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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 15, 2006 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:00 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker 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; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON;
DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; BEN
WOLTERS, Economic Development Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Community Services Administrator; INTERIM CHIEF LARRY RUDE, Fire
Department; LINDA HERZOG, Interim Assistant to the CAO; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER KENT CURRY, COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY, COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, and COMMANDER
FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
AJLS: Linyi, China Delegation
Visit
Bill Taylor, Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, welcomed
the delegates from the City of Linyi, People's Republic of China, who are here
to formalize relationships between their City, the Chamber of Commerce, and
the City of Renton. He reported that Linyi is a 2,500-year-old city in the
Shandong Province, which encompasses an area of 6,500 miles and has a
population of 10,100,000.
Mr. Taylor introduced Linyi Mayor Lian Chengmin, who expressed pleasure
with the delegation's visit to Renton. He stated that Linyi is looking forward to
a long Sister City relationship with Renton, and to more discussion on the topics
of economic development, trade, and culture. Additionally, Mayor Lian
extended an invitation for Mayor Keolker and a Renton delegation to visit the
City of Linyi, and he wished Renton a prosperous future. Mayor Keolker
thanked the delegation for visiting the City of Renton, saying that she looks
forward to exploring opportunities for mutual economic development.
Police: Swearing-In of New
Chief Kevin Milosevich
Mayor Keolker administered the oath of office to Kevin Milosevich, newly
appointed Chief of Police. Chief Milosevich expressed his appreciation for the
opportunity to serve as Police Chief.
RECESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 7:13 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:23 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present.
King County: Public Health
Department, 2006 Health
Report
Julia Patterson, Metropolitan King County Councilmember for District 5,
introduced Dr. Charissa Fotinos, Seattle-King County Public Health Department
Medical Director, who presented an overview of the 2006 Health of King
County report. Dr. Fotinos stated that the report examined health outcomes and
health-related behaviors, using data sources such as vital records, surveys,
hospital discharge data, reportable conditions, and census information.
Dr. Fotinos reported that chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and
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illness in King County. The more common chronic diseases include cancer,
heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, and diabetes. She noted that the prevalence
of diabetes among adults is increasing, particularly in South King County, and
HIV infection has now become a chronic condition (AIDS moved from the 8th
to the 14th leading cause of death). Dr. Fotinos further noted that access to care
is decreasing, and that excessive alcohol use is higher in King County than the
rest of Washington and the nation.
Continuing, Dr. Fotinos reviewed the improvements in health, pointing out that
mortality is decreasing, smoking is declining, motor vehicle injuries are
dropping, firearm deaths are lower, and adolescent births are declining.
Additionally, she reviewed the large and persistent disparities in health status
and access to health care across racial and ethnic groups, income groups, areas
of King County, and sexual orientation.
Dr. Fotinos listed what can be done to improve the health of King County,
including working towards assuring universal health coverage and access to
health care, building homes and communities that support physical activity and
provide healthy indoor environments, and addressing social factors that affect
health. Dr. Fotinos responded to Councilmember inquiries regarding drinking
and driving, asthma, inactivity rates, and population shifts and growth. In
conclusion, King County Councilwoman Patterson highlighted the disparity
between life expectancy and the various racial and ethnic groups.
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 2006 and beyond. Items noted included:
The City of Renton is hosting the Exhibition of Sacred Art de la Basilica de
la Virgin de Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico at the Renton Community
Center from May 21st to 28th.
Washington State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting
at the Renton Community Center on May 23rd to discuss the Tukwila to
Renton portion of the I-405 project (I-5 to SR-169).
Last week the Renton Senior Activity Center presented its 27th Annual
Senior Stage Revue at Carco Theatre.
AJLS: Seattle Seahawks
Headquarter Relocation to
Renton
Mayor Keolker announced that the Seattle Seahawks national football team is
moving its headquarters to Renton.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Blake -
Fairwood Incorporation
J. Paul Blake, 17627 133rd Pl. SE, Renton, 98058, requested the City's support
for initiating the petition process to annex the Fairwood area into Renton's
boundaries. He stated that the King County Boundary Review Board (BRB)
recently recommended against the incorporation of the proposed City of
Fairwood. Mr. Blake pointed out that the BRB determined that incorporation is
not financially sustainable, and he noted some of the fiscal problems associated
with the potential incorporation.
