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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
June 21, 2004 Fire Station #12
Monday, 6:10 p.m. M I N U T E S 1209 Kirkland Ave. NE
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler called the meeting of the Renton City Council
to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
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; MICHELE
NEUMANN, Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic
Development Administrator; DENNIS CULP, Community Services
Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; VICTORIA RUNKLE,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; MIKE WEBBY, Human
Resources Administrator; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department;
CHIEF LEE WHEELER, Fire Department.
WELCOME
Council: Meeting at Fire
Station #12, 6/21/2004
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler welcomed everyone to the first Council meeting "on
the road" at the new Fire Station #12 and Emergency Operations Center in the
Renton Highlands.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Fire: Women in Stitches Quilt
Donation, Station #12
Kathy Blore, with the Women in Stitches Quilt group, explained that the group
had donated a 9-11 commemorative quilt to the Renton Fire Department that
was made in tribute to those who lost their lives during the 9/11/2001 terrorist
attacks. Ms. Blore stated that the quilt, which will now hang at Fire Station
#12, serves as a reminder to the firefighters of the appreciation citizens feel for
the service they provide to the community.
Fire: Station #12 Grand
Opening Plaque Unveiling
The Councilmembers joined Mayor Keolker-Wheeler in the unveiling of the
plaque commemorating the grand opening of Fire Station #12.
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 2005-2006 funding cycle for non-profit agencies is underway, and this
is a record year with 58 applications received. The Human Services
Advisory Committee is reviewing the gaps and needs in the City of Renton
and will recommend to Council and the Mayor the agencies and amount of
funds to be allocated.
The annual Transportation Advisory Committee meeting to discuss the draft
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will be held on June 24th, 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Community Center.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment:
Kellogg/Maxwell - Renton
Community Foundation,
Mayor's Birthday Donations
Dan Kellogg, 15 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98055, and Marcie Maxwell, 2827
Mountain View Ave. N., Renton, 98056, spoke on behalf of the Renton
Community Foundation. Mr. Kellogg explained that the foundation's mission is
to create a legacy of philanthropic giving to shape the future of the community
by cultivating an atmosphere of growth and strength, making Renton a good
place to live, work and play. He expressed his appreciation for the City's
June 21, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 210
support of the foundation.
Ms. Maxwell announced that in honor of the Mayor's 50th birthday, members of
the public made donations to the foundation which amounted to over $5,000.
Ms. Maxwell and Mr. Kellogg presented a plaque to the Mayor to
commemorate the occasion.
Citizen Comment: Griggs -
Emergency Response
Personnel Appreciation
Chuck Griggs, 658 Shelton Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed his appreciation
to the emergency response personnel who saved his life when he was involved
in a car accident.
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Highlands Community
Association, Firefighter
Appreciation
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) President, 1137
Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, announced that there will be a presentation
about the Public Access Channel at the next HCA meeting, and she invited
everyone to attend. Additionally, Ms. DeMastus thanked firefighters for their
assistance during her time of crisis.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Council President Persson, item 6.d. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
June 14, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 14, 2004. Council concur.
CAG: 03-005, Pavilion
Building Renovation, Edifice
Const Co
Community Services Department submitted CAG-03-005, Pavilion Building
Renovation, and requested approval of the project, commencement of 60-day
lien period, and release of retained amount of $119,272.70 to Edifice
Construction Company, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Refer to Finance Committee for discussion of funding.
Development Services: KKS
Short Plat, ROW Dedication at
NE 21st St, SHP-03-051
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of the dedication of
additional right-of-way of approximately 952 square feet for NE 21st St. to
fulfill a requirement of the KKS Short Plat (SHP-03-051). Council concur.
Legal: Fireworks Ban
Ordinance Change from UFC
Reference to IFC
Legal Division recommended adoption of an ordinance that changes the
ordinance banning fireworks (Ordinance 5078) to reference the 2003
International Fire Code instead of the Uniform Fire Code. Council concur.
(See page 213 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6.d. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 6.d.
Planning: Downtown Core
Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended adoption of an ordinance creating parking standards for
development in the downtown core. (The public hearing was held on 1/27/2003
and the Planning and Development Committee report was approved that same
date).
