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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 8, 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; KING PARKER;
RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
RUSSELL WILSON, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; RYAN ZULAUF, Airport Manager; CAROLYN BOATSMAN,
Aquifer Protection Specialist; LINDA KNIGHT, Solid Waste Coordinator;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON,
Senior Planner; REBECCA LIND, Planner Manager; DENNIS CULP,
Community Services Administrator; KAREN BERGSVIK, Human Services
Manager; KELLY BEYMER, Golf Course Manager; MIKE WEBBY, Human
Resources Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; DEPUTY
CHIEF GLEN GORDON, Fire Department; COMMANDER CHARLES
MARSALISI, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
National Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month –
September, 2003
A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring the month of September,
2003, to be "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Renton,
urging all men in the community and throughout the country to become aware
of their own risks of prostate cancer, talk to their health care providers, and,
whenever appropriate, get screened for the disease. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
King County: EnviroStars
Awards Presentation
Council President Keolker-Wheeler, Aquifer Protection Specialist Carolyn
Boatsman, King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
EnviroStar Program Manager Laurel Tomchick, and King County Hazardous
Waste Management Program Administrator Ken Armstrong all commented on
King County's Local Hazardous Waste Management EnviroStars business
certification program. EnviroStars is a public agency program that certifies
businesses that protect the environment by properly managing and reducing
hazardous waste. Once certified, EnviroStar businesses are publicly recognized,
and the two- to five-star rating system gives consumers an objective way to
evaluate business environmental practices.
Ms. Tomchick presented the following EnviroStars certified Renton-area
businesses and agencies with certificates: Classic Cleaners, King County
Transportation Fleet - Equipment Repair, Renton Veterinary Hospital, Rockwell
Collins - Seattle Service Center, Jay's Professional Automotive, Wizards of the
Coast, Sunset Square Cleaners, and The Cleaning Shoppe.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th
Ave SE & NE 16th 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 meeting
to consider the Stoneridge 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition for
approximately 28.2 acres located between Jericho Ave. SE, if extended, on the
west, 148th Ave. SE on the east, NE 19th St., if extended, on the north, and NE
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16th St., if extended, on the south.
Senior Planner Don Erickson reported that the site is within the East Renton
Plateau Potential Annexation Area and currently consists of eight dwellings and
various associated structures. The topography of the area generally slopes
northward with a ravine and Greenes Creek running through the middle of the
site. He indicated that public services are provided by Fire District #25, Water
District #90, Renton sewer, and the Issaquah School District. Existing King
County zoning is R-4. The area is designated Residential Rural by Renton's
Comprehensive Plan and is prezoned R-5 (five dwelling units per net acre).
Reviewing the fiscal impacts of the proposed annexation, Mr. Erickson stated
that the City will realize a surplus of $2,138 at full development, assuming an
increase to 119 single-family homes and an assessed home value of $290,000.
He noted some potential flooding in the area, and suggested mitigation with
future development; and except for parks, no impediments to the provision of
City services have been identified. In conclusion, he stated that the annexation
proposal is generally consistent with Renton policies and Boundary Review
Board objectives, and serves the best interests and general welfare of the City.
Public comment was invited.
Claudia Donnelly, 10415 147th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated that her
property is located approximately 500 feet north of the Stoneridge development,
and she expressed concern that storm water drainage could damage her property
and destroy fish in May Creek, as Greenes Creek runs through her property to
May Creek. She displayed photographs of her property showing the results of
past water drainage problems. Ms. Donnelly said that City staff informed her
that Renton will accept the King County hearing examiner's recommendations
regarding the Stoneridge development with some minor modifications, and she
questioned what those modifications would be. Noting that Renton's
environmental code is not as stringent as King County's, Ms. Donnelly stated
that people have a right to annex to Renton; however, she does not want her
property ruined or fish destroyed as a result of development.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's concern regarding storm water drainage,
Mr. Erickson stated that King County's more recent surface water design
manual has more stringent water retention requirements than Renton's, and staff
stresses the importance of using the higher environmental standards. He noted
that annexations are SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) exempt;
however, prior to development, full environmental review will be required.
Richard A. Wolf, 14702 SE 105th St., Renton, 98059, stated that he owns seven
acres in the proposed annexation area and is in favor of the annexation. One of
the reasons he supports the annexation is the availability of sewers. He noted
that he owns three additional properties, which he is also considering having
annexed by Renton.
