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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
March 14, 2005 Council Chambers
Monday, 6:30 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
TERRI BRIERE, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
RANDY CORMAN; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TONI NELSON. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS
LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT
THE COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENE AT 7:30 P.M. CARRIED. Time:
6:31 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Nelson, previously excused.
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; RON STRAKA, Utility
Engineering Supervisor; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; DEREK TODD, Assistant to
the CAO; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
ESA: WRIA 9 Draft Salmon
Habitat Plan
Dennis Clark, Public Outreach/Stewardship Coordinator with the
Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed Water Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA) 9, reported on the draft WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan.
Mr. Clark explained that salmon recovery is in the hands of local people, and
that the Puget Sound area is divided into 14 watersheds - of which Renton is
within two (WRIA 8 and WRIA 9). He noted that the two watershed areas are
densely populated, containing one-third of the State's population.
Mr. Clark pointed out that habitat is a key factor in the decline of salmon, and
local people have a significant role in addressing water quality, riparian
vegetation, and land use issues. He stated that the WRIA 9 draft plan focuses
on meeting the habitat needs of salmon across the watershed. It is a long-term
plan that does the following: uses an ecosystem approach with focus on
Chinook salmon needs, is based on extensive scientific assessment, lists the
most valuable on-the-ground projects to protect and restore habitat, lists
programs and policies, and relies on adaptive management over the long term.
Continuing, Mr. Clark noted some of the concerns encountered in the Lower
Green River portion of the watershed, including reduced water quantity,
removal of riparian vegetation, degradation and filling of wetlands, and
degraded water quality. Mr. Clark reviewed the focus of the plan, the
differences and similarities between the WRIA 8 and WRIA 9 plans, and the
implementation of the plans.
March 14, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 81
In conclusion, Mr. Clark stated that March 10th through April 25th is the 45-
day comment period for the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan. An open house and
public meeting will be held at Renton City Hall on March 22nd. In regards to
the plan review steps, he explained that the Steering Committee will review the
comments from March through June, a forum of local governments will review
the plan from July through September, and the final plan will be submitted to
the City for review and possible adoption in late 2005.
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer, thanked Mr. Clark for his
presentation and stated that City staff is reviewing the plan. He also praised
City staff for their hard work on the development of the watershed plans.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Wedgewood
Lane, 144th Ave SE & 148th
Ave SE
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 60% Notice of Intent to annex petition and R-4
zoning for the proposed Wedgewood Lane Revised Annexation, which consists
of 35.68 acres and abuts Renton on its western boundary. The site is bounded
on the north by SE 114th St., if extended; on the south by approximately SE
121st St., if extended; and 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, noted that Council considered the revised 10%
Notice of Intent to annex petition on 12/6/2004, and authorized expansion of the
annexation boundaries by adding another five properties to the north. Mr.
Erickson said the site currently contains 25 single-family houses, and slopes
down from the northwest and northeast corners towards Honey Creek.
Wetlands exist near the southern and eastern edges of the site, and he noted that
the developers understand the sensitivity of the Honey Creek area. In regards to
the public services, Mr. Erickson stated that Fire District #10, Water District
#90, Renton sewer, and the Issaquah School District serve the area.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson reported that the annexation area is currently zoned
R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre) under King County, and Renton's
Comprehensive Plan designates the area as Residential Low Density, for which
R-4 (four dwellings per net acre) zoning is proposed. He stated that the fiscal
impact analysis indicates a surplus of $30,902 at full development, and there is
an estimated one-time parks acquisition and development cost of $74,030. Mr.
Erickson concluded that the annexation proposal is consistent with City policies
and furthers City business goals. He noted the potential of flooding in the area,
and suggested mitigation when development occurs.
In response to Councilman Persson's inquiry, Mr. Erickson confirmed that the
City will provide the fire service if the area is annexed.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL: ACCEPT THE
WEDGEWOOD LANE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX, SUPPORT FUTURE R-
4 ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY LAND USE DESIGNATION, AND
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF
INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD AND
PREPARE THE RELEVANT ORDINANCES. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative
March 14, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 82
REPORT
report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2005 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Specialized Recreation Winter Sports Banquet will be held at the
Senior Activity Center on March 16th. This year's event is generously
supported by a donation from The Soroptimist International of Renton.
