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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 13, 2004 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:35 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. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN
RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, 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; REBECCA LIND, Planner Manager; VICTORIA
RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Department; SYLVIA
DOERSCHEL, Finance Analyst Supervisor; JILL MASUNAGA, Finance
Analyst III; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Finance: Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award, Employee
Recognition
Victoria Runkle, Finance and Information Services Administrator, announced
that Renton has once again won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance Officers Association for the City's 2004 Budget.
Explaining that Renton is noted for the amount of detail in its budget, she
introduced budget team members Sylvia Doerschel, Finance Analyst
Supervisor, and Jill Masunaga, Finance Analyst III, who ensure the integrity of
the document. Ms. Runkle gave special thanks to Ms. Doerschel who plans to
soon retire from the City.
Ms. Doerschel recognized the many staff members, Citywide, who assist in
producing the budget, giving special thanks to Beth Haglund, Forms/Graphic
Technician, and Debbie Willard, Print & Mail Coordinator.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning: R-1 Zone
Community Separators
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 City Code amendments to enact a mandatory
clustering provision within the designated Urban Separators within R-1 zoning
and to require a mandatory open space tract.
Rebecca Lind, Planner Manager, pointed out that Renton has three designated
Urban Separator areas: May Valley, Cedar River, and the Talbot area by
Springbrook Creek. She noted that attention has been focused on the May
Valley area, as there is a pending annexation in the area known as the Merritt II
Annexation. Ms. Lind explained that Urban Separators provide physical and
visual distinctions between Renton and adjacent communities and define
Renton's boundaries. The types of land use included in Urban Separators are
highly constrained lands that contain critical areas and open space values, and
the purpose of the separators are to protect environmentally sensitive areas.
Ms. Lind stated that Urban Separator policies are currently implemented
through the low density residential section of Renton's Comprehensive Plan, as
well as through the R-1 zoning where one dwelling unit per net acre is allowed.
She noted that development credit is not given for designated critical areas, or
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for public and private roads.
In King County, Ms. Lind reported that Urban Separators are currently
implemented through a mandatory clustering standard requiring clustering away
from sensitive areas or "the axis of the Community Separators." In King
County's R-1, P zone, clustering and 50% open space retention is required.
Renton currently allows and encourages clustering but does not mandate it. She
pointed out that Renton's overall density regulations are approximately 20%
lower than King County's regulations due to the difference in the density
calculations. King County calculates density based upon gross acreage, which
includes critical areas and public and private roads.
Continuing, Ms. Lind stated the staff recommends enacting regulations that are
more explicit than King County code. The proposed regulations include the
following: an Urban Separator overlay provision, a mandatory clustering
provision, a 50% open space requirement to include critical areas and buffers,
the prohibition of fencing that restricts access within the open space, and the
allowance of trails and utility connections. She explained that the trigger for the
open space requirement includes subdivision, lot line adjustment, building
permit, and major remodel. Additionally, a density bonus is proposed to adjust
for the difference between the net and gross densities. The density bonus would
allow up to one dwelling unit per gross acre, and the bonus provisions include
contiguous open space and enhancement of buffers.
Concluding, Ms. Lind stated that this issue will remain in Planning and
Development Committee, and staff will continue to review public testimony,
specific City Code language, and the map of critical areas and proposed open
space configuration.
Public comment was invited.
Jim Hanson, 17446 Mallard Cove Lane, Mt. Vernon, 98274, stated that he is
working with property owners in the original Merritt Annexation and May
Valley Urban Separator areas. He voiced his agreement with a majority the
proposed regulations, and made the following comments: allow modification of
the 50% open space requirement on some parcels; allow the crossing of open
space by emergency vehicles; the six-unit maximum clustering allowance along
with the 50% open space requirement may prohibit clustering the way the City
is proposing; the 50% open space requirement restricts the ability to develop
parcels due to the City's net density; and re-vegetation is important in the
critical areas but may not be appropriate in all parts of the open space separator.
Dan Gallagher, 19225 Talbot Rd. S., Renton, 98031, indicated that although he
supports clustering, he does not support it for his property which contains the
Springbrook Trout Farm. He emphasized that no one can care for his property
better than his family. Additionally, he expressed his support for clustering on
the neighboring Cleveland Park property if half is reserved for a wildlife area
and the other half for the park.
