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'y AGENDA
;i RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 19, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Municipal Court 2006 Annual Report
b. Heart Month Report
c. Fire Department Promotion Recognition
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
2008-2013 King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services Levy
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/12/2007. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department submits CAG-06-047, Carco Theatre Roof Replacement; and
requests approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of$4,661.45 to Wright Roofing, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
j c. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department reports submission
i of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant Program and recommends the following:
funding eight projects and two newsletters totaling $75,231, conducting a second round of
funding with a deadline of September 2007, and authorizing an additional $33,000 from the CIP
(Fund 316) fund balance for a total 2007 budget of$83,000. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
d. Finance and Information Services Department recommends creating new Fund 135, Springbrook
Wetlands Bank, and changing Fund 131, Park Memorial, to an internal fund. Refer to Finance
Committee.
e. Fire Department recommends approval of a lease with King County in the amount of$820 per
month plus escalation clause, to continue to lease space at Fire Station#14 to house a paramedic
unit. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Langley Meadows Preliminary
Plat (PP-06-087); 70 single-family lots on 11.16 acres located east of Hoquiam Ave. NE and
north of NE 6th St. Council concur.
j g. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Honeybrook Circle Preliminary
Plat (PP-06-143); 14 single-family lots and one drainage tract on 2.5 acres located at 4900 NE
6th St. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
h. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-06-092, 2006 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps;
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$4,181.52, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$50,677.26
to Western Asphalt, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$109,071.53 with
Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2007 Monitoring Plan for the Cedar River Section 205
Flood Damage Reduction project. Council concur.
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with a coalition of government
entities to fund the legal services associated with appealing the Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit. City share is $8,333.33. Council concur. (See 10.c. for resolution.)
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Appointment of Peter Hartley to Library Board
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. 2008-2013 King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services Levy (see 4.)
b. Lease with King County to house paramedic unit at Fire Station #14 (see 7.e.)
c. Interlocal agreement re: Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit appeal (see 7.j.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2006 amendments to zoning classifications of properties (1st reading 3/12/2007)
b. 2007 Budget amendments (1 st reading 3/12/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community Services
Council Chambers
Approximately 6 p.m.
Cable TV Franchise Rates Settlement Briefing;
Utility Rates Introduction
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CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007 Neighborhood Grant Program funding recommendations and fund transfer
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund creation and Park Memorial Fund change
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Lease with King County to house paramedic unit at Fire Station #14
Interlocal agreement re: Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit appeal
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
3/26/2007 - Basic programming service rate related to the City's cable franchise
3/26/2007 - Maximum permitted equipment and installation rates related to the City's cable franchise
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 19,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERS; MARCI PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;JUDGE TERRY
JURADO, Municipal Court; JOE MCGUIRE, Municipal Court Services
Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF
CHUCK DUFFY and DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL LARRY RUDE,
Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL Municipal Court Judge Jurado and Municipal Court Services Director McGuire
PRESENTATIONS presented the 2006 annual report of the Renton Municipal Court. Judge Jurado
Municipal Court: 2006 Annual reported that the court strives to provide equal, fair, and speedy justice to all that
Report come before it in an efficient and effective manner. Mr. McGuire reviewed the
changes in the court, including:
• Implementation of court security,which requires court users to pass through
a metal detector and have bags examined for weapons and prohibited items;
and
• Improvements to the jury management system, which enables more people
to commit to jury service as a significantly smaller commitment is needed
from each potential juror.
Looking ahead,Mr. McGuire stated that the court anticipates the
implementation of a traffic safety camera program, whereby cameras will
monitor selected intersections to record video of vehicles running red lights. He
explained that tickets will be issued to registered owners of the vehicles and be
processed like parking infractions. Judge Jurado indicated that the impact of the
traffic safety camera program on the court is unclear at this time; however, he
noted that the program could increase the number of hours the court spends on
traffic infractions. Concluding,Mr. McGuire reviewed the 2006 expenditures,
revenues, and case load of the court,noting that expenditures were 5.2 percent
under budget.
Fire: Renton Heart Month Fire Chief Daniels reported on the activities that occurred during the February
Campaign 2007 Renton Heart Month campaign,the goals for which included: kicking off
Renton's participation in the SPHER(Supporting Public Health with Emergency
Responders)project; increasing awareness of the importance of heart health as
an overall community risk reduction strategy; and increasing the Fire
Department's interaction with the community.
Chief Daniels stated that 1,759 citizens were screened for high blood pressure
and diabetes, some of whom were discovered to be at risk and may not have
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known about their conditions without this campaign. Additionally, 114 citizens
registered at the Community Center to participate in heart healthy activities. He
indicated that normally, the Fire Department provides CPR and automatic
external defibrillator training for approximately 200 citizens annually, but
during the month of February alone, 200 citizens were trained.
Chief Daniels reported that the Fire Department conducted the campaign at 108
locations across the City, which included conducting a special training course
for the Renton School District and conducting screenings at various businesses.
He pointed out that the Community Services, Finance and Information Systems,
and Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Departments were also
involved with the campaign. In conclusion, Chief Daniels stated that the
Renton Heart Month campaign was a success.
Fire: Employee Recognition Fire Chief Daniels announced that the following Fire Department employees
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and Promotion were each selected as Member of the Quarter in 2006: Firefighter Christian
j Moore, Firefighter Brett Bigger, and Firefighter Doug McDonald. Additionally,
Firefighter Tom Curtis, Plans Reviewer/Inspector Corey Thomas, and
Lieutenant Brian McGee were each selected as Member of the Year in 2006.
Finally, Chief Daniels announced that Camille Walls was promoted to Lead Fire
Inspector.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Fire: King County Medic accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
One/Emergency Medical to consider supporting the King County Medic One/Emergency Medical
Services Levy, 2008-2013 Services levy,for 2008-2013. The existing levy expires at the end of 2007, and
King County is seeking voter authorization to renew the six-year levy in the
November 2007 General Election. The proposed levy will raise the rate from
$.25 to $.30 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.
Public comment was invited.
Craig Soucy, Renton Firefighters Local 864 President, 6716 14th Ave. NW,
Seattle, 98117, speaking on behalf of the Renton Firefighters Local 864,
encouraged Council's support of the levy. He noted that the levy ties into
Renton's provision of emergency medical services.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 99 for resolution.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Seattle Sonics and Storm are making their commitment to the Renton
community known. On March 16,NBA All-Star Ray Allen teamed up with
vitaminwater and QFC to present a$40,000 donation to Boys&Girls Club
of King County, $10,000 of which went to the Renton Skyway Boys&
Girls Club. On March 22, Sonics forward Rashard Lewis will make an
appearance at the Highlands Community Center to host a "NeighborHoops"
basketball clinic.
The Flashlight Egg Hunt occurs on March 30 at Liberty Park, and the I lth
Annual Hip Hoppin'Egg Hunt& Carnival occurs on March 31 at the
Renton Community Center.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Adrienne Anderson Smith, 11621 SE 90th St.,Newcastle, 98056, expressed
Citizen Comment: Smith- concern for the safety of pedestrians when using the crosswalk near Hazen High rim
Pedestrian Safety, Duvall Ave School on Duvall Ave. NE, where NE 12th St. and SE 112th St. meet. Pointing
NE/NE 12th St Crosswalk out that the crosswalk needs to be better marked, she suggested the installation
of walk lights similar to the ones used at the Renton Transit Center.
Mayor Keolker asked Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Zimmerman to review the situation.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 7.a. and 7.j. were removed for
separate consideration.
CAG: 06-047, Carco Theatre Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-047, Carco Theatre Roof
Roof Replacement, Wright Replacement; and requested approval of the project, commencement of 60-day
Roofing lien period, and release of retained amount of$4,661.45 to Wright Roofing,
Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Program Grants, Budget reported submission of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant
Amend Program and recommended the following: funding eight projects and two
newsletters totaling $75,231, conducting a second round of funding with a
deadline of September 2007, and authorizing an additional $33,000 from the
CIP (Fund 316) fund balance for a total 2007 budget of$83,000. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Finance: Springbrook Finance and Information Services Department recommended creating new Fund
Wetlands Bank Fund Creation, 135, Springbrook Wetlands Bank, and changing Fund 131, Park Memorial, to
Park Memorial Fund Change an internal fund. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: Station#14, King County Fire Department recommended approval of a lease with King County in the
Emergency Medical Services amount of$820 per month plus escalation clause,to continue to lease space at
Lease Fire Station#14 to house a paramedic unit. Council concur. (See page 99 for
resolution.)
Plat: Langley Meadows, Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions,of the Langley
Hoquiam Ave NE, PP-06-087 Meadows Preliminary Plat; 70 single-family lots on 11.16 acres located east of
Hoquiam Ave. NE and north of NE 6th St. Council concur.
Plat: Honeybrook Circle,NE Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Honeybrook
6th St, PP-06-143 Circle Preliminary Plat; 14 single-family lots and one drainage tract on 2.5 acres
located at 4900 NE 6th St. Council concur.
CAG: 06-092, 2006 Street Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-06-092, 2006 Street Overlay
Overlay with Curb Ramps, with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Western Asphalt pay estimate in the amount of$4,181.52, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$50,677.26 to Western Asphalt, Inc.,
h contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
h Public Works: Cedar River Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Section 205 Flood Damage $109,071.53 with Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2007 Monitoring
Reduction 2007 Monitoring Plan for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project.
Plan,Golder Associates Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 7.a. AND 7.j.
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
March 19,2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 99
Separate Consideration Councilmember Palmer noted a correction to the Council meeting minutes of
Item 7.a. March 12, 2007, as follows: Her comments on page 87, 11 th paragraph, 2nd
Council Meeting Minutes of sentence; change the statement from "...does not want the arena in Renton" to
3/12/2007 "...does not want the arena on that site."
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF 3/12/2007 AS CORRECTED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with a
Item 7.i. coalition of government entities to fund the legal services associated with
Utility: Phase II Municipal appealing the Western and Eastern Washington National Pollutant Discharge
Stormwater Permit Appeal, Elimination Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits issued by the Washington
Interlocal Agreement State Department of Ecology. City's cost share is $8,333.33.
Councilman Clawson requested that Councilmembers be kept apprised of this
matter so as to make sure that the policies in this litigation are actually the
policies of the Council. Assistant City Attorney Fontes assured that Council
will be kept informed of the specifics,noting that the focus is being placed on
regulations that go beyond the Council's vision.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
AGENDA ITEM 7.j. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See later this page for
resolution.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Committee appointment of Peter Hartley to the Library Board for an unexpired term
Appointment: Library Board expiring on 6/1/2010. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3864 A resolution was read supporting the countywide 2008-2013 Medic
Fire: King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services levy. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
One/Emergency Medical BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Services Levy,2008-2013
Resolution #3865 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to renew an
Fire: Station#14, King County interlocal cooperative agreement to lease space to King County Medical
Emergency Medical Services Services Division. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
j Lease ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
I Resolution #3866 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
Utility: Phase II Municipal interlocal agreement regarding legal services, among the cities of Anacortes,
Stormwater Permit Appeal, Auburn Bellevue Bellingham, Bothell Bremerton Buckle Burien
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Interlocal Agreement Burlington, Camas, Des Moines, Ellensburg, Everett, Federal Way, Fircrest,
Kennewick, Kent, Longview, Marysville, Mount Vernon,Normandy Park,
Orting, Port Angeles, Pullman, Puyallup, Renton, Richland, Sammamish,
SeaTac, Sumner, University Place, Vancouver, and Kitsap County and any
other Phase II permittees that might join this coalition of governmental entities
(collectively, "coalition"). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
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COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
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Ordinance#5267 An ordinance was read adopting the 2006 amendments to the zoning
Zoning: 2006 Annual Update classifications maps of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED
of Zoning Book&Wall Map BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5268 An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Year annual 2007
Budget: 2007 Amendments Budget as adopted by Ordinance 5245, in the total amount of$26,405,693.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time:: 7:57 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 19, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 101
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 19, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/26 Emerging Issues in Community Services
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. *Council Conference Room*
Approximately Utility Rates (Policy, Principle and
6 p.m. Application)
*Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 3/26 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4 p.m. Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund
Creation & Fund Changes;
Communications (briefing only)
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
I (Briere)
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PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 3/21 Airport Financial Plan Review (briefing
(Palmer) 4 p.m. only);
Airport Development Policy Priorities &
Examining Alternatives (briefing only);
Kenmore Air Proposal (briefing only)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 26, 2007 Ulu
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King County Events Center Update
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Basic (limited) cable service rates, as calculated by Comcast Cable television in its March 1999
and March 2006 rate filings, and proposed settlement of disputed issues
b. Cable equipment and installation rates, as calculated by Comcast Cable in its annual FCC Form
1205 rate filing of 4/1/2006, and proposed settlement of disputed issues
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/19/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints Michael Chen, 6214 NE 5th Ct., Renton, 98059, to the Planning
Commission for a three-year term expiring 1/31/2010. Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits petition for street vacation for portion of Index Pl. NE, between NE 7th and
NE 8th Streets; petitioner A&D Quality Construction Company, LLC, 220 SW Sunset Blvd.,
Suite E202, Renton, 98057 (VAC-07-001). Refer to Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; set public hearing on 4/23/2007 to consider the petition. (See 10.c. for resolution
setting public hearing.)
d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of Redmond Ave. NE and NE 19th St. to fulfill a requirement of the
Traverso Short Plat (SHP-06-021). Council concur.
e. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Bremerton Townhomes
Preliminary Plat (PP-06-133); 26 attached townhome units on 1.8 acres located at 320 and 330
Bremerton Ave. NE. Council concur.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Comcast Cable Television Rates Settlement*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund Creation & Fund Changes*
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Comcast Cable television maximum basic programming service rate (see 9.a.)
b. Comcast Cable television maximum permitted equipment and installation rates (see 9.a.)
c. Setting public hearing on 4/23/2007 for A&D Quality Construction vacation petition (see 7.c.)
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Ordinance for first readin;:
Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund creation & Park Memorial Fund change (see 9.b.)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community Services
Council Chambers
Approximately 6 p.m.
Utility Rates (Policy, Principle and Application)
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• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
March 26, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Michael Chen to the Planning Commission
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund creation and Park Memorial Fund change (1 st reading 3/26/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
4/23/2007 - Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 26, 2007
Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DENIS LAW; MARCI PALMER; DON
COUNCILMEMBERS PERSSON. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS DAN CLAWSON, TERRI
BRIERS,AND RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; DEPUTY
CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Clay Bennett, Seattle Sonics and Storm owner, gave a presentation on the
Planning: Multipurpose Events proposed King County Events Center in Renton. He reported that his
Center(Sonics & Storm organization is more encouraged and more pleased every day since the decision
Basketball) was made to locate to Renton, and he thanked everyone at the City for their hard
work. Mr. Bennett indicated that the events center will host not only
professional sports,but other types of sports and entertainment as well. Stating
that the building is envisioned to be active 200 days per year with various
events,he pointed out that the vibrant and dynamic regional economy suggests
that the events center will do very well operationally.
Continuing, Mr. Bennett stated that the proposed events center will create many
jobs, increase the tax base, and help build the City of Renton. He noted his
organization's vision of a public and private partnership in the development of
this project, and described the efforts being made towards that end. Mr. Bennett
pointed out that although the Sonics and Storm will only be a tenant in the
building, the building will be a public building and serve the greater good. He
further pointed out that the franchise aspires to be the best in the league,to win
championships,and to reach out and bond with the community.
Mr. Bennett announced that the organization will open an office in Renton this
Wednesday in order to interact with citizens, answer questions, and provide
information. He noted the uniqueness of the whole experience and praised the
Renton community's willingness to find a way to make this significant
economic development happen.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE
RULES AND ADVANCE TO AUDIENCE COMMENT. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ben Simon, 27111 41st Pl. S., Kent, 98032, said he has had a lot of interaction
f Citizen Comment: Simon- with the Sonics and Storm teams, and noted the good that the teams bring to the
Multipurpose Events Center community. He indicated that the positive energy and community support that
(Sonics & Storm Basketball) is provided is vital to any major city, and entices corporations to move into the
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area. Mr. Simon pointed out that the proposed King County Events Center in
Renton will spur new business,clean up neighborhoods, and increase land
values.
Citizen Comment: Taylor- Bill Taylor, Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, 517 Chelan
Multipurpose Events Center Pl. NE, Renton, 98059, stated that one of the strengths of Renton is the unique
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) stakeholder relationship that exists, consisting of Renton Technical College,
Valley Medical Center, Renton School District, City of Renton, and Chamber of
Commerce. He relayed that the stakeholders had written a letter to Clay
Bennett, Seattle Sonics and Storm owner, encouraging him to locate the King
County Events Center in Renton and be part of Renton's transformation. Mr.
Taylor noted the economic development opportunities and community building
prospects the events center will provide to Renton and its residents.
Citizen Comment: Sens - Gene Sens,410 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, 98057, expressed his excitement about
Multipurpose Events Center the prospect of a new King County Events Center in Renton, which will aid in
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) making Renton a world-class city. Speaking as a businessman, he indicated that
the events center is an opportunity that cannot be duplicated. He pointed out
that as long as the process is careful and respectful of the affected
neighborhoods,he does not see why this opportunity cannot come to fruition.
Citizen Comment: Searing- Kimberly Searing, 2100 SE 2nd PI., Renton, 98056, speaking as a partner in the
Multipurpose Events Center Melrose Grill located in downtown Renton, pointed out that the proposed King
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) County Events Center in Renton will have a positive financial impact on the
community extending to the downtown area. Ms. Searing noted that the City's
past hosting of the Cirque du Soleil significantly increased patronage at her
restaurant. She indicated that the events center will provide the same type of
exposure for local businesses in the Renton community.
Citizen Comment: Sanford- Michael Sanford, Holiday Inn General Manager, One S. Grady Way, Renton,
Multipurpose Events Center 98057, expressed support for the proposed King County Events Center in
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) Renton. He stated that the events center will be a tremendous asset to the City,
and for his hotel alone, he will need to hire 35 new employees if the center is
located in Renton. Mr. Sanford pointed out that the events center will help
attract conferences and conventions,which will benefit from Renton's close
proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and from lower costs as
compared to downtown Seattle. He also pointed out that the events center will
improve the quality of life by generating additional jobs.
Citizen Comment: Secord- Alan Secord, 375 Union Ave. SE,#152, Renton, 98059, stated that at first he
Multipurpose Events Center opposed the proposed King County Events Center, but after conducting research
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) and asking questions, he now favors the proposal. He suggested that the media
refer to the facility as the King County Events Center rather than the Sonics
Arena, and that people be better informed about the project. Mr. Secord asked
the City to do whatever it takes to get the events center built.
Citizen Comment: Runge- Ryan Runge, 3016 Benson Rd. S., Renton, 98055, noted the amazing changes
Multipurpose Events Center that the arts and heritage communities have made in Renton over the past couple
(Sonics & Storm Basketball) years. He stated that many people are excited about the opportunities the
proposed events center will provide to Renton, but noted that the funding
(lodging tax) also helps arts committees. He explained that King County's
4Culture receives funding and offers grants to over 200 arts, historical, and
heritage organizations. Mr. Runge emphasized that the Renton community
benefits from these organizations and they should not be forgotten.
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Citizen Comment: Hanson- Roxanne Hanson, 120 Union Ct. NE, Renton, 98059,representing GSG
Multipurpose Events Center Corporation,owners of Diamond Lil's and Freddie's Clubs,voiced support for
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) the proposed King County Events Center in Renton. She explained that since
60 smoking was banned in public places,business has decreased, layoffs have
resulted, and now Freddie's Club is unable to sponsor this year's 4th of July
celebration. She pointed out that the additional revenue from the events center
will provide the service industry the added income needed to be able to continue
supporting events in Renton. Ms. Hanson urged Council to do whatever it can
to support bringing the King County Events Center to Renton.
Citizen Comment: Maxwell - Marcie Maxwell, PO Box 2048, Renton, 98056, said she is proud to call Renton
Multipurpose Events Center her home and place of business, and now the rest of the Puget Sound area is
(Sonics & Storm Basketball) learning to appreciate everything Renton has to offer. She noted that new and
diverse businesses and activities are now a reality due to economic development
work and marketing partnerships. Ms. Maxwell stated that although the events
center will benefit Renton and the region, the scheduled events will cause an
increase in traffic from all directions and on all roadways. Pointing out that
solving transportation issues should be given high priority, she asked that
consideration be made for Renton neighborhoods, and for employees and
customers of Renton businesses who will continue to use the roadways.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened public hearings to
Basic Programming Service consider the following:
Rate&Permitted Equipment • Basic (limited)cable service rates, as calculated by Comcast Cable
& Installation Rates
Communications, LLC, in its March 1999 and March 2006 rate filings, and
proposed settlement of disputed issues: FCC (Federal Communications
Commission)Form 1235 filed by Comcast on 3/1/99, and FCC Form 1240
filed by Comcast on 4/1/2006; and
• Cable equipment and installation rates, as calculated by Comcast, in its FCC
Form 1205 rate filing of 4/1/2006, and proposed settlement of disputed
issues.
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Wine stated that the purpose of the
public hearings is to receive public comment on whether Renton should approve
settlements with Comcast for cable television rates and adopt revised FCC rate
orders. She explained that the City grants Comcast the right to operate and
provide cable television services in Renton. Since the franchise is due to expire
in September 2008, Renton is conducting its due diligence to determine whether
Comcast is in compliance with the City's current cable franchise and applicable
laws and regulations. Included in this process is a review and audit of three rate
forms that Comcast files with the City and the FCC.
Starting with FCC Form 1205,which is used to justify the maximum permitted
rates for installation and equipment, Ms. Wine stated that Comcast is unable to
justify some of their rates. Therefore, Comcast proposes a settlement whereby a
refund plan and rate reduction will be offered to cable subscribers,which
entails: one-time refunds for most types of installation and equipment services,
and in some cases, lower-than-current rates.
Ms. Wine then reviewed FCC Forms 1235 and 1240. Form 1235 focuses on the
cable system's ability to recoup the cost of upgrading the system as it is being
expanded. She explained that the initial form filed in 1999 allowed Comcast to
charge subscribers $1.16 per month for 14 years. However, Comcast failed to
file a final FCC Form 1235. Form 1240 justifies the maximum permitted rates
that Comcast can charge for the basic cable programming. Ms. Wine noted that
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Comcast improperly included the business and occupation tax in the basic
service rate, and excluded the FCC regulatory fee in its calculation of maximum
permitted rates.
Ms. Wine explained that the settlement proposes the following in regard to FCC
Forms 1235 and 1240: eliminating the FCC Form 1235 fee, eliminating the
business and occupation tax, including the FCC fee in the calculation of the
FCC Form 1240 maximum permitted rates, and providing the requested
advertising revenue information. She noted that with this settlement, Comcast
will not be able to charge subscribers the additional $1.16 per month.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
CARRIED. (See later this page and 109 for Committee of the Whole reports.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
,adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Washington State Department of Transportation will begin construction of
the City/WSDOT Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank
project on April 2. The construction will occur on City-owned property
located south of SW•27th St. between Oakesdale Ave. SW and Lind Ave.
-SW and north of SW 41 st St. Work on the project will extend over a two-
year period.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/19/2007. Council concur.
3/19/2007
Appointment: Planning Mayor Keolker appointed Michael Chen, 6214 NE 5th Ct., Renton, 98059, to
Commission the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 1/31/2010. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Vacation: Index PI NE, A&D City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of Index Pl. NE,between
Quality Construction NE 7th and NE 8th Streets; petitioner A&D Quality Construction Company,
Company,VAC-07-001 LLC,220 SW Sunset Blvd., Suite E202, Renton, 98057. Refer to
Planning,/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on 4/23/2007
to consider the petition. (See page 110 for resolution setting public hearing.)
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Traverso Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of Redmond Ave. NE and
Dedication, Redmond Ave NE, NE 19th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Traverso Short Plat. Council concur.
SHP-06-021
Plat: Bremerton Townhomes, Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Bremerton
Bremerton Ave NE, PP-06-133 Townhomes Preliminary Plat; 26 attached townhome units on 1.8 acres located
at 320 and 330 Bremerton Ave.NE. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the cable franchise renewal basic programming rate regulation and network
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, upgrade add-on calculation and the FCC (Federal Communications
Basic Programming Service Commission)Forms 1235 and 1240 rate review and settlement. The Committee
Rate recommended approval of the revised FCC rate orders and the settlement offer
from Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding the matter be presented for reading
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and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 110 for
resolution.)
i
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Permitted Equipment& the cable franchise renewal annual rate review of the equipment and installation
Installation Rates rate regulation and the FCC(Federal Communications Commission) Form 1205
proposed rate settlement. The Committee recommended approval of the revised
FCC rate orders and the settlement offer from Comcast Cable Communications,
LLC. The Committee further recommended that the resolution be presented for
reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 110 for resolution.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee the Renton Municipal Airport development policy priorities -key governing
Airport: Development Policy policies. The Committee recommended that the following four governing
Priorities, Key Governing policies, first presented at the 3/1/2007 Council workshop,be formally adopted.
Policies Key Governing Policies for the Airport:
1. Airport operations should be sensitive to neighborhood impacts and should
strive to minimize those impacts.
2. The airport should be financially self-sustaining.
3. The mix of uses at the airport should operate within the regulatory
framework set by the Federal Aviation Administration.
4. The mix of uses at the airport should contribute to the City's Business Plan
goals and objectives.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Airport: Development Policy Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Priorities, Options for the Renton Municipal Airport development policy priorities - options for
Proceeding proceeding. The Committee recommended that the following options for
proceeding, first presented at the 3/1/2007 Council workshop, be formally
adopted.
Recommended Options for Proceeding:
1. Review and clarify policies adopted in 2005 as part of the May 2005
Renton Municipal Airport Development Study.
2. Continue with financial analysis of the various layout options.
3. Enter into a memorandum of understanding with the City of Mercer Island,
outlining cooperative actions taken and those to be taken (information
sharing,Renton Airport Advisory Committee involvement,noise study, and
approach alternatives).
4. Continue with the noise study,jointly with Mercer Island.
5. Find a way to satisfy the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA)direction
to finish the ALP (airport layout plan)work in the near term. This may
suggest that the area currently designated in one option as a corporate
aviation center would be left as a"potential future aviation center" with no
steps taken to implement it; or this area could be more vaguely labeled
"undetermined use"; or the area could be designated for a different aviation
use, and modified in the future.
6. Bring this new information together in very late 2007 or 2008.
7. Continue pursuing the LPV-WAAS (lateral precision approach with vertical
guidance) approach development by the FAA.
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8. Formally ask the FAA to develop an RNP (required navigational
performance)(resource issue).
9. Include a process for community involvement.
10. Determine the role of the Renton Airport Advisory Committee in this
revised process.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 257963 - 258458 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,876,205.13; and approval of Payroll Voucher 137, one wire transfer, and 666
direct deposits totaling$2,192,083.35. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance: Springbrook Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Wetlands Bank Fund Creation, concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the Financial Management
Park Memorial Fund Change Policies and approve the ordinance to provide for a new Fund 135 for the
Springbrook Wetlands Bank and to change the Park Memorial Fund(13 1) to an
internal fund. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3867 A resolution was read regarding the basic programming service rate set forth in
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, the Federal Communications Commission Form 1240 filed on or about
Basic Programming Service 4/1/2006, and the network upgrade add-on calculated in the Federal
Rate Communications Commission Form 1235 filed on or about 3/1/99. MOVED
BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3868 A resolution was read regarding the maximum permitted equipment and
City Clerk: Cable Franchise, installation rates set forth in the Federal Communications Commission Form
Permitted Equipment& 1205 filed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, on or about 4/1/2006.
Installation Rates MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3869 A resolution was read setting a public hearing date of 4/23/2007 to vacate the
Vacation: Index PI NE, A&D portion of Index Pl. NE between NE 7th and NE 8th Streets(Petitioner: A&D
Quality Construction Quality Construction Company). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
Company, VAC-07-001 NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/2/2007 for second and final reading:
Finance: Springbrook An ordinance was read creating new Fund 135 titled "Springbrook Wetlands
Wetlands Bank Fund Creation, Bank" and a new subfund under general fund titled "Park Memorial Fund" and
Park Memorial Fund Change closing Fund 131 "Park Memorial Fund" under special revenue fund for the
year 2007. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
4/2/2007. CARRIED.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Raymond A. Breeden, Sr., 15279 Maple Dr., Renton, 98058, resident of the
Citizen Comment: Breeden - Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park, expressed appreciation for the City's
Wonderland Estates Mobile support.
Home Park
Citizen Comment: Holman- Steve Holman, 95 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98057, expressed support for the
Airport, Multipurpose Events Renton Municipal Airport and any jet ports that may be placed there,noting that
Center(Sonics& Storm the airport is essential to the economy. On the subject of the proposed King
Basketball) County Events Center in Renton,Mr. Holman indicated that King County
taxpayers will pay $.50 on a$100 restaurant bill. He acknowledged people's
concerns regarding traffic, and pointed out that the event traffic can be managed
very efficiently and without a lot impact to the neighborhoods. Mr. Holman
stated that the benefits of the events center far out weigh the concerns.
Citizen Comment: Pyeatt- Steven Pyeatt,PO Box 2622, Kirkland, 98083, spoke on the subject of the
Multipurpose Events Center proposed King County Events Center in Renton. Mr. Pyeatt said he is the co-
(Sonics& Storm Basketball) founder of Save Our Sonics and Storm, and complimented Renton on figuring
out how to recreate itself. He stated that some are scared by change,but change
is inevitable and Renton is growing and becoming an even better city than it
was before. Mr. Pyeatt indicated that he looks forward to coming to Renton to
attend Sonics games, and offered his assistance towards that end.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:03 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 26, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 26, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/02 CANCELLED
(Nelson)
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 4/02 2007 Neighborhood Grants (1 st round);
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. Michael Chen Appointment to Planning
Commission
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
! (Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA 11 `
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 2, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: American Cancer Society Relay for Life
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/26/2007. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends acceptance of the 2008-
2013 City of Renton Business Plan. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
..� c. Community Services Department recommends approval of an amendment to the lease with LSI
Logic Corporation (LAG-00-002) for the 3rd floor of the 200 Mill Building to extend the lease
for an additional year. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Court Case filed by the State of Washington seeking an order declaring that the property sought
by condemnation petition, relating to the improvement of SR-167 and I-405, is necessary for
public use. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. Court Case filed on behalf of Alliance for South End by Peter L. Buck, Buck& Gordon, LLP,
2025 1st Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98121, requesting review of the land use decision made by the
City of Renton regarding The Landing project(LUA-05-136). Refer to City Attorney
Insurance Services.
f. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval to reduce the annexation application fee, from $2,500 to $500, for the proposed New
Life - Aqua Barn Annexation; 240 acres in vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy. Council concur.
g. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to amend the water utility
balance searches fees by eliminating the $25 fee for Internet searches and reducing the fee for
searches requested by fax, messenger, or letter from $50 to $25. Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to allow the City to claim
its collection costs and attorneys' fees for the filing and foreclosure of liens for delinquent utility
bills. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Technical Services Division requests final approval of the 15-year latecomer agreement (LA-06-
002) submitted by Vineyards Construction, LLC for sewer main extension along NE 7th Pl., and
authorization to finalize the agreement per City Code. Refer to Utilities Committee.
J. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to
CAG-01-071, agreement with Perteet, Inc., for additional design work in the amount of$89,190
�.. for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) Improvements Project Phase 2. Council concur.
k. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a memorandum of understanding with
the City of Mercer Island regarding interests related to the Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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1. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of
King County to accept $50,000 for the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project, and approval to
add the funds to the 2007 Surface Water revenue and expenditure accounts for the project.
Council concur. (See 9 for resolution and 9.a. for ordinance.)
in. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$183,316 with
Parametrix, Inc. for engineering services for the Ripley Lane N. Transportation and Storm
System Improvement project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: 2007 Neighborhood Grants (1st Round)*; Michael Chen
Appointment to Planning Commission
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of King County re SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project
(see 6.1.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Amend 2007 Budget by adding funds to 2007 Surface Water accounts for SW 34th St. Culvert
Replacement project(see 6.1.)
b. Amend 2007 Budget by increasing funds in Neighborhood Grant Program from Capital Project
Fund balance (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for second and final readiniz:
Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund creation& Park Memorial Fund change (1 st reading 3/26/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
CANCELLED
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2008-2013 City of Renton Business Plan adoption
CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed by the State of Washington
Court Case filed on behalf of Alliance for South End
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amendment to lease with LSI Logic Corporation for 3rd floor of 200 Mill Building
Amending water utility balance search fees
Delinquent utility bills lien filing fees collection
MAYOR&CITY CLERK
Agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of King County re: SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Memorandum of Understanding with City of Mercer Island re: Renton Municipal Airport
w... Agreement with Parametrix re: Ripley Lane N. Transportation and Storm System Improvement project
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Vineyards Construction latecomer agreement for sewer extension along NE 7th P1.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amend for SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project (1st reading 4/2/2007)
mow 2007 Budget amend for Neighborhood Grant Program (1 st reading 4/2/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
4/23/2007—Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 2,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCI PALMER; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer;ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; JAN
CONKLIN, Engineering Plans Reviewer; ARNETA HENNINGER,
Engineering Specialist III; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,COMMANDER
CHARLES MARSALISI and MANAGER PENNY BARTLEY,Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Karee Boone presented a video showcasing the American Cancer Society's
Community Event: American Relay for Life event. The video highlighted their public awareness campaign to
Cancer Society Relay For Life encourage people to donate time and money to the fight against cancer. Ms.
Boone stated that approximately 33 teams and 500 participants raised over
$125,000 in Renton last year. She concluded by introducing Jan Conklin and
Arneta Henninger, City employees and Team Captains at this year's Relay for
Life event to be held June 8th and encouraged everyone to join in the
ceremonies.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The 11th Annual Hip Hoppin' Egg Hunt&Carnival for children ages six
and under took place at the Renton Community Center on Saturday,March
31. Despite the rainy weather, over 600 children attended the event.
• The 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale will be held at the Renton
Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. Over
60 vendors have already registered,but vendor space is still available.
Admission is free for shoppers. For more information, call 425-430-6700
or visit www.rentonwa.gov.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Victor Eskenazi, 17628 109th Ave. SE, Apt. H, Renton, 98055,expressed
Citizen Comment: Eskenazi— concerns about traffic and parking impacts related to the projects being
S Lake Washington Projects, developed at the south end of Lake Washington, including The Landing,the
Traffic, Parking&Tax Seahawks training facility and the proposed King County Multipurpose Events
Concerns Center. He stated that parking in the area has not been well planned and will
become a major problem. Mr. Eskenazi also expressed concerns about the types
of jobs the new developments would create.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER THREE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
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Continuing, Mr. Eskenazi voiced concern about the taxes for the projects. In
conclusion, he asked that one person respond to his concerns and that these
issues be addressed in the public arena.
Councilmember Clawson stated that the City had taken a serious look at these
concerns,and no commitments had been made regarding the events center. Mr.
Clawson also stated that the property in question is zoned for development and
short of purchasing the property, the area would be developed.
Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch confirmed Councilmember
Corman's statement that the new Seahawks facility only allows visitors during
the month of August, and they will be shuttled to the facility. Mr. Pietsch
suggested that people review the City's website to learn more about the King
County Multipurpose Events Center proposal.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/26/2007. Council concur.
3/26/2007
AJLS: City of Renton Business Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended
Plan, 2008-2013 acceptance of the 2008-2013 City of Renton Business Plan. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
Lease: LSI Logic Corporation, Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to
200 Mill Bldg (3rd Floor), the lease with LSI Logic Corporation(LAG-00-002) for the 3rd Floor of the
LAG-00-002 200 Mill Building to extend the lease for an additional year. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Court Case: State of Court Case filed by the State of Washington seeking an order declaring that the
Washington, CRT-07-001 property sought by condemnation petition, relating to the improvements of SR-
167 and I-405, is necessary for public use. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Court Case: Alliance for South Court Case filed on behalf of Alliance for South End by Peter L. Buck, Buck&
End,CRT-07-002 Gordon, LLP, 2025 1 st Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, 98121, requesting review of the
land use decision made by the City of Renton regarding The Landing project
(LUA-05-136). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Annexation: New Life—Aqua Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Barn, Reduction of recommended approval to reduce the annexation application fee, from$2,500 to
Application Fee $500, for the proposed New Life—Aqua Barn Annexation; 240 acres in the
vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy. Council concur.
Finance: Water Utility Balance Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to amend
Search Fees the water utility balance search fees by eliminating the $25 fee for Internet
searches and reducing.the fee for searches requested by fax,messenger, or letter
from$50 to $25. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Delinquent Utility Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to allow
Bills Lien Filing Fees the City to claim its collection costs and attorney's fees for the filing and
Collection foreclosure of liens for delinquent utility bills. Refer to Finance Committee.
Latecomer Agreement: Technical Services Division requested final approval of the 15-year latecomer
Vineyards Construction, Sewer agreement(LA-06-002) submitted by Vineyards Construction, LLC for sewer
Extension (NE 7th PI), main extension along NE 7th PI., and authorization to finalize the agreement per
LA-06-002 City Code. Refer to Utilities Committee.
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CAG: 01-071, Maple Valley Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Hwy Improvements, Perteet Agreement No. 8 to CAG-01-071,agreement with Perteet, Inc., for additional
design work in the amount of$89,190 for the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
Improvements Project Phase 2. Council concur.
Airport: Memorandum of Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a memorandum of
Understanding,City of Mercer understanding with the City of Mercer Island regarding interests related to the
Island Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee.
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Drainage
Replacement, Drainage District No. 1 of King County to accept$50,000 for the SW 34th St. Culvert
District No 1 of King County Replacement project, and approval to add the funds to the 2007 Surface Water
revenue and expenditure accounts for the project. Council concur. (See page
119 for resolution and page 120 for ordinance.)
Utility: Ripley Lane N Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Transportation and Storm $183,316 with Parametrix, Inc. for engineering services for the Ripley Lane N.
System Improvement, Transportation and Storm System Improvement project. Refer to
Parametrix Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Committee following grant awards.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood 1. Heritage Garden Estates Homeowners Association—Continue to landscape
Program Grants, Budget retention pond. Landscape southwest corner of entrance into the
Amend neighborhood at SE 8th Pl., SE 7th Ct., and Beacon Way S. ($8,450).
2. Kennydale Neighborhood Association—Placement of a weatherproof kiosk
near the intersection of N. 30th St. and Park Ave. N. Landscape with a
suitable shrub or small tree planted on the east and west side of kiosk. The
kiosk would measure 50-1/2"wide x 35"high x 12"deep ($1,072).
3. Liberty Ridge Homeowners Association—Project is located on NE 3rd St.
and consists of removing scotch broom and other noxious weeds. Add
topsoil for plantings and build berm plant bed. Plant approximately 36(6'-
8' cedars,pines and maples)and 97 drought resistant hardy shrubs(burning
bush,cotoneaster, wax myrtle and pampas grass). Install irrigation system
and add gravel or other stone for meandering border areas ($22,281).
4. North Renton Neighborhood Association—Pr-eject is lee-ated on NE 3r-
and
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topsoil for-plantings and build befm plant bed. Plant approximately 36(6'
8' raedar-s,pines and Friaples)and 97 drought resistant hardy shfubs(bufning
bush, t sto yAlo and pampas grass) install iffigation . ste
a as g e. OF other stone for-., eandeFing tOFder..o.s ($6,890Y The
project consists of installing a neighborhood sign and landscaping at the
junction of several major roads at the easterly boundary of the North Renton
neighborhood. Fencing the area off behind the sign with a white picket
fence to tie into the design of the house-shaped sign($6,890).
5. Renton Hill Neighborhood Association—The residents of Renton Hill will
dig holes and plant ten trees at Philip Arnold Park. Tree site locations to be
determined by the Parks Department($2,750).
6. Sir Cedric Condominium Association— Enhance landscaping along
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Lynnwood Ave. NE and Monroe Ave. NE with drought resistant plants
($3,507).
7. South Renton Neighborhood&Downtown Businesses—The project will
consist of the South Renton Neighborhood Association, working in
partnership with the Downtown Businesses, to do a spring clean up and
plant assorted plants in containers in the Main Street Square($2,381).
8. Summerwind Homeowners Association—The project includes the
construction of a 50' x 70' sports court, small play area,and park benches.
Both the sports court and the play area will be professionally installed and
maintained by the homeowners association($25,000).
The Committee also recommended approval of funding for the following
administrative newsletter applications:
1. Highlands Community Association—Annual printing for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door and mailed($2,000).
2. North Renton Neighborhood Association—Annual printing of quarterly
newsletter distributed door-to-door and electronically($900).
The Committee further recommended that an ordinance be presented for first
reading increasing the funding in the Neighborhood Grant Program by an
additional $33,000 from the Capital Project Fund Balance, raising the $50,000
allocation to $83,000.
This first round of applications total $75,231 and Council authorizes a second
round of funding, ending September 28, 2007, with the remaining balance of
$7,769.
Discussion ensued regarding the North Renton Neighborhood Association
project, and it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED.
CARRIED. (See page 120 for ordinance.)
Appointment: Planning Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Commission recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Michael Chen
to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 1/31/2 2010.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT AS AMENDED.*
Councilmember Palmer explained why she did not sign the report. She stated
that Ms. Hadley was not reappointed to the commission because of absences
and asked that there be clarification of expectations for all board and
commissions members.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Corman introduced Mr. Chen who discussed his experience
and thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3870 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert interlocal agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of King County regarding the
Replacement Project, Drainage SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
District No 1 of King County SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/9/2007 for second and final reading:
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing in the amount
Replacement Project,Budget of$50,000 the funds in the Surface Water revenue account and expenditure
Amend account pursuant to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement project interlocal
agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of King County. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/9/2007.
CARRIED.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing the funding in
Program Grants, Budget the Neighborhood Grant Program by an additional $33,000 from the Capital
Amend Project Fund Balance,raising the initial $50,000 allocation to $83,000.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/9/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5269 An ordinance was read creating a new fund titled"Springbrook Creek Wetlands
Finance: Springbrook Creek Bank"and a new subfund under general fund titled"Park Memorial Fund"and
Wetlands Bank Fund Creation, closing Fund 131 "Park Memorial Fund"under special revenue fund for the
Park Memorial Fund Change year 2007. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Nelson reviewed Renton School District announcements and
School District: Activities activities, including: student achievements; scholarship winners; three
elementary school Parent Teacher Associations(PTA) who will be entered into
the PTA Membership Hall of Fame on May 5; and the $1,000 field trip grant
from Target won by second grade teacher Harvey Sadis that allowed all of
Cascade Elementary School's second grade class to participate in the Woodland
Park Forest Explorers program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE
TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
April 2, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 2, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/9 Emerging Issues (Economic Development,
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Transportation & Legislature);
Six-Year Business Plan and Adoption;
Council Policies
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 4/9 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Fund Balance Reserves & Annual Capital
Improvement Plan;
Amend Utility Lien Filing Charges;
Amend Water Utility Balance Search
Fees;
Lease with LSI Logic for 3rd Floor of 200
Mill Building
r.. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/5 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 4/4 Ripley Lane N. Transportation and Storm
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. System Improvement Project;
Duvall Ave. Widening Project/ Cooke
Quit Claim Deed (briefing only);
Agreement with WSDOT for 1-405, 1-5 to
SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project;
Memo of Understanding with Mercer
Island regarding Renton Municipal
Airport
UTILITIES THURS., 4/5 Vineyards Construction Latecomer
(Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Agreement;
Cost of Utility Service Study(briefing
only)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 9, 2007
Monday, 7:00 p.m. WAS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Days of Remembrance - April 15 to 22, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Planning/Building/Public Works Department Employee Recognition
b. King County Parks Levy
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember. wa
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/2/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk recommends adoption of an ordinance to finalize the Matt Weber, AHBL, Inc.
vacation of a walkway located between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N., as all conditions of the
vacation approval have been satisfied (VAC-06-001). Council concur. (See 10. for ordinance.)
c. City Clerk recommends adoption of an ordinance to finalize the Jack Alhadeff, JDA Group, LLC
vacation of a walkway located east of NW 6th St., as all conditions of the vacation approval have
been satisfied (VAC-05-002). Council concur. (See 10. for ordinance.)
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/3/2007 for CAG-07-027, SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement
project, six bids; project estimate $1,132,884; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, R. L. Alia Company, in the amount of$1,270,871. Council concur.
e. Community Services Department requests approval of an interlocal agreement with the Renton
School District regarding use of the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. Council concur.
(See 10. for resolution.)
f. Development Services Division recommends adoption of an ordinance amending franchise
permit fees, plan review and inspection fees, street and alley vacation fees and also directs
proceeds from street vacations to Fund 317. Refer to Finance Committee.
g. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Galloway at the Highlands
Preliminary Plat; 22 attached townhome units and two commercial lots on 1.61 acres located at
343 Union Ave. NE (PP-06-138). Council concur.
h. Legal Services recommends adoption of an ordinance rescinding the prohibition against
punchboards. Council concur. (See 10. for ordinance.)
i. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$101,832 with
Roth Hill Engineering Partners for services related to the Sanitary Sewer Model
Conversion/Geodatabase Development project. Council concur.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
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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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Six-Year Business Plan and Adoption*
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Fund Balance Reserves &Annual Capital Improvement Plan;
Amend Utility Lien Filing Charges*; Amend Water Utility Balance Search Fees*; Lease with
.r LSI Logic for 3rd Floor of 200 Mill Building
c. Transportation Committee: Ripley Lane N. Transportation and Storm System Improvement
Project; Agreement with WSDOT for 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project*; Memo of
Understanding with Mercer Island regarding Renton Municipal Airport*
d. Utilities Committee: Vineyards Construction Latecomers Agreement
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Interlocal Agreement with Renton School District re: Ikea Performing Arts Center(see 7.e.)
b. Adopting the 2008-2013 Business Plan (see 9.a.)
c. Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT re: 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project (see 9.c.)
d. Memo of Understanding with City of Mercer Island re: Renton Municipal Airport (see 9.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Vacation of walkway between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N. (see 7.b)
b. Vacation of walkway east of NW 6th St. (see 7.c.)
c. Rescinding the prohibition of punchboards (see Th.)
d. Amending utility lien filing charges (see 9.b.)
e. Amending water utility balance search fees (see 9.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Amend 2007 Budget by adding funds to 2007 Surface Water accounts for SW 34th St. Culvert
Replacement project(1st reading 4/2/2007)
b. Amend 2007 Budget by increasing funds in Neighborhood Grant Program from Capital Fund
balance (1 st reading 4/2/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (potential litigation)
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues (Economic, Transportation& Legislature);
Six-Year Business Plan and Adoption;
Council Policies
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amendments to franchise permit fees, plan review and inspection fees, and vacation fees
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Amendment to lease with LSI Logic Corporation for 3rd floor of 200 Mill Building
Agreement with Parametrix re: Ripley Lane N. Transportation and Storm System Improvement Project
Agreement with Renton School District re: Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
Agreement with WSDOT for I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project
Memorandum of Understanding with Mercer Island re: Renton Municipal Airport
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Letter from Diane Paholke, Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., re: Renton Municipal Airport policy issues
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Vacation of walkway between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N. (1st reading 4/9/2007)
Vacation of walkway east of NW 6th St (1st reading 4/9/2007)
Rescinding the prohibition of punchboards (1 st reading 4/9/2007)
Amending utility lien filing charges (1 st reading 4/9/2007)
Amending water utility balance search fees (I st reading 4/9/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
4/23/2007 - Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
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Regular Meeting
April 9, 2007 Council Chambers
LMonday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DON PERSSON; MARCI PALMER;
COUNCILMEMBERS DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS RANDY
CORMAN AND TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; MIKE
WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS and
DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of April 15 to
Days of Remembrance-April 22,2007, to be "Days of Remembrance" in the City of Renton in memory of the
15 to 22,2007 victims of the Holocaust, and in honor of the survivors, as well as the rescuers
and liberators. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
'! CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED.
SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman recognized the
PRESENTATIONS Planning/Building/Public Works employees nominated and chosen by their
Public Works: Employee peers to receive 2006 Good Work awards, as follows: David Hohn, Fleet
Recognitions Manager; Keith Woolley, Civil Engineer; and Helen Weagraff, Program
Specialist. Mr. Zimmerman then presented the 2006 Planning/Building/Public
Works Employee of the Year award to Laureen Nicolay, Senior Planner.
Mr. Zimmerman further announced that the following Planning/Building/Public
Works employees who contributed to the Clean Sweep Renton program were
awarded the 2006 Good Teamwork award: Julie Pursell, Program Specialist;
Linda Knight, Solid Waste Coordinator; Spencer Orman, Program Specialist;
Don Ellis, Engineering Specialist;Jayson Grant, Maintenance Services Worker;
Pat Zellner, Street Maintenance Services Supervisor; Jim Pryor, Lead
Maintenance Services Worker; and Ed Washington, Maintenance Services
Worker.
King County: Parks Levy King County Parks Assistant Director Tom Koney reported on the proposals for
renewal of King County Parks operating levy and the parks and recreation
expansion levy. He reviewed the current King County Parks system, which
consists of more than 180 parks, 25,000 acres of parks and open space, and 175
miles of trails. Mr. Koney pointed out that the system focuses on regional open
space and regional trails.
I Mr. Koney stated that the current four-year operating levy, which provides
direct support for approximately 57 percent of the operating budget, expires on
12/31/2007. The typical household burden is$17 per year based upon a
$400,000 home. He reported that the King County Parks Futures Task Force
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convened from November 2006 to March 2007 to deliberate two issues: how to
maintain the King County Parks system after the operating levy expires and
how to build the system to serve the needs of the region tomorrow.
Continuing, Mr. Koney explained that the task force recommended two six-year
companion levies. The King County Executive followed the task force's lead in
also recommending two companion levies, slightly downsized, to the King
County Council. The six-year operating levy renewal and the six-year parks
and recreation expansion levy would each levy five cents on every $1,000 of
assessed valuation. The typical household burden would be $20 per year for
each levy based upon a$400,000 home.
Mr. Koney indicated that the King County Council must approve both
ordinances no later than 5/29/2007 for the August 21 primary ballot. He noted
that passage of either levy is not pre-conditioned on passage of the other, and if
the operating renewal levy measure fails, the measure will be placed on the
November general election ballot.
Responding to Council President Nelson's inquiry, Community Services
Administrator Higashiyama stated that the total Renton has paid from 2004
through 2007 for the current levy is $1,267,000.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Renton and King County will share the costs of an annexation telephone
survey in the Benson Hill Communities to be conducted beginning April 16
to assess residents' interest in annexation and to gain an understanding of
the service issues important to residents in the area.
• Garden Ave. N. will be closed April 10, 11, and 12 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to
allow installation of water lines for the new Target store.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Arland "Buzz"Johnson, 334 Wells Ave. S., #306, Renton,98057,voiced his
Citizen Comment: Johnson- appreciation for the Days of Remembrance proclamation. Additionally, Mr.
Diamond Lanes Johnson expressed support for the expanded use of diamond lanes (high
occupancy vehicle(HOV) lanes)on freeways, freeway exits and entrances,and
on wider streets. He pointed out that diamond lanes may motivate solo drivers
to change their mode of transportation.
RECESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 7:44 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:55 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Connan and Briere,previously excused.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/2/2007. Council concur.
4/2/2007
Vacation: Walkway,NW 6th City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the Matt Weber,
St& Rainier Ave N, AHBL, AHBL, Inc.,vacation of a walkway located between NW 6th St. and Rainier
VAC-06-001 Ave. N., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been satisfied. Council
concur. (See page 129 for ordinance.)
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Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance to finalize the Jack Alhadeff,
St&Rainier Ave N,JDA JDA Group, LLC, vacation of a walkway located east of NW 6th St., as all
Group, VAC-05-002 conditions of the vacation approval have been satisfied. Council concur. (See
page 129 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-027, SW 34th St City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/3/2007 for CAG-07-027, SW 34th St.
Culvert Replacement, RL Alia Culvert Replacement; six bids; engineer's estimate $1,132,884; and submitted
Company staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, R.L. Alia Company,
in the amount of$1,270,871. Council concur.
Community Services: Renton Community Services Department requested approval of an agreement with the
IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton School District regarding use of the Renton IKEA Performing Arts
Renton School District Center. Council concur. (See page 128 for resolution.)
