HomeMy WebLinkAboutBook 45 (11/22/1993 - 10/24/1994) AGENDA
_ RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 22, 1993
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1993
.. 6. PROCLAMATION: National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Court Case in an undetermined amount of personal injury and vehicle damages, filed by Marc L.
Siiverman, attorney, I I I 1 Third Ave., Seattle, 98101, on behalf of Claudia A. Milam (Stach) for
injuries allegedly sustained in a traffic incident on November 9, 1990. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
b. Pl:,.nning/Building/Public Works Department submits a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the
Washington State Department of Community Development allowing a City of Renton employee to
pa_-tiripate in the DCD's loaned personnel program for a six-month period. Council concur. (See 9.a.
for resolution.)
c. Planning/Building/Public Works Department submits a proposed 1994 Service Agreement with Kirg
County for a Growth Management grant in the amournt of$58,139. Council concur. (See 9.b. for
r� lotion.)
r.. 7. COFR)nSPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee ofthe Whole: 1994 Budget*
b. Planning and Development Committee: Cedar View Garden Masoleum Appeal; Parker Property PUD
and Proposed Zoning Changes
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Reciprocal Annexation Agreement with Tukwila*; NE 3rd
Consultant and Project Agreements*; Bronson Way N. Consultant and Project Agreements*
d. Finance Committee: Collection Agency Contract; Golf Course Loan*; Renewal of Property &
Casualty Insurance; Reclassification of Office Assistant II, Solid Waste Utility; Vouchers
9. CR?`Ir ANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
`7rdinance for second reading and adoption:
a. 1993 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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Resolutions:
a. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Washington State Department of Community Development
reimbursing the City for loaned personnel (See 6.b.)
b. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with King County for the distribution and administration of
Washington State Department of Community Development Growth Management Act grant funds in
the amount of$58,139 (See 6.c.)
c. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Tukwila regarding reciprocal annexations (See 8.c.)
d. Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board accepting funding in the amount of
$102,425.58 to conduct the design of NE 3rd St. (See 8.c.)
e. Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board accepting funding in the amount of$62,400
for the widening of Bronson Way North (See 8.c.)
f. Authorizing a loan from the Firemen's Pension Fund to the Parks Department for a one-year period for
capital improvement (See 8.d.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Conunittee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. 1994 Budget
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
CRT-93-007, Milam (Stach) v. City of Renton
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
CAG-86-046, Letter of Understanding Modifying the Reciprocal Annexations Agreement with City of
Tukwila
CAG-93-120, Agreement with Transportation Improvement Board for NE 3rd St Widening Funds
CAG-93-121, Consultant Agreement with ALPHA Engineering for NE 3rd St Widening Project
CAG-93-122, Agreement with Transportation Improvement Board for Bronson Way Widening Funds
CAG-93-123, Consultant Agreement with ALPHA Engineering for Bronson Way Widening Project
.Agreement with Renton Collection Inc. for collection services
Agreement with Washington State Department of Community Development reimbursing the City for loaned
personnel
Agreement with King County for GMA Services involving State GMA grant funds
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (12/06/93)
1993 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
1994 Budget ,
1994 Property Tax Levy
PUBLIC MEETING
12/13/93 - Winsper 10% Notice of Intent toAnnex Petition, area located on the east side of Talbot Hill
PUBLIC HEARING
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MF-1) to Trailer(T) (continued from
11/15/93)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 22, 1993 Municipal Building;
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; RICHARD STREDICKE; KATHY
COUNCILMEMBERS KEOLKER-WHEELER; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; NANCY
MATHEWS; TIM SCHLITZER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Utility Systems Director; BEVERLY
NELSON GLODE, Personnel Director; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance
Director; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; FIRE CHIEF
A. LEE WHEELER; IWEN WANG, Accounting & Budget Director;
LIEUTENANT DENNIS GERBER, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1993, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the month of December,
National Drunk and 1993 to be National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month,
Drugged Driving recognizing the importance of applying comprehensive community-based
Awareness Month strategies to prevent impaired driving. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Councilwoman Mathews accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Suburban
Cities Association.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, thanked the
Citizen Comment: Richter many people who helped install holiday lighting along South 3rd Street last
- Downtown Holiday weekend. She noted that various groups were represented by the volunteer ..1
Lighting workers, including the Downtown Renton Association, residents, merchants,
the City administration, members of Local 21-R, TCI Cablevision, Forte
Rentals, and others.
Citizen Comment: Gafour Abdoul Gafour, 4200 Pasadena Pl. NE, Seattle, 98105, said while he was.glad
- Strike by Local 21-R that contract talks between the City and the Union have resumed, it appears
that progress has been very slow. He urged the City to accelerate the pace of
negotiations and end the strike.
Citizen Comment: Neale Frothingham, 10900 NE 8th St., Suite 900, Bellevue, 98004, thanked
Frothingham - Utility Council and the Mayor for their time and efforts spent studying the utility
Rates rate issue. While he agreed there are no simple answers, he suggested that the
City could have better communicated with residents and business owners
regarding the expected rate increases, particularly as a greater amount of
public input would have been valuable to the process. Mr. Frothingham was
especially concerned that proposed water rate increases are three times the
inflation rate. He concluded by asking for suggestions on how citizens and
merchants can best help control utility costs to avert similarly large increases
in the future.
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Citizen Comment: Warden Patti Warden, 365 Maple Ave. NW, Renton, 98055, said as the City has well-
Strike by Local 21-R qualified, award-winning staff, it should fairly compensate and reward them.
She commented on the importance of retaining quality workers and
emphasized that City employees work for Renton citizens. Saying she holds
both the Mayor and Council accountable for the City's response to the strike
by Local 21-R, she demanded that the Council exert its influence to help
reach a credible contract with employees.
Citizen Comment: Hill - Bonnie Hill, 2109 Talbot Road S., Renton, 98055, claimed that although the
Strike by Local 21-R City's Administration and management requested the Ewing Study (salary
VMN comparisons with other jurisdictions), and Council approved it, members of
Local 21-R paid for it. She asked for concrete substantiation of the projected
increases in medical and dental benefit costs, and suggested that rather than
continue its self-funded benefit program, the City should instead consider
joining a pooled insurance co-op such as that offered by the Association of
Washington Cities which has experienced no increase in costs over the last
three years. Mrs. Hill also felt that the City should not have hired an outside
consultant to represent it in contract negotiations. She concluded by saying
that the question is not "Who is the best negotiator?" but "What is fair?".
Council President Edwards commented that the benefit package offered by the
AWC is substantially less liberal than the one provided by the City.
Citizen Comment: Wagner Rich Wagner, 2411 Garden Ct. N, Renton, 98055, said that while he was
- Strike by Local 21-R pleased that negotiations are continuing, he was concerned that the strike has
negatively affected construction activity in Renton by delaying the processing
of several project applications. Noting that a review of the City's budget and
other information related to the contract negotiations has convinced him of
the credibility of the City Administration's position on this issue, he added
that Aenton residents get their money's worth from the salary paid to
Executive Assistant Jay Covington, who works harder than any other City
employee.
Citizen Comment:e t. Maconie Bob Maconie, 119 Pershing Ave., Carbonato, WA, 98323, spoke as a member
- Strike by Local 21-R of Local 21-R regarding the importance of preserving and promoting equity
.n.. in the workplace. He questioned the reality behind the City's purported
financial situation, saying that although the Administration has claimed a
decrease in revenues, its actions have belied these claims because the City has
continued to hire and promote during a time of supposed financial straits.
Mr. Maconie also questioned the City's decision to proceed with renovation of
the Council Chambers at this time, and expressed concern that the
Administration seems uninterested in reaching a solution to the contract
dispute. Suggesting that the City's tactics represent an attempt to test the
Union's strength, he concluded that the Union is prepared to make sacrifices
to ensure equity, but he felt the City is not.
Councilman Stredicke arrived at 7:52 p.m.
Citizen Comment: Al Dieckman, 1837 NE 29th Ct., Renton, 98056, felt that the amount of time
Dieckman - Strike by devoted to contract negotiations over the last week was inadequate. He urged
Local 21-R the City to engage in serious, constructive talks to reach a solution.
Citizen Comment: Linda Igelmund, 3602 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton, 98056, spoke against
Igelmund - Lifeguards at the proposal to discontinue lifeguard services at Kennydale Beach, saying the
Kennydale Beach City should not endanger the safety of the many swimmers who use this park.
She added that the presence of City workers at the beach also helps discourage
rowdy and otherwise inappropriate behavior.
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CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, item 6.b. was removed for separate consideration.
Court Case: CRT-93-107, Court Case for an undetermined amount, of personal injury and vehicle
Milam (Stack) v. City of damages filed by Marc L. Silverman, attorney, 1111 Third Ave., Seattle,
Renton 98101, on behalf of Claudia A. Milam (Stach) for injuries allegedly sustained
in a traffic incident on November 9, 1990. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
CAG: 93-124, GMA Planning/Building/Public Works Department submitted a proposed 1994
Service Agreement with Service Agreement with King County for a Growth Management grant in the "no
King County, 1994 amount of $58,139. Council concur. (See page 523 for resolution.)
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Planning/Building/Public Works Department submitted a proposed
Item 6.b. intergovernmental agreement with the Washington State Department of
Personnel: Loan of Community Development allowing a City of Renton employee to participate in
Planning Employee to the DCD's loaned personnel program for a six-month period. Council concur.
WSDCD (See page 523 for resolution.)
Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Executive Assistant Covington explained
that the State has asked Mary Lynne Myer, Renton's Senior Planner, to spend
the next six months training cities and counties in GMA and SEPA
procedures. Ms. Myer will continue to be employed by the City and receive
her regular pay, but the State will reimburse her salary as well as City costs
incurred for temporary work that will be contracted for in Ms. Myer's
absence.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.b. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Neale Frothingham, 10900 NE 8th St., Suite
Citizen Comment: 900, Bellevue, 98004, regarding proposed utility rate increases. Councilwoman
Frothingham - Utility Mathews noted a previous letter from the Administration in response to Mr.
Rates Frothingham's concerns on this issue.
Citizen Comment: Benoit - Correspondence was read from Michael Benoit, 12734 SE 163rd St., Renton,
Strike by Local 21-R 98058, who wrote as a City employee and a member of Local 21-R. Mr.
Benoit expressed concern about the manner in which contract negotations have
been handled, saying the City is obligated to lead by example but has not
done so. Noting that negotiating involves give and take, he questioned what
the City has offered to give up in an effort to compromise and reach
settlement.
OLD BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Committee of the Whole adoption of the proposed 1994 Budget. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
Budget: 1994 BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See pages 522 and 523 for 1994 Budget and Property Tax
ordinances.)
Planning and Development Referred 9/20/93 - Planning and Development Committee Chair Stredicke
Committee presented a Majority Report on the Parker development issue, as follows:
Rezone: Parker PUD
The properties involved in this matter are commonly referred to as Lots
1, 2, 3 and 4. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are proposed for zoning as large lot,
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single-family (SF-L). The Committee recommends that Council schedule
a public hearing for rezone of these lots to SF-L.
With respect to Lot 4, the Committee reviewed a proposal brought forth
by the developer. The Committee recommends that Council support the
new development proposal in concept and send it to staff for further site
plan review and SEPA review, as necessary. Staff will then report back
to Council before Council is asked to authorize the City Attorney to
negotiate a contract rezone, after which Council will establish a public
hearing date for the rezone. Pending further input from staff, the
°11r Committee recommends that the appropriate zone upon which the
contract rezone should be applied is Multi-Family (MF).
Moved by Stredicke, seconded by Mathews, Council concur in the Majority
Report.*
Committee Vice-Chair Keolker-Wheeler spoke against the motion, saying that
while Council had specifically directed the Committee to consider a proposal
that was more single family in nature, the developer brought back a plan that
was unchanged except for splitting a few buildings in half. Adding that a
proper environmental review was necessary, she felt that this project should
be considered according to today's regulations rather than according to those
in place 13 years ago when the development first came before Council.
Councilwoman Mathews spoke in favor of the motion, saying that while
further review is required, the majority report provides for this in the form
of both site plan review and SEPA review. She said current Code regulations
will be applied to this project, and felt that the applicant has successfully
addressed numerous concerns of neighboring residents. Noting that rezoning
this property to single family would likely result in the type of bulky
buildings that the City is trying to avoid, she concluded that the current
proposal represents a good compromise position and Council should approve
the concept.
Council President Edwards spoke against the motion, suggesting that had this
project not received Council approval in the past, the current Council would
probably not support multi-family zoning on this site. He felt it was not
appropriate to continue to approve an early-'80s style project, given the City's
vision of Renton's future according to the Comprehensive Plan.
*Roll Call: 3 Ayes: Stredicke, Tanner, Mathews; 4 Nays: Keolker-Wheeler,
Nelson, Schlitzer, Edwards. Motion failed.
Planning and Development Committee Vice-Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented
a Minority Report on the Parker development issue, as follows:
I both concur and dissent from the Majority Report. I concur that Lots
1, 2 and 3 should go to public hearing for rezone to large lot, single
family (SF-L). I dissent from the Committee's recommendation with
respect to Lot 4. This matter was remanded to the Committee from the
full Council with directions to seek a design that was more single-family
in nature. The proposal is not single-family in nature at all. The size of
Lot 4 would permit 240 single-family homes, although that number may
be constrained by power line corridors and other site constraints. The
project, both as originally and as presently proposed, contains entirely too
much impervious surface for a site located immediately adjacent to steep
slopes.
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The new configuration, as proposed by the owner of Lot 4, was presented :I
to the Committee at last week's meeting with no chance to review it
ahead of time and with absolutely no staff review. Extensive review is 1
necessary as a number of City rules and regulations have changed since
the last approval on this project. There is no current site plan review or
environmental review, both of which needs to be performed before
Council can take a position on this project.
At the November 2, 1993 meeting, the owner proposed that the City give
back the property that had been donated from Lot 4. Staff has reviewed
the donations on a preliminary basis and finds that they are not necessary. .r►
If Council is to take action at this time, it would be my recommendation
that the Council authorize reconveyance of the donations back to the
property owner, leave the zoning as it stands (PNR), and allow the
property owner to use the process to properly prepare and present a fully
documented and reviewed proposal to Council. The present PNR zone
gives the owner substantial flexibility in designing a project for this site.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE MINORITY REPORT. ROLL CALL: 4
AYES: KEOLKER-WHEELER, NELSON, SCHLITZER, EDWARDS; 3
NAYS: STREDICKE, TANNER, MATHEWS. MOTION CARRIED.
Appeal: Cedar View Referred 10/18/93 - Planning and Development Committee Chair Stredicke
Garden Masoleum, CU- presented a report recommending that Council affirm the Hearing Examiner's
93-011 decision on the Cedar View Garden Masoleum conditional use project as there
is no error of fact or law. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Contamination at Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested information on the recent
Texaco on Bronson Way N contamination incident at the Texaco gas station on Bronson Way North.
Gregg Zimmerman, Utility Systems Director, agreed to report back as soon as
additional sampling tests have been conducted.
Transportation Committee Referred 11/15/93 - Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a
CAG: 93-120, NE 3rd St report regarding the contract for the widening of NE 3rd from SR-900 to
Widening, TIB Funds Monterey Dr. NE and recommended concurrence with staff's recommendation
CAG: 93-121, NE 3rd St that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the resolution and
Widening, ALPHA Transportation Improvement Board Agreement for the allocation of the Urban
Engineering Arterial Trust Account (DATA) funds of $148,800, and to execute the
Consultant Agreement with ALPHA Engineering Group, Inc., for design of
the NE 3rd Street widening project. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 523 for resolution.)
CAG: 93-122, Bronson Referred 11/15/93 - Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a
Way Widening, TIB Funds report regarding the contract for the widening of Bronson Way North from
CAG: 93-123, Bronson Houser Way to Sunset Blvd. and recommended concurrence with staff's
Way Widening, ALPHA recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Engineering the resolution and Transportation Improvement Board Agreement for the
allocation of the Urban Arterial Trust Account (UATA) funds of $62,400, and
to execute the Consultant Agreement with ALPHA Engineering Group, Inc.,
for design of the Bronson Way North widening project. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 523 for resolution.)
November 22, 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Page 521
CAG: 86-046, Reciprocal Referred 11/8/93 - Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a
Annexations Agreement report recommending concurrence with staffs recommendation that Council
with Tukwila authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed Letter of Understanding with the
City of Tukwila modifying the July 7, 1986 Interlocal Agreement regarding
reciprocal annexations. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 523 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Referred 11/15/93 - Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report
Finance: Property/Casualty recommending Council concurrence in the property and casualty insurance
., Insurance Premium renewal premiums for 1994/1995 in the amount of $394,482. MOVED BY
Renewals MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Agreement with Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report recommending Council
Renton Collection Inc. for concurrence in the Finance Department's recommendation to select Renton
Collection Services Collection, Inc. as the Department's new collection agency, subject to approval
by the City Attorney. The Committee also recommended that Council
authorize the Mayor and city clerk to sign the contract for services. MOVED
BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Fire Pension Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report recornmending Council
Fund Loan to Golf Course concurrence in the Fire Pension Board's approval of a Fire Pension Fund loan
Fund to the Golf Course Fund for the period of one year. The Golf Fund will pay
interest of 4.15%, and the loan will be repaid with budgeted capital proceeds.
The loan will be presented in a final ordinance of 1993 adjustments. MOVED
BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 523 for resolution.)
Personnel: Reclassification Referred 10/25/93 - Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report
of Office Assistant to recommending approval of the request from the Planning/Building/Public
Solid Waste Program Works Department to reclassify the Office Assistant II position in the Solid
Specialist Waste Utility to a position titled Solid Waste Program Specialist, and
compensate the reclassified position at salary grade 13. Based on the duties of
vow the position, the recommendation of the Personnel Department is to reclassify
the position to salary grade 13.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report recommending Council
approval of voucher payments for the period through November 19, 1993, as
follows: claims in the amount of $2,962,100.96; and payroll in the amount of
$1,825,650.04. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
12/06/93 Council meeting for final reading and adoption:
Budget: 1994 An ordinance adopting the annual budget for the year 1994 in the total
amount of $108,418,494, as amended by the City Council; adjusting park fees;
and adjusting animal license fees. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS ORDINANCE TO THE 12/06/93
COUNCIL MEETING FOR FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.
CARRIED.
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Budget: 1994 Property Tax An ordinance fixing the estimated amount of tax levies necessary to raise the
Levy amount of estimated expenditures for the year 1994 as required by RCW
84.52.020; authorizing the city clerk to certify such budget or estimate of the
amount to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property
located within the City of Renton, Washington. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS ORDINANCE TO
THE 12/06/93 COUNCIL MEETING FOR FINAL READING AND
ADOPTION. CARRIED.
Resolution #3017 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Personnel: Loan of interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Planning Employee to Community Development, reimbursing the City for loaned personnel.
WSDCD MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3018 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 93-124, GMA interlocal cooperative agreement for the distribution and administration of
Service Agreement with certain Washington Department of Community Development grant funds under
King County the State of Washington Growth Management Act of 1990, and approving the
joint regional strategy and allocation formula. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER„COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3019 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 86-046, Reciprocal interlocal cooperative agreement with the City of Tukwila, modifying that
Annexations Agreement certain interlocal agreement dated July 7, 1986 (CAG-86-046) regarding
with Tukwila reciprocal annexations by modifying the transportation sections thereof to take
into account legal, physical and fiscal restraints. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3020 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
CAG: 93-120, NE 3rd St agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board for the preparation of
Widening, TIB Funds plans and specifications and for right-of-way appraisals and acquisition for
the widening of NE 3rd Street from SR-900 to Monterey Drive. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3021 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
CAG: 93-122, Bronson agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board for preparation of
Way Widening, TIB Funds plans and specifications and for right-of-way appraisals and acquisition for
the widening of Bronson Way North between Houser Way and Sunset
Boulevard. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3022 A resolution was read authorizing a $95,000 loan at 4.5% interest from the
Finance: Fire Pension Firemen's Pension Fund to the Parks Department for a one-year period of
Fund Loan to Golf Course time for capital improvements. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
Fund NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Mr. Covington agreed to provide
Transportation: Ramp information on the survey the City planned to perform in cooperation with
Metering Survey, WSDOT the State on ramp metering.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Ben J. Stark, PO Box 98638, Seattle, 98198, asked that Council reconsider its
Citizen Comment: Stark - action this evening rejecting his appeal of the Cedar View Garden Masoleum
Cedar View Garden conditional use project. His primary concern was that the masoleum will be
Masoleum CU Appeal built only seven feet from his property line. He stated that the crux of the
issue is whether or not the rear of the building--or one of its sides--will face
his property, because this determination will establish the necessary setback
requirement. Mr. Stark concluded that the new building will front Monroe
Ave. NE, not NE 4th St. as has been alleged.
Councilman Stredicke replied by commenting on the difference between a
building and a lot, explaining that a rear yard is determined according to the
orientation of the lot to the street rather than according to the orientation of
the building to the lot. He was convinced that the property located between
Mr. Stark's lot and the masoleum constitutes a sideyard, therefore requiring
only a seven-foot setback.
Citizen Comment: Rogers MikE Rogers, 3 Lake Bellevue Dr., Bellevue, WA, 98005, co-owner of the
- Parker PUD/Rezone Parker property, questioned Council's action earlier this evening on the Parker
Rezone proposal, saying that the City cannot simply give back land that was
donated in return for certain development rights. He feared that Council was
acting according to concerns voiced in September by Falcon Ridge residents,
despite the fact that the Falcon Ridge community now supports the proposal
to construct multi-family housing on Lot 4.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler responded that the City Attorney drew up the
minority report adopted by Council on this issue, including the language
proposing the return of the donated land.
Citizen Comment: Seville Vic Seville, 2220 SE 8th Pl., Renton, 98058, a Falcon Ridge resident
- Parker PUD/Rezone previously opposed to this project, stated that Falcon Ridge residents had been
primarily concerned about Lots 1, 2 and 3, particularly Lot 2, which they felt
should not be developed to more than four homes per acre. The property
owner has agreed to limit development on Lot 2 to one home per acre.
Additonally, better management control of Lot 4, including a secured entrance
to the development, has made the proposal to have multi-family housing on
this site more acceptable to Falcon Ridge residents. Mr. Seville concluded by
suggesting that signalization be required at the intersection of Puget
Drive/Lake Youngs Road/Royal Hills Drive to help alleviate traffic problems,
which remain a concern.
Citizen Comment: Roger Blaylock, 855 - 106th Ave. NE, Suite 203, Bellevue, WA, 98004,
Blaylock - Parker requested a clarification of Council's action on the Parker Rezone. He
PUD/Rezone commented on the difference in impacts between single family and multi-
family developments, suggesting that the impacts of a single family
development on this site would be greater than those generated by a multi-
family development since the single family zone permits higher density
development than the applicant proposes.
Citizen Comment: John Thompson, 330 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, President of Local 21-R,
Thompson - Strike by asked that Council seriously consider the offer brought forth this evening by
Local 21-R the Union and settle the strike.
November 22, 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Pan 524
Citizen Comment: Kent Anderson, 855 - 106th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, reminded Council that
Anderson - Parker its September direction regarding the Parker property specified not that the
PUD/Rezone development for Lot 4 be more single family in nature, but only more single
family in density. He stated that the current proposal for this project has a
density below single family, at 5.1 net dwelling units per acre rather than 5.6
units per acre.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Time: 9:13 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened into regular session; roll was called; all members present.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:29 p.m.
MARILYN J. PETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
11/22/93
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 22, 1993
**NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 11/29/93 (FIFTH MONDAY)**
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO MEETING 11/29 OR 12/06
(Edwards)
COMMUNITY SERVICES 11/23 MEETING *CANCELLED*
(Keolker-Wheeler)
FINANCE
(Mathews)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 11/30 Errata Process and Phase II of r
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(Stredicke) 4:00 p.m. Comprehensive Plan
PUBLIC SAFETY
r. (Nelson)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Tanner)
UTILITIES TUES., 11/23 Cost of Service and Rate Design
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conferenoe room
(unless otherwise noted).
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 1993 j
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 1993
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project Update
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5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits ordinance ordering construction of LID 336, Burlington Northern Railroad
Crossing, N. 37th St. and Lake Washington Blvd.; and staff recommendation regarding inclusion of
staff engineering costs. Refer to Transportation Committee.
b. Parks Department submits CAG-93-071, Senior Center Greenhouse; and requests approval of the
project, authorization for final pay estimate, commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of
retained amount to Sharp & Son, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been received. Council
concur.
c. Finance& Information Services Department requests authority to borrow up to $2.3 million from
various governmental funds and park projects in the Open Space Fund to purchase the NARCO
property prior to receipt of all County and State grants. The loan will be repaid by December 31,
1994. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Transportation Division requests approval of a consultant contract with INCA Engineers for design
work on the replacement of the Monster Road Bridge. Total contract cost is $70,000; Federal funds
will provide $56,000 and the City's share is $14,000. Council concur.
e. Transportation Division submits proposed City position regarding the role of SCATBd and the nature
of its relationship with the Eastside Transportation Plan (ETP), and recommends that Council establish
the Chair of the Transportation Committee as Renton's representative to SCATBd and the Vice-Chair
as the alternate. Refer to Transportation Committee.
f. Transportation Division submits list of consultants selected for annual contract services in
Transportation Planning, Transportation Design and Structural Design. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Utilities Committee: Cost of Service and Rate Design
b. Planning and Development Committee: Errata Process and Phase II of Comprehensive Plan
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. 1993 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
b. 1994 Budget
c. 1994 Property Tax Levy
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
„ 12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
CANCELLED
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL'
December........ 6 .1...993 City;Clerk's Ow.
Referrals '
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SCATBD Mission Statement and 1994 Representatives
South King County Drug& Alcohol Recovery Center Allocation
Emergency Economic Conditions
FINANCE COMMITTEE
NARCO Property Acquisition
TRANSPORTATION (Aviation Committee)
LID 336 Staff Costs
Transportation Division Annual Consultant Contracts
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING(12/13/93
1993 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
PUBLIC MEETING
12/13/93 - Winsper 10%Notice of Intent to Annex Petition, area located on the east side of Talbot Hill
PUBLIC HEARING
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MF-I) to Trailer (T) (continued from
11/15/93)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 6, 1993 Municipal Building
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the
meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; NANCY MATHEWS; TONI
COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON; JESSE TANNER; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER;
RICHARD STREDICKE. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
MATHEWS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER
TIMOTHY SCHLITZER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Utility Systems
Director; MEL WILSON, Transportation Systems Director; ROD
SCHINDLER, Engineering Specialist; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering
Specialist; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; LT ROB SOFIE,
Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 1993, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Rick Dempsey, Assistant Project Engineer, Washington State Department
PRESENTATION of Transportation, reported that the I-405 S Curve project is one week
WSDOT: I-405 S- behind schedule due to bad weather, and the contractor has used 23 noise
Curve Project Update nights of the total 122 allowed for the project, with three being used last
weekend. Cedar Avenue will be paved on 12/19/93, and the overpass
will be open prior to Christmas, but will close after the holiday to allow
construction of the second half of the bridge. WSDOT is coordinating the
connection of the pedestrian bridge to the trail with the Parks
Department, and the footpath along CARCO Road will be rerouted to
improve pedestrian flow. Maple Valley Highway was closed last weekend
and NE 3rd and SR-900 will be partially closed during the next few
weeks to allow demolition of the final section of the original I-405
overpass.
Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow North, and Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755,
Renton, complained regarding construction noise last weekend, and
requested construction of noise walls similar to those installed through
Bellevue and Mercer Island. Ms. Richter also inquired about the mud
problem near the pedestrian path, and asked that potholes on the freeway
be monitored and repaired immediately. Mr. Dempsey explained that at
the request of the Parks Department, the pedestrian path will be rerouted
to eliminate the problem.
Mr. Dempsey also advised that two noise walls are included in the
contract and along the side of the freeway there is a three-foot barrier
wall. Locations for additional noise walls can be reviewed with the
project designer.
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Councilman Stredicke asked about plans for snow removal by WSDOT, if
needed. Mr. Dempsey replied that both sand and salt are available for
use by WSDOT in the event of snow. I
Responding to a question from Councilman Stredicke regarding planned
warning of traffic diversion on Third Avenue, Mr. Dempsey explained
that there is a traffic diversion plan which was coordinated with the state,
contractor, and City.
Councilman Edwards discussed the sound standards used by WSDOT, x
asked if there is a plan to eventually extend the barriers along I-405 into 1ru�1
Renton, and inquired how this would fit in with the current project. Mr.
Dempsey replied that he will refer the comments to the district office for
evaluation and response.
SPECIAL Mayor Clymer read a letter from Auburn Mayor Bob Roegner, and
PRESENTATION presented a Key to the City Auburn to Councilwoman Mathews in
SCA: Nancy Mathews appreciation for her years of devoted public service to the City of
Honored Renton, and as past President of the King County Suburban Cities
Association. Mayor Roegner commended Councilwoman Mathews'
leadership and civic service to her colleagues, both in the City of Renton
and throughout the region.
AUDIENCE Roger Blaylock, 855 - 106th Avenue NE, #203; Bellevue, WA 98004,
COMMENT referenced the Council meeting on 11/22/93 regarding reconsideration of
Citizen Comment: Parker PUD. Noting that information regarding traffic issues had been
Blaylock - Parker inadequate, he requested William Popp and Associates to conduct a new
PUD traffic study on 11/30/93 at the intersection of S. Puget Drive/Edmonds
Avenue SE/Royal Hills Drive. The study showed a 9% decrease in traffic
volumes at this key intersection since 1989. A copy of the study was
distributed for Council review.
Citizen Comment: Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Place, Renton, WA 98056, referenced recent
Evans - 1994 Budget Valley Daily News article regarding the 1994 Renton budget, and agreed
and Boat Launch Pass that taxes should not exceed the services offered. He questioned how the
budget can be trimmed by cutting 11.4 full-time positions which were
unfilled in the first place.
Regarding information in the article concerning issuance of a $50 non-
resident boat launch pass that allows non-residents unlimited use of Gene
Coulon Park, Mr. Evans noted that anyone can continue to use the boat
launch for a fee of $5.00 per launch and $2.00 for parking even without a
pass, and commented that enforcing the rules could incur more cost to the
City than the $50.00 boat launch passes would generate. He asked
whether the fee would be $50 per family, per vehicle, or per boat; and
whether the pass would be transferable. (See later discussion.)
Citizen Comment: Galen Barbee, 2025 SE 8th Drive, Renton, 98055, current president of the
Barbee - Parker PUD Falcon Ridge Homeowners' Association, clarified that the Association is
still opposed to the rezone of parcel 4 of the Parker PUD to multifamily
classification. He disputed Mike Rogers' statement in the November 22
Council minutes that the Falcon Ridge community now supports the
proposal to construct multi-family housing on Lot 4. Mr. Barbee noted
that he and the Association's Board of Directors are the only official
representation of Falcon Ridge Homeowners Association and community,
and the comments expressed by other residents represent their own
personal views.
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Mr. Barbee asked if parcels 1, 2 & 3 are part of the Parker PUD. He
stated that a developer informed him recently that parcel 4 was part of
the Parker PUD but not the other three parcels. He noted that parcel 2
abuts Falcon Ridge property, and the Association maintains that owners
of the Parker property have no right of access.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, item e. was removed for separate
consideration.
r.. LID: 336, Burlington City Clerk submitted an ordinance ordering construction of LID 336,
Northern Railroad Burlington Northern Railroad Crossing, N. 37th St. and Lake Washington
Crossing Blvd.; and staff recommendation regarding inclusion of staff engineering
costs. Refer to Transportation Committee.
CAG: 93-071, Senior Parks Department submitted CAG-93-071, Senior Center Greenhouse; and
Center Greenhouse, requested approval of the project in the total amount of $19,014.00,
Sharp & Son, Inc. authorization for final pay estimate, commencement of 30-day lien
period, and release of retained amount to Sharp & Son, Inc., contractor, if
all required releases have been received. Council concur.
Finance: NARCO Finance & Information Services Department requested authority to borrow
Property Purchase up to $2.3 million from various governmental funds and park projects in
the Open Space Fund to purchase the NARCO property prior to receipt
of all County and State grants. The loan will be repaid by December 31,
199 . Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 93-128, Transportation Division requested approval of a consultant contract with
Monster Road Bridge INCA Engineers for design work on the replacement of the Monster Road
Design, INCA Bridge. Total contract cost is $70,000; Federal funds will provide $56,000
Engineers and the City's share is $14,000. Council concur.
Transportation: Transportation Division submitted roster of consultants selected for annual
Annual Consultant contract services in Transportation Planning, Transportation Design and
Contracts Structural Design. Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Transportation Division submitted recommendation regarding the role of
Item e. SCATBd and the nature of its relationship with the Eastside
SCATBD: Mission Transportation Plan (ETP), recommending that Council establish the Chair
Statement and 1994 of the Transportation Committee as Renton's representative to SCATBd
Representatives and the Vice-Chair as the alternate.
Councilman Edwards explained that the Transportation Division
recommends that the chair of the Transportation Committee be Renton's
representative at SCATBd, and the vice chair serve as alternate. He noted
that since this is a regional issue, it should be discussed by the Committee
of the Whole. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THIS TOPIC TO COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE. CARRIED.
December 6 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 532
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee report was presented recommending approval of
Finance Committee claims vouchers #106629 - #107225 and two wire transfers in the total
Vouchers amount of $1,308,956.99. And approval of payroll vouchers of #122521 -
#122938 and 512 direct deposits in the total amount $1,037,881.43.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Plannine and Referred 9/20/93 - Planning and Development Committee report was
Development presented regarding the Errata Process and Phase II of the Comprehensive
Committee Plan. The Committee reviewed and concurred with the report from the i
Planning: Errata Planning/Building/Public Works Department, dated November 8, 1993,
Process and Phase II which recommended that the errata process be closed, effective this date.
of Comprehensive Future requests for Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code text changes or
Plan Land Use/Zoning Map amendments should be referred to the annual
"Comprehensive Plan Amendment" process beginning in January, 1994.
The Committee also recommended that applications be submitted on
separate forms for each type of amendment, and that no fee be required
for these applications. The draft ordinances submitted by staff have been
deferred for further study.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee report was presented recommending concurrence with
Utility: Utilities Rates the staff recommendation for cost of service and rate design for the
and Design utilities. The recommendations will be effective January 1, 1994:
1. The City should gradually move toward cost of service in rates for
the utilities.
2. The first step will be to create two new classes of water utility
customers: single family/duplex and multi-family/
commercial/industrial.
3. The meter charges for all water customers will be adjusted to more
closely reflect the capacity of the meter. The Committee further
recommended that meter rates be reviewed each year, with the rate
adjustments, until the relationship of meter capacity to meter rates
is achieved.
4. Further steps toward cost of service should be reviewed
periodically, as recommended by the Planning/Building/Public
Works Department.
5. Rates for the residential class will be designed with an inverted
block structure, where the second block of water consumption will
be at a slightly higher rate, to encourage conservation. The size of
the first block is established at zero (0) to one thousand (1000)
cubic feet of water per month at a rate of $1.68 per hundred cubic
feet. The second block is any consumption above the first block, at
a rate of $1.78 per hundred cubic feet per month.
6. The consumption rate for the multi-family/ commercial/industrial
class will be $1.68 per hundred cubic feet.
Overall rates will increase on the average of 8.4% for water and 13% for
wastewater. In order that the January 1994 utility bills can be prepared
and mailed on schedule, the Committee further recommended that the
rate ordinance be place on first reading, and advanced to second and final
reading and adopted.
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Upon request for further information regarding the proposed rates by
Councilmembers Stredicke and Tanner, Utility Systems Manager Gregg
Zimmerman explained that the broad answer to the question on utility
rates is that the average water rate would increase by 8.4%. This
percentage represents an average because there are slight variations which
are introduced by the standard monthly meter fee. The meter charge
depends on the size of the water meter and reflects the difficulty in
maintaining and reading those meters. Meter rate increases are not
always a uniform 8.4%; in fact, the larger the meter is, the percentage
tends to go up higher than 8.4%. Likewise, on the inverted block for
r.. residential water use, residential water use water would cost $1.68 per
1000 cubic feet, and above 1000 cubic feet per month the level goes up to
a slight increase of $1.78. These variations result in an average of 8.4%.
Responding to Councilman Stredicke's questions regarding his latest water
bill, Councilwoman Mathews explained that although actual water useage
is reflected on the utility bills every other month, a monthly avaerage can
be calculated by averaging two consecutive bills together. Mr.
Zimmerman added that the October bill may be higher since it reflects
August/September yard watering consumption.
Councilman Edwards observed that the increase in the cost for water
service is evident throughout the region. In Bellevue, a citizens'
commission has made recommendations to the Council on sewer rates that
are 20% higher and water rates that are 5% higher to meet Federal
mandates. Mr. Zimmerman explained that in Renton's rate study, the
first part identified the revenue requirements needed to run the utility,
and the second part determined customer classes and the amount of the
charge to pass on to those classes.
Speaking against the Utilities Committee report, Councilman Tanner
objected to adopting a mechanism or model which would effect an
automatic percentage increase in rates each year. Responding to Mr.
Tanner, Mr. Zimmerman agreed that that the model includes projections
of future rate increases to the year 2000, which is based on planned
w. capital improvement projects. But he noted that the rate increase for any
given year is subject to Council approval and the rated can easily be
changed by means of deferring or deleting capital improvement projects.
The intent of the proposed program is to ensure sufficient operating
funds in the Capital Improvement Fund to reduce the debt service during
the next seven years, and prevent debt service from driving rates to the
current extent.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler supported the Committee report, noting rn
that the recommendation changes the direction in which the City now ►-
does business. She indicated that if the recommendation is not approved, tr 4.
the City will continue to have debt service requirements, rates will be LL
driven up, and funding will not be available for new capital }u
improvements. In reviewing 1994 rates, it was apparent that debt service LL
was the majority of the increase. Mr. Zimmerman explained the standard yA,� Q
principle in which rates are intended to fund maintenance/replacements, cn
and growth programs should be financed by debt service which can be W H
deferred to a time when future customers benefiting from the programsa: z
can join in paying the debt. do s
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MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT. ROLL
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CALL: 4 AYES: EDWARDS, MATHEWS, NELTON, KEOLKER-
WHEELER. 2 NAYS: TANNER, STREDICKE. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Utility: Water and An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-4-24.17 and 8-4-31.A of
Sewer Charges Title VIII and 8-5-15 A and D, Health and Sanitation, of City Code
relating to water and sewer charges. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL ADVANCE THIS ORDINANCE
TO SECOND AND FINAL READING. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #4427 Following second reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was
Utility: Water and MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL
Sewer Charges ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: 4 AYES:
EDWARDS, MATEHWS, NELSON, KEOLKER-WHEELER. 2 NAYS:
TANNER, STREDICKE. MOTION CARRIED.
Budget: 1993 Mid- An ordinance was read providing for 1993 mid-year budget adjustments.
Year Adjustments (First reading 11/15/93.) MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
MATHEWS, COUNCIL POSTPONE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO
12/13/93 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #4428 An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 1994 in
Budget: 1994 the total amount of $107,654,682 as amended by the City Council;
adjusting park fees; and adjusting animal license fees. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ.*
Councilman Edwards requested an amendment to the budget to reinstate
funding in the amount of $20,000 for Kennydale Beach lifeguards from
funding generated from the Coulon Beach restaurant. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL AMEND THE
MOTION TO REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE KENNYDALE
BEACH PARK LIFEGUARDS. ROLL CALL: 3 AYES: EDWARDS,
NELSON, STREDICKE. 2 NAYS: MATHEWS, KEOLKER-WHEELER.
Councilman Tanner abstained. CARRIED.
Responding to a question from Councilman Stredicke about resident and
non-resident fees at Coulon Beach Park, Finance Director Victoria
Runkle explained that boat launch passes are currently available to
residents for $10.00 a year, but not to non-residents. Under the new
budget proposal, non-residents will be able to buy a yearly pass for
$50.00. However, if they launch their boat only a few times a year they
can continue to pay the daily $5.00 to launch their boat and $2.00 to
park, if parking is available.
Councilman Edwards stated that the City has a policy that establishes
guidelines to provide that the operating costs of specific programs are
recovered through fees. In this case; there'will be no additional costs to
run the program. The City will be recovering more fees from the people
who use Coulon and are not residents of the City. The fees rarely fund
the full cost of a program, including capital and operating expenses, and
almost every program is subsidized by general taxes from the City. In
regard to control of the boat launch passes, some process requiring
identification will be used so the pass cannot be transferred.
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Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Place, Renton 98056, asked whether the pass
would be in the form of a sticker for the boat, tow vehicle, or trailer, or
carried by the holder. Councilman Edwards preferred that the pass have
identification requirements associated with the pass itself. The proposal
will be provided at a later date.
*ROLL CALL ON ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED: 5 AYES:
EDWARDS, MATHEWS, NELSON, KOELKER-WHEELER,
STREDICKE; 1 NAY: TANNER. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #4429 An ordinance was read fixing the estimated amount of tax levies
Budget: 1994 Property necessary to raise the amount of estimated expenditures for the year 1994
Tax Levy as required by RCW 84.52.020 in the total amount of $13,222,256;
authorizing the city clerk to certify such budget or estimate of the
amount to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property
located within the City of Renton, Washington (total assessed valuation
$3,407,827,283). MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
King County: South REFER CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE SOUTH KING COUNTY
King County Drug DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY CENTERS TO COMMITTEE OF
and Alcohol Recovery THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Councilman Edwards cited information in
Centers the letter indicating that only 8.2% of total funding is allocated to South
King County.
Streets: Taylor Councilman Tanner asked whether crews working in Taylor Avenue NW
Avenue NW Project are employed by the City or one of the utility companies. Mr.
Zimmerman agreed to investigate and report back.
Finance: Emergency Councilman Edwards commented that the commercial vacancy rate in the
Economic Conditions City of Renton is currently at 29%, and potentially rising to 39%-50%
when Boeing and other businesses vacate existing space. To provide
flexibility with regard to densities specified Comprehensive Plan, Mr.
Edwards suggested that the subject of economic emergency be referred to
the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER THIS
MATTER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Council: December 27 Councilman Edwards announced that due to the holiday, the regular
Meeting Cancelled Council meeting on December 27, 1993, is cancelled.
Building: Signs for Councilman Stredicke requested a report from the Administration relative
Forrest Creste PUD to the large signs that were supposed to be installed on the Forest Crest
property containing information about proposed development.
Council: Election of MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL OPEN
Officers, 1994 NOMINATIONS FOR 1994 COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND NOMINATE
COUNCILMAN RICHARD STREDICKE. CARRIED. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL OPEN
NOMINATIONS FOR 1994 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
AND NOMINATE COUNCILMAN TIM SCHLITZER. CARRIED.
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Council: Committee Councilman Stredicke announced that the Committee on Committees will
on Committees be comprised of himself and Councilmembers Edwards and Schlitzer, and
the Council committee assignments will be determined at a Committee on
Committees meeting on 12/14/93 following the Utilities Committee
meeting.
AUDIENCE Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Place, Renton 98056, asked whether it is
COMMENT legal in the City to put a well in his yard. Mayor Clymer replied that he
Citizen Comment: is not sure if the City of Renton has an ordinance to that effect, but he
Evans - Water Rights stated that water rights are controlled and approved by the State to be
able to use water on your own property.
Councilman Edwards commented that owners of single family lots have
been able to drill wells recently along May Creek. Mr. Zimmerman
added that there are different classes for single use wells and wells with
multiple users, depending on how many customers are served. It is much
easier to obtain water rights for a single family use than it is for shared
uses.
Citizen Comment: Roger Blaylock, 535 Williams Avenue N. Renton, suggested that the City
Blaylock - Utility save costs by converting to a bi-monthly utility billing system.
Billing Policy
Citizen Comment: Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, inquired whether the
Vaupel - Building subject of building setbacks has been scheduled for discussion by the
Setbacks Planning and Development Committee. Committee Chair Stredicke
indicated that the matter has not yet been scheduled.
Citizen Comment: On a second issue, Ms. Vaupel questioned whether the resolution
Vaupel - Emergency authorizing the City to enter into emergency contracts during the strike
Contract Expiration would be repealed. Mayor Clymer agreed to check on the matter and
report back.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
COMPENSATION FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES, PENDING
LITIGATION, AND LABOR NEGOTIATION UPDATE. CARRIED.
Time: 9:10 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened into regular session; roll was called; all members were
present, except Schlitzer, excused. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED
BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:18 p.m.
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MARILY 7. TiETERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: DeAnna Fricke
12/06/93
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 6, 1993
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 1993 CANCELLED
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/13 Economic Development Issues; South
(Edwards) 6:30 p.m. King County Recovery Center Allocation;
SCATBd Mission Statement and 1994
Representative
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Keolker-Wheeler)
FINANCE MON., 12/13 Interfund Borrowing to close NARCO
(Mathews) 3:00 p.m. Property Acquisition
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 12/7 Zoning on North Side of NE 12th Street,
(Stredicke) 4:00 p.m. West of Union Avenue NE (Council
Chambers); LaPointe Request for Multi-
family Zoning at 3722 NE 12th Street
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/13 Banker's Auto Rebuild Fire Hydrants;
(Nelson) 3:15 p.m. Exotic Animals Regulations; DWI
Standard
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THU., 12/9 LID 336 Costs; Annual Contract Services
(Tanner) 4:00 p.m.
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS:
LEOFF Board WED., 12/8
8:00 a.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Council Chambvrs. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted).
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RENTON CITY CQUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 1993
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1993
4. PUBLIC MEETING: Winsper 10% Annexation Petition - 26 acres bounded by SR-515, Talbot
Road South, South 31st Street and Carr Road; and concurrent rezone to single family residential
and mixed residential
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name
and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. (Speakers must sign up prior to the
Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to
one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will
be adopted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a
Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer recommends Municipal Arts Commission reappointments to three year terms
expiring 12/31/96 for Lois Albee, 7109 S. Taft, Seattle; Marghee Baldridge, 19920-92nd
Avenue S., Kent; Karen Lunder, 506 Stevens Ct. NW, Renton; Michael O'Halloran, 44420 SE
4th Street, Renton; and Stephen Saunders, 3419 48th Ave. SW, Seattle. Council concur.
b. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of annual contract with Tudor Engineering
Co. for engineering services, and approval of task order #1 in the amount of $73,678 for
design engineering for North Renton Liveable Streets Programa Refer to Transportation
Committee.
c. Transportation Systems Division submits Interim Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan. Refer to Transportation Committee.
d. Utility Systems Division requests removal of sewer moratorium for South Highlands, Heather
Downs and Maplewood Basins, effective December 31, 1993. Refer to Utilities Committee.
e. Utility Systems Division requests approval of annual consultant roster for
sanitary/water/surface water; hydraulics/geohydrology; hydraulics/hydrology; and
soils/geotechnical engineering services. Refer to Utilities Committee.
f. Utility Systems/Solid Waste Utility requests authorization to execute King County's City
Optional Program Interlocal Agreement for Special Recycling Events, 1994; $11,598 provided
by King County. Refer to Utilities Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Marty J. Ryberg, 2312 Vashon Ct. NE, Renton 98059, requests connection of rental
home located at 10102 130th Avenue SE to City sewer system due to health emergency; declaration
of emergency issued by Seattle-King County Department of Public Health. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the ypast week. Committee
reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. Items marked
with (*) include legislation (ordinance or resolution).
a. Committee of the Whole reports: Economic development issues; South King County Recovery
Center allocation; SCATBd Mission Statement and 1994 representative
b. Finance Committee report: NARCO property acquisition interfund loan*
c. Planning & Development Committee report: Zoning on north side of NE 12th Street, west of
Union Avenue NE
d. Public Safety Committee reports: Banker's Auto Rebuild requests regarding fire hydrants;
Exotic Animals Ordinance; lowering DWI standard
e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee reports: LID 336 staff costs (Lake Washington Boulevard
Crossing)*; approval of annual consultant roster
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance for second and final reading:
1993 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (1st reading 11/15/93)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Formation of LID 336 and ordering construction, Lake Washington Boulevard railroad crossing
b. Comprehensive Plan Errata Changes to Interim Zoning Code approved for Moore (E-16),
Black River Corporate Park (E-18), Renton Village Associates (E-19), Huerter (E-28), Nicolay
(E-29), Hamilton (E-30), and Anderson (E-32); and summary ordinance.
Resolution
NARCO property purchase interfund loan
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
1. Economic Development Issues
2. South King county Recovery Center allocation
3. South County Area Transportation Board mission statement and 1994 City of Renton representative
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ADMINISTRATION
Information on the maximum allowable height of development on the Highlands Community Church site
TRANSPORTATION (Aviation Committee)
Annual contract with Tudor Engineering Co. for engineering services/Approval of task order#1 for design
engineering for North Renton Livable Streets Program
Interim Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Annual consultant roster for utilities design and engineering services
Interlocal Agreement with King County for Special Recycling Events Optional Program
Removal of sewer moratorium for South Highlands, Heather Downs and Maplewood Basins
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING(12/20/93)
Ordering construction of LID 336, Lake Washington Boulevard railroad crossing
Adopting Errata changes to the Interim Zoning Code
PUBLIC HEARING
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MF-I)to Trailer (T)(continued from
11/15/93)
1/17/94 - LID 337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewer and trunk line
1/23/94 - Zoning on north side of NE 12th St west of Union Ave.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 13, 1993 Municipal Building
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF BOB EDWARDS, Council President; TIM SCHLITZER; NANCY MATHEWS;
..� COUNCILMEMBERS TONI NELSON; JESSE TANNER; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER;
RICHARD STREDICKE.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City
Clerk; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; MARK PYWELL, Senior
Planner; JIM CHANDLER, Building Official; DAVE CHRISTENSEN,
Engineering Specialist III; CHIEF ALAN WALLIS, Police Department,
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1993, WITH THE
FOLLOWING CORRECTION AS REQUESTED BY MRS. KEOLKER-
WHEELER: CHANGE THE SECOND SENTENCE OF THE FIFTH
PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 533 TO READ "(Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler)
indicated that if the recommendation is not approved, the City will continue
to have increasing debt service requirements . . .". MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Annexation: Winsper 10% in accordance with City policy, Mayor Clymer opened the public meeting to
Notice of Intent to Annex consider the Winsper 10% Annexation petition and concurrent rezone to single
Petition family and mixed residential classification.
Mark Pywell, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of this issue,
explaining that the proposed annexation area is located south of the City limits
off of Talbot Road and just north of Carr Road. The original application,
•� submitted by the Winsper Homeowner's Association, proposed the annexation
of about 26 acres made up of the Winsper subdivision and several adjacent
parcels. Staff recommends that the City expand the annexation area to
include an additional 100 or so acres to the south of the subdivision. The
City has covenants supporting annexation of approximately 15 acres located
within the Winsper subdivision. Additional covenants on six parcels
(approximately 31 acres) south of the subdivision in the proposed annexation
area are also dedicated to supporting annexation.
Continuing, Mr. Pywell noted that the primary reason for the annexation is so
that Winsper residents, who receive water service from the City, will no
longer be assessed the 50% non-resident surcharge for this service. The
existing zoning under King County is residential (both single family and
multi-family). According to Renton's Comprehensive Plan for this area, the
City would zone approximately two-thirds of the area situated to the west as
single family and the remainder as Mixed Residential (MR).
Although the Winsper subdivision already receives utility service from Renton,
the -emainder of the proposed annexation area is served by the Soos Creek
Water District. Soos Creek would continue to provide utility service to this
area until it became economically feasible for the City to assume these
December 13 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Paae 542
services. Fire service is currently provided by King County Fire District 40;
upon annexation, the City would provide this service via Station 13.
Mr. Pywell reviewed the decisions before Council this evening, noting the
Administration's recommendation that Council accept the 10% Notice of Intent
to Annex Petition and authorize circulation of the 60% annexation petition.
The Administration further recommends that Council require simultaneous
imposition of City SF/MR zoning on the property at the time of annexation,
and that all property owners be required to assume a proportional share of the
City's bonded indebtedness.
Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Mr. Pywell confirmed that the proposed
annexation area is mostly vacant; what little has been developed so far has
been single family. In response to Council President Edwards, Mr. Pywell
said it is most likely that the vacant area is zoned single family under the
County, although the maps do not indicate this. Mr. Pywell added that, as far
as future construction, those who own property in the proposed annexation
area will generally be allowed the same development densities under the City
as they enjoyed under the County.
Councilman Stredicke preferred that the entire annexation area be zoned
single family, with no Mixed Residential as he felt that additional multi-
family development was not needed in this area. Noting that the MR area
would require a 50% single family component, Mr. Pywell said one reason MR
is proposed is because it would serve as a buffer for the single family areas
located to the west.
Responding to Councilwoman Mathews, Mr. Pywell said the final
determination on zoning for this area will not be made until after the public
hearing on the 60% Annexation Petition is held; however, Council input
regarding the zoning would be appropriate at this time.
Doug Gibbs, 10828 SE 176th, Renton, 98059, spoke as the Fire Chief for
King County Fire District 40 in opposition to the proposed annexation. Chief
Gibbs was concerned that an annexation of this magnitude would result in less
revenues to Fire District 40, possibly as much as $112,000 annually, which
would require the District to lay off three firefighters and otherwise reduce
its services. Saying that the District is expected to receive a Class Three
rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau next year, which would
result in lowered insurance premiums for residents and businesses within the
area it serves, Chief Gibbs said revenue cuts due to annexation would hinder
this attempt.
John Skochdopole, 9905 S. 168th Pl, Renton, 98059, asked whether the City
already has sufficient covenants in support of the annexation to achieve it,
which Mr. Pywell confirmed. Responding to Mr. Skochdopole, Mr. Pywell
said tax rates between the City and the County in this area differ by
approximately 1%*; a complete financial analysis will be performed prior to
the public hearing on the 60% Annexation Petition. Mr. Skochdopole noted
that Renton police regularly patrol the Winsper subdivision and in fact are
more of a presence in this area than are King County police. *Figure
corrected later.
Betty Plano, 17250 - 98th Ave. S., Renton, 98059, spoke against the
annexation, saying she did not want to pay increased taxes, particularly on
utilities. Adding that the County provides more than adequate police
protection to this area, she indicated that Renton charges to transport residents
to the hospital although Fire District 40 does not. She opposed increased
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density in the area, noting that the existence of mine shafts makes any further
development potentially detrimental to existing homes.
Joe Herr, 10019 SE 168th Ct., Renton, 98059, questioned why the proposed
annexation area was expanded outside the original application boundary which
contained primarily just the Winsper subdivision. Mr. Pywell replied that as a
matter of City policy, Council has requested that areas adjacent to proposed
annexations be reviewed to determine the feasibility and appropriateness of
annexing these at the same time in order to straighten boundary lines. Mr.
Herr spoke in favor of annexation, saying that residents do not want to pay
the 50% non-resident utility surcharge any longer.
Stan Moe, 14810 SE Petrovisky Road, Renton, 98058, spoke as the Fire
Marshal for King County Fire District 40. He commented on the concern of
some Winsper residents that they may be on record as supporting the
annexation effort when, in fact, they do not. Reviewing the various services
District 40 provides to area residents over and above fire and emergency
medical, Mr. Moe added that the response time from Renton's Station 13 to
the proposed annexation area will be slower than that currently provided due
to traffic congestion and the travel route taken by emergency vehicles. Mr.
Moe noted that Fire District 40 is able to boast having no fires or injuries
attributable to fireworks in 1993 since fireworks were banned. He agreed
with Chief Gibbs that revenue reductions to District 40 would greatly affect
the services the District is now able to provide to the community.
Michael Croce, 9908 S. 168th Pl., Renton, 98059, stated that some Winsper
residents do not support the annexation as they do not want higher property
taxes or the inconvenience of having to change addresses. He felt it would be
easier to conserve water in an effort to offset the effect of the 50% non-
resident utility surcharge than it would be to get property taxes reduced, and
since the County provides good police and fire service, he saw no logical
reason for the annexation to be approved.
Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Pywell confirmed that at
the time of development and in exchange for utility services from the City,
the original property owner of the Winsper subdivision had agreed that the
entire subdivision area would support any future annexation effort.
Cheryl Trapp, 10026 SE 168th Ct., Renton, 98059, stated that as one of the
annexation organizers, she has submitted 12 signatures from Winsper residents
for the 10% Notice of Intent to Annex Petition as well as 51 signatures for the
future 60% Annexation Petition. She said that taxes are projected to increase
by only 0.01%, not 1%, and Winsper residents would benefit by paying less
for water and garbage services while simultaneously receiving the opportunity
to recycle at a lower cost. She concluded that Renton will be able to provide
a higher concentration of police officers in the area than is available from the
County, resulting in faster response times.
Gary Hill, 26663 - 216th Ave. SE, Maple Valley, 98059, owner of vacant
property in the proposed annexation area, spoke in favor of annexation.
Richard Johnson, 10032 SE 169th Pl., Renton, 98059, expressed dissatisfaction
with the level of service provided to the annexation area by King County
police. He added that the non-resident surcharge on water service makes
maintaining Winsper's extensive greenbelt area costly.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE
PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED.
December 13 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Page 544
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO: ACCEPT THE 10% NOTICE OF
INTENT TO ANNEX PETITION AND AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF
THE 60% ANNEXATION PETITION; REQUIRE SIMULTANEOUS
IMPOSITION OF CITY SF/MR ZONING ON THE PROPERTY AT THE
TIME OF ANNEXATION; AND REQUIRE THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO
ASSUME A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS.*
Councilman Stredicke spoke against the motion, saying the proposed MR
zoning on the property would not be appropriate, particularly as the existing
street system could not sufficiently handle the increase in traffic. He
preferred annexing only the Winsper subdivision at this point.
Council President Edwards noted that, although Council is being asked to give
preliminary direction as to the property's zoning this evening, final zoning
will not be adopted until the 60% Annexation Petition is accepted and the
annexation approved.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested that additional information on the
zoning of this area be provided prior to the hearing on the 60% annexation
petition; specifically, the existing County zoning and a map reflecting the
City's Comprehensive Plan designations for this area.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Bob Gevers, 900 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed extreme
Citizen Comment: Gevers concern regarding the height of the new addition to the Highlands Community
- Highlands Community Church, saying that although residents had been assured that the new building
Church Addition, CU-88- would be no taller than the existing gymnasium, it has now become apparent
003 that the new construction is, in fact, higher than promised. Noting that he
was particularly upset because the increased height will block his view of the
mountains, Mr. Gevers stated he had been informed that the City had no
recourse because staff had approved the drawings and the building is being
constructed according to engineer-approved specifications. He concluded by
questioning the validity and effectiveness of the City's public hearing process,
and asked for a full-blown investigation of this issue.
Jim Chandler, Building Official, explained that the drawings presented to the
Hearing Examiner on this project were based on as-built drawings of the
original gymnasium. The intention was that the new building be the same
height as the existing building; however, elevations noted on the as-built
drawings for the gymnasium were in error. Evening up the floors between
the gym and the addition to make them contiguous so they could be connected
required elevating the new building by 12-5/8 inches. After issuing a Stop
Work Order last Friday so Mr. Gevers' complaint could be investigated, the
Administration determined this morning that the deviation was minor and
construction should be allowed to continue.
Councilman Stredicke was disappointed that he had not received a response
from staff on this issue although he had specifically requested to be kept
informed. He agreed that if the Hearing Examiner's report called for the
applicant to submit a concrete proposal, this should be viewed as mandatory.
Mr. Chandler replied that during the environmental review process for this
project, the height of the building was not discussed. Although this aspect
was addressed during the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner because
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of concerns voiced by residents regarding their views, a strict limit on height
was never placed as a condition of the project. Responding to Councilman
Stredicke, Mr. Chandler said a concrete drawing of the project was submitted
at the time of application.
Noting that Council heard this appeal and issued a report at that time,
Councilwoman Mathews questioned how Council's report on this project
addressed the height issue. Councilwoman Nelson said regardless of whether a
specific height determination was made, the agreement was that the new
building would not be taller than the existing gymnasium. She added that
.., although twelve inches' difference may seem minor, the additional elevation
will affect views, and allowing it would send a bad message.
David Dean, Assistant City Attorney, stated that because the decision to lift
the Stop Work Order was made administratively, an appeal of the decision is
filed with the Hearing Examiner, not to the Council. Councilwoman Keolker-
Wheeler added that a Hearing Examiner decision on such an appeal would
only be appealable to Superior Court.
Councilman Tanner agreed that the prior record on this matter should be
confirmed before discussion continues. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES.
CARRIED. Time: 8:53 p.m. At 9:08 p.m., the meeting was reconvened; roll
was called; all Councilmembers present.
Having reviewed the official conditional use file on this issue, the City Clerk
confirmed that Council's action on this project, made in the form of an
approval of the Planning and Development Committee's report, did not
specifically limit the height of the building. Council did discuss the height
issue, and it was noted that the Hearing Examiner's report made reference to
the fact that the new building would meet height requirements and be no
higher than the current building because of the slope of the property.
However, a height limit was not imposed as a condition of approval.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler referred to the criteria for the conditional use
+... permit, significant because the permit was granted on the basis that the
proposal met the criteria. She quoted from the Department of
Planning/Building/Public Works preliminary report to the Hearing Examiner,
which stated that "The proposed addition will not exceed the height of the
existing structures. The proposed height of the addition is 25 feet." Later,
the report reiterated that "The proposed addition will not exceed a height of
25 feet, which is compatible with the other two-story buildings in the area."
Councilwoman Mathews noted that the Hearing Examiner's decision dated
March 12, 1992 stated that the applicant shall comply with conditions imposed
by ERC. The City Clerk verified that the environmental review conditions do
not address the height issue. Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler emphasized that
nowhere does the documentation for this project reference a height proposal
of anything other than 25 feet.
Councilman Tanner noted that the proposed height was based on as-built
drawings that were found to be in error. He emphasized that no height
limitation was stipulated either by the Hearing Examiner or Council.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler argued it was a matter of principle, because
Council had clearly intended, and the public had been assured, that the height
would not be greater than 25 feet. This specification, in fact, was used to
gain approval for the conditional use permit.
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Responding to Councilwoman Mathews, Mr. Chandler said the additional 12-
5/8 inches will not change the floor area or the square footage of the new
building, only the height between the first and second floors.
Citizen Comment: Young David Young, 19131 SE May Valley Road, Issaquah, 98038, spoke as a
- Highlands Community representative of Highlands Community Church and as the chair of the
Church Addition, CU-88- Church's Building Committee. He stated that no agreement regarding this
003 project was made with area residents who consistently opposed the proposal
from the beginning. Rather, the Hearing Examiner made a decision which
Council affirmed. Mr. Young explained how the height of the new building
came to be more than was expected, saying the construction plans were
revised to meet handicapped requirements and for access between buildings.
He emphasized that the Church is not being granted any additional square
footage whatsoever due to the increased height. He felt that, while obviously
a mistake, the extra 12-5/3 inches was not an important deviation because it
will not, nor was it intended to, expand the use.
Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Mr. Young said the deviation was not
known to anyone except the architect until last Friday. Construction of the
second floor is two-thirds complete at this point.
Councilwoman Mathews agreed with Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler that the
conditional use criteria refers very specifically to a height limitation of 25
feet.
Responding to inquiries from Councilmembers, the City Clerk confirmed that
an appeal of an administrative decision must be filed within 14 days of the
written decision, accompanied by a $75 fee.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL TABLE DISCUSSION ON THIS ISSUE TO LATER IN THE
MEETING. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, commented on the need for the
- Economic Development public to have confidence in the integrity of government if it is to have faith
in City in the democratic process. Referring to the discussion by the Committee of Id
the Whole earlier this evening regarding economic development in the City,
she noted the importance of soliciting community group input on this issue
since it is something that affects everyone, not just the Chamber of
Commerce.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, reiterated comments
- Highlands Community made earlier by Mr. Gevers that residents had opposed allowing the vacated
Church Addition, CU-88- portion of Jefferson St. to be used for anything other than parking, but
003 Council granted the request from the Highlands Community Church that the
use not be so limited. Mr. Hoshide stated that during the process for the
Church addition, staff gave considerable testimony that the new building
would not be higher than the existing gymnasium. He questioned why
residents should have to police the mistakes and errors that have perpetrated
this situation.
Responding to an earlier question from Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler,
Assistant City Attorney Dean stated that Council can waive the $75 fee for
appeal of the administrative decision, but cannot itself appeal.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS,
COUNCIL REMOVE THE ISSUE OF THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY
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CHURCH ADDITION FROM THE TABLE TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS,
COUNCIL DIRECT THAT, SHOULD AN APPEAL BE FILED OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MADE TODAY REGARDING THE
HEIGHT OF THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH ADDITION, THE
$75 FEE BE WAIVED AND THE HEARING EXAMINER BE
INSTRUCTED TO EXPEDITE THE APPEAL ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS.
CARRIED.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT
OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONE AS IT APPLIES TO
THIS PROPERTY AS WELL AS ANY EXISTING HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
THAT MAY PERTAIN TO THIS PROPERTY ACCORDING TO PREVIOUS
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, item 6.d. was removed for separate consideration.
Board/Commission: Mayor Clymer recommended Municipal Arts Commission reappointments to
Municipal Arts three-year terms expiring 12/31/96 for Lois Albee, 7109 S. Taft, Seattle;
Commission Marghee Baldridge, 19920 - 92nd Ave. S., Kent; Karen Lunder, 506 Stevens
Reappointments Ct. NW, Renton; Michael O'Halloran, 44420 SE 4th St., Renton; and Stephen
Saunders, 3419 - 48th Ave. SW, Seattle. Council concur.
CAG: 90-078, Tudor Transportation Systems Division requested approval of annual contract with
Engineering, Annual Tudor Engineering Co. for engineering services, and approval of task order #1
Contract Extension in the amount of $73,678 for design engineering for the North Renton Livable
CAG: 90-078, Tudor Streets Program. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Engineering, N Renton
Livable Streets Program
Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Systems Division submitted the Interim Transportation Element
Interim Transportation of the Comprehensive Plan. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Element
Utility: Annual Consultant Utility Systems Division requested approval of annual consultant roster for
Roster sanitary/water/surface water; hydraulics/geohydrology; hydraulics/hydrology;
and soils/geotechnical engineering services. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Garbage: 1994 Special Utility Systems/Solid Waste Utility requested authorization to execute King
Recycling Events County's City Optional Program Interlocal Agreement for Special Recycling
Agreement with King Events, 1994; $11,598 provided by King County. Refer to Utilities
County Committee.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
Separate .Consideration Utility Systems Division requested removal of sewer moratorium for South
Utility: North Highlands Highlands, Heather Downs and Maplewood Basins, effective December 31,
Sewer Moratorium 1993. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Councilman Stredicke commented that the Administration should be
commended for meeting the deadline for expiration of the moratorium.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER; COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT ITEM 6.d. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Marty J. Ryberg, 2312 Vashon Ct. NE,
Citizen Comment: Ryberg Renton, 98059, requesting connection of rental home located at 10102 - 130th
- Request for Emergency Ave. SE to the City's sewer system.due to health emergency; declaration of
Sewer Connection emergency issued by Seattle-King County Department of Public Health.
Noting that staff has reviewed and recommended approval of the request, it
was MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE SIDE-SEWER CONNECTION, WITH
CONDITIONS, AND DIRECT STAFF TO EXPEDITE MR. RYBERG'S
REQUEST. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report recommending
Finance Committee concurrence of the staff recommendation to borrow various governmental
Finance: NARCO Open funds for the purchase of the NARCO Open Space. The funds will be repaid
Space Purchase and from King County Open Space and state grants. The borrowing will be for a
Borrowed Funds period not to exceed one year, and interest will be paid on the loan. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Victoria Runkle, Finance Director,
confirmed that the County has agreed to reimburse the City with open space
grants. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
following three issues:
Fire: Placement of Fire James E. Banker, Banker's Auto Rebuild, request for placement of two
Hydrants at Banker's Auto additional fire hydrants on his property prior to construction (referred
Rebuild 4/26/93). The building is under construction and the issue has been
resolved. The Committee recommends this item be removed from its
referral list.
Police: Exotic Animals Determine City regulations of exotic animals and sufficiency of staff level
Regulations to respond to enforcement of such (referred 10/11/93). Exotic animal
violations can be cited under State law and both the Code enforcement
and Police Department are available to respond to complaints. The
Committee recommends no additional legislation is needed at this time.
Police: DWI Standard Lowering DWI standard to 0.08% from 0.10% (referred 10/18/93). The
Committee does not recommend that Renton lower the standard to 0.08%
at this time, but recommends that Council support efforts to lower the
standard state-wide.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the
Building: Evergreen petition from Evergreen Terrace residents for more parking spaces. The
Terrace Request for Committee determined that additional parking spaces could be provided;
Additional Parking however, due to current budget constraints, funding :s not available from the
City of Renton. The Renton Housing Authority was advised of the
Committee's determination and suggested that the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) might provide financing. Mr. Ladner, Executive
Director, Housing Authority City of Renton, wrote the Committee that since
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the parking complies with current City codes, HUD funds would not have any
priority. The Committee recommended that this item be removed from its
referral list and could be submitted for consideration during the next budget
review; MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
LID: 336, Burlington Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Northern RR Crossing concurrence with staff's recommendation that Council adopt the buildable lot
assessment method for LID 336 (Burlington Northern Railroad Crossing at
3700 block Lake Washington Boulevard) and determine that the City's
.� participation shall be one buildable lot. The recommendation is based upon
City use of the crossing to maintain Kennydale Beach Park. It is estimated
that the City uses the crossing less than a typical homeowner.
The Committee also concurred with staff in recommending that the ordinance
ordering design and construction of LID 336 be adopted. City staff time
incurred to date on the project will be included in the final cost assessment
roll to be divided equally among all LID participants. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Annual Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Consultant List concurrence with the list of consultants selected to provide on-call services for
the Transportation Design and Transportation Planning sections. Contracts
and Task Orders in excess of $50,000 will be brought to Council for separate
action. The consultant selections do not obligate the City to contract with the
selectees.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Transportation Modeling: David Kline & Associates, Rao Associates
Growth Management: Henigar & Ray, Inc., W&H Pacific, Robert Bernstein,
P.E.
Traffic Engineering Studies: Transportation Planning & Engineering, H.W.
Lochner, Inc.
... Air Quality and Noise Studies: Jones & Stokes, Environalysis
Intermodal Facility Development: Alpha Engineering Group, David Evans &
Associates
Origin-Destination Studies: David Evans & Associates, Inc., H.W. Lochner,
Inc.
Transit Planning: KJS Associates, Inc., Alpha Engineering Group
Transportation Management: Transportation Planning & Engineering,
Entranco Engineers, Inc.
Parking Studies: David Evans & Associates, Inc., W&H Pacific
TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
Transportation Design: CH2M Hill, Entranco Engineers, Inc., Inca
Engineering, Alpha Engineering Group, Tudor Engineering, Parsons
Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas Inc., ABAM Engineers, Transportation
Planning & Engineering, Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Structural Design: ABKJ, HNTB, Alpha Engineering Group, Inca Engineering
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Planning and Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Stredicke presented a report
Committee regarding the zoning on the north side of NE 12th Street, west of Union
Planning: Zoning at NE Avenue NE, and the LaPointe request for multi-family zoning at 3722 NE
12th St and Union Ave 12th Street. After review of these issues, the Committee recommended that
NE Council hold a public hearing to reconsider the zoning of the area north of
NE 12th Street from the east line of the transmission line right-of-way to
Union Avenue NE, including the portion of the LaPointe property which falls
within this area. Three zoning alternatives should be considered: 1) maintain
the existing zoning adopted by Council on June 7, 1993; 2) revise the land use
plan to Single Family to Four Units (SF/4) and the zoning to Mixed
Residential (MR); and 3) revise the land use plan and zoning to create a tier ...r
of single family zoning north of NE 12th St. The Committee recommended
that Council concur and set a date for the public hearing. MOVED BY
STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 24, 1993. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4430 An ordinance was read providing for 1993 mid-year budget adjustments; total
Budget: 1993 Mid-Year adjustment is $8,022,809; total amount of the 1993 amended budget is
Adjustments $123,206,737. (First reading 11/15/93.) MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/20/93 for second reading and adoption:
LID: 336, Burlington An ordinance was read ordering the construction and installation of
Northern RR Crossing improvements to the Burlington Northern Railroad Crossing located at
approximately the extension of N. 37th St. to consist of a public turnaround, a
retaining wall, asphalt paving, drainage pipe and all necessary appurtenances,
all in accordance with Resolution No. 3006 of the City of Renton establishing
Local Improvement District No. 336 and the approximate cost thereof,
providing assessments upon the property in said district in the total amount of
$148,000, and providing for the issuance and sale of local improvement
warrants, bonds, notes or other financial means as provided by law and
establishing a special fund (LID 336). MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED
BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1993, FOR FINAL READING AND
ADOPTION. CARRIED.
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Comprehensive Plan: An ordinance and summary ordinance were read adopting Errata changes to
Errata-based Changes to the Interim Zoning Code; amending Section 4-31-2, Definitions, by amending
Interim Zoning Code; E- the definitions of story, yard and yard requirement; subsections 4-31-
16, Moore; E-18, Black 11.2.B.3.c and 4-31-12.B.3.c allowing outside storage of vehicles as an
River Corporate Park; E- approved storage material type as an accessory use in the IM and IH zones;
19, Renton Village subsection 4-31-16.B.1 by adding subsection h) vesting property in the CO
Associates; E-28, Huerter; zone with prior O-P zoning regulations if the property has an existing site
E-29, Nicolay; E-30, plan approval in the O-P zone or similar approval and establishing a deadline
Hamilton; E-32, Anderson for'the vesting; subsection 4-31-16.B.2 by deleting subsection b) day care
center, and by adding subsections m) to allow in the CO zone existing retail
_. land uses to be conforming and to allow the expansion of new retail buildings
on the same site as existing retail buildings, subject to site plan reivew, and n)
to allow indoor storage if part of a mixed office/light industrial or mixed
office/manufacturing complex, and subsection 4-31-16.B.4 to allow child day
care uses to locate in free standing buildings in the CO zone, to allow espresso
carts and other temporary food vendors in the CO zone as an administrative
conditional use and deleting the fee for administrative conditional use permits,
allowing outdoor storage limited to 35 feet in height in the CO zone, allowing
as a conditional use accessory indoor storage and parking garages larger than
the accessory indoor storage parking garages presently limited to 33% of gross
floor area, of chapter 31, Interim Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of City Code. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1993, FOR FINAL READING
AND ADOPTION. CARRIED.
Resolution #3023 A resolution was read authorizing a loan in the amount of up to $2,300,000 at
Finance: NARCO Open 3.25% interest from the General Fund and Street Fund to the Parks
Space Purchase and Department for interim financing of a property purchase (NARCO property).
Borrowed Funds MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ONE PERSONNEL
ITEM AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Time: 10:28 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened into regular session; roll was called; all members present.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:42 p.m.
MARILY E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
12/13/93
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 13, 1993
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 1993 CANCELLED
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO MEETING 12/20
(Edwards)
..r
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 12/14 Della Shane Request for "Homeless
(Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. Prevention" Fund; other referrals
*5TH FLOOR*
FINANCE MON., 12/20 Vouchers
(Mathews) 7:15 p.m.
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 12/21 Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-
(Stredicke) 4:00 p.m. 15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to
*1 ST FLOOR* CA(Lake Ave S); #E-37, Cellular One
request for definition of wireless base
station; #E-39, Chevron USA request to
allow car wash in CC zone as accessory
use to a gas station(N 30th St& I-405);
#E-41, Ballestrasse request for Class A
nonconforming use (12th and 13th
Streets); #E-42, Ekins request to raise
maximum allowable lot coverage in MF
infill zone from 35%to 45% (270 Bronson
Way NE); #E-43, Divelbiss request to
change zoning back from CA to EL (1150
Raymond Ave SW)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Nelson)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THUR., 12/16 Interim Transportation Plan;North Renton
(Tanner) 4:00 p.m. Livable Streets Program
UTILITIES TUES., 12/14 Interlocal Agreement with King County
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. for Special Recycling Events; Removal of
*5TH FLOOR* Sewer Moratorium; Annual Consultant
Roster; Randall South Petition regarding
Utility Rates
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
No
*REVISED*
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 20, 1993
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
r.. 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1993
4. PROCLAMATION: Honoring Councilwoman Nancy Mathews
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer reappoints Kameron Cayce, Frank Davidson, Charles Delaurenti, Gary Faull, Richard
Jackson, Robert McBeth, David Tracy and Roderick Stephens to one-year terms as Municipal Court
Judge Pro Tem to expire December 31, 1994. Council concur.
b. Mayor Clymer reappoints Judge Roger Lewis as Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term to expire
December 31, 1995. Council concur.
c. Police Department submits proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for
Emergency-Only Marine Patrol Services, and requests that the resolution be adopted authorizing the
Mayor to sign the agreement. Council concur. (See agenda item 10 for resolution.)
... d. Transportation Division submits CAG-93-065, 1993 Street Overlay Project, and requests approval of
the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$4,715.00, commencement of 30-day
lien period, and release of retained amount of$8,101.29 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases have been received. Council concur.
e. Transportation Division submits proposed second addendum to CAG-92-075, 1994 Valley Com
Contract, for communications and electronic services provided to Valley Com by City Transportation
Maintenance crews. The proposed 1994 expenditure and revenue of$68,058.50 is based on 1994
labor and equipment cost estimates. Council concur.
f. Utility Systems Division, Wastewater Section, submits proposed Local Improvement District (LID)
337, Dayton Ave. NE sanitary sewers and trunk lines, and requests adoption of the related resolution
declaring the City's intent to form the LID, and fixing the hearing date on the formation of the LID on
January 17, 1994. Council concur. (See agenda item 10 for resolution.)
7. INFORMATION ITEM
a. City Clerk submits certification of election results and official King County General Election canvass,
1993.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee on Committees: 1994 Committee Appointments
b. Committee of the Whole: City of Renton SCATBd Representation in 1994
c. Utilities Committee: Interlocal Agreement with King County for Special Recycling Events*; Removal
of Sewer Moratorium; Annual Consultant Roster; Randall South Petition regarding Utility Rates
d. Finance Committee: Vouchers
e. Transportation Committee: Interim Transportation Plan; North Renton Livable Streets Program
f. Planning and Development Committee: Puget Power Talbot to Berrydale Transmission Line
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Formation of LID 336 and ordering construction, Lake Washington Boulevard railroad crossing
b. Comprehensive Plan Errata Changes to Interim Zoning Code approved for Moore (E-16),
Black River Corporate Park (E-18), Renton Village Associates (E-19), Huerter(E-28), Nicolay
(E-29), Hamilton (E-30), and Anderson (E-32); and summary ordinance.
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mercer Island for Emergency Marine Patrol
Services (see 6.c.)
b. Declaring the City's intent to form LID 337, Dayton Ave. NE sanitary sewers and trunk lines, and
fixing the public hearing date on the formation of the LID (see 6.f.)
c. Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with King County for 1994 Special Recycling Events (see 9.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
CANCELLED
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
December 20, 1993 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with King County for City Optional Program Special Recycling Events
Interlocal Agreement with City of Mercer Island for Emergency Marine Patrol Services
Adopt City Position regarding role of SCATBd
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MF-I) to Trailer(T) (continued from
11/15/93)
1/17/94 - LID 337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewer and trunk line
1/23/94 - Zoning on north side of NE 12th St west of Union Ave. (LaPointe and Dalpay)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 20, 1993 Municipal Building
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF TIM SCHLITZER; NANCY MATHEWS; TONI NELSON; JESSE TANNER;
COUNCILMEMBERS KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; RICHARD STREDICKE. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EDWARDS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; BEVERLY NELSON GLODE, Personnel Director; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Utility Systems Director; MIKE BENOIT, Engineering
Specialist; FIRE CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER; FIRE BATTALION CHIEF
GLEN GORDON; LIEUTENANT JOE PEACH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1993. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read honoring Councilwoman Mathews
Council: Proclamation and thanking her for faithfully serving the citizens of Renton as a
Honoring Councilwoman councilmember for 12 years. The proclamation declared the week of
Nancy Mathews December 19-25 to be Nancy Mathews Week in recognition of Mrs. Mathews'
contributions to the City of Renton. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR UNANIMOUSLY IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Mayor Clymer commended Mrs. Mathews for her excellent work over the last
twelve years, saying she has had an illustrious career and served her rim
community well. He added that Mrs. Mathews has consistently earned the
respect and praise of officials from other jurisdictions for her participation
and leadership in various regional organizations. Councilwoman Mathews
expressed thanks for both the opportunity to serve, and the faith shown in her
ability to do so.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, clarified that the quote she
Citizen Comment: Vaupel referred to last week regarding public involvement in the democratic process
- Utility Rates; NARCO came from the Washington Spectator, not the American Spectator which has
Purchase had some publicity the last few days. On another subject, she commented
that the three-month utility bill for her vacation home in Missouri was
approximately one-third that charged by the City of Renton for a comparable
amount of water.
Responding to Mrs. Vaupel's question regarding the NARCO property
purchase, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, said it is likely that both the
interfund loan amount and its interest will be paid in full from grant money.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
December 20, 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Page 557
Appointment: Municipal Mayor Clymer submitted reappointments of Kameron Cayce, Frank Davidson,
Judge Pro Tem 1994 Charles Delaurenti, Gary Faull, Richard Jackson, Robert McBeth, David
Reappointments Tracy and Roderick Stephens to one-year terms as Municipal Court Judge Pro
Tem to expire December 31, 1994. Council concur.
Appointment: Municipal Mayor Clymer submitted the reappointment of Judge Roger Lewis as
Court Judge Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term to expire December 31, 1995.
Reappointment, 1994-95 Council concur.
Police: Marine Patrol Police Department submitted proposed interlocal agreement with the City of
Services Agreement with Mercer Island for emergency-only marine patrol services, and requested that
Mercer Island the resolution be adopted authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Council concur. (See page 561 for resolution.)
CAG: 93-065, 1993 Street Transportation Division submitted CAG-93-065, 1993 Street Overlay Project,
Overlay Project, M.A. and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in
Segale, Inc. the amount of $4,715.00, commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of $8,101.29 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required
releases have been obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 92-075, Second Transportation Division submitted proposed second addendum to CAG-92-
Addendum to 1994 Valley 075, 1994 Valley Com Contact, for communications and electronic services
Com Contract provided to Valley Com by city transportation maintenance crews. The
proposed 1994 expenditure and revenue of $68,058.50 is based on 1994 labor
and equipment cost estimates. Council concur.
LID: 337, Dayton Ave NE Utility Systems Division, Wastewater Section, submitted proposed Local
Sanitary Sewers and Trunk Improvement District (LID) 337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewers and
Lines trunk lines, and requested adoption of the related resolution declaring the
City's intention to form the LID, and fixing the hearing date on the formation
of the LID to January 17, 1994. Council concur. (See page 561 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
INFORMATION ITEM City Clerk submitted certification of election results and official King County
Council: 1993 Official General Election canvass for 1993, as follows: Position No. 1: Randy
Election Results Corman, 4,999 (elected), Jeff Lukins, 4,288; Position No. 2: Bob Edwards,
6,871 (elected); Position No. 6: Tim Schlitzer, 5,033 (elected), Frank Carson,
4,017.
OLD BUSINESS Referred 6/14/93 - Planning and Development Committee Chair Stredicke
P1aYfnine and Development presented a report regarding the Puget Power Talbot to Berrydale transmission
Committee line. King County and Puget Power are now well underway with preparation
Utility: Puget Power of the EIS for the subject project. Given the current progress, the Committee
Talbot to Berrydale recommended this item be removed from its referral list. MOVED BY
Transmission Line STREDICKE, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility: 1994 Annual concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Consultant List recommendation that Council authorize inclusion of the list of proposed
consultants into the roster of annual consultants to be used by the Utility
Systems Division for the year 1994, as follows:
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December 20 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Page 558
Soils and Geotechnical Engineering: RZA AGRA, Inc., Dames and Moore,
Inc.
Water/Sanitary/Surface Water: RI-12 Engineering, R.W. Beck and Associates,
SvR Design Company, Parametrix, Inc., Economic and Engineering Services,
Inc. (EES), HDR Engineering Company, Hammond, Collier, Wade-
Livingstone, Inc., CH2M Hill, Brown and Caldwell
Hvdraulic/Hydrology: Nothwest Hydraulics Consultants, Inc., Harza
Northwest, Inc., Entranco
Hydraulic/Geohydrology: RI-12 Engineering, Pacific Groundwater Group,
Golder Associates, Inc., CH2M Hill.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Expiration of Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
North Highlands Sewer concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Moratorium recommendation that the sewer moratorium established for the South
Highlands, Heather Downs, and Maplewood Basins areas be allowed to expire
as currently scheduled on December 31, 1993. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Garbage: Agreement with Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
King County for Special concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Recycling Events in 1994 recommendation that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and
city clerk to execute the King County City Optional Program Interlocal
Agreement for Special Recycling Events between the County and the City of
Renton, and that the Solid Waste Utility be authorized to receive revenues
from King County for implementation of Special Recycling Events. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED
BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 561 for resolution.)
Utility: 1994 Rates, Referred 8/9/93 - Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report
Randall South Letter and regarding the letter and petition received from Randall South concerning
Petition utility rates. In that the aforesaid petition was specifically addressed during a
publicized working session of the Utilities Committee on September 28, 1993,
during which a staff presentation was made and the petitioners were invited
to speak to their issues, and in that the rate issues addressed in the petition
have been considered by Council as a part of the Utilities Rate increase
deliberations, the Utilities Committee recommends concurrence in staff's
reocmmendation that this item be stricken from the Committee's referral list.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Mathews presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #107226 - 107852 and 2 wire transfers in the total
amount of $2,488,853.11. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #122939 -
123291 and 370 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,006,073.18. MOVED
BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
December 20, 1993 Renton City Council Minutes Page 559
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Transportation: Annual concurrence in staffs recommendation that Council approve the Tudor
Contract with Tudor Engineering Company annual contract and Task Order #1. Council agrees
Engineering Co. that if the North 3rd Street project, in conjunction with the Cedar River
CAG: 93-138, North Trunk Line Relocation project, is unable to complete North 3rd Street from
Renton Livable Streets Factory Avenue going east to Sunset Boulevard, then that portion of North
Program, Tudor 3rd Street east of Factory will be completed under another project at a later
Engineering Co. time. Task Order #1 is for the design of North 3rd Street which will be
constructed under the same contract that relocates the Cedar River Trunk
Line. The sewer line is being designed by METRO, and construction of both
contracts will be administered by METRO. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Interim Transportation Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Transportation Element, concurrence with staffs recommendation that Council adopt the Interim
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Renton,
with the following modifications: 1) Clarification to indicate that references
to downtown (Central Business District) parking restrictions and/or removal
apply only to commuter/employee parking and not to business
patron/customer parking; 2) Deletion of references to a street utility fee or tax
as a City of Renton funding source. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and city clerk be authorized to execute the related resolution.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Councilman Tanner explained that the
first suggested modification to the Plan is meant to ensure that sufficient
business patron and customer parking is provided downtown Renton;
otherwise, the area will never be a viable economic entity. Given that the
State's Commute Trip Reduction Plan calls for the removal of parking spaces,
the Committee recommends that any parking space reductions in the
downtown apply to,commuter or employee parking only.
In response to Councilman Stredicke, Councilman Schlitzer confirmed that the
'~ Interim Transportation Element, as recommended for Council's adoption, will
not affect the exemption currently enjoyed by downtown businesses regarding
parking for new construction or expansion.
Responding to Councilwoman Mathews, Councilman Tanner said the
Committee does not support replacing the current employee head tax, the
proceeds of which are dedicated to transportation improvements, with a street
utility tax or any other tax.
*ROLL CALL: 4 AYES--SCHLITZER, NELSON, TANNER, KEOLKER-
WHEELER; TWO NAYS--MATHEWS, STREDICKE. MOTION CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole Councilman Stredicke presented a report on behalf of absent Council President
SCATBD: City Position Edwards, Chair of the Committee of the Whole. The report recommended
and 1994 Representative concurrence with staffs recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor
and city clerk to adopt a position to: 1) Recommend the reduction and
consolidation of subregional transportation groups by providing direct links
between the subregional transportation forums of SCATBd and the Eastside
Transportation Plan with the county, regional and State bodies without
filtering by subcommittees or staff and by establishing the authority of
SCATBd and ETP to represent those subregions on regional transportation
issues; 2) Establish that the City of Renton representative(s) to SCATBd be
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from the Transportation Committee. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Councilwoman Mathews assured that the
language in the Committee report does not in any way intend or indicate that
SCATBd will have independent authority to make recommendations on
transportation issues without the concurrence of its member jurisdictions.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Committee on Committees Committee on Committees Chair Stredicke presented a report recommending
Council: 1994 Committee Council concurrence in the following committee chairmanships and committee
Appointments assignments for the Council in 1994:
Community Services: Toni Nelson, Chair; Jesse Tanner, Vice-Chair; Kathy
Kcolker-Wheeler, Member.
Finance: Jesse Tanner, Chair; Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Vice Chair; Bob
Edwards, Member
Planning and Development: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Chair; Bob Edwards,
Vice-Chair; Randy Corman, Member
Public Safety: Randy Corman, Chair; Toni Nelson, Vice-Chair; Timothy J.
Schlitzer, Member
Transportation: Bob Edwards, Chair; Timothy J. Schlitzer, Vice-Chair; Toni
Nelson, Member
Utilities: Timothy J. Schlitzer, Chair; Randy Corman, Vice-Chair; Jesse
Tanner, Member
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance 04431 An ordinance was read ordering the construction and installation of
LID: 336, Burlington improvements to the Burlington Northern Railroad Crossing located at
Northern.RR Crossing approximately the extension of North 37th Street to consist of a public
turnaround, a retaining wall, asphalt paving, drainage pipe and all necessary
appurtenances, all in accordance with Resolution No. 3006 of the City of
Renton establishing Local Improvement District No. 336 and the approximate
cost thereof, providing assessments upon the property in said district in the
total amount of $148,000, and providing for the issuance and sale of local
improvement warrants, bonds, notes or other financial means as provided by
law and establishing a special fund (LID 336) (first reading 12/13/93).
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4432 An ordinance and summary ordinance were read adopting Errata changes to
Comprehensive Plan: the Interim Zoning Code; amending Section 4-31-2, Definitions, by amending
Errata-based Changes to the definitions of story, yard and yard requirement; subsections 4-31-
Interim Zoning Code; E- 11.2.B.3.c and 4-31-12.B.3.c allowing outside storage of vehicles as an
16, Moore; E-18, Black approved storage material type as an accessory use in the IM and IH zones;
River Corporate Park; E- subsection 4-31-16.B.1 by adding subsection h) vesting property in the CO
19, Renton Village zone with prior O-P zoning regulations if the property has an existing site
Associates; E-28, Huerter; plan approval in the O-P zone or similar approval and establishing a deadline
E-29, Nicolay; E-30, for the vesting; subsection 4-31-16.B.2 by deleting subsection b) day care
Hamilton; E-32, Anderson center, and by adding subsections m) to allow in the CO zone existing
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retail land uses to be conforming and to allow the expansion of new retail
buildings on the same site as existing retail buildings, subject to site plan
review, and n) to allow indoor storage if part of a mixed office/light
industrial or mixed office/manufacturing complex, and subsection 4-31-16.B.4
to allow child day care uses to locate in free standing buildings in the CO
zone, to allow espresso carts and other temporary food vendors in the CO zone
as an administrative conditional use and deleting the fee for administrative
conditional use permits, allowing outdoor storage limited to 35 feet in height
in the CO zone, allowing as a conditional use accessory indoor storage and
parking garages larger than the accessory indoor storage parking garages
presently limited to 33% of gross floor area, of chapter 31, Interim Zoning
Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code (first reading
12/13/93). MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE SUMMARY ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARARIED.
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3024 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and city clerk to sign an
Police: Marine Patrol interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for emergency marine
Services Agreement with patrol services. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
Mercer Island, CAG-93- COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
137
Resolution #3025 A resolution was read declaring the City's intention to construct and install
LID: 337, Dayton Ave sanitary sewers and trunk lines and appurtenances thereto in and near Dayton
Sanitary Sewers and Trunk Avenue NE, Renton, King County, Washington, as more particularly described
Lines herein, and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and
expense of said improvement against the properties in such district specially
benefited thereby; notifying all persons who may desire to object to said
improvement to appear and present their objections at a meeting of the City
Council to be held on January 17, 1994. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS
ftw PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3026 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and city clerk to enter into an
Garbage: Agreement with interlocal cooperative agreement with King County regarding City optional
King County for Special program special recycling events. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
Recycling Events in 1994 KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3027 A resolution was read adopting the Interim Transportation Element of the
Transportation: Interim Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
Transportation Plan COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Stredicke requested the- Administration to investigate complaints
Building: Complaint of regarding a residence at 3605 Talbot Road or 409 South 36th Street, as it
Illegal Dumping, 409 S appears that dirt and other materials are being allowed to accumulate in an
36th St/3605 Talbot Rd unsightly manner that might constitute illegal dumping. Mayor Clymer agreed
to have a code compliance officer assess the situation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Time: 8:18 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened into regular session; roll was called; all members present.
MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:40 p.m.
MARILY J. ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
12/20/93
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 20, 1993
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 1993 CANCELLED
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/03 Alcohol &Drug Treatment Services,
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. South King County Dept. of Public Health
Any other referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 1/03 Vouchers
(Tanner) 6:15 p.m.
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 12/21 Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-
(Stredicke) 4:00 p.m. 15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to
*I ST FLOOR* CA(Lake Ave S); #E-37, Cellular One
request for definition of wireless base
station; #E-39, Chevron USA request to
allow car wash in CC zone as accessory
use to a gas station (N 30th St& I-405);
#E-4.1, Ballestrasse request for Class A
nonconforming use (12th and 13th
Streets); #E-42, Ekins request to raise
maximum allowable lot coverage in MF
infill zone from 35% to 45% (270 Bronson
Way NE); #E-43, Divelbiss request to
change zoning back from CA to IL (1150
Raymond Ave SW)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS
SCATBd TUES., 12/21 9:00 a.m., City of Kent
Firemen's Pension Board TUES., 12/21 3:30 p.m., 5th Floor Conference Room
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Airport 1994 Amendments for Transportation Improvement
Benair Aviation Lease Transfer to Action Aviation 28,43 Projects 235, 236
Boeing Employees Flying Association (BEFA) Assignment 1994 Animal License Fees 70, 79, 125, 128, 137
of Lease/Loan Extension 173 1994 Animal License Fees, Vaupel 130
VASI Equipment Donation 6, 20 1994 Fund Transfer from Park Ave N Sewer Interceptor
Master Plan Update Process 376 to CBD Sanitary Sewer Replacement 301
Mindemann's Restaurant Lease,Daykin 266 1994 Home Business and License Fees 116
Mindemann's Restaurant Lease, S.Mindemann 266 1994 Low-Income Seniors/Disabled Citizens Utility Rates
Mindemann's South Shore/Specialty Restaurants Lease, 147, 217, 247, 289, 291,302
LAG-76-007 256, 269,358 1994 Mosquito Abatement Program 226, 253, 256, 272
Northwest Seaplanes 10-Year Lease Extension,LAG-91- 1994 Non-Resident Low-Income Senior/Disabled Utility
005 328,359 Rates 329, 349,361,458, 461, 473, 485, 497
Northwest Seaplanes: Sublease from BHC Inc. and 1994 Renton River Days Insurance Costs 206, 216
Operating Permit, LAG-93-004 252, 290 1994 Sewer Rates for Duplex Customers 78, 86,89
Puget Sound Helicopters Lease Assignment from Plane 1994 Solid Waste Utility Tax Effective Date 215, 241,
Space Investments, LAG-84-006 215, 238, 250, 255
436 1994 Surface Water Utility Rates 67, 70, 80
Puget Sound Helicopters Lease, Hlavka 390, 494 1994 Utility Rates 10, 105
Puget Sound Helicopters Lease,Hoyt 250 1994 Volunteer Meal Allowance Increase 228
Puget Sound Helicopters Lease, Williams 237 1994, King Conservation District Surface Water Utility
Schedule of Leases 72 Funding, CAG-94-141 519, 520
Annexation 1995 (including Parks Fees) 427, 452, 481, 495, 497, 606
Burnstead, SE 128th St 436, 467 1995 CDBG Funds 357,371
HB 2799 58 1995 City Attorney Services Agreement 514
Informational Brochures from Other Jurisdictions 514 1995 Mosquito Abatement Program 428
Marshall/G alusha Zoning, NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE 303, 1995 Property Tax Rates 497, 506
363 1995 Utility Rates 418,494, 497, 505
Marshall/Galusha,NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE 85, 112, 115, 1995 Utility Rates,Roper 492
267, 298,302,361 1995,Resident Tax Burden,McDonald 439
Marshall/Galusha,Trudnowski 298,300 1995,Revised Land Use Fee Schedule 518, 521, 531
Marshall/G alusha, Wilcock 299,300 1995, Vaupel 470
Stonegate, 148th Ave SE/May Valley Road 457,479, 529 1996 Proposed Spending Plan 418, 427,452
Winsper(Talbot Hill) 70, 96, 123, 357,386, 388,399, Building
400, 429 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code& Fees 179
Win per Talbot Hill), Johnson 387 50% Remodel Cost Rule 273
Winaper Talbot Hill), Woods 401 Abitare Fence Variance,McGatlin 9
Winsper Zoning (Talbot Hill) 388, 430 American Memorial Services Bankruptcy Filing 528
Appeal Bryant Motors Conditional Use/Rezone Appeal,Richter
Bryant Motors Conditional Use/Rezone, Richter 513 513
Bryant Motors Conditional Use/Rezone, Vaupel 513, 521 Bryant Motors Conditional Use/Rezone Appeal,Vaupel
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, CU-93-130/AAD-94-084 493 513, 521
Enterprise Rent-a-Car,Lutz 504 Bryant Motors Parking Violations, Bryant 283
Enterprise Rent-a-Car,McCutcheon 493 Bryant Motors Parking/Zoning Code Violations 9, 17, 70,
Fred Meyer/Renton Center, SA-93-151 251, 281 89, 125, 130, 137, 155, 165, 287
Highlands Community Church,AAD-93-158, R-90-048 Bryant Motors Parking/Zoning Code Violations, Vaupel
95 27, 31,40, 230, 249, 283,388
Highlands Community Church, Gevers 5, 66 409 Cedar Ave S,Possible Illegal Duplex 268, 364
Highlands Community Church, Hoshide 54,66, 78, 95 409 Cedar Ave S, Possible Illegal Duplex, Webb 389
Highlands Community Church, Ralston 66 Cedar River Court Apts. Fire Mitigation Fees 428, 459
Highlands Community Church, Swanson 78 Class A Nonconforming Use Process 194
Highlands Community Church, York 95 Construction Act_vity Hours 10
Imperials Bingo Conditional Use Permit, CU-93-139 41, Construction Hours Complaint,Logerquist 482
54 Development Signage 349,360
Lee Short Plat,NE 10th/Anacortes Ave NE, SHP-94-017 Extension of Land Use Approvals and Development
300,328 Permits 96,97
Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam PI NE, SHP- 251 Factory Ave N Building Permit 94, 182, 228, 269,
94-080 410,416 274,364
Ryan's Addition Short Plat,Moore 416 251 Factory Ave N Building Permit, Fortun 266
Appointment 251 Factory Ave N Building Permit, Richter 135, 138,
Board of Adjustment 375, 391 356
Civil Service Commission 237 251 Factory Ave N Building Permit, Vaupel 135, 138
Human Rights&Affairs Commission 375 Fred Meyer/Renton Center Project,Deferral of SUCC
Library Board 457,472 Charges 116
Municipal Court Judge 359 Fred Meyer/Renton Center Site Plan Appeal, SA-93-151
Park Board 202, 435, 460 251
Planning Commission 55, 390 Galaxy Lounge Variance Request, Bruk 178
Board/Commission Guide Sign Policy Demonstration Project 410,460
Appearance of Fairness Concerns, Smith 419 Highlands Community Church Landscaping Requirements
Municipal Arta Commission, Sign Code Public Art 505
Exemption,Escher 529 Highlands Community Church Addition, R-90-048,
Park Board Expansion from Five to Seven Members 202, AAD-93-158 5, 11, 54,95
216, 218, 227 Highlands Community Church Addition, Gevers 5, 66
Budget Highlands Community Church Addition, Hoshide 54, 66,
1994 Amendments 136, 156, 157, 166, 504, 519, 421, 531 78,95
Highlands Community Church Addition, Ralston 66
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Highlands Community Church Addition, Swanson 78 93-100,Reimbursement for Local Hazardous Waste
Highlands Community Church Addition,York 95 Program,King County 390, 398,401
Highlands Community Church Appeal Fee Waiver,AAD- 93-101, Houser Terrace Fencing 41
93-158 95 93-102, Houser Terrace Expanded Parking, GMT Inc.
Highlands Community Church Site Height Limit 128 327
Illegal Dumping at 409 S 36th St 71 93-103,Lift Stations, Lake Washington No. 2 and
Illegal Dumping at N 28th Pl, Gibson 206 Cottonwood,Omega Contractors 154
Imperials Bingo Conditional Use Permit, CU-93-139 41, 93-129, Houser Terrace Brick Cleaning/Sealing,Kirtley-
54 Cole Associates,Inc. 346
105 Lake Ave S Complaint,Martin 328 94-,Broker of Record for Benefits (Raleigh, Schwarz,
Land Use Fee Schedule Revisions 471, 518, 521, 531 Powell) 397
Mining/Excavating/Grading Ordinance Language Change 94-, Broker of Record for Insurance,Arthur J. Gallagher
495 397,436
Mission Hill Development Violation 53, 129 94-, Station Area Planning Agreement,Regional Transit
Mt Olivet Landfill 349 Authority 291
Parkside Apartments Tenant Displacement 436 94-006,Maplewood Well Nos. 10 and 12, Holt Testing,
Regulation Enforcement,Vaupel 58 Inc. 67, 87
Safeway Traffic Mitigation/Parking, NE 4th/Union Ave 94-013,Maplewood Transmission Mains, Grant
NE 173, 229 Construction 78,87
SEPA Regulations 531 94-017, NE 5th PI Storm Sewer, Gary Merlino Const. Co.
Sign Code Change for Large Retail Businesses 225, 238, 95, 327
241, 302 94-029,Park Ave N Improvements, Scoccolo Const. Inc.
Sign Code Public Art Exemption, Escher 529 179
Signage for Forrest Create/Orchards Developments 70 94-031,Houser Way Pump Station 179
Signs on Public Right-of-Way 9 94-036,East Renton Sewer Interceptor, Westcon
South End Auto Wrecking Class A Nonconforming Use Construction 225
Request 418, 530 94-038, Dayton Ave N Sanitary Sewers (LID 337), Gary
Variance Fee Waiver Request,Buyce 102, 126 Merlino Const. Co. 193, 376
Way-Back Inn Homeless Shelter Permit Fee Waivers 165 94-055,Marine Patrol Services,Mercer Island 180, 182
CAG 94-062, Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair Phase
1995 City Attorney Services Agreement 514 2,Southworth& Sons 266, 289
85-030,Maplewood Golf Course Concessionaire, Charlie 94-064,Maplewood Golf Course Cart Path Paving,
Stewart 427,460 Lakeside Industries 267,471
88-053, Soil Conservation Service Agreement, 94-072, Park Ave N Engineering Services, Entranco 239
Amendment No.3 164, 172 94-073, 1994 Chip Seal, City Transfer Inc. 286
90-033, East Side Green River Watershed Plan, 94-074,Park Ave N Undergrounding,Puget Power 226,
Addendum No.9 164, 172 239
90-066, Houser Way Pump Station Consultant Services, 94-075, Walk Program/Bus Zone Accessibility,Metro
R112 Engineering 398 239, 240
90-079, Sewer Telemetry/Data Logger Replacement, R112 94-076,Mosquito Abatement Services, Whitworth Pest
Engineering 328 Control,Inc. 226
91-002, East Renton Interceptor,Addendum No. 6, RH2 94-077, 1994 Renton Jail Medical Health Services, King
Engineering 238 County 237, 253, 255
91-009, Boeing Payment of EIS Services,Addendum No. 94-079,King County Fire District 25 1995 Contract 252,
7 251, 271 265
91-087, Boeing Longacres Office Park EIS,Addendum 94-080, Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse/Driving
No.4 251, 271 Range Site Work, KLB Construction 300
91-095, Senior Housing/Houser Terrace 55 94-083,1-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement
91-111, 490 Zone Pump Station 226 Project, Natural Resource Conservation (aka SCS)
92-073, Cedar River Delta 55 238, 254, 436, 504, 520
92-082, Houser Way Relocation, WSDOT 346,348 94-084, S. 3rd St.Mid-Block Planters Removal, Gary
92-102, Maplewood Golf Course Master Plan Feasibility Merlino Const. Co. 217
Study, Cal Jordan&Associates 78,87 94-085, 1994 Slurry Seal,Blackline Inc. 287, 428
93-011, Windsor Hill Pump Station Electrical 94-087, NARCO Demolition/Salvage, Gaston Bros. 237
Rehabilitation, Lumin Electric 504 94-088,Talbot Rd S Improvements, Gary Merlino Const.
