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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 9, 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;
ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
DENNIS CULP, Community Services Administrator; KAREN BERGSVIK,
Human Services Manager; DIANNE UTECHT, CDBG Specialist; CHIEF
GARRY ANDERSON and COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police
Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Human Services: 2003 CDBG
Contingency Plan Revision
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 revised 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Contingency Plan for capital funds.
Dianne Utecht, CDBG Specialist, reported that Renton received significantly
more CDBG funds in 2003 than anticipated. For capital projects, this amounts
to $111,430. Explaining that the current contingency plan for capital is not
broad enough to allocate the additional funds, she indicated that the Human
Services Advisory Committee and staff recommend that the additional funds be
allocated as follows:
Agency Increase
Children's Therapy Center $5,000
Friends of Youth/Griffin Home $6,070
Parkview Group Homes $15,000
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Facility $30,000
Hearing Speech & Deafness Center $15,000
The Renton Salvation Army $30,360
Additionally, Ms. Utecht stated that $10,000 is recommended to be used to
update Linkages, the City's Human Services Needs Assessment, and to analyze
and disseminate the 2000 Census data.
Public comment was invited.
Marilyn J. Smith, 2627 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, 98102, spoke on behalf of the
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS). She explained that
ADWAS is the only agency in the State of Washington and the Northwest that
services deaf and deaf-blind victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Reporting that transitional housing is greatly needed for deaf victims due to
their unique challenges, Ms. Smith indicated that the funding will be used
toward the acquisition of land to build a domestic violence shelter and program
space for deaf women and families.
Christine Giffey-Brohaugh, 4615 NE 22nd Pl., Renton, 98056, spoke on behalf
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of the Renton Salvation Army food bank. She reported on the progress made so
far for the new food bank, which includes proceeding with the permitting
process and finalizing the construction plans. Ms. Giffey-Brohaugh explained
that the purpose of the food bank is to prevent families from being hungry;
however, the food bank wants to impact its clients in a greater way. In addition
to food storage space, the new food bank will contain interview rooms, office
space for outreach organizations to use, a food distribution area, and a
demonstration kitchen. In addition, she noted that edible landscaping will be
planted around the building.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 203 for Community Services Committee report.)
Planning: Heavy Industrial
Zone Development
Moratorium
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 a six-month extension of the moratorium on development beyond
State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) thresholds within portions of the
Heavy Industrial (IH) Zone in North Renton (Boeing property).
Alex Pietsch, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning
Administrator, reported that the Growth Management Act mandates the review
of Comprehensive Plans, and Council must adopt a revised Comprehensive Plan
by December, 2004. After review of Renton's current Comprehensive Plan, key
issues were identified such as industrial uses and industrially zoned land. He
noted that the nature of industrial uses and industrial zoned land is undergoing
change, and high intensity uses are evolving into those that produce fewer, less
significant impacts. Changes of this type are anticipated in the industrial areas
of the City over time.
Mr. Pietsch reviewed the allowed uses in the IH Zone and the moratorium's
timeline, which expires on June 13. He noted that Boeing has filed a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment that proposes broad changes to the allowable
uses for its property in North Renton. This proposal has initiated an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that is currently underway and is
expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Mr. Pietsch stated that development under current zoning could undermine
Renton's potential for economic growth and its vision for the future.
Approximately six months are needed to complete the EIS analysis, public
hearing process, planning, policy formulation, and Council action on new land
use and zoning designations. He emphasized that the City has been working
closely with Boeing on this issue; unfortunately, an agreement has not yet been
reached. Mr. Pietsch concluded by stating that the Administration supports a
six-month extension of the moratorium on certain IH-zoned property in North
Renton and recommends adoption of the resolution.
Public comment was invited.
Shaunta Hyde, Boeing Local Government Relations Manager, PO Box 3707,
Mail Code 14-49, Seattle, 98124, stated that Boeing remains committed to
working with Renton. She indicated that Boeing feels the moratorium is
unnecessary; however, if the City chooses to extend it, she urged the City to
productively use the time to work with Boeing to resolve these issues.
