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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 18, 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; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON; TONI
NELSON; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER.
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; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Utility Engineering Supervisor;
DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; CHIEF LEE WHEELER, DEPUTY CHIEF
LARRY RUDE, DEPUTY CHIEF ART LARSON, Fire Department;
COMMANDER TIM TROXEL, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Fire: Employee Recognition
Fire Chief Lee Wheeler recognized the following Fire Department
administration, training, and prevention employees:
Employee of the 1st Quarter, 2004: Nethel Root, Office Assistant III
Employee of the 2nd Quarter, 2004: Charlie Andrews, Fire Inspector
Employee of the 3rd Quarter, 2004: Stan Engler, Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief
Employee of the 4th Quarter, 2004: Art Larson, Deputy Chief
Chief Wheeler recognized the following firefighters:
Firefighter of the 4th Quarter, 2003: Mark Bailey
Firefighter of the 1st Quarter, 2004: Rick Myking
Firefighter of the 2nd Quarter, 2004: Chuck Hagood
Firefighter of the 3rd Quarter, 2004: Gary Harsh
Chief Wheeler announced that Gary Harsh was also chosen as the 2004
Firefighter of the Year.
PUBLIC MEETING
Annexation: Akers Farms,
108th Ave SE & SE 164th 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 to annex petition for the
proposed Akers Farms Annexation; 10.84 acres bounded by 108th Ave. SE, if
extended, on the west, 109th Ave. SE, if extended, on the east, SE 160th St., if
extended, on the north, and SE 164th St. on the south.
Don Erickson, Senior Planner, noted that staff recommends the expansion of the
annexation boundaries to include the abutting SE 164th St. right-of-way, as well
as the abutting 2.46-acre parcel to the east. He explained that the area contains
four single-family dwellings, and slopes down to the north at a 3% slope. The
site also contains an unclassified coal mine hazard area. Regarding the public
services, Mr. Erickson stated that the site is within Fire District #40, the water
service area of the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, the sewer service area
of Renton and the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, and the Renton School
District.
Mr. Erickson indicated that existing King County zoning is R-8 (eight dwelling
units per gross acre). The Renton Comprehensive Plan designates the area as
Residential Single Family, which allows for R-8 (eight dwelling units per net
acre) zoning. He reported that despite the smaller than normal annexation area,
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the limitation of future development to 69 or fewer lots, and the poor
connectivity to Renton because of a power line corridor, the annexation
proposal provides a potential catalyst for annexing a larger area to the east, and
facilitates upgrading a portion of Benson Hill under Renton's development
standards.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson reported that the fiscal impact analysis indicates a
deficit of $2,007 at current development, and a surplus of $2,226 at full
development. He noted the estimated one-time parks acquisition and
development cost of $36,564. In conclusion, Mr. Erickson stated that the
proposed annexation is generally consistent with City policies and Boundary
Review Board criteria. He noted the potential downstream flooding of Rolling
Hills Creek, and staff's suggestion for Level 2 flow control for new
development. He also noted that while no major service issues were identified,
the Police Department pointed out the eventual need for more staffing due to the
cumulative impact of recent annexations.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL: ACCEPT THE
AKERS FARMS 10% PETITION TO ANNEX; EXPAND THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION TO INCLUDE THE ABUTTING STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND THE 2.46-ACRE PARCEL TO THE EAST; AND AUTHORIZE
CIRCULATION OF THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX, STIPULATING
THAT PROPERTY OWNERS AGREE TO R-8 ZONING CONSISTENT
WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DESIGNATION, AND THAT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSUME A
PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S EXISTING OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th
St & Rainier Ave N, JDA
Group, VAC-05-002
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 street vacation petition submitted by Jack D.
Alhadeff on behalf of JDA Group LLC for a 187-foot-long and 10-foot-wide
walkway, located between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N. (VAC-05-002).
Dave Christensen, Utility Engineering Supervisor, reported that City facilities
contained within the right-of-way area include a sewer main and water line, and
the area is part of a stormwater drainage corridor. He explained that the
petitioner plans to use the right-of-way in the proposed Sixth Street Short Plat
for development of the adjacent parcels.
Mr. Christensen pointed out that the petition did not receive any objections from
City departments and outside agencies; however, the Utilities Systems Division
requested that an easement be retained over the entire right-of-way, and that
grading and filling not be allowed within the easement area. He indicated that
Puget Sound Energy may have facilities within the vacation area. In
conclusion, Mr. Christensen stated that staff recommends approval of the
vacation request.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE REQUEST TO VACATE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
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CONDITIONS: A UTILITY EASEMENT BE RETAINED OVER THE
ENTIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY; NO GRADING OR FILLING BE ALLOWED
WITHIN THE EASEMENT AREA; AND THE PETITIONER PROVIDE
SATISFACTORY PROOF THAT OUTSIDE UTILITIES HAVE RECEIVED
AND ARE SATISFIED WITH ANY EASEMENTS NECESSARY TO
PROTECT THEIR FACILITIES WITHIN THE AREA. 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 Renton Youth Council received two grants through United Way of
King County. A South Community Council Venture Fund grant in the
amount of $5,000 will be distributed as mini-grants to local Renton groups
supporting youth. A Youth Planning Grant in the amount of $150 will be
used for a survey project to be conducted by the Renton Youth Council.
