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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2003 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
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; TERRI BRIERE;
KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN; TONI
NELSON; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LARRY WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; JIM SHEPHERD, Community Services Administrator;
DENNIS CULP, Facilities Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director;
SYLVIA ALLEN, Recreation Director; KELLY BEYMER, Golf Course
Manager; KAREN BERGSVIK, Human Services Manager; NEIL
WATTS, Development Services Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic
Development Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER ROBERT SEELYE, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Board/Commission: Municipal Arts
Commission 2003 BRAVO Award
Recreation Director, Sylvia Allen, introduced Municipal Arts
Commission members Diana Hagen, Doug Kyes, and Eleanor Simpson.
Ms. Hagen announced that Vanecia Adderson, a charter member of the
Valley Community Players, was the recipient of the Municipal Arts
Commission’s 2003 BRAVO Award, which recognizes individuals and
organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts in the
City of Renton. Ms. Hagen explained Ms. Adderson’s aeronautics
background and her contributions to the Renton community, including
support of the Allied Arts of Renton and the IKEA Performing Arts
Center, trustee of Community Opera Productions, and member of the
production team for the 2001 Renton Centennial production,
“Rentennial”.
Ms. Adderson accepted the framed certificate which was decorated with a
drawing of her by artist Doug Kyes, and she expressed her appreciation
for the award. In addition, Mr. Kyes presented the original portrait to Ms.
Adderson’s son, Jim Adderson.
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 2003 and
beyond. Items noted included:
The Renton Public Library has a new web interface to their catalog
that makes searching for materials from home even easier. The new
website can be accessed by visiting the Spotlight section of the City's
website, www.ci.renton.wa.us, and clicking on the iPAC icon. This
new site allows patrons to access their accounts to renew books, place
holds, and check for items waiting for pickup.
Cirque du Soleil will return to Renton this summer with their show
Alegria. The grand chapiteau will be placed on Boeing Parking Lot 3
this summer and the Cirque's published schedule calls for an August
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21st through September 14th run. Tickets will go on sale to the
general public on April 27th at noon. Call 1-800-678-5440 or visit
www.cirquedusoleil.com for information and tickets.
The S. 180th St. Grade Separation project is progressing quite well
despite the fact that March 2003 had twice the normal rainfall. The S.
180th/S.W. 43rd project is on track for opening in late May to early
June. The project is now about 80% complete with 14 weeks to go
until the July 14th required completion date. The plan is to continue
with project finalization and punch list work after the roadway has
been reopened to the public, so as to complete the construction by
July 14th.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Johnson – Power
Outages, Noise Problems
Arland “Buzz” Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S., #221, Renton, 98055,
reported another two-hour power outage that occurred last week, a
problem which has since been addressed by Puget Sound Energy. He
expressed concern for the handicapped residents in the building because
of the unavailability of elevators during outages.
Also, Mr. Johnson stated that a recent late-night party at McGowan’s
Restaurant resulted in noise disturbance for area residents. He explained
that the police officer responding to complaints handled the matter
professionally and effectively, but he wanted Council to be aware of
continuing disturbances at the establishment.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of March
24, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of March 24, 2003. Council
concur.
Appointment: Human Rights &
Affairs Commission
Mayor Tanner reappointed Edythe Gandy, 3807 NE 8th Ct., Renton,
98056; Lari White, 1315 S. Puget Dr., #C-21, Renton, 98055; and Glenda
Williams, 15612 SE 144th St., Renton, 98059; each to the Human Rights
and Affairs Commission for two-year terms expiring on 4/25/2005.
Council concur.
CAG: 02-104, Police Evidence
Storage Facility Sitework, Hisey
Construction
Community Services Department submitted CAG-02-104, Police
Evidence Storage Facility Sitework; and requested approval of the
project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $1,663.91,
commencement of the 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount
of $12,107.64 to Hisey Construction, contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
Development Services: Bresko Short
Plat, ROW Dedication at NE 2nd St
& Union Ave NE (SHP-02-132)
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 2nd St. and
Union Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Bresko Short Plat (SHP-02-
132). Council concur.
