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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 11, 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;
RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN
DAN CLAWSON. 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; SANDRA MEYER,
Transportation Systems Director; NICK AFZALI, Planning and Programming
Supervisor; DENNIS CULP, Community Services Administrator; SYLVIA
ALLEN, Recreation Director; VINCENT ORDUNA, Cultural Arts Coordinator;
COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
ACS-505th WAMCATS Day -
July 13, 2005
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring the day of July
13, 2005, to be "ACS (Alaska Communication System) - 505th WAMCATS
(Washington Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System) Day" in the City of
Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Community Services: "Grease"
Teen Musical Performance
Excerpts
Sylvia Allen, Recreation Director, announced that Renton's annual 2005
summer teen musical "Grease" will run from July 15th to July 31st at Carco
Theatre. Stating that this is the 20th musical presented, Ms. Allen noted that
teen musical alumni have been invited to take part in the 20th anniversary
celebration. Vincent Orduna, Cultural Arts Coordinator, pointed out that many
teen musical alumni have continued in their pursuit of the arts. He introduced
performers Mack Miller, Matthew Ehle, and Phuong Mai Pham who entertained
the audience with two sample numbers from the show.
Community Services:
Communities in Schools of
Renton Recognition of
Councilman Don Persson
Communities in Schools of Renton (CISR) Board of Directors representatives
Roger Paulsen and Bethany Wong presented Councilman Persson with a
certificate of appreciation for his contributions to the organization. Mr. Paulsen
explained that CISR, which was founded in 1994, is a local non-profit
organization whose mission is to champion the connection of community
resources with schools to help children stay in school and prepare for life.
Mr. Paulsen praised Councilman Persson's contributions, noting his
involvement in the formation of the organization and his service on the Board of
Directors for five consecutive two-year terms. Ms. Wong also thanked
Councilman Persson for his vision and contributions.
PUBLIC HEARING
Transportation: 2006-2011 TIP
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 annual update of the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP), 2006 - 2011.
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 245
Sandra Meyer, Transportation Systems Director, indicated that the Six-Year TIP
serves as the Transportation Division's intended budget for the first year (2006),
and the remaining years represent a plan. She reviewed the City's largest
projects associated with the 2006 budget, and noted the City's accomplishments
in the regional arenas, such as the I-405 Corridor program.
Nick Afzali, Planning and Programming Supervisor, explained that the TIP,
updated each year, is mandated by State law. The plan supports Renton's
Comprehensive Plan and business plan goals, the State Growth Management
Act, and transportation element goals. Mr. Afzali highlighted the
accomplishments in 2004, which include the 30% design of the Strander Blvd.
(E. Valley Hwy. to W. Valley Hwy.) project, and the S. Lake Washington
roadway improvements project; the 100% design of all phases of the SR-169
improvements project, the Monster Rd. Bridge repair project, and the Lake
Washington Blvd. slip plane project; and the construction of the SW 7th St. and
Lind Ave. SW signal.
Continuing with the project highlights for 2005, Mr. Afzali indicated that the
100% design will be completed for the South Lake Washington roadway
project, the Strander Blvd. (Phase 1 and Segment 1) project, and the Duvall
Ave. project. He noted that the Monster Rd. Bridge repair and Lake
Washington Blvd. slip plane construction projects were completed, and that
construction will start on the following projects: Strander Blvd. (Phase 1 and
Segment 1), SR-169 (Phase 1), S. 4th St. and Burnett Ave. S. intersection, and
Sunset Blvd. and Duvall Ave. intersection.
Mr. Afzali reviewed the programming and planning highlights for 2005, which
include the completion of major milestones for the I-405 Corridor program, the
completion of the Rainier Ave. Corridor Study, the approval of the NE 3rd and
4th Street Corridor Study, and the initiation of the Sunset/Park and Grady Way
corridor studies. Additionally Mr. Afzali detailed the progress on four major
projects: S. Lake Washington roadway improvements, SW 27th St. and
Strander Blvd. extension, Rainier Corridor, and I-405 improvements.
In regards to transportation project funding, Mr. Afzali noted that the estimated
expenditure plan over the next six years totals $161,624,590 of which
$91,234,400 is unfunded and $70,390,190 is funded. He described the various
funding sources and reviewed the 2004/2005 grants, which total $10,223,993.