Curtis Schuster, 12320 NE 8th St., Suite 100, Bellevue, 98005, representing
KBS Development Corporation, expressed his support for the annexation.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE 10% NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX, AMEND THE PROPOSED
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ANNEXATION AREA TO INCLUDE THE ABUTTING SR-900 - RENTON-
ISSAQUAH RD. RIGHT-OF-WAY, AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE
50% PETITION TO ANNEX, AND REQUIRE THAT PROPERTY OWNERS
ASSUME A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
Annexation: Hendrickson, NE
Sunset Blvd & SE 112th Pl
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 meeting
to consider the Hendrickson 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition for
approximately 22.83 acres roughly located between Graham Ave. NE, if
extended, on the west, 145th Pl. SE on the east, if extended, SE Renton-
Issaquah Rd. (NE Sunset Blvd.) on the north, and SE 112th Pl., if extended on
the south.
Don Erickson, Senior Planner, explained that the annexation area is within the
East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area and contains 14 single-family
homes primarily along 142nd Ave. SE, and approximately 25 mobile homes in a
mobile home park in the eastern portion of the site. The topography of the site
slopes to the northwest with a ravine and Honey Creek running through the
middle of a wetland. Reviewing the public services, he noted that the site is
served by Fire District #25, by both Water District #90 and Renton water, by
Renton sewer, and by both Renton and Issaquah School Districts.
Mr. Erickson stated that current King County zoning is R-4 and R-48, noting
that the six-acre mobile home park is zoned R-48. Renton's Comprehensive
Plan designates the site Residential Single Family and Residential Rural for
which R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) and R-1 (one dwelling unit per
acre) zoning is proposed (changed from the original proposal of R-5 zoning as
the applicant expressed interest in developing retirement facilities on the site
which is not an allowed use in the R-5 zone). Regarding the fiscal impact of the
proposed annexation, he reported that the City will realize a $1,763 surplus at
full development, assuming an increase to 113 single-family homes and an
assessed home value of $290,000. He noted that the Surface Water Division
indicates an erosion potential in the area and suggests mitigation with future
development. Mr. Erickson concluded by stating that the proposed annexation
is consistent with City policies and Boundary Review Board objectives, and
serves the best interests and general welfare of the City.
In response to Council President Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the
mobile home park, Mr. Erickson stated that the applicant hopes to develop a
retirement community, and the mobile homes will be displaced. Ms. Keolker-
Wheeler noted that it is not easy for mobile home owners to find another place
to live.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's question as to whether a retirement
community is allowed under King County's R-48 zoning, Planner Manager
Rebecca Lind reported that the site is not presently served by sewer, and
extension of sewer through the City of Renton is required prior to any type of
redevelopment. The City's policy states that sewer service is only supplied to
land use that is allowed by Renton's Comprehensive Plan, which in this case is
Residential Rural.
Public comment was invited.
Charles Dietsch, 4108 Jones Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, representing Tridelt, Inc.,
owners of property located within the City limits at the corner of NE Sunset
Blvd. and Hoquiam Ave. NE, west of the annexation site, pointed out that this
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property, zoned R-8, contains a wetland, and approximately 28 single-family
homes could be built on it. Mr. Dietsch indicated that there is a large drop-off
on the eastern portion of the annexation site from NE Sunset Blvd. to Honey
Creek, and he expressed concern regarding how much development will be
allowed on that portion of the site and the affect development will have on
storm water drainage into Honey Creek. He emphasized that he does not want
Tridelt's property to be considered only as a wetland if water drainage issues
arise as a result of development in neighboring areas.
Patrick Blodgett, 14218 SE 112th St., Renton, 98059, inquired as to what the
cost of the annexation is to homeowners, and what must happen for the 50%
Petition to Annex to be successful. He also expressed concern regarding water
runoff, noting that Honey Creek is a salmon-class tributary.
Mayor Tanner explained that the petition requires 50% of the registered voters
and 50% of the owners of taxable property.
Councilman Parker assured that the City addresses surface water runoff issues
during the course of the development process. Mr. Erickson reiterated that
annexations are exempt from environmental review; however, environmental
review is required if there is a change in zoning, and at the time of development
of the specific project.
In regards to the cost of the annexation, Councilman Clawson noted that the
cost of the annexation is borne by the annexation proponents, and Renton taxes
are similar to King County taxes.