Jerri Wood, 12408 SE 98th St., Renton, 98056, stated that she is also speaking
on behalf of her mother, Mary Lou Zimmerman, who lives at 13703 SE May
Valley Rd., Renton, 98055. Thanking the City for the proposed 50% open
space requirement, Ms. Wood noted the importance of the Urban Separator.
She said continued development along NE Sunset Blvd. has affected the quality
of life of people who live along May Creek. She explained that over-
development leads to flooding and erosion, which affects not only the Urban
Separator but also the areas surrounding May Creek, including the mouth of
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May Creek at Lake Washington. Ms. Wood added that neighbors are divided
over what can and cannot be done with their property, and stressed that any
action taken should not harm the affected property owners.
Randy LaVigne, 14833 SE Jones Pl. Renton, 98058, voiced his opposition to
the taking of private property for purposes such as this, but indicated that he
does support the purchasing of open space.
Dennis Noland, 14326 SE 100th Pl., Renton, 98059, stating that he has lived
adjacent to the May Creek Urban Separator for 25 years, expressed his support
for the clustering and 50% open space requirements. Pointing out that many
landowners are pushing for annexation to Renton for access to the City's sewer
service, Mr. Noland stressed that Renton has a responsibility to determine the
type and appropriateness of the development that takes place.
Julie Bonwell, 9616 146th Ave. SE, Renton, 98055, explained how the May
Valley Urban Separator fits in the Puget Sound's larger regional open space
system. Emphasizing that open space corridors must be established and
preserved, she stated that requiring clustering and 50% open space is a step
towards that goal. She provided Councilmembers with a map showing the
greenbelt, open space, State and local parks, rural lands, and Urban Separators
from Cougar Mountain Regional Wildlife Park to Lake Washington. Ms.
Bonwell recommended that the 50% permanent open space requirement also
exclude critical areas.
Jim Bonwell, 9616 146th Ave. SE, Renton, 98055, expressed his concern about
the way property is developed, saying that land is often leveled out prior to
building, with not even a tree left standing. He noted that this destroys buffers,
and negatively affects surrounding property. Mr. Bonwell stated that he favors
a 50% or greater open space requirement, clustering, and a better way to
develop property.
Andrew Duffus, 9605 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, described the positive
actions of the City of Renton over the past 15 years pertaining to the May
Valley Urban Separator, which included supporting the addition of a map of
existing Urban Separators to the Countywide Planning Policies. Mr. Duffus
urged Council to follow past visionary decision making and amend City Code
to require mandatory clustering and 50% permanent open space tracts within the
Urban Separators.
Jean Rollins, 9605 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, pointed out that clustering
and 50% open space retention has been required in the May Valley area since
1983. She also pointed out the important role Urban Separators play in the
regional open space system, noting that Countywide Planning Policies call for
technical development regulations that maintain and steward Urban Separators.
Ms. Rollins asked that Council reaffirm its long-standing commitment to Urban
Separators by requiring clustering away from sensitive areas and 50%
permanent open space.
Bob Blayden, 9933 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated that he owns six acres
within the Merritt II Annexation area. He expressed his support for the 50%
open space requirement if the maximum density is allowed. He explained that
without the maximum density he would only be allowed five lots, and the loss
of one lot affects the overall cost of development. Saying that he was careful to
protect May Creek by installing a retention pond when he built in the past, Mr.
Blayden noted the need to be able to cross the Urban Separator for sewer and
stormwater retention and secondary access for emergency vehicles in order to
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develop the property.
Debra Rogers, 5326 NE 22nd Ct., Renton, 98058, representing the Stonegate
Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the 50% open space retention
requirement, as well as developing away from critical areas. She pointed out
that the Stonegate neighborhood contains Greens Creek and a portion of the
Urban Separator, emphasizing that residents want the May Creek area protected.
Correspondence was read from Larry Phillips, Metropolitan King County
Council Chair, 516 3rd Ave. Room 1200, Seattle, 98104, recommending that
Renton use the 50% open space requirement within Urban Separators as
allowed in King County's R-1 zone.
The following e-mail was read into the record in support of the 50% open space
requirement in the Urban Separators: Connie Marsh, 1175 NW Gilman Blvd.,
#B11, Issaquah, 98027; Jodi & John Mackey, 5301 NE 23rd Ct., Renton,
98059; Jan Fohrell, 2400 Lyons Ave. NE, Renton, 98059; Wayde Watters,
11608 SE 286th St., Kent, 98030; David Kappler, 255 SE Andrews St.,
Issaquah, 98027; Betsy Reamy, 2502 Lyons Ave. NE, Renton, 98059; Kevin F.