Mr. Afzali concluded by reviewing the three new projects added to the TIP:
Rainier Ave. (S. 4th Pl. to S. 2nd St.) pedestrian and transit improvements,
Hardie Ave. SW transit and multimodal improvements, and the May Creek
Bridge replacement.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, 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 2005 and beyond. Items noted included:
On July 7th, the Sound Transit Executive and Finance Committees heard
presentations on the joint HOV and Transit Action plan between Sound
Transit, Renton, and Tukwila. This proposal involves a change to Sound
Move in order to add Renton's Strander Boulevard and Rainier/Hardie
projects to the Sound Transit project list and for Sound Transit to provide
funding for these projects. The two Sound Transit committees supported
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 246
going forward with this proposal. The proposal will be presented to the
Eastside Transportation Partnership and the South King County
Transportation Board in August in the hopes of bringing it to the Sound
Transit Board for action in September.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Magnuson -
Highlands Sub-Area Plan
Study Area Moratorium,
Exemption Request
James Magnuson, 523 Union Ave. NE, Renton, 98059, stated that he is unable
to obtain building permits for his subdivision project at NE 12th St. and Monroe
Ave. NE due to the moratorium on new development in the Highlands Sub-Area
Plan study area. He noted that restrictive covenants established in 1949 restrict
the lot size on the property; thus, potential future higher density requirements
will not affect the property. Mr. Magnuson requested an exemption from the
moratorium.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated that the Administration is currently reviewing
the issue of the restrictive covenants, and assured that Mr. Magnuson's situation
will also be reviewed.
Councilman Persson expressed the need to resolve this issue. Mayor Keolker-
Wheeler confirmed that the Administration will report back to Council as soon
as possible with a proposed solution.
Citizen Comment: Johnson -
Wells Ave S Speeding Traffic
Arland "Buzz" Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S., #306, Renton, 98055, expressed
concern regarding the speeding traffic on Wells Ave. S. by the Spencer Court
Apartments where he lives. He suggested the installation of a crosswalk or a
stop sign to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated that the matter will be investigated.
Citizen Comment: Temple -
Pavilion Building Lease,
BNSF Rail Corridor Purchase
by King County
Eric Temple, 625 S. 4th St., Renton, 98055, thanked the City for entering into
the lease with the Spirit of Washington for the Pavilion Building. He pointed
out that a number of people have expressed interest in using the facility.
On another subject, Mr. Temple noted that King County representatives will
brief Committee of the Whole on July 18th on the issue of King County's
potential acquisition of a rail corridor from Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Railway. Mr. Temple indicated that he has discussed the issue with
King County several times, and feels an understanding has been reached with
regards to the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. He expressed his support for
the King County Council's action to enter into exclusive negotiations with
BNSF to purchase the rail corridor.
In response to the Mayor's inquiry concerning high capacity transit, Mr. Temple
stated that overhead trackage rights are to be part of the negotiations.
Councilman Corman indicated that some sections of the rail corridor are
appropriate for high speed rail in the future; however, it is not appropriate for
the section that goes through downtown Renton where high speed rail would be
better placed to run along the freeway corridor.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler expressed her concern regarding high capacity transit
running through downtown Renton, and stated that Council will be provided
with background information on the matter prior to the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Citizen Comment: Hansen -
Airport Honorary Name,
Frank Hansen, 3329 S. 194th St., SeaTac, 98188, spoke in support of the
honorary naming of the Renton Municipal Airport as Clayton Scott Field. He
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 247
Clayton Scott Field highlighted Mr. Scott's contributions to the aviation industry, and urged
Council's approval of the action. (See page 249 for further discussion on the
matter.)
Citizen Comment: Boswell -
Bosair Airport Lease (LAG-
86-003), AcuWings Operating
Permit and Agreement
Kurt Boswell, 29426 179th Pl. SE, Kent, 98042, referred to consent agenda item
8.m., the recommendation to deny the addendum to the airport lease with
Bosair, LLC, and the operating permit and agreement with AcuWings, LLC.
