HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-02RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2002 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
The Renton Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Color Guard posted the colors, and 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; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
JIM SHEPHERD, Community Services Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; CYNDIE PARKS, Community Program Coordinator; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON and COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Community Services: Renton Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol
Lieutenant Steve LaBell, Renton Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Administrative Officer, explained that the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit auxiliary of the United States
Air Force whose purpose is to educate aspiring youth for careers in both military and civilian aviation. Pointing out that membership is voluntary, he stated that the Renton Squadron
has been present in the community for approximately 20 years.
Lieutenant LaBell described the mission and objectives of the CAP and detailed the cadet activities of the Renton Squadron. One such activity involves assisting at the Arlington Air
Show, along with cadets from British Columbia. He announced that the Renton Squadron received first place in the statewide CAP Color Guard competition in March, 2002, and first place
in the Pacific Coast Region Color Guard competition in April, 2002. Lieutenant LaBell stated that the Renton Squadron will represent the Pacific Coast Region in the National Competition
to be held at the end of June at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth L. Miller, Renton Composite Squadron CAP Commanding Officer, expressed his appreciation for the support the citizens of Renton have given the Renton Squadron,
and he encouraged the City to also support the Renton Squadron as they proceed to the National Competition in Colorado.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE SUBJECT OF SUPPORT FOR THE RENTON COMPOSITE SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 2002 and beyond. Items noted included:
Complimentary copies of the latest edition of New Lifestyles are now available from the Human Services Division. This pamphlet is a comprehensive source of Western Washington senior
housing options, including independent retirement living, assisted living, licensed single-family homes, boarding care licensed by the State of Washington, Alzheimer's programs, nursing
and rehabilitation facilities, in-home care services, and hospice care.
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:
Complimentary copies of the latest edition of New Lifestyles are now available from the Human Services Division. This pamphlet is a comprehensive source of Western Washington senior
housing options, including independent retirement living, assisted living, licensed single-family homes, boarding care licensed by the State of Washington, Alzheimer's programs, nursing
and rehabilitation facilities, in-home care services, and hospice care.
On Thursday, May 9th, City street crews flushed all sidewalks in the Transit/Downtown Piazza area and also the downtown portions of S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets to assist with the Downtown
Annual Spring Clean Up.
The Renton Police Department will be joining their counterparts from across the State and Nation in a major campaign to get people to wear their seat belts. Called Click It or Ticket,
enforcement efforts begin May 20th. A seat belt ticket costs $86 and a driver can be ticketed for every unbuckled passenger in the car who is under 16. Passengers aged 16 and older
can be given their own seat belt ticket, even if they are not driving.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Enrico – Kennydale Apts (N 30th St), Legal Non-Conforming Property
Tom Enrico, 12101 SE 16th Pl., Bellevue, 98005, stated that he is the owner of the Kennydale Apartments located at 1416 N. 30th St., an eight-unit apartment building built in 1962.
He explained that when he purchased the building, he was under the impression that the legal non-conforming building status could be changed with a conditional approval permit. Since
then, he has discovered that due to previous zoning changes in 1992/1993 which did not affect his property, his property was prohibited from the conditional zoning process. Stating
that he wants to improve, maintain, and manage the older apartment building in a way that benefits the tenants, neighbors, and the City, Mr. Enrico requested that his legal non-conforming
property be grandfathered in and given equal consideration under the existing zoning laws and processes.
Responding to Councilman Corman's inquiry, Mr. Enrico explained that it is difficult to get a building improvement loan at a low interest rate due to the property's status as a legal
non-conforming building. The improvements he is considering include repaving the parking lot and remodeling some kitchens. He noted that he has not yet applied for any building permits.
Pointing out that the City's conditional zoning permit process allows legal non-conforming properties to be considered as legal conforming properties, Mr. Enrico indicated that some
property owners are allowed to apply for this process and some are not.
City Attorney Larry Warren explained that there was a process for legal non-conforming uses when the City made changes to the Comprehensive Plan due to the Growth Management Act and
regulatory reform. The process, which was in effect for a limited period of time after the Comprehensive Plan changes, allowed non-conforming property owners to rebuild if, for example,
a fire destroyed their property. Mr. Warren stated that the law generally indicates that once a use is found to be non-conforming, the use is gradually phased out and becomes a conforming
use over a period of time.
Council discussion ensued regarding bank loan interest rates and loan criteria, and Councilman Corman suggested the City write a letter to Mr. Enrico's bank explaining the legal non-conforming
property status laws. Council discussion continued regarding the possibility of changing the Comprehensive Plan
designation for the property, the apartment building's proximity to future Fire Station #15, and the maintenance of affordable housing in Renton.
Mayor Tanner stated that the administration will review the matter and report back to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2002
Approval of Council meeting minutes of May 6, 2002. Council concur.
