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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 21, 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; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator - Transportation; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; MARTY WINE, Assistant
CAO; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER TIM TROXEL, Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
National Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month - September
2006
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the month of September
2006 to be "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Renton,
and urging all men in the community and throughout the country to become
aware of their own risks of prostate cancer, talk to their health care providers
about prostate cancer, and, whenever appropriate, get screened for the disease.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
15th Anniversary of Ukrainian
Independence - August 24,
2006
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read honoring August 24, 2006, as the
"15th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence" in the City of Renton as the
Parliament of Ukraine formally declared its independence from the Soviet
Union on August 24, 1991. Citizens are encouraged to join in this special
observance. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Peter Drogomiretskiy, Ukrainian American Club of Washington President,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Councilman Clawson noted that
the Ukrainian community is a vital part of this region.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PSRC: Prosperity Partnership
Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Director Bob Drewel and Director of
Economic Development Bill McSherry gave an update on the status of
Prosperity Partnership, an economic development effort that was launched over
two years ago. Mr. Drewel stated that the coalition consists of over 200
partners (including the City of Renton, Renton Technical College, and the
Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce), and is representative of the four-
county region (King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish).
Mr. Drewel reported that Prosperity Partnership has already accomplished 16 of
its 18 actions items for 2006, and he noted the coalition's plan to establish a
measurement system that will measure approximately 22 indicators. He
indicated that the regional economic strategy is a five-year plan, one goal of
which is to develop 100,000 new jobs in the four-county region.
Mr. McSherry reviewed Prosperity Partnership's foundation initiative
concerning education, which has the following goals: increase the percentage
of the region's students graduating from high school within four years;
strengthen the workforce training system and improve integration of education
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in the workplace; and increase the number of bachelor and advanced degrees
awarded in Washington, with emphasis on applied sciences and engineering.
He noted that the Partnership will go before the legislature in 2007 asking for an
increase in college enrollments to fill capacity in high demand fields such as
computer specialists, engineers, life scientists, medical researchers, nurses, and
secondary teachers.
Mr. Drewel commented on the importance of technical and community colleges,
noting that the Partnership wants 40 percent of the students who attend four-
year institutions to come from these types of colleges. He pointed out that the
region will need well-educated workers to replace retiring workers and to meet
the demands of the new economy. In conclusion, Mr. Drewel encouraged
attendance at the Prosperity Partnership luncheon on November 1.
In response to Councilwoman Briere's inquiry, Mr. McSherry stated that the
marketing pilot project is aimed at middle and high school students.
APPEAL
Appeal: Rainier Mixed Use
South Parking Lot, JDA
Group, V-05-133 & SA-04-
093
Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
regarding the appeal filed by JDA Group, LLC. The Committee heard this
appeal on 8/17/2006. The applicant, JDA Group, LLC, appealed the Hearing
Examiner's denial of its variance request and site plan. The Committee
reviewed the record, the written appeal, and the presentation and oral argument
by Neil Watts, Development Services Director, and Rich Wagner, Baylis
Architects, on behalf of the applicant/appellant. Having done so, the Committee
found that a substantial error in law exists, and accordingly, reverses the
decision of the Hearing Examiner and modifies the decision by adding a
mitigation measure.
The subject parcels are located west of Rainier Ave. S. and north of an existing
restaurant, Chang's Mongolian Grill. This site is zoned Commercial Arterial.
The applicant seeks to construct a 27-stall surface parking lot on approximately
20,000 square feet of a 1.55-acre parcel on the west side of Rainier Ave. N.,
which connects to Chang's existing parking lot. In order to create this parking
lot, the applicant would have to fill a small area of wetland and wetland buffer.
The lot with a Category 3 wetland contains a partially culverted drainage
stream. The applicant seeks to further culvert this drainage in order to
accommodate the parking lot. In order to do so, the applicant needed to remove
the trees and vegetation within 25 feet of this water course area (City Code 4-4-
130). This required a variance.
Under the City Code, the Hearing Examiner reviews the variance request.
