HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-01RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 6, 2001 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
DAN CLAWSON, Council President; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; 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;
MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Administrator; ALEXANDER PIETSCH, Economic Development Director; JENNIFER HENNING, Principal Planner; OWEN
DENNISON, Senior Planner; ABDOUL GAFOUR, Water Utility Supervisor; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department.
PRESS
Oscar Halpert, Renton Reporter
PROCLAMATION
Yokohama International Girls' Institute Suiryo High School Week – August 6 to 11
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the week of August 6th through 11, 2001, to be "Yokohama International Girls' Institute Suiryo High School Week" in the City of Renton,
in tribute to the Japanese students who visit Renton as part of their academic home stay program in order to promote multi-cultural understanding in the quest for global peace and prosperity.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Mayor Tanner and Iwao Abe, Principal of Suiryo High School, exchanged gifts, and Suiryo students sang the American National Anthem.
RECESS
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:42 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
Principal Abe stated that the exchange program has been in existence for 15 years with over 300 students participating. He expressed his appreciation to the City of Renton and the host
families.
PUBLIC MEETING
Annexation: Shamrock, NE 4th St & 148th Ave SE
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 meeting to consider the 10% Notice
of Intent Petition to Annex for the Shamrock Annexation for approximately 66.6 acres abutting the City boundary north of NE 4th St. and located east and west of 148th Ave. SE between
150th Ave. SE on the east and 144th Ave. SE, if extended, on the west.
Owen Dennison, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed annexation is one of five pending or ongoing annexations in the vicinity. The proposed Shamrock annexation area is partially
developed, and existing King County zoning is R-4, which allows four dwelling units per gross acre. He described the topographical features of the site which is generally flat with
a mapped wetland located on the northeast side. He also noted that the site is located within the service area for Water District 90. Mr. Dennison described potential issues related
to the annexation which include: future zoning designation; traffic and recreational impacts; surface water drainage; and Issaquah School District Impact Fees.
PUBLIC MEETING
Annexation: Shamrock, NE 4th St & 148th Ave SE
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 meeting to consider the 10% Notice
of Intent Petition to Annex for the Shamrock Annexation for approximately 66.6 acres abutting the City boundary north of NE 4th St. and located east and west of 148th Ave. SE between
150th Ave. SE on the east and 144th Ave. SE, if extended, on the west.
Owen Dennison, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed annexation is one of five pending or ongoing annexations in the vicinity. The proposed Shamrock annexation area is partially
developed, and existing King County zoning is R-4, which allows four dwelling units per gross acre. He described the topographical features of the site which is generally flat with
a mapped wetland located on the northeast side. He also noted that the site is located within the service area for Water District 90. Mr. Dennison described potential issues related
to the annexation which include: future zoning designation; traffic and recreational impacts; surface water drainage; and Issaquah School District Impact Fees.
Continuing, Mr. Dennison indicated that potential zoning under the Rural Residential Land Use Designation includes RC (Resource Conservation; one dwelling unit per 10 acres), R-1 (Residential
Single Family; one dwelling unit per acre), and R-5 (Residential Single Family; five dwelling units per acre). Reporting that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with Renton's
Comprehensive Plan and the objectives of the King County Boundary Review Board, Mr. Dennison recommended that Council accept the 10% Notice of Intent to Annex petition.
Responding to Council President Clawson's inquiry regarding drainage standards, Mr. Dennison explained that the drainage system consists of loosely organized ditch drains that do not
form a cohesive system. As development occurs, new systems would be required and tied into the City's surface water drainage system.
Correspondence was read from Claudia Donnelly, 10415 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stating her concerns regarding the potential impacts the annexation will have on schools since the
annexation area is within the Issaquah School District.
Public comment was invited.
Mary Kay Wegner, 12211 148th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated her objection to the proposed annexation, saying that the City has failed to demonstrate the benefits of the annexation.
She commented that if her property is annexed, her monthly utility bills and property tax assessment would increase, and she noted the additional expenses she will incur when she is
forced to change her address since she operates a business from her home.
Claudia Donnelly, 10415 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, urged Council to increase the impact fees it collects for the Issaquah School District. Expressing her concerns regarding the overcrowding
of the schools and the need for portable classrooms to accommodate the students, Ms. Donnelly urged Council to deny the annexation request until it conducts a study to determine the
impact of the annexation on schools within the Issaquah School District.