Schulz, 2202 Lyons Ave. NE, Renton, 98059; Bruce Christopherson, 5502 NE
24th Ct., Renton, 98059; Paul & Tracy Ficca, 5306 NE 23rd Ct., Renton,
98059; Lon & Leda Stewart, 2217 Lyons Ave. NE, Renton, 98059; Li-Meng &
Sandy Yu, 5405 NE 24th Ct., Renton, 98059; Susan Oki, 2406 Lyons Ave. NE,
Renton, 98059; and Melissa & Tad Willoughby, 5512 NE 26th St., Renton,
98059.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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:
Over 360 children and parents enjoyed Breakfast with Santa on December
11th at the Renton Senior Activity Center, where volunteers assisted with
the breakfast and program.
Winter weather conditions may impact curbside collection services of
Renton residents. If weather or road conditions prevent regular pick up,
collection will be one week late. Residents are asked to store their materials
until the following week when the Waste Management Rainier truck driver
can safely collect two weeks worth of materials. In such cases, residents
will not be billed for an extra garbage collection.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran -
Heather Downs Park
Development
Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059, stated that he is a Heather
Downs neighborhood resident, and asked Council not to delay the development
of Heather Downs Park, which has been slated as a proposed park for
approximately 20 years.
Citizen Comment: Grassi -
Cedar Ave S Speeding Traffic
Rosemary Grassi, 422 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, deferred her time to
Becky Lemke to speak on the subject of speeding traffic on Cedar Ave. S.
Citizen Comment: Lemke -
Cedar Ave S Speeding Traffic
Becky Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, reported on the traffic
speeding problems on Cedar Ave. S. She said that she is aware of four vehicle
hit and run incidences within the last year that were caused by excessive speeds,
one of which involved her own vehicle. Ms. Lemke pointed out that traffic has
increased on Cedar Ave. S. due to development in the Renton Hill area. Ms.
Lemke requested that the City conduct traffic enforcement during high
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commuter periods and install speed bumps in order to slow the traffic down.
She acknowledged the Fire Department's concerns about the use of speed
bumps, and described how the City of Bellevue works with the affected
residents and its Fire Department when installing speed bumps.
Citizen Comment: Lemke -
Cedar Ave S Speeding Traffic
Randy Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed concern about
speeding traffic on Cedar Ave. S. as well as on Renton Ave. S., noting that the
stop sign at the bottom of Renton Ave. S. has been run over a number of times.
Mr. Lemke stressed that the speeding problems are getting worse, and requested
the installation of speed bumps on Cedar Ave. S.
Citizen Comment: Collins -
Cedar Ave S Speeding Traffic
Bill Collins, 420 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, stated that the use of speed
bumps on a major arterial in the City of Burien has been successful in slowing
down traffic. He expressed concern about the speeding traffic on Cedar Ave.
S., pointing out that the Renton Hill area has very few speed limit signs.
Citizen Comment: Davis -
Cedar Ave S Speeding Traffic
Dina Davis, 433 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, commented on the speeding
traffic on Cedar Ave. S., saying that her truck was also struck by a speeding
vehicle. She requested that something be done to slow traffic down, such as the
installation of speed bumps or a traffic circle. Ms. Davis noted that the 25-
miles-per-hour posted speed limit may even be too high, and expressed concern
for the safety of her children.
Transportation: Traffic
Calming Program
Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administer, reported on
the City's traffic calming program. He explained that when a traffic concern is
reported, transportation staff gather information about the problem, conduct a
traffic study, and then make recommendations. Staff recommendations include
radar traffic enforcement by the Police Department, permanent radar guns,
rumble strips, lane striping, and signage. Mr. Zimmerman stated that the City
employs Tier 1 traffic calming measures, which are passive types of traffic
control, and does not use Tier 2 measures, which are physical obstructions such
as speed bumps and chicanes. He pointed out that if one type of traffic calming
measure does not work, the City will continue to try other measures.
Legislature: 2005 Council
Legislative Priorities,
Residential Speed Limits
Council President Persson stated that he understands the speakers' concerns
about speeding traffic on Renton Hill, and relayed that one of Council's 2005
legislative priorities is to try to change State law so the City can set residential
street speed limits at less than 25 miles per hour.