Suzette Cooke, Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, 300
Rainier Ave. N., Renton, 98055, expressed the Chamber's support for keeping
Boeing in Renton and for the progression of the EIS process. She stated that the
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moratorium is creating a shadow over Renton and fears that it will have a
lasting impression on those businesses considering locating in Renton. Ms.
Cooke urged the City to continue its discussions with Boeing and not extend the
moratorium.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 206 for resolution.)
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 RiverRock restaurant and Maplewood Greens (banquet and meeting
facility), located at the Maplewood Golf Course, recently received the
Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award – 2003.
City Center Parking, the new Renton municipal downtown parking garage
located on S. 2nd St. between Logan and Burnett Avenues S., is now open
to the public.
The Limited Hydroplane races will be hosted at Gene Coulon Beach Park
on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, with races taking place each
day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
June 2, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 2, 2003. Council concur.
CAG: 03-067, Kennydale
Lakefront Sewer Improvement,
Blackwater Marine
City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/28/2003 for CAG-03-067, Kennydale
Lakefront Sewer Improvement; four bids; engineer's estimate $286,800; and
submitted recommendation to award the contract to low bidder Blackwater
Marine, LLC, in the amount of $326,160.64. Council concur.
City Clerk: 2003 Special
Election Certification (Vuong
Annexation)
City Clerk submitted certified copy of the 5/19/2003 King County Council
meeting minutes and the 4/22/2003 Special Election certification from King
County Records & Elections for the Vuong Annexation. The results of the
special election are as follow: Proposed Annexation to the City of Renton – 2
votes for annexation, 0 votes against annexation, CARRIED; Assumption of
Indebtedness – 2 "yes" votes, 0 "no" votes, CARRIED; Proposed Zoning
Regulation – 2 votes for adoption of proposed zoning regulation, 0 votes against
adoption of proposed zoning regulation, CARRIED. Information.
Plat: Honey Brooke Division
II, NE 4th St, FP-03-029
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Honey Brooke Division II Final Plat; ten single-family lots on 2.5 acres located
at NE 4th St. and Jericho Ave. NE (FP-03-029). Council concur. (See page
206 for resolution.)
Human Services: 2004 CDBG
Funds, King County
Human Services Division recommended acceptance of an estimated $501,840 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from King County for
2004. Council concur.
EDNSP: Renton Hill
Neighborhood Association,
Additional Funding for
Existing Project
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of an additional expenditure of $700 from the
Neighborhood Grant Program budget for the water meter hookup fee increase
for the Renton Hill Neighborhood Association traffic circle project. Council
concur.
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EDNSP: Boeing 7E7 Site
Selection in WA State,
Supporting Resolution
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended adoption of a resolution supporting The Boeing Company and its
selection of Washington State as the site for the final assembly of the new 7E7
airplane. Council concur. (See page 206 for resolution.)
Utility: Sanitary Sewer
Model/Inflow & Infiltration
Program, Roth Hill
Engineering Partners, Funding
Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval of a
consultant agreement in the amount of $243,007 with Roth Hill Engineering
Partners, LLC for development of a sanitary sewer model and a long-term
inflow and infiltration program. Approval was also sought for funding in the
amount of $200,000 in 2004 to cover total project costs. Council concur.
