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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 22, 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; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; JASON JORDAN, Senior Planner; JENNIFER
HENNING, Principal Planner; PAUL BAKER, Code Compliance Officer;
SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Systems Director; NICK AFZALI,
Transportation Planning & Programming Supervisor; ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; SHAWNA MULHALL, Development
Manager; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; TERRENCE FLATLEY, Parks
Manager; KELLY BEYMER, Golf Course Manager; KAREN BERGSVIK,
Human Services Manager; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; ACTING
COMMANDER TIMOTHY TROXEL, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor,
Regional Transportation
Investment District
Craig Stone, I-405 Project Director for the Washington State Department of
Transportation, provided an update on the three-county Regional Transportation
Improvement District (RTID), focusing on the I-405 program. Mr. Stone
reviewed the I-405 business goals: 1) deliver the "nickel package" (an approved
statewide transportation funding plan funded by the five cent gas tax) on time
and within budget; and 2) build a ten-year implementation plan to tie in with the
regional effort. He stated that funds in the amount of $485 million have been
slated for the three I-405 nickel projects in Renton, Bellevue, and Kirkland,
which are currently being designed. In the Renton area, one lane will be added
northbound between West Valley Hwy. and the SR-167 interchange, and one
lane will be added southbound between Maple Valley Hwy. and the SR-167
interchange.
Mr. Stone reported on the progress of the I-405 nickel projects, which include
continuing the design development and moving forward with the environmental
assessments. Describing the regional vision for the I-405 corridor, he detailed
the implementation principals directing the vision such as addressing the worst
first; building logical segments; minimizing risk, delays, and construction
impacts; and achieving modal balance.
Continuing, Mr. Stone stated that of the funding packages being developed for
the region, the "C" package is being recommended since it provides the
functionality that is essential for the first investments over the next ten years.
He detailed the traffic improvements within the recommended package,
reviewed the package costs and funding levels, and explained how the funding
will be matched to the transportation projects list. In regards to the Renton area,
Mr. Stone described the potential traffic improvements in North Renton (SR-
169 to Coal Creek) and in South Renton (I-5 to SR-169), and discussed the
different alternates for the SR-167 interchange.
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In response to Councilman Parker's inquiry regarding King County Executive
Ron Sim's transportation proposal, Mr. Stone confirmed that the proposal
includes transit components, which would entail a legislative change for
authorization. He stated that King County is working towards developing a
well-balanced transportation package.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's inquiry regarding the SR-167 interchange
and the proposal for additional transit lanes (Alternate B), Mr. Stone explained
that along the I-405 corridor, the current transit lanes are carrying a large
number of vehicles, and without freeway-to-freeway access, those vehicles must
travel through the SR-167 interchange. The additional transit lanes would
alleviate that, resulting in a continuous system from Auburn to Bothell.
Councilman Corman commented that Alternate A was rejected since a
bottleneck will be created if additional lanes are added to I-405 while only
having one off-ramp. He questioned the feasibility of the transit tie alternate,
saying that the single-occupancy vehicle speed will decrease through the SR-
167 interchange. Pointing out that a flyover ramp may be needed to alleviate
that problem, Mr. Corman stated that more work needs to be done on the project
design.
Mr. Stone reiterated that the phasing options of the SR-167 interchange need to
be coupled with the phasing options of the I-405 corridor investment levels.
PUBLIC HEARING
Development Services: Real
Estate Sign Code Amendments
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 proposed real estate sign code amendments, including garage
sale sign code amendments.
Senior Planner Jason Jordan stated that the Real Estate Signs Design Review
Team was formed to review the existing real estate sign code in a response to
issues that have been presented to Council from home and business owners
throughout the City. He reviewed the different types of real estate signs, and
summarized the issues as follows: real estate sign requirements are dated and
confusing; real estate and garage sign regulations are scattered throughout the
entire sign regulations; some sections of the real estate sign code are
unenforceable; and garage sale sign code requirements do not specify location
and duration.
