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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 26, 2005 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:00 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
RANDY CORMAN, Council President Pro Tem; MARCIE PALMER; DON
PERSSON; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief
Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney;
BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; JULIE BREWER, Community Relations
Manager; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; LINDA HERZOG, Interim Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AJLS: Sister City Delegation
Visit to Cuautla, Jalisco,
Mexico
Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, reported that a 12-member
delegation visited Renton's Sister City, Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico at the end of
August. She noted that the delegates, which included public officials, Cuautla
Sister City Committee members, business representatives, community
volunteers, and educators, were responsible for their own trip expenses. Ms.
Brewer introduced Cuautla Sister City Committee Co-Chair Andee Jorgensen
who displayed photographs of the trip, and described the many activities
experienced, people met, and the sights seen during the trip.
The presentation concluded with a performance of the national dance of Mexico
by the dance group El Grupo Folklorico, Corazon de Mexico, which is made up
of Hazen High School students (Francisco Ramirez, Jessica Huerta, Adriana
Valdez, Giancarlo Miramontes, and Jeannette Zanabria) under the direction of
Celeste Brady.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Hoquiam, 140th
Ave SE & SE 122nd 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 hearing to consider the 60% Notice of Intent to annex petition and R-8
zoning for the proposed Hoquiam Annexation; 20.49 acres, including the
abutting street right-of-way, located between 140th Ave SE, if extended, on the
west, and 144th Ave. SE, if extended, on the east, and between SE 122nd St., if
extended, on the north, and SE 124th St. on the south.
Senior Planner Don Erickson reported that the area contains 19 single-family
dwellings, and slopes to the southwest and southeast from 142nd Ave. SE. The
area is served by the following public services: Fire District #25, Water District
#90, Renton sewer, and the Renton School District. He stated that existing King
County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre), and the Renton
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Residential Single Family, which
allows for R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning.
Mr. Erickson noted the annexation site issues raised by City staff, including the
needed improvements on NE 6th St., which are typically performed by
developers during the subdivision process; and the potential flooding, which
will be managed by flood control measures applied at the time of development.
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He explained that the fiscal impact analysis indicates a surplus of $15,417 at full
development, and there is an estimated one-time parks acquisition and
development fee of $58,322.
Mr. Erickson indicated that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
relevant Boundary Review Board (BRB) objectives and City policies. He stated
that staff recommends invoking the BRB's jurisdiction in order to expand the
annexation's boundaries further to the east.
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 ACCEPT THE
HOQUIAM 60% DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX, AND AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE
TO THE BRB, INVOKE THE BRB'S JURISDICTION TO EXPAND THE
ANNEXATION AREA'S BOUNDARIES FURTHER TO THE EAST, AND
PREPARE THE RELEVANT ORDINANCES. 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:
At the October 13th Citizen of the Year Banquet, Del Mead and Norm
Abrahamson will be recognized as Outstanding Citizens and Al Talley will
be honored as the 2005 Citizen of the Year.
The City of Renton is joining over 90 cities to "Walk Across Washington"
on October 15th to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity
and the availability of recreational opportunities offered by community
parks and trails.
Renton participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
National Flood Insurance Program, which enables every Renton citizen to
obtain flood insurance discounts of up to 15%.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Johnson -
Hanging Flower Baskets,
Tonkins Park, Senior Center
Arland "Buzz" Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S., #306, Renton, 98055, expressed his
admiration of the hanging flower baskets in the City of Port Angeles, and
suggested that Renton hire a different contractor to maintain its flower baskets
next year. He also stated that Tonkins Park, located at 399 Williams Ave. S., is
underutilized and suggesting planting shade trees and holding children's events
in the park. Additionally, Mr. Johnson reported that he participated in a hike
organized by the Renton Senior Activity Center, and expressed his appreciation
for the funding of the center.
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran -
Heather Downs Park
Development
Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059, relayed the appreciation of
the Union Ave. SE area residents for the City's support of the Heather Downs
Park development.
Citizen Comment: Johnston -
Heather Downs Park
Development
Julie Johnston, 252 Vashon Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated that she attended
many of the Heather Downs Park development meetings, and expressed her
appreciation for the City's support of the park. She pointed out that the park
will be an asset to the community.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
September 26, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 326
Council Meeting Minutes of
9/19/2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/19/2005. Council concur.
CAG: 05-144, Benson Rd S,
Dennis R Craig Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/13/2005 for CAG-05-144, Benson Rd. S.
(Main Ave. S. to S. 26th St.); eight bids; engineer's estimate $514,045.10; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Dennis
R. Craig Construction, Inc., in the amount of $459,508.35. Council concur.
Vacation: Aberdeen Ave NE,
Dohrn, VAC-05-003
City Clerk submitted petition for street vacation for portion of unopened
Aberdeen Ave. NE, south of NE 40th St. at Monterey Pl. NE; petitioner Ron G.
