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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 21, 2005 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 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;
TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER
RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
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; RYAN ZULAUF, Airport Manager; SANDRA MEYER,
Transportation Systems Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; REBECCA LIND, Planner Manager; JUDGE TERRY
JURADO, Municipal Court; JOE MCGUIRE, Municipal Court Services
Director; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Airport: Compatible Land Use
Program, WSDOT Aviation
Star of the Year Award
John Sibold, Director of Aviation with the Washington State Department of
Transportation presented the City with the 2004 "Aviation Star of the Year"
award for its Airport Compatible Land Use Program. Mr. Sibold read a letter
from the Secretary of Transportation, Douglas B. MacDonald, thanking the City
for its effort to protect the Airport for future generations. Noting the increasing
development pressures around airports, Secretary McDonald indicated that it
takes vision and courage to protect airports as essential public facilities. The
letter concluded by applauding the City for implementing a comprehensive plan
that recognizes the value of the Renton Airport to the State and local economies,
and thanking the Planning Commission, Council, City staff and citizens for their
efforts in developing the program.
Councilman Persson and Mayor Keolker-Wheeler expressed their appreciation
to City staff members Ryan Zulauf, Sandra Meyer, and Elizabeth Higgins, and
to Councilmember Palmer for all their hard work on the program.
Municipal Court: 2004 Annual
Report
Municipal Court Services Director Joe McGuire and Municipal Court Judge
Terry Jurado presented the 2004 annual report of the Renton Municipal Court.
Mr. McGuire reported on the Washington State Supreme Court's ruling
regarding the driving while license suspended statute, and on the resulting
negative effect of this decision on the Municipal Court's revenue. He noted that
legislation has been introduced to address this matter, and if passed, the changes
felt in the criminal justice system as a result of the ruling will be reversed by the
end of 2005.
Mr. McGuire noted some personnel changes, which included the elimination of
a Judicial Specialist position, the reclassification of a Judicial Specialist to a
Judicial Specialist/Trainer, and the addition of a Probation Clerk position. He
reviewed the court's revenues and expenditures for 2004, noting the revenue
shortfall of $122,500 and the expenditure savings of $82,828. Mr. McGuire
emphasized that the court uses its resources in the best way possible, and
continues to find ways to be more efficient.
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Continuing, Judge Jurado reported that another factor negatively affecting court
revenues is a decision of the Washington State Judicial Ethics Advisory
Committee regarding the collection of costs as a result of agreements with
defendants. Due to the decision that the costs collection is unlawful, he noted
that the agreements are no longer possible. Judge Jurado also reviewed the
reasons for his finding that a portion of Renton's criminal trespass ordinance is
unconstitutional.
Responding to Mayor Keolker-Wheeler's inquiries, Judge Jurado described the
traffic infraction calendar process, and explained the reasons why domestic
violence cases are dismissed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning: Critical Areas
Ordinance
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 Renton's Best Available Science critical areas
regulations and Shoreline Master Program Growth Management Act integration
proposal.
Lisa Grueter, consultant with Jones & Stokes Associates, stated that the purpose
of the proposal is to meet Growth Management Act (GMA) and Shoreline
Management Act (SMA) mandates, as well as Renton's Comprehensive Plan
and goals for critical area protection, taking into consideration Renton's urban
and environmental context. She noted that the City's protection of critical areas
is multifaceted, and includes City ownership of some sensitive lands, regional
collaboration with other jurisdictions, capital improvement programming, and
critical area regulations. Ms. Grueter reviewed the City's current regulations,
and listed the steps that have been taken so far in the development of the
proposal.
In regard to the State requirements, Ms. Grueter explained that the GMA
requires protection of the following critical areas: wetlands, areas with a critical
recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water, fish and wildlife habitat
conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologically hazardous areas.
GMA also requires the use of Best Available Science (BAS) in City policies and
regulations, which is defined as the use of information generated from a valid
scientific process.
The SMA requires that the Shoreline Management Program (SMP) be a part of
the Comprehensive Plan, and that the City provide equivalent protection for
shorelines of the State. She pointed out that the City must be able to
demonstrate how BAS has been included in its plans and regulations. Ms.