Council President Persson inquired about the revisions made to the ordinance
since its presentation to Council in 2003. Economic Development
Administrator Alex Pietsch explained that the matter has now undergone SEPA
(State Environmental Protection Act) review, and as part of that process there
were some structural changes made to the ordinance language. Mr. Pietsch
confirmed that the changes only affected the formatting.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN ITEM 6.d. CARRIED. (See page 212 for ordinance.)
June 21, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 211
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Streets: Rename SW 41st St to
SW IKEA Way
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
the street name change from SW 41st St. to SW IKEA Way. The Committee
reviewed the process for discussing with the affected businesses the potential
name change of SW 41st St. to SW IKEA Way. The Committee agreed with
the suggested schedule for staff to notify affected businesses by mail within the
next week, and to begin meeting with these businesses to discuss any questions
or issues they may have. Staff will report back to the Committee in July to
update the Committee on the businesses' response. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee
Police: Motorized Scooters
Regulations
Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding legislation
controlling motorized scooters. It was determined that the location of operation
should be controlled, that the scooters should be muffled, that the riders be
required to wear helmets, that 13 years of age be the minimum age of operators,
and that there be a ban on operation from one half hour after sunset to one half
hour before sunrise. Other areas of concern were addressed, including speed
limits, and the requirement of a driver's license or other identifying information.
It was determined to defer this last set of topics for future review if there was a
continuing problem with motor scooters after the regulatory ordinance has been
adopted and in place for some time.
The Committee concurred in the staff recommendation that Council adopt an
ordinance regulating motor scooters relating to their place of operation, that the
motor scooters be muffled, that riders wear helmets, that 13 years of age be the
minimum age of operation, and that there be a ban on operation from one half
hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 213 for
ordinance.)
Utilities Committee
Utility: Water Main
Replacement Cost Sharing,
First Savings Bank, Williams
Ave S
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the request by
First Savings Bank of Renton that the City contribute $85,235 towards the
bank's installation of a new water main in Williams Ave. S. from S. 2nd St. to S.
3rd St.
The Water Utility Division has reviewed the bank's submitted total cost of
$165,230 for the waterline and determined that this cost is higher than the City's
average cost for similar projects. The Water Utility has limited remaining
budget for infrastructure improvements for economic development projects
since there is already a commitment to pay for a portion of the infrastructure
improvements in the Highlands area in conjunction with the development of the
Harrington Square project. In addition, the City will be paying for full-width
asphalt overlay of the street after the completion of the bank's waterline and
other City utilities instead of requiring the bank to overlay half of the street.
The Committee recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department that Council approve the City's
contribution of $50,000 towards the installation of the waterline by First
Savings Bank instead of the requested $85,235. This proposal is consistent with
the City's priorities in supporting infrastructure improvements for economic
development projects in the Downtown and Highlands areas.
First Savings Bank may request additional funding through City Council if 50%
of the bank's final cost for the waterline exceeds the City's contribution of
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$50,000 plus the City's cost for the asphalt overlay of one-half the street.
The Committee also recommended that Council authorize the funding of
$50,000 to come from the Water Utility's 2004 Capital Improvement Project
budget contingency fund for the Downtown Core Rehabilitation, account no.
421.500.18.5960.34.65.055290. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utility: Oversizing Request for
Compensation, Earlington
Ridge, Lakeridge Development
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the request by
Lakeridge Development for approval of required oversizing and extra depth
compensation for the installation of sanitary sewer mains associated with its
Earlington Ridge development, located near Stevens Ave. SW and S. 134th St.
The Committee concurred in the recommendation of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department that Council approve the request
by Lakeridge Development for oversizing and extra depth, in accordance with
City Code 4-6-010.C, in an amount not to exceed $143,616. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Sewer Service
Connection Request, 154th
Ave SE, Levack
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report concurring with the
recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that
Council approve the Morris and Verna Levack request for connection to sewer
service of one existing single-family home on an existing platted single-family
lot, located at 13815 154th Ave. SE, King County Parcel No. 146340-0016.
