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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 19, 2006 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 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; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER;
TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator - Transportation; RICH PERTEET, Interim Design, Planning and
Programming Supervisor; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator; LINDA HERZOG, Interim Assistant to the CAO; MARTY
WINE, Assistant to the CAO; KAREN BERGSVIK, Human Services Manager;
PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; BEN WOLTERS, Economic
Development Director; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AJLS: International Cultural
Shadow Boxes, Hazen High
School Students
Mayor Keolker stated that she began the shadow box project when she became
Mayor. She pointed out that a few shadow boxes filled with items of cultural
significance are displayed in the 7th floor hallway of City Hall along with a
world map on which countries that have representation in Renton are
highlighted. Noting her desire for many more shadow boxes, Mayor Keolker
reported that Hazen High School teacher Celeste Brady volunteered to
coordinate the effort.
Human Services Manager Karen Bergsvik explained that students in Ms.
Brady's English as a Second Language U.S. History Class created the cultural
shadow boxes by involving friends, family members, and the cultural
community in the determination of the contents of each box. Ms. Brady noted
that although initially the students worked in culture-type teams, they soon
evolved into mixed cultural groups supporting and advising each other to
develop their boxes.
The following students described the cultural significance of the contents of
their shadow boxes, and then gifted the boxes to the City of Renton: Hao
Phung, Vietnam; Chun Ho, China; Yuliana Frias and Rocio Nunez, Mexico;
Tatyana Pyarastari and Kristina Pyarastari, Russia; Olga Ciobanu, Moldova;
Rekik Solomon and Tigist Aschenaki, Ethiopia; Sophan Seng, Cambodia; and
Sunny Naimdii, Mongolia.
The student presenters were given certificates of appreciation in recognition of
their efforts to promote diversity and culture in Renton communities and
neighborhoods. Alfonso Nunez, Reyna Dias, and Celeste Brady were also
presented with certificates of appreciation.
Added
PROCLAMATION
Renton Lutheran Church Day -
6/25/2006
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of June 25, 2006,
to be "Renton Lutheran Church Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging all
citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Pastor Martha Myers accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Renton
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Lutheran Church. Councilwoman Nelson recognized the many contributions of
the church to the Renton community.
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:
President Bush recently honored Norma McQuiller, City of Renton
Neighborhood Program Coordinator, with the President's Volunteer Service
Award for making a difference in the lives of others.
It is "All Aboard for a Night with the Stars" at the Renton Cinema at
Liberty Park on Saturday nights this summer. The park opens for seating at
7 p.m. Saturdays, July 1 through August 26, with movies starting at dusk.
The public is invited to attend an open house regarding the re-master
planning for Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and the Narco Property,
referred to as the Tri-Park Master Plan. The open house will be held on
June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Buck - The
Landing Project, Expenditure
of Public Funds
Peter L. Buck, 2025 1st Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98121, reported that he is an
attorney for the Alliance for the South End, a Washington non-profit with
Renton citizens as its members. He stated that Council is being rushed to make
decisions pertaining to The Landing project, and expressed concerns regarding
the funding of the proposed parking garage and its connection with the area's
roadway improvements, and the generation of revenues. Mr. Buck posed the
following questions for Council's consideration: 1) Are the tenants Renton
counts on to generate revenue dependent on a movie theater; 2) Is the theater
dependent on a parking garage; and 3) Does the developer expect the City to
fund the garage.
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
The Landing Project,
Highlands Area Crime
Statistics
Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., #3, Renton, 98056, expressed
concern regarding the revenue generation and legal entanglements related to
The Landing project, and the moving forward of the subject area's road
improvements. On another topic, Ms. Petersen questioned the crime statistics
reported for the Highlands area. She noted that if statistics are gathered from
incident history reports, they may be incorrect, as the listed incidents may lack
important details.
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Edmonds Ave NE, Traffic
Safety Concerns
Sandel DeMastus, 1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed her
pleasure with Neighborhood Program Coordinator Norma McQuiller's
recognition by President Bush for her volunteer efforts. Additionally, she
expressed concern regarding speeding traffic on Edmonds Ave. NE, noting the
accident that occurred on May 31.
Citizen Comment: Saffle -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park
Betty Saffle, 15281 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, reported that she lives in the 55+
Wonderland Estates mobile home park located at Maple Valley Hwy. and 149th
Ave. SE. She stated that an advertisement found on the Internet indicates that
the owner is trying to sell the property unbeknownst to the residents of the park.