Development Services: Nason Short
Plat, ROW Dedication at SE 31st St
& Kennewick Ave SE (SHP-01-153)
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way at the intersection of SE 31st St.
and Kennewick Ave. SE to fulfill a requirement of the Nason Short Plat
(SHP-01-153). Council concur.
Planning: Boeing Renton Site EIS
Preparation, Blumen Consulting
Group
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning
Department recommended approval of a contract with Blumen Consulting
Group, Inc. for environmental review services for a Scoping and a
preliminary draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone. The Boeing Company
will pay for the environmental analysis. Council concur.
Budget: 2002 Carry Forward
Ordinance
Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of the
2002 carry forward ordinance in the amount of $19,886,600, increasing
the 2003 Budget for various funds for the purpose of meeting 2002
obligations in 2003; increasing various funds to meet the requirements of
salary and benefit labor agreements; and decreasing the 2003 general fund
appropriation accordingly. Refer to Finance Committee.
Development Services: Renton
Aquatic Center Site Plan, SA-02-147
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Site
Plan for the Renton Aquatic Center to be located at 1715 Maple Valley
Hwy. (SA-02-147). Council concur.
Human Services: Housing Repair
Assistance Program Policies
Human Services Division recommended concurrence with the Human
Services Advisory Committee recommendation for adoption of revised
policies for the City’s Housing Repair Assistance Program. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Vacation: Alley between Whitworth
& Morris Aves S, and S 3rd & S 4th
Sts, St. Anthony’s Parish, VAC-03-
001
Technical Services Division recommended approval of the vacation
petition by St. Anthony’s Parish for the alley running north and south
between Whitworth and Morris Avenues S. and S. 3rd and S. 4th Streets
subject to the following conditions: 1) the Petitioner shall provide
satisfactory proof that outside utilities have been received and are
satisfied with any easements, which are necessary to protect their
facilities in the requested vacation area; 2) a utility easement of the City
shall be retained over the entire alley being vacated; and 3) this vacation
shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the St. Anthony’s
Parish Development Agreement. Council concur.
Streets: Lake WA Blvd & Southport
Blvd Closures for RR Crossing
Upgrades
Transportation Systems Division recommended a three-day temporary
road closure between May 1 and May 29, 2003, of Lake Washington
Blvd. at Southport Blvd., and Southport Blvd. for railroad crossing
upgrades by Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Council concur. (See pg.
127 for resolution.)
Transportation: DWI Memorial Sign
Installation on Rainier Ave S (Jason
Wipf)
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a request by
Peggy Wipf, 30655 Kanasket-Kangley Rd., Ravensdale, 98051, to place a
DWI memorial sign in memory of her deceased son, Jason J. Wipf, on
Rainier Ave. S., south of S. 4th Pl. Ms. Wipf will pay for the sign and
installation. Council concur.
Utility: Sunset Interceptor Phase II
Pre-design, HDR Engineering
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with HDR
Engineering in the amount of $194,600 for the initial pre-design work for
the Sunset Interceptor Phase II project. Council concur.
CAG: 02-010, Maplewood Water
Treatment Improvements Design,
Economic and Engineering Services
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum #2 in the
amount of $99,914 to CAG-02-210, contract with Economic and
Engineering Services, Inc. to include design modifications and additional
geo-technical investigation work for the Maplewood Water Treatment
Improvements. Council concur.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was reported from individuals expressing interest in
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Citizen Comment: Various – Off-
Leash Dog Park
having an off-leash dog park in Renton including: Nona Peterson, 225
Vashon Ave. SE, Renton, 98059; Jennifer Garl, 2601 NE 9th St., Renton,
98056; Terry Angevine, 514 Burnett Ave. N., Renton, 98055; Nathan
Thornton, 629 Cedar Ave S., #203, Renton, 98055; Roneida & Timothy
Griffith, 550 Pierce Ave. SE, Renton, 98058; Jan Hickling, 527 Renton
Ave. S., Renton, 98055; Bob & Nancy Prater, 412 Pelly Ave. N., Renton,
98055; Julie Hiatt, 1726 Pierce Ave. SE, Renton, 98158; Vicki Dodge,
18622 SE Lake Youngs Rd, Renton, 98058, Chris Fleck, 6123 S. 242nd
Pl., #12-205, Kent, 98032; Darren & Davida St. Yves, 16624 133rd Pl.