In response to Councilman Corman's inquiry regarding the environmental issues
and the May Creek Basin Plan, Planner Manager Rebecca Lind explained that
the May Creek Basin Plan provisions are implemented through the zoning.
Additionally, when the environmental review is conducted at the project level,
the May Creek Basin Plan is reviewed by City staff.
Don Arsenault, 3502 N. 36th St., Tacoma, 98407, representing the petitioner,
pointed out that the portion of the annexation area zoned R-48 could potentially
be developed at 72 units per acre in King County. He explained that when a
developer changes the use of an existing mobile home park, residents must be
given a year's notice and the developer must assist residents in relocating
elsewhere. Stating that the sewer terminates at the northwest corner of this area,
Mr. Arsenault relayed that due to the location of the ravine, the City has future
plans to extend the sewer though the mobile home park to service homes to the
south. He indicated that the developer is reviewing options for the best use of
the site, including a retirement community.
A previous speaker, Charles Dietsch, inquired as to whether homeowners with
septic tanks are required to pay for the sewer extension. Councilman Corman
replied that an assessment will be made against the homeowners property;
however, homeowners would not pay until they hookup to the sewer system.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Expressing his concern regarding the mobile home park residents and the lack
of affordable housing, Councilman Clawson stated that he would like more time
to investigate the relocation issue and questioned the time constraints of the
matter at hand.
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 305
Recommending that action be taken this evening, Councilman Parker pointed
out that the action only entails the 10% annexation petition, and development of
the site will be addressed in the future. He moved that Council accept the 10%
notice of intent to annex, amend the proposed annexation area to include the
abutting SR-900 - SE Renton-Issaquah Rd. right-of-way, authorize the
circulation of the 50% petition to annex, require City zoning of the amended
annexation area that is consistent with Renton's Comprehensive Plan, and
require that property owners assume a proportional share of the City's bonded
indebtedness. Mayor Tanner noted that the motion failed for lack of second.
(See page 307 for further discussion on this matter.)
PUBLIC HEARING
Human Services: 2004 CDBG
Fund Allocations
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 2004 funding recommendations for the allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, stated that the Human Services
Advisory Committee reviewed the applications and interviewed the agencies.
She indicated that the City is anticipating a decrease in the amount of public
services funding in 2004, and all agencies that are currently funded by CDBG
grants will not receive the same amount of funding as in 2003. Ms. Bergsvik
reported that three new agencies applied for public services funding, and of
those, it was determined that the Institute for Family Development's program for
troubled youth was the most worthy of funding. She also reported that federal
regulations now allow capital funds to be used for employment programs if a
community development based organization is used; therefore, capital funds
will be used for a new pilot program - the Multi-Service Center's employee
development services program.
Ms. Bergsvik explained that the 2004 CDBG contingency plan provides for
what occurs if the City receives more or less funding than anticipated. If there
is an increase in public services funding of less than $5,000, the funding will be
distributed equally to the six agencies receiving funding. If the increase is
greater than $5,000, the Institute for Family Development will receive funding
up to a maximum of $8,000. In conclusion, she stated that while there is always
room for improvement in the funding allocation process, the Human Service
Advisory Committee is comprised of very dedicated individuals and they make
the best decisions that they can. (See page 311 for the listing of the CDBG
funds distribution and the contingency plan's provisions.)
Responding to Council President Keolker-Wheeler's questions, Ms. Bergsvik
confirmed that if public services funding is increased by more than $5,000, the
six funded agencies do not receive any more funding unless funds in excess of
$8,000 are received. She noted that the Human Services Advisory Committee
wanted to fund the Institute for Family Development without taking away from
the current allocations, and the only way to do so was through the contingency
plan. Confirming that all six agencies will receive less money in 2004 due to
the decrease in public services funding, Ms. Bergsvik explained that the Human
Services Advisory Committee does not determine a percentage of cuts, instead
the Committee looks at the "big picture" by reviewing how much money is
available, the amount the agency is applying for, and the needs of the agency.
In response to Councilman Clawson's inquiry regarding the Multi-Service
Center, Ms. Bergsvik stated that federal regulations allow capital funds to be
used for employment-related programs and this is the first time capital funds
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have been used in this way. She estimated that $375,000 in capital funds is
available for 2004, and $60,000 is recommended for this purpose.
Public comment was invited.