The Committee further recommended that the applicants execute a covenant to
annex document and an agreement that all development on the parcel is in
compliance with Renton zoning and development standards. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Sewer Service
Connection Request, 154th
Ave SE, Fattore
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report concurring with the
recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that
Council approve the Robert Fattore request for connection to sewer service of
one existing single-family home on an existing platted single-family lot, located
at 138XX 154th Ave. SE, King County Parcel No. 146340-0017.
The Committee further recommended that the applicant execute a covenant to
annex document and an agreement that all development on the parcel is in
compliance with Renton zoning and development standards. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/28/2004 for second and final reading:
Planning: Downtown Core
Off-Street Parking
Requirements
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-4-080 of Chapter 4, Citywide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
City Code by creating parking standards for development in the downtown
core. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/28/2004. CARRIED.
Legal: Fireworks Ban
Ordinance Change from UFC
An ordinance was read amending Section 1-3-2.C.1.e(1) of Chapter 3,
Remedies and Penalties, of Title I (Administration); and Section 4-5-070.C.69
June 21, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 213
Reference to IFC of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of City Code by adopting the amendments to the International Fire
Code that outlaw all fireworks and that establish penalties for violation of the
fireworks laws. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/28/2004. CARRIED.
Police: Motorized Scooters
Regulations
An ordinance was read adding Section 10-12-28 of Chapter 12, Traffic Code, of
Title X (Traffic) of City Code to regulate the use of motorized foot scooters by
eliminating or prohibiting their use on sidewalks, streets, and in parks;
prohibiting their operation by those under 13 years of age; prohibiting their
operation from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise; requiring
operators to wear helmets; requiring the devices to be muffled; requiring the
safe operation of such vehicles; and providing a penalty for violation. MOVED
BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/28/2004. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5084
Legal: Curbside Mailboxes,
Parking Restriction
An ordinance was read amending Section 10-10-3 of Chapter 10, Parking
Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of City Code by limiting parking next to
curbside mailboxes. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Corman's inquiry as to how this information will be
publicized, Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that information will
be placed in the City's newsletter which is published in the Renton Reporter, on
the City's cable channel 21, and on the City's website. The information will also
be provided to the City's neighborhood groups.
Ordinance #5085
Development Services:
Building Codes Adoption,
Building Permit Fees Revision
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-140 of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, and Sections 4-5-050, 4-5-055, 4-5-090, 4-5-100, and 4-5-
110 of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of City Code by amending the fee schedule and
adopting the international building, residential, mechanical, and fuel gas codes,
and the Uniform Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ.*
Council President Persson reported that the State Building Code Council
deferred action on the controversial regulations pertaining to the proposed ban
on the use of barbecues on combustible apartment or condominium decks that
lack sprinklers, and the proposed ban on Christmas trees in apartments and
churches that lack sprinklers.
*ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #5086
Fire: International Fire Code
(2003) Adoption, Fire
Prevention Fees
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-150 of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, and Sections 4-5-070 and 4-5-120 of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards of Tile IV (Development Regulations) of City Code
by amending the fire prevention fees, adopting the 2003 International Fire Code
and amendments thereto, and establishing penalties for violations. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
June 21, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 214
NEW BUSINESS
Police: Off-Leash Dogs at
Philip Arnold Park
Council President Persson relayed a citizen concern regarding off-leash dogs at
Philip Arnold Park and the threat they may pose to children. He requested
investigation of the matter.
Fire: Station #12 Opening Councilwoman Briere expressed her pleasure with the opening of the new fire
station in her neighborhood.
Community Event: Cavalia Councilman Corman said he had the pleasure of attending the opening
performance of "Cavalia" and encouraged citizens to attend the show.
Fire: House Fire, SW 3rd Pl Councilman Corman stated that a house fire occurred yesterday in Renton. He
reported that the ten people who lived in the house were tenants without
insurance, and he indicated that a fund has been established to assist them at the
Washington Mutual Bank branch at Fred Meyer.
Council: Meeting at Fire
Station #12, 6/21/2004
In closing, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler invited everyone to tour the new fire
station, view the various departmental displays, and ask questions of City staff.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 6:57 p.m.
Michele Neumann, Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 21, 2004