Grueter then reviewed the four main components of the City's proposal.
1. BAS Review. Ms. Grueter relayed that consultants conducted BAS
literature reviews for both streams and wetlands. Additionally, an example code
comparison was conducted on aquifer recharge, flood hazards, geologic
hazards, and procedures.
2. Policy Amendments. Ms. Grueter noted the movement of the SMP policies
to the Comprehensive Plan land use and environment elements. She also noted
the addition of two shoreline topics, and the restructuring of the shoreline use
priority policies. Ms. Grueter indicated that the environment element is the
City's main focus, with its rivers and stream policies and floodplain policies.
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3. SMP Map Amendments. Ms. Grueter explained that the amendments
address the map and text inconsistencies on the Black River, address the
unclassified areas on the Cedar River, and clarify interpretation of aquatic
environments.
4. Regulation Amendments. In regard to streams, Ms. Grueter stated that a
stream classification system, stream buffers, and stream mitigation standards are
proposed with the following principles: no net loss of stream function; inner
and outer buffers (standard un-enhanced buffers and reduced buffers with
enhancements); and standard and flexible review processes. She then reviewed
the class system for water types as follows:
Class 1 - Shorelines of the State (Salmonid Bearing) - Lake Washington, May
Creek, Cedar River, Black River, Springbrook Creek.
Class 2 - Salmonid Bearing Stream - Examples are portions of Honey Creek,
Maplewood Creek, and Panther Creek.
Class 3 - Year Round, Non-Salmonid Bearing - Examples are Kennydale Creek,
and Rolling Hills Creek.
Class 4 - Intermittent, Non-Salmonid Bearing - Examples are portions of
Maplewood Creek and Gypsy Creek.
Class 5 - Artificial, Non-Salmonid Bearing - Where no natural channel existed
before.
For the critical areas regulations, Ms. Grueter illustrated the processes for the
different regulations and stream types using flow charts. She pointed out that
Class 1 is different because it is in the SMP, and therefore administrated
differently since it is a shared responsibility with the State. There are no
shoreline exemptions in Class 1; some are exempt from a permit but none are
exempt from the requirements. Additionally, Ms. Grueter used examples of
already developed sites to further illustrate the processes.
Continuing with the regulation amendments, Ms. Grueter explained that for the
wetlands approach, the regulations retain the current wetland class system;
retain standard buffers, but require that all proposals review whether criteria are
met for increased buffers; and modify some exemptions to reduce potential for
cumulative impacts. She reported that consultant Parametrix who conducted the
initial BAS review, also assessed the characteristics of 17 representative
wetlands in Renton and its Potential Annexation Area, and compared the City's
and the Department of Ecology's differing methods of classifying wetlands and
establishing buffers to protect existing functions and values.
Ms. Grueter stated that the consultant determined that the City's classification
system - together with its buffer requirements, its process to determine whether
there is criteria that shows when a wider than standard buffer is appropriate, and
its other code requirements - is sufficient to protect functions and values of
wetlands in the City. She noted that minor regulation amendments are also
proposed for the other critical areas.
Moving on, Ms. Grueter stated that comments were received over time from
State agencies, interest groups, and property owners. Responses to the
comments included pointing out the flexibility of the regulations, or
recommending additional supplemental amendments. She noted that the
responses and supplemental recommendations concerned: existing and new
development and streams and lakes, criteria for Class 1 water buffer reduction,
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wetland exemption, wetland buffers, wildlife habitat, and other housekeeping
and clarification changes.
In conclusion, Ms. Grueter reported that the next steps are for the Planning and
Development Committee to consider the comments from the public hearing, and
then present its recommendations to the full Council in April. She pointed out
that the State needs to approve the shoreline amendments; therefore, they will
not immediately go into effect.
Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, said 1) the City is
responding to the State's requirement to update the critical areas regulations, and
2) the City has taken an approach to balance the goals of protecting the
shorelines and wetlands with the Growth Management Act, as development in
urban areas needs to continue.
Public comment was invited.