Mr. Blake reviewed Renton's recent economic developments such as the Seattle
Seahawks headquarter relocation and the IKEA store redesign, saying that a
greater Renton will make an even better Fairwood.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER TWO ADDITIONAL MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
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Mr. Blake stated that annexation movement supporters intend to organize efforts
and collaborate, and he seeks the City's support for initiating the petition
process to annex the Fairwood area into Renton.
Citizen Comment: Hulten -
Maplewood Estates, Potential
Annexation to Renton
Bill Hulten, 13836 SE 158th St., Renton, 98058, indicated that he recently
spoke with a number of people within the Maplewood Estates development,
which is contiguous (southeasterly) to the proposed Maplewood Addition
Annexation, and reported that a majority of those he spoke with favored
annexation of Maplewood Estates to Renton, and showed a lack of interest in
becoming part of the Fairwood Incorporation.
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment
Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., #3, Renton, 98056,
recommended a modified urban village approach for the Highlands area
redevelopment, which involves the following: flexible zoning that allows
private property owners to decide their own futures; no declaration of blight;
zoning that would not create non-conforming property; higher densities that
coexist aesthetically with existing single-family dwellings and duplexes;
opportunities for property owners to develop to higher densities, remodel their
properties, or voluntarily sell to a developer; creation of low interest loans for
property improvement; creation of a neighborhood maintenance covenant;
allocation of police patrols commensurate with the population; and review of
the City's code enforcement process.
Councilman Clawson clarified that what is anticipated with the proposed
rezoning is not the creation of non-conforming properties but the creation of
legal non-conforming properties.
Citizen Comment: McOmber -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment, Council
Workshop
Howard McOmber, 475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, noted his interest in
the outcome of the Council workshop scheduled for May 17th. Pointing out
that major decisions are being made regarding the well-established Highlands
neighborhood, he expressed the need for open mindedness about alternative
solutions. Additionally, Mr. McOmber indicated his preference that single-
family homes and duplexes remain legal and conforming. He urged the City not
to rush the redevelopment process.
Council President Corman explained that the meeting on May 17th is a
workshop for Council to receive information, and Council will not be making
any decisions. He reported that the location of the workshop was changed to
the Council Chambers, and it will be taped and cablecast. Mr. Corman noted
that although the public is welcome to attend, public testimony will not be taken
at the workshop. He also noted that there will be further opportunity for
audience comment before Council formally takes any action on the matter.
Councilwoman Briere added that the information provided at the workshop will
bring all Councilmembers up-to-date on the issues.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
AJLS: Spirit of Washington
Dinner Train, Supporting
Resolution
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended adoption
of a resolution supporting efforts to save the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train.
Council concur. (See page 162 for resolution.)
CAG: 05-185, Burnett Linear
Park Play Area Renovation, TF
Sahli Construction
Community Services Department submitted CAG-05-185, Burnett Linear Park
Play Area Renovation; and requested approval of the project, commencement of
60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,607.53 to T.F. Sahli
Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
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Development Services: MB
Short Plat, ROW Dedication,
Duvall Ave NE, SHP-05-060
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way at Duvall Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement
of the MB Short Plat. Council concur.
EDNSP: Annexation
Community Outreach, PRR
Inc Contract
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to use $70,000 of unallocated year-end fund balance for
public information efforts related to annexation and incorporation, and approval
of a contract with PRR, Inc. to conduct the work. Refer to Finance Committee.
Budget: 2006 Amendments,
South Lake Washington
Infrastructure Improvements
(The Landing)
Finance and Information Services Department recommended adoption of an
ordinance that: amends the 2006 Budget by creating Fund 318, South Lake
Washington Infrastructure Project; grants budget authority in the amount of
$22,689,000; and gives authority to proceed with the project and its
implementation steps. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Joint Purchasing
Agreement, City of Tacoma
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
interlocal joint purchasing agreement with the City of Tacoma. Council concur.
(See page 162 for resolution.)
Finance: Temporary Interfund
Loans
Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization for
temporary interfund loans. Refer to Finance Committee.