93-032, Highlands Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Virginia Co. 458
L. Seitz Const. Co. 357 94-088, Talbot Rd S Improvements, Gary Merlino Const.
93-048, Sierra Heights Watermain Replacement Phase 2, Co. 346, 458
Grant Construction 103 94-090, 1994-95 Grant for South King County Narcotics
93-052, N 33rd/N 34th Streets A.C. Watermains, Task Force 252
Paramount Pacific Corp. 347 94-092, Gene Coulon Overflow Parking,Boeing 251
93-062,Maplewood Golf Course Phase II 41 94-093,Liberty Park Playground Equipment,Parkwood
93-064, HOME Investment Partnership, King County Services 357
418, 419 94-095, Houser Way Pump Station Schedule B, Omega
93-066, CDBG Funds, King County 418,419 Contractors, Inc. 376
93-074, Senior Center Roof Replacement, CRJ Roofing 94-097, Talbot Hill Phase I Water Mains Replacement,
95 Gary Merlino Const. Co. 376
93-075, CBD Sanitary Sewer Replacement, King 94-098, 1994 Street Overlay Program, Lakeside Industries
Construction 301, 330 367
93-084,Airport Way/Rainier Ave S Resurfacing,M.A. 94-101, Highlands Library Roof Replacement,Holloway
Segale 346 Roofing 376, 391
93-092, Cedar River Interpretive Park Signage,Doty& 94-103, Bus Zone Accessibility Improvements, Kodo
Associates 346 Construction 375,391
93-094, Council Chambers Remodel, Cope Construction 94-104,Flexible Benefit Plan,Benefit Administration
428 Company 253
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
94-105,Maplewood Golf Course Remodeling Project, Brumfield - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-22
Edlund Associates 390 325
94-106,Maplewood Golf Course Irrigation Project, Bryant - Bryant Motors Parking Violations 29, 283
Frontier Landscaping 390 Butler- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-6 319
94-107,Logan Ave S Watermain Replacement, Sound Buyce - Variance Fee Wavier Request 102, 126
Utilities 390, 483, 485 Callen -Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone Changes 283
94-110,Liberty Park Restrooms,E.M. Castillo Callen - WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project 284
Construction 397 Campen - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-3 309
94-112,Rainier Ave N Emergency Repair Project,KOHL Carlton - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-31 314
Excavating 513 Carson - Mosquito Abatement Program 190
94-114,Cedar River Flood Control Project,U.S.Army Chapin - Lee Short Plat, SHP-94-017 328
Corps of Engineers 300,329,331 Clapham - SW 16th St Vacation,The Boeing
94-117,I-405 Box Culvert/East Side Green River Company/RE-94-003 280
Watershed P-1 Channel, Golf Landscaping Inc Clements - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18
504, 519 318
94-119,Duvall Ave NE/Shattuck Ave S Sanitary Sewers, Collins - Dogs in Gene Coulon Park 406
Pivetta Bros. 417 Corman - NE 23rd/Harrington PI NE Right-of-Way
94-120,Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse& Driving Dedication (Honey Creek PUD) 376
Range, Spee West Const. Co. 482 Creegan - Sewer Hook-up Request 268
94-121,Liberty Park/City Shops Air Conditioning, G&M Cugini - Comprehensive Plan Errata,Lake Terrace
Mechanical Contractors 457,472 Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 64
94-122,Monster Road Bridge Replacement,Inca Dalpay - Comprehensive Plan Errata, Dalpay (#E-
Engineers 287 21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone Requests, NE
94-131,Transit Shuttle Study,Parsons Brinckerhoff et al 12th/Union Ave 38,320
458,484 Davy - Home Occupations for LMPs 203
94-141, King Conservation District Funding for Surface Daykin - Restaurant Lease at Airport (Mindemann's)
Water Utility Capital Programming 471, 519, 520 266
94-143,HOV Improvements Funding(Boeing Dennis - Sewer Connection Request, UC-94-001 7
Reimbursement),Metro 458, 483,484 Dentler - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322
Maplewood Creek Fish Passage Channel,Harza NW 529 Divelbiss - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-43
Citizen Comment 321
Alexander,D. - Alexander's Auction Washout 212, 249, Dobson - Service Club Recognition 104
265 Donahue - Comprehensive Plan Errata,Dalpay (#E-
Alexander, G. - Alexander's Auction Washout 212 21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone Requests,NE
Alexander,L. -Alexander's Auction Washout 213 12th/Union Ave 38
Alexander, S. -Alexander's Auction Washout 212 Donnelly - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-11
Allingham - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-13 323
323 Doyle - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-31 315
Amandus - Highlands Community Church,R-90-048 54 DRA - Lake Ave S Street Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94-
Ames - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-8 316 005 337
Anderson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18 Dudley - Alexander's Auction Washout 212
317 Durocher- Renton School District Sewer Hook-up
Anderson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-22 Request 268
324 Egan - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-8 and
Arnold - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-9 313 #G-6 316, 322
Arnold - Zoning on Factory Avenue North 115 Eglick - Bryant Motors Rezone, CU-94-088 343
Ayers - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18 318 England - Park Ave N Improvement Project 379
Baker - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-3 315 Escher- Sign Code Public Art Exemption 529
Barei - Lake Ave S Street Vacation (Safeway/VAC-94- Evans - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-1 310
005) 338 Evans - Zoning on North Side of NE 11th PI 114
Bartlett - Alexander's Auction Washout 212 Fahey - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-31 314
Beck - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-27 326 Fairbanks - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-23
Beckstrom - LID 337, Dayton Ave NE Sewers 26 325
Beckwith - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18 Fortun - Building Permit at 251 Factory Ave N 266, 274
317 Free - S 11th St Vacation,VAC-94-001 263
Bentley - City Beautification 328 Freeman - Zoning at 303 Factory Ave N 56
Bentley - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-8 316 Gale - Extension for Land Use Approvals and
Berry - Fred Meyer/Renton Center Site Appeal 280 Development Permits 79
Bielinski - Home Occupation Ordinance Revisions 527 Gardner- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-6 313
Biggins - Request for Nonconforming Use, 907 Harrington Gevers - Employee Conduct 470
Ave NE 146 Gevers - Highlands Community Church Court Case 406
Bishop - Pedestrian Passage,Maple Valley Hwy 287 Gevers - Highlands Community Church,R-90-048 5,66
Bitney - Griffin Home Program 189 Gibson - Employee Compensation Change 178
Blaylock - Comprehensive Plan SEPA Process 5 Gibson - Illegal Dumping at N 28th PI 206
Bonnell - Commercial Setbacks 514 Goble - Comprehensive Plan Errata, Dalpay (#E-
Booker- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 323 21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone Requests, NE
Boren - Comprehensive Plan Errata, Lake Terrace 12th/Union Ave 38,320
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 65 Goeres - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-11 317
Boyd - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-2, #G-15 Goods - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-6 319
and #G-18 321 Groening -Mosquito Abatement Program 191
Brock - Lake Ave S Street Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94- Groh - Rottweiler Attack 104
005 338 Hagadorn - Maple Valley Hwy Improvements 507
Brown - Alexander's Auction Washout 218 Halinen - AnMarCo Monterey Terrace Development 483
Brown - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-9 316 Halinen - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-19,
Bruk - Galaxy Lounge Variance Request 178 #G-20 and #G-21 324, 325, 345
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Halinen - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-11 310 McComber- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-23
Halinen - Street Standards 154 325
Halstead - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-5 318 McCutcheon - Enterprise Rent-a-Car Appeal, CU-93-
Handly - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-10 323 130/AAD-94-084 493
Hanken - Comprehensive Plan Errata,Lake Terrace McDaniels - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #13-2
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 27, 318
64 McDonald - 1995 Budget/Resident Tax Burden 439
Hanken - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-21 324 McDonald - Downtown Homeless Population 45
Harer- Comprehensive Plan Errata,Lake Terrace McDonald - Regional Transit Authority Proposal 507
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 64 McDowell - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-19
Hayward - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-3 321 324
Hendricks- Comprehensive Plan Errata,Lake Terrace McLaughlin - Request for Nonconforming Use, 907
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 65 Harrington Ave NE 146
Hess - Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers SAD 345, 375 Meddaugh - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-12
Hlavka- Puget Sound Helicopters 390, 494 317
Hogan - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-2 311 Meyers - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322
Hoshide - Comprehensive Plan Housing Element 103, Miller/Russo - Noise Complaints re Tony Go's 10
171, 183,345,375, 406 Millett - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-22 325
Hoshide - Comprehensive Plan SEPA Process 5, 16, 252 Mindemann - Restaurant Lease at Airport 266
Hoshide - Development Impact Fees/Regulatory Reform Moeller - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-6 319
138 Monaghan - S 11th St Vacation, VAC-94-001 263
Hoshide - Highlands Community Church Addition, R-90- Moore - Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam PI
048 54,66, 78,95 NE, SHP-94-080 416
Hoshide -Master Site Plan Draft Ordinance 526 Moss - Water/Sewer Utility Rates 67, 129
Hoshide - Public Use (P-1) Suffix Assimilation 503 Mostoller - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-1 312
Hoshide - Willing/Village on Union Residential Murray - Imperials Bingo, CU-93-139 54
Demonstration Project 513 Nickels/Laing - RTA Regional Transit Plan 483
Hoyt - Puget Sound Helicopters Lease 250 Oakes - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-6 319
Hubbard - Sue Carlson Commendation 493 Olson - Extension for Land Use Approvals and
Hulse - Rezone Request, NE 31st/Lincoln DR NE 172 Development Permits 79
Igelmund - CA Zone Amendments 339 Parietti - Council Executive Session 356
Igelmund - Friends of Youth Griffin Home 527 Parkside Apartment Tenants - Tenant Displacement 436
Jacobson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-8 316 Patruska - Comprehensive Plan Errata, Dalpay (#E-
Johnson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-7 319 21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone Requests,NE
Johnson - Winsper Annexation, Talbot Hill 387 12th/Union Ave 39, 320
Jones - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-27 326 Pearson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18 317
Kelly - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-5 313 Peck - Directional Signage for Churches 410
Kennedy - Way Back Inn Fee Waiver Request 154 Petett - LID 335, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers 373
Key -Mission Hills Development 53 Petition from Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park Residents
Kolby - Emergency Sewer Hook-up 377 re Zoning at 2100 Lake Wash Blvd, #E-33 103
Korda - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-22 325 Petition Requesting Undergrounding on Park Ave N 128
Kunstle - S 11th St Vacation, VAC-94-001 263 Petterson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-9 316
Langdon - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322 Pfeiffer - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-3 315
Larson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322 Phillips - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-3 315
Larson - S 11th St Vacation,VAC-94-001 263 Pinz - Sewer Line Assessment 10
Larson - WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project 171, 178, 190, Piper - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322 Now
201, 213, 250, 388 Preston - Comprehensive Plan Errata#E-39, Chevron
LaRue - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-5 315 USA 53
Lee - Dog Kennel Restrictions 398 Price - Cedar River Court Fire Mitigation Fees
Lemke et al - Possible Illegal Duplex, 409 Cedar Ave S Exemption Request 428
268, 364 Quesenberry - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-14
Lensegrav - "Seeds for Success" Trade Show 94 and #C-8 314,316
Lensegrav - Appreciation for City Council 85 Ralston - Highlands Community Church, R-90-048 66
Lensegrav - Bryant Motors Parking Violations 27, 41 Rand - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-20 320,
Lensegrav - Economic Development in City 249 375
Lensegrav - Tree Cutting on Houser Way/8th St 77 Ravessen - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-3 315
Lindberg - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-11 Raveston - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322
316 Reynolds - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-3 311
Little - Comprehensive Plan Errata, Gray/Little Rezone, Richter - 1995 CDBG Funds 372
105 S Lake St, #E-15(b) 52 Richter - Bryant Motors Parking Violations 27,31,40,
Logerquist - Legality of Construction Hours 482 513
Luckous - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-4 309 Richter - Building Permit at 251 Factory Ave N 94, 135,
Lukowski - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-2 311 138, 274, 356
Lutz - Enterprise Rent-a-Car Appeal,AAD-94- Richter- CA Zone Changes to Landscape Requirements
084/LUA-93-140 504 192
Magnuson - Class A Nonconforming Use Request, South Richter - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-10 313
End Auto Wrecking 457 Richter - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-19 and
Malesis - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-1 and #F-20 314
#T-4 309,312 Richter - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-1 and
Manzin - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-24 326 #T-4 308, 309
Mapili - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-18 317 Richter- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-8 and
Martin - Noise Complaint at 97 S Tobin/Other #T-13 310
Complaint at 105 Lake Ave S 328 Richter - Friends of Youth Griffin Home 190, 224, 283,
Maxwell - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-3 311 527
McBee - Utility Rates 248
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Richter - Ivar's Christmas Show/Bryant Motors Appeal Vaupel - Building Permit at 251 Factory Ave N 135, 138,
513 274
Richter- Planning&Development Committee Meeting Vaupel - CA Zone Amendments 236, 266
Schedule 206 Vaupel - Cedar River Regional Park Property
Richter- Vehicles Parking at Sartori Park 242 Condemnation 507
Richter- Zoning in North Renton 115 Vaupel - City Dump Truck Purchase 249,364
Robinson - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-7 315 Vaupel - Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element
Robinson - SR-169 Visual/Noise Barrier 301 527, 531
Roper - Utility Rates 492 Vaupel - Comprehensive Plan SEPA Process 6
Ruprecht - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-22 Vaupel - Environmental Review Committee 65, 72
314 Vaupel - Friends of Youth Griffin Home 218, 283, 292
Ryan - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-4 and Vaupel - Introduction of Boy Scout 225
#F-1 309,312 Vaupel -Mid-Block Planters on S 3rd St 97
Ryan - Emergency Sewer Hook-up Request,UC-94-002 Vaupel - North Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendments
136 300
Saldano - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-21 324 Vaupel - Ombudsman/Citizen Representative 253
Santos - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-31 314 Vaupel - Permit Expedition 85
Schroeder-Mosquito Abatement Program 191 Vaupel - Sartori Playfield Equipment 242
Secrest - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-2 311 Vaupel - Strike by Local 21-R 10
Shaw - Rottweiler Attack 104 Vaupel - Tree Cutting on Houser Way/8th St 77
Sheely - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-3 311 Vaupel - Utility Rates 482
Siemion -Maple Valley Hwy Improvements 506, 507 Wagner - Lake Ave S Street Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94-
Skura- Mosquito Abatement Program 191 005 338,345, 359
Smith - Lake Ave S Street Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94- Wagner- Request for Nonconforming Use, 3979 Lk Wash
005 338,357 Blvd N 136
South - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-1 and Ward - Rottweiler Attack 104
#F-2 312 Warren - Development Fees/Affordability Issues 136
South - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-3 and Webb - Complaint of Illegal Duplex at 409 Cedar Ave S
#F-4 313 389
South - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-4 and Webb - Renton Hill Alley Improvements 165, 237
#T-8 309, 310 Webb - WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project 179, 213, 225,
Sove - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #C-3 315 283, 286,406, 417
Spencer- LID 337,Dayton Ave NE Sewers 26 Wendling - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #D-2 311
Steiner- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-20 320 Wilcock - Marshall/G&lush&Annexation 299,300
Sterbank - Bryant Motors Parking Violations 39,41 Wilcox-Mosquito Abatement Program 191
Stewart - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-5, #G- Williams - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322
9 and #G-12 321 Williams -Mosquito Abatement Program 191
Stewart/Mano - Sewer Hook-up Request,UC-94-003 Williams - Puget Sound Helicopters Lease 237
216 Willing- Willing/Village on Union Residential
Stoloff- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-25 326 Development Demonstration Project
Stoloff- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #T-3 309 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment #G-27) 326,
Sung - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322 529
Swanigan - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-27 Winston - CM Zone Amendments 339
326 Wong(TCI) - TCI Cable Rates 347
Swanson - Highlands Community Church Addition, R- Wood - Comprehensive Plan Errata,Dalpay (#E-
90-048 78 21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone Requests,NE
Taylor- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #13-3 318 12th/Union Ave 39,320
Texiera - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-19 324 Woodcock - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-21
Tharp - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-3 321 320
Thornton - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 323 Woods - Winsper Annexation, Talbot Hill 401
Thorpe - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-2 318 Wright - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-23 325
Tibbils/Maresh - Blaine Ave NE Speed Limit 10 Wyatt - Renton/King County Library Systems Reciprocal
Tjossem - SW 13th St Vacation,Maple/Lind Aves SW, Use 462
VAC-94-004 298 York - Highlands Community Church, R-90-048 95
Tonda - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-2 313 Zahn - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #13-5 318
Trover- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-6 322 City Clerk
Trudnowski - Marshall/Galusha Annexation 298, 300 1993 Washington State Audit Report 287
Truhan - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-26 326 Agenda Process 86
Turnbull - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-21 and Bidding and Contract Procedure 42
#E-24 320 Government Access Channel 380
Urbaniak - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #E-6 319 Official Annual 1994 City Population 268
Valberg- Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #G-22 325, Quarterly Contract List, October- December, 1993 17
398 Quarterly Contract List,January - March, 1994 147
Vanderford - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #B-5 Quarterly Contract List,April - June, 1994 268
318 Quarterly Contract List,July - September, 1994 435
Vaupel - Comprehensive Plan Amendments, #F-1 to September 1994 Primary Certification 417
#F-23 312 Volunteer Meal Allowance Increase 228
Vaupel - 1995/1996 Budget 470 Community Event
Vaupel - Animal License Fees 130 "Seeds for Success" Trade Show, Lensegrav 94
Vaupel - Bryant Motors Rezone/Redevelopment 1993 United Way Campaign Recognition 77
Proposal, CU-94-088 349,356,359, 513, 521 Chamber of Commerce Tour on Development Issues 228
Vaupel - Bryant Motors Parking Violations 27, 31, 40, Ivar's Christmas Lights Show, Richter 513
230, 249, 283,388 Renton River Days Insurance Requirements 206, 216
Vaupel - Building Department Regulation Enforcement Renton River Days Permit Fee Waiver 146, 155
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Comprehensive Plan Willing/Village on Union Residential Development
1994 Amendments and Concurrent Zoning 288, 308,390, Demonstration Project 154, 181,360, 361, 514
437,438, 513 Comprehensive Plan Amendments/Concurrent Rezones
Annual Amendment Process 68 #13-2,McDaniels, Thorpe 318
Auto Mall Zone, Grady Way 267 #B-3, Taylor 318
Bryant Motors Rezone/Conditional Use Permit, CU-94- #B-5,Halstead,Vanderford, Zahn 318
088 341 #B-6, Goods, Butler,Moeller, Oakes 319
CA Zone Amendments (Light Manufacturing/Auto Body #B-7,Johnson 319
Shops) 237, 271, 272,327,339,348 #C-3,Baker, Pfeiffer,Phillips,Ravassen, Sove 315
CA Zone Amendments,Igelmund 339 #C-5, LaRue 315
CA Zone Amendments, Vaupel 266 #C-7,Robinson 315
CA Zone Landscape Requirement Changes 172 #C-8,Ames,Bentley,Egan,Jacobson, Quesenberry 316
CC Zone Changes 267, 288,327,339, 349,363, 377,379 #C-9,Brown,Peterson 316
Cemetery Road/NE 4th Zoning 180, 229 #C-11, Goeres, Lindberg 317
Class A Nonconforming Use Status Review Process 55 #C-12,Meddaugh 317
CM Zone Changes 251, 283, 327,339,348,360 #C-18,Anderson, Ayers,Beckwith, Clements,Mapili,
CM Zone Changes, Callen 283 Pearson 317, 318
CM Zone Changes, Winston 339 #D-1, Evans 310
CO Zone Changes (Auto Dealerships/Repair Shops) 346 #D-2, Hogan,Lukowski, Secrest, Wendling 311
Development Fees/Affordability Issues, Warren 136 #D-3, Maxwell,Reynods, Sheely 311
Downtown/Duplex Parking Requirements 9 #E-6, Urbaniak 319
Economic Development Policies 398, 410 #E-20, Rand 320,375
Errata,Ballestrasse #E-41 8 #E-20, Steiner 320
Errata, Cellular One #E-37 7, 52,80, 88 #E-21, Dalpay, Goble,Petruska, Turnbull, Wood,
Errata, Chevron USA#E-39 8, 53,80, 88 Woodcock 320, 521, 531
Errata,Dalpay (#E-21)/LaPointe (#E-24) Rezone #E-24, Turnbull 320
Requests,NE 12th/Union Ave 37, 38, 39, 320, #E-43, Divelbiss 321
521, 531 #F-1,Malesis,Mostoller,Ryan, South 312
Errata,Divelbiss#E-43 8, 321 #F-1-#F-23, Vaupel 312
Errata,Ekins#E-42 8 #F-2, South,Tonda 312,313
Errata,Freeman,303 Factory Ave N 129 #F-3-#F-4, South 313
Errata, Gray/Little Rezone, 105 S Lake St, #E-15(b) 7, #F-5, Kelly 313
51,80,88 #F-6, Gardner 313
Errata, Lake Terrace Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake WA #F-9,Arnold 313
Blvd, #E-33 26,63, 227, 241 #F-10, Richter 313
Errata,NE 12th St Rezones (Blanco et al, #E-21) 521, #F-14, Quesenberry 314
531 #F-19-#F-20,Richter 314
Errata, Sunset Blvd NE/Edmonds Ave NE, #E-40 56 #F-22,Ruprecht 314
303 Factory Ave N Zoning,Freeman 56 #F-31 314
Factory Ave N Zoning,Arnold 115 #F-31, Carlton, Doyle,Fahey 314,315
Highlander Development (Parker PUD) 360 #G-2, #G-15 and #G-18, Boyd 321
Highlander Development (Parker PUD), Valberg 398 #G-3,Hayward,Tharp 321
Home Occupations for Licensed Massage Practitioners #G-5, #G-9 and #G-12, Stewart 321
271 #G-6, Booker,Dentler,Egan, Langdon, Larson,Meyers,
Housing Element 105, 399 Piper,Raveston, Sung, Thornton, Throver,
Housing Element, Hoshide 103, 171, 183,345,375, 406 Williams 322,323
NE 11th Pl Zoning 114, 115 #G-10, Handly 323
Nonconforming Use Request, 3979 Lk Wash Blvd N, #G-11,Donnelly 323
Wagner 136 #G-13,Allingham 323
North Renton Amendments, Vaupel 300 #G-19 324
Parking Ordinance 56 #G-19, Halinen,Texiera 324
Parks Mitigation Fee and Policy 327,331 #G-20, Halinen 324
Phase II Schedule 67, 70,80, 203 #G-21,Hanken, Saldano 324
Public Use Assimilation/P-1 Suffix 202, 216, 360, 459, #G-22,Anderson, Brumfield,Halinen, Korda,Millett,
490, 520 Valberg 324,325
Rezone Request,NE 31st/Lincoln Dr NE,Hulse 172, 229 #G-23,Fairbanks,McComber, Wright 325
SEIS/Staff Support Agreement with Huckell/Weinman #G-24,Manzin 326
Associates, Inc. 6, 19 #G-25, Stoloff 326
SEPA Ordinance Amendments 71 #G-26,Truhan 326
SERA Process,Blaylock 5 #G-27,Beck, Jones,Swanigan, Willing 326
SEPA Process, Hoshide 5, 16 #T-1, Richter 308
SEPA Process, Vaupel 6 #T-3, Campen, Stoloff 309
Setbacks in Residential and Commercial Zones 57, 129 #T-4,Luckous,Malesis,Richter, Ryan, South 309
Surface Water Utility Comp Plan Policy Directions 78, #T-8,Richter, South 310
87 #T-11, Halinen 310
Transportation Element 328,493, 528, 530 #T-13, Richter 310
Transportation Element, Vaupel 527, 531 Council
Urban Center Boundary 103, 117 1994 Legislative Priorities 17,44
Urban Growth Boundary/East Renton Interceptor SAD 1994 Retreat 80
Area 206 1995 Committee Assignments 529
Utility Element 329 1995 Election of Officers 506
Wetlands Management/Variance Procedures 429, 430, 1995 Priorities 104
438 Cablecasting of Council Meetings 273
Willing/Village on Union Residential Demonstration Cancellation of 8/8/94 Regular Meeting 273
Project, Hoshide 513 Committee of the Whole Agenda Schedule 89
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Committee on Committees 521 Cablecasting of Council Meetings 273
Correspondence Procedure 138, 496 City Investment and Financial Policies 116, 125, 530
Economic Development Tour 256 Department Reorganization/Employee Reclassifications
Executive Session,Parietti 356 427,436
General,Lensegrav 85 Duplex Customer Sewer Rates 78,86, 89
Kidd Valley Restaurant 10 Financial Reporting Award 16
Puget Sound Leadership Conference Attendance, 10/94 Fire Mitigation Funds for Valley Station #14 42, 529
379 Golf Course Improvement Bonds 215, 226, 228, 241
Ramp Metering 419 Golf Course Improvement Fund 28,42,44
Recognition Award, 1993 Council President 4 Health Benefit Task Force Recommendations 6
Renton Report Request for Information 530 Land Use Fee Schedule Revisions 471, 518, 521, 531
Service Club Recognition 104 Land Use Review Supervisor, Limited Term Funding 165
Swearing-In of Newly Elected Members 4 Limited Term General Obligation Bonds ($980,000) 483,
Valley Medical Center Proposed Levy 411,418 484, 485
Court Case Low-Income Seniors/Disabled Citizens Utility Rates 147,
CRT-94-001,Jacobson et al.vs. City of Renton 103 217, 247, 289, 291, 302
CRT-94-002,Thyrian vs. City of Renton 103 Non-Resident Low-Income Senior/Disabled Utility Rates
CRT-94-003, Gevers v. City of Renton (Highlands 303,329,349,361,458, 461,473, 485, 497
Community Church) 154 PACCAR Sewer Bill Credit 69
CRT-94-004,Iszley v. City of Renton 215 Property and Casualty Claim Reviews 267, 301
94-006, Sherman et al v. City of Renton et al 471 Public Safety Bond Issue 29, 193, 237, 253, 256, 272, 358,
94-007,David R.Magarrell v. City of Renton 493 361, 411
CU Reclassifications and Compensation Changes 164, 180
93-130, Enterprise Rent-a-Car,AAD-94-084 493 Renton Emergency Assistance Program,Utility Billing 68
93-130,Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Lutz 504 Renton River Days Insurance Requirements 206, 216
93-130,Enterprise Rent-a-Car,McCutcheon 493 Solid Waste Utility Tax Effective Date Change 215, 227,
93-139,Imperials Bingo 54 241, 255
94-088,Bryant Motors Rezone 341 Surplus Items Declaration 179
94-088, Byrant Motors Rezone, Eglick 343 TCI Cable Rates 145,347,348,376, 401
DRA TCI Cable Rates, Wong (TCI) 347
1994-95 Work Plan and Budget 471 Utility Billing Cycle Changes 268, 272, 291
Chamber of Commerce Publication on Renton 58 Vouchers 20,42,69,88, 105, 126, 147, 165, 180, 203, 227,
Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan 78, 105, 155 254, 271,301, 347,378,399,418,437,472, 496,
Lake Ave S Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94-005, Krauss 337 519
Removal of Mid-Block Planters on 3rd St, Gary Merlino Winsper Annexation Area Utility Rate Rebate 399
Const. Co. 85,86, 88,96, 217 Fire
Street Sweeping in the Downtown 349 1994-1996 Battalion Chiefs Labor Agreement, Local 864
ERC 6
Environmental Review Committee,Vaupel 65, 72 Cedar River Court Apts. Fire Mitigation Fees 459
Sign Code Revisions for Large Retailers 225, 238, 241, Code/Plans Reviewer Promotional Classification Series
302 457, 472
Executive CRT-94-002,Thyrian vs. City of Renton 103
Chamber of Commerce Publication on Renton 58 Junior Taxing Districts/Valley Medical Center Levy 364,
IKEA Store 218 411,418
Renton Center Business Relocations 128 King County Fire District 25 1995 Contract 252, 255
Finance NE 8th St Parking Problem 418
1993 Washington State Audit Report 287 Public Safety Space Needs 153
1993-1996 Compensation for Non-Represented Staffing Levels 137
Management Employees 57 Texaco Contamination Incident 71
1994 Animal License Fees 70, 79, 125, 128, 137 Valley Station #14 Fire Mitigation Funding 28, 42, 529
1994 Animal License Fees, Vaupel 130 Franchise
1994 Budget Amendments 136, 156, 157, 166 Cablecasting of Council Meetings 273
1994 Budget Amendments for Transportation City of Seattle Preemption of Regular Public Access
Improvement Projects 203, 217, 236, 236 Program 173
1994 CDBG Funds Reallocation 162, 163 TCI Cable Rates 124, 145, 347, 348,376,401
1994 Energy Code& Fees,Non-Residential 179, 194, 205 TCI Cable Rates, Wong(TCI) 347
1994 Healthcare Plan 19 TCI Channel (STARZ) Billing Procedure 57, 128
1994 Home Business and License Fees 116 H&HS
1994 Mosquito Abatement Program Funding 226, 253, 1994 CDBG Funds Reallocation 146, 162, 163
256, 272 1995 CDBG Funds and Policies 146, 163, 164,357,371,
1994 Surface Water Utility Rates 67, 70,80 372
1994 Utility Rates 10, 105 1995 CDBG Funds, Richter 372
1994 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds 427, 437, 438,439 CDBG Funds,King County, CAG-93-066 418,419
1994 Year-End Adjustments 504, 519, 521, 531 Cities in Schools Program 256, 269, 359
1995 Budget (including Parks Fees) 427,452,481,495, Friends of Youth Griffin Home 230
497, 506 Friends of Youth Griffin Home,Bitney 189
1995 CDBG Funds 163, 164,357 Friends of Youth Griffin Home,Igelmund 527
1995 Property Tax Rates 497, 506 Friends of Youth Griffin Home, Richter 190, 224, 283,
1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement 527
Program 203, 217, 235, 236 Friends of Youth Griffin Home, Vaupel 218, 283, 292
1995/1996 Budget,Vaupel 470 HOME Investment Partnership, King County, CAG-93-
1996 Spending Plan 427,452 064 418, 419
Authorized Signatures for Banking Purposes 327,331 Houser Terrace Senior Housing Award 63
Banking Services Award to U.S. Bank 193, 203, 205 Parkside Apartments Tenant Displacement 436
BETA Testing Staffing 193, 203, 205, 217
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Renton Area Youth& Family Services (RAYS) 337,Dayton Avenue NE Sewers,Public Works Trust
Agreement 136, 156 Fund Agreement 155, 157
Renton Emergency Assistance Program 68 METRO
Renton Housing Authority Acquisition (Cedar Park Apts) Commute Trip Reduction Services 55, 79
505 Five-Year Water Reuse Project 17, 30, 31
Summer Lunch Program,Dept of Agriculture Grant 226, High Capacity Transit Grant, Central Subarea Plan 17,
240 20
Way Back Inn Fee Waiver Request 154 HOV Improvements Funding (Boeing TDM
Hearing Examiner Reimbursement), CAG-94-143 458,483,484
Judith Bendor Appointment as Hearing Examiner Pro N 3rd St/North Renton Livable Streets Program Project
Tempore 327 376,391
Zoning Code Clarification Request 42 Municipal Court
King County Code Changes re Municipal Court Regulations 103, 125,
1993 Regional Conservation Futures Acquisition Funds 128, 137
17, 29,30 Judge Lewis Reappointment, 1996-1998 347
1994 General Election Results 504 Parks
1994 Optional Business Recycling Program 6, 30 1993 Regional Conservation Futures Acquisition Funds
1994 Renton Jail Medical Health Services, CAG-94-077 17, 29,30
237, 253, 255 1995 Fees 497, 506
CDBG Funds, CAG-93-066 418,419 At-Risk Youth Program 118, 144, 183
Commute Trip Reduction Agreement/State Grant Funds Cedar River Interpretive Park Signage, Doty &
96, 117 Associates, CAG-93-092 346
County-wide Planning Policies 439,459,484 Cedar River Regional Park Property Condemnation 504,
DDES Relocation to One Renton Place 148, 157, 183 506
HOME Investment Partnership, CAG-93-064 418,419 Cedar River Regional Park Property Condemnation,
Household Hazardous Waste Program Billing 401 Vaupel 507
Lake Washington Vistas Conservation Futures Levy Cedar River Regional Park Land Donation, Cedar River
Funds 116, 126, 127 Bluff Partnership 482, 495
Local Hazardous Waste Program Reimbursement, CAG- Cedar River Sports Complex Open Space Grant, IAC
93-100 390, 398, 401 Funding 116, 126, 127
May Creek Basin Plan Agreement 96, 105, 106 Cedar River Trail Master Plan 97
May Creek Conservation Futures Levy Funds 115, 126, City Beautification,Bentley 328
127, 482, 496 Council Chambers Remodel, CAG-93-094, Cope
Springbrook Trail Conservation Futures Levy Funds 115, Construction 428
126, 127, 482,496 Department Reorganization 482, 496
Walk Program/Bus Zone Accessibility 226 Development Impact Mitigation Policy and Fees 41,68,
Latecomer Agreement 69,327,331
Campbell/Storybook Termination 56 Gene Coulon Beach Park Overflow Parking Agreement,
Extension of Latecomer Agreements in Moratorium Area Boeing 251, 271
164,204 Highlands Library Roof Replacement, Holloway Roofing,
Regulations for Private Agreements 117, 127 CAG-94-101 376,391
Lease Houser Terrace Fencing, CAG-93-101 41
LAG-76-007,Mindemann's South Shore/Specialty Houser Terrace Brick Cleaning/Sealing, Kirtley-Cole
Restaurants 358 Associates, Inc., CAG-93-129 346
LAG-84-006,Plane Space Investments Lease Assignment Houser Terrace Expanded Parking, GMT Inc., CAG-93-
to Puget Sound Helicopters 215, 238, 250, 436 102 327
LAG-91-005,Northwest Seaplanes Lease Extension 328, Houser Terrace Senior Housing Award 63
359 Houser Terrace Senior Housing, CAG-91-095 55
LAG-93-004,BHC Inc. Sublease to Northwest Ivar's Christmas Lights Show, Richter 513
Seaplanes/Northwest Seaplanes Operating Permit Ivar's Proposed Expansion 104
252, 290 Kidd Valley Restaurant 10
Legal Lake Washington Trail,Boeing Phase 2, IAC Funding
1995 Agreement for City Attorney Services 514 147, 156, 157
American Memorial Services Bankruptcy Filing 528 Lake Washington Vistas Open Space Grant, King County
City Holidays 55, 57, 70 Conservation Futures Levy Funds 116, 126, 127
Criminal Code and Penalty Updates 267, 288, 292,302 Liberty Park Playground Equipment, Parkwood Services,
Exempting K-9s from Leash Laws 292,302 CAG-94-093 357
Highlands Community Church Court Case, Gevers 406 Liberty Park Restrooms, E.M. Castillo Construction,
Municipal Court Regulation Code Changes 103, 125, 128, CAG-94-110 397
137 Liberty Park/City Shops Air Conditioning, G&M
Public Defender Agreement,Kameron C. Cayce 193, 216 Mechanical Contractors, CAG-94-121 457, 472
Signs on Public Right-of-Way 9 Library Systems Reciprocal Use (Renton/King County),
Uniform Controlled Substance Act 493,497 Wyatt 462
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance Adoption 225, 227, Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse& Driving Range,
240 Spee West Const. Co., CAG-94-120 482
Washington Natural Gas Lawsuit,Talbot Hill Watermain Maplewood Golf Course Concessionaire, Charlie Stewart,
Failure 252, 289 CAG-85-030 427,460
LID Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse/Driving Range Site
329,Parcel Nos. 1&2 Segregation (Valley Medical Center) Work, KLB Construction, CAG-94-080 300
483,484 Maplewood Golf Course Irrigation Project, Frontier
335, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers 300, 301, 346,348, Landscaping, CAG-94-106 390
373,379, 400 Maplewood Golf Course Remodeling Project, Edlund
335, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers, Petett 373 Associates, CAG-94-105 390
337, Dayton Ave NE Sanitary Sewers, Gary Merlino Maplewood Golf Course Improvement Bonds 215, 226,
Const. Co., CAG-94-038 25, 57,69, 193 228, 241
8
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Maplewood Golf Course Improvements 28,42,44 Self-Insurance for Employee Health Benefits 390, 399,
Maplewood Golf Course Cart Path Paving Project, 401
Lakeside Industries, CAG-94-064 267,471 Street Maintenance Crew Commendation 439
Maplewood Golf Course Master Plan Feasibility Study, Sue Carlson Commendation,Hubbard 493
CAG-92-102, Cal Jordan&Associates 78,87 Third-Party Administrator Agreement 116, 125
Maplewood Golf Course Phase II, CAG-93-062 41 WRPA Awards to Renton Employees 189
May Creek Open Space Grant,King County Conservation Planning
Futures Levy Funds 115, 126, 127,482,496 1994 Comprehensive Plan Amendments/Concurrent
Municipal Campus Master Plan Update& Consultant Zoning 288,308, 390,437,438, 513
Services 195, 204 1994 Energy Code&Fees,Non-Residential 194, 205
NARCO Demolition/Salvage, Gaston Bros. Excavating AnMarCo Monterey Terrace Development,Halinen 483
237 Auto Mall Zone 267, 530
NARCO Property 17, 20,30 Boeing Longacre, Office Park EIS, CAG-91-087,
Open Space Bond Issue Project Update 95, 102 Addendum No.4 251, 271
Park Board Membership Expansion 216, 218, 227 Boeing Payment of EIS Services, CAG-91-009,
Renton Housing Authority Acquisition (Cedar Park Apts) Addendum No. 7 251, 271
505 Bryant Motors Rezone/Conditional Use Permit, CU-94-
Renton School District Agreement for Use of Service 088 341
Areas/Facilities 67,87 Bryant Motors Rezone,Eglick 343
Riverview Park Naming (Maple Valley/Cedar River) 435, Bryant Motors Rezone,Vaupel 349,356, 359
460 Burnstead Annexation, SE 128th St 436, 467
Sartori Park Vehicle Parking,Richter 242 CA Zone Amendments (Landscape Requirements) 172,
Sartori Playfield Equipment,Vaupel 242 182, 192, 205
Senior Center Roof Replacement, CAG-93-074, CRJ CA Zone Amendments (Landscape Requirements),
Roofing 95 Richter 192
Springbrook Trail Open Space Grant, IAC Funding and CA Zone Amendments (Light Manufacturing/Auto Body
King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds Shops) 237, 271, 272,327, 339, 348
115, 126, 127, 482,496 CA Zone Amendments (Light Manufacturing/Auto Body
Waterfowl Relocation Interlocal Agreement 66, 87,88 Shops), Vaupel 236, 266
WRPA Awards to Renton Employees 189 CA Zone Amendments,Igelmund 339
Personnel CC Zone Amendments 267, 288, 327, 339, 349,363, 377,
1993 Police Employees of the Quarter and Employee of 379
the Year 77 Cemetery Road/NE 4th Zoning 229
1993-1996 Compensation for Non-Represented Cemetery Road/NE 4th Zoning 180
Management Employees 57 Class A Nonconforming Use Status Process 55, 194
1994 Healthcare Plan 19 CM Zone Changes 251, 283,327, 339,348,360
1994-1996 Battalion Chiefs Labor Agreement, Local 864 CM Zone Changes, Callen 283
6 CM Zone Changes, Winston 339
1994-1996 Police Commissioned Employees Contract 155 CO Zone Changes (Auto Dealerships/Repair Shops) 346
1994-1996 Police Guild Labor Contract 42 Commercial Front Setbacks,Bonnell 514
Appearance of Fairness Concerns, Smith 419 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element 493, 528,
BETA Testing Staffing 193, 203, 205, 217 530
Broker of Record Contract (Raleigh/Schwarz/Powell) Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Vaupel
397 527, 531
Broker of Record for Insurance,Arthur J. Gallagher 397, Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendment Process 68
436 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Policies 398,
City Holidays and Employee Vacations 55, 57, 70 410
Employee Community Service Recognitions 526 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Ballestrasse #E-41 8
Employee Compensation Change, Gibson 178 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Cellular One #E-37 7, 52,
Employee Conduct, Gevers 470 80, 88
Employee Parking Restrictions 85, 96, 97, 106 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Chevron USA#E-39 8, 53,
Employee Recognition/Service Awards 37 80,88
Finance Department Reorganization/Employee Comprehensive Plan Errata,Dalpay (#E-21)/LaPointe
Reclassifications 427,436 (#E-24) Rezone Requests, NE 12th/Union Ave
Fire and Police Staffing Levels 137 37,38,39,320, 521, 531
Fire Code/Plans Reviewer Promotional Classification Comprehensive Plan Errata, Divelbiss #E-43 8,321
Series 457, 472 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Ekins #E-42 8
Flexible Benefit Plan, Benefit Administration Co., CAG- Comprehensive Plan Errata, Freeman,303 Factory Ave N
94-104 226, 253 129
Flexible Work Schedule Program 267,301 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Gray/Little Rezone, 105 S
Health Benefit Task Force Recommendations 6 Lake St #E-15(b) 7, 51, 52,80,88
Labor Negotiations 118 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Lake Terrace Estates
Land Use Review Supervisor,Limited Term Funding 165 Rezone, 2100 Lake WA Blvd, #E-33 26, 27, 63,
Local 21-R Contract 17 64,65, 103, 227, 241
Local 21-R Strike, Vaupel 10 Comprehensive Plan Errata, Sunset Blvd NE/Edmonds
P/B/PW Promotions 255 Ave NE, #E-40 56
P/B/PW Staff Position 17 Comprehensive Plan Errata,NE 12th St Rezones (Blanco
Parks Department Reorganization 482,496 et al, #E-21) 521, 531
Police Jail Supervisor Position 410, 428 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element 105, 399
Principal Planner Interim Position 154 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element,Hoshide 103, 183,
Property and Casualty Claim Reviews 267 375,406
Public Safety Space Needs 153 Comprehensive Plan Phase II Schedule 67, 70,80, 203
Publications Secretary Salary Grade Change 287 Development Fees/Affordability Issues, Warren 136
Reclassifications and Compensation Changes 164, 180 Development Impact Fees/Regulatory Reform, Hoshide
138
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Development Signage 360 SEPA Process, Hoshide 5, 16, 252
Dog Kennel Restrictions,Lee 398 SEPA Process,Vaupel 6
Dog Kennels in Residential Neighborhoods 429 Setback Amendments (Residential, Commercial,
Downtown Renton Revitalisation Plan 78, 105, 155 Industrial) 57, 129,483
Downtown/Duplex Parking Requirements 9 Sign Code Change for Large Retail Businesses 225, 238,
Emergency Economic Conditions and Regulatory Reform 241,302
116 South End Auto Wrecking Class A Nonconforming Use
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Appeal, CU-93-130/AAD-94-084 Request 530
493 South End Auto Wrecking Class A Nonconforming Use
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Appeal, Lutz 504 Request,Magnuson 457
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Appeal,McCutcheon 493 Special Assessment District Regulations 128
Environmental Review Committee,Vaupel 65, 72 Staff Position 17
303 Factory Ave N Zoning,Freeman 56 Stonegate Annexation, 148th Ave SE/May Valley Road
Factory Ave N Zoning,Arnold 115 457,479, 529
Fred Meyer/Renton Center Site Plan Appeal, SA-93-151 Stratford Heights Preliminary Plat,3900 NE 19th St,PP-
281 94-057 376
Fred Meyer/Renton Center Site Plan Appeal,Berry 280 Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan 328
Group Home Regulations 418, 505, 514 Urban Center Boundary 103, 117
Hearing Examiner Zoning Code Clarification Request 42 Urban Growth Boundary Change (East Renton
Highlander Development (Parker PUD) 9, 56, 137, 147, Interceptor SAD Area) 206
360 Utility Element of the Comprehensive Plan 329
Highlander Development (Parker PUD), Halinen 345 West View Preliminary Plat,Aberdeen Ave NE/NE 12th
Highlander Development (Parker PUD), Valberg 398 St, PP-94-116 513, 530
Highlands Community Church Addition, R-90-048 5, 11, Wetlands Management (Buffer Widths/Variance
54 Procedures) 397,429,430, 438
Highlands Community Church, Gevers 66 Willing/Village on Union Residential Development
Highlands Community Church,Hoshide 66, 78 Demonstration Project 154, 181,360,361, 514,
Highlands Community Church,Ralston 66 529
Highlands Community Church, Swanson 78 Willing/Village on Union Residential Demonstration
Home Occupation Ordinance Revisions 271, 527 Project,Hoshide 513
Home Occupation Ordinance Revisions,Bielinski 527 Winsper Annexation (Talbot Hill) 70,96, 123, 357,386,
Home Occupations Ordinance Revisions, Davy 203 388, 400,429
IKEA Store 218 Winsper Annexation Talbot Hill Johnson 387
Jacques Short Plat, Queen Ave NE Street Dedication 346 Winsper Annexation (Talbot Hill Woods 401
King County County-wide Planning Policies 439,459, Winsper Annexation Zoning (Talbot Hill) 388, 430
484 Plat
Land Use Approval and Development Permit Extensions Lee Short Plat,SHP-94-017 328
78, 79,96,97 Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam PI NE, SHP-
Land Use Review Supervisor, Limited Term Funding 165 94-080 410,416
Lee Short Plat,NE 10th/Anacortes Ave NE,SHP-94-017 Ryan's Addition Short Plat,Moore 416
300 Stratford Heights (Preliminary), PP-94-057, 3900 NE
Marshall/G alusha Annexation Zoning, NE 4th/Duvall 19th St 376
Ave NE 85, 112, 115, 303,363 Summit Park (Preliminary), 5110 Talbot Rd S,PP-93-
Marshall/Galusha Annexation, NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE 157 251
85, 112, 115, 267, 298, 302, 361 Sunset Hills (Final),NE 24th St/Jones Ave,FP-94-040
Marshall/Galusha Annexation,Trudnowski 298,300 225, 227
Marshall/Galusha Annexation, Wilcock 299,300 Warren's Addition (Final), 2226 NE 20th, LUA-93-143,
Master Site Plan Draft Ordinance,Hoshide 526 FP-93-143 67,69
NE 11th PI Zoning 114, 115 West View (Preliminary),Aberdeen Ave NE/NE 12th St,
Nonconforming Use Request, 3979 Lk Wash Blvd N, PP-94-116 513, 530
Wagner 136 Willing,Village on Union 154, 181,360, 361
Nonconforming Use Request, 907 Harrington Ave NE, Police
Biggins/McLaughlin 146 1993 Employees of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
North Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Vaupel 77
300 1994 Renton Jail Medical Health Services, King County,
North Renton Zoning,Richter 115 CAG-94-077 237, 253, 255
Parker PUD (see Highlander Development) 1994-95 South King County Narcotics Task Force Grant
Parking Ordinance 56 252, 289, 291
Parks Development Impact Mitigation Policy and Fees 1994-96 Guild Commissioned Employees Labor Contract
68, 69,327,331 42, 155
Permit Expedition, Vaupel 85 Animal Control Complaint,350 Maple Ave SW 166, 172,
Petition from Mobile Home Park Residents 103 183
Principal Planner Interim Position 154 At-Risk Youth Program 118, 144
Private Latecomer's Agreement Regulations 127 Blaine Ave NE Speed Limit,Tibbils/Maresh 10
Public Use (P-1) Suffix Assimilation,Hoshide 503 Bryant Motors Parking Violations 9, 17, 70, 89, 125, 130,
Public Use Assimilation/P-1 Suffix 202, 216, 360,459, 137,287
490, 520 Bryant Motors Parking Violations, Bryant 29
Rezone Request,NE 31st/Lincoln Dr NE,Hulse 172, 229 Bryant Motors Parking Violations, Lensegrav 27,41
Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam PI NE, SHP- Bryant Motors Parking Violations, Richter 27, 31,40
94-080 410, 416 Bryant Motors Parking Violations, Sterbank 39, 41
Ryan's Addition Short Plat,Moore 416 Bryant Motors Violations,Vaupel 27,31,40, 230, 249
SEIS/Staff Support Agreement with Huckell/Weinman Bryant Motors, City Vehicle Parking 216
Associates,Inc. 6, 19 Citizen Certificates of Appreciation 526
SEPA Ordinance Amendments 71, 531 Criminal Code and Penalty Updates 267, 288, 292,302
SEPA Process,Blaylock 5 D.A.R.E. Donation 356
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Dogs in Gene Coulon Park, Collins 406 Street Sweeping in the Downtown 349
Downtown Homeless Population,McDonald 45 Talbot Hill Phase I Watermains Replacement, Gary
Exempting K-9s from Leash Laws 292, 302 Merlino Const. Co., CAG-94-097 376
Firearm Regulations/Reduction Programs 20, 71 Texaco Contamination Incident 71
Forfeited Firearms Disposal 417,429, 430, 438 Tree Cutting on Houser Way/8th St,Lensegrav 77
Friends of Youth Griffin Home 230 Tree Cutting on Houser Way/8th St,Vaupel 77
Hit-and-Run Fatality of Bicycler 439 Windsor Hill Pump Station Electrical Rehabilitation,
Jail Supervisor Position 410,428 Lumin Electric, CAG-93-011 504
Marine Patrol Services Agreement,Mercer Island, CAG- Release of Easement
94-055 172, 180, 182 Longacres Park,Boeing/RE-94-002 346, 472
NE 8th St Parking Problem 418 SW 16th St,Boeing/RE-94-003 346, 461
NLC Support of Anti-Crime Legislation 136, 137 SW 34th St/East Valley Hwy,Trillium Corp. 267,378
Noise Complaint at 97 S Tobin,Martin 328 Rezone
Noise Complaints re Tony Go's 10 Bryant Motors, CU-94-088 341
Public Safety Bond Issue 193, 237, 253, 256, 272,358, Bryant Motors, Eglick 343
361,392,411, 504 Bryant Motors,Vaupel 349,356
Public Safety Space Needs 146, 153 Burnstead Annexation,SE 128th St 436
Rottweiler Attack (Press Release) 104 Dalpay/LaPointe Errata,NE 12th/Union Ave, #E-21
Rottweiler Attack, Citizen Comments 104 and #E-24 37, 38,39, 320, 521, 531
Staffing Levels 137 Gray/Little Errata#E-15(b), 105 S Lake St 51, 52, 80,
Transient Trespass, U.S. Post Office 72 88
Uniform Controlled Substance Act 493, 497 Highlander Development (Parker PUD) 9, 56, 137, 147,
Volunteer Recognition 435 360
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance Adoption 225, 227, Highlander Development, Halinen 345
240 Hulse Request, NE 31st/Lincoln Dr NE 229
Public Works Lake Terrace Estates Errata#E-33, 2100 Lake WA Blvd
Aquifer Protection Ordinance Changes, Vaupel 359 26, 27, 63,64,65, 227, 241
Aquifer Protection Ordinance Status Report 96 Marsh all/G alusha Annexation,NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE
CBD Sanitary Sewer Replacement, King Construction, 85, 112, 115
CAG-93-076 301, 330 NE 12th St (Blanco et al), Comprehensive Plan Errata
City Dump Truck Purchase, Vaupel 249,364 #E-21 521, 531
City Hall Campus 490 Pump Station, CAG-91-111 203, Willing/Village on Union Residential Demonstration
226 Project 614
City Vehicle Parking, Bryant Motors 216 Winsper Annexation (Talbot Hill) 123,357,430
Duvall Ave NE/Shattuck Ave S Sanitary Sewers, Pivetta Risk Management
Bros., CAG-94- 417 Graduated Liability Insurance Limits for Contracts 457,
East Renton Interceptor/Urban Growth Boundary 472
Change 206 RTA
Highlands Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Virginia L. Seitz Personal Rapid Transit System Briefing 503
Const. Co., CAG-93-032 357 Rapid Transit Proposal,McDonald 507
Houser Way Pump Station Consultant Services,RH2 Regional Transit Plan 410,473
Engineering, CAG-90-066 398 Regional Transit Plan Ballot Measure 531
Houser Way Pump Station Schedule B, Omega Regional Transit Plan,Nickels/Laing 483
Contractors, Inc., CAG-94-095 376 SCA
Houser Way Pump Station, CAG-94-031 179 Appointments to King County Regional Committees 128,
I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Project, Golf 136, 137
Landscaping Inc, CAG-94-117 519 Bob Edwards Appointment as Growth Management
I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Project,Natural Committee Chair 529
Resource Conservation Service (aka SCS), CAG- Committee Appointments 179
94-083 238, 254, 436, 520 DOE Moderate Risk Waste Team Award 474
Lift Stations, Lake Washington No. 2 and Cottonwood, Edge City/Urban Growth Boundary Issues 20, 31, 71
CAG-93-103, Omega Contractors 154 SCATBD
Maplewood Transmission Mains, CAG-94-013, Grant 1994 Appointments 58
Construction 78 Solid Waste
May Creek Basin Plan Agreement,King County 105, 106 1994 Optional Business Recycling Program, King County
Mt Olivet Landfill 349 6, 30
N 33rd/N 34th Streets A.C. Watermains, Paramount DOE Moderate Risk Waste Team Award to SCA 474
Pacific Corp., CAG-93-052 347 Household Hazardous Waste Program Billing, King
NE 5th PI Storm Sewer, Gary Merlino Const. Co., CAG- County 401
94-017 327 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
NE 23rd/Harrington PI NE Right-of-Way Dedication Reimbursement Funds, King County, CAG-93-
(Honey Creek PUD/Corman) 376 100 390,398, 401
Private Latecomer's Agreement Regulations 117 Solid Waste Program Funding, Department of Ecology
Rainier Ave N Storm Water Line Emergency Repair, 86,88
KOHL Excavating, CAG-94-112 328, 331, 513 Special Assessment District
Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers (LID 335) 300, 301, 346, East Renton Interceptor 78,86
348,373,379,400 East Renton Interceptor Urban Growth Boundary Change
Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers (LID 335), Petett 373 206
Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers, SAD-92-05 300,461, Regulations 117, 128
473,485 SAD-92-05, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers 300, 461,
Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers, SAD-92-13 300, 461, 473,485
473, 485 SAD-92-13, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers 300, 461,
Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers SAD, Hess 345,375 473,485
Special Assessment District Regulations 117, 128 Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers, Hess 345, 375
Staff Position 17
11
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Streets Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element 528, 530
1994 Street Overlay Program,Lakeside Industries, CAG- Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Vaupel
94-098 357 527, 531
Airport Way/Rainier Ave S Resurfacing,M.A. Segale, Employee Parking Restrictions 85,96,97, 106
CAG-93-084 346 Guide Sign Policy Demonstration Project 410,460
Arterial Street Classifications, WSDOT 484 Houser Way Relocation Stage 2,Phase III,ENTRANCO
Blaine Ave NE Speed Limit,Tibbils/Maresh 10 179, 194
Boeing Master Street Use Permit 41, 56 Houser Way Relocation, WSDOT, CAG-92-082 78, 79,
Garden Ave N Temporary Closure (PACCAR) 225, 239, 346,348
240,267, 290 HOV Improvements Federal Grant Agreement, WSDOT
Garden Ave N,PACCAR Consent Decree with DOE for 228, 239, 240
Excavation 228 Intra-City Intermodal Transportation Program, WSDOT
Houser Way Relocation Stage 2,Phase III,ENTRANCO Grant 29, 43, 44
179, 194 Lake WA Blvd Ped/Bike Facility,ALPHA Engineering
Houser Way Relocation, WSDOT (see Transportation) 29,43
Lake Ave S Vacation, Safeway/VAC-94-005 286, 291, Maple Valley Hwy Improvements, Hagadorn 507
337 Maple Valley Hwy Improvements, Siemion 506, 507
Lake Ave S Vacation,Barei 338 Maple Valley Hwy Pedestrian Passage,Bishop 287
Lake Ave S Vacation,Brock 338 METRO Commute Trip Reduction Services 55, 79
Lake Ave S Vacation,DRA 337 METRO High Capacity Transit Grant, Central Subarea
Lake Ave S Vacation, Smith 338, 357 Plan 17, 20
Lake Ave S Vacation, Wagner 338, 345, 359 Metro HOV Funding (Boeing TDM Reimbursement),
Lake WA Blvd Ped/Bike Facility,ALPHA Engineering CAG-94-143 458,483, 484
29,43 Monster Road Bridge Replacement,Inca Engineers,
Logan Ave S Temporary Closure 328, 347, 348, 483, 485 CAG-94-122 287,328
Longacres Park Release of Easement,Boeing/RE-94-002 N 3rd St Liveable Streets Program Project,Metro 376,
346,472 391
Main St Temporary Closure 419 N 8th St ISTEA Funding, WSDOT 267, 272
Maintenance Crew Commendation 439 N 8th St/Houser Way RR Crossing Improvements,
NE 8th St Parking Problem 418 WSDOT 376,391,392
NE 23rd St Right-of-Way Dedication 376,460 Park Ave N Improvements, ENTRANCO, CAG-94-072
Park Ave N Condemnations 44 226, 239
Park Ave N Improvements, Entranco 226, 239 Park Ave N Improvements,England 379
Park Ave N Improvements,TIB Funding 67, 79, 194 Park Ave N Improvements, Scoccolo Const.Inc., CAG-
Park Ave N Right-of-Way Acquisitions 29,43 94-029 179
Park Ave N Undergrounding Request 45, 128 Park Avenue N Improvements,TIB Funds 67, 79, 194
Park Ave N Undergrounding,Puget Power, CAG-94-074 Personal Rapid Transit System Briefing 503
226, 239 Ramp Metering 419
Queen Ave NE Right-of-Way Dedication,Jacques Short Ramp Metering Survey, WSDOT 20, 71
Plat 346 Regional Transit Authority Station Area Planning
Rainier Ave N Emergency Repair Project, KOHL Agreement 267, 291
Excavating, CAG-94-112 513 Regional Transit Plan 147, 166, 183, 410, 473
Rainier Ave/SW 7th Intermittent Right-Turn Only 506 Regional Transit Plan Ballot Measure 531
Renton Hill Alley Improvements 165, 229, 237 Removal of Mid-Block Planters on 3rd St, Gary Merlino
S 11th St Vacation (Grant/Jones Aves S), VAC-94- Const. Co. 85,86,88, 96, 217
001/Free Monaghan et al 225, 227, 262, 263, 504, Removal of Mid-Block Planters on S 3rd St, Vaupel 97
520 Renton Hill Alley Improvements, Webb 165, 229, 237
Street Overlays,ISTEA Grant, WSDOT 203, 217 Safeway Traffic Mitigation/Parking, NE 4th/Union Ave
Street Standards Revisions 124, 154, 155 NE 229
SW 13th St Vacation,Maple/Lind Aves SW SR-167/SW 27th St HOV Project, WSDOT Grant 116,
(Pierre/VAC-94-004) 251, 255, 297 136, 137
SW 13th St Vacation (VAC-94-004/Tjossem) 298 SR-169 Visual/Noise Barrier, Robinson 301
SW 16th St Release of Easement (Boeing/RE-94-003) Traffic Mitigation Fees 531
237, 240, 280, 346, 461 Transit Shuttle Study, Parsons Brinckerhoff et al„ CAG-
SW 16th St Release of Easement (RE-94-003), Clapham 94-131 458,484
280 Transportation Element, Comprehensive Plan 328
SW 34th St Release of Easement, East Valley Hwy, Walk Program/Bus Zone Accessibility,METRO, CAG-
Trillium Corp. 267,378 94-075 226, 239, 240
Talbot Rd S Improvements, Gary Merlino Const. Co., WSDOT I-405 Project and Noise Variance Request 401
CAG-94-088 346, 458 WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project 4, 51, 58, 79,94, 129,
Talbot Rd S Improvements,R.W. Scott Const. Co., 138, 179, 183, 201, 229, 274, 279, 284, 330, 363,
CAG-94-088 458 398, 407,417, 419, 425,454, 505, 512, 531
Transportation WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project, Callen 284
1994 Budget Amendments for Transportation WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project,Larson 171, 178, 190,
Improvement Projects 203, 217, 235, 236 213, 250,388
1994 Chip Seal, City Transfer Inc., CAG-94-073 286 WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project, Webb 179, 213, 225,
1994 Slurry Seal,Blackline Inc., CAG-94-085 287, 428 283, 286, 406
1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan WSDOT State Highway Routes Annual Certification 301
(TIP) 203, 217, 235, 236 Utility
Boeing TDM Reimbursement, CAG-94- 458 1994 Rates 10, 105
Bus Zone Accessiblity Improvements,Kodo Construction, 1994 Sale of Surplus Water to Seattle 252
CAG-94-103 375, 391 1994 Surface Water Rates 67, 70,80
City Hall Parking Lot Designation Changes 85, 86, 96 1994 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds 437, 438,439
Commute Trip Reduction Agreement/State Grant Funds, 1995 Rates 418,494, 497, 505
King County 96, 117 1996 Rates 418
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
Alexander's Auction Washout, Bartlett 212 Sewer Hook-up Request,Maplewood Heights Elementary
Alexander's Auction Washout,Brown 218 School 268, 377
Alexander's Auction Washout,D.Alexander 212, 249 Sewer Hook-up Request, Stewart/Mano,UC-94-003 216,
Alexander's Auction Washout,Dudley 212 330
Alexander's Auction Washout, G.Alexander 212 Sewer Hook-up Request, Creegan 268,330
Alexander's Auction Washout,L.Alexander 213 Sewer Hook-up Request, Dennis, UC-94-002 7
Alexander's Auction Washout, S.Alexander 212 Sewer Hook-up Request,Ryan,UC-94-001 136, 172
Aquifer Protection Ordinance Status Report 96 Sewer Hook-up Requirements 357,363, 379
Billing Cycle Changes 268, 272, 291 Sewer Line Assessment, Pinz 10
Carco Road Watermain (I-405), WSDOT 154, 156 Sewer Moratorium Area Latecomer Agreement Extensions
Cedar River Delta, CAG-92-073 55 164, 204
Cedar River Flood Control Project,U.S.Army Corps of Sewer Moratorium Exemption Request, Northward
-~ Engineers, CAG-94-114 300, 329, 331 Construction 69
Dayton Ave NE Sanitary Sewers (LID 337), Gary Merlino Sewer Telemetry/Data Logger Replacement, R112
Const. Co., CAG-94-038 193, 376 Engineering, CAG-90-079 328
Dayton Ave NE Sanitary Sewers (LID 337) 25, 26, 57, 69 Sierra Heights Watermain Replacement Phase 2, CAG-
Dayton Ave NE Sewers (LID 337) Public Works Trust 93-048, Grant Construction 103
Fund Agreement 155, 157 Skyway Water/Sewer District Boundary Agreement 164,
Duplex Customer Sewer Rates 78, 86, 89 204, 205
East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District 78, Soil Conservation Service, CAG-88-053 164, 172
86 Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan Policy
East Renton Interceptor,Addendum No. 6 to CAG-91- Directions 78,87
002,RH2 Engineering 238 Utility Element, Comprehensive Plan 329
East Renton Interceptor, CAG-94-036, Westcon Utility Line Relocation,I-405 and Maple Valley Highway,
Construction 225 WSDOT 154, 156
East Side Green River Watershed Plan, CAG-90-033 Washington Natural Gas Lawsuit, Talbot Hill Watermain
164, 172 Failure 252, 289
Emergency Repair to Storm Water Line,625 Rainier Ave Washington State Energy Office Energy Code Contract
N 328,331 29,30
Fred Meyer/Renton Center Project,Deferral of SUCC Water Meter Malfunctions 379
Charges 116, 127 Winsper Annexation Area Rate Rebate 399
Garden Ave N Excavation,PACCAR Consent Decree Vacation
with DOE 228 Lake Ave S, Safeway/VAC-94-005 286, 291,337
Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair Phase 2, Lake Ave S, Safeway/VAC-94-005, Barei 338
Southworth& Sons, CAG-94-062 266, 289 Lake Ave S,Safeway/VAC-94-005,Brock 338
King Conservation District Funding for Surface Water Lake Ave S, Safeway/VAC-94-005,DRA 337
Capital Programming, CAG-94-141 471, 519, 520 Lake Ave S, Safeway/VAC-94-005, Smith 338,357
LID 329 Segregation,Parcel Nos. 1&2,Valley Medical Lake Ave S,Safeway/VAC-94-005, Wagner 338,345,
Center 483, 484 359
Logan Ave S Temporary Closure 347,483, 485 S llth St at Grant/Jones Aves S,VAC-94-001/Free
Logan Ave S Watermain Relacement, Sound Utilities, Monaghan et al 225, 227, 262, 263, 504, 520
CAG-94-107 390 S 11th St,VAC-94-001,Monaghan 263
Low-Income Senior/Disabled Citizens Rates 147, 217, S 11th St, VAC-94-001,Free 263
247, 289, 291,302 S 11th St,VAC-94-001, Kunstle 263
Maplewood Creek Fish Passage Channel, Harza NW, S 11th St,VAC-94-001,Larson 263
CAG- 529 SW 13th St,Maple/Lind Aves SW (Pierre), VAC-94-004
Maplewood Transmission Mains, CAG-94-013, Grant 251, 255, 297
Construction 87 SW 13th St,Maple/Lind Aves SW, VAC-94-004,
Maplewood Well Nos. 10 and 12, CAG-94-006,Holt Tjossem 298
Testing,Inc. 67,87 WSDOT
May Creek Basin Plan Agreement, King County 96 1994 Street Overlays,ISTEA Funds 217
METRO Five-Year Water Reuse Project 17, 30, 31 Arterial Street Classifications 484
Mosquito Abatement 204, 226, 230, 253, 256, 272, 428 Carco Road Watermain Agreement (I-405) 154, 156
Mosquito Abatement, Carson 190 Houser Way Relocation, CAG-92-082 78, 79,346,348
Mosquito Abatement, Groening 191 HOV Arterial Program,Federal Grant 239, 240
Mosquito Abatement,Schroeder 191 I-405 Project and Noise Variance Request 401
Mosquito Abatement,Skura 191 I-405 S-Curve Project 4, 51, 58, 79,94, 129, 138, 179,
Mosquito Abatement, Whitworth Pest Control, Inc. 226 183, 201, 229, 274, 279, 284,330, 363,398,407,
Mosquito Abatement, Wilcox 191 419,425,454, 505, 512, 531
Mosquito Abatement, Williams 191 I-405 S-Curve Project, Callen 284
NE 5th PI Storm System, CAG-94-017, Gary Merlino I-405 S-Curve Project,Larson 178, 190, 213, 250,388
Const. Co. 95 I-405 S-Curve Project, Webb 179, 213, 225, 283, 286,
Non-Resident Low-Income Senior/Disabled Utility Rates 406,417
303,329,349,361, 458,461,473,485,497 Intra-City Intermodal Transportation Program Grant 29,
PACCAR Request for Sewer Refund 41,69 43,44
Panther Creek Wetlands/SR-167 Cross Culverts, Main St Temporary Closure 419
WSDOT 254 Maple Valley Hwy Improvements,Hagadorn 507
Public Works Trust Fund Agreement, Sanitary Sewer Maple Valley Hwy Improvements,Siemion 506, 507
Main Grouting 155, 156 N 8th St ISTEA Funding 267, 272
Rates,McBee 248 N 8th St/Houser Way RR Crossing Improvements 376,
Rates,Moss 67, 129 391, 392
Rates,Roper 492 Panther Creek Wetlands/SR-167 Cross Culverts 254
Rates,Vaupel 482 Ramp Metering 419
Sewer Hook-up Request, Kolby 377 Ramp Metering Survey 20, 71
SR-167/SW 27th St HOV Project Grant 116, 136, 137
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE INDEX
1994
January - December
SR-169 Visual/Noise Barrier, Robinson 301
State Highway Routes Annual Certification 301
Utility Line Relocation,I-405 and Maple Valley Highway
154, 156
Zoning
1994 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Concurrent
Zoning 308
Auto Mall Zone 530
Commercial Front Setbacks,Bonnell 514
Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone Changes 363,379 ^�
Dog Kennels in Residential Neighborhoods 429
Group Homes Regulations 505, 514
Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone Changes 360
Public Use Assimilation/P-1 Suffix 202, 216, 459, 490,
520
Setback Amendments (Residential, Commercial,
Industrial) 483
Winsper Annexation Area, Talbot Hill 400
The 1994 index supersedes all quarterly indices issued during
the year. For further assistance in using the index, please
contact the City Clerk's Office, 235-2604.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 3, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1993
4. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Councilmembers Bob Edwards, Tim Schlitzer and Randall Corman
(four-year terms)
5. AWARD: Honoring 1993 Council President Bob Edwards
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project Update
7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
Fve minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
'ater on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Personnel Department submits the Health Benefit Task Force recommendations for implementation of
ten modifications to the City's existing self-insured medical plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
b. Planning and Technical Services Division submits proposed consultant agreement with Huckell/
Weinman Associates, Inc., for preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
and for additional technical staff support for the Comprehensive Plan. Refer to Planning and
Develonme�:� C=-ir`ce.
c. Transportation Division requests Council authorization to donate Visual Approach Slope Indicator
ow (VASI) equipment to the State Department of Aeronautics for use at a general aviation airport within
Washington State. Refer to Transportation Aviation) Committee.
d Solid Waste Utility submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County for funding of the City's
1994 Optional Business Recycling Program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence from William and Jeni Davis, 13604 SE 136th St., Renton, 98059, requesting
connection to the City's sewer system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
10. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: South King County Department of Public Health Alcohol & Drug
Treatment Services
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers
c. Planning and Development Committee: Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-15, Gray request for
rezone from P-1 to CA(Lake Ave S); #E-37, Cellular One request for donation of wireless base
station; #E-39, Chevron USA request to allow car wash in CC zone as an accessory use to a gas
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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station(N 30th& I-405); #E-41, Ballestrasse request for Class A nonconforming use (12th and 13th
Streets); #E-42, Ekins request to raise maximum allowable lot coverage in MF infill zone from 35% to
45% (270 Bronson Way NE); #E-43, Divelbiss request to change zoning back from CA to IL (1150
Raymond Ave SW)
11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
12. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 9/13/93 -Errata Request#E-17, Fred Callen request to allow duplex with necessary parking in
area where lots are too small to meet interim zoning requirements.
b. Referred 9/20/93 -Parker PUD Contract Rezone; rezone request denied; development issues returned to
the Administration and the Planning and Development Committee for study and report.
c. Referred 10/25/93 -June McGatlin request to install 8-foot fence at Arbitare Apartments, 1300 S. Puget
Dr., to secure parking area from vandalism and theft.
d. Referred 10/25/93 - Council suggestion that the Economic Development Coordinator work with Ivar's to
locate a Kidd Valley restaurant in Renton.
e. Referred 10/25/93 - Council request for analysis of alternatives to proposed utility rate increases that would
consider one, two or three-percent reductions in rates by delaying capital improvements.
f. Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Alan Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Russo reporting
noise complaints regarding Tony Go's Restaurant in NE Renton.
g. Referred 11/1/93 - Council question whether City Code prohibits construction activity before 7 a.m. and
after 7 p.m.
h. Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Frank Tibbils and Grace Maresh requesting 15-20 MPH speed
limit on Blaine Ave NE.
i. Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Raymond H. Pirz objecting to a sewer assessment placed on his
property.
j. Referred 12/6/93 - Inquiry from Versie Vaupel regarding whether the resolution authorizing emergency
services during the strike by Local 21-R should be repealed.
k. Referred 12/13/93 - Council direction that Planning Division determine the applicability, if any, of height
restrictions in the Commercial Center Zone on the Highlands Community Church property.
14. AUDIENCE COMMENT
15. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MCJNICTPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. South King County Department of Public Health Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
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Referrals
ADT'vuNISTRATION
Extend Public Comment Period for Proposed Changes to SEPA Process
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Health Benefit Task Force Recommendations
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Proposed changes to SEPA process
Consultant Agreement with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc. for SEIS preparation and additional
Comprehensive Plan staff support
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Visual Approach Slope Indicator Equipment Donation
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with King County for 1994 Optional Business Recycling Program
PUBLIC.HEARINGS
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MF-I) to Trailer(T) (continued from
11/15/93)
1/17/94 - LID 337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewer and trunk line
1/23/94 - Zoning on north side of NE 12th St west of Union Ave. (LaPointe and Dalpay)
2/07/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to CA(Lake Ave.
S.); #E-37, Cellular One request to include "wireless base stations" in the "Utilities, Small"
definition in the Zoning Code; and #E-39, Chevron USA request to allow car wash in the CC zone
as an accessory use to a gas station(N 30th and I-405)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 3, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday,.7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
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ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; RANDY
COUNCILMEMBERS CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; BOB EDWARDS; TIM
SCHLITZER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City*Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Utility Systems Director; MIKE
BENOIT, Engineering Specialist; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering Specialist;
JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; FIRE CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER;
LIEUTENANT BRIAN WILSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1993 AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SWEARING-IN City Clerk Marilyn Petersen administered the oath of office to Councilman
CEREMONY Bob Edwards, who was re-elected in November, 1993 for a second four-year
Council: Swearing-In of term to expire 121/31/97; Councilman Tim Schlitzer, initially elected in
Newly Elected Members November, 1991 to serve the unexpired two-year term of former Councilman
John Reed, and re-elected in November, 1993 for a four-year term to expire
12/31/97; and Councilman Randy Corman, who was newly elected in
November, 1993 for a four-year term to expire 12/31/97. Mr. Corman
introduced members of his family who were present for the ceremony.
RECESS MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL RECESS FOR 20 MINUTES FOR A RECEPTION TO HONOR
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS. CARRIED. Time: 7:37 p.m. The Council
meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.; roll was called; all members present.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Council: Recognition Mayor Clymer presented an award to Councilman Bob Edwards in recognition
Award, 1993 Council of his outstanding service as Council President in 1993.
President
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Tom Madden, Project Engineer for the I-405 S-Curve Project, Washington
Project Update State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), stated that inclement weather in
December has put the project about two weeks behind schedule, although the
contractor is continuing to make good progress. Eight noise nights occurred
last month, leaving 94 available for the remainder of the project. Although
the last major demolition work has been accomplished, Cedar Avenue,
expected to open before Christmas, will now not open until January 10th.
Renton Avenue will close immediately after, allowing the second half of the
bridge to be built. Flyers will be distributed to local residents keeping them
informed of the changes.
Mr. Madden responded to questions raised last month regarding noise walls,
saying that, at the City's request, the wall along Mill Avenue was modified to
January 3. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 5
act not only as a retaining wall but as a noise attenuation wall as well. Any
requests for additional noise walls would be subject to the same funding and
prioritizing as other requests in the District.
Councilman Stredicke said many residents want noise walls, including Talbot
Hill residents who feel these are needed to help mitigate impacts from SR-
167.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler commented that although Renton Hill
residents appreciated the sanding performed during recent icy conditions, they
would like to have the potholes which frequently appear at the bottom of the
"■"' hill repaired without having to call in and complain about them.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Roger Blaylock, 535 Williams Ave. W., Renton, 98055, asked for clarifications
Citizen Comment: on the draft State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) ordinance, which
Blaylock Comprehensive appears to refer to the City's old Comprehensive Plan and solid waste
Plan SEPA Process management program. He noted that such references and inconsistencies
should be investigated before the ordinance is adopted as they could create
confusion.
Citizen Comment: Gevers Bob Gevers, 900 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, commented on the
- Highlands Community importance of public disclosure laws and claimed that staff has been
Church Addition, CU-90- uncooperative with regard to his search for information on the Highlands
048 Community Church conditional use project. Additionally, Mr. Gevers stated
that while he was told the church had voluntarily offered to stop work on the
project until the issue relating to the building height is resolved, the roof has
since been completed. He objected to the fact that the church recently
applied for a conditional use permit for the already-built basement, especially
as the original conditional use permit allowed only a crawl space. He said
although the major excavation done for the basement should have required a
permit, none was applied for or issued, and soil,was deposited on a vacant
portion of the lot even though it may have been contaminated and could have
posed a danger to the aquifer. Mr. Gevers concluded by requesting that the
Administration reinstate the stop work order on this project because of the
illegality of both the basement and the excavation and fill work.
l"' Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, commented on the
- Comprehensive Plan proposed changes to the SEPA process and the Determination of Non-
SEPA Process Significance (DNS) issued on this proposal. He asked that the comment period
on this issue be extended as it was scheduled during the Christmas and New
Year's holidays, and may not have been adequately publicized.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney,
explained that the proposal has already undergone SEPA review, but public
comment is now being solicited before Council takes formal action.
Additional SEPA review would not be necessary unless the proposal were
substantively changed by Council prior to adoption.
Councilman Stredicke commented on the proposed changes to the exemptions
and the threshold determinations, and said it would be appropriate for Council
to monitor all the proposed changes. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE
COUNCIL WITH COPIES OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON THIS
ISSUE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL STRONGLY
URGE THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXTEND THE PUBLIC COMMENT
IF
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PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SEPA PROCESS FOR
ONE WEEK. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, questioned how the proposed
- Comprehensive Plan changes to the SEPA process were determined to be non-significant, as she
SEPA Process felt they were major and should have Council input. She was concerned that
the City not abandon good laws in times of economic downturn, and
cautioned against granting a single administrator authority for all SEPA
decisions. Mrs. Vaupel urged Council to exercise its legislative prerogative of
initating policy to guide the City Administration. Emphasizing that Renton
has many special features and thus should not be treated the same as any other
city in the state, she concluded that while economic considerations are
important, they cannot and should not be allowed to determine the outcome of
an EIS.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Personnel: Health Benefit Personnel Department submitted the recommendations of the Health Benefit
Task Force Task Force for implementation of ten modifications to the City's existing self-
Recommendations insured medical plan, including: establish audit of large medical claims;
increase prescription co-pays; implement co-pays for some emergency room
and doctor's office visits; and establish maximum annual deductibles and co-
pays. Refer to Finance Committee.
Planning: SEIS/Staff Planning and Technical Services Division submitted a proposed consultant
Support Agreement with agreement with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc. in the amount of $70,000
Huckell/Weinman for preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and
Associates, Inc. for additional technical staff support for the Comprehensive Plan. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Airport: Donation of VASI Transportation Division requested Council authorization to donate salvaged
Equipment 1973 Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) equipment to the State
Department of Aeronautics for use at a general aviation airport within
Washington State. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Garbage: 1994 Optional Solid Waste Utility submitted a proposed interlocal agreement with King
Business Recycling County for matching funding in the amount of $29,377 for the City's 1994
Program, King County Optional Business Recycling Program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Personnel: 1994-1996 Personnel Department submitted an agreement by and between the City of
Battalion Chiefs Labor Renton and Renton Battalion Chiefs, Renton Firefighters Local 864, governing
Agreement, Local 864 hours of wages and terms and conditions of employment through 1996. The
agreement allows a 1994 2% base wage increase, and longevity increases of
10% for 20 years and 12% for 25 years. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Stredicke, Jay Covington, Executive Assistant,
confirmed that while the Police Department has not formally approved the
recommendations of the Health Benefit Task Force, negotiations are
continuing.
Jangary 3. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 7
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from William and Jeni Dennis, 13604 SE 136th St.,
Citizen Comment: Dennis King County, requesting emergency sewer hook-up to the City's sewer system
- Sewer Connection as their private septic system has failed. The Seattle-King County Department
Request of Public Health has informed the Dennises that they must either repair the
septic system or connect to a sewer system, if possible. Staff has reviewed the
situation and recommends that the Dennises be allowed to connect to the
City's sewer system, with the following conditions:
1. The Dennises sign and record restrictive covenants agreeing to support
any annexation that includes their parcel;
�. 2. The Dennises comply with City codes, standards and policies for
connection;
3. The Dennises obtain required permits, including but not limited to a City
side sewer permit and King County right-of-way permit;
4. The Dennises pay an LID assessment of $2,620.81, the sum paid by
adjoining City properties within Heather Downs for construction of sewer
mains under Local Improvement District 279;"and
5. The Dennises pay utility rate for non-residents (one and one-half the
standard rate). -* eexwc-er'io.✓:a9*7
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW THE
DENNISES TO CONNECT TO THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM, WITH
CONDITIONS. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Stredicke presented a report
Plannine and Development regarding the Errata process and application numbers E-15(b), E-37, E-39, E-
f—om1pi
ake 41, E-42 and E-43.
A. REFERRED FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the following
requests: E-15(b), E-37, E-39 and E-43, and has referred them to a public
hearing and for Council consideration.
i, Comprehensive Plan: 1. E-15(b) Mary Gray/Barbara Little request to rezone a 10,000 square foot
Errata, Gray/Little, 105 parcel at approximately 105 Lake Avenue South from the Public Use (P-
Lake Ave S, #E-15 1) zone to the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone.
Planning and Development Committee Review: This request is consistent
with the recent rezone of two adjacent Public Use zoned parcels to
Commercial Arterial (Errata E-15, Hsue/Wilson, Ordinance 4421 of
October 18, 1993). The Committee reviewed the staff recommendation
and is of the opinion that a public hearing should be held so the full
Council can consider the request as stated above.
Action: Council schedule a public hearing for February 7, 1994, to
consider the applicant's request.
Comprehensive Plan: 2. E-37 Ross Baker (Cellular One) request to include "wireless base stations"
Errata, Cellular One #E- in the "Utilities, Small" definition in the zoning code.
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Planninp, and Development Committee Review: The Committee reviewed
the staff recommendation and is of the opinion that a public hearing
should be held so the full Council can decide whether "wireless base
stations" shall be defined as "Utilities, Small," "Utilities, Medium," or
"Utilities, Large" in the definitions section of the Zoning Code (4-31-2).
Small utilities are Primary Permitted uses in all zones. Medium utilities
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are Administrative Conditional Uses in all zones. Large utilities are
Hearing Examiner Conditional Uses in all zones.
Action: Council schedule a public hearing for February 7, 1994 to
consider the applicant's request.
Comprehensive Plan: 3. E-39 Chevron U.S.A. Products request to allow gas stations in the
Errata, Chevron USA #E- Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to have a self-service drive-through
39 car wash.
Planning and Development Committee Review: Gas stations with mini-
marts and/or auto repair are currently Administrative Conditional uses.
The following language is proposed to allow gas stations to have one self-
service drive-through car wash in the Convenience Commercial zone.
Existing language in 4-31-10.5, B., 4. Administrative Conditional Uses,
a), will be replaced with "a) Gas Stations with one or more of the
following associated uses - mini-mart, auto repair, one self-service drive-
through car wash."
Action: Council schedule a public hearing February 7, 1994 to consider
the applicant's request.
Comprehensive Plan: 4. E-43 Charles L. Divelbiss request to rezone a parcel located at 1150
Errata, Divelbiss #E-43 Raymond Avenue Southwest from Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning and
Employment Area - Commercial land use designation to a zoning and
land use designation which accommodates previous and planned future
industrial uses.
Planning and Development Committee Review: This rezone request would
require a change in the land use designation from Employment Area -
Office and Employment Area - Commercial to Employment Area -
Industrial. The staff recommendation would encompass an area larger
than the applicant's property, remove the nonconforming status of other
uses (e.g. Cummins Diesel) and address the land uses in a more
comprehensive fashion. The Committee is of the opinion that a public
hearing should be held on this request jointly with all other
Comprehensive Plan amendments generated by the Errata and the
Comprehensive Plan update process. Such a hearing would be held prior
to adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in July, 1994.
Action: Council concur in scheduling a public hearing for this request,
jointly with all other proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments, prior to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
in July, 1994.
B. OTHER COMMITTEE DECISIONS
Comprehensive Plan: 1. E-41 Arthur and Edith Ballestrasse request for Class A Nonconforming
Errata, Ballestrasse #E-41 Use status for eight residential structures located at 125, 201, 209, 220
Southwest 12th Street, and 200, 208, 212 and 220 Southwest 13th Street.
Planning and Development Committee Review: The Committee
recommends the applicants' request be granted.
Action: Council concur.
Comprehensive Plan: 2. E-42 Donald E. Ekins request to increase the base allowable lot coverage
Errata, Ekins #E-42 in the Multifamily - Infill (MF-I) zone from 35% to 45%.
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Plannin¢ and Development Committee Review: The Committee
recommends no change in lot coverage requirements in the Multifamily-
Infill zone. The applicant was directed to the Hearing Examiner Review
process which could allow his proposal under existing Multifamily - Infill
zoning regulations.
Action: Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Stredicke reiterated his request for a report on the legal status of
Public Works: Legal Status the temporary parking lot at Bryant Motors. He added that Councilwoman
of Temporary Parking Lot Keolker-Wheeler had requested information on the spill at Texaco, and
at Bryant Motors Councilman Tanner agreed that staff should provide continuing updates on
this situation until pollutants are no longer detected. Utility Systems Director
Gregg Zimmerman agreed to provide such updates.
Legal: Signs On the Public Councilman Stredicke commended last year's Council candidates for their
Right-of-Way conscientious removal of campaign signs after last November's election. He
objected, however, to signs advertising a church that have been placed in the
public right-of-way along Sunset Highway and Park Avenue.
City Attorney Warren replied that last year's court decision addressing free
speech rights and involving the placement of signs in the public right-of-way
apparently did not limit this right to political free speech, but may extend k
to other forms of speech as well.
Councilwoman Nelson commented that, earlier in the day, she had been
pleased to see the City's compliance officer removing signs illegally attached
to utility poles.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 9/13/93 - Errata Request #E-7, Fred Callen, approved by Council;
REPORT staff to prepare recommendation on how to allow duplex with necessary
Comprehensive Plan: parking in area where lots are too small to meet interim zoning requirements.
Downtown/Duplex
Parking Requirements Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, requested that any change to the City's Parking Ordinance or
to the Commercial Mixed Zone addressing Mr. Callen's concerns be postponed
to the Phase II Zoning Code rewrite, scheduled to begin in February, 1994.
Planning: Parker Referred 9/20/93 - Parker PUD contract rezone denied; development issues
PUD/Contract Rezone for the property returned to the Administration and the Planning and
Development Committee for study and report back to full Council.
Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, explained the staff recommendation for the Parker PUD, as
follows: donated properties be returned to their previous owners; the existing
zoning of Planned Neighborhood Residential (PNR) be retained, with densities
no higher than those allowed in the contract rezone (307 dwelling units); and
the zoning issue be reviewed in Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan update
process.
Building: Abitare Fence Referred 10/25/93 - June McGatlin, manager of Arbitare Apartments, 1300 S.
Variance, McGatlin Puget Dr., requested permission to install an eight-foot fence to secure
parking area from vandalism and theft. Referred to Administration for
review and preparation of agenda bill if needed.
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Lett6r from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator,
explained how Ms. McGatlin could apply for a variance from the City's fence
regulation through the Board of Adjustment.
Council: Kidd Valley Referred 10/25/93 - Councilman Stredicke suggested that the Economic
Restaurant Development Coordinator work with Ivar's to locate a Kidd Valley Restaurant
in Renton.
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Memo from Sue Carlson, Economic Development Specialist, referred to her
letter to Ivar's encouraging them to consider siting a Kidd Valley Restaurant
in Renton.
Utility: 1994 Rates Referred 10/25/93 - Councilman Tanner requested analysis of alternatives to
utility rate increases that would consider one, two, or three percent reductions
in proposed rates by delaying capital improvements.
Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, described several CIP budget reduction alternatives and how
these additional reductions in the CIP budget would affect the utilities.
Police: Noise Complaints Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Alan Miller, 1311
re Tony Go's Jefferson Ave. NE, 98056; and from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Russo, 1217 Jefferson
Ave. NE, 98056, reporting loud noise from a live band at Tony Go's
Restaurant five nights per week, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Letters from Mayor Clymer thanked M/M Miller and M/M Russo for their
correspondence and informed them that Tony Go's was cited for a violation of
the City's noise ordinance on October 29th.
Building: Construction Referred ll/l/93 - Councilman Stredicke questioned whether the City Code
Activity Hours still contained a provision prohibiting construction noise before 7:00 a.m, and
after 7:00 p.m.
Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Pubic Works
Administrator referred to Sections 8-7-1 through 8-7-8 of the City's Code
and to Title 13 of the Washington Administrative Code, which set forth noise
level regulations.
Streets: Blaine Ave NE Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Frank Tibbils and Grace M.
Speed Limit, Maresh, 1408 Blaine Ave. NE, 98056, requesting 15-20 MPH speed limit on
Tibbils/Maresh Blaine Ave. NE.
Letter from Mayor Clymer described the results of a speed study performed at
this location from November 29 to December 6, 1993, which suggested that
lowering the speed limit on Blaine Ave. NE is not warranted at this time.
Utility: Sewer Line Referred 11/1/93 - Correspondence from Raymond H. Pinz, 2000 Dayton
Assessment, Pinz Ave. NE, 98056, objecting to an assessment placed on his property by the City
in connection with a sewer line installed along 20th Street NE in 1982.
Letter from Gregg Zimmerman, Utility Systems Director, explained the
procedure for a Special Assessment District and how assessments are
determined and paid for.
Personnel: Strike by Local Referred 12/6/93 - Versie Vaupel asked whether the resolution authorizing
21-R, Vaupel emergency contracting during the strike should be repealed.
January 3. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pajae 11
Memorandum from Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, explained that when
the strike ended and the emergency was thereby eliminated, the resolution had
no further force or effect.
Planning: Highlands Referred 12/13/93 - Motion adopted requesting that the Planning Division
Community Church respond to Council relative to any height restrictions in the Commercial
Addition, CU-90-048 Center (CC) zone in the Renton Highlands on the Highlands Community
Church property.
Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that a review of the applicable Comprehensive Plan and
r.. Zoning designation revealed that the addition currently under construction on
this property, as proposed and as revised at the time that the building permit
was issued, is consistent with height limits adopted by ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:50 p.m.
MARILYN J: PE ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
1/03/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 3, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/10 Legislative Issues
(Stredicke) 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 1/10 Health Benefits Task Force
(Tanner) 6:30 p.m. Recommendations for 1994 Plan;
Vouchers
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 1/04 Consultant Agreement for Supplemental
(Stredicke) 4:00 p.m. EIS and Additional Technical Staff
Support for Comprehensive Plan
TUES., 1/11 P-1 Zone
4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) THURS., 1/06 Disposition of Visual Approach Slope
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Indicator Equipment
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1994
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Certificate Award for Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits 1993 Quarterly Contract List (October-December), and recommends that the
contract process newly instituted in 1993 be continued. Refer to Finance Committee.
b. Community Services Department submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County for 1993
Regional Conservation Futures levy funds for property acquisition(Cedar River Trail and Springbrook
Trail open space bond issue projects). Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. Community Services Department recommends that Council declare the recently-acquired NARCO
property as surplus, allowing existing building materials to be salvaged without going to public bid.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
d. Executive Division submits proposed 1994 Legislative Priorities for Council adoption, and
recommends that Council authorize the Administration and Council representatives to represent the
City's position before the Legislature. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
... e. Planning/Building/Public Works Department submits request to temporarily increase the working hours
of the Office Assistant I position in the PB/PW Department from half-time to full-time for a period of
90 working days in the beginning of 1994. Council concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division submits proposed Central Subarea Transportation Plan Agreement
with METRO for a high capacity transit grant that will be used for identification of high capacity transit
(rail), connector bus service, and related facilities in central Renton. Council concur. (See agenda item
9 for resolution.)
g. Utility Systems Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with METRO for a Five-Year Reuse
Water Demonstration Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Legislative Issues
b. Planning and Development Committee: Consultant Agreement for Supplemental EIS and Additional
Technical Staff Support for Comprehensive Plan
c. Finance Committee: Health Benefits Task Force Recommendations for 1994 Plan; Vouchers
d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Disposal of Visual Approach Slope Indicator Equipment
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. ORDINANCES.AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement with METRO for a High Capacity Transit Grant (see 6.f.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
7:00 pm.
1. 1994 Legislative Priorities
'RENT '
Jar><uary;lQ, ].994 pity Clerk's'Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Report on whether the City can participate in private firearm reduction programs
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CONINIUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Interlocal Agreement with King County for 1993 Regional Conservation Futures levy funds
Declaration of NARCO property as surplus
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1993 Quarterly Contract List
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc. for Supplemental EIS and staff support related to the
Comprehensive Plan
Agreement with METRO for a grant for high capaciy transit planning
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Report on whether the City can participate in private firearm reduction programs
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with METRO for Five-Year Water Reuse Project
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1/17/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone northern quarter of site
at 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. from Multi-Family Infill (MIF-I)to Trailer (T) (continued from
11/15/93)
1/17/94 - LID 337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewer and trunk line
1/24/94 - Zoning on north side of NE 12th St west of Union Ave. (LaPointe and Dalpay)
2/07/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to CA(Lake Ave.
S.); #E-37, Cellular One request to include "wireless base stations" in the "Utilities, Small"
definition in the Zoning Code; and #E-39, Chevron USA request to allow car wash in the CC zone
as an accessory use to a gas station (N 30th and I-405)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 10, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; RANDY
COUNCILMEMBERS CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM SCHLITZER; BOB
EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; LYNN GUTTMANN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; PAULA
HENDERSON, Senior Budget & Financial Analyst; SUE CARLSON,
Economic Development Specialist; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Utility Systems
Director; MIKE KATTERMANN, Senior Planner; CAPTAIN DON PERSSON,
Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1994 AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Mayor Clymer announced that the City has received a Certificate Award for
PRESENTATION Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance: Excellence in Finance Officers Association of the,.U.S. and Canada. The award honors the
Financial Reporting City's efforts in financial reporting for the year ended December, 1992. Paula
Award Henderson, Senior Budget & Financial Analyst, accepted the certificate on
behalf of the Finance and Information Services Department.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, thanked Council and
Citizen Comment: Hoshide the Administration for extending the public comment period for one week on
- Comprehensive Plan the declaration of environmental non-significance (DNS) issued for the SEPA
SEPA Process ordinance. Explaining that he was most disturbed by the proposal to raise the
exemption level to the maximum allowed by the State, he said the only reason
for doing so would be to shorten development times. Mr. Hoshide commented
on his years of employment with Boeing, saying that although the pressure to
meet deadlines was enormous at times, shortcuts were not permitted as the
gatekeepers--the company's quality control officers--kept workers honest. He
felt that, in a similar manner, SEPA rules act as gatekeepers to ensure that
today's leaders will pass on a good environment to the next generation. He
concluded by emphasizing that it will not be possible to fulfill this duty if the
SEPA exemptions are too liberal.
Council President Stredicke objected to the fact that although Council had
specifically directed staff to provide it with copies of the proposed SEPA
changes, these have not yet been distributed.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Item 6.h. was added to the consent agenda with Council's
concurrence, and the recommended action on item 6.d. was changed from
"Refer to Committee of the Whole" to "Council concur."
January 10. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 17
City Clerk: 1993 Quarterly City Clerk submitted 1993 Quarterly Contract List (October-December) and
Contract List recommended that the contract process newly instituted in 1993 be continued.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Parks: 1993 Regional Community Services Department submitted a proposed interlocal agreement
Conservation Futures Levy with King County for 1993 Regional Conservation Futures levy funds for
Funds property acquisition (Cedar River Trail and Springbrook Trail open space
bond issue projects). Refer to Community Services Committee.
Parks: NARCO Property Community Services Department recommended that Council declare the
recently-acquired NARCO property as surplus, which would allow existing
building materials to be salvaged without going to public bid. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Council: 1994 Legislative Executive Division submitted proposed 1994 Legislative Priorities for Council
Priorities adoption, and recommended that Council authorize the Administration and
Council representatives to represent the City's position before the Legislature.
Rafe �o-Eoixrrrittee e€-tfi� kole Council concur.
Personnel: P/B/PW Staff Planning/Building/Public Works Department submitted a request to
Position temporarily increase the working hours of the Office Assistant I position in
the P/B/PW Department from half-time to full-time for a period of 90
working days in the beginning of 1994. Council concur.
Transportation: METRO Transportation Systems Division submitted a proposed Central Subarea
High Capacity Transit Transportation Plan Agreement with METRO for a high capacity transit grant
Grant, Central Subarea that will be used for identification of high capacity transit (rail), connector
Plan bus service, and related facilities in central Renton. METRO will provide
$50,000, and the City's contribution will be $12,500. Council concur. (See
agenda item 9 for resolution.)
Utility: METRO Five- Utility Systems Division submitted a proposed interlocal agreement with
Year Water Reuse Project METRO for a Five-Year Reuse Water Demonstration Project. The City's
upfront cost in the design and construction of the project would be $50,000,
paid over a five-year period, and Renton would reimburse METRO for 70%
rr of the City's rate revenues from selling the effluent reuse to retail customers.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
Added Personnel Department submitted an agreement by and between the City of
Personnel: Local 21-R Renton and AFSCME AFL-CIO, Local 21-R, governing wages, hours of work
Contract and terms and conditions of employment. The three-year agreement includes
a 1994 wage increase of 1.5%, a 1995 wage increase of 2.0%, and a 1996 wage
increase of 2.5%. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke referred to a memo received from
Public Works: Bryant Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Lynn Guttmann regarding the
Motors Parking Lot legal status of a temporary parking lot at Bryant Motors. Quoting the memo,
which stated that the parking is in violation of the City's zoning and parking
ordinances, he questioned whether it would be more appropriate to change the
regulations or issue a temporary permit instead of allowing the violation to
continue.
Mayor Clymer replied that the Administration agrees with the staff
recommendation that the City pursue the possibility of resolving this issue
through mediation between Bryant Motors and neighboring residents. He
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noted that Bill Bryant, owner of Bryant Motors, has indicated he will relocate
outside Renton if this situation cannot be resolved to his satisfaction. Mayor
Clymer added that, should this happen, the City would lose a significant
amount of tax revenues.
Council President Stredicke reiterated that the activity constitutes a light
industrial-like use in a business zone, which is unlawful. He spoke against
allowing concerns about tax revenues to determine this type of decision, and
he questioned the assertion that the loss of this parking area would drive
Bryant Motors out of business or force it to relocate. He felt that an attempt
to mediate this issue between neighbors and the business was not the answer.
Councilman Tanner agreed that the City should not be willing to mediate
situations like this where someone is clearly breaking the law. He felt the law
should either be changed or enforced.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mayor Clymer emphasized that the
Administration would like to encourage an amicable solution to this problem.
He noted that Mr. Bryant's business has grown over the years, and while he
has purchased all the available property in the area for his operations, he still
lacks adequate space. Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mayor
Clymer said it may be possible for Bryant Motors to remain within the aquifer
protection area if certain safeguards are taken. In response to Councilman
Corman, Mayor Clymer said violators are given 30 days' notice to comply with
the law.
Councilwoman Nelson commented that, given the importance of economic
development, it would not be appropriate to force Mr. Bryant to leave the
place where he has long conducted business simply because he has been
successful. She preferred trying to reach some kind of agreement by which
Bryant Motors could remain in Renton, particularly if issues related to the
aquifer can be resolved. She suggested that Council may want to delay action
on this issue for one week to allow everyone to consider all the options in
greater depth.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Ms. Guttmann stated that the City
cannot issue a temporary permit for an illegal activity. She emphasized the
need to move beyond the current non-constructive approach to this situation,
adding that the City previously attempted a mediated forum for the Boeing
North study which, while difficult, was successful.
Suggesting that the vehicles could be parked elsewhere, Councilman Tanner
again questioned the propriety of mediating a situation waere a business is
deliberately and blatantly violating the law. Ms. Guttmann replied that
mediation could be used to approach this issue holistically rather than
piecemeal, and would allow possible solutions to be considered in an orderly
fashion. She added that most cities perform some type of selective
enforcement of their laws and regulations.
Councilman Edwards noted that, although the parties to this issue cannot be
forced to participate in mediation efforts, they would have an incentive to do
so because of the fact that, in the absence of a negotiated settlement, Council
could issue a decision more favorable to one party than to the other.
Councilman Tanner urged Council not to approve the proposal without the
agreement of the affected parties, since they cannot be forced to enter into
mediation.
January 10. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 19
Responding to Councilwoman Nelson, Ms. Guttmann said the 12-week
mediation process for the Boeing North study cost approximately $5,000.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ENCOURAGE
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO THE
NORTH RENTON/BRYANT MOTORS ISSUE TO MEET WITH A
FACILITATOR AND AGREE ON A MEDIATION PROCESS.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Ms. Guttmann explained that,
am according to the proposal, the participants would choose their own mediator
with the help of a facilitator.
Councilman Corman agreed with Mr. Tanner that several issues need to be
resolved before proceeding on this matter. One question relates to a projected
timeframe for the negotiations and how the parking violation would be
addressed during this period; another is whether the City could, by proposing
mediation in this instance, be setting a precedent for others who violate the
law. Councilman Tanner added that the Administration should return with a
more concrete proposal, coordinated with the City Attorney, prior to Council
giving direction on this issue.
*MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL TABLE
ACTION ON THE MOTION FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED.
Planning and Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the proposed contract with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc.,
Planning: for a Supplemental EIS.
Huckell/Weinman
Associates, Inc. SEIS The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the contract and
Contract revisions to the contract with Huckel/Weinman Associates, Inc. The revisions
tie dates to the completion of milestones, clarify that the budget for each task
will be determined through individual task orders, and grant either party the
right to terminate with a minimum 10 days notice.
r� The Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to
approve the contract with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc., for completion
of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and technical
studies related to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan. The Committee
further,recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
the contract. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mike Kattermann, Senior Planner,
assured that this contract was in no way prompted by the North Renton
residents' lawsuit.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler invited Councilmembers to provide staff with
any specific comments they may have on the proposed tasks by next week.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: 1994 Healthcare and implementation of changes and modifications to the 1994 City's healthcare
Plan plan as presented by the Healthcare Task Force for all employee groups except
the Police Commissioned unit of the Police Guild. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #107853- 108475 and 4 wire transfers in the total amount
of $1,909,303.32. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #123292 - 123609 and
371 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,013,598.23. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee recommending approval of the donation of Visual Approach Slope Indicator
Airport: VASI Equipment (VASI) equipment to the Washington State Department of Aeronautics for use
at another Washington State airport. The VASI equipment is excess to the
needs of the Renton Airport as a result of its replacement by Precision
Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) equipment. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3028 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: METRO interlocal cooperative agreement with the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle
High Capacity Transit (METRO) to establish the terms and conditions to accept a grant for high
Grant, Central Subarea capacity transportation planning. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
Plan EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
Police: Firearm Reduction COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE POLICE
Programs DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON WHETHER THE CITY CAN
PARTICIPATE IN PRIVATE PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD REDUCING
THE NUMBER OF FIREARMS ON THE STREETS. CARRIED.
Parks: NARCO Property Responding to Council President Stredicke regarding the NARCO property,
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson assured that the Committee will
consider the importance of preserving, for historical purposes, any appropriate
structures and/or materials that may'exist on this site.
Transportation: WSDOT Council President Stredicke reiterated his request, originally made November
Ramp Metering Survey 22, 1993, for information on the ramp metering survey the City was to
perform in cooperation with WSDOT.
SCA: Urban Growth Councilman Edwards commented on last week's Suburban Cities Association
Boundary Issues board meeting at which a sub-committee of the Growth Management and
Transportation Committee was authorized to discuss edge city issues,
particularly local control of the urban growth boundary.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:38 p.m.
MARILY P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
1/10/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 10, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/17 Municipal Space
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Schedule for Phase II of Comprehensive
Plan Process (information only)
Letter regarding Council retreat
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 1/11 Washington State Energy Code Contract
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. 1993 Regional Conservation Futures
*5th Floor* Acquisition Program
NARCO Property Acquisition Declaration
of Surplus Property
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 1/11 P-1 Zone
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
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PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THURS., 1/13 King County/City Optional Business
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Recycling Program
Renton/METRO Five-Year Water Reuse
Demonstration Project
OTHER MEETINGS
LEOFF Board WEDS., 1/12 6th Floor
8:00 a.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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*REVISED*
AGENDA
RFNTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 17, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL "'r'
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Local Improvement District #337, Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewers
b. Rezone request for the northern quarter of Lake Terrace Estates Mobile Home Park(2100 Lake
Washington Boulevard) from Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) to Trailer(T). (Steve Harer Errata request
#E-33; hearing continued from 11/15/93)
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Finance Department submits proposal allowing the Community Services Department to begin
accumulating project costs for golf course improvements. Refer to Finance Committee.
b. Fire Department requests authorization to use $288,000 from the Fire Mitigation Fund for planning
and design of Valley Fire Station#14. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
c. Transportation Division submits recommendation that Council: approve the assignment of a portion of
Benair Aviation's month-to-month lease to Action Aviation; authorize Action Aviation to operate
aircraft tie-downs on the new premises on a month-to-month basis until a new lease rate is established;
provide Action Aviation first right of refusal of the continued leasing of the premises upon establish-
ment of the new lease rate; and authorize the Airport Manager to establish an itinerant aircraft parking
area on the remaining area to be vacated by Benair Aviation. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
d. Transportation Division submits recommendation that Council accept the right-of-way acquisition for
the Park Avenue North project and authorize: the expenditure of funds; the recording of the deed and
possession & use agreements; and condemnation proceedings. Refer to Transportation Committee.
e. Transportation Division submits recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor to execute the
proposed consultant agreement with Alpha Engineering Group for design of the Lake Washington
Boulevard Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility. Refer to Transportation Committee.
f. Transportation Division submits recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a proposed interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT)to receive $80,000 in federal grant funds for the study of an intra-city intermodal
transportation program. The City's match will be $20,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Washington State Energy Code Contract*; 1993 Regional
Conservation Futures Acquisition Program*; NARCO Property Acquisition Declaration of Surplus
Property*
b. Utilities Committee: King County/City Optional Business Recycling Program*; Renton/METRO Five-
Year Water Reuse Demonstration Project*
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Energy Office for grant funding (see 8.a.)
b. Authorizing the 1993 Conservation Futures agreement with King County (see 8.a.)
c. Declaring the NARCO property surplus and authorizing its disposition (see 8.a.)
d. Authorizing an agreement with King County for a Business Recycling Program (see 8.b.)
e. Authorizing an agreement with METRO for a Five-Year Water Reuse Demonstration Project
(see 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. Municipal Space
2. Schedule for Phase II of Comprehensive Plan Process (information only)
3. Letter regarding C:wncil retreat
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Referrals
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ADMINISTRATION
$100 expenditure to Suburban Cities Association for its Edge City sub-committee, along with any necessary
staff support
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Accumulation of project costs for golf course improvements
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Energy Code Contract with Washington State Energy Office
1993 Regional Conservation Futures agreement with King County
Agreement with King County for City Optional Business Recycling Program
Agreement with METRO for Joint Reuse Water Project
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Use of Fire Mitigation Funds for Valley Fire Station 914
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
;Hair Aviation Assignment of Lease to Action Aviation
Park Avenue North Right-of-Way Acquisition
ALPHA Engineering Contract for Lake Washington Blvd. Ped/Bike Facility
',-SDOT Grant for Intra-City Intermodal Transportation Program
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1/24/94 - Zoning on north side of NE 12th St west of Union Ave. (LaPointe and Dalpay)
2/07/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to CA(Lake Ave.
S.); #E-37, Cellular One request to include "wireless base stations" in the "Utilities, Small"
definition in the Zoning Code; and#E-39, Chevron USA request to allow car wash in the CC zone
as an accessory use to a gas station (N 30th and 1-405)
2/14/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone of property located at
2100 Lake Washington Blvd (continued from 1/17/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 17, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m.,. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
... COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON; TIM SCHLITZER; BOB
EDWARDS. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER JESSE TANNER.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Senior Planner; MICHAEL BENOIT,
Engineering Specialist; Lt. Dennis Gerber, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 1994 AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
LID: 337, Dayton Ave NE in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Sanitary Sewers hearing to consider the proposed Local Improvement District (LID) 337 for
installation of Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewers in the total proposed
amount of $144,761.95.
Michael Benoit, Engineering Specialist, provided a brief history of the LID,
noting the proposal affects residences along Dayton Avenue NE from NE 20th
to NE 22nd as well as those on NE 22nd from Dayton to Edmonds Avenues.
Staff received a valid petition last April from property owners requesting the
aw. installation of sanitary sewers. In May, staff applied for a State Public Works
Trust Fund Loan for the project, which, if approved, would substantially
reduce the interest rate charged for the LID. Legislative approval of the loan
is expected by this April, after which the project will be sent out to bid and
construction started.
Staff recommends that the most equitable methodology for distributing the
project's cost is to assess a flat unit cost per parcel, since all involved lots are
single family and approximately the same size, and each will receive
essentially the same benefit. Staff has prepared a preliminary and final design
for the project.
Commenting on the parcel located on the northwest corner of Edmonds and
22nd Street, Mr. Benoit said although this property was not involved in the
original LID petition, the new sewer main on Dayton Avenue could potentially
provide a benefit to this parcel. Therefore, staff recommends that the parcel
either be included in the LID or in a Special Assessment District (SAD).
Responding to a comment by an audience member that Edna Douglas, the
owner of the parcel, passed away recently, Lawrence J. Warren, City
Attorney, recommended that Council either allow this parcel to pass into a
Special Assessment District or assess it as only one unit for the LID although
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it has the potential for two houses. Mr. Benoit suggested the former
alternative.
In response to Councilman Stredicke, the city clerk stated that no protests
were received in response to the LID proposal.
Councilman Edwards questioned how the Douglas property would be treated
in the future if a sewer main were installed along Edmonds Avenue NE. Mr.
Benoit explained that while the hill sloping west from Edmonds to Dayton is
rather steep, it is possible that the Douglas property could connect to an
Edmonds sewer main instead of the one installed along Dayton if the
Edmonds sewer main was constructed deep enough for this purpose. In any
case, the parcel would be assessed either for one LID or the other, not for
both.
Citizen Comment: Lloyd Beckstrom, 2108 Dayton Ave NE, Renton, 98056, questioned whether
Beckstrom - LID 337, the property owners of all the involved parcels were charged $525 for the use
Dayton Ave NE sewers of the West Kennydale interceptor.
Mr. Benoit explained the areawide charge assessed previously for the
interceptor, saying that because the SAD boundaries drawn for this purpose
ended at NE 22nd Street, lots 17, 18 and 19 were not assessed this charge.
Citizen Comment: Spencer Scott Spencer, 2105 Dayton Ave NE, Renton, 98056, asked whether an LID
- LID 337, Dayton Ave lien could transfer along with the property upon the sale of a house. Mr.
NE sewers Warren replied that, while the charge can be transferred to the new
homeowner, many mortgage companies require that it be paid off at the time
the house is sold.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE LID AND REQUEST THAT AN ORDINANCE
BE PREPARED FOR COUNCIL'S NEXT MEETING FORMING THE LID.
CARRIED.
Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. TIME: 7:55 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. the
meeting was reconvened; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
Comprehensive Plan: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Errata, Lake Terrace in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Estates #E-33 hearing to consider the Comprehensive Plan Errata Process request for rezone
of the northern quarter of Lake Terrace Estates Mobile Home Park (2100
Lake Washington Boulevard) from Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) to Trailer (T)
(Steve Harer Errata request #E-33). The hearing was continued from
November 15, 1993.
Correspondence was entered on this issue, the first letter from James Hanken,
attorney for Lake Terrace Associates, setting forth three objections to the
process on this issue, involving specifically: an alleged deficiency in the
hearing notice; a concern that no notice of possible down-zoning was provided
to the property owners; and a statement that the City and the property owners
had previously contracted for a rezone of this property for the public benefit.
The second letter was received from Gerard Shellan, a representative of Lake
Terrace Associates, providing various reasons why the property owners believe
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their request to have the entire property zoned Multi-Family Infill (MF-I)
should be granted.
Mike Kattermann, Senior Planner, requested continuance of the hearing to
February 14, 1994, in response to several legal and technical questions raised
regarding this subject.
Noting that this is the second time the public hearing on this subject has been
continued, Councilman Edwards suggested that Council take testimony this
evening from interested parties. Testimony would also be taken on February
wr. 14th.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, THE
PUBLIC HEARING BE RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 14, 1994 BUT
TESTIMONY WILL BE ALLOWED ON THIS ISSUE TONIGHT WITH THE
PROVISO THAT THERE WILL BE A SUBSEQUENT HEARING.*
In the interest of preserving appearance of fairness, City Attorney Warren
disclosed a business relationship with Gerard Shellan, representative of Lake
Terrace Associates, and asked if anyone present objected to his continuing to
advise the City Council on this issue. No objections were raised.
Citizen Comment: Hanken James Hanken, 3500 US Bank Center, 1420 - 5th Ave., Seattle, stated the
- Comprehensive Plan applicant's primary concern is that the notice sent out for the public hearing
Errata, Lake Terrace on this issue does not reflect his request. Rather, the notice reflects the
Estates #E-33 recommendation of Council's Planning and Development Committee, which is
exactly contrary to what the applicant requested. Mr. Hanken suggested that a
new notice be prepared reflecting the applicant's request and the Planning and
Development Committee's recommendation on this issue.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Seeing no one else wished to address Council on this issue tonight; it was
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, asked that Council postpone
Citizen Comment: Vaupel action on the proposed mediation efforts regarding Bryant Motors' parking
- Bryant Motors Parking violations for one week to allow for consideration of tonight's citizen
Violations testimony and correspondence on this issue. Questioning how the City can ask
residents to mediate illegal activities, she presented a letter to the Council that
suggested four alternatives to the negotiation process. Mrs. Vaupel also
presented a letter from Peter Eglick, attorney for the North
Renton/Kennydale Neighborhood Defense Fund, which set forth various
conditions to be met before residents would be willing to consider a proposal
for mediation of this issue.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, said residents
- Bryant Motors Parking have, on numerous occasions, approached both staff and Council with their
Violations concerns regarding the parking violations occurring at Bryant Motors, but
without success. She emphatically opposed allowing the violations to continue,
saying the City's laws are enacted for everyone and that they do not, in and
of themselves, unfairly and specifically target this business. She emphasized
that the City should enforce its parking, traffic and zoning laws completely
and without exception, and make Bryant Motors comply with every regulation.
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Citizen Comment: Denny Lensegrav, speaking as a representative of the Renton Chamber of
Lensegrav - Bryant Commerce, 300 Rainier Ave. N., Renton, 98055, commended Council for
Motors Parking Violations pursuing the innovative idea to have a mediator assist in settling the zoning
and parking issues regarding Bryant Motors. He supported looking to creative
solutions to resolve various issues pertaining to businesses and their operations,
and urged Council to proceed with the recommended mediation process.
Council President Stredicke asked whether the City received payment for fines
issued against Bryant Motors in July, 1993. Jay Covington, Executive
Assistant, replied that, rather than pay fines, Mr. Bryant apparently chose to
comply by vacating the area cited in the violation. Referring to Bryant
Motors as the largest single sales-taxpayer in Renton, Mayor Clymer added
that the loss of $600,000 in annual revenues would result in the City's having
to lay off 12 to 14 City employees.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REMOVE THE MOTION MADE LAST WEEK ON THIS ISSUE
FROM THE TABLE. CARRIED. The following motion was then before
Council:
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ENCOURAGE
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO THE
NORTH RENTON/BRYANT MOTORS ISSUE TO MEET WITH A
FACILITATOR AND AGREE ON A MEDIATION PROCESS.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL AGAIN
TABLE ACTION ON THE MOTION FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED.
Councilman Corman reiterated his concerns on this issue, saying it should not
appear as though the City is granting residents the authority to allow Bryant
Motors to violate the law. He wanted assurance that it will, in fact, be
possible to reach a compromise solution that would allow Mr. Bryant to
continue to operate and maintain a successful business within the confines of
the law.
Mayor Clymer replied that the primary problem for Mr. Bryant appears to be
a lack of sufficient commercial zoning for his business. Although Mr. Bryant
owns additional property in this area, it is zoned for and restricted to single
family use.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Parks: Golf Course Finance Department submitted proposal allowing the Community Services
Improvement Fund Department to begin accumulating project costs for golf course improvements
prior to bond sale in late 1994. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: Valley Station #14 Fire Department requested authorization for fund transfer of $288,000 from
Planning/Design the Fire Mitigation Fund to an expenditure account of the General Fund for
planning and design of Valley Fire Station #14. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
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Airport: Benair Aviation Transportation Division requested approval of the assignment of a portion of
Lease Assignment to Benair Aviation's month-to-month lease to Action Aviation; authorization for
Action Aviation,LAG- Action Aviation to operate aircraft tie-downs on the new premises on a
85-003 month-to-month basis until a new lease rate is established; granting Action
Aviation first right of refusal of the continued leasing of the premises upon
establishment of the new lease rate; and authorization for the Airport Manager
to establish an itinerant aircraft parking area on the remaining area to be
vacated by Benair Aviation. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Park Ave Transportation Division requested acceptance of the right-of-way acquisition
N Right-of-Way for the Park Avenue North project and authorization for expenditure of
1O" Acquisition funds; recording of deed and possession & use agreements; and condemnation
proceedings. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: ALPHA Transportation Division requested authorization for the Mayor to execute the
Engineering, Lake WA proposed consultant agreement with Alpha Engineering Group in the amount
Blvd Ped/Bike Facility of $121,900 for designof the Lake Washington Boulevard Pedestrian/Bicycle
Facility. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: WSDOT Transportation Division requested authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk
Grant for Intra-City to execute a proposed interlocal agreement with the Washington State
Intermodal Transportation Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to receive $80,000 in federal grant
Program funds for the study of an intra-city intermodal transportation program. The
City's match will be $20,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
CORRESPONENCE Correspondence was read from William Bryant, Bryant Motors, 1300 Bronson
Citizen Comment: Bryant Way N., Renton, 98055, expressing Mr. Bryant's willingness to participate in
- Bryant Motors Parking the proposed mediation process involving his business.
Violations
OLD BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Chair Stredicke presented a report recommending
Committee of the Whole that Council authorize staff to proceed with the development of a citizen's
am Finance: Public Safety group to determine both the need and the support for a Public Safety Bond
Bond Issue Issue. The group is to examine alternatives and report back to Council with
recommendations regarding the bond issue. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve
Utility: Washington State an Energy Code Contract with the Washington State Energy Office. The
Energy Office Energy Committee further recommended that the resolution authorizing the Mayor
Code Contract and City Clerk to execute the contract be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Parks: 1993 Regional Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Conservation Futures recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve
Acquisition Funds an interlocal agreement with King County for the 1993 Regional Conservation
Futures Acquisition Program. The funds will be utilized for the Cedar River
Trail and Springbrook Trail Open Space Bond Issue projects. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Parks: NARCO Property Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council declare
the salvageable materials contained within the buildings on the NARCO site as
surplus, and that the salvageable materials be sold on the most advantageous
terms for the City which the Parks Department can negotiate. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented
for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility: Joint Reuse Water concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve an agreement
Project, METRO with METRO for a Joint Reuse Demonstration Project for Class A Effluent,
and that the Water Utility be autohrized to contribute $50,000 over a five-
year period ($10,000 per year) toward the cost of design and construction of
the pilot plant. Funding for the project will come out of the Water Utility's
Water Resource Planning/Region/Reuse account. The Committee further
' recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utility: King County/City Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Optional Business concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council approve an agreement
Recycling Program with King County for a City Optional Business Recycling Program, and that
the Solid Waste Utility be authorized to receive $29,377 in revenues from
King County for implementation of the program. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3029 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: Energy Code interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Energy Office to
Contract with Washington receive grant funding in the amount of $12,435 to acquire equipment and
State Energy Office provide training and enforcement to comply with the Energy Code. MOVED
BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3030 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 1993
Parks: 1993 Regional Conservation Futures interlocal agreement with King County for purchase of
Conservation Futures open space properties. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
Acquisition Funds COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3031 A resolution was read declaring salvageable materials contained within the
Parks: NARCO Property building on the NARCO site as surplus and authorizing the Parks Department
to dispose of that property, valued at less than $5,000. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3032 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: City Optional interlocal cooperative agreement with King County regarding City Optional
Business Recycling Program for Business Recycling Programs. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
Program SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3033 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: Joint Reuse Water interlocal cooperative agreement with METRO for a joint demonstration
Project, METRO project for reclaimed water. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Edwards commented on the "Edge City" sub-committee of the
SCA: Edge City/Urban Suburban Cities Association's Growth Management Committee, formed to
Growth Boundary Issues develop recommendations on urban growth boundaries for presentation to the
Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC). Referring to a map showing
King County's urban growth boundary as determined by the County Council,
he noted that Renton's urban growth boundary, as defined in the City's
Comprehensive Plan, differs significantly from that set forth by the County.
Mr. Edwards explained that approximately 12 cities along the urban growth
boundary had little or no input into how the lines were drawn, even though
the boundaries are significant because no city will be allowed to annex across
them. The Edge City sub-committee, created to address the concerns of the
affected jurisdictions, will eventually present its recommendations to the
GMPC.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEND $100
TOWARD THE COST OF MAPPING MATERIALS NEEDED BY THE
SCA'S EDGE CITY SUB-COMMITTEE AND TO CONTRIBUTE ANY
NECESSARY STAFF TIME TO SUPPORT COUNCILMAN EDWARDS'
PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROCESS. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Edwards said the process
should not take longer than 60 days as the committee wants to have its
recommendations ready in time to influence the draft supplemental EIS being
prepared for the county-wide planning policies.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, thanked Council for postponing
Citizen Comment: Vaupel a decision on the Bryant Motors parking violations/mediation issue for one
- Bryant Motors Parking week. She questioned whether allowing Mr. Bryant to park vehicles at the
Violations Don-a-Lisa Motel site would solve the problem, since even this extra space
has failed to provide him with sufficient parking. She felt that by purchasing
residential property in this area on the chance that it might be rezoned for
commercial use, Mr. Bryant took a speculative risk. She questioned the
assertion that Bryant Motors provides approximately $600,000 in annual
revenues to the City and suggested that this figure be verified.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, stated that
- Bryant Motors Parking residents would like the City to enforce its laws and ensure that Bryant
Violations Motors is made to pay its fines.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:18 p.m.
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MARILY P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 17, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/24 Executive Session(Labor Relations); King
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. County Drug& Alcohol Rehabilitation
Centers; Comprehensive Plan Process,
Phase II
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 1/24 Contract Procedure; Golf Course Project
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Costs; Vouchers
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY THUR., 1/20 Use of Fire Mitigation Funds for Valley
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Fire Station#14
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 1/24 Benair Aviation Lease Transfer; Interlocal
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. with WSDOT for Transit; Guaranteed
Ride Home Program (briefing only); Park
Avenue North Right-of-Way Acquisition;
Lake Washington Blvd/ALPHA Contract;
Ramp Metering Study Update (briefing
only)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS
LEOFF Board THURS., 1/20 6th Floor
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 24, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Employee Recognition/25- and 30-Year Service Awards
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Errata Process revisions for zoning on the north side of
NE 12th Street, west of Union Avenue NE (Dalpay; Errata request #E-21) and
for rezone of property located at 3722 NE 12th Street (LaPointe; Errata request
#E-24)
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be.removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding conditional use permit for Imperial
Bingo, appeal filed on 1/18/94 by Greg D. Murray, LUA;CU-93-139. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
b. Community Services Department submits CAG-93-101, Houser Terrace Fencing project, and requests
app.-Oval of the protect, autherization for final pay estimate, commencement of 30-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of$296.31 to Anchor Fence Company, contractor, if all required releases
have been received. Council concur.
c. Community Services Department requests approval of proposed Parks Mitigation fees. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
d. Cor_muni+.y Services Department submits+CAG-93-062, Maplewood Golf Course Phase II
Construction, and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount
of$59,577.08, commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$19,128.10 to
Evans-Hall, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been received. Council concur.
e. Development Services Division requests that Council approve the renewal of the Boeing Airplane
Company Master Street Use Permit with conditions. Refer to Transportation Committee.
f. Wastewater Utility submits request from PACCAR for a $3,226.86 refund on its sewer utility bill as
water had been lost to a leak over a four-month period and consequently was not released into the
sewer system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter received from Fred Kaufman, Hearing Examiner, requesting clarification of Zoning Code language
regarding density requirements, citing recent decision issued for Giard Short Plat, File No. Shp. 93-084.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: King County Drug& Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers; Comprehensive Plan
Process, Phase II
b. Finance Committee: Contract Procedure; Golf Course Project Costs; Vouchers
c. Public Safety Committee: Use of Fire Mitigation Funds for Valley Fire Station#14
d. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Benair Aviation Lease Transfer; Interlocal with WSDOT for
Transit*; Park Avenue North Right-of-Way Acquisition; Lake Washington Blvd/ALPHA Contract
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Authorizing an interlocal agreement with WSDOT for grant funds to study an intra-city intermodal
transportation program (see 9.d.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. Executive Session (Labor Relations)
2. King County Drug& Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers
3. Comprehensive Plan Process, Phase II
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 1994 City Clerk's Ofrice
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Petition for Undergrounding on Park Avenue North
CITY ATTORNEY
Park Avenue North Petition for Condemnation
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Parks Mitigation Fees
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Grant Funds for Intra-City, Intermodal Program
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Imperial's Bingo Parlor Appeal
Hearing Examiner Request for Zoning Code Clarification
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Boeing Master Street Use Permit
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
PACCAR Sewer Issue
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2/07/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: #E-15, Gray request for rezone from P-1 to CA (Lake Ave.
