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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 6, 2004 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:34 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
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; BONNIE
WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; MIKE WEBBY, Human
Resources Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance and Information
Services Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
Free Enterprise Month -
December, 2004
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring the month of
December, 2004, to be "Free Enterprise Month" in the City of Renton,
encouraging all citizens to value the principles of freedom and free enterprise
which allows entrepreneurs to freely operate a business for profit in the
country's competitive economy. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Annexation: Wedgewood
Lane, 144th Ave SE & SE
115th 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 meeting to consider the revised 10% Notice of Intent petition for the
proposed Wedgewood Lane Annexation, consisting of 25.63 acres bounded on
the north by SE 115th St., if extended; on the south by approximately SE 121st
St., if extended; on the east, south of SE 117th St. by Honey Creek, and north of
SE 117th St. by 148th Ave. SE.
Don Erickson, Senior Planner, explained that Council considered the 10%
Notice of Intent petition on 10/4/2004, and at that time Council authorized
expansion of the boundaries, adding eleven properties to the north and east.
The annexation area contains approximately 20 single-family dwellings, and
slopes down from the northwest and northeast corners towards Honey Creek at
a 10% to 15% slope. Wetlands exist near the southern and eastern edges of the
site, and Honey Creek and its wetlands buffers comprise 20% of the site. Mr.
Erickson stated that public services are provided by Fire District #10, Water
District #90, Renton sewer, and the Issaquah School District.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson reported that current King County zoning is R-4 (four
dwelling units per gross acre). Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates this
area as Residential Low Density, for which R-4 (four dwelling units per net
acre) zoning is proposed. He stated that the fiscal impact analysis indicates a
surplus of $8,640 at full development, and an estimated one-time parks
acquisition and development cost of $52,188.
In conclusion, Mr. Erickson reported that the revised annexation proposal serves
the best interests and general welfare of the City, and is consistent with City
policies. He noted some potential flooding in the area, and suggested mitigation
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 427
with future development.
Public comment was invited.
Patrick Gilroy, 1560 140th Ave. NE, #100, Bellevue, 98005, submitted an
additional petition and requested the addition of five parcels to the annexation
area. The subject parcels are located to the immediate north of the existing
annexation boundaries. Additionally, Mr. Gilroy suggested that Council
consider notifying property owners within 300 feet of the annexation area at the
initial stage of the annexation process.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE WEDGEWOOD LANE 10% NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX
PETITION, AND AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION SUBJECT TO: EXPANDING THE ANNEXATION SITE NORTH
TO INCLUDE THE FIVE PARCELS IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE
SITE (SOUTH OF HONEY CREEK ESTATES) BETWEEN SE 144TH AVE.,
IF EXTENDED, AND SE 148TH AVE.; ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY LAND USE
DESIGNATION; AND REQUIRING THAT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSUME
A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
Annexation: Falk II, 102nd
Ave SE & S 50th 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 meeting to consider the 10% Notice of Intent petition for the proposed
6.29-acre Falk II Annexation, bounded on the north and west by existing City
limits, on the east by the western edge of 102nd Ave. SE right-of-way, and on
the south by S. 50th St.
Don Erickson, Senior Planner, reported that the annexation site is located
immediately south of the 2003 Falk I Annexation, and contains five single-
family dwellings. The topography is essentially flat on the eastern two-thirds of
the site, with steeper slopes on the western one-third of the site. In regards to
the public services, he stated that Fire District #40, Soos Creek Water and
Sewer District, and the Renton School District serve the area. Mr. Erickson
noted that roadway and stormwater improvements are likely in the future.