Development Services: Fee Development Services Division recommended approval of the amendments to
Revisions(Franchise Permit, the franchise permit fee, plan review and inspection fee, and street and alley
Plan Review& Inspection, vacation fee; and approval to direct compensation from street vacations to street
Vacation) construction Fund 317. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Galloway at the Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Galloway at
Highlands, Union Ave NE, PP- the Highlands Preliminary Plat; 22 attached townhome units and two
06-138 commercial lots on 1.61 acres located at 343 Union Ave. NE. Council concur.
Legal: Punchboards Legal Division recommended approval to rescind the prohibition against
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Prohibition, Rescind punchboards. Council concur. (See page 129 for ordinance.)
i Utility: Sanitary Sewer Model Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Conversion/Geodatabase, Roth $101,832 with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for services related to the
Hill Engineering Partners Sanitary Sewer Model Conversion/Geodatabase Development Project. Council
;I concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending adoption of the 2008-2013 City of Renton Business Plan.
AJLS: City of Renton Business MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
Plan, 2008-2013 THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 129 for resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 258459 - 258905 and three wire transfers totaling
$4,268,555.77; and approval of Payroll Voucher 124,one wire transfer, and 672
direct deposits totaling$2,152,258.53. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance: Water Utility Balance Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Search Fees concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend Ordinance 5127 to eliminate
the $25 fee for Internet water utility balance searches, and to reduce the fee for
water utility balance searches requested by fax,messenger, or letter from$50 to
$25. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this
matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 129 for ordinance.)
Finance: Delinquent Utility Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding amending City
Bills Lien Filing Fees Code in order to charge lien filing costs to the customer. The Committee
Collection recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to add language to City
Code, Title VIII, to provide the City the right to claim its collection costs and
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attorneys' fees for the filing and foreclosure of liens for delinquent utility bills.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
(See page 129 for ordinance.)
Lease: LSI Logic Corporation, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
200 Mill Bldg(3rd Floor), concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an extension of the lease
LAG-00-002 with LSI Logic Corporation(formerly known as Engenio Information
Technologies, Inc.) for the third floor of the 200 Mill Building. The Committee
further recommended that the Mayor and Citv Clerk be authorized to sign the
amendment. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending approval of the memorandum of understanding regarding
Airport: Memorandum of Renton Municipal Airport issues between the cities of Renton and Mercer
Understanding, Mercer Island Island. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the memorandum of understanding. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 129 for resolution.)
Transportation: I-405 (1-5 to Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
WSDOT cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
for design,construction,and operation of the I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1
Widening Project. The Committee further recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 129 for resolution.)
Utility: Ripley Lane N Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Transportation and Storm recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
System Improvement, and City Clerk to execute the engineering consultant agreement with
Parametrix Parametrix, Inc., in the amount of$183,316, for the design,permitting, and
preparation of construction plans and specifications for the Ripley Lane N.
Transportation and Storm System Improvement Project. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Latecomer Agreement: concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Vineyards
Vineyards Construction, Sewer Construction, LLC's request for a latecomer agreement and give final approval
Extension(NE 7th PI), LA-06- for a latecomer agreement to extend the sewer main along NE 7th Pl. MOVED
002 BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3871 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Community Services: Renton agreement between the Renton School District and the City of Renton
IKEA Performing Arts Center, concerning City use of the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. MOVED BY
Renton School District LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3872 A resolution was read adopting the 2008-2013 City of Renton Business Plan.
AJLS: City of Renton Business MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Plan, 2008-2013 RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3873 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, Transportation regarding the I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project.
WSDOT MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3874 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Airport: Memorandum of memorandum of understanding establishing a cooperative relationship between
Understanding, Mercer Island the City of Renton and the City of Mercer Island as the cities study the potential
impact of development at the Renton Municipal Airport. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/16/2007 for second and final reading:
Vacation: Walkway,NW 6th An ordinance was read vacating a portion of unimproved road(walkway)ten
St& Rainier Ave N, AHBL, feet wide and approximately 163 feet in length,between NW 6th St. and Rainier
VAC-06-001 Ave. N. (Petitioner: Matt Weber, AHBL). MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/16/2007. CARRIED.
Vacation: Walkway,NW 6th An ordinance was read vacating a ten-foot-wide platted walkway approximately
- St&Rainier Ave N,JDA 187 feet in length, connecting NW 6th St. to Rainier Ave. N. (Petitioner: Jack
Group, VAC-05-002 D. Alhadeff,JDA Group). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/16/2007. CARRIED.
Legal: Punchboards An ordinance was read amending Section 5-8-3, Punchboards Prohibited,of
Prohibition, Rescind Chapter 8, Gambling Tax,of Title V(Finance and Business Regulations)of
City Code by rescinding the prohibition of punchboards. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/16/2007,
CARRIED.
Finance: Delinquent Utility An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water
Bills Lien Filing Fees Drainage, Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII(Health and
Collection Sanitation)of City Code in order to charge lien filing costs to the customer.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/16/2007.
CARRIED.
Finance: Water Utility Balance An ordinance was read amending Section 5-1-2.K of Chapter 1, Fee Schedule,
Search Fees of Title V(Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code to adopt service
fees for utility outstanding balance searches. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/16/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5270 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing in the amount
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert of$50,000 the funds in the surface water revenue account and expenditure
Replacement, Budget Amend account pursuant to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project interlocal
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agreement with Drainage District No. 1 of King County. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5271 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing the funding in
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood the Neighborhood Grant Program by an additional $33,000 from the capital
Program Grants, Budget project fund balance, raising the initial $50,000 allocation to $83,000. MOVED
Amend BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Nelson reported that the Renton Food Bank is in need of
Human Services: Renton Food protein products.
Bank
Citizen Comment: Paholke- Councilmember Palmer reported receipt of correspondence to Mayor Keolker
Airport Policy Issues from Diane 0. Paholke, President,Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., 243 W. Perimeter
Rd., Renton, 98057, concerning Renton Municipal Airport policy issues.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER
THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Transportation: S 3rd St Councilmember Palmer complimented staff for their fast work in installing new
Sidewalk Installation sidewalks on S. 3rd St. from Wells Ave. S. to Main Ave. S.
Human Services: Mentor Councilmember Palmer reported that the Mentor Program is in need of more
Program mentors. Explaining that mentoring involves spending one hour a week with a
child at a school during the school year, she encouraged people to volunteer.
Councilmember Clawson agreed that being a mentor is very rewarding.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL ISSUE WITH NO
OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING
BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED.
CARRIED. Time: 8:20 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC,City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 9,2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
�r
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/16 Emerging Issues in Code Enforcement;
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Council Policies
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 4/16 CANCELLED
(Corman)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 4/16 Police Department Staffing (briefing
(Law) 5 p.m. only);
Crime Statistics Report (briefing only)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 16, 2007 ,r
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/9/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints Elliot Newman, 8525 SE 79th Pl., Mercer Island, 98040 (Mercer Island
Neighborhood position), and Alfred Banholzer, 14923 165th Pl., SE, Renton, 98059 (Washington
Pilots' Association, Green River Chapter, position), each to the Airport Advisory Committee for a
term expiring 12/31/2009. Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for period of 1/1/2007 to 3/31/2007; 34 contracts and
eight addenda totaling $1,997,256.16. Information.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval to replace 50 golf carts through a four-
year lease-purchase agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Annual expenditure is
$24,265.68. Refer to Community Services Committee.
e. Development Services Division recommends approval of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at Meadow Ave. N. and N. 26th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Dewitt Short Plat
(SHP-06-119). Council concur.
f. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract in the amount of$78,820 with Sea Reach Ltd. to develop a Downtown
Wayfinding System that will improve the system of signage into and around downtown. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
g. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a
public hearing be set on 4/23/2007 to consider the proposed Leitch Annexation and R-4 zoning
of 14.59 acres located in the vicinity of 140th Ave. SE, 143rd Ave. SE, SE 136th St., and SE
138th St. Council concur.
h. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
adoption of an ordinance extending the effectuation date for the Hudson Annexation to
7/31/2007, or when the contract for the signalization project at 108th Ave. SE and SE 168th St. is
executed, whichever comes first. Council concur. (See 8. for ordinance.)
i. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-06-025, Airport Airside/Landside Separation
Improvement Project Phase 2 (Security Gate Replacement); and requests approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$10,302.15, commencement of 60-day lien
period, and release of retained amount in the amount of$15,563.11 to C.A. Carey Corporation,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to LAG-91-005, airport
lease with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc., to reduce the leased area from 91,545 to 43,477 square
feet. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of an airport lease with Kenmore Air Harbor,
Inc. for property at 900 W. Perimeter Rd. Annual revenue is $26,902.52. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
- 1. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a memorandum of understanding with
the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding utility adjustments or relocations
for the I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Changing effectuation date of Hudson Annexation (see 51.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Vacation of walkway between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N. (1 st reading 4/9/2007)
b. Vacation of walkway east of NW 6th St. (1 st reading 4/9/2007)
c. Rescinding the prohibition of punchboards (1st reading 4/9/2007)
d. Amending utility lien filing charges (1st reading 4/9/2007)
e. Amending water utility balance search fees (1 st reading 4/9/2007)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Code Enforcement;
Council Policies
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Elliot Newman and Alfred Banholzer to the Airport Advisory Committee
Golf cart lease-purchase agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Contract with Sea Reach Ltd. for Downtown Wayfinding System
Addendum to airport lease with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.
Lease with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. at airport
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
North Harrington redevelopment strategies and outreach and utilization of the Highlands Zoning Task
Force
Campaign sign placement in public rights-of-way
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Memorandum of understanding with WSDOT re: I-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project utility
adjustments or relocations
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Changing effectuation date of Hudson Annexation (1st reading 4/16/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4/23/2007 - Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
5/07/2007 - Leitch Annexation - 14.59 acres in vicinity of 140th Ave. SE & SE 138th St.
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Regular Meeting
April 16, 2007
� Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCI PALMER; TERRI BRIERS; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE
MARSHAL LARRY RUDE, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH
and COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI,Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The 2007 Summer"What's Happening" brochure of recreation programs
and events will be available on April 20. Registration begins April 24 for
residents and April 26 for non-residents.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, resident of the Wonderland
Citizen Comment: Puckett- Estates Mobile Home Park located in unincorporated King County, announced
Wonderland Estates Mobile that he has been placed on the King County Council's meeting agenda to speak
Home Park about the mobile home park, and he invited the Mayor, Councilmembers, and
others to attend the meeting on April 23 at 1:30 p.m. (See page 139 for further
discussion on the matter.)
Citizen Comment: Banks - Todd Banks, Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. General Manager, 6321 NE 175th St.,
Airport Lease, Kenmore Air Kenmore, 98028, encouraged Council to move forward with the airport lease
Harbor with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. (listed on the Consent Agenda), as the lease has
been under negotiation for approximately 14 months.
Citizen Comment: Martinez- Mark Martinez,4116 NE 5th St., Renton, 98059, commented on the cost of
Leitch Annexation, SE 136th housing, estimated at $500,000 to $550,000, in the proposed Leitch Annexation
St& 140th Ave SE area. He expressed concern that developers can do whatever they want without
any real benefit to the community as a whole, as an average citizen like himself
cannot afford a$500,000 house.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/9/2007. Council concur.
4/9/2007
Appointment: Airport Mayor Keolker appointed Elliot Newman, 8525 SE 79th Pl., Mercer Island,
Advisory Committee 98040 (Mercer Island neighborhood position), and Alfred Banholzer, 14923
165th Pl., SE, Renton, 98059 (Washington Pilots'Association, Green River
Chapter,position), each to the Airport Advisory Committee for a term expiring
12/31/2009. Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for period of 1/1/2007 to
List, 1/2007 to 3/2007 3/31/2007; 34 contracts and eight addenda totaling$1,997,256.16. Information.
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Community Services: Golf Community Services Department recommended approval to replace 50 golf
Cart Lease-Purchase carts at Maplewood Golf Course through a four-year lease-purchase agreement
Agreement, Yamaha Motor with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Annual expenditure is $24,265.68.
Corporation Refer to Community Services Committee.
Development Services: Dewitt Development Services Division recommended approval of a deed of dedication
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, for additional right-of-way at Meadow Ave. N. and N. 26th St. to fulfill a
Meadow Ave N, SHP-06-119 requirement of the Dewitt Short Plat. Council concur.
EDNSP: Downtown Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Wayfinding System, Sea recommended approval of a contract in the amount of$78,820 with Sea Reach
Reach Ltd Ltd. to develop a Downtown Wayfinding System that will improve the system
of signage into and around downtown. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee.
Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
St& 140th Ave SE recommended a public hearing be set on 5/7/2007 to consider the proposed
Leitch Annexation and R-4 zoning of 14.59 acres located in the vicinity of
140th Ave. SE, 143rd Ave. SE, SE 136th St., and SE 138th St. Council concur.
Annexation: Hudson;Benson Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Rd S & SE 168th St recommended adoption of an ordinance extending the effectuation date for the
Hudson Annexation to 7/31/2007, or when the contract for the signalization
project at 108th Ave. SE and SE 168th St. is executed,whichever comes first.
Council concur. (See page 138 for ordinance.)
CAG: 06-025, Airport Security Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-06-025, Airport
Gate Replacement, CA Carey Airside/Landside Separation Improvement Project Phase 2 (Security Gate k
Corporation Replacement); and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of$10,302.15, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$15,563.11 to C.A. Carey Corporation,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Airport: Northwest Seaplanes Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Lease,Addendum#8, LAG- LAG-91-005, airport lease with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc., to reduce the leased
91-005 area from 91,545 to 43,477 square feet. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee.
Airport: Kenmore Air Harbor Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a 30-year airport lease
Lease with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. for property at 900 W. Perimeter Rd. Annual
revenue is $26,902.52. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a memorandum of
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, understanding with the Washington State Department of Transportation
WSDOT regarding utility adjustments or relocations for the 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1
Widening Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole referral list
Committee of the Whole cleanup report and the Committee recommended closing the following referrals:
Council: Committee of the 1. Item 2234 -North Harrington Redevelopment Strategies and Outreach.
Whole Agenda Item Cleanup Refer to Planning and Development Committee(and combine with
Report Committee of the Whole referral item 2301 listed below).
2. Item 2278 - City Website Update, City Logo. Council received special
presentations on the website on 10/9/2006 and 2/12/2007, and
recommended no changes at this time.
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3. Item 2301 - Utilization of the Highlands Zoning Task Force. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee and combine with Committee of the
Whole referral item 2234 (listed above).
4. Item 2316- Potential Future Annexation Agreements with King County.
Council was briefed at the 2007 Council Retreat, and the Committee
therefore recommended no action on this item.
5. Item 2327 - 2007 Utility Rates. The Committee was briefed on 3/19/2007
and 3/26/2007.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a Community
Committee Services Committee referral list cleanup report and the Committee
Council: Community Services recommended closing the following referrals:
Committee Agenda Item 1. Item 1668 -Museum Master Plan, Consultant Hire. This item was handled
Cleanup Report via the 2007 Budget process.
2. Item 1962 - Commercial Activities in Renton Parks. The Committee was
briefed and recommended no changes be made at this time.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a Finance Committee referral list
Council: Finance Committee cleanup report and the Committee recommended closing the following referrals:
Agenda Item Cleanup Report 1. Item 1996-Pavilion Building Renovation, Mithun Architects Repayment
Extension. This has been paid in full.
2. Item 2182 - Budget Funds. The Committee was briefed on this matter
during the 2006 Budget deliberations.
3. Item 2279 - Public Records Processing Assistance, Temporary Hire. A
similar position was handled in the 2007 Budget process.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a Transportation
Committee (Aviation)Committee referral list cleanup report and the Committee
Council: Transportation recommended closing the following referral:
(Aviation) Committee Agenda Item 2039 -Policy Regarding Street Name Changes. The Planning and
Item Cleanup Report Development Committee met to discuss the street grid system in 2006 and City
Code, Title IX, Street Grid System, was revised on 6/19/2006. The Committee
requested no further changes be made at this time.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a Public Safety Committee
Council: Public Safety referral list cleanup report and the Committee recommended closing the
Committee Agenda Item following referrals:
Cleanup Report 1. Item 2055 - Modified Vehicle Noise Disturbances. This item can be closed
since the Committee has been briefed and there is no further work that can
be done on this issue at this time.
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2. Item 2292 - Dance Hall Ordinance. This item can be closed since the
Committee has been briefed and recommended no changes be made to the Fm
ordinance at this time. LM
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a Utilities Committee referral list
Council: Utilities Committee cleanup report and the Committee recommended closing the following referral:
Agenda Item Cleanup Report Item 2246- Sewer Moratorium in East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation
Area. Resolution 3857, adopted 2/26/2007, rescinded the moratorium.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 4/23/2007 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Hudson, Benson An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5236 by changing the effective
Rd S & SE 168th St date of the Hudson Annexation to the City of Renton to 7/31/2007 or ten days
after the effective date that King County awards the signalization contract at the
intersection of Benson Rd. S. and S. 31 st St., whichever occurs first. MOVED
BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/23/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5272 An ordinance was read vacating a ten-foot-wide platted walkway approximately
Vacation: Walkway,NW 6th 187 feet in length, connecting NW 6th St. to Rainier Ave.N. (Petitioner: Jack
St&Rainier Ave N,JDA D. Alhadeff,JDA Group). MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
Group, VAC-05-002 CLAWSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5273 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of unimproved road(walkway) ten
Vacation: Walkway,NW 6th feet wide and approximately 163 feet in length,between NW 6th St. and Rainier
St&Rainier Ave N, AHBL, Ave. N. (Petitioner: Matt Weber,AHBL). MOVED BY BRIERS,
VAC-06-001 SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5274 An ordinance was read amending Section 5-8-3, Punchboards Prohibited, and
Legal: Punchboards Subsection 5-8-5.B of Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V (Finance and
Prohibition, Rescind Business Regulations) of City Code by rescinding the prohibition on
punchboards and setting the tax rate for their conduct and operation. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5275 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water
Finance: Delinquent Utility Drainage, Chapter 4,Water, and Chapter 5, Sewers,of Title VIII (Health and
Bills Lien Filing Fees Sanitation)of City Code in order to charge lien filing costs to the customer.
Collection MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5276 An ordinance was read amending Section 5-1-2.K of Chapter 1, Fee Schedule,
Finance: Water Utility Balance of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations)of City Code to adopt service
Search Fees fees for utility outstanding balance searches. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Corman inquired as to the status of the prezoning and
Planning: Wonderland Estates annexation of the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park property(located on
Mobile Home Park,Zoning Maple Valley Hwy. in unincorporated King County). He noted the hope of the
and Annexation residents that the property will be annexed to Renton an
p Y d that Renton will zone
the property with the existing mobile home park use.
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Wine reported that she is investigating
the permit status of the development proposal for the property to verify if the
vesting of that application occurred in November 2006. She explained that if
the development proposal is vested in King County,the development of the
property would fall under King County development standards regardless of
whether the property gets annexed to Renton. Ms. Wine stated that the property
has not yet been prezoned, and she will find out how long the property owner
has to act if the development proposal is vested and the related notification
requirements information.
King County: Regional Councilmember Clawson spoke on the subject of the sewer services provided by
Wastewater Treatment King County. He explained that the users of facilities, such as the South Plant
Services, Bond Issuance (wastewater treatment plant) in Renton and the Brightwater Treatment Plant
being built in Snohomish County, have long-term contracts with King County.
In order to pay for the Brightwater facility and other improvements and
maintenance, King County needs to issue bonds. Mr. Clawson pointed out that
some of the contracts expire prior to the end of the term of the bonds.
Continuing,Mr. Clawson indicated that Renton and King County did reach an
agreement, but some jurisdictions have not and are still undergoing
negotiations. He noted that the issuance of longer-term bonds will result in
lower rates. Mr. Clawson pointed out the urgency of the matter and detailed the
controversy related to the King County Executive's proposal to impose rates.
He voiced his agreement with the imposition of the sewer rates so the bonds can
be issued, and requested that Council take a position on the matter.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman explained that
King County found a provision in the law that allows the issuance of 40-year
bonds even without extending the individual contracts. He said 40-year bonds
have a much better interest rate than shorter-duration bonds, noting that the
resulting lower rates will benefit the region and the ratepayers.
No objections were raised; therefore, Councilmember Clawson acknowledged
the concurrence of Council to support the longer-term bonds.
Development Services: Public Reporting that the City Attorney is drafting an ordinance clarifying the law on
ROW, Political Sign where campaign signs can be put on public rights-of-way, it was MOVED BY
Placement CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE ON CAMPAIGN SIGN PLACEMENT TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.*
Councilmember Corman noted the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue and
inquired as to whether this matter can be legislated. City Attorney Warren
indicated that the proposed ordinance defines the right-of-way and puts into
code those areas where the Supreme Court has given the City latitude, such as
interference with ingress and egress or traffic safety.
*MOTION CARRIED.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, resident of the Wonderland
Citizen Comment: Puckett- Estates Mobile Home Park located in unincorporated King County, expressed
Wonderland Estates Mobile his hope to have Renton representation at the King County Council meeting on
Home Park, Permit Process April 23 at which he will talk about the mobile home park. Mr. Puckett
indicated that the project manager for the proposed development on the mobile
home park property inferred that the application is vested. He pointed out that
the property owner has a long way to go with the project, as matters related to
transportation and water drainage need to be addressed.
Councilmember Corman suggested that the residents inquire as to whether
proper posting of the project took place.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time://7:)46 p.m.
&A'4tt !J• Wt)au riJ
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
April 16, 2007
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 16, 2007
�! COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/23 Legislature Update;
(Nelson) 6 p.m. King County Events Center Update
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 4/23 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5 p.m. Plan Review/Inspection Fee, Street
Vacation Fee and Franchise Permit Fee;
Fund Balance Reserves and Annual
Capital Improvement Plan
PLANNING ,& DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/19 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 4/18 Downtown Wayfinding System Contract;
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Airport Financial & Property
Management Options;
Airport Leasing Policy;
Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc. Letter;
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 4/19 Memo of Understanding with WSDOT re:
(Clawson) 3 p.m. Utility Adjustments for 1-405, 1-5 to SR-
169 Stage 1 Widening Project
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: National Crime Victims' Rights Week - April 22 to 28, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Tools on Wheels
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE (Petitioner: A&D Quality Construction, Co.)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/16/2007. Council concur.
b. Court Case filed by Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio, representing Lai Ping Ip Yim, personal
representative of the estate of Yun Ip, alleging that failure to design and operate the intersection
of NE Park Dr. and the northbound I-405 on-ramp in a reasonably safe condition was proximate
cause of the crash that resulted in the death of Yun Ip. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance
Services.
c. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the City of Tukwila
regarding participation in the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
d. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a letter of agreement with BNSF
Railway Company regarding construction of the Hardie Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S., and Shattuck
Ave. S. railroad bridges. City expenditure is $6,750,000. Council concur.
e. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$105,800 with Roth
Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for services related to the Stonegate II Lift Station Alternatives
Analysis Project. Council concur.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance: Vouchers; Plan Review/Inspection Fee, Street Vacation Fee and Franchise Permit Fee*
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Downtown Wayfinding System Contract; Regional
Transportation Issues - Sound Transit 2 Amendment
C. Utilities Committee: Memo of Understanding with WSDOT re: Utility Adjustments for I-405,
I-5 to SR-169 Stage I Widening Project*
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
WSDOT Memo of Understanding re: 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project (see 10.c.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Plan Review/Inspection Fee, Street Vacation Fee and Franchise Permit Fee (see 10.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Changing effectuation date of Hudson Annexation (1st reading 4/16/2007)
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
Legislature Update;
King County Events Center Update
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRL AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Write letter and/or testify to Sound Transit Board in support of Sound Transit 2 amendment re: link light
rail routes and terminals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Lai Ping Ip Yim(estate of Yuri Ip)
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Sea Reach Ltd. for Downtown Wayfinding System
Memorandum of understanding with WSDOT re: 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project utility
adjustments or relocations
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement with City of Tukwila re: SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project
4
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Plan review/inspection fee, street vacation fee and franchise permit fee (1 st reading 4/23/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5/7/2007 - Leitch Annexation - 14.59 acres in vicinity of 140th Ave. SE & SE 138th St.
5/7/2007 - Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE by A&D Quality Construction Company
(continued from 4/23/2007)
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Regular Meeting
April 23, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; KAREN MCFARLAND, Engineering Specialist; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,
Parks Director; KAREN BERGSVIK, Human Services Manager; TERRY
FLATLEY, Parks Maintenance Manager; TINA HARRIS, Domestic Violence
Victim Advocate; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire
Department; COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of April 22 to
National Crime Victims' 28, 2007, to be "National Crime Victims'Rights Week" in the City of Renton
Rights Week - April 22 to 28, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance, as the City is
2007 joining forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and
concerned citizens throughout the Renton community and America to raise
awareness of victims'rights. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Human Services Manager Bergsvik and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Harris accepted the proclamation. Ms. Bergsvik expressed appreciation to those
who support victims of crime. She pointed out that for the residents of Renton,
the City allocates funding in the amount of$58,000 to two agencies that help
victims: King County Sexual Assault Resource Center and Domestic Abuse
Women's Network.
Ms. Harris stressed the importance of recognizing that every victim has rights
and deserves support. She indicated that the rights of individuals must be
respected by holding defendants accountable and by making sure that current
laws protect the victims and the community as a whole.
Added A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of April 28,
Arbor Day and Earth Day- 2007,to be "Arbor Day and Earth Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging
April 28, 2007 all citizens to join in this special observance, as trees increase property values,
enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify the community.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Community Services Administrator Higashiyama, Parks Director Betlach, and
Parks Maintenance Manager Flatley accepted the proclamation. Mr. Flatley
invited everyone to Renton's newest park, Heritage Park, on April 28 to help
celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day by planting trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Keolker thanked McLendon Hardware for donating a volunteer trailer
Community Services: Tools on and tools to support the Tools on Wheels Program. She pointed out that last
Wheels Program year, over 3,000 volunteers donated their time to create the kind of community
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and neighborhoods they want to live in. The Mayor emphasized that the tools
and trailer will make their efforts easier.
Speaking on behalf of Community Services Resource and Funding Manager
Bonnie Rerecich, Community Services Administrator Higashiyama reported
that the trailer,which contains over 200 tools, is designed to encourage and
enhance the efforts of volunteers in the community. She stated that past
volunteer projects included spreading bark at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park, filling sandbags during flood season, and clearing a view along the Cedar
River Trail.
Ms. Higashiyama explained that guidelines have been developed to assist City
staff with the scheduling, management, and maintenance of the tools and trailer.
City-sponsored volunteer programs may schedule the trailer and tools through
the Community Services Department. She introduced Dave and Suzanne
Thompson and Gail and Mike McLendon who were recognized for their support
of and donation to the Tools on Wheels Program.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Vacation: Index PI NE, A&D accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Quality Construction to consider the petition to vacate a portion of Index Pl. NE right-of-way
Company,VAC-07-001 between NE 7th and NE 8th Streets,which is approximately 50 feet in width
and 100 feet in length. (Petitioner: Keith Demps on behalf of A&D Quality
Construction Company and Kevie Russell.)
Engineering Specialist McFarland stated that 100 percent of the abutting
property owners have signed the vacation petition, and the area does not contain
any City-owned facilities. She reported that the petitioner plans to use the area
in the proposed development of the Index Short Plat(LUA-05-047). Ms.
McFarland indicated that the vacation request was circulated to various City
departments and outside agencies for review and no objections were raised.
Ms. McFarland relayed the Transportation Division and Community Services
Department's request for retainage of a 15-foot easement for pedestrian access
for use in a future trail system. Additionally, she noted Economic
Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department's concern that
the area falls under the Highlands Study Area moratorium and that new
development is currently precluded. Ms. McFarland pointed out that the lots
associated with the vacation request are vested and thus excluded from the
moratorium, and that the petitioner's short plat has already been approved.
In conclusion, Ms. McFarland stated that staff recommends approval of the
vacation subject to the following conditions: an easement be retained along the
eastern 15 feet of the area, and the petitioner provides satisfactory proof that
outside utilities have received and are satisfied with any easements necessary to
protect their facilities.
Councilmember Persson expressed concern regarding the easement for
pedestrian access, and requested more information about the trail.
Councilmember Corman inquired whether the property owner can maintain the
easement until a trail is developed. Councilmember Briere also expressed
concern regarding the upkeep of the easement area.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry regarding compensation, Ms.
McFarland stated that since the area has been dedicated right-of-way for more
than 25 years,the City can ask for 100 percent of the compensation.
Public comment was invited.
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Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, stated that although
he favors the vacation, he is concerned about the future trail system and wants
more information.
Discussion occurred regarding the timing of the vacation request and the
possibility of moving forward with the request now and addressing the matter of
the easement within the coming weeks. Assistant City Attorney Fontes pointed
out that two appraisals can be obtained: one that includes the strip with the land
and one that excludes it. If an easement is approved, Councilmember Persson
noted the importance of informing the future property owner of its existence.
Stating the need for additional information regarding the proposed trail, it was
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONTINUE
THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL 5/7/2007. CARRIED.
Councilmember Corman questioned why the moratorium in the Highlands
Study Area is still in place. Mayor Keolker indicated that staff will provide that
information prior to the next Council meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Black River Riparian Forest herons have some new neighbors-
American bald eagles that have settled into a nest east of the colony.
The Recreation Division was recently awarded a "media spotlight'award
from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association for the design of the
Clam Lights poster.
Effective May 21, the City will bring its first full-time Emergency
Management Director on board, Debra Needham.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, expressed
Citizen Comment: appreciation for the National Crime Victims'Rights Week proclamation, and
Quesenberry-Political Sign recognized the fire and police personnel who are on the front lines. Referring to
Placement City Code Section 6-14-17, Posting Notices Prohibited, Ms. Quesenberry
displayed photographs of campaign signs screwed into public guardrail supports
and railroad trestles. She indicated that this is disrespectful of public property
and compromises the integrity of the structures, as vermin can penetrate through
the holes and cause damage. Ms. Quesenberry suggested review of the sign
ordinance, and asked that violations of the ordinance be equally enforced.
Councilman Clawson reported that City Code allows the erection of signs on
public rights-of-way, and he does not believe there was a violation. Regarding
damage to the integrity of the structure, Mr. Clawson said he would want to see
an engineer's report regarding the matter. He emphasized that political speech is
protected under the First Amendment. Mr. Clawson stated that if a report
showed that structures were being damaged, he would not allow his signs to be
affixed to those structures.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/16/2007. Council concur.
4/16/2007
Court Case: Lai Ping Ip Yim Court Case filed by Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio,representing Lai Ping
(Yun Ip), CRT-07-003 Ip Yim,personal representative of the estate of Yun Ip, alleging that failure to
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design and operate the intersection at NE Park Dr. and the northbound I-405 on-
ramp in a reasonably safe condition was proximate cause of the crash that
resulted in the death of Yun Ip. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Transportation: SW 27th Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
St/Strander Blvd Connection, the City of Tukwila regarding participation in the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd.
Tukwila Connection Project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Transportation: Railroad Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a letter of
Bridges Construction, BNSF agreement with BNSF Railway Company regarding construction of the Hardie
Railway Company Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S., and Shattuck Ave. S. railroad bridges. City
expenditure is $6,750,000. Council concur.
Utility: Stonegate II Lift Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Station Alternatives Analysis, $105,800 with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for services related to the
Roth Hill Engineering Partners Stonegate II Lift Station Alternatives Analysis Project. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 258906 - 259337 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $2,947,829.02; and approval of Payroll Voucher 136, one wire transfer, and 676
direct deposits totaling $2,116,829.21. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Development Services: Fee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Revisions(Franchise Permit, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following:
Plan Review& Inspection, 1. Proposed amendments to the plan review and inspection fee, street vacation
Vacation) fee, and franchise permit fee;
2. The definition of"construction cost"; and
3. The placement of street vacation compensation to the Street Construction
Fund for capital improvements.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 149 for ordinance.)
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee the proposed Sound Transit study of a connection of a Renton-Tukwila-SeaTac-
Transportation: Sound Transit Burien corridor to central link light rail service. The proposed amendment to
2 Amendment re Link Light the "Planning for the Future" section of Sound Transit 2 would include funds
Rail Routes&Terminals for a planning study to evaluate link light rail routes and terminals including an
east-west Renton-Tukwila-SeaTac-Burien corridor. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the recommendation of staff to authorize the
Administration to write a letter and/or testify to the Sound Transit Board in
support of this amendment to Sound Transit 2. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
EDNSP: Downtown Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Wayfinding System, Sea recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve and
Reach Ltd authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Sea Reach Ltd. in the
amount of$78,820 to develop a Downtown Wayfinding System that will
improve the system of signage into and around downtown. MOVED BY
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PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Washington State
WSDOT Department of Transportation regarding utility adjustments or relocations for
the 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See below for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3875 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to memorandum of understanding with the Washington State Department of
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, Transportation regarding utility adjustments or relocations for the I-405, I-5 to
WSDOT SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/7/2007 for second and final reading:
Development Services: Fee An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-180 of Chapter 1, Administration
Revisions(Franchise Permit, and Enforcement, of Title IV(Development Regulations) and 9-14-8 of Chapter
Plan Review&Inspection, 14, Vacations, of Title IX(Public Ways and Property) of City Code by
Vacation) adjusting fee schedules. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 5/7/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5277 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5236 by changing the effective
Annexation: Hudson, Benson date of the Hudson Annexation to the City of Renton to 7/31/2007 or ten days
Rd S & SE 168th St after the effective date that King County awards the signalization contract at the
intersection of Benson Rd. S. and S. 31 st St.,whichever occurs first. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058,referred to City
Citizen Comment: Code Section 6-14-17, Posting Notices Prohibited, and noted the language that
Quesenberry-Political Sign states "...except as may be authorized or required by law." She pointed out that
Placement screwing campaign signs into public posts is disrespectful of public property.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:59 p.m.'
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
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COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON.,4/30 No Meeting(5th Monday)
(Nelson)
MON., 5/07 Emerging Issues in Economic Development&
6 p.m. Transportation
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Renton Results Update;
6:30 p.m. 1 st Quarter Financial Report
*Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/07 Airport Advisory Committee Appointments;
(Corman) 5 p.m. Golf Cart Lease-Purchase Agreement;
1%for Art from Transportation Projects
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS.,4/19 CANCELLED
(Briere)
THURS., 5/03 Puget Colony Homes Short Plat Appeal
2 p.m. *Council Chambers*
Approximately Highlands Task Force Appointments;
2:30 p.m. City Code Amendments re Animal
Regulations
*Council Conference Room*
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 5/07 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) WED.,4/25 Airport Leasing Policy;
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Airport Financial and Property Management
Options
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
WED., 5/02
4 p.m. SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection
Project Agreement with Tukwila;
Kenmore Air Harbor Lease;
Northwest Seaplanes Lease Addendum;
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 5/03 CANCELLED
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
REGULAR MEETING
May 7, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
* 3. PROCLAMATION: Arson Awareness Week - May 6 to 12, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. State of the Port of Seattle
b. Puget Sound Access
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Vacation petition for portion of Index Pl. NE; Petitioner: A&D Quality Construction, Co.
(continued from 4/23/2007)
b. Annexation and R-4 zoning of 14.59 acres located in the vicinity of 140th Ave. SE, 143rd Ave.
SE, SE 136th St., and SE 138th St. (Leitch Annexation)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/23/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/1/2007 for CAG-07-053, Renton Village Storm System; two
bids; engineer's estimate $992,965.35; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to
low bidder, Laser Underground& Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of$1,181,670 (budgeted
amount $1,150,000). Refer to Utilities Committee for discussion of funding.
c. City Clerk reports receipt of$6,850 compensation paid by petitioner, as set by Council on
3/12/2007, and recommends adoption of the ordinance to finalize the EMS Consulting Engineers
vacation of a portion of Field Ave. NE, north of NE 2nd St.; VAC-06-004. Council concur. (See
11. for ordinance.)
d. City Clerk reports Hearing Examiner's Stipulation and Order dated 5/1/2007 regarding the Puget
Colony 1 and 2 short plats, and reports all parties agreement to the stipulation and order to
consolidate the hearings of the appeal of Puget Colony 2 Short Plat, SHP-06-146, previously
referred to Planning and Development Committee on 2/26/2007, and the appeal of Puget Colony
1 Short Plat, SHP-06-147. Refer the appeal of the Puget Colony 1 Short Plat to Planning and
Development Committee.
e. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Kristen Woods
Final Plat (FP-06-142); 20 single-family lots on 3.81 acres located at the 3200 block of Benson
Dr. S. Council concur. (See I La. for resolution.)
f. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at the corner of Park Ave. N. and N. 34th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Thomas
Short Plat(SHP-06-089). Council concur. (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-
91-005 with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. to increase the ground rate from $30,026.95 to
$33,633.84 annually, which will remain in effect through 12/31/2011. Council concur.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Airport Advisory Committee Appointments; Golf Cart Lease-
Purchase Agreement
b. Planning& Development Committee: Highlands Subarea Zoning & Land Use Changes*
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project
Agreement with Tukwila*
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Kristin Woods Final Plat(see 8.e.)
b. Agreement with Tukwila re SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project (see 10.c.)
* Ordinances for first reading:
a. Approving the Leitch Annexation(see 5.b.)
b. Approving R-4 zoning for the Leitch Annexation area(see 5.b.)
* c. Highlands Study Area amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan (see 10.b.)
* d. Changing zoning regulations implementing the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation,
including the R-14 zone and CV zone, and enacting design regulations (see 10.b.)
* e. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 to R-14 (see 10.b.)
* f. Rezone within the Highland Study Area from R-10 to RMF (see 10.b.)
* Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
Vacation of portion of Field Ave. NE (see 8.c.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Plan Review/Inspection Fee, Street Vacation Fee and Franchise Permit Fee (1 st reading 4/23/2007)
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development & Transportation
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Renton Results Update;
1 st Quarter Financial Report
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Referrals
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Airport customs facility information and recommendation back to Council
Design and development standards on the airport
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Golf cart lease-purchase agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation
Agreement with City of Tukwila re: SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Puget Colony 1 Short Plat (to be consolidated with Puget Colony 2 Short Plat appeal)
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Award of contract for Renton Village Storm System Project to Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc.
km
If
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Approving the Leitch Annexation (1st reading 5/7/2007)
Approving R-4 zoning for the Leitch Annexation area (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
Highlands Study Area amendments to City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
Changing zoning regulations implementing CV Comp Plan designation, R-14 & CV zones, design
regulations (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
Rezone within Highlands Study Area from R-10 to R-14 (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
Rezone within Highlands Study Area from R-10 to RM-F (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
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Regular Meeting
May 7, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI
BRIERE AND RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; DAVE CHRISTENSEN, Utility Engineering Supervisor; JIM
SEITZ, Transportation Planning and Programming Supervisor; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA,Community Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,
Parks Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL LARRY
RUDE, and FIRE INSPECTOR TED HICKEY, Fire Department;
COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of May 6 to 12,
Arson Awareness Week- May 2007, to be "Arson Awareness Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all
6 to 12, 2007 citizens to join in this special observance, as removing the threat of arson from
homes and businesses is a top priority of the City of Renton. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Fire Chief Daniels, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Rude, and Fire Inspector Hickey
accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Mr. Hickey reported that 50
percent of people arrested for arson each year are juveniles under the age of 18.
He indicated that the City is fortunate to be involved with the King County Fire
Stoppers Program, a firesetter intervention program, which has resulted in very
few repeat offenders.
SPECIAL Port of Seattle Commissioner Bob Edwards gave an update on the "State of the
PRESENTATIONS Port." He reported that in 2006, 30 million passengers traveled through Seattle
Transportation: Port of Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 2 million cargo containers were handled, and 197
"State of the Port" cruise ships served the port. Major projects underway include the third runway
to be completed in 2008, the Sound Transit link to the airport to be completed in
2009, the upgrade of Fishermen's Terminal and the Shilshole Bay Marina, and
the development of property north of Terminal 91.
Commissioner Edwards announced that Tay Yoshitani is the Port of Seattle's
new Chief Executive Officer. He stated that the Port's investments in the region
lead to the creation of new jobs and the building of a strong and diverse
economy. Mr. Edwards noted the state and local tax revenues generated by Port
business activities. Additionally he reported on the Port's environmental
enhancements, such as running the airport's service vehicles and the taxi crew
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on natural gas. In conclusion, Commissioner Edwards reviewed the region's in-
progress and proposed transportation improvements, and the Port of Seattle's
education programs for school children.
Wo City Clerk: Puget Sound Puget Sound Access (PSA) Executive Director Keri Stokstad showed a
Access promotional video about PSA, South King County's public access cable
television station. She explained that PSA is a regionally and nationally
recognized facility with state of the art equipment, which focuses on media
literacy, training, and local programming. The facility represents the combined
effort of the cities of Auburn, Burien, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. Ms.
Stokstad stated that she will continue to build PSA into a valuable
communications resource for South King County residents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Vacation: Index PI NE,A&D accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker reopened the public
Quality Construction hearing continued from 4/23/2007 to consider the petition to vacate a portion of
Company, VAC-07-001 Index Pl. NE right-of-way between NE 7th and NE 8th Streets, which is
approximately 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length. (Petitioner: Keith
Demps on behalf of A&D Quality Construction Company and Kevie Russell.)
Mayor Keolker noted that the public hearing was continued due to concerns
regarding the recommended 15-foot trail access easement on the vacation area.
Utility Engineering Supervisor Christensen recapped staffs presentation from
the last meeting,pointing out that staff is now recommending that the vacation
area be amended to exclude the eastern 15 feet.
Transportation Planning and Programming Supervisor Seitz showed
photographs of the right-of-way located off of Index Ave. NE, which contains a
well-worn path and is used by school children. Parks Director Betlach stated
that the proposed Trails and Bicycle Master Plan is at the beginning stages, and
many open houses, meetings, and briefings are planned.
Mr. Seitz noted that the Transportation Systems Division is working with
Highlands Elementary School to develop a safe route to school walking map,
and public input is expected as a result. From a traffic safety point of view, he
pointed out that separating pedestrians from motor vehicles reduces accidents,
and paths, such as the one under discussion,provide that opportunity.
Mr. Seitz relayed staffs recommendation to approve the vacation subject to the
following conditions: amend the vacation area to exclude the east 15 feet of the
requested area; require the petitioner to re-establish the existing trail in the
retained right-of-way with reconnection to the existing trail north of the vacated
right-of-way and that costs for such relocation be deducted from the value
established for the vacated right-of-way as part of the compensation phase of
the street vacation; and require the petitioner to provide satisfactory proof that
outside utilities have received and are satisfied with any easements necessary to
protect their facilities.
Councilmember Persson expressed concerns regarding future ownership of the
vacation area and the maintenance of the trail. Mr. Christensen confirmed that
the vacation area will split, with portions going to the properties on the east and
west, and the developer plans to purchase the westerly portion. He noted that
the property north of the vacation area will remain public right-of-way, and the
trail will be improved through the easterly 15 feet then reconnected to the
existing dirt path. Chief Administrative Officer Covington added that
evaluation of the trail will be part of the review for the Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan.
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Public comment was invited.
Howard McOmber, 475 Olympia Ave.NE, Renton,98056, expressed concerns
regarding the trail system, saying he is unhappy with the current dirt trail. He
indicated that mischief makers take advantage of these types of public areas.
Mr. McOmber recommended either closing off the paths or establishing a well-
thought-out and well-done trail system through the Highlands area.
Councilmember Persson noted the importance of informing the future adjacent
property owner of the trail's existence.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION THAT THIS
,STREET VACATION PETITION GO FORWARD. CARRIED.
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Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
St& 140th Ave SE accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the proposed annexation and R-4 zoning of 14.59 acres, including
the abutting street right-of-way, generally located between 140th Ave. SE, if
extended, on thevest and 143rd Ave. SE, if extended, on the east; and bordered
by SE 136th St., if extended, on the north and approximately SE 138th St., if
extended,on the south.
Senior Planner Erickson reported that the Boundary Review Board approved the
proposed annexation effective 2/26/2007. He stated that except for a ravine on
the eastern most parcel,the site is relatively flat and contains eight single-family
dwellings. The site is served by the following public services: Fire District
#25, Water District#90, Renton sewer, and the Renton School District.
Mr. Erickson explained that existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling
units per gross acre). Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as
Residential Low Density, for which R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre)
zoning is proposed. He reviewed the fiscal impact analysis, which estimated a
$13,773 surplus at full development, assuming 46 single-family homes. In
conclusion, Mr. Erickson indicated that the proposed annexation is generally
consistent with relevant City policies and Boundary Review Board criteria.
f Public comment was invited.
Russell Berg, 14017 SE 139th St., Renton, 98059, stated that he owns five acres
of property, and questioned whether the development density is realistic,as a
stream runs the full length of the site. He inquired about the setback
requirements from the stream and ravine when calculating the number of lots
allowable for the site.
Mr. Erickson stated that if annexed, development will be reviewed under the
City's development regulations and critical areas ordinances, and the public will
have opportunity to comment.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL FINALIZE
THE LEITCH ANNEXATION BY BRINGING THE AREA INTO THE CITY
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AND CONCURRENTLY REZONING IT R-4 CONSISTENT WITH THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND HOLD FIRST READING OF THE
RELATED ORDINANCES. CARRIED. (See page 159 for ordinances.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
imstrative
REPORT
report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Fire Chief Daniels spoke at the April 30 King County Council meeting in
favor of the 2008-2013 King County Medic One/EMS Strategic Plan, which
includes the 30-cent six-year levy proposal supported by the Renton City
Council.
A new bus shelter was installed between S. 3rd Pl. and S. 4th Pl. on the
west side of Rainier Ave. S.
The Transportation Systems Division will set the school speed limit 20-
miles-per-hour flashers to operate continuously during school days, from 30
minutes before school starts in the thoming until 30 minutes after school
closes in the afternoon, for the Highlands, Hillcrest, and Kennydale
elementary schools.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Don Charnley, 15291 Maple Dr., Renton, 980'58, indicated that he is a resident
Citizen Comment: Charnley- of Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park on Maple Valley Hwy. in
Wonderland Estates Mobile unincorporated King County. Mr. Charnley thanked the Council and Mayor for
Home Park their interest in the mobile home park. He reported that Tom Tasa, Executive
Director of the Renton Housing Authority, contacted the owner of the mobile
home park property and proposed a land swap for a parcel of land owned by the
housing authority. Mr. Charnley indicated that the owner is interested but is
firm about the purchase price for the mobile home park property. He asked for
the Council's support in this matter.
At the request of Mayor Keolker, Economic Development Administrator
Pietsch reported on the status of the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park.
He stated that the property owner has indicated a willingness to consider a land
trade, but the price that the owner is asking for the mobile home park property is
significant. Mr. Pietsch relayed that the Renton Housing Authority's executive
director is not optimistic that a deal can be put together, and has suggested that
residents take advantage of the relocation assistance that the property owner is
willing to provide. Reporting that the development proposal for the property
was vested in King County, Mr. Pietsch indicated that at this point, he is unsure
of what the outcome will be for Wonderland Estates.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056,voiced his support
Highlands Area for the ending of the moratorium in the Highlands area, and asked that Council
Redevelopment, Study Area carefully consider the Highlands area-related ordinances listed on the Council
Zoning&Land Use Changes meeting agenda. Mr. McOmber also expressed support for giving property
owners in the Highlands latitude to make improvements, and he welcomed the
City's leadership in helping residents to improve the area.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/23/2007. Council concur.
4/23/2007
CAG: 07-053, Renton Village City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/l/2007 for CAG-07-053, Renton Village
Storm System, Laser Storm System; two bids; engineer's estimate $992,965.35; and submitted staff
Underground& Earthworks recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Laser Underground&
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Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of$1,181,670(budgeted amount$1,150,000).
Refer to Utilities Committee for discussion of funding. rib
Vacation: Field Ave NE, ESM City Clerk reported receipt of$6,850 compensation paid by petitioner, as set by
Consulting Engineers, VAC- Council on 3/12/2007, and recommended adoption of the ordinance to finalize
06-004 the ESM Consulting Engineers vacation of a portion of Field Ave. NE,north of
NE 2nd St. Council concur. (See page 160 for ordinance.)
Appeal: Puget Colony 1 Short City Clerk reported Hearing Examiner's Stipulation and Order regarding the
Plat, SHP-06-147 Puget Colony 1 and 2 short plats, and reported all parties agreement to the
stipulation and order to consolidate the hearings of the appeal of Puget Colony 2
Short Plat, SHP-06-146,previously referred to Planning and Development
Committee on 2/26/2007, and the appeal of the Puget Colony 1 Short Plat
(SHP-06-147). Refer the appeal of the Puget Colony 1 Short Plat to Planning
and Development Committee.
Plat: Kristen Woods, Benson Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions,of the
Dr S, FP-06-142 Kristen Woods Final Plat; 20 single-family lots on 3.81 acres located at the
3200 block of Benson Dr. S. Council concur. (See page 159 for resolution.)
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Thomas Short Plat,ROW dedication for additional right-of-way at the corner of Park Ave.N. and N. 34th
Dedication, Park Ave N St. to fulfill a requirement of the Thomas Short Plat(SHP-06-089). Council
concur.
Airport: Northwest Seaplanes Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to the
Lease, LAG-91-005 airport lease LAG-91-005 with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. to increase the ground
rate from$30,026.95 to $33,633.84 annually, which will remain in effect
through 12/31/2011. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the Highlands Subarea zoning and land use changes. The Committee
Committee recommended concurrence with the report and recommendations of the
Planning: Highlands Area Highlands Zoning Task Force, which propose a series of zoning and land use
Redevelopment, Study Area changes in the Highlands Study Area. The Committee further concurred with
Zoning&Land Use Changes the two staff recommended changes to the task force's proposal:
• To keep the task force recommended RM-F (Residential Multi-Family)
zoning in the Harrington "tail" between NE 7th St. and NE 9th St.,but to
change the underlying land use designation to CV (Center Village), in
compliance with the land use designation policies in the Comprehensive
Plan.
• To add a note restricting office and conference uses in the CV-zoned
property on Edmonds Ave. NE.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances implementing these
proposed changes be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 160 for ordinances.)
Community Services Community Services Committee Vice Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee regarding the Maplewood Golf Course golf cart lease-purchase agreement. The
Community Services: Golf Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a
Cart Lease-Purchase formal 48 month lease-purchase agreement with Northwest Yamaha Golf Carts
Agreement, Yamaha for 50 gasoline powered golf carts. Fifty carts from the current fleet will be
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utilized as a trade-in. The City has the option at the end of the term to purchase
the 50 golf carts for$1 each. The City's current fleet has a total of 50 golf carts.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute this lease-purchase agreement. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Appointment: Airport Community Services Committee Vice Chair Palmer presented a report
Advisory Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments to the Airport
Advisory Committee as follows: Elliot Newman (Mercer Island neighborhood
position) for a term expiring 12/31/2009, and Alfred Banholzer(Washington
Pilots' Association, Green River Chapter,position) for a term expiring on
12/31/2009. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
Transportation: SW 27th and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Tukwila to
St/Strander Blvd Connection, participate in the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Connection Project. If reviews
Tukwila and comments by the City of Tukwila significantly change the interlocal
agreement, it should be returned to the Committee and the City Council. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3876 A resolution was read approving the Kristen Woods Final Plat; approximately
Plat: Kristen Woods, Benson 3.8 acres located at Main Ave. S. and S. 32nd St. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
Dr S, FP-06-142 SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3877 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: SW 27th interlocal agreement with the City of Tukwila regarding participation in the SW
St/Strander Blvd Connection, 27th St./Strander Blvd. Extension Project. MOVED BY PALMER,
Tukwila SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/14/2007 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th An ordinance was read annexing approximately 14 acres of property generally
St& 140th Ave SE located immediately south of the south side of SE 136th St. on the north, west
of the middle of 140th Ave. SE, if extended, and on the east side of 140th Ave.
SE to 143rd Ave. SE on the east; Leitch Annexation. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/14/2007. CARRIED.
