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Home My WebLink Aboutmi020909February 9,2009 Monday,7 p.m. RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLLCALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 2/2/2009 AJLS:Asset Transfer,King County Fire District #40 Court Case:Robert L McCurry,CRT-09-001 Annexation:Duvall South, NE 1st St &Field Ave NE Annexation:Sunset East, NE 16th St &148th Ave SE Annexation:Honey Creek Estates,NE 12th St &148th AveSE Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON,Council President Pro tem;GREG TAYLOR;RICH ZWICKER;KING PARKER;DON PERSSON;MARCIE PALMER.MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer; LA WRENCE 1.WARREN,City Attorney;JASON SETH,Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;FIRE CHIEF/ EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I.DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA,Fire Department;COMMANDER KENT CURRY,Police Department. Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/2/2009.Council concur. Administrative,Judicial,and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement,bill of sale,statutory warranty deed, promissory note,and lease agreement with King County Fire District #40 regarding the transfer of district assets to the City.Council concur. Court Case filed in King County District Court -South Division (Small Claims) by Robert 1.McCurry,seeking compensation in the amount of$217.98 for vehicular damage allegedly due to rock or frozen sand thrown from a City vehicle.Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Duvall South Annexation area,and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation;11.6 acres located south ofNE 1st St.,and west ofField Ave.NE. Council concur.(See page 44 for resolution.) Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Sunset East Annexation area,and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation;15.9 acres located south ofNE 16th St.,if extended,and west of but not abutting 148th Ave.SE.Council concur.(See page 44 for resolution.) Community and Economic Development Department recommended declaring intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area,and recommended a public hearing be set on 3/2/2009 to consider the annexation;18.2 acres located south ofNE 12th St.,if extended, west of 148th Ave.SE.Council concur.(See page 44 for resolution.) February 9,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 43 Annexation:Springbrook Terrace,S 55th St & Talbot Rd S Planning:Development Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Housekeeping Amendments Finance:Investment Policy Plat:Altmeyer Preliminary Plat,SE 184th PI,PP-08-1 06 CAG:08-133,Carr RdlPanther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair,RL Alia Company UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Public Safety:Radio Communications Systems Reception Finance Committee Finance:Vouchers CAG:08-201,Liberty Park Ballfield Lighting,Service Electric Company Community and Economic Development Department submitted King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding the proposed Springbrook Terrace Annexation and recommended approval of the annexation and zoning. Council concur.(See page 44 for ordinances.) Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of the proposed 2008 Renton Municipal Code docket housekeeping amendments. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the proposed revisions to the Investment Policy.Refer to Finance Committee. Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions,of the Altmeyer Preliminary Plat;a proposed 21 lot subdivision located at 11022 SE 184th PI. Council concur. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-08-133,Carr Rd'/Panther Creek Emergency Culvert Repair;and requested approval of the project,authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $4,832,commencement of a 60-day lien period,and release of retained amount of $29,674.04 to R.L.Alia Company, contractor,if all required releases are obtained.Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding wireless public safety radio in-building coverage.The Committee has reviewed the proposed City Code amendments to require minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within new buildings.The Committee recommended a public hearing be set on 2/23/2009 to consider the proposed code amendments. MOVED BY TAYLOR,SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 280449 -280843 and one wire transfer totaling $2,771,406.67; and approval of 114 Payroll Vouchers,one wire transfer,and 811 direct deposits totaling $2,796,014.12. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract with Signal Electric Company,Inc.,in the amount of $234,567.89 to provide for new lighting at Big Liberty Ballfield.The Finance Committee also recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation for the following: •Authorization of $20,000 from the 2009 Parks Major Maintenance (Fund 3 16)for a construction contingency budget. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. February 9,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 44 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #3996 Annexation:Duvall South, NE 1st St &Field Ave NE RESOLUTION #3997 Annexation:Sunset East, NE 16th St &148th Ave SE RESOLUTION #3998 Annexation:Honey Creek Estates,NE 12th St &148th AveSE Annexation:Springbrook Terrace,S 55th St & Talbot Rd S Annexation:Springbrook Terrace,R-I Zoning Annexation:Springbrook Terrace,R-4 Zoning The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Duvall South Annexation area;describing the boundaries of the area to be annexed;stating the number of registered voters residing therein as nearly as may be;authorizing a Notice ofIntention to Annex to the Boundary Review Board;setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation for March 2, 2009;and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public hearing. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Sunset East Annexation area;describing the boundaries of the area to be annexed;stating the number of registered voters residing therein as nearly as may be;authorizing a Notice of Intention to Annex to the Boundary Review Board;setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation for March 2, 2009;and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public hearing. MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. A resolution was read declaring the intent to annex an unincorporated island known as the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area;describing the boundaries of the area to be annexed;stating the number of registered voters residing therein as nearly as may be;authorizing a Notice of Intention to Annex to the Boundary Review Board;setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation for March 2,2009;and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such public hearing.MOVED BY PARKER,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 2/23/2009 for second and final reading: An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.9 acres generally located south of S.55th St.,east of Talbot Rd.S.,Springbrook Terrace Annexation. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 3.47 acres located immediately east of Talbot Rd.S.,immediately south of S.55th St.,and north of SE I 94th PI,if extended,and west of SE I OOth Ave.SE,if extended.,from R-6 (six dwelling units per gross acre,King County zoning)to R-l (One dwelling unit per net acre)zoning,Springbrook Terrace Annexation.MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property annexed within the City of Renton for approximately 16.43 acres generally located immediately east of Talbot Rd. S.,south of SE 194th PI,if extended, and west ofSE 100th Ave.SE,if extended.,from R-6 (six dwelling units per gross acre,King County zoning)to R-4 (Four dwelling units per net acre) zoning,Springbrook Terrace Annexation.MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/23/2009.CARRIED. February 9,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 45 ORDINANCE #5446 Legal:City Attorney Compensation NEW BUSINESS Citizen Comment:Various - St Thomas Orthodox Church Appeal CED:Neighborhood Program, Workshop ADJOURNMENT Recorder:Jason Seth February 9,2009 The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read amending Chapter I,Administrative,Judicial,and Legal Services Department,of Title III (Departments and Officers),of City Code,by repealing Subsection 3-1-4D,Compensation;and Subsection 3-1-4E;Additional Compensation.MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.ROLL CALL.ALL AYES.CARRIED. Councilmember Parker reported receipt of items of correspondence regarding the St.Thomas Orthodox Church Conditional Use Permit appeal.MOVED BY PARKER,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.CARRIED. Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that the City will host a workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m.on February 12,2009,for those interested in learning more about the 2009 Neighborhood Grant Program. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.Time:7:13 p.m. ~"Wal:t:hJ Bonnie 1.Walton,CMC,City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 9,2009 I COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN COUNCIL WORKSHOPIRETREAT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Connan) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) FINANCE (Persson) PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES (Zwicker) DATE/TIME THURS.,2/26 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m. FRI.,2/27 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MON.,2/16 MON.,2/23 6:30p.m. MON.,2/23 5:00 p.m. THURS.,2/12 2:30p.m. THURS.,2/12 3:00p.m. THURS.,2/12 4:30p.m. THURS.,2/12 AGENDA Business Plan; Budget; Annexations; Capital Improvement Plan *Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre,104 Burnett Ave.S.* Business Plan; Budget; Annexations; Capital Improvement Plan *Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre,104 Burnett Ave.S.* No Meetings (Holiday) Regional Updates *7th Floor Conferencing Center* Vouchers; Investment Policy Revisions; Broadcast Digital Television Transition - Comcast 2008 Renton Municipal Code Docket Housekeeping Amendments St.Thomas Orthodox Church Appeal *Council Chambers* SE 192nd St.Temporary Closure CANCELED NOTE:Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.