Accordingly, the site plan application was also put before the Hearing
Examiner. The Hearing Examiner held a hearing on 3/14/2006. He issued his
decision on 4/25/2006 denying both 1) the variance; and 2) the site plan
application. The Hearing Examiner found that the applicant's property failed to
meet the four criteria necessary for a variance. The Hearing Examiner further
concluded that the "[t]he proposal is not compatible with the environment
objectives of the comprehensive plan" in that the Hearing Examiner did not find
that culverting the creek would mitigate impacts.
Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F(5) and (6), the Committee's decision and
recommendation is limited to the record, which consists of, but is not limited to
the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal, and the submissions by the
parties. Having done so, the Committee hereby finds substantial error in the
Hearing Examiner's denial of the variance request. The Committee finds that
the applicant's request meets the standard for a variance, is a reasonable use of
the property, and benefits the public interest. Further, extending the existing
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culvert over the drainage stream will not harm the environment, and the
proposed remediation measures are adequate. However, the Committee
modifies the decision to include a mitigation measure to build a rockery, rather
than to fill a portion of the wetland area. This rockery structure will eliminate
the need to fill the portion of wetland area and further justify the variance
request. The placement and structure of the rockery will be subject to the
approval of the Development Services Division.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th
St & 140th Ave SE
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the 60% Direct Petition to Annex and R-4 zoning for the proposed
Leitch Annexation; 14.59 acres (including the abutting street right-of-way)
bounded generally by 140th Ave. SE, if extended, on the west, 143rd Ave. SE,
if extended, on the east, SE 136th St., if extended, on the north, and SE 138th
St., if extended on the south.
Senior Planner Don Erickson reported that eight single-family dwellings exist
on the site, and noted that future development will most likely occur on the
larger under-developed parcels. He pointed out that Maplewood Creek flows
through the eastern portion of site, and except for the ravine on the eastern most
parcel, the site is relatively flat. Mr. Erickson indicated that public services for
the site are provided by Fire District #25, Water District #90, Renton sewer, and
the Renton School District.
Mr. Erickson stated that current King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units
per gross acre). Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Residential
Low Density, for which R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre) zoning is
proposed. He relayed issues raised by City staff as follows: 1) Transportation
Division noted that portions of SE 136th St., 140th Ave. SE, and 143rd Ave. SE
will need to be widened and improved to meet City standards; 2) Utilities
Division recommended the use of King County's 2005 Surface Water Manual,
Level 2 for future development; and 3) Parks Division estimated a one-time
parks development cost of $20,984.
Reviewing the fiscal impact of the proposed annexation, Mr. Erickson reported
that the City will realize a surplus of $13,773 at full development, assuming an
increase to 46 single-family homes and an average assessed home value of
$450,000. He stated that the annexation proposal is consistent with City
policies and Boundary Review Board criteria, and serves the best interests and
general welfare of the City, particularly if it facilitates potential annexation of
the unincorporated area to the southwest.
Public comment was invited.
William Sweezey, 13636 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, opposed the
annexation, expressing concerns regarding the increase in density in the area,
the wildlife that use and inhabit the Maplewood Creek ravine, the
environmental impact of development on the ravine, and the close proximity of
homes to each other in nearby developments.
Councilwoman Briere noted that if the property is annexed, the zoning will be
less dense than it is now in King County. Councilman Clawson pointed out that
development must undergo a planning process, and environmental constraints
will be addressed.
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There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE LEITCH 60% DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE
THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF INTENT
PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD, INVOKE THE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD'S JURISDICTION TO CONSIDER
POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE ANNEXATION TO THE SOUTH AND
WEST IF IT CREATES MORE REASONABLE SERVICE AREAS, AND
PREPARE THE RELEVANT ANNEXATION ORDINANCES AS
APPROPRIATE. CARRIED.
Transportation: 2007-2012 TIP This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP), 2007 - 2012.
Peter Hahn, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator -
Transportation, stated that the TIP is a multi-year work and funding plan for the
development of transportation facilities. The TIP is mandated by State law, and
consequently staff evaluates the plan and makes appropriate changes in
accordance with Renton's Comprehensive Plan, the Growth Management Act,
and the City's Business Plan.