Annexation: Leitch, R-4 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Zoning 14 acres, generally located south of the south side of SE 136th St. on the north,
west of the middle of 140th Ave. SE, if extended, and on the east side of 140th
Ave. SE to 143rd Ave. SE on the east, annexed within the City of Renton from
R-4(Urban Residential - four dwelling units per acre, King County zoning)to
R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre, Renton zoning); Leitch
Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
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REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
5/14/2007. CARRIED.
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Comprehensive Plan: 2006 An ordinance was read adopting, on an emergency basis,the Highlands Study
Amendments, Highlands Study Area amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, maps, and data in
Area conjunction therewith, and declaring an emergency effective date. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/14/2007. CARRIED.
Planning: CV Comp Plan An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Designation, R-14&CV Standards, Chapter 4-3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Zones,Design Regulations Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, Chapter 4-8, Permits -
General and Appeals, and Chapter 4-11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development
Regulations) of City Code by changing the zoning regulations implementing the
Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation, including the Residential-14
(R-14) zone and Center Village (CV)zone,enacting design regulations, and
declaring an emergency. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 5/14/2007. CARRIED.
Rezone: Highlands Study An ordinance was read amending City Code and changing the zoning
Area, R-10 to R-14, CPA classification of certain property within the City of Renton (Highlands Study
Area) from R-10 (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)to R-14(Residential-
14 dwelling units per acre)zoning, and declaring an emergency (LUA-06-128;
CPA-2006-M-06). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 5/14/2007. CARRIED.
Rezone: Highlands Study An ordinance was read amending City Code and changing the zoning
Area, R-10 to RM-F, CPA classification of certain property within the City of Renton(Highlands Study
Area) from R-10 (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)to RM-F (Residential
Multi-Family)zoning, and declaring an emergency(LUA-06-128; CPA-2006-
M-06). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/14/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
Vacation: Field Ave NE, ESM An ordinance was read vacating a portion of Field Ave. NE, north of NE 2nd St.
Consulting Engineers, VAC- (Petitioner: ESM Consulting Engineers). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
06-004 BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND
AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5278 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Vacation: Field Ave NE, ESM MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Consulting Engineers, VAC- ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
06-004
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption.
Ordinance#5279 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-180 of Chapter 1, Administration
f Development Services: Fee and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) and 9-14-8 of Chapter
Revisions (Franchise Permit, 14, Vacations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property)of City Code by
I Plan Review& Inspection, adjusting fee schedules. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
Vacation) COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
Airport: Customs Facility, FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Design& Development AIRPORT CUSTOMS FACILITY INFORMATION AND
Standards RECOMMENDATION BACK TO COUNCIL; AND DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ON THE AIRPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends Councilmember Persson asked that the topic of keeping chickens be included in
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention the discussion concerning animal regulations currently in the Planning and
&Animal Regulations Development Committee.
Development Services: Councilmember Persson noted that homes are to be built on the 700 block of
Construction of Homes on Cedar Ave. S., and because of the large trucks and the narrowness of the street,
Cedar Ave S he requested that a pre-construction meeting be held with the contractor to
discuss construction etiquette.
Police: Off-Leash Dogs at Council President Nelson relayed citizen concerns regarding off-leash dogs at
Philip Arnold Park Philip Arnold Park, and suggested increased enforcement and signage. Mayor
Keolker stated that the matter will be investigated.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:17 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 7, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/14 Public Records and Open Public Meetings
(Nelson) 5 p.m. Act Overview
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 5/14 Vouchers
(Persson) 4:30 p.m.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/10 2006 Comprehensive Plan and Concurrent
(Briere) 2 p.m. Highlands Rezoning;
City Code Amendments re R-1, R-4, and
R-8 Standards
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Puget Colony 1 and 2 Short Plats Appeal
3 p.m. *Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Safe Boating Week - May 19 to 25, 2007
b. Salvation Army Week - May 14 to 20, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan
5. APPEAL: Planning & Development Committee Report re: Puget Colony 1 and 2 Short Plats
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning& Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However, this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/7/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk recommends approval to award the bid designating The Seattle Times as the City's
official newspaper. Council concur. (See 11. for resolution.)
c. Development Services Division requests authorization to fill the new Code Compliance Inspector
position at Step E of the salary schedule. Council concur.
d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 10%Notice
of Intent to Annex petition for the proposed New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation, and recommends
a public meeting be set on 6/4/2007 to consider the petition; 285 acres located in the vicinity of
Maple Valley Hwy. Council concur.
e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department requests approval to
initiate the annual 2006 Title IV (Development Regulations) docket review. Refer to Planning
and Development Committee and Planning Commission.
f. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a memorandum of understanding with Highline Community College, Renton
Technical College, and Renton Chamber of Commerce regarding developing a Small Business
Development Center in Renton. Approval is also sought for a budget amendment authorizing the
City's $25,000 contribution. Council concur. (See 11. for ordinance.)
* g. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the Lead Parks
Maintenance Worker position at Grade 16, Step A; monthly salary of$3,971 - $4,834. Council
concur.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers
* b. Planning& Development Committee: Highlands Subarea Zoning & Land Use Changes*
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Designating The Seattle Times as the City's official newspaper (see 8.b.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2007 Budget amendment for Small Business Development Center(see 8.f.)
* Ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
* a. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from RM-F to CV (see 10.b.)
* b. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from RM-F to R-14 (see 10.b.)
* c. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 to CV (see 10.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the Leitch Annexation(1 st reading 5/7/2007)
b. Approving R-4 zoning for the Leitch Annexation area(1st reading 5/7/2007)
c. Highlands Study Area amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
d. Changing zoning regulations implementing the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation,
including the R-14 zone and CV zone, and enacting design regulations (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
e. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 to R-14 (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
f. Rezone within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 to RM-F (1 st reading 5/7/2007)
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
* 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (potential litigation)
15. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5 p.m.
Public Records and Open Public Meetings Act Overview
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Designation of The Seattle Times as the City's official newspaper
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2006 Title IV(Development Regulations) docket review
PLANNING COMMISSION
2006 Title IV (Development Regulations) docket review
YIA UT
PUBLIC HE* &
6/4/2007 -New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation 10%Notice of Intent petition; Maple Valley Hwy.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 14, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Toni Nelson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to
order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW,Council
COUNCILMEMBERS President Pro Tem; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON;
RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;JIM SEITZ,
Transportation Planning and Programming Supervisor; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,
Parks Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director; ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic
Development Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of May 19 to
Safe Boating Week- May 19 25, 2007, to be "Safe Boating Week" in the City of Renton and urging all
to 25, 2007 citizens who boat to 'Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear it." and practice safe
boating habits. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Commander Jack Green of Poverty Bay Power Squadron, Staff Officer Sector
Seattle Joseph LeCointe of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Keith
McDonough and Eric Dearth of Mercer Island Marine Patrol accepted the
proclamation. Commander Green noted that although the waters are beautiful,
they are also dangerous, and hypothermia and cold water emersion are
problematic. He encouraged the use of life jackets. Staff Officer LeCointe
pointed out that boaters are becoming far more safety conscious. Mr.
McDonough expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the power squadron,
coast guard, and City staff.
Salvation Army Week- May A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the week of May 14 to
14 to 20, 2007 20, 2007, to be "Salvation Army Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging
all citizens to join in saluting the steadfast men and women who bind up the
broken hearted and renew the heart of the community by their quiet service of
compassion. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Renton Salvation Army Captain Terry Masango, Renton Salvation Army Board
Chair Frank Davison, and Renton Salvation Army Fundraising Chair Greg
Taylor accepted the proclamation. Captain Masango noted that the Renton food
bank serves approximately 1,100 families a month, and offers cooking and
budgeting classes. Mr. Taylor invited everyone to the NeKns (need knows no
season) Renton Salvation Army fundraising dinner on June 27. Mr. Davison
thanked the City for its support of the Renton Salvation Army.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION Parks Director Betlach-and Transportation Planning and Programming
Community Services: Trails Supervisor Seitz reported on the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, a joint
and Bicycle Master Plan effort of the Transportation Systems Division and the Parks Division. Mr. Seitz
explained that in 2005, State law was amended to include requirements for local
governments to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian planning into each
comprehensive plan. He noted that Renton is the hub of three major trails:
Cedar River Trail, Lake Washington Loop, and Interurban Trail, and that the
Transportation Systems Division was awarded a$100,000 federal grant to
create a bicycle route map.
Ms. Betlach reviewed the goals of the master plan, which include
interconnecting neighborhoods and local destinations, creating a safe and
convenient network that provides local and regional connectivity,encouraging
healthy lifestyles, and encouraging alternate modes of transportation. Mr. Seitz
listed the master plan objectives, including identifying local and regional
destinations in a trail and bicycle network, inventorying and evaluating existing
}trails and bicycle routes, identifying connections to major destinations,
identifying preferred-network of routes, identifying safety issues,developing
methodology to prioritize improvements, and ensuring accommodation of a
wide variety of users and trip purposes.
Continuing, Mr. Seitz and Ms. Betlach reviewed the master plan outcomes and
Ms. Betlach Peviewed the public outreach plan, which includes public open
houses, Council briefings, and meetings with the Renton Non-Motorized
Transportation Advisory Committee and the Park Board. Ms. Betlach noted
that the final presentation to Council and the adoption of the Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan is proposed for January 2008.
APPEAL Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the appeal of the Puget Colony Homes 1 and 2 short plats. Applicant
Committee John Skochdopole of Conner Homes submitted two short plat applications for
Appeal: Puget Colony Homes Puget Colony Homes. Puget Colony 2 Short Plat, SHP-06-146, was heard
1 & 2 Short Plats, Cook, SHP- before the Hearing Examiner as it involved the subdivision of five lots for the
06-146& SHP-06-147 future construction of single-family homes. Puget Colony 1 Short Plat, SHP-
06-147,was submitted to City of Renton's Department of
Planning/Building/Public Works as it involved less than five lots. The Hearing
Examiner approved the plat and issued his decision on 1/18/2007.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman also approved the
smaller plat application in his report on 1/25/2007. Appellants Frank and Karen
Cook appealed both these decisions. Because both matters involved identical
parties and issues, other than the respective lot sizes,the matters were
consolidated. The Committee heard both matters on 5/10/2007.
The subject property is located in the Puget Colony area in the 4900 block of SE
2nd Pl. in Renton. This area was annexed into the City in December 2005, with
R-8 zoning. In December 2006, the City of Renton rezoned this area to R-4.
Prior to the R-4 zoning taking effect, applicant Conner Homes vested their plat
application to the R-8 zoning. At the plat application hearing held before the
Hearing Examiner on 1/9/2007, the issue of a covenant was presented before the
Hearing Examiner. City staff investigated the covenant and the City Attorney
found no evidence to conclude that it was a public covenant. There was no
evidence shown to contradict this conclusion and therefore the Hearing
Examiner determined that it was a private covenant, and as such,unenforceable
by the City. The Hearing Examiner thus lacked jurisdiction to consider the
private covenant for purposes of the plat hearing.
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Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F(5) and(6), the Committee's decision and
recommendation is limited to the record,which consists of,but is not limited to
the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal, and the submissions by the
IN parties. The Committee heard the presentation by City staff and argument by
attorney for the appellants and attorney for the applicants. After reviewing the
record, the submissions by the parties and having heard oral argument, the
Committee hereby found and recommended as follows: appellant's attorney
conceded that the applicant had vested to the R-8 zone and that the covenant
was likely a private covenant. Based on the evidence presented before the
Committee, the Committee found no basis to determine that the Hearing
Examiner made a substantial error in fact or law. Therefore, the Committee
recommended that the City Council find that the Hearing Examiner did not
make any substantial error in fact or law in approving both plat applications.
The Committee further recommended that the City Council affirm the decisions
of the Hearing Examiner. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Everyone is invited to a community forum on emergency preparedness
presented by the City of Renton on May 22 at the Renton Community
Center.
Two free natural yard care workshops are going to be held at the Renton
Senior Activity Center. The first, "The Good,the Bad, and the Bugly" is on
May 17, and the second, "Are Noxious Weeds Growing in Your Backyard"
is scheduled for May 24.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandel DeMastus, PO Box 2041, Renton, 98056, noted that the political
Citizen Comment: DeMastus- campaign season has begun, and she wished all candidates well. She expressed
Political Campaigning her hope that candidates will not take each others campaign signs and destroy
them.
Citizen Comment: Radford- Dean Radford, Editor of the Renton Reporter, 600 Washington Ave. S.,Kent,
Official Newspaper 98032, spoke on the consent agenda item concerning designation of The Seattle
Times as the City's official newspaper. He requested that the matter be referred
to the Finance Committee for further review. Mr. Radford noted the
commitment the Renton Reporter's news staff has for covering the City and its
residents, saying that the coverage is not matched by any other newspaper. He
further noted that the newspaper is looking for office space in Renton, and that
the Renton Reporter reaches nearly 30,000 households in Renton.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, expressed his hope
Highlands Area that the ordinances concerning the Highlands area listed on the council meeting
Redevelopment, Trails and agenda move forward without any changes, such as to the conforming uses and
Bicycle Master Plan not having to demolish anything as long as it is within the standards. He also
voiced concern regarding the safety of the trails in the Highlands area, saying he
is looking forward to providing input on the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan.
ALA Mr. McOmber recommended the elimination of dark, dangerous trail areas, and
the establishment of wheel chair-friendly and mobility scooter-friendly trails.
Citizen Comment: Doyle- Charles Doyle,411 5th Ave. S., Renton, 98057, introduced himself as the
Political Campaigning director of the Highlands Community Association's candidate search committee.
Mr. Doyle indicated that he has talked to a number of people who are interested
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in City government but do not have the time to do the work needed to be elected
to Council. Noting that competition is healthy,he pointed out that the more that
people are involved,the better it is for the City.
Citizen Comment: Payson- Sandy Payson, Senior Vice President of Advertising of King County
Official Newspaper Publications, Ltd. dba Renton Reporter, 600 Washington Ave. S., Kent, 98032,
requested review of the Administration's recommendation to designate The
Seattle Times as the City's official newspaper. Mr. Payson indicated that the
Renton Reporter has two purposes: to provide a backwards and forwards forum
for the community voice and to be an economic bulletin board. He pointed out
that in Renton,the Renton Reporter's circulation and the coverage is greater
than The Seattle Times'.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 8.b. and 8.f. were removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2007. Council concur.
5/7/2007
Development Services: Code Development Services Division requested authorization to fill the new Code
Compliance Inspector Hire at Compliance Inspector position at Step E of the salary schedule. Council concur.
Step E
Annexation: New Life-Aqua Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy submitted a 10%Notice of Intent to Annex petition for the proposed New Life-
Aqua Barn Annexation, and recommended a public meeting be set on 6/4/2007
to consider the petition; 285 acres located in the vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy.
Council concur.
Planning: Development Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Regulations(Title IV)2006 requested approval to initiate the annual 2006 Title IV (Development
Docket Review Regulations)docket review. Refer to Planning;and Development Committee
and Planning Commission.
Human Resources: Lead Parks Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Maintenance Worker Position the Lead Parks Maintenance Worker position at Grade 16, Step A; monthly
salary of$3,971 - $4,834. Council concur.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 8.b. and 8.f.
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration City Clerk recommended approval to award the bid designating The Seattle
Item 8.b. Times as the City's official newspaper.
City Clerk: Official Newspaper Council President Pro Tem Law indicated that he has a number of questions
regarding this item, including the lower bid amount from the Renton Reporter
and the circulation figures. He noted that the City relies on the Renton Reporter
to publish City news on a regular basis, and the publication of City ordinances
not only fulfills a legal requirement but also provides a public service. Mr. Law
further noted that residents will be forced to subscribe to The Seattle Times if
they want to read the City's legal notices,while the Renton Reporter is free.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER ITEM
8.b. TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Item 81. recommended approval of a memorandum of understanding with Highline
EDNSP: Small Business Community College, Renton Technical College, and Renton Chamber of
Development Center, Highline Commerce regarding development of a Small Business Development Center in
Community College& Renton Renton. Approval was also sought for a budget amendment authorizing the
Technical College&Renton City's $25,000 contribution.
Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Persson stated that the Small Business Development Center is a
great idea. He pointed out that Council offered enough budget flexibility when
the 2007 Budget was adopted that a special appropriation for the $25,000
expenditure is not necessary. Mr. Persson relayed that the Finance
Administrator agreed and said that if later in the year the department needs
another$25,000, Council can review the matter at that time.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HIGHLINE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE,AND
RENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING DEVELOPING A
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN RENTON, AND LEAVE
OUT THE APPROVAL FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE
$25,000 CONTRIBUTION.*
In response to Councilmember Clawson's inquiry, Chief Administrative Officer
Covington explained that the funds in the existing department's budget were
identified during the 2007 Budget process as having a specific purpose. This
action could result in some reprioritization, and if the department is not able to
complete its 2007 work program as a result,he noted that it appears as though
Council will be amenable to staff coming back and requesting a budget
appropriation.
*MOTION CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Planning&Development regarding the Highlands Subarea zoning and land use changes. The Committee
Committee recommended concurrence with the report and recommendation of the
Planning: Highlands Area Highlands Zoning Task Force, which propose a series of zoning and land use
Redevelopment, Study Area changes in the Highlands Study Area. The Committee further concurred with
Zoning&Land Use Changes the staff recommended changes to the task force's proposal:
• To keep the task force recommended RM-F(Residential Multi-Family)
zoning in the Harrington "tail"between NE 7th St. and NE 9th St.,but to
change the underlying land use designation to CV(Center Village), in
compliance with the land use designation policies in the Comprehensive
Plan.
• To add a note restricting office and conference uses in the CV-zoned
property on Edmonds Ave.NE. Note 22 in City Code RMC 4-2-080A
should read as follows: "22. Size restrictions apply per use in RMC 4-2-
120A. In the CN zone, fast food establishments are prohibited. In the CV
` zone,no office and conference uses are allowed for parcels fronting, or
taking primary access from, Edmonds Ave. NE."
• To revise the note that requires commercial development along Sunset
I Blvd.NE. Note 73 in RMC 4-2-080A should read as follows: "73. Within
the Center Village zone,garden style apartments are prohibited. Ground
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floor commercial development at a minimum of 75%of the frontage of the
building is required for all residential projects on parcels abutting NE
Sunset Blvd. east of Harrington Ave. NE."
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances implementing these
proposed changes be presented for adoption. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page and page 173 for ordinances.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 259338 - 259841 and two wire transfers totaling
$4,218,498.29; and approval of Payroll Voucher 142, one wire transfer,and 675
direct deposits totaling $2,128,589.72. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced for
ORDINANCES second and final reading:
Rezone: Highlands Study An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Area, RM-F to CV, CPA within the City of Renton (Highlands Study Area) from RM-F(Residential
Multi-Family)to CV (Center Village)zoning; LUA-06-128. MOVED BY
BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5280 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Rezone: Highlands Study MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Area, RM-F to CV, CPA THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. _
Rezone: Highlands Study An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Area, RM-F to R-14, CPA within the City of Renton (Highlands Study Area) from RM-F(Residential
Multi-Family) to R-14 (Residential-14 dwelling units per acre) zoning; LUA-
06-128. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5281 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Rezone: Highlands Study MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Area, RM-F to R-14, CPA THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Rezone: Highlands Study An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain property
Area, R-10 to CV, CPA within the City of Renton (Highlands Study Area) from R-10 (Residential-ten
dwelling units per acre)to CV(Center Village)zoning; LUA-06-128. MOVED
BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5282 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Rezone: Highlands Study MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Area, R-10 to CV, CPA THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5283 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 14 acres of property generally
Annexation: Leitch, SE 136th located immediately south of the south side of SE 136th St. on the north,west
St& 140th Ave SE of the middle of 140th Ave. SE, if extended, and on the east side of 140th Ave.
SE to 143rd Ave. SE on the east; Leitch Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5284 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: Leitch, R-4 14 acres, generally located south of the south side of SE 136th St. on the north,
Zoning west of the middle of 140th Ave. SE, if extended, and on the east side of 140th
k1w Ave. SE to 143rd Ave. SE on the east, annexed within the City of Renton from
R-4 (Urban Residential-four dwelling units per acre, King County zoning)to R-
4(Residential-four dwelling units per acre, Renton zoning); Leitch Annexation.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5285 An ordinance was read adopting, on an emergency basis, the Highlands Study
Comprehensive Plan: 2006 Area amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, maps, and data in
Amendments, Highlands Study conjunction therewith, and declaring an emergency effective date of 5/14/2007.
Area MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5286 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: CV Comp Plan Standards, Chapter 4-3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,
Designation, R-14 &CV Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, Chapter 4-7,
Zones, Design Regulations Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 4-8, Permits- General and Appeals, Chapter
4-9, Permits- Specific, and Chapter 4-11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development
Regulations)of City Code by changing the zoning regulations implementing the
Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation, including the Residential-14
(R-14)zone and Center Village(CV)zone, enacting design regulations, and
declaring an emergency. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5287 An ordinance was read amending City Code and changing the zoning
Rezone: Highlands Study classification of certain property within the City of Renton(Highlands Study
Area, R-10 to R-14, CPA Area) from R-10 (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)to R-14 (Residential-
14 dwelling units per acre)zoning, and declaring an emergency(LUA-06-128;
CPA 2006-M-06). MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5288 An ordinance was read amending City Code and changing the zoning
Rezone: Highlands Study classification of certain property within the City of Renton (Highlands Study
Area, R-10 to RM-F, CPA Area) from R-10 (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)to RM-F (Residential
Multi-Family)zoning, and declaring an emergency(LUA-06-128; CPA 2006-
M-06). MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Pro Tem Nelson noted that with the adoption of the ordinances related to
Planning: Highlands Area the Highlands area concerned parties may now move ahead.
Redevelopment, Study Area
Zoning&Land Use Changes In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiries, Councilmember Briere
confirmed that the Highlands-area moratorium has expired, the new zoning is
now in place, and a duplex can be rebuilt as it is a conforming use.
Councilmember Persson thanked the Planning and Development Committee for
their efforts on this matter. Councilmember Briere announced that phase 2 of
the Highlands Task Force is being formed, and a letter was sent to interested
citizens that includes an application,which is due by May 23. She stated that if
anyone is interested in serving, information can be obtained from the City's
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website or the Council Liaison. Ms. Briere explained that the task force's
charter includes reviewing issues within the Highlands area itself, identifying
and prioritizing needs,and receiving education regarding what the City can and
cannot do.
AUDIENCE COMMENT In response to the inquiry of Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE,
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Renton, 98056, Councilmembers confirmed that the moratorium in the
Highlands Area Moratorium Highlands area has ended.
Citizen Comment: Pham- Shelley Pham, 13633 6th Pl. S.,Burien, 98168, spoke on behalf of The Seattle
Official Newspaper Times on the topic concerning designation of The Seattle Times as the City's
official newspaper. Ms. Pham pointed out that readers do not have to subscribe
to The Seattle Times to be able to read the public notices on the newspaper's
website. She noted the flexibility of the publication deadlines as the newspaper
prints seven days a week. Regarding the publication rates,Ms. Pham indicated
that The Seattle Times reaches a larger audience.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
AND ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS TWO ITEMS OF LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION
TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time:
8:14 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC,City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
May 14,2007
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR '
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/21 Benson Hill Annexation
(Nelson) 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/21 Library Master Plan (briefing only);
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. King County Park Levy (briefing only)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/17 Code Amendments to R-4 Cluster
(Briere) 2 p.m. Requirements, Architectural Standards in
R-1, R-4 & R-8 Zones, and Animal
Regulations and Tree Regulations
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 5/21 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 5/16 Airport Leasing Policy;
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Lease;
Update on SR-900 Re-Paving by WSDOT
(briefing only);
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 5/17 Renton Village Storm System Project Bid
(Clawson) 3 p.m.
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Regional Transportation Investment District(RTID)/Sound Transit 2 (ST2)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/14/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits appeal letter filed by Cynthia Green, 5008 NE 2nd St., Renton, 98059, on
behalf of Norma J. Randall whose property is located at 733 Field Ave. NE, regarding proposed
assessment for the Vineyards Construction, LLC latecomer agreement for sewer main extension
along NE 7th Pl. Refer appeal to Hearing Examiner.
c. Community Services Department requests the following: waiver of permit fees for 2007 Renton
River Days activities endorsed by Renton River Days Board of Directors; waiver of City Center
Parking garage fees from July 27 to July 29; and authorization to install River Days banners on
City light poles from June 11 to July 29. Council concur.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of a lease agreement with King County,
operating as Washington State University, King County, for space on the first floor of the 200
Mill Building. Expenditure required: $73,319.90; revenue generated over five-year lease:
$754,899.12. Council concur.
e. Police Department requests approval of an agreement with the Port of Seattle and the
municipalities of Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, and Tukwila to establish a Valley
Special Response Team in order to provide a coordinated effort towards the effective resolution
of high-risk incidents. Council concur (See 9. for resolution.)
f. Police Department recommends approval of the following for implementation of a red
light/school zone photo enforcement program: cooperative purchasing agreement with City of
Seattle; contract with American Traffic Solutions; and added City Code section regarding traffic
safety cameras. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Transportation Committee: Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Lease
b. Utilities Committee: Renton Village Storm System Project Bid*
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Valley Special Response Team interlocal agreement (see 6.e.)
Ordinance for first reading:
�.. 2007 Budget amendment for Renton Village Storm System Project (see 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
Benson Hill Annexation
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Referrals
HEARING EXAMINER
Appeal of 733 Field Ave. NE property assessment for Vineyards Construction latecomer agreement
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Valley Special Response Team interlocal agreement
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Red light/school zone photo enforcement program contracts and City Code addition
MEMO
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amendment for Renton Village Storm System Project (1st reading 5/21/2007) MOO
MG5,T/NC,
PUBLIC
6/4/2007 -New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation 10%Notice of Intent petition; Maple Valley Hwy.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
too May 21, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator;PETER HAHN,Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator-Transportation; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; ALEX
PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK
DUFFY, Fire Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator-Transportation Hahn
Transportation: Roads& introduced King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn's Chief of Staff,Neil
Transit Ballot Measure, Strege, and Sound Transit Senior Planners,Andrea Tull and Eric Chipps,who
November 2007 reported on the Roads&Transit plan investment package that will go before
voters in King,Pierce, and Snohomish counties in November.
Mr. Strege reported that the comprehensive Roads &Transit package, a joint
effort of Sound Transit and the Regional Transportation Investment District
(RTID), invests in the most congested corridors and builds on the investments
already being made. Key features include: reduced traffic delays; faster travel
times;major improvements to highways; 50 miles of new light rail;new HOV
lanes;bike lanes, sidewalks,better connections; and major freight routes
improvements.
Mr. Chipps explained that the Roads&Transit package planning area is divided
into three corridors known as North, East/Central, and South. Mr. Chipps and
Ms. Tull reviewed how the package will benefit these corridors,and Mr. Strege
detailed the various roads and transit projects, some of which are I-405 from
Bellevue to Renton; I-405 and SR-167 interchange; Renton express bus N. 8th
St.parking garage;permanent Tukwila Sounder station; and light rail transit
studies for West Seattle-Burien-Renton.
Mr. Strege stated that the capital investment(2006 dollars) for the Sound
Transit 2 projects and the RTID projects totals $17.6 billion. The projects
would be paid for by increasing the region's sales tax by 0.6 of one percent(six
cents on a$10 purchase) and car tab taxes by 0.8 percent($80 per$10,000 of
vehicle value). He indicated that the Sound Transit 2 projects will be finalized
on May 24, and once the RTID projects are finalized,they will be advanced for
Snohomish,Pierce, and King county councils' approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
May 21,2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 180
• The public is invited to provide input on the Renton Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan at an open house on May 30 at the Highlands Neighborhood
Center.
• The Renton Public Library is holding two public meetings this week to seek
citizen input on the Library Master Plan: May 23 at the North Highlands
Neighborhood Center and May 24 at City Hall.
• The Duwamish Tribe is being honored at the Duwamish Art Mural
Dedication on June 2 at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ruthie Larson, 714 High Ave. S., Renton, 98057, expressed concern regarding
Citizen Comment: Larson- emergency vehicle access to Renton Hill,noting that access to that area will be
Renton Hill Access compromised when the I-405 improvements begin. She asked that the City's
Transportation Division review the matter. Mayor Keolker confirmed that the
matter will be reviewed.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber, 475 Olympia Ave. NE,Renton, 98056,pointed out that
Highlands Area refinements are needed for the recently adopted Highlands-area ordinances,
Redevelopment such as for the spacing between townhouse units. Saying that a lot of work
needs to be done in the Highlands, Mr. McOmber noted that it is important for
those who live and work in the Highlands to participate in the process.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/14/2007. Council concur.
5/14/2007
Appeal: Vineyards City Clerk submitted appeal letter filed by Cynthia Green, 5008 NE 2nd St.,
Construction Latecomer Renton, 98059,on behalf of Norma J. Randall whose property is located at 733
Agreement,Green, LA-06-002 Field Ave.NE,regarding the proposed assessment for the Vineyards
Construction, LLC latecomer agreement for sewer main extension along NE 7th
Pl. Refer to Hearing Examiner.
AJLS: Renton River Days Fee Community Services Department requested the following: waiver of permit
Waivers&Banner Installation fees for 2007 Renton River Days activities endorsed by Renton River Days
Board of Directors;waiver of City Center Parking garage fees from July 27 to
July 29; and authorization to install River Days banners on City light poles from
June 11 to July 29. Council concur.
Lease: Washington State Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease agreement
University King County, 200 with King County, operating as Washington State University,King County, for
Mill Bldg(1 st Floor) space on the first floor of the 200 Mill Building. Expenditure required:
$73,319.90; revenue generated over five-year lease: $754,899.12. Council
concur.
Police: Valley Special Police Department requested approval of an agreement with the Port of Seattle
Response Team Interlocal and the municipalities of Auburn,Des Moines, Federal Way,Kent, and Tukwila
Agreement to establish a Valley Special Response Team in order to provide a coordinated
effort towards the effective resolution of high-risk incidents. Council concur.
(See page 181 for resolution.)
Police: Red Light School Zone Police Department recommended approval of the following for implementation
Photo Enforcement Program of a red light/school zone photo enforcement program: cooperative purchasing
agreement with City of Seattle; contract with American Traffic Solutions; and
added City Code section regarding traffic safety cameras. Refer to Public
Safety Committee.
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MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
too UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the Renton
Utilities Committee Village Storm System Project. The Committee recommended concurrence in
CAG: 07-053, Renton Village the staff recommendation to transfer$340,000 to the 2007 Renton Village
Storm System, Laser Storm System Project budget from the Surface Water Utility's approved 2007
Underground&Earthworks, budgets for the May Creek Basin Plan Implementation($175,000) and Wetland
Budget Amend Mitigation Bank($165,000) Capital Improvement Program projects. The
Committee also recommended that the ordinance amending the budget be
presented for first reading.
The Committee further recommended that the Renton Village Storm System
Project be awarded to the lowest responsive,responsible bidder, Laser
Underground&Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of$1,181,670. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3878 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
Police: Valley Special interlocal cooperative agreement between Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way,
Response Team Interlocal Kent,Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle for creation of the Valley Special
Agreement Response Team. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/4/2007 for second and final reading:
CAG: 07-053, Renton Village An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring $340,000 to
Storm System, Laser the Renton Village Storm System Project expenditure account from other
Underground&Earthworks, surface water utility expenditure accounts. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
Budget Amend SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/4/2007. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Stating that he is a member of the Suburban Cities Association's Public Issues
Regional Issues: Cedar Hills Committee, Councilman Clawson reported that the projected closure date of the
Regional Landfill Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in King County will be extended an additional
four years because the garbage has settled more than expected. He noted that
the time will come when cities will have to export their garbage to distant
landfills,which is much more expensive. Mr. Clawson said that cities need to
look at ways to reduce the use of landfills and increase the amount of recycling.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: -7:,,44 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
f May 21, 2007
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 21, 2007
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COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/28 NO MEETING (Memorial Day)
(Nelson)
MON., 6/04 Emerging Issues in Economic
5 p.m. Development and Transportation;
Council Policies;
Benson Hill Communities Annexation
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 6/04 1% for Art from Transportation Projects
(Corman) 4:30 p.m.
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 6/04 Renton Transit Center Safety Concerns
(Law) 3:30 p.m. (briefing only);
Red Light/School Zone Photo
Enforcement Program
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
F UTILITIES
(Clawson) .
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
{ REGULAR MEETING
June 4, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Farmers Market
b. Recognition of Hazen High School teams and a Renton High School student who recently won
State titles
4. PUBLIC MEETING:
New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation- 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 285 acres located in
the vicinity of SE Renton-Maple Valley Hwy.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/21/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/22/2007 for CAG-07-072, Central Plateau Interceptor
Section 2; six bids; engineer's estimate $1,887,648.64; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to the low bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of$1,865,890.97.
Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 5/15/2007 for CAG-07-078, City Shops Roof Replacement -
Building A-1; six bids; engineer's estimate $100,000; and submits staff recommendation to award
the contract to the low bidder, Stanley Roofing Co., Inc., in the amount of$113,632.90. Council
concur.
d. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Highlands Park
Final Plat(FP-07-016); 73 single-family lots on 18.1 acres located at the 200 block of Rosario
Ave. NE and Vesta Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 10.a. for resolution.)
e. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Shy Creek Final
Plat(FP-07-002); 61 single-family lots on 16.14 acres located in the vicinity of SE 2nd Pl. and
Jericho Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.)
f. Community Services Department recommends approval to use $35,000 in project savings from
the Coulon Park structural repairs project to complete the Heritage Park construction project
(CAG-06-044) and install a future wood guardrail safety barrier along Union Ave. NE. Council
concur.
g. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at Lind Ave. SW to fulfill a requirement of the Collier Short Plat(SHP-06-140).
Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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h. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 60%
Petition to Annex for the proposed Marshall Annexation, and recommends a public hearing be
set on 6/18/2007 to consider the petition and R-8 zoning; 7.6 acres located west of Duvall Ave.
NE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. Council concur.
i. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a
public hearing be set on 6/18/2007 to consider the proposed Aster Park Annexation and R-4
zoning of the 19.85-acre site located along the south side of Sunset Blvd. NE and west of 148th
Ave. SE. Council concur.
j. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of the revised multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for The
Sanctuary project (near intersection of N. 10th St. and Park Ave. N.) to reflect the new ownership
entity of the project. Council concur.
k. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the 2007 Group
Health Cooperative medical coverage agreements for LEOFF I Retirees and all active employees.
Refer to Finance Committee.
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation for a Renton project coordinator for the 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage
1 Widening Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
in. Utility Systems Division requests approval to transfer $150,000 from the Lake Ave. S./Rainier
Ave. S. Storm System Replacement Project account to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement
Project account. Refer to Utilities Committee.
n. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement with King County Water District#90
for the transfer of sanitary sewer facilities in the Briar Hills area from the district to the City.
Council concur. (See 10.c. for resolution.)
8. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Ron Dohrn, 3767 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton, 98056, requesting waiver of the certified
appraisal and compensation fee requirement for the approved vacation of a portion of Aberdeen Ave.
NE (now 112th Ave. SE); VAC-05-003. Refer to Utilities Committee.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Public Safety Committee: Red Light/School Zone Photo Enforcement Program*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Highlands Park Final Plat (see 7.d.)
b. Shy Creek Final Plat(see 7.e.)
c. Agreement with King County Water District#90 re: transfer of sanitary sewer facilities (see 7.n.)
d. Cooperative purchasing agreement with Seattle re: traffic safety camera system(see 9.a.)
Ordinance for first reading:
Authorizing use of automated traffic safety cameras (see 9.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2007 Budget amendment for Renton Village Storm System Project(1st reading 5/21/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
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13. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development and Transportation;
Council Policies;
Benson Hill Communities Annexation
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June 4, 2007 City Clerk Division now
Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2007 Group Health Cooperative medical coverage contracts
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with King County Water District#90 re: transfer of sanitary sewer facilities
Cooperative purchasing agreement with Seattle re: traffic safety camera system
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement with WSDOT re: project coordinator for 1-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Fund transfer to SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
Letter from Ron Dohrn re: waiver of fees for vacation of Aberdeen Ave. NE (VAC-05-003)
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Authorizing use of automated traffic safety cameras (1 st reading 6/4/2007)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6/18/2007 - Marshall Annexation - 60% petition for 7.6 acres located in vicinity of Duvall Ave. NE
6/18/2007 - Aster Park Annexation - 19.85 acres located in vicinity of NE Sunset Blvd. & 148th Ave. SE
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Regular Meeting
June 4, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL LARRY
RUDE, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
SPECIAL Following a display of photographs of the Farmers Market from past years,
PRESENTATIONS volunteer co-managers Nancy Hoben,Linda Middlebrooks, and Meri England
Community Event: Farmers reported on this year's Farmers Market, which takes place on Tuesdays from
Market June 5 through September 18 at the Piazza. Ms. England pointed out that 42
vendors have registered for the market, and she thanked the City, the Renton
Chamber of Commerce, and all the volunteers for their cooperation.
Ms. Middlebrooks stated that in addition to the market vendors,the market
features a children's booth, master gardener's booth, information booth, and
entertainment booth. Ms. Hoben reviewed the promotional efforts for the
Farmers Market,which include posters,brochures,banners, a website, and
e-mail marketing.
School District: Hazen High District Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel announced that Renton School
School &Renton High School District students have recently won state titles for three events. Renton High
State Title Winners School senior Jason Harris was recognized for winning the state javelin
championship. The Hazen High School drill team members were recognized for
winning two state championships for drill and porn. Finally, Hazen High
School's soccer team members were recognized for winning the state 3A
championship.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: New Life- Aqua accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public meeting
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy to consider the 10%Notice of Intent to Annex petition for the proposed New
Life-Aqua Barn Annexation; approximately 297 acres, including the SR-169
right-of-way, located south of the Maplewood Golf Course and Ron Regis Park
along the Renton-Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169).
Senior Planner Erickson explained that the annexation area was previously
considered as part of the Maplewood Addition Expanded Annexation,but was
dropped from consideration in response to the State Supreme Court's decision
regarding the Boundary Review Board's (BRB) authority to expand annexations
without property owner input. He reported that the site is basically built out,
with a potential 41-lot single-family subdivision, and a proposed 100-unit
townhouse-type development replacing a 95-unit mobile home park.
Mr. Erickson stated that the environmental constraints of the area include steep
slopes on the south, the potential flooding of areas near the Cedar River, and the
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existence of the City's sole source aquifer along SR-169 and primarily west of
140th Ave. SE. Public services are provided by Fire Districts#25 and#40,
Cedar River Water and Sewer District, and the Renton School District. He
reviewed the existing King County and Renton comprehensive plan land use
designations,noting that Renton is currently evaluating its land use designations
for this area.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson reviewed the annexation's compliance with relevant
BRB objectives. Turning to the fiscal impact analysis,he estimated a surplus of
$120,139 at current development and a surplus of$69,654 at full development.
The one-time parks development cost is estimated to be $336,089. Stating that
the annexation proposal serves the best interest and general welfare of the City,
Mr. Erickson relayed staff s recommendation to accept the 10%petition and
authorize circulation of the 60%annexation petition.
Economic Development Administrator Pietsch pointed out that the 100-unit
development proposed for the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park site has
vested under King County regulations; therefore, for presentation purposes,
redevelopment of the site is assumed. He also pointed out that areas south of
the annexation boundary are part of the proposed Fairwood Incorporation's
second effort. Mr. Pietsch indicated that some parties may want to become a
part of this annexation, noting that Council has the ability to expand the
boundaries.
Correspondence was read from Mark Lauderback, 14068 SE 158th St.,Renton,
98058, expressing opposition to expanding the annexation area to include his
neighborhood, Maple Ridge Estates,primarily for the reason of public safety.
He pointed out that emergency response times will increase as the City's police
and fire stations are located further away from his neighborhood than the
current responding stations.
Public comment was invited.
Loran Lichty,New Life Church Associate Pastor, 15711 152nd Ave. SE,
Renton, 98058, stated that the church is the annexation proponent. He indicated
that the church has an 80-year history with Renton, and he is very excited about
the possibility of being a part of the City.
Bill Hulten, 13836 SE 158th St., Renton, 98058, said he has spoken on the
interests of homeowners in the Maple Ridge Estates area becoming part of the
City since the expansion of the Maplewood Addition Annexation's boundaries
was first being considered. Mr. Hulten relayed that he recently conducted a
telephone poll of Maple Ridge Estates homeowners,noting that a majority of
those he spoke with supported annexation to Renton. He expressed support for
expansion of the annexation's boundaries to include his neighborhood.
Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr.,Renton,98058, stating that he a resident of the
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park, expressed appreciation to those who
assisted in the resident's efforts to try to save the mobile home park. He voiced
support for the annexation, thanking New Life Church for conducting the
petition drive.
Raymond A. Breeden, Sr., 15279 Maple Dr., Renton, 98058,resident of
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park,expressed support for the annexation
and offered his assistance to New Life Church to help with the petition.
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Antoinette Pratt, 13964 SE 156th St., Renton, 98058,requested that Council
expand the annexation to include the Maple Ridge Estates neighborhood.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Pietsch confirmed that at this time,
Council can expand the annexation boundary and then authorize the petition for
property owner's signatures that represent 60%of the.property value of the
expanded area. Mr. Pietsch pointed out the risk that the annexation could fail
due to a boundary expansion. He said it is unlikely that Maple Ridge Estates
property owners have enough time to file their own annexation petition, and
pointed out that they can ask to be removed from the Fairwood Incorporation
area through the BRB.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the consequences of adding the Maple Ridge
Estates or Elliott Farms Subdivision areas to the annexation's boundary, the
vesting in King County of the proposed development for the Wonderland
Estates Mobile Home Park property, the assessed valuation of the properties,
and the consequences of allowing more time for parties to discuss the possibility
of including Maple Ridge Estates.
In response to Council inquiries, Mr. Lichty noted the church's intent to set the
assessed value total level as low as necessary to try to accomplish the task, and
its desire to move quickly and obtain signatures for the 60%petition within 30
days. Mr. Lichty said he favors working with Maple Ridge Estates;however,
he wants to be convinced that a high percentage of the homeowners are
interested since a lack of support could detrimentally affect this effort.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL TABLE THIS
ISSUE UNTIL THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Council requested more information regarding the following: annexation
interest level of Maple Ridge Estates homeowners, status of the development of
the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park, and annexation interest level of
property owners within the current annexation boundary.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Sam Chastain Memorial Fund, through the Renton Community
Foundation, has donated $2,000 to the City of Renton Scholarship Program.
Washington State Department of Transportation has selected Renton to
receive $230,000 in State funding through the Pedestrian&Bicycle Safety
Program. The funding will be used for intersection improvements at
Rainier Ave. S. and S. 4th Pl.
At the recent City of Renton Spring Recycling Day event, 545 households
were served and more than 107 tons of recyclable material and 880 gallons
of household hazardous waste were collected.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association Vice President,PO Box
Citizen Comment: DeMastus- 2041, Renton,98056, expressed appreciation to those who helped cleanup the
Trail Cleanup Behind overgrown trail located behind the Highlands Library last Saturday.
Highlands Library
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/21/2007. Council concur.
5/21/2007
CAG: 07-072,Central Plateau City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/22/2007 for CAG-07-072, Central Plateau
Interceptor Section 2, Rodarte Interceptor Section 2; six bids; engineer's estimate $1,887,648.64; and
Construction submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of$1,865,890.97. Council concur.
CAG: 07-078, City Shops City Clerk reported bid opening on 5/15/2007 for CAG-07-078, City Shops
Roof Replacement Bldg A-1, Roof Replacement Building A-1; six bids; engineer's estimate $100,000; and
Stanley Roofing Co submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Stanley
Roofing Co., Inc., in the amount of$113,632.90. Council concur.
Plat: Highlands Park, Rosario Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions, of the
Ave NE, FP-07-016 Highlands Park Final Plat; 73 single-family lots on 18.1 acres located at the 200
block of Rosario Ave.NE and Vesta Ave.NE. Council concur. (See page 191
for resolution.)
Plat: Shy Creek, SE 2nd Pl, Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions, of the
FP-07-002 Shy Creek Final Plat; 61 single-family lots on 16.14 acres located in the vicinity
of SE 2nd Pl. and Jericho Ave.NE. Council concur. (See page 192 for
resolution.)
Community Services: Heritage Community Services Department recommended approval to use $35,000 in
Park Construction&Union project savings from the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park structural repairs
Ave NE Guardrail Safety project to complete the Heritage Park construction project(CAG-06-044) and to
Barrier Fund Transfer install a future wood guardrail safety barrier along Union Ave.NE. Council
concur.
Development Services: Collier Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way at Lind Ave. SW to fulfill a requirement
Lind Ave SW, SHP-06-140 of the Collier Short Plat. Council concur.
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Ave NE&NE Sunset Blvd submitted a 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Marshall Annexation, and
recommended a public hearing be set on 6/18/2007 to consider the petition and
R-8 zoning; 7.6 acres located west of Duvall Ave.NE and north of NE Sunset
Blvd. Council concur.
Annexation: Aster Park,NE Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Sunset Blvd recommended a public hearing be set on 6/18/2007 to consider the proposed
Aster Park Annexation and R-4 zoning of the 19.85-acre site located along the
south side of NE Sunset Blvd. and west of 148th Ave. SE. Council concur.
EDNSP: Multi-Family Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Housing Property Tax recommended approval of the revised multi-family housing property tax
Exemption, The Sanctuary exemption agreement for The Sanctuary project(near intersection of N. 10th St.
and Park Ave. N.)to reflect the new ownership entity of the project. Council
concur.
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Human Resources: 2007 Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Group Health Cooperative the 2007 Group Health Cooperative,medical coverage contracts for LEOFF I
Medical Coverage Contracts Retirees and all active employees. Refer to Finance Committee.
Transportation: I-405 (I-5 to Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, the Washington State Department of Transportation for a City of Renton project
WSDOT coordinator for the I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert Utility Systems Division requested approval to transfer$150,000 from the Lake
Replacement Project Fund Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Replacement Project account to the SW
Transfer, Budget Amend 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project account. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Briar Hills Sewer Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement with King County
Facilities Transfer, King Water District#90 for the transfer of sanitary sewer facilities in the Briar Hills
County Water District#90 area from the district to the City. Council concur. (See page 192 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Ron Dohm, 3767 Monterey Pl. NE, Renton,
Citizen Comment: Dohm- 98056,requesting waiver of the certified appraisal and compensation fee
Aberdeen Ave NE Vacation, requirement for the approved vacation of a portion of Aberdeen Ave. NE (now
VAC-05-003 112th Ave. SE); VAC-05-003. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding traffic
Public Safety Committee enforcement cameras for red light and speeding enforcement. The Committee
Police: Red Light School Zone recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to implement the use of
Photo Enforcement Program traffic enforcement cameras for red light and speeding enforcement at selected
school zones. The Committee also recommended approval of the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the City of Seattle to enable the City to use the
agreement's master contract provisions to execute a contract with American
Traffic Solutions.
The Committee also recommended adding a new Section 10-12-15, Traffic
Safety Cameras, to City Code. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding the cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of
Seattle be presented for reading and adoption, and that the ordinance regarding
the City Code addition be presented for first reading.*
Pointing out that this is the first of many conversations the public will hear
about the traffic enforcement camera program, Councilmember Law said he is
very impressed with how the cameras work. He assured that the public will
have plenty of advanced warning.
*MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 192 for resolution and
ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3879 A resolution was read approving the Highlands Park Final Plat consisting of
Plat: Highlands Park, Rosario approximately 18.1 acres located between Rosario Ave.NE and Vesta Ave.NE
Ave NE, FP-07-016 and SE 2nd Pl. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED..
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Resolution#3880 A resolution was read approving the Shy Creek Final Plat consisting of
Plat: Shy Creek, SE 2nd PI, approximately 16.14 acres bounded by Hoquiam Ave. NE,Jericho Ave. NE,NE
FP-07-002 2nd St., and SE 2nd Pl. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3881 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: Briar Hills Sewer interlocal agreement with King County Water District#90 related to the transfer
Facilities Transfer, King of sanitary sewer mains,manholes and appurtenances, from the district to the
County Water District#90 City of Renton. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3882 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Police: Traffic Safety Camera interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Seattle in order to
System Cooperative jointly bid the acquisition of goods and services, including a turnkey traffic
Purchasing, Seattle safety camera system. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/11/2007 for second and final reading:
Police: Red Light School Zone An ordinance was read adding a new Section 10-12-15, Traffic Safety Cameras,
Photo Enforcement Program of Chapter 12, Traffic Code,of Title 10(Traffic) of City Code by authorizing
the use of automated traffic safety cameras to detect certain traffic infractions;
adopting the standards and restrictions regarding use of traffic safety cameras in
RCW 46.63.030 and RCW 46.63.170; and setting the monetary penalty for an
infraction detected by an automated traffic safety camera. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/11/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5289 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring$340,000 to
CAG: 07-053,Renton Village the Renton Village Storm System Project expenditure account from other
Storm System, Laser surface water utility expenditure accounts. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
Underground& Earthworks, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.
Budget Amend ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Diane Paholke, 243 W. Perimeter Rd., Renton, 98057,voiced her support for
Citizen Comment: Paholke- the traffic safety camera program, and inquired as to how the program will be
Red Light School Zone Photo expanded. Councilmember Law stated that if the implementation of the initial
Enforcement Program cameras is successful, the program will be expanded into other areas. He noted
that the program's goal is to change people's driving habits. Councilmember
Corman pointed out that the cameras will be installed at McKnight Middle
School, Renton High School, and Talbot Hill Elementary School, and he agreed
that if successful,the program will be expanded.
Citizen Comment: DeMastus- Sandel DeMastus, PO Box 2041,Renton,98056, expressed her support for the
Light Rail use of light rail in this area.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:37 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton,CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 4, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 193
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 4, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/11 Cable Franchise Renewal Update;
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Annexation Petition Guidelines
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 6/11 1% for Art from Transportation Projects
(Gorman) 5:30 p.m.
FINANCE MON., 6/11 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Official Newspaper Designation;
Group Health Cooperative Contracts
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/07 City Code Amendments re Tree
(Briere) 2 p.m. Retention;
Highlands Task Force Update
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) WED., 6/06 WSDOT Project Coordinator Agreement
(Palmer) 4 p.m. for I-405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening
Project;
Customs Facility (briefing only);
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update;
AcuWings Letter(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 6/07 SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
(Clawson) 3 p.m. Fund Transfer
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/4/2007. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requests approval of an agreement with
King County Rural Library District regarding the transfer of assets in the event of certain
annexations. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
c. Court Case filed on behalf of Wendall Woodall as Assignee of Edmonds Plat, LLC,by Nathan
James Neiman, seeking damages allegedly due to the City's negligence in failing to notify
Edmonds Plat of the fire suppression system requirement prior to construction of residence at
1758 Newport Ave., which resulted in demolition and construction in order to retrofit the
residence with a sprinkler system. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way on Meadow Ave. N. to fulfill a requirement of the White Meadow Short Plat(SHP-
06-159). Council concur.
e. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of an agreement with
Washington School Information Processing Cooperative to allow the purchase of voicemail
system software and services from Verizon. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
f. Fire Department recommends approval of the appropriation and expenditure of funds in the
amount of$429,420 granted by the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters,
and the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus from sole source vendor SeaWestern Fire
Fighting Equipment in the amount of$375,000. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
g. Fire Department recommends approval of an agreement with the Washington State Military
Department to provide Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance
Grant funds in the amount of$66,714, and approval for appropriation and expenditure of the
funds to support the emergency management program. Council concur. (See 8.c. for resolution
and 8.b. for ordinance.)
h. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Brookefield North Preliminary
Plat(PP-05-131); 15 single-family lots on 2.17 acres located at 1154 and 1160 Hoquiam Ave.
NE. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division requests approval to adopt a Surface Water Utility Master Plan upon
completion of review. Refer to Utilities Committee.