John Pavlik, 12610 148th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, objected to the proposed annexation for the following reasons: the lot sizes will be smaller under Renton's R-5 zoning, and there will
be an increase in traffic with new development. He urged Council to annex only the proposed developments.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL: ACCEPT THE 10% NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX; AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX; REQUIRE ADOPTION OF CITY ZONING ON THE
PROPERTY CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REQUIRE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSUME A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
Councilman Parker suggested that Ms. Wegner discuss the impacts the proposed annexation may have on her home-based business with Mr. Dennison. Mayor Tanner pointed out that the City's
overall tax rate is less than unincorporated King County's tax rate.
Councilman Parker suggested that Ms. Wegner discuss the impacts the proposed annexation may have on her home-based business with Mr. Dennison. Mayor Tanner pointed out that the City's
overall tax rate is less than unincorporated King County's tax rate.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Piele, 142nd Ave SE & NE 6th St
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 the 60% Notice
of Intent Petition to Annex for the Piele Annexation and proposed R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units per acre) zoning for approximately 20 acres located east and west
of 142nd Ave. SE (Hoquiam Ave. NE), south of NE 6th St. (if extended) and west of 144th Ave. SE (if extended).
Owen Dennison, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed annexation area is comprised of 23 single-family homes on 30 parcels. Existing King County zoning is R-4, which allows up to
a base density of four units per gross acre (up to six units per acre with incentives and transfer of density credits), and Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates this area Residential
Single Family for which R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units per acre) zoning is proposed. Noting that an issue was raised concerning the potential use of private access
easements as public roadways during the public meeting held on March 12th, Mr. Dennison indicated that the use of these easements as public roadway is not necessary because access can
be taken from 142nd Ave. SE.
Mr. Dennison noted another issue concerning a home-based business in the annexation area. The business owner, J.J. Madison, did not think the business would be allowed under Renton
regulations and he would be forced to close his business if annexed to the City. Mr. Dennison described the efforts the City is making to work with the affected business owner.
Continuing, Mr. Dennison stated that Water District 90 would provide water service, the City can provide access to sewers, and 142nd Ave. SE is in a deteriorated condition and requires
an overlay to bring the street up to City standards. Detailing the fiscal impacts of the proposed annexation, Mr. Dennison reported that an annual surplus in the amount of $4,885 is
estimated under existing development, and once fully developed, an estimated annual surplus of $20,511 is expected. He noted an additional one-time expense of $54,653 is estimated
for the acquisition and development of parks and for the 142nd Ave. SE overlay. Concluding, Mr. Dennison stated that the proposal is consistent with City policies for annexation and
recommended that Council accept the 60% Petition to Annex.
Correspondence was entered into the record from J.J. Madison, 12407 142nd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, requesting that his property be exempted from the proposed annexation. He stated that
he operates a home small business and this type of business is not allowed under City of Renton regulations.
Councilmembers expressed concern about Mr. Madison's home-based business and a question was raised regarding non-conforming use status. Explaining that the business must be a legal
use in King County before it can achieve legal non-conforming use status, City Attorney Larry Warren indicated that is an issue that would have to be resolved.
Correspondence was read from John McTighe, 24929 267th Ave. SE, Ravensdale, 98051, requesting that the proposed annexation area be zoned R-5
instead of R-8 in order to preserve the rural atmosphere of the existing neighborhood, especially since the area abuts a natural wetland area.
Les Piele, 14309 SE 125th St., Renton, 98059, stated that John McTighe's property is located south of his property, has already been annexed to the City, and has been sold to a developer.
He indicated that Mr. McTighe has attempted to prevent him from annexing his property to the City.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE PIELE ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PACKAGE
FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
Responding to Council inquiry regarding the proposed zoning, Mr. Dennison explained that the maximum density under R-8 is very close to the maximum density of King County's R-4 zoning.
Correspondence was read from John McTighe, 24929 267th Ave. SE, Ravensdale, 98051, requesting that the proposed annexation area be zoned R-5
instead of R-8 in order to preserve the rural atmosphere of the existing neighborhood, especially since the area abuts a natural wetland area.
Les Piele, 14309 SE 125th St., Renton, 98059, stated that John McTighe's property is located south of his property, has already been annexed to the City, and has been sold to a developer.
He indicated that Mr. McTighe has attempted to prevent him from annexing his property to the City.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE PIELE ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PACKAGE
FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
Responding to Council inquiry regarding the proposed zoning, Mr. Dennison explained that the maximum density under R-8 is very close to the maximum density of King County's R-4 zoning.
