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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 11, 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; TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON;
DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMAN DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
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; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, Fire Department;
CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Added
Worldwide Event:
Remembering 9/11/2001
Mayor Keolker spoke in remembrance of 9/11/2001, and honored those who
lost their lives five years ago as the result of terrorist attacks. She dedicated the
day to the innocent victims and offered consolation to the families and friends
of those who lost their lives. Additionally, the Mayor honored the courage,
bravery, and dedication of the firefighters, police, and many others who
heroically risked and gave their lives to save others. She stated that the events
of 9/11/2001 have increased appreciation for the core values on which this
country and the community are based, and she stressed that principles such as a
democratically elected government, freedom of the press and of religious
choice, and equality of individuals were the real targets of the terrorists.
Fire Chief I. David Daniels stated that for the nation, this day is about
remembering the attacks of five years ago, the response of the aid workers, the
passengers of the hijacked airliners, and the military personnel who serve in the
Middle East. Police Chief Kevin Milosevich named several police officers who
have been militarily deployed to the Middle East. He indicated that law
enforcement in this region has received federal grants for terrorism prevention,
and noted that the resulting training, skills, and equipment can be applied to all
types of disasters.
In honor of the heroes, victims, soldiers, and their families and loved ones,
Council President Corman requested that a moment of silence be observed to
remember the events of five years ago.
King County: Accessible
Voting Units
Robyn London and Meghann Seiler, interns with the King County Records,
Elections, and Licensing Division, exhibited the new accessible voting unit
(AVU) machine that will be implemented at every polling place in King County
for the upcoming election on September 19. The AVU provides accessibility
for voters with visual impairments and physical disabilities. Using the AVU,
Ms. London and Ms. Seiler demonstrated how to fill out a touch screen ballot
and an audio ballot. In conclusion, Ms. London pointed out that those without
disabilities may also use the machine.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 295
PUBLIC MEETING
Annexation: Preserve Our
Plateau, SE 128th St
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 meeting
to consider confirmation of the action of the Boundary Review Board (BRB) to
support annexation of approximately 1,475 acres, known as the Preserve Our
Plateau Annexation, subject to agreement by a majority vote of registered voters
residing within the area. The subject area is located in the unincorporated area
of King County generally bounded by 144th Ave. SE on the west, 184th Ave.
SE on the east, SE 128th St. on the north, and SE 149th St. on the south.
Senior Planner Don Erickson reviewed the history of the annexation,
highlighting significant actions as follows:
• December 29, 2005 - King County certified the sufficiency of the
annexation petition, which represented more than ten percent of the
registered voters in the area.
• February 13, 2006 - Council accepted the petition and adopted a
resolution calling for an election.
• June 14 and 15, 2006 - BRB held public hearings on the matter and
made its decision on August 10, 2006, supporting the annexation.
Mr. Erickson reported that the annexation area is located within Renton's East
Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area (PAA), and contains approximately
1,630 single-family dwellings. He noted that two-thirds of the area is bordered
by the Urban Growth Boundary. Mr. Erickson explained that if Council
confirms the actions of the BRB, legislation must be adopted affirming the
annexation and calling for a vote by special election. Additionally, the King
County auditor must be notified of the City's election date preference. Mr.
Erickson indicated staff's preference for a Spring 2007 election date,
specifically 2/6/2007, due to the necessary preparatory work needed for an area
of this size, and due to the 3/1/2007 deadline for implementing 2008 levy rates.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson stated that in November 2004, the Comprehensive
Plan was amended to change the land use designation for the area to Residential
Low Density. He pointed out that future zoning would be determined through a
public prezoning process. Mr. Erickson reported that public services are
currently provided by Fire District #25 and #10, Water District #90, Renton
sewer, and the Renton and Issaquah school districts.
Mr. Erickson explained that in order to ensure the City's current level of service
for the entire East Renton Plateau PAA, it anticipates hiring 22 additional
employees. At that level of staffing, an annual fiscal deficit of $263,000 based
upon the area's existing conditions (without additional development) is
anticipated. He noted that major efficiencies exist by bringing in the area at one
time that would not be realized with smaller, piecemeal annexations.