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$92,999 with
R.W. Beck, Inc. for development of a Water Use Efficiency Plan. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• New Life Church - Aqua Barn Annexation 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 297 acres
located in vicinity of SE Renton-Maple Valley Hwy. (tabled on 6/4/2007)
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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Official Newspaper Designation*; Group Health Cooperative
Contracts
b. Planning and Development Committee: City Code Amendments re: Tree Retention
c. Utilities Committee: SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project Fund Transfer*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with King County Rural Library District (see 5.b.)
b. Agreement with Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (see 5.e.)
c. Grant agreement with WA State Military Department (see 5.g.)
d. Official newspaper designation (see 7.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2007 Budget amendment related to Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grant (see 5.f.)
b. 2007 Budget amendment related to WA State Military Department grant (see 5.g.)
c. 2007 Budget amendment for SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project (see 7.c.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Authorizing use of automated traffic safety cameras (1st reading 6/4/2007)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
Cable Franchise Renewal Update;
Annexation Petition Guidelines
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
June 11, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Wendall Woodall as Assignee of Edmonds Plat, LLC
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
2007 Group Health Cooperative medical coverage contracts
Agreement with King County Rural Library District re: library capital assets in event of annexations
Joint purchasing agreement with Washington School Information Processing Cooperative
Grant agreement with Washington State Military Department
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Surface Water Utility Master Plan
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amend related to Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grant(1 st reading 6/11/2007)
2007 Budget amend related to WA State Military Department grant (1st reading 6/11/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6/18/2007 - Marshall Annexation - 60% petition for 7.6 acres located in vicinity of Duvall Ave. NE
6/18/2007 - Aster Park Annexation - 19.85 acres located in vicinity of NE Sunset Blvd. & 148th Ave. SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2007 Council Chambers
.�. Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; MARTY
WINE, Assistant CAO;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS,Fire Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM
TROXEL, Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Weekend overflow parking for users of the boat launch at Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park is available along Houser Way N. and at the south
end of Boeing parking lot#11, beginning June 9.
* The Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area and Kennydale Beach
Park will be closed on June 18 in order to conduct the application of an
aquatic herbicide. The herbicide will be applied below the surface of the
water to treat and remove Milfoil, a non-native weed that chokes out native
plants and can entangle people,boat propellers, and fishing lines.
• Beginning June 16, SW 34th St. (on the east and west side of the creek)will
be temporarily closed to through traffic in order to facilitate removal of the
existing culverts and installation of the new box culvert for the SW 34th St.
Culvert Replacement Project.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, spoke on the matter of the New
Citizen Comment: Puckett- Life-Aqua Barn Annexation, commenting that he is looking forward to
New Life-Aqua Barn annexing to Renton. He thanked the City and New Life Church for their efforts.
Annexation,Maple Valley
Hwy
Citizen Comment: Hulten- Bill Hulten, 13836 SE 158th St., Renton, 98058, stated that last week, Council
New Life- Aqua Barn asked about the interest of the Maple Ridge Estates property owners in annexing
Annexation, Maple Valley to Renton as part of the New Life- Aqua Barn Annexation, if the boundary was
Hwy expanded to include the neighborhood. Pointing out that he does not want the
neighborhood's inclusion to negatively affect the annexation effort, Mr. Hulten
reported that the data he collected shows the strength of the interest of a strong
majority of the property owners, and a formal petition would yield signatures
from homeowners representing greater than 60 percent of the assessed valuation
of the neighborhood. However,he noted that the data is not as complete as he
would like it to be.
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Continuing,Mr. Hulten reported that of the property owners who were reached
over the past week, 83 percent of the assessed valuation of the property owned
by those expressing interest in annexation is represented. Of the total assessed
valuation of Maple Ridge Estates, 55 percent is represented by respondents
expressing interest in annexation. Mr. Hulten expressed his hope that Maple
Ridge Estates will become part of the City of Renton in the near future.
Citizen Comment: Dideon- Scott Dideon, 14013 SE 159th Pl., Renton, 98058, voiced his support for
New Life-Aqua Barn including Maple Ridge Estates in the New Life- Aqua Barn Annexation. He
Annexation,Maple Valley noted that a majority of the neighborhood's homeowners voted against the
Hwy Fairwood Incorporation.
Citizen Comment: Lichty- Loran Lichty, 15711 152nd Ave. SE, Renton, 98058,representing New Life
New Life-Aqua Barn Church,the proponent of the New Life -Aqua Barn Annexation, expressed his
Annexation, Maple Valley appreciation for the efforts of previous speaker Bill Hulten to determine the
Hwy interest of the Maple Ridge Estates residents in annexing to Renton. He noted
his hesitations to include the neighborhood in the annexation as follows: 1)the
goal of 60 percent favorable property value by Maple Ridge Estates was not
met; 2)the lack of specific response from the 25 properties located beyond
Maple Ridge Estates that are only accessible through the neighborhood; and 3)
the opposition by the individuals seeking to include Maple Ridge Estates into a
future city incorporation is unknown and not currently in opposition of the
subject annexation. (See page 199 for discussion concerning this matter.)
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/4/2007. Council concur.
6/4/2007
AJLS: Library Capital Assets Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department requested approval of
re Annexations, King County an agreement with King County Rural Library District regarding the transfer of
Rural Library District library capital assets in the event of certain annexations. Council concur. (See
page 202 for resolution.)
Court Case: Wendall Woodall Court Case filed on behalf of Wendall Woodall as Assignee of Edmonds Plat,
as Assignee of Edmonds Plat, LLC,by Nathan James Neiman, seeking damages allegedly due to the City's
CRT-07-004 negligence in failing to notify Edmonds Plat of the fire suppression system
requirement prior to construction of a residence at 1758 Newport Ave.,which
resulted in demolition and construction in order to retrofit the residence with a
sprinkler system. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Development Services: White Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Meadow, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way on Meadow Ave. N. to fulfill a
Meadow Ave N, SHP-06-159 requirement of the White Meadow Short Plat. Council concur.
Finance: Joint Purchasing Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
Agreement(Voicemail), WA agreement with Washington School Information Processing Cooperative to
School Information Processing allow the purchase of voicemail system software and services from Verizon.
Cooperative Council concur. (See page 202 for resolution.)
Fire: Assistance to Firefighters Fire Department recommended approval of the appropriation and expenditure of
Grant,Purchase of Self- funds in the amount of$429,420 granted by the Department of Homeland
Contained Breathing Security Assistance to Firefighters to purchase firefighter personal protective
Apparatus,Budget Amend equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), and large diameter hose
for fire engines. Approval was also sought for the purchase of SCBA from sole
source vendor SeaWestem Fire Fighting Equipment in the amount of$375,000.
Council concur. (See page 202 for ordinance.)
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Fire: Emergency Management Fire Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington
Performance Grant, WA State State Military Department to provide Department of Homeland Security
Military Department, Budget Emergency Management Performance Grant funds in the amount of$66,714,
Amend and approval for appropriation and expenditure of the funds to support the
emergency management program. Council concur. (See page 202 for
resolution and ordinance.)
Plat: Brookefield North, Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Brookefield
Hoquiam Ave NE, PP-07-012 North Preliminary Plat; 15 single-family lots on 2.17 acres located at 1154 and
1160 Hoquiam Ave.NE. Council concur.
Utility: Surface Water Utility Utility Systems Division recommended approval to adopt a Surface Water
Master Plan Utility Master Plan upon completion of review. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Water Use Efficiency Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Plan,RW Beck of$92,999 with R.W. Beck, Inc. for development of a Water Use Efficiency
Plan. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REMOVE
Annexation: New Life-Aqua FROM THE TABLE THE NEW LIFE -AQUA BARN ANNEXATION.
Barn,Maple Valley Hwy CARRIED.
Economic Development Administrator Pietsch stated that the decision before
Council is whether to move forward with the New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation
boundary as is, or to expand the boundary to include the Maple Ridge Estates
area. He pointed out that as far as he knows,the property owners of parcels
located south of Maple Ridge Estates,the only access for which is through
Maple Ridge Estates,have not been contacted regarding their interest in
annexation to Renton. Mr. Pietsch also pointed out that the inclusion of the
Elliot Farms subdivision is not recommended.
In response to Council inquiries,Mr. Pietsch stated that Maple Ridge Estates
cannot pursue annexation on its own as it is not timely, and the subdivision is
not located directly adjacent to the City. In regards to the subject annexation,
he explained that once the 60%petition is circulated, the signatures collected
are good for 180 days. Mr. Pietsch indicated that Maple Ridge Estates can ask
the Boundary Review Board(BRB) for removal from the Fairwood
Incorporation's boundaries. Mr. Pietsch further noted that the Elliott Farms
subdivision will not technically become an unincorporated island and most
likely will not be included in the subject annexation by the BRB.
Councilmembers Persson and Clawson each noted the difficulty of the decision.
Mr. Corman inquired if anyone was present in the audience who resides in the
subdivision to the south of Maple Ridge Estates and can discuss the road that
accesses the subdivision.
Sylvia Dailey, 13970 SE 159th Pl., Renton, 98058,noted that her residence is
located on the street in question, as well as her son's (previous speaker Scott
Dideon). She explained that the reason the area was thought to be a separate
subdivision is because the 25 properties are called View Point at Maple Ridge
Estates. Ms. Dailey reported that she and her son visited homes along SE 159th
Pl. and the majority of those they spoke with expressed interest in annexing to
Renton. She indicated that the data that previous speaker Bill Hulten collected
included View Point and Maple Ridge Estates.
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Bill Hulten, 13836 SE 158th St., Renton, 98058, clarified that the data he
presented only reflects the homeowners in Maple Ridge Estates.
Councilmember Clawson also noted the difficulty of the decision,pointing out
the possibility that the annexation may fail if not for the addition of Maple r/
Ridge Estates.
In response to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry as to who has been contacted in
the subject annexation and what their positions are,Mr. Pietsch replied that he
did not know who the proponents have talked to. He voiced his understanding
that proponent Lichty was waiting for Council authorization of the 60%petition
prior to going out into the community. Regarding the Wonderland Estates
Mobile Home Park property,Mr. Pietsch stated that in October 2006,King
County received a complete development application that vests the property
owner to the existing King County development regulations.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXPAND THE
ANNEXATION BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE MAPLE RIDGE ESTATES,
WHICH INCLUDES VIEW POINT AT MAPLE RIDGE ESTATES.*
Councilmember Corman agreed with Councilmember Clawson saying that
including Maple Ridge Estates may make it more likely that the annexation
would be successful. Council President Nelson expressed concern regarding the
extra burden on the proponents if the annexation boundary was expanded. Mr.
Corman commented that Maple Ridge Estates residents should be responsible
for collecting the signature for the Maple Ridge Estates area.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES TO ALLOW MR. LICHTY TO MAKE HIS COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
Loran Lichty, 15711 152nd Ave. SE, Renton,98058, emphasized that New Life
Church will support whichever decision Council makes. He clarified that in the
Maple Ridge Estate's data collection, 101 of the 157 homes were reached; thus
the 83 percent represents 101 households when in reality the 60%annexation
petition will be based on 157 homes. Mr. Lichty estimated that a boundary
expansion will delay the signature collection process by approximately one
month.
Continuing, Mr. Lichty noted the difference of a homeowner expressing an
opinion for informal data collection versus actually signing an annexation
petition. He commended Maple Ridge Estates residents for their efforts and for
their level of organization. Saying that he sees both sides of the matter,Mr.
Lichty noted the lack of contact he has had with property owners in the current
annexation area; therefore, he does not have a good gauge as to their interest in
annexation.
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL: ACCEPT THE
CERTIFIED 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION AS MODIFIED WITH
THE INCLUSION OF MAPLE RIDGE ESTATES;AUTHORIZE
CIRCULATION OF A 60%DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE
EXPANDED ANNEXATION AREA; AND SUPPORT FUTURE ZONING r
CONSISTENT WITH CURRENTLY PROPOSED 2007 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE AREA. CARRIED.
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Committee of the Whole Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Planning: Minimum minimum annexation size guidelines. The Committee was briefed and
Annexation Sizes recommended that no changes be made to the current annexation practices at
this time. However,the Administration is encouraged to track the costs and
revenues generated by annexation activity and request budget increases to
ensure the sufficient provision of services to all areas of the City as annexation
occurs. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 259842 - 260190 and three wire transfers totaling
$2,484,379.94; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 144,zero wire transfers, and
680 direct deposits totaling$1,272,762.44. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 259842 -260799 and six wire transfers totaling$5,873,252.52;
and approval of Payroll Vouchers 304, zero wire transfers, and 1,364 direct
deposits totaling$4,305,742.92. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: 2007 Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Group Health Cooperative concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the annual review of the
Medical Coverage Contracts Group Health Cooperative medical coverage agreements as follows: LEOFF 1
(Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters)Retirees (Contract Nos. 0057500
and 4057500); and all other City of Renton covered employees (Contract No.
1162600). Funding was previously approved by Council in the 2007 Budget.
The revisions are applicable to all three of the renewal contracts. As in prior
years, Group Health does not send confirming contracts for signature until mid
year. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and Cil, Clerk be
authorized to execute the contracts. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee Renton Municipal Airport policy priorities and examining alternatives. In April
Airport: Development Policy and May of 2007, the Committee reviewed the key policy recommendation in
Priorities, Examining the 2005 Renton Municipal Airport Development Study adopted by the City
Alternatives Council in June 2005. The Committee has made a number of revisions in the
development policies and recommended their formal adoption by Council.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planninp, & Development Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the tree
Planning: City Code Amends retention and removal ordinance. The Committee further recommended that the
re Tree Retention ordinance be prepared for first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
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Resolution#3883 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
AJLS: Library Capital Assets agreement regarding disposition of library capital assets from the King County
re Annexations,King County Rural Library District to the City of Renton in the event of certain annexations.
Rural Library District MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3884 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Finance: Joint Purchasing interlocal joint purchasing agreement with the Washington School Information
Agreement(Voicemail), WA Processing Cooperative in order to jointly bid the acquisition of goods and
School Information Processing services. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
Cooperative ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3885 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Fire: Emergency Management interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Military
Performance Grant,WA State Department and Department of Homeland Security, entitled "Emergency
Military Department, Budget Management Performance Grant(EMPG), Contract#E07-363." MOVED BY
Amend PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 6/18/2007 for second and final reading:
Fire: Assistance to Firefighters An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using$429,420 from the
Grant, Purchase of Self- Fund 000 fund balance for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the Renton
Contained Breathing Fire Department. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
Apparatus, Budget Amend REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
6/18/2007. CARRIED.
Fire: Emergency Management An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using$66,714 from the
Performance Grant,WA State Fund 000 fund balance for the purpose of supplemental funding to support the
Military Department, Budget City's emergency management program. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
Amend CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/18/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5290 An ordinance was read adding a new Section 10-12-15, Traffic Safety Cameras,
Police: Red Light School Zone of Chapter 12,Traffic Code, of Title 10 (Traffic)of City Code by authorizing
Photo Enforcement Program the use of automated traffic safety cameras to detect certain traffic infractions;
adopting the standards and restrictions regarding use of traffic safety cameras in
RCW 46.63.030 and RCW 46.63.170; and setting the monetary penalty for an
infraction detected by an automated traffic safety camera. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: X8:0)3 p.m.
Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 11, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 11, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/18 Emerging Issues in Community Services
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. and Public Safety
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Renton Results Update
6:30 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 6/18 Fund Balance Reserves and Annual
(Persson) 5 p.m. Capital Improvement Plan
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 6/18 Emergency Preparedness
(Law) 4:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
,"
REGULAR MEETING LM
June 18, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2040
b. Comcast Cable
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Annexation and R-4 zoning of 19.85 acres located along the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. and
west of 148th Ave. SE (Aster Park)
b. Marshall Annexation- 60% Petition to Annex and R-8 zoning of 7.6 acres located west of Duvall
Ave. NE and north of NE Sunset Blvd.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/11/2007. Council concur.
b. Court Case filed on behalf of Jessica Warden by Albert M. Raines challenging the alleged
unlawful detention of Ms. Warden relating to a 3/16/2007 DUI charge in Renton Municipal
Court. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
c. Court Case filed in Thurston County Superior Court by Yakima County claiming Renton was not
entitled to terminate the agreement for the housing of inmates by the Yakima County Department
of Corrections for cause. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Finance and Information Services submits request from the Renton Housing Authority for utility
bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends granting the adjustment in the amount of
$14,158.35. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Fire Department recommends approval of the conversion of the Hazardous Materials Specialist
position(Local 2170)to a uniformed Lieutenant position(Local 864) assigned as a Hazardous
Materials Coordinator. Council concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-06-066, Airport Entrance Rehabilitation; and
requests approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained
amount of$19,133.42 to Construct Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Approving the Aster Park Annexation (see 4.a.)
b. Establishing R-4 zoning (originally King County R-4 zoning) for 12.17 acres of the Aster Park
Annexation area (see 4.a.)
am c. Establishing R-4 zoning (originally King County R-48 zoning) for six acres of the Aster Park
Annexation area (see 4.a.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2007 Budget amendment related to Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grant (1st
reading 6/11/2007)
b. 2007 Budget amendment related to WA State Military Department grant (1st reading 6/11/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community Services and Public Safety
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Renton Results Update
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Submit notice of intent package to Boundary Review Board for Marshall Annexation
CITY ATTORNEY& INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Jessica Warden
Court Case filed by Yakima County
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Utility bill adjustment request by Renton Housing Authority
Letter from Renton School District re: financial assistance for IKEA Performing Arts Center
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Approving the Aster Park Annexation (1 st reading 6/18/2007)
Establishing R-4 zoning for 12.17 acres of the Aster Park Annexation area (1st reading 6/18/2007)
Establishing R-4 zoning for six acres of the Aster Park Annexation area (1st reading 6/18/2007)
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Regular Meeting
June 18, 2007 Council Chambers
'"W"" Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS,Fire
Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department.
SPECIAL Ivan Miller,Principal Planner with Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC),
PRESENTATIONS gave a presentation on VISION 2040, which updates the 1995 VISION 2020
Regional Issues: Puget Sound planning strategy. He explained that the role of VISION 2040 is an
Regional Council Vision 2040 overreaching and long-range growth management, economic, and transportation
strategy for the central Puget Sound region. The functional transportation and
economic plans provide an additional level of detail, and the strategy integrates
regional objectives and provides broad direction. Mr. Miller pointed out that
what drives the VISION update is how and where future growth can be
accommodated while protecting the environment, economic prosperity, and
overall quality of life.
Mr. Miller reviewed each of the four parts that are contained in VISION 2040,
which are: environmental framework, regional growth strategy, multicounty
planning policies, and actions and measures. He stated that the value of the
strategy to local governments is as follows: regional context for local decision
making,work together to bend growth trends, and address issues that are
difficult to resolve at the individual jurisdiction level. In conclusion,Mr. Miller
noted the VISION 2040 participation opportunities at upcoming open houses.
Economic Development Administrator Pietsch said when the VISION 2040
document is adopted and the multicounty planning policies are established, the
King County Growth Management Planning Council will take the preferred
growth alternative and integrate it throughout King County. He explained that
cities in King County will be expected to accommodate many new people by
2040, and Renton will review its capacity to determine whether any
amendments need to be made to zoning and land use regulations. Mr. Pietsch
noted that Renton is meeting the VISION 2020 growth targets, and will be able
to accommodate growth by 2040 without significant policy shifts.
City Clerk: Comcast Cable Assistant CAO Wine noted that the City is considering the renewal of the
Overview franchise with Comcast Cable, and she introduced Terry Davis, Regional
Director of Franchising and Government Affairs for Comcast, who gave an
overview of the services that the cable company provides. Mr. Davis pointed
out that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 eliminated the barriers to
competition, and since then, Comcast has invested over$40 billion in
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broadband technologies. He stated that Renton has approximately 19,000 cable
subscribers and the amount of franchise fees and utility taxes Comcast paid to
the City in 2006 was $1,517,010. t
Regarding analog transition, Mr. Davis reported that as of the Congress-set
deadline date of 2/17/2009,broadcasters will no longer be able to broadcast
their signal through the analog spectrum. Therefore, Comcast is working to
make sure its video services, such as bandwidth management,digital simulcast,
and video on demand, are robust, and that digital-quality service demands can
be met. He further reported that technology improvements are increasing high-
speed Internet speeds. Mr. Davis pointed out that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
that the Internet is not a cable modem service,but an interstate information
service regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Continuing,Mr. Davis reported that Comcast has invested in competitive phone
service, and is employing technologies to provide better customer service and
better monitoring of its system. He stated that there are 750 local customer
service representatives based in Fife and Everett, with a third call center
scheduled to open in Lynnwood in July 2007. Concluding,Mr. Davis noted the
FCC 621(a)(1)Report and Order regarding how much can be regulated and
negotiated under a contract, and the proposed Statewide franchising bill.
Councilmember Briere pointed out the lack of a service location where new
cable boxes can be picked up in the Renton area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Aster Park,NE accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Sunset Blvd to consider annexation and R-4 zoning of 19.85 acres, including the SR-900
right-of-way, located along the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-900),west of
148th Ave. SE,north of SE 112th St., if extended, and east of 144th Ave. SE, if
extended(Aster Park).
Senior Planner Erickson reported that the site contains a new 37-lot single-
family subdivision,two existing homes, and the 37-space Fir Grove Mobile
Home Park. Mr. Erickson indicated that the site slopes to the south on its
eastern portion and to the southwest(towards Honey Creek)on its western
portion. Public services are provided by Fire District#10,Water District#90,
Renton sewer, and the Issaquah School District.
Mr. Erickson stated that current King County zoning for the annexation site is
R-48,48 dwelling units per gross acre, and R-4,which bonuses up to six units
per gross acre. The area is designated Residential Low Density by Renton's
Comprehensive Plan, for which R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre)zoning is
recommended. He noted that staff is currently working on a text amendment to
allow Residential Manufactured Home Park zoning under the Residential Low
Density land use designation.
Turning to the fiscal impact analysis that assumes a potential of 61 single-
family homes at full development and a new assessed home value of$500,000,
Mr. Erickson estimated a deficit of$8,707 at current development, and a surplus
of$23,892 at full development. The estimated one-time parks development cost
is$27,724. Mr. Erickson concluded that the proposed annexation is within the
best interests and general welfare of the City, and furthers City business goals.
Public comment was invited.
Donald Arsenault,PO Box 1492,Tacoma, 9 840 1, stated that he is a commercial
investment real estate broker representing the owner of the Fir Grove Mobile
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Home Park property. He noted the loss of property value due to the rezone,
wanting assurance that an 80-unit use is possible on the property. Additionally,
Mr. Arsenault questioned whether zoning bonuses apply to the mobile home
R' park site.
Err
Mr. Erickson indicated that Renton does not currently provide a bonus
mechanism, and that the allowable use would be determined during the
environmental review process.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL BEGIN
EFFECTUATING THE 19.85-ACRE ASTER PARK ANNEXATION BY
HOLDING FIRST READING OF THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE,AND
BEGIN CONCURRENT REZONING OF THE NON-STREET PORTIONS OF
THE SITE BY HOLDING FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE
REZONING SIX ACRES FROM KING COUNTY'S R-48 ZONE TO
RENTON'S R-4 ZONE AND BY HOLDING FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12.17 ACRES FROM KING
COUNTY'S R-4 ZONE TO RENTON'S R-4 ZONE. CARRIED. (See page
211 for ordinances.)
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Ave NE &NE Sunset Blvd accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the 60%Petition to Annex and R-8 zoning for the proposed
Marshall Annexation; 7.6 acres located adjacent and immediately west of
Duvall Ave.NE,just north of the commercial development at the northwest
corner of Duvall Ave. NE and NE Sunset Blvd. The western boundary is
Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, and the northern boundary is NE 17th St., if
extended.
Senior Planner Erickson stated that the site, which is completely surrounded by
the City, contains 26 single-family dwellings. The relatively-flat site drains to
Honey Creek via City facilities on Duvall Ave. NE. Reviewing the public
services,he said the site is served by Fire District#25, Renton water and sewer,
and the Renton School District. Mr. Erickson relayed that the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department noted the following: the 2005
King County Surface Water Design Manual should be used at the time of future
development, existing water mains are old and undersized and need to be
replaced, and existing streets will need resurfacing to come up to City standards.
Mr. Erickson explained that existing King County zoning is R-4(four dwelling
units per gross acre), and the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as
Residential Single Family, for which R-8 zoning is proposed. He noted the
existence of a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for this area,pointing
out that the Planning Commission feels that any rezoning along Duvall Ave. NE
is untimely, as major widening of Duvall is proposed and residential
accessibility will be compromised during construction.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson reported that the fiscal impact analysis indicates a
deficit of$3,009 at current development and a surplus of$4,429 at full
development. The one-time parks acquisition and development cost is
estimated at$33,102. In conclusion, he stated that the annexation proposal is
consistent with City policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
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In response to Council inquiries,Mr. Erickson indicated that private roads will
remain private if the area is annexed, and they are not eligible for resurfacing by
the City. He confirmed that the existing CPA business would be grandfathered LA
in as a non-conforming use, and the site cannot be redeveloped until it is
rezoned.
Public comment was invited.
Charles Grass said he owns the CPA firm property at 10733 138th Ave. SE,
Renton, 98059,which has been vacant since November. Reporting that he
intends to redevelop the property as an office building,Mr. Grass stated his
belief that the property should be commercial as it abuts commercial activity to
the south and has been used in commercial activities in the past. He encouraged
Council to annex and rezone the property into a commercial activity.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE MARSHALL ANNEXATION 60%DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX;
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF
INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD,AND
CONSIDER R-8 ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DESIGNATION IF THE AREA SUBSEQUENTLY ANNEXES. CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and
the non-conforming legal use status of the existing structure on Mr. Grass's
property.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The Coulon Family Concert Series will be held every Wednesday, from
June 27 through August 15, with the Renton City Concert Band kicking off
this summer's entertainment schedule.
• The City of Renton Clean Sweep! Program continues,with participating
neighborhood organizations taking part in the Neighborhood Cleanup event
on June 23. On June 30, occupants of all single-family residences can place
a variety of unwanted materials at their curbside for free pickup during the
Load Zone Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup event.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mike O'Halloran,4420 SE 4th St.,Renton, 98059, said the dedication of
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran- Heritage Park located on Union Ave.NE occurred last Saturday, and he thanked
Heritage Park the City for funding the new park. Mayor Keolker expressed her appreciation
to Mr. O'Halloran and the other Municipal Arts Commission members for
commissioning a piece of artwork for the park.
Citizen Comment: Aquino- Tarron Aquino,4317 SE 4th Pl., Renton, 98059, stated that she also attended
Heritage Park the Heritage Park dedication. She pointed out that on that day, she noticed
many people walking and playing outside, and expressed her hope that the trend
continues. Ms. Aquino voiced her appreciation for the park.
Citizen Comment: Clifford- Chris Clifford, 2721 Talbot Rd. S., Renton, 98055, expressed concern regarding
Renton Transit Center Safety the continuing and escalating problems with violence and unacceptable
behavior at the Renton Transit Center. Stating that the Renton police are doing
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the best they can,he stressed that King County Metro needs to help Renton deal
with the safety problems and encouraged Council to pursue their assistance.
Mr. Clifford noted that in Everett, an affected bus run was rerouted away from
the transit center in efforts to curb the problems. He feared that problems at the
transit center will negatively affect the vitality of the downtown area.
Councilmember Clawson indicated that statistics are not showing an escalation
of violence at the transit center. He stated that the City, the school district, and
King County have been working together to reduce the problems, and he
emphasized that Renton is actively addressing the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/11/2007. Council concur.
6/11/2007
Court Case: Jessica Warden, Court Case filed on behalf of Jessica Warden by Albert M. Raines challenging
CRT-07-005 the alleged unlawful detention of Ms. Warden relating to a 3/16/2007 DUI
charge in Renton Municipal Court. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance
Services.
Court Case: Yakima County, Court Case filed by Yakima County claiming Renton was not entitled to
CRT-07-006 terminate the agreement for the housing of inmates by Yakima County
Department of Corrections for cause. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance
Services.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance and Information Services Department submitted request from the
Adjustment, Renton Housing Renton Housing Authority for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and
Authority recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of$14,158.35. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Fire: Hazardous Materials Fire Department recommended approval of the conversion of the Hazardous
Position Conversion Materials Specialist position(Local 2170)to a uniformed Lieutenant position
(Local 864) assigned as a Hazardous Materials Coordinator. Council concur.
CAG: 06-066, Airport Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-06-066, Airport Entrance
Entrance Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation; and requested approval of the project, commencement of 60-day
Construct Co lien period, and release of retained amount of$19,133.42 to Construct Co.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 6/25/2007 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Aster Park,NE An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.85 acres of property located
Sunset Blvd immediately south of NE Sunset Blvd. and immediately west of 148th Ave. SE
(Aster Park Annexation). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 6/25/2007. CARRIED.
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Zoning(12.17 Acres) 12.17 acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on
the north, west of the west side of 148th Ave. SE, and north of the midpoint of
SE 112th St., if extended,on the south, from R-4 (Urban Residential - four
dwelling units per acre, King County zoning) to R-4 (Residential - four
dwelling units per acre, Renton zoning);Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY
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BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/25/2007.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Zoning(6 Acres) six acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on the
north,west of the new Aster Park Subdivision, and north of the midpoint of SE
112th St., if extended, on the south, from R-48 (Urban Residential -48 dwelling
units per acre, King County zoning)to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units
per acre, Renton zoning);Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/25/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5291 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget to authorize $429,420 from
Fire: Assistance to Firefighters grant reimbursement to the general fund balance for the purpose of purchasing
Grant,Purchase of Self- equipment for the Renton Fire Department. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
Contained Breathing BY PERSSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
Apparatus, Budget Amend CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5292 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using $66,714 from the
Fire: Emergency Management Fund 000 fund balance for the purpose of supplemental funding to support the
Performance Grant,WA State City's emergency management program. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
Military Department,Budget BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
Amend ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Reporting receipt of a letter from Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel,Renton School
Citizen Comment: Heuschel - District Superintendent, 300 SW 7th St., Renton, 98057,requesting financial
IKEA Performing Arts Center assistance for the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, it was MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:40 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
June 18,2007
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 213
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 18, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/25 Emerging Issues in
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Planning/Building/Public Works Dept.
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Benson Hill Communities Annexation
6 p.m. Transition Plan
*Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 6/25 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Utility Bill Adjustment Request from
Renton Housing Authority
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 6/21 Political Signs;
(Briere) 2 p.m. Highlands Task Force;
r.. City Code Amendments re: R-4 Zone and
Animal Regulations
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 6/20 Commute Trip Reduction Draft Plan
(Palmer) 4 p.m. (briefing only);
Temporary Road Closure for BNSF
Railway (briefing only);
WSDOT Project Coordinator Agreement
for 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening
Project
UTILITIES THURS., 6/21 SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
(Clawson) 3 p.m. Fund Transfer;
Surface Water Utility Master Plan
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 25, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Special Olympics Recognition
b. Park Board Annual Report
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/18/2007. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends adoption of a resolution
accepting the Boundary Review Board-amended boundaries for the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, amending the ballot tile, and calling for King County to hold a special municipal
election for placement on the 11/6/2007 ballot reflecting these changes. Refer to Committee of
the Whole.
c. Development Services Division recommends adoption of the following: 2006 International Code
Series; 2006 Washington State Energy Code; 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air
Quality Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; and 2005 National Electrical Code. Council
concur. (See 9.b. for ordinance.)
d. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 10%Notice
of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Liberty Annexation, and recommends a public
meeting be set on 7/9/2007 to consider the petition; 184.2 acres located in the vicinity of 156th
Ave. SE and SE 144th St. Council concur.
e. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
adoption of a resolution ratifying the 2006 amendments to the Growth Management Planning
Council's Countywide Planning Policies. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$29,294.10 with Teufel Nursery, Inc. for Oakesdale Ave. SW Wetland Phase I and II landscape
maintenance. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation to accept funds in the amount of$44,355.10 for the Commute Trip
Reduction program. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$38,060 with King County Department of Transportation to provide Commute Trip Reduction
services to 24 affected employers in the City of Renton for 2007-2008. Council concur. (See
9.c. for resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Transportation Systems Division requests authorization for the temporary closure of Rainier Ave.
S. (8/10/2007-8/13/2007), Shattuck Ave. S. (8/1/2007-8/10/2007 & 8/13/2007-12/28/2007), and
Hardie Ave. SW (8/13/2007-8/17/2007) at the BNSF railroad bridge crossings to construct the
bridge replacements. Council concur. (See 9.d. for resolution.)
J. Utility Systems Division requests approval of the Surveying Services Roster, valid from July
..� 2007 to July 2008, listing 11 professional land surveyors. Council concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Utility Bill Adjustment Request from Renton Housing Authority
b. Planning & Development Committee: Highlands Task Force; City Code Amendments re: R-4
Zone and Animal Regulations
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: WSDOT Project Coordinator Agreement for 1-405, 1-5 to
SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project*
d. Utilities Committee: SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project Fund Transfer*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Countywide Planning Policies 2006 amendments (see 6.e.)
b. WSDOT grant for Commute Trip Reduction program(see 6.g.)
c. Agreement with King County for Commute Trip Reduction services (see 6.h.)
d. Temporary closure of Rainier Ave. S., Shattuck Ave. S., and Hardie Ave. SW (see 6.1.)
e. WSDOT agreement re: coordinator for I-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project (see 8.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
r.. a. 2007 Budget amendment for SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project (see 8.d.)
b. State, national, and international standard codes (see 6.c.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the Aster Park Annexation (1 st reading 6/18/2007)
b. Establishing R-4 zoning (originally King County R-4 zoning) for 12.17 acres of the Aster Park
Annexation area(1 st reading 6/18/2007)
c. Establishing R-4 zoning (originally King County R-48 zoning) for six acres of the Aster Park
Annexation area (1 st reading 6/18/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ..r
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Planning/Building/Public Works Department
Council Chambers
Approximately 6 p.m.
Benson Hill Communities Annexation Transition Plan
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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... June 25, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Benson Hill Communities Annexation election resolution
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Cost of Scoccolo lawsuit
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with WSDOT re: Commute Trip Reduction program grant
Agreement with King County re: Commute Trip Reduction services
Agreement with WSDOT re: project coordinator for 1-405, 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Annexation notification practices
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget Amendment for SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project (lst reading 6/25/2007)
Standard codes adoption (1st reading 6/25/2007)
PUBLIC MEETING
7/9/2007 - Liberty Annexation - 10% petition; 184.2 acres at 156th Ave. SE and SE 144th St.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Toni Nelson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to
order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER;TERRI BRIERS; DENIS LAW, Council President Pro
Tem; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ATTENDANCE GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
ROBERT HANSON,Transportation Design Supervisor; LESLIE BETLACH,
Parks Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director; ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
Fire Department; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL Recreation Director Rerecich announced that the Washington State Special
PRESENTATIONS Olympics finals in track, soccer, and cycling recently took place at Fort Lewis.
Community Services: Special He pointed out that 87 athletes represented Renton in those sports. Each athlete
Olympics Athlete Recognition who was present at the meeting introduced himself, and identified the sport(s) in
which he participated, as well as how he placed in his event(s).
Community Services: Park Parks Director Betlach explained that Renton's Park Board identifies and
Board Annual Report examines future trends,participates in the planning process, and recommends
courses of action to meet existing park and recreation needs. She introduced the
Park Board members present in the audience, and invited Chair Tim Searing to
present the Park Board Annual Report(April 2006 - May 2007).
Mr. Searing stated that new Community Services Administrator Terry
Higashiyama has provided guidance and insight to the Park Board's decision
making process. He reported that over the past year, the Park Board has
redesigned the meeting agenda format, filled two vacancies, and started to move
the monthly meetings out into the community. Key highlights included:
Community Services Department re-accreditation and updated strategic plan,
Tri-Park Master Plan adoption by Council,Heritage Park naming and
dedication, and the new restaurant vendor at Maplewood Golf Course.
In conclusion,Mr. Searing thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting the
Park Board and stressed how important open space,trails, and active parks are
for the community.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Nominations for the 2007 Renton Citizen of the Year program are being
accepted through August 31.
• Removal or pruning of 15 large trees surrounding Carco Theatre begins this
week in order to improve visibility and reduce building maintenance costs
resulting from the intense shading of the closely spaced trees.
• Washington State Department of Transportation has opened bids for Stage 1
of the I-405 widening project,which involves the portion of I-405
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extending from the Renton/Tukwila boundary to the SR-167 interchange.
Work begins July 2,with some construction occurring in the Oakesdale
vicinity in August and the overall project is expected to be completed by the
end of 2009.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Dave McCammon, 17221 125th Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, encouraged Council
Citizen Comment: McCammon to support the Benson Hill Communities Annexation, and announced that the
- Benson Hill Communities Benson Hill Communities Progress Group will hold an open public information
Annexation, S 200th St& meeting on the proposed annexation at Renton Park Elementary School on July
128th Ave SE 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 6.d. and 6.i. were removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/18/2007. Council concur.
6/18/2007
Annexation: Benson Hill Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended adoption
Communities, S 200th St& of a resolution accepting the Boundary Review Board-amended boundaries for
128th Ave SE the Benson Hill Communities Annexation, amending the ballot title, and calling
for King County to hold a special municipal election for placement on the
11/6/2007 ballot reflecting these changes. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended adoption of the following: 2006
Standard Codes Adoption International Code Series; 2006 Washington State Energy Code; 2006
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code; 2006 International
Plumbing Code; and 2005 National Electrical Code. Council concur. (See page
222 for ordinance.)
Planning: 2006 Countywide Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Planning Policies Amendments recommended adoption of a resolution ratifying the 2006 amendments to the
Growth Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies.
Council concur. (See page 222 for resolution.)
Transportation: Oakesdale Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
SW Wetland Ph I & II amount of$29,294.10 with Teufel Nursery, Inc. for Oakesdale Ave. SW
Landscape Maintenance, Wetland Phase I and II landscape maintenance. Council concur.
Teufel Nursery
Transportation: Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Reduction Program Grant, Washington State Department of Transportation to accept funds in the amount
WSDOT of$44,355.10 for the Commute Trip Reduction program. Council concur. (See
page 222 for resolution.)
Transportation: Commute Trip Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
Reduction Program Services, amount of$38,060 with King County Department of Transportation to provide
King County Commute Trip Reduction services to 24 affected employers in the City of
Renton for 2007-2008. Council concur. (See page 222 for resolution.)
Utility: Surveying Services Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Surveying Services
Roster, 2007-2008 Roster, valid from July 2007 to July 2008, listing 11 professional land
surveyors. Council concur.
KJ MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6.d. AND
6.i. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Transportation Systems Division requested authorization for the temporary
Item 61 closure of Rainier Ave. S. (5 a.m. 8/11/2007 to 10 p.m. 8/15/2007), Shattuck
Streets: Rainier Ave S & Ave. S. (8/1/2007 to 8/10/2007 and 8/16/2007 to 12/28/2007), and Hardie Ave.
Shattuck Ave S &Hardie Ave SW(8/16/2007 to 8/20/2007)at the BNSF railroad bridge crossings for
SW Closures for RR Bridge construction of the bridge replacements.
Replacements At the request for more information by Councilmember Palmer,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman stated that BNSF
Railway is replacing railroad bridges over Rainier Ave. S., Shattuck Ave. S.,
and Hardie Ave. SW. Construction is scheduled to begin 8/1/2007 and end
12/28/2007. He reviewed the Hardie Ave. SW and Shattuck Ave. S. temporary
closure dates.
Turning to Rainier Ave. S., Mr. Zimmerman explained that the railroad bridge
is not wide enough to accommodate the future street improvements, and the
bridge replacement involves removal of a massive central abutment in order to
improve left turn capability. He indicated that the abutment was initially to be
removed over one weekend,working 24 hours a day; however,the
Transportation(Aviation) Committee members expressed concern regarding the
effect of the 24-hour noise on nearby residents. Mr. Zimmerman said the
revised Rainier Ave. S. closure proposal does not involve any nighttime work.
Instead, the road would be closed from 5 a.m. on August 11 to 10 p.m. on
August 15,with construction occurring from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. over the weekend
of August 11 and 12.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Zimmerman stated that the effect of a
weekend closure on businesses depended upon the type of business, and he
assured that the City will inform businesses of the street closure revision. He
noted that the project will not benefit from any nighttime work and confirmed
that if the abutment is removed faster than predicted,the road will open sooner.
Mr. Zimmerman indicated that two signed detour routes will be present during
the closure. Transportation Design Supervisor Hanson confirmed that traffic
signals on the detour routes and other intersections will be set to accommodate
the change in traffic flow.
Councilmember Persson noted the cost savings to the City of$2 million by
having BNSF replace the bridge in this manner, and he further noted that
additional police officers will be assigned to the area during the road closure. In
response to Councilmember Clawson's inquiry,Mr. Hanson stated that signs
will be posted one month prior to the closures. Councilmember Palmer pointed
out that the Summer Construction Projects page on the City's website contains
valuable information, and she encouraged the public to periodically review the
page to keep apprised of the many projects occurring this summer.
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson suggested the distribution of informational fliers close
to when the road closure will occur to remind businesses of the upcoming event.
Councilmember Corman suggested that during the community outreach
regarding this project,the City make clear that the bridge replacements will help
improve the Rainier Corridor in the long run.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 61 AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See page
222 for resolution.)
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Separate Consideration Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Item 6.d. submitted 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Liberty
Annexation: Liberty, 156th Annexation, and recommended a public meeting be set on 7/9/2007 to consider
Ave SE& SE 144th St the petition; 184.2 acres located in the vicinity of 156th Ave. SE and SE 144th
St.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL: APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.d. AS PRESENTED; REQUIRE PUBLIC
MEETING NOTIFICATION TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE ANNEXATION AREA AND TO
NEIGHBORING SUBDIVISIONS;AND REFER THE ISSUE OF
ANNEXATION NOTIFICATION PRACTICES TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 260800- 261330 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $5,829,452.48; and approval of 262 Payroll Vouchers, zero wire transfers, and
673 direct deposits totaling$2,199,304.10. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the request for
Adjustment, Renton Housing utility bill adjustment from the Renton Housing Authority. Due to two separate
Authority leaks that took some time to locate,the Renton Housing Authority requested an
adjustment to their utility bills in the amount of$14,158.35. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation and approves the
IL i request of the Renton Housing Authority. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor
Transportation: I-405, (I-5 to and City Clerk to execute a cooperative agreement with the Washington State
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, Department of Transportation for a City of Renton project coordinator for the I-
WSDOT 405, I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 222 for
resolution.)
Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the animals,
Planning: City Code Amends cluster, and design ordinance. The Committee further recommended that the
re R-4 Zone&Animal ordinance be prepared for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
Regulations BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Economic Development
re Tree Retention Administrator Pietsch stated that the tree retention ordinance, which was
reported out of Planning and Development Committee on 6/11/2007, affects
every zone throughout the City.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert concurrence in the staff recommendation to transfer$150,000 to the 2007 SW
Replacement Project Fund 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project budget from the Surface Water Utility's
Transfer, Budget Amend approved 2007 budget for the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System
Replacement Capital Improvement Program project. The Committee further
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recommended that the ordinance amending the 2007 Budget be presented for
first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 222 for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3886 A resolution was read ratifying amendments to the Countywide Planning
Planning: 2006 Countywide Policies. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL
Planning Policies Amendments ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3887 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Commute Trip interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Reduction Program Grant, Transportation authorizing release of State funds in the amount of$44,355.10
WSDOT for implementation of the Citywide Commute Trip Reduction program.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3888 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Commute Trip agreement with King County for implementation of the Citywide Commute Trip
Reduction Program Services, Reduction program in the amount of$38,060 to support activities of the City of
King County Renton as required under the State of Washington Commute Trip Reduction
Law. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3889 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary street closures of Shattuck
Streets: Rainier Ave S & Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S., and Hardie Ave. SW. MOVED BY LAW,
Shattuck Ave S &Hardie Ave SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
SW Closures for RR Bridge AMENDED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING UNDER SECTION II:
Replacements CHANGE THE RAINIER AVENUE CLOSURE DATE TO STATE "August
11,2007,to August 15, 2007,"AND CHANGE THE WORDS "The Mayor and
City Clerk" TO "The City Council." CARRIED.
Resolution#3890 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: I-405, (1-5 to interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
SR-169) Stage 1 Widening, Transportation concerning funding of a project coordinator for the I-405,I-5 to
WSDOT SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/2/2007 for second and final reading:
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring$150,000
Replacement Project Fund from the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Replacement Project
Transfer, Budget Amend expenditure account to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
expenditure account. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 7/2/2007. CARRIED.
Development Services: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-5-040,4-5-050,4-5-055,4-5-090,
Standard Codes Adoption 4-5-100, and 4-5-110 and adding Section 4-5-051 of Chapter 5,Building and
Fire Prevention Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code
by adopting the 2006 International Building,Residential,Mechanical,The
Washington State Energy Code, and Fuel Gas Codes; the 2005 National
Electrical Code,the 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
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Code, and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/2/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5293 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 19.85 acres of property located
Annexation: Aster Park,NE immediately south of NE Sunset Blvd. and immediately west of 148th Ave. SE
Sunset Blvd (Aster Park Annexation). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5294 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4 12.17 acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on
Zoning(12.17 Acres) the north, west of the west side of 148th Ave. SE, and north of the midpoint of
SE 112th St., if extended,on the south, from R-4 (Urban Residential - four
dwelling units per acre, King County zoning)to R-4 (Residential - four
dwelling units per acre,Renton zoning); Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5295 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: Aster Park, R-4 six acres located immediately south of the south side of NE Sunset Blvd. on the
Zoning(6 Acres) north,west of the new Aster Park Subdivision, and north of the midpoint of SE
112th St., if extended,on the south, from R-48 (Urban Residential-48 dwelling
units per acre, King County zoning)to R-4 (Residential- four dwelling units
per acre,Renton zoning);Aster Park Annexation. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Court Case: Scoccolo THE COST OF THE SCOCCOLO LAWSUIT TO THE FINANCE
Construction, CRT-98-008 COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Council: Positions on Regional Pointing out that many Councilmembers are involved with regional boards or
Matters other organizations, Councilmember Clawson stated that he is interested in what
everyone is doing. He noted that any discussion regarding what position a
Councilmember is going to take on an issue and then present to the affected
board should take place at a public meeting such as Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Clawson asked the Council President to determine a way to implement this
type of discussion process.
Mayor Pro Tem Nelson indicated that Committee of the Whole is an appropriate
venue for that type of discussion. Councilmember Clawson emphasized that the
Council has the ability to influence regional decisions especially when teamed
up with other cities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
AND ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:12 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann aj
June 25, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 225
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 25, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/02 Renton Trails and Bicycle Draft Plan;
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Benson Hill Communities Annexation
Transition Plan
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 7/02 CANCELLED
(Gorman)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 7/02 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) FRI., 6/29 Field Trip to The Landing
(Palmer) 12 p.m. *Meet at Fry's Parking Lot*
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 2, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/25/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker reappoints Robert Bonner, Jr., 1507 Jones Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, to the
Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2010. Council concur.
c. Mayor Keolker appoints Tyler Morse, 2625B Jones Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, to the Library
Board(youth representative) for a two-year term expiring 7/1/2009. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
d. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding The Landing site plan
application (SA-06-071); appeal filed on 6/5/2007 by Harvest Partners, 8214 Westchester Dr.,
#650, Dallas, TX, 75225, represented by Hillis Clark Martin& Petersen, accompanied by
required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
e. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Seahawks Headquarters
and Training Facility site plan application(SA-06-073)by Football Northwest LLC, 505 5th
Ave. S., #900, Seattle, 98104, represented by Roger A. Pearce of Foster Pepper PLLC,
accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
f. Community Services Department submits CAG-06-168, Coulon Beach Log Boom and Transient
Moorage Repair; and requests approval of the project, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retainage in the amount of$8,493.36 to Richard Phillips Marine, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
g. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at the corner of Queen Ave. NE and NE 12th St. to fulfill a requirement of the
Pazooki III Short Plat(SHP-05-116). Council concur.
h. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of a contract in the amount of
$494,102 with InFor Global Solutions, Inc. for maintenance task management software.
Approval is also sought to hire an interim project management position for 18 months at a cost of
$150,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of an addendum in the
amount of$150,000 to CAG-03-167, contract with Weston Solutions, Inc., to assist in the
implementation of the new Enterprise Maintenance Management System. Refer to Finance
Committee.
j. Finance and Information Services Department submits request from Maplewood LLC
(Maplewood Park Apartments) for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends
granting the adjustment in the amount of$16,455.76. Refer to Finance Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Fire Department recommends approval to replace the current King County Fire District#25
secretary, retiring effective 6/30/2007, with a new City of Renton position, Fire District Liaison.
Council concur.
1. Fire Department recommends adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code with local
amendments. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
m. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Cassidy Cove Preliminary Plat
(PP-07-014); two lots on 68 acres located at 155 Monroe Ave. NE. Council concur.
n. Legal Division recommends approval of the consent and certificate to Bank of America
associated with construction loans for Harvest Partners for The Landing. Council concur.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Benson Hill Communities Annexation*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Calling for an annexation by election of the Benson Hill Communities Area (amended boundary); see
7.a.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2007 Budget amendment for SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project (1st reading 6/25/2007)
b. State, national, and international standard codes (1st reading 6/25/2007)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5:30 p.m.
Renton Trails and Bicycle Draft Plan;
Benson Hill Communities Annexation Transition Plan
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 I AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Clover Creek Homeowners Association concerns re: construction practices and City inspections
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Tyler Morse to the Library Board
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract with InFor Global Solutions for maintenance task management software; hiring of an interim
project manager
Addendum to contract with Weston Solutions re: Enterprise Maintenance Management System
Utility bill adjustment request by Maplewood LLC
Fire District Liaison position creation
Recognition of Spirit of Washington Dinner Train and Eric Temple
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Benson Hill Communities Annexation election actions
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: The Landing (SA-06-071)
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: Seahawks Headquarters & Training Facility (SA-06-073)
Five letters from parties of record re: appeal of Seahawks Headquarters & Training Facility (SA-06-073)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
2006 International Fire Code
Mercer Island harbor patrol contract re: log removal policy
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PUBLIC MEETING
7/9/2007 - Liberty Annexation - 10%petition; 184.2 acres at 156th Ave. SE and SE 144th St.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2007 Council Chambers
... Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN..
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director;
LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; CHIEF
1. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department;
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Celebrate the nation's independence at Revo225's Fabulous Fourth of July at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
• Picnic Pizzazz, a Kid's Entertainment Series at Kiwanis Park, kicks off July
12 with Castro the Magician.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 51. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/25/2007. Council concur.
6/25/2007
Appointment: Planning Mayor Keolker reappointed Robert Bonner,Jr., 1507 Jones Ave. NE, Renton,
Commission 98056, to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2010.
Council concur.
Appointment: Library Board Mayor Keolker appointed Tyler Morse, 2625B Jones Ave. NE, Renton, 98056,
to the Library Board(youth representative) for a two-year term expiring
7/1/2009. Refer to Community Services Committee.
Appeal: The Landing, Harvest City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding The
Partners, SA-06-071 Landing site plan application(SA-06-071); appeal filed on 6/5/2007 by Harvest
Partners, 8214 Westchester Dr.,#650, Dallas, TX, 75225, represented by Hillis
Clark Martin&Peterson, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
Appeal: Seahawks City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the
Headquarters&Training Seahawks Headquarters and Training Facility site plan application (SA-06-073)
Facility, Football Northwest, by Football Northwest LLC, 505 5th Ave. S.,#900, Seattle, 98104,represented
SA-06-073 by Roger A. Pearce of Foster Pepper PLLC, accompanied by required fee.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
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CAG: 06-168, Coulon Beach Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-168, Coulon Beach Log
Log Boom&Transient Boom and Transient Moorage Repair; and requested approval of the project,
Moorage Repair,Richard commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retainage in the amount of
Phillips Marine $8,493.36 to Richard Phillips Marine, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Pazooki III Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way at the corner of Queen Ave.NE and NE
Dedication,Queen Ave NE, 12th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Pazooki III Short Plat(SHP-05-116).
SHP-05-116 Council concur
Finance: Maintenance Task Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of a contract
Management Software, InFor in the amount of$494,102 with InFor Global Solutions, Inc. for maintenance
Global Solutions, Interim task management software. Approval was also sought to hire an interim project
Project Manager management position for 18 months at a cost of$150,000. Refer to Finance
Committee.