Correspondence was read from John Mauro, Livable Communities Coalition
Director, 1617 Boylston Ave., Suite 201, Seattle, 98122, suggesting five major
improvements to the critical areas ordinance update concerning strengthening
wetland protection, strengthening stream and riparian area protection,
improving fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas protection, imposing
substantive penalties for violations, and incorporating the "precautionary
principle" that states that conservation planning should err on the side of
protecting too much rather than protecting too little.
Jerry Brennan, 3405 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton, 98056, stated that he
is one of many affected by the proposed change in buffers from 25 to 100 feet,
and noted that BAS has changed over the approximately five years in which he
has been trying to install a dock. He asked that Council not conduct second and
final reading of the ordinance earlier than April 11th to allow him time to
complete his project.
Chuck Pillon, 15753 SE Renton-Issaquah Rd., Renton, 98059, stated that he is a
24-year veteran of law enforcement and has studied the public safety issues
affected by BAS. He indicated that large woody debris in rivers and streams is
supported by BAS, and he expressed concerns regarding the potential hazards of
these debris installations to swimmers, and the potential risks to governmental
entities. Mr. Pillon suggested that caution be used when applying BAS,
especially when it affects public safety.
Becky Stanley, Conservation Chair for the Cascade Chapter of the Sierra Club,
4108 48th Ave. S., Seattle, 98118, stated that Renton's critical areas ordinance
does not adequately protect water quality, and she expressed concerns about the
following: 1) the exemption from protection of all wetlands less than 2,200
square feet, 2) the protection of only three categories of habitat for fish and
other wildlife, and 3) the stream and wetland buffers are not defensible as BAS.
David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Suite 1900, Bellevue, 98004, expressed his
opposition to the proposed changes to eliminate the Class 2 wetland exemption
and to reduce the Class 3 wetland exemption. He indicated that conceptually,
the smaller wetlands have a relatively de minimis effect on the environment,
and the current exemptions were carefully considered and balanced with
property rights issues. If the changes are made as recommended, Mr. Halinen
suggested that at a minimum, a 1,000 foot exemption for Class 2 wetlands be
allowed.
Jim Bonwell, 9616 146th Ave. SE, Renton, 98055, stated that his property
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contains a Class 1 stream and salmon, and a wetland is located to the east of his
property. He expressed concerns regarding the way property is developed, and
described the effect a nearby horse farm has on a wetland located downstream
from it. Mr. Bonwell pointed out that people must pay attention to how their
property maintenance and development practices affect the water quality,
habitat, and vegetation on his and other properties.
In response to Councilman Clawson's inquiry regarding large woody debris,
Andy Kindig, consultant with A.C. Kindig & Co., stated that the placement of
woody debris usually has to do with a restoration project, which is not within
the confines of the critical areas ordinance. Mr. Clawson indicated that
characterizing the critical areas ordinance as an endangerment to children who
swim is unreasonable.
Councilman Persson stated that if someone is already in the process of obtaining
a permit, the old rules still apply. City Attorney Larry Warren said that is
generally true; however, depending on whether the development regulations or
the environmental regulations are involved, an exception could be raised.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
APPEAL
Appeal: Sunset Bluff
Preliminary Plat, SR 900 LLC
& Herons Forever, PP-04-002
Planning and Development Committee Chair Clawson presented a report
regarding the appeals filed by SR 900 LLC and Herons Forever on the Sunset
Bluff Preliminary Plat (PP-04-002). The Committee heard this appeal on
3/17/2005. After reviewing the record, the written presentations by both
parties, and having heard oral argument, the Committee found that there were
no substantial errors in fact or law and recommended that the full Council
affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision with the following clarifications:
1. The Hearing Examiner at conclusion #9 on page 22 of his report and
recommendation urged the City Council to deny the plat because it does not
take advantage of the natural amenities of the site in a suitable fashion and
does not do nearly enough to attempt to protect the nearby Heron colony
from the proposed plat development impacts. However, the Hearing
Examiner in his recommendation suggests that if the Council approves the
plat, certain conditions should be applied. The plat should be approved
according to the conditions set forth in the Hearing Examiner's report and
recommendation as set forth in conditions 1-15 on pages 22 and 23.
