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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2004 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and
called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
DON PERSSON, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE;
DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief
Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; CHIEF GARRY
ANDERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER TIM
TROXEL, COMMANDER KENT CURRY, COMMANDER CHARLES
MARSALISI, and COMMANDER KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police
Department.
PROCLAMATION
Red Cross Month - March,
2004
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring the month of
March, 2004, to be "Red Cross Month" in the City of Renton and urging all
citizens to join in this special observance, as the American Red Cross serving
King and Kitsap Counties reaches out to those whose lives have been touched
by adversity and helps thousands of others prevent and prepare for crises yet to
come. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. Red Cross
volunteers Betty Casey and Bill Casey accepted the proclamation.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Police: Employee Recognition
Chief of Police Garry Anderson announced the Police Department employee
recognition awards as follows:
• Detective Christine Mathews and Officer Brett Ferguson were recognized
for coordinating fund raising efforts to raise money for Special Olympics of
Washington.
• Sergeant John "Bob" Tomkins and Detective Robie Grigsby were
recognized for their service in the military.
• Sergeant Tracy Merrill, Sergeant Paul Summers, Commander Charles
Marsalisi, and Commander Tim Troxel were recognized for their recent
promotions.
• Detective Randall Body, Officer Jason Trader, Evidence Technician Chad
Jay, and Secretary Susan Liska were honored as Employees of the Quarter
for 2003. Additionally, Evidence Technician Chad Jay was recognized as
Police Department Employee of the Year for 2003.
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 2004 and beyond. Items noted included:
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler delivered her first State of the City address at a
Renton Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week. A copy of her speech
is posted on the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us, and her speech will
be recablecast on Cable Channel 21 beginning in March.
February 23, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 53
More than 190 senior citizens celebrated Valentines Day at the Senior
Activity Center with lunch, entertainment, and a special recognition of 29
couples who have been married 50 years or more.
Stop signs and one-truck-on-the-bridge-at-a-time signs have been installed
for the Monster Road Bridge in order to reduce loads and impacts to the
bridge while repairs are being designed.
Board/Commission: Vacant
Positions
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler announced that there are several openings on various
City boards, commissions and committees, and she encouraged interested
residents to apply.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
February 9, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of February 9, 2004. Council concur.
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler appointed Linda Middlebrooks, 510 Seneca Ave. NW,
Renton, 98055, to the Municipal Arts Commission to fill the unexpired three-
year term of Paul Webb, who has resigned (term to expire 12/31/2004). Refer
to Community Services Committee.
Development Services: Nicks
Short Plat, ROW Dedication at
Morris Ave S, SHP-03-047
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of the dedication of
additional right-of-way along Morris Ave. S. to fulfill a requirement of the
Nick's Short Plat (SHP-03-047). Council concur.
Planning: Auto Mall Area Sign
Height Amendment
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended an amendment to the sign code to permit maximum sign heights
of 50 feet for auto dealerships with more than one acre of property in the Auto
Mall area. Refer to Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing
for March 22, 2004.
Transportation: Trans-Valley
Corridor Traffic Management
System Interlocal Agreement
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
King County, Tukwila, and WSDOT for the design and construction of the
Trans-Valley Corridor Intelligent Traffic Management System. Renton's cost is
$50,000. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
SAD: NE 2nd St Utility Systems Division requested preliminary authorization to establish the
NE 2nd St. Special Assessment District (SAD), and to proceed with establishing
the final SAD upon completion of construction of the sanitary sewer facility in
NE 2nd St. Installation estimate is $45,000. Council concur.
CAG: 02-048, North Talbot
Pump Station Rehabilitation,
Omega Contractors
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-02-048, North Talbot Pump Station
Rehabilitation; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $544, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of $10,279.92 to Omega Contractors, Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the recommendation of staff to approve the
Transportation Capital Improvement Fund 317 2004 reallocation. The
February 23, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 54
Transportation: Fund 317 2004
Reallocation
appropriation remains the same as projected in the 2004-2009 Transportation
Improvement Program at $6,960,400 with the addition of the North Renton
Redevelopment road improvement design funding of $1,500,000 for a total
2004 appropriation of $8,460,400.