SE, Renton, 98058; Jennifer Haines, Boulevard Lanes, SE 192nd St. &
140th Ave. SE, Renton; Dollie Meyers, 18919 140th Ave. SE, Renton,
98058; Sunny Kathlean, Fairwood area, Renton; Vicki Murphy, no
address given; Elynn Clayton, 21429 113th Pl. SE, Kent; Dr. Timothy
White, 12940 SE 185th St., Renton, 98058; and Shari Blevins, Seattle
resident.
Councilman Clawson explained that several citizens approached him
about an off-lease dog park within the City at a recent Highlands
Community Association meeting where the “KDOGS” from Kent were
present. He stated that the citizens brought the issue to Council at his
suggestion.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
REFER THESE ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE TO COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Development Services: Tracking
Restrictive Covenants
Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the
tracking of restrictive covenants required through the permit process.
Until a few years ago, covenants restricting the development of property
were difficult to track. Staff generally did not know if any restrictive
covenants affected a property unless a title report was provided. Title
reports are expensive for applicants and are only required for certain
types of land use applications.
At the end of 1999, staff completed a project cataloging and mapping all
of the restrictive covenants required by the City. Staff can now research
the covenants by consulting a map to identify affected properties. A
corresponding database provides the recording number of the restrictive
covenant, a legal description of the subject property, and a summary of
the requirement of the covenants.
In addition, the Permits Plus permit tracking system is utilized to
document conditions of permit approval, including covenants. These
conditions can be researched by project name, address or parcel
identification number. Another tool developed by staff to track project
conditions is a matrix summarizing the required conditions. Copies of
this matrix are distributed to the contractors and inspectors at pre-
construction meetings.
The Committee recommended no further action be taken at this time.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: DWI Memorial Signs Council President Keolker-Wheeler stated that in the process of
reviewing agenda items 6.l. it was noted that there currently is no policy
in place regarding DWI (driving while intoxicated) memorial sign
placement, and recommended that Council consider development of such
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a policy.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF DWI MEMORIAL SIGN
POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED
Community Services:
Pavilion Building Renovation,
Edifice Const. Co., CAG-03-005
Council President Keolker-Wheeler advised that the Committee of the
Whole meeting would continue at the conclusion of the Council meeting
for further discussion concerning funding for the Pavilion Building. At
the conclusion of the Committee of the Whole meeting, Council would
reconvene.
Community Services Committee
Human Services: 2003 CDBG
Housing Stability Program
Participation
Community Services Chair Nelson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the Human Services Advisory Committee’s
recommendation to continue participation in the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium Housing Stability
Program in 2003. This program helps low to moderate income families
who are employed, who have had a temporary crisis in their lives, which
results in the short-term inability to meet their rent or mortgage payment.
The Renton Housing Stability Program cost of $21,355 for 2003 will be
deducted from the public services amount received by Renton under the
Joint Agreement with King County. Due to the increase in the amount of
CDBG funding Renton will receive in 2003, funding this program will
not decrease the amount of 2003 agency funding for public services
previously approved by Council.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Golf Cart
Lease-Purchase Agreement,
CitiCapital Commercial Corporation
Community Services Chair Nelson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute a formal 36 (thirty-
six) month lease/purchase agreement with Club Car, Inc. (CitiCapital
Commercial Corporation) for forty (40) gasoline powered golf carts.
Forty (40) carts from the current fleet will be utilized as a trade-in. The
City has the option at the end of the term to purchase the forty (40) carts
for $1.00 each. The City’s current fleet has a total of fifty (50) golf carts.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute this Lease/Purchase Agreement.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation: Sidewalk Utility
Markings
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the unsightliness of utility locate marks left on sidewalks after
construction activity has been completed. In several cases these locate
markings are left on new city sidewalks and can take considerable time to
wear away. The Transportation/Aviation Committee requested staff
develop a program to implement the removal of utility locate markings in
the downtown core area as a pilot program. Removal of locate marks
would be limited to sidewalks only.