In response to the Governor's declaration of a statewide drought emergency
due to expected low water supplies from low snow pack in the mountains,
the City recommends that customers use water wisely. The City's water
supply is not immediately impacted by the low snow pack because the
supply comes from groundwater in the Cedar Valley Aquifer. However, the
City recommends that customers try not to use more water than necessary,
especially during summer months when water use can double that in winter
months.
AJLS: Remembering Former
Mayor Barbara Shinpoch
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler expressed sadness at the loss of former Mayor Barbara
Shinpoch who passed away on March 9th. Ms. Shinpoch served as Renton's
Mayor from 1980 through 1987. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler relayed that Ms.
Shinpoch did not want memorial services, but that anyone who was interested
could contribute to the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank and the Renton
Historical Society. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated that Ms. Shinpoch will be
missed by everyone who knew her, and pointed out that she was a mentor and a
friend to her and a stellar example of a good leader.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Schultz -
Development Regulations
(Title IV) Docket, R-10 Zone
Amendment Request
Nora Schultz, 540 Williams Ave. N., #12, Renton, 98055, spoke on the topic of
her Title IV docket item concerning the R-10 zone amendment to allow attached
townhouses or flats on pre-existing lots. She indicated that the density
calculation overrides the zoning of her property on Wells Ave. N., on which she
wants to build a duplex. Ms. Schultz expressed disappointment with the staff
recommendation to take no action and instead address the issue through the
Cedar River Master Plan for 2005/2006, which means that she may be able to
obtain a building permit in 2008. Noting that it seems as though the amendment
will eventually occur anyway, Ms. Schultz asked Council to expedite the
process so she can build on her property sooner rather than later.
Councilman Clawson acknowledged Ms. Schultz's concern, but pointed out that
careful consideration is necessary when making zoning changes.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
March 7, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of March 7, 2005. Council concur.
Development Services:
Oakesdale Commerce Center-
West Binding Site Plan ROW
Dedication, Springbrook Creek
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for a 40-foot-wide strip of land known as Tract E on the west side of
Springbrook Creek to fulfill a requirement of the Oakesdale Commerce Center-
West Binding Site Plan (LUA-03-089). The land will be used for the
development of a trail and open space system. Council concur.
Development Services: Trench
Restoration & Street Overlay
Requirements
Development Services Division recommended approval of an ordinance that
revises the trench restoration and street overlay requirements. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Plat: Elle Rain, NE 17th St,
FP-04-144
Development Services Division recommended approval of the Elle Rain Final
Plat; ten single-family lots on 1.78 acres located in the 3400 block area of NE
17th St. (FP-04-144). Council concur. (See page 85 for resolution.)
March 14, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 83
EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Tax
Revenue Allocation to Renton
Visitors Connection, Chamber
of Commerce Contract
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
recommendation to allocate $116,000 of hotel/motel tax collections to the
Renton Visitors Connection for its 2005 tourism marketing efforts. Approval
was also sought to execute a contract with the Greater Renton Chamber of
Commerce for management of the campaign. Refer to Finance Committee.
Planning: Highlands Sub-Area
Plan
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to develop the Highlands Sub-Area Plan to stimulate
investment and redevelopment in the Highlands area. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee and Planning Commission.
Municipal Court: Collection
Services, AllianceOne
Receivables Management
Municipal Court recommended approval of an agreement in the approximate
revenue amount of $180,000 annually with AllianceOne Receivables
Management, Inc. for collection services. Refer to Finance Committee.