RECESS MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS FOR
FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:01 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:09 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Corman, previously excused.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
December 6, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of December 6, 2004. Council concur.
Planning: Medical Institution
Definition, City Code
Amendment
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended an amendment to the definition of "Medical Definition" in City
Code to allow a wider range of medical practices to occur on-site as accessory
functions to the hospital, clinic, or sanitarium use. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee and Planning Commission.
Comp Plan: 2005 Amendment
Pre-Application, 4915 NE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted pre-application for 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
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Sunset Blvd land use designation for property located at 4915 NE Sunset Blvd. from Single
Family (R-8 zoned) to Corridor Commercial (Commercial Arterial zoned).
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Comp Plan: 2005 Amendment
Filing Deadline Extension
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to extend the filing deadline for Comprehensive Plan
Amendments from 12/15/2004 to 1/14/2005, for the next annual review cycle.
Council concur.
Fire: Haz Mat Equipment,
King County Grants
Fire Department recommended approval of three subgrant agreements with
King County (acting as pass through agency for the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security) for receipt of funding in the total amount of $77,798 for
Haz Mat (hazardous materials) equipment. Council concur. (See page 447 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Modl -
Modified Vehicle Noise
Disturbances
Correspondence was read from Michael Modl, 103 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton,
98056, noting the noise disturbances created by vehicles with modified
mufflers, and requesting adoption of an ordinance regulating this type of noise
disturbance or enforcement of the noise level laws if already regulated.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Added
Citizen Comment: Various -
Heather Downs Park
Development
The following e-mail was read requesting that the development of Heather
Downs Park not be delayed: Terri & Joseph Zurra, 4507 SE 4th St., Renton,
98059; Kevin Schrock, 413 Chelan Ave. SE, Renton, 98059; Sandel DeMastus,
1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056; Valerie O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St.,
Renton, 98059; Ken & Anne Miller, 4415 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059; Mike
O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059; Lori Foster, 4413 SE 3rd Pl.,
Renton, 98059; Bob & Cindy Ensley, 4108 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059; and Vic
Bloomfield & Jeni Skuk, 4418 SE 3rd Pl., Renton, 98059. Comments included:
residents have waited a long time for the park; funds have already been
allocated for this purpose; and children need a place to play away from traffic.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Budget: 2005 Annual City of
Renton & Related Ordinances
Council President Persson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
adoption of the 2005 Budget ordinances.
2005 Budget. The Committee recommended adoption of the 2005 Budget,
including the following changes recommended by the Executive:
• Convert a .4 Parking Enforcement Officer position into a Police Specialist
for the RENSTAT program.
• Add a Police Specialist for the RENSTAT program - $69,000.
• Eliminate the vacant position of Finance Analyst Supervisor, Finance and
Information Services Department - $89,000.
• Eliminate the vacant position of Human Resources Analyst, Human
Resources and Risk Management Department, and other department cost
reductions in training and recruitment - $42,000.
• Eliminate a vacant Judicial Specialist position, Administrative, Judicial and
Legal Services Department - $55,000.
• Reduce temporary help in the Development Services Division - $22,000.
This reduction will impact developers especially in the high construction
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period.
• Reduce temporary help in the Transportation Division - $30,000.
• Turn off approximately 500 City lights along various arterials with the
exception of the Central Business District and neighborhoods - $60,000.
• Reduce various Fire Department line items - $50,000.
• Eliminate the vacant position of Assistant Library Director, Community
Services Department - $100,000.
• Eliminate the position of Capital Projects Manager, Community Services
Department - $87,000.
• Eliminate the community calendar, Other City Services Budget - $30,000.
• Eliminate various recreation programs, Community Services Department -
$29,900.
The Committee further recommended the following changes to the proposed
2005 Budget:
• The LEOFF I retiree long-term care costs of $260,000 are moved from the
General Fund to Fund 522.
• The Parks Fund is decreased by $158,300.
• The Parks Fund is increased by $35,000 for lifeguards at Kennydale Beach.
• The General Fund is increased by $80,000 to add a Code Compliance
Officer for the Police Department to implement the first element of the
REACT program.
• The Code Enforcement Officers in the Planning/Building/Public Works
Department will not be transferred to the Police Department, but remain in
the Development Services Division of the PBPW Department.