APPEALS
Planning & Development Committee
Appeal: Heritage Renton Hill, Renton Hill Community Association (PP-00-053 & AAD-00-149)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Heritage Renton Hill preliminary plat appeal (PP-00-053 & AAD-00-149). The appeal consists
of two issues. The first is an environmental appeal from the mitigated determination of non-significance for this project. The second issue deals with the appropriateness of the proposed
preliminary plat.
With respect to the environmental appeal, the Committee finds no substantial error in fact or law and recommended that the Council affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision. With respect
to the to the plat, the Committee focused on three issues all related to transportation and traffic safety on Renton Hill. These issues were addressed in the Planning and Development
Committee Report of June 18, 2001, and in a letter asking for additional explanations from the City's Transportation Division. Based upon the record before the Committee on these transportation
issues, the Committee noted that the applicant's transportation engineer found the questioned areas safe, as did the City's Transportation Division.
However, the Committee also heard, from the record, substantial testimony from Renton Hill residents about transportation safety. The Committee believes that the record is contradictory
about public safety and adequate roads, and the Committee makes no recommendations on these issues. Rather, the Planning & Development Committee recommended that the Committee of the
Whole make the decision concerning 1) the safety and design of the intersection at S. 7th St. and Renton Ave. S., 2) the impact of the increased traffic on what amounts to one-way streets
on Renton Hill because of the need for on-street parking, and 3) the safety and adequacy of the entrance to this plat.
Since the record is substantial, the Committee recommended that Councilmembers who are not members of the Planning and Development Committee be given at least two weeks in which to
review the record prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting. It should be noted that the Committee considered recommending that the Council commission an independent transportation
engineering report to consider the three transportation issues
previously noted and that is still an option if the full Council wishes to have additional information on which to base its decision.
This appeal once again highlights the difficult role that the City Council plays when sitting as a quasi-judicial body handling land use appeals since the changes made in State law on
regulatory reform. The Council normally listens to its constituents, often on a one-on-one basis in order to fulfill their jobs as Councilmembers. However, when handling quasi-judicial
appeals, no such contact is permitted. In fact, the Councilmembers are limited to the testimony already in the record and cannot consider new evidence, even if they believe that there
areas that have been inadequately explored or new issues that were not explored at all. The Committee therefore recommended that the topic of the Council's appellate role in quasi-judicial
matters be referred to the Committee of the Whole for review and recommendation. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Since the record is substantial, the Committee recommended that Councilmembers who are not members of the Planning and Development Committee be given at least two weeks in which to
review the record prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting. It should be noted that the Committee considered recommending that the Council commission an independent transportation
engineering report to consider the three transportation issues
previously noted and that is still an option if the full Council wishes to have additional information on which to base its decision.
This appeal once again highlights the difficult role that the City Council plays when sitting as a quasi-judicial body handling land use appeals since the changes made in State law on
regulatory reform. The Council normally listens to its constituents, often on a one-on-one basis in order to fulfill their jobs as Councilmembers. However, when handling quasi-judicial
appeals, no such contact is permitted. In fact, the Councilmembers are limited to the testimony already in the record and cannot consider new evidence, even if they believe that there
areas that have been inadequately explored or new issues that were not explored at all. The Committee therefore recommended that the topic of the Council's appellate role in quasi-judicial
matters be referred to the Committee of the Whole for review and recommendation. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler stated for the record that there is a substantial amount of material to review regarding this matter. If the report is approved, Ms. Keolker-Wheeler said
that the full Council would sit as the appellate body which means that the Council cannot discuss the appeal with the public or receive further testimony. She expressed her frustration
with the land use appeal process, commenting that if Council did not hear appeals and the process was handled outside of Renton, Councilmembers could assist citizens with the appeal
process.
Council discussion ensued regarding the issue of handling appeals within the City of Renton or having the Superior Court hear appeals. Councilman Corman also expressed his frustration
with the inability of Council to talk to citizens about issues because of an appeal. Councilman Parker and Council President Clawson indicated their support for having the appeal process
remain within the responsibility of the City.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Appeal: Service Linen Expansion, Service Linen Supply (SA-00-131)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the Service Linen expansion appeal (SA-00-131). The Committee convened to consider the appeal
of the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated March 26, 2001, and reconsidered on April 26, 2001. The subject property is located at 903 S. 4th St. The applicant seeks a site plan
approval for a 33,000 square foot expansion of the existing Service Linen facility.
