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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-06 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 6, 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; 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; KAREN MCFARLAND, Engineering Specialist; MICHAEL BAILEY, Finance and Information Services Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department. SPECIAL PRESENTATION EDNSP: Renton Marketing Video Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, explained that the Renton Marketing Video is an initiative of the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, a partnership made up of the following stakeholders: City of Renton, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, Renton School District, and Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce. He stated that this marketing tool will be used to recruit new businesses and employees, and to encourage people to visit Renton and invest in the community. Mr. Pietsch pointed out that the City of Renton's vision, "The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where business and families thrive," was the basis of the theme for the video. He indicated that the marketing video is available for viewing on the City's website, and will be distributed to as many people as possible. PUBLIC HEARINGS Vacation: Field Ave NE, ESM Consulting Engineers, VAC- 06-004 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 petition to vacate a 30-foot wide and 60-foot long portion of Field Ave. NE, north of NE 2nd St. (Petitioner: Matt Cyr, ESM Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Timothy Lindberg and Jennifer Lindberg) Karen McFarland, Engineering Specialist, stated that 100 percent of the abutting property owners have signed the vacation petition, and the area does not contain any City-owned facilities. She explained that the petitioner plans to use the area in the proposed future development of the Magnussen Plat (LUA-06-053). Ms. McFarland indicated that the vacation request was circulated to various city departments and outside agencies for review and no objections were raised. Ms. McFarland relayed Transportation Division's request that the south 30 feet of the area remain right-of-way. She concluded that staff recommends approval of the vacation subject to the following conditions: the area be amended to include only the north 30 feet of the requested area, the petitioner provide satisfactory proof that outside utilities have received and are satisfied with any easements necessary to protect their facilities, and that compensation be paid pursuant to City Code. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 372 Public comment was invited. Eric LaBrie, ESM Consulting Engineers, 33915 1st Way S., Suite 200, Federal Way, 98003, expressed his agreement with all conditions as recommended by staff. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE VACATION SUBJECT TO STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS. CARRIED. Budget: 2007 Revenue Sources & Preliminary Budget 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 2007 revenue sources and preliminary budget. Michael Bailey, Finance and Information Services Administrator, stated that the proposed 2007 Budget totals $210.8 million. He explained that the general government budget is made up of accounts that Council has discretion over, and it funds services such as police, fire, and parks. Mr. Bailey stated that property taxes for cities are limited to $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, and a 1 percent increase on the amount for the existing tax base. Continuing, Mr. Bailey said cities receive 27 percent of the property tax, and he indicated that assessed valuations have continued to grow. He noted that the 2007 Budget estimates property tax in the amount of $23.6 million. Mr. Bailey further noted that the average home value in Renton is $269,800. Regarding sales tax, he stated that the city tax rate is 0.85 percent of the total cost of taxable goods, and Renton anticipates sales tax revenues to grow by 5 percent in 2007. Mr. Bailey also pointed out that another significant source of revenue is from utility taxes. Mr. Bailey listed the preliminary budget highlights as follows: maintains existing service levels, contains no new taxes, uses reserves in excess of targets to pay for one-time items, keeps user fees up-to-date, does not anticipate or fund large annexations, increases Human Services Funds to 1 percent of the budget, expands aquatics programs, and restores staff support to maintain services. He noted that the budget proposes 18 additional full time equivalent employees. In conclusion, Mr. Bailey reviewed the 2007 Budget numbers, pointing out the proposed 62 percent increase in capital projects, and the proposed moderate rate increases to utilities in the amount of five percent for water and wastewater, and 3 percent for stormwater. The following correspondence was read into the record in support of the budget's proposed human services funding: Eileen Rasnack, Catholic Community Services, 12828 Northup Way, Suite 100, Bellevue, 98005; Beth Goretti, Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation, 