Mr. Erickson explained that existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling
units per gross acre), and Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as
Residential Single Family, for which R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) is
recommended. Reviewing the fiscal impact analysis, he noted the annual
estimated surplus of $3,851 at full development, and the estimated one-time
park acquisition and improvements cost of $22,381. Concluding, Mr. Erickson
said the proposed annexation is consistent with Renton policies and Boundary
Review Board criteria, and he recommended that the area be modified to
include the abutting 102nd Ave. SE right-of-way.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE FALK II 10% NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PETITION,
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 428
INCLUDING THE ABUTTING 102ND AVE. SE RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND
AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% DIRECT PETITION TO
ANNEX SUBJECT TO PROPERTY OWNERS SUPPORTING THE
ADOPTION OF FUTURE CITY ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION, AND PROPERTY OWNERS
ASSUMING A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S EXISTING
OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS. 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's Holiday Concert will be held at the IKEA
Performing Arts Center on December 9th at 7:30 p.m. The Renton Youth
Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert will be held at Carco Theatre on
December 19th at 3:00 p.m.
The City received a federal "earmark" grant of $750,000 for the SW 27th
St. and Strander Blvd. project.
The Police Department was granted re-accredited status on December 4th
by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Legislature: 2005 Council
Legislative Priorities
Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, presented a report on
Renton's 2005 legislative priorities. He explained that the basic legislative
premises for the priorities include local flexibility, opposition to unfunded
mandates, opposition to the increase of municipal fees to fund State regulatory
activities, and the maintenance of local control such as in the areas of rights-of-
way management, land use, and taxation. Mr. Pietsch reviewed the major issues
as follows:
Capital Budget. Pursue a $5 million line item request for stormwater and
utility infrastructure upgrades associated with the Boeing surplus property
redevelopment.
Municipal Finance. Support standardization and streamlining of sales tax
definitions that leads to sales tax on catalog and Internet sales. Oppose the
changes in local sales tax sourcing rules that are not fully mitigated.
Transportation. Seek new sources of local funding, funding for freight
mobility, funding for I-405 expansion, Regional Transportation Improvement
District modifications, High Occupancy Toll lanes, and maintaining a seat on
Puget Sound Regional Council.
Economic Development Tools. Support innovative tax incentives such as
establishing a new State fund to help address infrastructure and capital costs for
qualified projects.
Land Use. Includes zoning authority over gambling institutions, annexation
tools, and Growth Management Act related issues.
Water Rights: Includes expediting well replacements and relocations, instream
flow protection, and City assumptions of water/sewer districts.
Law & Justice. Includes Municipal Court funding, Driving While License
Suspended penalties, separate licensing for nightclubs, photo-radar authority,
and DNA data collection.
Liability Reform. Includes joint and several liability, reference checks, and
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 429
public duty doctrine.
Other Funding Needs. Includes affordable housing, human and social
services, public health, and parks.
Mr. Pietsch recommended that Council authorize the Administration to lobby
these issues and initiatives on Council's behalf. He assured that Council will be
provided with updates during the 2005 Session of the State Legislature.
Council President Persson suggested the addition of a legislative priority
regarding residential speed limits.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AS PRESENTED WITH THE
ADDITION OF A PRIORITY TO OBTAIN LOCAL AUTHORITY TO SET
SPEED LIMITS AT LESS THAN 25 MILES-PER-HOUR ON RESIDENTIAL
STREETS. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
November 22, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of November 22, 2004. Council concur.
Vacation: Alley between
Williams & Wells Aves S,
Savren Service Corp, VAC-03-
002
City Clerk reported that all conditions have been satisfied, as set by Council on
10/6/2003 and 4/19/2004, and recommended adoption of an ordinance to
finalize the Savren Service Corporation vacation of a portion of an alley
running north to south, south of S. 2nd St. and between Williams and Wells
Avenues S. (VAC-03-002). Council concur. (See page 432 for ordinance.)
Vacation: Alley, NE 30th St &
Kennewick Pl NE, Renton
School District, VAC-04-003
City Clerk reported no further compensation due, as set by Council on
9/20/2004, and recommended adoption of an ordinance to finalize the
Kennydale Elementary School vacation of a portion of an unimproved alley
located east of I-405, west of Kennewick Pl. NE, and south of NE 30th St.
(VAC-04-003). Council concur. (See page 432 for ordinance.)