Mr. Hahn highlighted the accomplishments of the past year, which include
completing the design and starting construction on the South Lake Washington
infrastructure improvements, starting the NE Sunset Blvd./Duvall Ave. NE
intersection improvements, completing Phase 1, Segment 1 of the SW 27th
St./Strander Blvd. connection, completing the S. 4th St./Burnett Ave. S.
intersection improvements, and installing uninterruptible power supplies at
signalized intersections such as Rainier Ave.
Continuing, Mr. Hahn noted that the plan contains 54 projects and programs.
Five new projects have been added, including intersection safety and mobility
and Garden Ave. N. widening. He explained that TIP projects can undergo
various adjustments and changes over time. The projects are divided into five
categories, but may fall under multiple categories.
Mr. Hahn reported that the total expenditure plan for the TIP is $127,747,079 of
which $78,170,868 is funded and $49,576,211 is unfunded. Stating that the
funding package is heavily front-end loaded, he noted that of the $78 million
that is funded, 90 percent will be spent in 2007, 2008, and 2009. He reviewed
the funding sources and the 2005-2006 grants obtained for projects such as the
SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. connection and the Sam Chastain trail, which total
$6,792,500. In conclusion, Mr. Hahn stated that 2007 will be one of the largest
construction years ever in Renton.
In response to Councilman Law's questions, Mr. Hahn explained that
amendments can be made to the TIP every year. In response to Council
President Corman's inquiry, Mr. Hahn stated that review of the one-way streets
does fall into a couple of TIP program categories, and he noted some areas
where the effect of one-way streets is being studied.
Public comment was invited.
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Gail Wolz, 6202 113th Pl. SE, Bellevue, 98006, stated that she represents the
Stop Light Now Committee, and shared statistics of accidents that have
occurred at the intersection of NE Sunset Blvd. and Hoquiam Ave. NE.
Stressing the need for the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection, Ms.
Wolz expressed her happiness that the project has been included in this year's
TIP. She asked to be kept informed of the project's funding and prioritization.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, 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 2006 and beyond. Items noted included:
The first annual Art & Antique Walk will liven up downtown Renton streets
with paintings, pottery, sculpture, and photography on August 29.
Summer day camp programs came to an end last week. The two preschool
camps, four youth camps, and one teen camp provided summer fun and
activities to over 1,200 participants.
Due to the closure of the main runway at King County International Airport
(Boeing Field) to permanently repair damage caused by the Nisqually
earthquake, Renton Municipal Airport is experiencing an increase in aircraft
takeoffs and landings during the month of August.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Highlands Community
Association
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) Vice President,
PO Box 2041, Renton, 98056, thanked those that attended the HCA meeting last
Thursday. She expressed her unhappiness with the rumors that are being spread
about HCA and the City, and stated that it is time to set aside differences and
work together.
Citizen Comment:
Middlebrooks - Business Jet
Center at Airport
John Middlebrooks, 510 Seneca Ave. NW, Renton, 98057, voiced concern
regarding the potential development of a business jet center at the Renton
Municipal Airport. He stated that although outlawed for airlines, old generation
leer jets, which create a lot of noise, can be used by the business and private
communities. Pointing out that the airport cannot pick and choose the type of
airplanes used, Mr. Middlebrooks requested that the City slow this process
down and take time to evaluate the impacts on the community.
Citizen Comment: Snow - NE
2nd St, Pedestrian Safety
Concerns
Mike Snow, 5002 NE 2nd St., Renton, 98059, expressed concern for the safety
of pedestrians once NE 2nd St. is opened up to be a connection between Jericho
and Duvall Avenues S. and it becomes a thoroughfare. He noted that the road is
narrow, lacks sidewalks and shoulders, and is used as a route for school
children. Relaying City staff concerns that stop signs will not slow people
down, Mr. Snow stated his belief that stop signs will cause drivers to be more
aware of pedestrians. He indicated his preference for the installation of
sidewalks, but until that occurs, he suggested leaving the barricade in place or
installing stop signs.