S.); #E-37, Cellular One request to include "wireless base stations" in the "Utilities, Small"
definition in the Zoning Code; and #E-39, Chevron USA request to allow car wash in the CC zone
as an accessory use to a gas station (N 30th and I-405)
2/14/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone of property located at
2100 Lake Washington Blvd (continued from 1/17/94)
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 24, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
Taw COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Senior Planner; CAPTAIN GARRY
ANDERSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 1994, AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Mayor Clymer and Executive Assistant Covington presented awards to the
PRESENTATION following employees for 30 or more years of service: Thomas Bingaman (34
Personnel: Employee years); Ray Barrilleaux (32 years); and Raymond Saude, Gary Morrison and
Recognition/Service Ronald Olsen, each with 30 years. The following employees received awards
Awards for 25 years of service: Paul Lumbert, Dennis Breznikar, Roger Newton,
Robert Vestre, James Foust, Robert Leyerle, Clinton Morgan, Bradley A.
Tofthagen, Tollie Hill and James Hanson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Comprehensive Plan: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Errata, Dalpay (#E- hearing to consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan Errata process revisions
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) for zoning on the north side of NE 12th Street, west of Union Avenue NE
Rezone Requests, NE (Dalpay; Errata request #E-21) and for the rezone of property located at 3722
12th/Union Ave NE 12th Street (LaPointe; Errata request #E-24).
Mike Kattermann, Senior Planner, provided background information,
describing the subject area as north of NE 12th and south of the Dalpay
rezone to the north which was approved on November 12, 1993. Part of the
property is owned by James Dalpay, part of it is owned by Albert LaPointe,
and the remaining parcels are owned by five or six other property owners.
Mr. Kattermann presented three alternatives for consideration. The first
alternative would maintain the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning
adopted on June 7, 1993. The second alternative would change the land use
designation to Single Family/Up to Four Units Mixed, and the zoning to
Mixed Residential (MR). The third alternative would change the land use
designation to Single Family Residential and the zoning to Single Family (SF).
All three alternatives would require a land use change that could be achieved
during the Comprehensive Plan amendment process scheduled to conclude in
July, 1994.
Councilman Tanner was concerned that the rezone request was not initiated by
any of the property owners.
January 24 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 38
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler explained that when this matter came before
the Planning and Development Committee last December, many questions were
raised regarding Council's action in June and whether this had achieved
Council's intended zoning for these properties. As the maps being used at
that time were unclear, the Committee decided it would be appropriate to
hold another public hearing in the interest of clarifying these issues.
Correspondence was read from Julie Moore, 1216 Pierce Pl. NE, Renton,
98056, in support of changing the zoning for properties along NE 12th back to
single family. The letter stated that if these properties are left commercial or
even rezoned to SF/4 (MR), the City should require the installation of curbs
and walkways on both sides of NE 12th from Union to Kirkland Avenues NE
to help mitigate impacts on neighboring residents.
Correspondence was read from Peter Turnbull, 1316 Queen Ave. NE, Renton,
98056, opposing commercial zoning on NE 12th and expressing a preference
for the third alternative, which would rezone the properties along NE 12th
Street to single family (SF).
Correspondence was read from Lawrence Wood, 1155 Shelton Ave. NE,
Renton, 98056, suggesting that the properties designated as half single family
(SF)and half Neighborhood Commercial (CN) in the third alternative should
all be rezoned SF/4 (MR) as this would make them more compatible with the
neighborhood.
Mr. Kattermann added that Mr. Wood had submitted a petition on December
6, 1993, supporting retention of single family zoning on NE 12th Street.
Citizen Comment: Dalpay- James Dalpay, PO Box 2436, Renton, 98056, requested that the zoning remain
Comprehensive Plan: Neighborhood Commercial (CN) as approved on June 7, 1993, which was
Errata, Dalpay (#E- unopposed by neighbors. He added that property owners who live north of
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) NE 12th Street had initially requested the rezone.
Rezone Requests, NE
12th/Union Ave
Citizen Comment: Nick Patruska, 1174 Shelton Avenue NE, Renton, 98056, stated that although
Patruska - Comprehensive he had been assured that the zoning along NE 12th would remain residential,
Plan: Errata, Dalpay (#E- it was changed in June without notification to area property owners. Noting
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) that residents have submitted various petitions over the years in an attempt to
Rezone Requests, NE maintain the area's residential character, he emphasized that the zoning along
12th/Union Ave NE 12th should not be changed to accommodate commercial uses. Of the
three alternatives identified by staff, he preferred the third, which
recommended single family zoning.
Citizen Comment: Wood - Lawrence Wood, 1155 Shelton Avenue NE, Renton, 98056, questioned why
Comprehensive Plan: area residents were not notified of the potential zoning change prior to
Errata, Dalpay (#E- Council's action in June. Mr. Kattermann replied that the June 7, 1993,
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendments was for an areawide
Rezone Requests, NE rezone and Interim Land Use Plan adoption. Because the hearing was not
12th/Union Ave limited to a specific site rezone, a city-wide notice was published.
Referring to the third zoning alternative, Mr. Wood commented on the
proposal to split existing, large residential lots located along NE 12th into two
zones, single family and neighborhood commercial.
Mr. Kattermann stated that the proposal would allow the northern portion of
these properties to develop at a density higher than single family, but it would
also retain the buffer of single family along NE 12th. Responding to
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Councilman Corman, Mr. Kattermann said access to the northern portion of
these properties would be reviewed as part of each individual development
request.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Kattermann said the land use
designation SF/4 (MR), a category which provides transition between single
family and high density multi-family or commercial uses, allows multi-family
and single family units up to four units per structure. Twelve to 15 units per
acre are allowed in the mixed residential zone.
r,.. Mr. Wood stated that NE 12th is unsafe for pedestrians, particularly children,
due to traffic volumes and speeding.
Citizen Comment: Goble - Edwin Goble, 3924 NE 12th Street, Renton, 98056, property owner, opposed
Comprehensive Plan: the third alternative which would split his property in half between single
Errata, Dalpay (#E- family and neighborhood commercial zoning. He agreed that curbs and
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) sidewalks should have been installed along NE 12th years ago, along with
Rezone Requests, NE drainage improvements. He stated he would not object to either neighborhood
12th/Union Ave commercial or SF/4 (MR) zoning.
Council President Stredicke commented that Council may choose to adopt one
of the three alternatives presented to it or propose and approve one of its
own. Saying that NE 12th experiences too much traffic already, he felt that
additional multi-family or commercial uses on this street would only
exacerbate the problem.
Citizen Comment: Thomas Donahue, 3900 NE 11 th Place, Renton, 98056, opposed commercial
Donahue - Comprehensive development along NE 12th, saying that while that Sunset Boulevard is
Plan: Errata, Dalpay (#E- becoming increasingly commercialized, NE 12th should remain single family.
21)/LaPointe (#E-24) He agreed with previous speakers that many drivers speed along NE 12th,
Rezone Requests, NE creating a safety hazard.
12th/Union Ave
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REZONE THE PROPERTIES AS DRAWN ON THE
ALTERNATIVE #2 MAP TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SF).
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Bob Sterbank, Suite 1212, Bank of California Building, Seattle, WA, 98164,
Citizen Comment: spoke as an attorney representing the Vaupels and the North Renton/
Sturbank - Bryant Motors Kennydale Neighborhood Defense Fund.
Parking Violations
Responding to Mr. Sterbank, Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/
Public Works Administrator, stated that, with the exception of one change,
staff continues to recommend the proposed mediation process previously
suggested to resolve the Bryant Motors/North Renton issue.
Mr. Sterbank asked to reserve his comments following staffs presentation to
Council on the proposed change to the mediation process.
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January 24 1994 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 40
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, said although the City has tried
- Bryant Motors Parking to excuse Bryant Motors' illegal activities on the basis that revenues are
Violations declining, the City had excused these activities even in better economic times.
Commenting on specific violations she personally has witnessed, she said the
City has continued to tolerate these activities although Bryant Motors is clearly
and consistently breaking the law. Saying she had never heard of a mitigation
or mediation process for land use, she felt that the City would be setting a
bad example if it pursues this proposal. She did not believe that mediation
would lead anywhere except to court, where residents would be able to ask for
damages, because it is improper to attempt to mitigate illegal uses. She
favored pursuing a formal, established process conducted under oath, such as
that provided through the Hearing Examiner.
Mayor Clymer said the Administration'''s proposal for mediation on this issue
was made in the spirit of trying to make the area a decent place both for Mr.
Bryant to conduct his business and for residents to live.
Mrs. Vaupel reiterated that residents have nothing to negotiate; they only ask
that the City enforce its laws.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, stated that if
- Bryant Motors Parking Bryant Motors contributes $600,000 in sales tax to the City, as has been
Violations asserted, it can afford to be clean, be legal, purchase a parking area away
from residences, and modify the business so that it does not encroach upon
area residences or other businesses. She said the Hearing Examiner and
former Councilmembers have consistently refused expansion onto residential
lots, and cited a staff report which stated that residential lots should not be
rezoned for commercial or industrial uses. She opposed allowing Mr. Bryant
additional time in which to pay his accumulated fines, and questioned why the
City has continued to waste time and money on this illegal matter.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REMOVE
THE MOTION TABLED LAST WEEK ON THIS ISSUE FROM THE
TABLE. CARRIED. The following motion was then before Council:
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ENCOURAGE
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO THE
NORTH RENTON/BRYANT MOTORS ISSUE TO MEET WITH A
FACILITATOR AND AGREE ON A MEDIATION PROCESS.
Council President Stredicke opposed any process which would determine to
what extent an illegal use should be allowed to continue. Councilman Tanner
agreed that North Renton residents are not guilty of a violation and that the
proposed negotiation is inappropriate. He opposed mediation on this issue
because it appears as though the City is asking parties to agree that it would
be acceptable for Bryant Motors to break the law.
Mayor Clymer replied that the City has been enforcing the laws to the limits
of its ability, which include the limits of available police officers and staff.
Councilman Schlitzer opposed the motion since it recommends mediating
direct violations of the law.
Councilman Edwards commented on the zoning in this area and the persistent
problem of Bryant Motors' parking violations. He preferred to have both
parties reach a solution acceptable to them and to the Council.
January 24. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 41
Councilwoman Nelson emphasized the importance of communication to
achieve a goal. She felt that an agreement could be reached which would
improve the neighborhood and allow the City and area residents to be proud
of Bryant Motors.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
PERMANENTLY TABLE ACTION ON THIS ISSUE. ROLL CALL: FOUR
AYES (STREDICKE, CORMAN, TANNER, SCHLITZER); THREE NAYS
(KEOLKER-WHEELER, NELSON, EDWARDS). MOTION CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Bob Sterbank, Suite 212, Bank of California Building, Seattle, WA, 98164,
Sterbank - Bryant Motors legal counsel representing the Vaupels and the North Renton/Kennydale
Parking Violations Neighborhood Defense Fund., questioned whether Council would have a legal
basis for rezoning properties zoned residential not many months ago without
demonstration of changed circumstances, which are required by State law.
Citizen Comment: Denny Lensegrav, representative of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, 360
Lensegrav - Bryant Rainier Ave. N., Renton, 98055, suggested that Bryant Motors zoning could be
Motors Parking Violations changed if adjacent property owners were mutually interested. Mr. Lensegrav
urged Council to pursue a flexible and innovative process that would resolve
this situation, appease area property owners, and benefit the city at large.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appeal: Imperial's Bingo City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding
Conditional Use Permit, conditional use permit for Imperial's Bingo location, appeal filed on 1/18/94
CU-93-139 by Greg D. Murray, File No. CU-93-139. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
CAG: 93-101, Houser Community Services Department submitted CAG-93-101,.Houser Terrace
Terrace Fencing Fencing project, and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate, commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of $296.31 to Anchor Fence Company, contractor, if all required
releases have been received. Council concur.
Parks: Mitigation Fees Community Services Department requested approval of proposed parks
mitigation fees. Refer to Community Services Committee.
CAG: 937062, Maplewood Community Services Department submitted CAG-93-062, Maplewood Golf
Golf Course Phase II Course Phase II construction, and requested approval of the project,
construction authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $59,577.08,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$19,128.10 to Evans-Hall, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been
received. Council concur..
Transportation: Boeing Development Services Division requested that Council approve the renewal of
Master Street Use Permit the Boeing Airplane Company Master Street Use Permit with conditions.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Utility: PACCAR Request Wastewater Utility submitted a request from PACCAR for a $3,226.86 refund
for Sewer Refund on its sewer utility bill as water had been lost to a leak over a four-month
period and consequently was not released into the sewer system. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
January 24 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 42
Added Item Personnel Department requested approval of an agreement reached between
Personnel: 1994-1996 the City and the non-commissioned employees of the Renton Police Guild for
Police Guild Labor a 1994-1996 labor contract governing hours and wages, and terms and
Contract conditions of employement. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Fred Kaufman, Hearing Examiner, requesting
Hearing Examiner: Zoning clarification of Zoning Code language regarding density requirements, citing
Code Clarification Request the recent decision issued for Giard Short Plat, File No. Shp. 93-084.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Public Safety Committee concurrence in the Fire Department's request for authorization to use a
Finance: Fire Mitigation portion of the Fire Mitigation Funds for planning and design of Valley Fire
Funds for Valley Station Station #14. The intent is to hire an architectural firm to begin work on site
#14 development and construction plans for this project. The Committee further
recommended that Council approve and direct staff to transfer $288,000 from
Fire Mitigation Fund #105.464.09.594.22.65.904 to an expenditure account of
the General Fund. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the bidding and
City Clerk: Bidding and contracting policy and procedure #250-02. On June 21, 1993, the City
Contract Procedure Council approved changes to the Bidding and Contracting Policy and
Procedure which increased the cost threshold from $10,000 to $50,000 for
Council review of professional service contracts, task orders, and contract
extensions; and as an alternative, required that a quarterly report listing all
contracts executed during the previous three-month period be placed on the
Council agenda as an information item. The Council had requested that the
new procedure be evaluated at the end of 1994. The Committee has evaluated
the new procedure and recommends that it be continued. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE r
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #108476-108843 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,640,991.05. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #123610-123925
and 373 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,012,643.42. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Parks: Golf Course Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Improvements concurrence in the staff recommendation to begin work on the golf course
renovations, incurring and accumulating costs that will later be repaid with
the issuance of debt. The Committee further recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 44 for resolution).
January 24. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 43
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee recommending that Council: 1) approve the assignment of Benair Aviation's
Airport: Benair Aviation month-to-month lease, currently held by Ms. Elizabeth Donworth dba Benair
Lease Transfer Aviation, to Mr. Bill Wiles, dba Action Aviation, for approximately 97,511
square feet of Apron C premises; 2) authorize Action Aviation to operate
aircraft tie-down storage on the newly defined premises on a month-to-month
basis until the new lease rate is established by negotiation/arbitration during
1994; 3) authorize Mr. Wiles to have the first right of refusal of the continued
leasing of the premises upon the establishment of the new lease rate; and 4)
authorize the Airport Manager to establish an itinerant aircraft parking area
r.. on the 41,610 square foot area to be vacated by Benair Aviation. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHL ITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Council President Stredicke and Councilman Tanner requested that staff
provide Council with an up-to-date list of all airport leases, including rates
and beginning/ending dates.
Transportation: WSDOT Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Grant Funds for Intra- recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
City Intermodal Program interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
to receive $80,000 in federal grant money with a local match of $20,000 to be
used for the intra-city intermodal transportation program, which includes
study of a workable dial-a-ride and/or intra-city shuttle bus system. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for, reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 44 for resolution.)
Transportation: Alpha Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Engineering Contract for recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council
Lake Wash. Blvd. Design authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the consultant agreement with
Alpha Engineering for $121,900 for the design of the Lake Washington
Boulevard Pedestrian/Bicycle facility. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
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Transportation: Park Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Avenue North Right-of- recommending acceptance of the Park Avenue North right-of-way on behalf
Way Acquisitions of the City and authorization of: expenditure of funds to satisfy deeds and
possession & use agreements; recording of deeds and possession & use
agreements; and condemnation proceedings for properties where negotiations
have not been satisfactory. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading, advanced to
second and final reading, and adopted. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 44 for ordinance.)
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning
/Building/Public Works Administrator, agreed to provide information on h-)w
long Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed for construction work near the
entrance of Gene Coulon Beach Park.
January 24 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 44
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3034 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City C1 rk to enter into an
Transportation: WSDOT interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation 4
Grant Funds for Intra- for the receipt and use of grant monies for the study of an intra-city,
City Intermodal Program intermodal transportation program. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3035 A resolution was read designating a City official to declare the official intent
Parks: Golf Course of the City respecting interfund loans pending the issuance of bonds or other
Improvements obligations on behalf of the City of Renton, Washington. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and immediately
advanced for second reading and adoption:
Transportation: Park An ordinance was read authorizing the acquisition of certain property and
Avenue North property rights by eminent domain and providing for the payment thereof;
Condemnations authorizing the City Attorney_ to prepare a petition for condemnation in the
Superior Court in and for the County of King, and for the prosecution thereof
for the acquisition of such property and property rights for roadway purposes
(improvement of Park Avenue North). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND
AND FINAL READING.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Councilman Edwards said the
right-of-way purchases for this project are located in the vicinity of North
6th Street and Park Avenue North.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #4433 Following second reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was MOVED
Transportation: Park BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Avenue North ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Condemnations
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke recommended that Council approve two additions
Council: 1994 Legislative to the City's 1994 legislative priorities as suggested by the Administration.
Priorities MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADD THE
FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO ITS LIST OF 1994 LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES:
1. Support legislation that provides more local flexibility in the creation,
administration, and funding of open space, recreation and stewardship
programs.
2. Support legislation that repeals taxes on city recreation programs, and on
property acquisition to government agencies."
MOTION CARRIED.
January 24, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 45
Streets: Request for Councilman Edwards submitted a petition containing 19 signatures requesting
Undergrounding on Park undergrounding of utilities on Park Avenue North. The petition, dated
Avenue North September 19, 1993, had been delivered to the Transportation Committee in
conjunction with the Park Avenue North right-of-way acquisition issue. Mr.
Edwards said although the petition was submitted to the City's Traffic
Division last November, it had not been forwarded to the City Clerk or the
Council. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98055, thanked Councilwoman Nelson
Citizen Comment: for her comments earlier this evening on the Bryant Motors issue. On another
McDonald - Downtown subject, Ms. McDonald expressed her concern that homeless people are using
Homeless Population the downtown post office entrance to relieve themselves.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:34 p.m.
MARILYN J. T SEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
1/24/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 24, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/7 Vision 20/20 Update
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 1/25 Update on Downtown Renton Association
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Projects;
*5th Floor* Park Mitigation Fees
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 1/25 Comprehensive Plan Errata Process:
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:30 p.m. Florer/Agabian request#E-40 for change
*5th Floor* in zoning from MR to MF (northwest
corner of Sunset/Edmonds Blvd NE);
Imperial's Bingo Parlor Appeal
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) MON., 2/7 Boeing Master Street Use Permit Renewal
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m.
UTILITIES THURS., 1/27 PACCAR Sewer Issue
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
ADDENDUM
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 1994
Correction on Page 41, paragraph two:
Replace motion with the following: MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, THAT THE MOTION THAT IS BEFORE THE COUNCIL BE TABLED
PERMANENTLY. ROLL CALL: 4 AYES: STREDICKE, CORMAN, TANNER,
SCHLILTZER. 3 NAYS: KEOLKER-WHEELER, NELSON, EDWARDS. CARRIED.
Marilyn J. to sen, City Clerk
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 7, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Gray/Little request for rezone at 105 Lake Ave. S. from Public Use (P-1)to Commercial Arterial
(CA); Comprehensive Plan Errata request #E-15(b)
b. Cellular One request to add definition in Zoning Code for wireless base stations; Comprehensive Plan
Errata request #E-37
c. Chevron USA Products request to modify Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to allow location of
service stations with drive-through car wash; Comprehensive Plan Errata request #E-39
5. AUDIENCE COMIVIENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer recommends Planning Commission reappointment to a three-year term expiring 1/31/97
for Glenn Garrett, 1006 S. 30th rt., Renton. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department submits CAG-91-095, Senior Housing/Houser Terrace project, and
requests approval of project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$5,631.32,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$266,497.33 to Kirtley-Cole
Associates, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
c. Personnel Department requests removal of section 1-8-2, Vacations, from the City Code and adoption
of policies covering vacations and holidays for employees. Council concur. (See 9.b. for ordinance.)
d. Surface Water Utility Division submits CAG-92-073, Cedar River Delta project, and requests approval
of project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$37,802.38, commencement of 30-day
lien period, and release of retained amount of$51,969.01 to A.H. Powers, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
e. Transportation Division requests authorization to execute interlocal agreement with METRO for the
provision of planning and implementation activities required of the City by the Washington State
Commute Trip Reduction Act. Refer to Transportation Committee.
f. Planning and Technical Services Division submits proposed application form and review process for
Class A Nonconforming Use Status requests. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
g. City Clerk recommends City Attorney prepare rezone ordinance for Parker property, classifying
Lots 1, 2 and 3 as Single Family, Low Density (SF-L.). Council concur.
7. INFORMATION ITEM
a. City Clerk reports termination of Campbell/Storybook Homes latecomer agreement, effective
12/31/93, due to failure of applicant to meet the City's requirements for execution of the agreement
and payment of processing fee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Park Mitigation Fees
b. Planning and Development Committee: Comprehensive Plan Errata Process: Florer/Agabian request
#E-40 for change in zoning from MR to MF (northwest corner of Sunset/Edmonds Blvd NE);
Imperial's Bingo Parlor Appeal
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Boeing Master Street Use Permit Renewal
d. Utilities Committee: PACCAR Sewer Issue
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10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Ordering construction and installation of LID #337 (Dayton Ave NE sanitary sewers)
b. Modifying list of legal holidays and deleting vacations from the City Code (see 6.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Vision 2020 Update from Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Letter from Robert and Rosemary Key, 1008 Anacortes Ave NE, regarding Missions Hills development
Correspondence from Scott Freeman, 18115 - 110th SE, regarding zoning at 303 Factory Avenue N.
Residential and Commercial Zone Setbacks
CITY ATTORNEY
Parker PUD Rezone Ordinance (Lots 1, 2 and 3)
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Boeing Master Street Use Permit
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Class A Nonconforming Use Status Review Process
Review of the City's Parking Ordinance
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Interlocal Agreementwith METRO for Commute Trip Reduction Services
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING(2/14/94)
LID 337, Dayton Avenue NE Sanitary Sewers
City Holidays and Employee Vacations
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2/14/94 - Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates, #E-33, rezone of property located at
2100 Lake Washington Blvd (continued from 1/17/94)
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 7, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
�r.. KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; SUE CARLSON,
Economic Development Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning and
Technical Services Interim Director; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering
Specialist; RON STRAKA, Civil Engineer; JENNIFER HENNING, Senior
Planner; LIEUTENANT BRIAN WILSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 1994, WITH
ADDENDUM. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Tom Madden, Project Engineer for the I-405 S-Curve Project, gave a brief
PRESENTATION update on the status of the construction. He noted that Cedar Avenue opened
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve to traffic last week with a temporary configuration.
Project Update
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler expressed concern with the restricted width
of the new access road, noting that vehicle turns from Main Street onto Cedar
are dangerous because very little clearance area is available. Saying this
situation should be somewhat alleviated by the end of this week through re-
striping, Mr. Madden also noted plans to eventually widen Cedar by four feet
r and install a new sidewalk.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler asked about the sign prohibiting left turns
from Main Street onto Cedar from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Mr. Madden
stated this was installed by the City. Ms. Keolker-Wheeler requested a "No
Outlet" sign on Cedar for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the area, and
Mr. Madden agreed to provide one. Ms. Keolker-Wheeler was also concerned
about the lack of signage directing drivers from Renton Avenue to Cedar, and
Mr. Madden agreed to inquire whether detour signs can be installed.
Ms. Keolker-Wheeler relayed comments that the view of the construction area
from the south is unsightly. Mr. Madden stated that once the concrete settles,
a new facade will be installed which will match the existing walls adjacent to
the freeway. Landscaping plans are still preliminary at this time. Council
President Stredicke commented that the treatment of the cement walls with
aggregate surface is pleasing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Comprehensive Plan: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Errata, Gray/Little hearing to consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan Errata request for
Rezone, 105 S. Lake St., rezone of property at 105 Lake Avenue South from Public Use (P-1) to
#E-15(b) Commercial Arterial (CA), Mary Gray/Barbara Little Errata request #E-15(b).
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Mike Kattermann, Planning and Technical Services Interim Director,
explained the request is to rezone a vacant parcel so it is compatible with the
adjacent parcels owned-by Kwai-Shung Hsue and Gladys Wilson, which were
rezoned from P-1 to CA on October 18, 1993. The Planning and
Development Committee recommended that Council approve the rezone
request consistent with Ordinance No. 4421.
Citizen Comment: Little - Barbara Little, 264 Maple Ave. NW, Renton, 98055, requested that Council
Comprehensive Plan approve the rezone request as she and her sister wish to sell the property, but
Errata, Gray/Little this will be difficult until the zoning is compatible with that of adjacent
Rezone, 105 S. Lake St., properties.
#E-15(b)
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 105 SOUTH
LAKE STREET FROM PUBLIC USE (P-1) TO COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL
(CA) AS REQUESTED. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Errata, Cellular One in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
#E-37 hearing to consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan Errata request from
Cellular One to add a definition in the Zoning Code for wireless base stations
(Errata request #E-37).
Planning and Technical Services Interim Director Kattermann explained the
request to add wireless base stations to the definitions section of the Zoning
Ordinance under the "Utilities, Small" definition. The Planning and
Development Committee did not issue a recommendation on this request.
Given the distinctions between small and medium utilities, staff suggested it
would be more appropriate to define wireless base stations as medium utilities.
Mr. Kattermann noted that a height variance would be required in any case
where a public utility antenna would exceed the allowed height in a zone.
Councilman Tanner opposed defining such a facility as a "small utility," saying
it would not be appropriate to permit 150-foot towers in all zones without
some type of administrative or hearing examiner review.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Kattermann gave the Zoning Code
definitions of "Medium Utilities" and "Small Utilities."
"Medium Utilities: Moderate scale facilities serving a sub-area of the
city, including power lines, water transmission lines, sewer collectors and
pump stations, sub-regional switching stations (115 kv), and similar
structures." Medium utilities are subject to administrative conditional
uses in all zones.
"Small Utilities: Small scale facilities serving a local area, including power
lines, water and sewer lines, storm drainage facilities, transformers, pump
stations and hydrants, switching boxes, and other structures normally
found in a street right-of-way to serve adjacent properties." Small
utilities are primary permitted uses in all zones.
Responding to Councilwoman Nelson, Mr. Kattermann said wireless base
stations can either be freestanding or attached to existing structures. Either
way, and whether defined as "small' or "medium," a permit would be required
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to construct such a facility regardless of its location. Councilman Corman
asked about ground security for these stations, and Mr. Kattermann replied
this concern is addressed through the environmental review process.
Audience comment was invited. Since there was no response, it was MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADD
"WIRELESS BASE STATIONS" TO THE DEFINITION OF "MEDIUM
UTILITIES" CONTAINED IN THE ZONING CODE. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Errata, Chevron USA in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
#E-39 hearing to consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan Errata request of
Chevron USA Products to modify the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to
allow location of service stations with a self-service drive-through car wash
(Errata request #E-39).
Planning and Technical Services Interim Director Kattermann explained that
the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone now allows gas stations with an
associated auto repair and/or minimart as an administrative conditional use.
The Planning and Development Committee suggested that the language be
changed to allow 'one or more of the following uses - minimart, auto repair,
one self-service drive-through car wash." An administrative conditional use
would still be required.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Gregg Zimmerman, Acting
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, said the water used in drive-
through car washes is disposed of in the City's sanitary sewer system.
Citizen Comment: Preston Jim Preston of Robert H. Lee & Associates, 1137 N. McDowell Boulevard,
- Comprehensive Plan: Pelaturnes, CA, representing Chevron USA Products, encouraged Council to
Errata #E-39, Chevron approve the change as requested. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr.
USA Preston said Chevron is aware of the need to minimize the noise impacts of
low the car wash, considering the site's proximity to a residential area. For
example, the car wash dryer could have a smaller horsepower capacity than
usual, and be situated well inside the facility to further reduce noise.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE REQUEST TO MODIFY THE CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL (CC)
ZONE TO ALLOW LOCATION OF SERVICE STATIONS WITH A SELF-
SERVICE DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Robert Key, 1008 Anacortes Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed concern with
Citizen Comment: Key - illegal dumping and questionable youth activity taking place at the Mission
Mission Hills Development Hills development on NE 10th Avenue. He also objected to the moving of a
vacant house from the development to another property in the neighborhood,
explaining that although residents had complained to the City about this
activity, the response of the Building Department was not timely;
consequently, foundations had already been poured before a stop work order
and condemnation notice were issued. Mr. Key concluded by asking that the
City enforce its rules and apply appropriate penalties to the responsible parties
to expedite removal of the vacant house, which is an eyesore, from the area.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED ON THIS ISSUE
FROM MR. AND MRS. KEY TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A
RESPONSE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Jim Amandus, 20560 SE 159th, Renton, 98059, representing Highlands
Amandus - Highlands Community Church, said the Church has proceeded with the design and
Community Church, CU- construction of its new addition in good faith, and all actions taken have been
90-048 appropriate and legal. He asked that Council not act on audience comments
presented at Council meetings, but instead let the formal appeal process run
its course. He briefly described various programs the Church sponsors and
other ways in which the Church contributes to the Renton community.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Lawrence J. Warren, City
Attorney, stated that the Hearing Examiner's recent decision on this issue
remanded the appeal of the Stop Work Order to the Building Department after
the Examiner determined that a violation of the conditional use permit had
occurred concerning the structural slab in the basement of the new building.
The Examiner also found that the SEPA. appeal had no merit.
Council President Stredicke felt that even if the additional height on the new
building occurred as the result of a mistake on the architect's part, the Church
should still abide by the City's regulations. He noted the original reason for
limiting the building height was to protect residents' views.
Council President Stredicke requested information on the height restrictions of
the commercial property owned by the Highlands Community Church in front
of its existing structures as well as a report on the allowable height of
commercial buildings throughout the Highlands area.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, City Attorney Warren stated that the
action of the hearing examiner on administrative appeals is final unless within
20 days from the date of the decision, a writ is filed with King County
Superior Court.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, felt that the additional
- Highlands Community height on the new building at the Highlands Community Church site resulted
Church, CU-90-048 from the failure of the City's Building Department to determine that the
construction drawings did not agree with the conditional use permit. Mr.
Hoshide said while the City must be held responsible for ensuring that the
rights of developers are fulfilled per the specifications of conditional use
permits, the City is likewise and equally obligated to ensure residents that any
conditions imposed to protect the neighborhood are also fulfilled.
Citizen Comment: Murray Greg Murray, 253 - 129th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98006, representing Imperials
- Imperials Bingo, CU- Bingo, asked that Council grant the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's
93-139 conditions on this project.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL SUSPEND ITS RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE IMPERIALS
BINGO APPEAL. CARRIED.
Plannine and Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the Imperials Bingo application for conditional use permit
CU: 93-139, Imperials (CU-93-139) and the appeal from the decision of the Hearing Examiner. The
Bingo subject property is located at 3100 East Valley Road. The applicant seeks a
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conditional use permit to construct a 20,000 square foot building and parking
lot for a bingo hall. The Planning and Development Committee met on
January 25, 1994, to consider the appeal of Imperials Bingo from the Hearing
Examiner's decision. The meeting on this appeal started after 5:00 p.m. and
after determining there was no other appeal filed with the City Clerk. After
hearing staffs summary of the record and satisfying itself that there was no
evidence of any impact on residential areas by this conditional use, the
Committee determined as follows: that the Hearing Examiner committed a
substantial error of law in his finding number 23 wherein he found that the
application of the City's parking ordinance would impose a maximum of 200
ftw stalls allowed for this facility; and that the Hearing Examiner committed a
substantial error of law by applying the Trip Reduction Act to a service
provider. That act applies to employers. The Committee found that the
intent of the parking ordinance was to apply the requirements therein as a
minimum rather than a maximum. Therefore, the Committee recommended
that Council amend condition number 3 of the Hearing Examiner's decision to
require a minimum of 200 parking stalls. The Committee further
recommended that the City Council amend condition number 3 of the Hearing
Examiner's decision to read as follows: "The applicant shall provide the
number of parking stalls as proposed in the current site plan submitted to the
City of Renton, and in no event, less than 200." MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the.
listing.
Board/Commission: Mayor Clymer recommended Planning Commission reappointment to a three-
Planning Commission year term expiring 1/31/97 for Glenn Garrett, 1006 S. 30th Ct., Renton.
Reappointment Council concur.
CAG: 91-095, Senior Community Services Department submitted CAG-91-095, Senior
Housing/Houser Terrace Housing/Houser Terrace project, and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $5,631.32,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
.... $266,497.33 to Kirtley-Cole Associates, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
have been obtained. Council concur.
Personnel: City Holidays Personnel Department requested removal of section 1-8-2, Vacations, from the
and Employee Vacations City Code, and adoption of policies covering vacations and holidays for
employees. Council concur. (See page 57 for ordinance.)
CAG: 92-073, Cedar Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-92-073, Cedar River Delta
River Delta project, and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $37,802.38, commencement of 30-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $51,969.01 to A.H. Powers, Inc., contractor,
if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
METRO: Commute Trip Transportation Division requested authorization to execute an interlocal
Reduction Services agreement with METRO for the provision of planning and implementation
activities required of the City by the Washington State Commute Trip
Reduction Act. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Planning: Class A Planning and Technical Services Division submitted proposed application form
Nonconforming Use Status and review process for Class A Nonconforming Use Status requests, to exempt
Review Process these uses from the provisions of the Interim Zoning Code. Refer to Planninp,
and Development Committee.
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Planning: Parker City Clerk recommended that the City Attorney prepare rezone ordinance for
PUD/Rezone Parker property, classifying Lots 1, 2 and 3 as Single Family, Low Density
(SF-L). Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
INFORMATION ITEM City Clerk reported termination of Campbell/Storybook Homes latecomer
Latecomer Agreement: agreement, effective 12/31/93, due to failure of the applicant to meet the
Campbell/Storybook City's requirements for execution of the agreement and payment of the
Termination processing fee.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Scott Freeman, 18115 - 110th SE, Renton,
Citizen Comment: regarding the zoning of his property at 303 Factory Avenue North. MOVED
Freeman - Zoning at 303 BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Factory Ave N CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Transportation (Aviation) recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Committee Boeing Master Street Use Permit renewal with imposed conditions. Boeing has
Transportation: Boeing agreed to pay a one-time permit preparation cost of $2,000 plus $2,268
Master Street Use Permit annually thereafter for a period of ten years. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Plannine and Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the City's parking ordinance. The Committee met on January
Planning: Parking 25, 1994, to consider the appeal of Imperials Bingo. During the course of that
Ordinance appeal hearing, some questions were raised regarding the intent of the City's
parking ordinance, especially in light of changes to the Comprehensive Plan.
As the Committee found that there may be confusion regarding the
applicatiop_ of the City's parking ordinance, the City recommended that
Council refer to the Planning and Development Committee the review of the
parking ordinance to ensure clarity. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Errata, #E-40, Sunset report regarding Comprehensive Plan Errata Request #E-40, request for
Blvd NE/Edmonds Ave Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) zoning on a site currently zoned Mixed Residential
NE (MR) located on the northwest corner of Sunset Boulevard NE and Edmonds
Avenue NE. The Committee recommended the applicant's request be denied.
The Committee further recommended that the Land Use designation on the
site remain Single Family/Up to Four Units Mix and the zoning remain Mixed
Residential (MR). The Committee wished to encourage the applicant to
continue to market the site as having potential for a wide range of possible
land uses. The reason for such encouragement is that the Committee
recognized the difficult nature of the site and the applicant's history of
earnest attempts to develop it. The oNportunity to propose a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and concurrent rezone is open to all City of Renton property
owners. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
February 7. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 57
Committee of the Whole Council President Stredicke presented a report recommending that Council
Personnel: 1993-1996 adopt the compensation proposal submitted by the Mayor for non-represented
Compensation for Non- management employees. The proposal includes a one-time $800 payment in
Represented Management lieu of a cost-of-living increase for 1993; a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for
Employees 1994 and 80% of the Seattle area CPI-W, mid-year index for 1995 and 1996;
enrollment in a long-term disability plan with a benefit equal to 60% of base
salary; elimination of sick leave cashout for employees hired after January 1,
1993; and elimination of bonus day off for sick leave usage of 40 hours or
less. The annual health care incentive bonuses will be held in trust to offset
future health insurance increases in lieu of a monetary payment. MOVED BY
,.,. STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced to the
Council meeting of 2/14/94 for second reading and adoption:
LID: 337, Dayton Ave NE An ordinance was read ordering the construction and installation of sanitary
Sanitary Sewers sewers and appurtenances thereto in and near Dayton Avenue NE, between
NE 20th and NE 22nd Streets, as more particularly described herein in
accordance with Resolution No. 3025 of the City Council of the City of
Renton, establishing Local Improvement District No. 337 in the total amount
of $144,761.95; providing assessments upon property in said district, payable
by the mode of "payment of bonds", or "notes" in lieu thereof as determined
by the City Council; providing for the issuance and sale of local improvement
district warrants redeemable in cash and local improvement district bonds or
notes. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
2/14/94. CARRIED.
Legal: City Holidays An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8 of Title I (Administrative), of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton, Washington" by modifying the listing of legal holidays and deleting
vacations from the Code book.
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Noting this issue has not been before any Council committee, it was moved by
Council President Stredicke, seconded by Nelson, Council refer this subject
matter to the Committee of the Whole for a recommendation. Motion failed.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
2/14/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
Planning: Residential and THE SUBJECT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONE SETBACKS
Commercial Zone Setbacks WHERE THESE ZONES ARE ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR A RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Franchise: New TCI Cable Noting that TCI Cable is offering a new channel, Council President Stredicke
Service asked for assurance that subscribers will be required to specifically sign up for
the new channel if they wish to receive it, rather than automatically receiving
it and being charged unless they notify TCI that they do not want it.
February 7. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 58
Executive: Chamber of Council President Stredicke praised the new publication, designed to promote
Commerce Publication on Renton's unique characteristics and attributes, which was issued by the Renton
Renton Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City and the Downtown
Renton Association.
Annexation: HB 2799 Council President Stredicke called attention to proposed State House Bill 2799,
which would prohibit jurisdictions from requiring that property owners in
unincorporated areas who hook up to a city's sewer system subsequently
support any future annexation of their property by the city.
SCATBD: 1994 MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
Appointments DESIGNATE TIM SCHLITZER AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO ""r
THE SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
(SCATBD) AND APPOINT TONI NELSON AS THE ALTERNATE.
CARRIED.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler requested that her concerns stated earlier this
Project evening regarding the I-405 S-Curve project be referred to the City's
representatives on the coordinating committee, and that the Administration
respond to her concern about the prohibition of left turns from Main Street
onto Cedar Avenue between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, felt that the City's Building
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Department is overly lenient in some situations. She cited in particular
Building Department problems with illegal conversions, the failure to follow up on conditions
Regulation Enforcement imposed by the Hearing Examiner, and unsafe buildings.
Responding to Mrs. Vaupel, Sue Carlson, Economic Development Specialist,
said the City contributed $2,200 to the printing of the Chamber of Commerce
publication on Renton.
EXE'CUTIV'E SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ONE ITEM OF
PENDING LITIGt..TION. CARRIED. Time: 8:52 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:37 p.m.
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MARILY J P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
2/07/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 7, 1994
L COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/14 *CANCELLED*
(Stredicke)
MON., 2/21 Legislative Issues;
6:30 P.M. Regional Issues
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 2/08 "Homeless Prevention Fund" - Renton
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Utility Bills;
*5th Floor* Park Mitigation Fees
FINANCE MON., 2/14 Vouchers
(Tanner) 7:15 p.m.
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 2/08 SEPA Ordinance Amendments;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Phase II Comprehensive Plan Process
*5th Floor* Ordinance Amendment;
Application Form& Review Process for
Non-Conforming Use
PL 3LIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 2/10 Final Utility Rate Study;
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. PACCAR Sewer Issue (continued from
1/27/94 meeting);
Northward Construction Request for
Revision to Sewer Moratorium
OTHER MEETINGS
L.F_OFF Board THUR., 2/10 5th Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
Suburban Cities Association WED., 2/09 Renton Vocational Technical College
6:30 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Honorable Mention Award to Houser Terrace for Excellence in
Seniors Housing
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Comprehensive Plan Errata Request, Lake Terrace Estates 4E-33: Applicant requests rezone of southern
three-quarters of mobile home park site at 2100 Lake Washington Boulevard from Trailer designation (T)
to Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) zoning category. Existing zoning on the northern quarter of the site is
Multifamily-Infill (MF-I). On 10/25/93, the City Council recommended that a public hearing be held to
consider a rezone of the northern quarter of the site from Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) to Trailer(T) designation
to create a consistent zoning classification for the entire site.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 1/31/94 for Maplewood Well Nos. 10 and 12 Drilling, Developing
and Testing (CAG-94-006); 3 bids; engineer's estimate $178,730.17; and submits Utility Division
recommendation to award contract to the low bidder, Holt Testing, Inc., in the amount of
$114,670.36. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department submits proposed interlocal agreement for joint funding for the
translocation of key waterfowl species and continuation of a trial egg addling program and study.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. Community Services Department submits a proposed agreement with the Renton School District for
reciprocal use of service areas and facilities. Refer to Community Services Committee.
d. Hearing Examiner submits Final Plat for Warren's Addition, a 16-lot subdivision located at 2226 NE
20th Street, File No. LUA-93-143, FP, and requests approval with conditions. Council concur.
(See 10.a. for resolution.)
e. Transportation Division submits proposed agreement for construction grant funds in the amount of
$2,929,000 from the Transportation Improvement Board for Park Avenue North improvements. Refer
to Transportation Committee.
f. Utility Division submits proposed revision to 1994 surface water rates for City streets in compliance
with the 1994 adopted budget. Council concur. (See agenda item 10 for ordinance.)
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: "Homeless Prevention Fund" - Renton Utility Bills; Park Mitigation
Fees*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers
c. Planning and Development Committee: Phase II Comprehensive Plan Process Ordinance Amendment
d. Utilities Committee: Final Utility Rate Study; PACCAR Sewer Issue (continued from 1/27/94
meeting); Northward Construction Request for Revision to Sewer Moratorium
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
`Resolutions:
a. Approving the Warren's Addition Final Plat (see 7.d.)
b. Adopting a Park and Recreation Facilities Mitigation Policy and Fee and Declaring it a SERA Policy
(see 9.b.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Ordering construction and installation of LID 4337 (Dayton Ave NE sanitary sewers)
b. Modifying list of legal holidays and deleting vacations from the City Code
Ordinance for first reading:
Amending Surface Water Utility Services (see 7.e.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. ADNM,;ISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 9/27/93 - Council request for investigation of possible illegal parking violations on lots owned
by Bryant Motors
b. Referred 12/6/93 - Council request for a status report on the large signs that were to be placed on the
Forrest Creste and Orchards developments indicating the proposed land uses
c. Referred 12/13/93 - Council request for information comparing the current King County zoning with
the City's proposed zoning for the proposed Winsper annexation
d. Referred 12/20/93 - Council request that possible illegal dumping at 409 S. 36th Street and unscreened
outdoor storage at 3605 Talbot Road be investigated
e. Referred 1/3/94 - Council motion recommending that the Administration extend the comment period
for the Determination of Non-Significance on the proposed changes to the SEPA ordinance for one
week due to the holiday schedule
f. Referred 1/3/94 - Council request for response from the Administration on Bryant Motors parking lot
and for updates to the report already provided on the Texaco spill
g. Referred 1/10/94 - Council request for information originally asked for 11/22/93 on ramp metering
survey
h. Referred 1/10/94 - Council request that the Administration clarify the City's position on proposed State
legislation amending local control of firearms regulations (destroying confiscated weapons, toys for
guns programs, higher local standards than State law)
i. Referred 1/17/94 - Council authorization for Mayor to provide $100 and necessary staff time over the
next 60 days to assist Councilmember Edwards with urban growth boundary map
j. Referred 1/24/94 - Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98055, concern over homeless/transient
use of downtown Post Office lobby as shelter without adequate restroom facilities over weekend of
January 2nd
k. Referred 1/24/ 94 - Council request for schedule of all airport leases, showing terms, rates and
scheduled termination dates
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
"COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING FOR 2/14/94 IS CANCELLED"
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
February 14, 1994 Clerk's Office
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ADMINISTRATION
Letter from E. Moss, 2403 SE 8th Pl, Renton, 98055, regarding increasing utility rates
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Waterfowl Translocation Agreement
Renton School District Agreement for Service Areas/Facilities
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1994 Animal License Fee Increases
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
TIB Funds for Park Avenue North Improvements
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
CAG-94-006, Maplewood Well Nos. 12 and 12, Bid Award to Holt Testing, Inc.
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ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (2/21/94)
1994 Surface Water Utility Rates
Comprehensive Plan Phase II Schedule
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 14, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TONI
COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER AND KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator;
WILLIAM HUTSINPILLER, Parks and Recreation Director; SUE CARLSON,
Economic Development Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning and
Technical Services Interim Director; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Engineering
Specialist; LIEUTENANT BRIAN WILSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, announced that the
PRESENTATION National Council on Seniors Housing presented an "Honorable Mention Award"
Parks: Houser Terrace to the City's Houser Terrace project for excellence in seniors housing. Mr.
Senior Housing Award Chastain introduced Tony Ladner, Director, and Kay Johnson, Ernie Tonda
and Paul Houser of the Renton Housing Authority. He also introduced Coral
DeWilliams from the architectural firm of ORB Organization, Inc., who
nominated the project for the award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Comprehensive Plan: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Errata, Lake Terrace hearing to consider the Comprehensive Plan Errata request for rezone of
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake property at 2100 Lake Washington Boulevard from Trailer (T) to Multifamily-
WA Blvd, #E-33 Infill (MF-I), Steve Harer/Lake Terrace Estates, Errata request #E-33.
Mike Kattermann, Planning and Technical Services Interim Director,
explained the request is to rezone the southern three-quarters of the mobile
home park site at 2100 Lake Washington Boulevard from Trailer (T) to
Multifamily-Infill (MF-I). Existing zoning on the northern quarter of the site
is already Multifamily-Infill. A contract rezone was performed on the
property in 1983 from Trailer to Multifamily-Infill, but no multi-family
development occurred on the site. The property was rezoned last year to
Trailer for consistency with the zoning of other trailer parks in the City. The
Planning and Development Committee recommended that, rather than rezone
the larger portion of the site to Multifamily-Infill as the applicant has
requested, the smaller portion now zoned Multifamily-Infill should be changed
to Trailer. Mr. Kattermann concluded that retaining the Trailer zoning on the
site would require a land use amendment, whereas changing the zoning to
Multifamily-Infill would not as the underlying land use designation is multi-
family.
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Citizen Comment: Hanken Jim Hanken, 3500 U.S. Bank Center, Seattle, representing Lake Terrace
- Comprehensive Plan Associates, the partnership which owns Lake Terrace Estates, explained the
Errata, Lake Terrace applicant's request that the property be returned to its previous Multifamily-
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake Infill zoning which was in place from 1983 to 1993. He noted that because
WA Blvd, #E-33 the City's land use designation for this site is multi-family, the Trailer zoning
on the property contradicts the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hanken commented
on the contract rezone which changed this site's zoning to Multifamily-Infill
in 1983, saying that the owner gave up certain rights at that time by agreeing
to restrict the property's density in exchange for multi-family zoning. The
owner had further agreed to not develop east of a certain line designated by
the elevation of 105 feet, and had additionally paid the City $6500 pursuant to
the restrictive covenants agreed to at that time.
Mr. Hanken referred to a notebook, copies of which were previously
distributed to all Councilmembers, which described the chronology of events
that occurred at the time of the contract rezone. He urged Council to approve
the Errata request for all Multifamily-Infill zoning on the site, saying this
would benefit the City and be fair to the property owner. Noting it is
adjacent to an apartment complex, Mr. Hanken said this site is suitable for
multi-family use. He emphasized that the property owner had not been given
any notice that Council was considering rezoning the site from Multifamily-
Infill to Trailer, which he considered a denial of due process, and reiterated
that this rezone action was, in fact, inconsistent with the City's own
Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Hanken concluded that the issue before Council is one of basic fairness.
Although there are no plans to develop the property right away, the applicant
would like to preserve the development rights accorded in the 1983 contract
rezone.
Citizen Comment: Harer - Steve Harer, 11326 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, 98178, representing Lake Terrace
Comprehensive Plan Associates, commented on his extensive experience in the manufactured/
Errata, Lake Terrace mobile home industry. He said while Lake Terrace Estates was built over 30
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake years ago to standards acceptable at that time, the streets are too narrow and
WA Blvd, #E-33 the lots are too small by today's standards. Most of the spaces at Lake
Terrace cannot accommodate the larger, multi-section mobile homes that are
popular today, and it is even difficult to site single-wide homes because the
lots are too short. Mr. Harer said because Lake Terrace is now functionally
obsolete, the best use of this site is not trailer but multi-family.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Hanken said the City's
Comprehensive Plan designation for this site has been multi-family since at
least the 1960s.
Citizen Comment: Cugini Alex Cugini, 611 Renton Ave. S., Renton, 98055, representing Lake Terrace
- Comprehensive Plan Associates, emphasized that the property owner entered into a contract with
Errata, Lake Terrace the City relating to the zoning on this site. Lake Terrace Associates has since
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake complied with all the terms of that contract, and it asks that the City do the
WA Blvd, #E-33 same by changing the zoning back to Multifamily-Infill. Mr. Cugini agreed
with Mr. Hanken that Lake Terrace Estates is reaching the end of its useful
life.
Citizen Comment: Cugini Norma Cugini, 611 Renton Ave. S., Renton, 98055, said the Lake Terrace
- Comprehensive Plan Estates site is too valuable a piece of property to develop as anything other
Errata, Lake Terrace than multi-family use.
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake
WA Blvd, #E-33
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Citizen Comment: Boren - Maxine Boren, 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. #60, Renton, 98056, stated that
Comprehensive Plan most residents of Lake Terrace Estates support Trailer zoning on this property.
Errata, Lake Terrace She feared that being forced to relocate their homes to make room for a
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake multi-family development would be an extreme hardship and a prohibitive
WA Blvd, #E-33 cost for Lake Terrace Estates residents.
Citizen Comment: Sara E. Hendricks, 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. #88, Renton, 98056,
Hendricks - presented two petitions containing a total of 64 signatures of Lake Terrace
Comprehensive Plan Estates residents who oppose changing the site's zoning from Trailer to multi-
Errata, Lake Terrace family.
Estates Rezone, 2100 Lake
WA Blvd, #E-33
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Kattermann said Trailer
zoning is consistent only with the Comprehensive Plan designation of single
family, not multi-family. Mr. Kattermann added that the City rezoned the
property Trailer last year because this zoning is consistent with its current use,
and during the adoption of the Interim Zoning Code Council had directed that
nonconforming uses not be created.
Councilman Edwards confirmed that, at the time the zoning was changed to
Trailer, Council had intended to have the site's underlying land use
designation match it.
Councilman Tanner stated that it appears it had not been appropriate to
rezone the site Trailer, since this action greatly diminished the property's
economic value.
Councilmen Edwards and Corman expressed interest in referring this issue
back to the Planning and Development Committee for investigation of possible
alternatives to zoning this site either Trailer or Multifamily-Infill, but Council
President Stredicke and Councilwoman Nelson spoke against this option and
supported Multifamily-Infill zoning on the site. Mr. Stredicke added that the
City has not demonstrated a compelling reason why this site should not be
multi-family.
~�- MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
Moved by Edwards, seconded by Corman, Council refer the question of the
zoning and the appropriate Comprehensive Plan land use designation for this
property to the Planning and Development Committee for study and review of
the past record on both the zoning issue and the Comp Plan designation for
the purpose of making a recommendation back to the full Council. Roll call:
two ayes (Corman, Edwards); three nays (Stredicke, Tanner, Nelson). Motion
failed.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 2100 LAKE WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD FROM TRAILER (T) TO MULTIFAMILY-INFILL (MF-I)
AS REQUESTED. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, reiterated her suggestions that
Citizen Comment: Vaupel the City's Environmental Review Committee be expanded to include other
- Environmental Review members in addition to the current three members, and that the responsibility
Committee for this group not fall solely to the Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator as the function requires a broader view than any one person
can provide. She objected to the fact that the City's Economic
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Development Specialist and Development Services Director are allowed to
attend ERC meetings although these are closed to the public, explaining her
fear that the interests of developers are being represented while the interests
of citizens and the general public are not.
Citizen Comment: Gevers Bob Gevers, 900 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, commented on the report
- Highlands Community issued by the Hearing Examiner on the Highlands Community Church
Church, CU-90-048 conditional use issue after an appeal was submitted regarding the height of the
Church's new building.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, City Attorney Warren stated that the
Hearing Examiner remanded the issue of the building height back to the
Building Department. An application for a conditional use permit for the
basement, which was constructed in violation of the original conditional use
permit, will be heard by the Hearing Examiner in March. The Development
Services Director is expected to issue his decision on the matter of the
building height in the near future; at the time this decision is issued, the
appeal period will begin. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Warren
confirmed that because the decision of the Development Services Director will
constitute an administrative decision, it will be appealable to the Hearing
Examiner and thus could be appealed either as part of the ongoing appeal or
separately.
Mr. Gevers noted his disappointment with the sequence of events regarding
this matter, saying the City should give equal protection to citizens.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, echoed Mrs. Vaupel's
- Highlands Community concerns regarding the Environmental Review Committee and the
Church, CU-90-048 participation of non-committee members in the proceedings. On the subject
of the Highlands Community Church addition, Mr. Hoshide felt that the City
has sided with the applicant rather than residents. He urged the Mayor to be
fair in the resolution of this issue.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Executive Assistant Jay Covington
stated that the Environmental Review Committee is made up of Fire Chief A.
Lee Wheeler, Community Services Administrator Sam Chastain, and Acting
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman. The ERC
secretary is Development Services Director Jim Hanson, and on occasion, other
staff members attend the meetings. ERC meetings are not open to the public,
but the Committee's decisions are published and are appealable to the Hearing
Examiner.
Citizen Comment: Ralston Dick Ralston, 14221 W. Lake Kathleen Dr. SE, Renton, 98059, representing
- Highlands Community Highlands Community Church, expressed concern that the integrity of the
Church, CU-90-048 Church's actions has been criticized by residents. Saying the Church truly
believes it has not broken any laws, Mr. Ralston added that the Church
voluntarily stopped work on the project three weeks ago to allow the appeal
issue to be resolved.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, item a. was removed for separate consideration.
Parks: Waterfowl Community Services Department submitted a proposed interlocal agreement
Translocation Agreement for joint funding for the translocation of key waterfowl species and
continuation of a trial egg addling program and study. Refer to Communitv
Services Committee.
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Parks: Renton School Community Services Department submitted a proposed agreement with the
District Agreement for Renton School District for reciprocal use of service areas and facilities. Refer
Service Areas/Facilities to Community Services Committee.
Plat: Final, Warren's Hearing Examiner submitted Final Plat for Warren's Addition, a 16-lot
Addition, 2226 NE 20th, subdivision located at 2226 NE 20th Street, File No. LUA-93-143, FP, and
LUA-93-143 requested approval with conditions. Council concur. (See page 69 for
resolution.)
Transportation: TIB Funds Transportation Division submitted a proposed agreement for construction grant
._ for Park Ave N funds in the amount of $2,929,000 from the Transportation Improvement
Improvements Board for Park Avenue North improvements. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Utility: 1994 Surface Utility Division submitted a proposed revision to the 1994 surface water rates
Water Rates for City streets in compliance with the 1994 adopted budget. Council concur.
(See page 70 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration City Clerk reported bid opening on 1/31/94 for Maplewood Well Nos. 10 and
Item a. 12 drilling, developing and testing (CAG-94-006); 3 bids; engineer's estimate
CAG: 94-006, Maplewood $178,730.17; and submitted Utility Division recommendation to award contract
Well Nos. 10 and 12, Holt to the low bidder, Holt Testing, Inc., in the amount of $114,670.36. MOVED
Testing, Inc. BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THIS
ITEM TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from E. Moss, 2403 SE 8th Pl., Renton, 98055,
Citizen Comment: Moss - questioning the fairness of the City's utility rate structure whereby all single
Water/Sewer Utility Rates family homes are assessed a flat rate unit charge, regardless of the amount of
water and sewer use. The letter also questioned the justification behind recent
utility rate increases. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION
FOR A RESPONSE. CARRIED.
Councilman Tanner commented on his belief that utility costs are increasing at
far too great a rate, saying the utility infrastructure is expanding at a rate
nearly three times that of the projected population growth. He felt that
current residents should not have to pay for infrastructure that will not be
needed or used in the near future.
OLD BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report
Plannine and Development regarding the Phase II schedule of the Comprehensive Plan Process. The
Committee Housing, Utilities and Capital Facilities Elements will be coming to the
Comprehensive Plan: Council over the next few months in preparation for adoption of the
Phase II Schedule Comprehensive Plan by July, 1994. In addition, there could be revisions to
the Interim Land Use and Interim Transportation Elements to ensure the
overall consistency of the Comprehensive Plan. There is the potential for
devoting a significant amount of Committee time to reviewing each of these
Elements and forwarding them on to the City Council. In addition, the
Elements raise issues that could more appropriately be addressed in the
Committees with that area of interest. Finally, by referring these items to
specific Committees now, the Council referral process can be expedited and
make better use of the time for review and discussion of the issues in
Committee.
February 14 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 68
For these reasons, the Planning and Development Committee recommended
that the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan be referred directly to the
following Committees as they are forwarded from the Planning Commission:
Housing Element -- Community Services Committee
Utilities Element -- Utilities Committee
Capital Facilities Plan -- Finance Committee
Land Use Element amendments -- Planning and Development Committee
Transportation Element amendments -- Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report
Annual Amendment regarding the Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process. The Growth
Process Management Act provides for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan once
each year. Staff has proposed that the annual amendment process begin this
year with applications for amendments accepted through March 31, 1994.
These amendments would be folded into the adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan in July. The proposed annual amendment process requires revisions to
sections of the Renton Municipal Code relating to Planning Commission duties
and the process for reviewing and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the amendments to the Renton
Municipal Code and recommends adoption. The Planning and Development
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this item be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Committee proposed homeless prevention fund. At its February 8, 1994 meeting, the
H&HS: Renton Emergency Committee reviewed a proposal called the Renton Emergency Assistance
Assistance Program Program that would give Renton residents an opportunity to voluntarily
contribute to a fund providing financial assistance for emergency housing and
water utilities. Flyers announcing the program will be distributed through the
City's utility billing function approximately six times per year with donors
mailing contributions directly to the implementing agency. Cost of the
program is approximately $504.00 and will be paid for with General Funds.
The Committee recommended approval of the program. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Parks: Development Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Impact Mitigation Policy recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
and Fees proposed Development Impact Mitigation Policy for park and recreation
facilities. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding
this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Council President Stredicke noted his preference for encouraging developers to
donate park and open space property in lieu of funds.
February 14. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 69
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #108844 - 109451 and three wire transfers in the total
amount of $3,200,844.94. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #123926 -
124262 and 484 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,170,703.86. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Vice Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Utility: PACCAR Sewer concurrence with the staff recommendation that PACCAR receive a credit on
Bill Credit its sewer utility bill for water lost to leakage that did not enter Renton's
wastewater system. Said credit will be based upon staffs recommended
adjustment of 38,000 cubic feet per month. The Committee further
recommended concurrence with the staff recommendation that the cost of city
staff time associated with developing the credit be deducted from the amount
to be credited to PACCAR, and that the City request METRO to credit the
METRO utility fee to PACCAR. PACCAR'S credit on the City portion of its
utility bill, prior to the deduction for staff time, will be approximately $5,900.
There will be no refund. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Public Works: Northward Utilities Committee Vice Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Construction Sewer concurrence in the staff recommendation that the Northward Construction
Moratorium Exemption Company's request for revision to the sewer moratorium exemption be
Request removed from the Committee's referral list in that the aforesaid request is no
longer necessary as a result of the lifting of the sewer moratorium effective
January 1, 1994. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No, 3036 A resolution was read approving the final plat for Warren's Addition, 16 lots
Plat: Final, Warren's located at 2226 NE 20th; Evans Real Estate Company, FP-93-143. MOVED
Addition, 2226 NE 20th, BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
FP-93-143 RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 3037 A resolution was read adopting a Park and Recreation Facilities Mitigation
Parks: Development Policy and Fee and declaring it a SEPA policy. MOVED BY NELSON,
Impact Mitigation Policy SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
and Fees PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance No. 4434 An ordinance was read ordering the construction and installation of sanitary
LID: 337, Dayton Ave NE sewers and appurtenances thereto in and near Dayton Avenue NE, between
Sanitary Sewers NE 20th and NE 22nd Streets, as more particularly described herein in
accordance with Resolution No. 3025 of the City Council of the City of
Renton, establishing Local Improvement District No. 337 in the total amount
of $144,761.95; providing assessments upon property in said district, payable
by the mode of "payment of bonds", or "notes" in lieu thereof as determined
by the City Council; providing for the issuance and sale of local improvement
district warrants redeemable in cash and local improvement district bonds or
notes. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
MOTION CARRIED.
February 14, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 70
Ordinance No. 4435 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8 of Title I (Administrative), of
Personnel: City Holidays Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
and Employee Vacations Renton, Washington" by modifying the listing of legal holidays and deleting
vacations from the Code book. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/21/94 for second reading and adoption:
Utility: 1994 Surface An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-2-3.E of Chapter 2, Storm and
Water Rates Surface Water Drainage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" relating to surface water utility services. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/21/94. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: An ordinance and summary ordinance were read amending Sections 2-10-6.13
Phase II Schedule and 2-10-7 of Chapter 10, Planning Commission, of Title II (Commissions and
Boards), Sections 4-3-2, 4-3-3, 4-3-4.A. and 4-3-5 of Chapter 3,
Comprehensive Plan, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington"
relating to the policies supporting the Comprehensive Plan, the contents of the
Comprehensive Plan and the process for reviewing and amending the
Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE AND THE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/21/94.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman discussed recent increases in animal license fees, and
Finance: 1994 Animal expressed concern that owners who already license their animals would
License Fee Increases shoulder the responsibility for those who do not. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF ANIMAL
LICENSE FEE INCREASES TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR
DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THESE WILL RESULT IN LESS
REVENUES DUE TO DECREASED COMPLIANCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 9/27/93 - Council request for investigation of possible illegal
REPORT parking violations on lots owned by Bryant Motors.
Police: Bryant Motors
Parking Violations Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, former Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, recommended that representatives from all interested parties to
the Bryant Motors issue meet with a facilitator and agree upon a mediation
process.
Building: Signage for Referred 12/6/93 - Council request for a status report on the large signs that
Forrest Creste/Orchards were to be placed on the Forrest Creste and Orchards developments indicating
Developments the proposed land uses.
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, stated that the signage for the Orchards development
will be installed prior to the issuance of any building or land development
permits; for Forrest Creste, final signage plans must be approved prior to the
issuance of permits.
Annexation: Winsper Area Referred 12/13/93 - Council request for information comparing the current
Zoning King County zoning with the City's proposed zoning for the proposed Winsper
annexation.
February 14, 1994 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 71
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, explained that the proposed zoning would allow for a
level of development similar to the development envisioned by existing and
proposed County regulations.
Building: Illegal Dumping Referred 12/20/93 - Council request that possible illegal dumping at 409 S.
at 409 S 36th St 36th Street and unscreened outdoor storage at 3605 Talbot Road be
investigated.
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, stated that the current resident has agreed to take
corrective action. Staff will continue to monitor the situation to ensure
conformance.
Comprehensive Plan: Referred 1/3/94 - Council motion recommending that the Administration
SEPA Ordinance extend the comment period for the Determination of Non-Significance on the
Amendments proposed changes to the SEPA ordinance for one week due to the holiday
schedule.
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, stated that the comment period for the DNS on the
SEPA Ordinance was formally extended for one week.
Public Works: Texaco Referred 1/3/94 - Council request for response from the Administration on
Contamination Incident Bryant Motors parking lot and for updates to the report already provided on
the Texaco spill.
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, provided an update on the Texaco contaminination
incident.
WSDOT: Ramp Metering Referred 1/10/94 - Council request for information originally asked for
Survey 11/22/93 on ramp metering survey.
Transportation Committee report addressed the status of the City of
Renton/WSDOT/Tukwila ramp metering study. The ramp metering plan work
is scheduled to resume after July, 1994.
Police: Firearms Referred 1/10/94 - Council request that the Administration clarify the City's
Regulations position on proposed State legislation amending local control of firearms
regulations (destroying confiscated weapons, toys for guns programs, higher
local standards than State law).
Memorandum from Police Chief Alan L. Wallis explained that the State now
allows cities to sell, trade or destroy handguns, but they must still sell or trade
rifles and shotguns to licensed gun dealers. Chief Wallis also noted that the
State prohibits cities from passing individual gun laws that are more restrictive
than State laws.
SCA: Edge City Sub- Referred 1/17/94 - Council authorization for Mayor to provide $100 and
Committee necessary staff time over the next 60 days to assist Councilmember Edwards
with urban growth boundary map.
Memorandum from Gregg Zimmerman, Interim Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, stated that the funds were made available and Rebecca
Lind, Interim Principal Planner, was assigned to provide the requested staff
assistance.
February 14 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 72
Police: Transient Trespass, Referred 1/24/94 - Concern by Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton,
U.S. Post Office 98055, over homeless/transient use of downtown Post Office lobby as shelter
without adequate restroom facilities over weekend of January 2nd.
Memorandum from Police Captain Garry Anderson stated that postal workers
have been asked to notify the Police Department of these types of problems in
the future.
Airport: Schedule of Referred 1/24/94 - Council request for schedule of all airport leases, showing
Leases terms, rates and scheduled termination dates.
Chart provided describing all airport leases as of February 1, 1994, including
start dates, expiration dates, annual rent per square foot, monthly rent, and
any comments.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, suggested that the meetings of
Citizen Comment: Vaupel the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) be opened to the public, if only
- Environmental Review for observation.
Committee
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:00 p.m.
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MARILYN T. UTERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
2/14/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 14, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
CO-I'i1MITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/21 Legislative Issues;
(Stredicke) 6:30 P.M. Regional Issues
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 2/21 Interlocal Agreement with METRO for
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Commute Trip Reduction activities;
Transportation Improvement Board Grant
for Park Avenue North Improvements
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS
Firemen's Pension Board TUES., 2/15 5th Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 21, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. United Way Citation for Renton Employee Contributions to South County Campaign
b. Police Department 1993 Employees of the Quarter and 1993 Employee of the Year
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/10/94 for Maplewood Transmission Mains, Schedule D (CAG-94-
013); 16 bids; engineer's estimate $794,578.00; and submits Utility Division recommendation to award
contract to the low bidder, Grant Construction, in the amount of$660,450.20. Refer to Utilities
Committee to discuss multi-year cost phasing.
b. Community Services Department submits proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-92-102,
contract with Cal Jordan& Associates for Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse and Driving Range
Master Plan Feasibility Study, to complete plans and specifications in preparation for bid. Refer to
Communitv Services Committee.
c. Development Services Division recommends a one-year extension to December 31, 1994, of the period
of validity of land use approvals and development permits. Refer to Planning; and Development
Committee.
d. Planning and Technical Services Division requests adoption of Interim Policies for the Downtown
Renton Revitilization Plan. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
e. Surface Water Utility requests approval of proposed Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan policy
directions. Refer to Utilities Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division requests that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Supplement No. 2 of the agreement with WSDOT for Phase III design of the Houser Way Relocation
project. Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for resolution.)
g. Wastewater Utility Division requests approval of the East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment
District (SAD) and authorization to proceed with establishment of the final SAD upon completion of
the East Renton Interceptor Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
h. Wastewater Utility Division submits recommendation that the duplex class of sewer customers be
returned to the Base Charge Plus Usage Category in lieu of the Flat Rate Unit Charge currently in
place. Refer to Utilities Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Stephen L. Gale, Manager of Real Estate for Home Base Warehouse, supporting the
recommendation of the Development Services Division for a one-year extension to December 31, 1994,
of the period of validity of land use approvals and development permits. (See agenda item 6.c.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Interlocal Agreement with METRO for Commute Trip
Reduction Activities*; Transportation Improvement Board Grant Agreement for Park Avenue North
Improvements
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing agreement with WSDOT for funding of the Houser Way Relocation project (see 6.f.)
b. Authorizing agreement with METRO for Commute Trip Reduction activities (see 8.a.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Amending Surface Water Utility Services
b. Amending Chapter 10, Planning Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) and Chapter 3,
Comprehensive Plan, of Title IV (Building Regulations); and summary ordinance for reading and
adoption
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Changing the zoning of property located at 105 S. Lake St. from Public Use (P-1) to Commercial
Arterial (CA); Errata request #E(b); Council approved 2/7/94
b. Amending the Zoning Code to include a definition for wireless base stations; Errata request #E-37,-
Council
E-37;Council approved 2/7/94
c. Amending the Zoning Code to allow gas stations in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to have a
self-service drive-through car wash; Errata request #E-39; Council approved 2/7/94
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. Legislative Issues
2. Regional Issues
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
February 21, 1994 City Clerk's 0115ce
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Supplemental Agreement No. I to CAG-92-102, contract with Cal Jordan& Associates for Maplewood Golf
Course Clubhouse and Driving Range Master Plan Feasibility Study --
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan (referred 2/14/94 tel►
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Capital Facilities Plan of the Comprehensive Plan (referred 2/14/94)
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with WSDOT for funding of Houser Way relocation project
Agreement with King County to implement the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Act
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
One-year extension to 12/31/94 for period of validity of land use approvals and development permits
Interim Policies for Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan
Land Use Element Amendments of the Comprehensive Plan (referred 2/14/94)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Animal License Fee Increases
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Transportation Element Amendments of the Comprehensive Plan (referred 2/14/94)
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
CAG-94-013, Maplewood Transmission Mains Bid Award to Grant Construction
Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan policy directions
East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD)
Recommendation to return duplex class sewer customers to Base Charge Plus Usage rate category
Utilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING(2/28/94)
Adding definition of wireless base stations to Zoning Code (Cellular One)
Allowing gas stations in the CC zone to have a self-service drive-through car wash (Chevron USA)
Changing the zoning of property located at 150 Lake St. from P-1 to CA(Gray/Little)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 21, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Interim
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community
Services Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist;
VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Recreation Manager; SHAWN DALY, Senior Services Coordinator; LESLIE
BETLACH, Resource Coordinator; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Engineering
Specialist; POLICE CHIEF ALAN WALLIS; CAPTAIN DON PERSSON,
Police Department; CAPTAIN GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Mayor Clymer presented a citation from United Way, expressing that
PRESENTATION organization's appreciation for the contributions made by City of Renton
Community Event: 1993 employees to the 1993 South County United Way campaign. Mayor Clymer
United Way Campaign noted that Renton's pledged contributions from 200 employees in the amount
Recognition of $18,491.00 for 1994 represent an 82.7% increase over 1993 pledges. Terry
Higashiyama, Recreation Manager, and Shawn Daly, Senior Services
Coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of the City's United Way
Campaign Coordinating Committee.
Police: 1993 Employees of Police Chief Al Wallis presented awards to Gay Boyer, Lead Police Services
the Quarter and Employee Specialist, Sergeant Russ Olson, and Audrey Moore, Community Program
of the Year Coordinator, each of whom was chosen as a 1993 Police Department Employee
of the Quarter. Chief Wallis also presented an award to Jailer Guy Nelson
who, in addition to being selected as a 1993 Employee of the Quarter, was
also honored as the 1993 Police Department Employee of the Year.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Denny Lensegrav, 319 S. 3rd St., Renton, 98055, representing Puget Power,
Citizen Comment: commented on the recent tree cutting on Houser Way at North 8th Street,
Lensegrav - Tree Cutting which was performed as part of a project to replace a power line. The
on Houser Way/8th St project underwent SEPA review in 1992. Noting the additional impacts
relating to a current City project to realign Houser Way and to WSDOT
requirements for the I-405 project, Mr. Lensegrav added that transmission
poles are also being relocated at this time to accommodate a future sidewalk
and bike path. Puget Power intends to replant this area with three types of
seedlings in April.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, also spoke regarding the removal
- Tree Cutting on Houser of trees on Houser Way, saying that the swath which was cut seems
Way/8th St exceptionally wide and broader than necessary. Mrs. Vaupel was especially
concerned with the removal of several madrona trees, and questioned if some
of the smaller trees could have been relocated elsewhere.
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Responding to Mrs. Vaupel, Mr. Lensegrav said Puget Power took precautions
to prevent erosion on the steep slopes in this area, primarily by leaving the
stumps of the removed trees in place.
Citizen Comment: Swanson John Swanson, 152 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, representing Highlands
- Highlands Community Community Church, affirmed the integrity of the Church's boardmembers and
Church Addition, CU-90- pledged support for the development rules set forth by the City.
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Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, commented on the
- Highlands Community Highlands Community Church addition, noting that the current controversy
Church Addition, CU-90- regarding this project began when neighbors discovered that the height of the
048 new building is not the 25 feet that had been represented at the conditional
use permit hearing, but 29 feet instead.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 94-013, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/10/94 for Maplewood Transmission
Transmission Mains, Grant Mains, Schedule D (CAG-94-013); 16 bids; engineer's estimate $794,578.00;
Construction and submitted Utility Division recommendation to award contract to the low
bidder, Grant Construction, in the amount of $660,450.20. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
CAG: 92-102, Maplewood Community Services Department submitted proposed Supplemental Agreement
Golf Course Master Plan No. I to CAG-92-102, contract with Cal Jordan & Associates for Maplewood
Feasibility Study, Cal Golf Course Clubhouse and Driving Range Master Plan Feasibility Study, to
Jordan & Associates complete plans and specifications in preparation for bid. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
Planning: Extension of Development Services Division recommended a one-year extension to
Land Use Approvals and December 31, 1994, of the period of validity of land use approvals and
Development Permits development permits. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Planning: Downtown Planning and Technical Services Division requested adoption of Interim
Renton Revitalization Plan Policies for the Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
Utility: Surface Water Surface Water Utility requested approval of proposed Surface Water Utility
Utility Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan policy directions. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Plan Policy Directions
WSDOT: Houser Way Transportation Systems Division requested that the Mayor and City Clerk be
Relocation Funding authorized to execute Supplement No. 2 of the agreement with WSDOT for
Phase III design of the Houser Way Relocation project. Council concur. (See
page 79 for resolution.)
Special Assessment Wastewater Utility Division requested approval of the East Renton Interceptor
District: East Renton Special Assessment District (SAD) and authorization to proceed with
Interceptor establishment of the final SAD upon completion of the East Renton
Interceptor Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Wastewater Rates Wastewater Utility Division submitted recommendation that the duplex class
for Duplex Customers of sewer customers be returned to the Base Charge Plus Usage Category in
lieu of the Flat Rate Unit Charge currently in place. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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February 21, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 79
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Stephen L. Gale, Manager of Real Estate for
Citizen Comment: Gale - Home Base Warehouse, and from Brad C. Olson, Property Manager for the
Extension for Land Use Seattle Times, supporting the recommendation of the Development Services
Approvals and Division for a one-year extension to December 31, 1994, of the period of
Development Permits validity of land use approvals and development permits.
Citizen Comment: Olson - MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER
Extension for Land Use THESE ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND
Approvals and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION DURING ITS
Development Permits DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler reiterated her requests for information on the
Transportation: WSDOT I- sign prohibiting left turns from Main onto 4th during 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and
405 S-Curve Project on the need for a sign directing drivers from the old road, which has been
closed off, to the new road accessing Renton Hill.
Finance: Animal License MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
Fee Increases REFER THE ISSUE OF ANIMAL LICENSE FEE INCREASES TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
King County: Commute that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interlocal
Trip Reduction Services agreement with King County/METRO for $41,516 for Commute Trip
(METRO) Reduction Act planning and implementation services. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. (See later this page for resolution.) MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Park Ave Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
N Improvements, TIB concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the project agreement for
Funding construction proposal with the Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board (TIB) for the construction of the Park Avenue North improvement
project, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
••• agreement. The Committee further recommended authorizing the
Transportation Systems Division to bear the expenses for the project from the
317 account until grant reimbursement funds are available from the TIB's
Urban Arterial Trust Account on July 1, 1995, as required by the agreement.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution No. 3038 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
WSDOT: Houser Way interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Relocation Funding Transportation for funding of the Houser Way Relocation project. MOVED
BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 3039 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
King County: Commute interlocal cooperative agreement with King County (METRO) to implement
Trip Reduction Services the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Act. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
(METRO) SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
February 21 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 80
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance No. 4436 An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-2-3.E of Chapter 2, Storm and
Utility: 1994 Surface Surface Water Drainage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code
Water Rates relating to surface water utility services. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 4437 An ordinance and summary ordinance were read amending Sections 2-10-6.13
Comprehensive Plan: and 2-10-7 of Chapter 10, Planning Commission, of Title II (Commissions and
Phase II Schedule Boards), Sections 4-3-2, 4-3-3, 4-3-4.A. and 4-3-5 of Chapter 3,
Comprehensive Plan, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code relating
to the policies supporting the Comprehensive Plan, the contents of the
Comprehensive Plan and the process for reviewing and amending the
Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND THE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/28/94 for second reading and adoption:
Comprehensive Plan: An ordinance was read amending section 4-31-2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code,
Errata, Cellular One of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code to include a definition for
#E-37 wireless base stations. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF 2/28/94 FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.5.B.4(a) of Chapter 31,
Errata, Chevron USA Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code to allow gas
#E-39 stations in the CC zone to have a self-service drive-through car wash.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF 2/28/94 FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: An ordinance was read amending the Interim Zoning Map and changing the --�
Errata #E-15(b), zoning classification of property located at 105 Lake Ave. S. from P-1 (Public
Gray/Little Rezone Use) to CA (Commercial Arterial) (Mary Gray/Barbara Little, #E-15(b)).
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
2/28/94 FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke announced that Council will hold its annual retreat
Council: 1994 Retreat on Friday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Renton Technical College.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY
ACQUISITION. CARRIED. Time: 8:19 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:50 p.m.
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MARILYN( .
PEtERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
2/21/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 21, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/28 Executive Session
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 2/22 Waterfowl Relocation Agreement;
(Nelson) x:30 p.m. Renton School District Facility Use
*5th Floor* Agreement;
Golf Course Contract Amendment
FINANCE MON., 2/28 Vouchers
(Tanner) 6:15 p.m.
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 3/01 Hearing Examiner Request for Zoning
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Code Clarification (Density
*5th Floor* Requirements); One-Year Extension of
Validity of Land Use Approvals and
Development Permits; Nonconforming
Use Form& Review Process
PUBLIC SAFETY No Meeting
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION.(AVIATION) No Meeting
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 2/24 East Renton Interceptor Special
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Assessment District (SAD); Maplewood
Transmission Mains Bid Opening;
Maplewood Well Nos. 10 & 12 Bid
Opening; Wastewater Collection
Methodology for Duplex Customers;
Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan
Status Report
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 28, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1994
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Development Planning Division submits Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition of approximately
14.1 acres located south of NE 4th Street in the vicinity of Duvall Avenue NE, and requests a public
hearing be scheduled 3/21/94 to consider the petition and the concurrent rezone to Community
Commercial (CB) and Mixed Residential (MIR). Council concur.
b. Transportation Systems Division submits proposal to remove mid-block planters on South 3rd Street in
cooperation with the Downtown Renton Association (DRA). Refer to Transportation Committee.
c. Transportation Systems Division submits proposal for changes to the parking stall designations in the
main City Hall parking lot to increase carpool parking and provide additional public parking. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
d. Transportation Systems Division submits recommendation that vehicles displaying City employee
permit parking be restricted from parking in time-limited stalls in the Municipal Campus, Liberty Park
and Community Center parking lots, except for 30-minute stalls. Refer to Transportation Committee.
e. Solid Waste Utility Division submits proposed 1994-1995 Coordinated Prevention Grant Agreement
for $76,225 in funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology for waste reduction
education and organic collection and composting programs. The City's match is $50,817. Council
concur. (See agenda item 8. for resolution.)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Waterfowl Relocation Agreement*; Renton School District Facility
Use Agreement; Golf Course Contract Amendment
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers
c. Utilities Committee: East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD); Maplewood
Transmission Mains Bid Opening; Maplewood Well Nos. 10 & 12 Bid Opening; Wastewater
Collection Methodology for Duplex Customers*; Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan Policy
Directions
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for solid waste program
grant funding (see 5.e.)
b. Authorizing an interlocal agreement for waterfowl relocation (see 7.a.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Changing the zoning of property located at 105 S. Lake St. from Public Use (P-1)to Commercial
Arterial (CA); Errata request #E-15(b); 1st reading 2/21/94
b. Amending the Zoning Code to include a definition for wireless base stations; Errata request#E-37;
1st reading 2/21/94
c. Amending the Zoning Code to allow gas stations in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to have a
self-service drive-through car wash; Errata request #E-39; 1st reading 2/21/94
Ordinance for first readine:
Revising the wastewater collection methodology for duplex customers (see 7.c.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. Executive Session on Labor Negotiations (closed to public)
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Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK p
CAG-94-006, Maplewood Transmission Mains, Grant Construction
CAG-94-013, Maplewood Well Nos. 10 and 12, Holt Testing, Inc.
Agreement with State Department of Ecology for Solid Waste Program Grant Funding
Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Relocation
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Removal of Mid-Block Planters on South 3rd Street
City Hall Parking Stall Designation Changes
City Hall Employee Parking Restrictions
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PUBLIC HEARING
3/21/94 -- Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 28, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; RON OLSEN, Interim Utility Systems Director; LINDA KNIGHT,
Solid Waste Coordinator; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Engineering Specialist;
LIEUTENANT ROB SOFIE, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Denny Lensegrav, 319 S. 3rd St., representing the Chamber of Commerce,
Citizen Comment: complimented Council for its ability to reasonably balance various competing
Lensegrav - Appreciation interests. He also thanked it for: understanding the City's need for economic
for City Council development, responding to concerns o?ced by Renton businesses and
residents, and being open to new ideas.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, asked whether the City will
- Permit Expedition solicit public comment on the proposal to expedite development and land use
permits prior to any Council actior_ �p this matter.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
lasting.
.-- Annexation: Development Planning Division submitted Marshal l/Galusha 60% Annexation
Marshall/Galusha 60% Petition of approximately 14.1 acres located south of NE 4th Street in the
Petition, NE 4th/Duvall vicinity of Duvall Avenue NE, and requested a public hearing be scheduled
NE 3/21/94 to consider the petition and the concurrent rezone to Community
Commercial (CB) and Mixed Residential (MR). Council concur.
Transportation: Removal Transportation Systems Division submitted proposal to remove mid-block
of Mid-Block Planters on planters on South 3rd Street in cooperation with the Downtown Renton
3rd St Association (DRA). Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: City Hall Transportation Systems Division submitted proposal for changes to the parking
Parking Stall Designation stall designations n the main City Hall parking lot to increase carpool parking
Changes and provide additional public parking. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: Employee Transportation Systems Division submitted recommendation that vehicles
Parking Restrictions displaying City employee permit parking be restricted from parking in time-
limited stalls in the Municipal Campus, Liberty Park and Community Center
parking lots, except for 30-minute stalls. Refer to Transportation Committee.
February 28 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 86
Garbage: Solid Waste Solid Waste Utility Division submitted proposed 1994-1995 Coordinated
Program Funding from the Prevention Grant Agreement for $76,225 in funding from the Washington
Department of Ecology State Department of Ecology for waste reduction education and organic
collection and composting programs. The City's match is $50,817. Council
concur. (See page 88 for resolution.)
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke commented on the proposal to remove the mid-
Transportation: Removal block planters on South 3rd Street, noting bis disagreement with the view that
of Mid-Block Planters or. these are outdated. Saying that very few businesses have added private
3rd St parking downtown, he added that many downtown property owners have also
failed to improve the appearance of their storefronts. Mr. Stredicke said the
greenery provided by the planters helps the downtown look more presentable,
and he urged the Transportation Committee to recommend that their removal,
if any, be limited. He added that if the revitalization of Renton's downtown
is to be a true partnership between the City and the Downtown Renton
Association, the DRA should pay all the costs incurred for removing any of
the planters.
Transportation: City Hall Commenting on the proposal to change the designation of some stalls in the
Parking Stall Designation municipal campus main parking lot, Council President Stredicke said City
Changes employees would not be inconvenienced or otherwise negatively affected if
they are made to park two blocks away. He felt that City Hall employee
parking should be restricted to carpools, especially in view of the State's
commute trip reduction requirements.
City Clerk: Agenda Council President Stredicke complimented the City Clerk's Office and the
Process Council Secretary on recent improvements to the Council agenda process. Mr.
Stredicke said the changes made over the last two years have substantially
facilitated the public's access to information.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Special Assessment concurrence in staff's recommendation that preliminary approval be given for
District: East Renton the East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD). The
Interceptor Committee further recommended that Council direct staff to proceed with
establishment of the final SAD upon completion of construction of the East
Renton Interceptor project. MCVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utility: Sewer Rates for Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Duplex Customers concurrence in staff's recommendation that the duplex class of sewer
customers be returned to the Base Charge Plus Usage category (same as multi-
family, commercial and industrial) in lieu of the Flat Rate Unit Charge
currently in place. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
implementing this re-ision be presented for both first and second reading to
allow Utility Billing '.)z-isio-i staff adequate time `_o )egir 'he process of
crediting duplex custcrr_F-s prix- to the nex* billing ,,,cl,. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
February 28, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 87
Utility: Surface Water Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Comprehensive Plan concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Policy Directions recommendation that Council authorize the Surface Water Utility to proceed
with developing the detailed information associated with the implementation
of the proposed policy directions for future review and consideration as part
of the Surface Water Utility Comprehensive Plan adoption process. MOVED
BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Councilman Tanner explained the
Committee's recommendation that Council direct staff to determine the
projected costs of implementing the proposed policies before these are
formally approved.
*MOTION CARRIED.
CAG: 94-006, Maplewood Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Transmission Mains, Grant concurrence in the staff recommendation that the contract for the Maplewood
Construction Transmission Water Mains be awarded to the low bidder, Grant Construction
in the total amount of $660,450.20. The Committee further recommended that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the construction contract
with Grant Construction. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
CAG: 94-013, Maplewood Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Well Nos. 10 and 12, Holt concurrence in the staff recommendation that the contract for Maplewood
Testing, Inc. Well Nos. 10 and 12 Drilling be awarded to the low bidder, Holt Testing, Inc.,
in the total amount of $114,670.36. The Committee further recommended that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the construction contract
with Holt Testing, Inc. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending Council concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
CAG: 92-102, Maplewood the amendment to the contract with Cal Jordan & Associates in the amount of
Golf Course Feasibility $297,040.00 to complete plans and specifications for the Maplewood Golf
Study, Cal Jordan & Course clubhouse and driving range. P40VED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
Assoc. TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Parks: Renton School Community Services Committee Chai* Nelson presented a report
District Facility Use recommending Council concurrence in the acceptance of the Facility Use
Agreement Agreement between the City of Renton and the Renton School District. This
agreement will ensure first priority scheduling of park and recreation
programs in all school district facilities. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Parks: Waterfowl Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Translocation Agreement recommending Council approval of the resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal agreement with Mercer Island, Bellevue,
Redmond, Seattle, King County, Tukwila, Kirkland, Bothell, Mountlake
Terrace and the University of Washington for waterfowl translocation.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 88 for resolution.)
February 28 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 88
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #109452 - 109872 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,286,901.34. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #124263 -
124642 and 374 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,046,136.32. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Removal Councilman Tanner said while he agreed with Council President Stredicke
of Mid-Block Planters on regarding the appearance of downtown storefronts, he felt that the mid-block
3rd St planters should be removed because they are not user-friendly. Mr. Tanner
suggested that all the planters along South 3rd Street be removed, noting this
would allow angled parking on one side of the street.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution No. 3040 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Garbage: Solid Waste agreement between the City of Renton and the State of Washington
Program Funding from the Department of Ecology to provide grant funding to implement waste reduction
Department of Ecology education programs as well as organics collection and composting programs.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 3041 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Parks: Waterfowl interlocal agreement for waterfowl (Canada goose) management program.
Relocation Interlocal MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Agreement RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance No. 4438 An crdinance was read amending section 4-31-2 cf Chapter Zoning Code,
Comprehensive Plan: of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code to include a definition for
Errata, Cellular One wireless base stations. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER,
#E-37 COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL EYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 4439 An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.5.B.4(a) of Chapter 31,
Comprehensive Plan: Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code to allow gas
Errata, Chevron USA stations in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone to have a self-service
#E-39 drive-through car wash. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4440 An ordinance was read amending the Interim Zoning Map and changing the
Comprehensive Plan: zoning classification of property located at 105 S. Lake St. from P-1 (Public
Errata #E-15(b), Use) to CA (Commercial Arterial) (Mary Gray/Barbara Little, #E-15(b)).
Gray/Little Rezone MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER: COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second reading and adoption:
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February 28, 1994 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 89
Utility: Sewer Rates for An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-4-24.F and 8-4-31.A of Title
Duplex Customers VIII and 8-5-15 A and D (Health and Sanitation) of City Code, relating to
water and sewer charges. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 4441 An ordinance was read amending subsections 8-4-24.F and 8-4-31.A of Title
Utility: Sewer Rates for VII and 8-5-15 A and D (Health and Sanitation) of City Code, relating to
Duplex Customers water and sewer charges. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke asked for follow-up information on the notice
Building: Bryant Motors given Bryant Motors on February 4th, which gave that business 15 days to
Parking Violations comply with Code regulations regarding parking of heavy vehicles on property
zoned residential and Arterial Commercial (CA). Mayor Clymer agreed to
investigate and provide a response.
Council: Committee of the Council President Stredicke suggested that department heads give presentations
Whole Agenda Schedule to the Committee of the Whole at meetings for which no other matter is
scheduled for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:07 p.m.
MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
2/28/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 28, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/07 1995 Priorities
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TUES., 3/01 Hearing Examiner Request for Zoning
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Code Clarification (Density
*5th Floor* Requirements); One-Year Extension of
Validity of Land Use Approvals and
Development Permits;Nonconforming
Use Form& Review Process
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON, 3/07 Parking Lot Changes: (a) Time-Limited
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Stalls; (b) Stall Designation Changes;
Removal of Mid-Block Planters on South
3rd Street
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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*REVISED*
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 7, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
r� 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTESOF FEBRUARY 28, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project Update
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/22/94 for NE 5th Place Storm System Replacement (CAG-94-
017); 27 bids; engineer's estimate $126,058.41; and submits Surface Water Utility Division
recommendation to award contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., in the amount of
$94,720.44. Council concur.
b. Community Services Division submits CAG-93-074, Senior Center Roof Replacement project, and
requests approval of project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$9,974.04,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$483.24 to CRJ Roofing
and Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
WO c. Community Services Division schedules special presentation at 3/14/94 regular Council meeting on
Open Space Bond Issue Projects (Black River Riparian Forest, Cedar River Trail, Honey Creek, May
Creek, Lake Washington Vistas and Springbrook). Council concur.
d. Development Services Division submits Winsper 60% Annexation Petition of approximately 115 acres
located east of Talbot Hill Road, south of the existing City boundary, and generally north of the parcels
located along South 175th Street, and requests a public hearing be scheduled 3/28/94 to consider the
petition and the concurrent rezone to Single Family Residential (SF) and Mixed Residential (MR).
Council concur.
e. Surface Water Utility Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County for
development of the May Creek Basin Plan. Refer to Utilities Committee.
f. Transportation Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with King County for the acceptance of
matching State technical assistance grant funds in the amount of$93,658 for commute trip reduction
activities. Refer to Transportation Committee.
g. Water Utility Division submits status report on the implementation of the Aquifer Protection
Ordinance. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
7. INFORMATION ITEM
8. CORRESPONDENCE
Memorandum from Hearing Examiner regarding the appeal of Cornelus Gevers on the Highlands
Community Church addition height issue, requesting approval of appeal fee waiver.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Cedar River Trail Master Plan
b. Planning and Development Committee: One-Year Extension of Validity of Land Use Approvals and
Development Permits*
c. Transportation Committee: City Hall Parking Lot Changes: (a) Time-Limited Stalls*; (b) Stall
Designations; Removal of Mid-Block Planters on South 3rd Street
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Extending the period of validity of land use approvals and development permits (see 9.b.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Restricting City employee parking from Municipal Campus time-limited stalls (see 9.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 pm.
1. 1995 Budget Priorities
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March 7, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMIMSTRATION
Marge Richter letter regarding recent building permit granted at 251 Factory Ave. N.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Status report on implementation of Aquifer Protection Ordinance
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Interlocal Agreement with King County for State grant funds for commute trip reduction activities
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Interlocal Agreement with King County for May Creek Basin Plan
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Restricting City employee parking from time-limited stalls (first reading 3/7/94)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3/21/94 --Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone (NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE)
3/28/94 -- Winsper 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone (Talbot Road)
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 7, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tempore Stredicke led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and
called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. 0,0
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM 40
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; LAWRENCE J.
ATTENDANCE WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE
CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; PAUL LUMBERT,
Engineering Specialist; CAPTAIN DON PERSSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Correspondence was read from Tom Madden, former Project Engineer for the
PRESENTATION WSDOT I-405 S-Curve project, explaining his transfer to the First Avenue
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve South project in Seattle effective 2/16/94. An interim project engineer has
Project been assigned, and WSDOT expects to appoint Mr. Madden's replacement by
the end of March.
The letter additionally noted progress made on the S-Curve project during
February. The Cedar Avenue ramp has opened, and the second half of the
Renton Avenue bridge over the freeway, including the access ramp, should be
finished early this summer. Work will continue on the new southbound bridge
over the Cedar River through the spring and summer in anticipation of
another traffic switch that will move the southbound lanes to their permanent
alignment. The project is expected to be substantially completed in October
of this year.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Denny Lensegrav, 319 S. 3rd St., representing the Chamber of Commerce,
Citizen Comment: invited Councilmembers to attend the "Seeds for Success" trade show to be
Lensegrav - "Seeds for held Thursday, March 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Three Renton Place.
Success" Trade Show Mr. Lensegrav gave several examples of businesses that will be represented at
the show's 57 booths, explaining that event coordinators hope the show will
encourage businesses to locate in Renton.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, expressed
- Building Permit at 251 concern regarding a building permit recently issued for a structure at 251
Factory Ave N Factory Avenue North. She listed thirteen specific reasons why the permit
should not have been granted, and requested an administrative determination
as to whether the project complies with the City's zoning code, particularly
with respect to the provisions on non-conforming uses, the legality of the
building overhang on the eastside, and setback requirements. Mrs. Richter
also asked that Council recognize the need for public notification of permits
and other actions.
March 7, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 95
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THIS ISSUE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION AND A
REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL. CARRIED.
Mayor Pro tempore Stredicke commented that this building appeared, on a
recent drive-by, to be unsecured. Jay Covington, Executive Assistant, offered
to investigate this concern.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, encouraged Council to
- Highlands Community approve the appeal fee waiver requested by Cornelus Gevers regarding the
Church, CU-90-048, Highlands Community Church addition height issue.
AAD-93-158
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADVANCE TO THE ITEM OF CORRESPONDENCE ON THIS ISSUE.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from the hearing examiner requesting Council
Appeal: Highlands confirmation that Cornelus Gevers is entitled to a subsequent hearing of the
Community Church Highlands Community Church height issue under Council's original waiver of
Addition, AAD-93-158, the appeal filing fee on this matter, approved 12/13/93.
CU-90-048
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, said
if the issue currently being appealed is the same issue for which the original
appeal fee waiver was granted, the fee waiver approved in December would
also apply to the current appeal.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL REAFFIRM THE APPEAL FEE WAIVER REQUESTED BY
CORNELUS GEVERS ON THE HEIGHT ISSUE OF THE HIGHLANDS
COMMUNITY CHURCH ADDITION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: York - Larry York, 14527 SE 23rd, Renton, 98059, representing Highlands
Highlands Community Community Church, thanked Council for its open forum and the opportunity
Church, CU-90-048, to observe the Council in action. He expressed hope that the issue regarding
AAD-93-158 the Church's building permit would be resolved soon.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 94-017, NE 5th PI City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/22/94 for NE 5th Place Storm System
Storm System, Gary Replacement (CAG-94-017); 27 bids; engineer's estimate $126,058.41; and
Merlino Const. Co. submitted Surface Water Utility Division recommendation to award contract to
the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Company, in the amount of
$94,720.44. Council concur.
CAG: 93-074, Senior Community Services Division submitted CAG-93-074, Senior Center Roof
Center Roof Replacement, Replacement, and requested approval of project, authorization for final pay
CRJ Roofing estimate in the amount of $9,974.04, commencement of 30-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $483.24 to CRJ Roofing and Construction
Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
Parks: Open Space Bond Community Services Division requested a special presentation be scheduled for
Issue Projects 3/14/94 regular Council meeting on Open Space Bond Issue projects (Black
River Riparian Forest, Cedar River Trail, Honey Creek, May Creek, Lake
Washington Vistas and Springbook). Council concur.
March 7 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 96
Annexation: Winsper 60% Development Services Division submitted Winsper 60% Annexation Petition of
Petition, Talbot Road approximately 115 acres located east of Talbot Hill Road, south of the existing
City boundary, and generally north of the parcels located along South 175th
Street, and requested a public hearing be scheduled 3/28/94 to consider the
petition and the concurrent rezone to Single Family Residential (SFR) and
Mixed Residential (MR). Council concur.
Utility: May Creek Basin Surface Water Utility Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with
Plan Agreement with King King County for development of the May Creek Basin Plan. Refer to
County Utilities Committee.
Transportation: State Transportation Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with King
Commute Trip Deduction County for the acceptance of matching State technical assistance grant funds
Grant Funds, King in the amount of $93,658 for commute trip reduction activities. Refer to
County Transportation Committee.
Utility: Aquifer Protection Water Utility Division submitted status report on the implementation of the
Ordinance Status Report Aquifer Protection Ordinance. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation Committee approval of proposal to remove the mid-block planters on South 3rd Street
Transportation: Removal with public funding available as part of the CBD Transportation and
of Mid-Block Planters on Streetscape Project. The Downtown Renton Association will also participate
S 3rd St through cash and in-kind contributions, and further Council review will occur
prior to bid acceptance. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: City Hall Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Parking Stall Changes Parking Stall Changes that Council approve the changes to the parking sta
City Hall parking lot in support of the commute trip reduction program.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Employee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Parking Restrictions that Council present the ordinance for first reading restricting vehicles
displaying City employee parking permits from parking in time-limited stalls
in the municipal campus, Liberty Park and Community Center parking lots.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 97 for ordinance.)
Plannine & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Planning: Extension of one-year extension to December 31, 1994 of the period of validity of land use
Land Use Approvals and approvals and development permits. The Committee further recommended
Development Permits that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and
adoption. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 97 for resolution.)
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Committee of the Whole Council President Pro tempore Schlitzer presented a report regarding the
Parks: Cedar River Trail Cedar River Trail Master Plan. The Committee of the Whole met on August
Master Plan 9, 1993, to review and discuss the update of the Cedar River Trail Master
Plan. A motion was passed to adopt the Master Plan as presented. The
Committee recommended that Council formalize its adoption of the Cedar
River Trail Master Plan. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3042 A resolution was read extending the period of validity of land use approvals
Planning Extension of and development permits to December 31, 1994. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
Land Use Approvals and WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Development Permits RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
3/14/94 Council meeting for second reading and adoption:
Transportation: Employee An ordinance was read amending Section 10-10-4.H of Chapter 10, Parking
Parking Restrictions Regulations, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code by adding subsection 8
relating to the restriction of City employee parking permitted vehicles from
municipal campus time-limited stalls. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 3/14/94. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, expressed disappointment with
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Council's decision to approve the removal of the mid-block planters on South
- Mid-Block Planters on S 3rd Street in advance of any building rehabilitations in this area.
3rd St
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN,
CARRIED. Time: 8:07 p.m.
MARILY P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
3/07/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 7, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/14 Ivar's Proposed Expansion 3
(Stredicke) 6:00 p.m. *Tour of Site*
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 3/08 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Plan
*5th Floor*
FINANCE MON., 3/14 Vouchers
(Tanner) 5:45 p.m.
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 3/08 Draft Downtown Plan
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:30 p.m.
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY THUR., 3/10 Animal License Fees
(Corman) 3:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 3/10 May Creek Basin Plan Interlocal
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Agreement; Final Utility Rate Study;
Latecomer Ordinance
OTHER MEETINGS
LEOFF Board THUR., 3/10 5th Floor
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Community Services Department Presentation on Open Space
Bond Issue Projects
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits petitions containing 73 signatures from residents of Lake Terrace Mobile Home
Park, 2100 Lake Washington Blvd., expressing objection to the Multi-family Infill zoning approved by
Council for this site on 2/14/94. Refer to Official File.
b. Court Case claiming a lien against the bond and retainage on the Renton Senior Housing Bond Issue
project CAG-91-095, filed by Christine M. Mrak, attorney, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, 98101, on
behalf of David Jacobson et al. for alleged unpaid wages for work performed between May 1992 and
August 1992. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
C. Court Case in an undetermined amount filed by John B. Farver, attorney, 10900 NE 8th St., Bellevue,
98004, on behalf of Margaret and Frank Thyrian, husband and wife, seeking compensation for injuries
and damages allegedly incurred 5/7/91 when plaintiffs car was struck by a City of Renton aid unit.
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Municipal Court requests revisions to City Code, Chapter 4, of Title III, relating to the Municipal
Court, to: reflect the judicial position as full-time; change Judge Pro Tem eligibility to county-wide;
and change or delete portions that are no longer applicable. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
e. Planning and Technical Services Division requests changes to the southern portion of the proposed
Urban Center boundary to remove employment areas located generally south of S. 7th St. and to add
adjacent residential uses located on the western edge of the mixed use core. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
f. Water Utility Division submits CAG-93-048, Sierra Heights Watermain Replacement Phase 2, and
requests approval of project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$59,743.48,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$12,100.85 to Grant
Construction, contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Ivar's Proposed Expansion
b. Community Services Committee: Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers
d. Planning and Development Committee: Draft Downtown Plan
e. Public Safety Committee: Animal License Fees
f. Utilities Committee: May Creek Basin Plan Interlocal Agreement*; Final Utility Rate Study;
Latecomer Ordinance
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
May Creek Basin Plan Interlocal Agreement with King County (see 8.e.)
Ordinance for second reading and adoption:
Restricting City employee parking from Municipal Campus time-limited stalls (1st reading 3/7/94)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
6:00 pm.
1. Ivar's Proposed Expansion: *Tour of Site*
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
March 14, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Adoption of specific time period for recognizing the contributions of service clubs in the City
CITY ATTORNEY& INSURANCE SERVICES
CRT-94-001, David Jacobson et al. v. City of Renton
CRT-94-002, Margaret and Frank Thyrian v. City of Renton
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Draft Downtown Plan
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard Buyce request for waiver of$500 variance fee to construct 8-9 foot fence at 274 Thomas Ave SW
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with King County for May Creek Basin Plan
OFFICIAL FILE
Petitions from residents of Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park, 2100 Lake Wash. Blvd., regarding MF-I zoning
on this site
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
City Code revisions relating to the Municipal Court
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Changes to southern portion of Urban Center boundary
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3/21/94 --Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone (NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE)
3/28/94 -- Winsper 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone (Talbot Road)
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 14, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; LESLIE
BETLACH, Resource Coordinator; LIEUTENANT DENNIS GERBER, Police
Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, introduced the special
PRESENTATION presentation on open space bond issue projects by thanking the Mayor and the
Parks: Open Space Bond Council for their commitment to the open space program over the last four
Issue Project Update years. Mr. Chastain also recognized the efforts of Larry Warren, City
Attorney, and Dan Kellogg, Assistant City Attorney, particularly in the
critical negotiation processes, as well as the vision of John Webley, past
Community Services Administrator.
Saying that Renton is to be congratulated for its many successes in this area,
City Attorney Warren also thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting this
program.
Leslie Betlach, Resource Coordinator, narrated a slide show describing the
following open space bond issue projects: Black River Riparian Forest, Cedar
River Trail, Honey Creek, May Creek, Lake Washington Vistas and
Springbrook. The presentation explained past and future acquisitions,
development plans, amenities, and revenue sources for each project.
Councilman Corman questioned if some of this information could be made
available to the public, and Council President Stredicke requested that staff
provide Council with information on the grant funds received for each
project.
Mr. Chastain commented that the City has been able to leverage nearly $10
million in grant funds with less than $4 million in matching funds. Mr.
Warren added that Renton now owns wetlands that had been identified in
1980 or 1981 as a high priority for acquisition.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Richard Buyce, 274 Thomas Ave. SW, Renton, 98055, stated he lives adjacent
Citizen Comment: Buyce - to Earlington Park and would like to construct a fence on his property to
Variance Fee Wavier screen his residence from park-goers. He explained that because the park
Request property is approximately three feet higher than his lot, to afford any privacy
the fence will have to be more than six feet tall. Mr. Buyce asked that
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Council waive the usual $500 variance fee for a fence of eight to nine feet in
height.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER
MR. BUYCE'S REQUEST TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Councilman Edwards commented that Council had previously expressed
interest in reducing the process and/or fee for variances sought for smaller
projects like this one, and Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/
Public Works Administrator, confirmed that staff will bring this proposal
before Council shortly.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, said although the City
- Comprehensive Plan must, by State law, begin to allow accessory units (or mother-in-law
Housing Element apartments) in single family areas, it should limit the number of units that
will be allowed in order to reduce impacts on the City's residential
neighborhoods. For example, the city of Boulder, Colorado restricts such
apartments to 10% of residential units within 300 feet of each applicant.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Citizen Comment: Petition City Clerk submitted petitions forwarded from the Planning Commission
from Lake Terrace Mobile containing 73 signatures from residents of Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park,
Home Park Residents re 2100 Lake Washington Blvd., expressing objection to the Multi-family Infill
Zoning at 2100 Lake Wash zoning approved by Council for this site on 2/14/94. Refer to Official File.
Blvd
Court Case: CRT-94-001, Court Case claiming a lien against the bond and retainage on the Renton
Jacobson et al. vs. City of Senior Housing Bond Issue project CAG-91-095, filed by Christine M. Mrak,
Renton attorney, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, 98101, on behalf of David Jacobson et
al. for alleged unpaid wages for work performed between May 1992 and
August 1992. Refer to City Attornev and Insurance Services.
Court Case: CRT-94-002, Court Case in an undetermined amount filed by John B. Farver, attorney,
Thyrian vs. City of 10900 NE 8th St., Bellevue, 98004, on behalf of Margaret and Frank Thyrian,
Renton husband and wife, seeking compensation for injuries and damages allegedly
incurred 5/7/91 when plaintiff's car was struck by a City of Renton aid unit.
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Legal: Code Changes re Municipal Court requested revisions to City Code, Chapter 4, of Title III,
Municipal Court relating to the Municipal Court, to: reflect the judicial position as full-time;
change Judge Pro Tem eligibility to county-wide; and change or delete
portions that are no longer applicable. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Planning: Urban Center Planning and Technical Services Division requested changes to the southern
Boundary portion of the proposed Urban Center boundary to remove employment areas
located generally south of S. 7th St. and to add adjacent residential uses
located on the western edge of the mixed use core. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
CAG: 93-048, Sierra Water Utility Division submitted CAG-93-048, Sierra Heights Watermain
Heights Watermain Replacement Phase 2, and requested approval of the project, authorization for
Replacement Phase 2, final pay estimate in the amount of $59,743.48, commencement of 30-day lien
Grant Construction period, and release of retained amount of $12,100.85 to Grant Construction,
contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
March 14 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 104
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Wyman Dobson, 821 N. 1st St., Renton, 98055,
Citizen Comment: Dobson suggesting that the City formally recognize the many good works and
- Service Club activities of service clubs in Renton.
Recognition
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT
INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
SERVICE CLUBS IN THE CITY OF RENTON AND FURTHER
RECOMMEND THAT THE ADMINISTRATION ADOPT A SPECIFIC TIME
PERIOD FOR SUCH RECOGNITION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Groh - Correspondence was read from Jane Groh, 3829 E. Ames Lake Drive NE,
Rottweiler Attack Redmond, 98053; Andrea C. Shaw, 3825 E. Ames Lake Drive NE, Redmond,
Citizen Comment: Shaw - 98053; and Peggy J. Ward, PO Box 615, Kirkland, 98083, expressing concern
Rottweiler Attack for the welfare of the two Rottweilers involved in the recent death of a five-
Citizen Comment: Ward - year-old child in Renton.
Rottweiler Attack
Police: Rottweiler Attack A press release from the City of Renton's Police Department was read stating
(Press Release) that the two Rottweiler dogs being held in conjunction with the death of a
five-year-old were euthanized by a private veterinarian on March 10, 1994, in
compliance with the applicable State laws.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding Ivar's expansion
Committee of the Whole plans. The Committee of the Whole met on March 14, 1994, to visit the Ivar's
Parks: Ivar's Proposed site at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and review preliminary plans for
Expansion expansion and improvements. The Committee recommended concurrence with
the staff and Park Board recommendations to work with Ivar's on plans for
renovation to its existing location at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and
expansion to the area formerly occupied by Goodsport Boat Rental. The
Community Services Department will monitor these plans as they develop and
make necessary approvals. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Council: 1995 Priorities Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding 1995+ priorities. The
Committee met on March 7, 1994, to review draft priorities for the City of
Renton for the next several years. These priorities are based on those adopted
by the Council in 1992, and were refined by the Council and staff during
subsequent workshops. The Committee of the Whole recommends that Council
adopt the following list of priorities as those areas the Administration and
Council will emphasize:
1. Strengthen the City's financial condition
2. Develop and implement annexation strategy
3. Implement the City's Capital Improvement Program
4. Improve internal and external communications
5. Improve operational efficiency
6. Implement the Downtown Development Plan
7. Develop training/supervisory program for all managers
8. Develop programs for youths at risk
9. Develop and maintain a leadership role in regional issues
10. Address outstanding planning issues
11. Intergovernmental relations; and
12. Continue emphasis on open space acquisitions and development.
March 14, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 105
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan, The Planning
Planning: Downtown Commission approved the draft Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan
Renton Revitalization Plan (Downtown Plan) in December 1993, and forwarded it to Council with a
recommendation for adoption as interim pending final adoption of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Development Committee concurred in
the Planning Commission recommendation. However, because the City
Council has placed a high priority on revitalizing the Downtown, the
Committee felt the entire Council should be briefed on the content of the
policies before these are placed on the agenda for action. The Committee thus
recommended that Council refer this item to the Committee of the Whole.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #109873 - 110337 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $2,470,919.51. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #124643 -
124974 and 376 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,008,443.79. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending that the Housing Element be sent to the Committee of the
Comprehensive Plan: Whole for briefings. The Element would be returned to the Community
Housing Element Services Committee for deliberation and a recommendation after the briefings.
The Committee members felt that the Housing Element briefings are of a
technical nature and that all Council members would benefit from hearing the
information presented. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Public Works: May Creek concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Basin Plan Agreement, recommendation to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
King County Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County for the
development of the May Creek Basin Plan. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. The City of Renton's funding contribution to the basin
plan under this interlocal agreement is $310,167 (41%). King County's
contribution to the plan is $446,338 (59%). Funding share amounts were
determined on the basis of the percent of total impervious area attributable to
each jurisdiction within the May Creek Basin. Renton's share includes
adjacent unincorporated area within the urban growth boundary. The portion
of the basin attributable to King County includes the Newport Hills
incorporation area. City staff are co-managing the project and providing
technical review of reports and interim basin plan products. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 106 for resolution.)
Utility: Final 1994 Rate Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Study concurrence with the staff recommendation to adopt the Final Utility Rate
Study, January 1994, for the water, wastewater, and surface water utilities.
The report details the decisions and findings of the rate studies which were
completed in 1993. Adoption of this report provides a framework and basis
March 14 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 106
from which to work in future years. While adopting the findings in the
report, the Council is not bound by the revenue requirements reflected in the
report for future years. The principles and policies may need adjustment to
meet acceptable rate levels in any given year. The policy recommendation to
include the equivalent of annual depreciation from current year rates for
capital improvements has not been approved.
In addition, the Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to adopt modifications to the City's financial policies for the
utilities, listed on page 20 of the 1993 budget document. The modifications
are as follows:
a. For policy (A), in order to maintain the long-term solvency and
viability of the City utilities, the status of this policy shall read "A
minimum target of 1.5 debt service coverage will be maintained."
b. For policy (E), the policy will be revised to read "Fund balances in
enterprise funds shall be maintained at levels equal to a target of 45
days, with a minimum of 30 days, of O&M expenses which are
necessary to meet operating, capital, and contingency requirements."
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilman Edwards questioned why the policy recommendation to include
the equivalent of annual depreciation from current year rates for capital
improvements was not included for Council adoption. Acting
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman assured Mr.
Edwards that the Finance Department tracks depreciation for the utilities on
an annual basis, usually based on a 50-year service life for capital facilities.
Mr. Zimmerman added that, typically, any unspent operating funds at the end
of each year are rolled over into the capital improvement fund. The policy
recommendation would have determined a specific goal of rate contributions
to the CIP equal to 100°x6 of yearly depreciation; however, the Committee felt
this was not needed at this time.
*MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3043 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Public Works: May Creek interlocal cooperative agreement with King County for the development of the
Basin Plan Agreement, May Creek Basin Plan. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
King County STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance #4442 An ordinance was read amending Section 10-10-4.H of Chapter 10, Parking
Transportation: Employee Regulations, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code by adding subsection 8
Parking Restrictions relating to the restriction of City employee parking permitted vehicles from
municipal campus time-limited stalls. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 10 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION. CARRIED. Time: 8:50 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:00 p.m.
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ARILYN J: ET RSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
3/14/94
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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COMMITTEE/CHAHZMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/21 Aquifer Protection Ordinance
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Implementation;
Status Report on Museum Program
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 3/21 Interlocal Agreement with King County
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. for Commute Trip Reduction Funds;
Proposed Urban Center Boundary
Amendment
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone for 14.1 acres
located at NE 4th Street and Duvall Avenue NE
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Community Services Department requests approval of grant application for May Creek King County
Conservation Futures Levy funds. Refer to Community Services Committee.
b. Community Services Department requests approval of grant application for Springbrook Trail King
County Conservation Futures Levy funds. Refer to Community Services Committee.
