HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-08RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 21, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 4:30 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; Greg Taylor; Rich Zwicker; Terri Briere; 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 ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; 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.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers, including Corman, present.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; 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
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor Program - Wilburton Tunnel Removal
Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced Washington State Department of Transportation Project Engineer Stacy Trussler who reported on the I-405 Corridor Program. She
reviewed the overall I-405 Master Plan, 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 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 I-405 northbound or southbound from SR 167 will not be affected by the ramp closure. Ms. Trussler
further 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 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 11 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor Program - Wilburton Tunnel Removal
Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced Washington State Department of Transportation Project Engineer Stacy Trussler who reported on the I-405 Corridor Program. She
reviewed the overall I-405 Master Plan, 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 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 I-405 northbound or southbound from SR 167 will not be affected by the ramp closure. Ms. Trussler
further 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 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 11 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
Citizen Comment: Sword - Valley View Mobile Home Park
Hallie Sword (Renton) expressed concern for children living in the Valley View Mobile Home Park if they were to be relocated. She remarked that the park may be sold by the owner and
suggested ways of saving the park, including purchase by the City.
Citizen Comment: Galster - Title IV Docket, Helipads
Pegi Galster (Renton) read a prepared statement outlining various reasons for opposing the proposed ordinance regarding helipads in the R-8 zones.
Citizen Comment: Rosling - Title IV Docket, Helipads
Joanie Rosling (Renton) read a prepared statement expressing opposition to the proposed ordinance regarding helipads in the R-8 zones.
Citizen Comment: Conner - Title IV Docket, Helipads
Charlie Conner (Renton) thanked City officials and staff for their hard work on 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 - Title IV Docket, Helipads
Victoria Kapetan (Renton) read statements from residents who had signed a 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 - Title IV Docket, Helipads
Tom Rosling (Renton) stated that he was surprised that the City did not change 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 Creek Sediment Basin 2008 Cleaning & Maintenance, The Phoinix Corporation
City Clerk submitted bid opening on 7/9/2008 for CAG-08-095, Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin 2008 Cleaning and Maintenance Project, fourteen bids; engineer's estimate $85,320.84; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, The Phoinix Corporation, in the amount of $74,947.11. Council concur.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract List, 4/1/2008 to 6/30/2008
City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period 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 Center, WEDFA Actions
Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a resolution approving the actions of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) regarding the
Puget Sound Blood Center. Council concur. (See page 244 for resolution.)
Annexation: Shamrock, NE 10th St
Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of 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 CDBG Funds Allocation
Community Services Department submitted 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: Parking Lot Repairs, JD Striping
Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with JD Striping in the amount of $35,187.38 to perform parking lot repairs at Liberty Park. Council concur.
Transportation: Logan Ave N Bike Lane & Channelization, WSDOT
Transportation Systems Division recommended 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 page 244 for resolution.)
Lease: Boeing Addendum 22, Airport, LAG-65-877
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of addendum #22 to 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 Gravel Supplementation Mitigation, King County
Utility Systems Division recommended 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.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.g. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Item 7.g.
Transportation: South Lake WA Roadway Improvements, DMJM Harris
Transportation Systems Division recommended 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. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER ITEM 7.g. TO TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Transportation Committee
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP
Transportation (Aviation) Chair Corman presented a report regarding the 2009-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Committee reviewed 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 Committee
Annexation: Earlington, Reduction of Processing Fee
Planning and Development Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request that the $2,500 fee collected for the Earlington
Annexation be reduced by fifty percent and that $1,250 be refunded to Mr. Ron Minter. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3958
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP
A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2009-2014. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3959
CED: Puget Sound Blood Center, WEFDA Actions
A resolution was read approving the action of the State of Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEFDA) and the issuance of non-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
Transportation: Logan Ave N Bike Lane & Channelization, WSDOT
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the State of Washington Department of Transportation regarding construction management services
for the Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane 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
Finance: Business License Fees & Revocation Revisions
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Business Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by revising the time period for collection of business license
fees, accrued penalties and revocation of licenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5403
Planning: Development Regulations (Title IV) Docket Review
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend use regulations in the Residential 8 (R-8)
zone to allow helipads as accessory to a primary use with specific conditions. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5404
Fire: 2006 International Fire Code Adoption
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building & Fire Prevention 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 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 I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
July 21, 2008