CAG: 03-167, Enterprise Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of an
Maintenance Management addendum in the amount of$150,000 to CAG-03-167,contract with Weston
System,Weston Solutions Solutions, Inc.,to assist in the implementation of the new Enterprise
Maintenance Management System. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance and Information Services Department submitted request from
Adjustment, Maplewood LLC Maplewood LLC (Maplewood Park Apartments) for a utility bill adjustment
due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of
$16,455.76. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: 2006 International Fire Fire Department recommended adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code
Code Adoption with local amendments. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Plat: Cassidy Cove, Monroe Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Cassidy
Ave NE, PP-07-014 Cove Preliminary Plat; two lots on 68 acres located at 155 Monroe Ave.NE.
Council concur.
Legal: Bank of America Legal Division recommended approval of the consent and certificate to Bank of
Consent& Certificate re: America associated with constructions loans for Harvest Partners for The
Harvest Partners Loans for The Landing. Council concur.
Landing
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 51. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Fire Department recommended approval to replace the current King County
Item 5.k. Fire District#25 secretary, retiring effective 6/30/2007,with a new City of
Fire: Fire District Liaison Renton position,Fire District Liaison.
Position Responding to Councilmember Persson's question regarding whether this
position is already budgeted in the 2007 Budget, Chief Administrative Officer
Covington stated that the current position is largely funded through the City's
contract with Fire District#25. He indicated that the duties of the new position
are relatively the same as the current position.
Fire Chief Daniels confirmed that the current position is funded by Fire District
#25, and he explained that the new City position would provide services back to
the Fire District and be funded through the Fire District's contract with the City.
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MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 51. TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Added City Clerk reported receipt of five letters, as allowed by City Code, regarding
CORRESPONDENCE the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision concerning the Seahawks
Citizen Comment: Various - Headquarters and Training Facility site plan application from the following
Seahawks Headquarters & parties of record: Hal and Gerry Fardal, 6920 96th Ave. SE, Mercer Island,
Training Facility Appeal, 98040; Dwight R. Schaeffer, 6958 96th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, 98040; Larry
Football Northwest, SA-06- and Esther Barsher, 6940 96th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, 98040; Howard and Sue
073 Robboy, 6944 96th Ave. SE,Mercer Island, 98040; and L. Paul Ohainle, Socius
Law Group, PLLC, Attorneys for Misty Cove Association of Apartment
Owners, 601 Union St., Suite 4950, Seattle, 98101.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. The Committee recommended
Annexation: Benson Hill concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution amending the
Communities, S 200th St& boundaries of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation in keeping with
128th Ave SE boundaries recommended by the Boundary Review Board, and amending the
ballot title in the request to King County to hold a special municipal election on
the Benson Hill Communities Annexation on the 11/6/2007 election ballot. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be
presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
(See below for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3891 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to take those
Annexation: Benson Hill actions necessary to place Proposition 1 before the voters, including the
Communities, S 200th St& preparation of information for the voter's pamphlet for the election to be held on
128th Ave SE 11/6/2007 regarding the annexation of approximately 2,438 acres of contiguous
unincorporated territory within Renton's Fairwood Potential Annexation Area,
also known as the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5296 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring$150,000
Utility: SW 34th St Culvert from the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Replacement Project
Replacement Project Fund expenditure account to the SW 34th St. Culvert Replacement Project
Transfer,Budget Amend expenditure account. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
ILA Ordinance#5297 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-5-040,4-5-050,4-5-055,4-5-090,
Development Services: 4-5-100, and 4-5-110 and adding Section 4-5-051 of Chapter 5,Building and
Standard Codes Adoption Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code
by adopting the 2006 International Building,Residential, Mechanical,The
Washington State Energy Code, and Fuel Gas Codes; the 2005 National
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Electrical Code,the 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Code, and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Noting that the last run of the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train from Renton
Community Services: Spirit of will occur on 7/31/2007, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
Washington Dinner Train CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE SPIRIT
Recognition OF WASHINGTON DINNER TRAIN AND ERIC TEMPLE TO THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Development Services: Clover Councilmember Palmer indicated that Council received an e-mail last week
Creek Homeowners from the Clover Creek Homeowners Association regarding concerns about
Association, Building Practices substandard building practices and lack of adequate City inspection.
&City Inspections Moved by Palmer, seconded by Persson, Council refer the issue of the Clover
Creek Homeowners Association complaints about substandard inspections to
Committee of the Whole.*
Discussion occurred regarding the appropriate Council committee to which to
refer this issue and the unsubstantiated allegations of potentially substandard
construction and inspections.
*Upon Ms. Palmer's withdrawal of the previous motion, it was MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO
THE ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPORT BACK TO
COUNCIL. CARRIED.
Police: Mercer Island Harbor Councilmember Persson reported a citizen complaint concerning the City of
Patrol Contract, Log Removal Mercer Island's alleged policy change on the removal of logs from the water.
Policy He noted that the complainant was told that property owners are now
responsible for removing logs that come to rest against their docks. Stating that
the change affects Renton's Gene Coulon Memorial Beach and Kennydale
Beach parks, Mr. Persson pointed out that Renton is paying for that service.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE MERCER ISLAND HARBOR PATROL CONTRACT TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Public Works: The Landing Noting that the Transportation(Aviation) Committee members participated in a
Infrastructure Tour tour of The Landing infrastructure, Councilmember Corman reported that Park
Ave.N. is scheduled to reopen in a couple of weeks.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:35 p.m.G(J
j ame-r_
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 2, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 2, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/09 Emerging Issues in Economic
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Development and Transportation/Aviation
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately CIP & Budget Process
6:15 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 7/09 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4 p.m. Fire District Liaison Position Creation;
Contract with InFor Global Solutions for
Maintenance Task Management Software;
Contract Addendum with Weston
Solutions for Enterprise Maintenance
Management System;
Spirit of Washington Dinner Train/Eric
Temple Recognition
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/05 Seahawks Headquarters & Training
(Briere) 2 p.m. Facility Site Plan Appeal;
The Landing Site Plan Appeal;
*Council Chambers*
Approximately Highlands Task Force
3 p.m. *Council Conference Room*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 7/04 CANCELLED (Holiday)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 7/05 Dohrn Vacation Fee Waiver Request;
(Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Surface Water Utility Master Plan
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m. .r
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Parks and Recreation Month - July 2007
4. PUBLIC MEETING:
Liberty Annexation - 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for 184.2 acres located in the vicinity of
156th Ave. SE, SE 136th St., 164th Ave. SE and SE 144th St.
5. APPEALS:
a. Planning & Development Committee report re: Seahawks Headquarters & Training Facility
b. Planning & Development Committee report re: The Landing
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council,feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning &Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee,the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/2/2007. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department requests approval of a work authorization with Gensler&
Coffman Engineers in the amount of$42,550 for a Tier 2 seismic evaluation of the 200 Mill
Building, and approval of the associated geotechnical evaluation in the estimated amount of
$23,000. Council concur.
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at the corner of Jones Ave. NE and NE 24th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Gong
Short Plat (SHP-06-141). Council concur.
d. Planning/Building/Public Works Department requests approval of a Road Right-of-Way and
Slope Easement and Purchase and Sale Agreement with AnMarCo at 1915 SE Maple Valley
Hwy. related to the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) HOV, 140th Way SE to SR-900 project.
Purchase price is $514,800 and WSDOT will reimburse the City the estimated amount of
$232,000. Council concur.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an operating permit and agreement
with Bahr Aero for an aircraft business at the Airport. Approval is also sought for the Airport
sublease agreement between Aerodyne, LLC and Bahr Aero. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an operating permit and agreement
with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. for an aircraft business at the Airport. Approval is also sought for
the Airport sublease agreement between Beaver Hangar Corporation (BHC), Inc. and Kenmore
Air Harbor, Inc. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Contract with InFor Global Solutions for Maintenance Task
Management Software; Contract Addendum with Weston Solutions for Enterprise Maintenance
Management System
b. Utilities Committee: Dohrn Vacation Fee Waiver Request
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development and Transportation/Aviation
A Council Chambers
Approximately 6:15 p.m.
CIP & Budget Process
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Referrals
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Bahr Aero airport operating permit and sublease
Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. airport operating permit and sublease
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 9, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; PETER HAHN,Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator- Transportation;ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic Development Director;
DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community
Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Director; PETER
RENNER,Facilities Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director;
DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department; COMMANDER
CHARLES MARSALISI,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the month of July 2007 to
Parks and Recreation Month- be "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all
July 2007 citizens to join in this special observance as recreation and parks programs
enhance quality of life by contributing to a healthy lifestyle, increasing
communication skills,building self esteem, teaching life skills, and providing
places for enjoyment. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Community
Services Administrator Higashiyama accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Liberty, 156th accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public meeting
Ave SE& SE 144th St to consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Liberty
Annexation; 184.2 acres, including the abutting street right-of-way, located east
of 154th Ave. SE,west of Liberty High School, north of SE 144th St., and south
of SE 134th St.
Economic Development Administrator Pietsch explained that the subject
annexation is the first area in the East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation
Area to be considered for annexation since the Preserve Our Plateau Annexation
(POPA) was defeated at the 2/6/2007 Special Election. He noted that the
annexation is being brought forward by property owners representing more than
ten percent of the area's assessed value.
Senior Planner Erickson reported that the site is the western portion of what was
the POPA area. The site's topography is relatively flat with a 4.9 percent slope
running west to east. A potential erosion area exists in the southeast corner.
Mr. Erickson stated that public services are currently provided by Fire District
#25, Water District#90, Renton sewer, and the Renton and Issaquah school
districts.
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Continuing,Mr. Erickson explainedthat the area's existing King County zoning
is R-4(four dwelling units per gross acre), and the City's Comprehensive Plan
designates the area as Residential Low Density, for which R-4(four dwelling
units per net acre)zoning is proposed. He reported that the proposed
annexation is generally consistent with relevant City annexation policies and
Boundary Review Board objectives. Mr. Erickson further reported that the
fiscal impact analysis indicates a surplus of$53,930 at full development, and an
estimated one-time parks development cost of$230,260.
Mr. Erickson stated that the annexation proposal serves the best interests and
general welfare of the City. He noted that the Utility Division suggests using
King County's 2005 Surface Water Design Manual, Level 2, for future
development. Mr. Erickson said staff recommends that along with accepting the
10%petition and authorizing circulation of the 60%petition,that signers of the
60%petition support property owners within the annexation area assuming their
proportional share of the City's existing outstanding bonded indebtedness. He
pointed out that the proportional share for the entire area totals $5,225.
Correspondence was read from Gwendolyn High, 13405 158th Ave. SE,
Renton, 98059, asking that residents of the annexation area be excused from
being required to accept a share of the City's current outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
Correspondence was read from the following Highland Estates subdivision
residents requesting that the subdivision be;included in the Liberty Annexation
area: Alice Chung and Michael Tena, 15308 SE 136th Lane,Renton,98059;
Annaliza Metra-Cruz, 13602 153rd Pl. SE, Renton, 98059; Scott and Wendi
Higginbotham, 13727 153rd Pl. SE,Renton, 98059; and Santhosh Pillai, 15315
SE 136th Lane,Renton, 98059.
Public comment was invited.
Claudia Donnelly, East Renton Plateau Community Council President, 10415
147th Ave. SE,Renton,98059,pointed out that a majority of the POPA area
residents voted against annexing to Renton on 2/6/2007. Regarding the
covenants to annex, she noted that when questioned, Economic Development
Administrator Pietsch indicated that while much of the annexation area has
covenants that require support of the annexation,the annexation will still be
dependent on those property owners to sign the 60%petition. Ms. Connelly
further noted that for the POPA election, residents did not have to vote on the
issue of assuming a proportional share of the City's outstanding voted
indebtedness. She pointed out that staff is now recommending that property
owners assume their fair share of Renton's indebtedness.
Responding to Mayor Keolker's inquiry, Ms. Donnelly indicated that she does
not reside in the subject annexation boundary.
Sally Nipert, 14004 156th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059,noted that the City of
Renton has grown a lot,traffic is horrible, and the roads do not support
development. She further noted that residents have already said they do not
want to annex.
Lynn Wilmot, 13900 160th Ave. SE,Renton, 98059, expressed her surprise that
this area is once again up for annexation to Renton so soon after the POPA issue
was voted down. Ms. Wilmot questioned why the annexation area is such an
odd shape, and why Liberty High School was not included in the area.
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Mr. Pietsch indicated that the annexation boundary was brought forward by
property owners representing 10 percent of the assessed value of the area, and
the City did not design the boundary. He noted that historically, Renton has
.. grown incrementally by annexation as property owners have been interested in
joining the City. Regarding Liberty High School,Mr. Pietsch explained that a
Superior Court decision found that school district property could not be
included in the petition method of annexation and therefore schools are required
to annex to cities on their own. He noted that development in the area will
allow the extension of the City sewer line to Liberty High School, and
regardless of whether the school annexes,the sewer line extension could occur
within the next couple of years.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Councilman Corman objected to having property owners pay the proportional
share of the City's existing outstanding bonded indebtedness,pointing out that
Benson Hill Communities Annexation-area residents are not being asked to
assume the City's bonded indebtedness.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE LIBERTY
ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60%
DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX SPECIFYING THAT SIGNERS SUPPORT
FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA.*
Mr. Pietsch brought to the Council's attention the correspondence received from
Highland Estates residents in support of adding the subdivision to the Liberty
Annexation boundary. He pointed out that the 8.7-acre subdivision is located
immediately west of the annexation area and contains 58 houses.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL AMEND
THE MOTION TO ADD THE HIGHLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION TO
THE ANNEXATION AREA. CARRIED.
*MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED.
APPEALS Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Planning&Development regarding the appeal of the Seahawks' Headquarters and Training Facility site
Committee plan(SA-06-073). The appeal deals with a minor modification of the permitted
Appeal: Seahawks height of the Seahawks' training facility. The height is less than that permitted
Headquarters &Training in the zone. The height reviewed and approved by the environmental review
Facility, Football Northwest, committee(ERC) was 120 feet, less than the height after the minor modification
SA-06-073 of 115 feet. Minor modifications are controlled by City Code Section 4-9-200I.
The Hearing Examiner found that all of the elements of that City Code section
have been met.
The Hearing Examiner originally approved the site plan with an elevation of
111 feet for the training facility. On appeal,the Hearing Examiner conditioned
the minor modification on the planting of between 12 and 24 trees of a
reasonable specimen size at maturity. The Committee recommended that the
City Council affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner with respect to the
granting of the minor modification,but insofar as the additional conditions
imposed by the Hearing Examiner, the Committee recommended that the City
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Council find that the Hearing Examiner made errors of fact and law by
conditioning the minor modification on the planting of trees.
To that end,the Committee recommended that the Hearing Examiner's decision
be affirmed as to the minor modification but modified by adding three findings
of fact as follows:
11. Increasing the building's height to a full 115 feet would only create a 3
percent increase. At 113 feet,the likely end result,the overall site massing
would only increase by 1.5 percent. The change in elevation would be
unnoticeable from the appellant's home,which is three-quarters of a mile
away on Mercer Island.
12. Requiring the applicants to plant evergreen trees along the lakeshore fagade
of the building would be nearly impossible in that there are emergency fire
access lanes along that area. Furthermore, there are structural and utility-
based issues which would need to be completely overhauled and re-
assessed in order to comply with this condition.
13. The Seahawks moved the facility back from the shoreline to preserve the
view from the Misty Cove condominiums. The planting of trees shoreward
of the facility would do much greater harm to the adjacent view of the
Misty Cove residents than it would benefit Mercer Island residents.
The Committee further recommended that conclusions 5, 6, and 7 be stricken
and replaced with the following conclusions, and the decision be modified to
grant the minor modification without condition.
5. However, since the change in elevation would be indistinguishable from
appellants'property, and otherwise meets all the requisite criteria of City
Code Section 4-9-200I,there is no basis to condition the minor .a
modification.
6. Because the ERC did not condition the project when it was greater in
elevation than the current elevation with the minor modification and the
Hearing Examiner did not condition the original site plan approval,there
appears to be no authority to impose conditions on this minor modification.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Appeal: The Landing,Harvest Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Partners, SA-06-071 regarding the appeal by Harvest Partners regarding The Landing site plan(SA-
06-071). The Committee met on 7/5/2007 to consider the appeal brought by the
applicant,Harvest Partners of the decision of the Hearing Examiner dated
5/22/2007. This matter stems from an appeal by Brad Nicholson and Alliance
for South End(appellants)of the site plan approval for The Landing. The
Hearing Examiner heard the appeal and rendered a decision on 5/22/2007. The
Hearing Examiner's decision affirmed the Development Services Director's
approval of the site plan for The Landing project in most respects but reversed
the Director's approval of certain specific elements in the The Landing site plan.
The City of Renton filed a request for clarification. On 6/5/2007,appellants and
Harvest Partners filed separate requests to reconsider with the Hearing
Examiner.
On 6/6/2007, consistent with a settlement between appellants and Harvest
Partners, appellants,through their attorney,withdrew appellant's request for
reconsideration and they notified the Hearing Examiner that they did not oppose
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the request for reconsideration submitted by Harvest Partners. Thereafter, the
Hearing Examiner,on 6/12/2007, issued his reconsideration and his
clarification. In his reconsideration,the Hearing Examiner upheld his earlier
decision,which had denied several modifications previously granted by
Development Services Director Neil Watts.
In addition to the oral presentations at the Committee meeting,the Committee
reviewed the file, including the Hearing Examiner's decisions, the letter
submitted by the Hearing Examiner dated 7/3/2007,the motions and briefs
therein, as well as the written submissions by the parties to the Committee. The
Committee also reviewed appellants'withdrawal of their request for
reconsideration and their statement of support for applicant Harvest Partners'
request for reconsideration, filed pursuant to the settlement agreement reached
by the parties. Finally,the Committee considered the submission by Peter
Buck, attorney for appellants, dated 6/27/2007, which made it clear that the
settlement by the parties was intended to be a resolution of all appeals,
including the site plan appeal. The documentation submitted to the Hearing
Examiner was not as clear as Mr. Buck's correspondence of 6/27/2007.
In light of the evidence, the Committee finds that the decision of 5/22/2007 was
not a final order. Further, the Committee finds that the Hearing Examiner did
not understand and could not have understood the breadth of the settlement
entered into by the parties. The Committee finds the Hearing Examiner no
longer had a case or controversy before him. At that point the appeal was moot.
The Committee finds itself in the same situation.
The Committee recommended that the City Council vacate the decisions of the
Hearing Examiner, dated 5/22/2007 and 6/12/2007, and dismiss the appeals
related to the site plan approval. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Residents are invited to help shape the future of the Renton Public Library
by completing a questionnaire about library services by July 21. The
survey is part of the City's Library Master Plan process.
BNSF Railway Company opened construction bids for four railroad bridge
replacement projects in Renton: the Cedar River Bridge, the Rainier Ave.
Bridge,the Shattuck Ave. Bridge, and the Hardie Ave. Bridge. The first
project—Rainier Ave. Bridge—will begin August 11. As a result, Rainier
Ave. will be closed August 11 through August 15 between S. 3rd St. and S.
7th St.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Linda Sarthurak, 17504 155th Ave. SE,Renton, 98058,noted the City's
Citizen Comment: Sarthurak- preliminary costs associated with the Benson Hill Communities Annexation and
Benson Hill Communities the funding made available from King County and the State via Senate Bill
Annexation, S 200th St& 6686 (authorizing a local sales and use tax that is credited against the State sales
128th Ave SE and use tax). She questioned whether the funding via Senate Bill 6686 can be
used for initial purchases of equipment.
Chief Administrative Officer Covington confirmed that the funding can be used
for capital purchases.
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CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/2/2007. Council concur.
7/2/2007
Community Services: 200 Mill Community Services Department requested approval of a work authorization
Bldg Seismic Evaluation, with Gensler&Coffman Engineers in the amount of$42,550 for a Tier 2
Gensler& Coffman Engineers seismic evaluation of the 200 Mill Building, and approval of the associated
geotechnical evaluation in the estimated amount of$23,000. Council concur.
Development Services: Gong Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat,ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way at the corner of Jones Ave.NE and NE
Jones Ave NE, SHP-06-141 24th St. to fulfill a requirement of the Gong Short Plat. Council concur.
Public Works: SE Maple Planning/Building/Public Works Department requested approval of a Road
Valley Hwy Property Purchase Right-of-Way and Slope Easement and Purchase and Sale Agreement with
for SR-169 HOV AnMarCo at 1915 SE Maple Valley Hwy. related to the Maple Valley Hwy.
Improvements Project (SR-169)HOV, 140th Way SE to SR-900 project. Purchase price is $514,800
and WSDOT will reimburse the City the estimated amount of$232,000.
Council concur.
Airport: Bahr Aero Operating Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an operating permit
Permit& Sublease and agreement with Bahr Aero for an aircraft business at the airport,and
approval of the sublease agreement between Aerodyne,LLC and Bahr Aero.
Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Airport: Kenmore Air Harbor Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an operating permit
Operating Permit&Sublease and agreement with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. for an aircraft business at the
airport, and approval of the sublease agreement between Beaver Hangar
Corporation(BHC), Inc. and Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the Ron Dohrn
Utilities Committee fee waiver request associated with the vacation of a portion of Aberdeen Ave.
Vacation: Aberdeen Ave NE, NE. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
Dohrn, VAC-05-003 deny Mr. Dohrn's request to waive the appraisal and compensation. The
Committee further recommended that the petitioner submit an appraisal and pay
the City fair compensation for this right-of-way. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the purchase of
Finance: Maintenance Task EMMS (Enterprise Maintenance Management System) software and contract
Management Software, InFor approval. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
Global Solutions, Interim recommendation to approve a contract with InFor Global Solutions, Inc. in the
Project Manager amount of$494,102 as negotiated from the RFP (request for proposals)
response, and the hiring of a limited term project manager. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Fire: Fire District Liaison Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Position concurrence to approve the proposed creation of a new City of Renton
employee position of Fire District Liaison to provide administrative support for
King County Fire District#25 and the Renton Fire Department. MOVED BY
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PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 261331 -261796 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,918.696.30; and approval of 315 Payroll Vouchers,zero wire transfers, and
709 direct deposits totaling $2,325,070.89. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 03-167, Enterprise Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding extension of the
Maintenance Management contract with Weston Solutions, Inc. for EMMS (Enterprise Maintenance
System, Weston Solutions Management System). The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve an extension of Weston Solution's contract in the
amount of$150,000 to assist in the implementation of the EMMS project.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Persson asked the Administration to investigate a citizen
Finance: Business License, complaint regarding a business license issued to Red Storm Towing located on
Red Storm Towing NE 10th St. He indicated that the business may be inappropriate for the
neighborhood because the idling trucks'diesel fumes enter neighboring houses.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7//:5..8''p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 9, 2007
244 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 9, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/16 Benson Hill Communities Annexation
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Prezoning
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 7/16 Tyler Morse Appointment to Library
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. Board
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 7/16 2006 International Fire Code Adoption;
(Law) 4:30 p.m. Marine Patrol Contract with Mercer
Island
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
P.
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
.r July 16, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Ready in Renton (Fire Department)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/9/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2007 to be 60,290 as
calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. Information.
c. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for period of 4/1/2007 to 6/30/2007; 74 contracts and
six addenda totaling $6,053,888.27. Information.
d. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE, south of NE 4th
St.; petitioner Steve Beck, Newforth, LLC, 19129 SE 145th St., Renton, 98059. Refer to
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on 8/6/2007 to consider the
petition. (See 9.a. for resolution setting public hearing.)
e. City Clerk submits petition for vacation of portion of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St.;
petitioner Brian Allen, TEAM Properties, LLC, 450 Shattuck Ave. S., Renton, 98057. Refer to
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on 8/6/2007 to consider the
petition. (See 9.b. for resolution setting public hearing.)
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/10/2007 for CAG-07-107, Maplewood Creek Sediment
Basin 2007 Cleaning and Maintenance; three bids; engineer's estimate $56,660.67; and submits
staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Clearcreek Contractors, in the
amount of$84,743.80. Council concur.
g. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/10/2007 for CAG-07-118, N. 26th St./Park Pl. N. Storm
System; four bids; engineer's estimate $167,550; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, Northwest Infrastructure, Inc., in the amount of$175,693.56. Council
concur.
h. Finance Department requests approval to adjust the $60 water shut off charges on utility accounts
under special circumstances. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Phung Preliminary Plat (PP-07-
027); two single-family homes on a 0.49-acre lot located at 2604 Lynnwood Ave. NE. Council
concur.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Tyler Morse Appointment to Library Board
b. Public Safety Committee: 2006 International Fire Code Adoption*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Setting public hearing on 8/6/2007 for Newforth vacation petition (see 6.d.)
b. Setting public hearing on 8/6/2007 for TEAM Properties vacation petition (see 6.e.)
Ordinance: Adopting the 2006 International Fire Code (see 8.b.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
Benson Hill Communities Annexation Prezoning
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Water shut off charge adjustments for special circumstances
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Newforth vacation petition for portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE
TEAM Properties vacation petition for portion of Whitworth Ave. S.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8/6/2007 -Newforth vacation petition for portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE
8/6/2007 - TEAM Properties vacation petition for portion of Whitworth Ave. S.
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Regular Meeting
July 16, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor;ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;PETER HAHN, Deputy
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator-Transportation; MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS,DEPUTY CHIEF
CHUCK DUFFY,PROVISIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, and
LIEUTENANT JOHNNY BELL,Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Emergency Management Director Needham reported that Ready in Renton is a
Fire: Ready in Renton, new public education outreach program for disaster preparedness. The program
Employee Promotion follows National Night Out,which occurs on August 7, and runs from August 8
to 10. She explained that the program stresses the importance of being prepared
and determines the level of citizen preparedness. Ms.Needham stated that
citizens can pre-register to participate in the program, and they will be asked to
assess their level of readiness and to then go without power, shelter and/or
provisions for one,two or all three days of the program.
To follow-up,Ms.Needham stated that participants will complete a post-
campaign survey, the results of which will be used to analyze trends and to
better focus citizen preparedness education. She indicated that City employees
will also complete a survey to identify specific preparedness gaps, and
education and resources will be offered so that staff will also be prepared for
disasters. Ms.Needham concluded by saying that disaster preparedness
education will continue with Renton's participation in the new State program,
Map Your Neighborhood, which will begin on September 26.
In addition to rating their level of preparedness, Councilmember Clawson
recommended that citizens also be invited to submit comments and suggestions.
On another topic,Fire Chief Daniels announced the promotion of Firefighter
Johnny Bell to the rank of Fire Lieutenant. Lieutenant Bell indicated that he
was honored and humbled by the promotion, and expressed his appreciation for
the support and encouragement of his family and co-workers.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The first session of swim lessons at Henry Moses Aquatic Center filled to
98 percent,with 258 students in 51 classes. This included a new class
entitled"Conquer Your Fear" for those 14 years old and above who are
fearful of the water.
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Renton residents may notice an increase in late night and early morning
aircraft noise during the coming weeks due to temporary closures of the
long runway at King County International Airport(Boeing Field).
Ambulance planes will make up much of the air traffic being rerouted to
Renton. Because of their location under the flight path, Mercer Island and
Kennydale residents will be the most affected by noise associated with the
increased air traffic.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/9/2007. Council concur.
7/9/2007
City Clerk: 2007 Renton City Clerk reported the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2007
Population to be 60,290 as calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial
Management. Information.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for period of 4/1/2007 to
List,4/2007 to 6/2007 6/30/2007; 74 contracts and six addenda totaling $6,053,888.27. Information.
Vacation: 128th Ave SE, City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of unopened 128th Ave. SE, south of
Newforth, VAC-07-003 NE 4th St.; petitioner Steve Beck,Newforth, LLC, 19129 SE 145th St., Renton,
98059. Refer to Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public
hearing on 8/6/2007 to consider the petition. (See page 250 for resolution
setting public hearing.)
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, City Clerk submitted petition for vacation of portion of Whitworth Ave. S.,
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- south of S. 4th St.;petitioner Brian Allen,TEAM Properties, LLC,450
002 Shattuck Ave. S., Renton, 98057. Refer to Planning/BuildingTublic Works
Administrator; set public hearing on 8/6/2007 to consider the petition. (See
page 250 for resolution setting public hearing.)
CAG: 07-107, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/10/2007 for CAG-07-107,Maplewood
Creek Sediment 2007 Cleaning Creek Sediment Basin 2007 Cleaning and Maintenance; three bids; engineer's
&Maintenance, Clearcreek estimate $56,660.67; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract
Contractors to the low bidder,Clearcreek Contractors, in the amount of$84,743.80.
Council concur.
CAG: 07-118, N 26th St/Park City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/10/2007 for CAG-07-118,N. 26th
P1 N Storm System,Northwest St./Park Pl. N. Storm System; four bids; engineer's estimate $167,550; and
Infrastructure submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,
Northwest Infrastructure, Inc., in the amount of$175,693.56. Council concur.
Finance: Water Shut Off Finance and Information Services Department requested approval to adjust the
Charge Adjustments for $60 water shut off charges on utility accounts under special circumstances.
Special Circumstances Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Phung, Lynnwood Ave Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Phung
NE, PP-07-027 Preliminary Plat; two single-family homes on a 0.49-acre lot located at 2604
Lynnwood Ave. NE. Council concur.
Added Item 6.i. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a second letter of
Transportation: Railroad agreement with BNSF Railway Company regarding construction of the Hardie
Bridges Construction, BNSF Ave. S., Rainier Ave. S., and Shattuck Ave. S. railroad bridges. Renton will
Railway Company provide funding up to a total project expenditure level of$8,950,000. Council
concur.
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MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED INCLUDING ADDED ITEM
6.j. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Tyler Morse to
Committee the Library Board for a two-year term expiring 6/1/2009. MOVED BY
Appointment: Library Board CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3892 A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 8/6/2007 to vacate a
Vacation: 128th Ave SE, portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE, south of NE 4th St. (Petitioner: Newforth,
Newforth,VAC-07-003 LLC). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3893 A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 8/6/2007 to vacate the
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, southern most portion of Whitworth Ave. S., north of the existing railroad right-
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- of-way (Petitioner: TEAM Properties,LLC). MOVED BY CLAWSON,
002 SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Palmer indicated that Talbot Hill-area residents will also be
Airport: Air Traffic Increase affected by the noise associated with the increase in air traffic at the Renton
Due to Boeing Field Airport due to maintenance at Boeing Field, in addition to the Mercer Island and
Maintenance Kennydale residents as reported in the Administrative Report.
Development Services: Clover In response to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry regarding the status of the
Creek Homeowners investigation regarding the building practices and City inspections associated
Association,Building Practices with the Clover Creek subdivision,Assistant City Attorney Fontes replied that
&City Inspections the City Attorney's office is still working on the memo to Council.
Planning: The Landing Project Councilman Corman expressed concern that the developer of The Landing
project may be scaling back on the architectural features of the project, and that
one of the anchor tenants is not who the Council preferred as an anchor tenant.
He recommended that The Landing project be discussed as an emerging issue
by the Committee of the Whole. Council President Nelson indicated that the
item can be discussed during emerging issues at next week's Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Fire: Sprinkler System Councilmember Corman noted the lawsuit that was filed against the City
Requirements for Single- relating to a sprinkler system requirement for a single-family residence and he
Family Residences suggested that further discussion is needed on the matter. Discussion ensued
regarding the appropriate venue for discussing the lawsuit,the question of when
sprinkler systems are required for single-family homes, the importance of
educating the public on the requirements, and the interest for more information
about sprinkler system requirements for single-family residences.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:46 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 16, 2007
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 16, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/23 Emerging Issues in Economic
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Development
*Council Conference Room*
f Approximately King County "Connections for Our
6:30 p.m. Future"
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*Council Chambers*
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 7/23 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Fund Balance Reserves and Capital
Improvement Projects
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 7/19 Highlands Task Force
(Briere) 2 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 7/18 Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Operating
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Permit and Agreement;
Bahr Aero Airport Operating Permit and
Agreement;
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 7/19 Surface Water Utility Master Plan
(Clawson) 3 p.m.
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. "Seussical" Teen Musical Preview
b. Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Recognition
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/16/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints the following to the Advisory Commission on Diversity: Serena
Aquino, 4317 SE 4th Pl., Renton, 98059 (term expires 12/31/2009); Audrey Godwin, 913 S.
32nd St., Renton, 98055 (term expires 12/31/2009); Raymond Lam, 511 Rosario Pl. NE, Renton,
98059 (to fill the unexpired term, 12/31/2007, of Kelly Roberts who resigned); and Erica
Rehberg, 1300 S. Eagle Ridge Dr., R-1119,Renton, 98055 (term expires 12/31/2009). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/17/2007 for CAG-07-104, 2007 Street Overlay with Curb
Ramps; three bids; engineer's estimate $846,842.21; and submits staff recommendation to award
the contract to the low bidder, Lakeside Industries, in the amount of$856,702.77. Council
concur.
d. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Monterey Place II
Final Plat(FP-07-040); two single-family lots on an 11,459 square foot parcel located at NE 16th
St. and Monterey Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
e. Finance and Information Services Department requests authorization to reimburse certain capital
expenditures from the proceeds of the sale of utility revenue bonds to be issued in the future.
Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Technical Services Division reports receipt of appraisal performed for the vacation of a portion
of Index Pl. NE, north of NE 7th St. (VAC-07-001); petitioner A&D Quality Construction, LLC),
and requests Council accept the appraisal and set compensation at $57,300 for the right-of-way.
Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of two supplements to CAG-01-155,
agreement with WSDOT for Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) HOV/Queue Jump Improvements
Phase 2, regarding cost sharing terms and adding $2,500,000 in construction funding and
construction management services. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Chuck Gitchel, 4401 SE 3rd St., Renton, 98059, requesting modification to the cell
tower regulations, claiming that towers hinder property owners' ability to sell their homes.
b. Letter from Del Draper, Williams, PO Box 58900, Salt Lake City, UT, 84158, providing
information regarding the Northwest Pipeline, a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline,
,r which crosses through Renton and is operated by Williams. Refer to Public Safety Committee
for a briefing.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers
b. Planning & Development Committee: Highlands Task Force
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Operating Permit and
Agreement; Bahr Aero Airport Operating Permit and Agreement
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Monterey Place 11 Final Plat (see 6.d.)
b. WSDOT agreement supplements for Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) HOV/Queue Jump
Improvements Phase 2 (see 6.g.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation)
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13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
King County "Connections for Our Future"
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Correspondence from various parties re: T-Mobile monopole placement at SE 3rd Pl. (CU-07-065)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Serena Aquino, Audrey Godwin, Raymond Lam, and Erica Rehberg to the Advisory
Commission on Diversity
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reimbursement of capital expenditures with proceeds from bond sales
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement supplements with WSDOT re: Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169) HOV/Queue Jump
Improvements Phase 2
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Briefing on letter from Del Draper with Williams re: the Northwest Pipeline, and other pipelines that
cross through Renton
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8/6/2007 -Newforth vacation petition for portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE
8/6/2007 - TEAM Properties vacation petition for portion of Whitworth Ave. S.
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Regular Meeting
July 23, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director;
BOB HANSON,Transportation Design Supervisor; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Community Services Administrator; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation
Director; VINCENT ORDUNA, Cultural Arts Coordinator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; PROVISIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON, Fire
Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department.
SPECIAL Recreation Director Rerecich announced that Renton's annual 2007 summer
PRESENTATIONS teen musical, "Seussical," will run from July 27 through August 12 at Carco
Community Services: Theatre. He introduced Cultural Arts Coordinator Orduna who explained that
"Seussical" Teen Musical the musical is a compilation of Dr. Seuss stories. Mr. Orduna introduced cast
Performance Excerpts members Matthew Ehle, Jake Nicholson, and Tyler Davis who performed two
sample numbers from the show.
Community Services: Gene On another topic, Mr. Rerecich recognized Tyler Davis for providing assistance
Coulon Park,Citizen to a citizen who accidentally drove his car off the boat launch at Gene Coulon
Assistance Memorial Beach Park on July 18. He reported that Mr. Davis, a lifeguard at the
park,pulled the citizen out of Lake Washington.
Community Services: Spirit of Mayor Keolker emphasized that it has been a pleasure having the Spirit of
Washington Dinner Train Washington Dinner Train in Renton, that is has been a wonderful amenity, and
Recognition that she is sorry the train has to relocate.
A proclamation by Council President Nelson was read recognizing the Spirit of
Washington Dinner Train's contributions and involvement in the Renton
community and its continuing partnership in the operation of the Spirit of
Washington Events Center. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Council President Nelson presented Eric Temple, Spirit of Washington Dinner
Train President,with an award in appreciation. Mr. Temple thanked the City of
Renton,Mayor, and Council for supporting the Spirit of Washington Dinner
Train over the years. Mr. Temple indicated that he wanted the dinner train to
remain in Renton, and expressed his hope that the train played a small role in
the resurgence of downtown Renton.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
"Discover the Heart of Renton!" at IKEA Renton River Days, a family
festival celebrating pride in the community July 25 through July 29.
A break in a high-pressure gas line on N. 8th St. near Park Ave. N. on July
18 shut down construction along Park Ave. N. from N. 8th St. to Logan
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Ave.N. for most of the day. As a result, Park Ave. N. will remain closed
through July 25,while certain required work by the contractor and Renton
is completed.
The City has received an application for a T-Mobile monopole at SE 3rd Pl.
through the administrative conditional use permit process for which written
comments are due to the Development Services Division by 5 p.m. on July
24.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Charles Gitchel,4401 SE 3rd Pl.,Renton, 98059, indicated that a 60-foot cell
Citizen Comment: Gitchel -T- phone tower is proposed to be located 45 feet from his home. Mr. Gitchel
Mobile Monopole Placement, expressed his concerns regarding the real and perceived dangers of frequency
SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065 radiation, and the negative effect the tower placement will have on property
values.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER FIVE MORE MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS. CARRIED.
Stating that the City's cell tower regulations need to be modified,Mr. Gitchel
stressed that towers should not be placed in neighborhoods, and he suggested
alternate locations for the tower.
At the request of Councilmember Corman,Mayor Keolker reviewed the
administrative conditional use permit process for this project. The application
was submitted by T-Mobile on June 29 and written public comments are due by
5 p.m. on July 24. The environmental determination and administrative
decision is followed by a 14-day appeal period, and if appealed,the matter will
be heard by the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner's decision is
followed by another 14-day appeal period, and if appealed,the matter will be
heard by the City Council.
City Attorney Warren pointed out that the audience comment portion of the
meeting is an open public forum and Council can listen to the comments related
to this project until such time that an appeal to Council is filed, if one is filed.
Mr. Warren further pointed out that the Federal Communications Commission
and Congress passed regulations that prohibit cities from considering frequency
and radiation of cell phone towers as a condition for denying towers.
Councilmember Clawson noted his unhappiness with the federal regulations.
He stated that if Council were to change the City's regulations, the changes
would not be effective as to this application since it is already in process.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, City Attorney Warren said
such things as property valuation and aesthetics are appropriate topics that could
be considered.
Citizen Comment: Ekness-T- Michael Ekness,4400 SE 3rd PI.,Renton, 98059, expressed his opposition to
Mobile Monopole Placement, the placement of a cell phone tower near his home for aesthetic reasons. He
SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065 indicated that the tower will look out of place and will negatively affect
property values whether or not radiation is real or perceived. Mr. Ekness
pointed out other areas where the tower would be better placed, and he asked
the City to work with cell phone companies to find better places for the towers.
Citizen Comment: Peschek- Dennis Peschek, 13451 SE 141st St.,Renton, 98059, said he spoke to Council
Maplewood Golf Course, last year and has repeatedly contacted the Police Department regarding the
RiverRock Restaurant Noise amplified music that emanates from the RiverRock restaurant at Maplewood
Golf Course on Friday and Saturday nights during the summer. Mr. Peschek
reported that he expressed his concerns regarding the noise to the King County
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Council and an aide to King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is looking
into the matter. He encouraged the City to take action on this noise problem.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/16/2007. Council concur.
7/16/2007
Appointment: Advisory Mayor Keolker appointed the following individuals to the Advisory
Commission on Diversity Commission on Diversity: Serena Aquino,4317 SE 4th PI., Renton, 98059
(term expires 12/31/2009);Audrey Godwin, 913 S. 32nd St., Renton, 98055
(term expires 12/31/2009); Raymond Lam, 511 Rosario Pl. NE, Renton, 98059
(to fill the unexpired term, 12/31/2007, of Kelly Roberts who resigned); and
Erica Rehberg, 1300 S. Eagle Ridge Dr., R-1119, Renton, 98055 (term expires
12/31/2009). Refer to Community Services Committee.
CAG: 07-104, 2007 Street City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/17/2007 for CAG-07-104, 2007 Street
Overlay with Curb Ramps, Overlay with Curb Ramps;three bids; engineer's estimate $846,842.21; and
Lakeside Industries submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, Lakeside
Industries, in the amount of$856,702.77. Council concur.
Plat: Monterey Place II,NE Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions,of the
16th St, FP-07-040 Monterey Place II Final Plat; two single-family lots on an 11,459 square foot
parcel located at NE 16th St. and Monterey Ave. NE. Council concur. (See
page 258 for resolution.)
Finance: Capital Expenditure Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization to
Reimbursement from Utility reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of the sale of utility
Bond Revenue revenue bonds to be issued in the future. Refer to Finance Committee.
Vacation: Index Pl NE,A&D Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
Quality Construction vacation of a portion of Index Pl. NE, north of NE 7th St. (petitioner A&D
Company,VAC-07-001 Quality Construction, LLC), and requested Council accept the appraisal and set
compensation at$57,300 for the right-of-way. Council concur.
CAG: 01-155, Maple Valley Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of two supplements to
Hwy(SR-169) HOV/Queue CAG-01-155, agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation
Jump Phase 2, WSDOT for Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Improvements Phase 2,
regarding cost sharing terms and adding $2,500,000 in construction funding and
construction management services. Council concur. (See page 259 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Chuck Gitchel,4401 SE 3rd St., Renton, 98059,
Citizen Comment: Gitchel - requesting modification to the cell phone tower regulations, claiming that
Wireless Communications towers hinder property owners'ability to sell their homes.
Facilities Regulations
Added Correspondence was entered into the record from the following parties
Citizen Comment: Various- expressing concerns regarding the proposal to place a T-Mobile monopole at SE
T-Mobile Monopole 3rd PI.: James Scott Daljleish; Bruce and Ruth Rutledge; Charles D. Gitchel
Placement, SE 3rd PI,CU-07- and Frances L. Gitchel; Stephen T. Ames,Prudential NW Realty; Bonnie
065 Watson, Keller Williams Realty;Joyce M. Crock; Doug Mears; Pauline Blue;
Anne Miller; Gail and Anthony Knell; Cory and Lori Foster; Joel and Heidy
Barnett;J.E. Telquist; Dennis and Cindy Shimmel; James and Kimberly Stark;
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Terry Claugh; Roger E. Berry and Vickey L. Berry; Joel G. Smith; John
Megow; John Ehle; Stephen Northcraft; and Michael and Debby Ekness.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER ALL
CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE CELL TOWER ISSUE TO THE
ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Draper- Correspondence was read from Del Draper,Williams,PO Box 58900, Salt Lake
Northwest Pipeline City,UT, 84158,providing information regarding the Northwest Pipeline, a
high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline,which crosses through Renton
and is operated by Williams. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE FOR A BRIEFING. CARRIED.
Councilmember Law clarified that he wants a briefing from staff regarding the
pipelines going through Renton that are vulnerable in the event of a major
disaster.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Planning& Development recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
Committee following appointments to the Highlands Phase II Task Force:
Planning: Highlands Task 1. Robert Bonner, Planning Commission
Force, Phase II 2. Howard McComber, Highlands Neighborhood Association
3. Penny Eskenazi,Property Owner
4. Jennifer Hawton, Property Owner
5. Evelyn Mitchell,Property Owner
6. Roxanne Johnson,Property Owner j
7. Sandel DeMastus, Renter
8. LeKechia Jones,Renter
9. Scott Anderson, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
10. Marcie Maxwell,Renton School District Board
11. Steven Beck,Business Owner/Property Owner
12. Jerri Broeffle Jr., Business Owner/Resident/Property Owner
13. Kim Howard, Business Owner/Resident/Property Owner
14. Duc Tran,Business Owner
15. Vacant, Renton Housing Authority Board
16. Chuong Brian Do, (Alternate)Property Owner
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Mayor Keolker recognized those
task force members present in the audience and thanked them for their
willingness to serve.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 261797 - 262336 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,429,584.35; and approval of 315 Payroll Vouchers, zero wire transfers, and
723 direct deposits totaling $1,384,003.47. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3894 A resolution was read approving the Monterey Place II Final Plat consisting of
Plat: Monterey Place Il,NE 11,459 square feet located between Monterey Ave.NE and Monterey Ct.NE
16th St, FP-07-040 and NE 16th St. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution#3895 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City lerk to execute
CAG: 01-155, Maple Valley supplements to contract CAG-01-155 with the Washington State Department of
Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Transportation for the construction of the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
Jump Phase 2, WSDOT HOV/Queue Jump Improvements Phase 2. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS In response to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry regarding the status of the
{{' Development Services: Clover investigation regarding the building practices and City inspections associated
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Creek Homeowners with the Clover Creek subdivision, City Attorney Warren stated that a response
Association, Building Practices has been drafted and is forthcoming.
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Development Services: Councilmember Persson inquired as to whether the City's cell phone tower
Wireless Communications regulations should be reviewed. Councilmember Briere noted that the
Facilities Regulations ordinance was reviewed not too long ago. Councilmember Clawson suggested
having the City Attorney investigate whether there have been any changes in
the law. City Attorney Warren briefly reviewed the issue,pointing out that any
changes to the law,particularly those by the Federal Communications
Commission,have not been to the advantage of cities and citizens.
Councilmember Briere suggested that a briefing on the City's regulations occur
at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Budget: Position Requests Councilmember Persson asked to see all of the positions that are requested in
the City's budget.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Van Slaughter,4409 SE 3rd PI., Renton, 98059, expressed concern about the
Citizen Comment: Slaughter- proposed cell phone tower at SE 3rd PI., saying that he does not agree with
T-Mobile Monopole where the tower is to be placed.
Placement, SE 3rd PI, CU-07-
065
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:11 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 23, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 23, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 7/30 No Meeting (5th Monday)
(Nelson)
MON., 8/06 Emerging Issues in
5 p.m. Transportation/Aviation and Economic
Development;
Council Policies
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Downtown Wayfinding (briefing only)
6:30 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 8/06 Appointments to Advisory Commission
(Corman) 4 p.m. on Diversity;
Museum Master Plan Scope of Work
(briefing only);
Annexation Area Facilities (briefing only)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/02 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 8/06 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 8/01 Airport Leasing Policy;
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update;
Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Operating
Permit and Agreement;
Bahr Aero Airport Operating Permit and
Agreement
UTILITIES THURS., 8/02 CANCELLED
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 6, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Vacation petition for portion of unopened 128th Ave. SE, south of NE 4th St. (Petitioner:
Newforth, LLC; VAC-07-003)
b. Vacation petition for portion of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St. (Petitioner: TEAM
Properties, LLC; VAC-07-002)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/23/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/31/2007 for CAG-07-134, NE 4th St./Hoquiam Ave. NE
Signal Improvement; three bids; engineer's estimate $279,573.53; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Transtech Electric, Inc., in the amount
of$289,295. Council concur.
c. Human Services Division requests authorization to amend the 2007 Budget to appropriate
$37,734 from the General Fund for the Summer Lunch and the Housing Repair Assistance
programs, which are funded by grant revenues. Council concur. (See 9.a. for ordinance.)
d. Fire Department recommends approval of the Zone 3 Special Operations interlocal agreement
with five other South King County fire departments for the sharing of special operations
resources. Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to accept a $149,646 Federal Aviation
Administration grant for the design of the 2008 airport runway paving project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$149,646
with URS Corporation for engineering and design of the 2008 airport runway paving project.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
g. Transportation Systems Division submits the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program(TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)
Committee; set public hearing on 8/20/2007 to consider the TIP.
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a grant agreement with King Conservation
District Number 9 to accept $50,000 for the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project, and
approval to amend the 2007 Budget to add the funds to the surface water revenue and
expenditure accounts. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution and for 9.b. ordinance.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Kevie Russell, PO Box 2151, Renton, 98056 (owner of property at 2906 NE 7th St.),
regarding the division of the right-of-way associated with the vacation of a portion of Index Pl. NE
(VAC-07-001).
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Council Policies
b. Community Services Committee: Appointments to Advisory Commission on Diversity
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Kenmore Air Harbor Airport Operating Permit and
Agreement; Bahr Aero Airport Operating Permit and Agreement
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Zone 3 Special Operations interlocal agreement (see 6.d.)
b. King Conservation District Number 9 grant agreement for Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration
project (see 6.h.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2007 Budget amendment for Summer Lunch and Housing Repair Assistance programs (see 6.c.)
b. 2007 Budget amendment for Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project (see 6.h.)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT NNW
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Transportation/Aviation and Economic Development;
Council Policies
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Wayfinding Briefing
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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Referrals
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Kenmore Air Harbor airport operating permit and agreement
Bahr Aero airport operating permit and agreement
Zone 3 Special Operations interlocal agreement
King Conservation District Number 9 grant agreement for Upper Springbrook Restoration project
Federal Aviation Administration grant for 2008 airport runway paving project
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Vacation of a portion of Whitworth Ave. S. (VAC-07-002)
Correspondence from Kevie Russell re: retainage of pedestrian right-of-way associated with the vacation
of a portion of Index Pl. NE (VAC-07-001)
Low impact development regulations
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, 2008-2013
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amend for Summer Lunch and Housing Repair Assistance programs (1 st reading 8/6/2007)
2007 Budget amend for Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project (1st reading 8/6/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
8/20/2007 - Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, 2008-2013
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 6,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; RANDY CORMAN;DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER;TERRI BRIERE;DENIS LAW;DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer;ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk;PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator-Transportation;KAREN MCFARLAND,Engineering
Specialist; LINDA KNIGHT, Solid Waste Coordinator;ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic
Development Director;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director;
CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire Department; COMMANDER
KENT CURRY,Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Vacation: 128th Ave SE, accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Newforth,VAC-07-003 to consider the petition to vacate a portion of unopened Queen Ave.NE
(formerly 128th Ave. SE)right-of-way, south of NE 4th St., approximately six
feet in width and 293 feet in length. (Petitioner: Steve Beck on behalf of
Newforth, LLC.)
Engineering Specialist McFarland reported that 100 percent of the abutting
property owners have signed the vacation petition, and the area does not contain
any City-owned facilities. She stated that the request is associated with the
petitioner's intent to create two buildable lots, and according to the petitioner,
the public benefits by having this property put back into productive use.
Ms. McFarland indicated that the vacation request was circulated to various
City departments and outside agencies for review and no objections were raised.
In conclusion,Ms. McFarland stated that staff recommends approval of the
vacation subject to the retainage of an easement over the entire area for a future
water line extension.
Public comment was invited.
Steve Beck,4735 NE 4th St., Renton, 98059, said Newforth,LLC owns the
property located directly east of and adjacent to the east property line of the
vacation area, and the property located directly west of and adjacent to the west
property line of the vacation area. He detailed the history of the subject right-
of-way and the problems surrounding the documentation of the right-of-way on
the tax assessor's maps. Pointing out that Newforth's lot line adjustment
application is on hold pending the outcome of this proposal, Mr. Beck urged
Council to grant the vacation.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
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MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
VACATION REQUEST SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION OF AN
EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE AREA FOR THE FUTURE WATER LINE
EXTENSION. CARRIED.
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
002 to consider the petition to vacate a portion of Whitworth Ave. S. right-of-way
(ROW), south of S. 4th St., approximately 60 feet in width and 100 feet in
length. (Petitioner: Brian Allen on behalf of TEAM Properties, LLC.)
Engineering Specialist McFarland stated that 100 percent of the abutting
property owners have signed the vacation petition, and the area contains City-
owned water,wastewater, and surface water facilities. She indicated that the
petitioner plans to use the requested vacation area in the proposed development
of the ATS Automation Addition project(LUA-07-003). Ms. McFarland
reviewed the petitioner's reasons why the vacation will benefit the public.
