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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 21, 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; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Systems Director; LESLIE
LAHNDT, Transportation Design Supervisor; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the
CAO; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; COMMANDER
KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
WSDOT: SR-167 Corridor
Improvements
Carol Hunter, Transportation Planner with the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) gave a briefing on the SR-167 corridor analysis
requested by South King County elected officials for inclusion on the Regional
Transportation Improvements District (RTID) ballot measure. Ms. Hunter
explained that the study area is from I-405 to I-5, and the project area is from S.
180th St. to the King/Pierce County line for initial project funding under RTID.
She stated that WSDOT has four months to develop a range of options that can
be advanced into an environmental process; to select an initial project definition
for RTID; to develop a cost estimate and cost estimating evaluation process; and
to analyze the potential for a High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane conversion.
Ms. Hunter reviewed the evaluation criteria used, which included moving more
people, reducing congestion, saving time, and improving safety. She also
reviewed the four improvement options and explained how Option 4 - ten lanes
with managed lanes - was selected as the preferred option. Ms. Hunter reported
that the preliminary cost estimates for all options can be phased or constructed
within the $650 million South King County budget. In conclusion, she detailed
the next steps in the process, which includes submitting the project definition to
RTID for its August, 2003 draft outreach plan. She indicated that this analysis
will become part of the SR-167 environmental review process that is scheduled
to receive $9.6 million in funding in 2005-2007 from the recently adopted five-
cent gas tax increase.
Responding to Mayor Tanner's inquiry, Ms. Hunter confirmed that the SR-167
planning group is coordinating with the I-405 planning group (who is
responsible for SR-167 down to S. 180th St.) so that the two projects are
compatible and result in the same number of lanes.
In response to Councilman Parker's inquiries, Ms. Hunter defined TDM
(Transportation Demand Management) as a program where people are
encouraged to look for alternative modes of transportation rather than driving
alone. She indicated that construction of the SR-167 improvements could start
in 2014.
Michael Cummings, WSDOT Corridor Planning Manager, briefed Council on
High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes and the potential implementation of HOT
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lanes on SR-167. Mr. Cummings explained that High Occupancy Vehicle
(HOV) lanes need to be used in a more efficient manner, and WSDOT is
reviewing changes to the use of HOV lanes including HOT lane
implementation. He described HOT lanes as separated lanes dedicated to
specific user groups (carpools and transit) and the "extra" capacity is sold to
other users. The fees are set to maintain the free-flow conditions of the lane for
users.
Stating that San Diego, California currently uses HOT lanes (known as
FasTrak) on an eight-mile stretch of I-15, Mr. Cummings reported an 88%
approval rating of the FasTrak program by FasTrak customers, and a 66%
approval rating by other I-15 users. He explained that candidate roadway
segments for HOT lane implementation must meet the following primary
requirements: congestion in the peak direction, available HOV lane capacity,
and available space to make the needed improvements. Mr. Cummings stated
that SR-167 meets the primary requirements for HOT lane implementation and
a feasibility study is being conducted. WSDOT's recommendations and final
report will be presented to the State's Transportation Commission by the end of
this year.
In response to Mayor and Council inquiries, Mr. Cummings explained how the
HOT lane usage would be enforced, and he commented that the HOT lanes can
likely be implemented within the existing footprint of SR-167. He indicated
that the Mayors of Kent and Auburn support going forward with the feasibility
study.
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:
IKEA Renton River Days begins July 22, and runs through July 27. This
week long festival offers many activities and opportunities for family,
friends, and neighbors to come together and celebrate the great community
of Renton.
On July 17, over 200 children, parents, and friends attended the first of the
Picnic Pizzazz Kids Entertainment Series, held from noon to 1:00 p.m. at
either Kiwanis Park or Liberty Park every Thursday through August 14.
King County advises that the Renton Transfer Station will be closed from
September 8 through late November to replace the aging roof and scale
house. Alternate disposal and recycling stations are available.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Highlands Community
Association
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) President, 1137
Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, reported that HCA will hold a general
meeting on July 24, and the annual neighborhood picnic will be held at the
Highlands Neighborhood Center on August 20.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Council President Keolker-Wheeler, items 6.e. and
6.q. were removed for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
July 14, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of July 14, 2003. Council concur.
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Mayor Tanner appointed Jeremy Chambers, 15823 130th Pl. SE, Renton,
98058, to the Municipal Arts Commission to fill the unexpired three-year term
of Virginia Corder, who has resigned (term to expire 12/31/2003). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
July 21, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 253
Community Event: Renton
River Days City Center
Parking Fee Waiver
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested waiver of
City Center Parking garage fees from July 22 to July 27 for 2003 Renton River
Days activities. Council concur.
CAG: 03-113, Logan Ave
Bridge Seismic Retrofit,
Advanced Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/15/2003 for CAG-03-113, Logan Ave.
Bridge Seismic Retrofit; four bids; engineer's estimate $121,000; and submitted
staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Advanced
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $84,864. Council concur.
