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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 1, 2003 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the
meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; TONI
NELSON; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI
BRIERE.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
NORMA MCQUILLER, Neighborhood Coordinator; DEREK TODD, Assistant
to the CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
EDNSP: 2003 Neighborhood
Grant Program
Norma McQuiller, Neighborhood Coordinator, reported on the progress of the
Neighborhood Program, stating that the program is now comprised of 28
officially recognized neighborhoods. She explained that 20 City employees
serve as neighborhood liaisons, volunteering their time to provide a link
between the neighborhoods and City Hall. Commenting on the success of the
neighborhood picnics, Ms. McQuiller indicated that this year, 12 picnics were
held for 18 neighborhood groups.
Ms. McQuiller stated that over $15,000 in neighborhood grants were awarded in
2003 for various projects such as entrance signs, traffic circles, and newsletters
(the budgeted amount for 2003 was $50,000). She noted that one such project
involves the development of an urban park on Seattle Public Utilities-owned
property. In regard to the future, Ms. McQuiller reported that plans for the
Neighborhood Program include encouraging more innovative projects, and
organizing more neighborhood workshops. Furthermore, she announced that a
new video about the Neighborhood Program is now airing on Renton's
government access cable television channel 21.
Additionally, Ms. McQuiller presented the Neighborhood Grant Awards for the
second half of 2003 to representatives of the Ginger Creek Community
Association, Highlands Community Association, Talbot Hill Neighborhood
Association, and Windwood Homeowners Association.
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 Clam Lights display at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park will light
up on December 5, and the Holiday Tree Lighting at the Piazza occurs on
December 6. The lights at each park will be displayed nightly through
January 1, 2004.
Puget Sound Energy estimates that the downtown Grady 15 electrical cable
replacement project will be completed by the end of December. The power
line conversion at the Sam's Club site has been completed.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
December 1, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 444
Council Meeting Minutes of
November 24, 2003
Approval of Council meeting minutes of November 24, 2003. Council concur.
City Clerk: 2003 General
Election Canvas Results
City Clerk submitted 2003 General Election canvas results from King County
Records and Elections, as follows: Mayor, Kathy Keolker-Wheeler (5,076
votes - elected) and King Parker (4,153); Council Position No. 3, Marcie Palmer
(4,777 - elected) and Rosemary Quesenberry (3,991); Council Position No. 4,
Denis Law (4,885 - elected) and Robin H. Jones (3,143); Council Position No.
5, Eric Cameron (3,382) and Toni Nelson (4,663 - elected); Position No. 7, Don
Persson (6,395 - elected). Information.
CAG: 03-173, Kiwanis Park
Improvements, Advanced
Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/21/2003 for CAG-03-173, Kiwanis Park
Improvements; 18 bids; engineer's estimate $110,000 to $120,000; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Advanced Construction, Inc., in the amount of $112,596. Council concur.
CAG: 03-158, Lind Ave
SW/SW 7th St Signalization,
Totem Electric
City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/24/2003 for CAG-03-158, Lind Ave. SW
and SW 7th St. Signalization; seven bids; engineer's estimate $190,000; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Totem
Electric, in the amount of $172,103.70. Council concur.
Planning: Multi-Family
Property Tax Exemption
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to utilize Washington State's multi-family property tax
exemption to help foster new multi-family development in targeted areas. Refer
to Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing on 12/15/2003 to
consider the residential targeted areas.
Annexation: Anderson, 148th
Ave SE & SE 120th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intention to annex petition for the proposed Anderson
Annexation, 19.75 acres located east of 148th Ave. SE and south of SE 120th
St., and recommended that a public meeting be set on 12/15/2003 to consider
the petition. Council concur.
Finance: Streamlined Sales
Tax
Finance and Information Services Department recommended City endorsement
of the adoption and implementation of the State of Washington's streamlined
sales taxes concept concurrent only upon Federal adoption of Internet and
catalog sales taxes; where the State adopts a point of delivery sales tax
collection system for interstate sales, but orders the Department of Revenue to
distribute sales tax to Washington cities based on point of sale. Council concur.
(See page 445 for resolution.)
CAG: 03-103, SW 7th St
Drainage Improvement Phase
I, DDJ Construction Co
Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-03-103, SW 7th St. Drainage
Improvement Project Phase I; and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $9,838.13, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $15,360.35 to D.D.J.
Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
Utility: Skyway Water &
Sewer District Boundary
Agreement
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Skyway
Water and Sewer District that establishes the water and sanitary service
boundaries. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
December 1, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 445
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Pruss et al -
Sewer Service Connection
Request for Properties Outside
City Limits
Letters were read from Joe Pruss, Basic Ventures, Inc., 18211 240th Ave. SE,
Maple Valley, 98038; Jacki Stuart Pruss, Residential Real Estate, 18211 240th
Ave. SE, Maple Valley, 98038; and Gary Hartnett, 9771 184th Ct. NE,
Kirkland, 98052; all requesting connection to sewer for properties (lots 17, 18
and 20) located outside the City limits on the East Renton Plateau near the
intersection of SE 124th St. and 155th Ave. SE. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THESE
LETTERS TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Added
Citizen Comment:
Quesenberry - Police
Department Staffing
At the request of Councilman Clawson, a letter was read from Rosemary
Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, urging the hiring of additional
police officers to assure citizen safety, and the establishment of a policy that
responds to the change in the number of police officers available to respond to
service calls due to military obligations and routine absences.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 221264 - 221647 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,557,684.03; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 47603 - 47837, one wire
transfer and 567 direct deposits totaling $1,771,628.68. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3671
Finance: Streamlined Sales
Tax
A resolution was read endorsing the adoption and implementation of the State
of Washington's streamlined sales taxes concept concurrent only upon Federal
adoption of Internet and catalog sales taxes; where the State of Washington
adopts a point of delivery sales tax collection system for interstate sales, but
orders the Department of Revenue to distribute sales tax to Washington cities
based on point of sale. 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 #5041
Annexation: Falk, S 47th St &
102nd Ave SE
An ordinance was read annexing contiguous unincorporated territory known as
the Falk Annexation consisting of 6.43 acres bounded by S. 47th St. to the
north, SE 185th Pl. to the south, and 102nd Ave. SE to the east, by the election
method; and setting the taxation rate, establishing a zoning classification of R-8,
and fixing the effective date of the annexation as December 10, 2003. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5042
Budget: 2004 Property Tax
Levy
An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2004 for
both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5043
Utility: Rates
An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-4-31 of Chapter 4, Water, and 8-5-
15 of Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by
increasing utility fees. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: FOUR
AYES: KEOLKER-WHEELER, CLAWSON, NELSON, BRIERE; THREE
NAYS: CORMAN, PERSSON, PARKER. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5044 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting
December 1, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 446
Rezone: JDA Group Property,
Rainier Ave N, R-8 to CA (R-
02-140)
of 0.52 acres located on the 600 block of Rainier Ave. N. from Residential -
eight dwelling units per acre (R-8) to Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning; R-02-
140 (JDA Group LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5045
Rezone: JDA Group Property,
Rainier Ave N, R-8 to CA (R-
02-142)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting
of 0.57 acres located on the 500 block of Rainier Ave. N. from Residential -
eight dwelling units per acre (R-8) to Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning; R-02-
142 (JDA Group LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5046
Rezone: WSDOT Carr Rd Site
A, R-1 to R-10 (R-01-165)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting
of 13.88 acres located south of S. 43rd St., if extended, and west of Panther
Creek canyon to its east, and north of S. 47th St. from Residential - one
dwelling unit per acre (R-1) to Residential - ten dwelling units per acre (R-10)
zoning; R-01-165 (WSDOT Carr Rd. Site A). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5047
Rezone: WSDOT Carr Rd Site
B, R-1 to R-5 (R-01-165)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting
of 8.14 acres located north of S. 47th St. and west of Panther Creek canyon to
its east from Residential - one dwelling unit per acre (R-1) to Residential - five
dwelling units per acre (R-5) zoning; R-01-165 (WSDOT Carr Rd. Site B).
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5048
Rezone: WSDOT Carr Rd Site
C, R-1 to R-5 (R-01-165)
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting
of 8.37 acres located to the northeast of the Panther Creek canyon and south of
S. 43rd St., if extended, and west of 104th Ave. SE from Residential - one
dwelling unit per acre (R-1) to Residential - five dwelling units per acre (R-5)
zoning; R-01-165 (WSDOT Carr Rd. Site C). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: 2004 Council
President Election (Persson)
Council President Keolker-Wheeler opened nominations for 2004 Council
President.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMAN PERSSON AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
FOR 2004. CARRIED.
Council: 2004 Council
President Pro Tem (Briere)
Council President Keolker-Wheeler opened nominations for 2004 Council
President Pro Tem.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILWOMAN BRIERE AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PRO TEM FOR 2004. CARRIED.
Council: Farewell and
Swearing-In Events
Council President Keolker-Wheeler announced that on December 22, 2003, a
farewell event is planned for outgoing Councilmembers and Mayor Tanner at
6:30 p.m.; and on January 5, 2004, a Special Meeting will be held at 6:30 for
the swearing-in of the new Mayor, and the new and returning Councilmembers.
Council: Electronic Mail &
Correspondence Policies
Council discussion occurred regarding City staff's role in the handling of
Council correspondence and e-mail, and the use of e-mail by Councilmembers.
December 1, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 447
It was noted that the Council e-mail and correspondence policies are currently
being reviewed by the Ad Hoc Council Communications Committee.
Police: Peddler's Hours of
Operation
Reporting a resident's concern regarding a visit by a solicitor at her home at
9:00 p.m., it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER HOURS OF OPERATION FOR SOLICITORS TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
In response to Councilman Clawson's inquiry, Mayor Tanner confirmed that a
Peddler's License ordinance was adopted in 1998, which requires solicitors
conducting business in Renton to be licensed. Councilwoman Nelson noted that
solicitors are required to exhibit their permits, which display a photograph of
the solicitor, on their person while conducting any peddling activities.
Community Services: Senior
Center Thanksgiving Dinner
Councilman Persson expressed his appreciation to those who supplied food and
volunteered to serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Activity Center on
November 27. He noted that 270 people were served dinner, and there was
enough food left over to provide 200 take out dinners.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:24 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
December 1, 2003