CAG: 02-048, N Talbot Pump Station Rehabilitation & Modifications, Omega Contractors
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/02/2002 for CAG-02-048, North Talbot Pump Station Rehabilitation and Modifications to Other Water Facilities; one bid; engineer's estimate $283,303.23;
and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to bidder, Omega Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $217,436.80 (budgeted amount $200,000). Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 02-066, Fire Station #14 Exhaust System, Foster-Bray Company
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/06/2002 for CAG-02-066, Fire Station #14 Exhaust System; two bids; project estimate $30,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract
to low bidder, Foster-Bray Company, Inc., in the amount of $35,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: Edlund Property, King County Conservation Futures Grant Application
Community Services Department recommended approval of the source of the 50% matching funds as required to apply for 2002 King County Conservation Future grant funds which are used for
the acquisition of open space lands. The funds will be used to acquire the Edlund property (identified in the 1992 Comprehensive Parks Plan for potential open space acquisition) in
the estimated amount of $912,000; the City's 50% match is $456,000. Refer to Community Services Committee.
CAG: 01-042, Landscape Maintenance Services, Facility Maintenance Contractors
Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-01-042, contract with Facilities Maintenance Contractors for landscape maintenance services, to extend the
contract through 12/31/2002. Contract amendment amount is $103,770.03. Refer to Community Services Committee.
CAG: 01-065, Hanging Flower Basket Maintenance, Kaleidoscope Services
Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-01-065, contract with Kaleidoscope Services for preparation and maintenance of hanging flower baskets and flower
pots, to extend the contract from 4/30/2002 through 4/30/2003. Contract amendment amount is $33,795.67. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Community Services: 2002 Waterfowl Management Interlocal Agreement
Community Services Department recommended approval of the 2002 interlocal agreement for waterfowl removal (continuation of egg addling program and study), at a cost of $3,400. Refer
to Community Services Committee.
Planning: Harrington Square, Highlands Redevelopment, Residential Demonstration Overlay District
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department requested policy direction to determine whether the Harrington Square Conceptual Plan supports the Highlands redevelopment
vision and Council business goals. Council review was also requested of the Residential Demonstration Overlay District to determine the use types and densities necessary to support
redevelopment in the Highlands. Refer to Planning & Development Committee and Planning Commission.
CAG: 01-115, Lind Ave S Overlay, Icon Materials Inc
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-01-115, Lind Ave. S. Overlay; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $399,739.15,
commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $24,605.79 to Icon Materials, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 01-033, 80th Ave S Sanitary Sewer Extension, Pivetta Bros Construction
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-01-033, 80th Ave. S. Sanitary Sewer Extension; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $2,402.30,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $43,171.59 to Pivetta Bros. Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 01-033, 80th Ave S Sanitary Sewer Extension, Pivetta Bros Construction
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-01-033, 80th Ave. S. Sanitary Sewer Extension; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $2,402.30,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $43,171.59 to Pivetta Bros. Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO WITHDRAW ITEM 6.i. CARRIED.
Added
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Whitley – Cedar River Spawning Channel Replacement Site
Correspondence was read from Marilyn Whitley, 969 Shelton Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, in which she detailed her concerns regarding the impact of the proposed Cedar River spawning channel
on the environment and surrounding neighborhood if it is located at the Rolling Hills A site. She requested that the proposed Cedar River spawning channel be placed at the Elliot reach
site, not at the Rolling Hills A site. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Police: Staffing
Councilman Clawson stated that long-term and short-term police and fire department staffing issues will be discussed at the Council workshop on Friday, May 17th.
Public Safety Committee
Police: Criminal Code Adoption from RCW
Public Safety Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the adoption and incorporation of certain provisions from the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to the Renton City
Code. The ordinance adds these statutes to the City Code, and allows these laws to be prosecuted in the Renton Municipal Court.
The Committee found that it would be advisable to adopt the recommended sections from RCW 9A, Washington Criminal Code; Title 9, Crimes and Punishments; Title 10, Criminal Procedure;
Title 26, Domestic Relations; Title 69, Food, Drug, Cosmetics and Possession; and Title 77, Fish and Wildlife; to the Renton City Code. A copy of these laws will be kept by the City
Clerk. The Committee recommended that those certain RCW provisions be added to Section 6-10-1 of the City Code.*
Councilman Clawson explained that the subject laws have already been adopted by the State and will now be incorporated into the Renton City Code by reference.
*MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. MOTION CARRIED. (See page 177 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee
Special Assessment District: 80th Ave S
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that the 80th Ave. S. Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District No. 0023 be
approved. The Special Assessment District will establish connection charges of $7,812.14 per single-family unit that are within the boundary of the assessment district. In addition,
simple interest will accrue at a rate of 4.86% for a period of ten years.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance finalizing the 80th Ave. S. Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 177 for ordinance.)