C. Community Services Department requests approval of grant application to Washington State
Department of Natural Resources for IAC funding for Springbrook Trail. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
d. Community Services Department requests approval of grant application to Washington State
Department of Natural Resources for IAC funding for Cedar River Regional Park. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
e. Finance Department submits proposed City investment policies. Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Transportation Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with the Washington State DOT to
receive $344,000 in Federal grant funds for preliminary engineering for the SR-167/SW 27th Street
high occupancy vehicle (HOV) project. The City's match is $53,688. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
g. Utilities Division submits recommendation to defer assessment of sewer Special Utility Connection
Charges (SUCC) associated with tenant improvements linked to the Fred Meyer project in Renton
Center. Refer to Utilities Committee.
h. Community Services Department requests approval of grant application for Lake Washington Vistas
King County Conservation Futures Levy funds. Refer to Community Services Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Aquifer Protection Ordinance Implementation
b. Transportation Committee: Interlocal Agreement with King County for Commute Trip Reduction
Funds*; Proposed Urban Center Boundary Amendment
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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c. Utilities Committee: Special Assessment District Ordinance*; Latecomer Ordinance*
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Commute Trip Reduction Act Interlocal Agreement with King County (see 8.b.)
Ordinances for first readinp-:
a. Special Assessment District Ordinance (see 8.c.)
b. Latecomer Ordinance (see 8.c.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12, ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Aquifer Protection Ordinance Implementation
2. Status Report on Museum Program
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ADMINISTRATION
Notice of Intention Package re: Marshall/Galusha Annexation for King County Boundary Review Board
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Grant applications: King County Counservation Futures Levy Funds (May Creek, Springbrook Trail, Lake
Washington Vistas) and Washington State Department of Natural Resources IAC Funding (Springbrook
Trail, Cedar River Regional Park)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
City Investment Policies
Third-Party Administrator agreement
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with King County for Commute Trip Reduction Grant Funds
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Review property in area of Marshall/Galusha annexation proposed for Mixed Residential (MR) zoning
Concern from Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., regarding zoning change from single family to MR
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATIONI COMMITTEE
WSDOT grant for SR-167/SW 27th Street HOV project
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Deferral of SUCC fees for Fred Meyer project in Renton Center
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Latecomer Ordinance
Special Assessment District Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3/28/94 -- Winsper 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone (Talbot Road)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 21, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN,
Acting Planning and Technical Services Director; MARK PYWELL, Senior
Planner; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; ALLAN
JOHNSON, Associate Planner; LIEUTENANT RICK STODDARD, Police
Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Annexation: in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Marshall/Galusha, NE 4th hearing to consider the Marshall/Galusha 60% Annexation Petition requesting
St/Duvall Ave NE the annexation of approximately 14.1 acres located at the intersection of NE
4th Street and Duvall Avenue NE.
Mark Pywell, Senior Planner, briefly reviewed the history of this annexation
proposal, which involves 14 parcels and was initiated by applicants Gary
Marshall and Richard Galusha. The property proposed to be annexed is
assessed at approximately $1.4 million. The area's existing zoning under King
County is a combination of B-N-P, a neighborhood commercial designation,
and SR-15000, a single family designation. Staff recommends Community
Commercial (CB) zoning for the area currently zoned B-N-P, and Mixed
Residential (MR) for the southernmost parcel currently zoned single family.
Mr. Pywell added that Renton's Comprehensive Plan indicates that, upon
annexation, this area is to be developed as COMMC (Community Center) and
SF4 (Single Family to Four Units/Mix). These designations are consistent
with the recommended zoning of CB and MR.
Continuing, Mr. Pywell noted plans for utility service to this area, including
an additional sewer line off of NE 4th Street that will be constructed later this
year. A fiscal analysis prepared by staff for the annexation shows that the
annual net revenues to the City from the area's current development would be
$8,216; at full development, this could increase to $43,298. (Voter-approved
bonds and levies are not included in these figures.)
Mr. Pywell briefly reviewed individual evaluations of the annexation proposal
that were submitted by various affected City departments such as
transportation and police. Each reviewing department has indicated that the
annexation represents a logical extension of its services. Mr. Pywell added
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that the annexation is also a logical extension of the City's boundary, and the
area is inside both Renton's sphere of influence and the urban growth
boundaries.
Concluding, Mr. Pywell said staff recommends that Council: accept the
Marshall/Galusha annexation as proposed by certifying the 60% Annexation
Petition; authorize the Administration to prepare a Notice of Intention
package for submission to the King County Boundary Review Board; agree to
simultaneously impose Community Commercial (CB) zoning on the majority of
the annexation area except for the southernmost parcel, imposing Mixed
Residential (MR) zoning on this portion; and require the property owners to
assume their proportional share of the City's bonded indebtedness.
Council President Stredicke objected to changing the southernmost parcel from
its current County zoning of single family to Mixed Residential, which strives
for a 50/50 split between single family and multi-family development up to
four units per structure.
Mike Kattermann, Acting Planning and Technical Services Director, explained
that under the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels closest to NE 4th Street
have been designated for Community Center (commercial use). The area
immediately adjacent to this, designated SF4 and proposed for Mixed
Residential zoning, is meant to serve as a buffer between the commercial area
to the north and the purely single family residential area to the south.
Audience comment was invited.
Paul Lindberg, 13836 SE 131st St., Renton, 98059, representing the owners of
nearly six acres south of the proposed annexation, said he and his family
moved to this area because of its quiet and peaceful single-family nature. He
objected to additional intense commercial development in the area, including
high-density multi-family housing, and asked that this be limited for the sake
of current and future residents.
Tom Trudnowski, 13901 SE 139th St., Renton, 98059, also feared additional
development on 138th and agreed with Mr. Lindberg that residents are
concerned about preserving their quality of life. Commenting on rumors that
2400 multi-family units are planned in this area, he emphasized his desire that
the community remain semi-rural and quiet. Mr. Trudnowski concurred with
Council President Stredicke that the Mixed Residential zoning proposed for
the southernmost parcel should instead be single family,
Brian Welch, 13512 - 138th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, also expressed concern
with this area's potential for higher density development, noting that more
intense uses typically increase an area's crime rates.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Executive Assistant Jay Covington
said the City's Comprehensive Plan proposes Mixed Residential zoning as far
south as SE 132nd Street. Mr, Stredicke reiterated his objection to changing
the current single family zoning on the southernmost parcel to Mixed
Residential, and Councilman Corman concurred that extending multi-family
uses into this area would change its character.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the annexation issue be
considered separately from the question of land use designations for this area,
saying that although these issues are related, the zoning for the one specific
parcel being discussed could be taken up again when more information is
received on current uses in this area.
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Councilman Edwards questioned whether staff could submit a Comprehensive
Plan amendment request for the purpose of considering this area in greater
detail, particularly the parcels proposed to be zoned Mixed Residential. Mr.
Kattermann agreed this was an option.
Mr. Pywell added that Council could decide to proceed with the annexation as
recommended except for the parcel designated SF4, or it could choose to
proceed with the annexation as recommended, including this parcel, but direct
that the entire area recommended for MR zoning be reviewed as part of an
area-wide Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Ray Griffin, 14306 - 144th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, expressed concern with
the amount of storm water runoff this area experiences and the need to
protect the aquifer from the potentially negative impacts of increased runoff.
He felt that additional multi-family housing in this area would exacerbate this
problem, and was also concerned about the potential for increased silt and
gravel on the golf course.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
Moved by Stredicke, seconded by Corman, Council accept the annexation as
recommended except that the zoning for the southernmost parcel be changed
from Mixed Residential (MR) to Single Family (SF).
A substitute motion was MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION AS RECOMMENDED AND
SIMULTANEOUSLY IMPOSE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CB) ZONING
ON THE MAJORITY OF THE ANNEXATION AREA EXCEPT FOR THE
SOUTHERNMOST PARCEL, IMPOSING MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR)
ZONING ON THIS PORTION WITH THE PROVISO THAT ALL
PROPERTIES PROPOSED FOR MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONING
UNDER THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THIS AREA BE
FURTHER CONSIDERED AT A LATER TIME. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE MARSHALL/GALUSHA ANNEXATION AS PROPOSED BY
CERTIFYING THE 60% ANNEXATION PETITION; AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENTION PACKAGE
FOR SUBMISSION TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW
BOARD; AND REQUIRE THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO ASSUME THEIR
PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Pl., Renton, 98056, expressed concern that his
Citizen Comment: Evans - property had been rezoned from single family to Mixed Residential last year
Zoning on North Side of along with all other properties on the north side of NE I 1 th Place from
NE 11th PI Monroe to Olympia Avenues NE, although property owners had not received
any notification of this change. Although he intends to file a Comprehensive
Plan amendment request as suggested by staff in the hope of reversing this
change, he was also concerned about other issues such as setbacks between
single family and other uses. He also questioned whether the King County
Assessor's Office is notified of all zoning changes.
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Citizen Comment: Arnold Mark Arnold, 311 Factory Ave. N., Renton, 98055, objected to the recent
- Zoning on Factory change of zoning on three lots he owns on Factory Avenue North from multi-
Avenue North family to single family. Commenting on various multi-family and commercial
uses in the immediate area, he said vacant parcels can be developed
effectively only if they are zoned to their highest and best uses. Saying that
property owners had not been notified of the change to single family zoning,
Mr. Arnold questioned whether Comprehensive Plan amendment requests
received by the deadline of March 31, 1994, will be given serious
consideration.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Kattermann said staff has
encouraged property owners and residents to submit applications for
Comprehensive Plan amendments, and has tried to notify them of the
opportunity to do so. Mr. Kattermann explained the public hearing and
Council review process for land use revisions that will occur annually after the
Comprehensive Plan is adopted this July.
Noting the Planning Department recently instituted a process by which
computer-generated zoning maps become official land use documents upon
their adoption by Council, Mr. Evans cautioned that mistakes could occur very
easily.
For Mr. Evans' benefit, Council President Stredicke noted that staff will issue
a recommendation to Council in the near future on setback requirements
between single family and other areas.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, 98055, said although
- Zoning in North Renton residents of North Renton had attended neighborhood meetings on the
Comprehensive Plan, they were not notified of the end results affecting the
North Renton/West Hill area after the process was completed.
Annexation: MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL DIRECT
Marshall/Galusha, NE 4th THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT: 1) REVIEW THE PROPERTY
St/Duvall Ave NE PROPOSED FOR MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONING IN THE AREA OF
THE MARSHALL/GALUSHA ANNEXATION AND RETURN WITH A
Planning: Zoning on North RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL; AND 2) REVIEW THE REQUEST OF
Side of NE IIth PI MR. EVANS REGARDING ZONING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 11TH
PLACE BETWEEN MONROE AND OLYMPIA AVENUES NE AND
RETURN WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Council President Stredicke noted the addition of one item, 6.i.,
regarding the property and casualty claims contract.
Parks: May Creek Open Community Services Department requested approval of the grant application
Space Grant, King County for May Creek King County Conservation Futures Levy funds. Refer to
Conservation Futures Levy Community Services Committee.
Funds
Parks: Springbrook Trail Community Services Department requested approval of the grant application
Open Space Grant, King for Springbrook Trail King County Conservation Futures Levy funds. Refer
County Conservation to Community Services Committee.
Futures Levy Funds
Parks: Springbrook Trail Community Services Department requested approval of the grant application
Open Space Grant, IAC to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for IAC funding for
Funding Springbrook Trail. Refer to Community Services Committee.
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Parks: Cedar River Community Services Department requested approval of the grant application
Regional Park Open Space to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for IAC funding for
Grant, IAC Funding Cedar River Sports Complex. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Parks: Lake Washington Community Services Department requested approval of grant application for
Vistas Open Space Grant, Lake Washington Vistas King County Conservation Futures Levy funds.
King County Conservation Refer to Community Services Committee.
Futures Levy Funds
Finance: City Investment Finance Department submitted proposed City investment policies. Refer to
Policies Finance Committee.
Transportation: SR- Transportation Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with the
167/SW 27th St HOV Washington State DOT to receive $344,000 in Federal grant funds for
Project, WSDOT Grant preliminary engineering for the SR-167/SW 27th Street high occupancy
vehicle (HOV) project. The City's match is $53,688. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Utility: Fred Utilities Division submitted recommendation to defer assessment of sewer
Meyer/Renton Center Special Utility Connection Charges (SUCC) associated with tenant
Project, Deferral of SUCC improvements linked to the Fred Meyer project in Renton Center. Refer to
Charges Utilities Committee.
Added Item Personnel Department recommended approval of the renewal of services from
Personnel: Third-Party third-party administrator Giesy, Greer & Gunn to administer the City's self-
Administrator Agreement insured plan covering auto, general liability and property claims. Refer to
Finance Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole regarding home business and license fees. Staff reviewed the possibility of
Finance: 1994 Home increasing emphasis in the area of home business and license fees as part of its
Business and License Fees 1994 budget process. Staff recommended that no additional emphasis be
placed in this area over the already-approved 1993-94 program of increased
business auditing. The Committee of the Whole recommended this item be
deleted from the referral list. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning: Emergency Council President Stredicke presented a Committee of the Whole report
Economic Conditions and regarding emergency economic conditions. The Committee of the Whole
Regulatory Reform would like to review this topic, which consists of regulatory reform and
developing increased flexibility in the City's ordinances and codes, in more
detail with the Council as well as allow for greater review by the business
community. Part of this topic is now before the Planning and Development
Committee and future components will be referred to the appropriate
committee. The Committee of the Whole recommended this item be deleted
from its referral list. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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_Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report concurring with the
Public Works: Private recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department that
Latecomer's Agreement Council allow separation between the City-Held latecomer process and the
Regulations Private Developer-Held latecomer process and therefore the creation of one
Public Works: Special new ordinance (Special Assessment District Ordinance - SADs) and revision to
Assessment District the other (Private Developer Latecomer Ordinance). The Utilities Committee
Regulations further concurred with the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public
Works Department and recommended that Council accept the two latecomer
ordinances as submitted and that Council request both latecomer ordinances be
adopted. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page
for ordinances.)
Transaortation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation: Commute that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interlocal
Trip Reduction agreement with King County to receive approximately $93,658 in State
Agreement, King County Technical Assistance grant money to be used for the implementation of
Renton's commute trip reduction plan. (Renton's allotment for the first year
of the State 1993-1995 biennium is $46,829; the second year's actual allotment
is based on the number of affected worksites in Renton as of March 31,
1994.) The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this
matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Urban Center Boundary concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the boundaries in the
Amendments southern portion of the Proposed Urban Center to remove employment areas
located generally south of South 7th Street and to add adjacent residential uses
located on the western edge of the Mixed Use Core. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mr. Edwards explained that this action
reduces the total housing density requirements for the Urban Center.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3044 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Commute interlocal cooperative agreement with King County entitled "Commute Trip
Trip Reduction Reduction Act Interlocal Agreement." MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
Agreement, King County BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/28/94 for second and final reading:
Public Works: Private An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title
Latecomer's Agreement IX (Public Ways and Property) and subsection 5-1-1.13.1 of Chapter 1, Fee
Regulations Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code relating
to private latecomer's agreements. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 3/28/94. CARRIED.
Public Works: Special An ordinance was read amending Title IX (Public Ways and Property) by
Assessment District adding Chapter 16 entitled "Special Assessment Districts," of City Code
Regulations establishing the authority, procedure, and rate of interest for Special
Assessment Districts. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 3/28/94. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tanner commented on a program sponsored by the Renton Police
Parks: At-Risk Youth Department and the Parks Department for at-risk youth that included a
Program basketball game for 7th and 8th graders between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2
a.m. Given the ages of the youth involved, he asked for a response from staff
on the appropriateness of the scheduled time and whether additional activities
such as this are planned.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Council President Stredicke announced that Council had held an executive
Personnel: Labor session earlier this evening on labor negotiations from 6:00 to 6:20 p.m.
Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:58 p.m.
MARILYN J /PE ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
3/21/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 21, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/28 City Shops Maintenance Management
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. System
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 3/22 Grant Applications: King County
(Nelson) 3:15 p.m. Conservation Futures Levy Funds (May
*5th Floor* Creek, Springbrook Trail, Lake
Washington Vistas) and Wash. State Dept.
of Natural Resources IAC Funding
(Springbrook Trail, Cedar River Regional
Park);
Rich Buyce Fee Waiver Request
FINANCE MON., 3/28 Renewal of Services for City's Self-Insured
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Plan; City Investment Policies; Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 3/22 SEPA Process (cont.)
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 3/24 Municipal Court Ordinance Amendment;
(Corman) 3:00 p.m. Animal License Fees (cont.)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THURS., 3/24 Fred Meyer Project (defer SUCC fees; use
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. as pilot project);
Utility Element of Comprehensive Plan
OTHER MEETINGS
Surface Water Utility 3/23/94 Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800
Comprehensive Plan 7-9 p.m. Edmonds Ave NE
Public Workshops
3/30/94 Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Ave N
7-9 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 28, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Winsper 60% Annexation Petition and Concurrent Rezone for approximately
115 acres located east of Talbot Hill Road, south of the existing City boundary,
and generally north of parcels located along South 175th Street
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Development Services Division submits proposed revisions to street standards. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
b. Finance& Information Systems Department requests Council schedule a public hearing for 4/11/94
to receive comments on TCI Cablevision's proposed rates, which will be retroactively effective from
10/01/93. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: City Shops Maintenance Management System
b. Community Services Committee: Grant applications--King County Counservation Futures Levy Funds
(May Creek, Springbrook Trail, Lake Washington Vistas) and Washington State Department of
Natural Resources IAC Funding (Springbrook Trail, Cedar River Sports Complex)*; Rich Buyce fee
waiver request
c. Finance Committee: Renewal of services for City's self-insured plan; City investment policies;
Vouchers
d. Public Safety Committee: Municipal Court ordinance amendment*; Animal license fees
e. Utilities Committee: Deferral of SUCC fees for Fred Meyer/Renton Center project
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds for May Creek (see 8.b.)
b. King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds for Springbrook Trail (see 8.b.)
c. King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds for Lake Washington Vistas (see 8.b.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
d. Wash. State Dept. of Natural Resources IAC Funding for Springbrook Trail (see 8.b.)
e. Wash. State Dept. of Natural Resources IAC Funding for Cedar River Sports Complex (see 8.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Latecomer Ordinance
b. Special Assessment District Ordinance
Ordinance for first reading:
Amending sections of Chapter 4, City Code, relating to the Municipal Court (see 8.d.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 1/24/94 - Petition for undergrounding on Park Ave N
b. Referred 2/7/94 - Review billing procedure for new STARZ channel (22) to ensure that customers
will be given the option to subscribe before charges are added to the monthly billing
c. Referred 2/7/94 - Council request for a report regarding the allowable height of commercial buildings
in the Highlands area so there can be a maximum height if the Highlands Church property is rezoned
d. Referred 2/7/94 - Letter from Robert & Rosemary Key, 1008 Anacortes Ave NE, 98056, regarding
abandoned house moved onto the Mission Hills site
e. Referred 2/7/94 - Council request that various issues on the S-Curve project be referred to the
City's Steering Committee representative
f. Referred 2/7/94 - Council request for recommendation on setbacks in residential and commercial zones
g. Referred 2/7/94 - Correspondence from Scott Freeman, 18115 - 110th SE, 98055, regarding zoning of
property at 303 Factory Ave N
h. Referred 2/14/94 - Letter from E. Moss, 2403 SE 8th Pl, 98055, complaining about water rates and
asking for an investigation and retroactive settling of accounts
i. Referred 2/21/94 - Council reiteration of request regarding Renton Hill problems with no left turn from
Main onto 4th and the need for signs directing traffic to the new access
J. Referred 2/28/94 - Council request for a status report on the citation issued to Bryant Motors on
2/4/94 for parking heavy vehicles on residential and commercial arterial property
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. City Shops Maintenance Management System
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Notice of Intention Package re: Winsper Annexation for King County Boundary Review Board
Resolution ratifying Suburban Cities Association subcommittee appointments to the King County Council
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Proposed revisions to street standards
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Changes to City Code re: Municipal Court
Animal license fees
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/11/94 — TCI Cablevision's proposed rates
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Regular Meeting
March 28, 1994 Renton.,Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
r... ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; JIM HANSON,
Development Services Director; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner;
LIEUTENANT BRIAN WILSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Annexation: Winsper 60% in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Petition, Talbot Road hearing to consider the Winsper 60% Annexation Petition requesting the
annexation of approximately 115 acres located east of Talbot Hill Road, south
of the existing City boundary, and generally north of parcels along South
175th Street.
Mark Pywell, Senior Planner, briefly reviewed the history of this annexation
m effort, noting it was initiated by the Winsper Homeowners Association and
includes the Winsper subdivision in addition to several other properties for
which the City possesses covenants supporting an annexation. Winsper
residents have pursued annexation because, as non-City residents receiving
their utility service from Renton, they pay a 50% surcharge. The assessed
value of the total annexation area is approximately $23 million.
Mr. Pywell briefly reviewed existing land uses in the area, which are
primarily single family, and noted that Renton's Comprehensive Plan
designates the area as mostly Single Family with some SF/4 (Single Family/Up
to Four Units Mix) along the eastern boundary of the annexation.
Mr. Pywell explained that although the Winsper subdivision receives its water
and sewer service from Renton, the majority of the proposed annexation area
is served by Soos Creek Water District. The City and Soos Creek have
reached an agreement whereby Soos Creek will continue to provide services to
this area until the City finds it economically advantageous to assume them.
Continuing, Mr. Pywell reviewed the projected fiscal impacts of the
annexation, based on anticipated revenues and expenditures identified within
the City's budget process. He also referred to individual department
evaluations of the annexation proposal, noting that although no department
indicated any significant problems with the annexation, the Police Department
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did state that, based on the projected annual increase in public safety calls,
1.09 additional officers would be needed. The cost of this service was
included in the fiscal analysis.
Council President Stredicke inquired if Renton could provide the annexation
area with sewer service from existing lines located on Talbot Road. Mr.
Pywell confirmed this would be possible. Responding to another question
from Mr. Stredicke, Mr. Pywell said no commercial zoning is proposed for the
annexation area itself although some businesses currently operate at the
intersection of Carr Road and Talbot Road.
Audience comment was invited.
LeAnn Stranne, 17420 - 98th Ave. S., Renton, 98055, opposed the annexation
for several reasons, saying the area already experiences severe water drainage
problems that would be exacerbated by further development. Adding that she
did not believe Renton police would adequately patrol the area if it were
annexed, she questioned the results of the physical impact evaluation referred
to earlier by Mr. Pywell. Mrs. Stranne noted that while residents of the
Winsper subdivision want to be annexed so they will no longer have to pay the
non-resident utility charge for services from the City of Renton, those who
will continue to receive utility services from the Soos Creek Water District
will not receive a similar benefit.
Shirley Fraidenburg, 17014 Springbrook Rd. S., Renton, 98055, concurred
with Mrs. Stranne's comments objecting to the annexation.
Responding to a question posed by Mrs. Stranne, Mayor Clymer said the City
of Renton owns and operates a fire station on Benson Road near the
intersection with 108th Ave. SE (aka 515).
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ACCEPT THE WINSPER ANNEXATION AS PROPOSED BY
CERTIFYING THE 60% ANNEXATION PETITION; AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENTION PACKAGE
FOR SUBMISSION TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW
BOARD; AGREE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY IMPOSE SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (SF) ZONING ON THE MAJORITY OF THE
ANNEXATION AREA AND MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONING ON
THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE ANNEXATION AREA; AND
REQUIRE THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO ASSUME THEIR
PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Streets: Revisions to Street Development Services Division submitted proposed revision to street standards.
Standards Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Franchise: Cable Rates Finance & Information Systems Department requested that Council schedule a
public hearing 4/11/94 to receive comments on TCI Cablevision's proposed
rates, which will be retroactively effective from 10/01/93. Council concur.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Responding to Council President Stredicke, Jim Hanson, Development Services
Building: Byrant Motors Director, confirmed that Bryant Motors was cited on 3/l/94 for parking heavy
Parking Violations vehicles on residential and commercial arterial property. A court date will be
scheduled to hear this matter.
Explaining his concern that Bryant Motors not be given an opportunity to
argue - and perhaps be granted - a nonconforming use, Mr. Stredicke urged
the Administration to adequately document the continuing violations.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Legal: Municipal Court amendments to the Municipal Court Ordinance. The Committee reviewed the
Regulations proposed changes to the Municipal Court Ordinance with the Court
Administrator and the City Attorney. The changes are largely to conform the
ordinance to existing laws and practice. For example, the municipal court
judge is described in the existing ordinance as part-time, when the position is
now full-time. One substantive change to the ordinance is to allow the court
to use pro tem judges from throughout King County and not limit these pro
tem judges to those living or operating an office within the City of Renton.
Because of the increased caseload in the municipal court, particularly jury
trials, it is difficult to obtain a sufficient number of pro tem judges. The
Court Administrator has indicated that the list of pro tem judges to be used
will still be provided to the Council for annual appointments so that Council
oversight can be maintained. The Committee recommended that the ordinance
regarding the proposed changes be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 128 for ordinance.)
Finance: Animal License Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending that
Fees effective July 1, 1994, animal license fees be as follows:
Altered Cat, $3.00; Unaltered Cat, $5.00; Altered Dog, $7.00; Unaltered Dog,
$13.00.
The 1994 animal license fee increase is $1.00 per animal in each category.
The Committee also recommended that the Finance Department examine the
costs and benefits of a proactive animal license program. The Committee
further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented
for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 128 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the proposed
Finance: City Investment investment policies for the City. The Committee has reviewed the proposed
Policies investment policies and concurred these should be the primary principles and
goals of the City's investment strategy. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED
BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Personnel: Third-Party Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Administrator Contract concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the renewal of services of
third-party administrator Giesy, Greer & Gunn to administer the City's self-
insured plan to cover auto, general liability and property claims. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #110338 - 110759 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,385,324.25. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #124975 -
125325 and 372 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,032,312.80, less
check #1106 10 to Renton Civic Theatre. Mr. Tanner explained that the
Finance Committee is withholding approval of check #1106 10 until the
Administration can determine whether the funds were included in the 1994
budget. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Parks: Grant Application applications for funding assistance for King County Conservation Futures
for King County Levy Funds for the following projects:
Conservation Futures Levy
Funds, May Creek Trail 1. May Creek Trail. Match monies will be derived from previously-
Parks: Grant Application committed Open Space Bond Issue Funds and Reserve Park Funds for this
for King County acquisition grant application.
Conservation Futures Levy 2. Springbrook Trail. Match monies will be derived from Open Space Bond
Funds, Springbrook Trail Issue Funds and King County Fee-in-Lieu of Funds for this acquisition
Parks: Grant Application grant application.
for King County 3. Lake Washington Vistas. Match monies will be derived from Open Space
Conservation Futures Levy Bond Issue Funds and Reserve Park Funds for this adquisition grant
Funds, Lake Washington application.
Vistas
The Committee further recommended that the three resolutions regarding
these matters be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 127 for resolutions.)
Parks: Grant Application Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
for IAC Grant Funds, recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the
Cedar River Sports applications for funding assistance for IAC grant funds for the following
Complex projects:
Parks: Grant Application
for IAC Grant Funds, 1. Cedar River Sports Complex. Match monies will be derived from Open
Springbrook Trail Space Bond Issue Funds and General Funds for this development grant
application in the Local Parks Category.
2. Springbrook Trail. Match monies will be derived from Open Space Bond
Issue Funds, King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds and King
County Fee-in-Lieu of Funds for this acquisition project in the Local
Parks Category.
The Committee further recommended that the two resolutions regarding this
matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 127 for resolutions.)
Building: Variance Fee Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Waiver, Buyce request from Rich Buyce for a variance fee waiver. The Committee reviewed
the subject of fees for "minor variances." Given the fact that the Council will
shortly be considering a staff proposal to reduce the process and/or fee for
variances that would require significantly less staff review, the Council
considered the possibility of waiving this particular fee. The Committee
recommended that it is appropriate at this time to waive the subject variance
fee since future application fees of this kind may be significantly reduced by
Council action. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility: Deferral of SUCC concurrence with the staff recommendation to defer imposition of the sewer
Fees for Renton Center SUCC fees associated with the Renton Center tenant improvement projects
Project related to the Fred Meyer project until such time as the building and/or
construction permits are issued for the major Fred Meyer facility. The
Utilities Committee further recommended concurrence with the staff
recommendation to use the Fred Meyer project as a "pilot project" for
application of the draft redevelopment SUCC Fee Credit for the sewer SUCC
fees triggered by the development. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Wma CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3045 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for an
Parks: Grant Application acquisition project (May Creek Trail) to King County as provided by the
for King County King County Conservation Futures Levy Fund Acquisition Program. MOVED
Conservation Futures Levy BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Funds, May Creek Trail RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3046 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for an
Parks: Grant Application acquisition project (Springbrook Trail) to King County as provided by the
for King County King County Conservation Futures Levy Fund Acquisition Program. MOVED
Conservation Futures Levy BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Funds, Springbrook Trail RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3047 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for an
Parks: Grant Application acquisition project (Lake Washington Vistas) to King County as provided by
for King County the King County Conservation Futures Levy Fund Acquisition Program.
Conservation Futures Levy MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Funds, Lake Washington RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Vistas
Resolution #3048 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance and
Parks: Grant Application identifying the source of matching funds for an outdoor recreation project
for IAC Grant Funds, (Cedar River Sports Complex) to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Cedar River Sports Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act. MOVED BY
Complex NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3049 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance and
Parks: Grant Application identifying the source of matching funds for an outdoor recreation project
for IAC Grant Funds, (Springbrook Trail) to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as
Springbrook Trail provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance #4443 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title
Planning: Private IX (Public Ways and Property) and subsection 5-1-1.B.1 of Chapter 1, Fee
Latecomer's Agreement Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code relating
Regulations to private latecomer's agreements. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance #4444 An ordinance was read amending Title IX (Public Ways and Property) by
Planning: Special adding Chapter 16 entitled "Special Assessment Districts," of City Code
Assessment District establishing the authority, procedure, and rate of interest for Special
Regulations Assessment Districts. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/4/94 for second reading and adoption:
Legal: Municipal Court An ordinance was read amending Sections 3-4-1.A, 3-4-3, 3-4-4, 3-4-7, 3-4-
Regulations 8, 3-4-9 and 3-4-10 of Chapter 4, Municipal Court, of Title III (Departments)
of City Code relating to the Municipal Court. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/4/94. CARRIED.
Finance: Animal License An ordinance was read amending subsection 5-4-2.A. of Chapter 4, Animal
Fees Licenses, of Title IV (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by
establishing fees for animal licenses and adjusting the 1994 adopted budget.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/4/94.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Responding to Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, Executive Assistant Jay
Executive: Renton Center Covington confirmed that the Economic Development Specialist is encouraging
Business Relocations small businesses currently operating in the Renton Center to relocate to the
downtown core while the Renton Center property is undergoing construction.
SCA: King County Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler explained that jurisdictions belonging to the
Council Regional Suburban Cities Association have been asked to ratify the SCA appointments
Committee Appointments to the Regional Committees of the Metropolitan King County Council.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO BRING FORTH A
RESOLUTION NEXT WEEK RATIFYING THE SCA APPOINTMENTS TO
THE REGIONAL COMMITTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN KING
COUNTY COUNCIL. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Petition submitted by Harold Adams for undergrounding on Park Avenue
REPORT North.
Utility: Request for
Undergrounding on Park Letter from Mayor Clymer to David H. Israel, A&H Drug, 200 S. Third St.,
Ave N Renton, 98055, explained that the petition cannot be honored for various
reasons, including the fact that City Code requires property owners to be
responsible for all private undergrounding conversion costs.
Franchise: TCI Channel Council request that staff review billing procedure for new STARZ channel
(STARZ) Billing (22) to ensure that customers will be given the option to subscribe before
Procedure charges are added to the monthly billing.
Memo from Victoria Runkle, Finance & Information Services administrator,
stated that, according to correspondence received from TCI, cable customers
will not be automatically billed for the new STARZ premium channel.
Building: Height Limit on Council President Stredicke requested a report from the Administration as to
Highlands Community the height of commercial buildings in the Highlands area so there can be a
Church Site maximum height if the Highlands Church property is rezoned.
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Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that because the Highlands Community Church property
is adjacent to a residential zone, any future construction would be limited to
45 feet in height.
Building: Mission Hill Letter from Robert & Rosemary Key, 1008 Anacortes Avenue NE, Renton,
Violation 98056, regarding abandoned house moved onto the Mission Hills site.
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that the property owner was issued a citation regarding
this matter, and the street has been closed per the request of the Police
r.. Department.
Transportation: I-405 Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested that the following issues on S-
S-Curve Project curve project be referred to the City's Steering Committee Representative:
a. Width of new road
b. No left turn from new road onto Main from 3-6 p.m.
C. Installation of "No Outlet" signs on Renton Avenue
d. Installation of signs directing traffic to new road
e. Appearance of roadway from City Hall side of hill
f. Installation of landscaping.
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, reported the comments of the Steering Committee in response
to each of Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler's questions.
Planning: Setbacks in Setbacks in residential and commercial zones referred to the Administration
Residential and for recommendation.
Commercial Zones
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that the issue of setbacks within residential and
commercial zones will be considered during the Phase II revisions to the
Interim Zoning. This issue will go before the Planning and Development
Committee in May.
Planning: Freeman Errata Letter from Scott Freeman, 18115 - 110th SE, Renton, 98055, owner of
Request, 303 Factory Ave property at 303 Factory Avenue N., regarding Errata process request referred
North to Administration for recommendation.
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that a letter was sent to Mr. Freeman on February 28,
1994, outlining the Comprehensive Plan review process. Mr. Freeman's
request will go to the Planning Commission in April or May before coming
before the City Council.
Utility: Citizen Complaint Letter from E. Moss, 2403 SE 8th Pl., Renton, 98055, complaining about
on Water Rates water rates and asking for an investigation and retractive settling of accounts.
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that a letter was sent to Mr. Moss explaining the City's
water rates.
Transportation: I-405 Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler reiterated her request regarding Renton Hill
S-Curve Project (2/7/94) problems with no left turn from Main onto 4th; need for signs at the
bottom of the old road directing traffic to the new road.
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Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, reported the response of the Steering Committee to these issues
and noted that temporary guide signs will be installed at four locations to
direct motorists to the new access road.
Building: Bryant Motors Council President Stredicke asked for a status report on the citation issued to
Parking Violations Bryant Motors on 2/4/94 for parking heavy vehicles on residential and
commercial arterial property.
Memo from Gregg Zimmerman, Acting Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator, stated that three citations were issued to Bryant Motors on -
March 1, 1994; as a result, Bryant Motors will be summoned to the Municipal
Court on a schedule to be determined by court appearance.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, disapproved of the City's animal
Citizen Comment: Vaupel license fee schedule which charges less to license cats than dogs. She felt
- Animal License Fees these fees should be the same, particularly as cat owners tend to let their pets
run loose while dogs are, generally, better controlled.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:23 p.m.
MARILY ,'P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
3/28/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 28, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/04 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
.� (Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 4/04 SR-167/SW 27th Street HOV Project
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. (Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCH,
REGULAR MEETING
April 4, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1994
4. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Building Safety Week, April 10— 16, 1994
b. Earthquake Awareness Week, April 10— 16, 1994
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits request from the National League of Cities to adopt a resolution supporting
congressional action on anti-crime legislation. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
b. City Clerk submits request from the Suburban Cities Association(SCA) to adopt a resolution ratifying
SCA appointments to the Metropolitan King County Regional Committees and approving the
appointment method and SCA bylaws. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
c. Finance and Information Services Department submits proposed 1994 Budget amendments. Refer to
Finance Committee.
d. Housing and Human Services Division submits proposed agreement with Renton Area Youth &Family
Services (RAYS) to provide various services for City of Renton residents. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Mary Ryan, owner of property at 16443 Benson Road, Renton, 98057, requesting
emergency hook-up to the City's sewer system due to a malfunctioning septic system. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
b. Letter from Richard L. Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner Architects, 1750 - 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue,
98004, requesting approval for a Class A nonconforming land use at 3979 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
(restoration of existing cottage). Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Transportation Committee: Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for SR-167/SW 27th Street HOV
Project*
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Supporting congressional action on anti-crime legislation (National League of Cities) (see 6.a.)
b. Ratifying Suburban Cities appointments to the Metropolitan King County Regional Committees
(see 6.b.)
c. Interlocal agreement with WSDOT for SR-167/SW 27th Street HOV project (see 8.a.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Amending sections of Chapter 4, City Code, relating to the Municipal Court (1st reading 3/28/94)
b. Animal license fees (1st reading 3/28/94)
-Ordinance for first reading:
Parker property rezone from Resource Conservation (RC) to Single Family, Low Density (SF-L)
(Council approved 11/22/93)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Agreement with Renton Area Youth& Family Services (RAYS)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1994 Budget amendments
Council correspondence
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for SR-167/SW 27th Street HOV project funds
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Building permit issued at 251 Factory Avenue North
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Staffing of Police and Fire Departments
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Emergency sewer hook-up request from Mary Ryan for property at 16443 Benson Road, 98057
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Parker property rezone from Resource Conservation (RC) to Single Family, Low Density(SF-L)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/11/94— TCI Cablevision's proposed rates
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 4, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Acting
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review
Supervisor; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; CAROLYN
SUNDVALL, Housing & Human Services Manager; CHIEF ALAN WALLIS,
Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring April 10 - 16, 1994, to
Building Safety Week be Building Safety Week in appreciation of those who promote, adhere to
and/or enforce health and safety regulations designed to make buildings safe
for others. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Earthquake Awareness A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring April 10 - 16, 1994, to
Week be Earthquake Awareness Week and urging citizens to learn earthquake
preparedness and safety measures that will greatly reduce the loss of life and
property in the event of an earthquake. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Battalion Chief Ray Barilleaux accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the Fire Department.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, commented on a
Citizen Comment: Richter building permit issued for a structure at 251 Factory Avenue North, a matter
- Building Permit at 251 she had initially brought to Council's attention on March 7th. Mrs. Richter
Factory Ave N stated specific concerns regarding the encroachment of the structure's garage
over the adjoining single family residence, the overhang over the public
sidewalk, the number of curb cuts, the existence of oiled floors, the problem
with sight distance from the property, and the purported cost of the
remodeling project.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, echoed Mrs. Richter's concerns
- Building Permit at 251 regarding the validity of the information provided to the City in the
Factory Ave N application for the building permit that was granted at 251 Factory Avenue
north. Mrs. Vaupel particularly objected to the fact that the appraisal used
was based on the structure's replacement value rather than its present value,
and she doubted whether $34,000 - the remodeling cost estimated by the
applicant - would be sufficient to renovate the building and render it
habitable.
April 4 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 136
Citizen Comment: Warren Dana Warren, PO Box 88050, Tukwila, 98138, spoke regarding the Housing
- Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan, saying that one reason many residents
Fees/Affordability Issues cannot afford to own their own homes is because of the costs incurred by
developers for new construction. Mr. Warren said assessment and mitigation
fees can total $4,000 to $5,000 per unit, which can constitute the difference
between a project being feasible or infeasible.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Police: NLC Support of City Clerk submitted request from the National League of Cities to adopt a
Anti-Crime Legislation resolution supporting congressional action on anti-crime legislation. Council
concur. (See page 137 for resolution.)
SCA: Appointments to City Clerk submitted request from the Suburban Cities Association (SCA) to
King County Regional adopt a resolution ratifying SCA appointments to the Metropolitan King
Committees County Regional Committees and approving the appointment method and SCA
bylaws. Council concur. (See page 137 for resolution.)
Budget: 1994 Amendments Finance and Information Services Department submitted proposed 1994 Budget
amendments in the total amount of $38,617,070, increasing the 1994 amended
budget to $146,271,752. Refer to Finance Committee.
H&HS: Renton Area Housing and Human Services Division submitted proposed agreement with
Youth & Family Services Renton Area Youth & Family Services (RAYS) to provide various services for
(RAYS) Agreement City of Renton residents. Refer to Community Services Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mary Ryan, owner of property at 16443
Citizen Comment: Ryan - Benson Road, Renton, 98057, requesting emergency hook-up to the City's
Emergency Sewer Hook- sewer system due to a malfunctioning septic system. MOVED BY
up Request EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
REQUEST TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Wagner Correspondence was read from Richard L. Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner
- Request for Architects, 1750 - 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, requesting approval for a
Nonconforming Use, 3979 Class A nonconforming land use at 3979 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Lk Wash Blvd N (restoration of existing cottage), owned by Robert Cugini. MOVED BY
STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR A CLASS A NONCONFORMING USE AT 3979 LAKE
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NORTH FOR RESTORATION OF AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation Committee that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interlocal
Transportation: SR- agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
167/SW 27th HOV Project to receive $344,000 in federal grant money with a local match of $53,688 to
Agreement, WSDOT be used for preliminary engineering for an HOV interchange at SR-167/SW
27th Street, and for HOV lanes (one lane in each direction) along SW 27th
Street. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this
matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 137 for resolution.)
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution No. 3050 A resolution was read urging Congress to pass legislation aimed at stopping
Police: NLC Support of crime and violence in our cities and towns. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
Anti-Crime Legislation SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 3051 A resolution was read ratifying the Suburban Cities Association appointments
SCA: Appointments to to regional committees, the appointment method, and the SCA bylaws.
King County Regional MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
Committees COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution No. 3052 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: SR- interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
167/SW 27th HOV Project Transportation for funding of preliminary engineering for high occupancy
Agreement, WSDOT vehicle lanes on SW 27th Street from SR-167 to Oakesdale Avenue SW.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance No. 4445 An ordinance was read amending Sections 3-4-1.A, 3-4-3, 3-4-4, 3-4-7, 3-4-
Legal: Municipal Court 8, 3-4-9 and 3-4-10 of Chapter 4, Municipal Court, of Title III (Departments)
Regulations of City Code relating to the Municipal Court. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 4446 An ordinance was read amending subsection 5-4-2.A. of Chapter 4, Animal
Finance: Animal License Licenses, of Title IV (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by
Fees establishing fees for animal licenses and adjusting the 1994 adopted budget.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second reading and adoption:
Rezone: Parker Property An ordinance was read amending the Interim Zoning Map and changing the
zoning classification of property located at approximately the 2800 block of
Royal Hills Drive within the City of Renton from Resource Conservation
(RC) to Single Family, Low Density (SF-L) (Parker rezone; public hearing
held 9/20/93). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 4/11/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS In response to Council President Stredicke, Mayor Clymer said the City's
Building: Bryant Motors enforcement actions against parking violations occurring at Bryant Motors are
Parking Violations undergoing the due process of law.
Police: Staffing Levels Addressing the matter of a proposed public safety building and fire training
Fire: Staffing Levels center, it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE
STAFFING LEVELS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Council: Correspondence Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler questioned the process by which Council
correspondence is handled. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Transportation: WSDOT I- Council President Stredicke requested that a letter received from Len Cozza,
405 S-Curve Project 433 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, be forwarded to Joe Scanlon, WSDOT's
newly-appointed manager of the I-405 S-Curve project. '
AUDIENCE COMMENT Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, responded to
Citizen Comment: Hoshide comments made earlier in the evening regarding impact fees charged to new
- Development Impact developments, saying that, to some extent, these are justified and help ensure
Fees/Regulatory Reform that the economic impacts of new development are not placed on the shoulders
of residents. Mr. Hoshide also commented on regulatory reform, explaining
his preference that public input on a project be welcomed at the proposal
stage (as it is for a conditional use) and not restricted to an after-the-fact
position, as it would be in an appeal of an administrative decision.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, continued her
- Building Permit at 251 comments regarding the building permit granted for 251 Factory Ave. N.,
Factory Ave N suggesting that the City may want to require more than one appraisal for such
permits since the one submitted with this particular application appears
erroneous.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton 98057, said although residents would
Building Permit at 251 like the structure at 251 Factory Ave. N. to be improved, they question the
Factory Ave N propriety of this specific plan. She was especially concerned with the fact
that no public notice had been required, and said a posting of the intent of
the application or of the building permit would have informed residents of the
proposal.
Acting Planning/Building/Public Works Director Zimmerman confirmed there
is no public notice requirement for building permits approved for tenant
improvements, of which the City issues hundreds.
Noting that the letter submitted by Mrs. Richter this evening had raised issues
not addressed in previous correspondence on this matter, Councilmember
Corman requested that the Administration provide a response to the new
issues.
Responding to Mr. Corman, Mr. Zimmerman stated that administrative
determinations can be appealed within 14 days following the date the
determination was issued. In this case, the issuance of the building permit on
10/28/93 constituted the administrative determination; therefore, the appeal
period has expired.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler felt that this situation, which involves the
renovation of a structure that had been abandoned for a long period of time,
was very different from a building permit issued for a normal remodel of a
home because of the greater impact on the neighborhood.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL REFER THIS ISSUE TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THIS SPECIFIC
SITUATION AND WHETHER REVISIONS TO THE CODE NEED TO BE
ADOPTED. CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:35 p.m.
MARILYN . P T SEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
4/04/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 4, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/11 Downtown Revitalization Plan
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 4/11 Finance Department's Vision Briefing
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. 1994 Budget Adjustments
Vouchers
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 11, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
r.. 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Community Services Department—Youth at Risk Program
5. PUBLIC HEARING: TCI Cablevision Proposed Rates
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Executive Department requests waiver of fees for permits during 1994 Renton River Days, and
permission to install River Days windsocks and banners on street poles from July 6 to August 15.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
b. Housing& Human Services Division requests adoption of 1995 Community Development Block Grant
Policies, acceptance of estimated Block Grant pass-through dollars for 1995, and establishment of a
public hearing on April 25, 1994, to receive public input"on this issue. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
c. Housing &Human Services Division requests acceptance of proposed reallocation of 1994 Community
Development Block Grant funds and establishment of a public hearing on April 25, 1994, to receive
public input on this issue. Refer to Community Services Committee.
d. Police Department submits report from the citizens' committee formed to address Renton's public
safety space needs. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
e. Utilities Division submits recommendation on low-income senior rates for City utilities. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
8. INFORMATION ITEM:
10ty Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for January 1 —March 31, 1994.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
LP+'er from Olive Biggins, 2611 NE Sunset Blvd., 98056, requesting approval for a Class A nonconforming
, se for the Biggins View Apartments located at 907 Harrington Ave. NE, 98056, due to recent rezone of
this property to Community Commercial (CB).
10. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: 1994 Budget Adjustments*; Vouchers
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance for first reading:
1994 Budget Amendments (See 10.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Parker property rezone from Resource Conservation (RC) to Single Family, Low Density (SF-L)
(1st reading 4/04/94)
12. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Downtown Revitalization Plan
Now
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Resolution regarding King County's reluctance to lease office space in a building located in Renton
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Public safety space needs
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Cable rates
1995 CDBG policies and pass-through funds
Reallocation of 1994 CDBG funds
Lake Washington trail grant application
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Proces for considering requests for Class A nonconforming uses
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Low-income senior rates
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/25/94 — 1995 CDBG policies and pass-through funds
4/25/94 —Reallocation of 1994 CDBG funds
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 11, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER,,TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services
Administrator; BILL HUTSINPILLER, Parks & Recreation Director; NEIL
WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; PHILIP JEWETT, Information Systems
Director; JERRY RERECICH, Recreation Supervisor; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Manager; BILL HIGGINS, Recreation Specialist;
SANDY CHASTAIN, Community Relations Specialist; LON HURD, Cable
Television Consultant; LIEUTENANT JOE PEACH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, introduced staff involved in
PRESENTATION the City's at-risk youth program.
Parks: Youth at Risk
Program Terry Higashiyama, Recreation Manager, stated that the City's youth at risk
program was established last year in response to numerous societal factors,
such as escalating violence, and the fact that many youth and young adults
benefit from recreational and after-school programs. Over 200 activities have
thus far been offered in cooperation with the School District, various City
departments, and the business community.
Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Supervisor, commented on the goals and objectives
of the at-risk youth program, emphasizing the City's attempts to ensure that
the activities are, above all, safe. Noting that the program has had positive
results ranging from interaction with police officers to increased cultural
awareness, he commented in particular on the new "Cities in Schools" program
which will bring together the City and the School District in addition to other
organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in an effort to pool
resources for the betterment of the community's youth.
Responding to Councilmember Tanner, Mr. Rerecich said youth transportation
to late-night basketball games is worked out in advance via parent
notification.
Bill Higgins, Recreation Specialist, narrated videos highlighting two of the
programs (the Royal Hills summer program and Nelson Middle School after-
school activities). He noted that outreach efforts in the Royal Hills
community, which have included parenting and first aid classes as well as
youth-oriented activities, have had the effect of lowering the crime rate for
that area.
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Jafar Rosemont, Hillcrest, and Yamoren Jamal, McKnight Middle School,
related their appreciation of the program, specifically the teen nights on
Fridays and Saturdays and the field trips offered during the summer months.
Concluding that the Parks Department's employees are committed to this
program, Community Services Administrator Chastain asked for Council's
continued support.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Franchise: TCI Cable in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Rates hearing to consider the proposed rates for TCI Cablevision.
Philip Jewett, Information Systems Director, provided a brief overview of
recent cable regulation history, explaining that legislation passed by Council
last year authorized the City to license rates. The new cable rates adopted for
the City will be retroactive to October 1, 1993. Mr. Jewett commented on the
national average, or "benchmark" rates established by the Federal
Communications Commission last year, noting that Renton's current basic rate
is about $0.61 per channel, and the FCC's permitted rate is $0.60 per channel.
Staff recommends that this issue be referred to the Community Services
Committee for further evaluation.
Responding to Councilmember Tanner, Lon Hurd, consultant from 3-H Cable
Communications Consultants, explained that channel capacity is tied to the
upgrading of the system, which is scheduled for completion by 1996 but
expected to be finished much earlier. Although the upgraded analog
technology will increase the number of available channels to about 80 in late
1995, the conversion to digital technology will greatly expand this capacity.
Mr. Hurd added that the rate-setting process will begin again this June 15th
when TCI is required to submit its justification for yet another tier of rates.
Audience comment was invited.
Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed concern that TCI is
requesting owners of multi-unit properties to sign a 15-year agreement for a
right-of-entry that would allow TCI's workers to install a new fiber optics
system. Noting past dissatisfaction with service received from TCI, Mr. Webb
said previous contact with the cable company has indicated it is not responsive
to complaints. He was concerned that, according to the agreement, TCI could
abandon its facilities at any time without removing them. Mr. Webb
questioned if the City has seen or approved this agreement.
Gary Hokinson, General Manager of TCI Cablevision South, concurred that
TCI is rebuilding its fiber optic system to meet FCC specifications, and in
doing so will rewire all apartment complexes as well as some private
residences.
In response to Councilmember Corman, Mr. Hokinson said the agreement
referred to by Mr. Webb includes the right-of-entry provision because some
owners of rental units do not live on-site. He added that TCI will
individually contact those who live in single family residences, and said the
company is not asking for carte blanche to gain entrance into anyone's house.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
April 11 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 146
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE ISSUE OF CABLE RATES TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Bill McLaughlin, 20417 - 94th Ave. S., Kent, 98031, requested that the letter
Citizen Comment: from Olive Biggins be discussed.
McLaughlin - Request for
Nonconforming Use, 907 MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL SUSPEND
Harrington Ave NE THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO THE ITEM
OF CORRESPONDENCE ON THE AGENDA. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Olive Biggins, 2611 NE Sunset Blvd., 98056,
Citizen Comment: Biggins requesting a Class A nonconforming use for the Biggins View Apartments
- Request for located at 907 Harrington Ave. NE, 98056, due to recent rezone of this
Nonconforming Use, 907 property to Community Commercial (CB).
Harrington Ave NE
Mr. McLaughlin stated that his mother-in-law, Olive Biggins, is requesting
the Class A nonconforming use for this property because the building is a
condominium, and under the current Class B nonconforming use, only 50% of
the units could be rebuilt in the event a fire or other catastrophe totally
destroyed the building. Mr. McLaughlin referenced photographs of the
adjacent properties included with the letter which demonstrate that the
current use is compatible with existing uses in the immediate area.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL GRANT
THE REQUEST FOR A CLASS A NONCONFORMING USE AT 907
HARRINGTON AVENUE NE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER
THE SUBJECT OF THE PROCESS FOR CONSIDERING CLASS A
NONCONFORMING USE REQUESTS TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Council President Stredicke noted the addition of one item, 7.f.,
regarding a grant application for Lake Washington Trail. �,..
Community Event: Renton Executive Department requested waiver of fees for permits during 1994
River Days Permit Fee Renton River Days, and permission to install River Days windsocks and
Waiver; Banners banners on street poles from July 6 to August 15. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Housing & Human Services Division requested adoption of 1995 Community
Policies and Pass-Through Development Block Grant Policies, acceptance of estimated Block Grant pass-
Funds through dollars for 1995, and establishment of a public hearing on April 25,
1994, to receive public input on this issue. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
H&HS: 1994 CDBG Funds Housing & Human Services Division requested acceptance of proposed
reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grant funds and
establishment of a public hearing on April 25, 1994, to receive public input
on this issue. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Police: Public Safety Police Department submitted report from the citizens' committee formed to
Needs address Renton's public safety space needs. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
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Utilities: Low-Income Utilities Division submitted recommendation on low-income senior rates for
Senior Rates City utilities. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Added Item Community Services Department requested approval of the grant application
Parks: Grant Application to the Washington Department of Natural Resources for IAC funding for the
for IAC Grant Funds, Lake Washington Trail, Phase 2. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Lake Washington Trail
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
.� INFORMATION ITEM City Clerk submitted the quarterly contract list for the period of January 1
City Clerk: Quarterly through March 31, 1994, in the total amount of $2,345,568.50.
Contract List, January -
March, 1994
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance Committee of Claims Vouchers #110760 - 111247 and two wire transfers in the total
Finance: Vouchers amount of $1,963,290.74. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #125326 -
125664 and 378 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,081,411.66. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4447 An ordinance was read amending the Interim Zoning Map and changing the
Rezone: Parker Property zoning classification of property located at approximately the 2800 block of
Royal Hills Drive within the City of Renton from Resource Conservation
(RC) to Single Family, Low Density (SF-L) (Parker rezone; public hearing
held 9/20/93). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Schlitzer asked for Council input on the proposed Phase I
Transportation: Regional Regional Transit Plan options for presentation at this Friday's Eastside
Transit Plan Transportation Plan meeting and next week's SCATBd meeting.
Council President Stredicke questioned why Option B does not include a
transit line to Renton, and Executive Assistant Jay Covington explained that
the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has limited funds and some of the more
costly transit options reduce the likelihood that rail will be available in certain
areas. Mr. Covington added that a Metro study had determined that a
commuter rail line in Renton would be the most cost-effective line of any
proposed.
Noting that a public meeting will be held on April 26th at the Senior Center
to discuss the proposals, Mayor Clymer suggested that Council may want to
wait and hear from its constituents before making any recommendations on
this subject.
Responding to Mayor Clymer's concern regarding the County's intention to
adopt a transit plan by May 2nd, Councilman Edwards added that the
accepted strategy for planning land use and transportation improvements holds
that regional land use planning ought to determine where transportation
investments are made. The problem is that the county-wide planning policies
and local comprehensive plans will not be adopted until this summer.
Aril 11. 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 148
Saying that Council should send a strong message to the RTA on this issue,
including adoption of a resolution, it was MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL GO ON RECORD AS OPPOSING
ANY PROPOSAL FROM THE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT
DOES NOT SERVE RENTON. CARRIED.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler emphasized the importance of publicizing
the April 26th meeting on this subject and encouraging the public to attend.
Mr. Edwards concurred, noting that the transit system will be paid for by all
residents of the region although not every jurisdiction will be directly served
by it.
King County: DDES Councilman Tanner commented on the reluctance of the King County Council
Relocation to Renton to relocate its Department of Development and Environmental Services
(DDES) to a site in Renton despite the considerable cost savings that would be
realized. Although the County has indicated its reluctance stems because of
the building owners' ties to Singapore and the current controversy regarding
human rights in that country, he felt the County's position was much more
harmful to the City of Renton than to the country of Singapore.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL DIRECT
THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A LETTER TO THE KING
COUNTY COUNCIL TO BE SIGNED BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS AND
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE COUNTY'S
RELUCTANCE TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE IN A BUILDING LOCATED IN
RENTON PURPORTEDLY BECAUSE OF CONCERNS ABOUT HUMAN
RIGHTS ISSUES. CARRIED.
Mayor Clymer added that the ludicrousness of the County's position has been
clearly stated in the local media.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:15 p.m.
MARILYN P'E—TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
4/11/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 11, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/18 Proposed Revisions to Street Standards
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Public Safety Space Needs
Continued Review of Housing Element of
the Comprehensive Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 4/12 Renton River Days Fee Waiver
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. RAYS Contract
*5th Floor* 1994 CDBG Funds
Reallocation of 1994 CDBG Dollars
FINANCE MON., 4/18 Finance Department's Vision Briefing
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. 1994 Budget Amendments
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CANCELLED
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY CANCELLED
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) CANCELLED
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 4/14 Low Income Senior Rates for City Utilities
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan
OTHER COMMITTEES:
LEOFF BOARD THUR., 4/14
4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION FRI., 4/15 Bellevue City Hall
PLAN 7:30 a.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 18, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: Professional Secretaries Week, April 25 - 29, 1994
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Public Safety Space Needs Committee Status Report
6. AUDIEI�TCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Court Case filed by Cornelus T. "Bob" Gevers v. City of Renton in the matter of Highlands
Community Church three-story addition, R-90-048/AAD-93-158 (CRT-94-003). Refer to Cit
Attorney and Insurance Services.
b. Development Services Division requests limited term funding in the amount of$54,617.00 for Land
Use Review Supervisor(Principal Planner)to 12/31/94. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Development Services Division requests approval of ordinance temporarily amending the Subdivision
and Zoning ordinances to allow approval of a special residential development demonstration project.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
d. Utility Systems (Water Utility)Division requests approval of an agreement with WSDOT for 90%
reimbursement in the amount of$28,765.46 for construction of a watermain in Carco Road to
accommodate I-405 project improvements. The City's share will be $2,686.69. Council concur. (See
10.a. for resolution.)
e. Utility Systems (Water Utility) Division requests approval of an agreement with WSDOT for 90%
reimbursement in the amount of$16,552.70 for relocation of utility lines near 1-405 and Maple Valley
Highway. The City's share will be $1,705.30. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
f. Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division submits CAG-92-103, Lift Station Improvements Lake
Washington No. 2 Lift Station and Cottonwood Lift Station; and requests approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$26,572.30, commencement of 30-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$21,812.20 to Omega Contractors, contractor, if all required releases
have been received. Council concur.
g. Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division requests approval for Sanitary Sewer Main Grouting and
Rehabilitation Public Works Trust Fund Construction Loan Agreement in the amount of$600,000.
The City's match will be $150,000. Council concur. (See 10.c. for resolution.)
h. Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division requests approval for Dayton Avenue NE Sanitary Sewer
(LID #337)Public Works Trust Fund Construction Loan Agreement in the amount of$139,677. The
City's match will be $36,000. Council concur. (See 10.d. for resolution.)
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Proposed Revisions to Street Standards; Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan; Downtown Revitalization Plan
b. Community Services Committee: Renton River Days Fee Waiver; RAYS Contract; 1995 CDBG
Funds; Reallocation of 1994 CDBG Dollars; Lake Washington Trail Grant Application*
c. Finance Committee: 1994 Budget Amendments*
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with WSDOT for I-405/Carso Road watermain (see 7.d.)
b. Agreement with WSDOT for I-405 utility relocation (see 7.e.)
c. Public works trust fund loan for Sanitary sewer main grouting and rehabilitation (see 7.g.)
d. Public works trust fund loan for Dayton Avenue NE sanitary sewers (see 7.h.)
e. Lake Washington Trail grant application (see 9.b.)
Ordinance for first reading:
1994 Budget Amendments (see 9.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Proposed Revisions to Street Standards
2. Continued Review of Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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CITY ATTORNEY& INSURANCE SERVICES
Court case filed by Cornelus T. 'Bob" Gevers v. City of Renton re: Highlands Community Church
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Advisory Committee Report on Public Safety Space Needs
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Kennedy -Way Back Inn Fee Waiver Request
Interim Principal Planner Position
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Carco Road waterline
Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for utility relocation on I-405, Maple Valley Highway
Public Works Trust Fund agreements for sewer grouting and Dayton Avenue NE sewers
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Special Residential Development Demonstration Project
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Proposed Revisions to Street Standards
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Finance: 1994 Budget Amendments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/25/94 —Reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grants
Adoption of 1995 Community Development Block Grant Policies and Acceptance
of Block Grant Pass-Through Funds for 1995 in the amount of$384,222
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 18, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
_, COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN, KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCILWOMAN TONI NELSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance Director; BEVERLY
NELSON GLODE, Personnel Director; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director;
CAROLYN SUNDVALL, Human Services Manager; MICHAEL
KATTERMANN, Interim Planning Director; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Coordinator; CHIEF ALAN WALLIS, CAPTAIN GARRY
ANDERSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the week of April 25-
Professional Secretaries' 29, 1994, to be Professional Secretaries' Week, recognizing the vital role
Week secretaries play in the work force. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Norma Cugini, representing the Public Safety Space Needs Advisory
few PRESENTATION Committee, presented a report on the findings of the committee. Meetings
Police: Public Safety Space were held each week from February 10 through March 30, 1994, to review
Needs and make recommendations on future space needs of the Police Department
and the Municipal Court. Two options were presented: short term--convert
City Hall to public safety building and lease space for other city departments
(estimated cost - $8,152,220); and long term--construct new public safety
building (estimated cost - $14,634,050).
Upon Council inquiry, Mrs. Cugini discussed various options considered by
the committee to expand the existing municipal campus. She also introduced
members of the committee in attendance, and indicated that if the Council
decides to place a public safety bond issue on the ballot, the committee is
willing to work towards passage of the measure. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE PUBLIC
SAFETY SPACE NEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AND REQUEST THE COMMITTEE TO
REMAIN INTACT. CARRIED. Council requested additional information
regarding the City's bonding capacity for both of the two options.
April 18 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 154
AUDIENCE COMMENT Larry Kennedy, 1301 Thomas Lane #8, Renton, representing the Way Back
Citizen Comment: Inn, explained that the organization provides accommodations for homeless
Kennedy - Way Back Inn families with children ages 14 and under. Way Back Inn has recently acquired
Fee Waiver Request a house donated by St. Anthony's Church and will be moving it on May 15 to
a vacant site behind the Renton Shopping Center. Explaining the
organization's financial need, Mr. Kennedy welcomed any donations and/or
waiver of City fees associated with the project. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th, Suite 1900, Bellevue, supported the proposed
- Street Standards revisions to the street standards discussed at the Committee of the Whole
meeting this date, and requested that the proposal be adopted quickly to allow
pending developments to proceed.
Executive Session MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Time: 8:02 p.m. Council reconvened
into regular session; roll was called; all members present. Time: 8:09 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Item 7.i. was added regarding contract with Renton Police Guild
commissioned employees.
Court Case: Gevers, Court Case filed by Cornelus T. 'Bob" Gevers v. City of Renton in the matter
Highlands Community of Highlands Community Church three-story addition, R-90-048/AAD-83-
Church, CRT-94-003 158 (CRT-94-003). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Planning: Interim Principal Development Services Division requested limited term funding in the amount
Planner Position of $54,617.00 for position of Land Use Review Supervisor (Principal Planner)
to 12/31/94. Refer to Finance Committee.
Planning: Special Development Services Division requested approval of ordinance temporarily
Residential Development amending the Subdivision and Zoning ordinances to allow approval of a
Demonstration Project special residential development demonstration project. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
Utility: WSDOT Utility Systems (Water Utility) Division requested approval of an agreement
Agreement for Watermain with WSDOT for 90% reimbursement in the amount of $28,765.46 for
in Carco Road (I-405) construction of a watermain in Carco Road to accommodate I-405 project
improvements. The City's share will be $2,686.69. Council concur. (See page
156 for resolution.)
Utility: WSDOT Utility Systems (Water Utility) Division requested approval of an agreement
Agreement for Utility with WSDOT for 90% reimbursement in the amount of $16,552.70 for
Line Relocation, I-405 relocation of utility lines near I-405 and Maple Valley Highway. The city's
and Maple Valley share will be $1,705.30. Council concur. (See page 156 for resolution.)
Highway
CAG: 93-103, Lift Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division submitted CAG-93-103, Lift
Stations, Lake Washington Station Improvements for Lake Washington No. 2 Lift Station and Cottonwood
No. 2 and Cottonwood, Lift Station; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
Omega Contractors estimate in the amount of $26,572.30, commencement of 30-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $21,812.20 to Omega Contractors,
contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
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Utility: Public Works Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division requested approval of Sanitary
Trust Fund Agreement, Sewer Main Grouting and Rehabilitation Public Works Trust Fund
Sanitary Sewer Main Construction Loan Agreement in the amount of $600,000. The City's match
Grouting will be $150,000. Council concur. (See page 156 for resolution.)
Utility: Public Works Utility Systems (Wastewater Utility) Division requested approval for Dayton
Trust Fund Agreement, Avenue NE Sanitary Sewer (LID #337) Public Works Trust Fund Construction
Dayton Avenue NE Sewer, Loan Agreement in the amount of $139,677. The City's match will be
LID 337 $36,000. Council concur. (See page 157 for resolution.)
Added Item: Personnel Department submitted 1994-1996 labor agreement with Renton
Personnel: Renton Police Police Guild commissioned employees which provides a 3% base wage increase
Guild Commissioned for 1993, and increases equal to 100% of the CPI for 1995 and 1996 with a
Employees Contract, minimum of 2% and a maximum of 5% on the CPI formula for 1996. The
1994-1996 agreement also provides for changes to sick leave cash out, new pay schedule
for employees hired after 1/1/94, adoption of health care task force changes,
and revised deferred compensation plan. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
Transportation: Street THE MATTER OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO STREET STANDARDS TO
Standards Revisions TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding the downtown
DRA: Downton Renton revitalization plan. The Planning Commission approved the draft plan
Revitalization Plan in December, 1993, and it was forwarded to the Council with a
recommendation for adoption in the interim pending final adoption of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Development Committee
concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation and referred the
matter to Committee of the Whole for a briefing on the content of the policies
prior to final action. The Committee of the Whole concurs in the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and the Planning and
n.. Development Committee to adopt the policies as amended to serve in the
interim pending final adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan. MOVED
BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilman Tanner
requested that his "no" vote be recorded.
Building: Bryant Motors Upon Council inquiry, Mayor Clymer and Attorney Fontes indicated that they
Zoning Code Violation have not yet received information on whether a court date has been set to
consider the citation issued to Bryant Motors for violation of the zoning code.
Council President Stredicke indicated his displeasure with delay of the matter
and the uncooperative activities of the owner.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the request to waive all permit fees for the
Community Event: Renton 1994 Renton River Days. The estimated value of permit fees is approximately
River Days Permit Fee $100. The Committee further recommended approval to locate the ornamental
Waiver; Banners River Days windsocks and banners on City light poles for approximately one
month. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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H&HS: RAYS Agreement Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding an
agreement with Renton Area Youth & Family Services. At its April 12, 1994,
meeting, the Community Services Committee reviewed an agreement with
Renton Area Youth & Family Services for ongoing family support for services
to Renton residents. The agreement, in the amount of $66,592, will provide
counseling and assessment, case management and advocacy for low-income
children and families. The Community Services Committee recommended
approval of the agreement. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Parks: Lake Washington Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Trail Grant Application recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the
application for funding assistance to the Interagency Committee on Outdoor
Recreation for grant funds for the Lake Washington Trail (Boeing - Phase 2)
project. Match monies will be derived from block grant funds and the Boeing
trail construction account for this development grant application in the
Boating Facilities Program (Initiative 215 funds). The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See 157 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the 1994
Finance: 1994 Budget budget adjustments. The Finance Committee recommended concurrence in
Amendments the staff recommendation to amend the 1994 budget by $38.6 million. The
Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3053 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: WSDOT interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Agreement for Watermain Transportation to pay for the actual cost of removal, relocation or construction
in Carco Road (I-405) of a 24" waterline in Carco Road necessitated by State work on SR-405.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3054 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: WSDOT interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Agreement for Utility Transportation concerning preliminary engineering work for utility relocation
Line Relocation, I-405 on SR-405, south Renton to Sunset Boulevard (HOV). MOVED BY
and Maple Valley SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Highway RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3055 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Utility: Public Works interlocal cooperative agreement entitled "Public Works Trust Fund
Trust Fund Agreement, Construction Loan Agreement" for sanitary sewer main grouting and
Sanitary Sewer Main rehabilitation. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER,
Grouting COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3056 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Utility: Public Works interlocal cooperative agreement entitled "Public Works Trust Fund
Trust Fund Agreement, Construction Loan Agreement" for installation of the Dayton Avenue NE
Dayton Avenue NE Sewer, sanitary sewers (LID #337). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
LID 337 TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3057 A resolution was read authorizing application for funding assistance for an
Parks: Lake Washington outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Trail, Boeing Phase 2, Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act (Lake Washington
wor IAC Funding Trail, Boeing Phase 2). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to the
4/25/94 Council meeting for second reading and adoption:
Finance: 1994 Budget An ordinance was read providing for 1994 Budget amendments in the amount
Amendments of $38,617,070; thereby increasing the total amount of the 1994 City of
Renton Budget to $146,271,752. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/25/94. CARRIED. Mayor Clymer clarified that the
majority of the funds have been carried forward from 1993 to fund specific
capital expenditures.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a letter signed by Mayor Clymer and all
King County: DDES Councilmembers urging King County Council Chair Kent Pullen to resolve the
Relocation to One Renton issue of relocating the County's Department of Development & Environmental
Place, Grady Way Services (DDES) to One Renton Place, an office building complex in Renton.
Accompanying a letter was a resolution expressing the Council's concern,
which was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3058 A resolution was read strongly encouraging the Metropolitan King County
King County: DDES Council to accept the lease offered by One Renton Place for relocation of the
Relocation to One Renton County's DDES. The best overall interests of the county will be served since
Now Place, Grady Way the proposal will save the taxpayers at least $752,000, and is superior to the
Bellevue alternative site in parking, internal layout of space, fire safety
features, and commercial services within easy walking distance. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:34 p.m.
MARILY . P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
4/18/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 18, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/25 Continued Review of Housing Element of
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. the Comprehensive Plan
Kennedy-Way Back Inn Fee Waiver
Request
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 4/25 Limited Term Funding for Land Use
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Review Supervisor
Reclass List
Vouchers
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER COMMITTEES:
SCATBd TRANSPORTATION TUES., 4/19 WSDOT Building, Kent
9:00 a.m.
FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD TUES., 4/19 Regular meeting
4:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
TRI-CAUCUS WED., 4/20 Mercer Island Community Center
7:30 a.m.
REGIONAL TRANSIT THUR., 4/21 Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
AUTHORITY ROUNDTABLE 8:00 a.m.
REGIONAL TRANSIT PLAN TUES., 4/26 Renton Senior Center
ROUNDTABLE 4-6:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 25, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
'r 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: Greater Puget Sound Safe Boating Week, May 1-7, 1994
Renton Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, May 5, 1994
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grant Funds;
1995 Community Development Block Grant Policies and acceptance
of estimated Block Grant pass-through funds for 1995
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Personnel Department submits recommendations for classification and compensation changes. Refer
to Finance Committee.
b. Utility Systems/Surface Water Division submits Addendum No. 9 for CAG-90-033, the East Side
Green River Watershed Plan (ESGRWP), and Amendment No. 3 to Soil Conservation Service
(SCS)/City of Renton agreement CAG-88-053. Refer to Utilities Committee.
c. Utility Systems/Wastewater Division requests approval of the proposed Sanitary Sewer Service
Boundary adjustment with Skyway Water and Sewer District. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d. Utility Systems/Wastewater Division requests approval of extension of eight (8) Water and Sanitary
Sewer Private Developer Held Latecomer Agreements within the Sewer Moratorium Area. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Sanford E. Webb, 430 Mill Avenue South, Renton, regarding alley public safety
improvements, located between Mill Avenue South and Cedar Avenue South, from South 4th to South
6th Streets.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
b. Community Services Committee: Reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)Funds; 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program
c. Finance Committee: Limited Term Funding for Land Use Review Supervisor; Reclass List; Vouchers;
Development Fee Waiver Request (Way Back Inn)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance for second and final reading:
1994 Budget Amendments
Resolutions:
a. Resolution Opposing any Regional Transit Authority Proposal Which Does Not Serve Renton
b. Resolution Rescinding Res. No. 2872 and Establishing Certain Policies Regarding Fringe Benefits
for Positions Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (see item 7.a.).
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Continued Review of Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Letter from Sandy Webb, 430 dill Ave. S., 98055, requesting status report on improvements to alley on
Renton Hill
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Classification and compensation changes
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Addendum No. 9 for CAG-90-033, East Side Green River Watershed Plan
Amendment No. 3 to Soil Conservation Service agreement, CAG-88-053
Sanitary sewer service boundary adjustment with Skyway Water and Sewer District
Sewer moratorium area latecomer agreements
ate.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 25, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD,
Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; JIM HANSON, Development Services Director; CAROLYN
SUNDVALL, Human Services Manager; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Coordinator; CAPTAIN DON PERSSON, OFFICER BRAD
TOFTHAGEN, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the week of May 1st to
Greater Puget Sound Safe 7th, 1994, to be Greater Puget Sound Safe Boating Week, and encouraging all
Boating Week, May 1st- citizens to become aware of the potential hazards of boati_ag and to recognize
7th the importance of safe boating. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Renton Mayor's Prayer A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring May 5, 1994, to be the
Breakfast, May 5th date of the first annual Renton Mayor's Prayer Breakfasi and identifying this
event as a time for the rededication of the individual and the Nation to God.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Dave Andresen from 40 Rentals accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
breakfast's organizers.
SPECIAL Police Captain Don Persson introduced Officer Brad TofthaLen and the newest
PRESENTATION member of the Police Department's K-9 unit, a 17-month-old German
Police: K-9 Unit shepherd who will begin training next month. Captain Persson explained that
the Police Department's four canines are used for tracking, evidence searches,
and public relations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
H&HS: Reallocation of in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
1994 CDBG Funds hearing to consider the reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds.
Carolyn Sundvall, Housing & Human Services Manager, explained that any ,
time CDBG funds are reallocated, HUD requires that a public hearing be held
to inform the public of this intent. Ms. Sundvall outlined the proposed
reallocations of $23,262 in funds from the North Highlands Walkways and the
Vision Needs Special Housing projects to the Liberty Park Restrooms, Phase II
and the North Highlands Library ADA projects.
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Audience comment was invited.
Seeing no one wished to address Council on this issue, it was MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADVANCE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON
THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Vice Chair Tanner presented a report
Committee regarding the reallocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grant
H&HS: Reallocation of (CDBG) funds. The Community Services Committee, at its April 12, 1994
1994 CDBG Funds meeting, reviewed the proposed reallocation of $23,262 in 1994 CDBG funds.
The North Highlands Walkways project is complete and has a balance of
$14,262. Vision Needs Special Housing was allocated $9,000 to acquire
transitional housing contigent on the agency receiving funds from other
sources to acquire and operate a home. The agency is unable to meet the
requirements. Liberty Park Restrooms, Phase II, will, be allocated an
additional $15,000 for construction costs, and the North Highlands Library
ADA project will be allocated an additional $8,262 to meet accessible ADA
requirements. The Community Services Committee concurs in the
recommendation that Council accept the reallocations as proposed. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Funds This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
and Policies in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
hearing to consider the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
policies and acceptance of estimated block grant pass-through funds for 1995.
Carolyn Sundvall, Housing & Human Services Manager, explained that each
year, the City is required to hold a public hearing prior to accepting its share
of CDBG funds allocated through the King County Consortium. The City
must also adopt program policies that will guide the selection of projects to be
funded for the following year. Renton's share of 1995 CDBG funds is
estimated to be $384,222, based on the size of its low- and moderate-income
populations.
Noting that the proposed 1995 CDBG policies are consistent with past program
efforts, Ms. Sundvall briefly reviewed each of the eight policy statements.
She added that the CDBG funding application process begins April 29, 1994
for the 1995 funding cycle.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Councilman Tanner said because
CDBG funds generally require a 20-year commitment, this funding source is
probably not suited for the Way-Back Inn homeless shelter project.
Councilman Edwards suggested that the City might want to develop a policy
regarding in-kind contributions such as that requested last week by the Way-
Back Inn. Council President Stredicke added that the Human Services
Advisory Committee should consider the issue of available shelter for the
homeless in Renton.
Audience comment was invited.
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Seeing no one wished to address Council on this issue, it was MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADVANCE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON
THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Vice Chair Tanner presented a report
Committee regarding the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program,
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Funds specifically the acceptance of pass-through dollars and adoption of local
and Policies policies. The Community Services Committee, at its April 12, 1994 meeting,
reviewed the proposed local policies for the 1995 CDBG program. The
policies will guide the allocations of the CDBG pass-through funds and have
been recommended by the Renton Human Services Advisory Committee. The
City of Renton's share of the 1995 CDBG pass-through funds is
approximately $384,222. The maximum available amount of $49,474 will be
set aside for public service activities. The maximum allowable ceiling of
$41,749 will be set aside for planning and administrative activities. The
maximum available amount of approximately $292,999 will be set aside for
capital projects, including any housing repair programs. The Community
Services Committee concurred in the recommendation that Council accept the
recommended policies and the estimated 1995 CDBG pass-through funds as
proposed. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Personnel: Classification Personnel Department submitted recommendations for classification and
and Compensation compensation changes affecting the following positions: Planning and
Changes Technical Services Secretary 1I; Community Services Department Desktop
Publishing Operator and Office Assistant I; Municipal Court Judge; non-
represented (non-union) clerical positions; Police Department Chief, Captains,
Lieutenants, Staff Services Manager, and Administrative Secretary II; Fire
Department Chief and Deputy Chiefs; Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; and Personnel Department Director. Refer to Finance
Committee.
CAG: 90-033, East Side Utility Systems/Surface Water Division submitted Addendum No. 9 for CAG-
Green River Watershed 90-033, the East Side Green River Watershed Plan (ESGRWP), and
Plan Amendment No. 3 to Soil Conservation Service (SCS)/City of Renton
CAG: 88-053, Soil agreement CAG-88-053. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Conservation Service
Utility: Boundary Utility Systems/Wastewater Division requested approval of the proposed
Adjustment, Skyway sanitary sewer service boundary adjustment with the Skyway Water and Sewer
Water and Sewer District District. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Latecomer Agreement: Utility Systems/Wastewater Division requested app:-o-?.'. of eight water and
Sewer Moratorium Area sanitary sewer private developer held latecomer agreements within the sewer
Agreements moratorium area. Latecomer agreement holders are: King County Department
of Public Works; Pioneer Federal Savings Bank; Fairfield Developments, Inc.
(two agreements); Lyle Barger; Miriam G. Holmquist; Crown Point Ltd.
Partnership; and Windsor Place Associates. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Sanford E. Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., requesting
Citizen Comment: Webb - information on the status of the recommended public safety improvements to
Improvements to Alley on the alley located between Mill and Cedar Avenues South extending from South
Renton Hill 4th to South 6th Streets. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke commented that the original court date for the
Building: Bryant Motors Bryant Motors Zoning Code violation has been rescheduled to July 19, 1994.
Zoning Code Violation He asked to be advised if this date is changed.
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Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #111248 - 111703 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,646,809.75. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #125665 -
125980 and 369 direct deposits in the total amount of $987,219.39. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Limited Term Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Funding for Land Use concurrence in the staff recommendation to establish the principal planner
Review Supervisor position (land use review supervisor) as described and to approve an
appropriation from the ending fund balance to provide funding for this
position for the remainder of the year at Grade 32. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Building: Permit Fee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Waivers for Way-Back Inn concurrence with the staff recommendation that Council approve the request
Homeless Shelter made by Way-Back Inn to waive City permit fees associated with moving a
house from St. Anthony's Parish to a vacant lot located at 3rd Place SW and
Maple SW for use as a shelter for homeless people, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Waived fees apply to City permits and expenses only.
2. Dollar amount of waived fees and expenses not to exceed $5,000.00.
•• 3. Owner of the subject lot be required to record a restrictive covenant
against the property stating that the dollar amount of the waived City
permit fees and expenses will be returned in full to the City in the event
that the lease with Way-Back Inn to shelter homeless people on the
property expires within five years of the date upon which the lease was
executed.
4. Permit fees for any tenant remodels shall not be waived by this action.
5. In the future, any funding requests from Way-Back Inn will follow our
established procedure, and be considered relative to the many other
requests the City receives from social service agencies.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4448 An ordinance was read providing for 1994 Budget amendments in the amount
Finance: 1994 Budget of $38,617,070; thereby increasing the total amount of the 1994 City of
Amendments Renton Budget to $146,271,752. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
April 25 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 166
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3059 A resolution was read opposing any Regional Transit Authority proposal
Transportation: Regional which does not serve Renton. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
Transit Authority Plan CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tanner requested that the Administration investigate a menacing
Police: Possible Vicious and possibly vicious dog at the residence located at 356 Maple Avenue.
Dog at 356 Maple Avenue Mayor Clymer agreed to have the Animal Control Officer look into this. ,
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:18 p.m.
BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk
4/25/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 25, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/02 Public Safety Space Needs
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Regional Issues
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COMMUNITY SERVICES *CANCELLED*
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT *CANCELLED* (will meet 5/03)
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 4/28 Staffing levels of Police and Fire
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Departments
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 5/02 Boeing Employees Flying Association
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. business loan extension
UTILITIES THURS., 4/28 Ryan request for sewer ccnnection,
(Sch.litzer) 4:00 p.m. Eastside Greer.Rover Watershed Plan;
Low-income seni:-!ves (continued from
4/14 meeting);
Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan
OTHER MEETINGS
Regional Transit Plan Public Hearing TUES., 4/26 Renton Senior Center
4-6:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 2, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1994
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed amendment to Commercial Arterial (CA)
zone landscape requirements along state routes and freeways. Refer to Planning and Development
Committee.
b. Police Department submits interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for Marine Patrol
Services. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Mary Hulse, 1041 Grandview Ave., Boulder, CO, 80302, requesting an exemption to the
3/31/94 deadline for submitting a Comprehensive Plan rezone application for three acres of property located
in the May Creek area (general vicinity of NE 31 st St. near Lincoln Dr. NE) as these parcels were rezoned
to Resource Conservation (RC) without her knowledge.
7. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Public Safety space needs
b. Public Safety Committee: Staffing levels of the Police and Fire Departments
c. Transportation Committee: Boeing Employees Flying Association business loan extension
d. Utilities Committee: Mary Ryan request for sewer connection; East Side Green River Watershed Plan
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Public Safety space needs
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
May 2, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, concern regarding proposed Renton Hill stairway accessing Cedar
Avenue bridge
Council direction to request that WSDOT's S-Curve Project Director continue providing regular monthly
reports
Letter from Mary Hulse, 1041 Grandview Ave., Boulder, CO, requesting rezone of three acres in the May
Creek area from Resource Conservation (RC) to Single Family, Low Density (SF-L)
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Amendment No. 3 to CAG-88-053, Soil Conservation Service agreement
Addendum No. 9 to CAG-90-033, East Side Green River Watershed Plan
Boeing Employees Flying Association Assignment of Lease/Consent and Agreement of Landlord
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone landscape requirement changes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Marine Patrol service agreement with Mercer Island
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 2, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER, BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; CAPTAIN
DON PERSSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1994, AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, urged Council to place
Citizen Comment: Hoshide a limit on the number of accessory units that will be allowed in single family
- Accessory Units/ neighborhoods according to the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Housing Element of Mr. Hoshide feared that, without a limit, many homeowners would be
Comprehensive Plan attracted to the economic benefits such units can provide and, as a result, the
nature of the City's single family neighborhoods would change to mixed use
over the next 30 to 40 years.
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed concern regarding
- WSDOT I-405 S-Curve the elevated stairway to be built on Renton Hill accessing the Cedar Avenue
Project bridge adjacent to the I-405 retaining wall. Saying that the stairway is
,. unnecessary and will be unsightly, Mrs. Larson added it will also be unsafe as
the planned railings will be only 2'10" in height and the bars spaced 6.5"
across. Questioning whether these characteristics meet Code requirements, she
also asked whether the City has approved this proposal.
Noting he shares Mrs. Larson's concerns regarding the stairway's safety, Gregg
Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, offered to look
into this proposal further.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THIS ISSUE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A RESPONSE AT
NEXT WEEK'S COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Mrs. Larson also asked whether the prohibition on left-hand turns from Main
onto 6th can be lifted on weekends, and Mayor Clymer agreed to provide a
response to this question as well.
Council President Stredicke commented on his concern with WSDOT's failure
in the last two months to send a representative to report to the Council on
issues such as these. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO
NOTIFY WSDOT THAT IT WOULD LIKE THE REGULAR REPORTS
FROM THE S-CURVE PROJECT DIRECTOR, PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED
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TO COUNCIL ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, TO
CONTINUE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Planning: CA Zone Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed amendment to the
Landscape Requirement Commercial Arterial (CA) zone landscape requirements along state routes and
Changes freeways. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Police: Marine Patrol Police Department submitted interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer
Service Agreement, Island for marine patrol services. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Mercer Island
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mary Hulse, 1041 Grandview Ave., Boulder,
Citizen Comment: Hulse - CO, 80302, requesting a rezone of property located in the vicinity of NE 31st
Rezone Request, NE and Lincoln Drive NE from Resource Conservation (RC) to Single Family,
31st/Lincoln DR NE Low Density. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION
FOR A RESPONSE TO THE LETTER-WRITER. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Councilman Tanner thanked the Administration for its prompt response to his
Police: Animal Control concern stated last week regarding the apparently vicious dog residing at 350
Complaint, 350 Maple Ave Maple Ave SW (rather than 356 Maple Ave SW). Mr. Tanner requested that
SW the Animal Control Officer revisit the residence as a portion of the fence
surrounding the property is down and the dog has been seen running loose.
He also advised that the dog barks continuously.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report concurring in staff's
CAG: 88-053, Amendment recommendation that approval be given for the Mayor and City Clerk to
No. 3 to Soil Conservation execute Amendment No. 3 to the Soil Conservation Service (SCS)/City Project
Service Agreement Agreement CAG-88-053. The Utilities Committee also concurred in staff's
recommendation that approval be given for the Mayor and City Clerk to
CAG: 90-033, Addendum execute Addendum No. 9 to consultant contract CAG-90-033 with R.W. Beck
No. 9 to East Side Green and Associates for the East Side Green River Watershed Plan in the amount of
River Watershed Plan $299,821. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Ryan Request for Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding the
Emergency Sewer Hook- emergency sewer hook-up request from Mary Ryan for property located at
up 16443 Benson Road. The Utilities Committee recommended that this item be
removed from referral and dropped from consideration. Because of the
projected requirements to extend sewer to the property and the high cost
associated with those improvements, the applicant has decided to withdraw the
request. The applicant is working with the Seattle-King County Department
of Health (Health Department) to bring the property into compliance with
their requirements for on-site sewage disposal. If the on-site system cannot
obtain the approval of the Health Department, the applicant may resubmit the
request. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
May 2, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 173
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee regarding an assignment of lease by the Boeing Employees Flying Association
Airport: BEFA (BEFA). The Boeing Employees Flying Association requested that the City of
Assignment of Lease/Loan Renton approve a new Deed of Trust and execute a Consent and Agreement
Extension of Landlord and related documents pertaining to the assignment to SeaFirst
Bank of the Boeing Employees Flying Association's lease. This request was
initially submitted to the Transportation (Aviation) Committee on October 25,
1993. The Committee recommended, and the Council approved, the taking of
no action until completion of the lawsuit between the City and certain airport
tenants then in progress. The lawsuit has been completed and the court's
ruling is that the BEFA does not have to renegotiate its land rental rate until
1995. The Transportation (Aviation) Committee recommended that the City
Council: (1) approve the Consent and Agreement of Landlord and other
related documents; and (2) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Consent and Agreement of Landlord and other related documents.
At Council President Stredicke's suggestion, section (2) of the final sentence
of the Committee report was amended as follows: "(The City Council)
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Consent and Agreement of
Landlord and other documents following review by the City Attorney."
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke requested a report on Safeway, Inc.'s proposal to
Building: New Safeway construct a new store at NE 4th Street and Union Avenue NE adjacent to the
Store at NE 4th/Union existing Safeway store. Mr. Stredicke specifically wanted information on: the
Ave NE parking requirements for the project; how these were adjusted by the
Environmental Review Committee; and how they relate to the project's
transportation impact fee which was negotiated from an original estimate of
$1.7 million to $113,960.
Franchise: City of Seattle Responding to Council President Stredicke, the City Clerk explained last
Preemption of Regular week's preemption of Renton's public/government access channel by the City
Public Access Program of Seattle for a program on youth violence.
r. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND
PROPERTY ACQUISITION. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:55 p.m.
MARILY TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
5/02/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 2, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA 77771
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/09 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 5/09 Budget Calendar
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Council Correspondence Policy
Reclassification List
Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 5/03 Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone
(Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. Amendments to Landscape Requirements;
*5th Floor* Special Residential Development
Demonstration Project
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 5/05 Staffing levels of Police and Fire
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Departments;
Marine Patrol Service Contract with
Mercer Island
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 2, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: May, 1994, "Older Americans Month" and May 9-13, 1994, "Senior Center Week"
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/13/94 for CAG-94-029, Park Avenue North Improvements;
engineer's estimate $3,995,000; and submits Transportation Systems Division recommendation to
award the contract to the low bidder, Scoccolo Construction, Inc., in the amount of$2,992,381.06.
Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/26/94 for CAG-94-031, Houser Way Pump Station, engineer's
estimate $758,982.97; and submits Water Utility Division recommendation that the City reject each of
the 15 bids received as all exceeded the engineer's estimate and they do not represent the value of this
facility to the City. Staff further recommends that the project be redesigned at an estimated cost of
$40,000, with potential re-bid savings of$250,000. Council concur.
c. Development Services Division submits the 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and proposed
,.� reimbursable fees. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
d. Finance Department requests declaration of certain items as surplus so they may be auctioned on
May 21, 1994. Council concur.
e. Transportation Division requests that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with ENTRANCO to conduct the Phase III design of the Houser Way Relocation Stage 2
project. Refer to Transportation Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
b. Public Safety Committee: Staffing levels of the Police and Fire Departments; Marine Patrol Service
Contract with Mercer Island*
c. Planning & Development Committee: Commercial Arterial (CA)Zone amendments to landscape
requirements; Special Residential Development Demonstration Project
d. Finance Committee: Budget Calendar; Council Correspondence policy; Reclassification list*;
Vouchers
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Marine Patrol Service contract with Mercer Island (see 8.b.)
b. Reclassifications (see 8.d.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 3/7/94 -- Motion adopted referring matter of building permit application and safety issues
regarding the new use at 251 Factory Avenue N to the Administration for investigation and report back
to Council (Richter/Vaupel letter) ,.i
b. Referred 3/21/94 -- Councilmember Tanner request for report from Parks Department regarding the
scheduling between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. of the At-Risk Youth Corp. basketball tournament, and any
subsequent events for young teens
c. Referred 4/4/94 -- Request for copy of letter from Len Cozza and letter about kids throwing rocks on
cars to be sent to Joe Scanlon, WSDOT I-405 Project Manager
d. Referred 4/11/94 -- Motion directing the preparation of a letter and resolution opposing any Regional
Transit Authority proposal that does not serve Renton
e. Referred 4/11/94 -- Motion directing the preparation of a letter to be signed by all Councilmembers
and a resolution to be adopted by Council opposing the King County Council's policy of raising human
rights issues to preclude relocation of the King County DDES division to Renton
f. Referred 4/25/94 -- Councilmember Tanner request that the Administration investigate possible vicious
dog at 350 Maple Avenue
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13, ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
2. Public Safety space needs (this topic to be discussed following the regular Council meeting)
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Refe'rr��s
ADMINISTRATION
Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, concern regarding proposed Renton Hill stairway accessing Cedar
Avenue bridge
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
CAG-94-055, Marine Patrol Services Agreement with City of Mercer Island
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and Fees
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Houser Way Relocation Stage 2, Phase III, ENTRANCO agreement
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone amendments to landscape requirements for auto dealerships
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 9, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE
COUNCILMEMBERS TANNER; TONI NELSON; BOB EDWARDS. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS TIM SCHLITZER AND KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Systems
Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; MIKE
KATTERMANN, Interim Planning Director; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS and
CAPTAIN DON PERSSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF Amendment requested on page 171, paragraph 6, to delete the words
COUNCIL MINUTES "unnecessary and" in Ruthie Larson's comments regarding the Renton
Hill/Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge stairway. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
MAY 2, 1994, AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the month of May, 1994,
Older Americans as "Older Americans Month," and the week of May 9 through 13, 1994, to be
Month/Senior Center "Senior Center Week" in the City of Renton, recognizing a special debt of
Week gratitude to older citizens who possess both a reservoir of experience and a
depth of knowledge that have enriched, and continue to enrich, our great
nation. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT M.L. Gibson, 1215 N. 28th Pl., Renton, 98056, stated his objection to
Citizen Comment: Gibson bestowing a $6,000 per year raise on a City employee who supervises only five
- Employee Compensation people.
Change
Citizen Comment: Bruk - Elena Bruk, PO Box 203, Renton, 98057, representing the Galaxy Restaurant
Variance Request for & Lounge, requested that the business be granted a variance that would allow
Galaxy Lounge it to have dining and dancing after 2:00 a.m. until 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and
Saturdays. Ms. Bruk stated that security at the Galaxy has been tightened and
the music format changed to discourage inappropriate activities. She felt that
the extended hours would benefit the downtown area by increasing revenue,
and emphasized that alcohol service would cease at 2 a.m.
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, questioned if staff has
- WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve prepared a report responding to her concerns raised last week regarding the
Project proposed Renton Hill stairway accessing the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge.
Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, explained
that because the I-405 coordinator was absent last week, this report will not
be issued until next Monday.
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WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL GRANT
Project STAFF ONE MORE WEEK TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE WSDOT I-
405/S-CURVE PROJECT SUBJECT SPECIFICALLY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED RENTON HILL/CEDAR AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
STAIRWAY. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, stated that Renton Hill
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve residents are looking forward to the proposed stairway previously mentioned
Project by Mrs. Larson. Saying this access will be useful for those who do not own
r.a cars, Mr. Webb agreed that its safety is of utmost importance.
Councilmember Nelson noted that the severity of the stairway's slope is at
issue, not whether or not it should be constructed.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 94-029, Park Ave N City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/13/94 for CAG-94-029, Park Avenue
Improvements, Scoccolo North Improvements; engineer's estimate $3,995,000; and submitted
Const. Inc. Transportation Systems Division recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder, Scoccolo Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,992,381.06.
Council concur.
CAG: 94-031, Houser Way City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/26/94 for CAG-94-031, Houser Way
Pump Station Pump Station; engineer's estimate $758,982.97; and submitted Water Utility
Division recommendation that the City reject each of the 15 bids received as
all exceeded the engineer's estimate and they do not represent the value of
this facility to the City. Staff further recommended that the project be
redesigned at an estimated cost of $40,000, with potential re-bid savings of
$250,000. Council concur.
Building: 1994 Non- Development Services Division submitted the 1994 Non-Residential Energy
Residential Energy Code Code and proposed reimbursable fees. Refer to Planning & Development
& Fees Committee.
Finance: Surplus Items Finance Department requested declaration of certain items as surplus so they
Declaration may be auctioned on May 21, 1994. Council concur.
Streets: Houser Way Transportation Division requested that the Mayor and City Clerk be
Relocation Stage 2, Phase authorized to execute an agreement with ENTRANCO in the amount of
III, ENTRANCO $479,739 to conduct the Phase III design of the Houser Way Relocation Stage
2 project; 80% of these costs to be reimbursed by a federal grant. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding Renton liaisons for
Committee of the Whole Suburban Cities committees. The Suburban Cities Association (SCA) has
SCA: Committee asked every city to appoint a member of its Council as a liaison for each of
Appointments the four SCA committees. The Councilmember should be someone who is not
already an active member of that committee, but who can attend meetings
occasionally and serve as an information conduit.between the Council and
SCA staff. The Committee of the Whole recommended the following
appointments:
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Human Services: Councilmember Toni Nelson; Regional Water: Councilmember
Tim Schlitzer; Growth Management & Transportation: Councilmembers Bob
Edwards and Tim Schlitzer; Regional Issues & Services: Mayor Earl Clymer
and Council President Dick Stredicke.
MOVED BY STREDYCKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Zoning at Council President Stredicke asked for information on the zoning status of the
Cemetery Road/NE 4th Balch/Lexington property located between Cemetery Road and NE 4th.
Assistant City Attorney Fontes offered to provide a report back to Mr.
Stredicke on this issue.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending that
CAG: 94-055, Marine Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Marine Patrol
Patrol Services, Mercer Services Interlocal Agreement with Mercer Island. The City is owed a rebate
Island of $12,042. The cost of full services for 1994 (prorated for the time the City
did not have the service) is $12,609. Mercer Island has agreed to resume the
service at no additional cost to the City. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 182 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #111704 - 112136 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,921,758.28. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #125981 -
126335 and 370 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,021,121.37. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Personnel: Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding classification
Reclassifications and and compensation changes. The Committee recommended that Council
Compensation Changes approve the following classification changes in accordance with City Policy
and Procedure #300-12:
1. Planning/Building/Public Works Department:
a. Reclass Secretary II position to Administration Secretary I retroactive
to I/1/94 at a 1994 cost of $1,770.
b. Reclassify P/B/PW Administrator position from grade 46 to 43
effective 4/1/94 at a 1994 savings of $14,540.
2. Communitv Services Department: Move Desktop Publishing Operator
position from grade 6 to 12, and reclass Office Assistant I to Office
Assistant II retroactive to 1/1/94 at a total 1994 cost of $3,222.
3. Executive Department: Reclass Office Assistant II position to a new
classification, Publications Secretary, at grade 7, retroactive to 1/1/94 at a
1994 cost of $1,452.
4. Municipal Court: Move Municipal Court Judge position to step E of
grade 42, retroactive to 1/1/94 at a 1994 cost of $6,292.
5. Non-Represented (non-union) Clerical Positions: Determine that non-
represented clerical employees hired before 1/1/93 will continue to
receive a payment equal to 50% of accumulated sick leave upon
termination, retirement or death to a maximum payment of 480 hours.
6. Police and Fire Departments: Link fringe benefits and wages for the
Police Department's Administrative Secretary II position to those
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negotiated by the non-commissioned members of the Police Guild
retroactive to 1/1/94 at a 1994 cost of $397.
Additionally, implement the following changes effective 5/l/94 at a 1994
cost of $53,542:
a. Move Police Captains from grade 37 to 38, Police Lieutenants from
grade 33 to 36, and Police Staff Services Manager from grade 30 to
34.
b. Provide the Police Chief, Police Captains, Police Lieutenants and
Police Staff Services Manager with the uniform allowance,
educational incentive pay and longevity benefits granted to
commissioned members of the Police Department.
C. Provide Police Lieutenants with overtime compensation at the rate of
eight hours paid at time and a half for every seven days' CDO
coverage.
d. Change the title of Police Captain to Police Deputy Chief and Police
Lieutenant to Police Commander.
e. Maintain the minimum pay differential of 4% between the salary of
the Fire Deputy Chiefs and the salary of Battalion Chiefs.
f. Provide Fire Deputy Chiefs with the same uniform allowances,
educational incentive pay and longevity benefits as those negotiated
by Firefighters' Local 864.
g. Provide the Fire Chief the same uniform allowance, educational
incentive pay and longevity benefits granted to Fire Deputy Chiefs.
7. Personnel Department: Upgrade the position of Personnel Director to
grade 43 and re-title it Human Resources and Risk Administrator,
effective 5/1/94 at a 1994 cost of $4,102.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Tanner responded to a comment made earlier by a member of
the audience, saying that the compensation changes as submitted do not
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include a $6,000 pay increase.
Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee regarding the Residential Development Demonstration Project. The Planning
Planning: Special and Development Committee met on May 3, 1994, to consider whether the
Residential Development City should explore a new development approach in the Single Family (SF)
Demonstration Project and Mixed Residential (MR) zones. A developer has proposed a concept that
would be new to Renton. The City's current development regulations (e.g.,
Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance) constrain the achievement of many
of the Residential Policies approved as part of the 1993 Interim Land Use
Element. A demonstration project would allow evaluation of alternative
zoning and subdivision standards. The subject project would involve an
expedited process for review, approval and construction and could be used to
analyze new types of development standards and processes for inclusion in the
updates to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance.
The proposal cannot be developed under the current Zoning Code provisions
due to conflicts between the development standards of the Interim Zoning
Code and the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee
determined that the proposed site is ideal for the demonstration project as it is
of sufficient size and currently has a Mixed Residential zoning designation
that is intended to act as a buffer between single family and multi-family
uses.
May 9 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 182
The Committee further determined that the review of this project should
remain with the Council rather than the Hearing Examiner. The Committee
recommended that the Administration direct staff to prepare an ordinance to
facilitate the necessary changes to the Interim Zoning Code as well as to the
Hearing Examiner ordinance to allow the subject demonstration project to
move forward as described.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
While he supported the concept of a demonstration project, Council President
Stredicke was concerned that the project would be commenced without prior
adoption of development regulations, and he also objected to oversight
responsibility begin given to the Council rather than the Hearing Examiner.
Planning: CA Zone Planning & Development Committee Vice Chair Edwards presented a report
Amendments to Landscape concurring in the staff recommendation to amend the Arterial Commercial
Requirements (CA) Zone landscaping requirements for automobile sales. The amendment
would remove the site-obscuring requirement and provide for a modification
procedure on the remaining landscaping requirements. The Committee
recommended that Council concur with the staff-recommended amendment
and place the related ordinance on the agenda for first reading. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3060 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
Police: Marine Patrol interlocal agreement with the City of Mercer Island for Marine Patrol
Services Agreement, Services. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
Mercer Island, CAG-94- ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
055
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/16/94 for second reading and adoption:
Planning: CA Zone An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.4.D.6. of Chapter 31,
Amendments to Landscape Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code by removing
Requirements the "site obscuring" requirement for automobile dealers and providing a
modification procedure on the landscaping requirement when site conditions
make it impractical in the Arterial Commercial (CA) zone. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/16/94.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 3/7/94 - Motion adopted referring matter of building permit
REPORT application and safety issues regarding the new use at 251 Factory Ave N to
Building: Permit at 251 the Administration for investigation and report back to Council
Factory Ave N (Richter/Vaupel letter).
Memorandum from Jim Hanson, Development Services Director, responding to
each of the thirteen concerns raised by Mmes. Richter and Vaupel.
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Parks: At-Risk Youth Referred 3/21/94 - Councilmember Tanner request for report from Parks
Program Department regarding the scheduling between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. of the At-
Risk Youth Corp. basketball tournament, and any subsequent events for young
teens.
The Parks Department made a special presentation to Council at its 4/11/94
meeting regarding the City's youth recreational program.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Referred 4/4/94 - Request for copy of letter from Len Cozza and letter about
Project kids throwing rocks on cars to be sent to Joe Scanlon, WSDOT I-405 project
■., manager.
Letter from Paul Lumbert, Chair, I-405 S-Curve Steering Committee, to Joe
Scanlon, WSDOT S-Curve Project Manager, relating Mr. Cozza's concerns.
Transportation: Regional Referred 4/11/94 - Motion directing the preparation of a letter and resolution
Transit Plan opposing any Regional Transit Authority proposal that does not serve Renton.
Letter signed by Mayor Clymer and Council President Stredicke, and
resolution adopted by Council, expressing the City's position on this issue.
King County: DDES Referred 4/11/94 - Motion directing the preparation of a letter to be signed
Relocation to Renton by all Councilmembers and a resolution to be adopted by Council opposing the
Metropolitan King County Council's policy of raising human rights issues to
preclude relocation of the County's DDES division to Renton.
Letter signed by Mayor Clymer and all Councilmembers, and a resolution
adopted by Council, stating the•City's position on this issue.
Police: Animal Complaint, Referred 4/25/94 - Councilmember Tanner request that the Administration
350 Maple Ave investigate possible vicious dog at 350 Maple Avenue.
Memorandum from Police Chief Alan L. Wallis stating that the City's Animal
Control Officer has investigated the situation and is satisfied that the dog is
not vicious, dangerous or potentially dangerous according to Renton City Code
r. provisions.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, encouraged Council to
Citizen Comment: Hoshide place a limit such as 10% on the number of accessory units that will be
- Accessory Units/ allowed in single family neighborhoods according to the Housing Element of
Housing Element of the the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hoshide suggested that a limit could always be
Comprehensive Plan raised later should Council deem it too restrictive.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:30 p.m.
MARILYN E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
5/09/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 9, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/16 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 5/10 Class A Nonconforming Use Process;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code;
*5th Floor* 251 Factory Ave. N. Building Permit and
Code Review
PUBLIC SAFETY *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 5/16 Street Improvement Standards;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Houser Way North Relocation (Stage 2,
Phase III)
UTILITIES *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS
Suburban Cities Association WED., 5/11 Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland
LEOFF Board THURS., 5/12 5th Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 9, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
Or
Page 180, Finance Committee report on Classification and Compensation Changes, third paragraph
should read:
2. Community Services Department: Move Desktop Publishing Operator position from grade 6 to 12,
and reclass Office Assistant I to Office Assistant III retroactive to 1/1/94 at a total 1994 cost of
$3,222.
MARILYW P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sales Days
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Washington Recreation Parks Association awards to City of Renton
Community Services staff
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/10/94 for CAG-94-038, Dayton Ave N Sanitary Sewers
(LID #337); 11 bids; engineer's estimate $142,704.44; and submits Wastewater Utility Division
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., in the
amount of$106,794.48. Council concur.
b. Executive Department submits proposed agreement with Kameron C. Cayce for public defender
services for the Municipal Court. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
c. Finance& Information Services Department requests authorization to transfer $43,415.00 from the
General Fund for a temporary full-time position and other staff costs associated with completing BETA
testing and implementing a new financial system. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Finance& Information Services Department reports bid call on 3/15/94 for banking services; six bids
received; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to U.S. Bank for $130,550. Refer
to Finance Committee,
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if further
review is necessary.
a. Planning&Development Committee: Class A Nonconforming Use Process; 1994 Non-Residential
Energy Code*; 251 Factory Ave N Building Permit & Code Review
b. Transportation Committee: Street Improvement Standards; Houser Way N Relocation, Stage 2 Phase
III (ENTRANCO)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funds for Park Avenue North/SR-900 project
(Council approved via Transportation Committee report adopted 2/21/94)
Ordinance for second reading and adoption:
Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone amendments to landscaping requirements for auto dealerships
(first reading 5/9/94)
Ordinance for first readiniz:
1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and Fees (see 9.a.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
May 16, 1994 City Clerk's Office`
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Citizen comments re: Friends of Youth Griffin Home (2500 Lake Washington Boulevard)
Investigation of short-term solution to mosquito abatement problem
Ballot title ordinance and ballot title for the September, 1994 primary election for Public Safety Bond Issue
FINANCE COMMITTEE
General Fund transfer of$43,415 for staff costs associated with BETA testing for a new financial system
Bid award to U.S. Bank for banking services in the amount of$130,550
Architectural services for update of municipal campus master plan
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement for Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funding for Park Ave N project
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Ordinance regarding changes to Arterial Commercial (CA) zone landscape requirements for auto dealerships
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Agreement with Kameron C. Cayce for public defense services
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Investigation of both long- and short-term solutions to mosquito abatement problem (Talbot Hill)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Amendments to Commercial.Arterial (CA) zone landscaping requirements for auto dealerships
(1 st reading 5/9/94)
1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and fee schedule (1st reading 5/16/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 1.6, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; MIKE
KATTERMANN, Interim Planning Director; BILL HUTSINPILLER, Parks &
Recreation Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Recreation Manager; JIM
SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; ABDOUL GAFOUR, Civil Engineer; JIM
CHANDLER, Building Official; DAVID CHRISTENSEN, Engineering
Specialist; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; STEVE ELLIOTT,
Recreation Program Coordinator; PATRICIA BENSON, Recreation Supervisor;
LIEUTENANT RICK STODDARD, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations by Mayor Clymer were read declaring the days of May 20 and
American Legion 21 to be American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Poppy
Auxiliary Poppy Sales Sales Days, recognizing that the proceeds of these worthy fundraising
Days campaigns are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans
and their families as well as the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
Poppy Sales Days IN THE PROCLAMATIONS. CARRIED.
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Eugenia Swanson accepted the American Legion Auxiliary proclamation on
behalf of the Auxiliary.
SPECIAL Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, introduced Jim Webster,
PRESENTATION Executive Director of the Washington Recreation Parks Association (WRPA).
Parks: WRPA Awards to Mr. Webster presented the following awards to Renton employees: an Arts
Renton Employees and Humanities Award, given by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of
the National Recreation Parks Association in recognition of outstanding
cultural arts, to Steve Elliott, Recreation Program Coordinator, and Patricia
Benson, Recreation Supervisor, for the City's annual summer teen musical
program; a Citation of Merit for Professionalism from the WRPA to Terry
Higashiyama, Recreation Manager; and the WRPA's prestigious Honor Fellow
Award, the organization's highest commendation, to Bill Hutsinpiller, Parks &
Recreation Director.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jonell Bitney, 2727 Mountain View Ave. N., Renton, 98056, asked for an
Citizen Comment: Bitney update on the Griffin Home located at 2500 Lake Washington Blvd.,
- Griffin Home Program specifically regarding: the number of boys living at the Home; their ages,
places of origin and reasons for being there; the Home's sources of funding;
the type of supervision and security provided at the Home; and the amount of
freedom granted to its residents.
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Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, discussed the
- Griffin Home Program Friends of Youth Griffin Home for Boys. Remarking on the funding the City
provides for this program and how these funds are allocated by the Home, she
questioned the propriety of contributing public funds to this use.
Additionally, she was concerned that youth with felony or sexual offense
records are being housed at the Home, and she posed several questions about
this issue for which she asked the Administration to provide replies.
Councilmember Edwards commented that members of the City's Human
Services Advisory Committee and staff made an on-site visit to the Home last
week in anticipation of the need for a report on this issue. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THESE
QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A REPORT BACK TO
COUNCIL ON THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, restated her concerns
- WSDOT I-405 S-Curve regarding the Cedar Avenue bridge stairway, emphasizing that this facility's
Project proposed design is unsafe and should include lighting. She added that Renton
Hill residents would be better served if the stairway were constructed
elsewhere, perhaps at the end of Renton Ave. S. where a pathway already
exists.
Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, said the
proposed handrail, at 2'10" in height, conforms with OSHA and WSHA safety
standards. The Uniform Building Code calls for 34" in handrail heights
except for landings, at which 42" high guardrails are required with handrails
between 34-38". Mr. Zimmerman noted that, assuming a 34" handrail would
meet all required safety standards, WSDOT might be reluctant to install a
higher rail.
Mrs. Larson also asked about lifting the "no left turn" prohibition from Main
onto 6th on the weekends.
Councilman Tanner noted the distinction between a handrail and a guardrail,
saying it seems reasonable to install handrails at the lower height, given their
intended use. He urged staff to consider safety requirements aside from
handrail requirements. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested
information on information on how the pro
design, noting her agreement with Mrs. Larson that it would be more
appropriate to build it somewhere else.
Citizen Comment: Carson Frank Carson, 1737 Lake Ave. S., Renton, 98055, objected to the City
- Mosquito Abatement discontinuing funding for the mosquito abatement program previously
Program conducted in the Panther Creek wetland area on Talbot Hill. Saying that poor
engineering design of Highway 167 prompted drainage problems that resulted
in the swampy area referred to as wetlands, he emphasized that the mosquitoes
pose a health risk to area residents. Mr. Carson urged Council to reallocate
the funds necessary to resume the treatment, and claimed that the Department
of Ecology permit for this program does not expire until 1996. He concluded
by asking for a copy of staff's estimate of the costs of this program.
As Chair of the Utilities Committee, Councilman Schlitzer recalled that last
year Council had decided to continue and even expand the larvae-destroying
portion of the program. Mr. Zimmerman concurred that staff had asked for,
and Council approved, additional funding last year for another application of
chemicals to the water. Mr. Zimmerman added that the SEPA permit which
allowed the City to conduct the abatement program was in force for five
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years; because it expires this year, the City would need to undergo additional
environmental review. Staff had recommended during budget discussions last
fall that this program be eliminated from the 1994 budget because its cost was
likely to skyrocket this year, given the necessary environmental review that
would required for it to continue. Mr. Zimmerman estimated that an EIS
could cost as much as $100,000, with another $40,000 needed to resume the
treatments. Obtaining the necessary funds, then, would require the equivalent
of raising storm water rates by 6.5%. Additionally, staff remains somewhat
dubious of the program's effectiveness.
WSW Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Zimmerman explained that
forming a mosquito control district would permit residents to conduct
abatement measures themselves. He explained the State-mandated
methodology for forming such districts, which are authorized by county
councils.
In response to Councilmember Edwards, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney,
said a SEPA permit would be required to resume spray treatments, and that
permit application process can be quite lengthy.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS
ISSUE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE FOR STUDY OF BOTH AN
IMMEDIATE AND A LONG-TERM SOLUTION. CARRIED.
Councilmember Schlitzer suggested that the City should inspect the culverts
located under SR-167 to determine maintenance measures which the State
should take.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, City Attorney Warren stated that
Renton owns approximately half of the area referred to as the Panther Creek
wetlands. The remainder is owned by Puget Power and individual property
owners, although it is the City's intention to eventually acquire these pieces.
Citizen Comment: Williams Velicia M. Seraile Williams, 2332 Talbot Crest Dr., Renton, 98055, urged
- Mosquito Abatement Council to act quickly to resume mosquito treatment in this area as the warm
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Program weather season is approaching and the insects are already present.
Citizen Comment: Mark Groening, 1731 Lake Ave. S., Renton, 98055, emphasized that Talbot
Groening - Mosquito Hill residents want and need a long-term solution to this problem. He
Abatement Program suggested either draining the wetlands or raising the water level to make it a
suitable habitat for larvae-eating fish.
Citizen Comment: Greg Schroeder, 2331 Talbot Crest Dr., Renton, 98055, said the proliferation
Schroeder - Mosquito of mosquitoes effectively prevents Talbot Hill residents from using their own
Abatement Program yards. He emphasized that this problem has persisted for too many years.
Councilmember Edwards commented that the County Health Department has a
program for mosquito abatement for extreme problems which have been
determined by the Secretary of Health to constitute a public health hazard.