Continuing, Mr. Jordan stated that the review team recommends that the real
estate and garage sale sign regulations be amended to clarify what and where
the signs are allowed, to organize the real estate sign code section, to simplify
the sign code regulations for the public and City staff, and to create enforceable
sign code regulations. He concluded by relaying examples of the proposed
amendments, which include modifying the size and location of off-premise real
estate signs, clarifying which real estate signs are prohibited, and adding real
estate sign definitions.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the garage sale sign
regulations be made distinct from the real estate sign code regulations, and
pointed out that garage sale sign enforcement is difficult. Code Compliance
Officer Paul Baker noted that the real estate signs and garage sale signs are each
listed within their own category under the temporary sign code.
Public comment was invited.
Sam Pace, realtor and Seattle-King County Association of Realtors Housing
Specialist, 12015 115th Ave. NE, #195, Kirkland, 98034, noted that the
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association of realtors was not part of the sign design review team, and he
indicated three areas of concern regarding the proposed real estate sign code
amendments. First, Mr. Pace detailed the importance of real estate signs, noting
that the elimination of signs would take away the real estate agent's and
property owner's most effective tool. Second, he indicated that the signs help
achieve the objectives of the 1988 Federal Fair Housing amendments to the
Civil Rights Act of 1968. Third, Mr. Pace noted his concerns regarding some of
the proposed amendments such as the allowed text for open house signs, and
posting time allowed for on-premise real estate signs for plats.
Continuing, Mr. Pace suggested including additional restrictions for real estate
open house signs, which state that signs must not block driveways or curb cuts;
must not be placed on trees, foliage, utility poles, or on regulatory, directional,
or informational signs; and must not impede vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, or
wheelchair traffic.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's inquiry regarding posting signs in a
maintained public right-of-way, Mr. Pace stated that it is sometimes difficult to
get permission to post the signs from the abutting property owner or
representative. Acknowledging that right-of-way restriction is a complex issue,
he suggested focusing instead on prohibiting the conduct that the City does not
want.
Discussion followed regarding right-of-way sign postings, potential damage to
the right-of-way, the types of signs that should be allowed in the right-of-way
(A-frame or staked signs), and who is held accountable if the right-of-way is
damaged as a result of a sign posting.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for Mr. Pace's suggestions, and
Mr. Pace stated his willingness to help the City with this matter.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
APPEAL
Planning & Development
Committee
Appeal: Urban Crafts Mixed
Use, BDJS Associates, SA-03-
035
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding the appeal of the Urban Crafts Mixed Use Site Plan and requested
modifications (SA-03-035). The Committee convened to consider the appeal of
the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated July 3, 2003. The subject property
is located at 400 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, Washington. The applicant, H. Lee
Johnson of BDJS Associates, sought approval for the construction of a 27,528
square foot retail, office, and creative workspace building. The applicant also
requested modifications of the required setbacks along both Olympia Ave. NE
and NE 4th St.
The Hearing Examiner did not approve the site plan and requested
modifications, stating that the building was too large for the site and
inconsistent with the Center Suburban (CS) zoning in which it is located. Both
the applicant and City staff requested the Hearing Examiner reconsider his
decision. The request was prompted by City staff's belief that they had
incorrectly designated the front and side yards of the building, thus applying the
incorrect setbacks. The motion for reconsideration was denied and an appeal to
the City Council followed.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1) The Committee found that the proper orientation of the proposed building
places the front yard along the Olympia Ave. NE frontage, making the
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required setback a minimum of ten feet.
2) The Committee found that the building as proposed would provide only a
five-foot setback, thus requiring a modification.
3) The Committee found the requested front yard setback to be minor in
nature.
4) The Committee found that the proper orientation of the proposed building
places the side yard along the NE 4th St. frontage, making the required
setback a minimum of ten feet, with no maximum required.
5) The Committee found the building as proposed provides a sixty-foot
setback, thus no modification is required.
6) The Committee found the project as proposed consistent with the CS zoning
goals.
7) The Committee found the proposed building's lot coverage of
approximately 25% makes it of appropriate size and proportion for the
subject lot.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1) Based on an incorrect orientation of the proposed building, placing the front
yard along NE 4th St., the Hearing Examiner's Finding of Fact #16 stated a
maximum setback of 15 feet is required. This is a substantial error of fact.
2) Based on the error of fact found in Finding of Fact #16, the Hearing
Examiner erroneously concluded that the proposed building did not meet
the required front yard setbacks. This was a substantial error of law.