The permitee will be required to remove utility locate marks on sidewalks
within the Downtown Core area, as shown in Appendix B of the 2002
City of Renton Zoning Map. The permitee shall remove the utility locate
marks on sidewalks within fourteen 14 days of job completion.
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The Transportation/Aviation Committee recommended implementing
code changes requiring the removal of utility locate marks on sidewalks
within the Downtown Core Area, and adoption of a Resolution
authorizing this matter to be presented at a later meeting.
The Transportation/Aviation Committee further recommended that staff
report back to the Committee after one year on the effectiveness of this
pilot program, including any recommendations to modify or improve the
new utility marks removal program.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending
approval of Claim Vouchers 213714-214208 and two wire transfers
totaling $2,063,530.77; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 43498-43733,
one wire transfer and 569 direct deposits totaling $1,708,408.59.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development
Committee
Development Regulations:
Fence Height Regulations
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
with proposed changes to the maximum residential fence height
regulations established in Title IV.
Currently, City code limits residential fences to a maximum of four feet
when they are located adjacent to a public street. The Planning and
Development Committee met in April to discuss possible changes to the
fence height regulations. The Committee recommended that a public
hearing be conducted, which occurred on May 6, 2002. Committee
members subsequently toured several residential neighborhoods in
November and directed staff to address setback, landscaping and fencing
material requirements.
On January 10, 2003, the City Attorney’s Office advised City Staff and
the City Council that the proposed fence regulations were too “policy”
oriented. In response to the City Attorney’s comments, staff revised the
proposed fence regulations to include more regulatory language. The
revised fence standards would allow residents to apply for a Special
Administrative Fence Permit in order to construct 6-foot high fences
when located within a front yard or side yard along a street setback. The
permits would be issued on a case-by-case basis provided the applicant
demonstrates the fence is constructed with appropriate fencing material;
the fence is sufficiently screened; and, the finished side of the fence is
oriented toward the streetscape.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3627
Streets: Lake WA Blvd & Southport
Blvd Closures for RR Crossing
Upgrades
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of Lake
Washington Blvd. at Southport Blvd., and of Southport Blvd. for a period
of three days (consecutive or non-consecutive) between May 1 and May
29, 2003, for Burlington Northern Santa Fe to make improvements to
railroad grade crossings at both locations. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
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WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Smallpox Vaccinations
Funding Letter
Councilman Clawson referred to a newspaper article regarding the strain
on local health departments administered by King County and the
financial burden for smallpox vaccinations, and recommended Council
draft a letter to elected Federal officials to support relief for city and
county compliance.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
DRAFT LETTERS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT
FUNDING FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR SMALLPOX
VACCINATIONS. CARRIED.
Solid Waste: Hazardous Waste Council President Keolker-Wheeler advised that the King County Health
Department plans to conduct a workshop on 4/18/2003 regarding the
West Nile virus issue, and requested a briefing by City staff to the
Committee of the Whole after attending the workshop.
RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Time: 8:15
p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:53 p.m.; roll was called; all
Councilmembers present.
OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
Committee of the Whole
Community Services:
Pavilion Building Renovation,
Edifice Const. Co., CAG-03-005
Council President Keolker-Wheeler presented a report from the
Committee of the Whole concurring with the Administration’s
recommendation to complete the renovation of the Pavilion according to
the final design which includes an under floor plenum, glass curtain walls
on the East and West ends of the building, and air-conditioning. The
Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the
Administration to expend the previously appropriated $2,300,000. The
Administration will return on April 21, 2003, for Council authorization to
include the air-conditioning option once the funds are identified to cover
the remaining project cost ($292,112.81).
The Committee of the Whole further recommended awarding the
construction contract to Edifice Construction Company in the amount of
2,242,077.91. (The total project amount of $2,592,112.81 includes the
bid and other soft costs). The Administration will find savings from
capital funds or one-time moneys and from areas that will not impact
delivery of essential City services.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:55 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Suzann Lombard
April 7, 2003