket Item 06-29, Downtown Code Text Amendments.
The Committee further recommended that the three ordinances regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 47 for ordinances.)
Utilities Committee
Utility: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration, US Army Corps of Engineers
Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to share
in the cost and design to permit the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project. The terms of the agreement require USACE to fund 75 percent ($286,950) of the total design cost of
$382,600, with the City contributing the remaining 25 percent local match ($95,650). 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 47 for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3929
Plat: Magnussen, NE 2nd St, FP-07-129
A resolution was read approving the Magnussen Final Plat; approximately 8.37 acres located in the vicinity of NE 2nd St., between Duvall Ave. NE and Field Ave. NE. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3930
Utility: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration, US Army Corps of Engineers
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a design agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3930
Utility: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration, US Army Corps of Engineers
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a design agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project.
MOVED BY BRIERE, 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 2/25/2008 for second and final reading:
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, Newfourth, VAC-07-003
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, six feet wide and approximately 293 feet in length, of Queen Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-07-003; petitioner Steve Beck,
Newfourth, LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, TEAM Properties, VAC-07-002
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, approximately 60 feet in width and 100 feet in length, of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St. (VAC-07-002; petitioner Brian
Allen, TEAM Properties, LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, State Funding
An ordinance was read setting the threshold and tax rates in accordance with RCW 82.14.415 with respect to the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Housekeeping Amendments
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement; Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts;
Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter 9, Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations); and Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code to complete housekeeping amendments to Title IV amendments made during docket review. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Animal Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement; Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter
8, Permits - General and Appeals; Chapter 9, Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations); Chapter 4, Animal Licenses, of Title V (Finance
and Business Regulations); and Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl at Large, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulations regarding the keeping of animals. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Downtown Core
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; and Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
City Code to amend regulations in effect for Downtown Renton, including removing the boundary of the Downtown Core District, amending the boundary of the City Center Sign District,
amending the boundary of the Downtown Pedestrian District, and amending the parking regulations for commercial businesses. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption:
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #5341
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, RC Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Resource Conservation (RC) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5342
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, CN Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5343
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, CO Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial Office (CO) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5344
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, RM-F Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential Multi-Family (RM-F) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5345
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, RMH Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential Manufactured Home (RMH) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5346
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, CA Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5347
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-1 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-1 (Residential - one dwelling unit per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5347
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-1 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-1 (Residential - one dwelling unit per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5348
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-4 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5349
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-8 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5350
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-10 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-10 (Residential - ten dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5351
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, R-14 Zoning
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the zoning classification of certain
property annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-14 (Residential - 14 dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Finance: Benson Hill Communities Annexation Funding, Capital Funding Financial Policy, Newly Annexed Areas Franchise/Utility Fees
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE FOLLOWING THREE TOPICS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE BENSON HILL COMMUNITIES ANNEXATION PLAN, FINANCIAL
POLICY FOR CAPITAL FUNDING PLAN, AND FRANCHISE/UTILITY FEES FOR NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Various - Monopole Conditional Use Permit Appeal, T-Mobile, CU-07-041
Councilmember Parker reported receipt of letters from Valerie and Michael O'Halloran (Renton), and Chuck and Fran Gitchel (Renton) regarding the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision
concerning the T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit application. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Ellifrits - Monopole Conditional Use Permit Appeal, T-Mobile, CU-07-041
Newton Ellifrits (Renton) noted a correction to the consent agenda item concerning the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit
application. He pointed out that the location is SE 3rd Pl., not S. 3rd Pl. as stated.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:39 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 11, 2008