2. There is some confusion about the fencing. Fencing is recommended in
item 9 of the conditions to the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and
again in item 12 of the Hearing Examiner's conditions. These two
conditions can be satisfied by two fences, one separating the residences
from the drainage pond, and a second fence at the toe of the slope at the
property line between the subject property generally to the south.
3. Recommendation #4 on page 2 of the Hearing Examiner's report should be
amended to read:
"The applicant shall hydroseed any open space with native forbs, shrubs,
wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. This will help reduce the temporal impact of
the clearing, by planting materials that already have some size to them. This
will also introduce trees back into the mix, which are necessary for adequate
buffering. Trees in the mix should also help stabilize the steep, regraded
slope. The plantings should be monitored for a minimum of five to ten
years to ensure that they are established. Plants that do not survive should
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be replanted. The plant mix should contain a mix of both deciduous trees
(for heron nest materials) and coniferous (for screening)."
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. 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 2005 and beyond. Items noted included:
The public is invited to learn about Renton's publicly-funded entities during
a State of the Community event beginning at 6:00 p.m. on March 29th, at
the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. This free event will showcase
the City of Renton, Renton Technical College, Renton School District, and
Valley Medical Center. One representative from each entity will present
plans for 2005 and beyond, explain their funding sources, detail a few
challenges, and recount some accomplishments.
The Renton Community Resource Telephone Directory is now available in
Cambodian, Chinese, English, Korean, Laotian, Punjabi, Russian, Somali,
Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Various - R-
1 Zone Community Separators
Shirley Andrews, 9606 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98055; Thomas Foster, 6450
Southcenter Blvd., #106, Seattle, 98188; Jean Rollins, 9605 143rd Ave. SE,
Renton, 98059; Andrew Duffus, 9605 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059; and
Debra Rogers, 5326 NE 22nd Ct., Renton, 98059; expressed appreciation for
the City's work on the R-1 zone community separators, and urged Council to
advance the subject ordinance to second and final reading this evening.
Citizen Comment: Baker -
Gene Coulon Park Hydroplane
Race
Lenny Baker, 20224 81st Ave. W., Edmonds, 98026, submitted a letter to the
Council and said he represents Seattle Drag & Ski Sprint Boat Association, a
not-for profit organization, which will hold a limited hydroplane race at Gene
Coulon Memorial Beach Park on April 30th and May 1st. Mr. Baker indicated
that there is lot of public interest in this event, and he described how Renton
will economically benefit from the race. Mr. Baker also reviewed how the
association organizes the event, and the measures that are taken to protect the
racers and spectators, both in the water and on land.
Citizen Comment: Krom -
Sunset Bluff Preliminary Plat
Appeal, SR 900 LLC &
Herons Forever, PP-04-002
Suzanne Krom, President of Herons Forever, PO Box 16155, Seattle, 98116,
thanked Council for its decision on the Sunset Bluff Preliminary Plat appeal.
RECESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:14 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:21 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Corman, previously excused, and Clawson.
Councilman Clawson arrived at 9:23 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
March 14, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of March 14, 2005. Council concur.
Appeal: Ridgeview Court
Preliminary Plat, Cliff
Williams, PP-04-131
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the
Ridgeview Court Preliminary Plat (PP-04-131); appeal filed by Sean K. Howe,
524 2nd Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98104, representing Cliff Williams of
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Ridgeview Court, LLC on 3/7/2005, accompanied by required fee. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th
St & Rainier Ave N, VAC-05-
002
City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of unimproved road
(walkway) between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N.; petitioner Jack D.
Alhadeff, 95 S. Tobin St., #201, Renton, 98055 (VAC-05-002). Refer to
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on 4/18/2005
to consider the petition. (See page 99 for resolution setting public hearing.)
Community Services: Henry
Moses Aquatic Center Fees
Community Services Department recommended approval of an ordinance
setting new fees and increasing fees at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center.
Council concur. (See page 100 for ordinance.)
Community Services: Heather
Downs Park Development
Architectural Services, JA
Brennan Associates
Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
amount of $167,148 with J.A. Brennan Associates, PLLC for Heather Downs
Park development architectural design services. Council concur.
