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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 2, 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; DAN CLAWSON; TONI
NELSON; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI
BRIERE.
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;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON,
Senior Planner; DENNIS CULP, Community Services Administrator; DEREK
TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police
Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Day – June 5, 2003
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the day of June 5, 2003, to
be "Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Day" in the City of Renton, encouraging all
citizens to join in this special observance as Seattle's Union Gospel Mission's
personalized, holistic approach helps individuals make long-term changes that
lead to rewarding and productive lives. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Renton Ahead of the Curve
Day – June 7, 2003
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the day of June 7, 2003, to
be "Renton Ahead of the Curve Day" in the City of Renton, and inviting the
entire community to a grand jubilee taking place in the Piazza on that day. In
1998, the City of Renton partnered with the Renton School District, Renton
Technical College, Valley Medical Center, the Greater Renton Chamber of
Commerce, and the Renton lodging industry to form the Community Marketing
Campaign. The partnership created the slogan "Ahead of the Curve" as part of a
nationally recognized community marketing effort that has improved the image
of Renton throughout the region. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
School District: Performing
Arts Center (Renton High
School)
Char Baker, chairman of the Renton Community IKEA Performing Arts Center
fundraising committee, presented the final report on the IKEA Performing Arts
Center located at Renton High School. She explained that the idea to construct
a state-of-the-art performing arts center was formulated when it was discovered
that Renton High School was going to be remodeled. It was determined that the
performing arts center would cost $1.5 million to construct, and in 1999, the
City of Renton pledged $400,000 towards this effort providing that the
committee could match the amount. Ms. Baker reported that once the Renton
School District agreed to include the performing arts center in the remodel of
Renton High School, the fundraising campaign began in earnest resulting in
contributions from businesses, including a $500,000 donation from IKEA in
exchange for naming rights. She stated that 19 months later, the goal of raising
$1.5 million was reached.
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 190
Ms. Baker announced that the grand opening of the IKEA Performing Arts
Center on June 6 is a private event to honor the contributors, and the community
is invited to tour the facility on June 7. In conclusion, Ms. Baker expressed her
appreciation to all those who made this project a reality.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler thanked Ms. Baker, saying that she was
instrumental in pushing the project forward, and without her, it never would
have happened.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Vuong, Anacortes
Ave NE & NE 10th St
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing
to consider the ordinance and R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling
units per acre) zoning for the City-sponsored Vuong Annexation; an
approximately 2.7 acre site located east of Anacortes Ave. NE and north of NE
10th St.
Senior Planner Don Erickson stated that this is the second public hearing for
prezoning of the subject site, and noted that the City-sponsored annexation will
facilitate the construction of a new storm water detention pond to help alleviate
flooding in the area. He confirmed that the special annexation election held on
April 22 resulted in unanimous approval for the annexation, for the R-8
prezoning, and for the assumption of the voter's fair share of the City's
indebtedness.
Mr. Erickson reported that the proposed R-8 zoning for the site, which contains
one single-family dwelling, would replace the existing King County R-6
zoning. In regards to public services, he stated that the site is within Water
District #90, is within Renton's sewer service area, is serviced by Fire District
#25, and exhibits a shortfall of parks. He noted that the fiscal impact to the City
is minimal, with an estimated $392 deficit upon annexation and a $107 deficit
upon full build out. Mr. Erickson indicated that the proposed annexation is
within the best interest and general welfare of the City, and it complies with
City policies for annexation and with the review criteria of the King County
Boundary Review Board.
In conclusion, Mr. Erickson recommended that Council authorize first reading
of the Vuong Annexation ordinance, which provides for: annexation of the 2.7-
acre site, assessment and taxation of the area at the same rate on the same basis
as property within the City to pay for all or any portion of the outstanding
indebtedness of the City, and R-8 zoning of the area.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED FOR THE VUONG
ANNEXATION. CARRIED. (See page 195 for ordinance.)
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Derek Todd, Assistant to the CAO, 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:
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 191
The Association of Washington Cities has awarded first place to the Renton
Community IKEA Performing Arts Center project for a 2003 Municipal
Achievement Award in the Creating Community Partnerships for over
40,000 populations category.
An official grand opening celebration will take place on June 5 for the new
downtown parking garage, City Center Parking.
The Renton Farmers Market opens at the Piazza on June 10, and will be
held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. through September 9.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus –
NE 12th St Stop Sign Running
Sandel DeMastus, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed her
concern regarding the running of stop signs on NE 12th St., and described an
incident that occurred earlier in the day at the intersection of NE 12th St. and
Edmonds Ave. NE. Stressing that someone is going to be seriously injured or
killed, Ms. DeMastus asked that the City look into the matter.
Mayor Tanner stated that traffic emphasis will be conducted in that area.