Terri Kimball, Executive Director of DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's
Network), stated that DAWN requested funding for 2004 at the same level as
2003. Noting that DAWN received a 17% cut in 2004 funding whereas the
other funded agencies received a 3% to 4% cut, she explained that the $2,000
cut is of concern to DAWN as well as the contingency plan's provision that
spreads additional money equally among the funded agencies and makes no
effort to restore funding for those most deeply cut. Ms. Kimball stressed the
importance of objective ratings for the allocation of public funding, and she
recommended that the contingency plan be changed to first restore funding to
those funded agencies with the deepest cuts.
Carol Chappelle, Human Services Advisory Committee Chair, 2208 Lyons Ave.
NE, Renton, 98059, urged Council to adopt the Human Services Advisory
Committee's 2004 CDBG funding recommendations. Reporting that the
demand for 2004 CDBG funds exceeded availability by 36%, Ms. Chappelle
explained that the Committee strives to meet the existing needs of previously
funded agencies while considering the emerging needs of the community and
the new agencies meeting those needs.
Continuing, Ms. Chappelle emphasized that the Committee greatly appreciates
the services DAWN provides to the community. She reviewed the funding
DAWN has received since 1998, noting that in 2003 the agency received
$10,049, and when additional CDBG funding became available, $2,039 was
allocated to DAWN per the provisions of the 2003 contingency plan. Ms.
Chappelle indicated that the Committee decided to fund DAWN at the same
amount as last year, not withstanding the contingency plan, and pointed out that
domestic violence prevention is also being funding through the general fund.
Councilwoman Nelson stressed that the Human Services Advisory Committee
carefully reviews all funding requests, and she stated that the Community
Services Committee agrees with the funding recommendations. Councilman
Clawson suggested that additional funding for human services be considered
during the budget process.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 311 for the Community Services report on this subject.)
RECESS MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:09 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Briere and Persson, previously excused.
APPEAL
Planning & Development
Committee
Appeal: Clover Creek II
Preliminary Plat, Labrador
Ventures, PP-01-034
Mayor Tanner announced that the Planning and Development Committee report
regarding the appeal of the Clover Creek II Preliminary Plat (PP-01-034) will
not be reported out at this time.
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 307
Annexation: Hendrickson, NE
Sunset Blvd & SE 112th Pl
(continued)
Discussion continued on the Hendrickson 10% Notice of Intent to Annex
Petition with Assistant City Attorney Russ Wilson's explanation that according
to State law (RCW 35A.14.120), Council must accept, reject, or modify the
petition within 60 days of its submittal to the City (it was filed on 7/18/2003).
Therefore, action must be taken no later than next week's Council meeting or
the City will be in violation of the statute.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's inquiries, Mr. Wilson confirmed that if
Council rejects the petition, the proponent will have to submit another petition.
Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch estimated that the
resubmitted petition may take the same amount of processing time as the current
one did.
Councilman Clawson requested that staff provide additional information
regarding the alternatives available for the mobile home park residents.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL HOLD THE MATTER OF THE HENDRICKSON 10% NOTICE
OF INTENT PETITION FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler also requested that staff provide
information as to what the State law is with regard to mobile home relocation,
and she questioned whether the residents in the mobile home park are aware of
this action.
Councilman Parker agreed that all of these questions are important; however,
the City has no control over the property currently, and the questions can be
addressed if the property is annexed to the City.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler stressed that she wants to know the
regulations related to the relocation of mobile home park residents prior to
voting on the 10% annexation petition.
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 fall recreation brochure is now available at the Community Center and
City libraries.
Another power outage was experienced on the Renton Grady 15 power grid
on September 5, which affected downtown customers along S. 2nd and S.
3rd Streets. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) replaced a damaged underground
electrical elbow, and indicated that they intend to complete infrared testing
of the Grady 15 to try and locate additional weak spots in the system. The
Administration is preparing a letter to PSE requesting that PSE take all
needed steps to replace aging infrastructure and bring their service up to
acceptable levels.
Renton residents can dispose of their household recyclable items during the
2003 Fall Recycling Day, which will be held on September 13, from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Renton Technical College's north parking lot.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Highlands Neighborhood
Picnic, Highlands Community
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) President, 1137
Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, reported that there was a great turnout at
the Highlands neighborhood picnic and she thanked everyone who helped with
the event. Additionally, she announced that Renton Fire Battalion Chief Chuck
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 308
Association Duffy will speak at the next HCA meeting on September 25.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilman Clawson, item 10.m. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
August 18, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of August 18, 2003. Council concur.