Citizen Comment: Skura - Pat Skura, 1934 Shattuck Ave. S., Renton, 98055, asked that Council look at
Mosquito Abatement the design of this as well as being part of the liability or payment
Program methodology used to meet those costs.
Citizen Comment: Wilcox D.E. Wilcox, 1814 Shattuck Ave. S., Renton, 98055, encouraged Mayor Clymer
- Mosquito Abatement to personally resolve to attend to this issue. Mayor Clymer pointed out that
Program the responsibility to allot funding rests with the City Council.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
THIS ISSUE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION OF A
SHORT-TERM SOLUTION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton 98055, suggested an
- CA Zone Changes to amendment to the ordinance scheduled to be presented for second reading and
Landscape Requirements adoption this evening regarding changes to landscape requirements in the
Arterial Commercial (CA) zone. She specifically suggested that anyone
needing CA zone landscape modifications, not just those involved in
automobile sales, should be required to undergo a variance procedure.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Planning: CA Zone An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.4.D.6. of Chapter 31,
Amendments to Landscape Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code by removing
Requirements the "site obscuring" requirement for automobile dealers and providing a
modification procedure on the landscaping requirement when site conditions
make it impractical in the Arterial Commercial (CA) zone.*
Council President Stredicke noted his agreement with correspondence received
on this issue which suggested the provisions of this ordinance should be tied
to a specific geographic area such as that bounded by Lind Avenue, Rainier
Avenue, I-405 and Grady Way.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THIS SUGGESTION TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DETERMINE THE
PARAMETERS OF THIS ORDINANCE.*.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler spoke against acting on such a substantive
change this evening, saying it should receive staff and legal review. Mr.
Corman commented on his concern that the ordinance language may be overly
broad and could, as written, be construed to apply to various uses throughout
the City. He felt it should be specifically and clearly limited to automobile
sales.
City Attorney Warren replied that the ordinance adds a subsection of the Code
to the Code section that refers only to automobile sales. Executive Assistant
Jay Covington added that the legislation is intended to treat automobile
dealers throughout the City uniformly, recognizing that any given location
might experience unique circumstances that would require site-specific
modifications.
*SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND A REPORT
BACK ON THE ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN RAISED. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
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CAG: 94-038, Dayton Ave City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/10/94 for CAG-94-038, Dayton Avenue
N Sanitary Sewers (LID North Sanitary Sewers (LID #337); 11 bids; engineer's estimate $142,704.44;
337), Gary Merlino Const. and submitted Wastewater Utility Division recommendation to award the
Co. contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., in the amount of
$106,794.48. Council concur.
Legal: Public Defender Executive Department submitted proposed agreement with Kameron C. Cayce
Agreement, Kameron C. for public defender services for the Municipal Court. Refer to Public Safety
Cayce Committee.
low Finance: BETA Testing Finance & Information Services Department requested authorization to transfer
Staffing $43,415.00 from the General Fund for a temporary full-time position and
other staff costs associated with completing BETA testing and implementing a
new financial system. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Banking Services Finance & Information Services Department reported bid call on 3/15/94 for
Award to U.S. Bank banking services; six bids reeived; and submitted staff recommendation to
award the contract to U.S. Bank in the amount of $130,550. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding a bond issue for
Committee of the Whole construction of a new public safety building, purchase of new equipment, and
Police: Public Safety Bond property acquisition. On January 17, 1994, the Committee of the Whole
Issue authorized staff to assemble a citizens group that would determine whether
there was a need and public support for a public safety bond issue. The
citizens group examined alternatives that ranged from doing nothing
(operating the police and court functions as is), to leasing space elsewhere, to
constructing a new public safety building.
On April 4, the citizens committee delivered a report of its findings to the
Council. Among its findings, the committee offered two solutions for the
Council to consider: 1) convert City Hall to a public safety building and lease
space for other City departments as a short-term solution; and 2) build a new
public safety building as a long-term solution.
After receiving further input from the committee and staff, and after some
deliberation, the Committee of the Whole recommended the option of
constructing and equipping a new public safety building to house the police
and municipal court functions on or near the existing municipal campus, and
acquiring whatever property is necessary to meet building and parking
requirements. The Committee of the Whole further recommended that the
Administration be directed to prepare a ballot title ordinance and the ballot
title for the September primary election. The ballot title will ask voters for
authority to build a new public safety building and to provide for the
necessary equipment and property purchase. The cost of the bond issue will
be limited to $14.8 million.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilman Tanner clarified he does not approve of a specific plan or
acquisition prior to the public vote occurring on this issue; rather, his
approval is restricted to placing this subject on the ballot for a decision by the
voters.
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Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the process for Class A nonconforming uses. The Planning
Planning: Class A and Development Committee has been working with staff to resolve several
Nonconforming Use legal and planning issues related to the granting of Class A nonconforming use
Process status. The Committee would like to continue to work through these issues
with staff; in the meantime, there are several pending requests that require a
response.
The Committee recommended that all future requests for Class A
nonconforming use status, including those directed to Council, the City Clerk,
Planning or another department, be referred to the Planning and Development
Committee in order for staff to conduct an analysis before the Committee
forwards a recommendation on each request to the Council. In addition, the
Committee recommended that it continue to work with staff on resolving the
other issues before bringing a final process before the City Council.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: 1994 Energy Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Code & Fees, Non- report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the
Residential 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and fee schedule. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first
reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for ordinance.)
Transaortation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation: House: that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Houser Way
Way Relocation/Stage 2, Relocation/Stage 2, Phase III design consultant agreement with ENTRANCO
Phase III Design, in the amount of $479,739. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
ENTRANCO NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT,
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3061 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Transportation: Park project agreement for construction proposal with the Washington State
Avenue North Project, Transportation Improvement Board (Park Avenue North/SR900 from Bronson
TIB Funds Way North to North 10th Street). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/23/94 for second reading and adoption:
Planning: 1994 Energy An ordinance was read amending Section 4.24.3.E of Chapter 24 (Uniform
Code & Fees, Non- Building Code) of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code relating to
Residential the 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED TO ADD THE WORDS "AND FEE SCHEDULE" IN THE TITLE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/23/94. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Community Services Department requested authorization to hire an
Parks: Municipal Campus architectural consultant to update the existing municipal campus master plan
Master Plan Update to study and make recommendations regarding campus layout, siting, and
preliminary design of the major structures, including the proposed public
safety building. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:28 p.m.
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Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
5/16/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 16, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WEDS., 5/18 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element
(Stredicke) 4:00-7:00 p.m. *North Highlands Neighborhood Center*
MON., 5/23 MEETING CANCELLED
6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 5/23 Banking Services Bid Award;
(Tanner) 7:00 p.m. BETA Testing Costs;
Golf Course Bonds (briefing only);
Vouchers;
Architectural Services for Municipal
Campus Master Plan
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT MON., 5/23 Arterial Commercial (CA)Zone Changes
(Keolker-Wheeler) 6:30 p.m. to Landscape Requirements Ordinance
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES TUES., 5/17 Sewer Service Boundary Adjustment with
(Schlitzer) 3:00 p.m. Skyway Water/Sewer District;
*5th Floor* Extension of Eight Latecomer Agreements
in Moratorium Area;
Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element
Mosquito Abatement Program
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
(unless otherwise noted).
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 16, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
Page 190, the sixth paragraph (regarding the Renton Hill stairway accessing the Cedar Avenue
pedestrian bridge) should read:
Councilman Tanner noted the distinction between a handrail and a guardrail, saying it seems
reasonable to install handrails at the lower height, given their intended use. He urged staff to
consider safety requirements aside from handrail requirements. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler
requested information on how the proposed stairway was incorporated into the project design,
noting her agreement with Mrs. Larson that it would be more appropriate to build it somewhere
else.
Page 191, discussion regarding the mosquito abatement program, insert between the fourth and fifth
paragraphs:
Noting that municipalities are bound by state and federal regulations, Councilmember Keolker-
Wheeler explained that the City is constrained from a simple resolution to this problem since it
cannot allocate the $40,000 needed to resume spraying without also undergoing a state-mandated
EIS, the cost of which has been estimated at $100,000. While she agreed with the suggestion to
refer this matter to the Utilities Committee for investigation of a short-term solution, Mrs.
Keolker-Wheeler added that the community should make a concerted effort to address this
+u.r problem at the state and federal levels to ease the regulations that make continuing the abatement
program both difficult and expensive.
BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 23, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1994
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer recommends Park Board reappointment to a four-year term expiring 6/1/98 for Joan
Moffatt, 3709 Meadow Ave. N., Renton. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department requests concurrence with the recommendation of the Park
Board to expand its membership from five to seven members. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
c. Planning Division submits recommendation to eliminate the P-I zone and rezone properties currently
zoned P-1 to other use designations. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
d. Transportation Division announces the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and associated mid-year budget adjustments, and requests a public hearing be scheduled
for 6/20/94 to receive public comments on these issues. Refer to Transportation Committee.
e. Transportation Division requests approval of an ISTEA grant in the amount of$306,000 for pre-
construction engineering, administration and construction costs associated with the City's street overlay
program. The City's match is $47,757.23. Refer to Transportation Committee.
f. Water Utility Division submits recommendation to locate a 490 pressure zone pump station on the east
side of the City Hall campus. Refer to Utilities Committee.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from John A. Davy, L.M.P., 420 Lind Ave. NW, Renton, 98055, requesting changes in the zoning
ordinance for home occupations that would allow massage therapists to have home-based practices. Refer
to Planning &Development Committee.
7. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Banking Services Bid Award*; BETA Testing Costs*; Vouchers; Architectural
Services for Municipal Campus Master Plan
b. Planning&Development Committee: Arterial Commercial (CA)Zone amendments to landscaping
requirements for auto dealerships*
c. Utilities Committee: Sewer Service Boundary Adjustment with Skyway Water& Sewer District*;
Extension of Eight Latecomer Agreements in Moratorium Area; Mosquito Abatement Program
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Designating the Demand Deposit Account Depository (Banking Services Bid Award; see 7.a.)
b. Authorizing a Sewer Service Boundary Adjustment with the Skyway Water& Sewer District (see 7.c.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone amendments to landscaping requirements for auto dealerships
(first reading 5/9/94; see 7.b.)
b. 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and Fees (first reading 5/16/94)
Ordinance for first reading:
Authorizing $43,415 for completing the BETA testing of the new financial system (see 7.a.)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11 ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
*MEETING CANCELLED*
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Renton River Days insurance requirements
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Park Board proposed expansion from five to seven members
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement for consultant services for Municipal Campus Masterplan update
Agreement for banking services with U.S. Bank
Agreement with Skyway Water& Sewer District establishing service boundaries
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Elimination of P-1 Zone and subsequent rezones
John A. Davy request for zoning revisions to allow home occupations for licensed massage practitioners
STAFF (Plannin uildinw?ublic Works Department)
Renton Hill Stairway: notify WSDOT of interest in pursuing alternate options; return to Council with
alternate design concepts 6/06/94
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
ISTEA grant for street overlays
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
City Hall campus 490 pressure zone pump station
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Authorizing funds for BETA testing staffing (1st reading 5/16/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 23, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
""` COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER; RANDY CORMAN; JESSE TANNER; TONI NELSON; TIM
SCHLITZER; BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD,
Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Engineering Specialist; SUE
CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN,
Interim Planning Director; LIEUTENANT BRIAN WILSON, Police
` Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE, MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, quoted from the draft EIS
Citizen Comment: Larson for the I-405 S-Curve project, which states that "A new connection would
- WSDOT I-405 S-Curve cross through the park area on fills ranging in height from 30' and would
Project divide the existing Interstate 405 sit-in park, making portions too steep to
reconstruct or be accessible." Mrs. Larson questioned why WSDOT is now
considering building a stairway in this area if it was once considered too steep
to be accessible. She encouraged relocating this stairway to the end of Renton
Avenue South with the cooperation of the Parks Department, further
suggesting that the "sit-in park" also be located there if anywhere.
Referring to a memo from staff on this issue, Councilmember Keolker-
Wheeler reviewed the four options presented for Council's consideration of
this matter. Saying that she favored pursuing the fourth option, Mrs.
Keolker-Wheeler added that WSDOT has indicated its receptivity to this
alternative as well. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO COOPERATE
WITH WSDOT AND THE CITY'S PARKS DEPARTMENT TO CONSTRUCT
A WALKWAY OFF OF RENTON AVENUE SOUTH CONNECTING WITH
THE NARCO PROPERTY AND THE CEDAR RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM IN
LIEU OF BUILDING THE CURRENTLY PLANNED STAIRWAY
ACCESSING THE CEDAR RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.
Councilman Edwards expressed concern about acting on this matter before a
specific plan for relocating the pedestrian access has been presented to
Council. Saying that the stairway proposal was prompted by someone's desire
to see it built, he felt that the City should provide an opportunity for any
stairway proponents to argue for retaining this facility.
Saying the stairway was not included in the EIS, Councilmember Keolker-
Wheeler added that this facility was not wanted or requested by Renton Hill
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residents. She feared its construction would make the City liable for any
injuries that might occur in connection with it, and urged Council to pursue
an alternate access while the State is willing to negotiate.
Noting that one Renton Hill resident spoke in favor of the stairway at a
recent Council meeting, Councilman Tanner wanted assurance that stairway
proponents would be satisfied with the proposed alternative. Mrs. Keolker-
Wheeler pointed out that Mrs. Larson is president of the Renton Hill
Homeowner's Association, and Mr. Tanner stated he would be satisfied with a
vote by the Homeowner's Association in favor of relocating the walkway.
Responding to Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler said the primary issue is
that building the stairway as proposed would not be appropriate because of
serious safety concerns.
Council President Stredicke specifically recalled more than one person
speaking in favor of the proposed stairway because of the access it would
provide from Renton Hill to the downtown area. Mr. Stredicke added that
redirecting the walkway towards the NARCO property would not provide this
same access. Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler commented that the S-Curve project has
already improved access to Renton Hill by opening up the road at 4th and
Main.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO NOTIFY WSDOT OF ITS INTEREST IN
PURSUING AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CURRENT PROPOSAL TO
CONSTRUCT A RENTON HILL STAIRWAY ACCESSING THE CEDAR
RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE; STAFF ALSO TO RETURN WITH
ALTERNATE DESIGN CONCEPTS AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.*
Councilman Corman noted his agreement with Mr. Edwards that it would be
valuable to have both sides presented on this issue before making a final
decision.
Mrs. Nelson emphasized that ensuring the safety of the stairway at its
currently planned location would require an undetermined amount of City
funds.
*SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Boards/Commissions: Park Mayor Clymer recommended Park Board reappointment to a four-year term
Board Reappointment expiring 6/1/98 for Joan Moffatt, 3709 Meadow Ave. N., Renton. Council
concur.
Boards/Commissions: Park Community Services Department requested concurrence with the
Board Expansion From recommendation of the Park Board to expand its membership from five to
Five to Seven Members seven members. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Planning: Elimination of Planning Division submitted recommendation to eliminate the P-1 zone and
P-1 Zone; Subsequent rezone properties currently zoned P-1 to other use designations. Refer to
Rezones Planning & Development Committee.
May 23, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 203
Transportation: Six-Year Transportation Division announced the annual update of the Six-Year
TIP Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and associated mid-year budget
adjustments, and requested a public hearing be scheduled for 6/20/94 to
receive public comments on these issues. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: ISTEA Transportation Division requested approval of an ISTEA grant in the amount
Grant for Street Overlays of $306,000 for pre-construction engineering, administration and construction
costs associated with the City's street overlay program. The City's match is
$47,757.23. Refer to Transportation Committee.
w.. Utility: City Hall Campus Water Utility Division submitted recommendation to locate a 490 pressure
490 Pump Station zone pump station on the east side of the City Hall campus. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from John A. Davy, L.M.P., 420 Lind Ave. NW,
Citizen Comment: Davy - Renton, 98055, requesting changes in the zoning ordinance for home
Home Occupations for occupations that would allow massage therapists to have home-based practices.
LMPs MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mike Kattermann, Interim
Comprehensive Plan: Planning Director, stated that the City is approximately two months behind on
Update Schedule its schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Kattermann added
that Valley Medical Center has a masterplan, but this has not been brought
before Council for approval.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Finance: Banking Services concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the banking services
Award, U.S. Bank award to U.S. Bank for $130,550 for a three-year banking services contract
from 1994-1997. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. The Committee further
%W recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 205 for resolution.)
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #112137 - 112605 and two wire transfers in the total
amount of $1,671,104.79. And approval of Payroll Vouchers #126336 -
126681 and 377 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,028,484.56. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: BETA Testing Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Staffing concurrence of the staff recommendation to approve a budget amendment of
$43,415 for the purpose of hiring a limited term employee and providing for
other costs associated with the implementation of a new financial computer
system. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding
this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 205 for ordinance.)
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Finance: Consultant Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending the City
Services for Municipal Council appropriate $25,000 from the capital improvement fund for the
Campus Masterplan purpose of updating the municipal campus masterplan. The Committee
Update further recommended the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with a consultant to provide professional services required to
perform this work. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending that the
Utility: Mosquito Surface Water Utility take immediate action to implement land treatment
Abatement Program measures for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland
of the Panther Creek Wetland. The Committee further recommended that the
funding for the Mosquito Abatement Program which was eliminated from the
City of Renton 1994 Annual Budget be restored. The Committee
recommended that the Surface Water Utility inspect the condition of each of
the culverts through SR-167 from the Panther Creek Wetland to ensure that
they are functioning properly. The Committee further recommended the
Washington State Department of Transportation be requested by letter to
perform any identified maintenance in a timely manner and to provide an
updated schedule for the installation of the proposed 54" culverts under SR-
167 at SW 23rd Street (P-1 Channel) being done as part of the SR-167 HOV
Lane Project. The Utilities Committee recommended that more information
be provided on the following alternatives for future mosquito control:
establishment of a Mosquito Control District; mosquito control by natural
predators; and mosquito habitat control through a Flood Control Project.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/
Public Works Administrator, said a separate request for restoring this
program's budgeting will go before the Finance Committee. Mr. Zimmerman
estimated the 1994 cost will be in the range of $20,000.
Utility: Extension of Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Latecomer Agreements in concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Moratorium Area recommendation to authorize extension of eight eligible latecomer agreements
within the sewer moratorium area, because the moratorium suspended the
elective rights of the agreement holders to connect to City sewer for the 1628
days the moratorium was in effect. The Committee further recommended that
Council authorize the Administrator of the Planning/Building/Public Works
Department to execute and record the City Attorney-approved extension
document with King County. A recording of this document will effectively
extend the subject latecomer agreements listed on Exhibit "A" of the recording
document, for the period of time specified for each. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Boundary Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Agreement with Skyway concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Water/Sewer District recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement defining the long-range sanitary sewer boundary between the City
of Renton and the Skyway Water and Sewer District. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 205 for resolution.)
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Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding amendments to the Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone. The
Planning: CA Zone Committee had previously recommended adoption of amendments to the CA
Amendments to Landscape Zone to exempt automobile sales from the site-obscuring landscaping
Requirements requirement. The proposed amendment also provides for a modification of
the landscape requirement for automobile sales. Questions were raised by the
public about whether the requirements apply solely to automobile sales or to
all uses in the CA Zone. The Committee has confirmed and clarified that the
amendments apply solely to automobile sales. The Committee recommended
that Council concur in the proposed amendment to the CA Zone, as clarified,
and place the ordinance regarding this matter on the agenda for second and
final reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3062 A resolution was read designating the demand deposit account depository and
Finance: Banking Services authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement therefor.
Award to U.S. Bank MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3063 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: Boundary interlocal agreement with the Skyway Water and Sewer District establishing
Agreement with Skyway service boundaries. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER,
Water/Sewer District COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4449 An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.4.D.6. of Chapter 31,
Planning: CA Zone Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code by removing
Amendments to Landscape the "site obscuring" requirement for automobile dealers and providing a
Requirements modification procedure on the landscaping requirement when site conditions
make it impractical in the Arterial Commercial (CA) zone. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4450 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-24-3.E of Chapter 24 (Uniform
Planning: 1994 Energy Building Code) of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code relating to
Code & Fees, Non- the 1994 Non-Residential Energy Code and establishing fees. MOVED BY
Residential KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/06/94 for second reading and adoption:
Finance: BETA Testing An ordinance was read authorizing the expenditure and transfer of $43,415.00
Staffing from the unallocated fund balance to the capital projects fund for the purpose
of completing the BETA test of the new financial system. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/06/94.
CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
Community Event: Renton COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF RENTON RIVER DAYS INSURANCE
River Days Insurance REQUIREMENTS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR
Requirements CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Referring to the East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District (SAD),
Urban Growth Councilman Edwards distributed information showing that the boundary of
Boundary/East Renton the SAD includes part of an area outside Renton's urban growth boundary.
Interceptor SAD Area Mr. Edwards explained that the City is prohibited from extending sewer
services beyond the urban growth boundary except for the purposes of public
health and safety. For this reason, he suggested that the City request the
Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) to revise Renton's urban
growth boundary from 148th Ave. SE eastward to 156th Ave. SE to include
the approximately 78 acres in the vicinity of the Morrison property on the
north side of SE 128th St.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL SEND A
LETTER TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLANNING COUNCIL
(GMPC) REQUESTING A MODIFICATION OF RENTON'S URBAN
GROWTH BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE EAST RENTON
INTERCEPTOR. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, requested that
Citizen Comment: Richter the Planning and Development Committee postpone its consideration of the
- Planning & Development building permit issued at 251 Factory Ave. N. since she will not be able to
Committee Meeting attend the 5/24/94 meeting. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, as Chair of
Schedule the Planning and Development Committee, agreed to reschedule this matter.
Citizen Comment: M.L. M.L. Gibson, 1215 N. 28th PI., Renton, 98056, commented on a letter he had
Gibson - Illegal Dumping delivered to City Hall earlier in the day addressed to the Mayor and
at N 28th PI Councilmembers.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:32 p.m.
BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk
5/23/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 23, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/06 Renton River Days Insurance;
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Regional Issues
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 5/24 Park Board Membership Expansion
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m.
*5th Floor*
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT TUES., 5/24 Elimination of P-1 Zone, and Subsequent
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Rezones
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 5/26 Public Defender Services for Municipal
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Court
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON,, 6/06 Mid-Block Planter Removal Bids;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Street Overlay Program/ISTEA Grant;
Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and Budget Adjustments
UTILITIES THURS., 5/26 Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Plan;
Low-Income Senior Rates
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 23, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
Page 202, the motion regarding the Renton Hill stairway accessing the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge
which reads:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF
TO NOTIFY WSDOT OF ITS INTEREST IN PURSUING AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE
CURRENT PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A RENTON HILL STAIRWAY ACCESSING THE
CEDAR RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE; STAFF ALSO TO RETURN WITH ALTERNATE
DESIGN CONCEPTS AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.
had the following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL: 4 AYES: STREDICKE, CORMAN, TANNER, EDWARDS. 3 NAYS:
KEOLKER-WHEELER, NELSON, SCHLITZER. SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED.
BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 6, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1994
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Court Case in an undetermined amount filed by Norman W. Cohen, attorney, 500 Union St., Seattle,
98101, on behalf of Kazia Iszley, alleging failure to repair public sidewalk resulted in personal injuries
to plaintiff. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
b. Finance and Information Services Department requests authorization for the sale of revenue bonds for
improvements to the Golf Course. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Finance and Information Services Department requests authorization to change the effective date of the
Solid Waste Utility Tax from January 1, 1994 to August 8, 1994. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Hearing Examiner submits final plat for Sunset Hills, a 29-lot subdivision located at NE 24th Street
east of Jones Avenue, File No. LUA-94-040, FP, and requests approval with conditions. Council
concur. (See agenda item 8. for resolution.)
e. Transportation Division requests approval of assignment of lease from Plane Space Investments to
Puget Sound Helicopters, and approval of associated operating permit for flight instruction and aircraft
too charters and maintenance. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from John Stewart, 8223 S. 132nd St., Seattle, 98178, and Tosh Mano, 8074 S. 132nd St., Seattle,
98178, requesting hook-up to the City's sewer system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
7. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Renton River Days Insurance
b. Community Services Committee: Park Board Membership Expansion*
c. Planning& Development Committee: Elimination of Public Use (P-1) Zone, and Subsequent Rezones
d. Public Safety Committee: Public Defender Services for Municipal Court
e. Transportation Committee: Mid-Block Planter Removal Bids; Street Overlay Program/ISTEA Grant;
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Budget Adjustments
f. Utilities Committee: Low-Income Senior/Disabled Citizen Rates
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Approving Sunset Hills Final Plat (see 5.d.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
Ordinance for second reading and adoption:
Authorizing $43,415 for completing the BETA testing of the new financial system (1st reading 5/23/94)
Ordinance for first reading:
Park Board membership expansion (see 7.b.)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Renton River Days Insurance
2. Regional Issues
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CRT-94-004, Iszley v. City of Renton
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Renton Hill access from end of Renton Ave. S. to Cedar River trail system
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Golf Course revenue bonds
Solid Waste Utility Tax effective date
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with Kameron C. Cayce for public defender services
Contract with Gary Merlino Const. Co. for removal of mid-block planters on S. 3rd St.
Agreement with WSDOT for grant funds for street overlays (Grady Way, Talbot Rd. S., N. 4th St.)
�.. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Airport lease assignment from Plane Space Investments to Puget Sound Helicopters
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
John Stewart, 8223 S. 132nd St., and Tosh Mano, 8074 S. 132nd St., Seattle, request for sewer hook-up
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6/20/94 -- 1995-2000 six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & budget adjustments
6/27/94 -- Low-income senior and disabled citizen utility rates
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Park Board membership expansion (1st reading 6/06/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 6, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM 1
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN, '
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Coordinator; DON
ERICKSON, Principal Planner; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering Specialist;
LIEUTENANT JOE PEACH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Doris Alexander, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, reported on a washout that
Citizen Comment: D. occurred at Alexander's Auction on NE 4th Street during a severe rainstorm
Alexander - Alexander's on May 16, 1994. Saying an iron plate had been blown off a sewer opening
Auction Washout during the storm by the force of rushing water, Mrs. Alexander said the
resulting gush of water rushed across the Auction's lot, washing out land and
sending a motorcycle, trailer and five cars into a nearby ravine. She
distributed copies of pictures taken of the damage incurred and asked for
Council's assistance in this matter, saying that the incident occurred because
the street was not engineered properly and because the storm drainage system
in this area is insufficient.
Citizen Comment: Dudley Roy Dudley, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, spoke as an employee of
- Alexander's Auction Alexander's Auction regarding the washout that occurred May 16th during the
Washout rainstorm. He asked that Council provide assistance to those who were
affected by this event.
Citizen Comment: G. Greg Alexander, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, said similar events such as the
Alexander - Alexander's May 16th rainstorm and washout had occurred in January of 1990 and again
Auction Washout in 1992, adding that such events have created a financial hardship for the
Alexander family. Stating that the May 16th rainstorm cut a six-inch rut
through the property, he noted this was not due to improper berming on the
property. Mr. Alexander emphasized that resolving this situation will require
addressing the issue of street engineering.
Citizen Comment: S. Shari Alexander, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, stated that she owns four of
Alexander - Alexander's the vehicles washed out during the rainstorm previously mentioned. Adding
Auction Washout that this incident resulted in a great loss to the family, she asked for Council's
assistance in this matter.
Citizen Comment: Bartlett Fred Bartlett, 2812 NE 12th St., Renton, 98056, stated that as a volunteer of
- Alexander's Auction Alexander's Auction he witnessed the events relating to the May 16th
Washout rainstorm and washout.
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Citizen Comment: L. Loralyn Alexander, 401 - 37th St. SE, Space 10, Auburn, 98002, said even on
Alexander - Alexander's moderately rainy days, Alexander's Auction experiences water running across
Auction Washout its property which contributes to the erosion of the land. Noting that nearby
development has exacerbated this problem, she emphasized that this situation
must be resolved as soon as possible. Although the family has tried to remedy
this problem by themselves, the way in which the street is engineered causes
the water to run across their property instead of flowing into the storm
drainage system as planned.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
`OW THE ISSUE OF THE WASHOUT AT ALEXANDER'S AUCTION TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS
FOR DAMAGES AND/OR ANY INDICATION OF PAST PROBLEMS
EXPERIENCED WITH FLOODING AND/OR THE DRAINAGE ON THIS
SITE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, commended WSDOT and
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Atkinson Construction, contractor for the I-405 S-Curve project, for the
Project timely job done on this project. Regarding the subject of the proposed
Renton Hill staircase accessing the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge and the
efforts by some community members to see this facility relocated, Mr. Webb
disputed the assertion that the staircase was not included in early project
plans, saying it was requested by the public and was considered to be a
natural extension of the pedestrian corridor which should be preserved.
Noting that WSDOT has committed itself to providing this staircase for
Renton Hill residents, he said now that the State has additionally pledged to
meet Uniform Building Code requirements for this facility, it should be built.
Mr. Webb opposed any alternative that would abandon the Cedar Avenue
staircase plan in lieu of constructing a trail access to the NARCO property,
saying this would not serve the original purpose of the stairway, which was to
provide access to the downtown. Mr. Webb concluded by suggesting that
higher handrails and/or a screen could be used to improve the stairway's
safety.
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, spoke regarding the
- WSDOT I-405 S-Curve proposed Renton Hill staircase accessing the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge.
Project She said over the last two weeks she received 16 phone calls, held a meeting
attended by 14 people, had 11 visitors, and spoke with 17 non-Renton Hill
residents regarding this issue. Of the 58 total people she spoke to, 31
reviewed the plan for the staircase as well as the alternative presented by the
Parks Department. Not one person supported constructing the stairway as now
proposed, as they judged it to be unsafe in design, not weather-safe, and
ugly. On a related subject, Mrs. Larson noted that the EIS for the S-Curve
project referred to a "sit-in park" to be reconstructed west of the new
alignment. She asked for more information from the WSDOT project manager
on this park.
Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Director, commented that
the WSDOT S-Curve project manager has declined to resume monthly
presentations to the City Council on this project except for special activities.
Mrs. Larson asked about the project's landscaping plans, and Paul Lumbert,
Engineering Specialist, stated that the design process for the landscaping is
just beginning. WSDOT is working with the City's Parks Department on this
aspect of the project, on which the State expects to spend approximately $1.1
million.
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Mrs. Larson concluded that the consensus of the 58 people she spoke with
regarding the proposed staircase is that the Renton Hill Association would
prefer that the stairway be relocated to the end of Renton Avenue South as
shown in the alternative provided by the Parks Department. She added that
the City should not accept liability or maintenance responsibilities for the
structure as proposed.
Council President Stredicke strenuously objected to the response received from
the WSDOT I-405 S-Curve project manager by which he declined to resume
monthly reports on this subject to the City Council. Although Joe Scanlon, S-
Curve project manager, has indicated that the bi-weekly meetings with staff
on this issue are valuable, Mr. Stredicke noted that such meetings are not
accessible to the public. Adding that monthly presentations had been
promised at the beginning of this project, Mr. Stredicke said it would have
been helpful to have WSDOT respond to questions raised on the stairway issue
and on the plans for landscaping. He emphasized that WSDOT owes this
courtesy to the City and its residents, and characterized Mr. Scanlon's response
on this matter as unacceptable.
Saying that Council has sufficient information to render a decision on this
issue, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, THAT COUNCIL DIRECT WSDOT NOT TO PROCEED WITH
THE PROPOSED RENTON HILL STAIRCASE ACCESSING THE CEDAR
AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, BUT INSTEAD PURSUE THE
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS OFF OF RENTON AVENUE SOUTH AS
PRESENTED BY THE PARKS DEPARTMENT.*
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Zimmerman said it is important to get a decision on this issue
fairly quickly as any new option would have to be designed. If modifications
are to be made to the existing proposal, the timeframe for revisions is likely
even shorter.
Councilman Tanner inquired about the projected cost of each of the
alternatives, and Mr. Zimmerman replied that the projects are probably very
close in terms of expense. In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr.
Zimmerman said the State will likely cooperate with the City on this issue,
particularly considering Renton's position that it will not accept an unsafe
facility in a turnback agreement.
i Councilman Corman asked if the alternate accesses would serve different
! purposes, and while Mr. Zimmerman agreed that this was true, he added that
both Cedar and Renton Avenues have sidewalks which also provide pedestrian
access. Responding to Councilmember Nelson, Mr. Zimmerman said staff has
been unable to determine when the stairway first appeared in the project
plans, although it is mentioned in 1991 documents. Mr. Webb interjected
that, in a conversation he had earlier in the day with S-Curve project manager
Joe Scanlon, Mr. Scanlon had referenced a letter dated 1985 from the City on
this subject.
Noting that the responsibility for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
belongs to the State, Mayor Clymer asked if, by modifying the plan at this
point, the City would effectively assume a portion of the State's responsibility
for the EIS. City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren explained that, regardless of
whether the staircase was included as a mitigation measure for the lost access
to and from Mill Ave. S., the safety of the facility's design is of primary
importance. If the facility contains a design defect, the State will retain
primary responsibility but the City will incur a considerable maintenance
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problem. Mr. Warren added that if the facility is determined to be unsafe,
the City will have two alternatives: either repair it or close it.
Councilman Tanner noted that if the alternate access is built in lieu of the
Cedar Avenue staircase, the mitigation granted for the closing of Mill Avenue
would be lost. He emphasized that it is not impossible to ensure the safety of
the staircase at its present location.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler said the mitigation involving pedestrian
access was proposed not for the closing of Mill Avenue, but for the extension
of Cedar Avenue. She added that the staircase showed up only in 1991 plans
and was not in the EIS nor in the original project plans. She felt that
constructing the staircase would not greatly improve access, whereas the
alternate proposal would create an entirely new third Renton Hill access that
would link up with the Cedar River trail system.
Noting there are advantages to both alternatives, Councilman Edwards
suggested that the City might be able to construct the access to the trail
system at a later date.
*SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL PURSUE A REDESIGN OF THE PROPOSED STAIRWAY THAT
WILL ENSURE SUFFICIENT SAFETY MEASURES; COUNCIL ALSO
REFER THE IDEA OF CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITIONAL ACCESS OFF
OF RENTON HILL TO THE CEDAR RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL: 4 AYES
(STREDICKE, CORMAN, TANNER, EDWARDS); 2 NAYS (KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SCHLITZER); 1 ABSTENTION (NELSON). CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Council President Stredicke noted the removal of item 5.d. (Sunset
Hills final plat) pending receipt of required covenants.
Court Case: Iszley, CRT- Court case in an undetermined amount filed by Norman W. Cohen, attorney,
94-004 500 Union St., Seattle, 98101, on behalf of Kazia Iszley, alleging failure to
fw repair public sidewalk resulted in personal injuries to plaintiff. Refer to City
Attorney and Insurance Services.
Finance: Golf Course Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization for the
Revenue Bonds sale of revenue bonds for improvements to the Golf Course. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Finance: Solid Waste Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization to
Utility Tax Effective Date change the effective date of the solid waste utility tax from January 1, 1994
to August 8, 1994. Refer to Finance Committee.
Airport: Plane Space Transportation Division requested approval of an assignment of lease from
Investments Lease Plane Space Investments to Puget Sound Helicopters, and approval of
Assignment to Puget associated operating permit for flight instruction and aircraft charters and
Sound Helicopters, LAG- maintenance. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
84-006
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM
5.d. CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from John Stewart, 8223 S. 132nd St., and Tosh
Citizen Comment: Mano, 8074 S. 132nd St., Seattle, 98178, requesting hook-up to the City's
Stewart/Mano - Sewer sewer system and advising that covenants to annex have been signed by both
Hook-up Request property owners. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report recommending that Council
Committee of the Whole reinstate the $10,000 festival contribution for Renton River Days for 1994.
Community Event: Renton The Committee further recommended that the funds for the contribution be
River Days Insurance transferred from the self-insurance fund. The Committee also recommended
that any future contribution request be considered as part of the City's regular
budget process. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Develoament Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report recommending that staff proceed with the assimilation of the Public
Planning: P-1 Zone Use (P-1) Zone into existing zones. The Committee also recommended that
staff continue to work with all interested parties to address concerns of the
Planning Commission and the Planning & Development Committee related to
preserving the public trust and revising the development standards related to
these uses. This action will allow staff to proceed in a timely manner with
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to these public uses. The
Committee will continue to work with staff on the remaining issues and report
back to the City Council prior to adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Code amendments. The Committee recommended that Council concur
in this report. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Legal: Public Defender concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement between
Agreement, Kameron C. the City of Renton and Kameron C. Cayce for public defender services for
Cayce the Renton Municipal Court. The agreement will be reviewed on an annual
basis. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Public Works: City Vehicle Councilman Tanner requested information responding to a complaint received
Parking, Bryant Motors alleging that City-owned dump trucks were parked in the vicinity of Bryant
Motors in a manner which violated the City's parking regulations.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence with the recommendation of the Board of Park
Board/Commission: Park Commissioners to increase its membership from five to seven members. The
Board Membership Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
Expansion presented for first reading. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 218 for ordinance.)
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Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding low-income
Utility: Low-Income senior/disabled citizen utility rates. The Committee has been evaluating
Senior/Disabled Utility changes to the low-income senior/disabled citizen utility rates. Before
Rates finalizing a recommendation, the Committee concurred with the staff
recommendation to hold a public hearing on June 27, 1994, regarding
adjustments to the low-income senior and disabled customer utility rates.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation: Street that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Federal Aid
Overlays, WSDOT/ISTEA Project Prospectus and the City/WSDOT agreement for the street overlay
Funds program (Grady Way, Talbot Road South, and North 4th Street). The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
Council President Stredicke requested information on when Union Avenue is
scheduled to receive an overlay or related maintenance.
Transportation: S. 3rd St. Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Mid-Block Planters that Council award the contract for the removal of the mid-block planters on
Removal, Gary Merlino South 3rd Street to Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of
Const. Co. $31,075. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute the contract documents. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: 1995-2000 Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Six-Year TIP that Council refer the 1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP) and associated budget adjustments to a public hearing on June 20, 1994.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3064 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Street interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Overlays, WSDOT/ISTEA Transportation for the receipt and use of grant monies for the street overlay
Funds program for Grady Way - SR-167 to SR-515, Talbot Road South - South 23rd
Street to South 27th Place, and North 4th Street - Logan Avenue North to
SR-900. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4451 An ordinance was read authorizing the expenditure and transfer of $43,415.00
Finance: BETA Testing from the unallocated fund balance to the capital projects fund for the purpose
Staffing of completing the BETA test of the new financial system. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/13/94 for second reading and adoption:
June 6 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 218
Board/Commission: Park An ordinance was read amending Section 2-0-2 of Chapter 9, Park
Board Membership Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards), of City Code by increasing
Expansion the number of Board members. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/13/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke complimented Mayor Clymer and Sue Carlson,
Executive: IKEA Store Economic Development Specialist, for their successful efforts in persuading
IKEA to locate its new store in Renton.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P. O. Box 755, Renton 98057, objected to the possibility that
Citizen Comment: Vaupel the City may be conducting business with Bryant Motors, a company that has
- Griffin Home been cited repeatedly for violating City laws. Regarding the Friends of Youth
Griffin Home at 2500 Lake Washington Boulevard, Mrs. Vaupel expressed
concern that this facility houses youths who are convicted felons, with half of
these being sexual offenders. She felt that the City should not allocate pass-
through HUD funds to this facility but instead use these monies for other
Renton-based non-profit groups.
Citizen Comment: Brown Larry Brown, 261 SW 41st St., Renton, 98055, the real estate agent acting on
- Alexander's Auction behalf of the sellers of the Alexander's Auction property, asked that Council
Washout expedite the matter relating to the property damage incurred during the
rainstorm on May 16, 1994, to complete the transaction with McDonald's
Corporation in a timely manner.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:12 p.m.
MARILY".(PVrERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 6, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/13 *NO MEETING*
(Stredicke)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 6/13 Sale of Revenue Bonds for Golf Course;
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Solid Waste Utility Tax Effective Date;
Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 6/09 *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Corman)
a.. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THURS., 6/09 490 Zone Pump Station Siting Study;
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan
OTHER MEETINGS
LEOFF Board THURS., 6/09 5th Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 13, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Lobby Volunteer Service Awards
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits letter from Municipal Research Center indicating the need to readopt the
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, WAC 308-330, by reference prior to July 1, 1994. Council
concur. (See 9.a. for ordinance.)
b. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of South 11th Street between Jones and Grant
Avenues South, VAC-94-001 (Free, Monaghan, Kunstle), and requests a public hearing be scheduled
on this issue. Refer to Utilities Committee; adopt resolution setting public hearing on 7/11/94. (See
9.b. for resolution.)
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/17/94 for CAG-94-036, East Renton Sewer Interceptor; 7 bids;
engineer's estimate $3,537,959.31; and submits Wastewater Utility Division recommendation to award
the contract to the low bidder, Westcon Construction, in the amount of$2,578,840.96. Council
concur.
d. Development Services Division reports request from the Trammell Crow Company for signage for the
Ikea Home Furnishings store that would exceed the regulations prescribed by the Sign Code, and
submits Executive Department recommendation to adopt a new section of the Sign Code specifically
addressing the needs of large (450,000+ sf) retail centers . Refer to Committee of the Whole.
e. Development Services Division requests that Council authorize a three-month closure of Garden
Avenue North between North 4th and North 5th Streets beginning August 1994 through October 1994
to allow PACCAR to comply with required remediation of contaminated soils in this area. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
f. Hearing Examiner submits final plat for Sunset Hills, a 29-lot subdivision located at NE 24th Street
east of Jones Avenue, File No. FP-94-040, and requests approval with conditions. Council concur.
(See 9.a. for resolution.)
g. Housing& Human Services Division requests acceptance of a grant from the Department of
Agriculture to underwrite a summer lunch program that will provide free lunches to low income youth
in the City. Refer to Community Services Committee.
h. Personnel Department requests approval of an agremeent with Benefit Administration Company to
provide administrative services for the City's flexible benefit plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Surface Water Utility Division requests authorization for fund transfer of$23,000 from the General
Fund ending balance for the 1994 mosquito abatement program in the vicinity of the Panther Creek
wetlands. Refer to Finance Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
6. CONSENT AGENDA (continued from previous page):
j. Surface Water Utility Division requests authorization to use Whitworth Pest Control, Inc., as a sole
source provider of entomologist and pest control services, and approval of a contract for such services
in the amount of$14,500. Council concur.
k. Transportation Division requests approval of an interagency agreement with King County for $75,000
in grant funding for the pre-construction engineering, administration and construction of bus zone
accessibility improvements. The City's match is $10,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
1. Transportation Division requests approval of an agreement with Entranco in the amount of$47,700 for
consultant construction services for the Park Avenue North improvements project. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
in. Transportation Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$75,626.50 with Puget
Sound Power& Light Company for the conversion of undergrounding of power on Park Avenue
.w North from the 700 block to North 10th Street in conjunction with the Park Avenue North
improvements project. Refer to Transportation Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Sale of Revenue Bonds for Golf Course; Solid Waste Utility Tax Effective Date;
Vouchers
b. Utilities Committee: 490 Zone Pump Station Siting Study
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Approving Sunset Hills Final Plat (see 61)
b. Setting a public hearing on 7/11/94 to consider street vacation on South 11th Street (see 6.b.)
Ordinance for second reading and adoption:
Park Board membership expansion (1st reading 6/06/94)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Adopting the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (see 6.a.)
b. Lake Terrace Estates rezone from Trailer (T) to Multifamily (MF-I); Council approved 2/14/94
a.. 10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 4/4/94 - Letter from Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., regarding Johnson Grocery Store and
additional items.
b. Referred 4/25/94 - Motion adopted referring correspondence from Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S.,
regarding public safety improvements to the alley located between Mill and Cedar Avenues to the
Administration.
C. Referred 5/2/94 - Motion adopted referring the matter of the Renton Hill staircase to the Administration.
d. Referred 5/2/94 - Motion adopted requesting that the monthly I-405 S-Curve project status report to
Council be resumed by WSDOT.
e. Referred 5/2/94 - Correspondence from Mary Hulse, 1041 Grandview Ave., Boulder, CO, 80302, referred
to the Administration for response and an explanation of the Comprehensive Plan update process.
f. Referred 5/2/94 - Matter of reduced traffic mitigation fees and parking requirements for the proposed
Highlands Safeway referred to the Administration for a report.
g. Referred 5/2/94 -Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., request for a modification to the "no left turn" sign on
Main and Cedar to allow left turns on weekends.
h. Referred 5/9/94 - Council President Stredicke request for a status report on the Balch property located
between Cemetery Road and NE 4th Street.
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11. ADMIMSTRATIVE REPORT (continued from previous page):
i. Referred 5/16/94 -Motion adopted referring matter of solutions for short-term mosquito control to the
Administration for a report.
j. Referred 5/16/94 -Motion adopted referring matter of the Griffin Home for Boys to the Administration for
investigation and a report (number of boys, types of crimes, and funding sources).
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
*MEETING CANCELLED*
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Sign Code revisions for large retailers
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Grant for summer lunch program
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Agreement for services from Benefit Administration Co.
$23,000 transfer from General Fund for mosquito abatement program
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Amendment to consent decree between PACCAR and the State DOE (re: Garden Ave N right-of-way)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Temporary closure of Garden Ave N for PACCAR remediation of contaminated soils
Agreement with King County for walk program/bus zone accessibility
Agreement with ENTRANCO for consultant services for Park Ave N improvements project
Agreement with Puget Power for undergrounding on Park Ave N
Agreement accepting a $86,500 Federal grant for HOV improvements
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Application for street vacation on S 11th St (Free, Monaghan, KunstleNAC-94-001)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6/20/94 -- 1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & budget adjustments
6/27/94 -- Low-income senior and disabled citizen utility rates
7/11/94 -- Street Vacation on South 1 lth St. (Free, Monaghan, Kunstle/VAC-94-001)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Adoption of Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (1st reading 6/13/94)
Lake Terrace Estates rezone, 2100 Lake Washington Blvd. (1st reading 6/13/94)
Golf course improvement bond issuance (1st reading 6/13/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 13, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; TIM SCHLITZER, TONI
COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON, JESSE TANNER. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS BOB
EDWARDS, RANDY CORMAN AND KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Coordinator; NEIL
WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; CAPTAIN GARRY ANDERSON, Police
Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Marilyn Petersen, City Clerk, introduced the eight City Hall lobby
PRESENTATION information desk volunteers: Agnes Blake (9 years of service and 2,153
Lobby Volunteer Service volunteer hours), Mary Breda (10 years/4,235 hours), Lena Church (1.5 years),
Awards Ann Grinolds (9 years/3,736.5 hours), Ethal Keirn (6 years/1,744 hours),
Helen Kent (10 years/2,498 hours), Bert Nord (9 years/1,786 hours) and Erma
White (10 years/2,298 hours). Ms. Petersen explained that the City's lobby
volunteer program began in 1984. Over the years, the volunteers have ensured
that everyone who phones or visits City Hall receives immediate assistance.
Noting that these knowledgable and experienced volunteers receive minimal
compensation in the form of a $5 per shift meal allowance, Ms. Petersen
expressed the City's appreciation for their generous contributions of time and
dedicated service. She commended them in particular for their pleasant and
courteous manners and for helping to greatly improve public relations at City
Hall.
Mayor Clymer thanked the volunteers for their assistance and service to the
City. (See later action on page 228.)
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR 15 MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 7:53 p.m. At 8:05 p.m., the meeting
was reconvened; roll was called; four Councilmembers present.
i AUDIENCE COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, expressed
! Citizen Comment: Richter dissatisfaction with the staff response to concerns raised regarding the Friends
- Friends of Youth of Youth Griffin Home located at 2500 Lake Washington Boulevard. She felt
Griffin Home the report provided was incomplete relative to the safety of the public and of
Griffin Home residents, saying it failed to address the questions posed
regarding security at the Home. Mrs. Richter suggested that this subject be
referred to the Police Department and/or to the Public Safety Committee.
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Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, introduced Daryl McCormick, a
- Introduction of Boy member of the Boy Scouts of America. Mrs. Vaupel explained that Daryl is
Scout seeking a merit badge, and one of the requirements he must fulfill entails
obtaining a copy of the City's published budget. Jay Covington, Executive
Assistant to the Mayor, replied that copies of the budget are available on the
first floor of City Hall at the Finance Department.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, thanked Council for its
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve decision last week retaining the Renton Hill staircase accessing the Cedar
Project Avenue pedestrian bridge. Noting that one Councilmember had asserted that
this facility was not in the original project plans but showed up only in 1991,
Mr. Webb produced a copy of a letter dated October 1985 from former
Council President John Reed to WSDOT which states, in part, that
"Maintaining adequate pedestrian access to Renton Hill dictates making
additional improvements to those shown on the model. The installment of
stairways on one of the access roads would provide access from Renton Hill to
City Hall, Renton Library, and Liberty Park." The letter also refers to
"mitigating measures to compensate for the impacts (of the S-Curve project)"
and to "the linkage between Renton Hill and downtown."
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Police: Washington Model City Clerk submitted letter from Municipal Research Center indicating the
Traffic Ordinance need to readopt the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, WAC 308-330, by
Adoption reference prior to July 1, 1994. Council concur. (See page 227 for
ordinance.)
Vacation: S 11th St, Free, City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of South 11th Street
Monaghan, Kunstle, between Jones and Grant Avenues South, VAC-94-001 (Free, Monaghan,
VAC-94-001 Kunstle), and requested a public hearing be scheduled on this issue. Refer to
Utilities Committee; adopt resolution setting public hearing on 7/11/94. (See
page 227 for resolution.)
CAG: 94-036, East City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/17/94 for CAG-94-036, East Renton
Renton Sewer Interceptor, Sewer Interceptor; 7 bids; engineer's estimate $3,537,959.31; and submitted
Westcon Construction Wastewater Utility Division recommendation to award the contract to the low
bidder, Westcon Construction, in the amount of $2,578,840.96. Council
concur.
Building: Sign Code Development Services Division reported request from the Trammell Crow
Revisions for Large Company for signage for the Ikea Home Furnishings store that would exceed
Retailers the regulations prescribed by the Sign Code, and submitted Executive
Department recommendation to adopt a new section of the Sign Code
specifically addressing the needs of large (450,000+ sf) retail centers. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
Transportation: Garden Development Services Division requested that Council authorize a three-month
Ave N Temporary Closure closure of Garden Avenue North between North 4th and 5th Streets beginning
August 1994 through October 1994 to allow PACCAR to comply with required
remediation of contaminated soils in this area. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Plat: Final, Sunset Hills, Hearing Examiner submitted final plat for Sunset Hills, a 29-lot subdivision
NE 24th St/Jones Ave, located at NE 24th Street east of Jones Avenue, File No. FP-94-040, and
FP-94-040 requested approval with covenants and conditions. Council concur. (See page
227 for resolution.)
June 13, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 226
H&HS: Summer Lunch Housing & Human Services Division requested acceptance of a grant from the
Program Department of Agriculture in the amount of $4,116 to underwrite a summer
lunch program that will provide free lunches to low income youth in the City.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
Personnel: Flexible Benefit Personnel Department requested approval of an agreement with Benefit
Plan, Benefit Administration Company to provide administrative services for the City's
Administration Co. flexible benefit plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
Utility: 1994 Mosquito Surface Water Utility Division requested authorization for fund transfer of
Abatement Program $23,000 from the General Fund ending balance for the 1994 mosquito 094
abatement program in the vicinity of the Panther Creek wetlands. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Utility: Mosquito Surface Water Utility Division requested authorization to use Whitworth Pest
Abatement Program, Control, Inc., as a sole source provider of entomologist and pest control
Whitworth Pest Control, services, and approval of a contract for such services in the amount of
Inc. $14,500. Council concur.
Transportation: Walk Transportation Division requested approval of an interagency agreement with
Program/Bus Zone King County for $75,000 in grant funding for the pre-construction
Accessibility engineering, administration and construction of bus zone accessibility
improvements. The City's match is $10,000. Refer to Transportation
Committee.
Transportation: Park Ave Transportation Division requested approval of an agreement with Entranco in
N Improvements, Entranco the amount of $47,700 for consultant construction services for the Park
Avenue North improvements project. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: Park Ave Transportation Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
N Undergrounding, Puget $75,626.50 with Puget Sound Power & Light Company for the conversion of
Power undergrounding of power on Park Avenue North from the 700 block to North
10th Street in conjunction with the Park Avenue North improvements project.
Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utilities Committee concurrence of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Utility: 490 Zone Pump recommendation that the future 490 Zone Pump Station be located on the east
Station, CAG-91-111 side of the future City Hall campus. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report concurring with the staff
Finance: Golf Course recommendation to sell bonds in the amount of $5,000,000 to pay for
Improvement Bonds improvements to the City's Golf Course, costs of issuance and other associated
costs. The bonds will be repaid with revenue generated from the Golf Course
beginning in 1995. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 228 for ordinance.)
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Utility: Solid Waste Tax Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report concurring with the staff
Effective Date Change recommendation to change the effective date of the utility tax on solid waste
handling facilities from January 1, 1994 to August 8, 1994 to accommodate an
understanding of the tax as well as implementation issues. The Committee
further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented
for first reading. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #112606 - 113188; three wire transfers in the total
W amount of $3,035,045.75; approval of Payroll Vouchers #126682 - 127045; and
431 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,225,573.94. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3065 A resolution was read approving the final plat of Sunset Hills upon application
Plat: Final, Sunset Hills, of the Johnson Contractors Corporation (7.32 acres located at NE 24th Street
NE 24th St/Jones Ave, east of Jones Avenue, File No. FP-94-040). MOVED BY STREDICKE,
FP-94-040 SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3066 A resolution was read setting July 11, 1994, as the hearing date for the
Vacation: S 11th St, Free, request to vacate a portion of South 11th Street between Jones Avenue S. and
Monaghan, Kunstle, Grant Avenue S. (Free, Monaghan, Kunstle/VAC-94-001). MOVED BY
VAC-94-001 STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4452 An ordinance was reading amending section 2-9-2 of Chapter 9, Park
Boards/Commissions: Park Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City Code by increasing
sr.. Board Expansion the number of board members from five to seven. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/20/94 for second reading and adoption:
Police: Washington Model An ordinance was read amending section 10-12-1 of Chapter 12, Traffic
Traffic Ordinance Code, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code by adopting the Washington Model
Adoption Traffic Ordinance. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/20/94. CARRIED.
Rezone: Lake Terrace An ordinance was read amending the interim zoning map and changing the
Estates, 2100 Lk Wash zoning classification of property located at 2100 Lake Washington Boulevard
Blvd, #E-33 in the City of Renton from T (Trailer) zone to MF-I (Multifamily-Infill)
(Lake Terrace Estates/Steve Harer, #E-33). MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/20/94. CARRIED.
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Finance: Golf Course An ordinance was read providing for the issuance of $5,000,000 in principal
Improvement Bonds amount of Golf System Revenue Bonds, 1994, of the City for purposes of
obtaining the funds with which to construct improvements to the existing
City's Maplewood Golf Course including a new clubhouse (including pro shop,
restaurant and meeting rooms), practice range and course improvements,
capitalize a portion of the interest on the bonds, and capitalize a reserve for
those bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, interest rates, terms and
covenants of such bonds; establishing a bond redemption account and related
sub-accounts therein; establishing a revenue account and related sub-accounts
therein; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of those bonds
to Piper Jaffray Inc., of Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/20/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER TO
Transportation: HOV THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Improvements Grant ACCEPTING A $86,500 FEDERAL GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Agreement PERFORMING EVALUATION, PRIORITIZATION AND COST ESTIMATES
FOR ARTERIAL HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE IMPROVEMENTS.
CARRIED.
Community Event: Council President Stredicke announced a Chamber of Commerce tour on area
Chamber of Commerce and economic development to take place June 27th from 11:00 to 2:00. Mr.
Tour on Development Stredicke noted the tour is sponsored in part by the City.
Issues
City Clerk: Volunteer Saying that the meal allowance of the lobby's volunteers should be increased,
Meal Allowance Increase it was MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
DIRECT THAT THE MEAL STIPEND FOR THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE
CITY'S LOBBY INFORMATION DESK BE TIED TO THE CITY'S
STANDARD LUNCH PER DIEM AMOUNT (CURRENTLY $10).
CARRIED.
Utility: PACCAR Consent Neil Watts, Plan Review Supervisor, explained that this summer, PACCAR
Decree with DOE for will excavate and remediate contaminated material from underneath Garden
Excavation on Garden Avenue between North 4th and 6th Streets. Since this work will be performed
Ave N in the City's right-of-way, PACCAR's consent decree with the State
Department of Ecology needs to be amended as the City will have to stipulate
as to future uses of the Garden Avenue right-of-way in this location. Noting
that the amended consent decree has been approved in form by Renton's city
attorney, Mr. Watts said staff recommends that Council authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the amended consent decree with PACCAR and the
State DOE as explained.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT TO PACCAR'S CONSENT DECREE WITH THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY REGARDING A
PORTION OF THE GARDEN AVENUE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 4/4/94 - Letter from Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N.,
REPORT regarding Johnson Grocery Store and additional items.
Building: Permit at 251
Factory Ave N Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
responded to each of the six issues raised in Mrs. Richter's letter.
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Transportation: Renton Referred 4/25/94 - Motion adopted referring correspondence from Sandy
Hill Alley Improvements Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., regarding public safety improvements to the alley
located between Mill and Cedar Avenues to the Administration.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
stated that Transportation Operations has investigated the alley in question.
If, after analyzing the results of this investigation, the Transportation Division
recommends switching to a one-way traffic flow, it will submit a plan to
Council for approval to implement this change.
�• WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve Referred 5/2/94 - Motion adopted referring the matter of the Renton Hill
Project staircase to the Administration.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
set forth three alternative actions for this issue, any of which the
Administration would deem acceptable.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Referred 5/2/94 - Motion adopted requesting that the monthly I-405 S-Curve
Project project status reports to council be resumed by WSDOT.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
referred to a letter written by Paul Lumbert, Chair, I-405 S-Curve Steering
Committee, to Joe Scanlon, WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project Manager, relating
this request.
Rezone: Hulse Request, Referred 5/2/94 - Correspondence from Mary Hulse, 1041 Grandview Ave.,
NE 31st/Lincoln Dr NE Boulder, CO, 80302, referred to the Administration for response and an
explanation of the Comprehensive Plan update process.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
referred to a letter sent to Mrs. Hulse and added that this item is being
referred to the Comprehensive Plan amendment process at no cost to Mrs.
Hulse.
Building: Safeway Traffic Referred 5/2/94 - Matter of reduced traffic mitigation fees and parking
Mitigation/Parking, NE requirements for the proposed Highlands Safeway referred to the
4th/Union Ave NE Administration for a report.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
explained how the traffic mitigation fees were calculated according to the
provisions of the Transportation Benefit Zone. The memo also related the
Hearing Examiner's finding and decision on the proposed parking.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Referred 5/2/94 - Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., request for a
Project modification to the "no left turn" sign on Main and Cedar to allow left turns
on weekends.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
stated that the subject left turn restriction sign has been modified to include
the words "Except Sat. & Sun." to allow left turns during all hours of the day
on weekends.
Planning: Cemetery Referred 5/9/94 - Council President Stredicke request for a status report on
Road/NE 4th Zoning the Balch propoerty located between Cemetery Road and NE 4th Street.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
explained that when the interim Land Use Element and interim Zoning Code
were developed, this property was zoned R-4. The interim zoning designation
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of multifamily-infill (MF-I) is the closest designation consistent with the
interim Land Use Element.
Utility: Mosquito Referred 5/16/94 - Motion adopted referring matter of solutions for short-
Abatement Program term mosquito control to the Administration for a report.
Memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
stated that the Council's Utilities Committee recommended to resume spraying
(land treatment) as a short-term mosquito control solution.
H&HS: Griffin Home Referred 5/16/94 - Motion adopted referring matter of the Griffin Home for
Program Boys to the Administration for investigation and a report (number of boys,
types of crimes, and funding sources).
Memo from Sam Chastain, Community Services Administrator, reported on
the history, operation and funding of this facility, and concluded that this
agency addresses three of the City's funding priorities contained in the Human
Services Policy and Plan (special needs housing, counseling, and at-risk
youth).
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, commented on a City-owned
Citizen Comment: Vaupel dump truck that was parked near Bryant Motors on May 27th at least as early
- Bryant Motors as 9:00 a.m. She questioned if this truck was purchased from Bryant Motors.
Violations
Mayor Clymer said while he was unsure if the truck was purchased from
Bryant Motors, the vehicle was being serviced under its warranty and it did
receive a traffic citation.
Mrs. Vaupel added that violations at this location, including the performance
of mechanical work on City streets, are continuing.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:43 p.m.
MARILYV(51ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
6/13/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/20 Ikea Home Furnishings Store Signage
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
h1� TUES., 6/21 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
3:30 p.m. Plan
*COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM B*
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 6/14 Summer Lunch Program Grant
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. *5th Floor*
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 6/14 *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
t
r... TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 6/20 Puget Sound Helicopter Permit Lease;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Closure of Garden Ave. N.; Walk
Program; Consultant Services for Park
Ave. N. Improvements; Puget Power
Undergrounding Agreement for Park Ave.
N.; Briefing on Commute Trip Reduction
Activities; Interlocal Agreement for Grant
for HOV Improvements
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
REVISED*
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 20, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
4
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARING: 1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) *and Budget
Adjustments
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer appoints Gerald H. Nichols, 1118 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056 to the Civil Service
Commission to complete the unexpired term of Barbara Little which expires 12/31/98. Council
concur.
b. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of SW 16th Street south of I-405, VAC-94-003
(The Boeing Company), and requests a public hearing be scheduled on this issue. Refer to
Board of Public Works for recommendation on the vacation; adopt resolution setting public hearing on
7/18/94. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
c. Finance and Information Services Department requests adoption of an ordinance establishing a special
election date on 9/20/94 for a public safety bond issue in the amount of$14,800,000. Refer to Finance
Committee.
d. Parks Department requests approval of contract award for the NARCO demolition and salvage project
to Gaston Brothers Excavating Inc. in the amount of$42,467.41. Council concur.
e. Planning and Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Arterial Commercial
(CA)Zone to add two uses, Light Manufacturing and Auto Body Shops. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
f. Police Department requests approval of annual contract in the amount of$53,071 for services from the
King County Department of Public Health for 1994 Renton Jail Medical Health Services. Refer to
Public Safety Committee.
g. Surface Water Utility Division requests approval of a project agreement and an operation and
maintenance agreement with Soil Conservation Service in the amount of$517,713.44 for the I-405
Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement Project (Springbrook Creek). The City's share is $143,538.11.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
h. Wastewater Utility Division requests authorization to execute Addendum No. 6 to CAG-91-002 with
RH2 Engineering in the amount of$165,766 to perform construction engineering services on the East
Renton Interceptor Project. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: IKEA Home Furnishings Store Signage*
b. Community Services Committee: Summer Lunch Program Grant*
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Puget Sound Helicopter Permit Lease; Closure of Garden
Avenue North*; Walk Program*; Consultant Services for Park Ave. N. Improvements; Puget Power
Undergrounding Agreement for Park Ave. N. Improvements*; Interlocal Agreement for Grant for
HOV Improvements*
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Setting a public hearing for 7/18/94 to consider street vacation on SW 16th Street (see 6.b.)
b. Accepting a grant for the summer lunch program (see 8.b.)
c. Authorizing the temporary closure of Garden Ave. N. (see 8.c.)
d. Walk program (see 8.c.)
e. Agreement with Puget Power for undergrounding on Park Ave. N. (see 8.c.)
f. Interlocal Agreement for grant for HOV improvements (see 8.c.)
Ordinances for second reading,and adoption:
a. Adopting the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (1st reading 6/13/94)
b. Lake Terrace Estates rezone from Trailer (T) to Multifamily-Infill (MF-I) (1st reading 6/13/94)
c. Golf Course Revenue Bonds (1st reading 6/13/94)
Ordinances for first readine:
a. Solid Waste Utility Tax effective date (Finance Committee report 6/13/94)
b. Amending the Sign Code relating to signs for large scale retail businesses (see 8.a.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
b
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. IKEA Home Furnishings Store Signage
RENTON CITY:COUNCIL
JuRe20, 1994 City Clerk's ,.lice
RelferrxXs
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
SW 16th Street vacation petition(The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003)
f
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Puget Sound Helicopter lease& operating permits
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 1994 Public Safety Bond Issue
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with ENTRANCO for engineering services for Park Ave N project
Agreement with Puget Power for undergrounding on Park Ave N
Agreement with METRO for design and construction of bus zone accessibility improvements
Agreement with WSDOT accepting federal grant funds for HOV arterial program
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Changes to Arterial Commercial (CA)Zone to add Light Manufacturing and Auto Body Shops
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1994 Renton Jail Medical Health Services agreement with King County
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with Soil Conservation Service for I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvements
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6/27/94 — Low-income senior and disabled citizen utility rates
7/11/94 — Street Vacation on S 11th Street (Free, Monaghan, Kunstle/VAC-94-001)
7/18/94 — Street Vacation on SW 16th Street (The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Solid waste utility tax effective date(1st reading 6/20/94)
Sign Code change for large retail centers (1st reading 6/20/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 20, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
low ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE; Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Coordinator; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; MEL
WILSON, Transportation Systems Director; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance &
Information Services Administrator; PAULA HENDERSON, Senior Budget &
Financial Analyst; CAROLYN SUNDVALL, Housing & Human Services
Manager; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning Director; LEE HARO, Program
Development Coordinator; LIEUTENANT ROB SOFIE, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Transportation: 1995-2000 in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Six-Year Transportation hearing to consider the 1995-2000 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Improvement Plan (TIP) & Program (TIP) and 1994 budget adjustments for transportation improvement
1994 Budget Amendments projects.
Lee Haro, Transportation Systems Program Development Coordinator,
r�.. provided a brief overview of the annual update of the City's Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mr. Haro explained that the TIP,
a multi-year work and funding plan for the City's transportation
improvements, is mandated by State law and must be updated each year. The
TIP is reviewed by a citizens' transportation advisory committee as well as by
staff from all City departments.
Mr. Haro explained that TIP decisions are based primarily on the goals
contained in the City's Mission Statement, which calls for healthy work and
residential environments. He reviewed the five TIP program categories, which
attempt to respond to the following priorities: preservation of the existing
infrastructure; neighborhood protection and livability (projects include Park
Ave. N. and Houser Way N.); projects serving multi-modal and transportation
demand management (TDM) purposes (transit and HOV lane improvements,
and bicycle and pedestrian facilities); promotion of economic growth and new
development (particularly in the Central Business District and the Valley
commercial industrial area); and operations and safety concerns (including
intersection improvements and other traffic engineering concerns such as
improving the City's computer and electronic transportation systems). Each
TIP project responds to at least one of these goals.
Referring to a table summarizing each project's financial status, Mr. Haro said
the total amount funded for each project includes previously budgeted City
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funds, approved grants, and projectable funding sources such as business
license fee, vehicle license fee and gas tax revenues. He noted the City's
success in obtaining grants for such projects as the Lake Washington
Boulevard bridge at May Creek, street overlays for high priority arterials, the
reconstruction of North 8th Street, and the Monster Road Bridge.
Mr. Haro explained the proposed 1994 budget amendments for transportation
projects, noting these reflect mainly adjustments between accounts. No new
funds are requested or projected with the exception of grant funds, for which
a net gain of $361,550 is expected this year over the previously budgeted
amount. ..ri
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Haro said 85% of the City's
$1.7 million in revenues from business license fees are spent for transportation
improvements.
Audience comment was invited. Seeing no one wished to address Council on
this issue, it was MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL PRESENT
FOR READING AND ADOPTION THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
1995-2000 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
AND THE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR 1994 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS. CARRIED.
Resolution #3067 A resolution was read adopting the City's Six-Year 1995-2000 Transportation
Transportation: 1995-2000 Improvement Program (TIP). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
Six-Year Transportation CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
Improvement Program CARRIED.
(TIP)
Transportation: 1994 An ordinance was read providing for 1994 budget amendments for
Budget Amendments for transportation improvement projects in the amount of $702,350, bringing the
Transportation total amended TIP budget to $15,818,222. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
Improvement Projects SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4453 Following second and final reading of the aforesaid ordinance, it was MOVED
Transportation: 1994 BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Budget Amendments for ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Transportation
Improvement Projects
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, expressed concern regarding the
Citizen Comment: Vaupel proposed lease assignment to Puget Sound Helicopters at the airport. On
- Changes to CA Zone another subject, Mrs. Vaupel said the proposed changes to the Arterial
Commercial (CA) zone that would add two uses, Light Manufacturing and
Auto Body Shops, would impact the north Renton residential area. She
objected to ongoing revisions to the CA zone, particularly those with potential
detrimental effects to north Renton residents, and suggested that this process
be resolved.
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Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S. #3, Renton, 98055, related his disappointment
Renton Hill Alley with the staff response to his proposal for safety improvements to the alley
Improvements located between Mill and Cedar Avenues on Renton Hill. Noting that staff
had initially responded favorably to his suggested circulation plan that would
improve traffic safety at this location, he added that staff has recently issued
a report citing concerns such as the topography of this area and steep grades
on South 5th and 6th. Staff has also recommended that Mr. Webb be asked to
submit a written petition, signed by all abutting property owners, stating the
neighborhood preference of traffic flow in the alley. Emphasizing this is a
safety issue, Mr. Webb questioned why residents of neighboring properties
WW would voluntarily limit their right of access to the alley, given that the
impacts are most seriously experienced by those living in the 400 to 500 block.
Mr. Webb concluded by requesting that he be provided with any data used by
staff to formulate opposing arguments to his proposal.
Citizen Comment: Williams Helen Williams, 10878 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, 98178, spoke against the
- Puget Sound Helicopters proposed lease assignment to Puget Sound Helicopters. She stated that aircraft
Lease currently fly too low over the south end of lake, agitating the water and
posing a danger to swimmers in this area. Adding that the noise from these
aircraft is also a nuisance, Mrs. Williams said if the helicopter operator agreed
not to take off over the lake, she would have no objection to the assignment
of lease.
Councilman Edwards explained that the Transportation Committee had
discussed this matter during its meeting earlier today, and the proposed lessee
has agreed to hold a demonstration of its operations later this week, after
which the Airport Manager will collect citizen comments on this issue.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appointment: Civil Mayor Clymer appointed Gerald H. Nichols, 1118 Olympia Ave. N., Renton,
Service Commission 98056, to the Civil Service Commission to complete the unexpired term of
Barbara Little to 12/31/98. Council concur.
Streets: SW 16th Vacation, City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of a portion of SW 16th Street
Boeing, VAC-94-003 south of I-405, VAC-94-003 (The Boeing Company), and requested that
Council refer this issue to the Board of Public Works for a recommendation
on the vacation, and also adopt a resolution setting the public hearing on this
issue on 7/18/94. Council concur. (See page 240 for resolution.)
Police: Public Safety Bond Finance and Information Services Department requested adoption of an
Issue, September 1994 ordinance establishing a special election date on 9/20/94 for a public safety
bond issue in the amount of $14,800,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
Parks: NARCO Parks Department requested approval of contract award for the NARCO
Demolition/Salvage, demolition and salvage project to Gaston Brothers Excavating Inc. in the
Gaston Bros. Excavating amount of $42,467.41. Council concur.
Planning: CA Zone Planning and Technical Services Division submitted proposed amendments to
Changes (Light the Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone to add two uses, Light Manufacturing and
Manufacturing/Auto Body Auto Body Shops. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Shops)
Police: 1994 Renton Jail Police Department requested approval of annual contract in the amount of
Medical Health Services, $53,071 for services from the King County Department of Public Health for
King County, CAG-94- 1994 Renton jail medical health services. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
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Utility: I-405 Box Surface Water Utility Division requested approval of a project agreement and
Culvert/P-I Channel an operation and maintenance agreement with Soil Conservation Service in the
Improvements, Soil amount of $517,713.44 for the I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement
Conservation Service Project (Springbrook Creek). The City's share is $143,538.11. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
CAG: 91-002, Addendum Wastewater Utility Division requested authorization to execute Addendum No.
No. 6, East Renton 6 to CAG-91-002 with RH2 Engineering in the amount of $164,766 to
Interceptor, RH2 perform construction engineering services on the East Renton Interceptor
Engineering Project. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report recommending concurrence in
Committee of the Whole the staff recommendation to authorize a new section to the Sign Code that
Planning: Sign Code specifically addresses the needs of large (450,000 square feet or more) retail
Change for Large Retail centers. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding
Centers this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 241 for ordinance.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee regarding the assignment of lease and operating permit for Puget Sound
Airport: Lease Assignment Helicopters, Inc. Plane Space Investments, Inc. has requested that the City
from Plane Space Council approve the assignment of its lease for land at the south end of the
Investments to Puget airport to Puget Sound Industries, Inc. The assignment will be made in
Sound Helicopters, LAG- connection with the sale of the improvements (hangar and office building) on
84-006 the leasehold property to Puget Sound Industries. Plane Space will retain a
security interest in the lease as collateral.
Puget Sound Industries, Inc. will subsequently sublease the leasehold property,
the hangar building and the office building to Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc.
for aviation-related activities including flight instruction, aircraft charters and
maintenance of aircraft.
Since the City does not have direct leases with Puget Sound Industries, Inc. or
Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc., permits for the operation of aviation-related
activities on the Renton Airport have been prepared for both businesses.
As a result of citizen concerns regarding helicopter operations, the Committee
requested a demonstration of typical operations. The proposed lessee has
planned such a demonstration for the evening of Wednesday, June 22 between
6 and 7 p.m. The Airport Manager will collect citizen comments.
It is the Transportation Committee's recommendation that this item be
referred to the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 27 for a final
recommendation. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Assistant City Attorney Zanetta
Fontes said the City can stipulate in the lease agreement what type of aircraft
the lessee will be allowed to operate. Councilman Tanner added that only the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the authority to regulate flight
paths, although this agency is usually amenable to working with local airports
to establish acceptable flight paths.
June 20, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 239
*MOTION CARRIED.
Transportation: Puget Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Power Undergrounding on recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Park Ave. N, CAG-94-074 underground conversion agreement with Puget Power for the Park Avenue
North improvement project. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Transportation: Walk Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Program/Bus Zone recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Accessibility), METRO, interlocal cooperative agreement with the Department of Metropolitan Services
CAG-94-075 of King County (METRO) for the walk program/bus zone accessibility
improvements program. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 240 for
resolution.)
Transportation: Park Ave Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
N Engineering Services, recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
ENTRANCO, CAG-94- construction engineering services contract with ENTRANCO for the Park
072 Avenue North improvement project. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Transportation: Garden Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Ave N Temporary Closure recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation for a three-month
closure of Garden Ave. N. between N. 4th and 5th Streets from August to
October 1994 for PACCAR's soil remediation project. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution authorizing the street closure be presented
for reading and adoption. The Committee also recommended that PACCAR
provide a ten-day advance written notice of the planned closure to all
businesses located in the vicinity of Houser Way N., and that pedestrian access
be maintained at all times. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
am NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman stated that PACCAR is funding this project,
which will be performed under the supervision of the Department of Ecology.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 240 for resolution.)
Transportation: Federal Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Grant for HOV Arterial recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Program, WSDOT interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
to receive $86,500 in federal grant funds with a local match of $13,500 to be
used for the city-wide HOV arterial development program. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented
for reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 240 for resolution.)
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Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Committee grant for a summer lunch program. The Community Services Committee, at
H&HS: Summer Lunch its June 14, 1994 meeting, reviewed the proposed resolution authorizing the
Program, Dept of acceptance of a grant for a summer food service program. Start-up funds of
Agriculture Grant $4,116 have been awarded to the City contingent on the City providing the
program for three years. The City of Renton will be reimbursed by the
Department of Agriculture for the operation of the program. The Committee
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for resolution.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3068 A resolution was read setting a hearing date for July 18, 1994, to consider
Streets: SW 16th Vacation, vacating a portion of S.W. 16th Street (The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003).
Boeing, VAC-94-003 MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3069 A resolution was read accepting a grant for a lunch program from the
H&HS: Summer Lunch Superintendent of Public Instruction. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
Program, Dept of BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
Agriculture Grant CARRIED.
Resolution #3070 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of Garden Avenue
Transportation: Garden North for soil remediation work. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
Ave N Temporary Closure STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3071 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Walk interlocal cooperative agreement with the Department of Metropolitan Servies
Program/Bus Zone of King County (METRO) for design and construction of bus zone
Accessibility, METRO, accessibility improvements. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
CAG-94-075 NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
Resolution #3072 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Federal interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Grant for HOV Arterial Transportation (WSDOT) for the receipt and use of grant monies for the study
Program, WSDOT of a city-wide high occupancy vehicle (HOV) arterial development program.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
In response to Council President Stredicke, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman agreed to research whether Renton has
formally established how many people in a car constitute a carpool for the
purpose of city-wide HOV lane use.
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4454 An ordinance was read amending section 10-12-1 of Chapter 12, Traffic
Police: Washington Model Code, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code by adopting the Washington Model
Traffic Ordinance Traffic Ordinance. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
Adoption COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
June 20, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 241
Ordinance #4455 An ordinance was read providing for the issuance of $5,000,000 in principal
Finance: Golf Course amount of Golf System Revenue Bonds, 1994, of the City for purposes of
Improvement Bonds obtaining the funds with which to construct improvements to the existing
City's Maplewood Golf Course including a new clubhouse (including pro shop,
restaurant and meeting rooms), practice range and course improvements,
capitalize a portion of the interest on the bonds, and capitalize a reserve for
those bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, interest rates, terms and
covenants of such bonds; establishing a bond redemption account and related
sub-accounts therein; establishing a revenue account and related sub-accounts
therein; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of those bonds
�r to Piper Jaffray Inc., of Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED TO CHANGE THE FIGURE OF THE AMOUNT PAID INTO
THE BOND REDEMPTION PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST SUB-ACCOUNT,
AS REFERRED TO ON PAGE 13, SECTION VIII, PARAGRAPH (a),
FROM $276,846.43 TO $276.860.45. ROLL CALL: 6 AYES: STREDICKE,
EDWARDS, NELSON, TANNER, CORMAN, KEOLKER-WHEELER; ONE
NAY: EDWARDS. CARRIED.
Councilman Edwards explained that, while he agreed with the City's previous
decision to purchase the golf course, he felt that before accumulating further
debt with which to make improvements to this facility, it would be more
appropriate to first repay the original debt that was incurred for the purchase
of the golf course.
Ordinance #4456 An ordinance was read amending the interim zoning map and changing the
Rezone: Lake Terrace zoning classification of property located at 2100 Lake Washington Boulevard
Estates, 2100 Lk Wash in the City of Renton from T (Trailer) zone to MF-I (Multifamily-Infill)
Blvd, #E-33 (Lake Terrace Estates/Steve Harer, #E-33). MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/27/94 for second reading and adoption:
1° Utility: Solid Waste Utility An ordinance was read amending Subsection 5-11-1.H. of Chapter 11, Utility
Tax Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code, relating to
the effective dates of the solid waste utility tax. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/27/94. CARRIED.
Planning: Sign Code An ordinance was read amending sections 4-20-12.A. and 4-20-12.C. of
Change for Large Retail Chapter 20 Sign Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), relating to signs for
Centers large-scale retail businesses. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/27/94. CARRIED.
Council President Stredicke opposed the ordinance and objected to modifying
the Code to accommodate one specific development. He preferred that a
variance be pursued for this building's signage instead, explaining his concern
that the Code change could result in oversized signage and billboards
throughout the City.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman said the Sign Code revision will require
SEPA review, which will allow for public comment.
June 20 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 242
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, commented on past citizen
Citizen Comment: Vaupel efforts to gain use of the Sartori playfield and on subsequent attempts to
- Sartori Playfield obtain some equipment for this facility. She asked whether the
Equipment Administration has been able to look into this yet, and Mayor Clymer
indicated he is awaiting an answer from staff.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, added that the
- Vehicles Parking at City should also provide a chain restricting vehicles from parking on the
Sartori Park grassy area at Sartori Park.
Councilman Tanner urged the Administration to strongly consider improving
this facility.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS
LITIGATION. CARRIED. Time: 8:49 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:18 p.m.
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MARILYNCf. E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 20, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 6/21 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
(Stredicke) 3:30 p.m. Plan
,w.. *COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM B*
MON., 6/27 Puget Sound Helicopter Lease&
6:30 p.m. Operating Permits;
Housing Element of the Comprehensive
Plan (if needed)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 6/27 Public Safety Bond Issue;
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Flexible Benefits Program;
Mosquito Abatement Program Funding;
Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
�.► PUBLIC SAFETY THUR., 6/23 Renton Jail Health Services Agreement
(Corman) 3:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 6/23 Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Plan; South 11th Street Vacation; I-405
Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement
Project; Mosquito Culvert Inspection
Report; Stewart/Mano Sewer Connection
Request
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL,
REGULAR MEETING
June 27, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. MIN
OF JUNE 20, 1994
APPROVAL OF COUNCILN
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Utility Rates for Low-Income Seniors and Disabled Citizens
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Fred Meyer/Renton Center site
plan approval, appeal filed on 6/20/94 by Fred Meyer, Inc.; SA-93-151. Refer to Planning_&
Development Committee.
b. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of SW 13th Street between Maple Avenue SW and
Lind Avenue and a portion of Maple Ave SW, VAC-94-004 (Pierre), and requests a public hearing be
scheduled on this issue. Refer to Board of Public Works for recommendation on the vacation; adopt
resolution setting public hearing on 7/25/94. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
C. Community Services Department submits proposed agreement with Boeing to provide overflow
parking to the public using Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on the weekends and holidays. Refer
to Community Services Committee.
d. Fire Department submits proposed 1995 contract with King County Fire District 25. Refer to Public
Safety Committee.
e. Hearing Examiner submits preliminary plat for Summit Park, a 25-lot subdivision located at 5020 &
5110 Talbot Road South, File No. PP-93-157, and requests approval with conditions. Council
concur.
f. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Mixed Commercial (CM)
zone to: remove the requirement for ground floor pedestrian-related retail activities except for specific
areas; extend the boundary of the exempt area for parking, setbacks, lot coverage and landscaping
requirements to the west side of Logan Ave., and add existing single family residence as primary use.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
g. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed Addedum No. 4 to CAG-91-087, a
consultant agreement for preparation of the Boeing Longacres Office Park Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS), and proposed Addendum No. 7 to CAG-91-009, an agreement with The Boeing
Company for payment of EIS consultant services. Refer to Planning,& Development Committee.
h. Police Department requests approval of a 1994-95 multi jurisdictional narcotics task force grant in the
amount of$220,503 to renew federal funding of the South King County Narcotics Task Force. Refer
to Public Safety Committee.
i. Transportation Division requests approval of sublease from BHC, Inc. to Northwest Seaplanes (LAG-
93-004) for operation of an aircraft maintenance facility. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
j. Transportation Division requests approval of operating permit for Northwest Seaplanes to operate a
seaplane maintenance facility and storage space for aircraft. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Water Utility Division requests authorization to negotiate the sale of surplus, non-peak water to the
City of Seattle on an interruptable basis during the summer and fall shortage period of 1994. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
1. Water Utility Division requests authorization to pursue legal action against Washington Natural Gas to
secure compensation for damages resulting from the failure of a 16-inch watermain on Talbot Hill
caused by stray current from WNG's cathodic protection system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, regarding the proposed changes to
the SEPA process (this matter referred to the Planning & Development Committee 1/03/94). Refer to
Planning& Development Committee.
b. Letter from Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, requesting that the City appoint an
ombudsman or other staff to represent citizen concerns.
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Puget Sound Helicopter Lease & Operating Permits
b. Finance Committee: Public Safety Bond Issue*; Flexible Benefits Program; Mosquito Abatement
Program Funding*; Vouchers
c. Public Safety Committee: Agreement with King County for Renton Jail Health Services*
d. Utilities Committee: South 11th Street Vacation; I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement
Project; Mosquito Culvert Inspection Report; Stewart/Mano Sewer Connection Request
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Setting a public hearing for 7/25/94 to consider street vacation on SW 13th/Maple SW(see 6.b.)
b. Agreement with King County for Renton Jail Health Services (see 8.c.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Solid Waste Utility Tax effective date (1 st reading 6/20/94)
b. Amending the Sign Code relating to signs for large scale retail businesses (1st reading 6/20/94)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Public Safety Bond Issue, 9/20/94 (see 8.b.)
Mr b. Mosquito Abatement Program Funding (see 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Puget Sound Helicopter Lease& Operating Permits
2. Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan (if needed)
nNTON CITY!::COUNCIL
June`27, i94 City Clerk's +Office
Referr!ais >' ..
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
SW 13th/Maple St. SW request for street vacation (Pierre/VAC-94-004)
CITY ATTORNEY
Written opinion on RCW 74.38.070 re: utility rate discounts to low income seniors& disabled citizens
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Letter from Versie Vaupel requesting an ombudsman/citizen representative (1995 Budget Meetings)
Restaurant lease at Municipal Airport
Cities in Schools program
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Agreement with Boeing for Gene Coulon Beach Park overflow parking
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Operating permits for Puget Sound Industries, Inc. and Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc.
Agreement with SCS for I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel improvement project
Quit Claim Deed to Puget Western for interest in land near I-405, SW Grady Way and Oakesdale Ave SW
Agreement with King County for 1994 Renton jail medical health services
Agreement with King County Fire District 25 for calendar year 1994
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Fred Meyer/Renton Center appeal, SA-93-151
Mixed Commercial Zone amendments
Addend. #4 to CAG-91-087 and Addend. #7 to CAG-91-009, re: Boeing Longacres Office Park EIS
Correspondence from Lloyd Hoshide regarding proposed changes to the SEPA process
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1994-95 grant for South King County Narcotics Task Force
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
BHC Inc. sublease to Northwest Seaplanes, LAG-93-004
Northwest Seaplanes operating permit
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Low income seniors and disabled citizens utility rates
1994 sale of surplus water to Seattle
Legal action against Washington Natural Gas for Talbot Hill watermain failure
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7/11/94— Street Vacation on S 11th Street (Free, Monaghan, Kunstle/VAC-94-001)
7/18/94— Street Vacation on SW 16th Street (The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003)
7/25/94 — Street Vacation on SW 13th/Maple SW (Pierre/VAC-94-004)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Public Safety Bond Issue, September 1994 (1st reading 6/27/94)
Funding for 1994 mosquito abatement program (1st reading 6/27/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 27, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
wr ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RANDY CORMAN,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; FIRE CHIEF A. LEE WHEELER; GAIL REED, Airport
Manager; BEVERLY NELSON GLODE, Personnel Director; PRISCILLA
PIERCE, Administrative Analyst; RON STRAKA, Civil Engineer; DEPUTY
CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 1994, AS AMENDED TO
CORRECT THE ROLL CALL VOTE ON ORDINANCE NO. 4455 (Golf
Course Revenue Bonds), PAGE 241, AS FOLLOWS: SIX AYES
(STREDICKE, SCHLITZER, NELSON, TANNER, CORMAN, KEOLKER-
WHEELER); ONE NAY (EDWARDS). CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Utility: Low-Income in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Seniors and Disabled hearing to consider low-income seniors and disabled citizens utility rates.
Citizens Rates
�•► Priscilla Pierce, Administrative Analyst, Planning/Building/Public Works
Department, explained that the rates to be considered for low-income seniors
and disabled citizens are for the City's four utilities: water, sewer/wastewater,
drainage/stormwater, and solid waste (garbage, recycling and yard waste).
Noting that the low-income rates currently in place were established over 30
years ago, she added that a rate study conducted by a consultant last year
concluded that the City should review both the subsidy level for these rates
and the eligibility income thresholds.
Ms. Pierce referred to a chart comparing Renton's subsidy level for utility
rates with that of neighboring jurisdictions (Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, Seattle
and Bellevue). Renton's subsidy is 98%; the subsidy provided by the other
jurisdictions ranges from 30% to 75%. Additionally, Renton has a much
larger discrepancy between its single occupant eligibility threshold and its
double occupant threshold than do the other jurisdictions.
After discussing the various alternatives brought forward by staff, the
Utilities Committee recommended establishing a new, two-tiered rate system
for low-income seniors and disabled citizens. Ms. Pierce noted the other
recommendations of the Committee, as follows:
1. All recipients of senior/disabled rates will be subject to the regular annual
rate adjustments.
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2. The new rates will be implemented over a ten-year period for customers
currently receiving subsidies. The intent of this extended implementation
period is to avoid severe rate shock to existing customers.
3. Newly eligible customers will be established at the rate subsidy as set out
by the new rate policy.
4. The eligibility thresholds will be adjusted annually over the ten-year
period until both single and double occupancy households have the same
two-tiered rate (households with 35% and below the median income for
the City of Renton will receive a 75% subsidy, and households with 36%
to 50% of the median income for the City of Renton will receive a 40%
subsidy).
5. The overall subsidy from other rate customers will be monitored
(approximately $85,000 in 1994) with the intent to have it remain at
relatively the same level as currently exists.
6. The low-income senior and disabled citizen rates will apply to customers
throughout the City's utility service area per RCW 74.38.070.
Ms. Pierce explained charts showing the existing and proposed monthly utility
rates for low-income seniors and disabled citizens, identified by utility type.
The overall utility cost per month for a person currently in the 75% subsidy
category would increase from $3.00 to $3.75. Customers in the 40% subsidy
category would experience an overall rate increase per month from $3.00 to
$5.35. Ms. Pierce also explained the proposed new income eligibility
thresholds, which are based on the $36,459 median household income in the
City of Renton as determined by 1990 census data which showed a median
income of $32,393 in the City (this figure has been increased by 3% for each
subsequent year).
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Ms. Pierce said the City's income
eligibility thresholds for this program have, in the past, been increased by the
Consumer Price Index (CPI); however, this adjustment by itself has not raised
the eligibility thresholds to an appropriate level.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: McBee Scott McBee, 13208 Renton Ave. S., Renton, 98055, strenuously objected to
- Utility Rates the Council's policy by which non-Renton residents who are served by Renton
utilities pay 150% of what in-City residents pay for the same service.
Explaining that he is a senior citizen with a limited, fixed income, Mr. McBee
added that he considers this non-resident surcharge nothing more than a
"donation" to the City. Saying that all senior citizens in the service area
should receive utility rate discounts, he concluded by requesting that the
policy regarding the non-resident surcharge be changed.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained that according to RCW 74.38.070,
"Any reduction in (utility) rates granted in whatever manner to low income
senior citizens or low income disabled citizens in one part of a service area
shall be uniformly extended to low income senior citizens or low income
disabled citizens in all other parts of the service area." Thus, if the City
offers a reduction to citizens within the City limits, it must offer the same
reduction to those living outside of the City limits within the service area.
Councilman Edwards interpreted this to mean that the City can continue to
assess the 150% non-resident surcharge on utility rates as long as it offers the
same discount to all low income senior and disabled citizens within the service
area. A customer qualifying for a subsidy outside of the City limits, then,
would have the discount applied to a bill containing the 150% surcharge.
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Councilman Edwards suggested that, rather than establishing low-income
senior and disabled citizen rates for customers throughout the City's utility
service area, Council instead direct that the previously-mentioned percentage
discounts be applied throughout the service area. Councilman Schlitzer, as
Chair of the Utilities Committee, concurred that this was the Committee's
intention.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REQUEST A
WRITTEN OPINION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING RCW
74.38.070, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF RATE REDUCTIONS
AND/OR DISCOUNTS TO LOW INCOME SENIOR AND DISABLED
UTILITY CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER
THIS ISSUE BACK TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Denny Lensegrav, 300 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, 98055, speaking as Chair of
Citizen Comment: the Board for the Renton Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for hiring
Lensegrav - Economic an economic development coordinator last year, saying this position benefits
Development in City not only the business community but Renton citizens as well. He said healthy
neighborhoods result from a healthy economy; a healthy economy, in turn, is
produced by a healthy business environment. He considered recent economic
development efforts, including an aggressive recruitment strategy, to be vitally
necessary if the.City and its citizens are to maintain the quality of life to
which they have become accustomed. Mr. Lensegrav commented on a recent
suggestion that the City appoint an ombudsman or citizen advocate, saying
that public forums such as City Council meetings have always been available
and effective means for citizens to voice their concerns to government
officials.
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Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, inquired about the sufficiency
- Bryant Motors/City of parking enforcement in the area of Bryant Motors. On another subject,
Dump Truck Purchase Mrs. Vaupel referenced the Open Public Records Act, which requires prompt
responses to requests for public records, in relating the difficulty she has
experienced in attempting to get information on the City's purchase of a
dump truck.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman offered to
provide Mrs. Vaupel with information on this matter tomorrow.
Citizen Comment: Doris Alexander, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, submitted a letter regarding
Alexander - Washout at the damage incurred by Alexander's Auction on May 16th of this year when a
Alexander's Auction City storm sewer backed up during a severe rainstorm. She asked for
assistance from the City in repairing the damage caused by the washout,
emphasizing the imperativeness of re-engineering the Monroe side of the road
so future storm water does not pose the same hazard to her property. She
added that the adjacent Segale pit should also be reconstructed.
Executive Assistant Jay Covington said a report will be provided to Council
on this matter by the next Council meeting. Council President Stredicke asked
that staff include information on the slopes allowed for the Segale pit, which
he considered excessively steep.
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Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, presented a petition signed
- WSDOT I-405 S-Curve by 66 Renton Hill residents indicating their opposition to building a stairway
Project from S. 4th and Mill Ave. S. accessing the Cedar Ave. pedestrian bridge.
Petition signers instead preferred either building a stairway from Renton Hill
to the NARCO property or not constructing any stairway. Mrs. Larson
explained that residents were concerned with the safety of the proposed
stairway, especially considering the effects of rain and/or snow and the need
for clear visibility of the walkway to deter crime and allow prompt response
to accidents.
Citizen Comment: Hoyt - Christopher Hoyt, Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc., 300 Airport Way, Renton,
Puget Sound Helicopters 98055, spoke regarding the proposed assignment of lease and operating permit
Lease for Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc. Mr. Hoyt requested that the company be
allowed to operate seven rather than five helicopters. He also asked that
language be added to the Transportation Committee report on this issue stating
that approval of the permits "shall not be unreasonably withheld."
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Hoyt said Puget Sound
Helicopters generally operates helicopters of approximately 3,000 pounds in
size and would not object to a restriction prohibiting them from operating
aircraft in excess of 12,500 pounds without prior Council approval.
Councilmember Nelson related citizen concerns that increasing the number of
helicopters could result in a proliferation of flights that would infringe on
nearby residential neighborhoods. She noted that the operator does not have
immediate plans to enlarge the fleet from the current three instructional
helicopters.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT ON THIS ISSUE.
CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding the approval of the
Airport: Lease Assignment assignment of lease and operating permit for Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc.
from Plane Space Plane Space Investments, Inc. has requested that the City Council approve the
Investments to Puget assignment of its lease for land at the south end of the airport to Puget Sound
Sound Helicopters, LAG- Industries, Inc. The assignment will be made in connection with the sale of
84-006 the improvements (hangar and office building) on the leasehold property to
Puget Sound Industries. Plane Space will retain a security interest in the lease
as collateral.
Puget Sound Industries, Inc. will subsequently sublease the leasehold property,
the hangar building and the office building to Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc.
for aviation-related activities including flight instruction, aircraft charters and
maintenance of aircraft.
Since the City does not have direct leases with Puget Sound Industries, Inc. or
Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc., permits for the operation of aviation-related
activities on the Renton Airport have been prepared for both businesses.
A demonstration of typical helicopter operations was held between 6:00 and
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 in response to resident concerns and a
request by the Transportation Committee. Five telephone comments were
received by the Airport Manager between the conclusion of the demonstration
and noon Thursday.
The Committee of the Whole recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve the sublease by Plane Space Investments, Inc. to Puget
Sound Industries, Inc.;
2. Approve the sublease by Puget Sound Industries, Inc. to Puget Sound
Helicopters, Inc.;
3. Approve the permits between the City of Renton and Puget Sound
Industries, Inc. and Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc. for the operation
of up to and including a total of five-(5) seven (7) helicopters and
aviation-related activities on the Renton Airport. The introduction
and route use of more than €i�(5) seven (7) helicopters will require
City Council approval. Helicopters will be limited to 12,500 pounds
in size.
4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the two Operating
Permits upon their approval by the City Attorney.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED TO ALLOW FOR THE
OPERATION OF SEVEN RATHER THAN FIVE HELICOPTERS, AND TO
STIPULATE THAT THE HELICOPTERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 12,500
POUNDS IN SIZE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appeal: Fred City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Fred
Meyer/Renton Center, Meyer/Renton Center site plan approval, appeal filed on 6/20/94 by Fred
SA-93-151 Meyer, Inc.; SA-93-151. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
Vacation: SW 13th/Maple City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of SW 13th Street
SW (Pierre), VAC-94-004 between Maple and Lind Avenues, and a portion of Maple Avenue SW, VAC-
94-004 (Pierre), and requested a public hearing be scheduled on this issue.
Refer to Board of Public Works for recommendation on the vacation; adopt
resolution setting public hearing on 7/25/94. (See page 255 for resolution.)
Parks: Agreement with Community Services Department submitted proposed agreement with Boeing
Boeing for Gene Coulon to provide overflow parking at Boeing parking lot #6 for use by patrons of
Mr Overflow Parking Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on the weekends and holidays. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Plat: Preliminary, Summit Hearing Examiner submitted preliminary plat for Summit Park, a 12-acre, 25-
Park, 5110 Talbot Rd S, lot subdivision located at 5020 & 5110 Talbot Road South; and variance to
PP-93-157 reduce street right-of-way width from 50 to 40 feet; File Nos. PP/V-93-157,
and requested approval with conditions. Council concur.
Planning: Mixed Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed amendments to the
Commercial Zone Mixed Commercial (CM) zone to: remove the requirement for ground floor
Amendments pedestrian-related retail activities except for specific areas; extend the
boundary of the exempt area for parking, setbacks, lot coverage and
landscaping requirements to the west side of Logan Avenue; and add existing
single family residences as primary use. Refer to Planning & Development
Committee.
CAG: 91-087, Boeing Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed Addendum No. 4
Longacres Office Park to CAG-91-087, a consultant agreement for preparation of the Boeing
EIS, Addendum No. 4 Longacres Office Park Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and proposed
CAG: 91-009, Boeing Addendum No. 7 to CAG-91-009, an agreement with The Boeing Company
Payment of EIS Services, for payment of EIS consultant services. Refer to Planning & Development
Addendum No. 7 Committee.
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Police: 1994-95 Grant for Police Department requested approval of a 1994-95 multi-jurisdictional
South King County narcotics task force grant in the amount of $220,503 to renew federal funding
Narcotics Task Force of the South King County Narcotics Task Force. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
Lease: BHC Inc. Sublease Transportation Division requested approval of sublease from BHC, Inc. to
to Northwest Seaplanes, Northwest Seaplanes (LAG-93-004) for operation of an aircraft maintenance
LAG-93-004 facility. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Airport: Northwest Transportation Division requested approval of operating permit for Northwest
Seaplanes Operating Seaplanes to operate a seaplane maintenance facility and storage space for
Permit aircraft (LAG-93-004). Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Utility: 1994 Sale of Water Utility Division requested authorization to negotiate the sale of surplus,
Surplus Water to Seattle non-peak water to the City of Seattle on an interruptable basis during the
summer and fall shortage period of 1994. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Washington Water Utility Division requested authorization to pursue legal action against
Natural Gas Lawsuit, Washington Natural Gas to secure compensation for damages resulting from
Talbot Hill Watermain the failure of a 16-inch watermain on Talbot Hill caused by stray current
Failure from WNG's cathodic protection system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6(d) FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Fire Department submitted proposed 1995 contract with King County Fire
Item 6.d. District 25; contract renegotiated due to loss of Station #17 to City of
Fire: 1995 Contract, King Bellevue.
County Fire District 25
Noting that King County has already approved this contract, which is
advantageous to the City of Renton, it was MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED 1995
CONTRACT WITH KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 25.*
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Fire Chief A. Lee Wheeler explained that
the City of Bellevue will accept up to twelve firefighters currently employed
by Renton at Fire Station 17 due to the transfer of this station to Bellevue as
of January 1, 1995. Renton's Station 16 will continue to provide the same
level of service to King County District 25 as it has in the past.
In response to Council President Stredicke, Chief Wheeler said the clause in
the contract which references salaries relates to payoff of formerly accrued
sick leave. The contract requires that these accruals be paid off within five
years at a specified rate.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 255 for resolution.)
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE,
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Renton, 98056, regarding the proposed changes to the SEPA process.
- SEPA Process Changes MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Citizen Comment: Vaupel Correspondence was read from Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057,
- Ombudsman/Citizen requesting that the City appoint an ombudsman or other staff to represent
Representative citizen concerns. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE BUDGET
HEARINGS. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Public Safety Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with the
Police: 1994 Renton Jail Seattle-King County Department of Public Health for Renton Jail Medical
Medical Services, King Health Services for 1994. The Committee further recommended that the
County, CAG-94-077 resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 255 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Utility: 1994 Mosquito concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Abatement Program recommendation to approve an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of
$23,000 from the City's General Fund ending fund balance to fund the 1994
Mosquito Abatement Program in the vicinity of the Panther Creek Wetland.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 256 for ordinance.)
Personnel: Flexible Benefit Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Plan concurrence in the staff recommendation to continue the Section 125 benefit
plan that provides employees with the opportunity to pay for dependent care
or medical expenses through tax-free payroll deductions. The Committee also
recommended that the City enter into an agreement with Benefit
Administration Company to provide administrative services for Section 125
flexible benefit plan effective with the new plan year on July 1, 1994. First-
year costs for set-up, conducting employee orientation meetings and
preparation of materials is $1,500. The annual fee for subsequent years is
$500. In addition, Benefit Administration Company charges a $6 monthly
participant fee which would be offset by the collection of employee
participation fees, FICA tax savings and elimination of internal administration
+rte, costs. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Police: Public Safety Bond Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the ordinance
Issue providing for the submission to the voters at a special election on September
20, 1994 a proposition authorizing the City to incur indebtedness in general
obligation bonds not to exceed $14.8 million for the construction and
equipping of a public safety building.
1. The Finance Committee concurred with staff to place on the
September 20, 1994 primary election ballot a request of the voters
for approval of $14.8 million in bond indebtedness for the purpose
of constructing, equipping, and purchasing necessary property for a
public safety building.
2. The Committee amended Section I of the ordinance to read:
"Description of the Project. The City shall construct and equip a
public safety building and acquire real property for Fela4ed City
purposes related to public safety which may include, at the future
discretion of the City Council, provision for parking, all or part of a
building site, campus design and development or other considerations
as deemed appropriate for the new facilities ("The Project") . . .".
3. The Committee further amended the Ballot Title on Page 4 of the
ordinance to read as follows: "Shall the City of Renton, Washington
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borrow $14,800,000 to construct and equip a public safety building
and acquire real property for r-elated City purposes related to public
safety by selling general obligation bonds therefor maturing within
twenty years and levy annual excess property taxes necessary to pay
and retire the bonds, as provided in Ordinance No. TO
4. The Committee further recommended the Finance Department ensure
this language is correct with bond counsel prior to second and final
reading.
5. The Committee recommended the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 256 for ordinance.)
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #113189 - 113679; two wire transfers in the total amount
of $1,538,747.16; approval of Payroll Vouchers #127046 - 127413; and 379
direct deposits in the total amount of $1,070,766.82. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding the Panther
Utility: Panther Creek Creek Wetlands/SR-167 cross culverts. Based on the findings of a June 21,
Wetlands/SR-167 Cross 1994 report on the conditions of the Panther Creek wetlands/SR-167 cross
Culverts, WSDOT culverts, the Utilities Committee recommended that staff prepare separate
letters from the Mayor and from the City Council addressed to the Secretary
of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) regarding the
SR-167 HOV lanes project. The letters are to strongly state that the City of
Renton expects WSDOT to perform the following actions as part of the SR-
167 project in Renton:
1. Clean and regrade the existing SR-167 west roadside ditch to restore
positive drainage to the existing SR-167 cross culverts;
2. Clean and maintain the existing SR-167 cross culverts to ensure the
culverts operate at full capacity as originally designed;
3. Install the new twin 54" SR-167 cross culverts at SW 23rd Street as
proposed in the SR-167 project plans and permit documents; and
4. Install a new SR-167 cross culvert for upper Springbrook Creek at
South 192nd Street as previously requested by City staff.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: 1-405 Box Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Culvert/P-1 Channel concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Improvement Project, SCS recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the project
agreement with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) providing federal grant
funding for the construction of the I-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel
Improvement project. The total estimated cost of the project is $536,073.
Under the project agreement, SCS will provide up to a maximum of $436,545
for the actual costs of constructing the project. The City's share of the total
estimated cost required under the project agreement is $156,500. The City
budget to meet the required cost share is $210,000.
The Utilities Committee also concurred in the staff recommendation that
approval be given for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Operation and
Maintenance Agreement with the Soil Conservation Service for the I-405 Box
Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement project.
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The Utilities Committee additionally recommended concurrence with the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department's recommendation to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Puget Western to
convey any interest the City may have in two areas of land totalling 551
square feet lying jointly within or between the described boundaries of
adjacent Puget Western and City parcels situated between I-405 and SW Grady
Way and adjacent to the westerly margin of Oakesdale Avenue SW. In
exchange, Puget Western will quit claim to the City any interest Puget Western
may have in an area of land totalling 572 square feet also lying between the
described boundaries of the adjacent Puget Western and City parcels.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Ron Straka, Civil Engineer,
confirmed that this project includes a pedestrian trail that will be constructed
between Grady Way and SW 16th Street on the west side of Springbrook
Creek in cooperation with the Parks Department.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Personnel: P/B/PW Mayor Clymer announced the appointments of: Gregg Zimmerman as
Promotions Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator effective 4/01/94; Ron Olsen
as Utility Systems Director effective 5/23/94; and Mike Kattermann as
Planning & Technical Services Director effective 6/01/94.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3073 A resolution was read setting a hearing date for July 25, 1994, to consider
Vacation: SW 13th/Maple vacating a portion of S.W. 13th Street and Maple Avenue S.W. (Pierre/VAC-
SW (Pierre), VAC-94-004 94-004). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3074 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Police: 1994 Renton Jail interlocal agreement with the Seattle-King County Department of Public
Medical Health Services, Health for provision of health needs to the City jail. MOVED BY CORMAN,
King County SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3075 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Fire: 1995 Contract, King interlocal cooperative agreement with Fire District No. 25 for the City of
County Fire District 25 Renton to provide fire and emergency medical services to Fire District No. 25
for calendar year 1994. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4457 An ordinance was read amending Subsection 5-11-1.H. of Chapter 11, Utility
Utility: Solid Waste Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code, relating to
Tax the effective dates of the solid waste utility tax. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/11/94 for second reading and adoption:
Police: Public Safety Bond An ordinance was read providing for the submission to the voters of the City
Issue at a special election to be held therein on September 20, 1994, in conjunction
with the State primary election to be held on the same date, of a proposition
authorizing the City to incur indebtedness by issuing its general obligation
bonds in a par amount not to exceed $14,800,000, payable by annual property
tax levies to be made in excess of regular property tax levies, for the purpose
of paying the costs of constructing and equipping a public safety building and
acquiring real property for related City purposes and to levy those excess
property taxes. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 7/11/94. CARRIED.
Utility: 1994 Mosquito An ordinance was read providing for 1994 budget amendments in the amount
Abatement Program of $23,000 for the mosquito abatement program. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/11/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
Airport: Restaurant Lease THE ISSUE OF THE RESTAURANT LEASE AT THE AIRPORT TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Council: Economic Council President Stredicke requested that the Administration organize an
Development Tour economic development tour for the City Council, similar to that recently
organized by the Chamber of Commerce.
H&HS: Cities in Schools MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER
Program THE ISSUE OF THE CITIES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:12 p.m.
MARILY : P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 27, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/11 Cities in Schools Program;
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Restaurant Lease at Airport;
Executive Session (Litigation)
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 6/28 Agreement with Boeing for Coulon Park
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Overflow Parking
*5th Floor*
FINANCE MON., 7/11 Utility Billing Cycle Change (Briefing
(Tanner) 5:45 p.m. Only);
Vouchers;
Council Correspondence
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 6/28 Building Permit at 251 Factory Ave N;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Massage License Zoning Revision
*5th Floor* Request;
Willing Demonstration Project;
CA Zone Amendments;
Boeing Contract Amendment for
Longacres Office Park
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Request for Street Vacation, South 11th Street between Jones and Grant Avenues
South(Free, Monaghan, Kunstle, Allen/VAC-94-001)
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/28/94 for CAG-94-062, Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair
Phase 2; 2 bids; engineer's estimate $122,769.13. Refer to Utilities Committee.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/22/94 for CAG-94-064, Maplewood Golf Course Cart Path Paving
Project; 3 bids; engineer's estimate $118,740.00, and submits staff recommendation to award the bid to
the lowest qualified bidder, Lakeside Industries, in the amount of$101,212.44. Council concur.
c. City Clerk submits Trillium Corporation request for release of City-held easement north of SW 34th
Street and west of East Valley Highway (Glacier Park Short Plat), RE-94-001. Refer to Utilities
Committee and to Board of Public Works.
d. Development Services Division submits the King County Boundary Review Board approval of the
Marshall/Galusha annexation, 14.1 acres located at Duvall Ave. NE and NE 4th St., and requests a
second public hearing be set on 7/25/94 to consider the recommended zoning to Community
Commercial (CB) and Mixed Residential (MR). Council concur.
e. Finance and Information Systems Department submits proposed changes in the utility billing cycle to
enhance billing accuracy and reduce customer service requests prompted by the current system.
Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
f. Legal Department submits ordinance changes updating various sections of the City's criminal code and
penalties, specifically to: amend penalties for violations of criminal laws; create an exemption to the
leash law for police animals; adopt the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, in part, by reference; and
amend the ordinance on infraction on penalties. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
g. Personnel Department requests approval of a flexible work scheddle program that includes
alternative work schedules and flex-time for employees to accomplish the goals of the Commute Trip
Reduction Act. Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Personnel Department submits request for periodic reporting of property and casualty claims to the
Finance Committee. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Planning and Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Convenience
Commercial (CC) Zone to add professional and personal offices not exceeding 3,000 square feet per
site as Administrative Conditional Uses. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
j. Planning and Technical Services Division submits proposal to develop an Auto Mall Zone along Grady
Way. Refer to Planning& Development Committee and the Planning Commission.
k. Transportation Division submits agreement with WSDOT for $272,000 in ISTEA funding for the pre-
construction engineering, administration and construction of North 8th Street. The City's share is
$43,000. Council concur. (See agenda item 10. for resolution.) -
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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1. Transportation Division submits proposed interlocal agreement with the Regional Transit Authority
(RTA) to conduct commuter rail station area planning work for Phase I of the Regional Transit Plan.
Refer to Transportation Committee.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for April 1 - June 30, 1994.
b. City Clerk reports official annual 1994 population for the City of Renton, as of 4/1/94, is 43,970.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Becky& Randy Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, et al, requesting clarification
of City Code as it applies to the apparent operation of a duplex at 409 Cedar Ave. S. Refer to
Administration and to Planning&Development Committee.
b. Letter from Michael Creegan, 8055 S. 130th, Seattle, 98178, requesting hook-up to the City's sewer
system. Refer to Utilities Committee.
c. Letter from Jan Durocher, Facilities Planning Manager for the Renton School District, requesting that
Maplewood Heights Elementary be connected to the new City sewer on 138th Avenue SE. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Committees in Schools Program; Restaurant Lease at Airport
b. Community Services Committee: Agreement with Boeing for Coulon Park Overflow Parking
c. Finance Committee: Utility Billing Cycle Change* (Briefing Only); Council Correspondence;
Vouchers
d. Planning & Development Committee: Building Permit at 251 Factory Ave N; Massage License Zoning
Revision Request; Willing Demonstration Project; CA Zone Amendments*; Boeing Contract
Amendment for Longacres Office Park EIS
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Agreement with WSDOT for funding for engineering and reconstruction of North 8th Street (see 61.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Public Safety Bond Issue, 9/20/94 (1st reading 6/27/94)
.. b. Mosquito Abatement Program Funding (1st reading 6/27/94)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Amending utility interest and penalty charges (see 6.e.)
b. Adding light manufacturing and auto body shops to the Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone (see 9.d.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 6/6/94 -Motion adopted directing the Administration to pursue alternative#1 for the
staircase on Renton Hill with improved safety features, and at the same time refer to the Community
Services Committee the subject of connecting Renton Hill with the trail system and the Community
Center as shown on alternative #3.
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Cities in Schools Program
I Restaurant Lease at Airport
3. Executive Session (Litigation)
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RENTON iCITY COUNCIL>
July 11, 1294 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Letter from Becky& Randy Lemke, et al, re: possible illegal duplex at 409 Cedar Ave. S.
Investigate cost of renovations occuring at 251 Factory Ave N via independent contractor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Release of Easement request from Trillium Corp. for SW 34th/East Valley Hwy, RE-94-001
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Cablecasting of Council meetings
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Cities in Schools Program
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Flexible Work Schedule Program (Flex-Time)
Periodic Property and Casualty Claim Reports
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Cities in Schools Program
MAYOR/MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Letter of agreement with Boeing for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park overflow parking
Addend. #4 to CAG-91-087 and Addend. #7 to CAG-91-009, re: Boeing Longacres Office Park EIS
Agreement with WSDOT for ISTEA funds for N 8th St
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Sec. 4-10-11.B. of City Code (Mining/Excavating/Grading), to consider language change fr "may" to "shall"
Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone amendments
Auto Mall Zone along Grady Way
50% remodel cost rule
PLANNING COMMISSION
Auto Mall Zone along Grady Way
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Criminal Code and penalty updates
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Station Area Planning Agreement, Regional Transit Authority
Restaurant lease at Municipal Airport (Mindemann's South Shore)
Pedestrian access during PACCAR temporary closure of Garden Ave N
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Bid opening for Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair Phase 2, CAG-94-062
Release of Easement request from Trillium Corp. for SW 34th/East Valley Hwy, RE-94-001
Michael Creegan, 8055 S. 130th, Seattle, sewer hook-up request
Renton School District sewer hook-up request for Maplewood Heights Elementary
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7/18/94 — Street Vacation on SW 16th Street (The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003)
7/25/94— Street Vacation on SW 13th/Maple SW (Pierre/VAC-94-004)
7/25/94 — Marshall/Galusha Annexation zoning (NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Utility Billing Cycle Change (Ist reading 7/11/94)
Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone Amendments (Light Manufacturing/Auto Body Shops)(lst reading 7/11/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 11, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, RANDY CORMAN, JESSE TANNER, TONI NELSON, TIM
SCHLITZER, BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; BOB FULMER, Risk Management Coordinator; NEIL WATTS, Plan
Review Supervisor; DAVE TIBBOT, Technical Services Manager; SUE
CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; LIEUTENANT RICK
STODDARD, Police Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Vacation: S 11th St, VAC- in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
94-001 hearing to consider the request that the City vacate a portion of South 11th
Street between Jones Avenue South and Grant Avenue South (Free,
Monaghan, Kunstle, Allen/VAC-94-001).