Referring to the resolution adopted in February 2006, Mr. Erickson reminded
Council of its decision not to place a proposition for future zoning or a
proposition concerning the assumption of outstanding indebtedness on the
ballot. In conclusion, he said the annexation proposal is consistent with City
policies, countywide planning policies, BRB objectives, and is supported by the
BRB's findings and decision. Mr. Erickson relayed the Administration's
recommendation to adopt a resolution indicating 2/6/2007 as the preferred date
for the election.
Public comment was invited.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 296
Gwendolyn High, 13405 158th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, introduced herself as
the president of CARE (Citizens' Alliance for a Responsible Evendell), and
noted that the group is the petitioner for the annexation effort. She indicated her
preference for a November 2006 election date. Additionally, Ms. High noted
the King County Executive's proposed budget cuts that will affect levels of
service in unincorporated areas.
Shirley Day, 14412 167th Pl. SE, Renton, 98059, voiced her disappointment
with the BRB public hearings regarding this matter. She indicated that the BRB
did not review information turned in by citizens and did not allow additional
comment.
Garrett Huffman, South King County Manager of the Master Builders
Association of King and Snohomish Counties, 335 116th Ave. SE, Bellevue,
98004, stated his preference for an election date in November 2006, as Renton's
sewer moratorium in the East Renton Plateau PAA has been in place for over a
year now.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Responding to Council President Corman's inquiry regarding the election date,
Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietch stated that the BRB
rendered its decision quite late in the process and it is now too late to set the
election date for November 2006.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT A
RESOLUTION INDICATING 2/6/2007 AS ITS PREFERRED DATE FOR AN
ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER REGISTERED VOTERS
IN THE PRESERVE OUR PLATEAU ANNEXATION AREA FAVOR OR
DO NOT FAVOR ANNEXATION TO RENTON AT THIS TIME, AND
DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THE RESOLUTION
SPECIFYING RENTON'S PREFERRED ELECTION DATE TO THE KING
COUNTY AUDITOR. CARRIED. (See page 300 for resolution.)
Planning: East Renton Plateau
PAA Future Zoning
Mayor Keolker stated that the public hearing on the prezoning classifications
for the East Renton Plateau PAA was cancelled.
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 Maplewood Golf Course driving range will be closed for perimeter
netting replacement from September 18 to October 2. The golf course and
restaurant will remain open during normal business hours.
The Regional Transportation Improvement District (RTID) and Sound
Transit are hosting an open house on the subject of "East King: Roads and
Transit" on September 13 at the Meydenbauer Center.
Transportation: Road &
Transit Plan, RTID & Sound
Transit
Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, reported on
the letter being prepared for presentation by City representatives at the
aforementioned open house. He stated that RTID and Sound Transit are
working together on a joint transportation improvements project list for King,
Pierce, and Snohomish counties, which will be brought before voters in
November 2007. He pointed out that the State legislature mandated that the
transportation ballot be a mixture of transit and roadway projects.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 297
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that Sound Transit and RTID are hosting a series of
open houses, and the Administration recommends that the City testify at the
open houses to make Renton's priorities known to representatives of the RTID
and Sound Transit boards. He explained that the letter indicates Renton's
support for the I-405 corridor project from SR-169 to I-90.
Continuing, Mr. Zimmerman said the letter also supports planned SR-167
improvements and recommends that RTID seek ways to include a better
interchange connection between I-405 and SR-167, which is one of most
congested interchanges in the State. Additionally, the letter proposes a project
for the $237 million "additional investments and contingency category" for the
SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and
United Pacific Railroad tracks, connecting Renton to Tukwila.