Appointment: Library Board Mayor Tanner appointed Connie Sholdra, 1823 Morris Ave. S., Renton, 98055,
to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Catherine Corman, who has
resigned (term to expire 6/1/2007). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Vacation: Alley between
Williams & Wells Aves S,
Savren Service Corporation,
VAC-03-002
City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of the alley located south
of S. 2nd St. between Williams and Wells Avenues S.; petition received on
7/30/2003 from Savren Service Corporation, PO Box 358, Renton, 98057,
accompanied by required filing fee (VAC-03-002). Refer to
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on 10/6/2003
to consider the petition. (See page 312 for resolution setting the public
hearing.)
Community Services:
Maplewood Golf Course
Restaurant Facilities Lease, All
My Restaurants
Community Services Department recommended approval to renew the lease and
concession agreement for six years with All My Restaurants for the restaurant
and banquet facilities at Maplewood Golf Course. Revenue generated is
$195,000 annually. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Community Services: Off-
Leash Dog Park (Grandview
Park) Interlocal Agreement
Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal
agreement for development and operation of Grandview Park, an off-leash dog
area located within the city limits of SeaTac. City's cost share is $2,503.
Council concur. (See page 313 for resolution.)
Development Services: Honey
Brooke IV Short Plat ROW
Dedication at NE 4th Ct
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of the dedication of
right-of-way for a 42-foot wide extension of NE 4th Ct. to fulfill a requirement
of the Honey Brooke IV Short Plat (SHP-02-110). Council concur.
Development Services: High
Avenue Short Plat ROW
Dedication at SE 29th St
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of the dedication of
right-of-way of a 15-foot radius at the corner of SE 29th St. and 106th Pl. SE to
fulfill a requirement of the High Avenue Short Plat (SHP-01-005). Council
concur.
Finance: Bond Issuance, Water
& Sewer Revenue Refunding
Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of an
ordinance authorizing the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding
Bonds for the purpose of refinancing debt due to low interest rates. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Fire: Personal Protective &
Detection Devices, King
County Grant
Fire Department recommended approval to accept an equipment grant from
King County (acting as pass through agency for the U.S. Department of Justice)
for personal protective and detection devices valued at $8,938.65 for incidents
involving weapons of mass destruction. Council concur.
Fire: Emergency Management
& Operations Plan Terrorism
Component, King County
Grant
Fire Department recommended approval to accept a $6,050 grant from King
County (acting as pass through agency for the Federal Emergency Management
Agency) for expenses directly related to adding a terrorism/weapons of mass
destruction component to the City's Emergency Management and Operations
Plan. Council concur.
Plat: Elle Rain, NE 17th Pl,
PP-02-047
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Elle Rain
Preliminary Plat; ten single-family lots on 1.78 acres located at 3316 and 3420
NE 17th Pl. (PP-02-047). Council concur.
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 309
Human Resources: Labor
Contract, Police Officers Guild
Human Resources and Risk Management Department requested approval of the
Renton Police Officers' Guild Commissioned Unit labor agreement for 2003 -
2005. Council concur.
Airport: Runway/Taxiway
Lighting Signage & Paving
Project, FAA Grant (Schedule
C & D)
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a grant application
with the Federal Aviation Administration for an estimated $402,097 grant for
the Airport 2003 Taxiway Paving, Lighting, and Signage Project. The City's
cost share is $44,677. Approval is also recommended to allow the contractor,
Gary Merlino Construction Company, Inc., to proceed with Schedule C and D
for the subject project (CAG-03-037). Council concur. (See page 313 for
resolution.)
Transportation: NE 3rd/4th
Street Corridor Study (CAG-
01-191), Fund Transfer
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Transportation
Capital Improvement Fund (317) budget adjustment to transfer $19,800 from
the 2003 Project Development and Pre-Design Program to fund a supplement to
an existing contract (CAG-01-191) for the NE 3rd and 4th Street Corridor
Study. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: Lake WA Blvd
Slip Plane Project, Fund
Transfer
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to reallocate $120,000
from the Transit Priority Signal System Program to the Lake Washington Blvd.