Dave Tibbot, Technical Services Manager, gave a brief background of this
vacation request while routing an exhibit made up of several pictures of the
area for Council's perusal. He reviewed the objections of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department to the vacation, noting these
involve the presence of City-owned and operated utility lines in the proposed
vacation area. Both staff and the Board of Public Works recommended that
the vacation request be denied as they felt it was not in the long-term
interests of the City; however, after reviewing the petition for vacation, the
Utilities Committee recommended that it be approved with conditions.
Noting that this portion of South 11 th Street is undeveloped, Mr. Tibbot said
granting the vacation request would provide approximately 18,300 square feet
of property to be divided among the four petitioners. If the vacation is
approved, the property to the south of South 11 th has no vested right in the
right-of-way.
The City Clerk read two letters from vacation petitioners on this issue into the
record. The first letter, from William Free, 1012 High Ave. S., stated that the
petitioners would agree to any conditions the City felt necessary to maintain
access to the water line contained in South 11th Street. The letter added that
the petitioners would like to adjust their property lines and improve the
appearance of the property with lawn and shrubbery, which could be dug up
in the event the City needed access to the water line. The second letter,
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signed by all four petitioners (Donald Monaghan, 1009 High Ave. S.; William
Free, 1012 High Ave. S.; Ewald Kunstle, 1015 Jones Ave S.; and Sheila Allen,
1006 Grant Ave S.), stated that the primary purpose behind the vacation
request is to allow the petitioners to clean up an unsightly area. The
petitioners pledged not to build any structures or plant any trees over the
water line contained in South 11 th Street.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Tibbot confirmed that when the plat
was originally divided, the right-of-way was acquired only from the
properties on the north side of South 1 I th Street. Therefore, the property to
tow the south has no vested right in the right-of-way.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Don Monaghan, 1009 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, stated that residents have
Monaghan - S 11 th St maintained this property, although City-owned, since 1968. He commented
Vacation, VAC-94-001 on the blackberry vines that had proliferated in the past before the petitioners
removed them, adding that the petitioners would willingly grant the City an
easement to maintain the water line contained in the street.
Citizen Comment: Free - S William Free, 1012 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, noted that the City currently
Ilth St Vacation, VAC- has no plans to develop South Ilth Street. He emphasized the maintenance
94-001 that petitioners have performed on this property, including removal of
blackberry vines and trash and the mowing of grass they've planted. Pointing
out that the petitioners are highly motivated to see that this area is well-kept,
he added that they would not object to a strongly-worded easement for City
access to the water line. Mr. Free concluded that the petitioners also would
not object to the City retaining the intersection of High Ave. S. and S. Ilth
St.
Citizen Comment: Kunstle Ewald Kunstle, 1015 Jones Ave. S., Renton, 98055, noted his concurrence
- S 11 th St Vacation, with the comments of the previous speakers.
VAC-94-001
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruth Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, spoke as president of the
law - S 11 th St Vacation, Renton Hill Community Association in support of the proposed vacation,
VAC-94-001 saying that Renton Hill residents do not want any through traffic on the Hill.
Adding that the petitioners have done a good job of maintaining this property
over the years, she asked that Council grant the vacation as requested.
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADVANCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS ISSUE.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding the request
Vacation: S Ilth St, VAC- for street vacation for a portion of South Ilth Street between Grant Avenue
94-001 South and Jones Avenue South (VAC-94-001). Following further review and
clarification, the Utilities Committee recommended that it is in the City's best
interests to grant the vacation, and it recommended the vacation subject to the
following conditions being met:
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1. The petitioners will ensure that easem.ens for an existing watermain and
surface water facilities are granted. The wording of the City-held
easement is to be as restrictive as deemed necessary to protect the City's
interests, and will be reviewed as to legal form by the City Attorney.
2. The petitioners' request for vacation shall contain one twe exclusions.
Those portions of South 11 th Street which intersect with High Avenue
South and Jones Avenue South will be excluded to allow for operation of
the water valves at both intersections. VH4 -vaeatien Fequest-will
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3. The petitioners will pay one-half the appraisal value of the right-of-way.
4. Upon Council granting the proposed vacation, the petitioners shall place
with the Administrator of Planning/Building/Public Works a $600.00 fee
as deposit for securing an appraisal of the subject vacation site. (Also
required at the time Council grants the proposed street vacation site is a
processing fee in the amount of $250.00). Further, Council should direct
the Administrator of Planning/Building/Public Works to obtain an
independent appraisal of the fair market value of that portion of the
street to be vacated. The cost of the appraisal is to be borne by the
applicant.
The Utilities Committee chose to recommend approval of the vacation petition
because it believed that after listening to and evaluating the petitioners'
comments, it is in the best interests of the City to vacate.
Presently, at their own expense, the petitioners clear the area of tree stumps
and blackberry vines and keep others from using the street right-of-way as a
dumping site. The petitioners are seeking the vacation for purposes of
beautification of the subject right-of-way. In addition to mowing, the
petitioners would like to plant flowers and shrubs. They would prefer
improving property they owned, and they have no plans to build anything on
the subject right-of-way. They are aware,of the existing watermain and
agree that a City-held utility easement is necessary.
In addition, as stated in a June 16, 1994 letter to the Mayor and City
Councilmembers, if the vacation petition is approved, the petitioners want to
consider lot line adjustments for their properties.
The recommendation by the Utilities Committee to approve the vacation
petition does not concur with the June 1, 1994 recommendation of the Board
of Public Works. The Board members agreed with staff to recommend to
Council that the vacation be denied based on staff's determination that it is
not in the long-range interests of the City.
The staff recommendation to deny was based on comments from the Water
Utility, Surface Water and Maintenance Divisions:
1. The Utility Systems Division recommended that the subject right-of-way
not be vacated because of the existing 8-inch City watermain located
within the right-of-way and the possible lack of access for maintenance,
repair and operation of the watermain if the vacation were allowed.
2. The Maintenance Division is concerned about the maintenance of a `-
natural creek running through the right-of-way.
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3. The Surface Water Utility notes the presence of existing surface water
'facilities and considers the subject right-of-way necessary for future
surface water facilities. Direct and immediate access to these facilities is
a concern.
4. Puget Power initially asked that no vacation be granted until they secured
easement rights. In a June 17, 1994 memo, Puget Power stated it has no
facilities affected by the proposed vacation and therefore it does not
require easement rights.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.**
*Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler questioned the need to exclude from the
vacation request that portion of South 11 th Street which lies westerly of the
easterly line of Grant Avenue South extended northerly from the south line of
the Plat of Highland Addition to a terminus on the south line of Lot 27 of
said plat. Noting that the Committee report states this last exclusion is
necessary to maintain a 60 foot wide right-of-way for the southerly extension
of Grant Avenue South, she questioned why the City would consider it
necessary to maintain this portion of the right-of-way.
Following receipt of consent from the petitioners to include this portion of
South IIth Street in the vacation, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AMEND THE COMMITTEE
REPORT TO STRIKE THIS EXCLUSION FROM THE VACATION.
CARRIED.
**MAIN MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Doris Alexander, 3209 NE 4th, Renton, 98056, spoke regarding the washout
Citizen Comment: that occurred at Alexander's Auction on May 16th of this year during a severe
Alexander, D. - Washout rainstorm. Saying that the City's sewer line in this area is inadequate as it
at Alexander's Auction ends uphill and drains into gravel, she added that Alexander's has experienced
three washout problems since 1990. Noting her interest in obtaining City
assistance in repairing the damage incurred by the Auction, she questioned
when the City Council will place this issue on its regular agenda for
isw discussion.
Referring to section 4-10-11 of City Code which contains a portion of the
Mining, Excavation and Grading Ordinance, Council President Stredicke noted
paragraph B. states that "Engineered grading sites may be required to have a
peripheral area a maximum of seventy five feet (75') in width which shall be
retained in its natural topographic condition." Mr. Stredicke suggested that
the City might want to change the "may" wording in this section to "shall."
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THIS ISSUE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Responding to Mr. Stredicke, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, explained
that the claim submitted by the Alexanders regarding this matter is being
reviewed by himself and by the City's Risk Management Office. He noted
the salient question is whether the City knew or should have known that the
storm water system was going to fail. While the City has tried to identify a
significant source of City negligence or liability in this matter, it has so far
been unable to do so, and the claim will likely be denied.
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Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, thanked Rod Pfeifle, Vehicle &
-CA Zone Amendments Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, for assisting her last week in response to
her request for information on the City's purchase of a dump truck. Mrs.
Vaupel requested further information from the City regarding its bidding
processes. On another subject, Mrs. Vaupel commented on the proposal to
add two uses (light manufacturing and auto body and paint shops) to the
Arterial Commercial (CA) zone. Saying this zone is already overused, she
questioned what type of activity consitutes light manufacturing or minor
finishing work. She felt that the proposed ordinance should distinguish
between an "auto" and an "automobile," perhaps by limiting vehicles by
weight. She disagreed with allowing one person's request to affect a City-
wide rezone and suggested that Council reread 4.31.22.B of the City Code
which relates to the process for changing uses allowed in City zones.
Citizen Comment: Daykin John Daykin, 4213 S. Brandon, Seattle, 98118, spoke as executive director of
- Restaurant Lease at "Operation Results," an anti-crime organization he founded in 1990. Noting
Airport (Mindemann's) he is an acquaintance of Steve Mindemann, who operates the restaurant at
Renton's municipal airport, he urged Council to expedite a remedy to the
lease situation at this location and support Mr. Mindemann in his efforts to
discourage illicit activities at the restaurant.
Citizen Comment: Steve Mindemann, 1011 W. Perimeter Rd., Renton, 98055, suggested that
Mindemann - Restaurant Council verify the information received from airport staff on the subject of
Lease at Airport the restaurant lease at the airport, saying it may not be accurate. Noting this
issue has been going on for well over two years, he urged its resolution.
Citizen Comment: Fortun Tryg Fortun, 16019 Inglewood Rd. NE, Bothell, 98011, spoke as the owner of
- Building Permit at 251 the building located at 251 Factory Ave. N. regarding the recent controversy
Factory Ave N over this building's rehabilitation. Explaining his experience of rehabilitating
various buildings in the Puget Sound area, he distributed pictures of several of
these as examples of his work. Noting he has a permit for the renovation
taking place at 251 Factory, he added that all necessary inspections have been
conducted.
Mr. Fortun addressed the "50% rule" contained in section 4-31-23.B.2 of City
Code, as follows: "A nonconforming building or structure may be altered,
improved or reconstructed in compliance . . . with City Code . . . (provided
that) the cost of the alterations is not to an extent exceeding an aggregate cost
of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the building or structure, unless (it) is
changed to a conforming use by the alterations." Mr. Fortun said this
provision of the code does not apply to the rehabilitation of 251 Factory Ave.
N. since this was an unsafe structure and these are exempted from the rule
according to City Code. He posed several questions, asking which costs are
included in determining what constitutes 50%, whether this rule is applied per
permit or to overall projects, and what is done about cost overruns. He noted
other concerns that the rule could encourage demolitions over restorations, or
= result in shoddy work.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Councilman Tanner's request, item 6.e. was removed for separate
consideration.
Utility: Honey Creek City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/28/94 for CAG-94-062, Honey Creek
Access Interim Repair Access Road Interim Repair Phase 2; 2 bids; engineer's estimate $122,769.13.
Phase 2, CAG-94-062 Refer to Utilities Committee.
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Parks: Maplewood Golf City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/22/94 for CAG-94-064, Maplewood
Course Cart Path Paving Golf Course Cart Path Paving Project; 3 bids; engineer's estimate $118,760.00;
Project, Lakeside and submitted staff recommendation to award the bid to the lowest qualified
Industries, CAG-94-064 bidder, Lakeside Industries, in the amount of $101,212.44. Council concur.
Release of Easement: SW City Clerk submitted Trillium Corporation request for release of City-held
34th/East Valley Hwy, easement north of SW 34th Street and west of East Valley Highway
Trillium Corp. (Burlington Northern Railroad Final Plat/FP-78-176), RE-94-001. Refer to
Utilities Committee and to Board of Public Works.
i.. Annexation: Development Services Division submitted the King County Boundary Review
Marshall/Galusha, NE Board approval of the Marshall/Galusha annexation, 14.1 acres located at
4th/Duvall Ave NE Duvall Ave. NE and NE 4th St., and requested a second public hearing be set
on 7/25/94 to consider the recommended zoning to Community Commercial
(CB) and Mixed Residential (MR). Council concur.
Legal: Criminal Code and Legal Department submitted ordinance changes updating various sections of
Penalty Updates the City's criminal code and penalties, specifically to: amend penalties for
violations of criminal laws; create an exemption to the leash law for police
animals; adopt the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, in part, by reference;
and amend the ordinance on infraction on penalties. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
Personnel: Flexible Work Personnel Department requested approval of a flexible work schedule program
Schedule Program that includes alternative work schedules and flex-time for employees to
accomplish the goals of the Commute Trip Reduction Act. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Personnel: Property and Personnel Department submitted request for periodic reporting of property
Casualty Claim Reports and casualty claims to the Finance Committee. Refer to Finance Committee.
Planning: CC Zone Planning and Technical Services Divi$ion submitted proposed amendments to
Amendments the Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone to add professional and personal
offices not exceeding 3,000 square feet per site as Administrative Conditional
Uses. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
Planning: Auto Mall Zone, Planning and Technical Services Division submitted proposal to develop an
Grady Way Auto Mall Zone along Grady Way. Refer to Planning & Development
Committee and the Planning Commission.
Transportation: ISTEA Transportation Division submitted agreement with WSDOT for $272,000 in
Funding for N 8th St, ISTEA funding for the pre-construction engineering, administration and
WSDOT construction of North 8th Street. The City's share is $43,000. Council
concur. (See page 272 for resolution.)
Transportation: Station Transportation Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement with the
Area Planning Agreement, Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to conduct commuter rail station area
RTA planning work for Phase I of the Regional Transit Plan. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
Added Item Development Services Division recommended Council approval of PACCAR's
Streets: PACCAR request for eliminating the requirement for pedestrian access along Garden
Temporary Closure of Ave. N. during the approved temporary street closure. Refer to
Garden Ave N Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Finance and Information Services Department submitted proposed changes in
Utility: Billing Cycle the utility billing cycle to enhance billing accuracy and reduce customer
Change service requests prompted by the current system.
Noting that the Finance Committee had mpt earlier this evening to discuss this
item, it was MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADVANCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE
UTILITY BILLING CYCLE CHANGE. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending changing
Utility: Billing Cycle the current utility billing day composition (collect cycle) from due in 30 days
Change with a 15-day grace period to due in 25 days with a 20-day grace period and
deletion of interest charges associated with delinquent charges. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 272 for ordinance.)
INFORMATION ITEMS City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for April 1 to June 30, 1994; 63
City Clerk: Quarterly contracts executed in the total amount of $8,661,975.56.
Contract List, 4/94 to
6/94
City Clerk: Official City Clerk reported the official annual 1994 population for the City of
Annual 1994 City Renton, as of 4/1/94, is 43,970.
Population
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Becky & Randy Lemke, 415 Cedar Ave. S.,
Citizen Comment: Lemke Renton, 98055, et al, requesting clarification of City Code as it applies to the
- Possible Illegal Duplex apparent operation of a duplex at 409 Cedar Ave. S. MOVED BY
Operation at 409 Cedar EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
Ave S CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, City Attorney Warren agreed it is
difficult to establish the existence of an illegal duplex as the burden is on the
City to provide evidence of the violation, and probable cause is required
before a search warrant can be obtained for inspecting the premises.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Executive Assistant Jay Covington offered to report on any legislative efforts
that would make it easier for jurisdictions to investigate allegations of illegal
duplexes. Planning and Technical Services Director Mike Kattermann agreed
to respond to Councilman Tanner's question regarding whether the City is now
required by State law to allow accessory units (mother-in-law apartments) in
single family areas.
Citizen Comment: Creegan Correspondence was read from Michael Creegan, 8055 S. 130th, Seattle, 98178,
- Sewer Hook-up Request requesting residential hook-up to the City's sewer system. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Jan Durocher, Facilities Planning Manager for
Durocher - Renton School the Renton School District, requesting that Maplewood Heights Elementary be
District Sewer Hook-up connected to the new City sewer on 138th Avenue SE. MOVED BY
Request EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding Mindemann's South
Committee of the Whole Shore Restaurant. The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council
Airport: Restaurant Lease refer the information provided by Mr. Mindemann to the Transportation
(Mindemann's) (Aviation) Committee for consideration and recommendation. The Committee
is asked to consider the subjects of rental rates for the restaurant, accessibility
from the restaurant to the airport and waterfront, and directional/
informational signs. The Committee is also asked to review these three issues
in the broader context of the Airport Master Plan update. MOVED BY
STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding the Cities in Schools
H&HS: Cities in Schools program. The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council refer the
Program subject of financial support for the Renton Cities in Schools program to the
Human Services Advisory Committee for a recommendation back to the
Council Community Services Committee. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Plannine & Development Acting Planning and Development Committee Chair Corman presented a
Committee report regarding the renovation of the building at 251 Factory Ave. N. The
Building: Permit at 251 Committee met on June 28, 1994, to consider the Richter/Vaupel complaint
Factory Ave N regarding the renovation of the building located at 251 Factory Ave. N. At
the Committee meeting, complainants advised Committee members of the
nature of the renovation that was being conducted at the subject site.
City Code allows that a building undergo construction without the requirement
that it meet current codes as long as the cost of construction is less than fifty
percent (50%) of the value of the building. City staff had obtained an
appraisal from an independent contractor regarding the value of this property,
which was approximately $75,000. Complainants, as well as Committee
members, found it hard to believe that the nature of the renovation would
cost less than fifty percent (50%) of the estimated value of the property.
Therefore, it was determined that the Committee recommend to the Council
that the Administration direct staff to investigate the cost of renovations at
251 Factory Ave. N. through an independent contractor. This independent
evaluation should be expedited as there is construction going on daily, and a
report made back to Council as soon as it is completed. W-4t-is-4e-ter-nrixed
by-the-f ndepe ndent-oortraetor-th-at-the estimated-eest-o€-t-he--Feaevatiort-woAd
be-greater--than-fi#'ty-pereeM+54) e 44fH3•-v$Itie-of-the-Ixxo�fy-a-stop-wor-k
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Also referred to the Committee was the issue of what process will be used by
staff to notify members of the community of such renovation permit requests.
However, that issue will remain in Committee at this time.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.**
Executive Assistant Jay Covington presented a memo from the Mayor's Office
outlining the Administration's concerns on this issue. He explained that the
concerns involve: setting a precedent for conducting independent audits of
building permit values; the definition of factors to be included in determining
the cost of the rehabilitation; obtaining access to the building; and the
conflicting priorities of streamlining the City's permitting and regulatory
process while protecting and enforcing its statutory and community interests.
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Mr. Covington said the City has treated this permit like any other, and it will
continue to inspect this project as regulations require.
Councilman Tanner was concerned that the City not appear lax in enforcing
its own regulations for the sake of expediting projects. Responding to Mr.
Covington's remarks, Councilman Schlitzer said the request of the Planning &
Development Committee for an independent cost estimate represents an
exception to the City's normal procedures as this project appeared to be a
gross violation of the City's regulations. Mr. Schlitzer added that the
rehabilitation costs include materials, labor and all necessary permits. He felt
that a knowledgable contractor could assess the work from the outside of the
building and provide a reasonable determination as to its estimated cost. Mr.
Schlitzer concluded that the City is obligated to investigate activities such as
this which may be unlawful.
Saying that the 50% rule is somewhat arbitrary, Councilman Edwards added
that it is the Administration's responsibility to enforce the City's regulations
while Council, on the other hand, is responsible for setting policy.
Noting the effect on the total cost of the project due to the owner's
performing some of the work himself, Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler was
concerned about setting a precedent with the proposed investigation of this
project and suggested that the Administration voluntarily take it upon itself to
determine whether any laws are being violated. She agreed with Mr. Edwards
that Council should not become involved in this type of enforcement action.
Councilman Corman noted his concerns with the Administration's response on
this issue, saying that if the 50% rule is difficult to enforce due to vagueness,
perhaps it should be more specifically defined. He questioned the equity of
not including work performed by the building's owner as part of the cost of
rehabilitation in determining adherence to the 50% rule, saying that those who
lack construction skills would be negatively affected by such an interpretation
as their projects would necessarily include the cost of hired labor.
Reiterating the Administration's commitment to enforcing the City's
regulations, Mr. Covington added that the Building Code does not specify the
costs to be considered in determining adherence to the 50% rule.
*MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL AMEND THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
Therefore, it was determined that the Committee recommend to the Council
that the Administration direct staff to investigate the cost of renovations at
251 Factory Ave. N. through an independent contractor. This independent
evaluation should be expedited as there is construction going on daily, and a
report made back to Council as soon as it is completed. Ii=it-is•deter-mined
by-the-independent-oc*tfaetor-that the-estimated eest-o€-flJ&feaevafien-wcxrld
be-gr-&Mer--than-fifty-pereem-(-50-0/6}o€-the--velee-of-the-p operty,-a-step-work
er-der-sheu4d-iss-ue: CARRIED.
**MAIN MOTION TO ADOPT THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED
CARRIED.
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CAG: 91-087, Boeing Acting Planning and Development Committee Chair Corman presented a
Longacres Office Park report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council
EIS, Addendum No. 4 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Addendum No. 4 to the
CAG: 91-009, Boeing consultant agreement for preparation of the Boeing Longacres Ofice Park
Payment of EIS Services, Environmental Impact Statement (CAG-91-087), and Addendum No. 7 to the
Addendum No. 7 agreement between the City of Renton and the Boeing Company for payment
of EIS consultant services (CAG-91-009). MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: CA Zone Acting Planning and Development Committee Chair Corman presented a
Amendments (Light report regarding amendments to add two uses to the Arterial Commercial (CA)
Manufacturing/Auto Body Zone. The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the
Shops) Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone be amended to add two uses under Hearing
Examiner conditional uses:
1. Light Manufacturing that includes assembly and warehousing of finished
products and prefabricated parts, also including minor finishing work as
part of the assembly process.
2. Automobile body shops, including painting, when conducted entirely
within an enclosed structure.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. ROLL
CALL: 5 ayes (Keolker-Wheeler, Corman, Nelson, Schlitzer, Edwards); 2 nays
(Stredicke, Tanner). MOTION CARRIED. (See page 272 for ordinance.)
Planning: Home Acting Planning and Development Committee Chair Corman presented a
Occupations for Licensed report regarding correspondence from John A. Davy requesting zoning
Massage Practitioners revisions to allow licensed massage practitioners to have home-based practices.
The Committee recommended that staff prepare an issue paper and
recommendation on this request. It is further recommended that staff draft a
proposed ordinance making the necessary changes in the zoning code to allow
home occupations with limited amounts of client and/or customer visits to a
residence. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #113680 - 114115; two wire transfers in the total amount
Finance Committee Chair of $2,304,628.08; approval of Payroll Vouchers #127414 - 127823; and 379
Tanner presented a report direct deposits in the total amount of $1,085,633.33. MOVED BY TANNER,
Finance: Vouchers SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Committee letter of agreement for the use of a Boeing parking lot. The Committee
Parks: Agreement with recommended Council concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize
Boeing for Gene Coulon the Mayor to sign a letter of agreement with Boeing to provide overflow
Beach Park Overflow parking at Boeing parking lot #6 for use by patrons of Gene Coulon Memorial
Parking Beach Park on weekends and holidays. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
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Resolution #3076 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: ISTEA interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Funding for N 8th St, Transportation for funding in the amount of $272,000 for engineering and
WSDOT reconstruction of North 8th Street. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4458 An ordinance was read providing for the submission to the voters of the City
Police: Public Safety Bond at a special election to be held therein on September 20, 1994, in conjunction
Issue with the State primary election to be held on the same date, of a proposition
authorizing the City to incur indebtedness by issuing its general obligation
bonds in a par amount not to exceed $14,800,000, payable by annual property
tax levies to be made in excess of regular property tax levies, for the purpose
of paying the costs of constructing and equipping a public safety building and
acquiring real property for related City purposes and to levy those excess
property taxes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4459 An ordinance was read providing for 1994 budget amendments in the amount
Utility: 1994 Mosquito of $23,000 for the mosquito abatement program; 1994 amended budget total is
Abatement Program $28,325,837. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/18/94 for second reading and adoption:
Utility: Billing Cycle An ordinance was read amending Subsections 8-1-8.A.l.a and A.Lb of
Changes Chapter 1, Garbage, 8-2-1.A.1 and 1.A.2; 8-4-33.A and B; 8-4-34.A. and 8-
5-16.A and B of Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water Drainage, of Title VIII
(Health and Sanitation) of City Code as they relate to utility penalty and
interest charges. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 7/18/94. CARRIED.
Planning: CA Zone An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4-31-10.4.B.5 of Chapter 31,
Amendments (Light Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City Code by adding light
Manufacturing/Auto Body manufacturing and auto body and paint shops to the list of Hearing Examiner
Shops) conditional uses in the Arterial Commercial (CA) zone. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/18/94.*
Councilman Corman was concerned that the proposed ordinance would simply
allow "auto body and paint shops" in the CA zone, while the Planning &
Development Committee had recommended the approval of "Automobile body
shops, including painting, when conducted entirely within an enclosed
structure." Councilmember Nelson explained that, under current regulations,
these types of business operations must be completely enclosed.
Council President Stredicke opposed the ordinance and preferred that these
uses be confined to light industrial and manufacturing zones. Mr. Corman
responded that these uses will not be allowed outright in the CA zone since a
conditional use permit will be required.
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Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained that the
request to add the light manufacturing use to the CA zone came from Harper
Engineering, the owner of which has been prevented from expanding his
business because it is a legal nonconforming use in the CA zone. Under the
Hearing Examiner conditional use process, a public hearing would be held and
mitigation measures could be imposed for negative impacts such as noise. Mr.
Kattermann added that Harper Engineering primarily assembles small airplane
parts, which are fabricated elsewhere.
Councilmen Edwards and Tanner suggested it might have been appropriate to
!r have held a public hearing on the proposed changes. Council President
Stredicke reiterated his opposition to effecting City-wide zoning changes to
accommodate specific businesses that could have been accommodated by
variances instead.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE LANGUAGE
CONTAINED IN THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT ON THIS ISSUE; SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 4-31-10.4.b.5.z
SHALL READ "Automobile body shops, including painting, when conducted
entirely within an enclosed structure." CARRIED.
*MAIN MOTION CARRIED TO REFER THE ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED, FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/18/94.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CANCEL
Council: Cancellation of ITS REGULAR MEETING AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
8/8/94 Regular Meeting MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 1994. CARRIED.
Council: Cablecasting of Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler expressed surprise at a recent staff memo
Council Meetings stating that a video production vendor will soon be selected to handle the
video taping for broadcasting Council meetings on the government access
channel. She said although Council had approved the installation of cable
during the current remodel of the Council Chambers so this facility would be
cable-ready in the event that Council decided to begin broadcasting its
+� meetings, Council has not yet made the decision to spend the funds to do so.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL DIRECT THAT ALL EFFORTS TO SECURE VENDORS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CABLECASTING COUNCIL MEETINGS STOP
IMMEDIATELY AND THAT THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE*.
Council President Stredicke recalled that Council had previously stated its
intention to prepare the Council Chambers for the purpose of televising its
meetings. He added that the 3% fee charged to the cable company which was
estimated to amount to $470,000 over a five-year period was, in fact,
implemented for this specific purpose.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Building: 50% Remodel MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER
Cost Rule THE ISSUE OF THAT,SECTION OF THE CITY CODE THAT ALLOWS
REMODELING OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES TO COST UP TO
50% OF THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING TO THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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CITIZEN COMMENT Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, referred to a
Citizen Comment: Richter memo dated March 31, 1994 from Development Services Director Jim Hanson
- Building Permit at 251 regarding the building overhang onto the public sidewalk at 251 Factory Ave.
Factory Ave N N., saying it is clear that this part of the structure is not an eave, awning, or
marquee. She emphasized that City policy regarding such issues should be
sufficiently clear to enforce.
Citizen Comment: Fortun Tryg Fortun, 16019 Inglewood Rd. NE, Bothell, 98011, said as the owner of
- Building Permit at 251 the building at 251 Factory Ave. N. he is willing to compromise on the
Factory Ave N overhang issue and eliminate the 22" of the building that protrudes into the
public right-of-way. Mr. Fortun emphasized that, in his view, this remodel is
exempt from the 50% rule because it was an unsafe structure and, due to the
remodel, the use will now be conforming rather than non-conforming. He
concluded that the Building Department is adequately enforcing the City's
regulations with respect to this project.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, referred to the overhang onto
- Building Permit at 251 the public right-of-way at 251 Factory Ave. N., saying there is no such thing
Factory Ave N as adverse possession over public property. She interpreted the 50% rule as
referring to the value of the improvements made, and commented on the
problems experienced on lower Renton Hill and elsewhere in the City with
illegal multi-plexes.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 6/6/94 - Motion adopted directing the Administration to pursue
REPORT alternative #1 for the staircase on Renton Hill with improved safety features,
WSDOT: 1-405 S-Curve and at the same time refer to the Community Services Committee the subject
Project of connecting Renton Hill with the trail system aand the Community Center
as shown on alternative #3.
Letter from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman
to John Johnson, Washington State Department of Transportation, stating that
Council approves of the location of the Cedar Avenue/Mill Avenue staircase
but recommends a 48" high guardrail be installed the full length of the
staircase with a handrail at 34", and that the gap between the vertical bars be
limited to 4" per the Uniform Building Code.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:30 p.m.
MARILYN E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
7/11/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 11, 1994
*REVISED*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/18 Public Safety Building Master Plan
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 7/12 Renton Hill Staircase Alternative#3
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m.
*5th Floor*
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 7/12 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Procedure;
*5th Floor* Fred Meyer Appeal;
Mixed Commercial Zone Amendments
(time allowing);
Convenience Commercial Zone
Amendments (time allowing)
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 7/14 1994-95 Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Task Force Grant;
Leash Law Amendment for Police Animals
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 7/18 Street Improvement Standards;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. BHC Sublease to Northwest Seaplanes;
Northwest Seaplanes Operating Permit;
Interlocal Agreement with METRO for
Station Area Planning;
Pedestrian Access during closure of
Garden Ave. N.
UTILITIES THURS., 7/14 Legal Action Against Washington Natural
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Gas for Watermain Failure;
Emergency Sale of Water to Seattle;
Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair
Bid Opening;
Michael Creegan Sewer Hook-up Request;
Senior/Disabled Citizen Discount Rates;
Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
REGULAR MEETING
July 18, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project Update
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Request for Street Vacation, 7800 block of SW 16th Street
(The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003)
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME,
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of Lake St. extending south from S. 2nd St. to the
mid-block of S. 3rd St. (Wagner/VAC-94-005) (Safeway). Refer to Board of Public Works; adopt
resolution setting public hearing on 8/15/94. (See agenda item I La. for resolution.)
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/07/94 for CAG-94-073, 1994 Chip Seal; 2 bids; engineer's
estimate $59,927.25; and submits staff recommendation to award the bid to the lowest bidder, City
Transfer Inc., in the amount of$52,665.10. Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/07/94 for CAG-94-085, 1994 Slurry Seal; 1 bid; engineer's
estimate $48,982.05; and submits staff recommendation to award the bid to the only bidder, Blackline,
Inc., in the amount of$43,916.56, as staff has determined this bid to be qualified and competitive.
Council concur.
d. Personnel Department submits revision to 5/09/94 Finance Committee report on classification and
compensation changes to correct the salary grade for Publications Secretary from grade 7 to grade 8 as
the grade was erroneous in the report. Council concur.
e. Transportation Division submits proposed contract with Inca Engineers in the amount of$182,167 for
the final design of the Monster Road Bridge replacement project. Total cost for this phase of the
design is $200,000, with the City's match being $40,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
8. INFORMATION ITEM
City Clerk submits the 1993 Washington State Audit Report, and notes that no anomalies were found
as a result of the annual audit.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Tim& Eileen Bishop, 3629 SE 5th St., Renton, 98058, requesting a safe pedestrian passage
across Maple Valley Highway in the vicinity of the new Interpretive Park near Maplewood.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
9. Community Services Committee: Renton Hill Staircase Alternative#3
Planning& Development Committee: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Procedure; Fred Meyer
Appeal; Mixed Commercial (CM)Zone amendments; Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone
amendments
c. Public Safety Committee: 1994-95 Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Grant*; Criminal Code
and penalty updates*; Adoption of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act*
d. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Proposed Revisions to Street Standards; BHC Sublease to
Northwest Seaplanes;Northwest Seaplanes Operating Permit; Interlocal Agreement with METRO
for Station Area Planning*; Pedestrian Access during temporary closure of Garden Ave N
low e. Utilities Committee: Legal Action against Washington Natural Gas for Talbot Hill watermain failure;
Emergency sale of water to Seattle; Honey Creek Access Road Interim Repair Phase 2 Bid Opening;
Michael Creegan sewer hook-up request; Senior/Disabled Citizen Discount Rates*; Utilities Element of
the Comprehensive Plan
11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Setting a public hearing on 8/15/94 to consider street vacation in 7800 block of SW 16th(see 7.a.)
b. 1994-95 Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Grant (see 10.c.)
c. Regional Transit Authority agreement for station area planning (see 10.d.)
Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Amending utility interest and penalty charges (1st reading 7/11/94)
b. Adding light manufacturing and automobile body shops to the Arterial Commercial (CA)Zone
(1st reading 7/11/94)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Low-income senior and disabled citizens utility rates (see 10.e.)
b. Criminal Code and penalty updates(see 10.c.)
C. Adopting the Uniform Controlled Substance Act by Reference (see 10.c.)
12. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
MUNICIPAL COURT CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1. Public Safety Building Master Plan
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July 1.8,1994 :: :::::»::;: ..:.
ADMINISTRATION
Negotiations w/WSDOT re: Renton Hill staircase issue
Tim&Eileen Bishop request for pedestrian passage across Maple Valley Highway near Interpretive Park
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request for street vacation; Lake St. from S. 2nd to S. 3rd (Safeway/VAC-94-005)
CITY ATTORNEY
Lawsuit against Washington Natural Gas for Talbot Hill watermain failure
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Planning Commission report and recommendations on Comprehensive Plan amendments
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Operating permit for Northwest Seaplanes (LAG-93-004)
1994-95 Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Grant (South County Narcotics Task Force)
Agreement with Regional Transit Authority for commuter rail station area planning
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement w/Inca Engineers for Monster Road Bridge replacement project final design
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7/25/94 — Street Vacation on SW 13th/Maple SW (Pierre/VAC-94-004)
7/25/94 — Marshall/Galusha Annexation zoning (NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE)
8/01/94 — Comprehensive Plan amendments
8/15/94 — Street Vacation on Lake Ave. S. (Safeway/VAC-94-005)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Low-income senior/disabled citizen utility rates
Exempting K-9s from leash law; adopting Uniform Controlled Substance Act
Criminal Code and penalty updates
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 18, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
'"� COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, RANDY CORMAN, JESSE TANNER, TONI NELSON, TIM
SCHLITZER, BOB EDWARDS.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; DAVE TIBBOT, Technical
Services Manager; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering Specialist; RON OLSEN,
Utility Systems Director; SONJA FESSER, Engineering Specialist; JAE LEE,
Civil Engineer; BEVERLY NELSON GLODE, Personnel Director; SUE
CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; LIEUTENANT BRIAN
WILSON, Police Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Joe Scanlon, Project Engineer for the WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve project, gave a
PRESENTATION brief update on current activities related to the project, including projected
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve off-ramp and lane closures. Noting that the next major traffic switch is due
Project to occur in mid-August, Mr. Scanlon added that, following the re-opening of
Renton Ave. S., Cedar Ave. will be closed in October for paving. The S-
`� Curve project will be substantially finished by the end of October, with only
minor work and clean-up tasks remaining.
Council President Stredicke requested information on the decibel levels
required to justify the installation of acoustic walls, and Mr. Scanlon offered
to provide a response describing the Department's noise standards.
Councilman Edwards questioned if and how the proximity of residential
homes affects decisions to install these amenities, noting apparent
discrepancies in how these are apportioned between jurisdictions.
Responding to Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Scanlon said the wall on
Cedar Ave. will be installed in the near future, and the project's $1.1 million
landscaping will be accomplished via a follow-on contract sometime next year.
In response to a question from audience member Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave.
S., Renton, 98055, Paul Lumbert, Engineering Specialist, said after its
completion, Cedar Ave. will be the same width as the bridge. Mr. Lumbert
added that the current jersey barriers will be replaced with standard curbs.
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PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Vacation: 7800 block of in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
SW 16th St (The Boeing hearing to consider the petition to vacate a portion of Southwest 16th Street in
Company/VAC-94-003) approximately the 7800 block (The Boeing Company/VAC-94-003).
Dave Tibbot, Technical Services Manager, gave a brief background of the
vacation request. The petition requests the vacation of the southerly 15-foot-
wide remnant of the old 77th Ave. S. which adjoins the northerly right-of-
way margin of SW 16th St. in the approximately 7800 block. The vacation
was held in reserve by the City for the future right-of-way needs of SW 16th
St.
The Board of Public Works concurred with staff in the recommendation that
the vacation be approved. Since the subject street right-of-way is no longer
needed, the Board of Public Works further recommended that Council
consider not requiring Boeing to pay monetarily for the right-of-way with the
exception of the fees required to process the vacation. Boeing is also being
required to dedicate an additional twenty-foot right-of-way on the south side
of SW 16th St. for the purposes of installing future street improvements.
Explaining that Boeing is seeking the vacation to maintain a uniform street
right-of-way from an ownership standpoint along the northerly right-of-way
line of SW 16th St., Mr. Tibbot concluded that the remaining right-of-way
would be adequate for roadway needs and purposes for now and in the
foreseeable future.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Andrew Clapham, MS 6H-LT, The Boeing Company, stated the reasons
Clapham - SW 16th St Boeing feels the requested street vacation should be approved. He noted that
Vacation (The Boeing Boeing recently upgraded 1,000 linear feet of SW 16th St. near its Customer
Company/VAC-94-003) Services Training Center, providing a three-lane roadway with curbs, gutters,
bike lanes, sidewalks, and street lights even though its property fronts only
two-thirds of the improved area. Mr. Clapham concluded by asking that the
vacation be granted to ensure clear delineation of ownership and maintenance
responsibilities.
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL VACATE THE REQUESTED RIGHT-OF-WAY SUBJECT TO
THE PROPER TRANSFER AND DEDICATION OF THE NEW RIGHT-OF-
WAY AS PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Don Berry, 3800 SE 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, representing Fred Meyer,
Citizen Comment: Berry - requested advancement to the Fred Meyer/Renton Center site appeal (Planning
Fred Meyer/Renton and Development Committee report, Old Business).
Center Site Appeal
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT ON THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
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Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the appeal of Fred Meyer, Inc. The Planning and
Appeal: Fred Development Committee heard this appeal on July 12, 1994. Fred Meyer
Meyer/Renton Center, appealed condition nos. 5, 6 and 12 of the Hearing Examiner's report and
SA-93-151 decision dated June 6, 1994, File No. LUA-93-151, SA/ECF. Those
conditions are individually discussed below.
Condition No. 5 (regarding noise complaints) is in error when it states
"Reasonable complaints shall not be limited to legal definitions or clinical
meter readings." The City has no standards against which to measure noise
complaints without legal definitions and clinical meter readings. Therefore
those words shall be stricken from the condition and there shall be added the
following language:
"If there are reasonable complaints, the applicant shall conduct noise tests
to determine whether facility operations are in compliance with the City's
noise ordinance. If there is a violation of the City's noise ordinance, then
the applicant shall take steps to eliminate the violation. If there is no
violation of the City's noise ordinance, the applicant shall review its
operating procedures to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation
that can be made which will lessen the noise impact without unduly
impacting the applicant's operations. The review, in such a situation,
shall be mandatory, but the alterations to operations shall be voluntary on
the part of the applicant."
Condition No. 6: This condition requires a restrictive covenant that backup
beepers not disturb the residents' reasonable expectation for sleep and that
trucks making deliveries to the facility in the evening be equipped with
"ambient sensitive backup beepers."
This condition is in error. The applicant cannot compel its vendors and others
to equip their delivery trucks with this type of device. Additionally, there
may be a safety concern if the type of backup warning device is changed
from that with which workers are normally familiar. State and federal
standards largely determine the type of backup warning device needed.
Finally, the term "ambient sensitive backup beepers" is not defined and is
�.• ambiguous. For these reasons, condition no. 6 should be stricken and in its
place the following language shall be inserted:
"Backup beepers shall be installed and operated so as to comply with the
City of Renton's noise control regulations."
Condition No. 12: This condition requires a restrictive covenant that: (1)
except for unusual circumstances, all large truck deliveries shall be between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and (2) all
waiting trucks shall be queued on the east side of the complex. Apparently
this condition is a mitigation condition aimed at minimizing noise from
waiting trucks. To the extent that the appeal requests an extension of
operating hours from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., it should be unconditionally
granted. The City's noise ordinance allows a higher decibel reading until
10:00 p.m. The extension from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. also would have
operations continuing during what is traditionally rush-hour, normally a loud
time. Additionally, the condition concerning waiting trucks queuing on the
east side of the complex can be modified to read as follows:
"All waiting trucks which must be kept running and whioh arrive at hours
other than 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or stay after those hours will be queued
on the east side of the complex."
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The last remaining portion of the appeal of this condition is to permit
deliveries one hour earlier, that is, starting at 6:00 a.m. The City's noise
control regulations require a ten decibel reduction in permissible noise from
that permitted during the normal daytime hours. The applicant has already
taken measures to provide noise attenuation including proposing to build a
berm with significant landscaping. The applicant should be permitted the
opportunity to try and operate within the City's noise control regulations.
Therefore, the condition should be changed to reflect hours of operation
bewteen 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. However, if there are reasonable noise
complaints, the applicant will be required to conduct a noise test to determine
whether the truck delivery operations are in compliance with the city's noise
ordinance. If a violation is found, the applicant shall be permitted to modify
its operations to eliminate the violation. If this proves to be impossible, then
the applicant shall limit its truck deliveries by not accepting or making
deliveries before 7:00 a.m.
The Planning and Development Committee therefore recommended that the
Hearing Examiner condition nos. 5, 6 and 12 be modified to read as follows:
Condition No. 5: If there are reasonable complaints about noise from
neighboring residents, the applicant shall conduct noise tests to determine
whether facility operations are in compliance with the City's noise ordinance.
If there is a violation of the City's noise ordinance, then the applicant shall
take steps to eliminate the violation. If there is no violation of the City's
noise ordinance, the applicant shall review its operating procedures to
determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that can be made which will
lessen the noise impact without unduly impacting the applicant's operations.
The review, in such a situation, shall be mandatory, but the alterations to
operations shall be voluntary on the part of the applicant.
Condition No. 6: Backup beepers shall be installed and operated so as to
comply with the City of Renton's noise control regulations.
Condition No. 12: The applicant shall execute covenants specifying that: (1)
except for unusual circumstances, all large truck deliveries shall be between
the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and (2) all
waiting trucks which must be kept running and which arrive at hours other
than 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or stay after those hours will be queued on the east
side of the complex. If there are reasonable noise complaints, the applicant
will be required to conduct a noise test to determine whether the truck
delivery operations are in compliance with the city's noise ordinance. If a
violation is found, the applicant shall be permitted to modify its operations to
eliminate the violation. If this proves to be impossible, then the applicant
shall limit its truck deliveries by not accepting or making deliveries before
7:00 a.m.*
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.**
Council President Stredicke expressed concern about allowing deliveries from
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Councilman Corman noted that the City's noise control
regulations require that the noise level be ten decibels less at 6:00 a.m. than
that permitted at 7:00 a.m. Mr. Corman added that no public testimony was
received on this issue.
Responding to Mr. Stredicke, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, stated that
45 decibels are allowed at 6:00 a.m. and 55 decibels are allowed at 7:00 a.m.
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(as measured from the receiving property line). Mr. Stredicke commented that
6:00 a.m. seemed too early to allow the operation of backup beepers in
proximity to a residential area.
*At Councilman Tanner's suggestion, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLARIFY CONDITION
NO. 12 BY INCLUDING THE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING THE PROCEDURE TO BE
FOLLOWED IF REASONABLE NOISE COMPLAINTS ARE RECEIVED.
CARRIED.
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**MAIN MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, expressed
- Friends of Youth displeasure with the City's response to resident concerns regarding convicted
Griffin Home felons and sexual offenders living at the Friends of Youth Griffin Home.
Mrs. Richter reiterated her request that the subject of security at the Home be
referred to the Police Department to determine its adequacy.
Mayor Clymer replied that this subject had been referred to the Police
Department, and a report from the Chief of Police was provided to the
Council.
Citizen Comment: Bryant Bill Bryant, representing Bryant Motors, 1300 Bronson Way N., Renton,
- Bryant Motors Parking 98055, commented on the problem of inadequate parking at his business. Mr.
Violations Bryant pledged to remove all the vehicles from his nearby motel lot as a
temporary solution, even though not using this property for parking will pose
a hardship for him, and he emphasized his intention to work with the City to
resolve this situation.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, expressed hope that the
WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve Council would reaffirm its previous decision to construct the Renton Hill
Project pedestrian walkway off of the Cedar Avenue bridge.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, commented on the addition of a
- Bryant Motors/Griffin second shift at Bryant Motors about a year and a half ago, and suggested that
Home this business would be less intrusive if it were better screened from adjacent
properties. Regarding the Griffin Home, Mrs. Vaupel said juveniles who
commit adult crimes should be treated as adults. Noting this facility houses
convicted felons, she said it is the City's responsibility to ensure reasonable
efforts for the safety of its residents.
Citizen Comment: Callen - Fred Callen, 300 Renton Ave. S., Renton, 98055, questioned if Council has
Mixed Commercial (CM) reached a decision on the proposed changes to the Mixed Commercial (CM)
Zone Changes Zone.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS ISSUE. CARRIED.
Plannine & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report recommending the Mixed Commercial (CM) zone be amended to
Planning: Mixed include existing single family dwellings under Primary Permitted Uses.
Commercial (CM) Zone Development regulations for the CM Zone should be revised to remove the
Changes requirement for ground floor retail in all areas but the pedestrian corridors
identified in the Downtown Plan. The Committee further recommended
extending the parking, landscaping, setback and lot coverage exempt area to
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the lots immediately west of Logan Avenue South between South 2nd Street
and Airport Way. This will entail amendments to both the Parking and
Zoning Ordinances. The Committee recommended that the ordinance
regarding these matters be presented for first reading following the expiration
of the environmental review comment and appeal periods. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler
said these changes, which will achieve consistency with the adopted
Downtown Plan, will retain retail services on the floor level of buildings
located in the pedestrian corridor. Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical
Services Director, added that ground floor retail uses will still be required
along South 3rd between Main and Burnett, and on Wells Ave. between S. 2nd
and Houser Way.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Callen - Fred Callen, 300 Renton Ave. S., Renton, 98055, questioned whether Council
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve had reached a decision on the Renton Hill pedestrian walkway issue, noting
Project his support for the alternate stairway off of Renton Avenue down to the
Narco site since that route is already being used as an informal trail by many.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE
TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS
ISSUE. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a memo from staff on
Committee the subject of the Renton Hill staircase alternative #3 (Renton Avenue/Narco
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve trail stairway). The Administration was directed by Council during the June
Project 6, 1994 City Council meeting to request that the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) proceed with installation of the staircase from
Cedar Avenue down to Mill Avenue, with improved safety features. The
Administration responded to this request by sending a letter to WSDOT so
advising it of the Council's decision. WSDOT has agreed to construct the t
staircase with the requested safety improvements. The Administration was .r
also directed by Council on June 6th to present to the Community Services
Committee options on extending a trail/stairway from Renton Avenue to the
proposed Narco trail system. Options for this trail/stairway were presented
before the Community Services Committee on July 12.
This item is being returned to the Council without a Committee
recommendation. Concern has been expressed by Committee members about
the advisability of constructing two stairways, and the Administration shares
this concern. However, the Administration stands ready to take action on this
issue as directed by Council. Should Council direct the Administration to
construct the Renton Avenue to Narco trail stairway, staff recommended that
this work be rolled into the WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve landscaping project. This
will potentially reduce costs to the City and also help ensure that the structure
is incorporated into the landscaping plan.
Several plans were provided showing different concepts of the Renton
Avenue/Narco trail stairway. The preferred plan shows elongated landings
which could be designed to accommodate benches. Since the vertical drop is
approximately 64 feet, and the stairway includes around 140 steps, benches
would be a needed amenity. A landscaped rendering of the preferred stairway
alignment is now available, although this rendering was not provided to the
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Community Services Committee. The drawings provided are schematic in
nature, and would be subject to revision in the final design process.
Staffs conservative cost estimate for this alignment is in the range of $50,000
to $80,000 (not including the costs of engineering, intermediate lighting or
widened landings for benches). By comparison, Atkinson Construction, the
State's contractor on the I-405 S-Curve project, has mentioned an estimated
cost of $60,000 to $70,000 for the Cedar Avenue staircase in the WSDOT
plans. Atkinson has not given staff an exact cost because the staircase is
incorporated into several line items of their project bid, and therefore the
precise cost is not readily identifiable. Thus, the costs of the two alternatives
are roughly the same.
Staff has been informed by Atkinson that fabrication of materials for the
Cedar Avenue staircase has been underway since the middle of June, 1994.
Fabrication was begun after the receipt of the June 9th letter from the City,
referenced beforehand. Construction of the staircase is slated for September
of this year.
Should Council direct the Administration to proceed with the Renton
Avenue/Narco trail stairway, staff proposed that a design team be formed
consisting of members from the City's Planning/Building/Public Works and
Parks Departments, and also from WSDOT. Input should also be sought from
the Renton Hill community.
A concern that has been expressed is that if this project is rolled into the
WSDOT landscaping project for I-405, the cost of the stairway might be
deducted from landscape plantings, thereby decreasing the aesthetic value of
the approximately $1.1 million landscape project. It is recognized that the
proposed design team would need to be sensitive to this issue. Aesthetic
concerns must be balanced against the financial commitment which the City
may wish to make to this project.
WSDOT has informed staff that construction of the landscape project will
most probably be in the spring or fall of 1995. Staff is awaiting Council's
r.r direction before discussing incorporating the Renton Avenue/Narco trail
stairway into the landscape project with WSDOT.
Councilman Corman said while he favored the design for the alternate
stairway, he was worried about the potential cost to the City of constructing
it. He felt it would be unfair to have the funds for this project come out of
general City revenues to which all Renton residents contribute, since only
Renton Hill residents will benefit.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL DIRECT
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH WSDOT
TO DETERMINE IF THE STATE IS WILLING TO CONSTRUCT THE
ALTERNATE STAIRWAY; IF SO, THE ADMINISTRATION IS ALSO
DIRECTED TO DETERMINE THE COST TO THE CITY, IF ANY, THAT
WOULD RESULT.* Mr. Corman clarified the intent of the motion is that if
WSDOT is amenable to constructing the alternate staircase and the City so
decides to proceed, this access will be built instead of the original stairway off
of Cedar Avenue.
Mr. Corman announced that he personally canvassed those areas of Renton
Hill that would be most affected by the proposed stairways to seek resident
input on this issue. Of the perhaps 50 households he polled, only five to ten
percent favored the original proposal to build a staircase off of Cedar Avenue,
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while the vast majority preferred constructing the access down to the
proposed Narco trail system. Mr. Corman added that convenience and access
to the river and to the Community Center appeared to be primary reasons for
this preference, although safety concerns regarding the original stairway were
also cited.
Commending Mr. Corman for his efforts, Councilman Edwards noted that the
alternate staircase seems to offer a slightly greater benefit to a larger number
of Renton Hill residents.
Council President Stredicke was concerned that the funds for the alternate
access not come out of the S-Curve project's landscaping account, and Mr.
Corman assured him that, under his proposal, the alternate staircase would be
funded from an earlier phase of the S-Curve project and the landscaping
funds would not be affected.
Councilman Edwards noted that if WSDOT refuses to construct the alternate
stairway, the access on Cedar Avenue will be built as planned and originally
directed. Councilman Tanner wanted assurance that abandoning the planned
staircase would not use up a considerable amount of funds that the State has
allocated to this project, as this might result in the City failing to obtain
either access.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, emphasized that a commitment
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve had been made for the original stairway off of Cedar Avenue, and that
Project residents had not only requested this access, they had fought for it. Saying
this access is considered to be a natural extension of the existing pedestrian
corridor and therefore should be preserved, he urged the Council not to
substitute a nicety (the stairway to the Narco trail system) for a need (the
access off of Cedar Avenue).
Councilman Corman said while he appreciated Mr. Webb's efforts to acquire
the original stairway, he believed that the pedestrian access would be more
useful with the alternate proposal.
*MOTION CARRIED AS CLARIFIED TO BE THAT IF WSDOT IS
AMENABLE TO CONSTRUCTING THE ALTERNATE STAIRCASE AND
THE CITY SO DECIDES TO PROCEED, THIS ACCESS WILL BE BUILT
INSTEAD OF THE ORIGINAL STAIRWAY OFF OF CEDAR AVENUE.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Vacation: Lake St City Clerk submitted petition from Richard Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner
(Safeway/VAC-94-005) Architects, Inc., 1750 - 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, for vacation of
portion of Lake Ave. extending south from S. 2nd St. to the mid-block of S.
3rd St. (Safeway/VAC-94-005). Refer to Board of Public Works; adopt
resolution setting public hearing on 8/15/94. (See page 291 for resolution.)
CAG: 94-073, 1994 Chip City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/07/94 for CAG-94-073, 1994 Chip Seal;
Seal, City Transfer Inc. 2 bids; engineer's estimate $59,927.25; and submitted staff recommendation to
award the bid to the lowest bidder, City Transfer Inc., in the amount of
$52,665.10. Council concur.
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CAG: 94-085, 1994 Slurry City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/07/94 for CAG-94-085, 1994 Slurry
Seal, Blackline Inc. Seal; 1 bid; engineer's estimate $48,982.05; and submitted staff
recommendation to award the bid to the only bidder, Blackline, Inc., in the
amount of $43,916.56, as staff has determined the bid to be qualified and
competitive. Council concur.
Personnel: Publications Personnel Department submitted revision to the 5/09/94 Finance Committee
Secretary Salary Grade report on classification and compensation changes to correct the salary grade
Change for Publications Secretary from grade 7 to grade 8 as the grade was erroneous
in the report. Council concur.
Jnr Transportation: Monster Transportation Division submitted proposed contract with Inca Engineers in
Road Bridge Replacement, the amount of $182,167 for the final design of the Monster Road Bridge
Inca Engineers replacement project. Total cost for this phase of the design is $200,000, with
the City's match being $40,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
INFORMATION ITEM City Clerk submitted the 1993 Washington State Audit Report, and noted that
City Clerk: 1993 no anomalies were found as a result of the annual audit.
Washington State Audit
Report
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Tim & Eileen Bishop, 3629 SE 5th St., Renton,
Citizen Comment: Bishop 98058, requesting a safe pedestrian skywalk across Maple Valley Highway in
- Pedestrian Passage the vicinity of the new Interpretive Park near Maplewood. MOVED BY
Across Maple Valley Hwy NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Mayor Clymer commented that the Administration has, in cooperation with
Maplewood residents and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT), already begun to evaluate this problem and seek potential solutions.
RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
WSW RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:04 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present.
OLD BUSINESS Responding to Council President Stredicke, City Attorney Warren explained
Building: Bryant Motors that, in the City's experience, issuing multiple citations for a repeated
Parking Violations violation usually does not further efforts to resolve the situation underlying
the violation. This is why the City is interested in pursuing adjudication in
the Bryant Motors case before issuing additional citations.
Mr. Stredicke supported enforcement of City ordinances, with fines doubled
or otherwise increased for continued and/or multiple violations. Mr. Warren
agreed that the City could consider filing an additional charge in this case due
to the court delay and to the possibility of ongoing violations, explaining that
an additional charge might increase the potential penalty against Bryant
Motors. He cautioned, however, that it may not be practical to repeatedly cite
the business for continued violations as doing so could overburden the Court.
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Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report recommending that Council convene a public hearing on August 15,
Planning: Convenience 1994 to receive community input regarding the inclusion of office uses under
Commercial (CC) Zone Administrative Conditional Use in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone.
Changes (Office Uses) The CC zone was written to include small scale uses to serve the immediate
neighborhood only. Since few office uses serve a small geographic market
area, adoption of this amendment may alter the intent of the zone. Therefore,
the Committee recommended deferring action until after a hearing. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Amendment Process report regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The Committee
considered the following review schedule and the agenda for the public
hearing:
Review Schedule
7/25 City Council Committee of the Whole 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Planning
Commission presentation of recommendations. Staff briefing on
major issues.
8/01 City Council public hearing.
8/16 Tentative Committee of the Whole special meeting for deliberations.
Discussion of amendments.
8/17 to
9/15 Produce Comprehensive Plan document and new maps for
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning.
9/19 Council public hearing on Land Use, Housing, Transportation, CFP
and Utilities.
Public Hearing, Agenda
Text Amendments
Area D (North Highlands/East Kennydale)
Area F (North Renton/Lake Washington/Kennydale)
Area C (Cemetery Road/Highlands/Presidents Park)
Area B (Talbot Road)
Area A (Green River Industrial Valley)
Errata Applications
Area G (West Hill/Downtown/Black River Valley)
The Committee recommended that: 1) The Planning Commission report be
presented to the Committee of the Whole on July 25, 1994; 2) a public hearing
before Council be set for August 1, 1994; and 3) the Planning Commission
report be referred to the Committee of the Whole for deliberation. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the
Legal: Criminal Code and amendment to the leash law for police animals. The Committee met on July
Penalty Updates 14, 1994, to consider two new ordinances. The first ordinance would amend
certain sections of Chapter 3, of Title I; Title VI; and several sections of
Chapter 12 of Title X. It was determined by the Committee that these
changes were merely housekeeping.
The Committee also considered a proposed new ordinance that would amend
Chapter 6, Title VI, which would exempt police animals from the City's leash
law, and Chapters 12 and 13 of Title VI regarding drug sales and drug
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paraphernalia. It was determined by the Committee that the exemption of
police animals from the leash law requirements would allow the police dogs to
do their jobs without being in violation of a City ordinance. The changes
regarding drug sales and drug paraphernalia were merely housekeeping.
Therefore, the Committee recommended that these ordinances be placed on
the agenda for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 292 for ordinances.)
Police: 1994-95 Multi- Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Jurisdictional Narcotics renewal of the Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Program (South King
Task Force Grant County Narcotics Task Force). The Committee also recommended that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract documents. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 291 for resolution.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility: Lawsuit Against concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Washington Natural Gas recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to file suit
(Talbot Hill Watermain against Washington Natural Gas for compensation for damages to the 16-inch
Failure) Talbot Hill watermain. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
CAG: 94-062, Honey Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Creek Sewer Line Access concurrence in the Utility Systems staffs recommendation that the Honey
Road Interim Repair Creek Sewer Line Access Road Interim Repair Phase 2 be awarded to the low
Phase 2, Southworth & bidder, Southworth & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $133,590.34. MOVED BY
Sons SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Low-Income Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding low-income
+r.r Senior/Disabled Citizens senior/disabled citizen utility rates. The Committee has reviewed proposed
Rates adjustments to the low-income senior/disabled citizen utility rates. After
holding a public hearing, the Committee concurred with the following
recommendations regarding low-income senior and disabled citizen utility
rates:
1. All recipients of senior/disabled rates will be subject to rate adjustments
other customers receive, with the intent of keeping the subsidy level
constant.
2. Establish a new, two-tiered utility assistance rate for low-income rates for
senior and disabled citizens.
3. Implement the new rates over a ten-year period for existing customers
currently on the low-income senior/disabled citizen rate. The intent of
this extended implementation period is to avoid severe rate shock to
existing customers.
4. Establish newly eligible customers at the rate subsidy as established by
this new rate policy, as described below.
5. Adjust the income eligibility annually over the ten-year period, until both
single and double occupancy households will have the same two-tiered
rate of a 75% subsidy for households with an income of 35% or below the
median household income for the City of Renton, and a 40% subsidy for
households with an income of 36% to 50% of the median household
income for the City of Renton.
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6. Monitor the overall subsidy from other rate customers (approximately
$85,000 in 1994) with the intent to have this subsidy remain at relatively
the same level.
7. Apply the low-income senior and disabled citizen utility discount to
customers throughout the City's utility service areas, per RCW 74.38.070.
The committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be placed on the agenda for first reading. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT.*
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Councilman Tanner stated that the low-
income senior and disabled citizen rates will be applied across the City limits
into Renton's non-resident service areas so that those receiving subsidies
outside of the City will pay no more than those receiving subsidies inside the
City. Mr. Edwards was concerned that this will lessen the incentive of some
non-residents to live within the City's limits, and Mr. Tanner replied that
staff had recommended this alternative to simplify the billing procedure.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 291 for ordinance.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schiltzer presented a report
Committee recommending removal of the condition placed on the PACCAR Garden Ave.
Transportation: Garden N. street closure approval requiring pedestrian access. The construction area
Ave N Temporary Closure will be a hazardous waste treatment site requiring limitations on access by
(PACCAR) untrained people. The Transportation Committee recommended that PACCAR
and City staff work to restore pedestrian access as soon as possible, within the
confines of OSHA requirements and construction limitations. The traffic
control plan for the street closure should also include advance warning for
pedestrians notifying them of the closure and alternate routes. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Chair Edwards explained that although he signed
the Committee report, he opposes construction projects that do not
accommodate pedestrian access.
Airport: BHC Inc. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Sublease to NW regarding the sublease by BHC, Inc. to Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. and the
Seaplanes/NW Seaplanes operating permit for Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. BHC, Inc. requested that the
Operating Permit, LAG- City Council approve the sublease of a portion of the 850 building to
93-004 Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. for use as office area and the operation of an
aircraft maintenance facility. Aircraft maintenance will be performed in the
east end of the 850 building and will be available to the public, with offices
located in the west end of the building for the conduct of sublessee's
commercial aircraft services. Since the City does not have a direct lease with
Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. for the operation of the aviation-related activities,
an operating permit has been prepared. The Transportation Committee
recommended that Council: 1) Approve the sublease by BHC, Inc. to
Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.; 2) Approve the operating permit between the City
and Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. for the use of the 850 building premises for the
providing of seaplane maintenance services available to the general public, and
the conduct of commercial aircraft services as provided in the permit; and 3)
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the operating permit upon
approval by the City Attorney. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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July 18, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 291
Transportation: Station Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Area Planning Agreement, recommending that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Regional Transit interlocal agreement between the City,of Renton and the Regional Transit
Authority Authority to conduct station area planning work. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for resolution.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
"W The following resolutions were
presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3077 A resolution was read setting August 15th, 1994, as the hearing date to
Vacation: Lake St consider vacating a portion of Lake Avenue South (Safeway, Inc./VAC-94-
(Safeway/VAC-94-005) 005). MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Council President Stredicke asked the Administration to provide a written
response before the public hearing as to whether a change in the traffic
pattern in this area is anticipated that would require retaining the area to be
vacated.
Resolution #3078 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
Police: 1994-95 Multi- agreement between the State of Washington Department of Community
Jurisdictional Narcotics Development and the City of Renton for funding for the Multi-Jurisdictional
Task Force Grant Narcotics Task Force program for 1994-1995. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3079 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Station interlocal agreement between the Regional Transit Authority and the City of
Area Planning Agreement, Renton for planning for siting and design of commuter rail stations for the
Regional Transit Tacoma-Seattle commuter rail project. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
Authority SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4460 An ordinance was read amending Subsections 8-1-8.A.l.a and A.l.b of
Utility: Billing Cycle Chapter 1, Garbage, 8-2-1.A.1 and 1.A.2; 8-4-33.A and B; 8-4-34.A. and 8-
Changes 5-16.A and B of Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water Drainage, of Title VIII
(Health and Sanitation) of City Code as they relate to utility penalty and
interest charges. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/25/94 for second reading and adoption:
Utility: Low-Income An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-1-9.A.2 of Chapter 1, Garbage;
Senior/Disabled Citizens Subsection 8-2-2.G of Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water Drainage;
Rates Subsections 8-4-31.C.1, 3 and 4 of Chapter 4, Water; and Subsection 8-5-
15.13.4 of Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII, Health and Sanitation, of City
Code, relating to annual income eligibility thresholds and rates for low-income
seniors and disabled customers. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL DIRECT THAT THE LANGUAGE IN THE
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF LOW-INCOME
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SENIOR/DISABLED CUSTOMER DISCOUNTS BEYOND CITY LIMITS BE
CONFIRMED AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECTED PER THE UTILITIES
COMMITTEE REPORT PRIOR TO SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
7/25/94. CARRIED.
Legal: Criminal Code and An ordinance was read'amending Section 1-3-1 of Chapter 3, General
Penalty Updates Penalty, of Title I (Administrative); Title VI (Police Regulations); and Sections
10-12-25.B. and 10-12-27 of Chapter 12, Traffic Code, of Title X (Traffic),
of City Code relating to definition of crimes and penalties for crimes.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/25/94.
CARRIED.
Police: Exempting K-9s An ordinance was read amending Section 6-6-5 of Chapter 6, Animals and
from Leash Laws; Fowls at Large, by adding a new subsection exempting police animals from
Adopting Uniform regulation; repealing Chapter 13, Drug Sales or Use; and amending Chapter
Controlled Substance Act 12, Drug Paraphernalia, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by
adopting the Uniform Controlled Substance Act by reference. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/25/94.
CARRIED.
CITIZEN COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, asked to be provided with a
Citizen Comment: Vaupel copy of the memorandum to Council from Police Chief Wallis regarding the
- Friends of Youth Friends of Youth Griffin Home.
Griffin Home
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:56 p.m.
MARILYN PE ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
7/18/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 18, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 7/19 Council Economic Development Tour
(Stredicke) 3:30 p.m. (City Hall front steps)
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MON., 7/25 Joint Meeting with the Planning
6:00 p.m. Commission re: the Comprehensive Plan
*Senior Center* (Regular Council Meeting will be at 7:30
p.m. at Renton Municipal Court)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 7/25 Property& Casualty Claims;
(Tanner) 5:15 p.m. Employee Alternative Work Schedules
*Senior Center* (Flex-time);
Council Correspondence;
Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee fthe Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 25, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Street Vacation: SW 13th St between Maple& Lind Avenues SW (Pierre/VAC-94-004)
b. Marshall/Galusha Annexation zoning, NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/20/94 for CAG-94-080, Maplewood Golf Course Future
Clubhouse and Driving Range site work; 6 bids; engineer's estimate $410,766.20; and submits staff
recommendation to award the bid to the lowest bidder, KLB Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$353,814.00. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Lee Short Plat, 3 lots located at
NE 10th and Anacortes Ave NE; appeal filed on 7/14/94 by Richard U. Chapin; File No. SP-94-017.
Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
C. Surface Water Utility Division submits proposed Feasibility Cost Share Agreement (FCSA) in the
amount of$798,000 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood
Control project to establish the scope, costs and schedule for a study of alternatives to provide flood
control along the lower Cedar River channel. The City's share is $399,000. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
d. Wastewater Utility Division requests a public hearing be scheduled for August 22, 1994 to discuss the
adoption of Special Assessment District Nos. 92-05 and 92-13 (Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers).
Council concur.
e. Wastewater Utility Division requests a public hearing be scheduled for August 22, 1994 to consider the
final assessment roll for LID 335 (Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers). Council concur. (See agenda item
10. for resolution).
f Wastewater Utility Division submits CAG-93-075, CBD Sanitary Sewer Replacement; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$2,164.00,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$31,631.91 to King
Construction, contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Staff also requests the transfer of
$80,000 from the Park Avenue North sewer interceptor project to this project. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
7. INFORMATION ITEM
City Clerk submits the annual certification of State highway routes within the Renton city limits, received
from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Property& Casualty Claims; Employee Alternative Work Schedules; Council
Correspondence; Vouchers
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution:
Setting a public hearing for 8/22/94 for the final assessment roll of LID 335 (Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewer)
(see 6.e.)
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Ordinances for second reading and adoption:
a. Low-income senior and disabled citizens utility rates (1st reading 7/18/94)
b. Criminal Code and penalty updates (1st reading 7/18/94)
C. Adopting the Uniform Controlled Substance Act by Reference (1st reading 7/18/94)
d. Amending Sign Code for large scale retail businesses (1st reading 6/20/94; SEPA review completed)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Adopting the Marshall/Galusha annexation (NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE) (see 4.b.)
b. Adopting the zoning for the Marshall/Galusha annexation (see 4.b.)
1 1. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
`ow (Preceding Council Meeting)
SENIOR CENTER*
6:00 p.m.*
1. Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan
(*Note meeting location and time change; the Senior Center is located at 211 Burnett Ave S)
The Regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. will be held in the Renton Municipal Court Chambers, 200 Mill Ave.
S., Renton, 98055.
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pity terk OiflticX. e
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ADMINISTRATION
Formation of citizens' committee to consider comprehensive annexations in the NE Highlands area
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Formation of citizens' committee to consider comprehensive annexations in the NE Highlands area
Appeal of Lee Short Plat, NE 10th/Anacortes Ave NE (SHP-94-017)
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Cedar River flood control project
Finalization of CAG-93-075, CBD sewer replacement project, and transfer of funds from Park Ave N sewer
replacement project to this project
Possibility of extending a utility rate discount to low-income senior citizens who live beyond the City limits
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8/01/94 — Amendments to the Interim Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and concurrent zoning
8/15/94 — Street Vacation on Lake Ave. S. (Safeway/VAC-94-005)
8/15/94 — Changes to Arterial Commercial (CA), Convenience Commercial (CC), and Mixed Commercial
(CM)Zones
8/22/94 — Sierra Heights sanitary sewers Special Assessment District Nos. 92-05 and 92-13; and
final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 25, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
rr�s COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, RANDY CORMAN, JESSE TANNER, TONI NELSON, TIM
SCHLITZER. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BOB EDWARDS.
CARRIED. Mr. Edwards arrived at 7:34 p.m.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAN KELLOGG, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director;
NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; DAVE TIBBOT, Technical Services
Manager; RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; SONJA FESSER,
Engineering Specialist; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; MICHAEL
BENOIT, Engineering Specialist; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development
Specialist; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Vacation: SW 13th St in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
(Maple/Lind Aves SW), hearing to consider the petition to vacate a portion of SW 13th Street between
VAC-94-004 Maple Avenue SW and Lind Avenue SW, and a portion of Maple Avenue SW
between SW 13th and SR-405 (Pierre/VAC-94-004).
Dave Tibbot, Technical Services Manager, gave a brief background of this
�•r matter, explaining that the applicant is requesting the vacation to consolidate
multiple properties into one parcel upon which an automobile dealership is
proposed to be built.
After considering the petition for vacation, the Board of Public Works
concluded that the public will recognize several long-term benefits from its
approval, including reduced public exposure to liability and the elimination of
public funding for street maintenance. The Board recommended that the
vacation be approved with the following conditions:
1. The petitioner will maintain needed easements for existing water mains,
stormwater facilities, gas lines, overhead power lines, telephone facilities
and telecommunication facilities.
2. The petitioner shall dedicate sufficient property to allow for a 60-foot
right-of-way at the intersection of SW 13th Street and Maple Avenue SW.
Noting that the vacation would provide an additional 34,638 square feet for
the planned auto dealership, Mr. Tibbot reviewed comments received from
City departments and select outside agencies--including Puget Power, US West
and Washington Natural Gas--regarding the need for various utility easements
should the vacation be granted.
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Councilman Tanner questioned if Block #27 is part of the property
consolidation, but Mr. Tibbot was not able to provide an answer without
verification of the parcel's ownership. Responding to Councilman Tanner,
Neil Watts, Plan Review Supervisor, said the access to the dealership will be
off of Maple and/or SW 12th, but not Lind as the elevation of Lind is too
high at this location.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Tjossem Bob Tjossem, 1313 Market St., Kirkland, 98033, representing Jaime Pierre,
- SW 13th St Vacation encouraged Council to approve the vacation as requested.
(Maple/Lind Aves SW),
VAC-94-004 Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUESTED STREET VACATION WITH THE
TWO CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS. CARRIED.
Annexation: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Marshall/Galusha, NE in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
4th/Duvall Ave NE hearing to consider the zoning for the Marshall/Galusha annexation, 14.1 acres
located at NE 4th Street and Duvall Avenue NE.
Mark Pywell, Senior Planner, gave a brief background of the annexation,
noting that the first public hearing to consider the proposed zoning and the
60% annexation petition was held March 21, 1994. On June 9th, the King
County Boundary Review Board approved the annexation. Staff recommends
that the majority of the annexation area be zoned Community Commercial
(CB) with the southernmost parcel zoned Mixed Residential (MR).
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Planning & Technical Services
Director Mike Kattermann confirmed the existence of a pending request for a
Comprehensive Plan and zoning change to the north of this area. Explaining
that the proposed zoning would continue the Mixed Residential (MR) buffer
around the Community Center (CB) area as recommended by the Planning
Commission, Mr. Kattermann added that MR zoning allows detached single-
family residences or up to four attached units with no more than ten dwelling
units per acre.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Tom Trudnowski, 13901 SE 139th St., Renton, stated that the prior widening
Trudnowski - of the intersection at NE 4th and Duvall has led to increased crime, traffic
Marshall/Galusha and pollution in this area. He objected to approval of annexations in a
Annexation, NE piecemeal fashion instead of being coordinated, and he expressed concern
4th/Duvall Ave NE about what he perceived to be a declining quality of life for residents in the
area. Mr. Trudnowski asked that the proposed multi-family zoning be denied
as he opposed the building of more apartments in the Highlands. He was also
concerned about the effect.that new development would have on this area's
wildlife, given that its natural habitat is steadily being destroyed.
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July 25, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 299
Citizen Comment: Wilcock Everett Wilcock, 11830 - 164th Ave SE, Renton, agreed with Mr. Trudnowski
- Marshall/Galusha that it would be more appropriate to annex areas in a coordinated fashion
Annexation, NE rather than one by one. He commented on projects to which residents in this
4th/Duvall Ave NE area have objected, including the Stonegate and Morrison developments. Mr.
Wilcock asked that the zoning decision on the subject site be postponed so the
entire unincorporated area extending to Renton's urban growth boundary can
be reviewed comprehensively in cooperation with interested residents.
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
■.. CARRIED.
In response to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Pywell explained that when
the Marshal l/Galusha 10% petition for annexation was presented to Council in
October of 1993, Council had directed staff to determine whether it would be
appropriate to include the southernmost parcel in the annexation effort since
the owner of this property had expressed interest in annexing to the City.
Subsequently, at the presentation of the 60% annexation petition in March of
this year, Council had accepted the MR zoning for the southernmost parcel
with the proviso that all properties proposed for MR zoning in this area would
be considered during the City's Comprehensive Plan update. Adding that this
matter was addressed in the information packet transmitted from the Planning
Commission to the Council earlier this evening, Mr. Kattermann said the
Planning Commission has recommended that the proposed MR zoning be
retained in this area to provide a buffer between the commercial and single
family areas. ,
Responding to Mr. Stredicke, Mr. Kattermann confirmed that multi-family
housing up to 20 units per acre can be built in the Community Commercial
(CB) zone.
Mr. Stredicke opposed annexing the parcel proposed to be zoned MR, saying
that Council has not yet had an opportunity to review the Planning
Commission's recommendation on this subject. In response to Councilmember
Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Pywell said the current County zoning on this property
is single family. Mr. Kattermann added that the property owner has requested
MR zoning.
Councilman Edwards asked about the process for changing Comprehensive
Plan designations in this area, which Mr. Kattermann explained. Noting that
Council's acceptance of this annexation and the application of the area's
zoning must occur at the same time, Mr. Pywell added that Quality Food
Centers, Inc. has postponed a decision on the potential development of a
grocery store at this location until the annexation is finalized.
Saying that the ordinances regarding this matter could be placed on first
reading with second and final reading delayed until August 22, 1994, so
Council will have had an opportunity to consider the Comprehensive Plan
update, particularly as it pertains to this area, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED
ZONING FOR THE MARSHALL/GALUSHA ANNEXATION.*
Councilman Corman questioned the propriety of imposing MR zoning on
property that is currently single family, and preferred retaining single family
zoning to be consistent with the existing County zoning.
*MOTION CARRIED.
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Responding to Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Kattermann said
Burnstead Development has approached staff with a proposal to annex
property it owns to the east of this area. Burnstead has tentatively scheduled
a public meeting for August 4, 1994 to solicit public input on this issue.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL DIRECT
THAT THE SUGGESTION OF FORMING A CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR
CONSIDERING ANNEXATIONS IN THIS AREA BE REFERRED TO THE
ADMINISTRATION AND TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, commented on the number of
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Comprehensive Plan amendments proposed for the North Renton area, saying
- North Renton that considering the large number of lots located in this area, the number of
Comprehensive Plan requested changes is not significant.
Amendments
Citizen Comment: Wilcock Everett Wilcock, 11830 - 164th Ave SE, Renton, asked that the potential
- Marshall/Galusha annexation area to be considered by the citizens' group be widened from May
Annexation Valley southward as a broader approach is needed to ensure positive input on
this issue. Mr. Wilcock was assured this was the intent of the motion to form
a citizens' committee.
Citizen Comment: Tom Trudnowski, 13901 SE 139th, Renton, urged Council to consider the
Trudnowski - effect that high density development and clear-cutting can have on the quality
Marshall/Galusha of life for residents.
Annexation
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 94-080, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/20/94 for CAG-94-080, Maplewood
Golf Course Golf Course Future Clubhouse and Driving Range site work; 6 bids; engineer's
Clubhouse/Driving Range estimate $410,766.20; and submitted the staff recommendation to award the
Site Work, KLB bid to the lowest bidder, KLB Construction, Inc., in the amount of
Construction $353,814.00. Council concur.
Appeal: Lee Short Plat, City Clerk submitted appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the
NE 10th/Anacortes Ave Lee Short Plat, 3 lots located at NE 10th and Anacortes Ave NE; appeal filed
NE, SHP-94-017 on 7/14/94 by Richard U. Chapin; File No. SHP-94-017. Refer to Planning
& Develonment Committee.
Utility: Feasibility Cost Surface Water Utility Division submitted proposed Feasibility Cost Share
Share Agreement (Cedar Agreement (FCSA) in the amount of $798,000 with the U.S. Army Corps of
River Flood Control), Engineers for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Control project to establish
Corps of Engineers the scope, costs and schedule for a study of alternatives to provide flood
control along the lower Cedar River channel. The City's share is $399,000.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
SAD: 92-05, Sierra Wastewater Utility Division requested a public hearing be scheduled for
Heights Sanitary Sewers August 22, 1994 to discuss the adoption of Special Assessment District Nos.
SAD: 92-13, Sierra 92-05 and 92-13 (Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers) in the total assessed amount
Heights Sanitary Sewers of $359,758.06. Council concur.
LID: 335, Sierra Heights Wastewater Utility Division requested a public hearing be scheduled for
Sanitary Sewers August 22, 1994 to consider the final assessment roll for LID 335 (Sierra
Heights Sanitary Sewers) in the total assessed amount of $293,402.62. Council
concur. (See page 301 for resolution.)
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CAG: 93-075, CBD Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-93-075, CBD Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Replacement; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Replacement, King pay estimate in the amount of $2,164.00, commencement of 30-day lien
Construction period, and release of retained amount of $31,631.91 to King Construction,
Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Staff also
requested the transfer of $80,000 from the Park Avenue North sewer
interceptor project to this project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
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APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
INFORMATION ITEM City Clerk submitted the annual certification of State highway routes within
Transportation: WSDOT the Renton city limits, received from the Washington State Department of
State Highway Routes Transportation.
Annual Certification
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Nicola Robinson, 3110 SE 5th St., Renton,
Citizen Comment: 98058, requesting a visual and noise barrier along the north side of SR-169
Robinson - SR-169 bordering the Maplewood community.
Visual/Noise Barrier
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Finance Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation that periodic reporting of property
Finance: Property and and casualty claims occur on a quarterly basis; i.e., at the first Finance
Casualty Claim Review Committee meeting following January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of
each year. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Personnel: Flexible Work Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Schedule Program concurrence in the staff recommendation to implement a flexible work
(Employee Flex-Time) schedule program that includes alternative work schedules and flex-time for
City of Renton employees to accomplish the goals of the Commute Trip
Reduction Act. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
j COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #114116 - 114604; one wire transfer in the amount of
$1,573,766.23; approval of Payroll Vouchers #127824 - 128248; and 385 direct
deposits in the total amount of $1,101,052.03. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3080 A resolution was read fixing August 22, 1994, for a hearing on the final
LID: 335, Sierra Heights assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 335 in the total assessed
Sanitary Sewers amount of $293,402.62, and directing that notice thereof be given in the
manner required by law. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
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Ordinance #4461 An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-1-9.A.2 of Chapter 1, Garbage;
Utility: Low-Income Subsection 8-2-2.G of Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water Drainage;
Senior/Disabled Citizens Subsections 8-4-31.C.1, 3 and 4 and Section 8-4-32 of Chapter 4, Water; and
Rates Subsection 8-5-15.D.4 of Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII, Health and
Sanitation, of City Code, relating to annual income eligibility thresholds and
rates for low-income seniors and disabled customers. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4462 An ordinance was read amending Section 1-3-1 of Chapter 3, General
Legal: Criminal Code and Penalty, of Title I (Administrative); Title VI (Police Regulations); and Sections Sao
Penalty Updates 10-12-25.B. and 10-12-27 of Chapter 12, Traffic Code, of Title X (Traffic),
of City Code relating to definition of crimes and penalties for crimes.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4463 An ordinance was read amending Section 6-6-5 of Chapter 6, Animals and
Police: Exempting K-9s Fowls at Large, by adding a new subsection exempting police animals from
from Leash Laws; regulation; repealing Chapter 13, Drug Sales or Use; and amending Chapter
Adopting Uniform 12, Drug Paraphernalia, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code by
Controlled Substance Act adopting the Uniform Controlled Substance Act by reference. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4464 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-20-12.A and 4-20-12.0 of
Planning: Sign Code Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code
Change for Large Retail relating to signs for large scale retail businesses. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
Businesses SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Sue Carlson, Economic
Development Specialist, said only retail businesses of 450,000 square feet or
larger will qualify for the oversized signs under the new Code language. A
building or contiguous development of this size requires a site of 40 to 50
acres; by comparison, the Payless site on Rainier Ave. is about 17 acres and
the Fred Meyer/Renton Center site is 25 acres on which approximately
311,000 square feet of retail will be developed. Ms. Carlson assured Mr.
Stredicke that no site in the City other than that owned by IKEA has
currently accumulated enough property to be eligible for the larger signs.
*ROLL CALL: SIX AYES (KEOLKER-WHEELER, CORMAN, TANNER,
NELSON, SCHLITZER, EDWARDS); ONE NAY (STREDICKE). CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 8/22/94 for second reading and adoption:
Annexation: An ordinance was read annexing 14.1 acres located south of NE 4th Street at
Marshall/Galusha, NE Duvall Avenue NE in the City of Renton (Marshall/Galusha annexation; File
4th/Duvall Ave NE No. A-93-001). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 8/22/94. CARRIED.
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Annexation: An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain
Marshall/Galusha Zoning, properties annexed to the City of Renton to CB (Community Commercial) and
NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE MR (Mixed Residential) (Marshall/Galusha annexation zoning designation).
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/22/94.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Utility: Rate Discount for TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE THE MEMORANDUM FROM UTILITY
Non-Resident Low- SYSTEMS STAFF REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENDING
Um Income Seniors DISCOUNT RATES TO NON-RESIDENT LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO
DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE CITY'S LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:55 p.m.
MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
7/25/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 25, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/01 Municipal Space Master Plan(Briefing)
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
*Senior Center*
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 7/26 Cable Rates
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m.
*5th Floor*
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 7/26 Lee Short Plat Appeal;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Public Use Suffix (Briefing)
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 7/28 *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Corman) 3:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 8/01 Monster Road Bridge Replacement;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan
UTILITIES THURS., 7/28 Cedar River 205 Flood Control Project;
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. CBD Sewer Replacement,
Stewart/Mano/Creegan Sewer Hook-up
Requests,
Utilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in Municipal Court Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 1, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Amendments to the Interim Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan with
Concurrent Zoning
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer appoints Judith Bendor as Hearing Examiner Pro Tempore to serve in Fred Kaufinan's
absence. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department submits CAG-93-102, Houser Terrace Expanded Parking project;
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$7,959.00,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$669.96 to GMT Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
c. Finance and Information Systems Department requests approval of authorized signatures or depository
relationships and electronic fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. Council
concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
um d. Legal Department requests readoption of the Parks mitigation fee resolution, subsequent to SEPA
review, to ensure its validity. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
e. Planning& Technical Services Division requests a public hearing be scheduled for August 15, 1994, to
consider proposed Zoning Code amendments to the Arterial Commercial (CA), Convenience
Commercial (CC), and Mixed Commercial (CM) Zones. Council concur.
f. Planning & Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to Renton's Wetlands
Ordinance to establish one set of standard wetland buffer widths that would vary depending on the
wetland class. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
g. Surface Water Utility Division submits CAG-94-017, NE 5th Place Storm Sewer Replacement project,
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$98,705.92,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,561.27 to Gary Merlino
Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
h. Transportation Division requests approval of Addendum No. 3 to LAG-91-005, which would
authorize a ten-year lease extension for Northwest Seaplanes. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
i. Water Utility Division requests approval of a three-month closure of Logan Ave S from S Tobin St to
S 2nd St from mid-August to mid-November, 1994, to allow the City and The Boeing Company to
replace aging and substandard water mains. Refer to Transportation Committee.
j. Wastewater Utility Division requests approval of Addendum No. 1 in the amount of$60,106, to Task
Order No. 9 for CAG-90-079, RH2 Engineering, to perform an engineering evaluation and to prepare
plans and specifications for the Sewer Telemetry and Data Logger Replacement project. Council
concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Wastewater Maintenance Division requests an emergency declarat:- . of the subsidence and collapsed
24-inch storm water line at 625 Rainier Ave. N. to allow immediate excavation and repair. Council
concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Cable Rates*
b. Planning and Development Committee: Lee Short Plat Appeal
c. Transportation(Aviation) Committee: Monster Road Bridge replacement
d. Utilities Committee: Cedar River 205 Flood Control Project*; CBD Sewer Replacement;
Stewart/Mano/Creegan sewer hook-up requests
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Authorizing signatures for banking services (see 6.c.)
b. Readopting the Parks mitigation policy and fee (see 6.d.)
c. Establishing cable television rates and charges (see 8.a.)
d. Cedar River Section 205 Flood Control Project (US Army Corps of Engineers) (see 8.d.)
10, NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
SENIOR CENTER*
6:30 p.m.
1. Municipal Space Master Plan (briefing)
(*Note meeting location change; the Senior Center is located at 211 Burnett Ave S)
The Regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. will also be held in the Senior Center.
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RENTON CITY''COUNCM
August 1, 1994, City>Clerk's Office.
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Negotiations w/WSDOT re: Renton Hill staircase
Letter from Shirley Martin, 105 S Tobin St, re: noise complaint at 97 S Tobin and other complaint at 105
Lake Ave S
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Northwest Seaplanes 10-year lease extension(LAG-91-005)
Logan Ave S temporary closure for water main repair
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Cedar River flood control project
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8/15/94 — Street Vacation on Lake Ave. S. (Safeway/VAC-94-005)
8/15/94 — Changes to Arterial Commercial (CA), Convenience Commercial (CC), and Mixed Commercial
(CM) Zones
8/22/94 — Sierra Heights sanitary sewers Special Assessment District Nos. 92-05 and 92-13
9/12/94— Final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 1, 1994 Renton Senior Center
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton, Washington
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; BOB EDWARDS, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, TONI NELSON, JESSE TANNER, RAND': CORMAN, mod
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; PETER HASOPOPOLOUS, Associate Planner; PAUL COHEN,
Senior Planner; RON STRAKA, Civil Engineer; REBECCA LIND, Senior
Planner; 1`",EIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Specialist; LIEUTENANT JOE PEACH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Comprehensive Plan: 1994 in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Amendments and hearing to consider 102 proposed amendments to the Interim Land Use
Concurrent Zoning Element of the Comprehensive Plan and concurrent zoning.
Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, noted that the
Planning Commission also held a public hearing on these proposed changes
and has forwarded its recommendations to Council. Mr. Kattermann added
that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is strictly to receive testimony on
the proposed changes; the Council will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 16th to deliberate on this subject. Final action will be taken
later when the Council adopts the Comprehensive Plan.
Testimony was invited on each of the following requests:
Text Amendments (requests to change wording in Comprehensive Plan
policies):
#T-1: Allow up to six units per lot in the Single Family/Up to Four Units
Mix (SF4) designation with Mixed Residential (MR) zoning.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton, &A the lots in North
- Comprehensive Plan Renton, most of which are 40' to 50' by 100' long, are much too small for six
Amendments/Concurrent units per iot.
Rezones, #T-1
#T-2: a) Allow theaters and farmers' markets as permitted uses in the
Community Commercial (CB) zone; b) Add outdoor recreation as an
administrative conditional use in Employment Area - Commercial (EAC)
designation with Commercial Office (CO) zoning. No ccmments were
received regarding these proposed changes.
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#T-3: a) Make density only requirement in Planned :neighborhood
Residential (PNR); do not include lot size requirement; b) Remove
requirement for sidewalks on both sides of street in PNR.
Citizen Comment: Campen Lila Campen, 4908 Talbot Rd. S., Renton, supported the proposed changes as
- Comprehensive Plan she fest the policies in the PNR zone were overly restrictive and not
Amendments/Concurrent conducive to development.
Rezones, #T-3
Citizen Comment: Stoloff Correspondence was read from Judy Stolhoff, 2235 Fairview E., Seattle,
Comprehensive Plan 98102, supporting the text amendment change as proposed by staff and
Amendments/Concurrent explaining this was prompted by an interest in developing property owned by
Rezones, #T-3 the Burnsteads on Talbot Road. The letter noted Ms. Stoloff's intention to
work with staff and others to make the PNR zone more flexible, and
therefore more like traditional neighborhoods.
#T-4: a) Allow parking in front yard of multi-family structures in the Mixed
Residential (MR) zone; b) Reduce or remove minimum area per dwelling unit
in MR; c) Increase allowable impervious surface on pre-existing legal lots in
MR.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton, felt that allowing
- Comprehensive Plan parking in the front yard of multi-family structures would be inappropriate in
Amendments/Concurrent single family residential areas.
Rezones, #T-4
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. N., Renton, presented a petition signed by
Comprehensive Plan 15 residents of North Renton expressing opposition to proposed
Amendments/Concurrent Comprehensive Plan amendment Nos. T-1, T-3, T-4, T-8, T-9 and T-13.
Rezones, #T-4 The petition stated that the opposition is based on the desire to: preserve
existing single family zoning; limit noise, crime, pollution, congestion; and
preserve the tax base of the local school district while not placing additional
strain on public services such as police and fire.
Citizen Comment: Luckous George Luckous, representing Louis Malesis, explained that the request was
rr.. - Comprehensive Plan prompted by the desire to develop a single legal lot into a small multi-family
Amendments/Concurrent development. Current regulations allow up to four wiits of multi-family
Rezones; #T-4 housing, but each dwelling unit must meet a specific minimum area
requirement. Mr. Lucker felt that other restrictions such as limits on lot
coverage and the amount of impervious surface allowed would be sufficient
controls on such developments.
Citizen Comment: Malesis Louis Malesis, 8208 S. 124th St., Seattle, felt it was unlikely that any single
- Comprehensive Plan family homes would be built in North Renton, so any new residential units
Amendments/Concurrent gained will necessarily be triplexes and fourplexes. Adding that growth is
Rezones, #T-4 needed from North 7th to South 7th to combat what he perceived as a state of
ongoing decay in this area, he emphasized that new construction would
breathe new life into North Renton.
Citizen Comment: Ryan - Mary Ryan, PO Box 336, Renton, explained that Mr. Malesis would like to
Comprehensive Plan build a multi-family development on Burnett Ave. N.. Emphasizing this is
Amendments/Concurrent one single lot, and saying that almost all of downtown Renton is built out, she
Rezones, #T-4 added that Mr. Malesis' property is probably one of ten vacant lots in North
Renton and one of the very few with a current multi-family designation.
#T-6 (Amend Arterial Commercial (CA) zone to include unspecified
percentage of offices and administrative space, and unspecified proportion of
retail to wholesale to mail order); and #T-7 (Increase allowable accessory
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storage of products from 33% to 50% of gross floor area in the Community
Commercial (CB) zone.) No comments were received on these proposed
changes.
#T-8: Allow duplex construction on pre-existing legal lots under 6,000 square
feet in MR.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton, said duplex
- Comprehensive Plan construction on pre-existing legal lots under 6,000 square feet in the MR zone
Amendments/Concurrent has already occurred in the 300 block of Meadow Ave. N. where a duplex has
Rezones, #T-8 been converted into a fourplex.
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. S., Renton, opposed the requested change,
Comprehensive Plan saying that a certain amount of land is required so people are not made to live
Amendments/Concurrent in what he termed claustrophobic situations. He questioned the motives of the
Rezones, #T-8 property owners who asked for this change, suggesting they are interested
only in extracting a maximum profit per square foot. Mr. South added that
zoning decisions should not be based on reasons such as this, but should
instead be made in the interests of protecting residents who live in a certain
area.
#T-9: a) Add recreation vehicle parks as permitted uses in Community
Commercial (CB); b) Add recreation vehicle parks as permitted uses in
Arterial Commercial (CA); c) Provide for transitional uses in all zones of the
City. No comments were received on these proposed changes.
#T-11: Eliminate provision of alleys as a part of the predominant street
pattern in subdivisions.
Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Bellevue, stated he represents several clients
- Comprehensive Plan who, although they are interested in developing subdivisions in Renton, are
Amendments/Concurrent concerned about the requirement that alleys be part of the predominant street
Rezones, #T-1 I pattern. Saying this amounts to double-fronting the lots, he said this would
add an unnecessary expense to each of the properties unc.er consideration for
development. Mr. Halinen suggested that, in all affected zones, the alley
provision should be an option for development rather than a requirement.
#T-13: Changes to various policies in SF/4 which guide the MR zone.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton, protested the proposed
- Comprehensive Plan changes to policies in the SF/4 designation and MR zone, emphasizing that
Amendments/Concurrent residents want and need resolution of these issues.
Rezones, #T-13
Map Amendments (requests to change land use and/or zoning designations):
#D-1; north side of 11th Pl. between Monroe & Olympia Avenues NE.
Citizen Comment: Evans - Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th PI., Renton, representing several homeowners
Comprehensive Plan along the north side of NE 11th Pl., supported the Planning Commission
Amendments/Concurrent recommendation to approve the requested change from SF/4 and MR to single
Rezones, #D-1 family designation with concurrent single family zoning.
#D-2; 1160 Camas Ave. NE.
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Citizen Comment: Hogan - Marie Hogan, 3611 High St. NE, Auburn, owner of the property, supported
Comprehensive Plan the proposed change in application #T-1 and asked that the existing
Amendments/Concurrent designation of single family/up to four units mix (SF/4) with mixed
Rezones, #D-2 residential (MR) zoning be changed to multi-family with a concurrent rezone
to multi-family infill.
Citizen Comment: David Lukowski, 1164 Camas Ave. NE, Renton, owner of the lot next door to
Lukowski - Ms. Hogan's property, explained that this street is a 300-foot long cul-de-sac.
Comprehensive Plan He questioned how placing additional multi-family units on Ms. Hogan's lot
Amendments/Concurrent would benefit neighboring residents, noting he suppo-ts the Planning
rr� Rezones, #D-2 Commission recommendation to deny the requested rezone.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Lukowski said the only access from
any development on Ms. Hogan's lot would be off of Camas Ave. NE.
Citizen Comment: Fred Wendling, 2331 NE 12th, Renton, also opposed the requested change as
Wendling - he felt this property, located on a dead-end street on which many children
Comprehensive Plan play, should remain single family.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #D-2
Citizen Comment: Secrest Virginia Secrest, 1165 Camas Ave. NE, Renton, also opposed the proposed
- Comprehensive Plan rezone from single family.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #D-2
#D-3; NE 14th St. just west of Edmonds Ave. NE (vacant site).
Citizen Comment: Sheely - Adrian Sheely, 1312 Dayton Ave. NE, Renton, re-submitted a letter originally
Comprehensive Plan provided to the City Council in November of 1992 regarding the zoning on
Amendments/Concurrent the west side of Edmonds Ave. immediately north of 12th St., as well as a
Rezones, #D-3 1981 Hearing Examiner report which concluded that this property should
remain single family. Mr. Sheely opposed rezoning these properties from R-1
to SF/4, saying that residents who would be affected by a zoning change
object to the continual attempts to rezone this property. Mr. Sheely concluded
two that failure to develop this property would be attributable to an economic
problem, not a zoning problem.
Citizen Comment: Greg Reynolds, 1308 Dayton Ave. NE, Renton, also opposed rezoning this
Reynolds - property to multi-family, now or in the future.
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments/Concurrent Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Kattermann said the City's
Rezones, #D-3 regulations currently allow one rezone request per ye-",r per property.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler added this is authorized by the State's
Growth Management Act.
Citizen Comment: Tim Maxwell, 2305 NE 13th Pl., Renton, agreed that this property should
Maxwell - Comprehensive remain single family, in view of the fact that area residents are already
Plan impacted by a nearby multi-family development.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #D-3
#D-4; 3308-3310 NE Sunset Blvd. No comments were received on this
application.
#D-5; Edmonds Ave. NE and NE 12th St. (McKnight Middle School).
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Kattermann explained that the
Planning Commission did not agree with the staff recommendation for Mixed
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Residentiai zoning on this property. The Commission preferred retaining the
Public Use zoning, if possible, or a similar less intense designation such as
single family.
#F-1; 505 Williams Ave. N. and 912 N. 2nd St.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Correspondence was read from Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, stating
- Comprehensive Plan that the matrix distributed at the City Council Committee of the Whole
Amendments/Concurrent meeting which reflected the number of comments received on specific
Rezones, #F-1-#F-23 Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals was incorrect. Saying that these
numbers should be higher, Mrs. Vaupel emphasized that the large amount of
public testimony on these issues indicates the level of concern which North
Renton residents have regarding many of the proposed changes.
Citizen Comment: Fred Mostoller, 912 N. 2nd St., Renton, said selected areas of North Renton
Mostoller - have recently been downzoned from mixed residential to single family,
Comprehensive Plan including two of his own properties. Saying he is sincere about aesthetics and
Amendments/Concurrent providing comfortable and convenient living spaces, he added that attempts to
Rezones, #F-I encourage people to live close to public transportation, parks, health care,
shopping, and recreational areas should be promoted. Mr. Mostoller concluded
by requesting that the rezones to 912 N. 2nd St. and 505 Williams Ave. N. be
approved.
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. S., Renton, said Williams Ave. S. is already
Comprehensive Plan congested and the Fire Department has recommended that this one-way street
Amendments/Concurrent be converted into a two-way street. Adding that Williams is probably one of
Rezones, #F-1 the most dense streets in all of Renton, Mr. South asked that Council consider
the effects to the City's tax base and school system which increasing the
density would have.
Citizen Comment: Malesis Louis Malesis, 8208 S. 124th St., Seattle, reiterated that unless properties in
- Comprehensive Plan this area are allowed to develop into triplexes or fourplex-s, no new
Amendments/Concurrent construction will be accomplished.
Rezones, #F-1
In response to Councilmember Nelson, Mr. Kattermann explained that the
Planning Commission's recommendation that staff draft a Conservation
District Overlay for this area was prompted due to the creation of several
nonconforming uses in this area by last year's adoption of the Interim Zoning
Code. Staff suggested, and the Planning Commission concurred, that some
type of overlay such as Neighborhood Conservation be pursued that would
address some of those nonconforming uses.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Kattermann sai3 Class A
nonconforming status is conferred only on properties that were legal
conforming uses prior to adoption of the Interim Zoning Code. Properties
with Class A nonconforming status can rebuild according to their current uses
if their present structures are destroyed.
Citizen Comment: Ryan - Mary Ryan, PO Box 336, Renton, emphasized that the approval process for
Comprehensive Plan Class A nonconforming use status needs to be quick and simple to help
Amendments/Concurrent potential buyers obtain financing.
Rezones, #F-1
#F-2; 518 Williams Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. S., Renton, opposed nonconforming uses on
Comprehensive Plan his street. He further suggested that zoning changes be limited to every three,
Amendments/Concurrent five or ten years rather than every year.
Rezones, #F-2
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Citizen Comment: Tonda - Ernie Tonda, 528 Edmonds Ave. NE, Renton, urged approval of his rezone
Comprehensive Plan request to multi-family for property located at 518 Williams Ave. N.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-2
#F-3; 530 and 435 Williams Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. S., Renton, noted his opposition to this
Comprehensive Plan application.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-3
#F-4; 910-916 N. 5th St.
Citizen Comment: South - Randal South, 518 Williams Ave. S., Renton, noted his opposition to this
Comprehensive Plan application.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-4
#F-5; 331 Factory Ave. N. (vacant lot).
Citizen Comment: Kelly - Nancy Kelly, 13125 SE 151st, Renton, explained that this property was
Comprehensive Plan formerly zoned for a fourplex but has since been do,vnzoned to single family.
Amendments/Concurrent She felt there was little chance that the lot would be developed for single
Rezones, #F-5 family use, and expected that property taxes would be lowered as a result of
the downzone.
#F-6; 337 Factory Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: Gardner Ronald Gardner, 337 Factory Ave. N., Renton, asked that Council approve his
- Comprehensive Plan request for a zoning change back to SF/4 for this site, explaining it is located
Amendments/Concurrent within 100 yards of PACCAR, across the street from a commercial garage and
Rezones, #F-6 in between current multi-family dwellings. He purchased the property when
its zoning was mixed residential, and would not likely improve it unless its
zoning is changed from single family.
#F-7 (320 Meadow Ave. N.); #F-8 (325 Factory Ave. N.). No comments
were received on these applications.
#F-9; 311 Factory Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: Arnold Mark Arnold, 311 Factory Ave. N., Renton, urged approval of the requested
- Comprehensive Plan rezones to Mixed Residential on Factory Ave. N. He said allowing new
Amendments/Concurrent construction of fourplexes on this street would bring higher rents and improve
Rezones, #F-9 the neighborhood.
#F-10; 300 and 300-1/2 Garden Ave. N. and 1304, 1308, 1310 and 1314 N.
3rd St.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, commented on problems
- Comprehensive Plan experienced with rental properties in the North Renton area, emphasizing the
Amendments/Concurrent City's stated commitment to preserve the single family character of this
Rezones, #F-10 neighborhood. Saying that most North Renton residents want this area to
remain primarily single family, she disputed the contention that this
neighborhood is in transition.
#F-11 (1210 and 1212 N. 3rd St.) and #F-13 (829 N 1st St.). No comments
were received on these applications.
#F-14; 446 Wells Ave. N.
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Citizen Comment: Steve Quesenberry, 425 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, supported staff's
Quesenberry - recommendation to create a conservation zone in the North Renton area.
Comprehensive Plan Commenting that achieving Class A nonconforming use status is not a sure
Amendments/Concurrent thing, he added that problems with parking and setback requirements would
Rezones, #F-14 still affect how structures could be rebuilt. Mr. Quesenberry said creating a
conservation district would encourage better maintenar.ce of properties while
allowing property owners to secure financing and insurance even for
nonconforming uses.
#F-15 (537 Williams Ave. N.); #F-16 (Northwest corner of N. 4th St. and
Garden Ave. N.); #F-17 (Southwest corner of N. 4th St. and Garden Ave.
N./Sartori School site); and #F-18 (303 Factory Ave. N.). No comments were
received on these applications.
#F-19; 1522 N. Brooks.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, noted her opposition to this
- Comprehensive Plan application.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-19
#F-20; 203 Meadow Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton, noted her opposition to this
- Comprehensive Plan application.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-20
#F-22; 200, 204 and 214 Park Ave. N.
Citizen Comment: Whitney Ruprecht, 2381 Yale Ave. E., Seattle, representing Dr. and Mrs.
Ruprecht - Atesher, briefly described the history of these properties, saying they had
Comprehensive Plan been commercial since they were developed in the late 1940s. Adding it
Amendments/Concurrent would be cost-prohibitive to convert these buildings for residential use, he
Rezones, #F-22 asked that the zoning be changed back to commercial. In the alternative,Mr.
Ruprecht said the property owners would also support an overlay of a
conservation district in this area.
#F-23 (Liberty Park); #F-24 (Gene Coulon Park); #F-25 (1300 Lake
Washington Blvd. N.); #F-26 (1321 N. 30th St.); #F-28 (713 N. 33rd St.); and
#F-30 (865 - 901 Rainier Ave. N.). No comments were received on these
applications.
#F-31; S. 115th Pl. and 84th Ave. S. (outside City limits).
Citizen Comment: Santos - Correspondence was read from Ronnie Santos, 11505 - 84th Ave. S., Seattle,
Comprehensive Plan opposing the proposed zoning change at 115th Pl. S. and 84th Ave. S. as he
Amendments/Concurrent felt such a change would constitute spot zoning.
Rezones, #F-31
Citizen Comment: Fahey - Ellen-Marie.Fahey, 8251 S. 114th, Seattle, said this property is currently
Comprehensive Plan single family and should remain so.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #F-31
Citizen Comment: Carlton Kenneth Carlton, 8420 S. 115th Pl., Seattle, agreed with Mr. Santos that a
- Comprehensive Plan rezone of this property to multi-family would constitute spot zoning as there
Amendments/Concurrent is no multi-family within the immediate area. He concurred with the
Rezones, #F-31 Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the rezone request.
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Citizen Comment: Doyle - Charles Doyle, 607 Williams Ave. S., Renton, commented on the growth
Comprehensive Plan projected for this area over the next few years and the impacts this will have
Amendments/Concurrent on the Renton airport and Valley Medical Center, among other businesses and
Rezones, #F-31 services. Expressing confidence that Council will continue to ensure the same
quality of life and public safety services that have been standard for the City
of Renton, he encouraged consideration of the effects that multi-family
zoning decisions will have on future residents.
RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
�.. RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:47 p.m. At 8:55 p.m.
the meeting was reconvened; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
#C-3; 3200-3500 blocks of SE 7th St.,
Citizen Comment: Phillips Judy Phillips, 3405 SE 7th St., Renton, requested that the Cedar River
- Comprehensive Plan Summer Homes site be rezoned back to single family from Resource
Amendments/Concurrent Conservation (RC), since residents object to the nonconforming use status of .
Rezones, #C-3 their properties.
Citizen Comment: Pfeiffer Mavis Pfeiffer, 23831 - 148th Ave. SE, Kent, concurred in the staff
- Comprehensive Plan recommendation to rezone these properties back to single family.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-3
Citizen Comment: Baker - Dale Baker, 3405 SE 7th St., Renton, stated these properties are fully
Comprehensive Plan developed, and all the owners wish to have the zoning returned back to single
Amendments/Concurrent family.
Rezones, #C-3
Citizen Comment: Edith Ravessen, 3321 SE 7th St., Renton, asked that Council return the zoning
Ravessen - Comprehensive on these properties back to single family.
Plan
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-3
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Citizen Comment: Sove - Karen Sove, 3413 SE 7th St., Renton, stated she has lived in this development
Comprehensive Plan since 1966 and asked that its zoning be returned to single family.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-3
#C-4 (south side of Cedar River/former NARCO site). No comments were
received on this application.
#C-5; 2505 Maple Valley Highway.
Citizen Comment: LaRue Phyllis LaRue, 2505 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton, concurred in the Planning
- Comprehensive Plan Commission recommendation to approve this requested change to correct a
Amendments/Concurrent mapping error.
Rezones, #C-5
#C-7; north of Maple Valley Highway and southeast of Mt. Olivet Cemetery
(gravel pit).
Citizen Comment: Nicola Robinson, 3110 SE 5th St., Renton, re-submitted a letter she had
Robinson - originally provided to the Planning Division in February of this year regarding
Comprehensive Plan this matter. Noting that the property under consideration borders on the
Amendments/Concurrent south side of a conservation zone, she was concerned that the proposed
Rezones, #C-7 development not have a negative effect on the existing wildlife habitat.
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#C-8; bounded by NE 3rd St., Monterey Dr. NE , Mt. Olivet Rd. and Blaine
Ave. NE.
Citizen Comment: Bentley Edwin Bentley, 115 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, submitted a petition containing
- Comprehensive Plan 68 signatures of Monterey Terrace residents concurring with the Planning
Amendments/Concurrent Commission's recommendation to deny the requested zoning change from
Rezones, #C-8 single family to multi-family. Mr. Bentley explained that any development on
this property, which is extremely steep, could affect the stability of the land.
Citizen Comment: Ames - Addison Ames, 188 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, also supported the Planning
Comprehensive Plan Commission's denial of this request and suggested the City purchase the
Amendments/Concurrent property under consideration. He explained his concert with increasing
Rezones, #C-8 traffic problems in this corridor.
Citizen Comment: Steve Quesenberry, 425 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, agreed that NE 3rd, a
Quesenberry - busy arterial street, has fairly steep slopes along its right side which preclude
Comprehensive Plan the building of single family residences. The requested zoning change to
Amendments/Concurrent multi-family is being sought so the owner can build one or two small
Rezones, #C-8 apartment buildings. Mr. Quesenberry said any access from the development
would be off of NE 3rd, adding that other multi-family developments exist
adjacent to this property. He encouraged Council to consider the geography
of this site in making its decision.
Citizen Comment: Egan - Brendan Egan, 327 Stevens Ave. SW, Renton, disputed Mr. Quesenberry's
Comprehensive Plan contention that, while it would be possible to build multi-family housing on
Amendments/Concurrent this site, it would not be possible to build single family homes on the same
Rezones, #C-8 property.
Citizen Comment: Nancy Jacobson, 170 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, also supported the Planning
Jacobson - Comprehensive Commission's recommendation to deny this application, saying this property
Plan has extremely steep terrain and that NE 3rd St. is already dangerous due to
Amendments/Concurrent the visibility problem caused by the location of a traffic light beyond a curve
Rezones, #C-8 in the road.
#C-9; 2800 block of NE 3rd St. on the south side of NE 3rd.
Citizen Comment: Dick Petterson, 1401 Lincoln Ave. NE, Renton, supported the staff
Petterson - Comprehensive recommendation for light industrial (LI) zoning on this property. Mr.
Plan Petterson said because this property is nearly surrounded by light industry,
Amendments/Concurrent institutional and business uses, it would not be appropriate for residential
Rezones, #C-9 development. Giving examples of current uses in the area, he asked that
Council approve the application for LI.
Citizen Comment: Brown Larry Brown, 261 SW 41st St., concurred in the staff recommendation to
- Comprehensive Plan rezone this property to light industrial instead of mixed residential. He noted
Amendments/Concurrent an existing shortage of LI-zoned sites in the City.
Rezones, #C-9
#C-10 (3811 NE 3rd St. and the parcel directly to the south). No comments
were received on this application.
#C-11; the area bounded by the City limits on the west; 140th Ave. SE on the
east, and partially by SE 132nd St. on the south.
Citizen Comment: Paul Lindberg, 13836 SE 131st, Renton, representing five lots in this area,
Lindberg - Comprehensive asked tnat rural atmosphere be preserved and that these properties not be
Plan rezoned to allow multi-family. He opposed any changes, including rezoning
Amendments/Concurrent or the installation of sewers, that would increase the density in this area.
Rezones, #C-11
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Citizen Comment: Goeres Karl Goeres, 13116 - 138th Ave. SE, Renton, presented two letters, one from
- Comprehensive Plan Michael & Linda Hampshire and Clara Hagerman, and another from Donald &
Amendments/Concurrent Mary Ellen Hamblin, emphasizing that these property owners want single
Rezones, #C-11 family designations and zoning only for this area. Mr. Goeres noted there are
currently no multi-family uses in this area.
#C-12; the northwest and northeast corners of SE 1:8th St. and 142nd Ave.
SE.
Citizen Comment: Dan Meddaugh, 14013 SE 128th St., Renton, stated he does not want
Meddaugh - condominiums built on this property but would prefer low-density single
Comprehensive Plan family homes.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-12
#C-14 (408 Grandey Way) and #C-17 (850 and 870 Monroe Ave. NE). No
comments were received on these applications.
#C-18; the area bounded by May Creek on the south, the City limits on the
east, and by NE 33rd St. (unopened) on the north.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Jim and Jeanie Beckwith, 326 Edmonds Ave.
Beckwith - NE, Renton, opposing the requested zoning change and citing concerns such
Comprehensive Plan as preserving the area's wildlife as well as the quality of life currently enjoyed
Amendments/Concurrent by neighboring residents.
Rezones, #C-18
Citizen Comment: Pearson Correspondence was read from William N. Pearson, 3330 Edmonds Ave. NE,
- Comprehensive Plan Renton, opposing the requested change in zoning from one home per ten acres
Amendments/Concurrent to one home per acre. Mr. Pearson expressed concern regarding the steep
Rezones, #C-18 slopes in this area and the potential for contamination of May Creek.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Dawn and Mike Anderson, 3336 Edmonds
Anderson - Ave. NE, Renton, opposing the requested rezone, cit'.ng concerns such as the
Comprehensive Plan property's steep slopes and the existence of wildlife in the area. Mr. and Mrs.
■.. Amendments/Concurrent Anderson feared that an increase in the number of homes per acre on this
Rezones, #C-18 property would result in excessive tree cutting and the need to build more
roads and install septic systems, which would erode the hillside and possibly
pollute May Creek and its feeder stream.
Citizen Comment: Mapili Chuck Mapili, 4309 SE 1st Pl., Renton, agreed that the zoning on this
- Comprehensive Plan property should not be changed. He cited concerns with increased runoff
Amendments/Concurrent from the hill, and with preserving the abundant wildlife surrounding May
Rezones, #C-18 Creek.
Citizen Comment: Jeanie Beckwith, 3326 Edmonds Ave. NE, Renton, concurred with the
Beckwith - Planning Commission's recommendation to deny this rezone request.
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-18
Citizen Comment: Mike Anderson, 3336 Edmonds Ave. NE, Renton, also supported a denial of
Anderson - this rezone request.
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #C-18
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Citizen Comment: Paul Clements, 11431 SE 89th Pl., Renton, also supported the Planning
Clements - Comprehensive Commission's recommendation to deny this rezone request, citing concerns
Plan such as this property's steep terrain and the need for massive grading should
Amendments/Concurrent new roads have to be constructed in this area. He commented on the
Rezones, #C-18 importance of preserving wild places for animals and human residents as well.