Appeal: Clover Creek II
Preliminary Plat, Labrador
Ventures, PP-01-034
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation denying the
rezone for the Clover Creek Preliminary Plat (PP-01-034); appeal filed by
James Handmacher representing Labrador Ventures, LLC on 5/08/2003,
accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Court Case: M Monica Fix,
CRT-03-004
Court Case (Summons and Complaint for Breach of Contract, Declaration of
Easement, and Consumer Protection Act Violations) filed by T. Jeffrey Keane,
14205 SE 36th St., Suite 325, Bellevue, 98006, on behalf of M. Monica Fix
alleging negligence or intentional misrepresentation in regards to a sewer
easement granted by the plaintiff to Labrador Ventures for access to a sewer
connection via the easement across the plaintiff's property located at 3007
Mountain View Ave. N. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
CAG: 03-048, Boeing Renton
Plant EIS Preparation, Blumen
Consulting Group
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-03-048, contract with
Blumen Consulting Group, Inc. for the Boeing Renton Plant Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) preparation, for Phase 3 services. The Boeing
Company will reimburse the City in the amount of $103,500. Council concur.
Annexation: Carlo, 136th Ave
SE & 140th Ave SE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex for the proposed Carlo Annexation, 37
acres located in the vicinity of 136th Ave. SE, 140th Ave. SE, NE 3rd St., and
SE 135th St., and recommended that a public meeting be set on August 4, 2003,
to consider the petition to annex. Council concur.
Annexation: Merritt, SE May
Valley Rd & Lyons Ave NE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex for the proposed Merritt Annexation,
4.8 acres located in the vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Lyons Ave. NE, SE
100th St., and NE 26th St., and recommended that a public meeting be set on
August 4, 2003, to consider the petition to annex. Council concur.
Annexation: Mossier, 142nd &
144th Aves SE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex for the proposed Mossier Annexation,
31 acres located in the vicinity of 142nd and 144th Avenues SE, and SE 136th
St., and recommended that a public meeting be set on August 4, 2003, to
consider the petition to annex. Council concur.
Fire: 2003 Emergency Medical
Services Funding, King
County (Basic Life Support)
Fire Department recommended acceptance of $449,081 from Seattle-King
County Department of Public Health/Emergency Medical Services Division for
basic life support services in 2003. Council concur. (See page 256 for
resolution.)
CAG: 02-115, Airport Security
Gate Replacement, CA Carey
Corporation
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-02-115, Airport Security Gate
Replacement; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $326,362.98, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $17,177 to C.A. Carey Corporation,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
July 21, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 254
Transportation: NE Sunset
Blvd & Duvall Ave NE
Intersection Improvements,
Berger/Abam Engineers
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
amount of $59,000 with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. for Duvall Ave. NE and
NE Sunset Blvd. intersection improvement design services. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
Transportation: Duvall Ave
NE Improvements,
Berger/Abam Engineers
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
amount of $744,500 with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. for Duvall Ave. NE
widening project design services. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: Duvall Ave
NE Improvements, King
County
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
King County regarding improvements to Coal Creek Parkway, King County's
portion of the Duvall Ave. NE widening project. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO
REMOVE ITEMS 6.e. AND 6.q. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 6.e.
CAG: 03-069, 2003 Overlay,
Lakeside Industries
City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/25/2003 for CAG-03-069, 2003 Overlay;
five bids; engineer's estimate $577,269.50; and submitted staff recommendation
to award the contract to low bidder, Lakeside Industries, in the amount of
$714,270.26 (budgeted amount $523,740). Staff also recommended that
$96,000 be transferred from the Oakesdale Phase 2 project, and $104,000 be
transferred from the Benson Rd. S./S.31st St. signal installation project to cover
the additional costs.
Transportation Systems Director Sandra Meyer stated that the 2003 Overlay
project bids exceeded the project estimate due to higher than anticipated asphalt,
traffic control, mobilization, finish and clean-up costs. She indicated that since
the contractor is not available in September, the item was listed as Council
concur rather than referral to Transportation Committee because the work needs
to be completed in August.
Ms. Meyer explained that to ensure there are adequate funds to cover the
overlay project costs, $200,000 must be reallocated from other projects listed in
the Transportation Division's 2003 appropriated budget of approximately $7.6
million. Additional funding for this project can be transferred from the
Oakesdale Phase 2 project which has been completed, and from the City's share
of the new signal to be installed by King County at the Benson Rd. S./S. 31st St.
intersection for which payment to King County would be deferred until 2004.
Responding to Council President Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry as to why an
additional $10,000 above the bid award amount was requested, Chief
Administrative Officer Jay Covington explained that the budget amounts for all
these projects include the design, and in some case project management costs, as
well as the actual bid award. Thus the bid award is almost always below the
actual appropriation because of the soft costs included in the project. Ms.
Keolker-Wheeler requested that a detailed explanation be forwarded to her
regarding how the additional $10,000 will be used.