Slip Plane Project and add the project to the list of projects requiring
expenditure in 2003. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Solid Waste: 2003 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the "King County -
Suburban City Contract - Local Hazardous Waste - 2003" contract accepting
$20,958.12 for Renton's 2003 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
Council concur. (See page 313 for resolution.)
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO
REMOVE ITEM 10.m. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 10.m.
Public Works: Surplus of City-
Owned Property, 901
Harrington Ave NE
Planning/Building/Public Works Department requested authorization to initiate
the surplus property process and order an appraisal for City-owned property
located at 901 Harrington Ave. NE (Fire Station #12), and a set a public hearing
for 11/3/2003, to take testimony on the proposal to declare the property as
surplus.
Councilman Clawson questioned whether selling the property at this time is
within the best interest of the City due to the down real estate market. MOVED
BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM
TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Community Services: Off-
Leash Dog Park (Grandview
Park) Interlocal Agreement
Council President Keolker-Wheeler stated that the issue regarding the off-leash
dog park remains in Committee of the Whole. She explained that action taken
for consent agenda item 10.e. was approval of an interlocal agreement with
King County and various cities for the Grandview Park off-leash dog area in the
City of SeaTac. She noted that the City's one time cost share is $2,503, and its
labor cost is 16 hours annually.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Bovey -
Off-Leash Dog Park
Correspondence was read from Tim Bovey, 920 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton,
98056, expressing support for the establishment of a regional off-leash dog area,
as well as an off-leash dog area in Renton. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Wilcox -
Firework Sales by Kennydale
Correspondence was read from Norman G. Wilcox, Kennydale Lions Club Vice
President, PO Box 2153, Renton, 98056, stating that banning fireworks will
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 310
Lions Club have a negative impact on the community, as the Kennydale Lions Club donates
100% of the money it earns from the sale of fireworks to individuals, groups,
organizations, and agencies within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 218203 - 218733 and three wire transfers totaling
$2,532,638.33; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 45960 - 46286, one wire
transfer and 571 direct deposits totaling $1,805,726.63. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 218734 - 218990 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,864,291.61; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 46287 - 46556, one wire
transfer and 565 direct deposits totaling $1,787,199.27. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: State Audit Councilman Parker stated that he attended the City's exit conference with the
State auditors, and noted that they reported "no audit findings" which means
that the City of Renton finances are in order.
Utility: 2004 Capital
Improvement Program,
Highlands Area Improvements
Councilman Corman reported that the Utilities Committee was briefed on the
2004 Utility Capital Improvement Program, and he noted that an upcoming
project involves infrastructure improvements in the Highlands area.
Community Services
Committee
Community Services:
Community Services Agenda
Item Clean-up Report
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a clean-up report for
the following two items listed on the Committee's referral list and recommended
that the referrals be closed:
• Referral 1735 - Renton Civic Theatre Request for Promotional and
Financial Assistance. This matter was taken into consideration as part of
the 2003 Budget discussions.
• Referral 1568 - Tree Replacement Funding. The Committee met to discuss
this issue and has decided not to make any formal changes to the way staff
currently handles this issue, on a case-by-case basis, at this time.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Services: 2004 CDBG
Fund Allocations
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report concurring
with the Human Services Advisory Committee recommendation that 2004
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds be distributed as follows:
CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES
Communities in Schools of Renton $15,000
Community Health Centers of King County $15,000
Domestic Abuse Women's Network $10,000
ElderHealth NW/Connection $9,715
Emergency Feeding Program $14,000
Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest $8,000
Total $71,715
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 311
CDBG CAPITAL REQUESTS
City of Renton Housing Repair Assistance Program $205,250
Multi-Service Center $60,000
King County Major Housing Repair Program $50,000
Total $315,250
PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION $54,575
The Committee also recommended adoption of the 2004 CDBG Contingency
Plan as recommended by the Human Services Advisory Committee should the
amount of funding available for 2004 increase or decrease. If there is an
increase in CDBG public services funding of less that $5,000, the increase will
be distributed equally to the six agencies receiving funding. Should the increase
be greater than $5,000, the Institute for Family Development's PACT program
will be funded to a maximum of $8,000. Funds in excess of that will be
distributed proportionately to the already-funded programs except PACT, with a
maximum amount not to exceed the amount requested in their application.
If there are any remaining funds after the above distribution, the Community
Health Centers of King County will receive the balance for the dental program.
If there is a decrease in the public services funding, agency funding will be
decreased proportionately.