Citizen Comment: Lebel –
Renton Composite Squadron
1st Lieutenant Stephen Lebel, Renton Composite Squadron Administrative
Officer, PO Box 2333, Renton, 98056, thanked Council for its past support of
the Renton Composite Squadron, and pledged the squadron's service at Renton
Rivers Day this year. He provided an update of the members of the color guard,
whose performance at the national color guard competition last year resulted in
second place in two of the four events. Additionally, Lieutenant Lebel detailed
the squadron's upcoming plans, which includes participating in the Arlington
Air Show.
Reporting that the squadron lacks a permanent meeting place, Lieutenant Lebel
requested a meeting with Council to discuss the needs of the squadron, and he
also offered its services to the City.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE NEEDS OF THE RENTON COMPOSITE SQUADRON TO
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 8.c and 8.h were removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
May 19, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of May 19, 2003. Council concur.
Appointment: Planning
Commission
Mayor Tanner reappointed Eric Cameron, 55 Williams Ave. S., #308, Renton,
98055, to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30,
2006. Council concur.
Community Event: Renton
River Days Fee Waivers &
Banner Installation
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested waiver of
permit fees for 2003 Renton River Days activities endorsed by Renton River
Days Board of Directors. Staff additionally sought authorization to install River
Days banners on City light poles from June 23 through August 8. Council
concur.
Community Services: Gene
Coulon Park Concession
Services, Ivar's Inc
Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
Ivar's Inc. to manage and operate the food and beverage concession facilities at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Financial implications to the City will
include $110,000 annual rent, $20,000 for special events, and 12% of net sales
above $1.1 million. Council concur.
Court Case: Jessy Court Case (Summons and Complaint for Damages) filed by John R. Muenster,
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 192
Frederickson, CRT-03-003 Muenster & Koenig, 1111 3rd Ave., Suite 2220, Seattle, 98104, on behalf of
Jessy Frederickson, who seeks compensatory and punitive damages allegedly
due to the use of unreasonable force by Renton police officers when he was
seized, wounded, and arrested on May 21, 2000. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Development Services: Boeing
Longacres Office Park, ROW
Dedication for SW 27th St
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way from the Boeing Longacres Office Park
property to complete the extension of SW 27th St. (aka Strander Blvd.) as a
requirement of the Strander Agreement (CAG-02-211) between Boeing and the
City. Council concur.
Transportation: Logan Ave
Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Project, Transfer of Funds
Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to reallocate funds in
the amount of $121,000 from the Rainier Ave./SR-167 to S. 2nd St. Corridor
Study to the Logan Ave. Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Oakesdale Ave
SW Ph II Wetland Monitoring,
Osborn Pacific Group
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with
Osborn Pacific Group, Inc. in the amount of $109,657 to conduct environmental
monitoring services for the Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase II wetland. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Advanced
Traffic Management System,
Siemens Energy & Automation
Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to accept the proposal
submitted by Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. for a new Advanced Traffic
Management System in the amount of $280,000 (plus tax). Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Utility: City Code Amends re
Utility Rates Remission &
Water Meter Service Charges
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of City Code amendments that
clarify remission of utility rates, increase water meter shutoff and turn on
charges, and add an after-hours charge to turn on meters. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
CAG: 00-098, WA City &
County Pipeline Safety
Consortium
Water Utility Division recommended approval of Amendment #2 to CAG-00-
098, Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium interlocal
agreement, to extend it through 12/31/2004. Council concur.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO
REMOVE ITEMS 8.c. AND 8.h. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 8.c.
King County: Budget
Advisory Task Force, King
County Cities
Recommendations
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended adoption
of a resolution supporting the Suburban Cities Association, City of Bellevue,
and City of Seattle's recommendations to the King County Budget Advisory
Task Force (KCBATF).
Councilman Clawson stated that some recommendations discussed in the King
County cities' position paper and supported by the City of Renton as noted in
Mayor Tanner's letter of May 21, 2003, to KCBATF, concerns the flow of
money from incorporated areas to unincorporated areas. He noted that King
County is being urged to take steps to extinguish the urban subsidy (regional tax
revenues that are supporting local unincorporated services) and re-direct the
funds to regional services that benefit city residents as well as residents of
unincorporated King County. Although he agrees that King County should be
asked to use taxpayer's money more efficiently, Mr. Clawson questioned
whether it is realistic to expect that the unincorporated areas will be self-
supporting, and whether the cities are asking for something that is unachievable.
Mayor Tanner pointed out that this does not pertain to the unincorporated areas
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 193
outside the urban growth line, and he anticipates that King County will always
have to subsidize those areas. He commented that the issue of urban subsidies
has been before the Council many times, and Council has continually supported
this position.