Ms. Saffle noted that the area will potentially be annexed to the City of Renton.
She expressed concern regarding the possible displacement of the residents,
saying that many cannot afford to move and have no place to go as the number
of mobile home park sites in the area are in decline.
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington confirmed that the mobile home
park is within Renton's Potential Annexation Area, and that staff will investigate
the matter. Mayor Keolker stated that information regarding State regulations
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pertaining to mobile home parks will be transmitted to the concerned parties. It
was also suggested that residents contact their State representatives, King
County Councilmembers, and the King County ombudsman.
Citizen Comment: Holman -
The Landing Project, Chamber
of Commerce Support
Resolution
Steve Holman, Renton Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman, 95 S. Tobin
St., Renton, 98055, read a resolution approved by the Renton Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors and its 600 members. The resolution supports
The Landing project and urges Council to approve the expenditure of
infrastructure funds necessary for this project to begin.
Citizen Comment: Sharpe -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park
Linda Sharpe, 203 S. 2nd St., Suite H11, Renton, 98055, stated that she co-
owns a mobile unit at Wonderland Estates (located at Maple Valley Hwy. and
149th Ave. SE), and expressed concern regarding the potential sale of the park.
She referred to regulations adopted by the City of Mountain View, California
pertaining to the assumption of costs by mobile home park owners for the
displaced residents and the municipality, and encouraged Renton's review of the
matter. Pointing out that Wonderland Estates contains 109 units, of which 88
are currently occupied, Ms. Sharpe voiced her concerns regarding the fate of the
age 55+ residents, many of whom are low-income or disabled. Although it may
be too late for Wonderland Estates, she asked that the City protect the mobile
home parks that are within its jurisdiction as they provide low-income,
affordable housing.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
6/12/2006
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/12/2006. Council concur.
Appointment: Municipal Arts
Commission
Mayor Keolker appointed Marie McPeak, 409 Jefferson Ave. NE, Renton,
98056, to the Municipal Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of Nancy
Hoben, who has resigned (term to expire 12/31/2006). Refer to Community
Services Committee.
CAG: 05-194, Community
Center Storage Room
Additions, Flag Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/15/2005 for CAG-05-194, Renton
Community Center Storage Room Additions; eight bids; engineer's estimate
$100,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low
bidder, Flag Construction, Inc., in the amount of $163,989. Council concur.
CAG: 05-164, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center Lighting
Improvements, Scott's Electric
Service
City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/27/2005 for CAG-05-164, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center Lighting Improvements; four bids; engineer's estimate
$140,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to second
low bidder, Scott's Electric Service, LLC, in the amount of $239,344.77. Refer
to Finance Committee for discussion regarding the irregularity with the low bid.
Public Works: Purchase of
Two Hybrid Vehicles
Planning/Building/Public Works Department requested a briefing regarding he
purchase of two hybrid vehicles for the City's fleet. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Transportation: School Zone
Flashing Lights, WA Traffic
Safety Commission Grant
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Washington Traffic Safety Commission for a grant in the amount of $52,500 for
school zone flashing lights at four elementary school sites. City's match is
$37,000. Council concur. (See page 214 for resolution.)
Utility: Sanitary Sewer Flows,
Skyway Water and Sewer
District
Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement with Skyway
Water and Sewer District to allow for the conveyance of a portion of the
district's flow through the City's system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
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THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
CAG: 06-068, South Lake WA
Roadway Improvements,
Ceccanti
Council President Corman presented a Committee of the Whole report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the South
Lake Washington Roadway Improvements construction contract to the lowest
responsible bidder, Ceccanti, Inc. in the amount of $19,443,826.60 which is
Alternate #2 - Concrete. The improvements will extend Logan Ave. N. from N.
6th St. to the existing intersection at Garden Ave. N. and Lake Washington
Blvd. N., N. 8th St. from new Logan Ave. N. to existing Park Ave. N., N. 10th
St. from new Logan Ave. N. to existing Garden Ave. N.; and will realign and
widen existing Park Ave. N. from N. 8th St. to new Logan Ave. N.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract with Ceccanti, Inc., in the amount of
$19,443,826.60. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Council President Corman commended staff for their efforts on the roadway
improvements project, and pointed out that the analysis they conducted
addressed attorney Peter L. Buck's comments at last week's Council meeting
regarding this project. Mr. Corman stated that the tax revenues are there for the
roadway improvements. He indicated that discussion will occur in the future
about the density on all the acreage of The Landing project and it is not tied to
the roads in any way.
