HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-02RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 14, 2002 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
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
TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
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;
DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
Marilyn Petersen Week – January 14 to 18, 2002
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the week of January 14th through 18th, 2002, to be "Marilyn Petersen Week" in the City of Renton, in appreciation for her faithfully
serving the citizens of Renton for over 30 years - the last twelve years as City Clerk. Marilyn Petersen's can-do attitude, humor and professionalism will be missed upon her retirement
on January 31st. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Expressing her appreciation for the proclamation, City Clerk Marilyn Petersen said that it has been a pleasure working for the City. She stated that she would look back upon her years
of service at the City with fondness and with pride at what the City has accomplished.
RECESS
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS FOR 15 MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 7:37 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Services: Binding Site Plan Process
The public hearing regarding the binding site plan process was continued on January 7, 2002, until January 28, 2002.
Vacation: Lyons Ave NE ROW, Abney-Revard (VAC-01-006)
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner reopened the public hearing continued from January
7, 2002, to consider the street vacation petition for portion of unopened Lyons Ave. NE right-of-way located south of NE 4th St. submitted by petitioners Abney-Revard, Inc., Conner
Homes and George Bales (VAC-01-006).
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL JANUARY 28, 2002. 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 2002 and beyond. Items noted included:
On Saturdays and Sundays, snowshoe and cross-country ski trips are available through the Recreation Division. To register, call the Renton Community Center at (425) 430-6700.
On Tuesday, January 15th, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman will make a presentation to the Trade and Economic Development Committee of the State House of
Representatives regarding Renton's regulatory reform case study. This presentation will describe how Renton improved its land use regulatory process such that many land use review
and permitting actions take half as much time as they used to, without any reduction in protection offered to the environment and the neighborhoods.
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 2002 and beyond. Items noted included:
On Saturdays and Sundays, snowshoe and cross-country ski trips are available through the Recreation Division. To register, call the Renton Community Center at (425) 430-6700.
On Tuesday, January 15th, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman will make a presentation to the Trade and Economic Development Committee of the State House of
Representatives regarding Renton's regulatory reform case study. This presentation will describe how Renton improved its land use regulatory process such that many land use review
and permitting actions take half as much time as they used to, without any reduction in protection offered to the environment and the neighborhoods.
Community Services: Parks & Recreation Accreditation
Mr. Covington reported that a team of inspectors from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies recently reviewed the accreditation requirements prepared by the
Community Services Department. Indicating that the accreditation team found no weaknesses in the City's report, Mr. Covington pointed out that if the City is accredited, it will be
the first City to receive such an honor in the entire western United States.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Quesenberry – Helmet Law Modification
Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, reported that the City of Tacoma recently adopted a law requiring that helmets be worn during recreational activities such as
skateboarding. She requested that Council consider modifying Renton's helmet law to include skateboarders, scooter riders and skaters. Ms. Quesenberry also entered a letter regarding
the matter into the record. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2002
Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 7, 2002. Council concur.
Appointment: Board of Ethics
Mayor Tanner appointed Pastor Bonnie Chandler-Warren, 121 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Board of Ethics to fill the unexpired term of Pastor Karla Fredericksen, who has resigned
(term to expire 1/01/2005). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Appointment: Board of Ethics
Mayor Tanner reappointed Joy Poff, 2925 Morris Ave. S., Renton, 98055, to the Board of Ethics for a four-year term expiring 1/01/2006. Council concur.
Appeal: Smith Short Plat, Keith Menges (SHP-01-118)
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner decision regarding the Smith Short Plat (SHP-01-118); six single-family lots on 1.16 acres located at 2309 NE 16th St. Appeal filed by
Keith Menges, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
Court Case: Rita M. Bingham, CRT-02-001
Court Case filed on behalf of Rita M. Bingham by Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 3rd Ave., Suite 3200, Seattle, 98101, who seeks compensation for medical expenses and mental anguish allegedly
due to the negligence of a Fire Department employee for releasing the plaintiff and causing her to fall when transferring her from her wheel chair to her bed on 9/21/2000. Refer to
City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Development Services: Medzegian Short Plat, ROW Dedication at Kennewick Ave. NE/NE 14th St (SHP-01-147)
Development Services Division recommended Council acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way at the corner of Kennewick Ave. NE and NE 14th St. for public road use
to fulfill the requirement of the Medzegian Short Plat (SHP-01-147). Council concur.