He explained that the addendum allows the addition of flight training services,
aircraft rental and the sale of pilot supplies, so that AcuWings, as lessee to
Bosair, can lease space and provide those services. Mr. Boswell stated that the
space has been unoccupied for over two years, and he requested that the Bosair
lease addendum and the AcuWings operating permit be approved.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler noted that this item is listed for referral to the
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Citizen Comment: Acuner -
Bosair Airport Lease (LAG-
86-003), AcuWings Operating
Permit and Agreement
Baha Acuner, 14130 SE 171st Way, Renton, 98058, spoke on the subject of
consent agenda item 8.m., the recommendation to deny the addendum to the
airport lease with Bosair, LLC, and the operating permit and agreement with
AcuWings, LLC. Mr. Acuner stated that AcuWings wants to engage in flight
training, aviation education and a pilot supplies business, and he was surprised
at the recommendation for denial. He noted the driving-time convenience of
having a flight school at the Renton Airport, the limited amount of flight
training availability at the Airport, and the different services AcuWings plans to
offer. Mr. Acuner requested that the recommendation to deny this action be
reconsidered.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilman Corman, item 8.n. was removed for
separate consideration
Council Meeting Minutes of
June 27, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 27, 2005. Council concur.
Appointment: Library Board Mayor Keolker-Wheeler appointed John G. DuBois, 1608 Davis Ave. S.,
Renton, 98055, to the Library Board for a five-year term expiring 6/1/2009.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
AJLS: Interim Assistant to the
Chief Administrative Officer
Hire at Step E
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested authorization
to hire Linda Herzog as Interim Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer at
Step E of the salary range through the end of 2005. Council concur.
City Clerk: 2005 Renton
Population
City Clerk reported the official population for the City of Renton as of April 1,
2005, to be 56,840 as calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial
Management. Information.
CAG: 05-085, Talbot Hill
Water Main Replacement
Phase II, VJM Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/30/2005 for CAG-05-085, Talbot Hill
Water Main Replacement Phase II; seven bids; engineer's estimate $736,287.68;
and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
VJM Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $666,822.14. Council concur.
CAG: 05-089, City Hall P-3
Parking Lot Resurfacing, Epic
Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/22/2005 for CAG-05-089, City Hall P-3
Parking Lot Resurfacing; one bid; engineer's estimate $100,000; and submitted
staff recommendation to award the contract to the sole bidder, Epic
Construction, LLC, in the amount of $118,374.40. Refer to Finance
Committee.
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 248
Plat: Shamrock Heights II,
Lyons Ave NE, FP-04-148,
Release of Easements
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Shamrock Heights II Final Plat (FP-04-148); eleven single-family lots on 4.8
acres located west of Lyons Ave. NE, east of Jericho Ave. NE, and north of NE
4th St. Approval was also sought to release various utility and drainage
easements related to the plat that are no longer necessary to the City. Council
concur. (See page 250 for resolution.)
Planning: Removal of
Residential Uses from
Commercial Arterial Zone
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to remove residential uses from the Commercial Arterial
zone. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
EDNSP: 2005 Neighborhood
Grant Program
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to fund five projects and four newsletters totaling
$21,616 through its 2005 Neighborhood Grant Program, and approval to
conduct a second round of funding with a deadline of 9/30/2005. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Finance: Financial
Management Policies
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
Financial Management Policies to be included in the proposed 2006 Budget,
and recommended approval of an annual review of the policies. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Police: Records Management
Software Maintenance, New
World Systems Corporation
Police Department recommended approval of an agreement in the amount of
$83,348 with New World Systems Corporation for the maintenance of the
Police Department's records management software. Council concur.
Police: Valley Special
Response Team Interlocal
Agreement Addendum, CAG-
03-080
Police Department recommended approval of Addendum #1 to CAG-03-080,
Valley Special Response Team interlocal cooperative agreement, to assist
agencies in processing and responding to claims and lawsuits. Refer to Public
Safety Committee.
Airport: Bosair Lease (LAG-
86-003), AcuWings Operating
Permit and Agreement
Transportation Systems Division recommended denial of an addendum to LAG-
86-003, airport lease with Bosair, LLC, to allow flight training services, aircraft
rental, and pilot supplies sales; and denial of an operating permit and agreement
with AcuWings, LLC. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Airport: Hangar Buildings
Reversion to City Ownership
from Cedar River Hangar
Limited Partnership
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to revert the Cedar
River Hangar Limited Partnership's hangar buildings to City ownership, and to
apply the City's monthly hangar rental rates to the Cedar River hangars. Refer
to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements Project
Funding, TIB
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the 2006 Program
Project Funding Status Report for submittal to the Transportation Improvement
Board certifying committed Renton funds for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
Improvements project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 04-119, Monster Rd
Bridge Repair, Mowat
Construction Company
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-04-119, Monster Rd. Bridge
Repair; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $62,350, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of $23,935.55 to Mowat Construction Company,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Vacation: Lyons Ave NE,
Bales, VAC-04-002
Utility Systems Division reported submittal of the appraisal performed for the
vacation of a portion of Lyons Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-04-002;
Bales Limited Partnership), and requested that Council accept the appraisal and
set compensation for the right-of-way at $13,100. Council concur.