Transportation: Outgoing
Interim Design, Planning &
Programming Supervisor
Recognition
Mayor Keolker recognized the contributions of Rich Perteet to the City of
Renton over the last six months as Interim Transportation Design, Planning and
Programming Supervisor, and she expressed her appreciation for his service.
Finance Committee
Budget: 2006 Amendments,
South Lake WA Infrastructure
Improvements (The Landing)
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the 2006 Budget
amendment ordinance for infrastructure improvements regarding The Landing
project. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the budget amendment ordinance to provide for the
creation of Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project, the
addition of two limited-term employees, and budget authority in the amount of
$24,925,587.
The Committee further recommended approval to grant authority to proceed
with the project and its related implementation steps, including road
improvements and a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond sale. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 215 for ordinance.)
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Lease: AirO Inc, Airport
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending approval of an Airport building and ground lease agreement
with AirO, Inc. for a portion of the 790 Building and 17 adjacent parking stalls.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Lease: Boeing Addendum 21,
Airport, LAG-65-877
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Addendum #21 to the Airport lease with The Boeing Company. The Committee
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recommended approval of Addendum #21 which completes the leased area
turnback, allows certain fire water system modifications and transfers, and
eliminates Boeing's right to recall portions of Apron C. The Committee also
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease
addendum. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 06-025, Airport Security
Gate Replacement, CA Carey
Corporation, FAA Grant
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) grant in the amount of $150,000, and also the
bid from C.A. Carey Corporation in the amount of $478,186.88 for the Airport
Airside/Landside Separation Improvement Project Phase 2 (Security Gate
Replacement) Project.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the FAA grant application and grant offer and the contract
with C.A. Carey Corporation. The Committee also recommended that the
resolution regarding the FAA grant application be presented for reading and
adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 214 for
resolution for FAA grant agreement.)
Transportation: Airport
Maintenance Dredging &
Shoreline Mitigation,
Parametrix
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
the contract for the Airport Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation
Project Phase I. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the contract with Parametrix, Inc. in the amount of
$139,500 to design and secure the permits to dredge the silt and debris choking
the approaches to the seaplane base ramp and docks.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the contract with Parametrix, Inc. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Streets: Hoquiam Ave NE
Temporary Closure
See page 214 for the Transportation Committee report regarding the temporary
closure of Hoquiam Ave. NE.
Planning & Development
Committee
Planning: Street Grid System
Amendments
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
recommending that a public hearing be held on 7/10/2006 to consider the
proposed amendments to City Code Title 9, Section 11, Street Grid System, and
to consider changing the names of two recently annexed street sections that
would not conform to the amended street grid system as follows:
a) Vesta Ave. changed to Vantage Ave. or Blvd.
b) Portions of NE 31st St., formally known as SE May Valley Rd., changed
back to SE May Valley Rd.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Utility: Springbrook Creek
Wetland & Habitat Mitigation
Bank Instrument, WSDOT
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Springbrook Creek
Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank Instrument with the Washington State
Department of Transportation. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding the approval of the mitigation bank instrument and the
other agreements, subject to Council review and approval of the other
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agreements, be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 215 for resolution.)
Community Services
Committee
EDNSP: 2006 Neighborhood
Program Grants
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
2006 neighborhood grant projects. The Committee recommended concurrence
in the staff recommendation to approve the following grant awards:
1. Heritage Garden Estates Homeowners Association – Detention pond
landscaping, rototill area, remove debris, and plant and stake 76 Leland
Cypresses. The project is located on Beacon Way ($7,225).
2. Clover Creek Homeowners Association – Right-of-way improvement;
remove existing weeds and blackberries; plant a mix of Heavenly Bamboo,
Thuja Emerald Green, and Blue Fescue Grass; and add beauty bark and
crushed rock. Project location is along Lake Washington Blvd. N. and
Burnett Ave. N. ($2,722).
3. Talbot Hill Neighborhood Association – Gateway improvements Phase III
entails more landscaping, including juniper tams, bark, and cemented solar
lighting ($2,165).
The Committee further recommended approval of funding for the following
administrative newsletter applications:
1. Nautica by the Lake – Annual printing for six newsletters a year distributed
by newsletter box at mailbox kiosk ($82).
2. Rolling Hills Homeowners Association – Annual printing for monthly
newsletter distributed door-to-door ($300).
3. Talbot Hill Neighborhood Association – Annual printing expenses for a
newsletter printed twice a year and distributed door-to-door ($275).