3) The Hearing Examiner's determination, in both the initial hearing and the
motion for reconsideration, that the proposed building was too large for the
subject site, was a substantial error of fact.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Committee recommended that the City Council approve the requested front
yard setback modification along Olympia Ave. NE. The Committee further
recommended the City Council approve the site plan with the conditions
proposed on page ten of the Hearing Examiner's decision dated July 3, 2003.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Derek Todd, Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer, 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:
Dogs and their owners will have their own designated off-leash area in
South King County when the new Grandview Park is dedicated and opened
on October 4 at 10:00 a.m. The new off-leash area is located in the City of
SeaTac at S. 228th St. and Military Rd. S.
The City of Renton Neighborhood Grant Program has launched its second
round of grant funding, and $46,700 remains for 2003 projects. Grant
applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2003.
Board/Commission: Human Human Services Manager Karen Bergsvik introduced Cristen Baca, the newest
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Services Advisory Committee
Member Introduction, Cristen
Baca
member of the Human Services Advisory Committee. Ms. Baca stated that she
is looking forward to serving the community.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Aguilar Eviction from 311
Smithers Ave S Property
Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Apt. 3, Renton, 98056,
expressed her concern regarding the treatment and apparent eviction of Carlos
Aguilar from the Awareness of Life Church property located at 311 Smithers
Ave. S. Noting her belief that State law overrides City Code, Ms. Petersen
urged the City to treat Mr. Aguilar legally and fairly.
Citizen Comment: Aguilar -
Aguilar Eviction from 311
Smithers Ave S Property
Chavez "Carlos" Aguilar, 311 Smithers Ave. S., Renton, 98055, presented the
City with his notice to vacate property located at 311 Smithers Ave. S. Mr.
Aguilar stated that proper notices to vacate have not been served to him
according to the State Landlord-Tenant Act, and he stressed that the eviction
process requires proper notification and the use of the proper forms.
Mayor Tanner stated that the City is not going to get involved with landlord-
tenant actions, which are a civil matter. The City's interest in the matter only
pertains to the trailer located on the property, which is in violation of City Code.
City Attorney Larry Warren explained that according to City Code, the
occupancy of the structure on the subject property is in violation of the
property's zoning, and will be enforced as a violation of the zoning code. The
property owner will be notified that there is an illegal structure being occupied
on the premises, and if that situation is not remedied, a citation will be issued.
Additionally, the tenant of the illegal structure will also be noticed and if the
violation continues, the tenant will be issued a citation.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator confirmed that a letter has been
sent to Mr. Aguilar informing him of the zoning code violation, and the City
intends to provide a notice of violation for compliance by October 1.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilman Persson, item 8.c. was removed for
separate consideration.
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes of September
15, 2003
Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of September 15, 2003.
Council concur.
Council Meeting Minutes of
September 15, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of September 15, 2003. Council concur.
Development Services:
Reservoir Short Plat ROW
Dedication at NW 3rd Ct
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of dedication of
additional right-of-way at NW 3rd Ct. (a half cul-de-sac area of roadway) to
fulfill a requirement of the Reservoir Short Plat (SHP-01-169). Council concur.
Utility: Springbrook Creek
Floodplain Map Update,
FEMA
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete the Springbrook
Creek floodplain map update. Council concur. (See page 345 for resolution.)
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO
REMOVE ITEM 8.c. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 8.c.
CAG: 03-112, Maplewood
City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/11/2003 for CAG-03-112, Maplewood
Water Treatment Facility and Golf Course Improvements; six bids; engineer's
estimate $10,671,956; and submitted staff recommendation to award the
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Water Treatment Facility and
Golf Course Improvements,
Mid-Mountain Contractors
contract to the low bidder, Mid-Mountain Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$10,644,448.
Responding to Councilman Persson's inquiry regarding funding for this project,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained
that the project has a three-year duration and the funding will be supplied from a
combination of sources such as revenue bond issuance, a potential low-interest
Public Works Trust Fund loan, and residual equity (fund balance from the
utility rates).
Mr. Zimmerman confirmed that a 3.0 percent water system rate increase, the
first in eight years, will be proposed during the budget deliberations; however,
sufficient funding is available for the project without the rate increase.
Mayor Tanner stated that he is convinced that a water rate increase is necessary
for the overall benefit of the water utility. Mr. Zimmerman indicated that the
utilities revenue rate has been increasing at a slower pace than the expenditure
rate, and the capital fund reserves are now depleted.