Citizen Comment: Ayers - Marilyn Ayers, 728 S. 231st St., Des Moines, property owner of 3429 Lincoln
Comprehensive Plan Dr. NE, Renton, also supported a denial of this rezone request, noting her
Amendments/Concurrent enjoyment of this area's quiet and its wildlife. She cautioned that the
Rezones, #C-18 character of the soil in this area is very soft.
Now
#C-19 (King County Health Department building on NE 3rd) and #C-20 (the
southeast corner of NE 4th St. and Monroe Ave. NE/funeral home). No
comments were received on these applications.
#B-2; 4827 Talbot Rd. S.
Citizen Comment: Thorpe Correspondence was read from Robert W. Thorpe and Gareth V. Roe, R.W.
- Comprehensive Plan Thorpe & Associates, Inc., 705 Second Ave., Seattle, asking that the 1.69 acre
Amendments/Concurrent parcel located at 4827 Talbot Road be designated as Employment Area Office
Rezones, #13-2 (EAO) and rezoned Commercial Office (CO) as the owner wishes to construct
a medical/dental clinic at this site.
Citizen Comment: Dr. Mark McDaniels, 23028 - 130th Pl. SE, Kent, owner of the parcel located
McDaniels - at 4827 Talbot Road, Renton, asked that Council review his specific
Comprehensive Plan application regarding this rezone request before making a final decision. He
Amendments/Concurrent commented on the PNR zone and the problems experienced by the smaller
Rezones, #B-2 landowners in this zone, suggesting these would be best alleviated by a rezone
to Commercial Office (CO).
#B-3; 851 Carr Road.
Citizen Comment: Taylor Kirman Taylor, 344 - 18th Ave. E., Seattle, appreciated the Planning
- Comprehensive Plan Commission's recognition of the need for professional office services in this
Amendments/Concurrent area. Mr. Taylor added that the site characteristics have clearly demonstrated
Rezones, #13-3 that this use has no adverse impacts on neighboring properties.
#B-4 (between the Valley freeway and Talbot Rd. S. north of S. 192nd St.).
No comments were received on this application.
#B-5; 614 and 618 S. 15th St.
Citizen Comment: Robert Vanderford, 5021 Ripley Lane N., Renton, suggested that approving
Vanderford - this rezone request to allow duplexes would result in capital improvements
Comprehensive Plan being made that would enhance these properties and be advantageous for the
Amendments/Concurrent neighborhood.
Rezones, #B-5
Citizen Comment: Greg Halstead, 420 S. 15th St., Renton, asked that the rezone request be
Halstead - Comprehensive denied and the existing single family zoning retained. He said that increasing
Plan the density would add to traffic and parking problems and bring residents
Amendments/Concurrent who would not be as committed to the neighborhood as those who currently
Rezones, #13-5 live there.
Citizen Comment: Zahn - Dwain Zahn, 513 S. 15th St., Renton, also asked that this request be denied
Comprehensive Plan per the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #B-5
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#B-6; east of Benson Road between s. 27th St. and S. 29th St. and west of
Benson Rd. between S. 27th St. and SE 166th St.
Citizen Comment: - Correspondence was read from Doug and Susan Goods, 16602 - 106th Ave.
Comprehensive Plan SE, Renton, urging Council to deny the requested rez)ne to multi-family as
Amendments/Concurrent they did not want to be affected by the high traffic volumes and increased
Rezones, #B-6 crime rates associated with this use.
Citizen Comment: Butler - Don Butler, 10502 SE 166th St., Renton, asked that this rezone request be
Comprehensive Plan denied in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation.
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Rezones, #B-6
Citizen Comment: Oakes - Robin Oakes, 16612 - 106th Ave. SE., Renton, also asked that this rezone
Comprehensive Plan request be denied, noting this property is entirely surrounded by single family
Amendments/Concurrent neighborhoods and several schools. She added that tfaffic in this area is
Rezones, #B-6 already a problem, particularly traffic cutting through the neighborhoods, and
expressed concern that allowing multi-family use would result in increased
crime and transient residents.
Citizen Comment: Moeller Lorraine Moeller, 16606 - 106th Ave. SE, Renton, asked that this zoning
- Comprehensive Plan remain single family and that the rezone request be denied.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #B-6
Citizen Comment: Oakes - Steve Oakes, 16612 - 106th Ave. SE, Renton, also asked that this rezone
Comprehensive Plan request be denied.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #B-6
#B-7; east side of the Winsper annexation, west of 104th Ave. SE (outside
City limits).
Citizen Comment: Johnson Richard Johnson, 10032 SE 169th Pl., Renton, representing the Winsper
- Comprehensive Pian Homeowners Association, asked that the Planning Commission's
Amendments/Concurrent recommendation be approved to maintain the majority of single family
Rezones, #B-7 housing in this area and limit the multi-family growth.
#B-8 (2116 Talbot Road S.); #A-1 (bounded by SW 23rd, SW Lind, SW 27th
and East Valley Road); #A-2 (Green River Valley/soath end of Raymond
Ave.); #A-4 (bounded by SW Lind, SW 21st and SW 23rd); #A-5 (2233 East
Valley Road); and #E-2 (420 SW Sunset Blvd.). No comments were received
on these applications.
#E-6; southwest corner of NE 43rd St. and Lincoln Ave. NE.
Citizen Comment: Roger Urbaniak, 4112 - 78th SE, Mercer Island, exp!ained the proposal to
Urbaniak - build a driving range at this location, saying this would constitute a desirable
Comprehensive Plan use of this property.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #E-6
#E-12 (west side of East Valley Road north of 41st St.) and #E-19 (Renton
Village Shopping Center/S. Grady Way and Shattuck). No comments were
received on these applications.
#E-20; two parcels north of SW Victoria St. between Hardie Ave. SW and
Hayes Ave. SW.
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Citizen Comment: Rand - Larry Rand, 1204 NE 105th Pl., Seattle, stated it is imperative that the
Comprehensive Plan property owners construct a multi-family development on this site. Adding
Amendments/Concurrent that this property was already downzoned to Mixed Residential, and now the
Rezones, #E-20 Planning Commission is recommending Arterial Commercial (CA), Mr. Rand
said it was his understanding that CA zoning would allow multi-family
development up to 20 units per acre. He requested a bonus for developing
multi-family which would allow the owner to construct up to eleven units on
this site.
Citizen Comment: Steiner Fred Steiner, 321 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, asked that Council approve the
- Comprehensive Plan staff recommendation and that he be involved in any changes to R-12.1 and
Amendments/Concurrent R-12.3, which affect development bonuses.
Rezones, #E-20
#E-21; property along the north side of NE 12th St., two parcels west of
Union Ave. NE.
Citizen Comment: Dalpay Jim Dalpay, PO Box 2436, Renton, 98056, briefly reviewed the history of
- Comprehensive Plan zoning on this property, saying that zoning should be imposed which would
Amendments/Concurrent place Neighborhood Commercial (CN) on the north half and Mixed
Rezones, #E-21 Residential (MR) on the south half.
Citizen Comment: Nick Petruska, 1174 Shelton Ave. NE, Renton, supported the Planning
Petruska - Comprehensive Commission's recommendation that this property be zoned single family. Mr.
Plan Patruska also asked that Council deny the application *.'E-24 that seeks to
Amendments/Concurrent change the single family zoning of property at 3722 NE 12th St.
Rezones, #E-21
Citizen Comment: Wood - Lawrence Wood, 1155 Shelton Ave. NE, Renton, also asked that single family
Comprehensive Plan zoning be approved for this property as well as for that to be considered
Amendments/Concurrent under #E-24. Mr. Wood commented on the influx of multi-family
Rezones, #E-21 developments in the surrounding area and on residents' concerns with
increasing traffic on NE 12th.
Citizen Comment: Goble - Edwin Goble, 3924 NE 12th St., Renton, objected to single family zoning for
Comprehensive Plan this property.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #E-21
Citizen Comment: Lewis Woodcock, 3916 NE 12th St., Renton, also opposed single family zoning
Woodcock - for this property, saying this would more appropriately be zoned for multi-
Comprehensive Plan family due to noise from nearby Sunset Boulevard.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #E-21
Citizen Comment: Peter Turnbull, 1316 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, opposed any zoning other than
Turnbull - Comprehensive single family for this property. Noting his primary concern is the potential
Plan for increased traffic on NE 12th, which has no sidewalks, he was also
Amendments/Concurrent concerned with commercial uses along Sunset Boulevard.
Rezones, #E-21
#E-24; 3722 NE 12th St.
Citizen Comment: Peter Turnbull, 1316 Queen Ave. NE, Renton, opposed the requested rezone
Turnbull - Comprehensive from single family to either multi-family or commercial, and.noted the
Plan predominant single family uses in the area.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #E-24
#E-43; 1150 Raymond Ave. SW.
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Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Dr. Charles Divelbiss, 4300 Talbot Rd. S.,
Divelbiss - Comprehensive Renton, concurring with the staff recommendation that the property at 1150
Plan Raymond Ave. SW be zoned to allow the current Industrial Medium (IM)
Amendments/Concurrent activities.
Rezones, #E-43
#G-2 (northeast corner of Oakesdale Ave. SW and SW Grady Way); #G-15
(southwest corner of SW Grady Way and Oakesdale Ave. SW); and #G-18
(northwest and northeast corners of S.'Grady way and Burnett Ave. S.)
Citizen Comment: Boyd - Bob Boyd, 14101 Serene Way, Lynnwood, stated that chis property is 90%
Comprehensive Plan impacted by high-voltage power lines which constrain potential development.
Amendments/Concurrent He felt that if the zoning remains Commercial Office, it will stay an
Rezones, #G-2, #G-15 undeveloped eyesore; however, if it were changed to Arterial Commercial
and #G-18 (CA) as requested, it could be developed and provide an economic benefit to
the City. Mr. Boyd also spoke to #G-15 and #G-18, sites owned by Western
Pacific and Puget Western, Inc., for which the owners are also requesting CA
zoning.
Councilman Edwards asked for more information on the Planning
Commission's recommendation to deny these requests, and Mr. Kattermann
noted that the minutes from the Commission's meetings on this subject will be
available.
#G-3; 808 SW 4th Pl.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Richard and Elvalene Hayward, 916 SW 4th
Hayward - Comprehensive Pl., Renton, asking that Council retain single family zoning at 808 SW 4th Pl.
Plan as it was important to them that their neighborhood of relative safety and
Amendments/Concurrent good family values be preserved.
Rezones, #G-3
Citizen Comment: Tharp - Correspondence was read from Juliet R. Tharp, 359 Thomas Ave. SW, Renton,
Comprehensive Plan protesting the proposed rezone as she feared that the character, vitality and
Amendments/Concurrent appearance of her Earlington Hill neighborhood would be negatively affected
Rezones, #G-3 should the requested multi-family zoning be permitted. Saying she did not
want to further the types of dwellings that would attract a lower socio-
economic, unstable and transient segment to her community, she concluded
that another poor quality multi-family use would be unlikely to attract
individuals possessing pride of ownership.
#G-4 (421 S. 7th St.). No comments were received on this application.
#G-5; 8223 S. 132nd St. (outside of City limits).
Citizen Comment: Stewart John Stewart, 8223 S. 132nd St., Seattle, commented on application numbers
- Comprehensive Plan G-5, G-9 and G-12 regarding the desire of these prcperty owners to acquire
Amendments/Concurrent City sewer service for their properties. These sites aie currently zoned low-
Rezones, #G-5, #G-9 and density multi-family in the County, up to 12 units per acre, but Renton's
#G-12 proposed zoning would allow only eight units per acre. Stating that the
property owners would like to retain the current dent ity of these properties,
Mr. Stewart submitted several pictures of the neighborhood that illustrated
what he felt to be the area's slow decline.
#G-6; 319 Stevens Ave.
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Citizen Comment: Trover Correspondence was read from Connie Trover, 316 Earlington Ave. SW,
- Comprehensive Plan Renton, asking that the requested rezone be denied for several reasons,
Amendments/Concurrent including concerns regarding increased traffic and the safety of pedestrians,
Rezones, #G-6 particularly children. The letter added that multi-family zoning would be out
of character for this neighborhood.
Citizen Comment: Sung - Tony Sung, 7332 - 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, speaking as the property owner of
Comprehensive Plan this site, requested Council approval of the requested change.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-6
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Citizen Comment: Egan - Brendan Egan, 327 Stevens Ave. SW, spoke on behalf )f Kathy Frazier, 327
Comprehensive Plan Stevens Ave. SW; and Kelly and Linda Bowen, 315 SW Langston; and Mrs.
Amendments/Concurrent Mary Cook, 354 Stevens Ave. SW. Mr. Egan opposed any change in the
Rezones, #G-6 current zoning from single family and asked that the requested rezone to
multi-family be denied. He also asked that the City carefully monitor this
parcel for any violations, specifically those requiring short-platting to achieve
underground utilities.
Citizen Comment: Elaine Raveston spoke for herself, Sam Belmondo, and Kathleen and Harry
Raveston - Comprehensive Morrison in opposition to any zoning changes in this neighborhood, saying
Plan that residents are already impacted by nearby multi-family developments.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-6
Citizen Comment: Dentler John Dentler, 302 Earlington Ave. SW, Renton, spoke on his own behalf as
- Comprehensive Plan well as for Olga Konsevage. He said Earlington Hill, an older and fragile
Amendments/Concurrent neighborhood, is a quiet and beautiful place to live and residents want to
Rezones, #G-6 preserve its safety and security.
Citizen Comment: Larson Shannon Larson, 516 SW 3rd Pl., Renton, commented on changes in this
- Comprehensive Plan neighborhood and the impacts from increasing density. She asked that the
Amendments/Concurrent zoning of this area remain single family.
Rezones, #G-6
Citizen Comment: Meyers Sheila Meyers, 405 SW Langston, Renton, adamantly opposed this rezone
- Comprehensive Plan request and asked that Council deny it in accordance with the Planning
Amendments/Concurrent Commission's recommendation.
Rezones, #G-6
Citizen Comment: Sylvia Langdon, 312 SW Langston, Renton, asked that Council deny this
Langdon - Comprehensive request for multi-family zoning, saying she did not want increased traffic in
Plan this area, particularly on SW Langston which is already heavily trafficked.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-6
Citizen Comment: Williams Ken Williams, 314 Earlington Ave. SW, Renton, stated he appreciated the
- Comprehensive Plan single family character of this area and consequently i✓as opposed to the
Amendments/Concurrent requested rezone. He noted that this area also has very steep terrain which
Rezones, #G-6 would not be appropriate for intense development.
Citizen Comment: Piper - Robin Piper, 264 Earlington Ave. SW, Renton, strongly opposed the requested
Comprehensive Plan rezone as he saw no advantage to the surrounding neighborhood.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-6
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Citizen Comment: Booker Sue Booker, 525 SW Langston, Renton, commented on problems with water
- Comprehensive Plan runoff and increasing traffic in this area, saying she opposed the requested
Amendments/Concurrent zoning change.
Rezones, #G-6
Citizen Comment: Larry Thornton, 285 Earlington Ave. SW, Renton, expressed strong opposition
Thornton - to the requested rezone to multi-family, saying that Earlington Hill is a
Comprehensive Plan tranquil neighborhood and residents would like it to remain so.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-6
%W #G-7 (620 S. Grady Way) and #G-8 (32 SW Victoria St.). No comments were
received on these applications.
#G-9: see #G-5.
#G-10; 620 SW Sunset Blvd.
Citizen Comment: Handly Linda Handly, 620 SW Sunset Blvd., said although this property is currently
- Comprehensive Plan zoned single family, it has never been used as such as it was originally built as
Amendments/Concurrent a fourplex and has been used for thirty years for professional offices. She
Rezones, #G-10 said Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning would be appropriate for this
site, and asked that the Planning Commission recommendation be
reconsidered.
#G-111; 636 Shattuck Ave. S.
Citizen Comment: Mike Donnelly, 636 Shattuck Ave., stated this property has been zoned for
Donnelly - Comprehensive office use since 1984. Noting he operates a dental office at this location, he
Plan expressed concern that new zoning imposed last year has now made this use
Amendments/Concurrent nonconforming. He stated that a denial of his requested change back to
Rezones, #G-I l commercial zoning would create a financial hardship since, in the event of
structural damage, he could lose his business as well as any equity in the
property.
Responding to Councilmember Edwards, Mr. Kattermann confirmed that Mr.
�r Donnelly has applied for Class A nonconforming use status for this property.
#G-12: see #G-5.
#G-13; 36 Logan Ave. S.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from William D. Allingham, PO Box 48117, Seattle,
Allingham - expressing concern with the request for a zoning change at 36 Logan S. to
Comprehensive Plan Light Industrial (IL), saying that some of the uses permitted in that zone are
Amendments/Concurrent not compatible with this site's location and its surrounding parklike setting.
Rezones, #G-13
#G-14; 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road S. No comments were received
regarding this application.
#G-15: see #G-2.
#G-17 (S. 138th St. and 71st Ave. S.). No comments were received on this
application.
#G-18: see #G-2.
#G-19; south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. and 80th Ave. S. (outside
City limits).
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Citizen Comment: Texiera Correspondence was read from Patrick Texiera, 1013 SW 3rd Pl., Renton,
- Comprehensive Plan opposing the requested rezone for several reasons, primarily the environmental
Amendments/Concurrent aspects of the property, the surrounding residential zoning and the need to
Rezones, #G-19 retain low density zoning for this site. Mr. Texiera feared the effects of
heavy industrial noise, pollution, and the threat to the -nvironment of
adjacent areas.
Citizen Comment: - Jim McDowell, 7605 S. 135th, Seattle, 98178, asked that the rezone be denied
Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr.
Amendments/Concurrent McDowell stated that this area is already noisy due to the heavy traffic, and
Rezones, #G-19 further development would require installation of a traffic signal to handle the
increase in cars.
Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th, Bellevue, representing the applicant, stated that
- Comprehensive Plan the County zoning for this property is light manufacturing. The applicant is
Amendments/Concurrent requesting CA zoning as he is interested in developing this property for
Rezones, #G-19 restaurant and office use. Mr. Halinen noted this site abuts commercial office
zoning to the south, the Black River Quarry site to the southwest, and a high-
density multi-family development. He concluded that this property is not
conducive to single family subdivision development as access would not be
appropriate off of Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and staff has recommended it
be zoned CA/CO.
#G-20; 1100-1900 Maple Valley Highway (Stoneway).
Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th, Bellevue, representing the applicant, noted no
- Comprehensive Plan objection to the staff recommendation given the changes to the staff proposal
Amendments/Concurrent for the POD designations as set forth in Jim Hanken's 7/20/94 letter to staff
Rezones, #G-20 on this issue.
#G-21; Barbee Mill/Port Quendall along Lake Washington.
Citizen Comment: Hanken James Hanken, 3400 U.S. Bank Center, Seattle, supported staff's
- Comprehensive Plan recommendations for text changes affecting the POR designations at the
Amendments/Concurrent Stoneway Quarry and Port Quendall sites, with the modifications suggested in
Rezones, #G-21 his 7/20/94 letter to staff on this issue. He explained the intent is to ensure
that each property owner is responsible for masterplanning their own property.
Citizen Comment: Saldano Liz Saldano, 2505 Second Ave., Seattle, 98121, representing Intrawest and the
- Comprehensive Plan J.H. Baxter Company, stated she had no objections to the staff's
Amendments/Concurrent recommendations for the POD designation and that she too supported Mr.
Rezones, #G-21 Hanken's letter dated 7/20/94 on this issue. Ms. Salda 7o added that should
this flexibility not be granted, the applicants would be unable to proceed with
development.
#G-22; located south of the Cedar River and north of the Royal Hills
Apartments (site is vacant).
Citizen Comment: Dennis Anderson, 1806 Pierce Ave. SE, Renton, supported the Planning
Anderson - Commission's recommendation to deny the requested rezone, saying that any
Comprehensive Plan high-density development in this area would increase traffic through nearby
Amendments/Concurrent Tiffany Park.
Rezones, #G-22
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Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th, Bellevue, representing Richard Butco, president
- Comprehensive Plan of B&E Financial Inc. (Parker PUD site), briefly commented on the history of
Amendments/Concurrent development attempts on this site, saying the property owner has recently
Rezones, #G-22 retained an architectural and planning firm to formulate an alternate
development proposal which the City might find more to its liking. He asked
that this issue be referred to the Council's Planning it Development
Committee so the applicant has an opportunity to explain this proposal in
greater detail.
Citizen Comment: Susan Brumfield, 1517 Rolling Hills Ave. SE, Renton, asked that Council
Brumfield - consider the impact on the schools in this area when it evaluates the potential
Comprehensive Plan development of this property, which she would prefer remain Planned
Amendments/Concurrent Neighborhood Residential (PNR).
Rezones, #G-22
Citizen Comment: Valberg Norma Valberg, 1724 Olympia Ave. SE, Renton, speaking as president of the
- Comprehensive Plan Tiffany Park Homeowners Association, supported a denial of multi-family
Amendments/Concurrent housing in this area.
Rezones, #G-22
Citizen Comment: Millett Gayle Millett, 1602 Olympia Ave. SE, Renton, supported denial of this
- Comprehensive Plan project.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-22
Citizen Comment: Korda - Margie Korda, 1732 SE 16th Pl., Renton, expressed concern regarding the
Comprehensive Plan amount of traffic in the Tiffany Park area, particularly on Puget Drive, and
Amendments/Concurrent said that allowing multi-family housing on this property would only
Rezones, #G-22 exacerbate the current traffic problem.
#G-23; area bounded by Union Ave. NE, NE 4th St., Monroe Ave. NE, and
partially by NE 6th St.
Citizen Comment: Wright Kenneth Wright, 3560 NE 4th, Renton, representing C.C. Driskell, noted his
- Comprehensive Plan suppo:t for the staff recommendation on this application. Saying that this
%W Amendments/Concurrent proposal would alleviate some of the pressure on downtown Renton, he added
Rezones, #G-23 that businesses in this area support downtown Renton and the outer Seattle
area in their industrial uses. He noted that the companies involved have
worked well with surrounding neighbors regarding this issue.
Citizen Comment: Howard McComber, 925 - 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, said while he did
McComber - not oppose industrial zoning where this use is already occurring, he was
Comprehensive Plan concerned that properties not be downzoned where :t would not make sense to
Amendments/Concurrent do so. Mr. McComber specifically opposed changing the zoning on Monroe
Rezones, #G-23 Ave. NE from commercial to multi-family, noting that the current
Community Commercial (CB) zone already allows multi-family development.
He suggested that all the affected properties from Olympia Ave. west should
stay commercial.
Citizen Comment: Nita Fairbanks, 13831 - 38th Ave. S., Seattle, spoke in favor of changing the
Fairbanks - zoning to light industry, and agreed with Mr. McComber that the properties
Comprehensive Plan identified by him should remain CB.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-23
#G-24; approximately NE 6th St. and Duvall Ave. NE.
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Citizen Comment: Manzin Andrea Manzin, 2044 - 23rd Ave. E., Seattle, explained that the property
- Comprehensive Plan under consideration is a five-acre lot which he would like to be designated
Amendments/Concurrent for light commercial use. Saying he expects the area surrounding this
Rezones, #G-24 property to be developed in the near future, Mr. Manzin said the new
residents who will live in this area will require many neighborhood and
professional services.
#G-25; area bounded by 146th Ave. SE, 13th St. SE and SE 128th St.
Citizen Comment: Stoloff Judy Stolhoff, 2235 Fairview E., Seattle, stated that the owners of the
- Comprehensive Plan property under consideration support the staff and Planning Commission moo
Amendments/Concurrent recommendations to increase the density on this site by designating the
Rezones, #G-25 southern half as single family and leaving the northern half low-density single
family. The recommendation also proposes that the low-density designation
allow housing at one to four or five units per acre. Ms. Stoloff submitted a
letter on this issue, which asked that the terms of the 'ow-density single
family designation and zoning be changed to allow this specified density. The
letter also asked that the necessary mapping work be p;rformed to
differentiate between resource areas and low-density areas.
#G-26; 1419 N. 30th St.
Citizen Comment: Truhan James ,.ruhan, 1513 - 3rd Pl., Kirkland, representing Chevron USA, endorsed
- Comprehensive Plan staff's support of the proposed project.
Amendments/Concurrent
Rezones, #G-26
#G-27; generally bounded by Union Ave. NE, NE 6t}• St., Queen Ave. NE
and the Crown Pointe Apartments.
Citizen Comment: Beck - Ruby Beck, 3618 NE 6th Pl., Renton, stated her opposition to the number of
Comprehensive Plan single family residences proposed for this parcel and to any additional multi-
Amendments/Concurrent family units in this area.
Rezones, #G-27
Citizen Comment: Willing Jack Willing, 500 - 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, speaking as the property
- Comprehensive Plan owner, explained that the preliminary plat to be submitted on this site will be
Amendments/Concurrent for 78 single family lots and 15 townhomes. This plat will soon come before
Rezones, #G-27 Council in the form of a demonstration project. Currently, the south half of
this property is zoned MR and the north half is zoned single family. The
proposal is for single family detached homes on the entire site, including that
portion zoned MR, except for 5 triplexes to be built along NE 6th.
Citizen Comment: Kenneth Swanigan, 559 Union Ave. NE, Renton, opposed the staff's
Swanigan - recommendation that would change this property's single family designation to
Comprehensive Plan multi-family. Stating that the ambient noise level in this area has risen
Amendments/Concurrent substantially over the years, he added that NE 6th has no sidewalks which
Rezones, #G-27 creates a hazard to this street's pedestrian traffic. Mr. Swanigan said this
property should remain single family and be developed as such, emphasizing
that allowing multi-family at this location would have a negative impact on
residents in the immediate area.
Citizen Comment: Jones - Brian Jones, 537 Union Ave. NE, Renton, said Union Ave. NE is already
Comprehensive Plan heavily-trafficked and noted his concern with the pot,ntial impacts from
Amendments/Concurrent adding 98 more homes at this location. He asked about the options being
Rezones, #G-27 considered for alleviating traffic problems in this area.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Rebecca Lind, Senior Planner, explained
that the property's zoning is currently split with single family on the north
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and multi-family on the south. The applicant proposes, and staff
recommends, that he be allowed to build single family residences on the
majority of the property with 15 multi-family units o-i the north portion.
Because the north portion is currently zoned for single family, the proposal
would change the zoning on the entire site to Mixed F esidential (MR). Ms.
Lind noted that one reason the applicant proposes building the multi-family
along NE 6th rather than on the south side of. the property is because he feels
that the larger townhome structures would be better paced along the street as
opposed to the smaller single family homes.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler noted that the Council's Planning and
Development Committee will discuss this project proposal August 18th for the
purpose of making a recommendation to the full Council.
There being no further public comments, it was MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 11:05 p.m.. At 11:10
p.m. the meeting was reconvened; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Hearing Examiner: Judith Mayor Clymer appointed Judith Bendor as Hearing Examiner Pro Tempore to
Bendor Appointment as serve it Fred Kaufman's absence. Council concur.
Hearing Examiner Pro
Tempore
CAG: 93-102, Houser Community Services Department submitted CAG-93-102, Houser Terrace
Terrace Expanded Expanded Parking project; and requested approval of the project,
Parking, GMT Inc. authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $7,959.00,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$669.96 to GMT Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained.
Council concur.
Finance: Authorized Finance and Information Systems Department requested approval of authorized
Signatures for Banking signatures for depository relationships and electronic fund transfers on behalf
Purposes of and. in the name of the City of Renton. Council -oncur. (See page 331 for
resolution.)
Parks: Mitigation Fee and Legal Department requested readoption of the Parks mitigation fee resolution,
Policy subsequent to SEPA review, to ensure its validity. Council concur. (See page
331 for resolution.)
Planning: CA, CC and CM Plann.;.ng & Technical Services Division requested a public hearing be
Zone Amendments scheduled for August 15, 1994, to consider proposed Zoning Code
amendments to the Arterial Commercial (CA), Convenience Commercial (CC),
and Mixed Commercial (CM) Zones. Council concur.
CAG: 94-017, NE 5th Pl Surface Water Utility Division submitted CAG-94-017, NE 5th Place Storm
Storm Sewer, Gary Sewer Replacement project, and requested approval of the project,
Merlino Const. Co. authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $98,705.92,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$4,561.27 to Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc., contractor, if all required
releases have been obtained. Council concur.
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Lease: LAG-91-005, Transportation Division requested approval of Addend am No. 3 to LAG-91-
Northwest Seaplanes Lease 005, which would authorize a ten-year lease extension for Northwest
Extension Seaplanes. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Public Works: Logan Ave Water Utility Division requested approval of a three-month closure of Logan
S Temporary Closure for Ave. S. from S. Tobin St. to S. 2nd St. from mid-August to mid-November,
Water Main Repair 1994, to allow the City and The Boeing Company to replace aging and
substandard water mains. Refer to Transportation Committee.
CAG: 90-079, Sewer Wastewater Utility Division requested approval of Addendum No. 1 in the
Telemetry/Data Logger amount of $60,106 to Task Order No. 9 for CAG-90-079, RH2 Engineering,
Replacement, RH2 to perform an engineering evaluation and to prepare plans and specifications
Engineering for the Sewer Telemetry and Data Logger Replacement project. Council
concur.
Public Works: Emergency Wastewater Maintenance Division requested an emergency declaration of the.
Repair to Storm Water subsidence and collapsed 24-inch storm water line at 625 Rainier Ave. N. to
Line, 625 Rainier Ave N allow immediate excavation and repair. Council concur. (See page 331 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Richard Chapin, 777 - 108th Ave. NE,
Citizen Comment: Chapin Bellevue, attorney for Marion Lee, stating that the applicant has formally
- Lee Short Plat, SHP-94- withdrawn the variance request and short plat applicat_on known as the Lee
017 Short Plat, File No. SHP-94-017.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler asked that the Administration vigorously
pursue the Code violations existing on this property, including a foundation
that was illegally poured and a house that was subsequently moved onto it.
Citizen Comment: Bentley Correspondence was read from Pat Bentley, 115 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton,
- City Beautification suggesting that Council consider beautifying the City as a funding priority.
Citizen Comment: Martin Correspondence was read from Shirley Martin, 105 S. Tobin St., Renton,
- Noise Complaint at 97 S describing the problem with excessive noise emanating, almost every evening
Tobin/Other Complaint at from the Celebration Hall at 97 S. Tobin St., which has been rented to the
105 Lake Ave S Lighthouse Christian Church. Ms. Martin also described problems with the
Randle Trout Distributors Processing Plant located at 105 Lake Ave. S.,
primarily involving improper handling of fish waste and the resultant odor.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transaortation (Aviation) approval of the contract with Inca Engineers to prepare the plans,
Committee specifications and estimate for the construction of the Monster Road Bridge
Streets: Monster Road Replacement. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
Bridge Replacement COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation Element approval of the Draft Final Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan in order to meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act and to
solicit public comment prior to final adoption. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding a surcharge
Utility: Non-Resident exemption for senior customers outside the City limits who qualify for the
Senior Citizen Discount State's property tax exemption. The Utilities Committee recommended that
Rates utility customers outside Renton City limits who qualify under RCW
84.36.381.5(a) for property tax exemption can apply to the City for an
exemption from the utility surcharge of 50% for customers outside City limits.
These customers will be age 62 or over, to be consistent with other rate
assistaace programs the City provides. Per RCW, the household will have a
combined disposable income of $28,000 or less. The applicants will also be
required to sign a covenant to annex into the City. '''he Committee further
recommended that the ordinance for this policy be placed on first reading on
August 15, 1994. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilman Edwards expressed reservations about this policy change, noting
that the City already has a program for extending discount utility rates to
low-income seniors. Saying that one of the advantages to living within the
City limits has traditionally been that those who do not are assessed a
premium for utility service, he added that this proposal could result in
assistance being given to some who may not truly require it.
Councilman Schlitzer replied that several areas outsi(:e of the City which are
served by Renton utilities will not, for various reasons, be annexed any time
in the near future. He added that this proposal will help those non-resident
seniors who pay the 50% surcharge but who do not qualify for the city's low-
income senior rates.
*ROLL CALL: 4 ayes (Schlitzer, Tanner, Corman, Keolker-Wheeler); 3 nays
(Stredicke, Edwards, Nelson). MOTION CARRIED:
Utility: Cedar River Flood Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Control Project, U.S. concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Army Corps of Engineers recommendation for Council approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into a feasibility cost share agreement with the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers for the Lower Cedar River Section 205 Flood
wr.r Control Project. The total estimated cost of the project agreement is
$798,000. The City's share of the project agreement cost is $399,000 (50%).
The 1994 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program project budget
is $110,000 with an additional $300,000 to be approved by Council in the
1995 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program budget. The
Utilities Committee further recommended that Council commit to the
appropriation of the additional funding ($300,000) in the 1995 Surface Water
Utility Capital Improvement Program budget for the Lower Cedar River
Section 205 Flood Control Project. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED
BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending City
Utility Element Council adoption of the Utility Element of the Coml,rehensive Plan
concurrent with the adoption of other elements of the Comprehensive Plan
following the public hearing. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY
TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Utility: Sewer Hook-up Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending that the
Requests, City not grant sewer service at this time to parcels owned by John Stewart,
Stewart/Mano/Creegan Tosh Mano and Michael Creegan. It is the Utilities Committee's
recommendation that these parcels annex to the City in order to obtain sewer
service. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: CBD Sewer Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Replacement, King concurrence in the staff recommendation to: 1) approve the CBD Sewer
Construction, CAG-93- Replacement project and final pay estimate in the amount of $2,164.00; 2)
075 approve the release of retainage, if after thirty (30) days, no liens or claims
are filed against the project; and 3) transfer $80,000 from the Park Avenue
North Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project to the CBD Sewer Replacement
project. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Summarizing a memo from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Project Gregg Zimmerman regarding the Cedar Avenue staircase, Councilmember
Keolker-Wheeler stated that the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) has said it will construct the alternative staircase off
of Renton Avenue at a cost of $194,000. Saying that the State does not
appear eager to construct the alternative staircase, given its seemingly high
cost estimate, Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler explained that Community Services
Administrator Sam Chastain has indicated that if Public Works and Parks
Department staff cooperated to design the Renton Avenue staircase, the City
could then build this facility at an estimated cost of only $75,000.
Adding that WSDOT is offering a $35,000 credit for deleting the Cedar
Avenue staircase, which may come in the form of a credit for funds owed by
the City to the State for Mill Street improvements, it was MOVED BY
KEOLK_ER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL DIRECT
THAT THE $35,000 CREDIT BEING OFFERED BY WSDOT FOR NON-
COMPLETION OF THE CEDAR AVENUE STAIRCASE ON RENTON
HILL BE OBTAINED AND THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ALTERNATIVE STAIRCASE OFF OF RENTON AV-':-,NUE, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NARCO SITE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, BE
APPROVED UP TO A COST OF $75,000.*
Councilman Edwards clarified that Council must direct WSDOT to proceed
one way or another lest the City run the risk of incurring additional costs for
the Cedar Avenue staircase, should this facility be built. The deadline given
by the State for a final Council decision on this issue is August 12th.
Responding to Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the
remaining $40,000 needed to construct the Renton Avmue staircase could be
obtained either from funds that might be available depending on the final cost
of the Narco trail system bid, or, alternatively, these monies could be taken
out of the $1.1 million WSDOT will expend next year for landscaping the I-
405 S-Curve project.
Councilman Tanner was concerned that the memo from the State on this
subject specifically states that "Federal aid participation in the stairway
construction would be limited to . . . $35,000. There would be no . . . Federal
participation in any throw-away . . . costs." He suggested this meant that the
Federal government would not participate in any costs incurred should the
Cedar Avenue stairway not be completed.
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Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler replied that the $35,000 deletion for the non-
completion of the Cedar Avenue stairway could be considered a credit as this
represents the amount of money the State would spend on this facility should
the City so direct.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman agreed that
the City could try to negotiate with the State to credit the $35,000 saved by
not building the Cedar Avenue staircase to the money owed for the Mill Street
improvements. This would free up $35,000 of City transportation funds that
could then be applied to the alternative staircase.
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Mr. Edwards suggested, and Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler accepted as a friendly
amendment to the main motion, that Council direct the Mayor to attempt to
negotiate the $35,000 credit with the State but, if unsuccessful, that the State
be authorized to proceed with the Cedar Avenue staircase and that such
authorization be given before the August 12th deadli_ze after which the City
would incur greater costs for this facility.
Responding to Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Edwards said if these negotiations
fail to result in the City's constructing the alternative staircase, this facility
could be considered for funding in the future from the City's Capital
Improvement Program.
*ROLL CALL ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED: 5 AYES (EDWARDS,
SCHLITZER, NELSON, CORMAN, KEOLKER-WHEELER); 2 NAYS
(STREDICKE, TANNER). MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler requested telephone notification from the
Administration regarding these negotiations prior to the August 12th deadline
on this issue.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
r. Resolution #3081 A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and electronic
Finance: Authorized fund transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED
Signatures for Banking BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Purposes RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3082 A resolution was read adopting a Park and Recreation Facilities Mitigation
Parks: Mitigation Fee and Policy and Fee, and declaring it a SEPA policy. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
Policy WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3083 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Utility: Cedar River Flood feasibility cost sharing agreement with the United States Army Corps of
Control Project, U.S. Engineers for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Control Project Feasibility
Army Corps of Engineers Study. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3084 A resolution was read declaring an emergency created by the failure of a 24-
Public Works: Emergency inch storm water pipeline crossing Rainier Avenue North at approximately 625
Repair to Storm Water Rainier Ave. N. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
Line, 625 Rainier Ave N COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 11:49 p.m.
MARILYN P ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
8/01/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 1, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/15 Municipal Space Master Plan
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
TUES., 8/16 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
3:30 p.m. Concurrent Zoning
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 8/16 Cities in Schools Program
(Nelson) 3:00 p.m.
*5th Floor*
FINANCE MON., 8/15 Vouchers
(Tanner) 6:15 p.m.
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THUR., 8/18 Class"A" Nonconforming Use Process;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Willing Demonstration Project and
*5th Floor* Ordinance;
Public Use Suffix(Briefing)
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 8/11 *MEETING CANCELLED*
(Corman) 3:30 p.m.
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 8/15 Logan Ave. S. Temporary Closure
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m.
UTILITIES THURS., 8/25 Renton School District Sewer Hook-up
(Schlitzer) 3:00 p.m. Request
OTHER MEETINGS
Firemen's Pension Board TUES., 8/16 4:00 p.m., 5th Floor Conference Room
LEOFF Board THUR., 8/11 4:00 p.m., 5th Floor Conference Room
NOTE:Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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*REVISED*
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 15, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL 1VIlNUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1994
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Street Vacation, Lake Ave. S. from S. 2nd St. to mid-block of S. 3rd St. (Safeway, VAC-94-005)
b. Zoning Code Amendments to the Arterial Commercial (CA), Mixed Commercial (CM) and
Convenience Commercial (CC)Zones
c. Proposed rezone of property at 129 and 125 Meadow Ave. N./1300 Bronson Way N. from Mixed
Residential (MR) to Arterial Commercial (CA); Bryant Motors/LUA-94-088
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer appoints Judge Roger Lewis to an additional two-year term from 1996 to 1998.
Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/04/94 for CAG-94-088, Talbot Rd. S. improvement project;
6 bids; engineer's estimate $498,530.71; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., in the amount of$423,777.80. Council concur.
c. City Clerk submits request from The Boeing Company for release of City-held easement in SW 16th
St. (Washington Jockey Club/VAC-94-003). Refer to Utilities Committee and Board of Public
Works.
d. City Clerk submits request from The Boeing Company for release of City-held easement in SW 16th
St. (Broadacres/VAC-94-002). Refer to Utilities Committee and Board of Public Works.
e. City Clerk requests the public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll for LID 335, Sierra
Heights Sanitary Sewers, be rescheduled to 9/12/94. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
f. Community Services Department submits CAG-93-092, Cedar River Interpretive Park interpretive
signs, and requests approval of the project; authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$5,323.44; commencement of 30-day lien period; and release of retained amount of$246.00 to Doty&
Associates, contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. .Council concur.
g. `'immunity Services Department submits CAG-93-129, Houser Terrace brick cleaning and sealing
::o Fc:, and requests approval of the project; authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$15,000 00; commencement of 30-day lien period; and release of retained amount of$750.00 to
Kirtley- Associates, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
h. Planning a_ Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Commercial Office
(CO) Zone to allow automobile dealerships and associated repair shops as a secondary use subject to
conditions. Refer to Planning; and Development Committee.
i. Planning and Technical Services Division requests acceptance of a five-foot street right-of-way
dedication adjacent to Queen Ave. NE in relation to the Jacques Short Plat. Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Addendum No. 3 in the amount of$304,000 to
CAG-92-082, an agreement with WSDOT for the Houser Way relocation project. The supplemental
funding is needed to acquire necessary right-of-way. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-93-084, Airport Way/Rainier Ave. S. resurfacing
project, and requests approval of the project; authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$152,341.27; commencement of 30-day lien period; and release of retained amount of$8,257.96 to
M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
1. Water Utility Division submits CAG-93-052, N. 34th and N. 33rd Streets A.C. watermains, and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$8,514.00;
commencement of 30-day lien period; and release of retained amount of$7,736.98 to Paramount
Pacific Corporation, contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Cable Rates*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers
C. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Logan Ave. S. temporary closure*
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Rescheduling the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 335 to 9/12/94 (see 6.e.)
b. Agreement with WSDOT for Houser Way relocation project (see 6.j.)
c. Establishing cable television rates and charges (see 8.a.)
d. Authorizing the temporary closure of Logan Ave. S. (see 8.c.)
Ordinance for second and final readin :
Amending the Arterial Commercial (CA)Zone to include light manufacturing and automobile body shops,
including painting (1st reading 7/11/94; section 4-31-10.4.B.5.z has been modified per Council direction)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Amending the Mixed Commercial (CM)Zone by: removing the requirement for ground floor retail,
with exceptions; extending the exempt area to the west side of Logan Ave.; and adding existing single-
family residences as a primary use (see 4.b.)
b. Amending the Convenience Commercial (CC)Zone by adding professional and personal offices to the
list of administrative conditional uses (see 4.b.)
�r.. c. Utility surcharge exemption for non-resident senior customers who qualify for the State's property tax
exemption (Utilities Commitee report adopted 8/01/94)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
Precedin Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Municipal Space Master Plan
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tuesday, 8/16/94 at 3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Concurrent Zoning
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Referrals
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Boeing Company request for street vacation on SW 16th St (Washington Jockey Club/VAC-94-003)
Boeing Company request for street vacation on SW 16th St (BroadacresNAC-94-002)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Possible modification to the Aquifer Protection Ordinance to authorize special operating permits
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Municipal Court Judge reappointment
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with WSDOT for Houser Way Relocation(Addendum No. 3 to CAG-92-082)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Proposed changes to Commercial Office (CO) zone to allow auto dealerships and associated repair shops
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Sierra Heights sanitary sewers Special Assessment Districts (Patricia Hess assessment; SAD interest rate)
Boeing Company request for street vacation on SW 16th St (Washington Jockey Club/VAC-94-003)
Boeing Company request for street vacation on SW 16th St (BroadacresNAC-94-002)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Changes to Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone
Changes to Convenience Commercial (CC)Zone
Non-resident low-income senior utility rates
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9/12/94 — Final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 15, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; JESSE TANNER, TIM
VOW COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN, BOB EDWARDS, TONI NELSON,
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; DAVE TIBBOT, Technical
Services Manager; SONJA FESSER, Engineering Specialist; VICTORIA
RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services Administrator; SAM CHASTAIN,
Community Services Administrator; JIM PAXTON, CIP Coordinator; PHIL
JEWETT, Information Services Director; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Engineering
Specialist; MICHAEL BENOIT, Engineering Specialist; SUE CARLSON,
Economic Development Specialist ; LIEUTENANT RICK STODDARD, Police
Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Vacation: Lake Ave S, in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Safeway/VAC-94-005 hearing to consider the petition for vacation of Lake Avenue South extending
south from South 2nd Street to the mid-block of South 3rd Street
(Safeway/VAC-94-005).
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Citizen Comment: DRA - Correspondence was read from Barbara Krauss, president of the Downtown
Lake Ave S Street Renton Association, stating that the DRA's Board of Directors endorses the
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- proposed vacation with the understanding that the City will conduct further
94-005) studies of traffic flow in the downtown and present the findings of such
studies to the DRA.
Dave Tibbot, Technical Services Manager, gave a brief background of this
matter, explaining that the following applicants have requested the vacation:
Safeway, Accord Inc., Frank Tonkin, Marion Carney, and First Interstate. If
the vacation is granted, the adjacent property owners plan to redevelop this
property into a retail center that will serve the needs of downtown workers
and area residents. The vacation would provide an additional 18,340 square
feet for the proposed development.
After considering the petition for vacation, the Board of Public Works
recommended it be approved as the public would benefit from the proposed
development and from the reduced exposure to liability. The Board also
recommended that Council pursue a vacation of the remaining right-of-way to
S. 3rd Street. Mr. Tibbot briefly reviewed comments received from various
departments on the proposed vacation, including concerns regarding the
retainage of utility easements should the vacation be granted.
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Council President Stredicke inquired about the possibility of changing South
2nd Street to two-way traffic, and Mr. Tibbot replied that because the
intersection of Rainier Ave. S. and S. 2nd St. is heavily trafficked, it would be
difficult to ensure the safety of an intersection at Lake Ave S. and S. 2nd.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Mr. Tibbot replied that the abutting
property owners would have first right of refusal should the City decide to
vacate the entire street. Mr. Tanner questioned if the vacation would be full
or partial, and Mr. Tibbot replied that although Council could approve a
partial vacation as originally requested to the mid-block of S. 3rd St., staff
recommends the full vacation of Lake Ave. S. from S. 2nd to S. 3rd. Iwo
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Barei - Jim Barei, 2719 Morris Ave. S., Renton, 98055, owner of property at S. 2nd
Lake Ave S Street and Lake Ave S., objected to the proposed vacation and to the notification
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- process by which only property owners within a certain distance of the
94-005) proposed vacation received notice. He noted that this change would affect
more than just abutting property owners. Adding that Safeway had previously
rejected an opportunity to purchase available land in this area for its
expansion, Mr. Barei said the City should not relinquish ownership of this
property but instead consider leasing it.
Citizen Comment: Brock - Jennifer Brock, 205 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98055, also opposed the vacation
Lake Ave S Street petition and suggested that the City could vacate a portion of the right-of-
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- way but not the entire area. Noting that this property is used by pedestrians,
94-005) she was also concerned about the possible relocation and upsizing of this area's
utility system since the existing storm drains are inadequate.
Citizen Comment: Wagner Rich Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner, 1750 - 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004,
- Lake Ave S Street representing Safeway, stated that although Safeway would not directly benefit
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- from the vacation, the company is in contact with adjacent property owners
94-005) who support the vacation and with whom Safeway hopes to work to develop
the property. Mr. Wagner noted that because Safeway does not abut the
right-of-way, it would not have first right of refusal to purchase any of the
property.
Citizen Comment: Smith - Gary Smith, 5021 Ripley Lane N. #4, Renton, 98056, owner of property at
Lake Ave S Street 100/108 S. 3rd St., stated that he and another property owner had considered
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- petitioning for this vacation some years ago since they were concerned about
94-005) interruptions to their businesses. Mr. Smith feared that this vacation would be
granted, if only because the City stands to benefit financially from its
approval. Commenting on what he perceived to be the motives of the parties
directly involved, he added that staff had stated in the mid-1970s that this
length of Lake Ave. S. could not be partially vacated. Mr. Smith concluded
by questioning who would be responsible for the required utility upgrades for
this property.
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL DENY
THE VACATION REQUEST.*
In response to Councilman Edwards, Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney,
explained that property to be vacated is offered to the current owner of the
property from which the original right-of-way was acquired. Thus, the City
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would have to determine the rights of the involved property owners. Mr.
Tibbot added that the lease for the Subaru dealership on the corner of S. 3rd
St. and Rainier Ave. S. expires this October and contains, in any effect, a 30-
day reversion clause.
Saying he would prefer a full vacation to a partial vacation, given that the
City could not use a portion of the property for a street, Mr. Edwards
questioned the effect of a full vacation on property owners who may not
desire it. Mr. Warren said in some cases, vacations deemed to be in the public
interest have been made without compensation. On the other hand, the City
could decide not to vacate if it it failed to receive compensation from some of
the property owners.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Planning: CA, CM and CC This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Zone Amendments in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
hearing to consider Zoning Code amendments to the Arterial Commercial
(CA), Mixed Commercial (CM), and Convenience Commercial (CC) zones.
Citizen Comment: Winston Correspondence was read from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winston, 103 Logan Ave.
- CM Zone Amendments S., Renton, 98055, urging Council to approve the proposed amendment that
would add single family residences as a permitted primary use in the Mixed
Commercial (CM) zone.
Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Darrell Igelmund, 3602 Lake Washington Blvd.,
Igelmund - CA Zone Renton, President, North Renton/Kennydale Neighborhood Defense Fund,
Amendments supporting the staff recommendation for single family in the area of N. 1st St.
and Riverside. Mr. Igelmund expressed concern about allowing more uses in
the CA zone, especially light manufacturing and auto body/paint shops, and
was also concerned that this zone is allowed near residential areas on which it
can have a tremendous impact.
Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained the
proposed changes, as follows:
Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone:
1. Remove the requirements for ground floor pedestrian-related
activities except for the pedestrian corridors identified in the
Downtown Plan.
2. Extend the parking/setback/lot coverage and landscaping exempt area
of the downtown core to the west side of Logan Ave. S. between
Airport Way and S. 2nd.
3. Add existing single family residences to the list of primary uses.
Mr. Kattermann noted the Planning Commission recommended that single
family residential not be allowed as a permitted use in the CM Zone as it
feared this would make conversion to higher density residential and
commercial uses more difficult. The Commission also recommended that
"street frontage" for the pedestrian corridor designation be re-defined to
extend not less than 30 feet of the building depth, and that the language of
multi-family residential be revised to state that 'Residential uses shall not be
located along the street frontage within 10 feet of the perimeter grade in the
pedestrian district."
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Kattermann explained that
ground-floor pedestrian-related uses would still be required along S. 3rd
between Main and Burnett Aves. and along Wells Ave. between S. 2nd and
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Houser Way. Mr. Stredicke felt this should also include-portions of Bronson
Way where key commercial properties exist.
Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone:
1. Add light manufacturing and automobile body and paint shops to the
list of Hearing Examiner conditional uses.
2. Remove the "site obscuring" requirement for automobile dealers and
provide a modification procedure on the landscaping requirement
when site conditions make it impractical. (Council approved this
change 5/23/94 and is only being asked to reaffirm that action this
evening following the close of the public hearing.)
The Planning Commission recommended that light manufacturing uses up to
10,000 square feet be allowed as an administrative conditional use. Uses
larger than 10,000 square feet would be Hearing Examiner conditional uses.
The Commission also recommended that the Hearing Examiner be given more
guidance to require an appropriate landscaped buffer for outdoor storage of
automobiles needing painting and/or repair, particularly adjacent to residential
areas.
Saying the City should not permit too many more auto body and paint shops
in commercial zones, Councilman Tanner asked that possible violations such as
inadequate ventilation be investigated at one such business operating on the
corner of Burnett Ave. S. and S. 2nd St.
While she agreed that the specific business cited by Mr. Tanner was
unattractive, Councilmember Nelson pointed out that these uses would not be
permitted outright in the CA zone but would go to the Hearing Examiner as a
conditional use. This process would, therefore, afford some protection to the
surrounding area. Councilman Edwards added that auto body and paint shops
must abide by stringent federal regulations regarding airborne emissions.
Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone: Allow limited, small-scale personal and
professional office uses as administrative conditional uses. The Planning
Commission recommended limiting these uses to 2,000 square feet, whereas
staff suggested their size be limited to 3,000 square feet. The Commission
also felt that parking should be limited to one space per 500 square feet of
use.
Audience comment was invited.
Since there was no comment, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (CA)
ZONE TO ADD LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND AUTO BODY AND
PAINT SHOPS TO THE LIST OF HEARING EXAMINER CONDITIONAL
USES.*
Council President Stredicke reiterated his opposition to effecting City-wide
Zoning Code changes to accommodate one business or property owner. He
also reiterated his request for setback conditions where CA-zoned property
abuts a residential area.
*ROLL CALL: 4 AYES (SCHLITZER, EDWARDS, NELSON, KEOLKER-
WHEELER), 3 NAYS (STREDICKE, TANNER, CORMAN). MOTION
CARRIED. (See page 348 for ordinance.)
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MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MIXED
COMMERCIAL (CM) ZONE. CARRIED. (See page 348 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONVENIENCE
COMMERCIAL (CC) ZONE TO ALLOW PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL
OFFICES UP TO 3,000 SQUARE FEET AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE
CONDITIONAL USE.*
!. Noting that the Planning and Development Committee had expressed
reservations that this change could alter the intent of the CC zone,
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested that, should this use be added,
staff monitor its impacts to determine their effect on the CC zone.
Councilman Corman noted his concern that this change might attract
inappropriate businesses to this zone, emphasizing that its primary purpose is
to provide convenience to the immediate neighborhood. Mrs. Keolker-
Wheeler commented that no large businesses will locate in the CC zone
because it is not conducive to exposure.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See page 349 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REAFFIRM ITS ACTION TAKEN 5/23/94 BY WHICH IT
REMOVED THE "SITE OBSCURING" REQUIREMENT FOR
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDED A
MODIFICATION PROCEDURE ON THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT
WHEN SITE CONDITIONS MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL IN THE ARTERIAL
COMMERCIAL (CA) ZONE. CARRIED.
CU: 94-088, Bryant This being the date set and proper notices having been mailed to parties of
Motors Rezone record, Mayor Clymer opened the public hearing to consider the request by
Bryant Motors for a rezone of property located at 129 and 125 Meadow Ave.
N. and 1300 Bronson Way N. from Mixed Residential (MR) to Arterial
Commercial (CA). The applicant has also requested a Zoning Code text
%W amendment to allow the operation of a truck/bus sales and repair facility in
the CA zone. A conditional use permit is also under consideration for the
operation of the existing business on the entire site.
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney, explained that the applicant, Bryant
Motors, has requested that the Comprehensive Plan designation and zoning for
this property be changed. He has also requested a change to the zoning text
for the CA zone and the issuance of a conditional use permit. Mr. Warren
informed the Council that an appeal was filed last Friday on the
environmental determination of non-significance concerning this application.
Explaining the public notice that was provided for tonight's hearing, Mr.
Warren said notification for each of the applicant's requests was adequate
except for the conditional use permit. Therefore, he recommended that
Council remand the matter of the conditional use permit back to the Hearing
Examiner.
Mr. Warren briefly reviewed the history of this property and the many
complaints received over the years regarding the operation of this business.
He characterized the proposal before Council this evening as an attempt to
begin to answer those concerns.
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Robert Thorpe, 705 Second Ave., Seattle, 98104, representing R.W. Thorpe &
Associates, briefly explained the proposal to improve the property, which
includes using site-buffering landscaping and screening to address noise and
light issues. The water quality facilities would also be improved. Saying that
part of the proposal is to demolish the Don-a-Lisa motel, Mr. Thorpe added
that a consultant is currently working on a plan to ensure protection of the
City's aquifer. Other mitigation measures address employee parking and
include sealing some of the doors on the north and northwest sides of the
building for noise attenuation. Additionally, hours of indoor and outdoor
operation would be limited.
RECESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL •■I
RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:58 p.m. The meeting
was reconvened at 9:06 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Warren reviewed the staff recommendations on the various
issues relating to this application, as follows:
1. Do not change the Comprehensive Plan designation as this is not
necessary to support the application.
2. Deny the zoning text amendment as the applicant can use the
conditional use and/or special permit processes to accomplish the
proposal.
3. Grant a rezone for portions of the property so the entire property is
zoned CA. Condition the rezone so that no CA use is allowed on the
rezoned property until a conditional use permit has been granted.
4. Remand the conditional use permit to the Hearing Examiner for
consideration concurrently with the environmental appeal that has
been filed.
5. Refer the application to the Committee of the Whole for
consideration along with all other Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code,
and rezone requests being considered as part of the City's Growth
Management Act process.
Mr. Warren emphasized that the success of this proposal hinges on Council's
willingness to amend the Aquifer Protection Ordinance to allow special
operating permits. He briefly reviewed the proposed conditions for the rezone
and the associated conditional use permit.
Noting that the proposed conditions for the conditional use permit require that
Council modify the Aquifer Protection Ordinance, Councilman Tanner
questioned how the Hearing Examiner could consider a conditional use permit
that contained such conditions before Council has decided whether it is
willing to modify the Ordinance. Mr. Tanner also expressed concern with the
third condition under Phase I, which would require that the business's
regulated substance inventory be reduced "to the diminimus levels as defined
in the Aquifer Protection Ordinance or to the required operating levels" (that
would allow operation of the business in an efficient and effective manner).
Mr. Tanner interpreted this provision as exempting Bryant Motors from the
Aquifer Protection Ordinance. Mr. Warren replied that Council may indeed
want to do so under the restrictions of a special operating permit.
Council President Stredicke felt that no action should be taken on this matter
until the court case regarding violations by Bryant Motors is heard and
resolved. The court case is scheduled for September 19, 1994. Mr. Stredicke
questioned what recourse the City would have if the conditional use permit
were granted and subsequently violated, and Mr. Warren suggested this could
be approached via sanctions in much the same manner as the Victoria Hills
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project was. Although he was hopeful that this situation had the potential to
be resolved, Mr. Stredicke stressed that the City must be able to impose
monetary fines for violations.
Mr. Tanner strongly objected to the suggestion that the City modify its
Aquifer Protection Ordinance, which was designed to protect the City's water
supply, and that Council exempt from its provisions a business that has
repeatedly violated City ordinances. He feared this could set a precedent for
exempting other businesses as well. Mr. Warren explained this suggestion was
made because staff does not believe that Bryant Motors can meet the current
v4„ provisions of the Ordinance.
Councilman Schlitzer agreed that the crucial issue before Council at this point
is whether it is willing to modify the provisions of the Aquifer Protection
Ordinance. He suggested referring this question to the Committee of the
Whole for deliberation and decision.
Mr. Tanner asked for information on the amount of regulated substances
stored and utilized by Bryant Motors, Mr. Warren said this information has
been requested and should be available soon.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Eglick - Peter Eglick, 1325 Fourth Ave., Seattle, 98111, representing the North
Bryant Motors Rezone, Renton/Kennydale Neighborhood Defense Fund, questioned the propriety of
CU-94-088 the process taken on this application and whether it adheres to the process set
out in the City Code.
RECESS MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR 1~IVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:40 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:46 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER TEN ADDITIONAL MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
Continuing, Mr. Eglick also questioned the propriety of the City Attorney's
involvement in this matter and suggested that Council direct that this
application be processed according to the City's regulations and without the
advocacy of the City Attorney. Mr. Eglick denied that the recommended
mitigation measures for this proposal were developed in conjunction with his
clients. He concluded that when businesses outgrow their sites, it is
preferable to relocate the offending business rather than change existing
regulations to accommodate the use.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Warren explained staff's suggestion
that this rezone be considered with the rest of the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning requests. Emphasizing that Council is not being asked to take final
action tonight, Mr. Warren said according to a recent court decision, site-
specific rezones can be considered legislative and not quasi-judicial under the
Growth Management process.
Audience comment resumed. The following individuals spoke in opposition to
the proposal:
Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057
Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Ave. N., Renton
Sally Porter, 1218 N. 2nd St., Renton
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Mary Wolfgram, 204 Meadow Ave. N., Renton
Mary Ellen Hamblin, 13025 - 138th Ave. SE, Renton
The speakers' comments focused on several areas of concern, as follows: City
Attorney involvement in the proposal; the failure of Bryant Motors to adhere
to regulations and/or keep promises; a lack of enforcement of City regulations
and the residents' subsequent disbelief that this situation will be satisfactorily
resolved; continuing violations at the subject site; the proximity of this type of
use to single family residences and a park; the proposed vacation of a portion
of Meadow Avenue; the possibility that this business might install a diesel
emission testing facility; and potential harm to the aquifer.
The following individuals spoke in support of the proposal:
Dixon Long, 131 Garden Ave. N., Renton, 98055
Kathryn Ernst, 131 Garden Ave. N., Renton, 98055
Comments in support of the proposal expressed a commitment to this area and
stated that the plan would greatly improve the neighborhood without harming
other properties.
Correspondence was read from: Warren and Versie Vaupel, PO Box 755,
Renton, 98057 (oppose); Ralph Robertson, 235 Garden Ave. N., Renton
(oppose); Dixon Long et al, 131 Garden Ave. N., Renton (support); and Warin
L. Gross, 115 Factory Ave. N., Renton (support).
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ISSUE OF POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO THE AQUIFER
PROTECTION ORDINANCE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
CARRIED.
In response to Councilman Corman, City Attorney Warren assured Council
that the City has made no pre-agreement with Bryant Motors regarding the
citation that is now pending before the Municipal Court.
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Warren said although Council could
assume jurisdiction of the conditional use permit from the Hearing Examiner,
doing so would make this issue quasi-judicial. Councilman Tanner urged
Council not to take any action on this issue pending the outcome of the DNS
appeal currently before the Hearing Examiner.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL TABLE
ACTION ON THE REZONE APPLICATION OF BRYANT MOTORS
PENDING OUTCOME OF THE DNS APPEAL CURRENTLY BEFORE THE
HEARING EXAMINER AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DECISION ON MODIFICATION TO THE AQUIFER PROTECTION
ORDINANCE. CARRIED.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, complimented the City
Citizen Comment: Hoshide on the recently completed renovation of the Council Chambers, saying that the
- Comprehensive Plan sound system in particular appears to be excellent. Regarding the
Housing Element Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, Mr. Hoshide said he opposed the
adoption of these policies as currently proposed because they do not limit the
number of accessory units (mother-in-law apartments) allowed in single
family areas, and therefore fail to protect such neighborhoods.
Citizen Comment: Hess - Patricia Hess, 3714 NE 19th, Renton, 98057, expressed concern regarding the
Sierra Heights Sanitary assessment to be placed on her property in relation to the Sierra Heights
Sewers SAD sanitary sewer project. Although she had petitioned to be removed from the
associated Local Improvement District (LID 335) in 1992, she has now been
assessed under the Special Assessment District provisions. Mrs. Hess
questioned the assessment figures for the zone front footage of her property,
and asked that the 10% interest to be imposed on the assessment be waived as
she has no plans to develop the property while it is in her ownership and thus
will not benefit from the sewer project.
Responding to Councilman Corman, Michael Benoit, Engineering Specialist,
explained that special assessments are not due to be paid until the affected
properties are developed; however, according to City Code, they do accrue
interest until that time.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF MRS. HESS'S ASSESSMENT AS WELL
AS THE ISSUE OF THE INTEREST RATE TO BE IMPOSED FOR ALL
THE ASSESSMENTS TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
At staffs request, it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CANCEL THE PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
FOR 8/22/94 ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE
SIERRA HEIGHTS SANITARY SEWERS PROJECT. CARRIED. If protests
of proposed assessments are received by the City, a public hearing will be
rescheduled.
In response to Council request, Mr. Benoit agreed to provide information on
the average assessment per buildable lot for the entire special assessment
district.
Citizen Comment: Halinen David Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Bellevue, 98004, representing Richard
- Parker PUD Butco, owner of the Parker PUD site, asked that Council refer the subject of
Development Proposal the amended Parker PUD development proposal to the Committee of the
Whole for consideration. Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services
Director, noted that this item will be discussed during the 8/16/94 special
Committee of the Whole meeting on the Comprehensive Plan amendments and
concurrent rezones.
Citizen Comment: Wagner Rich Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner, 1750 - 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004,
- Lake Ave S Street explained why some property owners did not support the proposed vacation of
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- Lake Ave. S. Noting his agreement with Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler
94-005) that some questions remain to be answered on this issue, he asked that Council
reconsider its denial of the vacation and refer this issue to committee for more
information.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council President Stredicke's request, item 6.a..was removed for
separate consideration.
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CAG: 94-088, Talbot Rd S City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/04/94 for CAG-94-088, Talbot Rd. S.
Improvements, Gary improvement project; six bids; engineer's estimate $498,530.71; and submitted
Merlino Const. Co. staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino
Construction Co., in the amount of $423,777.80. Council concur.
Vacation: SW 16th St., City Clerk submitted request from The Boeing Company for release of City-
Boeing/VAC-94-003 held easement in SW 16th St. (Washington Jockey Club/VAC-94-003). Refer
to Utilities Committee and Board of Public Works.
Vacation: SW 16th St., City Clerk submitted request from The Boeing Company for release of City-
Boeing/VAC-94-002 held easement in SW 16th St. (Broadacres/VAC-94-002). Refer to Utilities
Committee and Board of Public Works.
LID: 335, Sierra Heights City Clerk requested that the public hearing to consider the Final Assessment
Sanitary Sewers Roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers, be rescheduled to 9/12/94.
Council concur. (See page 348 for resolution.)
CAG: 93-092, Cedar Community Services Department submitted CAG-93-092, Cedar River
River Interpretive Park Interpretive Park interpretive signs; and requested approval of the project,
Signage, Doty & authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $5,323.44,
Associates commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$246.00 to Doty & Associates, contractor, if all required releases have been
obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 93-129, Houser Community Services Department submitted CAG-93-129, Houser Terrace
Terrace Brick brick cleaning and sealing project; and requested approval of the project,
Cleaning/Sealing, Kirtley- authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $15,000.00,
Cole Associates, Inc. commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$750.00 to Kirtley-Cole Associates, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
have been obtained. Council concur.
Planning: CO Zone Planning and Technical Services Division submitted proposed amendments to
Changes (Auto the Commercial Office (CO) Zone to allow automobile dealerships and
Dealerships/Repair Shops) associated repair shops as a secondary use subject to conditions. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Streets: Queen Ave NE Planning and Technical Services Division requested acceptance of a five-foot
Right-of-Way Dedication, street right-of-way dedication adjacent to Queen Ave. NE in relation to the
Jacques Short Plat Jacques Short Plat. Council concur.
CAG: 92-082, Houser Way Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Addendum No. 3 in the
Relocation, WSDOT amount of $304,000 to CAG-92-082, an agreement with WSDOT for the
Houser Way relocation project. The supplemental funding is needed to
acquire necessary right-of-way. Council concur. (See page 348 for
resolution.)
CAG: 93-084, Airport Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-93-084, Airport Way/Rainier
Way/Rainier Ave S Ave. S. resurfacing project; and requested approval of the project,
Resurfacing, M.A. Segale authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $152,341.27,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$8,257.96 to M.A. Segale, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been
obtained. Council concur.
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CAG: 93-052, N 33rd/N Water Utility Division submitted CAG-93-052, N. 34th and N. 33rd Streets
34th Streets A.C. A.C. Watermains; and requested approval of the project, authorization for
Watermains, Paramount final pay estimate in the amount of $8,514.00, commencement of 30-day lien
Pacific Corp. period, and release of retained amount of $7,736.98 to Paramount Pacific
Corporation, contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council
concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM
6.a. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
%w Separate Consideration Mayor Clymer appointed Judge Roger Lewis to an additional two-year term
Municipal Court: Judge from 1996 to 1998. Council concur.
Lewis Reappointment,
1996-1998 In response to Council President Stredicke, Jay Covington, Executive Assistant
to the Mayor, explained that current state law requires municipal court judges
be appointed to four-year terms. Although Judge Lewis was recently
reappointed to a term expiring in 1996, this two-year term was not in
compliance with state law. The new appointment would appoint Judge Lewis
to a full four-year term and thus satisfy state law.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance Committee of Claims Vouchers #114605 - 115218; four wire transfers in the total amount
Finance: Vouchers of $3,312,516.49; approval of Payroll Vouchers #128249 - 128680; and 387
direct deposits in the total amount of $1,102,367.75. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Streets: Logan Ave S concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's
Temporary Closure recommendation that the City Council authorize the three-month closure of
Logan Ave. S. between S. Tobin St. and S. 2nd St. from August 20, 1994
am through November 20, 1994 for the purpose of water main repair. Limited
access shall be provided for pedestrian, local and emergency traffic only.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 348 for resolution.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution
Franchise: TCI Cable establishing basic cable television rates and charges for Renton customers of
Rates TCI of Seattle, Inc., retroactive to September 1, 1993, and directing TCI of
Seattle, Inc. to refund any overcharges from September 1, 1993 as a result of
this rate change. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Citizen Comment: Wong Deanna Wong, 2233 - 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, representing TCI West,
(TCI) - TCI Cable Rates stated that TCI has already voluntarily reduced its rates, and the equipment
rates it now charges may be too low. She explained the need for TCI to
capture equipment costs as well as the rate of return allowed by the FCC, and
was concerned that the proposal before Council for Renton-area customers
would require TCI to refund service-related overcharges, but would not allow
it to capture equipment-related undercharges.
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Responding to Council questions, Phillip Jewett, Information Services
Director, explained that the City is adjusting only those rates that currently
fall outside (FCC) rate guidelines. He added that TCI is free to pursue the
question regarding whether credit should be given for rates that were less than
the FCC-allowed maximum. Noting that a public hearing was held on the
proposed rates and that staff has met with TCI to discuss the company's
concerns, Mr. Jewett explained that the proposed change would require TCI to
refund approximately $0.18 per month to each of its basic rate customers for
the time period from September 1993 to July 1994. Councilmember Nelson
agreed the Community Services Committee felt this proposal was fair.
*MOTION CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3085 A resolution was read rescheduling the time and placing for hearing on the
LID: 335, Sierra Heights final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 335 (Sierra Heights)
Sanitary Sewers to 9/12/94, and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required
by law. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3086 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 92-082, Houser Way interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Relocation, WSDOT Transportation for funding of the Houser Way relocation project. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3087 A resolution was read establishing cable television rates and charges. MOVED
Franchise: TCI Cable BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Rates THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3088 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of Logan Avenue
Streets: Logan Ave S South for utility replacement and road restoration. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
Temporary Closure SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4465 An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-31-10.4.B.5 of Chapter 31,
Planning: Arterial Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding light
Commercial (CA) Zone manufacturing and auto body and paint shops to the list of Hearing Examiner
Changes conditional uses in the Arterial Commercial (CA) Zone. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 4 AYES (SCHLITZER,
EDWARDS, NELSON, KEOLKER-WHEELER), 3 NAYS (STREDICKE,
TANNER, CORMAN). CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 8/22/94 for second reading and adoption:
Planning: Mixed An ordinance was read amending section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking and
Commercial (CM) Zone Loading, and section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV
Changes (Building Regulations) of City Code by removing the requirement for ground
floor retail in all but the pedestrian corridors identified in the Downtown
Plan; extending the parking, landscaping, setback and lot coverage exempt
area to the west side of Logan Avenue; and adding existing single-family
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residences as a primary use in the Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/22/94.
CARRIED.
Planning: Convenience An ordinance was read amending section 4-31-10.5.B.4 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Commercial (CC) Zone Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by adding professional
Changes and personal offices to the list of administrative conditional uses in the
Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/22/94. CARRIED.
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Utility: Non-Resident An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-4-31.0 of Chapter 4, Water;
Low-Income Senior Rates subsections 8-5-15.C.4 and 8-5-15.D of Chapter 5, Sewers; of Title VIII
(Health and Sanitation) of City Code relating to annual income eligibility
thresholds and rates for low-income seniors and disabled customers. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/22/94.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Responding to Council President Stredicke, Planning/Building/Public Works
Public Works: Mt Olivet Administrator Gregg Zimmerman provided a brief update on the negotiations
Landfill involving the Mt. Olivet landfill, reminding Council that the owner wishes to
sell this property to the City. Staff has estimated that the closure of the
landfill and maintenance costs over the next 30 years would cost $1.3 to $1.5
million. Because of the non-compliance with the industrial waste permit and
closure of the landfill, staff has offered the help of City crews to provide
remedial maintenance on the site. This offer, however, has been declined by
the property owner.
Councilman Tanner asked if the property owner assumed responsibility for
this site's clean-up when he purchased the property, and City Attorney
Warren explained that the question is whether the owner is personally liable or
if the responsibility is held by the corporation whose sole asset is the landfill.
Mr. Warren added that the City has no proof of pollutants on the site that
would come under regulation of either the federal superfund act or the State's
X11° model *oxics act.
Mr. Warren agreed with Councilman Edwards that the prior owner may also
have some responsibility, and Mr. Edwards added that the City should be
aggressive in pursuing this matter.
Building: Major Signing Council President Stredicke asked that staff provide recommendations for
Regulations informational signage on properties proposed for development such as The
Orchards to help notify the public and to set standards for developers.
DRA: Street Sweeping in Councilmember Nelson requested that the City inform the Downtown Renton
the Downtown Association of the City's street sweeping schedule for information of business
owners.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, said if staff presents changes to
Citizen Comment: Vaupel the Aquifer Protection Ordinance based in part on the aquifer plan being
- Bryant Motors Rezone, prepared by a consultant of Bryant Motors, this report should be made public.
CU-94-088 Mrs. Vaupel asked Council to direct that all documents related to this issue
and to the proposed redevelopment of Bryant Motors be made available to the
public.
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Responding to Councilman Corman, City Attorney Warren said any documents
received by the City in the course of an application are public record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LEASE NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Time: 12:10 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 12:15 a.m. -
MARILYN . P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
8/15/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 15, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 8/16 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
(Stredicke) 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Zoning
MON., 8/22 Regional Transit Authority Update on
6:30 p.m. Commuter Transit Proposals
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 8/16 Cities in Schools Program;
(Nelson) 3:00 p.m. Municipal Court Judge Reappointment
*5th Floor*
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT THUR., 8/18 Class "A" Nonconforming Use Process;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Willing Demonstration Project and
*5th Floor* Ordinance;
Public Use Suffix (Briefing);
Amendment to Commercial Office Zone to
Allow Auto Dealerships
PUBLIC SAFETY
err► (Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 8/22 Northwest Seaplanes 10-Year Lease;
(Edwards) 6:00 p.m. 1994 Street Overlay program (briefing
only)
UTILITIES THURS., 8/25 Renton School District Sewer Hook-up
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Request
OTHER MEETINGS
Suburban Cities Association WED., 8/24 6:00 p.m., Renton Council Chambers
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
*REVISED*
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*Revisions noted with asterisks REGULAR MEETING
August 22, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 1994
*4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Renton D.A.R.E. Program Donation
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/15/94 for CAG-94-093, Liberty Park playground equipment
installation; one bid; engineer's estimate $72,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the bid
to Parkwood Services in the amount of$80,068.35. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/18/94 for CAG-94-098, 1994 Street Overlay program; three bids;
engineer's estimate $159,303.25; and submits staff recommendation to award the bid to the low bidder,
Lakeside Industries, in the amount of$165,664.75. Council concur.
c. Development Services Division submits the amended 60% petition for the Winsper annexation (115
acres located east of Talbot Hill Road, south of the existing City boundary, and generally north of the
parcels located along South 175th Street), and requests a public hearing be scheduled 9/19/94 to
consider the amended petition and the concurrent rezone to Single Family (SF) and Mixed Residential
(MR). Council concur.
d. Finance and Information Services Department requests adoption of an ordinance that would resubmit
the Public Safety Bond Issue for a vote on the General Election ballot on 11/8/94 should it not pass
9/20/94. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Housing& Human Services Division requests approval of the proposed distribution for the 1995
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and recommends reallocation of previous
CDBG capital funds. Refer to Community Services Committee; set public hearing for 9/12/94 to
consider the proposed distribution of 1995 CDBG Funds.
f. Wastewater Utility Division requests change to City sewer connection requirements to reflect new
Washington Administrative Code language requiring that any existing premise that has temporarily
repaired a septic system be connected to the public sewer system when the system becomes available.
Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for ordinance.)
g. Wastewater Utility Division submits CAG-93-032, Highlands Sanitary Sewer Replacement project; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$5,149.23,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$40,054.91 to Virginia L.
Seitz Construction. Co., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
* h. Planning/Building/Public Works Department submits proposed changes in the lease agreement with
Mindemann's South Shore/Specialty Restaurants for the operation of the restaurant at Renton
Municipal Airport. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Versie Vaupel, PO Box 755, Renton, 98057, requesting that the public and interested
parties be notified of the existence of any proposed changes to the Aquifer Protection Ordinance. The
letter also asks for information on the existence of all documents relating to the Bryant Motors
redevelopment proposal.
* b. Letter from Richard L. Wagner, AIA, Baylis Brand Wagner Architects, 1750 - 112th Ave. NE,
Bellevue, 98004, requesting that Council reconsider its denial of the proposed Lake Ave. S. street
vacation(Safeway/VAC-94-005).
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Cities in Schools Program; Municipal Court Judge Reappointment
* b. Planning& Development Committee: Willing Demonstration Project and Ordinance*; Public Use
Suffix
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Northwest Seaplanes 10-Year Lease
d. Utilities Committee: Renton School District sewer hook-up request
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Amending the Mixed Commercial (CM)Zone by: removing the requirement for ground floor retail,
with exceptions; extending the exempt area to the west side of Logan Ave.; and adding existing single-
family residences as a primary use (1 st reading 8/15/94)
b. Utility surcharge exemption for non-resident senior customers who qualify for the State's property tax
exemption (1st reading 8/15/94)
c. Adopting the Marshall/Galusha annexation (NE 4th St/Duvall Ave NE) (1st reading 7/25/94; Council
postponed second reading to 8/22/94)
d. Adopting the zoning for the Marshall/Galusha annexation (1st reading 7/25/94)
* Ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
a. Amending the Convenience Commercial (CC)Zone by adding professional and personal offices to the
list of administrative conditional uses (revised from original first reading on 8/15/94)
b. Willing Demonstration Project (ordinance and summary ordinance) (see 8.b.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Requiring certain properties to connect to the public sewer system as outlined in the Washington
Administrative Code (see 6.f.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
H. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a. Referred 6/27/94 - Versie Vaupel request for information related to a City dump truck purchase.
b. Referred 7/11/94 - Petition from Becky&Randy Lemke et al regarding apparent conversion of single-
family home to duplex.
c. Referred 7/11/94 - Council request for an independent evaluation of remodeling work at 251 Factory
Ave. N. and a report back as soon as completed.
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Regional Transit Authority Update on Commuter Transit Proposals
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tuesday, 8/23/94 at 1:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Concurrent Zoning (Continued from 8/16/94)
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Au.gust.22 1994: ;>....
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ADMINISTRATION
Matter of setting compensation during the term of a sitting municipal court judge
Large signs for staged and mixed developments
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Proposed development for Parker PUD property
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Addendum No. 3 to LAG-91-005, ten-year lease extension with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Convenience Commercial (CC)Zone change
PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Use Suffix/P-1 Zone assimilation
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Sewer connection requirement changes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9/12/94— 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
9/12/94 — Final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers
9/19/94 — Winsper amended 60% Annexation Petition (Talbot Hill)
fin.
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 22, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; JESSE TANNER, TIM
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN, TONI NELSON, KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN BOB EDWARDS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON; Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director;.DAVID STANDAART, CIP
Coordinator; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; MARK PYWELL, Senior
Planner; LENORA BLAUMAN, Senior Planner; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Specialist; SANDRA MEYER, Transportation Planning
Supervisor; MEL WILSON, Transportation Systems Director; TANYA
HANKS, D.A.R.E. Officer; LIEUTENANT ROB SOFIE, Police Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Ben and Nancy Remak, coordinators of the "Return to Renton" Benefit
PRESENTATION Cruise-In, an annual event equally benefiting the Renton Police Department's
Police: D.A.R.E. Donation D.A.R.E. program and M.A.D.D. of King County, presented a check for
$2,250 to the Police Department from the proceeds of this year's event. Mr.
and Mrs. Remak cited other businesses and organizations who contributed to
the benefit's success, including Stoneway Concrete, Pasha Enterprises, vat
Evergreen Muscle Car Supply (Kent), Art Brass Plating (Seattle), State Farm
Insurance Company, and 97.3 KBSG. .D.A.R.E. Officer Tanya Hanks and
Lieutenant Rob Sofie accepted the check on behalf of Police Chief Alan L.
Wallis and the Police Department.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News, spoke regarding the Renton Hill Cedar
Citizen Comment: Parietti Avenue staircase issue. Encouraging Council to discuss this subject in open
- Council Executive session, she requested that, should an executive session be held on this matter,
Session it be restricted to discussion that legally meets one of the exemptions under
the Open Public Meetings Act.
Citizen Comment: Vaupel Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, asked for confirmation that each
- Bryant Motors Rezone, Councilmember received a copy of a letter from the counsel for the North
CU-94-088 Renton/Kennydale Neighborhood Defense Fund on the proposed Bryant
Motors redevelopment/rezone issue.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, objected to any
- 251 Factory Ave N assistance the City might be providing Tryg Fortun, owner of the building at
Building Permit 251 Factory Ave. N., relating to remodeling estimates for this structure. Mrs.
Richter emphasized that the remodeling activity should not be occurring if it
is in any way illegal.
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Citizen Comment: Smith - Gary Smith, 5021 Ripley Lane N. #4, Renton, 98056, commented that
Lake Ave S Street although Council last week denied the proposed Lake Ave. S. street vacation,
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- the applicant has now requested that this matter be reconsidered. Mr. Smith
94-005) said it was inappropriate for the proponent of this matter to be represented by
a member of the City's Planning Commission as he felt this arrangement lent
itself to an appearance of fairness conflict. Mr. Smith questioned whether the
vacation proponents would be able to obtain the necessary amount of support
for a full vacation, and asked who would be responsible for the needed utility
upgrades should the vacation be granted. He concluded by challenging the
��.. assertion that his property would not be affected by a vacation of this street.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, items 6.d. and 6.h. were removed for separate
consideration.
CAG: 94-093, Liberty City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/15/94 for CAG-94-093, Liberty Park
Park Playground playground equipment installation; one bid; engineer's estimate $72,000; and
Equipment, Parkwood submitted staff recommendation to award the bid to Parkwood Services in the
Services amount of $80,068.35. Council concur.
CAG: 94-098, 1994 Street City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/18/94 for CAG-94-098, 1994 street
Overlay Program, overlay program; three bids; engineer's estimate $159,303.25; and submitted
Lakeside Industries staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Lakeside
Industries, in the amount of $165,664.75. Council concur.
Annexation: Winsper Development Services Division submitted the amended 60% petition for the
(Talbot Hill), Amended Winsper annexation (115 acres located east of Talbot Hill Road, south of the
60% Petition existing City boundary, and generally north of the parcels located along South
175th Street); and requested a public hearing be scheduled 9/19/94 to consider
the amended petition and the concurrent rezone to Single Family (SF) and
Mixed Residential (MR). Council concur.
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Funds Housing & Human Services Division requested approval of the proposed
distribution for the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
maw Funds in the total amount of $426,541 and recommended reallocation of
previous CDBG capital funds. Refer to Community Services Committee; set
public hearing for 9/12/94 to consider the proposed distribution of 1995
CDBG Funds.
Utility: Sewer Hook-up Wastewater Utility Division requested change to City sewer connection
Requirements requirements to reflect new Washington Administrative Code language
requiring that any existing premise that has temporarily repaired a septic
system be connected to the public sewer system when the system becomes
available. Council concur. (See page 363 for ordinance.)
CAG: 93-032, Highlands Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-93-032, Highlands Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Replacement project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for
Replacement, Virginia L. final pay estimate in the amount of $5,149.23, commencement of 30-day lien
Seitz Const. Co. period, and release of retained amount of $40,054.91 to Virginia L. Seitz
Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained.
Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS d. AND h.
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Finance and Information Services Department requested adoption of an
Finance: Public Safety ordinance that would resubmit the Public Safety Bond Issue for a vote on the
Bond Issue General Election ballot on 11/08/94 should it not pass 9/20/94.
Councilman Tanner questioned the appropriateness of this proposal, fearing it
indicated a lack of confidence that the bond issue will pass. Councilwoman
Keolker-Wheeler explained the timing problem inherent in this matter, as the
primary will be held September 20th and the deadline for submitting
November general election ballot items is September 23rd. Mr. Tanner felt
that any presupposition that the bond issue might fail would constitute poor
strategy, adding that, should the bond issue not pass, it might not be
appropriate to advance it to the general election ballot in November.
Councilman Corman agreed, but noted it was conceivable that the bond issue
could fail in September solely because of inadequate voter turnout. In such a
case, Council might agree to place it on the November ballot. Council
President Stredicke felt that, should the bond issue be defeated in September,
it would not be appropriate to forward the same, unchanged proposal to the
November ballot.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONSIDER THIS MATTER AT THIS TIME RATHER THAN REFER IT
TO COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL RESUBMIT
THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND ISSUE FOR A VOTE ON THE GENERAL
ELECTION BALLOT ON 11/08/94 SHOULD IT NOT PASS 9/20/94.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL PLACE
THIS ORDINANCE REGARDING THIS MATTER ON THE AGENDA FOR
FIRST READING.*
Responding to Councilman Corman, Executive Assistant Jay Covington
explained that Council could decide to set a special meeting to consider this
ordinance, such meeting to take place after the primary on 9/20/94 but before
the 9/23/94 deadline for submitting November ballot issues to the County.
Mr. Corman favored this alternative as it would allow the Council to consider
the outcome of_the primary election, including the turnout, and whether the
bond issue proposal should be restructured or simply moved forward to the
general election.
Substitute motion by Corman, seconded by Keolker-Wheeler, Council set a
special meeting for 9/22/94 to consider the subject ordinance to resubmit the
public safety bond issue for the November general election ballot. Roll call:
3 ayes (Schlitzer, Corman, Keolker-Wheeler), 3 nays (Stredicke, Tanner,
Nelson). Mayor Clymer broke the tie with a dissenting vote. Motion failed.
*MAIN MOTION CARRIED. (See page 361 for ordinance.)
LAG: 76-007, Planning/Building/Public Works Department submitted proposed changes in
Mindemann's South the lease agreement with Mindemann's South Shore/Specialty Restaurants for
Shore/Specialty the operation of the restaurant at Renton Municipal Airport. Council concur.
Restaurants
At the suggestion of Executive Assistant Covington, Council concurred in the
proposed changes to the lease agreement as amended to add the following
language to the last sentence in the first paragraph of the staff
recommendation: ". . . with a letter indicating that the outstanding debt has
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been resolved subject to confirmation that sublease conditions regarding
capital equipment and facilities replacement reserve are met." MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT AS
CLARIFIED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057,
Citizen Comment: Vaupel requesting that the public and interested parties be notified of the existence of
- Bryant Motors any proposed changes to the Aquifer Protection Ordinance. The letter also
Redevelopment asked for information on the existence of all documents relating to the Bryant
Proposal/Request for Motors redevelopment proposal.
Information
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL DIRECT
THAT ALL MATERIAL PERTAINING TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
AQUIFER PROTECTION ORDINANCE BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
PUBLIC. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Wagner Correspondence was read from Richard L. Wagner, Baylis Brand Wagner
- Lake Ave S Street Architects, 1750 - 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98004, requesting that Council
Vacation (Safeway/VAC- reconsider its denial of the proposed Lake Ave. S. street vacation
94-005) (Safeway/VAC-94-005).
OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Community Services Cities in Schools program. The Committee reviewed the request to participate
Committee in the funding of the Renton Cities in Schools program for 1994-1995. This
H&HS: Cities in Schools proposal was also reviewed and approved by the Human Services Technical
Program Advisory Committee. The Community Services Committee recommended that
Council match the School District's financial commitment with a one-time
contribution of up to $20,000. It is anticipated that this funding will help
provide a coordinator position, employed by the State Cities in Schools
organization and answerable to the local Board. It is further anticipated that
this position, along with Board members, will work to secure ongoing
financial resources. The City's one-time commitment will come from savings
within the Executive Department's insurance budget (actual claims versus
budget). No financial commitments have been suggested beyond the one-time
start-up costs, and any ongoing requests will be processed through the City's
regular 1995-1996 budget process. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Appointment: Municipal Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Court Judge recommending that Council appoint Roger Lewis to a four-year term as
Municipal Court Judge ending December 31, 1998. This appointment is in
compliance with RCW 3.50.040. The Committee also recommended that
Council request the Administration to research the authority to set
compensation during the term of a sitting judge. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Schlitzer presented a report
Committee regarding the extension of the lease to Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. Northwest
LAG: 91-005, Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. has requested approval of an option for a ten-year extension of
Seaplanes 10-Year Lease the lease (LAG-91-005), such option to become effective upon the completion
Extension of construction of an aircraft hangar building with the requirement that the
hangar be constructed prior to December 31, 1994. The basis for the request
by Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. is the cost of extending a water main, storm and
sanitary sewer from West Perimeter Road to the construction site and the
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installation of a fire hydrant. The ten-year optional period is requested to
permit recovery of the cost of extending the utility services and the
installation of the hydrant. The Transportation (Aviation) Committee
recommended that the City Council: 1) approve the option for a ten-year
extension of the Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. lease; 2) authorize the option for
the ten-year extension to become effective upon the construction of an
aircraft hangar building, with the requirement that the hangar be constructed
prior to December 31, 1994; and 3) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
approve Addendum No. #3 to LAG-91-005 (Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.).
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
1N THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the public use suffix/P-1 zone assimilation. Because the
Planning: Public Use disposition of publicly-held properties can impact surrounding areas as well as
Suffix/P-1 Zone have financial implications for other agencies, changes affecting ownership,
Assimilation use and occupancy are deemed to be in the public interest and warrant special
notification of surrounding residents and businesses as well as other parties of
record, including other public agencies. Likewise, because such uses are
typically special (or secondary) uses in those zones where they are allowed,
they typically require special development standards to fulfill their public
purpose. Therefore, the Planning and Development Committee recommended
that the Council request the Administration to direct staff to forward the
proposed special development standards and change of use/notification
procedures that are intended to be used with properties granted a Public Use
(P) suffix to the Planning, Commission for its review and recommendation.
The Committee further recommended that this matter be returned to it by the
Planning Commission for final review and recommendation to the Council.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Residential Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Development report recommending that Council adopt the proposed Residential
Demonstration Project Development Demonstration ordinance in order to allow the Village on Union
(Willing), Village on to proceed as a demonstration project. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
Union SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 361 for ordinance and summary ordinance.)
Planning: Parker MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER
PUD/Rezone THE PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARKER PUD
PROPERTY TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
Building: Development MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
Signage THE SUBJECT OF LARGE SIGNS FOR STAGED AND MIXED
DEVELOPMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4466 An ordinance was read amending section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking and
Planning: Mixed Loading, and section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV
Commercial (CM) Zone (Building Regulations) of City Code by removing the requirement for ground
Changes floor retail in all but the pedestrian corridors identified in the Downtown
Plan; extending the parking, landscaping, setback and lot coverage exempt
area to the west side of Logan Avenue; and adding existing single-family
residences as a primary use in the Mixed Commercial (CM) Zone. MOVED
BY KEOL KER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
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THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYES (TANNER,
SCHLITZER, CORMAN, NELSON, KEOLKER-WHEELER), 1 NAY
(STREDICKE). CARRIED.
Ordinance #4467 An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-4-31.0 of Chapter 4, Water;
Utility: Non-Resident subsections 8-5-15.C.4 and 8-5-15.13 of Chapter 5, Sewers; of Title VIII
Low-Income Senior Rates (Health and Sanitation) of City Code relating to annual income eligibility
thresholds and rates for low-income seniors and disabled customers. MOVED
BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
too The following ordinances were presented for first reading and immediate
advancement to second and final reading:
Planning: Residential An ordinance and summary ordinance were read amending Title IX (Public
Development Ways and Property) of City Code by adding Chapter 17 which adopts a
Demonstration Project demonstration project for purposes of developing methods to meet the intent
(Willing), Village on of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan as well as the City's
Union development objectives. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE AND
SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4468 Following second and final reading of the aforementioned ordinance and
Planning: Residential summary ordinance, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
Development BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
Demonstration Project ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
(Willing), Village on
Union
Finance: Public Safety An ordinance was read providing for the resubmission to the voters of the
Bond Issue City at a special election to be held therein on November 8, 1994, in
conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date, of a
proposition authorizing the City to incur indebtedness by issuing its general
obligation bonds in a par amount not to exceed $14,800,000, payable by
ftw annual property tax levies to be made in excess of regular property tax levies,
for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing and equipping a public
safety building and acquiring real property for related City purposes and to
levy those excess property taxes. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4469 Following second and final reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was
Finance: Public Safety MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Bond Issue ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYES (TANNER,
SCHLITZER, CORMAN, NELSON, KEOLKER-WHEELER), 1 NAY
(STREDICKE). CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading, having
been first read at the City Council meeting of 7/25/94:
Ordinance #4470 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 14.1 acres located south of NE
Annexation: 4th Street at Duvall Avenue NE to the City of Renton (Marshall/Galusha
Marshall/Galusha, NE annexation; File No. A-93-001).*
4th/Duvall Ave NE
Responding to Council inquiry, Planning & Technical Services Director Mike
Kattermann advised that Council has previously discussed and directed that
the zoning on the southernmost parcel of this annexation be changed from
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Mixed Residential (MR) to Single Family (SF) classification. He reiterated the
staff recommendation that MR zoning be adopted concurrent with the
annexation at this time, and upon adoption of the Comprehensive Plan at the
end of the year, both the land use and zoning categories will be changed to
single family designation. Mr. Kattermann also confirmed that the property
owner has been notified that during the Comprehensive Plan amendment
process currently underway, the Planning Commission recommended to the
Council that single family zoning be approved for the southernmost site.
Upon further Council inquiry regarding impact to the affected property owner
if Council approved SF zoning in lieu of MR zoning at this time, City
Attorney Fontes suggested that if the property owner opposes the change in
zoning to SF, he could withdraw his signature in support of the annexation
from the 60% petition, and the withdrawal would not affect the sufficiency of
the petition.
Council expressed concern that if MR zoning is temporarily approved at this
time, the southernmost property would have the potential to develop to MR
standards before the end of the year when the property is reclassified to SF
zoning. Such development would result in the creation of a small island of
MR development.
RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:47 p.m. The meeting
was reconvened at 8:52 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present.
Mr. Kattermann suggested that if Council approves a change in zoning on the
southernmost parcel from MR to SF, the zoning ordinance should be presented
again for first reading. Although this change would make this parcel's zoning
inconsistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Land Use Element is
interim and Council has made clear its intention that the Comprehensive Plan
designation for this property will be changed when the Plan is adopted later
this year.
*Moved by Schlitzer, seconded by Tanner, Council adopt the annexation
ordinance as presented. Roll call: 2 ayes (Tanner, Schlitzer), 4 nays
(Stredicke, Corman, Nelson, Keolker-Wheeler). Motion failed.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
RECONSIDER THE ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE AREA KNOWN AS
MARSHALL/GALUSHA. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Regarding the zoning on the annexation parcel, Ms. Fontes noted that at the
March 21, 1994 public hearing held to consider the 60% annexation petition,
Council had directed that MR zoning be imposed on this parcel "with the
proviso that all properties proposed for Mixed Residential (MR) zoning under
the City's Comprehensive Plan in this area be further considered at a later
time." Upon Council inquiry, Ms. Fontes stated that the Council could legally
change the zoning on the southernmost parcel to SF this date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL PRESENT
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CB) ZONING
ON THE MAJORITY OF THE AREA CONTAINED IN THE MARSHALL/
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GALUSHA ANNEXATION EXCEPT FOR THE SOUTHERNMOST
PARCEL, IMPOSING SINGLE FAMILY (SF) ZONING ON THIS PORTION.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and immediate
advancement to second and final reading:
Annexation: An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Marshal l/Gal usha Zoning, 14.1 acres located south of NE 4th Street at Duvall Avenue NE annexed to the
NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE City of Renton to CB (Community Commercial) and SF (Single Family)
(Marshall/Galusha zoning designation). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND
AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4471 Following second and final reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was
Annexation: MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT
Marshall/Galusha Zoning, THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYES (STREDICKE,
NE 4th/Duvall Ave NE SCHLITZER, CORMAN, NELSON, KEOLKER-WHEELER), 1 NAY
(TANNER). CARRIED.
Council directed the Administration to send a letter to the property owner of
the southernmost parcel to inform him of Council's action on this matter. The
letter should include information on past Council discussions of this issue.
The following ordinance, which was revised after first reading at the Council
meeting of 8/15/94, was again presented for first reading:
Planning: Convenience An ordinance was read amending sections 4-31-10.5.A and 4-31-10.5.B.4 of
Commercial (CC) Zone Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by
Change adding professional and personal offices to the list of administrative
conditional uses in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.*
Councilman Tanner objected to the suggestion that the CC zone's purpose
�" statement be amended to delete the language limiting the market area of any
use ip this zone to a one-half mile radius. He felt that this modification
would effectively equate the CC zone to the Arterial Commercial (CA) zone.
*SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THIS ISSUE BACK TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/12/94 for second reading and adoption:
Utility: Sewer Connection An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-5-3.E of Chapter 5, Sewers, of
Requirements Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code relating to compulsory
connection to the public sewer system as outlined in the Washington
Administrative Code. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/12/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tanner noted his agreement with the Valley Daily News
WSDOT: 1-405 S-Curve representative that the subject of the Renton Hill Cedar Avenue staircase
Project should be discussed in open session. Assistant City Attorney Fontes replied
that, while the factual update of this matter could be discussed in public, any
legal ramifications should be reserved for executive session.
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Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained
that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has
discovered a reference to the staircase in the mitigation section of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) prepared for the S-Curve project.
Specifically, the document states that "Access from Renton Hill would be
provided by a more direct pedestrian route to downtown. A sidewalk along
the north side of the Cedar Avenue South connection would be interconnected
to the (sit-in) park by a stairway."
Councilman Tanner noted that, two months ago, a citizen interested in this
project had produced a copy of a letter written in 1985 to WSDOT from then-
Council president John Reed that referred to the need for "additional
improvements" such as "installment of stairways on one of the access roads (to)
provide access from Renton Hill to City Hall, Renton Library and Liberty
Park."
Saying that no staircase was shown in figures III-S-3 and III-S-4 of the EIS,
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler added that the sit-in park which was
mentioned in this document was not provided. She said the stairway location
in the diagram provided is different from the location currently proposed.
Mr. Zimmerman replied that because the State has concluded that the stairway
referred to in the EIS is the same as that being discussed, it may no longer be
willing to delete it from the project. While he agreed with Mrs. Keolker-
Wheeler that the existing dechlorination building and the bypass structure
were built without having been described in the EIS, Mr. Zimmerman added
that WSDOT has plans to landscape and provide other amenities in this general
area which Council may or may not view as a "sit-in park."
Fire: Junior Taxing Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler asked staff to provide more information on
Districts the proposed levy issue for Valley General Hospital and how this could affect
other junior taxing districts such as fire districts. Noting that this matter is
currently being negotiated between the hospital and the fire districts,
Executive Assistant Covington agreed to provide an update on this subject at
the September 12th Council meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE Referred 6/27/94 - Versie Vaupel request for information related to a City
REPORT dump truck purchase.
Public Works: City Dump
Truck Purchase Letter from Jack Crumley, Maintenance Director, to Mrs. Vaupel invited her
to peruse the City's file on the 1991 International dump truck purchased in
June of 1993.
Building: Possible Illegal Referred 7/11/94 - Petition from Becky & Randy Lemke et al regarding
Duplex, 409 Cedar Ave S apparent conversion of single family home to duplex.
Memorandum from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg
Zimmerman stated that although the City has been unable to gain entrance to
the residence, an Order to Correct was issue on 7/25/94 requiring compliance
by 8/04/94. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and will initiate
appropriate enforcement should proof of violation become evident.
Building: Permit at 251 Referred 7/11/94 - Council request for an independent evaluation of
Factory Ave N remodeling work at 251 Factory Ave. N. and a report back as soon as
completed.
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Memorandum from Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg
Zimmerman stated that the Administration has determined that the revised
remodeling costs submitted by the owner comply with the 50% cost to value
limit rule provided in the City Code for non-conforming structures. Thus,
the building permit remains valid subject to modification per the revised
estimate.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10:08 p.m.
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MARILYN JVP SEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
8/22/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 22, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 8/23 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
(Stredicke) 1:00 P.M. Concurrent Zoning
MON., 9/12 Housing Element of the Comprehensive
6:30 p.m. Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 8/23 1995 Community Development Block
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Grant Funds
*5th Floor*
FINANCE MON., 9/12 Vouchers ,
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m.
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 8/23 Class "A" Nonconforming Use Process;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Amendment to Commercial Office Zone to
*5th Floor* Allow Auto Dealerships;
Amendment to Commercial Convenience
Zone to Add Professional/Personal Offices
as Administrative Conditional Uses
PUBLIC SAFETY THUR., 8/25 Fire Department Briefing on Current
(Corman) 3:30 p.m. Issues
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THURS., 8/25 Renton School District Sewer Hook-up
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Request;
Trillium Corp. Release of Easement
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NOTE:Committee ofthe Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 61h floor conference room
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 12, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 1994
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4. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. September, 1994 as "Stop the Violence/Save Our Kids" Month
b. September 18-24, 1994 as "Adult Day Care Center" Week
c. October 1, 1994 as "Day of Concern for the Hungry"
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and reallocation of 1992 and 1994 funds
b. Final assessment roll for Local Improvement District #335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer reappoints Alvin Reevis, 455 Edmonds Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, and Marguerite
Robinson, 3412 SE 5th St., Renton, 98058, to the Human Rights& Affairs Commission for two-year
terms ending 9/19/96. Council concur.
b. Mayor Clymer reappoints Lee G. Connel, 520 Raymond Ave. NE, Renton, 98055, and Dennis
Dochnahl, 2006 Redmond Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment for four-year terms
.. ending 9/06/98. Council concur.
c. Mayor Clymer appoints King Parker, 4601 NE 24th St., Renton, 98059, to the Board of Adjustment to
fulfill the unexpired term of Barbara Lally, who resigned 7/26/94. This term expires 9/06/96. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/07/94 for CAG-94-103, Bus Zone Accessibility Improvement
Project; one bid; engineer's estimate $60,848.00. Refer to Transportation Committee.
e. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/29/94 for CAG-94-101, Highlands Library roof replacement;
8 bids; engineer's estimate $30,000; low bid $36,177.75. Refer to Community Services Committee.
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/23/94 for CAG-94-097, Talbot Hill Phase I Water Mains
Replacement; 6 bids; engineer's estimate $352,275.40; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction Co., in the amount of$299,681.54 Council
concur.
g. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/23/94 for CAG-94-095, Houser Way Pump Station Schedule B;
5 bids; engineer's estimate $685,649.33; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder, Omega Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$496,298.25. Council concur.
h. Finance& Information Services Department submits proposed new TCI cable television basic rates for
the time period from 9/01/93 to 7/14/94. Refer to Community Services Committee.
i. Hearing Examiner requests approval of the Stratford Heights Preliminary Plat, PP-94-057, a 13-lot
single family subdivision located in the 3900 block of NE 19th St. Council concur.
j. Planning& Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Manufactured Home
Park Zone (T/Trailer), and a proposal to create a new zone called the Manufactured Housing
Subdivision Zone (MHS). Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
k. Transportation Division submits proposed Airport Master Plan update process. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
1. Transportation Division recommends that Council approve the selection by Metro of the lowest
qualified bidder for the Metro/Renton North 3rd Street Liveable Streets Program project. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
m. Transportation Division submits proposed agreement with WSDOT for $118,500 in grant funds for
safety improvements to the railroad crossing on N. 8th St. near Houser Way N. The City's share
is $1,500. Refer to Transportation Committee.
n. Wastewater Utility Division submits CAG-94-038, LID 337 Dayton Avenue sanitary sewers project;
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$3,492.68,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,819.07 to Gary Merlino
Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained. Council concur.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Randal and Catherine Corman, 2216 Harrington Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, requesting that
Council approve a five-foot dedication of right-of-way to the City along the south side of NE 3rd St.
at Harrington Pl. NE to shift emergency access improvements for Honey Creek PUD.
b. Letter from Frank Kolby, 16427 Benson Rd. S., Renton, 98058, requesting emergency hook-up to
the City's sewer system.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: 1995 Community Development Block Grant Funds
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers
c. Planning& Development Committee: Amendment to Commercial Office Zone to allow auto
dealerships*; Amendment to Commercial Convenience Zone to add professional/personal offices as
administrative conditional uses*
d. Utilities Committee: Renton School District sewer hook-up request; Trillium Corporation request for
partial release of easement
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Requiring certain properties to connect to the public sewer system as outlined in the Washington
Administrative Code (1st reading 8/22/94)
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
Amending the Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone by adding professional and personal offices to the
list of administrative conditional uses (see 9.c.)
Ordinances for first readins:
a. Adopting the final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers (see S.b.)
b. Amending the Commercial Office (CO) Zone to allow auto dealerships (see 9.c.)
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Wednesday, 9/14/94 at 2:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Concurrent Zoning (Continued from 8/23/94)
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Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Rand/Steiner Errata request#E-20
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Board of Adjustment appointment
Highlands Library roof replacement
TCI cable television basic rates
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Trillium Corporation partial release of easement
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
CAG-94-103, Bus Zone Accessibility improvement project
N 3rd St Liveable Streets program project (METRO)
Airport Master Plan update process
N 8th St/Houser Way N Railroad Crossing improvements (WSDOT)
Corman request for right-of-way dedication at NE 3rd St/Harrington PI NE (Honey Creek PUD)
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Final assessment roll for LID #335 (Sierra Heights sanitary sewers)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9/19/94 — Winsper amended 60% Annexation Petition(Talbot Hill)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 12, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, TONI NELSON, BOB EDWARDS, RANDY CORMAN, TIM
SCHLITZER, JESSE TANNER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant'to,the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director;
RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; DAVID CHRISTENSEN, Engineering
Specialist; MICHAEL BENOIT, Engineering Specialist; CAROLYN
SUNDVALL, Housing & Human Services Manager; LIEUTENANT BRIAN
WILSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 1994, AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring September, 1994 as "Stop
Stop the Violence/Save the Violence/Save our Kids Month" and urging all citizens to take part in
our Kids Month positively addressing the causes of the gang and drug crises of the 1990s.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Adult Day Care Center A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring September 18-24, 1994,
Week as "Adult Day Care Center Week" and urging all citizens to recognize the
many worthy organizations who provide adult day care. MOVED BY
r..e EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Day of Concern for the A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring October 1, 1994, as "Day
Hungry of Concern for the Hungry" and urging all citizens to join with the
Emergency Feeding Program to help feed those who are hungry. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Arthur Lee accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Emergency Feeding
Program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Funds in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
hearing to consider the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds and reallocation of certain 1992 and 1994 funds.
Carolyn Sundvall, Housing & Human Services Manager, explained that the
federal government, through its Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), annually appropriates community development block
grants for the benefit of low-and moderate-income citizens. Last April,
Council approved an estimated 1995 pass-through amount of $384,222; since
that time, the City's allocation has increased to $426,541. After careful
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consideration of all the funding applications, the Human Services Advisory
Committee recommended allocations based on CDBG policies and the Human
Services Policies and Plans priority list. The Advisory Committee also
recommended a contingency plan for the allocations as actual CDBG
appropriations typically differ somewhat from what is expected.
Ms. Sundvall added that the Advisory Committee and staff also recommend
the reallocation of funds for the Kiwanis picnic shelter and Community Clinic
restroom projects as these no longer qualify for CDBG funding. She briefly
reviewed the proposed recommendations for 1995 grant allocations as well as
the suggested contingency plan should the allocation amount increase or
decrease.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Ms. Sundvall confirmed that last
year's allocation proposal had also included a contingency plan. She added
that any increase in the projected 1995 pass-through funds would be allocated
equally to the human services programs funded, except for the library reading
machine.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Richter Marjorie Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton 98055, stated that the
- 1995 CDBG Funds City should not provide any funding or in-kind financial assistance to the
Way Back Inn as this organization has illegally renovated a house in the North
Renton neighborhood for use as a homeless shelter. She was concerned that
this residence, located at 1009 N. 3rd St., will revert back to its original owner
later this year.
There being no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADVANCE
TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS
ISSUE. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the
Committee 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and reallocations
H&HS: 1995 CDBG Funds of previous years' funds. The Community Services Committee, at its August
23, 1994 meeting, reviewed the recommendations of staff and the Human
Services Advisory Committee regarding proposed 1995 CDBG allocations, a
contingency plan for increases and decreases in funds, and the reallocation of
previously funded projects.
1995 Community Development Block Grant Programs
Planning & Administration 71,749
Public (Human) Services 60,106
Apple Parenting Program 5,000
Emergency Feeding Program 5,888
Connections (Adult Day Care) 9,888
Senior Activity Center Transportation 16,960
Visting Nurse Services (Senior Center) 16,370
City of Renton Library Reading Machine 6,000
Capital 294,686
Housing Repair Assistance Program 152,100
Lake Washington ADA, Phase I 122,586
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Deferred Home Loans 20,000
Total Estimated 1995 CDBG Pass-Through Funds: 426,541
Reallocation of Funds
Kiwanis Picnic Shelter (1994 Project) 25,000
Community Clinic Restrooms (1992 Project) 4,767
low Funds from the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter and the Community Clinic Restrooms
would be reallocated to the Lake Washington Boathouse ADA project.
Contingency Plan
Any increase to the pass-through funds would be allocated equally to the
human services programs funded, excluding the City of Renton library
reading machine. Any increase in capital funds would be allocated to the City
of Renton Lake Washington Boathouse ADA and guardrails and to the
Housing Repair Assistance Program.
Any decreases to the human services funded program would be prioritized as
listed: 1. Renton Library Reading Machine. 2. If the decrease is more than
$6,000, the Emergency Feeding Program, Senior Activity Center
Transportation and Visiting Nurse Services would share equally in the
decrease. Any decrease to the capital funds would be to the Lake Washington
Boathouse ADA project.
The Community Services Committee accepted the recommendations and
referred the subject to Council for action after closure of the September 12th
public hearing. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND
APPROVE THE BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATIONS AS RECOMMENDED.
CARRIED.
~" LID: 335, Sierra Heights This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Sanitary Sewers in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
hearing to consider the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District
(LID) #335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers, located in the vicnity of Union
Ave. NE, Redmond Ave. NE, Queen Ave. NE, and NE 22nd and 21st Streets.
Citizen Comment: Petett - Correspondence was read from Ronald and Lola May Petett, 2015 Union Ave.
LID 335, Sierra Heights NE, Renton, 98056, requesting that three parcels owned by them be allowed
Sanitary Sewers to enter the LID at this time under the same conditions as the lot on which
their home is located. Mr. Petett also suggested that the City invite owners of
the other 26 parcels identified as potentially benefiting from the collector lines
to reconsider entering the LID at this time.
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Lawrence J. Warren, City
Attorney, said the LID can be expanded to encompass additional parcels at
this point, but only with the approval of the property owner(s).
Michael Benoit, Engineering Specialist, briefly reviewed the background of
the LID, the formation of which was approved by Council in August of 1992.
Construction began that fall and was completed in July of 1993. Mr. Benoit
explained that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to consider the finalization
of the LID and to set the final assessments for the properties located in the
LID.
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Mr. Benoit stated that the cost of the entire sewer project was $976,085. A
grant in the amount of $322,924 was received from the State Department of
Ecology, which reduced the cost to $653,161, $300,979.83 of which will be
assessed on properties contained within the LID. The remainder of the
assessments will affect properties located in the Special Assessment District
(SAD) that surrounds the LID. Funds for the construction of the sewers were
obtained via a low-interest loan from the Department of Community
Development with a local match from the City's Wastewater Utility Fund.
Staff has recommended that an additional 1/2°x6 be added to the loan's interest
rate to cover the City's administrative costs of managing the records, mailing
the annual billings, and processing payments.
Explaining that the assessments are based both on zone front footage
(according to the width and depth of each parcel) and on unit charges, Mr.
Benoit concluded that the median assessment in the LID is $4,388.18.
Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler, Mr. Benoit explained the
difference between a parcel being in the LID or the SAD, saying that LID
parcels are required to connect to the sewer immediately while SAD parcels
are not. However, LID payments can be financed over twenty years whereas
SAD assessments are due in full at the time connection is made to the sewer.
In response to Council President Stredicke, Mr. Benoit said the estimated
assessments for the three parcels owned by Mr. Petett are $6,003, $6,932 and
$12,245. These figures, however, could change depending on whether the lots
are subdivided, in which case additional unit charges would be imposed. Mr.
Benoit added that Mr. Petett has been apprised of these amounts.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Hess - Pat Hess, 3714 NE 19th St., Renton, 98056, asked whether the question of the
LID 335, Sierra Heights assessment to be placed on her property, which is located in the Special
Sanitary Sewers Assessment District, will be taken up this evening. Councilman Tanner stated
this subject will not be considered until the September 29th meeting of the
Utilities Committee.
Responding to Council, Mr. Benoit said adding the three additional Petett
properties to the LID would require amending the ordinance that will be
adopted. Mr. Warren confirmed that these changes could be made without a
great deal of difficulty.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler questioned how many of the SAD parcels
are within or outside the City limits, which Mr. Benoit displayed on a map.
In response to Councilman Edwards, Mr. Benoit said Council could, by
motion, allow the three additional Petett properties to enter the LID. The
final assessment roll could then be approved as amended to add these parcels.
Since there was no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LID #335 AS
AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE THREE ADDITIONAL PETETT-OWNED
PARCELS AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. CARRIED.
(See page 379 for ordinance.)
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Council President Stredicke requested that, in the future, presentations such as
these include maps showing applicable City limit lines to facilitate Council's
consideration of the issue at hand.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Larry Rand, 1204 NE 105th PI., Seattle, 98125, distributed handouts
Citizen Comment: Rand - explaining his position on Comprehensive Plan Errata request #E-20, which
Comprhensive Plan Errata involves undeveloped property located north of 140 Hardie Ave. SW and
#E-20 owned by himself and Fred Steiner. Mr. Rand objected to the proposed
downzone of this property, explaining he would prefer Arterial Commercial
+r.. (CA) zoning as this would allow the construction of a three-story structure
containing up to seven townhomes. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION DURING ITS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DELIBERATIONS. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Hoshide Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, reiterated his concern
- Comprehensive Plan regarding the accessory unit provision contained in the Comprehensive Plan
Housing Element Housing Element, saying if such units are allowed in single family areas the
City should adopt restrictions which limit the number that will be allowed.
Mr. Hoshide cautioned that Council's decision on this issue will significantly
affect Renton's single family neighborhoods into the future.
Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, noted that the
Comprehensive Plan policies do not address the issue of accessory units,
although this subject will be taken up later this year with the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments. Mr. Hoshide suggested that the
Comprehensive Plan policies should, at the least, acknowledge the need for
some type of limit on the number of accessory units in single family areas.
Responding to Council comments that it might not be appropriate to allow
accessory units if these are not required by State law, City Attorney Warren
agreed to research this question and provide a response. Councilmember
Keolker-Wheeler suggested that Council not act on the Housing Element until
this issue is resolved.
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CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Council President Stredicke noted the withdrawal of item 7.j. at
staff's request.