Dohrn, 3767 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056 (VAC-05-003). Refer to
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on
10/17/2005 to consider the petition. (See page 328 for resolution.)
Community Services: Heather
Downs Park Development,
Master Plan
Community Services Department recommended adoption of the Heather Downs
Park Master Plan; 9.18-acre site located on Union Ave. SE, south of NE 4th St.
Council concur.
Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th
St & 140th Ave SE
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Leitch
Annexation, and recommended a public meeting be set on 10/10/2005 to
consider the petition; 14.6 acres bounded by SE 136th St., 140th Ave. SE, SE
138th St., if extended, and 143rd Ave. SE. Council concur.
Finance: Business License Fee
Reporting Period
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of
changes to the business license fee reporting period. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Plat: Wedgewood Lane
Division 1, Hoquiam Ave NE,
PP-03-053
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Wedgewood
Lane Division 1 Preliminary Plat; 18 single-family lots on 3.07 acres located at
980 Hoquiam Ave. NE (PP-03-053). Council concur.
Plat: Kristen Woods, Benson
Dr S, PP-05-056
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Kristen
Woods Preliminary Plat; 20 single-family lots on 3.84 acres located at 3200
block of Benson Dr. S. (PP-05-056). Council concur.
Transportation: Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements, TIB Grant
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
the Transportation Improvement Board to accept a $2,208,000 grant for the
Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) Improvements Project. Council concur. (See
page 328 for resolution.)
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Goodwin -
Gene Coulon Park, Public
Safety, Broken Pay Box
Correspondence was read from Maureen and Kelly Goodwin, 1102 N. 30th St.,
Renton, 98056, concerning public safety at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park,
lack of enforcement of City ordinances, lost City revenue due to the broken pay
box at the park's boat launch, and the refunding of money due to the broken pay
box.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler noted that the issue regarding the broken pay box has
already been handled by the Administration. Councilman Law recommended
that the issues concerning public safety be reviewed during budget
deliberations.
Added
Citizen Comment: Gonzalez -
Downtown Area Safety
Correspondence was read from Julie Gonzalez, 1811 SE 8th Pl., Renton, 98055,
regarding safety concerns in the downtown area and the lack of police presence
at the Renton Transit Center and Piazza.
September 26, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 327
Concerns MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE GONZALEZ CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE SAFETY
ISSUES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE AND THE GOODWIN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSIDERATION DURING BUDGET
DELIBERATIONS. CARRIED.
Councilman Law requested that the Administration send a letter to the
Goodwins to inform them of the resolution of the broken pay box matter at
Gene Coulon Park.
Added
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran -
Heather Downs Park
Development, Additional
Traffic Calming Measures
Correspondence was read from Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton,
98059, asking that two bump-out traffic calming measures be installed at the
intersection of Union Ave. SE and SE 2nd Pl. in addition to the four already
proposed for the Heather Downs Park development. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Community Services
Committee
Community Services:
Memorial for Former Renton
Police Chief Ang Busato
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending that the subject of a memorial for former Renton Police Chief
Ang Busato and any financing of such a memorial be referred to the
Administration for further action. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Human Services: 2006 CDBG
Funds Allocation
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the Human Services Advisory Committee
recommendation that 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds be distributed as follows:
CDBG Public Services Funds:
Community Health Centers of King County/Dental Program $10,076
Communities in Schools of Renton/Family Liaison Program $7,176
Domestic Abuse Women's Network/Confidential Shelter $7,907
ElderHealth NW/Day Health Program $7,176
Emergency Feeding Program/Food Program $9,344
Visiting Nurse Services of the NW/Senior Health Promotion $7,176
Total $48,855
CDBG Capital Funds:
City of Renton Housing Repair Program $164,546
Multi-Service Center $21,104
Total $185,650
CDBG Planning and Administration $48,855
The Committee further recommended adoption of the 2006 CDBG Contingency
Plan as recommended by the Human Services Advisory Committee should the
amount of funding available for 2006 increase or decrease. If there is an
increase in CDBG public services funding, the increase is to be applied
proportionally to: Communities in Schools of Renton/Family Liaison Program;
Community Health Centers of King County/Dental Program; Domestic Abuse
Women's Network/Shelter Program; ElderHealth/Connection Day Health
Program; and Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County. Should
there be a decrease in public services funding, any decrease is to be applied
proportionally to all funded programs.
