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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 18, 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;
MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; SONJA MEJLAENDER,
Community Relations Specialist; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Community Event: IKEA
Renton River Days Recap
Community Relations Specialist Sonja Mejlaender introduced Mark Kotlan,
IKEA Renton River Days Board Chairman, who presented a report on the 2003
City of Renton community festival held during the week of July 22 through July
27. Stating that an estimated 45,000 people attended the festival, Mr. Kotlan
thanked the City of Renton, the sponsors, contributors, and media partners for
their support. Displaying pictorial images of the festival, he reviewed the
festival events, entertainment, and exhibitors; and noted the increase in
participation in many of the events. Mr. Kotlan also expressed his gratitude to
the 209 committee volunteers and 647 festival volunteers for the hours they
spent planning for and participating in the IKEA Renton River Days festival.
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:
More than 1,400 children of all ages participated in the Recreation
Division's summer camp activities including the Sum R Craze,
Kaleidoscope, Great Escape Teen, Itty Bitty, Youth Tennis, and Skyhawks
Sports camps.
Grease, the eighth and final movie in the Cinema on the Piazza series, will
start at dusk on August 23. This free summer event has been very popular
and well attended.
New Sound Transit bus route 564 will begin peak hour express service on
September 27 and will operate between Bellevue, Renton, and Auburn.
Midday service on the existing route 565 will be increased from every 60
minutes to every 30 minutes.
Public Works: Power Outages Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported on
the power outages that occurred, two on Friday and one on Saturday, in the
power grids located in the vicinity of S. 3rd St. and near the Holiday Inn on S.
Grady Way. The power losses that occurred on Friday were a result of the
Sam's Club site construction activity on S. Grady Way that impacted overhead
power lines. Mr. Zimmerman noted that Sam's Club is planning on replacing
the overhead power system with an underground system.
Mr. Zimmerman reported that the power outage on Saturday was caused by a rat
August 18, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 292
that entered the electrical gear near the intersection of Rainier Ave. S. and S.
Grady Way and short-circuited the system. He assured that City staff will
continue to monitor the status of the GRA-15 power grid, which affects the S.
3rd St. area and has experienced over 12 power outages so far this year.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Hower -
Matricula Consular as Legal
Identification for Mexican
Citizens Living in US
Jane Hower, 1425 S. Puget Dr. #118, Renton, 98055, spoke on the subject of
the City's recognition of the Matricula Consular as legal identification for
Mexican citizens living in the United States. Ms. Hower expressed concern
regarding this country's security, the safety of citizens, and the conservation of
taxpayer resources. She questioned whether Council considered the Mexican
government's agenda in promoting this card, and questioned the types of
services the Matricula Consular card holders receive as compared to green card
holders. Ms. Hower stated that acceptance of this card creates an atmosphere of
tolerance and acceptance of an illegal act, and she urged Council to review its
decision.
Citizen Comment: Johnson -
Power Outages
Arland "Buzz" Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S. #221, Renton, 98055, complimented
the food served at the Senior Day Picnic held during Renton River Days. Mr.
Johnson also thanked Mr. Zimmerman for his report on the power outages, and
asked the City to keep the frequent power outages in mind when negotiating for
the next energy franchise agreement.
Citizen Comment: McCombs -
Highlands Neighborhood
Picnic
Marty McCombs, 3412 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, 98056, announced on behalf
of the Highlands Community Association that the Highlands neighborhood
annual picnic will be held at the Highlands Community Center on August 20,
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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.a and 6.g
were removed for separate consideration.
Appeal: Urban Crafts Mixed
Use, BDJS Associates, SA-03-
035
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Urban Crafts
Mixed Use Project (SA-03-035); appeal filed by H. Lee Johnson of BDJS
Associates represented by Jeffrey M. Silesky of Davis & Silesky on 7/11/2003,
accompanied by required fee. The appeal packet included one additional letter
from Loren M. and Shirley A. Anderson as allowed by City Code. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Annexation: Hendrickson, NE
Sunset Blvd & SE 112th Pl
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition for the proposed Hendrickson
Annexation; 21.93 acres located in the vicinity of NE Sunset Blvd., SE 112th
Pl., and 146th Ave. SE, and recommended that a public meeting be set on
September 8, 2003, to consider the annexation. Council concur.
Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th
Ave SE & NE 16th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition for the proposed Stoneridge
Annexation; 28.2 acres located in the vicinity of 148th Ave. SE, SE 105th Pl.,
NE 16th St., and SR-900, and recommended that a public meeting be set on
September 8, 2003, to consider the annexation. Council concur.
Fire: Station #12
Data/CATV/Paging
Installation, Veca Electric Co
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
contract in the amount of $52,821.36 with Veca Electric Company, Inc. for the
installation and certification of low voltage data, CATV, and paging systems at
Fire Station #12. Council concur.
Police: Law Enforcement
Mutual Aid & Mobilization
Police Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement to provide
law enforcement mutual aid and mobilization between the cities of King
August 18, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 293
Interlocal Agreement County, University of Washington Police, and King County. Council concur.