Human Resources:
Reclassification of Positions
Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended
reclassification of positions in the Finance and Information Services; Economic
Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning; Administrative, Judicial
and Legal Services; Planning/Building/Public Works; and Fire Departments.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Airport: Maintenance
Dredging & Shoreline
Mitigation, WSDOT Grant
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement for a
$76,400 grant from Washington State Department of Transportation for the
Airport Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation Project Phase I.
Council concur. (See page 162 for resolution.)
CAG: 06-079, South Lake
Washington Infrastructure
Improvements, DMJM-Harris
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 to CAG-06-079, agreement with DMJM-Harris for
construction management services in the amount of $1,597,500 for the South
Lake Washington infrastructure improvements. Council concur.
Utility: Billing Adjustments
for Water Leaks
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a water and wastewater
billing adjustment for customers who experience excessive bills due to water
leaks. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Lotto -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment
Correspondence was read from Sara Lotto, 1023 Lynnwood Ave. NE, Renton,
98056, opposing high density zoning in the Highlands area. She expressed
concern that high density levels will result in the creation of blight conditions,
and decrease the value of existing houses.
Councilman Clawson indicated that the proposed zoning for the Highlands area
is mostly medium density, with some high density in the Center Village
commercial area, and in the residential areas in association with a development
plan for affordable housing.
Citizen Comment: High -
Sewer Moratorium in East
Correspondence was read from Gwendolyn High, President of Citizens'
Alliance for a Responsible Evendell, PO Box 2936, Renton, 98056, requesting
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Renton Plateau PAA extension of the sewer moratorium for new subdivisions within the East Renton
Plateau Potential Annexation Area, which expires 6/5/2006. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Added
Citizen Comment: Rogers -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment
At the request of Council President Corman, a letter was read from Elizabeth A.
Rogers, 2300 Jefferson Ave. NE, #B-108, Renton, 98056, stating that although
she does not have a clear position on the issue of the Highlands redevelopment
effort, she favors the cleaning up of dilapidated properties, controlled
development, and reasonable growth. She expressed concern that Renton's
desire to attract upscale development may outweigh the concerns of residents
regarding overcrowding, traffic congestion, water quality, and displacement.
Council: Correspondence Council President Corman commented on the handling of Council
correspondence, specifically the inclusion of correspondence on the Council
meeting agenda, and the need to review correspondence related policies and
processes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Community Services
Committee
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Mayor
Keolker's appointment of Patricia Pepper to the Municipal Arts Commission for
a three-year term expiring 12/31/2008. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3808
Finance: Joint Purchasing
Agreement, City of Tacoma
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal joint purchasing agreement with the City of Tacoma in order to jointly
bid the acquisition of goods and services. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3809
Airport: Maintenance
Dredging & Shoreline
Mitigation, WSDOT Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant
agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for a
$76,400 grant from the Washington Airport Aid Program, for Phase I of the
Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation Project at the Renton Airport.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3810
AJLS: Spirit of Washington
Dinner Train, Supporting
Resolution
A resolution was read supporting efforts to save the Spirit of Washington
Dinner Train. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5208
Annexation: Akers Farms,
108th Ave SE & Puget Dr S
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 14.02 acres generally located
immediately south of SE 160th St. and north of SE 164th St., east of 108th Ave.
SE and west of 110th Ave. SE, if extended (Akers Farms Annexation).
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5209 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
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Annexation: Akers Farms, R-8
Zoning
12.99 acres, generally located immediately south of SE 160th St. and north of
SE 164th St., east of 108th Ave. SE and west of 110th Ave. SE, if extended,
annexed within the City of Renton as R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per
acre) zoning; Akers Farms Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Various
Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., #3, Renton, 98056, expressed
her pleasure with being able to view the correspondence listed on tonight's
meeting agenda on the City's website. Additionally, Ms. Petersen commented
on eminent domain and the related U.S. Supreme Court decision on Kelo et al.
v. City of New London et al., and on the investigation of the graffiti incident
that occurred in the Mayor's Office on April 17th.
Councilman Clawson indicated that he reviewed the U.S. Supreme Court's
decision regarding the Kelo case, and opined that the decision has no
application when talking about the use of eminent domain to improve public
housing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO
BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time:
8:40 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 15, 2006