Court Case: Skyway Towing
& Recovery, CRT-04-007
Court Case filed by Robert B. Beckerman, 216 1st Ave. S., Suite 200, Seattle,
98104, on behalf of Skyway Towing and Recovery, Inc., alleging that the City
wrongfully terminated a towing agreement, effective 12/15/2003, resulting in
loss of income for Skyway Towing in an amount of at least $100,000. Refer to
City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Community Services: Edlund
Property Lease & Caretaker
Agreement, Vision House
Community Services Department recommended approval of a three-year lease
and caretaker agreement with Vision House for a City-owned house on the
Edlund property at 10130 SE Carr Rd. in the annual amount of one dollar.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Annexation: Lindberg, 138th
Ave SE & SE 132nd St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Lindberg
Annexation, and recommended a public meeting be set on 12/20/2004 to
consider the petition; 10.11 acres located east of 138th Ave. SE and north of SE
132nd St. Council concur.
Annexation: Park Terrace, NE
8th St & Duvall Ave NE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 60% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Park Terrace
Annexation, and recommended a public hearing be set on 12/20/2004 to
consider the petition and future zoning; 7.65 acres located south of NE 8th St.
and east of Duvall Ave. NE. Council concur.
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 430
Finance: 2004 Budget Year-
End Adjustments
Finance and Information Services Department submitted proposed 2004 Year-
End Budget Adjustments ordinance in the total amount of $13,213,500. Refer
to Finance Committee.
Finance: Sales Tax Sourcing
Lobbyist Services (Sales Tax
Streamlining), City of Kent
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
interlocal agreement with the City of Kent and other cities regarding payment
and supervision of sales tax sourcing lobbyist services with the goal of
obtaining mitigation of the impacts of sales tax streamlining. Council concur.
(See page 432 for resolution.)
Police: Jail Inmate Health
Services, Occupational Health
Services
Police Department recommended approval of a contract with Occupational
Health Services (Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County) in the amount
of $158,462 for health services for Renton jail inmates for 2005. Council
concur.
CAG: 02-099, Yakima County
Jail Services, King County
Cities
Police Department recommended approval of a second amendment to the
Yakima County jail services contract with 34 King County cities (CAG-02-
099), which reduces the financial obligation of all the cities and clarifies
responsibilities regarding billing and payment. Council concur. (See page 432
for resolution.)
Utility: Sewer Service
Connection Outside City
Limits, City Code Amend
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an ordinance revising
policies by which the City allows connection to its sanitary sewer service by
property owners outside the current City limits. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Casebolt -
Shopping Cart Abandonment
Correspondence was read from Darla Casebolt, 215 Pelly Ave. N., Renton,
98055, suggesting the implementation of coin-return kiosks as a way to address
shopping cart abandonment, rather than fining stores. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Transportation: Maple Valley
Hwy Phase I Improvements,
WSDOT Grant
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept federal
Surface Transportation Program/Urban Countywide grant funding in the amount
of $392,947 for construction of the Maple Valley Hwy (SR-169) HOV (high
occupancy vehicle) Lanes and Queue Jump Improvements Project, Phase I.
This work will consist of roadway and pedestrian improvements on SR-169 in
the vicinity of the I-405 on and off ramps.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into the agreement with Washington State Department
of Transportation regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 432 for resolution.)
CAG: 03-033, Strander Blvd
Extension Design, Perteet
Engineering
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that $197,437 be
transferred to the Strander Blvd. and SW 27th St. Connection Project to
complete the full design for a portion of this roadway by transferring $138,000
from the Benson Rd. and S. 31st St. Traffic Signal Project and $59,437 from the
Transit Priority Signal Project.
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 431
The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-03-033 with
Perteet Engineering, Inc., for additional preliminary engineering services in the
amount of $197,437. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Committee on Committees
Council: 2005 Committee
Assignments
Council President-elect Briere presented a Committee on Committees report
recommending the following Council committee chairmanships and committee
assignments for 2005:
Community Services Committee: Toni Nelson, Chair; Dan Clawson, Vice
Chair; Don Persson, Member.