Pointing out that this necessary project has been in the works for many years, it
was MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE BID AWARD AS PRESENTED.*
Responding to Council President Keolker Wheeler's inquiry regarding what
projects will be cut in order to pay for this project if a rate increase does not
occur, Mr. Zimmerman stated that the proposed 2004 Capital Improvements
Program would be reviewed to determine if any projects would need to be
deferred or delayed. He explained that the proposed rate increase would
stabilize the downward trend of the fund balances and avoid future rate spikes.
Councilman Corman pointed out that water supply structures in the Highlands
need updating in order to meet Federal government water quality requirements.
Mr. Zimmerman added that over the next few years, current water supply
quality advisory rules may change to water quality requirements, resulting in the
need for additional funding to institute the regulations.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Development Services:
Reservoir Short Plat ROW
Dedication at NW 3rd Ct
Council President Keolker-Wheeler inquired as to the status of the Reservoir
Short Plat (SHP-01-169) now that Council has approved the dedication for
right-of-way (consent agenda item 8.d.). Mr. Zimmerman reported that the
project is currently being finalized and once the dedication is completed, the
short plat will be recorded with King County. He indicated that the
improvements are complete, the erosion problems have been stabilized, and
City staff has been working with the neighbors to address their concerns
regarding the project.
OLD BUSINESS
AJLS: City Seal Copyright
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION THE ATTAINMENT OF A
COPYRIGHT FOR THE CITY OF RENTON CITY SEAL. CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Bond Issuance, Water
& Sewer Revenue Refunding
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending the second
and final reading of the bond ordinance approving the sale of $8,035,000 in
refunding water sewer revenue bonds. These bonds were sold on Thursday,
September 18, 2003. The bonds carried coupon interest rates of 2.0 percent to
3.7 percent, but were sold at a premium with yields of 1.1 percent to 3.7
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percent. The City sold $8,035,000 in refunding bonds to refund $8,400,000 of
outstanding principal. However, due to the historically low interest rates, the
City will save $1,369,000 over the next ten years in interest payments.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 345 for ordinance.)
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 218991 - 219388 and two wire transfers totaling
$1,971,581.01; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 46557 - 46791, one wire
transfer and 566 direct deposits totaling $1,726,000.09. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Works: Surplus of City-
Owned Property, 901
Harrington Ave NE
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the initiation of
the surplus property procedure for Fire Station #12 located at 901 Harrington
Ave. NE. The Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of
staff to approve the initiation of the surplus property procedures (City Policy &
Procedure #100-12), authorize Property Services to order an appraisal, and set a
public hearing on this matter for November 17, 2003. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation: NE 3rd/4th
Street Corridor Study (CAG-
01-191), Fund Transfer
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the supplement to the consultant agreement with Robert Bernstein,
Inc. for the NE 3rd and 4th Street Corridor Study (CAG-01-191). The
Committee recommended that Council approve a budget adjustment in the
Transportation Capital Improvement Fund (317) to transfer $19,800 from the
2003 Project Development and Pre-Design Program into this project. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Duvall Ave
NE Improvements King
County Portion, Berger/Abam
Engineers
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
regarding the contract for the King County portion of the Duvall Ave. NE
Widening Project. The Committee recommended that Council:
• Add this additional King County Duvall Ave. CIP (Capital Improvement
Program) project to the 2003 Transportation budget pursuant to the TIP
(Transportation Improvement Program).
• Approve a budget adjustment in the Transportation Capital Improvement
Fund (317) to transfer $135,000 from the Duvall Ave. NE and NE Sunset
Blvd. to the City Limits Project 2003 allocation into this project. (The
overall total 2003 appropriation will not be revised.)
• Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the proposed agreement
with Berger/Abam Engineers for design services for the Duvall Ave. NE
Widening Project in unincorporated King County.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's question regarding the City's cost,
Councilman Persson stated that King County is paying for this portion of the
Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project, and the City of Renton is managing the
entire project.