Appointment: Human Mayor Clymer reappointed Alvin Reevis, 455 Edmonds Ct. NE, Renton,
Rights & Affairs 98056, and Marguerite Robinson, 3412 SE 5th St., Renton, 98058, to the
Commission Human Rights & Affairs Commission for two-year terms ending 9/19/96.
Council concur.
Appointment: Board of Mayor Clymer reappointed Lee G. Connel, 520 Raymond Ave. NE, Renton,
Adjustment 98055, and Dennis Dochnahl, 2006 Redmond Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, to the
Board of Adjustment for four-year terms ending 9/06/98. Council concur.
Appointment: Board of Mayor Clymer appointed King Parker, 4601 NE 24th St., Renton, 98059, to
Adjustment the Board of Adjustment to fulfill the unexpired term of Barbara Lally, who
resigned 7/26/94. This term expires 9/06/96. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
CAG: 94-103, Bus Zone City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/07/94 for CAG-94-103, Bus Zone
Accessibility Accessibility Improvement Project; one bid; engineer's estimate $60,848.00.
Improvements Refer to Transportation Committee.
September 12, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 376
CAG: 94-101, Highlands City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/29/94 for CAG-94-101, Highlands
Library Roof Replacement Library Roof Replacement; eight bids; engineer's estimate $30,000; low bid
$36,177.75. Refer to Community Services Committee.
CAG: 94-097, Talbot Hill City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/23/94 for CAG-94-097, Talbot Hill Phase
Phase I Water Mains I Water Mains Replacement; six bids; engineer's estimate $352,275.40; and
Replacement, Gary submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Gary
Merlino Const. Co. Merlino Construction Co., in the amount of $299,681.54. Council concur.
CAG: 94-095, Houser Way City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/23/94 for CAG-94-095, Houser Way
Pump Station Schedule B, Pump Station Schedule B; five bids; engineer's estimate $685,649.33; and
Omega Contractors, Inc. submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Omega Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $496,298.25. Council concur.
Finance: TCI Cable Finance & Information Services Department submitted proposed new TCI
Television Basic Rate cable television basic rates for the time period from 9/01/93 to 7/14/94.
Schedule Refer to Community Services Committee.
Plat: Stratford Heights, Hearing Examiner requested approval of the Stratford Heights Preliminary
Preliminary, PP-94-057, Plat, PP-94-057, a 13-lot single family subdivision located in the 3900 block
3900 NE 19th St of NE 19th St. Council concur.
Airport: Master Plan Transportation Division submitted proposed Airport Master Plan update
Update Process process. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: N 3rd St Transportation Division recommended that Council appove the selection by
Liveable Streets Program Metro of the lowest qualified bidder for the Metro/Renton North 3rd Street
Project, Metro Liveablr, Streets Program project. Refer to Transportation Committee.
Transportation: N 8th Transportation Division submitted proposed agreement with WSDOT for
St/Houser Way RR $118,500 in grant funds for safety improvements to the railroad crossing on N.
Crossing Improvements, 8th St. near Houser Way N. The City's share is $1,500. Refer to
WSDOT Transportation Committee.
CAG: 94-038, LID 337 Wastewater Utility Division submitted CAG-94-038, LID 337 Dayton Avenue
Dayton Ave NE Sanitary sanitary sewers project; and requested approval ofthe project, authorization
Sewers, Gary Merlino for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,492.68, commencement of 30-day
Const. Co. lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,819.07 to Gary Merlino
Construction Co., contractor, if all required releases have been obtained.
Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 7.j.
CARRIED.
Councilman Corman excused himself from the Council Chambers for the next
item.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Randal and Catherine Corman, 2216
Citizen Comment: Corman Harrington Pl. NE, Renton, 90856, requesting that Council approve a five-
- NE 3rd/Harrington Pl foot dedication of right-of-way to the City along the south side of NE 3rd St.
NE Right-of-Way at Harrington Pl. NE to shift emergency access improvements for the Honey
Dedication (Honey Creek Creek PUD. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE,
PUD) COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE TRANSPORATION
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilman Corman returned to the Council Chambers.
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Citizen Comment: Kolby - Correspondence was read from Frank Kolby and Sen Kolby, 16427 Benson
Emergency Sewer Hook- Rd. S., Renton, 98058, requesting emergency hook-up to the City's sewer
up system as their septic system has failed.
David Christensen, Engineering Specialist, asked that, given the urgency of
this matter, Council consider this request tonight rather than refer it to the
Utilities Committee. Mr. Christensen explained that the Kolby property is
located in King County adjacent to Renton's city limits. It is also adjacent to
two of the City's sewer lines. Staff recommends that the Kolbys be allowed
to connect to Renton's sewer system, with conditions, as follows:
1. Execution of a restrictive covenant agreeing to support any
annexation that includes this property;
2. Connection must be made consistent with City codes, standards and
policies;
3. All required permits must be obtained and paid for; and
4. Payment of one and one-half standard utility rate for non-residents.
Councilman Edwards concurred with Council President Stredicke that maps
showing the location of the property being considered, including City limits
and adjacent properties, should be provided for Council's information in
reviewing these types of requests.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SEN KOLBY, 14627
BENSON RD. S., RENTON, 98058, TO CONNECT TO THE CITY'S SEWER
SYSTEM WITH CONDITIONS. CARRIED. Council President Stredicke
asked that his "no" vote be recorded.
OLD BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
PlanninE & Development report recommending that the Purpose Statement of the Convenience
Committee Commercial (CC) Zone be amended to remove the limitation of a one-half
Comprehensive Plan: mile market area about the zone for retail and service establishments. The
Convenience Commercial Committee further recommended adding language stating that uses serving a
(CC) Zone Amendment larger area may be appropriate providing they serve the immediate area and
rr fit the scale and character of the neighborhood. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding these matters be presented for first
and second reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 379 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility: Sewer Hook-up, concurrence with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's staff
Maplewood Heights recommendation that the City allow Renton School District No. 403 to connect
Elementary School the Maplewood Heights Elementary School to the City's sanitary sewer system
with the following conditions:
1. The School District will engineer and construct the sewer extension so that
it may service the entire area that this extension would logically serve.
2. The School District will pay all engineering and construction costs.
3. The sewer system will be built to meet current City standards at the time
o: construction.
4. The School District will pay non-resident sewer rates.
5. The School District shall pay for all permits and fees, City and other
agencies, required for the sewer extension.
6. The School District, at the time of application for permit, executes and
records a covenant agreeing to support any annexation that includes the
Maplewood Heights Elementary School parcel (if the City Attorney
September 12 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 378
determines that such an agreement is valid and appropriate for a School
District property).
The Utilities Committee further recommended that, if the School District does
choose to connect to the City of Renton's sewer system, preliminary sewer
design plans will be submitted to the Council for review. Because there are
unresolved issues in the long-range planning of this portion of the City, it is
the Committee's desire to review the plans to ensure itself that the School
District's design of the sewers is appropriate for the vision Council has for
this area. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Council President Stredicke suggested adding another condition prohibiting
any residential lots outside the City limits from connecting to this sewer line.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted that, if the line belongs to the City,
anyone residing outside the City limits would have to obtain specific approval
from Council prior to connecting. Mayor Clymer added that if the sewer is
built as a tight-forced line, it would belong to the School District but could
not accommodate additional hook-ups.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Public Works: Release of Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Easement, Trillium concurrence with the recommendation of staff and the Board of Public Works
Corporation that the City Council release a portion of an easement located in the
Burlington Northern Industrial Park of Renton, Division 1, contained and
described under King County Recording number 7809250902. The Utilities
Committee also recommended concurrence with the recommendation of the
Board of Public-Works that the City Council determine the classification of
the subject easement to be Class B, which states: "All City of Renton
easements for which no public funds have been expended in the acquisition,
improvement or maintenance of same or easements originally dedicated or
otherwise conveyed to the City by the present petitioner for the release of
said easement for which no public expenditures have been made in the
acquisition, improvement or maintenance thereof." Therefore, if Council
determines the easement classification to be Class B, the City shall receive no
further compensation other than the easement release filing fee which has
been paid, and the processing fee, which is now due and payable. The
Utilities; Committee further recommended that Council authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the partial release of easement document and that
the City Clerk record the document with King County. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #115219 - 115718; two wire transfers in the total amount
of $1,424,648.55; Payroll Vouchers #128681 - 129107; and 387 direct deposits
in the total amount of $1,125,495.05. And approval of Claims Vouchers
#115719 - 116116; two wire transfers in the total amount of $2,747,728.41;
Payroll Vouchers #129108 - 129515; and 385 direct deposits in the total
amount of $1,080,933.05. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption:
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Ordinance #4472 An ordinance was read amending subsection 8-5-3.E of Chapter 5, Sewers, of
Utility: Sewer Connection Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code relating to compulsory
Requirements connection to the public sewer system as outlined in the Washington
Administrative Code. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advancement to
second and final reading:
Planning: Convenience Following second and final reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was
Commercial (CC) Zone MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
Change ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
CARRIED.
Ordinance #4473 An ordinance was read amending sections 4-31-10.5.A and 4-31-10.5.B.4 of
Planning: Convenience Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by
Commercial (CC) Zone adding professional and personal offices to the list of administrative
Change conditional uses in the Convenience Commercial (CC) zone. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The fallowing ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/26/94 for second reading and adoption:
LID: 335, Sierra Heights An ordinance was read approving and confirming the assessments and
Sanitary Sewers assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 335 for the improvement of
a certain area in and near Sierra Heights by doing all work necessary in
connection therewith, levying and assessing the amounts therefor against the
several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on said
assessment roll as confirmed by the City Council; and providing for the
payment of such assessments into the Local Improvement Fund, District No.
335, of the City of Renton, Washington, as created by Ordinance No. 4368.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
r�.► COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/26/94. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke commented on a letter from the Water Utility to
Utility: Water Meter the owner of Service Linen Supply regarding a potentially faulty water meter
Malfunctions at this business. Jay Covington, Executive Assistant, assured Mr. Stredicke
that any citizen who suspects the water meter on their residence might be
malfunctioning can request a City investigation into the matter.
Council: Puget Sound MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
Leadership Conference AUTHORIZE COUNCILMAN SCHLITZER TO ATTEND THE PUGET
Attendance, 10/94 SOUND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER, B.C. FROM
OCTOBER 20 TO OCTOBER 22, 1994. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: England Council President Stredicke commented on correspondence received from Dick
- Park Ave N England, 251 Seneca Ave. NW, Renton, regarding the current street
Improvement Project construction occurring on Park Ave. N. Mr. England questioned whether the
traffic delays and associated problems caused by this activity can be
alleviated.
September 12 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 380
City Clerk: Government Council commended Lori Wood, Micrographics Technician in the City Clerk's
Access Channel Office, for her excellent work entering information onto the City's
government access channel, noting in particular Ms. Wood's attention to detail
and accuracy.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:57 p.m.
ARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
9/12/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAII2MAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WEDS., 9/14 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
(Stredicke) 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Zoning
MON., 9/19 Capital Facilities Plan
6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 9/13 Cable Television Basic Rate Order;
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Highlands Library Roof Repair;
*5th Floor* Board of Adjustment Appointment
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 9/13 *CANCELLED*
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 9/19 North Renton Liveable Streets Program
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. (N. 3rd St.);
Airport Master Plan;
N. 8th St. Railroad Crossing
Improvement;
Bus Zone Accessibility Improvement
Project
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
OTHER MEETINGS
SCA Growth Management WEDS., 9/28 Renton Community Center
7:00-9:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 12, 1994 Renton Municipal Court
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court Chambers
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
Page 375, fourth paragraph, first sentence, should read:
Mike Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, noted that the Comprehensive Plan
policies do not address the issue of limiting accessory units, although this subject will be taken up
later this year with the proposed Zoning Code amendments.
MARILY J. P TERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 19, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
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4. PROCLAMATION: Special Recognition of Denny Lensegrav
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Winsper Annexation, 60%Petition and concurrent zoning to Single Family (SF) residential and Mixed
Residential (MR); approximately 115 acres located at Talbot Road, south of the existing City boundary
and north of S. 175th St.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer reappoints Richard Wagner, 2411 Garden Ct. N., Renton, 98055, to the Planning
Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 1997. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/09/94 for CAG-94-106, Maplewood Golf Course Irrigation
Project; six bids; engineer's estimate $124,702.44; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, Frontier Landscaping, in the amount of$121,701.20. Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/09/94 for CAG-94-105, Maplewood Golf Course Remodeling
"W Project; five bids; engineer's estimate $270,370.16; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, Edlund Associates, Inc., in the amount of$230,817.62. Council concur..
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/14/94 for CAG-94-107, Logan Ave. S. Watermain Replacement;
three bids; engineer's estimate $290,199.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract
to the low bidder, Sound Utilities, Inc., in the amount of$231,077.98. Council concur.
e. Personnel Department submits proposed resolution encouraging State administrators, legislators and
Congressional representatives to support continuation of local government's authority to elect to self-
insure employee health benefits under either state or federal health care reform. Refer to Finance
Committee.
f. Solid Waste Utility Division submits proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Seattle-
King County Department of Public Health and the City of Renton for receipt of$15,989 in
reimbursement for the City's Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan; Comprehensive Plan
Amendments and Concurrent Zoning (referral to Planning & Development Committee)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
b. Community Services Committee: Highlands Library Roof Replacement; Board of Adjustment
Appointment
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: North Renton Liveable Streets Program (N. 3rd St.);N. 8th St.
Railroad Crossing Improvement; Bus Zone Accessibility Improvement Project
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Adopting the Winsper annexation(Talbot Hill) (see agenda item 5.)
b. Adopting the zoning for the Winsper annexation
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Capital Facilities Plan
385
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
September 19, 1994City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Information on mitigation factors and associated agreements for I-405 S-Curve project
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Local government authority over health care reform/self-insurance election for employee benefits
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
CAG-94-101, Highlands Library roof replacement
CAG-94-103, Bus Zone Accessibility improvements
Agreement with WSDOT for N. 8th St. Railroad Crossing improvements
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Status of mitigation plans for I-405 S-Curve project
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Letter from Rick Hlavka, 402 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98055, regarding Puget Sound Helicopters lease
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Rollback of 50% non-resident utility rate surcharge for Winsper annexation area residents
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ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Final assessment roll for LID #335 (Sierra Heights sanitary sewers)
Winsper annexation
Zoning for Winsper annexation area
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 19, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, TONI NELSON, BOB EDWARDS, RANDY CORMAN, TIM
SCHLITZER, JESSE TANNER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; SUE CARLSON, Economic
Development Specialist; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical
Services Director; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; DAVID
STANDAART, CIP Coordinator; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; CHIEF
ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF Councilman Corman requested a correction to the September 12, 1994 Council
COUNCIL MINUTES minutes, page 376, last paragraph, the reference to NE 3rd St. should read NE
23rd St. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 AS
AMENDED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring September 19, 1994 as a
Day of Special day of special recognition for Denny Lensegrav, Puget Sound Power and Light
Recognition for Denny Business Manager, and noting the many outstanding contributions Mr.
Lensegrav Lensegrav has made to the Renton community over the last seven years.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Mr. Lensegrav accepted the proclamation, commenting on the need for the
City and civic and other groups to continue working together for the
betterment of the community.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Annexation: Winsper, in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Talbot Hill hearing to consider the amended 60% petition for the annexation of the
Winsper area, approximately 115 acres located on the east side of Talbot Hill
Road, north of Carr Road and south of the existing City limits. The public
hearing will also consider the concurrent rezone of this area to Single Family
(SF) and Mixed Residential (MR).
Mark Pywell, Senior Planner, explained that the 60% annexation petition has
been revised to address some legal shortcomings discovered in the original
petition that was presented to Council on March 28, 1994 as the result of a
challenge to the King County Boundary Review Board by Fire District 40.
The signatures on the petition now represent over 60% of the property owners
in the annexation area, and the revised petition has been approved by the
Boundary Review Board.
Mr. Pywell noted the proposed zoning has also been revised to reduce the
amount of Mixed Residential (MR) zoning along the eastern boundary of the
annexation area. Rather than extending north to S. 31st St., it will now end at
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S. 172nd St. Mr. Pywell explained this proposal will better coordinate with
the higher density multi-family zoning which exists to the east of the
annexation area.
Audience comment was invited.
Citizen Comment: Johnson Richard Johnson, 10032 SE 169th Pl., Renton, 98055, speaking as president of
- Winsper Annexation, the Winsper Homeowner's Association, requested Council's approval of the
Talbot Hill annexation. Mr. Johnson explained that Winsper residents would like to annex
to Renton for several reasons, including enhanced police protection and
low reduced utility rates as non-residents are required to pay a 50% utility
surcharge. Noting that they had expected to be annexed during the first
quarter of 1994, Mr. Johnson said the delay in the annexation's approval has
created a hardship for Winsper residents and the Homeowner's Association. In
view of this delay, he asked that the 50% non-resident utility rate surcharge
be rolled back to June or July for residents and the Homeowner's :Association.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THIS REQUEST TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Noting that King County Fire District 40 had challenged this annexation
before the Boundary Review Board, Assistant City Attorney Zanetta Fontes
stated that although the Board approved the annexation, the.Fire District has
until October 9, 1994 to file an appeal of the Board's decision, and has
announced its intention to do so. Ms. Fontes explained that once an appeal is
filed, the City Council would be prohibited from taking any further action to
proceed with the annexation until the appeal was resolved.
Councilman Tanner questioned whether the City should take action to roll
back the 50% utility rate surcharge for Winsper residents unless and until the
annexation is finalized.
There being no further comment, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
wir CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE WINSPER ANNEXATION PETITION AS PROPOSED; AGREE TO
SIMULTANEOUSLY IMPOSE SINGLE FAMILY (SF) RESIDENTIAL
ZONING ON THE MAJORITY OF THE ANNEXATION AREA AND
MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONING ON THE EASTERN BOUNDARY
OF THE ANNEXATION AREA NORTH TO SOUTH 172ND STREET;
REQUIRE THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO ASSUME THEIR
PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED INDEBTEDNESS;
AND BRING FORTH ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE ANNEXATION
AND THE ZONING FOR THE ANNEXATION AREA. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND BRING FORTH THE ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE
ANNEXATION AND THE ZONING FOR THE ANNEXATION AREA FOR
FIRST AND SECOND READING. CARRIED.
Discussion was held regarding possible legal ramifications if the ordinances are
adopted, published and effective prior to expiration of the appeal period
established by the King County Boundary Review Board. Following
discussion, it was determined that the ordinances be placed on first reading
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and held for one week to allow the City Attorney to prepare a legal opinion
on the matter.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 9/26/94 for second reading and adoption pending the
advice of the City Attorney on this issue:
Annexation: Winsper, An ordinance was read annexing approximately 115 acres in the Talbot Hill
Talbot Hill area to the City of Renton, commonly known as the Winsper annexation.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/26/94. CARRIED.
Annexation: Zoning for An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain
Winsper Area, Talbot Hill properties annexed to the City of Renton to SF (Single Family residential) and
MR (Mixed Residential) (Winsper annexation). MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/26/94.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, 98057, commented on the municipal
Citizen Comment: Vaupel court case involving Bryant Motors which was heard earlier in the day,
- Byrant Motors Parking explaining that the City had elected to dismiss two of the charges and
Violations continue sentencing on the other, to which Bryant Motors pleaded no contest,
for six months. Mrs. Vaupel questioned the City's reasons for proceeding in
this manner, saying it seemed at odds with Council's previous directive that
this issue be resolved. Responding to Councilman Corman, Mrs. Vaupel said
the third charge to which Bryant Motors pleaded no contest involved a
claimed illegal conversion of a parking lot.
Saying that matters of prosecution cannot be decided at the legislative level,
Ms. Fontes assured Council that the prosecutor's office handled this case as it
handles all other infractions, as not doing so would deny equal protection.
Ms. Fontes said the first two charges were dismissed because the City felt the
violations might be difficult to prove.
Councilman Tanner strenously objected to the dismissal of these charges,
noting that Council had asked the Administration to enforce the law in this
matter.
Given that two of the charges were dismissed, Council President Stredicke
asked for information on the ordinances under which Bryant Motors was
initially cited to determine if these contain enforceable regulations or if they
should be repealed.
Citizen Comment: Larson Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, commented on letters she
- WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve submitted to the Mayor and Councilmembers last month regarding the
Project apparent dismantling of the "sit-in" park on Renton Hill that was to be
provided by WSDOT in conjunction with the I-405 S-Curve project. Saying
that residents were originally promised over three acres of new parkland on
the hill, Mrs. Larson doubted whether the park will now comprise even one-
quarter acre. Noting that since the State has unilaterally discontinued its
monthly public presentations to the Council on this project, which effectively
denies the public its only opportunity to address WSDOT on these issues, Mrs.
Larson requested that the City take up the subject of the sit-in park with
WSDOT.
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Responding to Councilman Tanner, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman said WSDOT has acknowledged that the full
land area planned for the park is likely no longer available because of the
added dechlorination building and detention ponds. WSDOT will, however,
provide some landscaping to enhance this area.
Councilman Corman suggested that the City should determine whether
WSDOT is fulfilling its responsibility to provide the mitigation components
that were promised and expected for the S-Curve project.
ftw Mayor Clymer explained that the detention ponds were added because of the
City's concern about environmental effects on the river and the aquifer.
Noting his agreement with Mr. Corman that WSDOT should not arbitrarily
diminish or eliminate any of the promised mitigation factors, Council
President Stredicke urged the City to challenge any failure on the State's part
to follow through on its commitments.
I Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained
that the two detention ponds will fulfill two purposes: manage storm water
runoff and prevent contamination of the aquifer. Saying that the sit-in park
will now be 15 feet wide and 100 feet long, Mrs. Larson added that if the
City agreed to the installation of these ponds, residents should have been
informed.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
THESE ISSUES TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.*
Councilmembers expressed interest in attending the next City of
Renton/WSDOT staff meeting, which Mr. Zimmerman said will be held
Thursday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m.
*SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY NELSON, SECONDED BY TANNER,
COUNCIL REFER THE VARIOUS ISSUES DISCUSSED TONIGHT
REGARDING THE I-405 S-CURVE PROJECT TO THE NEXT
AVAILABLE COUNCIL COMMITTEE, SPECIFICALLY, THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC
INFORMATION ON HOW THE DETENTION POND, SIT-IN PARK AND
OTHER MITIGATION FEATURES CONTAINED IN THE ORIGINAL EIS
FOR THE I-405 S-CURVE PROJECT COMPARE WITH CURRENT
PROPOSALS FOR THESE FEATURES. COUNCIL ALSO DIRECT THAT
IT BE PROVIDED WITH ANY SUPPLEMENTAL EIS FOR THIS PROJECT
OR ANY POST-EIS AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT.
COUNCIL ADDITIONALLY REQUEST INFORMATION ON THE STATUS
OF THE RENTON HILL PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE CITY OF
SEATTLE ON WHICH IS SITED A DECHLORINATION BUILDING.
CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, objected to the complaints
Complaint of Illegal received by the City regarding a possible illegal duplex at 409 Cedar Ave. S.
Duplex at 409 Cedar Ave Hinting that other residential homes along this street have also illegally
S converted to this use, Mr. Webb felt that the aforementioned complaints
reflected discrimination since this particular residence is inhabited by persons
of a racial minority. Mr. Webb suggested that the City reconsider the land
use designations for Mill Ave. S. and the west side of Cedar Ave S., saying
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that the absence of appropriate designations can itself provoke non-
compliance with City regulations. Specifically, he felt that allowing duplexes
on the west side of Cedar Ave. S. would create a logical buffer between the
more dense uses on Mill Ave. S. and the single family residences higher on the
hill.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appointment: Planning Mayor Clymer reappointed Richard Wagner, 2411 Garden Ct. N., Renton,
Commission 98055, to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30,
1997. Council concur.
CAG: 94-106, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/09/94 for CAG-94-106, Maplewood
Golf Course Irrigation Golf Course Irrigation Project; six bids; engineer's estimate $124,702.44; and
Project, Frontier submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Landscaping Frontier Landscaping, in the amount of $121,701.20. Council concur.
CAG: 94-105, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/09/94 for CAG-94-105, Maplewood
Golf Course Remodeling Golf Course Remodeling Project; five bids; engineer's estimate $270,370.16;
Project, Edlund Associates and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Edlund Associates, Inc., in the amount of $230,817.62. Council concur.
CAG: 94-107, Logan Ave City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/14/94 for CAG-94-107, Logan Ave. S.
S Watermain Replacement, watermain replacement; three bids; engineer's estimate $290,199.00; and
Sound Utilities submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Sound Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $231,077.98. Council concur.
Personnel: Health Care Personnel Department submitted proposed resolution encouraging State
Reform/Local administrators, legislators and Congressional representatives to support
Government Authority continuation of local government's authority to elect to self-insure employee
health benefits under either state or federal health care reform. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Garbage: Local Hazardous Solid Waste Utility Division submitted proposed Memorandum of
Waste Management Understanding between the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health
Program Reimbursement and the City of Renton for receipt of $15,989 in reimbursement for the City's
Funds Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Rick Hlavka, 402 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98055,
Citizen Comment: Hlavka regarding the lease recently granted to Puget Sound Helicopters, Inc. and
Puget Sound Helicopters associated safety issues. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON,
Lease COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report regarding Comprehensive Plan
Committee of the Whole amendments. The Council Committee of the Whole has met in several sessions
Comprehensive Plan: to review and deliberate on the Comprehensive Plan amendments. The
Amendments and Committee has completed its work on all but a few of the requests. In order
Concurrent Rezones to bring the Comprehensive Plan amendment process to closure and allow for
timely analysis and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the Committee of the
Whole recommended that the items on which the Committee has completed its
work be forwarded to the Supplemental EIS for analysis. The Committee
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further recommended that the remaining items, as follows, be referred to the
Planning and Development Committee for its review and recommendation to
the full City Council:
Comprehensive Plan amendment application nos. D-5, F-17, F-23, F-24, C-
19, C-20 and all P applications (applicant for each of these is the City of
Renton); #C-10 (Heidi/Mastro/Koon/3811 NE 3rd Ct.); #G-20
(AnMarCo/1915 Maple Valley Hwy.); #G-21 (James Hanken/Quendall
Terminals); #G-24 (Northward Properties/NE 6th and Duvall Ave NE); and.
#G-27 (Willing/NE 6th and Shelton Ave NE).
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of King Parker to the
Appointment: Board of Board of Adjustment to fulfill the unexpired term of Barbara Lally. This
Adjustment term expires 9/06/96. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
CAG: 94-101, Highlands Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
Library Roof recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept the bid
Replacement, Holloway amount of $36,177.75 by Holloway Roofing, Inc. and that the Mayor and City
Roofing Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal agreement. The Committee further
recommended authorization to use up to $2,000.00 from the general services
maintenance and repair account to cover the additional expenditures required
to complete this project. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Committee recommending that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
WSDOT: N 8th St Railroad into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of
Crossing Improvements Transportation for the North 8th Street Railroad Crossing Improvements.
Nor MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 392 for resolution.)
Metro: N 3rd St/North Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Renton Livable Streets recommending approval of the lowest responsive bidder for the Metro/Renton
Program Project North Third Street project. Metro will determine and make the
recommendation, and award the contract subject to review of all the bids that
were submitted on September 14, 1994. Staff has reviewed the three lowest
bids and each bid, in conjunction with a cost sharing agreement with Metro,
is within the amount budgeted for this project. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 94-103, Bus Zone Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Edwards presented a report
Accessibility recommending that the City Council award the contract to Kodo Construction,
Improvements, Kodo Inc. for the Bus Zone Accessibility Improvement project in the amount of
Construction $55,998.00. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the contract documents. MOVED BY EDWARDS,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3089 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
WSDOT: N 8th St Railroad interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Crossing Improvements Transportation (WSDOT) for the North 8th Street railroad crossing
improvement project. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke noted that the newly incorporated City of
Newport Hills has invited Councilmembers to attend its first open house on
Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Lake Boren Park.
Police: Public Safety Bond Council President Stredicke commended Tim Rasmussen from Vision Video on
Issue Informational Video the excellent informational video he produced for the City's public safety
bond issue, which is being shown on the cable television government access
channel.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:20 p.m.
MARILYN ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
9/19/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 19, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/26 Burnstead Annexation Briefing;
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Downtown Renton Association 1994-95
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Work Plan & Budget
TUES., 9/27 Burnstead Annexation Public Meeting
6:30 p.m. (Maplewood Heights Elementary School)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson) .
FINANCE MON., 9/26 Vouchers;
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Self-Insurance for Employee Health
Benefits
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
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PUBLIC SAFETY THUR., 9/22 Status of Mitigation Plans for I-405
(Corman) 3:00 p.m. S-Curve Project
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES THUR., 9/22 Reimbursement for Local Hazardous
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Waste Management Program
OTHER MEETINGS
Firemen's Pension TUES., 9/20 5th Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: October, 1994, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/19/94 for CAG-94-110, Liberty Park Restroom Project; six bids;
engineer's estimate $100,000.00; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low
bidder, E.M. Castillo Construction, Inc., in the amount of$105,958.19. Council concur.
b. Personnel Department submits proposed contracts with Arthur J. Gallager as Broker of Record for
the City's property and casualty insurance and with Raleigh, Schwarz and Powell as Broker of Record
for employee health benefits. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Planning& Technical Services Division submits proposed amendments to the Wetlands Management
Ordinance to establish one set of standard wetland buffer widths that would vary depending on the
wetland class. Refer to Planning and Develot)ment Committee.
d. Water Utility Division submits proposed Addendum No. 4 to CAG-90-066, agreement with R112
Engineering, in the amount of$62,927.00 for consultant services during construction of the Houser
Way Pump Station. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Suzanne H. Lee, 3300 NE 6th Pl., Renton, 98056, regarding zoning restrictions on dog
kennels in residential neighborhoods.
b. Letter from Norma M. Valberg, President of the Tiffany Park Homeowners Association, 1724 Olympia
Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, regarding proposed Highlander Development (formerly Parker PUD).
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Self-Insurance for Employee Health Benefits*
c. Public Safety Committee: Status of Mitigation Plans for I-405 S-Curve Project
d. Utilities Committee: Reimbursement for Local Hazardous Waste Management Program*; Winsper
Annexation Utility Rate Rebate
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
Amending Ord. No. 4368 to expand the boundaries of LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers (boundaries
were changed per Council direction of 9/12/94)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Adopting the final assessment roll for LID 335, Sierra Heights sanitary sewers (first reading 9/12/94;
ordinance has been revised to include the three additional Petett-owned properties)
b. Adopting the Winsper annexation (Talbot Hill) (1st reading 9/19/94)
c. Adopting the zoning for the Winsper annexation (1 st reading 9/19/94)
Resolutions:
a. Requesting clarification of the authority of local governments to self-fund healthcare benefits (see 8.b.)
b. Agreement with Seattle-King County Department of Public Health for Hazardous Waste Plan
Reimbursement (see 8.d.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Burnstead Annexation Briefing
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tuesday, 9/27/94
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
13430 - 144th Ave. SE
Public Meeting on Burnstead Annexation
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September 26, 1994 City Clerk"s Office
Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Economic Development Policies
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Broker of Record Contracts (Gallagher; Raleigh, Schwarz, Powell)
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Memo of Understanding with Seattle-King County Dept. of Public Health for Local Hazardous Waste
Program Reimbusement
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Amendments to Wetlands Management Ordinance
Letter from the president of the Tiffany Park Homeowners Association opposing the Highlander
Development (formerly Parker PUD)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Letter from Suzanne Lee, 3300 NE 6th, Renton, 98056, regarding zoning restrictions on dog kennels in
single family neighborhoods
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 26, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
•.• ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-
COUNCILMEMBERS WHEELER, TONI NELSON, BOB EDWARDS, RANDY CORMAN, TIM
SCHLITZER, JESSE TANNER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; RON OLSEN, Utility Systems Director; REBECCA LIND, Senior
Planner; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; DAVE CHRISTENSEN,
Engineering Specialist; LIEUTENANT JOE PEACH, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 AS PRESENTED,
CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring October, 1994 as
Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and encouraging all
Awareness and Prevention residents to recognize the importance of everyone's participation in ending
Month, 10/94 such violence. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Linda Rasmussen, Executive Director of D.A.W.N. (Domestic Abuse Women's
Network), accepted the proclamation on this organization's behalf, explaining
that D.A.W.N. provides crisis services to women and children suffering from
�. domestic violence.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 94-110, Liberty City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/19/94 for CAG-94-110, Liberty Park
Park Restrooms, E.M. Restroom Project; six bids; engineer's estimate $100,000.00; and submitted
Castillo Construction staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, E.M. Castillo
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $105,958.19. Council concur.
Personnel: Broker of Personnel Department submitted proposed contracts with Arthur J. Gallagher
Record Contracts as Broker of Record for the City's property and casualty insurance and with
(Gallagher; Raleigh, Raleigh, Schwarz and Powell as Broker of Record for employee health
Schwarz, Powell), CAG- benefits. Refer to Finance Committee.
94- and CAG-94-
Planning: Wetlands Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed amendments to the
Management Ordinance Wetlands Management Ordinance to establish one set of standard wetland
Amendments buffer widths that would vary depending on the wetland class, and to transfer
approval of category 3 variances to the Planning/Building/Public Works
Administration from the Hearing Examiner. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
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CAG: 90-066, Houser Way Water Utility Division submitted proposed Addendum No. 4 to CAG-90-066,
Pump Station Consultant agreement with RH2 Engineering in the amount of $62,927.00 for consultant
Services, RH2 Engineering services during construction of the Houser Way Pump Station. Council
concur.
Added Item Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed Economic
Planning: Economic Development Policies for adoption as an element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Development Policies Refer to Committee of the Whole.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Suzanne H. Lee, 3300 NE 6th Pl., Renton,
Citizen Comment: Lee - 98056, regarding zoning restrictions on dog kennels in single family residential
Dog Kennel Restrictions neighborhoods. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Citizen Comment: Valberg Correspondence was read from Norma M. Valberg, President of the Tiffany
- Highlander Development Park Homeowners Association, 1724 Olympia Ave. SE, Renton, 98058,
(Parker PUD) expressing concern about the proposed Highlander Development(formerly
known as the Parker PUD). MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending that
Public Safety Committee Council take the following actions regarding the mitigation plans for the
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-405 S-Curve
Project project, with special emphasis on mitigation plans associated with the I-405
"sit-in" park:
1. Request the Mayor to send a letter to Sid Morrison or Ron Anderson
of the Washington State Department of Transportation requesting
them to attend the October 3, 1994 Renton City Council meeting to
respond to the issues raised in the August 29, 1994 letter by Ruthie
Larson. The WSDOT representative should also address the question
of why WSDOT is no longer attending City Council meetings on a
monthly basis.
2. Request the Administration to determine whether a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was ever prepared by WSDOT
to address changes to the mitigation plans proposed within the Final
EIS for the project. If such a document was prepared, a copy of it
shall be obtained for Council review.
3. Pending the outcome of item nos. I and 2 above, the Council will
take appropriate follow-up action.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
CAG: 94-, Reimbursement concurrence in the Planning/Building/Public Works Department's .
for Local Hazardous Waste recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor
Program, King County and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Seattle-King County Department of Public Health and the City of Renton,
which authorizes the City's Solid Waste Utility to receive $15,939.00 in
funding from the Local Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Seattle-King
County. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding
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this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER,
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 401 for resolution.)
Annexation: Winsper Area Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report recommending
Utility Rate Rebate concurrence with the Administration's recommendation that the 50% rate
surcharge applied to utility customers outside the Renton City limits be
temporarily rebated for those residents of the Winsper Annexation area who
receive City water service. Rebate of the 50% rate surcharge shall be
effective retroactive to July 1, 1994 and shall extend for one year or until
such time as the pending appeal to the annexation is resolved, whichever
comes first. Over-payment shall be credited to future water billings.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren said
the City has not yet received notification that an appeal has been filed on the
Boundary Review Board's decision to approve the Winsper annexation.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #116117 - 116515; two wire transfers in the total amount
of $1,666,516.97; approval of Payroll Vouchers #129516 - 129878; and 385
direct deposits in the total amount of $1,049,949.24. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Personnel: Self-Insurance Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
for Employee Health concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution encouraging
Benefits State administrators and legislators and Congressional representatives to
support the continuation of local government's authority to elect to self-insure
employee health benefits under either state or federal health care reform.
MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 401 for resolution.)
Committee of the Whole Senior Planner Rebecca Lind pointed out the most recent changes made to the
-- Comprehensive Plan: draft Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Council's information.
Housing Element The first change, contained. in policy HE 2.3 on page 15 of the document,
provides that single family infill parcels of one acre or less be allowed to
develop at 9.6 units per acre to accommodate the 4,500 square foot minimum
lot size. Additionally, the density bonuses have been deleted per direction
received from the Committee of the Whole. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF COMPLETING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT.*
Councilman Tanner was concerned with Chapter 5, which he felt
inappropriately portrayed accessory units in a near-total positive manner.
Specifically, he noted that although the chapter purports to list advantages and
disadvantages of such dwelling units, the disadvantages are followed by
language directly refuting them.
Ms. Lind stated that the discussions preceding the policies were included to
provide a context of the policies for the EIS review. She suggested that these
sections could be deleted in the final policy document.
**MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AMEND
THE MOTION TO DELETE CHAPTER FIVE REGARDING "SPECIAL
September 26, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pame 400.
HOUSING TYPES" AS WELL AS POLICY NOS. HE-8.0 THROUGH HE-8.7
THAT REFER TO ACCESSORY UNITS.
Saying that Council has not yet determined whether it wants to allow
accessory units in single family neighborhoods, Councilmember Keolker-
Wheeler added that so far, it is unclear whether these units are required under
State law.
Councilman Edwards suggested it might be preferable to leave the language
regarding accessory units in the draft element for the purpose of the
environmental review. He felt that deleting the language would be easier than
adding it back in, in which case it would have to undergo a separate
environmental review.
Councilman Corman recalled that Council had previously directed staff to
omit all references to accessory units from the draft housing element. Mr.
Tanner agreed that Council had judged it best not to address the issue of
accessory units unless and until the State requires the City to do so. '
**MOTION ON THE AMENDMENT CARRIED.
*ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advancement to
second and final reading:
LID: 335, Sierra Heights An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No. 4368 expanding the
Sanitary Sewers boundaries of Local Improvement District No. 335, Sierra Heights, to add
three parcels (Petett). MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND
AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4474 Following second and final reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was
LID: 335, Sierra Heights MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT
Sanitary Sewers THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading, having
first been read at the 9/12/94 Council meeting:
Ordinance #4475 An ordinance was read approving and confirming the assessments and
LID: 335, Sierra Heights assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 335 in the total amount of
Sanitary Sewers $326,161.61 for the improvement of a certain area in and near Sierra Heights
by doing all work necessary in connection therewith, levying and assessing the
amounts therefor against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other
property as shown on said assessment roll as confirmed by the City Council;
and providing for the payment of such assessments into the Local
Improvement Fund, District No. 335, of the City of Renton, Washington, as
created by Ordinance No. 4368. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Annexation: Winsper, City Attorney Warren recommended that Council postpone adoption of the
Talbot Hill Winsper area annexation and zoning ordinances until the appeal period on this
matter has expired or, should an appeal be filed, until that issue is resolved.
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MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER
THE WINSPER AREA ANNEXATION AND ZONING ORDINANCES TO
THE CITY CLERK TO HOLD UNTIL THE APPEAL PERIOD ON THIS
MATTER HAS EXPIRED. CARRIED.
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3090 A resolution was read requesting State and Federal legislation to clarify the
Personnel: Self-Insurance authority of local governments to exercise the option of self-funding health
for Employee Health care benefits. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
Benefits COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3091 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
CAG: 94-, Reimbursement Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle-King County Department of
for Local Hazardous Waste Public Health regarding hazardous waste plan implementation. MOVED BY
Program, King County SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Referring to a notice that the Board of Public Works will hear a request from
WSDOT: I-405 Project and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a 38-day
Noise Variance Request noise variance for night work on I-405 from NE Park Drive to the northern
City limits, Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler was concerned that the
survelliance control and drive information system mentioned in the noise
variance application from WSDOT might refer to ramp metering, which
Council has steadfastly opposed on numerous occasions.
King County: Household Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler commented that the Seattle-King County Department
Hazardous Waste Program of Public Health has been billing suburban cities for non-billable items related
Billing to household hazardous waste programs. Additionally, it appears that some
ineligible items such as "tobacco vending" are being billed as basic health
services under contracts for public health services.
Franchise: TCI Basic City Attorney Warren announced that the City has received an appeal before
Cable Rates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from TCI regarding TCI's
basic cable rates. He suggested that the outcome of such an appeal will likely
be a stay of the City's recently adopted resolution on TCI rates.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jerry Woods, 17712 SE Petrovisky Rd., Renton, 98058, stated that Winsper
Citizen Comment: Woods - area residents are reluctant to appear before Council in support of the
Winsper Annexation, proposed annexation for fear of retaliation from King County Fire District 40.
Talbot Hill He noted that the Fire District has expressed opposition to the annexation and
may file an appeal of such with the Boundary Review Board.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:50 p.m.
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MARILYN E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
9/26/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 26, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 9/27 Burnstead Annexation Public Meeting
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. (Maplewood Heights Elementary School)
MON., 10/03 Economic Development Policies x
6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 9/27 *NO MEETING*
(Nelson)
FINANCE
(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 9/27 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
(Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Rezones
*5th Floor*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) MON., 10/03 Regional Transit Authority Update
(Edwards) 4:00 P.M.
UTILITIES THUR., 9/29 Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers Special
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Assessment District: Patricia Hess
Assessment and SAD Interest Rate
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 3, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION: Halloween Safety Week, October 24-31, 1994
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project— Status of Mitigation Plans
6. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 4 lots
located at 1614 Hoquiam Pl. NE; appeal filed on 9/23/94 by Dana L. Vana; File No. SHP-94-080.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
b. Police Department requests authorization to leave a currently vacant segeant's position unfilled and
create a non-commissioned Jail Supervisor position in its place. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Andrew J. Peck, 14104 - 10th Pl. SE, Renton, 98059, requesting that the City provide
directional signage for churches.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Economic Development Policies
b. Utilities Committee: Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewers Special Assessment District (Patricia Hess
Assessment and SAD Interest Rate)
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
11. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL. CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
Economic Development Policies
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Noise walls along 1-405
Information dissemination for Public Safety bond issue, Nov. 8th
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Valley Medical Center proposed levy
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Ryan's Addition Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam PI NE, SHP-94-080
PUBLIC SAFETY' COMMITTEE
New Jail Supervisor position in Police Department
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Letter from Andrew Peck, 14104 - 150th Pl. SE, Renton, 98059, requesting directional signage for churches
Renton Hill access safety issues
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 3, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor pro tem Stredicke led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called
the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF TIM SCHLITZER, Council President pro tem; JESSE TANNER, BOB
COUNCILMEMBERS EDWARDS, TONI NELSON, KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMAN RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; LAWRENCE J.
ATTENDANCE WARREN, City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; PAUL
LUMBERT, Engineering Specialist; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police
Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the week of October 24-
Halloween Safety Week, 31, 1994, as "Halloween Safety Week" and encouraging all residents to
10/24/94 to 10/31/94 emphasize the necessary safety skills that allow children to enjoy a safe and
happy Halloween. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Kevin Carlson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the students of Hazen
High School.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Bill Collins, 420 Cedar Ave. S, Renton, 98055, commented on a photograph
Citizen Comment: Collins published in the newspaper that showed pet owners walking their dogs at
- Dogs in Gene Coulon Gene Coulon Park, even though dogs are prohibited in the park.
Park
Citizen Comment: Gevers Bob Gevers, 900 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, distributed copies of
- Highlands Community correspondence between his legal counsel and the City Attorney's office
Church Court Case regarding the timing of a brief filed on his behalf. Mr. Gevers clarified that
the brief, relating to the Highlands Community Church appeal, had been
filed in a timely manner.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S, Renton, 98055, related his concern regarding
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve the intersection of Cedar and Mill Avenues South, saying the current
Project configuration of the intersection is unsafe and should be changed from a
three-way stop to a four-way stop. Mr. Webb also asked for signage directing
motorists from Cedar Ave. S. to Mill Ave. S. for the benefit of those
unfamiliar with the area.
Citizens Comment: Lloyd Hoshide, 833 Kirkland Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, thanked Council for
Hoshide - Comprehensive its action last week which deleted all references to accessory units (mother-in-
Plan Housing Element law apartments) from the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Hoshide said while he recognized that the issue of accessory units is likely to
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resurface, Council's decision on this matter was astute and in the best long-
term interests of the City and its citizens.
SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman introduced
PRESENTATION the discussion on the status of mitigation plans for the I-405 S-Curve project
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve by explaining a handout that contrasted the "sit-in" park as it had been
Project proposed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this project
with the current proposed configuration.
Mr. Zimmerman noted that although the stormwater detention pond was
originally intended to be smaller in size and have a natural dirt bottom, the
pond will actually be larger and made of concrete to ensure protection of the
City's aquifer. The increased size of the pond assumes some of the space
previously meant for the sit-in park.
Mr. Zimmerman introduced Ron Anderson, Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Regional Administrator. Mr. Anderson
apologized for WSDOT's failure to sustain its original commitment to send a
representative to Council meetings on a regular basis to respond to Council
and resident questions regarding the S-Curve project. He guaranteed that a
WSDOT representative will be present at the City's request, asking in return
that the City provide some advance indication regarding the specific issues to
be taken up.
Noting that Council has been provided with copies of his letter responding to
correspondence received from Renton Hill resident Ruthie Larson on this
project, Mr. Anderson acknowledged differences between the original EIS and
current plans and construction. He assured Council there had been no attempt
to deceive the City or its residents as the EIS proposal was developed into
final design plans, saying WSDOT had openly and honestly communicated
with both staff and the Mayor's office over the length of the project.
Responding to Councilman Tanner, Mr. Anderson said that although WSDOT
is concerned about the potentially high cost of the proposed stairway from
Renton Ave. S. to the Narco site and is additionally unable to guarantee
funding for such a facility, the Department is willing to explore all available
options.
Noting her concern regarding the reduced size of the sit-in park,
Councilmember Nelson suggested that redesigning the stormwater detention
pond to be longer and narrower could free up more open space for
landscaping that would help soften the overall effect of the project. Mr.
Anderson replied that the City might also be interested in reducing the width
of the portion of Mill Ave. S. that is no longer in use, noting this would allow
extending some of the landscaping into this area.
Saying that the sit-in park was supposed to be a genuine enhancement that
would help relieve the impacts of the freeway, Councilmember Keolker-
Wheeler was concerned that the area available for this amenity has been
reduced to the point where the intended effect of the park has been taken
away. She was also concerned about the safety of the bridge structures,
particularly during adverse weather conditions. Saying that the Cedar Ave.
staircase does not resemble anything in the EIS or in the model or the
documentation previously provided, she added that the original intent of this
facility was to connect Renton Hill to the downtown via a sit-in park and
some stairs.
October 3, 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Page 408
Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler said if the State is committed to building the Cedar
Ave. staircase because the EIS refers to a staircase, it should commit to other
aspects of the EIS as well and not allow construction of items not contained or
shown differently in the EIS. Mr. Anderson replied that an EIS is an initial
planning document that sets out the concepts for a project. After the EIS for
the S-Curve project was developed, a more detailed design report was
prepared in cooperation with all governing bodies, including the City of
Renton, that attempted to match the concepts contained in the EIS with
specific project components. Finally, plans and specifications were prepared
in the form of construction drawings for the project. Mr. Anderson added
that staff was aware that the dechlorination building was being required by
the City of Seattle and would be built.
In response to Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler's comments regarding the Cedar Ave.
staircase, Mr. Anderson said the handrails and materials have already been
ordered and the shop drawings approved for this facility. Deleting the
staircase from the project at this point, then, would incur a cost that would
have to be reimbursed to the contractor nevertheless.
Responding to Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Gregg Zimmerman concurred that Council had requested the
State to divert the $35,000 that could be saved by deleting the Cedar Ave.
staircase into the future landscaping project to cooperatively achieve an
alternative staircase from Renton Ave. to the Narco site. The State's response
was that since the Cedar Ave. staircase was required by the EIS, it was not at
liberty to delete it from the project.
Councilman Edwards echoed concerns regarding the loss of most of the area
intended for the sit-in park, saying that the City should receive mitigation for
the detention pond's increased size. Noting that a portion of 1-90 over Mercer
Island is lidded, he suggested that perhaps the detention pond could be
covered. Reiterating that the detention pond is the minimum size necessary to
meet requirements for the projected stormwater runoff and to ensure
protection of the aquifer, Mr. Anderson said typically these cannot be covered
as their primary function is to collect water.
Audience comment was invited.
Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98055, briefly described events that
led to the construction of the Cedar Ave. staircase. Noting that she had sent a
letter to WSDOT in August requesting answers to specific questions, she said
she has yet to receive answers to all of these. She contested the assertion that
the relocation of the City of Seattle's waterlines caused the relocation and
redesign of the stairway or the reduction in size of the sit-in park. Mrs.
Larson agreed with Councilmember Nelson that the detention pond could be
made longer and narrower, which would allow it to be placed in its original
location approximately thirty feet from the S. 3rd ramp. She questioned the
need for a 50' by 60' turnaround covered in cement, and suggested this could
be relocated. She concluded by requesting a redesign in keeping with the EIS
and that Renton Hill residents be informed of each step taken with regard to
the sit-in park.
Jim Gardin, 400 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, said although he has notified
the City of his concerns regarding water runoff on the hill during the
construction of this project, he has yet to receive a satisfactory response or see
any action taken regarding this issue. He felt that failure on both the City
and the State's part to address this relatively simple problem was indicative of
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the broader criticism that the concerns of Renton Hill residents are not being
considered.
B.J. Neilly, 806 Grant Ave. S., Renton, 98055, stated that the lack of visibility
at 4th and Main has made this intersection prone to accidents.
Becky Lemke, 430 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, agreed that the 4th/Main
and Cedar/Mill intersections are both dangerous, noting that she witnessed a
three-car rollover accident at the former intersection.
Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, suggested that removing the
large bluff would enhance visibility at the intersection of 4th and Main. He
added that it might also be appropriate to eliminate the free right turn from
4th onto Main.
Rosemary Grassi, 425 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, said WSDOT has failed
to maintain faith with residents regarding this project, which she felt has
reduced property values for some of those who live on Renton Hill. Saying
that the detention pond does not constitute landscaping, she added that this
facility should be attractive as well as functional. She additionally felt that
the Cedar Ave. staircase will be unsafe, particularly in the winter.
Responding to Mayor pro tem Stredicke, Mr. Zimmerman stated that the
detention pond was designed according to the State's criteria, which dictated
the volume of the pond but not necessarily its design.
Executive Assistant Jay Covington commented that the site clearance of the
intersection of 4th and Main is scheduled for improvement after completion
of the Renton Ave. ramp.
Saying that the visibility at this intersection is deplorable and its improvement
cannot be delayed, Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler suggested exploring the
possibility of a left-turn lane that was mentioned in the EIS. She asked again
whether a supplemental EIS was done on this project, adding that the
intersection of Cedar and Mill Avenues also requires improvement. Mrs.
Keolker-Wheeler was additionally concerned about children walking along the
top of the railings along Cedar Ave. over the freeway, and stated for the
record that as far as she was aware Council had never voted to delete the sit-
in park or reduce its size in any fashion.
Mr. Anderson said WSDOT will respond to concerns and issues raised this
evening in a letter to Council. Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler asked that this include
the matter of the Cedar Ave. staircase, as well as issues raised by Mrs. Larson
in her letter to WSDOT and concerns voiced by other Renton Hill residents
this evening.
Noting that the cities of Bellevue and Redmond have received noise walls as
mitigation for State highway projects, Mayor pro tem Stredicke asked for
information on the warrants for these, which Mr. Anderson agreed to provide.
Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler requested a copy of the proposed landscaping plans for
the project.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF NOISE WALLS TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR A REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED.
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MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER
RENTON HILL ACCESS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Mayor pro tem Stredicke asked that WSDOT send a representative to the
October 17th Council meeting as follow-up to tonight's meeting. WSDOT
appearances will thereafter be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
RECESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:56 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:02 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appeal: Ryan's Addition City Clerk submitted apeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Ryan's
Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam Addition Short Plat, four lots located at 1614 Hoquiam Pl. NE; appeal filed on
PI NE, SHP-94-080 9/23/94 by Dana L. Vana; File No. SHP-94-080. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
Police: New Jail Police Department requested authorization to leave a currently vacant
Supervisor Position sergeant's position unfilled and create a non-commissioned Jail Supervisor
position in its place. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Andrew J. Peck, 14104 - 150th Pl. SE, Renton,
Citizen Comment: Peck - 98059, requesting that the City approve and provide directional signage for
Directional Signage for churches. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
Churches REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President pro tem Schlitzer presented a report recommending approval
Committee of the Whole of the draft Economic Development Policies, as amended. The Committee
Comprehensive Plan: further recommended that the policies be included in the Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development of the City of Renton and adopted as an element of that Plan upon
Policies completion of the environmental review and after a public hearing. MOVED
BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee Transportation Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending
Transportation: Regional that the City Council approve the following position with respect to the
Transit Plan Regional Transit Plan:
1. Support of a Regional Transit Plan that supports a target of economic
development for Renton and the region.
2. Recognition that the City is in the process of negotiation to achieve
the target of economic development.
3. Approval of the City's current position with respect to the Regional
Transit Plan to include the extension of light rail between Tukwila
and Overlake/Redmond via Renton along the I-405 corridor. An
intermodal station should provide for connections to the north/south
commuter rail spine. This choice must include light rail along
Interurban Avenue with skip-stop operation to assure there will be
no increase in travel time from Seattle to Federal Way due to the
Interurban route. Limited or no all day parking should be provided
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at the Tukwila intermodal station. The light rail should be financed
by over-programming to attract more federal dollars. Have a system
whereby first come/first served. Until the light rail is constructed,
there should be bus service along I-405 and a transit center
developed downtown.
4. Any change from this position should be consistent with the
economic development target and would be referred back to the City
Council for approval.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
Council: Position on REFER THE ISSUE OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER PROPOSED
Valley Medical Center LEVY TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR DISCUSSION AT ITS
Levy OCTOBER 10 MEETING. CARRIED.
Police: Public Safety Bond Councilmembers discussed various ideas of how to encourage residents to vote
Issue on the upcoming public safety bond issue, including holding neighborhood
meetings whereby voters could get their questions on this subject answered.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR FURTHER ACTION.
CARRIED. City Attorney Warren noted that although Council is prohibited
from expending funds to promote or oppose a ballot proposition, it can take a
position as a body for or against a proposition and it can also authorize
expenditures for the dissemination of information that is of a neutral nature
only. The extent of such dissemination of information is up to the City's
discretion.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:31 p.m.
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MARILYN E ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
10/03/94
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 3, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/10 Valley Medical Center Bond Issue;
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m. Personnel Issues(Executive Session)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 10/10 Broker of Record Contracts;
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. Vouchers
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 10/04 Ryan's Addition Short Plat Appeal;
(Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. Home Occupations Zoning Revision
*Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 1994
4. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. October 1994, National Arts and Humanities Month
b. October 1994, Head Injury Awareness Month
c. October 16-22, 1994, Character Counts Week
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. City Clerk submits official King County election certification and canvass for the September 1994
primary election.
b. Housing & Human Services Division requests approval of resolutions authorizing the Mayor to enter
into amendments to the 1994-1996 Interlocal Cooperative Agreements with King County for the
HOME Investment Partnership (CAG-93-064) and Community Development Block Grants
(CAG-93-066). Council concur. (See agenda item 9. for resolutions.)
c. Legal Department submits proposed ordinance providing for the destruction of forfeited firearms.
Refer to Public Safetv Committee.
d. Wastewater Utility Division requests that the contract for the Duvall Ave. NE and Shattuck Ave. S.
sanitary sewer installation projects be awarded to the low bidder, Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of$33,820.07. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Broker of Record Contracts; Vouchers
b. Planning& Development Committee: Ryan's Addition Short Plat Appeal; Comprehensive Plan
Amendments and Concurrent Rezones
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions:
a. Amending 1994-1996 agreement with King County for CDBG funds (see 6.b.)
b. Amending 1994-1996 agreement with King County for Home Investment Partnerships Program (see 6.b)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13'' ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6;30 p.m.
1 Valley Medical Center proposed levy
2. Personnel issues (Executive Session)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
October 10, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
South End Auto Wrecking fire incident
WSDOT response to Council request for information on I-405 noise wall warrants
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Amendment to CAG-93-064, HOME Investment Partnership, KingCounty
Amendment to CtNG-93-066, 1994-1996 CDBG Funds, King County
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Destruction of forfeited firearms
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
1995-1996 proposed utility rates
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Winsper Annexation, Talbot Road (1st reading 9/19/94)
Zoning for Winsper Annexation (1st reading 9/19/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 10, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; TIM SCHLITZER, JESSE
COUNCILMEMBERS TANNER, RANDY CORMAN, BOB EDWARDS, TONI NELSON, KATHY
KEOLKER-WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN
PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; CAROLYN SUNDVALL, Housing & Human Services
Manager; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; LIEUTENANT ROB SOFIE,
Police Department.
PRESS Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 1994, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the month of October
National Arts and 1994 to be National Arts and Humanities Month, recognizing the effect that
Humanities Month, 10/94 the arts and humanities have on every aspect of American life. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Head Injury Awareness A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the month of October
Month, 10/94 1994 to be Head Injury Awareness Month, and asking that all citizens
recognize and support the worthwhile efforts of the Washington State Head
Injury Foundation. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Character Counts Week, A proclamation by Mayor Clymer was read declaring the week of October 16-
10/16/94 to 10/22/94 22, 1994 to be Character Counts Week,' recognizing the importance of making
conscientious efforts to help young people develop the ability for moral
decision-making and conduct. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ryan Moore, 1607 Ilwaco Ave. NE, Renton, 98059, inquired whether Council
Citizen Comment: Moore - has reached a decision regarding the Ryan's Addition Short Plat appeal.
Ryan's Addition Short
Plat, 1614 Hoquiam P1 MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
NE, SHP-94-080 COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ON THIS ISSUE.
CARRIED.
Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the Ryan's Addition Short Plat appeal, File No. SHP-94-080.
Appeal: Ryan's Addition The Planning & Development Committee met on October 4, 1994 to consider
Short Plat, 1614 Hoquiam the appeal of the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated August 29, 1994.
PI NE, SHP-94-080 The subject property is located at 1614 Hoquiam Place. The applicant,
Manfred Duske, seeks approval of a short plat in order to subdivide a 0.62
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acre parcel into four lots. A variance is requested to construct a private road.
The Hearing Examiner found, among other things, that a three-lot plat would
fall short of the Zoning Code requirements. Density of the three-lot plat with
a private road would be 5.6. Without the road it would be 4.9. The Code
requires between 5.6 and 8 dwelling units per acre. The Hearing Examiner
approved the variance subject to several conditions. The appellant, Dana L.
Vana, appealed numerous conclusions and findings including the Hearing
Examiner's finding that a granting of a variance will not materially harm
either the general public or other properties in the vicinity of the site. The
Committee found that the Hearing Examiner committed substantial error in
finding no material harm to other properties in the vicinity. The record
indicated that the applicant would be unable to develop homes that would
maintain continuity of the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, the
Committee found that the parcel should be subdivided into three lots rather
than four. Having so found, the Committee then addressed the issue of
whether or not to have a private road. Without a private road, the density
would be outside the range described in our Code. However, the Committee
found there are access constraints to the three parcels that would make access
through a private road more dangerous than access from three separate private
driveways. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the City Council:
reverse the decision of the Hearing Examiner and deny the variance for a
private road; amend the decision of the Hearing Examiner to approve a short
plat to subdivide the parcel into three lots; and require all of the conditions
imposed by the Hearing Examiner except condition No. 3 as it relates to the
construction of a private road. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Webb - Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, commented on various issues
WSDOT I-405 S-Curve associated with the status of mitigation plans for the 1-405 S-Curve project,
Project saying that the purpose of the Cedar Ave. staircase has always been to provide
a substitute for the more direct route once provided by Mill Ave. S. Mr.
Webb posed several questions regarding the storm water detention pond, the
sit-in park, and safety measures on both the Cedar Ave. overpass and the
South 4th/Main Ave. S. and Cedar Ave. S./frontage road intersections. Saying
that the City and the Council have been kept fully informed of changes made
w... on this project since the EIS, Mr. Webb encouraged cooperation betwe
City and WSDOT on these concerns to ensure the greatest benefit for Renton
and its citizens.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Council request, item 6.b. was removed for separate consideration.
City Clerk: September City Clerk submitted official King County election certification and canvass
1994 Primary Certification for the September 1994 primary election. Information.
Police: Destruction of Legal Department submitted proposed ordinance providing for the destruction
Forfeited Firearms of forfeited firearms. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
CAG: 94-, Duvall Ave Wastewater Utility Division requested that the contract for the Duvall Ave.
NE/Shattuck Ave S NE and Shattuck Ave. S. sanitary sewer installation projects be awarded to
Sanitary Sewers, Pivetta Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc., in the amount of $33,820.07; this
Bros. contractor was the lowest bidder in response to telephone solicitations.
Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM
6.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Housing & Human Services Division requested approval of resolutions
CAG: 93-064, HOME authorizing the Mayor to enter into amendments to the 1994-1996 Interlocal
Investment Partnership, Cooperative Agreements with King County for the HOME Investment
King County Partnership (CAG-93-064) and Community Development Block Grants (CAG-
CAG: 93-066, CDBG 93-066).
Funds, King County
Responding to Councilman Edwards, Carolyn Sundvall, Housing & Human
Services Manager, explained that the first amendment will consolidate two
advisory committees into one, which will have the effect of providing greater
suburban city representation in the funding recommendations made to the
County Executive. Renton will not experience a change in the amount of
funding it receives; however, the second amendment will allow the County's
administrative funds for the CDBG program to be used more equitably.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL
APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO CAG-93-064 AND CAG-93-066 AS
PROPOSED. CARRIED. (See page 419 for resolutions.)
OLD BUSINESS Noting complaints of insufficient parking at a group home located in a cul-
Planning: Group Homes in de-sac at NE 10th Ct. and Redmond Ave. NE, Council President Stredicke
Residential Areas requested an investigation by the Code enforcement officer and an opinion
from the City Attorney as to whether these facilities can be restricted in
single family residential areas.
Fire: Valley Medical MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
Centcr Proposed Levy CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMENDATION
NOT TO TAKE A POSITION ON THE LEVY PROPOSED BY VALLEY
MEDICAL CENTER. CARRIED.
Fire: South End Auto MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER
Wrecking Fire Incident THE MATTER OF SOUTH END AUTO WRECKING RECONSTRUCTION
TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-
CONFORMING USE CAN BE REBUILT AFTER A RECENT FIRE.
CARRIED.
Utility: 1995/1996 Rates MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED 1995 AND 1996 UTILITY RATES TO
THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #116516 - 116994; one wire transfer in the total amount
of $2,779,568.09; approval of Payroll Vouchers #129879 - 130217; and 388
direct deposits in the total amount of $1,057,703.12. MOVED BY TANNER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCURN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Streets: Parking Problem Councilman Schlitzer commented on correspondence and a petition received
on NE 8th St by the City regarding a parking problem experienced by residents on a
privately-owned portion of NE 8th St. located next to a frequently used school
playfield. Noting that the Police Department was unable to provide assistance
since the road is private, he suggested that the City help affected residents
explore other options to alleviate the problem such as signage, curbing, or fire
lane marking. Mayor Clymer agreed to look into this issue.
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WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Councilman Edwards expressed his dissatisfaction with correspondence
Project received from WSDOT in response to a Renton Councilmember's request for
noise wall warrants on various State highway projects, saying that the letter
from WSDOT clearly failed to provide a satisfactory answer on this issue.
MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL DIRECT
THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONTACT WSDOT REGARDING THE
LACK OF SATISFACTORY RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE
ON THE ISSUE OF NOISE WALL WARRANTS. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3092 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 93-066, CDBG amendment to the interlocal cooperative agreement with King County to
Funds, King County obtain funds from the King County Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program during the 1994-1996 funding years. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Resolution #3093 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 93-064, HOME amendment to the interlocal cooperative agreement with King County for the
Investment Partnership, purpose of participating in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
King County MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL AGAIN
Transportation: Council GO ON RECORD AS OPPOSING RAMP METERING ON I-405 THROUGH
Opposition to Ramp RENTON. CARRIED.
Metering
Transportation: Temporary Commenting on signs announcing the temporary evening closure of Main St.,
Closure of Main St Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted that provisions will have to be made
to ensure uninterrupted access to Renton Hill.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Gary Smith, 5021 Ripley Lane N., Suite 4, Renton, 98056, was concerned
Citizen Comment: Smith - with the potential for appearance of impropriety that could arise if members
Appearance of Fairness of City boards or commissions are allowed to act as proponents on projects or
Concerns other matters. Noting that it is not just propriety that must be preserved, but
also the appearance of such, Mr. Smith suggested that these situations would
best be handled through an intermediary so it would not appear as if one
party were benefiting, even inadvertently, from inside information or contacts.
Council President Stredicke agreed that preserving the appearance of fairness
is of sufficient importance that even if a Councilmember, City employee or
board member did not have any interest in a matter, that person should excuse
himself or herself from participating if it could appear that he or she stood to
somehow benefit. He emphasized that it is not enough to maintain fairness,
but that actions should be judged on whether or not they appear to be fair.
Mayor Clymer noted that the person referred to by Mr. Smith had appeared
before Council in a professional capacity removed from his role as a volunteer
commissioner for the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ONE HOUR TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES. CARRIED. Time: 8:35 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:35 p.m.
MARILYNJ. UtERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
10/10/94
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 10, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/17 Executive Session(Pending Litigation)
(Stredicke) 6:30 p.m.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 10/11 *NO MEETING*
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 10/17 Broker of Record Contracts (continued
(Tanner) 6:00 p.m. from 10/10/94)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 10/11 Home Occupations Zoning Revisions
(Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. (continued from 10/04/94);
*5th Floor* Wetlands Management Ordinance;
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
Concurrent Rezones
PUBLIC SAFETY THURS., 10/13 Dog Kennels in Residential
(Corman) 3:00 p.m. Neighborhoods;
Jail Supervisor Position;
Destruction of Forfeited Firearms
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 10/17 Rick Hlavka letter re: Puget Sound
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Helicopters Lease/Safety Issues;
Corman request for Right-of-Way
Dedication on NE 23rd St.
UTILITIES THURS., 10/13 Long-term Mosquito Abatement;
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. 1995 & 1996 Proposed Utility Rates
OTHER MEETINGS
LEOFF Board THURS., 10/13 3rd Floor Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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REGULAR MEETING
October 17, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: WSDOT I-405 S-Curve Project
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is
allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience
comment period later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name
and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will
be adopted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a
Council member.
a. Community Services Department requests approval of addendum to extend Maplewood Golf
Course concession contract with Charlie Stewart until 9/30/95 following completion of new
clubhouse. Refer to Community Services Committee.
b. Finance Department submits proposal for department reorganization and employee
reclassifications. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Finance Department presents 1995 City of Renton budget and 1996 spending plan establishing
1995 property tax rates, new fee schedule for Parks and Public Works Departments, and utility
rates; and requests that the Council set public hearings on November 7 and 21, 1994, to
consider this topic. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d. Finance Department submits ordinance providing for the issuance of $3,570,000 in
water/sewer revenue bonds to be repaid from rates over the next 20 years. Refer to Finance
Committee.
e. Transportation Division submits CAG-94-085, 1994 Slurry Seal project; and requests approval
of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $43,408.56,
commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $2,170.43 to
Blackline, Inc., contractor, if all required releases have been received. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Earl Price, dba Construction Distributors, 8746 South 113th Street, Seattle, WA 98178,
requests exemption from fire mitigation fees for the Cedar River Court Apartments. Refer to
Plannin¢ and Development Committee.
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Committee reports
on any topics may be held by the chairman if further review is necessary. Items marked with (*)
include legislation (ordinance or resolution).
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Finance Committee report: Broker of Record Contracts
c. Planning & Development Committee report: Wetlands Management Ordinance*
d. Public Safety Committee reports: Dog Kennels in Residential Neighborhoods; Jail Supervisor
Position; Destruction of Forefeited Firearms*
e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee reports: Rick Hlavka letter re: Puget Sound Helicopters
Lease/Safety Issues; Corman request for R/W Dedication on NE 23rd Street
f. Utilities Committee reports: Long-term Mosquito Abatement; 1995-1996 Proposed Utility
Rates
r� 9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Winsper Annexation (1st reading 9/19/94)
b. Winsper Zoning (1st reading 9/19/94)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Wetlands Ordinance Amendments
b. Forfeited Firearms Destruction
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
6:30 p.m.
(Preceding Council Meeting)
f Topic: Pending Litigation (Executive Session - closed to the public)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1995/1996 budget and spending plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Extension of Maplewood Golf Course concessionaire contract (CAG-85-030)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Department reorganization/employee reclassifications
Water/sewer revenue bond issuance
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Letter from Earl Price requesting exemption from fire mitigation fees for Cedar River Court Apts.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Wetlands Management/buffer widths and variance procedures (1st reading 10/17/94)
Disposal of forfeited firearms (1st reading 10/17/94)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 17, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor pro tem Stredicke led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called
the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
11rr ROLL CALL OF TIM SCHLITZER, Council President pro tem; JESSE TANNER, RANDY
COUNCILMEMBERS CORMAN, BOB EDWARDS, TONI NELSON, KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; DAN KELLOGG,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MIKE
KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; SUE CARLSON,
Economic Development Specialist; PAUL LUMBERT, Engineering Specialist;
MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police
Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Joe Scanlon, Project Engineer for the WSDOT 1-405 S-Curve project, gave a
PRESENTATION brief update on the project's construction status, noting that the southbound
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curve Cedar Ave. bridge is now complete, with northbound traffic still being
Project rerouted. Resurfacing on Main St. has been delayed because of adverse
weather, but should be finished this week. Additionally, the Renton Ave.
connection will not be complete until next month due to the necessary
construction of a wall required by the redesign of the storm water detention
pond and sit-in park area. After Renton Ave. is opened, Cedar Ave. will be
closed for approximately one month to accomplish its ultimate configuration.
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Bob Dyer, WSDOT District One Assistant Engineer, referred to a letter from
WSDOT Northwest Region Administrator Ron Anderson, which responded to
questions concerning the S-Curve project that were raised by Council and the
audience at the October 17, 1994 Council meeting. Mr. Dyer explained the
proposal to maximize the area available for the sit-in park by relocating the
storm water detention pond 40 feet to the north, and by reducing the
maintenance turn-around pad from 44 to 25 feet in length. These two
changes would enlarge the sit-in park by an estimated 59 feet. Noting that
the location and configuration of the detention pond is largely dictated by its
size and by the constraints of the site, particularly those relating to
topography, Mr. Dyer said any attempt to move the pond further to the north
would require the construction of additional retaining walls.
Adding that the southern end of the pond has a 5:1 slope and the remaining
sides have 3:1 slopes, Mr. Dyer said the former is necessary to allow for pond
maintenance and the latter are needed for safety measures. The pond will also
be completely fenced.
Councilman Edwards commented that a sufficiently secure fence would
prevent unauthorized access to the pond and thus eliminate the need for
sloping all but the southern end of the pond. Mr. Dyer replied that replacing
the other three sloped sides with vertical sides per Mr. Edward's suggestion
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could reduce the size of the pond up to 25-30°x6 and allow it to be moved
perhaps 20 to 30 feet further to the north. Adding, however, that this would
necessitate a complete redesign of the pond to ensure it will be impermeable
to water, Mr. Dyer said WSDOT does not recommend making the pond longer
and narrower as this would not substantially increase the amount of usable
green space for the park.
Questioning whether Renton Hill residents have been adequately represented
in discussions regarding redesigning and/or relocating the pond,
Councilmember Nelson emphasized the need for input from the community on
these issues.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested that, in conjunction with the
redesign of the pond, WSDOT and City staff also reconsider the matter of
pedestrian access to the sit-in park via Cedar and Renton Avenues.
Councilman Corman noted his preference that the fence around the pond be
made of a material such as iron rather than chain-link, and Mr. Dyer said
WSDOT will likely propose that it be plastic-coated chain-link rather than
galvanized, as a colored plastic coating would help make the fence less
intrusive.
Continuing, Mr. Dyer stated that two re-evaluations of the project were
performed to determine whether a supplemental EIS was warranted, but it was
not. He added that the EIS did recognize that the sit-in park would be
smaller than originally envisioned. Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler noted that these re-
evaluations did not consider the addition of the dechlorination building, which
further reduced the size of the sit-in park. She asked if parties of record who
had commented during the EIS were provided with copies of these re-
evaluations.
Noting WSDOT's position that a left-turn lane is not warranted at 4th and
Main according to traffic counts conducted at this location, Mrs. Keolker-
Wheeler questioned the validity of traffic counts that were apparently
performed prior to the opening of 4th St. She commented on the specific
problem of sight distance for those travelling west on 4th who are trying to
turn north onto Main St., saying that visibility is impaired not by the retaining
wall but by a pole. Adding that she would like to see the design for safety
railings on the Renton and Cedar Avenue bridges, she also requested
information on what the final slope of Renton Ave. will be, as well as its
curve.
Responding to previous Council questions regarding noise walls, Mr. Dyer
apologized for WSDOT's failure to provide a satisfactory answer on this issue
and committed to furnishing one within the next two weeks. Councilman
Edwards clarified that Council's interest regarding noise walls goes beyond the
S-Curve project and involves the seeming disparity with other jurisdictions
receiving these amenities while Renton has not.
Councilman Tanner asked that in two weeks the State also provide information
on whether it plans to implement ramp metering on I-405 within Renton's
city limits.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler inquired how the State is addressing the
problem of mud on Cedar Ave., and Mr. Scanlon said although WSDOT has
attempted to have the contractor sweep this area as needed, these efforts may
have to be intensified.
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Audience comment was invited.
Jim Gardin, 400 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, stated that the mud coming
off the hill onto Cedar Ave. does not get swept off the road, although he has
repeatedly contacted the City regarding this problem. Saying that the only
way to absolutely ensure the safety of the detention pond would be to cover it
with a lid, he questioned how safe this structure has to be given the
community's desire to maximize the area for the sit-in park.
Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Ave. S., Renton, 98055, reiterated his concern
fto regarding the sight distance at the intersection of Mill and Cedar Avenues,
saying this poses a more serious safety problem than the State may recognize.
Scott Rhodes, 714 Shelton Ave., Renton, 98055, felt that the detention pond
should have sloped sides for safety's sake. Mr. Dyer agreed that the State
feels the gain in the size of the pond, should it be built with vertical walls,
would not be worth the potential risk that children or others could not pull
themselves out of it.
Councilman Edwards asked that Council be provided with a drawing of how
the detention pond and sit-in park would appear, given the current proposals
to minimize the maintenance pad and relocate the pond, and assuming that the
3:1 slopes on all but the southern end of the pond were changed to vertical
walls. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler added that this drawing should also
consider the pedestrian access issue she mentioned earlier.
Rosemary Grassi, 425 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98055, suggested that the sides
of the pond be curved rather than angled. Noting a problem with speeding
vehicles on Cedar Ave., she felt that installing a stop sign on this street would
improve safety.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 85-030, Maplewood Community Services Department requested approval of an addendum to
Golf Course extend the Maplewood Golf Course concession contract with Charlie Stewart
Concessionaire, Charlie until 9/30/95 following completion of the new clubhouse. Refer to
Stewart Community Services Committee.
Personnel: Finance Finance Department submitted proposal for department reorganization and
Department employee reclassifications. Refer to Finance Committee.
Reorganization/Employee
Reclassifications
Budget: 1995 and 1996 Finance Department requested that public hearings be set on November 7 and
Spending Plan 21, 1994 to consider the 1995 City of Renton budget and the 1996 spending
plan establishing 1995 property tax rates, new fee schedules for the Parks and
Public Works Departments, and utility rates. Refer to Committee of the
Whole. (The 1995 budget document will be filed with the City Clerk on
10/24/94.)
Finance: Water/Sewer Finance Department submitted ordinance providing for the issuance of
Revenue Bond Issuance $3,570,000 in water/sewer revenue bonds to be repaid from rates over the
next 20 years. Refer to Finance Committee.
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CAG: 94-085, 1994 Slurry Transportation Division submitted CAG-94-085, 1994 Slurry Seal project; and
Seal Project, Blackline Inc. requested approval of project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of $43,408.56, commencement of 30-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of $2,170.43 to Blackline, Inc., contractor, if all required
releases have been obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Earl Price, dba Construction Distributors, 8746
Citizen Comment: Price - S. 113th St., Seattle, 98178, requesting exemption from fire mitigation fees in
Cedar River Court Fire the amount of $38,412.00 for the Cedar River Court Apartments. MOVED
Mitigation Fees BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
Exemption Request CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Stredicke presented a report recommending that the City
Committee of the Whole Council Chambers remodel be deleted from the City Council referral list. The
Parks: Council Chambers Committee understands the project is nearing completion and will be included
Remodel, CAG-93-094, in the normal project close-out process when the City formally accepts the
Cope Construction work performed under Phase I of the Municipal Building Renovation.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report regarding long-term
Utility: Mosquito mosquito control options for the Panther Creek wetlands area. The Committee
Abatement Program recommended that Surface Water Utility staff conduct a public information
campaign to inform citizens of actions that may be taken to repel or abate
mosquitos on private property. Citizens shall be provided with information on
the following mosquito control actions: the elimination of mosquito breeding
places; the encouragement of natural predators; the use of mosquito repellant
devices such as bug lights, mosquito repellants, and netting; and a project
description that includes information about the multiple benefits (i.e. flood
control, water quality, aquatic habitat and mosquito control) that the proposed
re-established Panther Creek project will provide. The Committee also ..rt
recommended that the Surface Water Utility continue to work toward
implementation of the re-established Panther Creek (P-9 Channel) capital
improvement project. This project will improve drainage within and
downstream of the Panther Creek wetland. The project will allow for the
movement of surface water through and the fluctuation of water levels within
the wetland, which will reduce mosquito breeding habitat. The Committee
further recommended that the City of Renton's 1995 budget include a
contingency fund for spraying of insectides should it be determined that
mosquito populations are not being adequately abated through private control
actions. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Police: Jail Supervisor concurrence in the staff recommendation to create the position of a non-
Position commissioned jail supervisor. Further, the Committee recommended the
position of a police sergeant remain unfilled at this time. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Planning: Dog Kennels in Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Residential Neighborhoods concurrence with the Administration's recommendation to leave intact the City
Zoning Code provisions limiting the amount of animals in the single family
(SF) zone to three animals per residence (Zoning Code 4-31-5.B.3.b), and to
allow hobby kennels for between four and eight animals in SF neighborhoods
only on lots over thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet (Zoning Code 4-
31-5.B.4.a). This action will preserve the provisions in the Zoning Code
which prohibit Ms. Suzanne Lee from building dog kennels and owning more
than three animals at her residence at 3300 NE 6th Place. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
"" COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Police: Destruction of Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
Forfeited Firearms concurrence in the staff recommendation to enact an ordinance providing for
the destruction of firearms. Further, the Committee recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be placed on the agenda for first reading.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL .CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 430 for ordinance.)
Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding wetland buffer widths in shoreline management areas and
Planning: Wetlands wetland variance procedures. The Committee considered this item at its
Management/Variance regular meeting on October 11, 1994, and made the following
Procedures recommendations:
1. That the Council amend Section 4-32-3.F., Standard Buffer Zone
Widths, of the City's Wetlands Management Ordinance (Chapter 32,
Title IV of the City Code) to delete cross references to the City's
Shoreline Master Program and, specifically, that the City have one
set of standard wetland buffer widths that would vary depending
upon whether a wetland was a Category 1 (highest quality), Category
2, or Category 3 (lowest quality) wetland.
2. That the Council amend Section 4-32-5.H., Wetland Variance
Procedures, to provide that wetland variances for Category 3 (lowest
VAMW quality, e.g. degraded or emergent) wetlands be decided by the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department Administrator rather
than by the Hearing Examiner.
These amendments will make Renton's Wetlands Management Ordinance more
consistent with those of King County and surrounding jurisdictions in terms
of its buffer width requirements for Category 1, 2 and 3 wetlands. Likewise,
amending the variance procedures for Category 3 wetlands will shorten the
review time for these very low value wetlands and make better use of existing
human resources. The Committee recommended that Council concur in its
report and place the ordinance regarding this matter on the agenda for first
reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT, CARRIED. (See
page 430 for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance #4476 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 115 acres located at Talbot
Annexation: Winsper, Road, south of the existing City boundary and north of S. 175th St., to the
Talbot Hill City of Renton (commonly known as the Winsper annexation). MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance #4477 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: Zoning for 115 acres located at Talbot Road, south of the existing City boundary and
Winsper Area, Talbot Hill north of S. 175th St. and annexed to the City of Renton to SF (Single Family
residential) and MR (Mixed Residential) (Winsper annexation). MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED,
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
10/24/94 Council meeting for second reading and adoption:
Planning: Wetlands An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-32-3.F and 4-32-5.H of
Management (Buffer Chapter 32, Wetlands Management, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City
Widths/Variance Code relating to Shoreline Management Program buffer widths and wetland
Procedures) variance procedures. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 10/24/94. CARRIED.
Police: Disposal of An ordinance was read amending Chapter 18, Penal Code, of Title VI (Police
Forfeited Firearms Regulations), of City Code by adding a new section relating to the disposal of
firearms. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
10/24/94. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:56 p.m.
MARILYN RSEN, CMC, City Clerk
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Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 17, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/24 1995-1996 Budget
(Stredicke) 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(to be continued
following regular
Council meeting)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Nelson)
FINANCE MON., 10/24 Vouchers;
(Tanner) 5:30 p.m. Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds;
Finance Department Reorganization;
Broker of Record Contracts (potentially)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
(Keolker-Wheeler)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Edwards)
UTILITIES
(Schlitzer)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 1994
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 1994
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department Volunteer Recognition for 500 Service Hours
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed
five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period
later on the agenda is unlimited in duration.)
When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and
address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Council members in advance for study and review and will be adopted
in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Council member.
a. Mayor Clymer appoints Timothy J. Searing, 4510 NE 19th, Renton, 98059, to the Park Board to fill
the unexpired term of Robert Larsen (term to expire 06/01/97); and appoints Cynthia M. Burns, 2007
NE 12th St., Renton, 98056, and Michael G. O'Donin, 423 Pelly Ave. N., Renton, 98055, to fill two
added positions on the Park Board for four-year terms expiring 10/01/98. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
b. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for July 1 - September 30, 1994; 56 contracts; total amount
$6,947,145.92.
c. Community Services Department submits recommendation of the Renton Park Board to name the
newly completed park along Maple Valley Highway and the Cedar River Trail "Riverview Park."
Refer to Community Services Committee. VMd
d. Planning and Technical Services Division requests a public hearing be scheduled for 11/14/94 to
consider acceptance of the 10%Notice of Intent to annex approximately 226 acres located in the
vicinity of S.E. 128th St. (commonly known as the Burnstead annexation). Council concur.
e. Surface Water Utility submits proposed Addendum No. 1-94 to CAG-94-083, I-405 Box Culvert/P-1
Channel Improvement Project, to extend the expiration date of the agreement and to clarify project
work, bid items and the City's share of the project cost. Council concur.
f. Transportation Division submits proposed Addendum No. 3-94 to LAG-84-006, lease agreement with
Plane Space Investments, to document: new legal descriptions for the leased parcels, an increase in
total ground lease area, and the effective date of the adjustment to the rental payment. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with
an asterisk(*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the chairman if
further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Comprehensive Plan Amendments
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds*; Finance Department Reorganization;
Broker of Record Contracts
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Wetlands management ordinance amendments (1st reading 10/17/94)
b. Forfeited firearms destruction (1st reading 10/17/94)
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
Water/sewer revenue bond issuance (see 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics - call 277-4430 for recorded information)
r..r 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 p.m.
1995/1996 Budget
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October 24, 1994 City Clerk's Office
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Letter from Dick Pado et al regarding hit-and-run fatality of bicycle rider
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Park Board appointments (Timothy J. Searing, Cynthia M. Burns, Michael G. O'Donin)
Park Board recommendation regarding naming of Maple Valley/Cedar River Park
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
City requirements for notification of destruction of living units
King County county-wide planning policies
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11/07/94 -- 1995/1996 Budget
11/14/94 -- 10% Notice of Intent to Annex petition re: Burnstead annexation (SE 128th St)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 24, 1994 City Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Renton Municipal Building
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting
of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF RICHARD STREDICKE, Council President; JESSE TANNER, TIM
WSW COUNCILMEMBERS SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN, TONI NELSON, KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BOB EDWARDS.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN EARL CLYMER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the
ATTENDANCE Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BRENDA FRITSVOLD,
Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services
Director; SUE CARLSON, Economic Development Specialist; CLARK
PETERSEN, Library Director; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information
Services Administrator; SAMUEL CHASTAIN, Community Services
Administrator; JIM SHEPHERD, Facilities Director; WILLIAM
HUTSINPILLER, Parks & Recreation Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Recreation Manager; CAROLYN SUNDVALL, Housing & Human Services
Manager; PRISCILLA PIERCE, Administrative Analyst; CHIEF A. LEE
WHEELER, Fire Department; CHIEF ALAN L. WALLIS, Police Department;
DEPUTY CHIEF DON PERSSON, Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 1994, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
SPECIAL Police Chief Alan L. Wallis presented a plaque of appreciation to Maxine
PRESENTATION Boren, who has provided 500 hours of volunteer service to the Police
Police: Volunteer Department since 1992. Chief Wallis noted that so far this year, volunteers in
Recognition the Police Department have contributed 3,862 hours worth an estimated
$81,330.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appointment: Park Board Mayor Clymer appointed Timothy J. Searing, 4510 NE 19th St., Renton,
98059, to the Park Board to fill the unexpired term of Robert Larsen (term to
expire 6/01/97); and appointed Cynthia M. Burns, 2007 NE 12th St., Renton,
98056, and Michael G. O'Donin, 423 Pelly Ave. N., Renton, 98055, to fill two
added positions on the Park Board for four-year terms expiring 10/01/98.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Quarterly City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for July 1 - September 30, 1994;
Contract List, 7/94 to 56 contracts; total amount $6,947,145.92. Information.
9/94
Parks: Maple Valley/Cedar Community Services Department submitted the recommendation of the Park
River Park Naming Board to name the newly completed park along Maple Valley Highway and
(Riverview Park) the Cedar River Trail 'Riverview Park." Refer to Community Services
Committee.
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Annexation: Burnstead, SE Planning and Technical Services Division requested a public hearing be
128th St scheduled for 11/14/94 to consider acceptance of the 10% Notice of Intent to
annex approximately 226 acres located in the vicinity of SE 128th St.
(commonly known as the Burnstead annexation). Council concur.
CAG: 94-083, I-405 Box Surface Water Utility submitted proposed Addendum No. 1-94 to CAG-94-
Culvert/P-1 Channel 083, 1-405 Box Culvert/P-1 Channel Improvement Project, to extend the
Improvement Project, SCS expiration date of the agreement and to clarify project work, bid items and
the City's share of the project cost. Council concur.
Lease: LAG-84-006, Plane Transportation Division submitted proposed Addendum No. 3-94 to LAG-84-
Space Investments 006, lease agreement with Plane Space Investments, to document: new legal
descriptions for the leased parcels, an increase in total ground lease area, and
the effective date of the adjustment to the rental payment. Council concur.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from tenants of Parkside Apartments, 900 - 6th
Citizen Comment: Parkside Ave. N., stating that they are being required to vacate their building as it is
Apartment Tenants - scheduled for demolition. The letter added that this situation has created an
Tenant Displacement immediate financial hardship for most of the tenants. MOVED BY
STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE
QUESTION OF NOTIFICATION OF DESTRUCTION OF LIVING UNITS
TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending
Finance Committee concurrence in the Human Resources and Risk Management Department's
Personnel: Broker of recommendation that a contract be approved for Arthur J. Gallagher as Broker
Record for Insurance, of Record for property and casualty insurance. The recommendation follows
Arthur J. Gallagher response to and evaluation of Request for Proposals for property and casualty.
Arthur J. Gallagher has been the property and casualty broker for the City
since 1983. Based on their experience with municipal business and their
knowledge of the City of Renton, it was determined they were the best choice
to continue service to the City. The contract will be effective January 1,
1995. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Department Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report regarding the request of
Reorganization/Employee the Finance and Information Services Department for a reorganization of the
Reclassifications department. This reorganization will eliminate a Budgeting and Accounting
Manager, create a Senior Systems Analyst position, upgrade the Accounting
Assistant series, reclassify two lead positions to supervisors, eliminate the titles
Cash Management Assistant and Lead Accounting Assistant, upgrade the
Programmer Analyst positions to a Systems Analyst series, create a Principal
Analyst position, upgrade the managers of the departments, and create another
grade in the Accounting Assistant series. The positions have been reviewed
by the Personnel Department and all the upgrades conform to the City's policy
of being within the 60 percentile of comparative positions in like
organizations. In 1994 the savings from the Budgeting and Accounting
Manager position will be used to offset the costs. No new appropriation will
be required. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
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Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report recommending approval
of Claims Vouchers #116995 - 117469; three wire transfers in the total
amount of $2,101,118.90; approval of Payroll Vouchers #130218 - 130549; and
390 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,024,448.40. MOVED BY
TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: 1994 Finance Committee Chair Tanner presented a report concurring with the sale
Water/Sewer Revenue of $3,570,000 in water and sewer revenue bonds for a 20-year term to meet
Bonds the costs of capital construction, as identified in the 1994 budget, for the
Water/Wastewater Utility. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 438 for ordinance.)
Planning & Develoament Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments. The Committee considered
Comprehensive Plan: 1994 the following Comprehensive Plan amendment applications and made
Amendments recommendations to the City Council as noted:
1. #D-5, City of Renton (McKnight Middle School), Single Family with
Single Family/public use suffix zoning.
2. #F-17, City of Renton (Sartori School), Single Family to Four Units with
Mixed Residential/public use suffix zoning.
3. #F-23, City of Renton (Liberty Park), Employment Area Commercial
with Arterial Commercial/public use suffix zoning.
4. #F-24, City of Renton (Coulon Park), Low Density Single Family with
Single Family Low Density/public use suffix zoning.
5. #C-10, Heide/Mastro/Koon, Community Center with Community
Commercial zoning.
6. #C-19, City of Renton (King County Health Dept.), Institution Center
with Arterial Commercial/public use suffix zoning.
7. #C-20, City of Renton (Greenwood Funeral Home), Employment Area
Commercial with Arterial Commercial zoning.
8. #G-20, AnMarCo (Stonway Concrete, etc.), recommendation pending
11/8/94 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
9. #G-21, Hanken (Port Quendall), recommendation pending 11/8/94
Planning and Development Committee meeting.
10. #G-24, Orchards (additional property not previously considered), Planned
Neighborhood with Planned Neighborhood Residential zoning.
11. #G-27, Willing, Single Family up to Four Units with Mixed Residential
zoning for the entire site unless the demonstration project falls through,
then Single Family up to Four Units/Single Family split as existing.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Council President Stredicke, Planning & Technical Services
Director Mike Kattermann explained that all properties recommended for the
public use zoning suffix were previously zoned P-1, or public use. Mr.
Stredicke noted his concern regarding the proposed mixed residential zoning
for Sartori School, and Mr. Kattermann assured him that the public use suffix
attached to this property indicates that it is designated for public use, and that
it will remain so designated unless specific procedures are followed to change
either the use of the property or its user or ownership.
In response to Mr. Stredicke's comments on the proposed zoning for the
Willing residential demonstration project, Councilman Corman said while he,
too, had been initially opposed to approving mixed residential zoning for the
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whole site, he now feels that adequate protections are in place such that if the
project falls through, the zoning will revert back to single family. Mr.
Corman added that approving mixed residential zoning increases flexibility for
the site and could allow for the incorporation of accessory units, which
Council might determine desirable. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted
that the developer may yet opt to develop the entire site as single family.
Mr. Kattermann commented that the demonstration project requires Council
approval, and City Attorney Warren added that the City is considering
requiring protective restrictive covenants for this site that would guard against
potential problems foreseen by Mr. Stredicke.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole Council President Stredicke presented a report recommending approval of the
Comprehensive Plan: 1994 recommendations relating to Comprehensive Plan amendments as listed under
Amendments the last column (1994 Council Recommendations) of the attached matrix, with
the following three amendments: #C-19, City of Renton/King County Health
Dept. on NE 3rd St., approve as institutional land use with CA-p suffix
zoning; #B-7, approve SF-4 as shown on revised land use map; and #G-27,
approve SF-4 for the entire site unless the demonstration project falls
through, then SF-4/SF split as existing. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for second reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance #4478 An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-32-3.F and 4-32-5.1-1 of
Planning: Wetlands Chapter 32, Wetlands Management, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of City
Management (Buffer Code relating to Shoreline Management Program buffer widths and wetland
Widths/Variance variance procedures. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
Procedures) NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4479 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 18, Penal Code, of Title VI (Police
Police: Disposal of Regulations), of City Code by adding a new section relating to disposal of
Forfeited Firearms firearms. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to
second and final reading:
Finance: 1994 An ordinance was read relating to the waterworks utility of the City,
Water/Sewer Revenue including the sewerage system as a part thereof; specifying and adopting a
Bonds system or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of the
waterworks utility; providing for the issuance of $3,570,000 par value Water
and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1994, of the City for the purpose of obtaining a
part of the funds with which to pay part of the cost of carrying out that
system or plan; fixing the date, form, denominations, maturities, interest rates,
terms and covenants of those bonds; creating a special bond redemption
account to provide for the payment of the bonds; and approving the sale and
providing for the delivery of the bonds to Piper Jaffray Inc. of Seattle,
Washington. MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL
READING. CARRIED.
October 24 1994 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 439
Ordinance #4480 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Finance: 1994 MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Water/Sewer Revenue ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Bonds
NEW BUSINESS Council President Stredicke complimented the City's street maintenance crew
Streets: Maintenance Crew for the good job done of laying new asphalt and re-striping in the Highlands.
Commendation
King County: County- Noting the November 21st deadline for responding to King County regarding
wide Planning Policies the proposed County-wide planning policies, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL REFER THE
PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING POLICIES TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Police: Hit-and-Run Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted correspondence received from Dick
Fatality of Bicycle Rider Pado, Dottie Smith and Rodger Herbst regarding the hit-and-run fatality of a
bicycle rider on October 13th. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE ADMINISTRATION (POLICE DEPARTMENT) FOR A RESPONSE
WITH A COPY BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Sarah McDonald, PO Box 1825, Renton, 98057, stated that her property taxes
Citizen Comment: have increased more than five-fold since 1986, and doubted whether she could
McDonald - 1995 afford a similar increase in the future. Adding that the City's Police
Budget/Resident Tax Department deserves passage of its November public safety bond issue, she
Burden questioned, however, whether residents will be able to sustain the financial
impact.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m.
BRENDA FRITSVOLD, Deputy C ty Clerk
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Boldface indicates a Planning Commission recommendation amending maps or policies.
FILE# APPLICANT REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL FINAL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
T- 1 Bautista, Ron Allow up to 6 units per lot in SF4/MR Deny 16 - against' Deny
T-2 Seelig, 1. Allow theaters and farmer markets as permitted uses in 1. Refer request to zoning code 1. Refer request to zoning code
Howard & CB 2. Add outdoor recreation as an administrative amendments for approval. amendments for approval. 2.
Martin conditional use in EAC/CO 2. Deny Deny
T- 3 Burnstead, 1. Amend (PNR) Comp Plan and zoning code to make 1. Do not amend Plan to exclude 2 - support 1. Do not amend Plan to exclude
Fred density only requirement, remove lot size lot size as a devel. std. Amend 15 - against' lot size as a devel. std. Amend or
2. Remove requirement for sidewalks on both sides of or delete policies with references delete policies with references to
street. to specific lot sizes specific lot sizes 2. Deny
2. Deny
'T-4 Malesis, Louis 1. Allow parking in front yard of multi-family structures in 1. Deny 16- against' 1. Deny
MR. 2. Reduce or remove minimum area per dwelling unit in 2. Remove references to min. lot 3 - support 2. Remove references to min. lot
MR. 3. Increase allowable impervious surface on pre- area per d/u. Policies R7.5& area per d/u. Policies R7.5&
existing legal lots. R8.6 R8.6
3. N/A 3. N/A
*T-6 Skacel, Hans Amend CA to include unspecified percentage of offices and Maintain Policy EA-9.2 as Maintain Policy EA-9.2 as written.
E. administrative space, an unspecified proportion of retail to written.Amend Policy 10.5 to Amend Policy 10.5 to read.•
wholesale to mail order. read:Development standards Development standards should
should emphasize retail and emphasize retail and service uses
service uses over other uses in over other uses in EAC
EAC
T- 7 McClincy, Tim Increase allowable accessory storage of products from 33% Refer the request to zoning code -- Refer the request to zoning code
to 50% of gross floor area in CB amendments amendments
•T-8 Peterson, Kim Allow duplex construction on pre-existing legal lots under Remove references to min. lot 16 against' Remove references to min. lot
Farrell, Kelly 6,000 sq. feet in MR area per d/u Policies R7.5&R8.6 area per d/u Policies R7.5& R8.6
T-9 Blaylock, 1. Add recreation vehicles parks as permitted uses in CB 1. Deny 15 - against' 1. Deny
Roger 2. Add recreation vehicle parks as permitted uses in CA 2. Deny 2. Deny
3. Provide for transitional uses in all zones of the City 3. Direct staff to research code 3. Deny
amendments to list specific uses,
their development standards and
time limitations.
T- 11 Kersten Co Eliminate provision of alleys as a part of the predominant Deny 1 - support Remove alley requirement
street pattern in subdivisions but encourage
'T- 13 City of Renton Amendments to various policies in SF4 which guide MR Approve 16 - against' Approve
zone
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FILE # APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
*D-1 Jettner/Britt/ North Side 11th PI / Monroe Request: SF/SF SF/SF 1 -support Approve
Evans to Olympia Av NE Existing: MR/SF4
D-2 Hogan, Marie 1160 Camas Ave NE Request: MF-I/MF Deny 1 - support (ap.) Deny
Existing: MR/SF4 3 - against
D-3 Seko/Warren SE Dayton NE and NE 14th Request: MR/SF4 Deny 3 - against Deny
St Existing: SF/SF
D-4 Alvestad, L& 3308-3310 NE Sunset Blvd Request: MF-C/COMMC Deny Deny
L Existing: MR/SF4
D-5 City of Renton Edmonds and NE 12th St. Request: MR(p)/SF/4 Deny - SF/SF
(McKnight Middle School) Existing: P-1/INST
*F-1 Mostoller, F.C. 505 Williams Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 2 - support (1-ap.) Deny. Direct staff to draft
912 N. 2nd St. Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay 2 - against Conservation District Overlay
1 - non-conforming
use be determined
*F-2 Tonda, Ernest 518 Williams Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 -against Deny. Direct staff to draft
and Lila Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay 1 - support (ap.) Conservation District Overlay
*F-3 Chan, Grace 530 and 435 Williams Ave. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 - against Deny. Direct staff to draft
N. Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-4 Hardin, John 910- 916 N. 5th St. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 - against Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-5 Kelly, Nancy 331 Factory Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 -support (ap.) Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Oveday
*F-6 Gardner, 337 Factory Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 - support (ap.) Deny. Direct staff to draft
Ronald Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-7 Gobright, Jack 320 Meadow Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-8 Lee, Pooy 325 Factory Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft -- Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-9 Mark Arnold 311 Factory Ave. N. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 support (ap.) Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-10 Bosteder, 300 and 300 1/2 Garden Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 - against Deny. Direct staff to draft
Darwin Ave. N. and 1304 N 3rd St. Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
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FILE # APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
*F-11 Ramsey, 1210 and 1212 N. 3rd St. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Direct staff to draft - Deny. Direct staff to draft
Walter Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Over/ay Conservation District Overlay
F-13 Gross, Warin 829 N. 1 st St. Request: MR/SF-4 Deny. Deny.
Existing: SF/SF
*F-14 Shane, Daniel 446 Wells Ave. N. Request: MF-I/MF Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 - create Deny. Direct staff to draft
Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay conservation zone Conservation District Overlay
*F-15 Franklin, 537 Williams Ave. N. Request: SF/SF Approve -- Approve
Beverly Existing: MR/SF4
*F-16 City of Renton NW corner of N. 4th and Request: IL(p)/EAI Approve. - Approve.
Garden Ave. N. Existing: CO/EAO
*F-17 City of Renton SW corner of N. 4th and Request: MR(p)/SF4 Approve. -- Approve.
Garden Ave. N. Existing: P-1/SF
F-18 Freeman, 303 Factory Ave. N. Request: CA/EAC Deny. - Deny.
Scott Existing: SF/SF
F-19 Forrester, 1522 N. Brooks Request: CC•/EAO Deny. 1 against Deny.
Michael Existing: SF/SF
*F-20 Bosteder, 203 Meadow Ave. N. Request: MF-I/MF Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 against Deny. Direct staff to draft
Darwin Existing: SF/SF Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
F-21 Bryant Motors 4 lots south of n. 2nd, E and Request 1 -Zoning/Land Use: Defer to City Council public Tabled
W of Meadow Ave N CA/EAC hearing - 8/15/94
Existing: MR/SF4
F-21 Bryant Motors 1300 Bronson Way N. Request 2: Amend zoning code Defer.to City Council public Tabled
to allow truck and bus sales in hearing - 8/15/94
CA
*F-22 Ateser, Mrs. 200, 204 and 214 Park Ave. Request: CA/EAC Deny. Direct staff to draft 1 -support (ap.) Deny. Direct staff to draft
Coskun N. Existing: MR/SF4 Conservation District Overlay Conservation District Overlay
*F-23 City of Renton Liberty Park Request: CM(p)/MU Approve. -- Deny
Existing: P-1/EAC
*F-24 City of Renton Gene Coulon Park Request: SFL(p)/LDSF Approve. - Approve.
Existing: P-1/SF
*F-25 Schumsky, 1300 Lake Washington Blvd. Request: CN/NC Amend Comp Plan to -- Amend Comp Plan to designate
Don N. I Existing: SF/SF designate site as CC/CC site as CC/CC
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FILE# APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
•F-26 Marel,Virginia 1321 N. 30th St. Request: Remainder of lot as Approve. - Approve.
CC/CC
Existing: SF/SF & CC/CC
F-28 Maher, Mark 713 N. 3rd St. Request: CC/CC Deny. - Deny.
Existing: SF/SF
•F-30 Edgerton, 865 -901 Rainier Ave. N. Request: CO/EAO Approve. -- Approve.
Janene Existing: CA/EAC
IPS Comm.
Prop)
F-31 Parpart, R. U. S. 115th PI. and 84th Ave. Request Land Use: MF Deny. 4- against Deny.
S. (County) I Existing Land Use: SF
•C-3 Cedar River 3200-3500 Block of SE 7th Request: SF/SF Approve 5 - support Approve
Summer Street, Existing: RC/LDSF
Homes
•C-4 City of Renton South Side of Cedar Request: RC/LDSF Approve -- Approve
River/POR area Existing: POR/OR
•C-5 LaRue, Phyllis 2505 Maple Valley Hwy Request: POR/OR Approve 1 support (ap.) Approve
Existing: RC/LDSF
•C-7 AnMarCo/Sega North of M.V. Hwy and SE Request Zoning: SF Approve 1 - against Approve
le of Mt. Olivet Cemetery Existing Zoning: T
C-8 Shane, Dan NE 3rd, Mntry Dr. NE, Mt. Request: MF-I/MF Deny 71 - against`• Deny
Olivet Rd., Blaine Existing: SF/SF 1 -support
C-9 T and E 2800 Block NE 3rd St. Request: IL/EAI Deny 2-support Deny
Investment Existing: MR/SF4
•C-10 Heide/Mastro/ 3811 NE 3rd Court Request: MF-I/MF CB/COMMC - CB/COMMC
Koon Existing: MR/SF4
•C-11 City of Renton Area South of Marshall - Existing: MR/SF4 Approve 5 - against Deny
Galusha annexation Review existing and expanded Designate or SF
zoning/land use
•C-12 Ribera, Casey North Side at 128th and Request: SF/4 Approve 1 - against Approve
and Diana 142nd SE Existing: SF
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FILE # APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
C-14 Anderson, 408 Grandey Way Request: MF or SF/4 Deny - Deny
Doris Existing: SF/SF
C-17 Broeffle, 850 & 870 Monroe Ave NE Request: RC/LDSF Deny -- Deny
Geraldine Existing: SF/SF
C-18 Hulse, Mary NE 33rd to NE 31 st Request: SFL/LDSF Deny 8 - against Deny
Existing: RC/LDSF
'C-19 City of Renton King Co Health Dept on NE Request: CA(p)/EAC Approve -- Approve as INST. with
3rd Existing: P-1/INST & CA/COMMC CA—public suffix zoning ^*
'C-20 City of Renton SE Corner of NE 4th and Request: CA/EAC Approve - Approve
Monroe Ave NE Existing: P-1/SF
B-2 McDaniels 4827 Talbot Rd South Request: INST or EAO Deny 2 -support (ap.) Deny
Existing: PNR/PN
•B-3 Taylor, Kirman 851 Carr Road S Request : CO/EAO Approve 1 support (ap.) Deny
Existing: SF/SF
B-4 Tynes, John Between Valley Fwy and Request: MF-I/MF Deny Deny
and Linda Talbot Rd S, N of S192nd Existing: PNR/PN & SFL/LDSF
B-5 Vanderford, 614/618 S 15th Street Request: MR/SF4 Deny 1 -support (ap.) Deny
Robert Existing: SF/SF 2-against
B-6 Rosa, James E of Benson Rd, S of South Request : MR/SF4 Deny 5 - against Deny
27th Street Existing: SF/SF
'13-7 City of Renton East side of Winsper Land Use: MR/SF4 Approve SF4 as currently Homeowners Assoc. Approve SF4 as taaPmh* nWnw
Annex., W of 104th Ave Review existing zoning/land use shown on Land Use Map against on Land Use Map
SE(outside city limits) Lrevised
B-8 Stark, Carl 2116 Talbot Road S Request: RC/LDSF Deny Deny
Existing: SF/SF
*A-1 Puget Western Bounded by SW 23rd, SW Request : IL/EAI Approve -- Approve
Lind, SW 27th, E Valley Rd Existing: CO/EAO
•A-2 Winmar Green River Valley Request: IL/EAI Approve - Approve
Company S end of Raymond Ave Existing: CO/EAO
•A-4 Seelig, Martin Bounded by SW Lind, SW Request: IL/EAI Approve - Approve
and Howard 21st, and SW 23rd 1 Existing: CO/EAO
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FILE# APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
*A-5 Shurgard 2233 East Valley Road Request: IL/EAI Approve 1 Approve
Capital Existing: CO/EAO
Group
*E-2 Simon, 420 SW Sunset Blvd. Request: SF/SF Approve Approve
Michael Existing: CA/EAC
E-6 Urbaniak, SW corner of NE 43rd St & Amend CB to permit golf course Deny 1 - support (ap.) Deny
Roger Lincoln NE driving ranges and batting cages
Existing: CB/COMMC
*E-12 City of Renton E Valley Rd, N of 41st St Request: CA/EAC Approve - Approve
Home Base on west side Existing: CA/EAI
Site
*E-19 Renton Village Renton Village Shopping Request: CA/EAC Approve -- Approve
Associates Center, S Grady Existing: CO/EAO
Way/Shattuck
*E-20 Steiner, Fred 2 parcels N of SW Victoria Request: MF-1/MF Amend Comp Plan to EAC and 2 -support (ap.) Amend Comp Plan to EAC and
St. between Hardie SW& Existing: MR/SF4 Zoning to CA for entire block. Zoning to CA for entire block.
Hayes SW Amend policies R12.1 &R12.3 Amend policies R12.1 &R12.3
*E-21 City of Renton Property along N side of NE Request: MR/SF4 Amend Comp Plan to SF/SF 3 - support (1-ap.) Amend Comp Plan to SF/SF
(Dalpay) 12th St, 2 parcels W of Existing: CN/NC
Union Ave NE
E-24 City of Renton 3722 NE 12th St, Request: CN/NC or MF/MF-I Deny 3 - against Deny
(Lapointe) Existing: SF/SF
*E-43 Divelbiss, 1150 Raymond Ave SW Amend Comp Plan&rezone to Approve/M/EA/for expanded 1 support (IM zone) Approve/M/EA/for expanded
Charles accommodate existing&future use area. area.
Existing Zoning/Land Use: CA/EAC
G-2 Puget Northerly margin of Grady Request: CA/EAG Deny. _ 1 support (ap.) Deny.
Western, Inc. Way, at the Oakesdale Existing: CO/EAO
intersection
G-3 Losey, Robert 808 SW 4th Place Request: MF-I/MF Deny. 2 - against Deny.
F. Existing: SF/SF
G-4 Castagno, 421 S. 7th Street Request: IL/EAI Deny. -- Deny-designate as EAC/CA
Gary Existing: CO/EAO
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FILE# APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
G-5 Stewart, John 8223 S. 132nd Street Request Land Use: MF Deny. 1 - against Deny.
(County) Existing Land Use: SF
G-6 Sung, Tony 319 Stevens Avenue South Request: MF-I/MF Deny. 19 - against Deny.
and Vivian Existing: SF/SF 1 - support (ap.)
"G-8 Lazor, Mike 32 SW Victoria Street Request Zoning: CA Approve rezone. -- Approve rezone.
Existing Zoning: SF
G-9 Mano, Toshio 8074 S. 132nd Street Request Land Use: MF Deny 1 against Deny
and Tomi (County) Existing Land Use: SF
G-10 Handly, Rod 620 SW Sunset Blvd. Request: CN/NC Deny. 1 support (ap.) Deny.
Existing: SF/SF
G-11 Donnelly, 636 Shattuck Avenue S. Request: CA/EAC Deny. 1 support (ap.) Deny.
Michael Existing: MF-U/MU
G-12 Creegan, 8055 S. 130th (County) Request Land Use: MF Deny. 1 -against Deny.
Michael Existing: SF
G-13 Veness, John 36 Logan Avenue South Request: IL/EAI Deny. 1 - against Deny.
Existing: CM/MU
'G-14 AnMarCo Along Beacon Coal Mine Request: IH/EAI Approve. -- Approve.
Road S. (County) Existing: SF/SF
G-15 Western Between Grady Way and I- Request: CA/EAC Deny. 1 - support (ap.) Deny.
Pacific 405, east of Oakesdale Ave. Existing: CO/EAO
SW.
•G-17 AnMarCo Portion of Stoneway "Black Request Land Use: EAI Approve. -- Approve.
River Quarry" Existing Land Use: LDSF
`G-18 Puget Several properties north of Request: CA/EAC CO/EAO south of S 7th 1 - support (ap.) Deny - CA/EAC south of S. 7th
Western, Inc. Grady Way near Talbot Existing: CO/EAO CM/MU north of S 7th, west CO/EAC north of S 7th.
of Grady
G-19 AnMarCo Area along the south margin of Request Land Use: EAC Deny. 2-against CA/EAC
SR-900, north of S. 140th St. Existing Land Use: SF — 1 -support (ap.)
(County)
G-20 AnMarCo Stoneway Site - 1915 Maple Request Text Changes to No recommendation due to 1 - support (ap.) Pending
Valley Highway density, height, bonuses. lack of Quorum
G-21 Hanken, Quendall Terminals Request Text Changes to No recommendation due to 2 - support change to Pending
James minimum density and code lack of Quorum. POR per letter dated
language. 7-20-904
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FILE # APPLICANT SITE REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT 1994 COUNCIL FINAL
NAME RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION
MEETING 8-1-94
G-22 B and E North of Royal Hills Dr. SE. Request: MF-I/MF Deny. 5 - against Deny.
Financial (AKA Parker PUD) Existing: PNR/PN 1 -support (ap.)
•G-23 Bettinger, 460 Olympia Ave. N. Request: IM/EAI Approve lL&/M/EA/,•Adjust 2 - support (1-ap.) Deny
Steve Existing: CB/COMMC Center Boundary with SF4& 1 - against (should
MF-1 remain commercial)
Driskell, C.C. 3550 and 3560 NE 4th Request: IL/EAI Approve lL&/M/EA/,•Adjust Deny
Street Existing: CB/COMMC Center Boundary with SF4&
MF-1
Huebner, 400, 410, 420, 430 Request: IM/EAI Approve/L&/M/EA/;Adjust Deny
Robert Olympia Ave. NE. Existing: CB/COMMC Center Boundary with SF4&
MF-1
•G-24 Northward Approx. NE 6th and Duvall Request: PNR/PN Approve. Manzin-support (ap.) Approve.
Properties/ Ave. NE. Existing: MF-C &CB/COMMC, (Deny Manzin MR/SF4). (Deny Manzin MR/SF4).
Manzin, MF-I/MF (Manzin SF/SF4
Antonio MR/SF4)
'G-25 Bumstead/ South of SE 128th St., Request Land Use: SF LDSF north half. 1 -support (ap.) LDSF north half.
Ribera between 148th and 152nd Existing Land Use: LDSF SF south half. SF south half.
Aves. SE
`G-26 Robert Lee 1419 North 30th St Request: CC/CC for remainder of Approve. 1 -support (ap.) Approve
and Assoc for lot.
Chevron USA Existing: SF/SF& CC/CC
G-27 Willing, Jack Between NE 6th St., Shelton Request: MR/SF-4 for the entire Deny 2- against -6Eriy pprove SF-4 or
Ave NE, NE 5th and Queen site. 1 - support (ap.) entire site unless the *�
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 24, 1994
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/07 Port of Seattle Presentation: Waterfront
(Stredicke) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Expansion and Airport Master Plan
(to be continued
following regular Following adjournment of Council
Council meeting) meeting: 1995/1996 Budget
COMMUNITY SERVICES TUES., 10/25 Maplewood Golf Course Concession
(Nelson) 3:30 p.m. Contract;
*5th Floor* Naming of New Park;
Park Board Appointments
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(Tanner)
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT TUES., 10/25 Cedar River Court Apartments Fire
(Keolker-Wheeler) 4:00 p.m. Mitigation Fees;
*5th Floor* Public Use Suffix
PUBLIC SAFETY *NO MEETING*
(Corman)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) MON., 11/07 Puget Sound Helicopters;
(Edwards) 4:00 p.m. Andrew Peck Request for Directional
Signage for Churches;
Corman Right-of-Way Dedication;
Street Standards
UTILITIES THURS., 10/27 Pat Hess SAD Assessment (Sierra Heights
(Schlitzer) 4:00 p.m. Sanitary Sewers);
Boeing Release of Easement Request (SW
16th St)
NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room
unless otherwise noted.
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