Discussion ensued regarding the project cost estimate, the project budget, the
higher than anticipated costs for the project, and the project timeframe.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.e. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
July 21, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 255
Separate Consideration
Item 6.q.
CAG: 01-071, Maple Valley
Hwy HOV, Perteet
Engineering
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a supplement to
CAG-01-071, agreement with Perteet Engineering, Inc., for additional
engineering services in the amount of $121,884 for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-
169) HOV, 140th Way SE to SR-900 project. Approval was also sought to
transfer $122,000 from the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. project to cover the
additional costs.
Sandra Meyer, Transportation Systems Director, explained that as the
preliminary design has progressed, conditions have changed necessitating
additional work outside the initial scope of the project. The project limits have
increased in the vicinity of I-405 requiring a considerable amount of field
surveys, base maps, engineering work, and design plans that were not scoped.
She indicated that the transfer of $122,000 from the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd.
project will cover the additional costs. The Strander Blvd. project is estimated
to spend $400,000 of its $1,610,000 appropriation in 2003, and staff will restore
the Strander appropriation in 2004 with 2004 revenues from the per capita
business license fee.
Responding to Mayor Tanner's concern that funds dedicated only for the
Strander Blvd. project are being borrowed for this project, Ms. Meyer assured
that the $1 million of dedicated funds for the Strander Blvd. project will not be
touched.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.q. AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Added
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Brott -
Fireworks Ban
Correspondence was read from Reed Brott, 2306 Vashon Ct. NE, Renton,
98059, requesting that the use of fireworks be banned in Renton. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER
THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Community Services:
"Cinderella" Teen Musical
Council President Keolker-Wheeler stated that the teen musical "Cinderella"
playing at Carco Theatre through August 9 is fantastic, and she encouraged
everyone to attend.
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Harrington Square,
Highlands Redevelopment
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding the Highlands redevelopment area residential-oriented City Code
amendments. The Committee met on July 17 to consider the Planning
Commission's recommended City Code amendments to Title IV (Development
Regulations) that are designed to encourage new residential development in the
Highlands area. The Planning Commission recommendation allows up to 80
dwelling units per net acre and urban parking standards in exchange for higher
design standards and on-site open space requirements.
The Committee recommended setting a public hearing on August 4, 2003, to
consider this proposal. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Development Services: Street
Light System Fee, City Code
Amend
Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the amendment
to the Utility Fee Code (RMC 4-1-180) regarding the street light system
connection fee. The City of Renton requires developers of plats, short plats, and
projects with street frontages to install street lighting systems to City
specifications and then turn the system over to the City for ownership and
maintenance. The Operations Division coordinates and authorizes system
July 21, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 256
connections and pays the power bills. Under their tariff, Puget Sound Energy
began billing the City of Renton a connection charge for time and materials for
the physical hookup of new street light systems at an average cost of $317 per
project. This fee will increase August 1, 2003, to a base fee of $375 with an
anticipated average cost of a minimum of $465 per project. Staff proposes
amending the Utility Fee Code to add a new flat fee of $500 per street light
system connection payable prior to issue of the construction permit.
The Committee recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department to approve the proposed City
Code amendment to add a street light system connection fee to the public works
fees. The new fee will be set at $500 per new street light system and payable
prior to issue of the construction permit. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
SAD: East Kennydale Sanitary
Sewer Infill Phase II
Stating that he recused himself from the Utilities Committee meeting during
discussion of the special assessment district since his home is affected by it,
Councilman Corman also recused himself from the Council meeting for
presentation of the related committee report. Time: 8:37 p.m.
Utilities Committee Vice Chair Briere presented a report recommending
concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department
recommendation that preliminary approval be given for the East Kennydale
Sanitary Sewer Infill Phase II Special Assessment District. The Committee
further recommended that staff proceed with the establishment of the final
special assessment district upon completion of the construction of the East
Kennydale Sanitary Sewer Infill Phase II project. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilman Corman returned to the meeting. Time: 8:39 p.m.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3647
Fire: 2003 Emergency Medical
Services Funding, King
County (Basic Life Support)
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2003
King County agency services contract for emergency medical services (basic
life support). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Meeting
Cancellations (7/28/2003,
COW & Regular Meeting)
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL CANCEL ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 28,
2003. CARRIED.
Fire: Station #12 Contract
Issues
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
REFER FIRE STATION #12 CONTRACT ISSUES TO COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Wiles -
Action Aviation Closure
Councilman Persson reported receipt of correspondence from William O. Wiles,
President of Action Aviation, Inc., 840 W. Perimeter Rd., Renton, 98055,
regarding Action Aviation's inability to obtain a reasonable sublease at the
Renton airport resulting in the closure of the business. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR ACTION.
CARRIED.
July 21, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 257
Community Services: Farmers
Market
Councilwoman Nelson announced that a new organic bakery vendor and the
"crab man" will be present at the Farmers Market on July 22.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30
MINUTES TO DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO
BE TAKEN AND 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 9:21 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 21, 2003