The applicant appealed four conditions imposed by the Hearing Examiner. The four conditions concerned: 1) not increasing the number of shifts or the hours of those shifts; 2) the hours
of operation of the boilers; 3) the installation of best technology to reduce noise created by the operation; and 4) the installation of best technology to reduce odors created by the
operation.
The Committee found that the Hearing Examiner has committed a substantial error of law related to conditions 9 and 10 in that he imposed conditions that went beyond the hours and number
of shifts for the existing operation. The Committee concluded that the language proposed by the applicant for conditions 9 and 10 is appropriate and should be adopted. The Committee
also concluded that the Hearing Examiner did not have the authority to impose condition 11, insofar as it affects hours of operation.
The Committee found that there is a nexus between the proposed expansion and conditions 11 and 12. Specifically, the Committee found that the new building that will be constructed
as part of the expansion will be connected to the existing building by four large breezeways. These thoroughfares will act as conduits for the noise and odor generated in the existing
plant. The Committee found that the neighborhood must be protected and the best methods to accomplish that is to require the applicant to show how it is either meeting City standards
for noise and odors OR will meet City standards. However, the Committee was unable to find in the record sufficient information to modify those two conditions to clarify the meaning
of the phrases "best technology" and "interfere with outside use of residential yards and courtyard sitting areas" and how that relates to existing City standards.
The Committee found that there is a nexus between the proposed expansion and conditions 11 and 12. Specifically, the Committee found that the new building that will be constructed
as part of the expansion will be connected to the existing building by four large breezeways. These thoroughfares will act as conduits for the noise and odor generated in the existing
plant. The Committee found that the neighborhood must be protected and the best methods to accomplish that is to require the applicant to show how it is either meeting City standards
for noise and odors OR will meet City standards. However, the Committee was unable to find in the record sufficient information to modify those two conditions to clarify the meaning
of the phrases "best technology" and "interfere with outside use of residential yards and courtyard sitting areas" and how that relates to existing City standards.
The Committee recommended that the Council modify the decision of the Hearing Examiner as it relates to conditions 9 and 10 to adopt language proposed by the applicant. Condition 9
should read as follows: "The applicant shall not operate more than two shifts." Condition 10 should read as follows: "The applicant shall only operate the boiler between the hours
of 3:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m."
Additionally, the Committee recommended that the Council remand this application to the Hearing Examiner to conduct further inquiry and establish a record regarding conditions 11 and
12, specifically, what technology is available to monitor, restrict, limit, or prohibit the escape of noise and odors from the site involved in this expansion. Any conditions imposed
on the applicant should result in the applicant being required to meet City, State, and Federal standards for restricting noise and odor generation and their impacts on the neighborhood.
Finally, the Committee recommended that the Council waive the appeal fee for the applicant if there is another appeal by the applicant after the remand. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Councilman Parker's inquiry regarding the hours of operation, Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler stated that the hours were suggested by the applicant and reflect current conditions.
*MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Larson – Earthquake Damage to Bridge Connecting Mill Ave S to Renton Hill
Ruth Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, reported that the bridge connecting Mill Ave. S. to Renton Hill has sunk three inches since the February earthquake, and the sidewalk on
the south side of the street has also been affected. She requested the City inspect the bridge to determine if there is a safety problem.
Citizen Comment: Manion – Animal Control Officer Funding & Vicious Dogs
Michaelene Manion, 608 Tacoma Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, related incidents that have occurred to her and her family involving dog trespass and vicious dog attack violations. She requested
that the City's animal control officer be given additional funding and authority in the handling of dangerous dogs. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER ISSUE
OF VICIOUS DOGS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilman Corman stated for the record that the City's animal control officer is doing an outstanding job and responds to a large number of calls.