Council President Corman indicated his support for the letter and for the City to
testify at the open house. He expressed his concerns regarding traffic flow and
the SR-167 and I-405 interchange. Additionally, Mr. Corman agreed to attend
the open house with staff.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Harris -
Water Bill Adjustment
Marilyn Harris, 2313 SE 8th Dr., Renton, 98055, requested a twelve-month
adjustment to her water bills, from approximately July 2005 to August 2006,
which were high as a result of a leak in the water service line to her home.
Explaining that due to the difficulty in finding the leak since the water meter
was located over 200 feet away from her front property line, she paid to have a
new water meter installed in front of her lot and to have a plumber replace the
line from the house to the new meter. Ms. Harris indicated that a recently
adopted ordinance only allows for a two-billing period water leak adjustment.
Mayor Keolker advised that the Administration is aware of the situation and
supports Council's review of the matter.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
REQUEST FOR A WATER BILL ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Council President Corman noted the extenuating circumstances of this particular
situation.
Citizen Comment: Reeves -
Water Bill Adjustment
Lenard Reeves, 2313 SE 8th Dr., Renton, 98055, stated that he submitted a
letter concerning the above-mentioned water leak, and he relayed the problems
and expenses incurred in dealing with the situation.
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Behavior
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association Vice President, PO Box
2041, Renton, 98056, voiced her concern regarding the behavior of some
members of this Administration toward some citizens. She reminded Council of
Ordinance 5155 (specifically the section on the Advisory Commission on
Diversity), which contains language about prejudice and discrimination.
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Highlands Community
Association
Inez Petersen, PO Box 2041, Renton, 98056, stated that she is the secretary of
the Highlands Community Association (HCA), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization with bylaws on file with the State. She indicated that she was
elected according to the HCA bylaws, and has close ties to the Highlands
neighborhood. Ms. Petersen affirmed that the HCA is involved in cleaning up
the neighborhood and uses a one-on-one approach with property owners. She
suggested that the City use the funds set aside for the Highlands area
redevelopment effort to fix the alleys, streets, and sidewalks. Additionally, she
noted the need for more police officers and higher salaries for them.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 298
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL GRANT
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Ms. Petersen thanked Council for the additional time to speak. She asked that
Council consider her comments, and emphasized that the HCA is working hard
for the community.
Citizen Comment: Devine -
Airport-Related Noise
Matthew D. Devine, 527 S. 28th Pl., Renton, 98055, spoke as president of the
Victoria Park Homeowners Association. He noted that his neighborhood is in
the noisy flight path of Renton Municipal Airport, which experienced an
increase in aircraft traffic and different types of aircraft as a result of runway
repairs at Boeing Airport during August. Mr. Devine pointed out that in
addition to the aircraft noise, his neighborhood endures noise from SR-167 and
illegal street racing in the Valley. Noting that twin engine jets emit a substantial
amount of noise, he requested that Renton not make any changes to the airport
that alters the mix of aircraft that currently uses the airport.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
8/21/2006
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/21/2006. Council concur.
Appointment: Parks
Commission
Mayor Keolker appointed the following individuals to the Parks Commission:
Al Dieckman, 1837 NE 29th Ct., Renton, 98056, for a four-year term expiring
6/1/2010, and Larry Reymann, 1313 N. 38th St., Renton, 98056, for a four-year
term expiring on 6/1/2008. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Appointment: Parks
Commission
Mayor Keolker reappointed Cynthia Burns, 2007 NE 12th St., Renton, 98056,
and Michael O'Donin, 423 Pelly Ave. N., Renton, 98055, each to the Parks
Commission for a four-year term expiring 10/1/2010. Council concur.
Public Safety: Citizen
Initiative, Fireworks Ordinance
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
of a resolution transmitting the fireworks initiative ballot title to King County
and requesting a special election on 11/7/2006. Council concur. (See page 300
for resolution.)
WSDOT: 2006 State Highway
Routes Certification
City Clerk submitted annual Washington State Department of Transportation
certification of State Highway Routes within the limits of incorporated cities
and towns as of 7/1/2006 (required by RCW 47.24.010). Information.