If there is an increase in CDBG capital funding, the funds will be carried over to
the 2005 CDBG program year unless the Human Services Advisory Committee
requests new applications/concept papers for funds and/or additional Council
action is taken to allocate funds. If there is a decrease in the capital funding, the
decrease will be applied proportionately to all funded projects
Any additional funds for planning and administration activities will be allocated
to cover existing administrative costs for the Renton CDBG program. Funds
not used for administration of the program will be applied toward the cost of
updating Linkages, Renton's Human Services Needs Assessment, and analysis
and dissemination of 2000 census data. If there is a decrease in planning and
administration funds, funding will be decreased by that amount. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Lease: AirO Inc, Airport
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending approval of the AirO, Inc. ground and building lease for the 800
W. Perimeter Rd. building located at the Airport, and recommended that
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease agreement.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Highlands
Redevelopment Area,
Harrington Square
Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
regarding the Highlands redevelopment area residential-oriented City Code
amendments. The Committee met on July 17, August 7, and September 4 to
consider the Planning Commission's recommended approval of City Code
amendments to Title IV (Development Regulations) that are designed to
encourage new residential development in the Highlands. The Planning
Commission recommended allowing up to 80 dwellings units per net acre
maximum bonus density and urban parking standards within the existing
Residential Bonus District in the Highlands redevelopment area in exchange for
higher design standards and on-site open space requirements.
A public hearing was held on this matter on August 4, 2003. Subsequent
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 312
Committee meetings discussed ways to mitigate for shadow impacts of taller
residential buildings allowed under the staff proposal. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the recommendation of staff to add a provision
that reduces height to no more than 45 feet within 80 feet of a property zoned R-
8 or R-10 within the Center Suburban Zone's District C of the Suburban Centers
Residential Bonus Overlay.
The Committee concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation on
amendments to Title IV encouraging residential redevelopment with the
modification that height restrictions be imposed for residential, commercial, and
mixed-use development to the areas within 80 feet of R-8 and R-10 zones
within the Highlands redevelopment area. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Development Services: Real
Estate Sign Code Amendments
Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
regarding real estate sign code amendments. The Committee met to review and
discuss potential revisions to the real estate sign code regulations established in
City Code Title IV (Development Regulations). Currently City Code limits the
height and location of real estate signs throughout the City. However, in an
effort to make the City Code more in-line with current practices, easier to use,
and more enforceable, staff has proposed amending this section of Title IV.
The Committee recommended that a public hearing be set on September 22,
2003, to discuss the real estate sign code amendments. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3654
Vacation: Alley between
Williams & Wells Aves S,
Savren Service Corporation,
VAC-03-002
A resolution was read setting a public hearing on October 6, 2003, for vacating
the alley located south of S. 2nd St., between Williams Ave. S. to the west and
Wells Ave. S. to the east (Savren Service Corporation; VAC-03-002). MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3655
Community Services: Off-
Leash Dog Park (Grandview
Park) Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement entitled "Agreement Regarding Development and
Operation of a Grandview Park Off-Leash Dog Area." MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3656
Airport: Runway/Taxiway
Lighting Signage & Paving
Project, FAA Grant (Schedule
C & D)
A resolution was read authorizing the Administration to complete and file an
application with the Federal Aviation Administration for a grant for the
Runway/Taxiway Lighting, Signage and Paving Project, and subsequent
contracts relating to this grant. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3657
Solid Waste: 2003 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Suburban City contract between King County and the City of Renton for the
2003 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
September 8, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 313
NEW BUSINESS
Development Services:
Temporary Parking Permits for
Extended Services
Councilman Parker reported that he was contacted by the owner of Sharon's
Shear Delight Styling Salon regarding the possibility of the City issuing
businesses temporary parking permits for an extended amount of time as some
businesses offer services that take longer than two hours to complete. MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE
OF TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS FOR EXTENDED SERVICES TO
THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Council: Prohibited Use of
Public Facilities for Election
Campaigns
Stressing that Council meetings should not be used for election campaign
purposes, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF THE PROHIBITED USE OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR ELECTION CAMPAIGNS TO COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Mayor Tanner expressed his agreement and reported that the Public Disclosure
Commission (PDC) has suspended its investigation of these types of complaints
pending the Supreme Court's decision related to the constitutionality of the
statute that created the PDC.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:55 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 8, 2003