Upon circulation of the petition to various City departments and outside
agencies, Ms. McFarland reported that the Utility Division asked that an
easement be retained and that sufficient area be provided for a boring pit. The
Transportation Division requested that vehicular turnaround access be provided
and that ROW be turned back to the City should the BNSF Railway Company
ROW be abandoned. Finally, she reported that the Economic Development
Department objected to the vacation request for the following reasons: interim
land use of the parking lot would be perpetuated,higher density development
which may require the requested ROW is anticipated, and future use of the
Y railroad ROW is unknown.
Councilmember Briere expressed concern that the property to the west of the
vacation area will have no access.
Correspondence was read from Louis Barei, 614 S. 18th St., Renton, 98055,
owner of property located at 417 Whitworth Ave. S.,requesting that the end of
Whitworth Ave. S. be made wider so that U-turns can more easily be conducted.
Public comment was invited.
Mark DeWitt,4735 NE 4th St., Renton, 98059, owner of property located at
424 Whitworth Ave. S., reported that the vacation request is a result of a City
condition placed upon the proposed development. He stated that the vacation
request violates City Code since a cul-de-sac is required for any dead end street
over 300 feet in length. Mr. DeWitt expressed concern that if he or his
neighbors develop were to develop property in the future, a cul-de-sac would be
needed farther up the street,which would entail taking large portions of the
smaller lots.
Brian Allen,450 Shattuck Ave. S., Renton, 98057, vacation petitioner, stated
that in 2000, TEAM Properties purchased the old Milwaukee Substation
building that now houses companies that provide approximately 140 jobs in
Renton. He explained that TEAM Properties owns property adjacent to the east
and west sides of the vacation area, and due to the lack of space in the building,
a building expansion is being sought.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER ANOTHER FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED.
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Mr. Allen assured that access will be provided to the parcel to the west of the
vacation area. Additionally, he noted that TEAM Properties has signed a
neighborhood agreement with St. Anthony Church to allow members to park in
TEAM Properties' lots on nights and weekends. Mr. Allen listed the benefits of
the vacation, including mitigating Whitworth Ave. S. traffic, fencing off
railroad transients from the neighborhood, cleaning up garbage accumulation at
street end, and allowing parking access to neighbors during non-business hours.
He assured that the BNSF ROW will be turned back to the City if abandoned,
and that vehicular turnaround access will be provided. Finally,he relayed that
the City staff told him the use of cul-de-sacs is not enforced in the urban core.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Fire Chief Daniels indicated
that although he has not reviewed this matter,typically cul-de-sacs are not
needed in the downtown core as buildings can be accessed by the Fire
Department on another side. In response to Councilmember Briere's question,
Mr. Allen said that access to the parking will be from Shattuck Ave. S.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE
VACATION PETITION FOR A PORTION OF WHITWORTH AVE. S. TO
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• The Renton Police Athletic Association donated$250 to the Community
Services Athletic Association for its Recreation Division Scholarship
Program.
• Children 14 and younger are invited to attend the Annual Kennydale Splash
Day at Kennydale Beach Park on August 8.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Kevie Russell,2906 NE 7th St.,Renton,98056,reading from his letter on the
Citizen Comment: Russell - topic of the vacation of a portion of Index Pl.NE, expressed his objection to a
Index Pl NE,A&D Quality 15-foot-wide strip,which the City wants to retain as a pedestrian right-of-way,
Construction Company,VAC- being taken out of his portion of the area to be vacated. He requested that the
07-001 pedestrian right-of-way be taken out of the center of Index Pl.NE, one-half
from each parcel, so he will not be left with a ten-foot strip of land separated
from the rest of his parcel by the pedestrian right-of-way. Additionally,Mr.
Russell noted that a walkway currently exists to the east of the subject property.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave. NE, Renton,98056, speaking on the
Index PI NE, A&D Quality topic of the vacation of a portion of Index Pl. NE, stated that Index Pl.NE is not
Construction Company,VAC- an asset for the Highlands neighborhood and he wants the area to be vacated.
07-001 He objected to the retainage of a strip of land from the aforementioned speaker's
portion of the vacation area for a pedestrian right-of-way,pointing out that a
pedestrian right-of-way already exists near the vacation area and should
sufficiently serve the neighborhood.
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Councilmember Briere suggested that Mr. McOmber(who is a member of the
Highlands Task Force)bring forward the topic of pedestrian walkways for
discussion by the task force.
Citizen Comment: Persson- Terry Persson,2821 NE 8th Pl., Renton, 98059, spoke on the topic of the
Index PI NE,A&D Quality vacation of a portion of Index Pl.NE. He displayed photographs and a map
Construction Company, VAC- showing public walkways and a public use area that already exists in the area.
07-001 Mr. Persson expressed support for Mr. Russell's original request to vacate the
street, saying that an additional pedestrian right-of-way is not necessary.
Citizen Comment: Gitchel -T- Chuck Gitchel,4401 SE 3rd Pl., Renton, 98059, stated that T-Mobile is
Mobile Monopole Placement, proposing to place a 60-foot cell phone tower near his house. He expressed
SE 3rd Pl, CU-07-065 concerns regarding the radiation hazard and the reduction of the value of his
property. Mr. Gitchel noted that nothing has been done since he last spoke to
Council on the matter.
Mayor Keolker reported that the proposal is still going through the
administrative process.
Citizen Comment: Mears -T- Doug Mears,4308 SE 3rd Pl., Renton, 98059, expressed his opposition to T-
Mobile Monopole Placement, Mobile's proposal to locate a cell phone tower in his neighborhood. He voiced
SE 3rd PI, CU-07-065 concerns about the electromagnetic radiation and the negative effect the tower
will have on property values.
Councilmember Persson pointed out that if Council takes any type of action at
this time, Council may be precluded from acting on the matter in the future if
the issue is ultimately appealed to the Council. Mayor Keolker reviewed the
administrative conditional use permit process for this project. Assistant City
Attorney Fontes noted that the Administration is proceeding with its review and
decision on the matter, which is expected to be released in a few weeks.
Citizen Comment: Demps - Keith Demps, 2308 NE 24th St.,Renton, 98056, spoke on the issue of his
Index Pl NE,A&D Quality request to vacate a portion of Index Pl. NE. He indicated that he already went
Construction Company, VAC- through the vacation process, which included obtaining the adjacent property
07-001 owner's signature on the petition(Kevie Russell). Mr. Demps expressed
concern that he will have to start the process over again because of the adjacent
property owner's concerns, and the City's decision to retain right-of-way for a
trail.
Councilmember Corman assured Mr. Demps that he will not have to start the
process over again. He indicated that the Council still has flexibility to modify
the vacation and needs time to resolve the questions surrounding the matter.
Councilmember Briere assured that the Planning and Development Committee
will review the matter this week.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Palmer, items 6.e. and 6.f were
removed for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/23/2007. Council concur.
7/23/2007
CAG: 07-134,NE 4th City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/31/2007 for CAG-07-134,NE 4th
St/Hoquiam Ave NE Signal St./Hoquiam Ave. NE Signal Improvement; three bids; engineer's estimate
Improvement,Transtech $279,573.53; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
Electric low bidder, Transtech Electric, Inc., in the amount of$289,295. Council
concur.
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Human Services: Summer Human Services Division requested authorization to amend the 2007 Budget to
Lunch&Housing Repair appropriate $37,734 from the General Fund for the Summer Lunch and Housing
Assistance Programs,Budget Repair Assistance programs, which are funded by grant revenues. Council
Amend concur. (See page 272 for ordinance.)
Fire: Zone 3 Special Fire Department recommended approval of the Zone 3 Special Operations
Operations Interlocal interlocal agreement with five other South King County fire departments for the
Agreement sharing of special operations resources. Council concur. (See page 271 for
resolution.)
Transportation: 2008-2013 TIP Transportation Systems Division submitted the annual update of the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to
Transportation(Aviation)Committee; set public hearing on 8/20/2007 to
consider the TIP.
Utility: Upper Springbrook Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement with
Creek Restoration,King King Conservation District Number 9 to accept$50,000 for the Upper
Conservation District Number Springbrook Creek Restoration project, and approval to amend the 2007 Budget
9, Budget Amend to add funds to the Surface Water revenue and expenditure accounts. Council
concur. (See page 271 for resolution and 272 for ordinance.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6.e. AND 6.f.
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to accept a$149,646
Item 6.e. Federal Aviation Administration grant for the design of the 2008 airport runway
Airport: 2008 Runway Paving paving project.
Design,FAA Grant
Separate Consideration Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Item 61 amount of$149,646 with URS Corporation for engineering and design of the
Airport: 2008 Runway Paving 2008 airport runway paving project.
Design,URS Corporation
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL APPROVE
ITEMS 6.e. AND 6.f. CARRIED. (See page 272 for FAA grant resolution.)
CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Keolker noted that the correspondence was read by the submitter, Kevie
Citizen Comment: Russell - Russell, during Audience Comment.
Index PI NE, A&D Quality
Construction Company,VAC-
07-001
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the Council policies. The Committee recommended that Council adopt the
Council: Policies revisions to the 800 series of the City of Renton policies and procedures.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Councilmember Clawson objected to the change to policy#800-12, Contracting
` Authority,pertaining to the contract approval amounts. He explained that
according to State law,the Administration can go forward with public works
contracts under$30,000 for a single craft or trade and under$50,000 for a
multiple craft or trade, and with non-public works contracts under$50,000.
Contracts over those amounts require Council approval. Mr. Clawson indicated
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that the change to the policy requires Council approval of all public works
contracts $30,000 and over and all non-public works contracts $20,000 and
over.
Pointing out that as Council already approves the money via the budget process,
Councilmember Clawson indicated that this matter is worthy of discussion. He
expressed support for the current contract approval amounts,noting the
importance of balancing efficiency and process. Mr. Clawson noted Renton's
strong-mayor form of government, and said he does not want the Mayor taking
away the Council's authority or vice versa but feels that the proposed change
goes too far. He indicated that in any city,problems and disputes occur
between the Council and Mayor, and he recommended resolving the problems
rather than changing the policy.
Continuing, Mr. Clawson stated that the Administration does need to speed up
the process in providing the Council with more information about the contracts;
however, he disagreed with further restricting the Administration by reducing
the contract approval amounts.
Councilmember Persson said it is irresponsible for Council not to review the
contracts at those amounts. He estimated that 50 contracts a year would fall
under the criteria,which results in a total estimated contract amount of$2.5
million. Mr. Persson expressed his frustration regarding being unable to get a
list of every contract the City has, and stressed that as the Finance Committee
Chair, it is important that he has information about the contracts, including
when they expire.
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Councilmember Corman noted the separation of powers issues that occur in
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government that make the Council responsible, from a fiduciary standpoint, to
the degree that Council reviews every single City expenditure. He expressed
his support for Councilmember Persson's desire to have advanced knowledge of
contract-related expenditures, as Mr. Persson is reviewing the expenditures on
behalf of the taxpayers. Mr. Corman stated that presentation of the contracts on
the Council meeting agenda under Consent Agenda will not slow down City
business.
Councilmember Briere agreed with Councilmember Clawson's position,noting
the issue of trust. She pointed out that Council reviews the departments'
budgets and trusts that staff will move forward with what they need to do and
follow the requirements. Ms. Briere recommended allowing staff to do their
work without a lot of delays from Council. She agreed that a list of contracts is
necessary,noting that some lists already exist and that the Administration is
working towards that end. Ms. Briere supported continuing with the current
Council contract approval limits.
Councilmember Corman indicated that the issue is not trust-related and assured
that he does not want to micromanage the departments. He countered that
Council is unable to anticipate during the budget process every opportunity that
will come before the City in the following year. Referring to the unanticipated
matter of the Sonics Stadium assessment contract, Mr. Corman stated that City
expenditures should match what Council wants to spend the money on. He
explained that it is not an issue of trust,but rather a policy decision matter.
Mayor Keolker agreed that the City could not have anticipated that particular
policy decision. She indicated that the Sonic Stadium assessment contract was
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brought before Council even though the contract amount was under the Council
approval limits because the Administration knew Council would be interested in
the matter.
Councilmember Corman noted the problems surrounding this matter between
the Finance Committee Chair and the Economic Development Administrator,
pointing out that if the contract approval amount had been lower, it would have
simply been normal operation rather than a battle of wills,.
Councilmember Clawson also noted the problems surrounding the Sonics
Stadium issue,but pointed out that policy should not be changed based upon
one incident. He indicated that the changes may be in effect for many years,
and rather than changing something due to personality differences, decisions
must be based on what is good for the long run. Mr. Clawson noted the
potential for abuse if the contract amount approval limits are lowered.
Councilmember Law disagreed with Mr. Clawson, stating that staff has been
unable to show that putting the contracts through the Council approval process
will involve a lot of extra time. He pointed out that examining the expenditures
of contracts that were not budgeted initially and amount to upwards of$2.5
million a year is not a process that should be considered onerous or intrusive.
Councilmember Clawson noted that the basis of the matter is an issue of trust.
Councilmember Persson indicated that the proposed change is not just based on
one issue, as he has been trying to obtain information about contracts for the last
three and a half years. He noted the importance of Council having a say in the
expenditure of$2.5 million a year.
Councilmember Briere pointed out that the Administration has been and is
making strides to provide the desired contract information. At the request of
Ms. Briere, Councilmember Persson detailed the contract information he needs.
Council President Nelson expressed concern that the public may feel that the
Council does not know what is going on. Noting that she has previously been a
member of the Finance Committee,Ms.Nelson explained how the committee
members review all the expenditures of the City and how answers are obtained
for those questions that require more research. Ms.Nelson pointed out that
amount of time Council has spent debating this issue, and called for the
question. The motion was seconded by Briere. The motion to end debate died
for lack of a prevailing vote.
Councilmember Corman agreed that the Administration keeps excellent records
of past expenditures. He clarified that Councilmember Persson wants
knowledge of future expenditures for purposes of getting in front of those
expenditures and for determining whether the money that is going to be spent
fits the priorities. Mr. Corman said he wants advanced knowledge of the
expenditures,especially if it is going to amount to $2.5 million in the coming
year. He pointed out that the community selects seven councilmembers and one
mayor to make a team,and it is not a matter of one side winning and the other
side losing, it is a matter of everyone doing their best.
*MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
REGARDING COUNCIL POLICIES. ROLL CALL: FIVE AYES:
NELSON, CORMAN,PERSSON,PALMER, LAW;TWO NAYS: BRIERS,
CLAWSON. CARRIED.
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Mayor Keolker stated that she has 100 percent confidence in the administrative
team to provide whatever information Council needs in addition to the
information that is already being provided.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the
Committee appointments to the Advisory Commission on Diversity. The Committee
Appointment: Advisory recommended concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments of Serena Aquino
Commission of Diversity (term expires 12/31/2009),Audrey Godwin(term expires 12/31/2009),
Raymond Lam(term expires 12/31/2007), and Erica Rehberg (term expires
12/31/2009)to the Advisory Commission on Diversity. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Mayor Keolker stated that due to the Community Services Department's
outreach efforts,the City is receiving more applications for boards and
commissions than has occurred in the past.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an
Airport: Kenmore Air Harbor operating permit and agreement with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. for its sublease
Operating Permit& Sublease from BHC (Beaver Hangar Corporation),Inc. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the operating
permit and agreement with Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. for its sublease from
BHC, Inc.*
Councilmember Palmer reported that this operating permit is not scheduled
seaplane business.
*MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
6 IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Airport: Bahr Aero Operating Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Permit& Sublease recommending approval of an operating permit and agreement with Bahr Aero
for its sublease from Aerodyne, LLC. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the operating permit and
agreement with Bahr Aero for its sublease with Aerodyne, LLC.*
Councilmember Palmer pointed out that Bahr Aero performs consulting and
helps pilots purchase airplanes.
*MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3896 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Fire: Zone 3 Special interlocal agreement with South King Fire and Rescue(King County Fire
Operations Interlocal Protection District No. 39), the fire departments of the cities of Kent, Tukwila,
Agreement and the Port of Seattle,and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, entitled
"Interlocal Agreement Zone 3 Special Operations." MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3897 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant
Utility: Upper Springbrook agreement with King Conservation District Number 9 regarding the Upper
Creek Restoration, King Springbrook Creek Restoration project. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
Conservation District Number SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
9, Budget Amend CARRIED.
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Added A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Federal
Resolution#3898 Aviation Administration grant for the engineering and design phase of the 2008
Airport: 2008 Runway Paving airport runway paving project. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY
Design,FAA Grant BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 8/13/2007 for second and final reading:
Human Services: Summer An ordinance was read amending the 2007 General Fund Budget to appropriate
Lunch&Housing Repair $37,734 for the Summer Lunch and Housing Repair Assistance programs,
Assistance Programs,Budget which are funded by grant revenues. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
Amend BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 8/13/2007. CARRIED.
Utility: Upper Springbrook An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing the amount of
Creek Restoration,King funds in the Surface Water revenue account and expenditure account by
Conservation District Number $50,000 pursuant to the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project
9,Budget Amend agreement with the King Conservation District Number 9. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS,COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/13/2007.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS In response to Councilmember Corman's questions pertaining to citizen
Solid Waste: Sustainable Solid comments regarding the Sustainable Solid Waste Collection pilot program,
Waste Collection Pilot Solid Waste Coordinator Knight explained that the five-month pilot program,
Program which runs from August 13 to December 31, is being conducted only in the
Glencoe and Tiffany Park general neighborhoods. She expressed her concern
that by placing the pilot program's information on the City's website,confusion
may occur for regular solid waste customers who are not in the pilot area.
Therefore,to prevent confusion, a specific website for the pilot participants was
launched. Ms. Knight indicated that a link to that specific website will be
placed on the City's website.
Responding to Councilmember Clawson's inquiries,Ms. Knight reviewed the
pilot program's collection schedule, food waste disposal, and container sizes.
She stated that data collected from the survey given at the end of the pilot
program will guide decisions about the City's future solid waste contract.
Transportation: Permit-Parking Councilmember Persson recommended listing the permit-only parking hours on
Hours Listing on Parking Lot the parking signs at the City's parking lot located behind the RAYS building on
Signs S. 3rd St.
Planning: Low Impact Pointing out that the City is using older methods to handle stormwater runoff, it
Development Regulations was MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER
LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO THE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT In response to the comment by Chuck Gitchel,4401 SE 3rd Pl.,Renton,98059,
Citizen Comment: Gitchel-T- Councilmember Persson assured that Mr. Gitchel is not wasting Council's time
Mobile Monopole Placement, by expressing his concerns regarding the potential placement of a monopole in
SE 3rd Pl, CU-07-065 his neighborhood.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:32 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann,
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 6, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/13 2nd Quarter Financial Report;
(Nelson) 6 p.m. 2008 Budget/CIP Priorities
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 8/13 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Reimbursement Authority for Bond
Proceeds;
Maplewood LLC Utility Bill Adjustment;
$60 Water Shut Off Charge;
Scoccolo Lawsuit
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/09 Political Sign Placement;
(Briere) 1:30 p.m. 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
Vacation Petition for Portion of Index Pl.
NE (VAC-07-001)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 8/09 Surface Water Utility Master Plan
(Clawson) 3 p.m.
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
,,,,,,,, August 13, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)Distinguished Budget Award
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in 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 Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Mayor Keolker reappoints the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee for
three-year terms expiring on 5/7/2010: Highlands neighborhood representative Michael
O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059, primary; North Renton neighborhood representative
Richard Zwicker, 446 Pelly Ave. N., Renton, 98057, primary; Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace
neighborhood representatives Michael Schultz, 150 Monterey Dr. NE, Renton, 98056, primary,
and Dina Davis, 433 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98057, alternate; Airport Leaseholders
representatives Michael O'Leary, 22823 NE 54th St., Redmond, 98053, primary, and Frank
Marshall, 3521 SW 327th St., Federal Way, 98023, alternate; and Airport-at-Large representative
Diane Paholke, 325 Edmonds Ave. SE, Renton, 98056,primary. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints the following individuals to the Planning Commission: Casey Bui, 1150
Sunset Blvd. NE, #216, Renton, 98056 (term expires 6/30/2010); Yong Lee, 2103 Kennewick Pl.
NE, Renton, 98056 (to fill the unexpired term, 1/31/2008, of Joshua Shearer who resigned); and
Brad Miller, 1807 NE 26th Pl., Renton, 98056 (term expires 6/30/2010). Refer to Community
Services Committee.
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at the southeast corner of Thomas Ave. SW and SW 3rd Pl. to fulfill a requirement
of the Hunny Short Plat (SHP-06-154). Council concur.
d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends setting
a public hearing on 9/10/2007 to consider the proposed Anthone'Annexation and R-4 zoning of
the 4.85-acre site located south of S. 55th St. and east of Talbot Rd. S. Council concur.
e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a
public meeting be set on 8/20/2007 to consider supporting the regional Roads and Transit ballot
measure. Council concur.
f. Police Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$306,000 (full year) with
American Traffic Solutions, Inc. for traffic photo enforcement services. Council concur.
g. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of a contract in the amount of$152,056.63
with Pacific Engineering Design, LLC, for the 2007 Walkway Improvement Project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the City of Mercer
Island regarding cost sharing for an airport noise study. Council concur. (See 9.a. for
resolution.)
i. Transportation Systems Division requests approval to transfer $149,000 from the Airport 608
Hangar Expansion and Airport 622 Hangar Rehabilitation projects to the Airport Layout Plan
project for a noise study, and approval of a contract in the amount of$131,050 with Harris Miller
Miller& Hanson Inc. to conduct the airport noise study. Council concur.
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation regarding the construction of the relocation of the water line at
Benson Rd. S. and I-405. City's estimated share of the construction cost is $580,000. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Reimbursement Authority for Bond Proceeds*; Maplewood LLC
Utility Bill Adjustment; $60 Water Shut Off Charge*; Scoccolo Lawsuit
b. Planning & Development Committee: Political Sign Placement; Vacation Petition for Portion of
Index Pl. NE (VAC-07-001)
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with Mercer Island re: airport noise study (see 61.)
b. Reimbursement authority for bond proceeds (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for first reading: Water shut off charge (see 8.a.)
mat
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2007 Budget amendment for Summer Lunch and Housing Repair Assistance programs (1st
reading 8/6/2007)
b. 2007 Budget amendment for Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project (1st reading 8/6/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
2nd Quarter Financial Report;
2008 Budget/CIP Priorities
Now
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointments of Casey Bui, Yong Lee, and Brad Miller to the Planning Commission
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with City of Mercer Island re: airport noise study cost sharing
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Width of driveways
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Graffiti on private property
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Agreement with Pacific Engineering Design for 2007 Walkway Improvement project
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with WSDOT re: Benson Rd. S. water line relocation cost sharing
Agreement with Ceccanti for Benson Rd. S. water line relocation project
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Water shut off charge adjustments for special circumstances (1st reading 8/13/2007)
PUBLIC MEETING
8/20/2007—Regional Roads & Transit ballot measure
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8/20/2007 — Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(2008-2013)
9/10/2007—Anthone' Annexation—4.85 acres in vicinity of Talbot Rd. S. and S. 55th St.
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Regular Meeting
August 13,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERS; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; MICHELE NEUMANN,
Deputy City Clerk; PETER HAHN,Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator-Transportation; ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic Development Director;
MICHAEL BAILEY,Finance and Information Services Administrator;
DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY and ATTALION
CHIEF STAN ENGLER,Fire Department; COMMANDERS FLOYD
ELDRIDGE and KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mike Bailey, Finance and Information Services Administrator, announced that
Finance: Distinguished Budget the City of Renton had once again received the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA), for the fiscal year beginning 1/1/2007. He noted that the City has a
long tradition of earning the award. Mr. Bailey presented a plaque from the
GFOA, congratulated staff members who worked on the budget, and thanked
the Mayor and Council for their support.
ADMINISTRATIVE Mayor Keolker announced that Rainier Ave. S.,which was closed for BNSF
REPORT Railway Company's railroad bridge replacement project,reopened ahead of
Streets: Rainier Ave S & schedule. She invited Peter Hahn,Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Shattuck Ave S &Hardie Ave Administrator—Transportation,to speak on the matter. Mr. Hahn presented
SW Closures for RR Bridge photos illustrating the progress of work that occurred at various railroad bridge
Replacements construction sites. He noted that local residents and businesses did provide
some positive feedback about the various disruptions. Concluding,Mr. Hahn
thanked City officials, staff, and the contractor for their hard work on the
project. Councilmember Palmer also extended her thanks to City staff for their
hard work.
Continuing, Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written
administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and
work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items
noted included:
• Maplewood Golf Course hosted the 55th GSWPGA State Tournament last
week. Eighty women competed in this very successful three-day event,
with a member from Maplewood winning the championship.
• The Downtown Wayfinding Project will unveil preliminary designs for
signage, gateways, and kiosks for downtown Renton. Citizens are invited
to provide input on the wayfinding elements at two public meetings on
August 16.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Kevie Russell, 2906 NE 7th St., Renton, 98056, spoke on the topic of the
Citizen Comment: Russell— vacation of a portion of Index Pl. NE. He objected to the City's retainage of a
Index Pl NE, A&D Quality 15-foot-wide strip, which is to be used for a walkway, out of the east portion of
Construction Company, VAC- the right-of-way that is to be vacated. He noted the existence of a pedestrian
07-001 right-of-way one building lot away from his house, saying that two parallel
walkways are not necessary. Pointing out that the vacation will make an
unattractive,junk-car and litter-attracting area, a productive area, Mr. Russell
requested that the Council equally divide the right-of-way.
Citizen Comment: McOmber— Howard McOmber,425 Olympia Ave. NE,Renton, 98056,displayed
Index PI NE,A&D Quality photographs of the portion of Index Pl. NE under consideration for vacation.
Construction Company,VAC- Mr. McOmber asked Council to vacate the entire area and to accelerate the
07-001 process. He stated that Index Pl. NE is not an asset for the Highlands
neighborhood and objected to the current proposal to retain a 15-foot-wide
easement for a pedestrian right-of-way when another pedestrian walkway
already exists near the vacation area. (See page 281 and 283 for further
discussion on this matter.)
Citizen Comment: Ellifrits—T- Newton Ellifrits,4218 SE 3rd Pl., Renton, 98059, expressed his opposition to
Mobile Monopole Placement, T-Mobile's proposal to locate a cell phone tower in his neighborhood. Mr.
SE 3rd Pl, CU-07-065 Ellifrits also asked if there were any ordinances restricting the placement of cell
phone towers in residential neighborhoods.
City Attorney Warren commented that the Environmental Review Committee is
currently reviewing the application for the cell phone tower. He indicated that a
decision from the Development Services Director should be available within the
next couple of weeks.
Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that an ordinance does not exist
that specifically prohibits monopoles from residential neighborhoods,but noted
that staff reviews each application for potential impacts to neighborhoods.
Councilmember Corman reflected on the past and present efforts of Council and
staff to enforce rules regarding cell phone towers as allowed by Federal
regulations. He stated his assumption that companies applying for these types
of permits would know that placement of monopoles in commercial areas was
preferred over residential areas.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. As requested by Councilmember Persson, item 6.e. was removed for
separate consideration.
Appointment: Airport Mayor Keolker reappointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory
Advisory Committee Committee for three year terms expiring on 5/7/2010: Highlands neighborhood
representative Michael O'Halloran,4420 SE 4th St., Renton, 98059,primary;
North Renton neighborhood representative Richard Zwicker, 446 Pelly Ave. N.,
Renton, 98057,primary; Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace neighborhood
representatives Michael Schultz, 150 Monterey Dr. NE, Renton, 98056,
primary, and Dina Davis, 433 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98057, alternate; Airport
Leaseholders representatives Michael O'Leary, 22823 NE 54th St., Redmond,
98053, primary, and Frank Marshall, 3521 SW 327th St.,Federal Way, 98023,
alternate; and Airport-at-Large representative Diane Paholke, 325 Edmonds
z �
Ave. SE, Renton, 98056,primary. Council concur.
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Appointment: Planning Mayor Keolker appointed the following individuals to the Planning
Commission Commission: Casey Bui, 1150 Sunset Blvd. NE,#216, Renton, 98056(term
expires 6/30/2010); Yong Lee, 2103 Kennewick Pl. NE, Renton, 98056 (to fill
the unexpired term, 1/31/2008,of Joshua Shearer who resigned); and Brad
Miller, 1807 NE 26th Pl.,Renton, 98056 (term expires 6/30/2010). Refer to
Communily Services Committee.
Development Services: Hunny Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way at the southeast corner of Thomas Ave.
Thomas Ave SW, SHP-06-154 SW and SW 3rd Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Hunny Short Plat(SHP-06-
154). Council concur.
Annexation: Anthone', Talbot Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Rd S & S 55th St recommended setting a public hearing on 9/10/2007 to consider the proposed
Anthone' Annexation and R-4 zoning of the 4.85-acre site located south of S.
55th St. and Talbot Rd. S. Council concur.
Police: Red Light School Zone Police Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Photo Enforcement,American $306,000 (full year)with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. for red light school
Traffic Solutions zone photo enforcement services. Council concur.
Transportation: 2007 Walkway Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a contract in the amount
Improvement Project, Pacific of$152,056.63 with Pacific Engineering Design,LLC, for the 2007 Walkway
Engineering Design Improvement Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Airport: Noise Study Cost Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Sharing, Mercer Island the City of Mercer Island regarding cost sharing for an airport noise study.
Council concur. (See page 282 for resolution.)
Airport: Noise Study,Harris Transportation Systems Division requested approval to transfer$149,000 from
Miller Miller&Hanson the Airport 608 Hangar Expansion and Airport 622 Hangar Rehabilitation
projects to the Airport Layout Plan project for a noise study, and approval of a
contract in the amount of$131,050 with Harris Miller Miller& Hanson, Inc. to
conduct the airport noise study. Council concur.
Utility: Benson Rd S Water Utilities Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Line Relocation,WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the construction of
the relocation of the water line at Benson Rd. S. and I-405. City's estimated
share of the construction cost is$580,000. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Added Item 6.k. City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/9/2007 for CAG-07-140, Water Line
CAG: 07-140,Benson Rd S Relocation for Realignment of Benson Rd. S. and 1-405 Overpass Project; six
Water Line Relocation, bids; engineer's estimate $958,918.95; and submitted staff recommendation to
Ceccanti award the contract to the low bidder, Ceccanti, Inc., in the amount of
$869,421.66. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO ADD ITEM 61. AND
REMOVE ITEM 6.e. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Item 6.e. recommended a public meeting be set on 8/20/2007 to consider supporting the
Transportation: Roads& regional Roads and Transit ballot measure.*
Transit Ballot Measure, In response to Councilmember Persson's inquiry, City Attorney Warren stated
November 2007 that parties representing both sides of the issue would be present at the public
meeting.
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*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
ITEM 6.e. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the Council policies. The Committee recommended that Council adopt the
Council: Policies revisions to City of Renton Policies and Procedures 800-01, 800-02, 800-03,
and 800-04. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 262337-262809 and four wire transfers totaling$4,378,309.53;
and approval of 315 Payroll Vouchers, two wire transfers, and 733 direct
deposits totaling$3,368,501.48. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Water Shut Off Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Charge Adjustments for concurrence with the staff recommendation that the Finance and Information
Special Circumstances Services Administrator, or his/her designee,be given authority to adjust$60
water shut off charges on utility accounts, under special circumstances. The
committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
page 282 for ordinance.)
Finance: Capital Expenditure Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reimbursement from Utility concurrence in the staff recommendation to declare the City's intent that certain
Bond Revenue capital expenditures be made for water,wastewater and surface water utility
projects, and that reimbursement be made from utility revenue bonds to be
issued in the Fall of 2007. The projects are as follows:
Utility Project Budget Timing
Water Highlands 565 $3,280,000 2007/2008
Wastewater Central Plateau $2,225,000 2007/2008
Surface Water SW 34th $1,335,000 2007/2008
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Renton Village $1,115,000 2007/2008
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 282 for resolution.)
Court Case: Scoccolo Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the Scoccolo
Construction, CRT-98-008 lawsuit costs. The Committee was briefed on 8/13/2007 and recommended
closure of the referral. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning&Development Noting that the report concerning the vacation of Index Pl. NE is being held in
Committee Committee, Councilmember Briere commented on the location of the 15-foot
Vacation: Index Pl NE, A&D walkway easement, the agreement between the two affected property owners,
Quality Construction the existence of other walkways in the area, and the Trails and Bicycle Master
Company, VAC-07-001 Plan study. She indicated that within approximately one year,the City should
know the results of the trail study, and at that point affected property owner
s Kevie Russell could petition for a vacation of the easement-affected property if
it was found that the City did not need the easement.
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Responding to Councilmember Corman's questions, Ms. Briere confirmed that
by upholding Council's approval of the vacation petition, which includes
retention of an easement for a walkway, one property owner can move forward
with his project and the other must wait. Ms. Briere noted that she wants the
Committee report to reflect that the filing fees for Mr. Russell's future vacation
petition will be waived.
Councilmember Clawson noted that neither party would benefit if the property
were vacated down the middle. (See page 283 for further discussion on this
matter.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3899 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Airport: Noise Study Cost interlocal agreement between the cities of Renton and Mercer Island regarding
Sharing,Mercer Island an Aviation Noise Study. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3900 A resolution was read approving certain expenditures for reimbursement from
Finance: Capital Expenditure the proceeds of debt to be issued in the future. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Reimbursement from Utility SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
Bond Revenue READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 8/20/2007 for second and final reading:
Finance: Water Shut Off An ordinance was read amending Section 8-4-34 of City Code by adding
Charge Adjustments for Subsection C.providing for discretion in administration of the fees provided for
Special Circumstances therein. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
8/20/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5298 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 General Fund Budget to appropriate
Human Services: Summer $37,734 for the 2007 Summer Lunch and Housing Repair Assistance Programs,
Lunch&Housing Repair which are funded by grant revenues. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
Assistance Programs,Budget BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
Amend CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5299 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by increasing the amount of
Utility: Upper Springbrook funds in the Surface Water revenue account and expenditure account by
Creek Restoration,King $50,000 pursuant to the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project
Conservation District Number agreement with the King Conservation District Number 9. MOVED BY
9,Budget Amend CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Persson inquired about the status of the complaint of noise
Community Services: emanating from the RiverRock Restaurant at Maplewood Golf Course. Chief
Maplewood Golf Course, Administrative Officer Covington stated that numerous attempts to measure the
RiverRock Restaurant Noise noise level from the complainant's property have been unsuccessful due to the
complainant not allowing City employees on his property. Mayor Keolker
reported that City employees had been sent to the area at 1:00 a.m. on a night
when music was playing and they could not hear the music. City Attorney
Warren stated that a sound barrier was being installed to further reduce noise
emissions from the band area.
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Public Works: Graffiti on In response to Councilmember Persson's inquiry, City Attorney Warren stated
Private Property that there is no specific ordinance regulating the removal of graffiti from private
property. Mayor Keolker pointed out that the City does have a policy regarding
removal of graffiti from public property. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF GRAFFITI ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Development Services: Councilmember Law voiced concerns over the width of allowed driveways, and
Driveway Widths access in and out of the driveways. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF THE WIDTH OF
DRIVEWAYS TO THE PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.*
Councilmember Persson noted the safety issues related to accessing the
driveways.
*MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Keith Demps, 2308 NE 24th St., Renton, 98056, spoke on the issue of his
Citizen Comment: Demps- request to vacate a portion of Index Pl. NE. Indicating that he has already gone
Index PI NE, A&D Quality through the vacation process, Mr. Demps asked Council to consider vacating
Construction Company, VAC- the entire area, rather than retaining a portion for a walkway, as it is holding up
07-001 his development project. He also noted the existence of another trail that is
approximately 150 feet away from the vacation area.
Discussion ensued regarding the appropriateness of vacating the entire area
while the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan study is pending, the need for two
walkways in the area, concern about short-circuiting the study,providing for
input from the Highlands neighborhood, accelerating the walkway study, the
benefits of the potential development projects, the possibility of allowing a
variance due to the lot sizes,the underlying ownership of the property, and the
need for the City to clean up and maintain the property.
Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that the Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan study is to be discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on
August 20, and staff will be prepared to discuss this specific area.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON , COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:03 p.m.
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Michele Neumann, Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 13, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/20 Public Defense Contract & Standards;
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Bike Path &Trails Master Plan Update;
Valley Communications Status Report
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 8/20 Library Master Plan Process (briefing
(Corman) 4:30 p.m. only);
Planning Commission Appointments
FINANCE MON., 8/20 Vouchers;
(Persson) 3:00 p.m. IKEA Performing Arts Center Funding;
City's Official Newspaper Designation;
Fund Balance Reserves and Annual
Capital Improvement Plan
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 8/16 Vacation Petition for Portion of
(Briere) 1:30 p.m. Whitworth Ave. S. (VAC-07-002);
2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 8/20 Pipelines in Renton(briefing only)
(Law) 4:00 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 8/15 Six Year Transportation Improvement
(Palmer) 4:00 p.m. Plan;
2007 Walkway Improvement Contract
with Pacific Engineering Design;
Local &Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 8/16 Relocation of Benson Hill Water Line
(Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Cost Sharing Agreement with WSDOT;
Benson Hill Water Line Project Bid
Award
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
r.,,, August 20, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: 16th Anniversary Ukrainian Independence Day - August 24, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Puget Sound Regional Council Prosperity Partnership Update
b. Washington State Department of Transportation I-405 - Tukwila to Renton - Project Update
5. PUBLIC MEETING:
Invited speakers shall present pro and con positions on the regional Roads & Transit ballot measure
that will appear on the 11/6/2007 ballot for all voters in the Sound Transit and Regional
Transportation Investment District Planning Committee Districts, which includes Renton
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 2008 - 2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. 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 in 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.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/6/2007. Council concur.
b. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/13/2007. Council concur.
c. Community Services Department recommends approval of a lease with Sound Publishing, Inc.
for space on the ground floor of the 200 Mill Building. Expenditure required: $2,367.75;
revenue generated over three-year term: $47,354.96. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval to extend and modify the waiver of certain development and mitigation fees associated
with owner-occupied housing incentives in the downtown area. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
e. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of the new program request required to comply
with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit, and the associated surface water utility rates increase necessary to fund the new program.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
f. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of the increases to the water(6%), wastewater
(6%), and surface water(6.5%) 2008 piped utility rates, and to the 2008 System Development
Charges. Refer to Utilities Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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10. CORRESPONDENCE
11. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Planning Commission Appointments
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; City's Official Newspaper Designation*; Fund Balance Reserves
and Annual Capital Improvement Plan
c. Planning & Development Committee: Vacation Petition for Portion of Whitworth Ave. S. (VAC-
07-002)
d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan*; 2007
Walkway Improvement Contract with Pacific Engineering Design
e. Utilities Committee: Relocation of Benson Hill Water Line Cost Sharing Agreement with
WSDOT*; Benson Hill Water Line Project Bid Award
12. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Regarding Roads & Transit ballot measure (see 5.)
b. 2008 - 2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (see 1 l.d.)
c. Regarding City's official newspaper designation (see 1 l.b.)
d. Agreement with WSDOT re: Benson Rd. water line relocation project (see l Le.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Water shut off charge (1st reading 8/13/2007)
13. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics;call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
14. AUDIENCE COMMENT
15. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5:30 p.m.
Public Defense Contract& Standards;
Bike Path & Trails Master Plan Update;
Valley Communications Status Report
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Wayfinding signs
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with Pacific Engineering Design for 2007 Walkway Improvement project
Agreement with WSDOT re: construction of the relocation of the water line at Benson Rd. S. and I-405
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Owner-occupied housing incentive extension and modification
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Medical aid responses
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit new program
request and associated surface water utility rates
Water, wastewater, and surface water piped utility rates and System Development Charges
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PUBLIC HEARING
9/10/2007 - Anthone' Annexation - 4.85 acres in vicinity of Talbot Rd. S. and S. 55th St.
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Regular Meeting
August 20,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
(Councilmember Briere was excused from the meeting at 9:02 p.m.)
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;PETER HAHN, Deputy
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator-Transportation;JIM SEITZ,
Transportation Planning and Programming Supervisor;ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,Economic
Development Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN,Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of 8/24/2007 to
16th Anniversary Ukrainian be "16th Anniversary Ukrainian Independence Day' in the City of Renton as
Independence Day- 8/24/2007 Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.
Citizens were encouraged to join in the special observance. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Ukrainian Club of Washington board members Maria Galagan, Mariya
Khomlyak, Roman Khomlyak, and Volodymyr Martynovich accepted the
proclamation. Mayor Keolker noted that many members of the Renton
community are from Ukraine.
SPECIAL Puget Sound Regional Council Director of Economic Development Bill
PRESENTATIONS McSherry provided an update on Prosperity Partnership, a coalition of over 200
EDNSP: PSRC Prosperity government,business, labor and community organizations from King,Kitsap,
Partnership Update Pierce and Snohomish counties dedicated to developing and implementing a
common economic strategy. Mr. McSherry reported that during the past year,
additional organizations have joined as partners, sixteen of the eighteen 2006
action items have been accomplished,two new alliances were created,regional
competitiveness indicators were published, and higher education problems were
addressed.
Mr. McSherry reviewed Prosperity Partnership's foundation initiative
concerning higher education,noting that students are not being provided with
skills that the economy requires,and that Washington's degree production is not
concentrated in high demand fields. In conclusion, he stated that Prosperity
Partnership is moving forward with nineteen 2007 action items, starting an
international benchmarking project,conducting roundtable field meetings, and
adding two additional industry clusters.
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor Washington State Department of Transportation Project Engineer Lisa Hodgson
Program, I-5 to SR-169 Stage reported on the I-405 Corridor Program-1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening
1 Widening Project Update Project. She reviewed the overall I-405 Master Plan,pointing out that the I-405
funded projects are funded by 2003 Nickel funds ($485 million) and 2005
Transportation Partnership Account funds($972 million). Explaining that the
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projects are funded to address the worst congested areas along the corridor, Ms.
Hodgson noted that the I-405/SR-167 interchange is the second worst congested
interchange in the State.
,.. Ms. Hodgson reported that the 1-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Project was
awarded to Bilfinger/Tri-State Joint Venture in June in the amount of$91.5
million dollars. The project will add one new north and southbound lane from
1-5 to SR-167, add one new southbound auxiliary lane on SR-167, and lengthen
the southbound HOV lane on SR-167.
Bilfinger/Tri State Contractor Manager Dipak Parekh gave an overview of the
construction project and listed the benefits of design-build projects, of which
this is one. He stated that construction will begin in September, and the goal is
to maintain pre-construction conditions through the project zones by
construction staging and coordination with other projects.
Responding to Councilmember Persson's inquiry,Ms. Hodgson confirmed that
the replacement of the highway bridges that access Renton Hill is to take place
during Stage 2 of the project.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Transportation: Roads & accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public meeting
Transit Ballot Measure, to consider the regional Roads and Transit ballot measure that will appear on
November 2007 the 11/6/2007 ballot for all voters in the Sound Transit and the Regional
Transportation Investment District(RTID) Planning Committee Districts.
Economic Development Administrator Pietsch reported that the City invited
both a proponent and an opponent of the ballot measure to make brief
presentations of their positions before Council this evening. King County
Councilmember Julia Patterson presented the "pro"position while Dick Paylor,
Chair-elect of the Eastside Transportation Association and former Bothell
Councilmember,presented the "con"position.
Councilmember Patterson explained that the ballot measure targets road and
transit investments in the most congested corridors in the region. She reviewed
the various proposed transit and road improvements, and detailed how the roads
and transit package would benefit the region. Emphasizing that the
improvements need to be made now and that the region needs both road and
transit improvements, Ms. Patterson pointed out that no other plan is being
considered or worked on.
Ms. Patterson indicated that the proposal will be paid for by a combination of
two new taxes: an additional six cents of sales tax on a$10 purchase, and an
$80 car tab fee for every$10,000 the car is worth. She stated that this
investment matches the scale of the problem, as the cost of doing nothing is
significant. Councilmember Patterson closed by saying that a State-required
expert review panel reviewed all the cost figures.
Presenting the opposing position,Mr. Paylor stated that 90 percent of all the
taxes that the public would pay if the roads and transit package were approved
would serve 1 percent of all the trips taken every day, and that every transit
agency carries less than 5 percent of all the trips taken every day. Focusing
primarily on the transit portion of the package,Mr. Paylor reviewed statistics
related to costs,taxes, etc., which he pointed out came from Sound Transit,
RTID, Puget Sound Regional Council, and WSDOT.
Mr. Paylor reported that while RTID and Sound Transit do not have another
plan, volunteers are trying to figure out what should be done as far as transit is
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concerned. He described what can be done to address the transportation
challenges, and where the investments should be focused. In conclusion, Mr.
Paylor stated that the joint package is unbalanced and does little to address the
top priority need of the region, which is reducing congestion.
A question and answer period commenced during which Councilmembers asked
questions pertaining to the annual motor vehicle excise tax and the differences
between the proponent's and opponent's cost figures.
Public comment was invited.
Bill Taylor, Renton Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, 300 Rainier Ave.
N., Renton,98057, stated that the Chamber of Commerce endorses the Roads
and Transit ballot measure.
Correspondence was read from Shaunta R. Hyde,Boeing Local Government
Relations Manager, PO Box 3707, Seattle, 98124, expressing support for the
Roads and Transit ballot measure.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Councilmembers Clawson, Law,Nelson, Corman, and Persson voiced their
support for the Roads and Transit ballot measure.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ADVANCE TO THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THIS
MATTER. CARRIED.
Resolution#3901 A resolution was read supporting the proposed 2007 "Roads and Transit"
Transportation: Roads& regional transportation ballot measure. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
Transit Ballot Measure, CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
November 2007
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Transportation: 2008-2013 TIP accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP),2008-2013.
Peter Hahn, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator-
Transportation,reported that the TIP details a multi-year work and funding plan
for the development of transportation facilities that is required for State and
Federal funding programs, used to coordinate projects and programs with other
jurisdictions, and mandated by State law. The TIP supports Renton's Business
Plan and Comprehensive Plan, and the Growth Management Act.
Continuing,Mr. Hahn highlighted the accomplishments of the past year,which
include completing the design for the SR-169 HOV Queue Jump Phase 2
project,continuing the design for the S. 3rd St. and Shattuck Ave. S. pedestrian
improvements, completing the South Lake Washington infrastructure
improvements,completing the NE Sunset Blvd./Duvall Ave. NE intersection
improvements, and upgrading school zone signs.
Mr. Hahn stated that the total expenditure for the 2008-2013 TIP is
$121,428,835, of which$64,462,801 is funded and$56,966,034 is unfunded.
In conclusion,he reviewed the various funding sources,the 2006/2007 grants
obtained for projects such as the South Lake Washington infrastructure
improvements, and the funding partnerships with WSDOT, Sound Transit,and
King County.
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In response to Councilmember Clawson's inquiry regarding the signal project at
NE Sunset Blvd. and Hoquiam Ave. NE (in the vicinity of Hazen High School),
Mr. Hahn indicated that due to citizen pressure,WSDOT is reconsidering its
original decision of not approving the signal.
Referring to Mr. Hahn's comments regarding the new vehicle license fee
funding source, Councilmember Persson emphasized that Council has not yet
discussed the local vehicle license fee.
Councilmember Law requested that the project to upgrade the railroad tracks at
Houser Way S.,between Main Ave. S. and Burnett Ave. S.,be moved higher up
in the project ranking. Mr. Hahn stated that the City has been in discussion with
BNSF Railway Company to determine how the project could be scaled down
into smaller pieces,and that the City is still trying to come up with a funding
package. He explained that the City's larger transportation projects continue to
dominate the TIP, and money is hard to find for all of the projects.
In response to Councilmember Persson's inquiry regarding the possibility of
starting the railroad track upgrade project sooner that 2010, Transportation
Planning and Programming Supervisor Seitz reported that BNSF agreed to work
on the project in phases so that in 2010 one or two blocks could be completed
and the final section could be completed in 2012. Mr. Hahn stated that staff
will try to persuade BNSF to start the project in 2009.
Councilmember Corman reported receipt of an e-mail from a resident residing
just to the west of the Maplewood Golf Course who was inquiring about the
City's walkway program and the lack of walkways in that neighborhood.
Reporting that work was done in the subject neighborhood last year,
Councilmember Palmer pointed out that although a lot of work is still needed,
the neighborhood did receive the largest portion of the walkway program
funding.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 294 for Transportation Committee report.)
RECESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:55 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:02 p.m.;roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Briere. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BRIERE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Fall "What's Happening..."brochure of recreation programs will be
available beginning August 24.
The City is working with BNSF Railway Company to replace three
downtown railroad bridges at Shattuck,Rainier, and Hardie Avenues. The
Rainier Ave. Bridge demolition is complete, and the Hardie Ave. Bridge
demolition proceeded well within schedule last week. During the course of
the work on the Hardie Ave. Bridge, Renton stormwater management staff
became aware of an opportunity to repair part of the City's stormwater
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system under the railroad bridge while the street is closed. This added work
will mean that Hardie Ave. is likely to be closed for the entire advertised
duration(through August 20)and perhaps a day longer.
' A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies will arrive on August 26 to examine all aspects of
the Renton Police Department's policy and procedures,management,
operations, and support services. Agency employees and members of the
community are invited to offer comments to the assessment team.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave.NE, Renton, 98056, favored vacating a
Citizen Comment: McOmber- portion of Index Pl.NE. He noted the presence of a trail near the vacation area,
Index Pl NE Vacation, A&D saying it will adequately serve the neighborhood. Pointing out that he also
Quality Const Co,VAC-07- represents the Highlands Community Association and neighbors in the area,Mr.
001 McOmber stated that he has not found anyone who wants Index Pl.NE to be
left open. (See page 294 for further discussion regarding this matter.)
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At Councilmember Persson's request, item 9.c. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/6/2007. Council concur.
8/6/2007
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/13/2007. Council concur.
8/13/2007
Planning: Owner-Occupied Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Housing Incentive Extension recommended approval to extend and modify the waiver of certain development
and Modification and mitigation fees associated with owner-occupied housing incentives in the
downtown area. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Utility: NPDES Stormwater Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the new program request
Permit Program Request& required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Surface Water Utility Rates Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit, and the associated surface water utility
rates increase necessary to fund the new program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Utility Rates& System Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the increases to the water(6
Development Charges percent),wastewater(6 percent), and surface water(6.5 percent)2008 piped
utility rates, and to the 2008 System Development Charges. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 9.c. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease with Sound
Item 9.c. Publishing, Inc. for space on the ground floor of the 200 Mill Building.
Lease: Sound Publishing, 200 Expenditure required: $2,367.75;revenue generated over three-year term:
Mill Bldg(Ground Floor) $47,354.96.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
ITEM 9.c. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments of Yong Lee
Committee (unexpired term expires 1/31/2008) and Brad Miller(three-year term expires
Appointment: Planning 6/30/2010)to the Planning Commission. MOVED BY CORMAN,
Commission SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
City Clerk: Official Newspaper concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the bid for the official
newspaper to the Renton Reporter,published by King County Publications Ltd.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 295 for resolution.)
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 262811 -263511 totaling $2,646,202.12. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Fund Balance Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding revisions to the
Reserves/Annual Capital Financial Management Policies. As a result of the review of fund balance
Improvement Plan(Financial reserves and the annual Capital Improvement Plan, the Committee
Management Policies recommended that the Financial Management Policies be revised as follows:
Revisions) 1. Clarify that the quarterly financial report shall be submitted to the City
Council in writing.
2. Clarify that the quarterly financial report shall include a list of any
outstanding interfund loans.
3. Change the budget basis from cash to Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP).
4. Clarify that Section La concerning Stabilization Funds refers to General
Government Funds as a whole.
5. Add a requirement for two-thirds affirmative approval of the City Council
before an expenditure can be made from the "anti-recessionary reserve."
6. Modify the reserve targets for the Golf Funds to be between 25 percent and
50 percent of operating expenses.
7. Delete the Debt Policy number l La. regarding competitive sale of City
bonds.
8. Add a policy calling for full disclosure of City financial information to
those holding or considering the purchase of City bonds.