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington identified two key issues as
follows: 1) the rural areas, or those areas outside the urban growth boundary,
cannot pay for themselves and are therefore subsidized by some of the revenues
that are received from cities and from King County generally; and 2) as the
urban areas have built up, King County has made no effort to recognize that
those areas at some point need to become incorporated. Instead, those areas
have been developed into a city-like area and unfortunately, King County is not
structured to provide services the way cities are. Therefore, these areas have
been a drain on King County's budget. He pointed out that King County, by
continuing to provide city-like services in these unincorporated urban areas, is
using resources that should be re-directed into regional services such as public
health and human services.
Mr. Covington stated that over the years, the City has tried to help King County
recognize that the unincorporated areas must be taken care of, but "not on the
backs" of city residents. Renton residents pay a tax to King County and they
ought to expect a level of service in return for that tax.
Mayor Tanner agreed that Renton citizens pay a tax to King County for regional
services and they are not receiving those regional services.
Pointing out that King County has historically not encouraged annexations, Mr.
Covington commented that residents in unincorporated areas such as West Hill
need to recognize that it will take additional resources for infrastructure
improvements and they are going to have to tax themselves in order to cover
some of these costs. He stated that the King County cities' position paper
discusses ways in which King County can address the infrastructure deficits
without unreasonably burdening the cities.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.c. AND APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE KING
COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY TASK FORCE. CARRIED. (See page 194
for resolution.)
Separate Consideration
Item 8.h.
Technical Services:
Maplewood Golf Course
Parcel Access Easement,
Michael Eisenman
Technical Services Division recommended approval of a request and acceptance
of $3,850 from Mike Eisenman for an access easement across the northeast
corner of a Maplewood Golf Course parcel for ingress to and egress from his
property.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.h. TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Clayton,
Off-Leash Dog Park
Correspondence was read from James M. Clayton, III, 17252 128th Ave. SE,
Renton, 98058, expressing his support for an off-leash dog park in Renton.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE. CARRIED.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler requested that in her response letter, the
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 194
City Clerk inform Mr. Clayton that he does not live within the Renton City
limits.
OLD BUSINESS
Community Services
Committee
Community Services: City
Center Parking, Parking Rates
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
downtown parking garage (City Center Parking) parking rates. The Committee
concurred in the recommendation of staff to approve the parking fee schedule as
follows:
0 – 2 hours: Free
2 – 4 hours: $2.00
4 – 6 hours: $4.00
6 + hours: $6.00
Monthly parking: $45.00 per month
The Committee also recommended that these rates take effect on June 8, 2003.
The Committee further recommended, in order to have these fees in effect by
the date of the garage's scheduled opening, that the ordinance regarding this
matter be presented for first and second reading. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT.*
Responding to Councilwoman Briere's inquiry regarding the hours of operation,
Derek Todd, Assistant to the CAO, reported that the garage will be open from
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and from 6:00 a.m. to
1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Councilman Persson questioned whether the ordinance will preclude the waiver
of parking fees for special occasions. City Attorney Larry Warren commented
that various fees have been waived in the past for special occasions.
Councilwoman Nelson supported going forward with the ordinance as written,
and Mayor Tanner indicated that there are ways the City can waive fees for
special occasions such as by resolution or through the consent agenda.
Councilman Corman noted that people can obtain a pass that allows them to use
the garage 24 hours a day.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 195 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 215501 - 215857 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,256,354.21. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3638
King County: Budget
Advisory Task Force, King
County Cities
Recommendations
A resolution was read regarding the work of the King County Budget Advisory
Task Force. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/09/2003 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Vuong, Anacortes
Ave NE & NE 10th St
An ordinance was read annexing contiguous unincorporated territory known as
the Vuong Annexation (2.7 acres located east of Anacortes Ave. NE and north
of NE 10th St.) by the election method, and setting the taxation rate,
June 2, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 195
establishing zoning classification, and fixing the effective date of the
annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/09/2003. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
Community Services: City
Center Parking, Parking Rates
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of Title V
(Business), and Chapter 10-10, Parking Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of City
Code by setting parking fees and parking restrictions for the City Center
Parking garage and making violations thereof an infraction. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5011
Community Services: City
Center Parking, Parking Rates
Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning: Heavy Industrial
Zone Development
Moratorium
Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that there will be a public
hearing on June 9, 2003, regarding the extension of the moratorium on
development in the Heavy Industrial (IH) Zone, which expires on June 13.
Council action concerning extending or not extending the moratorium may be
taken after the public hearing. She explained that because of the short notice,
those that are unable to testify in person on June 9, may mail, e-mail, or fax
comments to the Council. Additionally, for those who are unable to attend the
Council meeting on June 9 and want to testify in person, they can comment
during the audience comment portion of the Council meeting on June 16. She
noted that if late comment is taken on June 16, Council may decide to
reconsider its actions, if any, that are taken on June 9.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:46 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 2, 2003