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Home My WebLink About03-01-04 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 1, 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; RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; RUSSELL WILSON, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; COMMANDER TIM TROXEL, Police Department. PUBLIC HEARING Annexation: Bales, SE 128th St & SE 130th St This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the public hearing to consider the proposed annexation and R-1 (one dwelling unit per net acre) prezoning of 8.52 acres generally bounded by SE 128th St. to the north, SE 130th St., if extended, to the south, 155th Ave. SE, if extended, to the east, and the middle of 152nd Ave. SE, to the west (Bales Annexation). Senior Planner Don Erickson noted that this is the second of two public hearings, and explained that the subject site contains four single-family dwellings and an abandoned heavy equipment maintenance facility. The topography of the site is essentially flat with a modest slope to the southwest. Reviewing the public services, Mr. Erickson stated that the area is served by Fire District #25, Issaquah School District, Water District #90, and Renton sewer. He pointed out that 14 acres of King County designated parklands abut the site. Mr. Erickson explained that existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre). R-1 zoning is recommended for this Residential Low Density land use designated site, as R-5 (five dwelling units per net acre) zoning was defeated by voters at the September 16, 2003, Special Election, and R-4 (four dwelling units per acre) zoning regulations are currently being developed. Continuing, Mr. Erickson reviewed the fiscal impact analysis, assuming a new home value of $300,000 and an increase to eight single-family homes at full development. The City will realize a deficit of $1,083 at current development, and a deficit of $462 at full development. He also noted the estimated one-time parks development expense of $20,245. In conclusion, Mr. Erickson stated that R-1 zoning is consistent with the Residential Low Density land use designation, and would allow the site to come into the City. He reported that property owners within the proposed annexation area are apt to apply for R-5 zoning upon annexation. Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE R-1 PREZONE FOR THE 8.52-ACRE BALES SITE, ACCEPT THE March 1, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 62 BALES ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF RENTON, AND HOLD THE FIRST READING OF BOTH ORDINANCES ON MARCH 8, 2004. CARRIED. 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: The Renton City Concert Band will play at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 11. Patrons of Renton's libraries can now access the Auto Repair Reference Center database, an online car repair resource. This resource is available at the libraries or can be accessed by visiting the library's web page at www.ci.renton.wa.us. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City is eligible to apply for disaster assistance through January 23, 2009. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2004 Approval of Council meeting minutes of February 23, 2004. Council concur. Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Mayor Keolker-Wheeler appointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee to fill vacant unexpired three-year terms: West Hill neighborhood primary representative Roger Lewis, 415 Seneca Ave. NW, Renton, 98055 (term expires 5/7/2006); Talbot Hill neighborhood primary representative Jennifer Ann Rutkowski, 515 S. 47th St., Renton, 98055 (term to expire 5/7/2005); Talbot Hill neighborhood alternate representative Beverly Freer, 1300 S. Puget Dr., #231, Renton, 98055 (term to expire 5/7/2005); Kennydale neighborhood primary representative Colleen Ann Deal, 1415 N. 32nd St., Renton, 98056 (term to expire 5/7/2006); and Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association primary representative Jeffrey Davis, 10012 64th Ave. S., Seattle, 98178 (term to expire 5/7/2006). Refer to Community Services Committee. Court Case: John Tost, CRT- 04-001 Court Case filed on behalf of plaintiff John Tost by Thomas J. Klusmeyer, Jacobs & Jacobs, PO Box 513, Puyallup, 98371, alleging negligence in connection with a motor vehicle collision (at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park) involving the plaintiff and a City employee on August 4, 2002. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. EDNSP: Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended the appointment of Denis Law, Renton Councilmember, to the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and the reaffirmation of the continuing membership as follows: Terry Godat, Econo Lodge General Manager; Rick Meinig, Silver Cloud Inn General Manager; Julie Brewer, City of Renton Community Relations Manager; and Suzette Cooke, President of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce. Council concur. EDNSP: Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership Update Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended updating the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, established in Resolution No. 3288, to accurately reflect the membership of the Committee (by position, rather than by name), which consists of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce President, two representatives from the Renton March 1, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 63 lodging industry, the City of Renton Community Relations Manager, and an elected official from the Renton City Council. Council concur. (See later this page for resolution.) CAG: 03-113, Logan Ave Bridge Seismic Retrofit, Advanced Construction Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-03-113, Logan Ave. Bridge Seismic Retrofit; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $17,854.08, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $5,014.90 to Advanced Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Airport: Aero-Tech Avionics Operating Permit & Agreement Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an operating permit and agreement with Aero-Tech Avionics, Inc. for an avionic maintenance and sales shop at the Airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Citizen Comment: Goss - Noise Ordinance Revision, Portable Generators Correspondence was read from Carole D. and Ronald C. Goss, 2720 SE 16th St., Renton, 98058, requesting a revision to the noise ordinance to exempt sounds created by portable generators when electrical service is not available. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Jackson - Street Racing Correspondence was read from David and Diane Jackson, 2419 Talbot Crest Dr. S., Renton, 98055, regarding the lack of police officers assigned to enforce street racing laws in the South Renton area. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler reported that the Administration already responded to this correspondence. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3686 EDNSP: Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership Update A resolution was read updating the membership of the City of Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS School District: Activities Councilwoman Nelson highlighted Renton School District activities and honors, which included: Nelsen Middle School's math competition victory; Cascade Elementary School's food drive; recognition of teachers and student athletes; grants awarded to Highlands and Benson Hill Elementary Schools; and Renton High School's boys basketball team advancement to the state tournament. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann March 1, 2004