Solid Waste: Green Garden Program Contract Adden, Cascadia Consulting Group, CAG-99-180
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that the Council approve Amendment
#3 to CAG-99-180, Green Garden Program contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. The contract will provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technical assistance to City staff and
develop a public education campaign designed to inform residents about the environmental and health benefits associated with the adoption of IPM strategies in the management of their
lawns and gardens.
The Committee further recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment, amending the scope, budget, and timeline to CAG-99-180. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Solid Waste: Green Garden Program Contract Adden, Cascadia Consulting Group, CAG-99-180
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that the Council approve Amendment
#3 to CAG-99-180, Green Garden Program contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. The contract will provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technical assistance to City staff and
develop a public education campaign designed to inform residents about the environmental and health benefits associated with the adoption of IPM strategies in the management of their
lawns and gardens.
The Committee further recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment, amending the scope, budget, and timeline to CAG-99-180. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Solid Waste: 2002-2003 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Agreement, King County
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that the Council adopt a resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2002-2003 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program interlocal agreement with King County. The agreement authorizes the City to
receive $103,650 in 2002 funding and $64,775 in 2003 funding from King County to continue the Special Recycling Events, Natural Yard Care Program, and the Business Recycling Program.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 177 for resolution.)
Utility: 2002 CIP Fund Transfer, Telemetry Improvements (SCADA System)
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the adjustment of the appropriation of funds for the Water Utility Division Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in 2002.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that Council approve the transfer of $100,000 within the 2002 appropriation
of funds for the Water Utility Division CIP. The additional funding will allow the Water Utility Division to complete the replacement of the water telemetry system in 2002. The transfer
will be from the Reservoir Recoating budget (account no. 421.500.18.5960.34.65.55260) to the Telemetry Improvements budget (account no. 421.500.18.5960.34.65.55120). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 203497 - 204166 and three wire transfers totaling $3,733,140.35; and approval of Payroll Vouchers
37753 - 37995, one wire transfer and 555 direct deposits totaling $1,703,139.77. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Legal: Firemen's Pension Board, City Code Amend
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Firemen's Pension Board ordinance. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Section 41-18-020 specifies that "two regularly
employed or retired firemen elected by secret ballot…" may be part of the Firemen's Pension Board. As the City Code is currently written, it does not include the word "retired". Renton
Municipal Code Section 2-6-2, therefore, needs to be updated in order to be in compliance with State law. The Finance Committee recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3565
Solid Waste: 2002-2003 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Agreement, King County
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant interlocal agreement which provides for $103,650 in funding
to implement Special Recycling Events, a Business Recycling Program, and the Natural Yard Care Program. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 5/20/2002 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2002 Amendment, Veterans Memorial Park
An ordinance was read amending the 2002 Budget for the express purpose of building a Veterans Memorial Park and appropriating the necessary funds in the amount of $389,000 for the construction.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/20/2002. CARRIED.
Legal: Firemen's Pension Board, City Code Amend
An ordinance was read amending Section 2-6-2 of Chapter 6, Firemen's Pension Board, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City Code by allowing retired firemen to serve on the Firemen's
Pension Board, pursuant to State law. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/20/2002. CARRIED.
Special Assessment District: 80th Ave S
An ordinance was read establishing a Special Assessment District for sanitary sewer service for properties adjacent to 80th Ave. S., S. 130th St., and S. Langston Rd., and establishing
the amount of the charge upon connection to the facilities. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/20/2002. CARRIED.
Police: Criminal Code Adoption from RCW
An ordinance was read amending Section 6-10-1 of Chapter 10, Criminal Code, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by adopting portions of the Criminal Code of the Revised Code
of Washington (RCW). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/20/2002. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4963
Planning: Development Regulations (Title 4) Revisions
An ordinance was read amending Section 1-3-4A of Chapter 3, Remedies and Penalties, of Title 1 (Administrative), and Chapters 1 through 11 of Title 4 (Development Regulations) of City
Code to reduce and reorganize the City's Development Regulations in a more user-friendly and less costly to amend format. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4964
Planning: Police Regulations (Title 6) Revisions (Related to Title 4 Revisions)
An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-6-3, 6-6-4, 6-6-8, and 6-6-11, and adding a new Section, 6-6-12, Wild and Dangerous Animals, of Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl at Large, of Title
6 (Police Regulations) of City Code by updating references to Title 4 tables, adding definitions, and adding penalty provisions for unlawful acts. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Police: Hardie Ave NW Traffic Enforcement
Councilman Clawson expressed his appreciation for the additional Police Department traffic enforcement on Hardie Ave. NW.
Development Services: Animal Keeping Standards
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE SUBJECT OF ANIMAL KEEPING STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL AREAS TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:45 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 13, 2002