Lease: Eoscene, 200 Mill
Building (4th & 6th Floors),
LAG-02-003
Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
the lease with Eoscene Corporation (LAG-02-003) for space of the 4th and 6th
floor of the 200 Mill Building for additional space and a lease term extension
through 6/30/2010. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Laurelhurst Phase 1,
Duvall Ave NE, FP-04-160
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Laurelhurst Phase 1 Final Plat; 69 single-family lots on 15.7 acres located on
the west side of Duvall Ave. NE at NE 2nd St. (FP-04-160). Council concur.
(See page 99 for resolution.)
Planning: 2004 Countywide
Planning Policies Amendments
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended adoption of a resolution ratifying the 2004 amendments to the
Growth Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies.
Council concur. (See page 99 for resolution.)
Annexation: Maplewood
Addition, Maple Valley Hwy
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 60% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Maplewood
Addition Annexation, and recommended a public hearing be set on 4/4/2005 to
consider the petition and R-8 zoning; 60.5 acres bounded by Maple Valley
Hwy. and the Cedar River. Council concur.
Plat: Barbee Mill, Lake
Washington Blvd N, PP-02-
040
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Barbee Mill
Preliminary Plat; 115-lot subdivision on 23 acres intended for townhouse units
located at 4201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. (PP-02-040). Council concur.
Solid Waste: Garbage
Ordinance Revisions
Legal Division recommended approval of revisions to the garbage ordinance to
clarify and add definitions, to make garbage collection mandatory with certain
limited exceptions, to add and clarify violations, and to criminalize violations.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Chamberlin
& Halinen - Ridgeview Court
Preliminary Plat Appeal, Cliff
Williams, PP-04-131
City Attorney Warren advised that the following letters regarding the appeal of
the Ridgeview Court Preliminary Plat (PP-04-131) may contain information that
is outside the record that was before the Hearing Examiner. The
correspondence may be referred; however, it may or may not be able to be
considered when it comes before the Planning and Development Committee and
the full Council.
Letters were entered from Kevin Chamberlin, Highlands Post Office Station
Manager, 17200 116th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, and from David L. Halinen,
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Halinen Law Offices, P.S., 10500 NE 8th St., Suite 1900, Bellevue, 98004.
With the understanding that the Planning and Development Committee may or
may not be able to consider them, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE TWO ITEMS OF
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Development Services: Trench
Restoration & Street Overlay
Requirements
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve amending
City Code 9-10-11, Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements and
standard details. The amendments will establish guidelines for the restoration
of City streets disturbed by installation of utilities and other construction
activities, and will apply to any public or private utilities, general contractors, or
others permitted to work in the public rights-of-way.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 100 for ordinance.)
Transportation: SR-169
Corridor Improvements,
Supporting Legislative
Funding
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution
for the purpose of supporting the SR-169 Improvement Consortium's efforts to
obtain State legislative funding as part of the SR-169 Corridor improvements in
the amount of $4 million to be completed as funding becomes available. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 100 for resolution.)
Streets: Sunset Blvd N, NE
Sunset Blvd & Houser Way
Tunnel Temporary Closures
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation for the temporary lane
closures of Sunset Blvd. N. and NE Sunset Blvd. and the temporary full closure
of the Houser Way Tunnel and Sunset Blvd. NE. The Committee further
recommended that:
• "Notice of Traffic Revision/Construction" signs be erected at key
intersections at least two weeks prior to construction to give motorists
advanced notice of potential delays and alternate routes.
• Modify traffic signal timing to minimize traffic delays.
• Work with the Renton Police Department to provide increased patrol car
visibility surrounding the construction area and along its posted detour
routes.
• Inform the public of the closures and detour routes through mail flyers,
community meetings and events, and local news media.
• Coordinate closures with affected businesses such as PACCAR and the
Renton School District.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption.*
Councilwoman Palmer stated that the closures are for infrastructure
improvements for the Highlands area, and information about the closures is
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being dispersed throughout the community.
*MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 100 for resolution.)