September 26, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 328
If there is an increase in CDBG capital funding, any increases are to be
allocated to the Housing Repair Assistance Program, with funding not to exceed
$166,000. Any additional funds are to be allocated to the Multi-Service Center
Employee Development Program. If there is a decrease in capital funding, the
decrease is to be shared equally by all capital programs with the exception of
the Housing Repair Assistance Program. There is to be no decrease to the
Housing Repair Assistance Program.
If there is an increase in planning and administration funds, the City is to take
the maximum amount allowable to plan and administer the CDBG program. If
there is a decrease in planning and administration funds, funding is to be
decreased by that amount. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 241079 - 241478 and two wire transfers totaling
$1,889,902.16; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 59933 - 60208, one wire
transfer, and 602 direct deposits totaling $1,902,320.45. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
City Clerk: Cable Television
Franchise Consultant Services,
Bradley and Guzzetta
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the consultant agreement
with Bradley and Guzzetta, LLC for on-going cable television franchise
management assistance in the amount of $2,000 per month, and for franchise
renewal process services for an amount not to exceed $157,500 over the period
of 2006-2008. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the consultant agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3773
Vacation: Aberdeen Ave NE,
Dohrn, VAC-05-003
A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 10/17/2005 for vacating
an unopened portion of Aberdeen Ave. NE, south of NE 40th St. at Monterey
Pl. NE (Ron G. Dohrn; VAC-05-003). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3774
Transportation: Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements, TIB Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
interlocal cooperative agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board
for the costs associated with the construction of the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-
169) Improvements (Sunset Blvd. N. to Blaine Dr. SE). MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5153
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) Docket
& Amendments
An ordinance was read amending Chapters 4-1, 4-2, 4-4, 4-6 through 4-9, and
4-11 of Title IV (Development Regulations) and Chapter 9-11 of Title IX
(Public Ways and Property) of City Code by clarifying zone density controls
over zone lot size provisions and removing Green River Valley landscaping
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requirements; and by amending administrative, interpretation, and enforcement
procedures; fees and fee refunds and waivers; binding site plan regulations;
planned unit/urban development regulations; nonproject SEPA requirements;
and definitions. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #5154
Planning: Growth
Management Hearings Board,
Filing of Appeals
An ordinance was read adding Section 4-8-110.A.7 and 4-8-110.I to Chapter 8,
Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City
Code regarding the filing of appeals to the Growth Management Hearings
Board. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5155
Board/Commission:
Organization & Process
Modifications
An ordinance was read amending Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City
Code by eliminating the Boards of Adjustment, Ethics, Public Works,
Emergency Services Organization, Human Rights and Affairs, and Unfair
Housing Practices; adding the Advisory Commission on Diversity, Library
Board, Environmental Review Committee, LEOFF Disability Board, Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee, and Airport Advisory Committee; and updating all
remaining chapters. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5156
Board/Commission:
Organization & Process
Modifications
An ordinance was read amending Chapters 4-2, 4-4 and 4-6 through 4-9 of Title
IV (Development Regulations) and Chapter 8-7 of Title VIII (Health and
Sanitation) and Chapter 9-2 of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of City
Code by changing references from the Board of Public Works to the
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5157
Board/Commission:
Organization & Process
Modifications
An ordinance was read repealing Chapter 1-6 of Chapter 6, Code of Ethics, of
Title I (Administrative), and amending Chapters 4-1, 4-4, 4-5, 4-8 and 4-9 of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by changing references from
the Board of Adjustment to the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5158
Vacation: Bremerton Ave NE,
Liberty Ridge, VAC-04-007
An ordinance was read vacating three portions of Bremerton Ave. NE, located
south of NE 4th St. and north of SE 2nd Pl. (Liberty Ridge LLC; VAC-04-007).
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire: Emergency Preparedness
Councilman Clawson expressed concern regarding the emergency preparedness
of individuals, families, and businesses, and inquired as to the possibility of the
City serving as a coordinating agency for other agencies and community groups
for the formulation of an emergency preparedness plan that applies to everyone.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CITIZENS TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler commented that an evaluation is currently taking place
of the existing disaster plan, which is coordinated throughout King County. She
noted the importance of continually updating and revising the disaster plan.
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington stated that faith-based or social
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service organizations are more proficient at conducting quick assessments than
governments, and he noted that issue will be addressed in the disaster plan
review. Additionally, he noted the challenge of evacuating this area.
Councilman Persson pointed out the possibility of not being able to evacuate the
area and the importance of planning for that situation as well.
Councilwoman Palmer reported that disaster preparedness will be the topic of a
presentation at the Kennydale Neighborhood Association meeting on October
25th. Councilman Clawson asked that the Administration ensure that
emergency preparedness information is available on the City's website.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:31 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 26, 2005