CAG: 06-141, May Creek
Bank Stabilization Edmonds
Ave Outfall Replacement, Fury
Construction
City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/30/2006 for CAG-06-141, May Creek
Bank Stabilization: Edmonds Ave. Outfall Replacement; ten bids; engineer's
estimate $169,337.40; and submitted staff recommendation to award the
contract to low bidder, Fury Construction, LLC, in the amount of $139,060.
Council concur.
CAG: 06-159, Renton Ave S/S
3rd St Storm System Outfall
Relocation, Gary Merlino
Const Co
City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/6/2006 for CAG-06-159, Renton Ave.
S./S. 3rd St. Storm System Outfall Relocation; two bids; engineer's estimate
$23,516; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low
bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $53,940.
Council concur.
Community Services: New
Park, 233 Union Ave NE, 1%
for Art Project
Community Services Department requested approval of a 1% for Art project
consisting of etched stainless curved panels for the new park currently under
construction in the Heather Downs neighborhood (233 Union Ave. NE), and
approval of the expenditure of $10,000 from Fund 125. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 299
Community Services: Trail
Construction, Springbrook
Creek Wetland & Habitat
Mitigation Bank, WSDOT
Community Services Department recommended approval of the trail
construction in the estimated amount of $1,599,997 for the Springbrook Trail
Missing Link as part of the Washington State Department of Transportation I-
405 Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank construction
project. Refer to Committee of the Whole; refer to Community Services
Committee for a briefing.
Community Services:
Edlund/Korum Property
Purchase, King County
Funding
Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
the conservation futures interlocal agreement with King County (CAG-90-029)
for open space funding to accept $100,000 for the Edlund/Korum property
acquisition (18 acres located on the northeast corner of Carr Rd. and 103rd
Ave.). Approval was also sought to reallocate the grant funds to the
Community Development Impact Mitigation Fund. Council concur.
Development Services: South
Lake WA Roadway
Improvements, ROW
Dedication, CAG-06-068
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way at Garden Ave. N. and N. 8th St. as part
of the South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements Project. Council
concur.
Development Services: South
Lake WA Roadway
Improvements, ROW
Dedication, CAG-06-068
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way at Garden Ave. N. and N. 10th St. as part
of the South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements Project. Council
concur.
Plat: Aspenwoods, Hoquiam
Ave NE, FP-06-025
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Aspenwoods Final Plat; 46 single-family lots on 8.2 acres located at Hoquiam
Ave. NE and NE 10th St. Council concur. (See page 300 for resolution.)
EDNSP: Revenue Reflection
for Blumen Consulting
Contracts, Budget Amend
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a 2006 Budget amendment reflecting revenue from
Boeing and Harvest Transwestern Lakeshore to cover expenses amounting to
$37,690 for the contracts with Blumen Consulting Group. Council concur.
(See page 300 for ordinance.)
Finance: Donating Surplus
Computer-Related Equipment
Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of a
resolution authorizing the donation of surplus computers and other dated
technology equipment to The Bit Bank, a non-profit organization. Council
concur. (See page 300 for resolution.)
Finance: Public Safety
Technology Infrastructure
Interlocal Agreement
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
interlocal agreement with Valley cities regarding the Department of Justice
Cops More Grant for technology, to retain a consultant and have the City of
Auburn act as agent for the Valley cities. Council concur. (See page 300 for
resolution.)
Latecomer Agreement:
Holmes, Sewer Extension
(Graham Ave NE), LA-06-001
Technical Services Division requested final approval of the 15-year latecomer
agreement submitted by Bret Holmes for sewer main extension along Graham
Ave. NE, and requested authorization for staff to finalize the agreement per City
Code. Council concur.
CAG: 05-098, Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements Phase 1,
Sanders General Construction
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-05-098, Maple Valley Hwy.