Vacation: Alley, Burnett Ave S
& S 2nd St, McLendon
Hardware, VAC-04-004
Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
McLendon Hardware alley vacation (VAC-04-004) for portions of the alley
located east of Burnett Ave. S. and north of S. 2nd St., and requested Council
accept the appraisal, set compensation at $25,500, and accept the right-of-way
dedication across the petitioner's property in lieu of a part of the compensation.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Transportation: SR-169
Corridor Improvements,
Supporting Legislative
Funding
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a resolution in
support of legislative funding from the 2005 Washington State Legislature for
certain road improvement projects on SR-169 to significantly increase the level
of service. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Kosterlitz -
Amberwood Phase II
Preliminary Plat Appeal, Steve
Beck, PP-04-117
A letter was summarized from Amy L. Kosterlitz, Buck & Gordon LLP, 2025
1st Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98121, regarding the Amberwood Phase II
Preliminary Plat appeal (referred to Planning and Development Committee on
2/14/2005) that was received after the submission deadline and concerns new
evidence. A memorandum was also read from Larry Warren, City Attorney,
recommending referral of the letter to Planning and Development Committee.
His memo stated that if the Committee decides to reject any of the information,
it can do so by ruling at the Committee meeting.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Added
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Sunset Court Park Problems
An e-mail was read from Sandel DeMastus, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton,
98056, describing various problems at Sunset Court Park located at 1150
Harrington Ave. NE. Ms. DeMastus relayed the adjacent neighbors' desires for
closure of the park at night and enforcement of the park rules. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. Mayor
Keolker-Wheeler assured that the Administration is already working on the
matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 235347 - 235730 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,576,567.39; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 56119 - 56348, one wire
transfer, and 571 direct deposits totaling $1,821,204.14. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
March 14, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 84
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Lease: Engenio Information
Technologies, 200 Mill Bldg
(3rd Floor), LAG-00-002
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the lease
with Engenio Information Technologies, Inc. for Suite 300 on the 3rd floor of
the 200 Mill Building. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease amendment. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) 2004
Docket & Amendments
Planning and Development Committee Chair Clawson presented a report
regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket and related
amendments. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation for the following items:
• Title IV, Chapter 1: Housekeeping Changes
• Title IV, Chapter 1: Sureties and Bonds (4-1-230)
• Title IV, Chapters 2 and 7: Minimum Lot Size and Maximum Density
• Title IV, Chapters 2 and 4: Green River Valley Landscaping
• Title IV, Chapter 8: Appeal Process - Growth Management Hearings
Board
• Title IV, Chapters 8 and 9: Permit and State Environmental Policy Act
Process for Nonproject Actions
The Committee further recommended that school impact fee code
reorganization amendments be approved in concept, but that ordinance
preparation be deferred until the Finance Committee considers the Issaquah
School District impact fee amount.
The Committee further recommended that the R-10 zone not be amended to
allow attached townhouses or flats on pre-existing lots. The Committee
recommended that the issue of appropriate zoning and unit types for duplex and
townhouses uses be addressed through the Cedar River Sub-Area Plat process in
a separate work program.
The Committee further recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
to deny requested amendments to the binding site plan amendment proposal and
support: 1) allowances for condominiums, and 2) revisions to the planned unit
development (PUD) regulations (4-9-150).
The Committee further recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation
for the PUD amendments and to require consistency with Ordinance 5124
regarding nonresidential open space standards. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3741
Plat: Elle Rain, NE 17th St,
FP-04-144
A resolution was read approving the Elle Rain Final Plat consisting of
approximately 1.78 acres located in the vicinity of the 3400 block of NE 17th
St. (FP-04-144). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
March 14, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 85
Ordinance #5129
Development Services:
Abandoned & Junk Vehicles,
City Code Amend
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6-1, Abandoned Vehicles, of Title VI
(Police Regulations) of City Code by outlawing junk vehicles on private real
property, revising abatement procedures, adding definitions, declaring certain
violations a misdemeanor, establishing a procedure for handling the
abandonment of vehicles or junk vehicles from public property, providing a
statement of legislative purpose, and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Retreat (3/28 &
3/29/2005)
Council President Briere announced that Council will hold a retreat from 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 28th, and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March
29th, at Renton Technical College, Room 111-C of the Technology Resource
Center, 3000 NE 4th St.
Streets: Closure Ordinance MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
STREET CLOSURE ORDINANCE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Community Event: Police
Officers Guild Dinner
Councilman Corman stated that he attended the Police Officers' Guild Annual
Dinner and Silent Auction on March 12th, and the auction raised over $1,000
for the Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy program.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:22 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 14, 2005