2704 "I" St. NE, Auburn, 98002; Robin R. Corak, Multi-Service Center, 1200 S. 336th St., Federal Way, 98003; and Lee Drechsel, Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN), PO Box 88007, Tukwila, 98135. Public comment was invited. Linda Rasmussen, Regional Director of the YWCA in South King County, 1010 S. 2nd. St., Renton, 98057, challenged the Council to increase the human services funding beyond the amount proposed in the budget to provide more November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 373 funding for domestic violence victim services. She explained the need for increased victim services funding in Renton, and reviewed the types of services the YWCA provides to victims. Mary Ellen Stone, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, 200 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98057, said that Renton is a leader in human services funding throughout King County, which raises the standard for other cities. Ms. Stone urged Council to support the human services funding proposal. Additionally, she encouraged the funding of domestic violence victim services in Renton. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. The Mayor noted that the second budget public hearing will be held on 12/4/2006. Planning: East Renton Plateau PAA Future Zoning 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 prezoning for the entire East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area, which includes the 1,475-acre Preserve Our Plateau Annexation area. The area is located generally east of Union Ave. SE, west of 184th Ave. SE, south of SE 128th St., and north of SE 149th St. Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, stated that a nine-member East Renton Plateau Citizen Task Force was formed in September, and he introduced member Kerry Abercrombie who apprised Council of the task force's progress. Mr. Abercrombie explained that the task force's purpose is to formulate a recommendation for the prezoning and to discuss planning issues related to topics such as parks and recreation and traffic conditions. Mr. Abercrombie reported that the task force met five times to discuss the issue of prezoning, and has built a map of proposed zoning that meets the City's guidelines and regulations. Rebecca Lind, Planning Manager, stated that this is the first of two public hearings on the prezoning, and this hearing focuses on the task force's preliminary recommendation. She explained that the task force arrived at its recommendation by considering community character, City and King County planning policies, and environmental constraints for this 2,091-acre site that has an estimated population of 7,287 and contains 85.93 acres of parks. Ms. Lind reviewed King County's and Renton's planning and zoning strategies for the area. King County designates most of the area as Urban Residential, four to twelve units per gross acre. Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates most of the area as Residential Low Density, which allows three zones as follows: Residential-4 (R-4), four dwelling units per net acre; Residential-1 (R- 1), one dwelling unit per net acre; and Resource Conservation (RC) one dwelling unit per ten acres. Ms. Lind explained that RC zoning is proposed for the southwest and westernmost portions of the mapped area. R-1 zoning is proposed for the eastern and southeast portion, and a portion of the northeastern area. R-4 zoning is proposed for the remainder of the mapped area. Additionally, she pointed out that R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning is proposed for 6.5 acres on a western tip of the mapped area. Ms. Lind detailed the mapping criteria for the proposed zoning. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 374 Concluding, Ms. Lind reviewed the area's environmental prezoning constraints, which include availability of sewer, hydrology, and topography. She noted the pervasive sensitive areas in the areas proposed for R-1 zoning, including streams, wetlands, and steep slopes. Correspondence was read from Robert Graham, 17404 SE 140th St., Renton, 98059, expressing his displeasure regarding the proposed R-1 zoning for his property. He indicated that the zoning downgrade will cut the value of his property in half. Public comment was invited. Robert Krauss, 2708 NE 24th St., Renton, 98056, indicated that he owns a piece of property in a partially built, two superblock area, and requested that the area be zoned R-4 rather than R-1. Discussion ensued regarding the matter, and Mayor Keolker indicated that Mr. Krauss's comments and concerns will be forwarded to the task force. Rob Graham, 17404 SE 140th St., Renton, 98059, stated that his property easily supports 23 lots under the current zoning; however, according to the zoning proposal, his property can only have three or four lots. Mr. Graham noted that he invested his money in the land, and the proposal is unfair. He indicated that his property does not contain any significant environmental constraints. Garrett Huffman, South King County Manager of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, 335 116th Ave. SE, Bellevue, 98004, expressed his concerns regarding the R-1 zone. He