The Committee further recommended that these policies be included in the
Mayor's proposed 2008 Budget document that will be presented to the City
Council at the end of October 2007. This action does not close the Fund
Balance Reserves and Annual Capital Improvement Plan referral of 3/12/2007.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a design
Transportation: 2007 Walkway contract with Pacific Engineering Design,LLC for the 2007 Walkway
Improvement Project, Pacific Improvement project in the amount of$152,056.63 to be completed 12/31/2008.
Engineering Design The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
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authorized to sign the design contract. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Transportation: 2008-2013 TIP Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the annual
updates to the 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and
the 2008 Arterial Street Plan. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 295 for resolution.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Utility: Benson Rd S Water concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Line Relocation, WSDOT to execute a utility construction agreement with Washington State Department
of Transportation for construction of the relocation of the water line at Benson
Rd. S. and I-405. The Committee further recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.*
Councilmember Clawson noted that WSDOT is paying half of the construction
cost.
*MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 295 for resolution.)
CAG: 07-140,Benson Rd S Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Water Line Relocation, concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract for
Ceccanti the Water Line Relocation for Realignment of Benson Rd. S. and 1-405
Overpass project to the low bidder,Ceccanti, Inc., in the amount of
$869,421.66. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning&Development Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Committee regarding the vacation of a portion of Index Pl.NE. The Committee
Vacation: Index PI NE,A&D recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to preserve the street
Quality Const Co,VAC-07- vacation status as approved by Council on 5/7/2007. The current approved
001 petition amended the vacation area to exclude the east 15 feet of the requested
area;required the petitioner to re-establish the existing trail in the retained right-
of-way with reconnection to the existing trail north of the vacated right-of-way
and that costs for such relocation be deducted from the value established for the
vacated right-of-way as part of the compensation phase of the street vacation;
and required the petitioner to provide satisfactory proof that outside utilities
have received and are satisfied with any easements necessary to protect their
facilities.
The 2007 Citywide Comprehensive Walkway Study and the Highlands Task
Force, Phase II,which are both currently underway, will provide an opportunity
for a comprehensive review of the City's walkways and will determine if there is
a continued need for the 15 feet excluded from the area of this vacation request.
At the conclusion of these review efforts, if the excluded 15 feet has been
determined as unnecessary for walkway purposes,the Committee encouraged
Kevie Russell to initiate a vacation petition. The Committee further
recommended that the filing and processing fees be waived for Mr. Russell
should he decide to file a petition for this area. Councilmember Clawson
moved to concur in the committee report. The motion died for lack of a second.
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Planning and Development Committee Member Palmer noted the existence of a
nearby walkway that is more heavily used, and expressed her support for
dividing the vacation area down the middle.
Councilmember Clawson reported that Council already approved the vacation
and would need to undo its previous action. City Attorney Warren explained
that adoption of an ordinance is necessary to finalize the vacation,which has not
yet occurred, and therefore Council can still change its decision.
Continuing, Mr. Clawson explained that for petitioner Keith Demps to
subdivide his property, he needs to have 35 feet of the 50-foot vacation area.
Mr. Demps is obtaining the 35 feet via a purchase agreement with the other
affected party. Mr. Clawson expressed concern regarding causing Mr. Demps
to delay his project as he is redeveloping in the Highlands area which is what
Council is encouraging. He supported enabling Mr. Demps to go forward with
his project,but voiced concern that a bad precedent is being set because the
Highlands Task Force will not have an opportunity to review the walkway study
prior to this action. Mr. Clawson noted that at this point, the City does not
know what the neighborhood wants with regards to walkways.
Councilmember Persson pointed out the presence of the other walkway near the
vacation area. Councilmember Corman commented that development in the
Highlands is being encouraged; however,parties who are interested in
developing property are now being held up. He supported the initial request of
dividing the vacation area down the middle.
City Attorney Warren stated that a vacated area is normally split down the
middle, and Council is strictly removing the retained easement for the walkway.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE
VACATING THE PROPERTY AND REMOVING THE RETAINED
EASEMENT ON THE 50-FOOT VACATED PORTION'.' CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3902 A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Transportation: 2008-2013 TIP Program,2008-2013. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3903 A resolution was read designating the Renton Reporter as the City's official
City Clerk: Official Newspaper newspaper. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3904 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: Benson Rd S Water interlocal agreement with WSDOT for the construction of the relocation of a
Line Relocation, WSDOT water line in Benson Rd. S., entitled "Utility Construction Agreement-Work by
Utility-Actual Cost." MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5300 An ordinance was read amending Section 8-4-34 of City Code by adding
Finance: Water Shut Off Subsection C.providing for discretion in administration of the fees provided for
Charge Adjustments for therein. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
Special Circumstances ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Noting that emergency medical aid call response times have been increasing and
Fire: Emergency Response that nearly half exceed the national acceptable standard of five minutes, it was
Times for Medical Aid MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER
MEDICAL AID RESPONSES TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
EDNSP: Downtown MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REMOVE
Wayfinding System THE TOPIC OF WAYFINDING SIGNS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION
(AVIATION)COMMITTEE AND REFER THE MATTER TO COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:47 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton,CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
August 20,2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 297.
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 20, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/27 No Meeting(Council Holiday)
(Nelson)
MON., 9/03 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
MON., 9/10 Emerging Issues in
6 p.m. Transportation/Aviation and Economic
Development;
Information Services Strategic Planning
Briefing
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 9/10 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5 p.m. Maplewood LLC Utility Bill Adjustment
Request
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/06 Owner-Occupied Housing Incentives
(Briere) 1:30 p.m. Extension and Modification;
2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
Political Sign Placement
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 9/05 CANCELLED
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 9/06 2008 Piped Utility Rate Proposal &
(Clawson) 3 p.m. System Development Charges;
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Phase II Municipal Permit New
Program Request
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 10, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Museum Annual Report
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Annexation and R-4 zoning of 4.89 acres located east of Talbot Rd. S. and south of S. 55th St.
(Anthone')
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/20/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee: Todd
Banks to the Airport-at-Large alternate position (to fill the unexpired term, 5/7/2010, of Ken
Whitfield who resigned) and Matthew Devine to the Talbot Hill neighborhood alternate position
(to fill the unexpired term, 5/7/2008, of Beverly Freer who resigned). Refer to Community
Services Committee.
c. Court Case filed by the State of Washington seeking an order declaring that property sought by
the condemnation petition, relating to the improvement of I-405 and SR-167, is necessary for
public use. Refer to Cily Attorney and Insurance Services.
d. Court Case filed by Aun Chhor related to eviction and confiscation of property. Refer to Ci
Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/4/2007 for CAG-07-155, Monroe Ave. NE Storm System
Overflow; seven bids; engineer's estimate $66,690; and submits staff recommendation to award
the contract to the low bidder, Cornerstone Earth Work, Inc., in the amount of$72,240.63.
Council concur.
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 8/21/2007 for CAG-07-141, Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir
Construction; two bids; engineer's estimate $5,350,000; and submits staff recommendation to
award the contract to the low bidder, T. Bailey, Inc., in the amount of$5,404,265.96. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
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g. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of the following: adopting the Capital Facilities Plans for the Issaquah and Kent school
districts, reducing the impact fee collected on behalf of the Issaquah School District, increasing
the impact fee collected on behalf of the Kent School District for each new single-family home,
and collecting an impact fee on behalf of the Kent School District for each new multi-family unit.
I Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on 10/8/2007.
h. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract in the amount of$221,180 with Sea Reach, Ltd. to manufacture and install
components for the downtown wayfinding system, which is a system of signage into and around
the downtown area. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
i. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of the multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for the Harrington
Square project at 930 Harrington Ave. NE. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
j. Finance and Information Services Department reports request from Friends of Youth for a utility
bill adjustment and recommends granting the adjustment in the amount of$5,226.04. Refer to
Finance Committee.
k. Finance and Information Services Department requests authorization for an interfund loan to
Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project, which is not to exceed the amount of
$2 million and the term of two years. Refer to Finance Committee.
1. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to reimburse the Renton
School District in the amount of$27,223.42 for construction costs of the fiber optic cable
network to Fire Station#16. Council concur.
in. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Rosewood Highlands
Preliminary Plat(PP-07-032); 27-lot subdivision totaling 4.39 acres located at 224, 230, 236,
242, and 246 Union Ave. NE. Council concur.
n. Human Resources and Risk Management Department requests approval of a contract with The
Seattle Times in the amount of$22,500 for the advertising of vacant positions. Council concur.
o. Police Department recommends approval to amend the 2007 Budget to document incoming
revenue and expenditure related to the purchase, in conjunction with other Valley Special
Response Team (VSRT) member agencies, of an armored personnel carrier(Lenco BearCat) for
use by the VSRT. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
p. Police Department recommends approval to impose a time limit on extended parking on city
right-of-way or municipal property. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
q. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-06-130,
contract with Parametrix, Inc., for additional engineering and design work for the airport
seaplane base dredging project in the amount of$89,300, and approval to amend the 2007
Budget to transfer funds to the Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation Fund. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
r. Transportation Systems Division requests approval to reclassify a Civil Engineer III position to a
new position of Lead Engineer-Transportation. Refer to Finance Committee.
s. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$220,602 with
RH2 Engineering, Inc. to provide services during construction of the Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir
project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
t. Utility Systems Division requests approval of a contract with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the
amount of$94,991 for services related to the Wastewater Utility's 2007-2008 general services.
Council concur.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Maplewood LLC Utility Bill Adjustment
b. Planning &Development Committee: 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
a c. Utilities Committee: 2008 Piped Utility Rate Proposal & System Development Charges;
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit New
Program Request
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9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Approving the Anthone' Annexation (see 4.)
b. Establishing R-4 zoning for the Anthone' Annexation area(see 4.)
c. 2007 Budget amendment related to the airport noise study contract with Harris, Miller, Miller&
Hanson (Council approved 8/13/2007 via Consent Agenda)
d. Tree retention and removal (Council approved 6/11/2007 via Planning & Development
Committee report)
e. Animal regulations (Council approved 6/25/2007 via Planning & Development Committee
report)
f. Cluster development(Council approved 6/25/2007 via Planning & Development Committee
report)
g. Residential development design standards (Council approved 6/25/2007 via Planning &
Development Committee report)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation)
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Transportation/Aviation and Economic Development;
Information Services Strategic Planning Briefing
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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CITY COUNCIL
September 10, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Dave Petrie's vacation request for portion of 164th Ave. SE in unincorporated King County
CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed by the State of Washington
Court Case filed by Aun Chhor
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Contract with Sea Reach for downtown wayfinding system
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit new program
request and associated surface water utility rates
Water,wastewater, and surface water piped utility rates and System Development Charges
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Todd Banks and Matthew Devine to the Airport Advisory Committee
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Issaquah and Kent school districts impact fees
Utility bill adjustment request by Friends of Youth
Interfund loan to Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project
Reclassify Civil Engineer III to Lead Engineer-Transportation
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for Harrington Square project
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
2007 Budget amendment re: Valley Special Response Team member agencies'purchase of armored
personnel carrier
Time limit on extended parking on city right-of-way or municipal property
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Contract addendum with Parametrix for airport seaplane base dredging project and budget amendment
Transit to Southport
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Award of contract to T. Bailey,Inc. for Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir construction project
Contract with RH2 Engineering for Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir construction project services
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Approving Anthone'Annexation(1 st reading 9/10/2007)
Establishing R-4 zoning for Anthone'Annexation area(1st reading 9/10/2007)
2007 Budget amend re: airport noise study contract with Harris, Miller,Miller& Hanson(1st reading 9/10/2007)
Tree retention and removal (1 st reading 9/10/2007)
Animal regulations(1 st reading 9/10/2007)
Cluster development(1 st reading 9/10/2007)
Residential development design standards (1st reading 9/10/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10/1/2007 -2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments
10/8/2007 - Impact fees for Issaquah and Kent school districts
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 10, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Toni Nelson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to
order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President;DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW, Council
COUNCILMEMBERS President Pro Tem;MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;ALEX PIETSCH,
Economic Development Administrator;REBECCA LIND,Planning Manager;
PETER RENNER,Facilities Director; ELIZABETH P. STEWART,Museum
Manager; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MIKE WEBBY,
Human Resources Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY and
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM,Fire
Department; COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Museum Manager Stewart presented the 2006 Annual Report of the Renton
Community Services: Renton Historical Society. She explained that the society provides the board of trustees
Historical Society 2006 for the Renton History Museum, as well as that portion of the operating budget
Annual Report that covers activities relating to its mission. Ms. Stewart indicated that the
public/private partnership between the City and the society serves as a roll
model for other cities in the Puget Sound region. She shared highlights of the
2006 Annual Report as follows: hired a Museum Manager and a Collection
Manager; received over$9,000 in federal funds for professional collection
assessments; erected a new museum sign; conducted greater outreach efforts at
picnics and schools; and published a new edition of Renton -From Coal to Jets.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Anthone', Talbot accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened the public
Rd S & S 55th St hearing to consider annexation and R-4 zoning of 4.89 acres, including the
abutting street right-of-way, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of
S. 55th St. (S. 192nd St.) and Talbot Rd. S. (Anthone').
Planning Manager Lind explained that in 2005,the Boundary Review Board
(BRB) expanded the original 4.89 acres to 25.7 acres by including adjacent
subdivisions to the south and east. Due to the State Supreme Court ruling in
2006 that the BRB exceeded its authority by expanding annexation boundaries,
Renton rolled back any annexation so expanded and still in process.
Ms. Lind reported that the site contains one single-family dwelling and slopes
upward from the southwest corner to the northeast corner. Public services for
the site are currently provided by Fire District#37, Renton water and sewer, and
the Kent School District. She stated that existing King County zoning is R-6
(six dwelling units per gross acre), and Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates
the site as Residential Low Density for which R-4 (four dwelling units per net
acre) zoning is proposed. Ms. Lind noted that this particular annexation area
was vested in with R-5 zone densities.
Continuing, Ms. Lind reviewed the site's fiscal impact analysis,which indicates
a surplus of$270 at current development, and a surplus of$7,025 at full
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development assuming 19 new homes with an average assessed value of
$550,000. She concluded that the annexation proposal is generally consistent
with the following: City annexation policies except for size, City policies for
low density single-family rezones, and BRB criteria.
Public comment was invited.
Mr. Gallagher(King County) expressed concern regarding the site's drainage,
indicating his preference that water drain down S. 192nd St. Additionally, he
stated his preference for R-6 zoning of the site,noting that nearby properties are
zoned R-6 and R-12.
Laurance Anthone' (Federal Way) voiced his support for the annexation.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BRB BUT EFFECTUATE ONLY THE
ORIGINAL 4.89-ACRE PORTION,AND HOLD FIRST READING OF THE
ANNEXATION ORDINANCE AND THE ORDINANCE THAT REZONES
THE SITE R-4 CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
USE MAP. CARRIED. (See page 307 for ordinances.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The City is recruiting salmon watchers and volunteers to help residents who
are learning English.
The Renton History Museum was selected by Humanities Washington to
participate in the Museums on Main Street program, a federally funded
partnership between the Smithsonian Institution and local humanities
councils to bring traveling exhibits to communities around the country. The
museum will host the exhibit entitled: "Key Ingredients: America by
Food."
On August 25, over 500 people strolled downtown Renton to enjoy art,
antiques, and businesses at the 2nd Annual Downtown Renton Art and
Antique Walk.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ross Osborne(King County) expressed support for the siting of an off-leash
Citizen Comment: Osborne- dog park in Renton. He reviewed the benefits of this type of park, and
Off-Leash Dog Park suggested locating the park on the south side of the Cedar River in the vicinity
of Carco Theatre.
Councilmember Corman indicated that the idea of a dog park has been explored
before and has not been rejected. He noted the existence of competing uses for
park property and the challenge that presents. Mayor Pro Tem Nelson
requested that a Parks Division employee contact Mr. Osborne.
Citizen Comment: Petrie- Dave Petrie (Des Moines) stated that King County denied his request to vacate a
Vacation of 164th Ave SE in portion of 164th Ave. SE, located near Maplewood Heights Park(which may be
King County annexed to Renton) and Liberty High School. He asked that the Transportation
Department conduct a feasibility study of the needs of the park and the high
school for the existing path, and noted his intent to construct a path as part of
his plat approval process. Once the study is conducted, Mr. Petrie requested
that Council write a letter to the King County Council to inform of the study's
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completion. He said King County's vacation denial letter indicates Renton
stated that the subject vacation area is necessary for future public access of the
park and the high school.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED.
Following inquiries of Mr. Petrie, Councilmembers Corman and Clawson
indicated their desire for staff to review the matter. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THIS SUBJECT TO THE
ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland"Buzz" Johnson(Renton)commented on the topic of an off-leash dog
Off-Leash Dog Park park in Renton, suggesting the area located between the Cedar River Trail and
the Cedar River,just south of I-405, as a potential site.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/20/2007. Council concur.
8/20/2007
Appointment: Airport Mayor Keolker appointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory
Advisory Committee Committee: Todd Banks to the Airport-at-Large alternate position(to fill the
unexpired term, 5/7/2010, of Ken Whitfield who resigned) and Matthew Devine
to the Talbot Hill neighborhood alternate position(to fill the unexpired term,
5/7/2008, of Beverly Freer who resigned). Refer to Community Services
Committee.
Court Case: State of Court Case filed by the State of Washington seeking an order declaring that
Washington, CRT-07-007 property sought by the condemnation petition, relating to the improvement of I-
405 and SR-167,is necessary for public use. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Court Case: Aun Chhor,CRT- Court Case filed by Aun Chhor related to eviction and confiscation of property.
07-008 Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
CAG: 07-155, Monroe Ave City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/4/2007 for CAG-07-155,Monroe Ave.NE
NE Storm System Overflow, Storm System Overflow; seven bids; engineer's estimate $66,690; and submitted
Cornerstone Earth Work staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Cornerstone
Earth Work, Inc., in the amount of$72,240.63. Council concur.
CAG: 07-141, Hazen 565- City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/21/2007 for CAG-07-141, Hazen 565-
Zone Reservoir Construction, Zone Reservoir Construction;two bids; engineer's estimate $5,350,000; and
T Bailey submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,T.
Bailey, Inc., in the amount of$5,404,265.96. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Finance: Impact Fees, Issaquah Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
&Kent School Districts recommended approval of the following: adopting the Capital Facilities Plans
f for the Issaquah and Kent school districts, reducing the impact fee collected on
behalf of the Issaquah School District, increasing the impact fee collected on
behalf of the Kent School District for each new single-family home, and
collecting an impact fee on behalf of the Kent School of District for each new
multi-family unit. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on
10/8/2007.
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EDNSP: Downtown Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Wayfinding System recommended approval of a contract in the amount of$221,180 with Sea Reach,
Installation, Sea Reach Ltd. to manufacture and install components for the downtown wayfinding
system, a system of signage into and around the downtown area. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
EDNSP: Multi-Family Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Housing Property Tax recommended approval of the multi-family housing property tax exemption
Exemption, Harrington Square agreement for the Harrington Square project at 930 Harrington Ave. NE. Refer
to Planning and Development Committee.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance and Information Services Department reported request from Friends of
Adjustment, Friends of Youth Youth for a utility bill adjustment and recommended granting the adjustment in
the amount of$5,226.04. Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Temporary Interfund Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization for an
Loan to S Lake Washington interfund loan to Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project, that
Infrastructure Project Fund 318 is not to exceed the amount of$2 million and the term of two years. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Finance: Fiber Optic Network Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to
to Fire Station#16 Cost reimburse the Renton School District in the amount of$27,223.42 for
Reimbursement, Renton construction costs related to the installation of the fiber optic cable network to
School District Fire Station#16. Council concur.
Plat: Rosewood Highlands, Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Rosewood
Union Ave NE, PP-07-032 Highlands Preliminary Plat; 27 lot subdivision totaling 4.39 acres located at
224, 230, 236, 242, and 246 Union Ave.NE. Council concur.
Human Resources: Vacant Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Position Advertising, The a contract with The Seattle Times in the amount of$22,500 for the advertising
Seattle Times of vacant positions. Council concur.
Police: VSRT Armored Police Department recommended approval to amend the 2007 Budget to
Personnel Carrier,Budget document incoming revenue and expenditure related to the purchase, in
Amend conjunction with other Valley Special Response Team(VSRT)member
agencies, of a Lenco Bear Cat armored personnel carrier for use by the VSRT.
Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Police: Time Limit on Police Department recommended approval to impose a time limit on extended
Extended Parking on ROW or parking on City right-of-way or municipal property. Refer to Public Safety
Municipal Property Committee.
CAG: 06-130,Airport Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to
Maintenance Dredging& CAG-06-130,contract with Parametrix,Inc., for additional engineering and
Shoreline Mitigation, design work for the airport seaplane base dredging project in the amount of
Parametrix $89,300, and approval to amend the 2007 Budget to transfer funds to the
Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation Fund. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation)Committee.
Transportation: Lead Transportation Systems Division requested approval to reclassify a Civil
Engineer-Transportation Engineer III position to a new position of Lead Engineer-Transportation. Refer
Position to Finance Committee.
Utility: Hazen 565-Zone Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of
Reservoir Construction $220,602 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to provide services during construction of
Services,RH2 Engineering the Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
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Utility: 2007-2008 General Utility Systems Division requested approval of a contract with RH2
Services,R112 Engineering Engineering, Inc. in the amount of$94,991 for services related to the
Wastewater Utility's 2007-2008 general services such as lift station review and
telemetry items. Council concur.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Planning& Development recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing
Committee on October 1, 2007, for the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Items to
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 be considered include:
Amendments • 2007-T-01,Capital Facilities and Transportation text amendments and
2006-T-05,Manufactured Home Park Zoning in the Residential Low
Density Comprehensive Plan designation text amendments;
• Comprehensive Plan Map amendments and concurrent rezoning/prezoning
for 2007-M-01 Park Ave., 2007-M-02 Rainier Ave., 2007-M-03 Maple
Valley Corridor, 2007-M-05 Sunset Blvd., 2006-M-06 Benson Hill
Communities, and 2007-M-07 Duvall Ave.; and
• Concurrent zoning text amendments implementing parking regulations for
2007-M-01 Park Ave. and Rainier Blvd. overlay standards and mapping to
implement 2007-M-02 Rainier Ave.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the 2008 piped
Utility: Utility Rates& System utility rates and System Development Charges. The Committee recommended
Development Charges referring this matter to the Committee of the Whole. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility:NPDES Stormwater Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the new
Permit Program Request& program request to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Surface Water Utility Rates System Phase II Stormwater Permit and the surface water utility rates increase.
The Committee recommended referring this matter to the Committee of the
Whole. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Vice Chair Law presented a report recommending approval
Finance: Vouchers of Claim Vouchers 263512 - 264080 and three wire transfers totaling
$5,078,012.19; and approval of 551 Payroll Vouchers, two wire transfers, and
1,439 direct deposits totaling $4,723,978.31. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Casey Bui to
Appointment: Planning the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2010. MOVED
Commission BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 9/17/2007 for second and final reading:
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Annexation: Anthone', Talbot An ordinance was read annexing approximately 4.89 acres of property generally
Rd S & S 55th St located immediately south of S. 55th St. and immediately east of Talbot Rd. S.;
Anthone' Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/17/2007. CARRIED.
Annexation: Anthone', R-4 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Zoning 4.89 acres,generally located immediately south of the south side of S. 55th St.
on the north and immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., annexed within the City of
Renton to R-4 (Residential- four dwelling units per acre)zoning; Anthone'
Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/17/2007. CARRIED.
Airport: Noise Study, Harris An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring$50,000 from
Miller Miller&Hanson,, the 2007 Airport 608 Hangar Expansion Project and $99,000 from the 2007 622
Budget Amend Hangar Rehabilitation Project to fund the contract with Harris, Miller,Miller&
Hanson to perform an airport noise study. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/17/2007. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention Standards,Chapter 4-7, Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 4-8, Permits -
&Animal Regulations General and Appeals, Chapter 4-9, Permits- Specific, and Chapter 4-11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of City Code by changing
the regulations for tree retention and removal. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/17/2007. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts - Uses and
re R-4 Zone& Tree Retention Standards, and Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards, of Title
&Animal Regulations IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the regulation of animals.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/17/2007.
CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-11 OA, Development Standards
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, and Note 10 of Section 4-2-
&Animal Regulations 1 IOD, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single
Family Residential Zoning Designations of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses
and Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code relating to
cluster development. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/17/2007. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention Standards, Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, and
&Animal Regulations Chapter 4-8, Permits-General and Appeals, of Title IV(Development
Regulations) of City Code relating to the design standards for residential
development.
Councilmember Clawson noted the limited scope of the ordinance which has to
do with setbacks and ornamental treatments to the backs and sides of homes.
*MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER
x THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/17/2007.
CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
Transportation: Transit to ISSUE OF TRANSIT TO SOUTHPORT TO THE TRANSPORTATION
Southport,Lake WA Blvd N (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
AND ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR TO DISCUSS
LITIGATION AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL
ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE
ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED.
CARRIED. Time: 8:05 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 10,2007
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR D
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1 September 10, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 9/17 Emerging Issues in Public Safety
(Nelson) 4 p.m. *Council Conference Room*
Approximately Downtown Wayfinding Implementation;
4:30 p.m. 2008 Piped Utility Rate Proposal &
System Development Charges;
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit New Program Request
*Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 9/17 Airport Advisory Committee
(Corman) 3:45 p.m. Appointments
FINANCE MON., 9/17 Fund Balance Reserves & Annual Capital
(Persson) 2 p.m. Improvement Program
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 17, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry - September 22, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Return to Renton Car Show Report
b. Sister City Cuautla Delegation
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
r recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/10/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports two appeals of Hearing Examiner's decisions regarding Grant Ave.
Townhomes Site Plan application (SA-07-018); appeals filed on 8/23/2007 by Robin Jones and
by Kovach Architects, each accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development
Committee.
c. Community Services Department requests approval of a lease with Communities in Schools of
Renton for space on the fifth floor of Renton City Hall; revenue generated over five-year term is
$30,139.92. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Development Services Division recommends approval to waive the development, building, and
impact fees per City Code owner-occupied housing incentive for The Chelsea condominium
project, 513 S. 2nd St., and the Blakey Townhomes project, 604 Morris Ave. S. Estimated total
fees for The Chelsea are $53,512.97 and $56,404.55 for Blakey Townhomes. Refer to Finance
Committee.
e. Hearing Examiner submits recommendation regarding appeal filed on behalf of Norma J. Randall
concerning the Vineyards Construction, LLC latecomer agreement for sewer main extension
along NE 7th Pl. (LA-06-002). Hearing Examiner recommends including the appellant's
property in the latecomer agreement. Council concur.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Committee of the Whole: Downtown Wayfinding Implementation; 2008 Piped Utility Rate
Proposal & System Development Charges; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit New Program Request
b. Community Services Committee: Airport Advisory Committee Appointments
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Exception for stormwater piping in geologically hazardous areas (Public hearing held on 12/4/2006)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the Anthone' Annexation (1 st reading 9/10/2007)
b. Establishing R-4 zoning for the Anthone'Annexation area(1 st reading 9/10/2007)
c. 2007 Budget amendment related to the airport noise study contract with Harris, Miller, Miller&
Hanson (1st reading 9/10/2007)
d. Tree retention and removal (1 st reading 9/10/2007)
e. Animal regulations (1 st reading 9/10/2007)
f. Cluster development (1 st reading 9/10/2007)
g. Residential development design standards (1st reading 9/10/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
4 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Public Safety
Council Chambers
Approximately 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Wayfinding Implementation;
2008 Piped Utility Rate Proposal & System Development Charges;
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit New Program
Request
'`�' • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lease with Communities in School of Renton for space on fifth floor of City Hall
Fees waiver for The Chelsea and Blakey Townhomes projects
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Sea Reach for downtown wayfinding system installation
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeals of Hearing Examiner's decisions re: Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan, including added
Sally Brick correspondence
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regional jail
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Exception for stormwater piping in geologically hazardous areas (1 st reading 9/17/2007)
PUBLIC MEETING
10/15/2007 - Downtown wayfinding system design and color scheme
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
10/1/2007 - 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments
10/8/2007 - Impact fees for Issaquah and Kent school districts
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 17, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk;ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; SONJA
MEJLAENDER, Community Relations and Event Coordinator; MARTY
WINE, Assistant CAO; PROVISIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON,Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and
TIM TROXEL,Police Department.
De p� ie
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring September 22, 2007, to
Mayor's Day of Concern for be "Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry" in the City of Renton and strongly
the Hungry -9/22/2007 urging all citizens to join the Emergency Feeding Program and the local food
banks in their efforts to nourish those who are hungry. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Emergency Feeding Program Executive Director Arthur Lee, Renton Salvation
Army Captain Terry Masango, and Renton Salvation Army Social Services
Director Lisa Robinson accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Captain
Masango encouraged citizens to participate in the annual countywide food drive
on September 22.
SPECIAL Jim Medzegian,member of the Return to Renton Car Show Steering
PRESENTATIONS Committee,reported on the 17th Annual Return to Renton Car Show held on
Community Event: Return to 7/7/2007. He acknowledged the presence of steering committee members in the
Renton Car Show, audience, and shared highlights of the show. Mr. Medzegian noted that the
Contribution of Proceeds to steering committee wants to hold the 2008 show in downtown Renton, and is
Police Department working with City staff towards that end. He presented Police Chief Milosevich
with some commemorative items and a check in the amount of$16,000 for the
Renton Police Department's youth fund. Chief Milosevich indicated that the
proceeds from the car show will help sponsor various youth programs.
Community Services: Sister Community Relations and Event Coordinator Mejlaender and Renton-Cuautla
City Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico, Sister City Committee volunteer Celeste Brady,who provided the Spanish
Renton Visit translation of the presentation,welcomed the three-member delegation from
Renton's sister city Cuautla,Jalisco,Mexico. Sister City Committee Co-Chair
Andee Jorgensen introduced the delegates, acknowledged the members of the
Sister City Committee present in the audience, and described the events and
activities the delegation will participate in during their visit.
Cuautla delegate and Mayor(Presidente Municipal) Gregorio Iturralde Torres
extended his best wishes to Renton for a fruitful and successful year, and
expressed appreciation for the sister-city relationship between the two cities.
Mayor Keolker and Council President Nelson presented each delegate with a
certificate of appreciation and an official City of Renton pin.
September 17,2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 314
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Renton residents are invited to a community meeting and presentation on
September 26 to learn about airport noise effects and to provide input for
the airport noise study which is jointly funded by the cities of Renton and
Mercer Island.
• Kids ages four to twelve are invited to compete in the annual Soccer
Challenge on October 4 at Ron Regis Park. Pre-registration is required.
• Beginning this week,Washington State Department of Transportation crews
will be paving and preparing the shoulders for future widening on
southbound SR-167 in Renton. The I-405 Widening Project is the first
stage of improvements on I-405 between I-5 and SR-167.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ross Osborne(King County) spoke about the feasibility of an off-leash dog
Citizen Comment: Osborne- park in Renton, questioning whether the Narco site(15 00 Houser Way S.) is a
Off-Leash Dog Park possible location for this type of park. Community Services Administrator
Higashiyama noted the possibility of using the site as a temporary off-leash dog
park, and stated that she will be happy to discuss the topic of a dog park with
Mr. Osborne.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/10/2007. Council concur. r 12
9/10/2007
Appeal: Grant Ave City Clerk reported two appeals of Hearing Examiner's decisions regarding
Townhomes Site Plan,Jones& Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan application; appeals filed on 8/23/2007 by
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018 Robin Jones and by Kovach Architects, each accompanied by required fee.
Refer to Planning and Development Committee.*
Community Services: City Community Services Department requested approval of a lease with
Hall Lease(5th Floor), Communities in Schools of Renton for space on the fifth floor of City Hall;
Communities in Schools of revenue generated over five-year term is $30,139.92. Refer to Finance
Renton Committee.
Development Services: Fees Development Services Division recommended approval to waive the
Waiver, The Chelsea& Blakey development,building, and impact fees per City Code owner-occupied housing
Townhomes incentive for The Chelsea condominium project, 513 S. 2nd St., and Blakey
Townhomes, 604 Morris Ave. S. Estimated total fees for The Chelsea are
$55,852.85 and$56,404.55 for Blakey Townhomes. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Appeal: Vineyards Hearing Examiner submitted recommendation regarding appeal filed on behalf
Construction Latecomer of Norma J. Randall concerning the Vineyards Construction,LLC latecomer
Agreement, Green,LA-06-002 agreement for sewer main extension along NE 7th Pl. Hearing Examiner
recommended including the appellant's property in the latecomer agreement.
Council concur.
*Mayor Keolker reported receipt of an added item of correspondence related to
the appeal of the Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan(item 7.b.) from Sally Brick,
Kirkpatrick&Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP,who represents the applicant
Tridor, Inc. She noted that the correspondence also needs to be referred to the 61
Planning and Development Committee.
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MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE ADDED ITEM OF
CORRESPONDENCE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the downtown wayfinding system manufacture and installation contract. The
5 EDNSP: Downtown Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
Wayfinding System and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Sea Reach, Ltd.
Installation, Sea Reach for$221,180 to manufacture and install the prioritized components of the
downtown wayfinding system that will improve the system of signage into and
around downtown Renton.
z The Committee further recommended that a public meeting be set for
10/15/2007 to discuss the downtown wayfinding system design and color
scheme. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
Responding to Mayor Keolker's inquiry, Council President Nelson explained
that the purpose of the public meeting is to view actual color samples and
materials for the gateway signs in particular, and to invite comment from the
public.
*ROLL CALL: FIVE AYES: NELSON, CLAWSON, LAW, BRIERS,
CORMAN; TWO NAYS: PALMER,PERSSON. MOTION CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments to the Airport
Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee as follows: Todd Banks (Airport-at-Large alternate
Advisory Committee position) for a term expiring 5/7/2010, and Matthew Devine(Talbot Hill
neighborhood alternate position) for a term expiring 5/7/2008. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 9/24/2007 for second and final reading:
Development Services: Private An ordinance was read adding a Subsection 4-3-050C5D.iv to the table entitled
Stormwater Utilities in "Exempt Activities permitted within Critical Areas and Associated Buffers" to
Geologically Hazardous Areas Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of City Code to add an exception for stormwater
piping in a geologic hazard area. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 9/24/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5301 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 4.89 acres of property generally
Annexation: Anthone',Talbot located immediately south of S. 55th St. and immediately east of Talbot Rd. S.;
Rd S & S 55th St Anthone' Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5302 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Annexation: Anthone', R-4 4.89 acres, generally located immediately south of the south side of S. 55th St.
Zoning on the north and immediately east of Talbot Rd. S., annexed within the City of
Renton to R-4 (Residential- four dwelling units per acre)zoning; Anthone'
Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
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ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5303 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring $50,000 from
Airport: Noise Study, Harris the 2007 Airport 608 Hangar Expansion Project and $99,000 from the 2007 622
Miller Miller&Hanson, Hangar Rehabilitation Project to fund the contract with Harris, Miller,Miller&
Budget Amend Hanson to perform an airport noise study. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5304 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development
Planning: City Code Amends Standards, Chapter 4-7, Subdivision Regulations,Chapter 4-8, Permits-
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention General and Appeals, Chapter 4-9,Permits - Specific, and Chapter 4-11,
&Animal Regulations Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code by changing
the regulations for tree retention and removal. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5305 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Planning: City Code Amends Standards, and Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards, of Title
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention IV (Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the regulation of animals.
&Animal Regulations MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5306 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-110A,Development Standards
Planning: City Code Amends for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, and Note 10 of Section 4-2-
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention 110D,Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single
&Animal Regulations Family Residential Zoning Designations of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses
and Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code relating to
cluster development. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Planning: City Code Amends An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
re R-4 Zone&Tree Retention Standards, Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, and
&Animal Regulations Chapter 4-8,Permits-General and Appeals, of Title IV(Development
Regulations)of City Code relating to the design standards for residential
development. Moved by Briere, seconded by Clawson, Council adopt the
ordinance as read.*
Councilmember Palmer indicated that the Master Builders Association has
expressed concerns regarding this ordinance and wants to offer suggestions
before the ordinance is finalized. She suggested allowing more time for the
association's input. Councilmember Clawson indicated that the association had
plenty of opportunity to provide input and did provide input on the ordinance.
Mayor Keolker reviewed the public involvement in the development of the
ordinance, as detailed in a memorandum to the Mayor and Council dated
9/5/2007 from Economic Development Administrator Pietsch.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ALLOW GARRETT HUFFMAN, SOUTH KING
COUNTY MANAGER FOR THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF
KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES, TO COMMENT ON THE MATTER.
CARRIED.
Mr. Huffman stated that a similar situation in Snohomish County resulted in a
list of 20 different architectural feature options. He indicated that in this case,
the association's membership is frustrated since their comments have not always
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been incorporated into the work document. Mr. Huffman further indicated that
the membership is being limited in what they are able to do, and feel that the
product will decrease rather than increase in attractiveness as a result of this.
He suggested further discussion on the matter.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Huffman stated that the
association represents a majority of the master builders that will comply with
these rules. Mr. Corman agreed that more time is needed to review the design
guidelines. Explaining that the ordinance concerns standards to be incorporated
in new construction such as window trim and building modulation,
Councilmember Briere indicated that the matter has been under review for
months and the Master Builders Association's membership has had opportunity
to comment.
Following further discussion on the matter, it was MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS,CALL FOR THE QUESTION ON THE MOTION
TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. CARRIED.
*Roll call: three ayes: Nelson, Clawson,Briere; four nays: Law, Palmer,
Persson, Corman. Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Nelson noted the need for clothing by the Renton Clothes
Human Services: Renton Bank, and she encouraged citizens to donate clothing to this organization, which
Clothes Bank served 437 people in August.
Police: Regional Jail Reporting that in 2012,the King County jail will no longer accept misdemeanor
bookings from King County cities,it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF A REGIONAL JAIL TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Fire: Emergency Response Mayor Keolker relayed a citizen concern regarding private information being
Times for Medical Aid released to Councilmembers in relation to the review of the medical aid
response data, and she stated for the record that the personal information has
been redacted.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:33 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
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September 17, 2007
*REVISED*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP FRI., 9/21 Benson Hill Communities Annexation
9 a.m. Transition Plan
Approximately 2008 Budget Priorities
1 P.M.
*7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON.,9/24 Emerging Issues in Transportation &
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Economic Development;
*Council Conference Room
Approximately 2008 Utility Rates
6:15 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 9/24 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4 p.m. Interfund Loan for Fund 318;
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Waiver
of Fees;
Lease with Communities in Schools of Renton ..r
for Space on Fifth Floor of City Hall
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 9/20 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
(Briere) 1 P.M. Multi-Family Housing Property Tax
Exemption for Harrington Square;
Whitworth Ave. S. Street Vacation;
Annexation Meeting Notification Practices
PUBLIC SAFETY WED., 9/19 Graffiti on Private Property;
(Law) 4 p.m. Marine Patrol Contract;
Medical Aid Response Times
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 9/19 Seaplane Base Dredging Contract Addendum
(Palmer) 3:30 p.m. with Parametrix;
Local &Regional Transportation Issues
(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 9/20 Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Bid Award;
(Clawson) 3:30 p.m. Hazen 565-Zone Consultant Contract;
Utility Systems CIP (briefing only)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 24, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/17/2007. Council concur.
—� b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/19/2007 for CAG-07-160, Duvall Ave. NE Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Installation; 16 bids; engineer's estimate $1,095,087.23; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Shoreline Construction Co., in the
amount of$775,296.13. Council concur.
c. Community Services Department recommends approval of a service repair order with
Hermanson Mechanical for emergency repairs to the HVAC system at the Renton Community
Center in the amount of$32,000. Council concur.
d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way to widen Jericho Ave. NE and NE 5th Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Benner
Short Plat(SHP-05-113). Council concur.
e. Development Services Division recommends approval of the Langley Ridge Final Plat (FP-07-
059); 34 single-family lots on 34.05 acres located south of SE May Valley Rd. between Coal
Creek Parkway and NE 26th St. Council concur. (See 7.a. for resolution.)
f. Police Department recommends approval of a contract with Securitas Security Services USA,
Inc. in the amount of$28,957.39 (three months) to provide Visitor Information, Downtown
Assistance (VIDA)program security and ambassador services at the Renton Transit Center.
Council concur.
g. Utility Systems Division requests authorization to establish the Earlington Sewer Interceptor
Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of$341,410.04 to ensure that project costs
are equitably distributed to those who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
h. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-05-195, agreement
with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC, for additional work on the Central Plateau Interceptor
Section II project in the amount of$20,501. Council concur.
i. Utility Systems Division requests approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-05-147, agreement with
RH2 Engineering, Inc., for additional work related to the Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir project in
the amount of$29,900. Council concur.
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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
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a. Committee of the Whole: 2008 Utility Rates
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Interfund Loan for Fund 318*; Owner-Occupied Housing
Incentive Waiver of Fees; Lease with Communities in Schools of Renton for Space of Fifth Floor
of City Hall
c. Planning& Development Committee: Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption for
Harrington Square; Whitworth Ave. S. Street Vacation
d. Public Safety Committee: Graffiti on Private Property; Marine Patrol Contract
e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Seaplane Base Dredging Contract Addendum with
Parametrix*
f. Utilities Committee: Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Bid Award; Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir
Consultant Contract
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Langley Ridge Final Plat(see 5.e.)
b. Interfund loan to Fund 318, S. Lake Washington Infrastructure Project (see 6.b.)
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
2007 Budget amendment re: seaplane base dredging contract addendum with Parametrix (see 6.e.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Exception for stormwater piping in geologically hazardous areas (1 st reading 9/17/2007)
8. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
9. AUDIENCE COMMENT
10. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Transportation and Economic Development
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:15 p.m.
2008 Utility Rates
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
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Referrals
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Eastside Baby Corner donation request
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Multi-family housing property tax exemption agreement for Harrington Square project
Contract with RH2 Engineering for Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir construction project services
Contract amendment with Parametrix for airport seaplane base dredging project
Lease with Communities in Schools of Renton for space on the fifth floor of City Hall
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Earlington Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District
PUBLIC MEETING
10/15/2007 - Downtown wayfinding system design and color scheme
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10/1/2007 - 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments
10/8/2007 - Impact fees for Issaquah and Kent school districts
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Po �
September 24,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:05 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator;NEIL WATTS, Development Services Director; MICHAEL
BAILEY,Finance and Information Services Administrator; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department;
DEBORAH NEEDHAM,Emergency Management Director; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH,DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER KENT
CURRY, Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Renton will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 26 to open Logan
Ave., the culmination of the largest public works project in the City's
history and the next step in the realization of The Landing, a 46-acre retail
and residential development scheduled to open in October.
• The unveiling of the new activity building at Tiffany Park will occur on
September 29.
• Over 100 prospective employees attended the first"Ahead of the Curve"
Landing Job Fair on September 20 at Renton Technical College.
• Washington State Department of Transportation will kick-off the I-405
Renton Stage 1 Project with a"Construction Brown Bag" event on October
4 at Liberty Park.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Teresa Lindo(Sammamish) introduced herself as a volunteer and officer of
Citizen Comment: Lindo- Eastside Baby Corner, a non-profit organization that provides goods and
Eastside Baby Corner Non- services to low income children in east King County, including Renton,which
Profit Organization has been operating for 14 years. Noting that the organization has grown
substantially resulting in the need for paid staff,Ms. Lindo requested that the
City contribute $15,000 to Eastside Baby Corner. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Pergamo- Anna Pergamo (Renton), who lives on S. Tobin St., expressed concerns about
Touchdowns Sports Bar& the noise and unruly behavior of patrons of Touchdowns Sports Bar and Grill
Grill Noise Problems,Airport (423 Airport Way)that disturbs residents in the area and negatively affects their
Way quality of life. Although the Police Department is regularly contacted, she
reported that the noise has not decreased and suggested a fence be built in the
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alley between the business and S. Tobin St., or having the business owner pay a
fine each time the police are called.
■o Citizen Comment: Green- Kenneth Green(Renton), stating that he lives next door to the previous speaker,
Touchdowns Sports Bar& stressed that he does not want Touchdowns Sports Bar and Grill to shut down,
Grill Noise Problems,Airport but to be responsible for the actions of its patrons. He indicated that despite
Way numerous conversations with the business's management,the problems persist.
Mr. Green expressed his desire for a resolution to the problems.
Citizen Comment: Smith- Catherine Pluue Smith(Renton), stating that she lives on S. Tobin St., expressed
Touchdowns Sports Bar& concerns about the noise problems and disturbances caused by patrons of
Grill Noise Problems,Airport Touchdowns Sports Bar and Grill, which negatively affects area residents.
Way Saying that she does not want the business to close down,Ms. Smith asked that
the City address this matter. She suggested a greater police presence on the
weekends.
Mayor Keolker assured that the Police Chief will investigate the matter and
provide a report back to Council.
Plat: Langley Ridge,NE 26th Mayor Keolker announced that the rest of the speakers signed up to comment
St,FP-07-059 on the topic of the Langley Ridge Final Plat,which is listed on the consent
agenda. She invited Development Services Director Watts to provide a briefing
on the matter.
Mr. Watts reported that the issue in question is emergency access. He explained
that the driveway from SE May Valley Rd. goes across an old bridge that would
not adequately support a fire truck, so the developer either had to replace the
bridge or find another way for emergency access. The developer chose an
access point that comes through the Stonegate neighborhood across Tract C, and
which would only be used for emergency access, drainage facilities
maintenance purposes, and access to two existing single-family homes. He
noted that two easements go across both Tract C and another property now
known as the Holmes property.
Continuing, Mr. Watts indicated that the easement types are in dispute. The
easements are an older 22-foot-wide private access easement that existed prior
to the Stonegate plat, and a 20-foot easement that was created when the plat was
recorded. He stated that the City Attorney reviewed the unclear plat language
and determined that the easement created in the Stonegate plat is a public access
easement. Mr. Watts reported the following: the Langley Ridge plat property
owner was unsuccessful in securing clear easement rights from the Stonegate
Homeowners Association; the construction vehicles have been using the
easement primarily to build the utility facilities, which has caused concern to
the neighboring residents; the access is secondary and will be gated off, and the
access will serve as secondary for emergency and maintenance purposes,not as
primary (residential),to the two lots created as part of this particular plat.
City Attorney Warren noted the discord that has developed between the
Stonegate residents and the Langley Ridge developer. Mr. Warren reviewed
how he arrived at his determination that the easement shown on Tract C of the
Stonegate plat is public and therefore allows a secondary means of emergency
access to the Langley Ridge plat.
Mr. Warren and Mr. Watts responded to questions from Councilmembers on the
following issues: the 20-foot easement that provides access to the Holmes
property; the placement of the locked gate; the use of the easement by
construction vehicles and the related private property trespass issue; the Langley
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Ridge plat owner's responsibility to erect the gate and pave the road prior to
recording the plat; and confirmation that the secondary access will incur only
limited use.
Citizen Comment: Navarro - Phillip Navarro (Lynnwood),who represents the Stonegate Homeowners
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE Association(HOA),provided a procedural history of the easement under
26th St, FP-07-059 dispute related to the Langley Ridge Final Plat. Mr. Navarro reviewed three
legal points as to why the easement should not be considered a public easement,
the first concerning certain findings by the Hearing Examiner.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER FIVE ADDITIONAL MINUTES. CARRIED.
Mr.Navarro continued with the review of his legal points. His second and third
points concerned the intent of the dedicator and the issue of inverse
condemnation. He recommended that the matter be sent back to the Hearing
Examiner for a closer review.
In response to Council inquiry,Mr.Navarro stated that originally, Stonegate
HOA just wanted the developer to have asked them for permission to use the
property. The issue has now become contentious. He noted that compensation
has been discussed, and pointed out that the HOA is willing to work with the
developer if the developer is willing to work with the HOA.
Citizen Comment: Reamy- Betsy Reamy(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident,voiced concerns
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE regarding the emergency access to the Langley Ridge plat. She expressed her
26th St, FP-07-059 unhappiness with the construction truck traffic, saying that the access is on
Stonegate's private property and other options are available. Ms. Reamy
requested that Council deny the final plat, and require the developer to submit
an emergency access that uses Langley Ridge plat property.
Citizen Comment: Longfellow Happy Longfellow(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, disagreed with
- Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE the Langley Ridge developer's proposal to use Stonegate property for additional
26th St,FP-07-059 uses that were not included in the original Stonegate plat. He said the access
should be developed on Langley Ridge plat property.
Citizen Comment: Brain- Paul Brain(Tacoma), attorney representing Langley Development,reviewed the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE dedication provisions on the Stonegate plat map and concluded that public
26th St, FP-07-059 access exists across Tract C. He noted the minimal amount of usage the
secondary emergency vehicle access would incur.
Discussion ensued regarding the dedication of open space tracts to the public,
the pavement maintenance of the emergency access road by Langley Ridge
Homeowners Association, and the question of compensation for the property.
Citizen Comment: Rogers- Debra Rogers(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, expressed her belief
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE that the easement on the Stonegate plat is private and has not been abandoned.
26th St,FP-07-059 Referring to documents related to the Langley Ridge Preliminary Plat process,
she detailed how she came to this conclusion. Ms. Rogers stated that if there is
public access on the easement,then it is for City use and not for construction
vehicles. She submitted documents and 47 signatures showing support for the
Stonegate Homeowners Association.
Citizen Comment: Siri Christopherson (Renton), child of Stonegate neighborhood residents,
Christopherson-Langley indicated her dislike of Langley Development's construction trucks using the
Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St, easement on Stonegate plat.
FP-07-059
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Citizen Comment: Tyra Christopherson(Renton), child of Stonegate neighborhood residents,
Christopherson- Langley expressed concern regarding the increase in traffic in her neighborhood as a
Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St, result of the building of the access road by Langley Development.
FP-07-059
Citizen Comment: Bruce Christopherson(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident and parent,
Christopherson- Langley disagreed that the easement on the Stonegate plat is owned by the public.
Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St, Stating that he does not want Langley Ridge plat to use Stonegate's property as
FP-07-059 access, he pointed out that other options are available for Langley Ridge. Mr.
Christopherson expressed concern regarding tactics used by the Langley Ridge
developer,pointing out that the issue is not about money, it is about recognition
of private property rights. He voiced hope for resolution of the legal issues
prior to approval of the Langley Ridge Final Plat.
Discussion occurred pertaining to concern that the access road will be used for
more than emergency and maintenance purposes, and regarding the ownership
of the easement area.
Citizen Comment: Foster- Thomas Foster(Seattle) introduced himself as the president of Langley
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE Development and commented on the secondary access to and the placement of
26th St, FP-07-059 the houses on Langley Ridge plat. He noted that the access as proposed is for
emergency and maintenance use only and not for ingress or egress to the plat.
He further noted his effort to limit the construction vehicle traffic and to be
considerate of the residents. Mr. Foster stated his belief that the easement is for
public use.
Discussion ensued regarding the attempts to resolve the matter,the threats of
lawsuits,the suggestion to employ a mediator, and the high emotions
surrounding the issue.
RECESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:54 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Briere,previously excused.
Citizen Comment: Holmes- Robert Holmes (Renton), stating that he owns property that is part of the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE Langley Ridge plat,pointed out that Tract C in the Stonegate plat is currently
26th St,FP-07-059 being used by the City eight to twelve times per year for ingress and egress to
the retention pond. He opined that it will not be used for emergency access to
the Langley Ridge plat more than once every five years. Mr. Holmes further
pointed out that the property will not be used by the general public, except for
those coming to the homes on his property.
Citizen Comment: lee- Larry Ice(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident,noted that with the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE emergency access as proposed to the Langley Ridge plat, even with the
26th St, FP-07-059 anticipated limited use,the safety of the children in the Stonegate neighborhood
is at risk. He recommended that the bridge over May Creek on the Langley
Ridge plat be improved, resulting in the provision of immediate emergency
access to the homes. Mr. Ice concluded that the Stonegate plat map language
indicates that Stonegate Homeowners Association owns the easement.
Citizen Comment: Todderud- John Todderud(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, stated that the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE easement on the Stonegate plat is not public. He recommended that the Langley
' 26th St,FP-07-059 Ridge developer spend the additional money to make the emergency access
from SE May Valley Rd. Mr. Torrerud expressed support for an emergency
access that does not disturb the Stonegate neighborhood.