Utilities Committee
Public Works: Cedar River
Broodstock Collection
(Sockeye Hatchery) Facility,
Seattle Public Utilities Project
Utilities Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the
broodstock collection facility. The Committee recommended concurrence in
the recommendation to approve the I-405 site as the best location for a
broodstock collection facility within Renton City limits provided that the
following issues can be negotiated to the satisfaction of the City:
• Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) provides adequate mitigation for impacts of
construction and operation of the broodstock facility on City lands and
activities, including, but not limited to, impacts on spawning behavior,
parks use, aesthetics, surface water, recreation, public safety, riparian
habitat, Parks Master Plan, and Narco Rd. maintenance.
• Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife modifies the Hydraulic
Project Approval for the dredging project to address potential impacts from
the broodstock facility on the City's mitigation requirements.
• SPU supports future maintenance dredging and provides monitoring for
fish activity at and below the broodstock facility.
Upon Council concurrence with this recommendation, staff will pursue
negotiations with SPU regarding permitting and construction of the broodstock
facility at the I-405 site. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3742
Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th
St & Rainier Ave N, VAC-05-
002
A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 4/18/2005 to vacate a ten-
foot wide platted walkway approximately 187 feet in length, connecting NW
6th St. to Rainier Ave. N. (Jack D. Alhadeff, JDA Group; VAC-05-002).
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3743
Plat: Laurelhurst Phase 1,
Duvall Ave NE, FP-04-160
A resolution was read approving the Laurelhurst Phase 1 Final Plat;
approximately 15.7 acres located in the vicinity of Duvall Ave. NE, west of NE
2nd St. (FP-04-160). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3744
Planning: 2004 Countywide
Planning Policies Amendments
A resolution was read ratifying the 2004 amendments to the Growth
Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3745
Streets: Sunset Blvd N, NE
Sunset Blvd & Houser Way
Tunnel Temporary Closures
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of the northbound
lanes of Sunset Blvd. N. (N. 3rd St. to I-405), the Houser Way Tunnel, and the
eastbound lanes of NE Sunset Blvd. (Sunset Blvd. NE to Harrington Ave. NE.);
and temporary total closure of portions of Sunset Blvd. NE. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3746
Transportation: SR-169
Corridor Improvements,
Supporting Legislative
A resolution was read supporting legislative funding from the 2005 Washington
State Legislature for certain road improvement projects on SR-169 to
significantly increase the level of service. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
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Funding READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/4/2005 for second and final reading:
Community Services: Henry
Moses Aquatic Center Fees
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by setting Henry Moses
Aquatic Center pass card rates and canopy rental fees. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/4/2005. CARRIED.
Development Services: Trench
Restoration & Street Overlay
Requirements
An ordinance was read amending Section 9-10-11 of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX, Public Ways and Property, of City Code by revising
trench restoration and street overlay requirements. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/4/2005. CARRIED.
Planning: R-1 Zone
Community Separators
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, Chapter 4-3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, Chapter 4-6, Street and
Utility Standards, and Chapter 4-11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of City Code to amend the R-1 residential low density zone in
order to regulate clustered development and create an urban separator overlay
designation.*
Councilman Clawson acknowledged the requests to advance this ordinance for
second and final reading; however, he noted that ordinances are not advanced
unless there is a critical reason for doing so.
*MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/4/2005.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Police: Criminal Trespass
Ordinance
Responding to Councilman Persson's inquiry regarding the necessity of
reviewing the City's criminal trespass ordinance since the Municipal Court
Judge found a portion unconstitutional, City Attorney Warren pointed out that
City Code contains a reference in its criminal code to the State trespass
ordinance. Therefore, Renton does have a current, valid and enforceable
trespass ordinance. He relayed that the ordinance the Judge found to be illegal
is contained in another part of City Code.
School District: Activities Councilwoman Nelson reviewed the various announcement, events, and
activities of the Renton School District, including: the qualification of three
Renton High School speech and debate team members to compete at the
National Forensic League tournament in Philadelphia, the qualification of more
than 300 students at Nelson Middle School for induction in the National Junior
Honor Society, and the nomination of five Renton High School students for the
2005 Diversity Makes a Difference awards.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:46 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 21, 2005