In recognition of Arbor Day and Earth Day, over 200 volunteers will work
together on a community-based project to transform the NE 4th St. Corridor
into a beautiful green space lined with trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
The event takes place at 8:00 a.m. on April 23rd.
A community notification meeting is scheduled for April 25th, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Social Hall of the First Baptist Church. The purpose of the meeting is
to provide general information regarding Washington's sex offender
notification laws and Renton Police Department's policy and practice when
monitoring sex offenders living in our community.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
April 4, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of April 4, 2005. Council concur.
Council Meeting Minutes of
April 11, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of April 11, 2005. Council concur.
CAG: 05-033, Hoquiam Pl NE
& SR-900 Storm System,
Young Life Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/12/2005 for CAG-05-033, Hoquiam Pl.
NE & SR-900 Storm System; eight bids; engineer's estimate $32,928.32; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Young
Life Construction, in the amount of $25,164.35. Council concur.
CAG: 05-031, Central
Business District Utility
Replacement, Americon
City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/5/2005 for CAG-05-031, Central Business
District Utility Replacement; seven bids; engineer's estimate $672,006.94; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Americon, Inc. dba TAB Enterprises, in the amount of $709,109.50. Approval
was also sought to transfer funds to cover the costs. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
Court Case: Kenneth &
Carolyn Burns, CRT-05-003
Court Case filed on behalf of Kenneth and Carolyn Burns by Zabrina Jenkins,
Garvey, Schubert & Barer, 1191 2nd Ave., 18th Floor, Seattle, 98101, who seek
compensation for flood damage that occurred on 10/20/2003 at their residence
allegedly as a result of the City's storm system improvement construction
project. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Court Case: Herons Forever,
CRT-05-005
Court Case filed on behalf of Herons Forever by David S. Mann, Gendler &
Mann, LLP, 1424 4th Ave., Suite 1015, Seattle, 98101, requesting review of
Renton's land use decisions regarding the Sunset Bluff development project.
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
April 18, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 139
Court Case: SR 900 LLC &
Quarry Industrial Park, CRT-
05-004
Court Case filed on behalf of SR 900 LLC and Quarry Industrial Park, LLC by
David L. Halinen, Halinen Law Offices, P.S., 2115 N. 30th St., Suite 203,
Tacoma, 98403, requesting review of Renton's land use decisions regarding the
Sunset Bluff residential development project. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Lease: Vykor, 200 Mill
Building (1st & 5th Floors),
LAG-02-002
Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
the lease with Vykor, Inc. (LAG-02-002) for space on the 1st and 5th floors of
the 200 Mill Building, to extend the lease for an additional three to five year
term. Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: 2005
Waterfowl Management
Interlocal Agreement
Community Services Department recommended approval of the 2005 interlocal
agreement for waterfowl management (egg addling, lethal control, and
population monitoring), at a cost of $2,410. Council concur. (See later this
page for resolution.)
Development Services: Bartell
Short Plat, ROW Dedication,
Jones Ave NE & NE 24th St
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of the dedication of
additional right-of-way at the corner of Jones Ave. NE and NE 24th St. to fulfill
a requirement of the Bartell Short Plat (SHP-04-007). Council concur.
Plat: Christelle Ridge, SE 95th
Way, PP-04-100
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Christelle
Ridge Preliminary Plat; 22 single-family lots on 3.54 acres located at SE 95th
Way and Anacortes Ave. NE (PP-04-100). Council concur.
CAG: 01-071, Maple Valley
Hwy HOV, Perteet
Engineering
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 5 to CAG-01-071, agreement with Perteet Engineering, Inc., for
additional work in the amount of $38,650 for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
Improvements Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 04-013, North Renton
Infrastructure Improvements,
W&H Pacific
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 2 to CAG-04-013, agreement with W&H Pacific, for additional
work in the amount of $927,329.59 for the South Lake Washington Roadway
Improvements Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Utility: Clean Sweep Renton
Program
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the residential cleanup
program known as Clean Sweep Renton, and requested approval to appropriate
$400,000 from the Solid Waste Utility fund balance to cover the costs of the
program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3749
Community Services: 2005
Waterfowl Management
Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement for the Waterfowl (Canada Goose) Management Program
for the year 2005. 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 4/25/2005 for second and final reading:
Planning: Critical Areas &
Shoreline, Comprehensive
Plan Amendments
An ordinance was read adopting the shoreline and critical areas policy
amendments to the City's 1995 Comprehensive Plan, maps, and data in
conjunction therewith. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/25/2005. CARRIED.
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Planning: Critical Areas,
Shoreline Master Program
Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Remedies & Penalties, of Title I
(Administrative); and Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay
Districts, Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals; Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific; Chapter 10, Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses, and Lots; and
Chapter 11, Definitions; of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to
amend the Shoreline Master Program regulations. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/25/2005. CARRIED.
Planning: Critical Areas
Regulations
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and
Special Districts; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards;
Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals; Chapter 9, Permits - Specific;
Chapter 10, Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses, and Lots; and Chapter 11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to include
critical areas regulations. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 4/25/2005. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5134
Transportation: Fund 317 2005
Increase and Reallocation
An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5110 relating to the annual City of
Renton 2005 Budget by appropriating funds from the Transportation Capital
Improvement Fund balance, increasing the 2005 Budget, and reallocating the
expenditures in specific transportation improvement projects. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:17 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 18, 2005