Transportation: Lake WA Blvd
Slip Plane Project, Fund
Transfer
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report
recommending that Council approve the reallocation of funds in the amount of
$120,000 from the Transit Priority Signal System Program (2003-2008 TIP #6)
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to the Lake Washington Blvd. Slip Plane project (2004-2009 TIP #52). It is
further recommended that the project be added to the list of projects requiring
expenditures in 2003.*
Councilman Persson explained that a section of Lake Washington Blvd. is
slipping down the hill and could destroy a major sewer line. This fund
allocation is for the first portion of the project, which entails the engineering of
a wall to prevent the slippage. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman added that this area is close to the Newcastle city limits
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Community Services:
Integrated Pest Management
Program
Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the Cedar River
Trail Integrated Pest Management. The Committee recommended concurrence
in the staff recommendation to proceed with formalizing an Integrated Pest
Management Program modeled after the City of Portland, Oregon with the goal
of adopting a program that is Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliant. A
consultant will be hired with park experience, and citizen input will be solicited
during a public hearing review process. The Integrated Pest Management
Program will be presented to Council for review and adoption. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT.*
In response to Council President Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the study
performed by Cascadia Consulting Group regarding Integrated Pest
Management (IPM), Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg
Zimmerman confirmed that the study was completed and elements of the study
were put into effect. At the time, it was thought that the report would be
incorporated into the City's ESA response; thus the report was left as a final
draft and never formally adopted.
Ms. Keolker-Wheeler questioned why another study is needed when one has
already been completed. Councilman Parker stated that there have been
changes regarding the control of weeds and pests, and the new study will
address the changes in technology and review the City of Portland's IPM
program.
Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, explained that the Cascadia Consulting Group
report was financed by a Department of Ecology grant, and the study examined
how the City of Renton manages areas where chemicals could potentially be
used. One of the recommendations of the report was that the City adopt an IPM
policy, and Ms. Betlach noted that a number of suggestions from the report have
been utilized.
Continuing, Ms. Betlach stated that Renton now needs to adopt policy, and
upon review of policies from other jurisdictions, staff discovered that the City
of Portland's IPM program consists of a policy and a plan that is ESA
compliant. She indicated that the City has adopted IPM practices but no
policies or ordinances. Ms. Betlach reported that funds in the amount of
$50,000 have already been budgeted for this project, and she is meeting with a
potential consultant this week.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler stated that she did not understand the need
to start over, and suggested that Cascadia Consultant Group finalize the report
and include information from the City of Portland's plan.
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Councilman Clawson stated that the Cascadia report provided direction, and the
next step is to generate policies and implement the IPM program, which was
beyond the scope of the original project. Ms. Betlach added that the Cascadia
report was a broad analysis of how the City manages its public properties, and
the City of Portland's plan consists of a set of policies and procedures that are
more specific.
Councilwoman Briere reported that some comments and concerns raised by
citizens regarding the City's use of chemicals were very specific, and she stated
that the creation of a set of policies and procedures that address the specifics is
important.
*To allow more time for review, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL TABLE THIS MATTER FOR TWO
WEEKS TO OCTOBER 6, 2003. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3660
Utility: Springbrook Creek
Floodplain Map Update,
FEMA
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) regarding the Springbrook Creek floodplain map update. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5018
Planning: Highlands
Redevelopment Area,
Harrington Square
An ordinance was read amending Chapters 4-2, 4-3, and 4-4 of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of City Code to allow urban style multi-family
housing in the Suburban Center Overlay District within the Highlands
redevelopment area. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5019
Finance: Bond Issuance, Water
& Sewer Revenue Refunding
An ordinance was read relating to the waterworks utility of the City, including
the sewerage system as a part thereof; providing for the issuance of $8,035,000
aggregate principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds,
2003, of the City for the purpose of obtaining the funds with which to refund,
on a current basis, and defease all of the City's outstanding Water and Sewer
Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, 1993, and to advance refund and
defease all of the City's outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1994;
fixing the date, form, denominations, maturities, interest rates, terms and
covenants of the bonds; providing for bond insurance; and approving the sale
and providing for the delivery of the bonds to D.A. Davidson & Co., Seattle,
Washington. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Streets: S Grady Way
Westbound Lanes Weekend
Closures
Councilman Persson complimented City staff and contractor, Gary Merlino
Construction Company, on their handling of the traffic control for the S. Grady
Way westbound lane closure needed for the pavement rehabilitation project.
Police: Staffing MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER
THE MATTER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
September 22, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 346
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:54 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 22, 2003