• Should a limited hydroplane race event return to Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park in 2005, the City will be reimbursed for all costs, estimated at
approximately $9,540, in 2005 dollars.
Property Tax Levy. To meet the costs of this budget, the City's property tax
levy will increase by one percent, plus new construction, and any annexations
as defined by the King County Assessor.
Various General Fees. Various general fees will also be increased. These
include photocopies, audio and video recording copies, and facsimile copies.
Jail Booking Fees. The City shall increase the jail booking fees between
government agencies and individuals to capture full cost recovery (currently
$64.83 per day) per RCW 70.48.390.
City Center Garage Monthly Rates. A rate structure for monthly parking fees
at the City Center Parking garage for minimum lease periods shall be adopted as
recommended.
Water, Sewer, and King County Water Treatment Rates. To meet the City's
CIP (Capital Improvement Program) requirements as proposed in the 2005
Budget, the Committee concurred with increasing the 2005 water rates by two
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percent, and increasing the sewer rates by three percent. King County is
increasing the water treatment rate by 9.4 percent. The Council reluctantly
adopts the pass through rate.
CIP Changes. The $250,000 appropriated in the 2005 Budget for Heather
Downs Park development shall be decreased to $100,000 for clean up purposes,
and the balance along with the $116,000 in reserve for the Cedar River Trail, be
dedicated to the Parks Maintenance Facility Reserve. Thereby, making the
Parks Maintenance Facility Reserve a total of $2,266,000 at this time.
The total 2005 Budget is $149,349,200.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these
matters be presented for first reading.*
Council President Persson explained that the 9.4 percent water treatment rate
increase is a pass-through increase imposed by King County.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Discussion occurred, and the issues and concerns raised included: the
appropriation of the $250,000 for Heather Downs Park development in the 2005
Budget; the use of $100,000 to clean up the Heather Downs Park property; the
$1 million set aside in the 2004 Budget for this project; the three phases of the
park development project and the push to develop all phases at once; decisions
made at the Council retreat in January regarding funding the park project; the
issuance of the request for qualification for Heather Downs Park
architectural/engineering professional services; the ability to move forward with
construction of the park if funding discussion delayed until Council's retreat in
March 2005; the total cost of the park development project; and the conflicting
information about the importance, timing, and cost of the Parks Maintenance
Facility.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL AMEND
THE MOTION AND CHANGE THE CIP CHANGES PARAGRAPH AND
THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "CIP Changes:
The $116,000 in reserve for the Cedar River Trail shall be dedicated to the
Parks Maintenance Facility Reserve. Thereby, making the Parks Maintenance
Facility Reserve a total of $2,116,000 at this time. The total 2005 Budget is
$149,499,200." CARRIED.
*MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED. CARRIED. (See page 447 for
ordinances.)
In response to questions from Council, Victoria Runkle, Finance and
Information Services Administrator, explained that $1 million is currently
appropriated for the Heather Downs Park development project, and the funds
have not yet been appropriated in the 2005 Budget. The $1 million can be re-
appropriated via a carry forward ordinance.
Finance Committee
Community Services: Edlund
Property Lease & Caretaker
Agreement, Vision House
Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the three-year lease, at an
annual lease rate of one dollar, for the City-owned Edlund property house
located at 10130 SE Carr Rd. with Vision House, a social service agency that
provides drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for homeless single men.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the lease with Vision House. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
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REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 232510 - 233147 and three wire transfers totaling
$3,637,993.72; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 54657 - 54877, one wire
transfer and 574 direct deposits totaling $1,799,228.45. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources:
Reclassification of 18
Positions
Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the reclassification of
positions and pay ranges that do not require additional 2004 Budget
appropriations as follows:
Effective 1/1/2003:
Building Inspector/Combination, grade a18 to a21, 2004 Budget change is
$44,149; and
Building Inspector/Electrical, grade a18 to a21, $14,927.
Effective 1/1/2004:
Finance Analyst III - New Title: Business Systems Analyst, grade n16 to a23,
2004 Budget change is $4,452;
Judicial Specialist - New Title: Judicial Specialist/Trainer, grade a08 to a10,
$2,196;
Golf Course Manager, m26 to m32, $6,293;
Facilities Manager, m26 to m28, $3,516;
Recreation Manager, m26 to m28, $3,516;
Park Maintenance Manager, m26 to m28, $3,516;
Secretary I - New Title: Secretary II, a05 to a07, $1,014;
Secretary I - New Title: Administrative Secretary/Risk Management Assistant,
n05 to n11, $2,040; and
Assistant Human Resources Analyst - New Title: Benefits Analyst, n11 to m20,
$3,888.