acknowledged that environmental constraints exist in the area, but pointed out that the critical areas ordinance addresses these. Mr. Huffman indicated that a development is currently in the works; however, it cannot go forward if the property is zoned R-1. He stressed that the zoning proposal needs additional work. Theresa Wester, Bennett Development, 12011 NE 1st St., Bellevue, 98005, stated that her firm has discussed purchasing previous speaker Rob Graham's property for development. She reported that sewer will be available at Liberty High School next year, and can be connected to Mr. Graham's property which is located only 700 feet from the school. Ms. Wester indicated that R-4 zoning is more suited for Mr. Graham's property. Councilman Persson requested that a field trip be arranged for Council to tour the East Renton Plateau PAA area. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, 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: ” Plans are underway for the next City of Renton sister city delegation visit to Nishiwaki, Japan, in mid-April 2007. The next delegation planning meeting will be held at City Hall on November 28. ” Due to heavy rainfall on November 6, the Planning/Building/Public Works Department dispatched all maintenance crews citywide to take care of flooding and problems with clogged catch basins. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 375 ” The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge over Shattuck Ave. S. recently suffered damage when a vehicle hit an abutment. The one-way underpass under the bridge is now closed on an emergency closure basis to allow for repairs, which could take up to three weeks. The railroad line will remain in operation during the repairs. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Moore - Highlands Zoning Task Force Kirk Moore, 1901 Harrington Circle NE, Renton, 98056, stated that the Highlands Zoning Task Force removed R-10 zoning from consideration for the Highlands Subarea Plan. He indicated that task force members are working hard to develop a plan for the area that meets everyone's needs, and he thanked Planning Manager Rebecca Lind and Senior Planner Erika Conkling for their assistance. Citizen Comment: Petersen - 2007 Budget Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., #3, Renton, 98056, spoke on the topic of the proposed 2007 Budget. Referring to the 2006 property tax total rate of increase, she noted that the increase comes mainly from new construction and suggested that the City consider handling new construction the way the City of Bellevue does. Ms. Petersen suggested that the signing and connectivity studies be under the purview of the Public Works Department rather than the Economic Development Department. Additionally, she indicated that hiring just two additional police officers is not enough given the amount of crime occurring in Renton. Citizen Comment: McOmber - Highlands Zoning Task Force Howard McOmber, 475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, stated that the Highlands Zoning Task Force is working hard to achieve the goal of a better Highlands neighborhood. He indicated that Renton has a lot good things going for it and is a fun place to live. Mr. McOmber noted that increased police funding is needed, as well as lighting in Highlands-area alleys. Council President Corman thanked the task force members and City staff for all their hard work. Citizen Comment: Madson - Citizen Initiative, Fireworks Ordinance Lori Madson, 1301 SW 16th St., Renton, 98056, said she is the chair of the Committee to Keep Renton Safe and she encouraged people to vote on November 7. Ms. Madson indicated that voters may experience confusion when voting on Renton Proposition 1, the initiative measure concerning fireworks. She explained that a "yes" vote revokes Renton's fireworks ban, and a "no" vote maintains Renton's ban on fireworks. Citizen Comment: Johnson - Water Drainage, I-405 Noise Arland "Buzz" Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S., #306, Renton, 98055, brought attention to two locations where water is pouring off of roof tops, not through down spouts, as follows: Main Ave. S. between S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets and S. 4th St. at Wells Ave. S. On another topic, Mr. Johnson reported that the State is not going to construct a sound barrier when I-405 is expanded. He pointed out that traffic noise from I-405 is emphasized due to the way the highway is constructed in the Renton Hills area. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of 10/23/2006 Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/23/2006. Council concur. Appointment: Library Board Mayor Keolker appointed Heather Nugent, 1717 Lincoln Ct. SE, Renton, 98055, to the Library Board for a five-year term expiring on 6/1/2011. Refer to Community Services Committee. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 376 AJLS: East Renton Plateau PAA, King County Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with King County regarding the East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area. Refer to Committee of the Whole. AJLS: Potential Annexation Areas, King County Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with King County relating to the potential future annexation of four of Renton's Potential Annexation Areas. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community Services: Ivars Contract Unanticipated Revenue Allocation, Holiday Lights Community Services Department recommended approval to allocate unanticipated revenue in the amount of $38,760 from Ivar's, Inc. (as per Ivar's contract with the City) to supplement expenditures associated with the holiday lights program. Council concur. (See page 378 for ordinance.) Community Services: Park Fund Budget Increase, Staffing Expenses Community Services Department requested authorization to increase the park fund budget in the amount of $35,000 for intermittent parks and recreation staffing expenses. Refer to Finance Committee. Court Case: Patrick Gress, CRT-06-004 Court Case filed on behalf of Patrick Gress by Peter T. Connick, 157 Yesler Way, #518, Seattle, 98104, requesting removal of forfeiture proceeding to district court and return of plaintiff's property seized by the Renton Police Department on 3/23/2006. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Development Services: Meadow II Short Plat, ROW Dedication, Meadow Ave N, SHP-05-157 Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way at Meadow Ave. N. to fulfill a requirement of the Meadow II Short Plat. Council concur. Development Services: Windstone II Short Plat, ROW Dedication, Mt Baker Ave NE & Nile Ave NE, SHP-04-124 Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way at Mt. Baker Ave. NE and at Nile Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Windstone II Short Plat. Council concur. Development Services: Windstone III Short Plat, ROW Dedication, Kitsap Pl NE, SHP-04-136 Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way at Kitsap Pl. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Windstone III Short Plat. Council concur. Development Services: Private Stormwater Utilities in Geologically Hazardous Areas Development Services Division requested approval to allow private stormwater utilities to be installed in geologically hazardous areas. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Development Services: Wireless Communication Facilities in Residential Zones Development Services Division recommended approval to permit wireless communication facilities in residential zones within public rights-of-way. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Annexation: Aster Park, Sunset Blvd NE Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submitted 60% Direct Petition to Annex for the proposed Aster Park Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 11/20/2006 to consider the petition and future zoning; 19.85 acres located along the south side of Sunset Blvd. NE, west of 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. Annexation: Hudson, Benson Rd S & SE 168th St Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended a public hearing be set on 11/20/2006 to consider the proposed Hudson Annexation and future zoning of the 13.69-acre site located in the vicinity of Benson Rd. S. and SE 168th St. Council concur. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 377 EDNSP: 2006 Neighborhood Program Grants Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department reported submission of grant applications for the 2006 Neighborhood Grant Program (second round) and recommended funding one project and six newsletters in the total amount of $4,485. Refer to Community Services Committee. Finance: Joint Purchasing Agreement, City of Bellevue Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal joint purchasing agreement with the City of Bellevue. Council concur. (See page 378 for resolution.) Finance: Bond Sales Assistance, Firm Selection Finance and Information Services Department reported the firms selected to assist the City with bond sales as follows: Negotiated Bond Sales - Underwriter, Seattle Northwest Securities; Financial Advisor, Piper Jaffray; Bond Counsel, Preston Gates & Ellis; and Competitive Bond Sales - Financial Advisor, Seattle Northwest Securities; Bond Counsel, Preston Gates & Ellis. Information. Plat: Cherie Lane II, S 34th Pl, PP-05-147 Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Cherie Lane II Preliminary Plat; six single-family lots on 2.84 acres located at S. 34th Pl. and Wells Ave. S. Council concur. Human Services: One Night Count of the Homeless Human Services Division requested a briefing on the One Night Count of the homeless to be held on 1/25/2007. Refer to Community Services Committee. Legal: Pawnbroker Daily Transaction Requirements Legal Division recommended approval to allow pawnbrokers to submit electronic records of their daily transactions to the Police Department without the necessity of providing paper records. Council concur. (See page 378 for ordinance.) Municipal Court: Security Screening, Olympic Security Services Municipal Court recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $59,112 with Olympic Security Services, Inc. for court security screening services at City Hall. Council concur. CAG: 01-071, Maple Valley Hwy Improvements, Perteet Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to CAG-01-071, agreement with Perteet, Inc., for additional design work in the amount of $68,250 for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) Improvements Project Phase 2. Council concur. Utility: WRIA 8 & WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan Implementation, Interlocal Agreements Utility Systems Division recommended approval of interlocal agreements with participating jurisdictions regarding the implementation of the Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIA) 8 and 9 Salmon Habitat Plans for 2007-2015. Estimated nine-year cost is $205,722. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility: Public Works Construction Permit Fees Utilities Systems Division recommended approval to revise the public works construction permit fees. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee: Dina Davis (Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace neighborhood alternate representative) for a term expiring on 5/7/2007; John Middlebrooks (West Hill neighborhood alternate representative) for a term expiring on 5/7/2009; Colleen Turner (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association primary representative) for a term expiring 5/7/2009; and Richard Zwicker (North Renton neighborhood primary November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 378 representative) for a term expiring on 5/7/2007. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utility: King County Wastewater Treatment Stabilization Billing Category, Utility Bills Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the King County methodology for wastewater. The Committee recommended that the issue of the establishment of a King County rate adjustment charge to the King County portion of Renton's utility bill be included in the overall budget process and be included in utility rate discussions. For 2007, the proposed rate adjustment charge would be set at fifty-six cents per single-family residence or fifty-six cents per 750 cubic foot of metered usage, or fraction thereof after 750 cubic feet, for all remaining users. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Development Services: System Development Charges, UC-N Zone Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve treating the UC-N (Urban Center North) zone the same as the COR (Commercial/Office/Residential) and CD (Center Downtown) zones as it concerns the method of calculating, applying, and collecting the System Development fees. Staff is authorized to apply the fees accordingly in the interim and to docket the item for review and revision with the next fee update. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3839 Finance: Joint Purchasing Agreement, City of Bellevue A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal joint purchasing agreement with the City of Bellevue in order to jointly bid the acquisition of goods and services. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading: Community Services: Ivars Contract Unanticipated Revenue Allocation, Holiday Lights An ordinance was read amending the 2006 Budget to authorize $38,760 in unanticipated Ivar's, Inc. revenue to offset funding of holiday lights. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #5226 Community Services: Ivars Contract Unanticipated Revenue Allocation, Holiday Lights Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 11/13/2006 for second and final reading: Legal: Pawnbroker Daily Transaction Requirements An ordinance was read amending Section 6-17-3 of Chapter 17, Pawnbrokers, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by clarifying the transmission requirements of the pawnbroker's daily record of transactions. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/13/2006. CARRIED. November 6, 2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 379 NEW BUSINESS Council: 2007 Council President Election (Nelson) & Council President Pro Tem Election (Law) Council President Corman opened nominations for 2007 Council President and Council President Pro Tem. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILWOMAN TONI NELSON AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2007. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMAN DENIS LAW AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM FOR 2007. CARRIED. School District: Activities Councilwoman Nelson relayed the Renton School District good news announcements, which included: the City of Renton's completion of work to heighten awareness of drivers and make the streets safer in school zones around Highlands, Kennydale, Sierra Heights, and Talbot Hill elementary schools; and the recognition of 54 Tiffany Park Elementary School students for successfully completing personal goals in summer reading programs. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Petersen - Highlands Community Association Dance Inez Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N., #3, Renton, 98056, announced that the Highlands Community Association is considering holding a Christmas dance, and she asked for a recommendation of the best facility in Renton. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:49 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann November 6, 2006