Utility: Maplewood Water
Treatment Improvements
Design, PWTF Loan, CAG-01-
175
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #1 to the
Public Works Trust Fund Loan agreement for Maplewood Water Treatment
Plant Improvements design (CAG-01-175), which changes the terms of the loan
from 5 to 20 years thereby reducing annual payments from $144,000 to
$32,000. Council concur.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Added
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Luedke -
Off-Leash Dog Park
Correspondence was read from Heather and Michael Luedke, 14058 SE 158th
St., Renton, 98058, expressing their support for off-leash dog parks in the South
King County area and in Renton. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Mussell -
Gene Coulon Park Security
Correspondence was read from Richard Mussell, 12304 SE 179th Pl., Renton,
98058, stating that Gene Coulon Beach Park is one of Renton's finest public
assets. He indicated that he would be willing to pay a fee for parking at the park
provided the proceeds were used for park security and maintenance. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Community Services
Committee
Human Services: 2003 CDBG
Contingency Plan Revision
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report concurring
with the Human Services Advisory Committee and staff recommendation that
the revised 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contingency
Plan for capital funds be adopted. An additional $111,430 was received. The
following agencies will receive an increase in funding for the stated amount; it
is not the total allocation to the agency/project:
Children's Therapy Center $5,000
Friends of Youth/Griffin Home $6,070
Parkview Homes $15,000
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Facility $30,000
Hearing Speech & Deafness Center $15,000
The Renton Salvation Army $30,360
Funds in the amount of $10,000 will be transferred from the capital fund to
Planning & Administration. This is for updating Linkages, the City's Human
Services Needs Assessment, and for disseminating 2000 Census data. MOVED
BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Utility: City Code Amends re
Utility Rates Remission &
Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
concurrence in the recommendation of staff to approve changes to City Code
sections 4-1-180.D, 8-2-1.D, 8-4-10, 8-4-11, 8-4-12, 8-4-18, 8-4-26, 8-4-33.B,
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Water Meter Service Charges 8-4-34, 8-5-15.H, and 8-5-16.B to clarify remission of rates, increase charges to
shut off and turn on water meters, and add an after-hours charge to turn on
meters. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance making said
amendments be prepared and submitted to Council for first reading.*
Councilman Corman stated that these City Code amendments recover the City's
costs for shutting off and turning on water meters. Regarding the remission of
rates, he explained that the basic water meter fee will now be applied even when
the water meter is shut off since the City is still incurring expenses to check and
maintain it.
*MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Technical Services:
Maplewood Golf Course
Parcel Access Easement,
Michael Eisenman
Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve the access
easement request from Mike Eisenman across the northeast corner of the
Maplewood Golf Course and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
access easement upon receipt of $3,850 from Mike Eisenman. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation: Logan Ave
Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Project, Transfer of Funds
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the reallocation of funds for the Logan Ave. Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Project. As part of the City's effort to upgrade all of its existing structures to
better withstand seismic events, it has identified the Logan Ave. Bridge over the
Cedar River as a candidate for a seismic retrofit. This work includes the
installation of longitudinal and transverse restrainers along with expansion joint
modifications with rapid cure silicon sealant and polyester concrete headers.
The restrainer work will include coring through the existing girders and caps,
installing the needed restrainers, and fastening the restrainers.
Since December 2002, additional costs have accrued in preliminary engineering,
constructing engineering, and the construction contract. The cost increase
began with the under-estimation of construction costs that did not include traffic
control, debris control devices, and contingencies. The cost increase continued
with additional work to complete the biological assessment, hydraulic project
approval, shoreline exemption, noise variance, and the environmental
classification summary.
The Committee recommended that Council authorize the reallocation of funds
in the amount of $121,000 from the Rainier Ave./SR-167 to S. 2nd St. Corridor
Study (TIP #39) to the Logan Ave. Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project (TIP #15).
This brings the total appropriations for the project to $200,000. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Advanced
Traffic Management System,
Siemens Energy & Automation
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the Transit Signal Priority Project and procurement of the Advanced
Traffic Management System. The Transit Signal Priority project has been
divided into four stages to facilitate project realization and grant reimbursement.
Stage 1 – Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS):
Stage 1 is the subject of this Council action. Stage 1 will procure a new central
ATMS and traffic controllers. Staff published a request for proposal (RFP),
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received five proposal responses, rejected two proposals as too costly, and
negotiated with the remaining three vendors for the new central system and
controllers. Staff has selected Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. as the best
value.
Stage 2 – Video, Network, and Communications:
Stage 2 includes traffic video surveillance at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. N.
and N. 3rd St., a video and network system within the new Traffic Management
Center, and a communication connection to the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) Traffic Management Center.
Stage 3 – Traffic Management Center (TMC):
Stage 3 is the construction of the architectural improvements in City Hall for a
new TMC.