Citizen Comment: Rose et al – Metropolitan Images for Youth Funding Assistance for Drop-in Center
Marlena Rose, President of Metropolitan Images for Youth, PO Box 233, Renton, 98057; Helen Pelton, 506 SW 352nd St., Federal Way, 98023; Randy Holt, 601 S. Grady Way, Suite J, Renton,
98055; John Springer, 19311 SE 243rd Pl., Covington, 98042; and Dr. Benjamin E. Johnson, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 304 Main Ave. S., Suite 303, Renton, 98055; spoke about the
success of Renton Youth Day held in April, detailed the mission and purpose of the Metropolitan Images for Youth organization, and expressed the importance of being proactive in working
with youth at risk. The speakers requested funding assistance to help the organization in its efforts to establish a drop-in center at which youth could learn a variety of things including
technical and health skills. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF FUNDING FOR A YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Rose et al – Metropolitan Images for Youth Funding Assistance for Drop-in Center
Marlena Rose, President of Metropolitan Images for Youth, PO Box 233, Renton, 98057; Helen Pelton, 506 SW 352nd St., Federal Way, 98023; Randy Holt, 601 S. Grady Way, Suite J, Renton,
98055; John Springer, 19311 SE 243rd Pl., Covington, 98042; and Dr. Benjamin E. Johnson, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 304 Main Ave. S., Suite 303, Renton, 98055; spoke about the
success of Renton Youth Day held in April, detailed the mission and purpose of the Metropolitan Images for Youth organization, and expressed the importance of being proactive in working
with youth at risk. The speakers requested funding assistance to help the organization in its efforts to establish a drop-in center at which youth could learn a variety of things including
technical and health skills. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF FUNDING FOR A YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Quesenberry – Sexual Offender Notification
Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, expressed her concern regarding the transport of convicted sexual offenders into other areas of the community, specifically to
attend school. She requested that the City review current policy and expand the sexual offender notification area to include schools and surrounding areas where the offender attends.
She suggested that reminder notices be sent out as well. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF SEXUAL OFFENDER NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE. 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 2001 and beyond. Items noted included:
Although the City of Tukwila intends to open bids on September 7th for the S. 180th St. rail underpass project, Tukwila will not begin construction until January 2002 to avoid impacting
the Christmas shopping season. The project will cause a fourteen-month temporary closure of the portion of S. 180th St. crossing the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroad
tracks.
The Kiwanis Club of Renton donated $750 to the City of Renton Scholarship Program.
On Tuesday, August 7th, neighborhoods throughout the Renton area will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 18th Annual National Night Out, a crime/drug prevention
event co-sponsored locally by the Renton Police Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Minutes of July 23, 2001
Approval of Council minutes of July 23, 2001. Council concur.
Appointment: Human Rights and Affairs Commission
Mayor Tanner reappointed Vern Nichols, 194 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Human Rights and Affairs Commission for a two-year term expiring on 9/19/2003. Council concur.
Appointment: Board of Adjustment
Mayor Tanner reappointed Wayne Jones, 1800 SE 7th Ct., Renton, 98057, and Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment for four-year terms expiring on 9/06/2005.
Council concur.
CAG: 01-113, Airport Pavement Replacement, Lakeridge Paving
City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/31/2001 for CAG-01-113, Renton Airport Pavement Replacement; one bid; project estimate $109,683.18; and submitted staff recommendation to award
the contract to bidder, Lakeridge Paving, in the amount of $131,929.79. Refer to Transportation Committee for discussion of funding.
Development Services: Temporary Alley Closure (between Burnett & Williams Aves S)
Development Services Division requested authorization to temporarily close the alley located between Burnett Ave. S. and Williams Ave. S. for construction and excavation purposes by
Centex Homes. Traffic would be rerouted through S. Tobin St. located one block south of the alley for the eleven-month closure, from August 2001 through July 2002. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Development Services: Temporary Alley Closure (between Burnett & Williams Aves S)
Development Services Division requested authorization to temporarily close the alley located between Burnett Ave. S. and Williams Ave. S. for construction and excavation purposes by
Centex Homes. Traffic would be rerouted through S. Tobin St. located one block south of the alley for the eleven-month closure, from August 2001 through July 2002. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Development Services: ROW Dedication at Redmond Ave NE
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for an additional seven-foot strip of right-of-way at the southeast corner of Redmond Ave. NE for public
road use in order to comply with City right-of-way requirements. Related to the Dalpay final plat (FP-01-050). Council concur.
Planning: IM Zone Amend re: Adult Day Care
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submitted proposed zoning text amendment which changes the processing requirements for Adult Day Care in the IM
(Industrial-Medium) zone from a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use to an Administrative Conditional Use. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set public hearing for August 20,
2001.
Plat: Ridgley, NE 10th St (PP-01-045)
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Ridgley preliminary plat; 23 single-family lots on 4.13 acres located at 4716 NE 10th St. (PP-01-045). Council concur.