(See page 294 for resolution.)
Lease: AirO Inc, Airport Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a ten-year ground
and building lease with AirO, Inc. for the building located at 800 W. Perimeter
Rd. at the Airport. Revenue generated is $56,351.07 annually. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Duvall Ave
NE Improvements King
County Portion, Berger/Abam
Engineers
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the following: an
agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. for the Duvall Ave. NE Widening
Project in unincorporated King County; the addition of the King County Duvall
Ave. NE CIP (Capital Improvement Program) project to the 2003
Transportation budget; and the transfer of $135,000 from the Duvall Ave. NE
and NE Sunset Blvd. to City Limits Project 2003 allocation into this project.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 02-163, Elevated Water
Tanks Seismic Repair &
Rehabilitation, T Bailey
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-02-163, Elevated Water Tanks
Seismic Repair and Rehabilitation; and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $326.40, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retainage bond to T. Bailey, Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO
REMOVE ITEMS 6.a AND 6.g. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION.
CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 6.a.
Council Meeting Minutes of
August 11, 2003
Council President Keolker-Wheeler requested that the Council minutes of
August 11, 2003, be corrected as indicated:
Page 284, Old Business: the word Hyoga, which appears three times within the
section, should be spelled Hyogo.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM 6.a. AS CORRECTED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 6.g.
King County: Solid Waste
Issues, SCA Memo of Intent to
Collaborate
Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval of the
Suburban Cities Association Memorandum of Intent to Collaborate on Solid
Waste Issues and approval to participate in the associated Solid Waste Interlocal
Agreement Work Plan, which provides a framework for pursuing these goals.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler pointed out that Council previously
authorized spending up to $10,000 to join with other Suburban Cities in
obtaining legal counsel and other assistance to review and evaluate King
County's proposed rental arrangement for the Cedar Hills Landfill. She stated
that she preferred to refer this issue to committee for further discussion
regarding exactly what the money will be spent on, and what the intent of
Suburban Cities Association is with regard to the work plan.
Mayor Tanner explained that the funding request was for participation in the
initial work effort in order to take action while action was still possible. The
item in question is a commitment to collaborate on solid waste issues and to
participate in the associated work plan. Mayor Tanner stated that until the final
work plan is produced, he is asking for approval to participate in the work plan
as it exists.
Councilmembers Parker, Corman, and Clawson expressed their support to
proceed with the matter as presented. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
August 18, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 294
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.g. AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Devine -
Fireworks Ban
A letter was read from Matthew D. Devine, 527 S. 28th Pl., Renton, 98055,
requesting that the City of Renton enact a complete fireworks ban. MOVED
BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
LETTER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Human Resources: 2003
Group Health Cooperative
Medical Coverage Contracts
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence
in the staff recommendation to approve five annual Group Health Cooperative
employee medical insurance coverage contracts, as revised, for the following:
Police and Non-Uniform Police, LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire
Fighters) 1 Employees, LEOFF 1 Retirees for Eastern Washington, LEOFF 1
Retirees for Western Washington, and Fire, AFSCME (American Federation of
State, County, and Municipal Employees) and Non-Represented Employees.
Funding for the contracts was approved in the 2003 Budget. The revisions,
applicable to all five of the renewal contracts, are either mandatory or for the
purposes of clarification of coverage. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contracts. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3652
Police: Law Enforcement
Mutual Aid & Mobilization
Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
agreement entitled "Interlocal Cooperative Agreement to Provide Law
Enforcement Mutual Aid and Mobilization Between the Cities of King County,
University of Washington Police, and King County. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3653
King County: Solid Waste
Issues, SCA Memo of Intent to
Collaborate
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement with the Suburban Cities Association entitled
"Memorandum of Intent to Collaborate on Solid Waste Issues" and to
participate in the associated work plan. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5017
Development Services: Street
Light System Fee, City Code
Amend
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-180.C of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
City Code by adding a street light system fee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Meeting
Cancellations (8/25/2003,
COW & Regular Meeting)
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CANCEL ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST
25, 2003. CARRIED.
Human Services: Renton
Eagles Women's Auxiliary
Donations
Council President Keolker-Wheeler extended her gratitude to the Renton Eagles
Women's Auxiliary for their monetary donations to the Renton Library for large
print books or books on tapes for Seniors, to the Renton Police Department for
the drug education program, to the Renton Fire Department for the CPR
program, and to other community organizations.
August 18, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 295
Community Services: Farmers
Market
Councilwoman Nelson announced that the Farmers Market will run for four
more weeks (it meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.) and she encouraged
everyone to attend.
Development Services: City
University Sign
Councilman Parker reported complaints from citizens regarding the City
University blue light sign located on the One Renton Place building on S.
Renton Village Pl., and requested staff investigation as to whether the sign
could be turned off at night. Council President Keolker-Wheeler indicated that
staff is aware of the complaints and is currently reviewing the matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20
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: 8:35 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
August 18, 2003