Effective 7/1/2004:
Executive Secretary, n13 to m17, 2004 Budget change is $2,372;
Librarian, a17 to a22, $6,282;
Library Supervisor, a12 to a17, $3,612;
Library Assistant I - New Title: Library Assistant II, a03 to a09, $966;
Facilities Supervisor, a20 to a21, $738;
Assistant Human Resources Analyst - New Title: Human Resources Analyst,
n11 to m20, $1,944; and
Human Resources Systems Technician, n09 to n11, $1,146.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Budget: 2004 Year-End
Adjustments
Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending adoption
of the 2004 Year-End Budget Adjustments ordinance, which appropriates funds
from fund balance and new revenue increasing 2004 expenditures in various
funds and departments. This ordinance increases the 2004 Budget by
$13,213,500 to a new total of $184,437,200. 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 448 for
ordinance.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
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Committee
Community Services: Teen
Center
establishment of a teen center. The Committee met on 9/13/2004 to discuss the
establishment of a teen center in the City of Renton as proposed by Luke
Wigren, a Renton High School student. The Recreation Division staff met with
Mr. Wigren and other interested students to inform them of teen-oriented
activities offered through the Renton recreation program. The students were
pleased to discover that many of the activities that they were interested in were
already available at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center. Several have
become members of the Renton Youth Council to help plan future programs.
The Recreation Division staff will continue working with the students to ensure
that the teen programs offered meet the needs and interests of the student
population.
The Committee therefore recommended no further action be taken on this issue
at this time. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3727
Fire: Haz Mat Equipment,
King County Grants
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into U.S.
Department of Homeland Security subgrant agreements with King County,
including subgrants for Level A suit SCBA connection pass through devices,
waterproof digital cameras, and radiation dosimeters. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/20/2004 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2005 Annual City of
Renton
An ordinance was read adopting the annual City of Renton Budget for the year
2005. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: 2005 Property Tax
Levy
An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2005 for
both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004.
CARRIED.
Budget: Water, Sewer & King
County Water Treatment Rates
An ordinance was read amending Section 8-2-2, Storm and Surface Water
Drainage, Sections 8-4-24 and 8-4-31 of Chapter 4, Water, and Section 8-5-15
of Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code by
increasing sanitation fees. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: Community Center
Fitness Activities Rates
An ordinance was read changing the 2005 Renton Community Center fitness
activities rates. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Budget: Park Picnic Shelter
Fees
An ordinance was read increasing the 2005 park picnic shelter fees. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Budget: Photocopy, An ordinance was read amending Sections 5-1-2.C, D, and J of Chapter 1, Fee
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Audio/Video Recording &
Facsimile Copies Fees
Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by
increasing photostatic copies, audio/video recordings, business license lists, and
facsimiles fees. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: City Center Parking
Garage Rates
An ordinance was read amending Section 5-1-6.B of Chapter 1, Fee Schedule,
of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by offering a
reduced monthly rate to park in the City Center Parking garage and in City
surface parking lots for a minimum lease period. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: Community Center &
Senior Center Rental Rates
An ordinance was read increasing the 2005 Renton Community Center and
Senior Activity Center rental rates. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: Carco Theatre Rental
Rates
An ordinance was read increasing the 2005 Carco Theatre rental rates. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004.
CARRIED.
Budget: Jail Booking Fees An ordinance was read establishing a jail booking fee between government
agencies and individuals in the amount of $64.83. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: 2004 Year-End
Adjustments
An ordinance was read providing for the 2004 year-end Budget adjustments in
the total amount of $13,213,500. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
Rezone: Kennydale
Elementary School, NE 28th
St, R-8 to R-8(P), R-04-101
An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Kennydale
Elementary School property from R-8 (Residential Single Family, eight
dwelling units per acre) to R-8 with a P-suffix designation attached; 6.68 acres
located at 1700 NE 28th St.; R-04-101. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/20/2004. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5108
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 Ave. S. to the west and Wells Ave. S. to
the east (Savren Service Corporation; VAC-03-002). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5109
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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059, thanked Council for its
December 13, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 449
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran -
Heather Downs Park
Development
action on the Heather Downs Park development.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 10:08 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
December 13, 2004