The reallocation includes four new projects as follows: North Renton
Redevelopment, Rainier Ave. S. (SW 7th St. to S. 4th Pl.), Benson Rd. S.
Pedestrian (S. 26th St. to Main Ave. S.), and Monster Road Bridge emergency
design and construction. The new projects, which have not yet come before
Council, are forthcoming in the near future. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Airport: Kenmore Air Harbor
Lease, 608 Building
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Kenmore Air
Harbor, Inc. be selected to initiate lease negotiations for the 608 Building at the
Airport to establish the following:
1. Aircraft radio and instrument repair station;
2. Aircraft and float sales office;
3. Float conversions; and
4. Potentially conduct partial to full-service maintenance for wheeled aircraft
and seaplanes.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: R-1 Zone
Community Separators
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding the revision to City Code for R-1 zone community separators. The
Committee met on February 19, 2004, to consider the request from D. J. Rollins
(January 26, 2004) to include a City Code amendment addressing clustering
requirements in the R-1 zone in the 2004 work program. The Committee
recommended that this item be moved in priority ahead of the annual City Code
amendment docket due to current annexation activity in the portion of the
Potential Annexation Area prezoned R-1. The intent of the work program will
be to evaluate opportunities to increase consistency between King County 's
policies and zoning and Renton's requirements. The issue will remain in
Committee pending staff and Planning Commission analysis and
recommendation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilman Clawson thanked D. J. Rollins and other citizens for bringing this
matter to the City's attention.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Planning: Density Credit
Transfers
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding density credit transfers. The Committee met on February 19, 2004, to
consider correspondence from Davie Petrie (January 26, 2004) requesting that
the City petition the King County Council in opposition to King County's
density credit transfer program. Renton already commented on this issue in the
context of the King County Comprehensive Plan update, and is on record as
opposing the Transfer of Development Rights policies as now adopted. The
Committee recommended that the Administration prepare a letter to the King
County Council setting forth the City's concerns about application of the density
credit transfer program in Renton's Potential Annexation Area. MOVED BY
February 23, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 55
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Latecomer Agreement: SE
100th St, Holmes (Hanson
Consulting), Sewer Installation
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the Robert
Holmes' latecomer request (January 5, 2004) for sewer main extension. Mr.
Holmes wanted to apply for a latecomer agreement for the installation of
approximately 500 lineal feet of eight-inch sewer main, which was installed in
April, 2003, under permit. In April, 2003, Mr. Holmes began construction of a
500-foot extension of eight-inch sewer main needed to serve his two lots. The
construction of this line was completed in May, 2003.
City Code requires application for a latecomer agreement to be made 30 days
prior to issuance of the construction permit. City Code also requires that
benefiting property owners be notified by mail and upon that notification, the
owners may request an appeal hearing within 20 days of mailing. The
Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to deny Mr.
Holmes' request for a latecomer agreement. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT.*
Council President Persson pointed out that staff presented Mr. Holmes with an
alternate solution.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 223589 - 224086 and 0 wire transfers totaling
$2,609,668.65; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 49169 - 49392, one wire
transfer and 566 direct deposits totaling $1,762,427.03. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Lease: Intensive Asset
Management, 200 Mill Bldg
(6th Floor)
Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the three-year lease with
Intensive Asset Management, Inc. for the sixth floor of the 200 Mill Building.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the lease with Intensive Asset Management, Inc. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Summer
Recreation Positions
Pointing out that there are many summer recreation employment opportunities
with the City, Councilman Corman stated that a Summer Job Fair will be held at
the Renton Community Center on March 10th, and information is also available
via a Community Services Department employment opportunities brochure.
ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5063
Development Services:
National Electrical Code
An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-5-040.A and C and adding a new
Section, 4-5-040.D, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by adopting the current
February 23, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 56
(2002) Adoption National Electrical Code and amendments. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning: SW Sunset Blvd
Corridor Zoning
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER SW
SUNSET BLVD. CORRIDOR ZONING, FROM RAINIER AVE. TO CITY
LIMITS, TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Development Services:
Temporary Signage &
Temporary Businesses
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER
REGULATIONS REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE AND
TEMPORARY BUSINESSES TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
School District: Activities Councilwoman Nelson announced that Michael Kaeshammer will perform at
the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (at Renton High School) on March 2.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:13 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 23, 2004