Council President Corman agreed that sidewalks are needed, and he received
confirmation that the substandard road was obtained by Renton via a recent
annexation. Peter Hahn, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator - Transportation, described the situation, traffic patterns, and
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available traffic control options, pointing out that the barricade is in place due to
development construction. Mr. Hahn explained that although it may seem
counterintuitive, stop signs are not a speed-control device and will not
discourage the cutting-through traffic.
Mr. Corman questioned the possibility of being able to handle these types of
high-safety situations differently with King County at the time of annexation.
Additionally, he commented on the possibility of using temporary traffic control
measures during temporary development patterns such as this.
Councilman Persson suggested keeping the barricade in place until the
sidewalks are installed. Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg
Zimmerman noted that the barricade has not been formally authorized.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE MATTER OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON NE 2ND ST. TO
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Heuschel -
Renton School District
Superintendent
Mary Alice Heuschel, 300 SW 7th St., Renton, 98057, introduced herself as the
new superintendent of the Renton School District, saying that she was warmly
welcomed to the Renton community. Having taken a tour of Renton's
recreational facilities, Ms. Heuschel indicated that she is impressed with the
City's recreational programs and services. She stated that she looks forward to a
very long relationship with the Renton community.
Citizen Comment: Beckley -
Integrated Emergency
Management Course
Phil Beckley, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, shared his background in
emergency preparedness and disaster planning, noting that he has worked for
the American Red Cross. He referred to a recent article about Renton published
in the Fairwood Flyer, specifically the paragraph regarding emergency
management training. Mr. Beckley stressed that FEMA is the benchmark for
disaster planning, and he expressed his approval of City official and staff
attendance at the week-long Integrated Emergency Management Course in
Maryland last Spring. He concluded that emergency preparedness is important
to everyone.
Citizen Comment: Beckley -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment
Heidi Beckley, 806 Index Court NE, Renton, 98056, described her experiences
when picketing an adult book store in the Highlands in 1997, pointing out that
those who opposed her actions did not represent the majority. Referring to the
Highlands redevelopment effort, she opined that Council gave in to the vocal
minority, and the quiet majority was not represented by Council.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Ms. Beckley stated her fear that people will move away from the Highlands area
due to its deterioration. When the redevelopment effort is revisited, she asked
that everyone's voice be heard. Ms. Beckley expressed her disappointment with
the Highlands Community Association. She noted the need for neighborhood
clean-up efforts. Ms. Beckley indicated her intention to form a neighborhood
organization called Citizens for a Better Renton.
RECESS MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR TEN MINUTES.*
Council President Corman expressed concern regarding the economic downturn
of the Highlands area, noting that Councilmembers found themselves needing to
make decisions such as whether to choose 40 to 80 unit-per-acre replacement
zoning through eminent domain or to go in the direction of single-family
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homes. He indicated that he is unsure which type of zoning will ultimately
bring more businesses to the area. Mr. Corman reported that he lives in the
neighborhood, and his long-standing position has been that he does not want
apartments next to his home.
Councilman Clawson stated that there was no proposal to put in 40 to 80 unit-
per-acre zoning with eminent domain.
*MOTION CARRIED. Time: 9:09 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:17 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
8/14/2006
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/14/2006. Council concur.
Board/Commission: Advisory
Commission on Diversity,
Citizenship Condition Waiver
for Member
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested approval to
waive the citizenship condition for Antonio Cube, Sr. to allow him to continue
to serve on the Advisory Commission on Diversity. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
Community Services: City
Hall Deli Lease, 5 Kwang
Corporation
Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease with 5
Kwang Corporation for operation of the deli on the 3rd floor of City Hall and
the espresso stand in the Renton Transit Center. Refer to Finance Committee.
EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Fund
Use for Marketing Campaign,
Budget Amend
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a 2006 Budget amendment to transfer 2005
undesignated hotel/motel funds in the amount of $60,000 for the marketing
campaign. Council concur. (See page 287 for ordinance.)
Annexation: Marshall, Waiver
of Application Fee
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
requested approval to waive the annexation application fee for the proposed
Marshall Annexation; a 7.6-acre unincorporated island fronting Duvall Ave.