Finance Committee: Don Persson, Chair; Toni Nelson, Vice Chair; Denis Law,
Member.
Planning and Development Committee: Dan Clawson, Chair; Denis Law, Vice
Chair; Marcie Palmer, Member.
Public Safety Committee: Denis Law, Chair; Randy Corman, Vice Chair; Toni
Nelson, Member.
Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Marcie Palmer, Chair; Don Persson,
Vice Chair; Randy Corman, Member.
Utilities Committee: Randy Corman, Chair; Marcie Palmer, Vice Chair; Dan
Clawson, Member.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, 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 R-1 zone community separators. The Committee reviewed staff
analysis and the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the R-1 zone
cluster and open space requirements in the City's designated Urban Separators.
The Planning Commission recommended that clustered development be
required and that a mandatory 50% open space tract be established to meet
Urban Separator policies. The Committee concurred with this recommendation
and further recommended that staff develop an ordinance that provides
equivalent or better implementation of the Urban Separator than currently set
forth in the King County code.
The Committee further recommended that the implementation of Urban
Separators include a mechanism to grant a density bonus up to the maximum
density presently allowed by the King County code, provision of utilities,
including sewer connections to parcels, and/or consideration of a means to
achieve a connected and contiguous open space corridor within the Urban
Separator. Further review should consider issues such as fencing requirements,
the location of the open space corridor within a parcel, and the threshold for
establishing the open space tract on individual parcels. This item will remain in
Committee for further review and recommendation on these implementation
issues. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3723
Finance: Sales Tax Sourcing
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for payment and supervision of sales
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 432
Lobbyist Services (Sales Tax
Streamlining), City of Kent
tax sourcing lobbyist services. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3724
CAG: 02-099, Yakima County
Jail Services, King County
Cities
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement amending certain terms of prior interlocal agreements
between the City of Renton and Yakima County regarding the housing of
inmates in Yakima County jail facilities. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3725
Transportation: Maple Valley
Hwy Phase I Improvements,
WSDOT Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement between the City and the Washington State Department of
Transportation for funding of construction of the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
HOV Lanes and Queue Jump Improvements. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3726
Police: Jail Booking Services
Interlocal Agreements
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
interlocal agreements with government agencies for the City of Renton to
provide jail booking services on a space-available basis. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/13/2004 for second and final reading:
Vacation: Alley between
Williams & Wells Aves S,
Savren Service Corp, VAC-03-
002
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of the alley running north to south,
south of S. 2nd St. between Williams Avenue S. to the west and Wells Ave. S.
to the east (Savren Service Corporation; VAC-03-002). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/13/2004. CARRIED.
Vacation: Alley, NE 30th St &
Kennewick Pl NE, Renton
School District, VAC-04-003
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of the unimproved alley located south
of NE 30th St., west of Kennewick Pl. NE, and north of the abandoned Pacific
Coast Railroad right-of-way (Kennydale Elementary School - Renton School
District; VAC-04-003). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/13/2004. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget: Priorities (Heather
Downs Park, Park
Maintenance Facility,
RENSTAT & REACT)
Discussion ensued regarding budget priorities related to the Heather Downs
park development, the Parks Maintenance Facility replacement, and the
RENSTAT and REACT programs.
Issues and concerns raised included the assumption that Heather Downs was
Council's first priority; the lack of property for the Parks Maintenance Facility;
Heather Downs area residents' expectation for a park; the suggestion to set
money aside but postpone decision until March 2005 on whether to use money
for Heather Downs or Parks Maintenance Facility; lack of information about the
Parks Maintenance Facility; the delay of Heather Downs park development if
the funding decision is postponed; future budget cuts and the maintenance and
operation of City parks; the priority level of the RENSTAT and REACT
programs and funding cuts to the programs; and capital expenditures versus on-
going personnel expenditures.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:50 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
December 6, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 433
Recorder: Michele Neumann
December 6, 2004