ESA: WRIA 8 Chinook
Salmon Conservation Plan
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Water Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan. Refer to
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 249
Utilities Committee.
CAG: 04-027, SW 7th St
Drainage Improvement Phase
II, Frank Coluccio Const Co
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-04-027, SW 7th St. Drainage
Improvement Phase II; and requested approval of the project, authorization for
final pay estimate in the amount of $15,248.50, commencement of 60-day lien
period, and release of retainage bond to Frank Coluccio Construction Company,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.n. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 8.n.
Airport: Honorary Name,
Clayton Scott Field
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the honorary
naming of the Renton Municipal Airport as Clayton Scott Field.
Councilwoman Palmer stated that Clayton Scott's 100th birthday is on July
15th, and rather than referring the item to the Transportation (Aviation)
Committee, she recommended approval. Councilman Corman expressed his
support for the action.
In response to Councilwoman Nelson's inquiry, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated
that the Renton Municipal Airport will remain the legal name.
In regards to the Airport signage, Councilwomen Nelson stated her preference
to list "Renton Municipal Airport" first, and then "Clayton Scott Field."
Councilman Corman noted the need to have a statue and plaque explaining the
honorary naming, pointing out that a proposed statue will be privately funded.
Councilman Persson stated that he wanted a cap placed on the expenditure for
the Airport signage, so the $5,000 proposed by staff is not exceeded without
further deliberation by Council.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE HONORARY NAMING OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS
CLAYTON SCOTT FIELD WITH A $5,000 CAP ON THE EXPENDITURE
FOR THE SIGNAGE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE
THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PROCLAMATION TO BE
PRESENTED TO CLAYTON SCOTT AT HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION ON JULY 15, 2005. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 238902 - 239306 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,662,714.34; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 58109 - 58506, one wire
transfer, and 590 direct deposits totaling $1,998,413.29. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources:
Reclassification of Four
Positions
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve reclassification of positions
and pay ranges that do not require additional 2005 budget appropriation as
follows:
Police Manager, grade m34 to m36, $4,392 budget change through 2005; and
Civil Engineer III (New Title - Utility/GIS Engineer), grade a27 to a31, $7,452
July 11, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 250
budget change through 2005.
The above changes are effective 1/1/2005.
Housing Assistance Specialist (New Title - Housing Repair Coordinator), grade
a18 to a20, $1,708 budget change through 2005; and
Housing Maintenance Worker (New Title - Housing Repair Technician), grade
a07 to a08, $1,309 budget change through 2005.
The above changes are effective 6/1/2005.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development
Committee
Vacation: N 14th St, Pool
Brothers Construction, VAC-
05-001
Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation for the N. 14th St.
street vacation, located east of Lake Washington Blvd. N. and Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park, to accept the appraisal and set compensation at $21,285
for the vacation (VAC-05-001; Pool Brothers Construction, LLC, petitioner).
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3760
Plat: Shamrock Heights II,
Lyons Ave NE, FP-04-148
A resolution was read approving the Shamrock Heights II Final Plat;
approximately 4.8 acres located west of Lyons Ave. NE, east of Jericho Ave.
NE, and north of NE 4th St. (FP-04-148). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Planning: Multi-Family
Housing Property Tax
Exemption Modifications
Second reading of the ordinance concerning the multi-family housing property
tax exemption modifications was postponed.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5149
Police: Street Racing Event
Attendance Prohibition
An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by
adding Chapter 6-27, Race Attendance, that prohibits race attendance within a
"No Racing Zone" and imposes criminal penalties. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ.*
Assistant City Attorney Zanetta Fontes noted the ordinance language revision
that occurred after the first reading of the ordinance.
*ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Corman's inquiry, Ms. Fontes confirmed that signs
will be posted in the designated "No Racing Zone" areas.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:05 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 11, 2005