Development Services: Medzegian Short Plat, ROW Dedication at Kennewick Ave. NE/NE 14th St (SHP-01-147)
Development Services Division recommended Council acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way at the corner of Kennewick Ave. NE and NE 14th St. for public road use
to fulfill the requirement of the Medzegian Short Plat (SHP-01-147). Council concur.
Annexation: Warnes, 148th Ave SE & SE 116th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition for the proposed Warnes Annexation; approximately 20 acres located
west of 148th Ave. SE, north of SE 116th St. and south of SE 114th St. (if extended); and recommended that a public meeting be set on 2/04/2002 to consider the petition. Council concur.
Fire: Records Management Evaluation Contract, Public Safety Consultants Inc
Fire Department recommended approval of a contract with Public Safety Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $65,000 to evaluate the records management needs of the department and to develop
a request for proposal for the installation of a system. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Human Resources: Healthcare Plan Modifications
Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of modifications to the City's healthcare plan effective 1/01/2002 and submitted Healthcare Benefits Task Force recommendations.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Utility: Maplewood Water Treatment Improvements Design, Economic and Engineering Services
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a consultant contract with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $927,989 for the design of the Maplewood water treatment
improvements. Council concur.
Public Works: Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Control 2002 Monitoring Plan, Golder Associates
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a consultant agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. in the amount of $115,277 to implement the 2002 Monitoring Plan for the Cedar River
Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Council: Certificate of Appreciation to Dan Clawson, 2001 Council President
Council President Nelson presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dan Clawson in recognition of his outstanding service to the City and the Renton community as President of the City
Council during 2001.
Executive: City Website Listing re Appliance Disposal
Councilman Clawson reported that the City's website provides information regarding the recycling and disposal of appliances such as refrigerators. He explained that there are several
ways to access the information on the website using the search option and the site index.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 200222 - 200572 and one wire transfer totaling $1,582,278.65; and approval of Payroll Voucher
35988, totaling $401.93. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: 200 Mill Building Elevator Repair, Thyssen Krupp Elevators Inc
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report concurring with the administration request to award a sole source contract to Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Inc. to repair and upgrade the
damaged elevator at the 200 Mill Building. The Committee recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Inc. in
the amount of $83,619.26. This sum includes an additional $16,014.21 worth of
work to the second elevator, approved by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal cost sharing on January 2, 2002.*
Councilman Parker pointed out that the State and FEMA are contributing 87% of the funding to repair and upgrade the elevators.
*MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: 200 Mill Building Elevator Repair, Thyssen Krupp Elevators Inc
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report concurring with the administration request to award a sole source contract to Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Inc. to repair and upgrade the
damaged elevator at the 200 Mill Building. The Committee recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Inc. in
the amount of $83,619.26. This sum includes an additional $16,014.21 worth of
work to the second elevator, approved by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal cost sharing on January 2, 2002.*
Councilman Parker pointed out that the State and FEMA are contributing 87% of the funding to repair and upgrade the elevators.
*MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole
Development Services: Development Regulations (Title IV) Revisions
Council President Nelson presented a report regarding the proposed Title IV (Development Regulations) revisions to zoning interpretations, use table, and related City Code amendments.
The Committee of the Whole recommended that the issue of accessory use interpretations and other issues specified in the video presentation of the January 7, 2002, Committee of the
Whole report be sent to the Planning and Development Committee for further consideration. The Committee of the Whole recommended that the remainder of the proposed Title IV revisions
to: Chapters 1 to 11 and Title 6, Chapter 6, be moved forward for a public hearing.
