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Regular Meeting
October 1, 2001 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Dan Clawson 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, Mayor Pro Tem; TONI NELSON, Council President Pro Tem; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; LARRY RUDE,
Battalion Chief/Fire Marshall; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; GLENN KOST, CIP Manager; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
Fire Prevention Week – October 7 to 13, 2001
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read, declaring the week of October 7th through 13th, 2001, to be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to develop
and practice a thorough home fire escape plan so that their fire risk is greatly reduced. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Fire Marshall Larry Rude and Fire Prevention National Mascot Sparky accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Renton Fire Department. Mr. Rude announced that the Fire Department received
a Life Safety Award from the United States Fire Administration for their efforts in the areas of fire prevention and public education during the year 2000.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October, 2001
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read, declaring the month of October, 2001, to be "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging citizens to
take an active role in supporting all victims of domestic violence so they can lead healthy lives safe from violent and abusive behavior. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Stephanie Dikeakos, Domestic Violence Task Force member, accepted the proclamation. Ms. Dikeakos encouraged everyone to visit the Domestic Violence Task Force display booth located
on the first floor of City Hall. Domestic violence brochures and other information are available at the booth which will be on display through the month of October.
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:
The City of Renton's 2001 Centennial Calendar received two awards from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association: the Silver Circle award and the Award of Excellence
in the Publications/Other category.
The City Clerk Division will begin airing its award-winning video entitled Historic Renton: The Shuffleton Power Plant 1928-2001. The video will be shown on the City's government access
cable channel 21, at 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 5th, and will be recablecast during the next few months.
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:
The City of Renton's 2001 Centennial Calendar received two awards from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association: the Silver Circle award and the Award of Excellence
in the Publications/Other category.
The City Clerk Division will begin airing its award-winning video entitled Historic Renton: The Shuffleton Power Plant 1928-2001. The video will be shown on the City's government access
cable channel 21, at 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 5th, and will be recablecast during the next few months.
Police: Speeding on Talbot Rd
Mayor Pro Tem Clawson expressed concern about speeding traffic on Talbot Rd. S. and requested increased traffic enforcement.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Caditz – Airport Seaplane Dock Facilities Bid Award, CAG-01-133
Bryan D. Caditz, Attorney with Hedeen & Caditz, 1221 2nd Ave., Suite 460, Seattle, 98101, stated that he represented Culberton Marine Construction, the apparent low bidder on the Renton
Airport Seaplane Dock Facilities project. Referring to a letter he submitted to Council regarding the award of the project to the second low bidder due to irregularities with his client's
bid, Mr. Caditz asked the City Attorney to comment on the matter.
City Attorney Larry Warren indicated that after further review of the issue, instead of awarding the project to the second low bidder as stated on consent agenda item 6.c., he recommended
acceptance of the low bid submitted by Culberton Marine Construction. Mr. Warren explained that the irregularities primarily involved the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization
form, and he detailed the reasons that led him to change his recommendation.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.c. CARRIED.
Consent Agenda
Item 6.c.
CAG: 01-133, Airport Seaplane Dock Facilities Bid Award
City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/12/2001 for CAG-01-133, Airport Seaplane Dock Facilities; three bids; engineer's estimate $621,520; and submitted staff recommendation to award
the contract to the second lowest bidder, General Construction Company, in the amount of $733,975.98, as there were irregularities with the low bid.
Responding to Councilman Persson's inquiry regarding the change in recommendation, Mr. Warren said that if the bid is awarded to Culberton Marine Construction, General Construction could
potentially seek an injunction, which would delay the project but would not result in any damages against the City.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AWARD THE AIRPORT SEAPLANE DOCK FACILITIES CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER CULBERTSON MARINE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $719,385.60. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the engineer's estimate and the budget for the seaplane dock facilities project, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman pointed out that the design portion and the construction portion combined is within the budgeted amount of $974,000 for the entire project.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Minutes of September 24, 2001
Approval of Council minutes of September 24, 2001. Council concur.
Appeal: Langham Short Plat, Sally Langham (SHP-01-085)
City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Langham Short Plat (SHP-01-085); six single-family lots on 1.02 acres located in the vicinity of 1006 Shelton Ave.
NE. Appeal filed by Jim Hanson representing Sally Langham, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
Plat: Maplewood Estates Division 1, NE 4th St & Nile Ave NE (FP-01-003)
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Maplewood Estates Division 1 final plat; 102 single-family lots on 62.73 acres located in the vicinity of
NE 4th St. and Nile Ave. NE (FP-01-003). Council concur. (See page 341 for resolution.)
Plat: Maplewood Estates Division 1, NE 4th St & Nile Ave NE (FP-01-003)
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Maplewood Estates Division 1 final plat; 102 single-family lots on 62.73 acres located in the vicinity of
NE 4th St. and Nile Ave. NE (FP-01-003). Council concur. (See page 341 for resolution.)
Transportation: RR Xing Reconstruction @ Lake WA Blvd, Contracts with WSDOT & Southport LLC
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a local agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and an agreement with Southport LLC for
reconstruction of signals and gates on Lake Washington Blvd. (at entrance to Gene Coulon Park) at railroad MP 3.98, in the total amount of $185,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Metro: Route 110 Modification (RUSH)
Transportation Division recommended approval of the route modification of Metro Route 110 (Renton RUSH) to serve the commuter rail station and major employers. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Transportation: Commute Trip Reduction Program Services, King County
Transportation Division recommended approval of a contract with King County Department of Transportation to provide Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) services to 30 affected employers in
the City of Renton for 2001-2002. Council concur. (See page 341 for resolution.)