Stage 4 – Transit Signal Priority:
Stage 4 is the installation of the transit signal priority equipment. This is largely
the responsibility of King County. King County will start construction after the
City is done with Stages 1, 2, and 3, and have an operations and maintenance
agreement in place.
The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to accept the terms and conditions stated within the Siemens Energy &
Automation, Inc. proposal and allow the purchase of an ATMS. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Oakesdale Ave
SW Ph II Wetland Monitoring,
Osborn Pacific Group
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the Osborn Pacific Group, Inc. contract for environmental monitoring
of the Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase II wetland. The environmental monitoring
program was set up for monitoring both the Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase 1A and
Houser Way Relocation projects that required wetland mitigation. Currently,
the Oakesdale Phase 1 wetland is being maintained by Teufel Landscape and
monitored by Osborn Pacific Group. In coordination with the City, they
collectively ensure the wetlands establishment and overall success.
The work performed by Osborn Pacific Group for the Phase II wetland will
include the establishment of all monitoring points, gauges, and as-builts.
Osborn Pacific Group will also analyze all collected data, write monitoring
reports describing the analysis, and submit the required documentation to the
proper agencies (Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of
Transportation, and the Corps of Engineers). This ten-year monitoring contract
requires an expenditure of $109,657 to perform all of the above-mentioned
services. All appropriation will come from the Environmental Monitoring
Program (TIP #37).
The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the ten-year Oakesdale Ave. SW Phase II wetland monitoring
contract with Osborn Pacific Group, Inc. in the amount of $109,657. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3639 A resolution was read establishing facts, extending a moratorium on
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Planning: Heavy Industrial
Zone Development
Moratorium
development beyond State Environmental Protection ACT (SEPA) thresholds in
portions of the Heavy Industrial (IH) Zone, and establishing a termination date
of December 2, 2003, for the moratorium. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Stating his belief in private property rights, Councilman Parker commented that
he has studied this issue in great depth. He acknowledged how important the
future development of this property is to the community and expressed his
support for the moratorium.
Councilman Clawson stated that he is uncomfortable with extending the
moratorium and hoped by this time, an agreement could have been reached with
the City and Boeing. He noted that changes to the Comprehensive Plan take
time however, and stressed that contrary to public opinion, the City wants to
work with Boeing towards resolving this issue.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler stated that no one likes to enact a
moratorium; however, in this case it is necessary. She emphasized that the City
wants and is encouraging Boeing to remain in Renton. Ms. Keolker-Wheeler
noted that this issue concerns protecting the City of Renton and its residents
should Boeing decide to leave or sell off some of its properties.
Resolution #3640
Plat: Honey Brooke Division
II, NE 4th St, FP-03-029
A resolution was read approving the Honey Brooke Division II Final Plat
consisting of approximately 2.5 acres located in the vicinity of NE 4th St. and
Jericho Ave. NE (FP-03-029). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3641
EDNSP: Boeing 7E7 Site
Selection in WA State,
Supporting Resolution
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Renton was read expressing its
support and encouragement to The Boeing Company to select Washington State
as the home for 7E7 aircraft and Boeing's future generations of commercial
aircraft. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5012
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,
establishing zoning classification, and fixing the effective date of the
annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Finance: Revenue Briefing
Council President Keolker-Wheeler requested that Committee of the Whole be
briefed on City revenues the first Monday of every month.
Community Services: Farmers
Market
Councilwomen Nelson announced that the Farmers Market starts tomorrow and
will take place every Tuesday at the Piazza, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., through
September 9.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Zender -
Whitworth Ave S & Alley
Vacations, St. Anthonys Parish
Father Gary Zender, Pastor of St. Anthony's Parish, 314 S. 4th St., Renton,
98055, stated that the property appraisal has been completed for the Whitworth
Ave. S. and alley vacations, and requested that the City review his request for a
reduction in the amount of compensation St. Anthony's Parish must pay for the
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property as soon as possible.
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington stated that the matter will be
brought before Council at the next meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY
30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION
TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time:
8:45 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 9, 2003