(SR-169) Improvements Phase 1; and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $74,310.14,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$41,436.31 to Sanders General Construction, contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 300
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 251424 - 252225 and five wire transfers totaling
$7,864,309.52; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 65188 - 65842, two wire
transfers, and 1301 direct deposits totaling $4,312,179.06. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3829
Annexation: Preserve Our
Plateau, SE 128th St
A resolution was read calling for the annexation, by election, of approximately
1,475 acres of contiguous unincorporated territory within Renton's East Renton
Plateau Potential Annexation Area; stating the number of registered voters
residing therein as nearly as may be; calling for an election to submit the
proposal for annexation to voters of the territory; and authorizing the City Clerk
to file with the King County auditor a certified copy of this resolution setting
forth the City's preferred date (2/6/2007) for a special election. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3830
Public Safety: Citizen
Initiative, Fireworks Ordinance
A resolution was read requesting that King County Division of Records and
Elections call a special municipal election, to coincide with the general election
to be held on 11/7/2006, and place Proposition No. 1 (initiative measure
concerning fireworks) before the qualified electors of the City of Renton on the
11/7/2006 ballot. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3831
Plat: Aspenwoods, Hoquiam
Ave NE, FP-06-025
A resolution was read approving the Aspenwoods Final Plat; approximately 8.2
acres located in the vicinity of Hoquiam Ave. NE, south of NE 10th St.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3832
Finance: Donating Surplus
Computer-Related Equipment
A resolution was read authorizing the donation of surplus computer-related
equipment and printers. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3833
Finance: Public Safety
Technology Infrastructure
Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement among the cities of Algona, Auburn, Fife, Kent, Pacific,
Puyallup, Renton, Sumner, and Tukwila (Valley cities), authorizing retaining
CBG Communications Inc. as the consultant and agrees that the City of Auburn
will serve as the agent for the Valley cities in project support of the Department
of Justice Cops More Grant for technology. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/18/2006 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: Revenue Reflection
for Blumen Consulting
Contracts, Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2006 Budget by reflecting revenue in the
amount of $4,610 from The Boeing Company and $33,080 from Harvest
Transwestern Lakeshore to cover expenses amounting to $37,690 for contracts
with Blumen Consulting Group for Boeing Plant sub-district 1A and 1B
consistency analysis work and subsequent appeal. MOVED BY
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 301
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/18/2006.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5219
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 BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5220
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 CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5221
Development Services:
Nuisance Ordinance, Burned-
Out Buildings
An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3 of Title I (Administrative) 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 BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Services:
Maplewood Golf Course,
Benefit Golf Tournament
Councilwoman Briere announced that the Renton High School Excellence in
Education Foundation benefit golf tournament scheduled for 9/15/2006 at
Maplewood Golf Course is still in need of golfers.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: McOmber -
Highlands Area
Redevelopment
Howard McOmber, PO Box 2041, Renton, 98056, indicated that he is looking
forward to working together with the City to improve the Highlands area. He
pointed out the need for improvements to the alleys and sidewalks, and the need
to be creative in finding solutions.
Citizen Comment: Petersen -
Various
Inez Petersen, PO Box 2041, Renton, 98056, stated her desire for the
incorporation of Fairwood. Additionally, she expressed her desire that the
Blueberry Farm in the Kennydale area be preserved as a critical area. Ms.
Petersen noted that the Highlands Community Association filed a SEPA appeal
regarding the Highlands Subarea rezoning proposal, and questioned how the
Planning Commission can proceed with the Comprehensive Plan amendments
while the appeal is still pending.
Citizen Comment: Puckett -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park, 2006 Comp Plan
Amendment
Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, stated that he lives at the
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park on Maple Valley Hwy. He questioned
why the Comprehensive Plan amendment concerning the property was not
discussed at the last Planning Commission meeting even though it was listed on
the agenda. Mayor Keolker said the matter will be investigated.
Citizen Comment: Snyder -
Renton Growth
Russell Snyder, 18228 124th Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, stated that there is a
great change coming to the spiritual climate in Renton to extend the City's
vision to its citizens. He predicted that the people of the community will unite
and begin to take responsibility in ways not done so before, which will result in
peace and goodness that permeates the City.
September 11, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 302
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:36 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 11, 2006