Utility: Annual Consultant Roster for Telemetry & SCADA Services
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the annual consultant contract shortlist to provide telemetry and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) consultant services.
The roster contains the following consultants: Casne Engineering, Inc., Reid Instruments, and RH2 Engineering, Inc. Council concur.
CAG: 00-123, Lake Washington Blvd/Burnett Ave N Storm System, CJs Construction Services
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-00-123, Lake Washington Blvd. & Burnett Ave. N. Storm System Project; and recommended approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate
in the amount of $5,816.73, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $8,467.21 to CJ's Construction Services, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 00-110, Aberdeen Ave NE Utility Improvements, Robison Construction
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-00-110, Aberdeen Ave. NE Utility Improvements; and recommended approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$220,482.38, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $49,592.56 to Robison Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Refer
to Utilities Committee.
Special Assessment District: Blaine Ave NE
Utility Systems Division requested approval of final costs for Blaine Ave. NE Special Assessment District for sanitary sewers; vicinity of Blaine Ave. NE, between NE 16th St. and NE
13th Pl. (SAD-01-001). Refer to Utilities Committee.
Special Assessment District: Aberdeen Ave NE
Utility Systems Division requested approval of final costs for Aberdeen Ave. NE Special Assessment District for sanitary sewers; vicinity of Aberdeen Ave. NE, from NE 12th St to NE
27th St. (SAD-00-001). Refer to Utilities Committee.
Referring to consent agenda item 6.g., the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) agreement with King County, Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested evaluation of whether or not the CTR program
is working, and requested the history of the program, and its impact on Renton.
Regarding item 6.d., the Maplewood Estates final plat approval, Mayor Pro Tem Clawson clarified that the figure of 102 single-family lots slated for the 62.73 acre plat is correct, pointing
out that portions of the plat are unbuildable. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington confirmed that zoning for the plat is R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units
per acre).
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED EXCEPT FOR ITEM 6.c., PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. CARRIED.
Referring to consent agenda item 6.g., the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) agreement with King County, Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested evaluation of whether or not the CTR program
is working, and requested the history of the program, and its impact on Renton.
Regarding item 6.d., the Maplewood Estates final plat approval, Mayor Pro Tem Clawson clarified that the figure of 102 single-family lots slated for the 62.73 acre plat is correct, pointing
out that portions of the plat are unbuildable. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington confirmed that zoning for the plat is R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units
per acre).
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED EXCEPT FOR ITEM 6.c., PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
CAG: 01-152, Park Lighting Renovation, Duchess Construction
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Park Lighting Renovation project (CAG-01-152). The Finance Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
to accept the low bid, including deductive alternates #1 and #2, from Duchess Construction, Inc., in the amount of $231,902.30. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the contract. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
In response to Council inquiry regarding potential cost savings as a result of the park lighting renovation, CIP Manager Glenn Kost said that there may be energy credits available and
staff is pursing that possibility. He also indicated that with the advancement in technology since the lights were last installed, fewer light fixtures are needed for greater coverage
and the savings will be reflected in the monthly power bill.
Community Services: Historic Preservation Assessment Contract
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested a copy of the request for proposal for the historic preservation assessment project, and requested information regarding the interview process.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3530
Plat: Maplewood Estates Division 1, NE 4th St & Nile Ave NE (FP-01-003)
A resolution was read approving the Maplewood Estates Division 1 final plat; 62.73 acres located in the vicinity of NE 4th St. and Nile Ave. NE (FP-01-003). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3531
Transportation: Commute Trip Reduction Program Services, King County
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement with King County entitled "Commute Trip Reduction Act Implementation Agreement."
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
AWC: Legislative Priorities
Mayor Pro Tem Clawson reported that the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) will discuss legislative priorities at its meeting on October 12th, and the City can submit its recommendations
at that time. The matter is scheduled to be discussed by Council during Committee of the Whole on October 8th.
Fire: Donation to NY Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
Councilman Persson announced that Renton firefighters raised $5,700 at a car wash held on Saturday, September 29th, and all proceeds will be donated to the New York Firefighters 9-11
Disaster Relief Fund.
Transportation: S Grady Way Do Not Block Driveway Sign
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested investigation regarding whether the "do not block the driveway" sign located at the entrance to City Hall on S. Grady Way is still required.
Airport: Security
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF RENTON AIRPORT SECURITY NEEDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilman Persson requested that a map of the airport with all gate entrances and a list of security concerns from tenants, including Boeing, be provided.
Development Services: Land Use Development Processes
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF CITY LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.*
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler explained that land use development processes such as site plan, conditional use, SEPA, and annexations are confusing to citizens because they do not know
what to expect or what they can or cannot do especially during public hearings. She emphasized that it is not her intent to recommend changes to existing processes, but to determine
ways that the processes can be more effectively explained to the public.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Transportation: I-405 Corridor Program
Mayor Pro Tem Clawson reported that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is soliciting public comments until October 24th regarding the I-405 Corridor Program,
and he encouraged citizens to comment on the matter.
Airport: Restricted Use due to US Terrorist Attacks
Responding to Councilman Persson's inquiry regarding the closure of the Renton Airport to general aviation due to the United States terrorist attacks, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman confirmed that the airport is still closed to general aviation that use visual flying rules except for pilots that are under the supervision of a flight
school.
Planning: Airport Related Uses Zoning Text Amendments (IM Zone)
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler announced that the creation of an airport district and related zoning code changes to the Industrial-Medium zone will be discussed at the next Planning
Commission meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 67 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS AND LITIGATION. CARRIED. Time: 8:33 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:40 p.m.
Marilyn Petersen, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 1, 2001