The first round of applications total $12,769, leaving a balance of $37,231. A
second round of funding will follow, with a deadline for applications of
9/29/2006. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Appointment: Airport
Advisory Committee
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
appointments of South Renton neighborhood alternate representative Robert
Bonner (term to expire 5/7/2008), and Airport Leaseholders primary
representative Michael O'Leary (term to expire 5/7/2007) to the Airport
Advisory Committee. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Lake WA Trail
South Lake Connector,
WSDOT Grant
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into the interlocal agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation and all subsequent WSDOT grant agreements
necessary for a $500,000 Federal Transportation Enhancement grant for the
Lake Washington Trail South Lake Connector Project. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page
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for resolution.)
Community Services: Henry
Moses Aquatic Center, 1% for
Art Project
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an etched
stainless steel mural as a 1% for Art project at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center,
approve the use of $10,887 in Fund 125 reserves for the project, approve the
total budget of $23,261.08, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
contract with Doug Kyes in the amount of $1,500 for design and installation
supervision. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilwoman Nelson noted that the mural, which depicts Duwamish Indian
tribal life, will be placed on the outside of the building.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3818
Transportation: School Zone
Flashing Lights, WA Traffic
Safety Commission Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant
agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for a $52,500 grant
towards the school zone flashing beacon/lighting project, for four school sites.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3819
Transportation: Lake WA Trail
South Lake Connector,
WSDOT Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a local
agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to
obtain $500,000 of TEA-21 Enhancement Grant Funds for the project design of
the connection between the Lake Washington Trail in Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park and the Cedar River Trail. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3820
Airport: Security Gate
Replacement, FAA Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program grant
application and acceptance documents to help fund the construction of the
Airport Airside/Landside Separation Improvement Project Phase 2 (Security
Gate Replacement) Project, and authorizing the Airport Manager as the City's
official representative in this matter. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Streets: Hoquiam Ave NE
Temporary Closure
It was noted that the Transportation (Aviation) Committee report regarding the
temporary closure of Hoquiam Ave. NE was not reported out under Unfinished
Business.
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation for the temporary
street closure of Hoquiam Ave. NE from NE 7th Pl. to NE 9th St. to take place
between June 26 and June 30, 2006, extended upon weather conditions, to allow
construction work for the Hoquiam Ave. NE roadway improvements project.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See below for resolution.)
Resolution #3821
Streets: Hoquiam Ave NE
Temporary Closure
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of Hoquiam Ave.
NE from NE 7th Pl. to NE 9th St., from June 26 to June 30, 2006. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3822 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
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Utility: Springbrook Creek
Wetland & Habitat Mitigation
Bank Instrument, WSDOT
interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation regarding Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation
Bank and associated legal instruments. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/26/2006 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2006 Amendments,
South Lake WA Infrastructure
Improvements (The Landing)
An ordinance was read creating a fund for the South Lake Washington
Infrastructure Improvements Project. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/26/2006. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5212
Finance: Utility Tax
Exemption
An ordinance was read adding Sections 5-11-4 through 5-11-8 to Chapter 11,
Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code to
establish a utility tax relief program. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Mayor Keolker thanked the residents at Leisure Estates for bringing this
proposal before the City.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Meeting Cancellation
(7/3/2006)
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CANCEL
THE 7/3/2006 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Board/Commission: Highlands
Area Citizens Advisory
Committee
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ISSUE OF A CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE HIGHLANDS
TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Utility Tax Exemption
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) Vice President,
1137 Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, noted that the HCA also worked
with the City on the matter of the utility tax relief program.
Councilman Clawson indicated that this matter has been around for a long time
and the Administration was finally able to find a way to put it into action. He
acknowledged everyone's contributions, saying it was a team effort.
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Various
Inez Petersen, Highlands Community Association Secretary, PO Box 2041,
Renton, 98056, expressed concern regarding the lack of acknowledgement on
the record of correspondence to Council. Referring to the topic of eminent
domain, she noted the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision
on Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. Ms. Petersen further noted that
federal bill H.R. 4128, Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005, remains
in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Regarding the subject of The Landing
project, she voiced concern regarding the amount of the projected revenues.
Council President Corman acknowledged Ms. Petersen's concern regarding
Council correspondence, noting that the matter will be reviewed. Mayor
Keolker indicated that all of Council's policies have been referred to Committee
of the Whole for review, and noted that staff is following the Council's current
correspondence policy.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:36 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 19, 2006