CAG: 99-074, Park Ave N/N 30th St Waterline & Sidewalk Improvements, Gary Merlino Const Co
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-99-074, Park Ave. N./N. 30th St. Waterline and Sidewalk Improvements; and recommended approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of $715,508.28, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $35,108.58 to Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Airport: Restaurant Building Demolition Consultant Contract, Reid Middleton
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-00-094, consultant contract with Reid Middleton, Inc., for the structural and architectural
component review of the restaurant building demolition at the airport, in the amount of $34,000. Cost for entire project not to exceed $56,700. Council concur.
Metro: Transit Service Changes
Transportation Systems Division requested briefing on the Metro transit service changes for Routes 101, 105, 909, 240, 247, 908 and 110 occurring on 9/29/2001. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
CAG: 00-134, N Renton Sanitary Sewer Replacement Ph 1, Gary Merlino Const Co
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-00-134, North Renton Sanitary Sewer Replacement Phase I; and recommended approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of $11,424, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $25,819.65 to Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Swenson – Directional Parking Violation Enforcement
An electronic letter was read from Brian Swenson, 225 Lind Ave. SW, Renton, 98055, regarding the enforcement of directional parking violations in the City. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS LETTER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Thompson O'Halloran & DeMastus – Fireworks Ban
Letters were read from Helen Thompson, 3517 NE 10th St., Renton, 98056; Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059; and Sandel DeMastus, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056,
requesting that the City ban the use of fireworks. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THESE LETTERS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Rogers – Heritage Renton Hill Plat Appeal (PP-00-053)
Correspondence was read from Nancy Bainbridge Rogers with Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S., 524 2nd Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98104, requesting that the Heritage Renton Hill preliminary
plat (PP-00-053) and SEPA appeal resolution be reviewed by Council on August 13, 2001.
Council President Clawson reported that Committee of the Whole will discuss the matter on August 20, 2001.
OLD BUSINESS
Public Safety Committee
Police: Yakima County Contract for Jail Services
Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending approval of an agreement with Yakima County for jail services to house Renton inmates. This agreement becomes effective
immediately upon the authorized signatures of both Yakima and Renton. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for adoption. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 194932 - 195395, and three wire transfers totaling $2,608,641.99; and approval of Payroll Vouchers
32678 - 33350 and 1102 direct deposits and two wire transfers totaling $3,456,881.16. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3521
Police: Yakima County Contract for Jail Services
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement between Yakima County, Washington, and the City of Renton for the housing of inmates in the Yakima
County Jail. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3522
Public Works: Eastside Interceptor Project, Street Closures
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary street closures at Houser Way S. and Morris Ave. S., Houser Way S. and Burnett Ave. S., and Morris Ave. S. at S. 7th St. for the installation
of 72-inch diameter pipe for the King County Eastside Interceptor Restoration Project. Replaces Resolution #3508 adopted on 6/11/2001 by correcting the length of the street closures
from eight to nine months. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the meeting of 8/13/2001 for second and final reading:
Comprehensive Plan: 2001 Amendments
An ordinance was read adopting the 2001 amendments to the City's 1995 Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/13/2001. CARRIED.
Rezone: Boeing CPA #00-M-I, N 8th St, CO to IH (R-99-175)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of 7.41 acres located at N. 8th St., Park Ave. N. and Garden Ave. N. from CO (Commercial Office) to IH (Industrial-Heavy); Boeing
Commercial Airplane Group, CPA 00-M-1; File No. R-99-175. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/13/2001. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Citizen Comment: Scappini - Retaining Wall Construction, NE 12th St/Edmonds Ave NE
Councilman Persson reported that Rick Scappini, 2400 NE 12th St., Renton, 98056, requested investigation of the retaining wall recently constructed with railroad ties at the northwest
corner of NE 12th St. and Edmonds Ave. NE.
NEW BUSINESS
Citizen Comment: Scappini - Retaining Wall Construction, NE 12th St/Edmonds Ave NE
Councilman Persson reported that Rick Scappini, 2400 NE 12th St., Renton, 98056, requested investigation of the retaining wall recently constructed with railroad ties at the northwest
corner of NE 12th St. and Edmonds Ave. NE.
Planning: Downtown Owner Occupied Housing Incentive District
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE SUBJECT REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING INCENTIVE DISTRICT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. CARRIED. Time: 10:10 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:40 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:40 p.m.
Marilyn Petersen, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
August 6, 2001