NE. Council concur.
Human Services: 2007/2008
CDBG Funds Allocation
Human Services Division recommended allocation of the 2007/2008
Community Development Block grant funds as recommended by the Human
Services Advisory Committee. Refer to Community Services Committee; set
public hearing on 9/12/2006 for the Human Services Advisory Committee to
consider allocation of funds.
Human Services: 2007/2008
Funding Criteria and Process
Human Services Division requested a briefing regarding the 2007/2008 Human
Services funding criteria and process. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Added Item 9.h.
Annexation: Preserve Our
Plateau, SE 128th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended setting a public meeting on 9/11/2006 to consider the action of
the Boundary Review Board to support the 1,475-acre Preserve Our Plateau
Annexation subject to agreement by a majority vote of registered voters residing
within the area. Council concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Community Services:
Maplewood Golf Course
Reserve Fund Use, Water
Rights Attorney Fees, Budget
Amend
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize spending of the
Maplewood Golf Course reserve fund balance to contract a water rights legal
consultant, Kathryn Gerla of Foster Pepper PLLC, for legal services to include
historical research and communications with the Department of Ecology in the
amount of $20,000. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT.*
Councilman Persson clarified that this matter concerns the ability to have a well
at the golf course for watering purposes.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 287 for ordinance.)
Council: Liaison Position
Reclassification
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve reclassification of the City
Council Liaison position effective 1/1/2006. This reclassification will not
require additional budget appropriation.
City Council Liaison, grade n12E to m17D, $4,224 budget change through
2006.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Airport: Aerodyne Lease,
Addendum #12, LAG-84-006
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
following three actions that take place in the addendum to the airport lease with
Aerodyne, LLC (LAG-84-006):
1. A Consumer Price Index increase to the Aerodyne, LLC lease for improved
and unimproved leased areas;
2. A ten-year extension of the existing lease beginning 9/1/2006 and ending
8/31/2016; and
3. Assignment of the lease from Southcove Ventures, LLC to Aerodyne, LLC.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 03-033, SW 27th
St/Strander Blvd Extension
Design, Perteet
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
Supplemental Agreement #4 to CAG-03-033, agreement with Perteet, Inc., for
design services in the amount of $855,000 for the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd.
Connection Project, Phase 1, Segment 2A. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the
supplemental agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee
Development Services:
Nuisance Ordinance, Burned-
Out Buildings
Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding the nuisance
ordinance and burned-out buildings. The Committee recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance updating the
definitions of unfit, dangerous or abandoned structures, and adopting by
reference the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
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The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advancement to second and final reading.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED TO PRESENT THE MATTER
FOR FIRST READING ONLY. CARRIED. (See later this page for
ordinance.)
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 Evelyn Reingold to the Municipal Arts Commission
for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2006. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/11/2006 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: Hotel/Motel Fund
Use for Marketing Campaign,
Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2006 Budget by transferring funds in the
amount of $60,000 from the 2005 undesignated hotel/motel fund, with $50,000
going to Pravda for the purpose of creating a Renton marketing video under the
Renton Community Marketing Campaign, and $10,000 to cover contracts with
Hamilton/Saunderson and the Chamber of Commerce. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/11/2006. CARRIED.
Community Services:
Maplewood Golf Course
Reserve Fund Use, Water
Rights Attorney Fees, Budget
Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2006 Budget to authorize $20,000 from
the golf course fund balance to appropriate for water rights attorney fees.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/11/2006.
CARRIED.
Added
Development Services:
Nuisance Ordinance, Burned-
Out Buildings
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3 of Title I (Administration) and
Chapters 5 and 9 of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by
updating the definitions of unfit, or abandoned structures, and adopting by
reference the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/11/2006.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5218
Planning: Street Grid System
Amendments
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9-11, Street Grid System, of Chapter
9 (Public Ways and Property) of City Code to amend provisions for street
naming. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Development Services: Dance
Hall Ordinance
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE DANCE HALL ORDINANCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION
WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS
ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 9:36 p.m.
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Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
August 21, 2006