Once the Planning and Development Committee has resolved any outstanding issues, and the environmental process has been completed, the Council will set a public hearing date for the
entire proposal. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 1/28/2002 for second and final reading
Rezone: St. Claire Property, RC to R-5 (PP-01-055)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of approximately four acres located in North Renton in the lower May Creek Basin, south of the new LaCrosse (Stafford Crest)
subdivision, between Lincoln Ave. NE to the west and Aberdeen Ave. NE to the east, between NE 31st St. to the south and NE 33rd Pl. to the north from RC (Rural Conservation; one dwelling
unit per ten acres) to R-5 (Residential Single Family; five dwelling units per acre) zone; PP-01-055 (St. Claire). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/28/2002. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4942
Vacation: SW 13th St between Lind & Seneca, Dale Walker (VAC-01-003)
An ordinance was read vacating that portion of SW 13th St. between Lind and Seneca Avenues SW in the Auto Mall area (Dale Walker, Walker's Renton Subaru; VAC-01-003). MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4943
Vacation: Timing of Street Vacation Decision & Related Land Use Action, Code Revisions
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9-14, Vacations, of Title 9 (Public Ways) of City Code by indicating in Section 9-14-3 when additional notice is required; deleting Section 9-14-9;
and renumbering Sections 9-14-10 and 9-14-11. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4944
Rezone: Imagina Productions Property, Talbot Rd S, P-1 to RC (R-01-137)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of a remnant 635 square foot site located south of the intersection of Talbot Rd. S. and S. 194th St. near the entrance to the
Springbrook Springs Reservoir from P-1 (Public Use) to RC (Resource Conservation) zone; R-01-137 (Imagina Productions). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4945
Rezone: Covenant Development Property, Main Ave S, P-1 to R-1 (R-01-128)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of a 91,962 square foot vacant site located at 4301 Main Ave. S., south of S. 179th St. from P-1 (Public Use) to R-1 (Residential
Single Family; one dwelling unit per acre) zone; R-01-128 (Covenant Development). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4946
Rezone: South Talbot Hill Reservoir Property, Main Ave S, P-1 to R-1 (R-01-129)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of a City-owned reservoir site with a 1.5 million gallon tank located at 4300 Main Ave. S. and S. 179th St. from P-1 (Public
Use) to R-1 (Residential Single Family; one dwelling unit per acre) zone with a P-suffix designation; R-01-129 (South Talbot Hill Reservoir). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4947
Rezone: Renton Water Well No 5, NE 24th St, P-1 to R-8 (R-01-130)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of a City-owned 25,733 square foot water utility site located at 1650 NE 24th St., at the intersection of Jones Ave. NE and
NE 24th St. from P-1 (Public Use) to R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units per acre) zone with a P-suffix designation; R-01-130 (Renton Water Well No. 5). MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4948
Rezone: BNSF Railroad Property, P-1 to CA (R-01-140)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of an approximately 64,000 square foot former railroad right-of-way site which parallels the west side of the I-405 corridor
between the southern edge of the Cedar River on the south, the southern edge of Bronson Way N. on the north, and Houser Way N. on the west from P-1 (Public Use) to CA (Commercial Arterial)
zone; R-01-140 (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4949
Rezone: Fire Station #13, 108th Ave SE, P-1 to R-10 (R-01-124)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of City-owned Fire Station #13 site located at 17040 108th Ave. SE near SE 172nd St. and surrounded by unincorporated King County
from P-1 (Public Use) to R-10 (Residential Single Family; ten dwelling units per acre) zone with a P-suffix designation; R-01-124 (Fire Station No. 13). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4950
Rezone: Talbot Hill Remnant, Talbot Rd S, P-1 to RC (R-01-136)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of an approximately 300 square foot remnant site located south of the intersection of Talbot Rd. S. and S. 194th St. near the
entrance to Springbrook Springs Reservoir from P-1 (Public Use) to RC (Resource Conservation) zone with a P-suffix designation; R-01-136 (Talbot Hill Remnant). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4951
Rezone: West Hill Reservoir, 82nd Ave S, P-1 to R-8 (R-01-121)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of a 2.28 acre site located along the west side of 82nd Ave. S. at S. 126th St. from P-1 (Public Use) to R-8 (Residential Single
Family; eight dwelling units per acre) zone with a P-suffix designation; R-01-121 (West Hill Reservoir). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning: Downtown Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive District (Fees Waived)
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler suggested that an information sheet be created regarding Renton's downtown mitigation waiver process to share with interested jurisdictions.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning: Downtown Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive District (Fees Waived)
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler suggested that an information sheet be created regarding Renton's downtown mitigation waiver process to share with interested jurisdictions.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:25 p.m.
Marilyn Petersen, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
January 14, 2002