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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-03 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 19, 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; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; DENNIS CULP, Community Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. PROCLAMATION American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sales Day – May 16 to May 25, 2003 A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the days of May 16 through 25, 2003, to be "American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sales Day" in the City of Renton, and encouraging Renton citizens to wear a poppy as a sign of gratitude to the men and women of our country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedom we continue to enjoy as Americans. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION City Clerk: Puget Sound Access, South King County Public Access Studio Marilyn Petersen, Puget Sound Access (PSA) Boardmember, detailed the history of PSA, a non-profit organization created to bring communication tools to South King County residents. Stating that PSA consists of six member cities (Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac and Renton) and is guided by an eleven-member Board of Directors, she explained that PSA is funded through a charitable trust negotiated with AT&T to provide cable access services for South King County. Keri Stokstad, PSA Executive Director, stated that the media production facility is located at 22412 72nd Ave. S. in Kent, and is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The initial plans for the facility include two studios, a master control center for playback operations, dedicated space for meetings and workshops, camera packs available for check out, and digital edit bays for post production. She explained that PSA will offer training workshops and video production, and provide access to cable channel 77 within the city limits of the member cities. Continuing, Ms. Stokstad said that PSA will become a valuable resource for the City of Renton, and will initially offer a public service announcement display on the channel starting July 1. Eventually, PSA will produce additional programs and cover events in partnership with Renton's government production services. She concluded by saying that PSA is excited to find a facility that will allow for community members to easily access its resources as well as becoming a gathering space. Responding to Councilman Clawson's inquiries, Ms. Stokstad stated that the channel will start cablecasting on July 1, and should be fully operational and accepting programming from community members in the fall. She explained that residents of member cities interested in submitting programming for the May 19, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 182 channel must attend a workshop and pay a $60 annual membership fee. 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 Rose Turner Guild, a social service club in Renton, recently donated $250 to the City of Renton Scholarship Fund, which offers Renton residents of all ages an opportunity to participate in City-sponsored programs. During the first two hours of the opening day of summer activity registration at the Community Center, 17 scholarships were awarded for a total of $1,023. The demand for scholarships has now exceeded available funds and a waiting list has been established. ” Registration is now open for the 2003 City of Renton Day Camps, designed for children aged 4 to 14. Most camps run from June 23 through August 15 with varied hours. ” On May 16, the City of Tukwila opened the new S. 180th St. under crossing to traffic. Human Services: Scholarship Program In regards to the administrative report item regarding the Rose Turner Guild donation to Renton's scholarship fund, Councilwoman Nelson announced that the Soroptimists donated $200 to the program today, and she encouraged other service clubs to donate money to the scholarship program. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: DeMastus - Highlands Community Association, Neighborhood Entrance Sign Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) President, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, announced that City of Renton Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch and representatives from The Boeing Company will speak at the next HCA meeting on May 22. In addition, she reported that the Highlands neighborhood entry sign on NE 4th St. has been completed. Citizen Comment: Darst - Veterans Memorial Park, Tile Placement on Memorial Pat Darst, 2601 Edmonds Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, thanked the City for the Veterans Memorial Park. However, Mr. Darst expressed his concern regarding the engraved tiles being affixed to the memorial, saying that family members names that appear on many tiles are not being grouped together. He added that he hopes that the memorial will be completed in time for its dedication on May 26. Mayor Tanner commented that that the City does not intend to disassociate family members name groupings on the memorial and will investigate the matter. Mayor Tanner noted that the engraved tiles are being placed on the memorial so that they can be seen from the street. Citizen Comment: Gathmann - Vicious Dog Richard Gathmann, 3621 SE 5th Pl., Renton, 98058, complained of a dog in his neighborhood that has bitten numerous children and tried to attack him last Friday. He stated that this is an ongoing problem and he would like the problem addressed. Mayor Tanner stated that an animal control officer will investigate the matter. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2003 Approval of Council meeting minutes of May 12, 2003. Council concur. CAG: 03-050, 2003 Slurry Seal, Blackline Inc City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/7/2003 for CAG-03-050, 2003 Slurry Seal project; one bid; engineer's estimate $69,012; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the sole bidder, Blackline, Inc., in the May 19, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 183 amount of $68,961.80. Council concur. Community Services: Downtown Parking Garage, Parking Rates Community Services Department recommended approval of the proposed parking rates for the Renton Municipal Downtown Parking Garage (City Center Parking) as follows: 0-2 hours - free; 2-4 hours - $2.00; 4-6 hours - $4.00; 6 or more hours - $6.00; and monthly parking - $45.00. Refer to Finance Committee. (See page 184 for motion changing the referral to the Community Services Committee.) Annexation: Vuong, Anacortes Ave NE & NE 10th St Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department reported that voters approved the proposed Vuong Annexation (2.7 acres located east of Anacortes Ave. NE and north of NE 10th St.) at the April 22, 2003, special annexation election, and recommended that a second public hearing be set on June 2, 2003, to consider the proposed R-8 zoning for the Vuong Annexation and the ordinance annexing the subject site. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Citizen Comment: Bird - Downtown Renton Safety Correspondence was read from Gloria Bird, 8722 S. 121st St., Seattle, 98178, expressing her concern for the safety of senior citizens in the downtown area, stating that seniors are fearful of renting downtown apartments and of walking in the vicinity of the Renton Transit Center and Piazza Park. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Added Citizen Comment: Harsh - Park Development on the Eastern City Limits Council President Keolker-Wheeler reported receipt of an e-mail from Gary Harsh, 18341 SE 147th Pl., Renton, 98059, suggesting that the City develop a park along its eastern City limits. She noted that the issue was referred to the Administration. Citizen Comment: Petersen - Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Ozone Water Filters for Pools Council President Keolker-Wheeler noted receipt of an e-mail from Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton, 98056, suggesting that the City install ozone water filters in the pools at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center instead of using chlorine. She reported that the matter was referred to the Administration. OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 214977 - 215500 and two wire transfers totaling $3,095,251.20; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 44211 - 44454, one wire transfer and 578 direct deposits totaling $1,788,557.23. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Airport: Runway/Taxiway Lighting Signage & Paving Project, Transfer of Funds Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding additional funding for the construction phase of the 2003 Airport Taxiway Paving, Lighting and Signage Improvement Project. The Committee concurred in the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the transfer of $1,050,000 from the Airport Reserve Fund to the Airport 402 account for the 2003 Airport Taxiway Paving, Lighting and Signage Improvement Project. A Federal Aviation Administration grant will reimburse the City for 90% of the transfer amount. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the May 19, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 184 Committee Community Services: Service Club Signs Posting Policy posting of service club signs. The Committee requested a briefing regarding the Renton Highlands Lion's Club proposal to erect service club signs in the public right-of-way near the City limits. The signs would include logos for four service clubs: Lion's, Kiwanis, Rotary, and Soroptimists. In addition, the signs would include information regarding club meeting dates, location, and times in order to welcome citizens to join in service to the community. The service club signs are considered to be public service signs per Renton Municipal Code, and are therefore exempt from sign code regulations. The signs require right-of-way use permits from the Board of Public Works, which have been approved subject to conditions. The Committee determined that no further action is necessary. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Appointment: Library Board Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Lynne Shioyama to the Library Board for a five-year term that begins June 1, 2003, and expires May 31, 2008. This appointment replaces Judith Milligan who has served two consecutive five-year terms. The RCW limits the appointment of Library Board members to two consecutive terms. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilwoman Nelson stated that Ms. Shioyama has volunteered at the library and will be an asset to the Library Board. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption: Ordinance #5010 Development Services: Uniform Codes Adoption An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-5-040.A, 4-5-050.G, and 4-5-100 of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by adopting the current uniform codes. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Police: NE 7th St Speeding (Near Sunset Blvd NE) Councilwoman Briere relayed citizen complaints of excessive speed on NE 7th St. near Sunset Blvd. NE, and requested investigation of the matter. Community Services: Downtown Parking Garage, Parking Rates MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CHANGE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE PARKING RATES REFERRAL FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. (See page 183.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:15 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann May 19, 2003