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Citizen Comment: Blayden- Bob Blayden(Renton),who owns property on the Langley Ridge plat, indicated
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE that Langley Development purchased property from him and has been very
26th St, FP-07-059 accommodating to him during the construction. He encouraged the Council to
move forward with the approval of the final plat, as the longer the matter is held
up, the more money he loses.
Mayor Keolker recommended that the matter be held for at least a week in order
for the issues to be resolved.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Item 5.e. was removed for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/17/2007. Council concur.
9/17/2007
CAG: 07-160, Duvall Ave NE City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/19/2007 for CAG-07-160, Duvall Ave.
Water& Sanitary Sewer Main NE Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Installation; 16 bids; engineer's estimate
Installation, Shoreline $1,095,087.23; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
Construction low bidder, Shoreline Construction Co., in the amount of$775,296.13. Council
concur.
Community Services: Community Services Department recommended approval of a service repair
Community Center HVAC order with Hermanson Mechanical for emergency repairs to the HVAC system
System Emergency Repairs, at the Renton Community Center in the amount of$32,000. Council concur.
Hermanson Mechanical
Development Services: Benner Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat,ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way to widen Jericho Ave.NE and NE 5th Pl.
Jericho Ave NE, SHP-05-113 to fulfill a requirement of the Benner Short Plat. Council concur.
Police: Renton Transit Center Police Department recommended approval of a contract with Securitas Security
VIDA Program, Securitas Services USA, Inc. in the amount of$28,957.39 (three months)to provide
Security Services USA Visitor Information,Downtown Assistance(VIDA)program security and
ambassador services at the Renton Transit Center. Council concur.
SAD: Earlington Sewer Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the Earlington
Interceptor Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of
$341,410.04 to ensure that project costs are equitably distributed to those who
benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 05-195, Central Plateau Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-
Interceptor Phase 11, Roth Hill 05-195, agreement with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC, for additional
kEngineering Partners work on the Central Plateau Interceptor Section Il project in the amount of
$20,501. Council concur.
CAG: 05-147, Hazen 565- Utility Systems Division requested approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-05-
Zone Reservoir Design, RH2 147, agreement with R112 Engineering,Inc., for additional work related to the
Engineering Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir project in the amount of$29,900. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 5.e. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions,of the
Item 5.e. Langley Ridge Final Plat; 34 single-family lots on 34.05 acres located in the
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Plat: Langley Ridge,NE 26th vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Coal Creek Parkway SE, and NE 26th St.
St,FP-07-059 MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL TABLE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 5.e. UNTIL 10/1/2007. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the 2008 piped utility rates and System Development Charges. The Committee
Utility: Utility Rates & System recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed
Development Charges 2008 revenue increases of 6 percent for water, 6 percent for wastewater, and 6.5
percent for surface water and the proposed 2008 System Development Charges.
The Committee further directed staff to prepare an ordinance reflecting the 2008
utility rates and System Development Charges to be processed with the budget
ordinance. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Council President Nelson noted that staff will explore options to better inform
low-income seniors and disabled persons of the available lower rates.
Planning&Development Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence with the staff recommendation to approve a multi-
EDNSP: Multi-Family family housing property tax exemption agreement that addresses the terms and
Housing Property Tax conditions for a partial property tax exemption upon completion of the
Exemption, Harrington Square Harrington Square project in the Highlands designated residential targeted area.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute said agreement in substantially the same form. MOVED
BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request
002 to vacate a portion of Whitworth Ave. S. right-of-way subject to the following
four conditions:
• An easement for the City's water,wastewater and surface water utilities be
retained over the entire right-of-way;
• Sufficient area be provided in the requested vacation area for a boring pit;
• Vehicular turnaround access be provided to the Transportation Division's
satisfaction; and
• Right-of-way revert back to the City should the adjacent BNSF Railway
Company right-of-way be abandoned at some point in the future.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the Hazen 565-
CAG: 07-141, Hazen 565- Zone Reservoir Construction project. The Committee recommended
Zone Reservoir Construction, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the additional budget
T Bailey appropriation in 2008 to cover project costs,with a total project budget(2007
and 2008)not exceeding$6,500,000. The Committee further recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract for
Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Construction project to the low bidder, T. Bailey,
Inc., in the amount of$5,404,265.96. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utility: Hazen 565-Zone Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
Reservoir Construction concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the consultant agreement
Services, RH2 Engineering with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to provide services during construction of the
Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir project in the amount of$220,602. The Committee
further recommended that the Mayor and Ci Clerk be authorized to execute
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the agreement. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
LA
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding the Mercer
Police: Mercer Island Harbor Island marine patrol contract. The Committee met to discuss the contract with
Patrol Contract, Log Removal Mercer Island for marine patrol services and is satisfied with the level of service
Policy currently being received. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Works: Graffiti on Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report on graffiti. The
Private Property Committee was advised that City regulations declare graffiti to be a nuisance
violation and also require the removal of graffiti. The City's role and
responsibility in removing graffiti on public and private properties was
discussed. City staff, representing the Police, Community Services, and
Planning/Building/Public Works departments,have recently developed a
coordinated approach for responding to reports of graffiti.
The Committee concurred in the staff recommendation that Code Compliance
function as the clearinghouse for graffiti reports, to allow for tracking, referral
and enforcement. The Code Compliance Reporting phone line,425-430-7373,
and e-mail,www.codecompliance@ci.renton.wa.us, will be used to report
graffiti. If graffiti is reported on public property, City staff will remove it.
When graffiti is reported on private property, owners will be notified via a letter
that requests removal and provides helpful suggestions in removing the graffiti.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee the amendment to the contract with Parametrix, Inc. concerning the seaplane
CAG: 06-130, Airport base dredging project. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
Maintenance Dredging& recommendation to:
Shoreline Mitigation, 1. Present the ordinance for first and second reading to approve a budget
Parametrix,Budget Amend transfer of$75,000 from the Airport Office Rehabilitation Project, and
$25,000 from the Precision Approach Project, for a total of$100,000,to the
Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation Project.
2. Approve the contract amendment with Parametrix,Inc. in the amount of
$89,300 for design and engineering services to dredge the seaplane base.
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract amendment.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 329 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 264081 - 264577 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,613,293.42; and approval of 202 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
684 direct deposits totaling$2,190,037.07. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Temporary Interfund Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Loan to S Lake Washington concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution authorizing
Infrastructure Project Fund 318 an interfund loan to Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 329 for resolution.)
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Community Services: City Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Hall Lease(5th Floor), concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a five-year lease with
Communities in Schools of Communities in Schools of Renton for space on the fifth floor of City Hall. The
Renton Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign the lease. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Development Services: Fees Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Waiver, The Chelsea&Blakey concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the waiver of building,
Townhomes development, and impact fees as provided by City Code 4-1-210B, Owner-
Occupied Housing Incentive, at the request of proponents of The Chelsea
(condominiums)and the Blakey Townhomes projects. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3905 A resolution was read granting authority for an interfund loan to Fund 318,
Finance: Temporary Interfund South Lake Washington Infrastructure Project. MOVED BY LAW,
Loan to S Lake Washington SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
Infrastructure Project Fund 318 READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
CAG: 06-130,Airport An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring $75,000 from
Maintenance Dredging& the Airport Office Rehabilitation Project and$25,000 from the 2007 Precision
Shoreline Mitigation, Approach Project to the Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation
Parametrix,Budget Amend Project to pay for the change of scope in the contract with Parametrix, Inc.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5307 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
CAG: 06-130,Airport MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
Maintenance Dredging& THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Shoreline Mitigation,
Parametrix, Budget Amend
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5308 An ordinance was read adding a Subsection 4-3-050C5D.iv to the table entitled
Development Services: Private "Exempt Activities Permitted within Critical Areas and Associated Buffers" to
Stormwater Utilities in Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
Geologically Hazardous Areas (Development Regulations) of City Code to add an exception for stormwater
piping in a geologic hazard area. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Clawson reported that Council held a workshop last Friday
Annexation: Benson Hill regarding the Benson Hill Communities Annexation transition plan. He stated
Communities, S 200th St& that the Fire Chief presented his plan that entails moving around and
128th Ave SE redeploying fire trucks and aid cars,which may be accomplished without
increasing the budget. Mr. Clawson further stated that the response times will
be even better.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:43 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
September 24, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 24, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/01 Emerging Issues: Reporting on Regional
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Committees by Councilmembers
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 10/01 Draft Public Property Tree Inventory and
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. Assessment Report
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 10/01 Time Limit on Extended Parking on City
(Law) 4 p.m. Right-of-Way;
Armored Personnel Carrier Purchase by
Valley Special Response Team;
Radio Communications Systems
Reception Problems
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 9/26 Joint Meeting with Airport Advisory
(Palmer) 5 p.m. Committee to Discuss Noise Concerns
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 1, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Fire Prevention Week- October 7 to 13, 2007
b. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Fire Department Recognition of Promotions
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
2007 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Maps and Data; concurrent rezoning; prezoning for
potential annexation areas; and zoning text amendments to City Code development regulations
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/24/2007. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 9/25/2007 for CAG-07-161, Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169)
Improvements Phase 2; eight bids; engineer's estimate $4,773,720; and submits staff
` recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the
j amount of$5,039,197. Council concur.
c. City Clerk submits appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding Beclan Place
Preliminary Plat(PP-07-041); appeal filed on 9/11/2007 by Steve Beck, accompanied by
required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
d. Court Case filed by Kevin P. Sullivan, Sullivan & Thoreson, on behalf of JoAnne E. Beach who
seeks compensation for medical expenses and economic loss due to injuries sustained on
11/4/2004 allegedly caused by failure to properly seal the area at the signal loop joint on Park
Ave. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation in the amount of$25,000 for additional costs related to the SR-
900, 1405 vicinity to Harrington Ave. NE signal modification and raised traffic island project.
Council concur. (See 10.b. for resolution.) wow
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• Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Langley Ridge
Final Plat (FP-07-059); 34 single-family lots on 34.05 acres located south of SE May Valley Rd.
between Coal Creek Parkway and NE 26th St. (Tabled on 9/24/2007; see 10.a. for resolution.)
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
ti.. marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Planning & Development Committee: Owner-Occupied Housing Incentives Extension and
Modification*
b. Public Safety Committee: Time Limit on Extended Parking on City Right-of-Way*; Armored
Personnel Carrier Purchase by Valley Special Response Team*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Langley Ridge Final Plat (see 9.)
b. Agreement with WSDOT re: SR-900, 1405 to Harrington Ave. NE signal modification (see 8.e.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Owner-occupied housing incentive extension and modification (see 9.a.)
b. Time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way (see 9.b.)
c. 2007 Budget amendment re: purchase of armored personnel carrier by VSRT (see 9.b.)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues: Reporting on Regional Committees by Councilmembers
,,. • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT I 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court case filed on behalf of JoAnne E. Beach
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation re: Beclan Place Preliminary Plat
Appeals of Hearing Examiner's decisions re: Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with WSDOT re: SR-900, 1-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave. NE signal modification
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Width of driveways
MW
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Owner-occupied housing incentive extension and modification (1st reading 10/1/2007)
Time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way (1st reading 10/1/2007)
2007 Budget amendment re: purchase of armored personnel carrier by VSRT (Ist reading 10/1/2007)
PUBLIC MEETING
10/15/2007 - Downtown wayfinding system design and color scheme
PUBLIC HEARING
10/8/2007 - Impact fees for Issaquah and Kent school districts
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Regular Meeting
October 1, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER;
COUNCILMEMBERS DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. DON PERSSON and TERRI BRIERE
arrived at 7:05 p.m.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
Fire Department; TINA HARRIS, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate;
DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,
Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring October 7 to 13, 2007, to
Fire Prevention Week- be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton in commemoration of the
October 7 to 13, 2007 Great Chicago Fire of 1871,which killed more that 250 persons, left 100,000
homeless, and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings.*
Mayor Keolker noted the arrival of Councilmembers Persson and Briere at 7:05
p.m.
*MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Fire Chief Daniels accepted the proclamation with appreciation, saying that fire
safety begins with citizens.
National Domestic Violence A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring October 2007 to be
Awareness Month- October "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Renton and
2007 encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting all
victims so they can lead healthy lives, safe from violent and abusive behavior.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Harris accepted the proclamation with
appreciation. Ms. Harris reported that cities are conducting special events to
raise awareness of domestic violence, and she thanked community-based
organizations for their continued support in assisting individuals. Ms. Harris
presented DAWN(Domestic Abuse Women's Network) representatives,Alanna
and Lorinda,with a check in the amount of,$635 on behalf of the Renton Police
Officers'Guild for the domestic violence shelter.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chief Daniels announced the Fire Department employee promotions, as follows:
Fire: Employee Promotions . Firefighter Rick Myking,promoted to Lieutenant;
• Lieutenant Roy Gunsolus,promoted to Captain; and
• Captain Robert Van Horne,promoted to Deputy Chief.
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Lieutenant Myking, Captain Gunsolus, and Deputy Chief Van Horne were each
presented with a certificate of promotion by Mayor Keolker and with the badge c-
of the position by family members. Chief Daniels presented Lieutenant Myking
and Deputy Chief Van Horne with helmets.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Amendments to consider the 2007 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Maps and Data;
concurrent rezoning;prezoning for potential annexation areas; and zoning text
amendments to City Code development regulations. Planning Manager Lind
and Senior Planner Conkling reviewed the privately-proposed and City-initiated
amendments.
2007-M-01,LUA-06-160,326 Park Ave.N.,Alan Kunovsky. Ms. Lind
stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
change in land use map designation for this .89-acre site from Residential
Medium Density with R-10 zoning to Commercial Neighborhood(CN)with
concurrent CN zoning. She noted that the proposal includes zoning text
amendments related to parking.
2007-M-02,LUA-06-161,Rainier Ave. S. and Hardie Ave. SW,O'Farrell
Properties,LLC. Ms. Lind reported that the Planning Commission
recommends approval of the proposed change in land use map designation for
1.6 acres from Residential Medium Density with R-10 zoning to Commercial
Corridor with concurrent Commercial Arterial zoning. She pointed out that the
proposal includes zoning text amendments to expand the Rainier Business
District Overlay and to modify the allowed residential density.
2007-M-03,LUA-06-166,Maple Valley Hwy.Corridor,City of Renton.
Ms. Lind said the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
changes in land use map designations for 284 acres(New Life-Aqua Barn
Annexation site)in Renton's Potential Annexation Area. Changes include:
Residential Low Density(RLD)to Residential Medium Density with R-14 and
Residential Manufactured Home prezoning, and RLD to Residential Single
Family with R-8 prezoning. Remaining RLD areas to be prezoned Resource
Conservation and R-4.
2007-M-05,LUA-06-167, SW Sunset Blvd.,QIP and Virtu Properties. Ms.
Conkling reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
proposed change in land use map designation for 8.71 acres from Employment
Area-Industrial with Heavy Industrial zoning to Residential Medium Density
(RMD)with R-10 zoning, and for.91 acres from Residential Multi-Family to
RMD with R-10 zoning. She stated that this proposal will not encroach upon
the Black River Riparian Forest property, and the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife has provided a list of recommended site planning and
construction controls that will be discussed during the project level review.
2007-M-06,LUA-06-164,Benson Hill Communities,City of Renton. Ms.
Lind reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
proposed changes for large portions of the 2,438-acre Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area with concurrent prezoning. Changes include: Residential
Single Family with R-8 prezoning; Residential Medium Density with R-10, R-
14, and Residential Manufactured Home prezoning; Residential Low Density
with Resource Conservation,R-1, and R-4 prezoning; Residential Multi-Family
(RMF) with RMF prezoning; Commercial Neighborhood(CN)with CN
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purchasing the property for commercial use. Ms. Strong indicated that the sale
of the property is crippled in its current residential state, and she requested that
the property be prezoned commercial at this time.
In response to the inquiries of David Gleason(King County),Ms. Lind
confirmed that condominiums are allowed in the R-14 zone, and that vesting
under King County zoning is allowed until the effective date of the annexation.
Mary Urback(Puyallup),who represents the O'Farrell properties (2007-M-02),
agreed with the proposed Commercial Arterial zoning and related zoning text
amendment to allow 60 units per acre. Ms. Urback urged approval of the
Planning Commission's recommendation.
Lan Wang,Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue), stated that he is an owner
of the Panther Creek Apartments in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation
area(2007-M-06). He indicated that the proposed prezone from R-48 to R-14
will render the property non-conforming; thus reducing its market value and
limiting the owners' ability to rebuild and secure bank loans. Mr. Wang
requested that the property be prezoned Residential Multi-Family, and that the
City issue a rebuild letter stating that the owners can rebuild at the same size
and height as the current building in case it is destroyed.
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Wang stated that the
building is denser than the R-14 zoning allows.
Brent Cawley(King County) spoke against the proposed prezoning for the
Maple Valley Hwy. Corridor area(2007-M-03). He explained that his property
at 150th Lane SE, along the Matson Creek Bypass, is subject to flooding due to
the ill-management of surface water runoff from Fairwood down the bypass into
the Cedar River. Mr. Cawley noted that the water from overflowing storage
ponds ends up on his property, and emphasized that development will only
increase the non-permeable surfaces. If this action moves forward, he asked
that the City go above and beyond the current surface water runoff and storage
pond plans.
Jeff Wolfson(Kent) stated that his property, located west of 108th Ave. SE in
the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area(2007-M-06), will be negatively
affected by the proposed zoning change from R-12 to R-8. He noted that the
land value will decrease, that the area has the infrastructure to support the
density, and that the proposal is not equitable. Mr. Wolfson asked that his
property be prezoned R-14 as is proposed for nearby properties.
David Halinen(Fircrest),who represents Quarry Industrial Park(QIP),LLC in
the matter of 2007-M-05, submitted a letter and documentation to the Council in
support of the amendment.
Christopher Wagner(King County),who is a resident of the Huntington
Heights Condominium(SE 176th St.)in the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area(2007-M-06), stated his preference to not abut commercial
property. He inquired as to the current prezoning recommendation for the
church-owned parcel to the west of the condominium. Ms. Lind stated that the
church prefers that the property remain commercial.
Jennifer Knickerbocker(Renton) expressed concern that the proposed rezoning
on Park Ave.N. from residential to commercial (2007-M-01)may negatively
affect her neighborhood due to the increase in traffic.
Frank Song, Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue), said he is an owner of the
Panther Creek Apartments in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area
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prezoning; and Commercial Corridor with Commercial Arterial and
Commercial Office prezoning.
2007-M-07,LUA-06-165,Duvall Ave.NE Corridor, 10625, 10703, 13645,
and 10733 138th Ave. SE,City of Renton. Ms. Lind stated that the Planning
Commission recommends denial of the proposed changes in land use map
designation from Residential Single Family to Commercial Corridor with
Commercial Arterial prezoning for 1.01 acres(Marshall Annexation area). She
indicated that the amendment is not timely for the following reasons: unknown
consequences at this time from the widening of Duvall Ave.NE, and
undocumented demand for new retail or services in the commercially-zoned NE
Sunset Blvd. District. Ms. Lind pointed out that a review of the land use
designations for the entire area, including those parcels under consideration,
may be appropriate at a later date once the Duvall Ave.NE improvements are in
place.
2007-T-01,LUA-06-163, Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements,
City of Renton. Ms. Lind said the Planning Commission recommends approval
of the bi-annual update of the elements to incorporate and update the level of
service information and capital facility projects lists,to amend text and tables
summarizing growth, and to update and correct descriptive narrative.
2007-T-05,LUA-06-125, Land Use Element,City of Renton. Ms. Lind
reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval to update this
element to allow Residential Manufactured Home zoning to be an implementing
zone with Residential Low Density land use designation.
Ms. Lind explained that a number of properties are still in King County, and
any property owners who wish to develop these properties may consider vesting
under King County's current zoning prior to the potential annexation of the
properties to Renton. In conclusion, she stated that Council action is not
requested at this time.
Correspondence was read from Lan Wang, Frank Song, and Hao Wu of
Washington Investment LLC (Bellevue)who own the 30-unit Panther Creek
Apartment complex located at 19235 108th Ave. SE (2007-M-06). The
correspondents noted that the property is zoned R-48 in King County and is
recommended for R-14 zoning in Renton. The correspondents requested that
the proposed prezoning be changed from R-14 to Residential Multi-Family.
Correspondence was read from Jack Connell,Facilities Project Manager,
Renton School District(Renton),requesting that school district property always
be accompanied with the "P" suffix to trigger the special overlay development
criteria typical to this public school land use designation(2007-M-06).
Public comment was invited.
Charles Grass(Renton),who owns property at 10733 138th Ave. S. in the
Marshall Annexation area(2007-M-07),pointed out that most commercial
properties located in the immediate vicinity of Sunset Blvd. and Duvall Ave.
NE are occupied. Mr. Grass requested that Council approve the zoning
designation change to his property and to the parcel to the north,primarily
because they are surrounded by commercial properties. He indicated that
delaying establishment of the zoning status leads to delays in the planning and
permitting process for his property.
Carolyn Strong(Seattle) introduced herself as the real estate agent who listed
the previous speaker's property. She noted the number of people interested in
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(2007-M-06). Mr. Song pointed out that the prezone from R-48 to R-14 will
reduce the value of the property. He stated that the area is not conducive to
single-family zoning, and properties to the north and east are commercially
zoned.
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Responding to the inquiries of Mayor Keolker and Council President Nelson,
Mr. Pietsch reported that the Planning and Development Committee will
continue to review the matter and then present a final recommendation to the
full Council. He indicated that if Council chooses to do so, the amendments
would need to be adopted by the end of the year.
There being no further public continent, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
j CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
a
Myron Zapata will represent the City of Renton at the Special Olympic
World Games in Shanghai, China,October 2 though 11.
A Downtown Wayfinding Open House will be held on October 15 at City
Hall. The downtown wayfinding project will create signage to assist
visitors and residents into and around downtown Renton. Attendees will
have the opportunity to view examples of the signs and preliminary color
proposals and to provide comments.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Noting that all of the speakers signed-up to comment on the Langley Ridge
Plat: Langley Ridge,NE 26th Final Plat, Mayor Keolker reported that a settlement between the Stonegate
St,FP-07-059 Homeowners Association and Langley Development was achieved. (See page
341 for action on this matter.)
Citizen Comment: Longfellow Happy Longfellow(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, expressed his
-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE appreciation to the City for tabling the Langley Ridge Final Plat approval for a
26th St, FP-07-059 week. He indicated that mediation was sought and an agreement was
successfully negotiated between the Stonegate Homeowners Association and
Langley Development. Mr. Longfellow reported that the Langley Ridge plat
can use the easement on Stonegate plat's Tract C for emergency and
maintenance access.
Citizen Comment: Foster- Thomas Foster(Seattle), stating that he is the president of Langley
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE Development,voiced appreciation for the City's efforts on the matter of the
26th St,FP-07-059 Langley Ridge Final Plat.
Citizen Comment: Rogers - Debra Rogers(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, noted the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE misunderstandings surrounding issues of the Langley Ridge Final Plat approval,
26th St, FP-07-059 and expressed her hope that the City will learn from this situation and prevent
these types of misunderstandings with future plats.
Citizen Comment: Bruce Christopherson(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, reviewed
Christopherson- Langley points from the Hearing Examiner's report regarding the Langley Ridge
Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St, Preliminary Plat pertaining to open space and access to proposed lots 33 and 34.
FP-07-059 He requested that final plat approval not occur before Langley Development
complies with the conditions of the plat. Mr. Christopherson noted that if the
City allows a roadway from NE 26th St. to be used for emergency and
maintenance purposes,that it also allows Stonegate plat residents to use the
roadway for non-motorized travel.
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Citizen Comment: Willoughby Melissa Willoughby(Renton), Stonegate neighborhood resident, asked that
-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE prior to granting approval of the Langley Ridge Final Plat,that the conditions of ,
26th St,FP-07-059 the plat be met, and that the City follow-through to see that the conditions are
complied with. She noted particularly the condition regarding repair of the
bridge for emergency fire truck access. Ms. Willoughby recommended that a
timeline be set as to when this condition is to be met.
Councilmember Corman commended Stonegate Homeowners Association and
Langley Ridge for reaching an agreement on the easement. He stated that the
Hearing Examiner's conditions need to be met before the final building approval
is made. Councilmember Clawson said that enforcement of the plat conditions
will be followed-up by City staff.
Citizen Comment: Brain- Paul Brain(Tacoma),representing Langley Development, pointed out that the
Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE matter of the easement concerning the Langley Ridge Final Plat has been
26th St, FP-07-059 resolved, and he encouraged Council to approve the final plat.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 8.c. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/24/2007. Council concur.
9/24/2007
CAG: 07-161, Maple Valley City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/25/2007 for CAG-07-161,Maple Valley
Hwy Improvements Phase 2, Hwy. (SR-169)Improvements Phase 2; eight bids; engineer's estimate
Rodarte Construction $4,773,750; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder,Rodarte Construction,Inc., in the amount of$5,039,197. Council
concur.
Court Case: JoAnne E Beach, Court Case filed by Kevin P. Sullivan, Sullivan&Thoreson,on behalf of
CRT-07-009 JoAnne E. Beach who seeks compensation for medical expenses and economic
loss due to injuries sustained on 11/4/2004 allegedly caused by failure to
properly seal the area at the signal loop joint on Park Ave. Refer to City
Attorney and Insurance Services.
Transportation: SR-900/1-405 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$25,000 for
Signal Modification, WSDOT additional costs related to the SR-900, 1-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave.NE
signal modification and raised traffic island project. Council concur. (See page
342 for resolution.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.c. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding
Item 8.c. Beclan Place Preliminary Plat; appeal filed on 9/11/2007 by Steve Beck,
Appeal: Beclan Place accompanied by required fee.*
Preliminary Plat,Beck, PP-07- Councilmember Persson stated that Councilmember Clawson had indicated in
041 an e-mail that the Planning and Development Committee is not accepting any
more referrals. Councilmember Briere noted the Council's concerns regarding
the Planning and Development Committee's recommendations on issues.
*MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.c. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
CARRIED.
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At the request of Mayor Keolker,Assistant City Attorney Fontes agreed to send
a memorandum and to meet with the Committee of the Whole regarding the
appeal process rules.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Keolker noted that the first item of unfinished business concerns the
Plat: Langley Ridge,NE 26th Langley Ridge Final Plat.
St, FP-07-059 Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions, of the
Langley Ridge Final Plat; 34 single-family lots on 34.05 acres located in the
vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Coal Creek Parkway SE, and NE 26th St.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
LANGLEY RIDGE FINAL PLAT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for resolution.)
Planning&Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Committee regarding the extension and modification to the owner-occupied housing
Planning: Owner-Occupied incentives. The Committee recommended concurrence with the following staff
Housing Incentive Extension recommendation:
and Modification . Per the provisions of City Code 4-9-015, approve an exemption to proceed
outside of the annual Title IV(Development Regulations) amendment
process due to the sunset of the "Owner-Occupied Housing Incentives" in
City Code 4-1-210 on 10/1/2007.
• Extend the owner-occupied housing incentives in place for downtown
Renton through 12/31/2009,unless otherwise extended by the City Council.
0 Modify the eligibility criteria, identify an application process, implement a
restrictive covenant requiring the benefited project to be "For Sale" housing,
and make other changes to the existing text.
• Adopt an ordinance to extend and modify City Code 4-1-210,Waived Fees.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report recommending
Police: VSRT Armored concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2007 Budget
Personnel Carrier, Budget amendment for the cooperative purchase by the Valley Special Response Team
Amend member agencies of a Lenco BearCat armored personnel carrier to replace the
current 26-year-old carrier. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance amending the 2007 Budget to document the incoming revenue (from
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team funds) and expenditure in the amount of
$50,000 be presented for first reading. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Police: Time Limit on Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding extended
Extended Parking on ROW or unauthorized parking. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
Municipal Property recommendation to impose a time limit on extended parking on City of Renton
right-of-way or municipal property, a violation of which could result in
impoundment after proper notification. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED
BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 342 for ordinance.)
Councilmember Law explained that the ordinance calls for a 72-hour time
limitation if a vehicle has been left in a municipal right-of-way or on City
property. The City will tag the vehicle and notify the owner that the vehicle is
subject to impoundment.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3906 A resolution was read approving the Langley Ridge Final Plat; approximately
Plat: Langley Ridge,NE 26th 34.05 acres located in the vicinity of SE May Valley Rd., Coal Creek Parkway, ow
St,FP-07-059 SE, and NE 26th St. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.*
Councilmember Corman expressed his support for the resolution, and
commented on the primary access and on the secondary gated access for
emergency vehicles to the Langley Ridge plat. He noted that this particular
situation is different than other plats in the City. Mr. Corman indicated that the
plat may end up slightly different than what the Hearing Examiner had
expected, and pointed out that staff will have to resolve the access issues to the
satisfaction of the Fire Department.
Councilmember Persson stated that once the gate is in place on the secondary
access, no other traffic will be able to use the access. Mr. Persson said he is
convinced that this is the right course of action.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution#3907 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: SR-900/1-405 interlocal agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE concerning additional costs for the SR-900, I-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave.
Signal Modification,WSDOT NE signal modification. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/8/2007 for second and final reading:
Planning: Owner-Occupied An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-210,Waived Fees,of Chapter 1,
Housing Incentive Extension Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of
and Modification City Code by extending and modifying the waiver of certain development and
mitigation fees related to owner-occupied housing incentives. MOVED BY
BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
Police: Time Limit on An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10-10 of Title X(Traffic)of City
Extended Parking on ROW or Code by adding a new Section 10-10-14, Extended Unauthorized Parking,
Municipal Property related to establishing a time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
Police: VSRT Armored An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by reflecting incoming
Personnel Carrier, Budget revenue in the amount of$50,000 from Valley Narcotics and Enforcement
Amend Team to the General Fund balance and an expenditure for the purpose of
purchasing an armored personnel carrier for the Valley Special Response Team.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2007.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Briere inquired as to how Councilmembers want to handle two
Development Services: items currently in the Planning and Development Committee: driveway widths
Driveway Widths and the appeal of the Grant Ave. Townhomes site plan.
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MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REMOVE THE
TOPIC OF DRIVEWAY WIDTHS FROM THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND REFER THE MATTER TO THE
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Appeal: Grant Ave Councilmember Corman stated for the record that he cannot think of a single
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones & appeal out of Planning and Development Committee this whole year that
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018 Council has not approved. He indicated his preference for the item to stay in
Planning and Development Committee.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REMOVE
THE TOPIC OF THE APPEAL OF THE GRANT AVE. TOWNHOMES SITE
PLAN FROM THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND
REFER THE ITEM TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:10 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC,City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 1, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 1, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/08 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
(Nelson) 6 p.m. System Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit Rate Impact;
Utility Rate Relief Options
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 10/08 Vouchers;
(Persson) 5 p.m. Friends of Youth Utility Bill Adjustment
Request;
Reclassification of Civil Engineer III
Position
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/04 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 10/03 CANCELLED
(Palmer)
UTILITIES THURS., 10/04 Earlington Sewer Interceptor Special
(Clawson) 3 p.m. Assessment District Establishment
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 8, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Summer Activities/Henry Moses Aquatic Center Report
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Collection of impact fees for the Issaquah and Kent school districts
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/1/2007. Council concur.
b. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval of the issuance of Water and
Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2007, in the approximate amount of$21.2 million for various utility
capital projects and to refinance outstanding bonds to lower overall costs. The projects include:
Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir, Emergency Power to Pump Stations, Summerwind/Stonegate Lift
Station Replacement, Renton Village Storm System Improvement, Gypsy Basin/Ripley Lane
Storm System Improvement, Central Plateau Interceptor Phase 2, and SW 34th St. Culvert
Replacement. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
c. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of a purchasing agreement
with King County Directors' Association in order to purchase the installation and repair of field
turf for the Maplewood Golf Course from Atlas Track and Tennis. Council concur. (See 9. for
resolution.)
d. Fire Department requests authorization for the appropriation and expenditure of money to
purchase six public access defibrillators ($10,000), and to fund the 2007 ($9,200) and 2008
($10,000) Renton Heart Month campaigns. Council concur. (See 9. for ordinance.)
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Transportation who is providing funding in the amount of$292,100 towards the
Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169), HOV/Queue Jump Phase 2 project. Council concur.
a
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit Rate Impact
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Friends of Youth Utility Bill Adjustment Request;
Reclassification of Civil Engineer III Position
c. Utilities Committee: Earlington Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District Establishment
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Purchasing agreement with King County Directors' Association (see 7.c.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2007 Budget amendment re: defibrillators purchase and Renton Heart Month campaign (see 7.d.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Owner-occupied housing incentive extension and modification (1st reading 10/1/2007)
b. Time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way (1st reading 10/1/2007))
c. 2007 Budget amendment re: purchase of armored personnel carrier by Valley Special Response
Team (1 st reading 10/1/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
now
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Rate Impact;
Utility Rate Relief Options
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • ..w
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 I AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Bond issuance for various utility capital projects
Settlement agreement with MT Development
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Low-income and senior citizen utility rates
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Cooperative purchasing agreement with King County Directors' Association
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Misdemeanant jail facility study
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Basketball hoops on public right-of-way
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amend re: defibrillators purchase and Renton Heart Month campaign (1 st reading 10/8/07)
PUBLIC MEETING
10/15/2007 - Downtown wayfinding system design and color scheme
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Regular Meeting
October 8,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President;RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney;
ATTENDANCE BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA,
Community Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Director;
PETER RENNER,Facilities Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation
Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; ERIKA
CONKLING, Senior Planner;MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; DEPUTY
CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department; COMMANDER DAVID
LEIBMAN,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services Administrator Higashiyama presented a report on the
Community Services: Summer programs, events, and activities offered by the Community Services Department
Activities/Henry Moses during the summer. She highlighted events such as the opening of Heritage
Aquatic Center Report Park,the completion of the first public property tree inventory, and the annual
kids fishing derby;programs such as summer lunches, day camps, and
scholarships; and activities such as Summerfest 2007 (drop-in playground
activities), senior co-ed softball team, and numerous classes.
Ms. Higashiyama noted the volunteer opportunities and programs, saying that
year-to-date,volunteer hours total 20,990. She also noted the partnerships with
cities, agencies, and City departments. Regarding the Henry Moses Aquatic
Center,Ms. Higashiyama stated that attendance totaled 63,273, and the new
twilight swim sessions were held on 28 evenings. In conclusion, she indicated
that in 2008,the Community Services Department will maintain and increase
partnerships, expand marketing opportunities, and support a healthy community
through wellness programs and physical activity.
Mayor Keolker expressed her appreciation for all of staff s hard work.
Regarding the beach closures during the summer(due to unacceptable levels of
bacteria),Councilmember Corman noted Renton's contribution to the regional
effort to clean up the lake water, and the department's efficient management of
the closures.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Finance: Impact Fees,Issaquah accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
&Kent School Districts to consider the collection of impact fees for the Issaquah and Kent school
districts.
Senior Planner Conkling explained that Renton currently collects an impact fee
on behalf of the Issaquah School District in the amount of$6,136 per new
single-family home built within the City limits. She pointed out that the school
district is now requesting the collection of a fee in the amount of$6,021.
October 8,2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 349
Ms. Conkling reported that the City collects an impact fee in the amount of
$4,928 per new single-family home on behalf of the Kent School District. She
relayed the school district's request for the collection of a fee in the amount of
$5,110. Additionally, the school district is requesting an impact fee in the
amount of$3,146 for each new multi-family unit. Ms. Conkling explained that
multi-family units may occur if the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area,
which has proposed prezoning that would allow the construction of new multi-
family units, is annexed into the City of Renton.
Continuing, Ms. Conkling explained that both of the school districts are
responding to growth by proposing improvements to schools serving Renton
residents. Assessment of the full impact fees ensures that those who contribute
to growth pay a share of the growth-related costs. Ms. Conkling stated that staff
recommends adoption of the requested single-family impact fee for both school
districts, and adoption of the new multi-family impact fee for the Kent School
District. She noted that this matter will be reviewed by the Finance Committee
on October 22.
Public comment was invited.
Craig Christensen(Mill Creek),representing the Issaquah School District,
explained that the school district annually updates its Six-Year Capital Facilities
Plan, which identifies how growth will be accommodated, and calculates impact
fees that help fund capital requirements. He indicated that funds designated to
build a middle school in the 2006 plan were reallocated in the 2007 plan to
instead increase the size of the high schools to accommodate the growth. Mr.
Christensen pointed out that the reduction in the impact fee is due to this
reallocation.
Gwenn Escher-Derdowski (Kent), Kent School District Planning Administrator,
stated that impact fees from new developments in the proposed annexation areas
(Anthone' and Benson Hill Communities)represent a continued savings to
existing taxpayers in the form of reduction in the dollar amounts of new
construction bond issues, as well as savings in interest. She explained that
impact fees that may be assessed in future construction proposals will not be
new fees but rather replacement of fees that would have been assessed when the
property was under King County's jurisdiction. Ms. Escher-Derdowski noted
that Panther Lake Elementary School,which is located in the general vicinity of
the two annexation areas, is to be replaced.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
Councilmember Corman expressed his appreciation for the input from the
representatives of the school districts,particularly the information about the
new schools being built and the reasons for the reduction in the Issaquah School
District impact fee.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Everyone is invited to stroll the streets of downtown Renton to enjoy
scarecrows and festive fall decorations in business windows and storefronts.
Sunset Court Park will be closed while the existing 30-year-old irrigation
system is removed and replaced between October 29 and November 1.
October 8, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 350
BNSF Railway Company is in the process of replacing four railroad bridges
in Renton. The Cedar River Bridge near the library has been rolled to the
south and is no longer in position over the river. It will be dismantled and
transported away this week. Meanwhile, pile driving for the replacement
bridge on Hardie Ave. SW is complete and has moved to Rainier Ave. The
Shattuck Ave. Bridge replacement should be completed in the near future.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/1/2007. Council concur.
10/1/2007
Finance: Bond Issuance, Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of the
Utility Capital Projects issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2007, in the approximate amount
of$21.2 million for various utility capital projects and to refinance outstanding
bonds to lower overall costs. The projects include: Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir,
Emergency Power to Pump Stations, Summerwind/Stonegate Lift Station
Replacement,Renton Village Storm System Improvement,Gypsy Basin/Ripley
Lane Storm System Improvement, Central Plateau Interceptor Phase 2, and SW
34th St. Culvert Replacement. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Finance: King County Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a
Directors Association Purchase purchasing agreement with King County Directors'Association in order to
Agreement, Field Turf for purchase the installation and repair of field turf for the Maplewood Golf Course
Maplewood Golf Course from Atlas Track and Tennis. Council concur. (See page 352 for resolution.)
Fire: Defibrillators&Renton Fire Department requested authorization for the appropriation and expenditure
Heart Month Funding of money to purchase six public access defibrillators ($10,000), and to fund the LM
Campaign,Budget Amend 2007 ($9,200) and 2008 ($10,000)Renton Heart Month campaigns. Council
concur. (See page 353 for ordinance.)
Transportation: Maple Valley Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Hwy(SR-169) HOV/Queue Washington State Department of Transportation who is providing funding in the
Jump Phase 2,WSDOT amount of$292,100 towards the Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169),HOV/Queue
Jump Phase 2 project. Council concur.
Added Item Legal Division recommended approval of a settlement agreement with MT
7,f. Development,LLC regarding processing a plat application for 18 single-family
Legal: Settlement Agreement, building lots, located in the vicinity of Talbot Rd. S. and S. 55th St.,based upon
Plat Application,MT applicable King County development regulations in effect prior to annexation
Development (Anthone')of the MT property. Gets eil eon Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
Added Item Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
7.2. Agreement No. 9 to CAG-04-013, agreement with W&H Pacific, Inc., for the
CAG: 04-013,North Renton design of the Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane in the amount of$45,000 for the South
Infrastructure Improvements, Lake Washington Roadway Improvements Project. Approval was also sought
W&H Pacific to allocate the funding from Fund 318, South Lake Washington Infrastructure
Project. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO CHANGE ITEM 7.f. FROM
"Council concur" TO "Refer to Committee of the Whole." CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the 2008 cost of service water rate structure proposal. The Committee
Utility: Cost of Service Water recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2008
Rate Structure cost of service rate structure as proposed: expand to five customer classes with
adjusted commodity rates, expand to three consumption blocks for single
family/duplex(0 to 599, 600 to 1,400 and over 1,400 cubic feet per month), and
adjust meter charges for all customer classes.
It is understood that formal Council action on the City's 2008 cost of service
water rate structure will be conducted as part of the City Council's upcoming
2008 Budget review and approval process, and will be implemented as part of
the 2008 utility rates ordinance. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utility: Senior& Disabled& Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Low-Income Utility Rates the 2008 senior/disabled/low-income rates proposal. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to lower the eligibility
age to 61 years, and to use the King County income threshold for property tax
relief programs for the 40 percent discount level ($35,000 for 2007) for the
senior/disabled/low-income rates program. It is understood that formal Council
action on the City's 2008 senior/disabled/low-income rates will be conducted as
part of the City Council's upcoming 2008 Budget review and approval process,
and will be implemented as part of the 2008 utility rates ordinance. MOVED
BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: NPDES Stormwater Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Permit Program Request& the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)Phase II
Surface Water Utility Rates Municipal Stormwater Permit new program and rate increase. The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Surface
Water Utility's new program request required to comply with the NPDES Phase
II permit, authorizing 4.7 new FTEs (full time employees) and a surface water
utility rate increase of$1.32 per month for single-family customers(23 percent
for all other customers) in 2008 necessary to fund the new program.
The Committee further authorized the use of the equipment rental fund(Fund
501)to purchase the equipment(vactor truck)needed for the new program with
the Surface Water Utility repaying the equipment rental fund over a five-year
period. It is understood that formal Council action on the City's 2008 NPDES
Phase II permit compliance will be conducted as part of the City Council's
upcoming 2008 Budget review and approval process, and will be implemented
as part of the 2008 utility rates ordinance. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 264578 - 265075 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,563,369.75; and approval of 145 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
675 direct deposits totaling $2,151,798.44. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the request for
Adjustment, Maplewood LLC utility bill adjustment by Maplewood LLC (apartment community).
Maplewood LLC requested an adjustment to their utility bills for two billing
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periods (four months) due to a leak. The adjustment requested was $16,455.76.
The total bill for these billing periods is $24,571.75. The leak period covered
three billing periods, August through December 2006. r
Ordinance 5210 specifies adjustment to a maximum of two billing periods (four
months). The ordinance requires that a request for adjustment be made within
60 days of discovery of the leak. Notices of high consumption were sent to
Maplewood LLC on 8/24/2006 and 12/20/2006. The leak was not repaired
within the 60-day period after the date of the first high consumption notice. The
request for a billing adjustment was received more than 60 days from the first
notice.
The Committee recommended granting an adjustment in the amount of
$8,346.78 for the August 2006 consumption and for half of the October 2006
consumption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Bill Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the request for
Adjustment, Friends of Youth utility bill adjustment by Friends of Youth. Friends of Youth requested an
adjustment to a back utility bill representing 4 1/2 years of unbilled
consumption totaling$10,426.04. The unbilled consumption resulted from a
stuck meter that did not register usage. Friends of Youth has paid$5,200
towards this back utility bill, leaving a balance of$5,226.04. Friends of Youth
is a non-profit organization and as such this unexpected back utility bill impacts
their budget.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
approve Friends of Youth's request for an adjustment in the amount of
$5,226.04. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation: Principal Civil Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Engineer-Transportation concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the reclassification of a
Systems Division Position Civil Engineer III position to a new position of Principal Civil Engineer-
Transportation Systems Division. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Vice Chair Briere presented a report recommending
SAD: Earlington Sewer concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the preliminary Earlington
Interceptor Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District. The Committee further
recommended that staff proceed with the establishment of the final special
assessment district upon completion of the construction of the Earlington Sewer
Interceptor project. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3908 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci Clerk to enter into an
Finance: King County interlocal cooperative agreement between the City of Renton and King County
Directors Association Purchase Directors'Association to purchase certain merchandise, such as field turf for the
Agreement,Field Turf for Maplewood Golf Course. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
Maplewood Golf Course COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/15/2007 for second and final reading:
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Fire: Defibrillators&Renton An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using $29,200 from Fund
Heart Month Campaign 010 fund balance for the purpose of funding the City of Renton's 2007 and 2008
Funding,Budget Amend Renton Heart Month campaigns($19,200)and for purchasing six public access
defibrillators($10,000). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 10/15/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5309 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-210, Waived Fees, of Chapter 1,
Planning: Owner-Occupied Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of
Housing Incentive Extension City Code by extending and modifying the waiver of certain development and
and Modification mitigation fees related to owner-occupied housing incentives. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5310 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10-10 of Title X(Traffic)of City
Police: Time Limit on Code by adding a new Section 10-10-14, Extended Unauthorized Parking,
Extended Parking on ROW or related to establishing a time limit on extended parking on City right-of-way
Municipal Property and imposing fines. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5311 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by reflecting incoming
Police: VSRT Armored revenue in the amount of$50,000 from Valley Narcotics and Enforcement
Personnel Carrier Purchase, Team to the General Fund balance and an expenditure for the purpose of
Budget Amend purchasing an armored personnel carrier for the Valley Special Response Team.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Now ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Development Services: THE ISSUE OF BASKETBALL HOOPS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO
Basketball Hoops on Public THE TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Utility: Low-Income& Senior MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Utility Rates THE ISSUE OF LOW-INCOME AND SENIOR CITIZEN UTILITY RATES
TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Police: Misdemeanant Jail MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
Facility Study MISDEMEANANT JAIL FACILITY STUDY TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
EDNSP: Downtown Councilmember Corman pointed out that examples of the downtown
Wayfinding System wayfinding system signage can be found on the City's website.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:07 p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 8, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 8, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/15 Emerging Issues in Transportation and
(Nelson) 6 p.m. Economic Development;
Settlement Agreement with MT
Development
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Utility Revenue Bond Ordinance
6:30 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 10/15 CANCELLED
(Corman)
FINANCE
(Persson)
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PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 10/15 Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study
(Law) 5 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Palmer)
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 15, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Neighborhood Program Report
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4. PUBLIC MEETING: Downtown wayfinding system signs, design and color scheme
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/8/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints Catherine Ploue-Smith to the Library Board for a five-year term
expiring on 6/1/2012. Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits Quarterly Contract List for period of 7/1/2007 to 9/30/2007; 41 contracts and
17 addenda totaling $12,961,116.66. Information.
d. City Clerk reports bid opening on 10/3/2007 for CAG-07-156, Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler
System; two bids; engineer's estimate $70,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the
contract to the low bidder, Ace Fire Protection Systems, Inc., in the amount of$28,959.13. Refer
to Finance Committee.
e. Court Case filed on behalf of First Mercury Insurance Company by Lee Smart, P.S., Inc. related
to the claim filed on the First Mercury policy for damage to self-storage units on NE Sunset
Blvd. as a result of sewer discharge that occurred in November 2006 during Sanders General
Construction's work on City contract CAG-05-165. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance
Services.
f. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 8th St. and Hoquiam Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the
Hoquiam Court Short Plat(SHP-05-099). Council concur.
g. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a
public hearing be set on 11/5/2007 to consider the proposed Marshall Annexation and R-8 zoning
of the 7.6-acre site located west of Duvall Ave. NE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. Council
concur.
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to temporarily fill a half-
time Finance Analyst position with a full-time employee until 3/31/2008. Refer to Finance
Committee.
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i. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to CAG-
03-131, agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc., for services in the amount of$386,000 for
the Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval to transfer $1,800,000 from Water Utility Fund
405 to Fund 425; $963,000 from Wastewater Utility Fund 406 to Fund 426; and $410,000 from
Surface Water Utility Fund 407 to Fund 427 for the funding of utilities capital expenditures.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
8. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Settlement Agreement with MT Development; Utility Revenue Bond
Ordinance*
b. Public Safety Committee: Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
Issuance of three series of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City (see 8.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2007 Budget amendment re: defibrillators purchase and Renton Heart Month campaign (1st reading
10/1/2007)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT r
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Transportation and Economic Development;
Settlement Agreement with MT Development
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Utility Revenue Bond Ordinance
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of First Mercury Insurance Company
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Catherine Ploue-Smith to the Library Board
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Award of contract for Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler System to Ace Fire Protection Systems
Temporarily fill half-time Finance Analyst position with full-time employee
Funding for utilities capital expenditures
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Supplement to agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers for Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Issuance of three series of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City(1st reading 10/15/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
11/5/2007 - Marshall Annexation and future zoning; Duvall Ave. NE &NE Sunset Blvd.
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October 15,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; JENNIFER
DAVIS-HAYES,Development Manager;NORMA MCQUILLER,
Neighborhood Program Coordinator; DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Emergency
Management Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire
Department; COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Neighborhood Program Coordinator McQuiller reported on the Neighborhood
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood Program, saying that five new neighborhoods were added to the program for a
Program total of 34 officially recognized neighborhoods. She noted the participation of
the City employees who volunteer as neighborhood liaisons, and the
participation of more than 1,800 residents representing 22 neighborhoods who
attended the 14 neighborhood picnics held during 2007.
Ms. McQuiller stated that more than $75,000 in neighborhood grants were
awarded in the first half of 2007 for eight neighborhood projects and two
newsletters. The budgeted amount is $50,000,but funds in the amount of
$33,000 were carried over from the 2006 fund balance. She indicated that a
second round of funding was just conducted for the remaining $7,000. Ms.
McQuiller displayed photographs of the neighborhood projects, and in
acknowledgement of the project grants that were awarded, Mayor Keolker and
Council President Nelson presented certificates to representatives of the
neighborhood groups.
Mayor Keolker expressed appreciation to Ms. McQuiller for all her hard work,
and Councilmember Persson recognized the participation of her family.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
EDNSP: Downtown accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public meeting
Wayfinding System to consider the signs, design, and color scheme for the downtown wayfinding
system that will improve the system of signage into and around downtown
Renton.
Development Manager Davis-Hayes explained that at the open house,held prior
to the Council meeting,citizens provided feedback on the wayfinding system.
Those comments,as well as other comments received via the City's website,
were forwarded to the Council. Ms. Davis-Hayes reported that the next steps of ra
the project are to finalize the design, and begin to install the advance directional
signs along Logan and Rainier Avenues South.
Public comment was invited.
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Angela Laulainen(Renton) stated that she agrees with the placement of the
signs to direct traffic down Logan Ave. S., and with the look of the signs. She
voiced her hope that the signs will all be in place in time for an unveiling at the
,,,,w next Renton River Days festival.
Rod Stewart(Renton) said he owns an antique store in Renton and encouraged
the City to move forward with this project. He noted the importance of
directing people from The Landing to downtown Renton and vice versa.
Pat Pepper(Black Diamond) stated that she is involved with the Evergreen City
Ballet and is the chair of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. She indicated
that the signs are invitational, informative,beautiful, and durable; reflective of
the designers'research; and reflective of the flavor of the City. Ms. Pepper
noted that the wayfinding system will expand as Renton grows and strengthen
Renton as an interactive community.
Linda Middlebrooks(Renton)suggested that Renton follow the lead of other
communities and install a permanent sign for its farmers market.
Bill Taylor(Renton)commended the City's decision to install a wayfinding
system, and encouraged the swift completion of the much needed system.
Councilmember Persson pointed out that the Council has already authorized the
expenditure for the downtown wayfinding system.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Councilmembers Corman and Clawson commented on the need for signs
directing people to I-405, and the need to move forward with working on the I-
405 signage with the Washington State Department of Transportation. Mayor
Keolker stated that the Administration will pursue this, and will also review
what can be done in conjunction with the wayfinding signs.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• A community art project entitled "Cedar Salmon" and sponsored by Friends
of the Cedar River Watershed is on display at the Renton Public Library
now through November 3.
• The second edition of the Renton Community Marketing Campaign's
television show called "The Curve" is now airing on cable channel 21 and is
available via streaming video at www.rentonwa.gov. The show features
segments highlighting Renton businesses,trends, and happenings.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jennifer Knickerbocker(Renton)thanked Planning Manager Rebecca Lind for
Citizen Comment: answering her questions and addressing her concerns regarding the North
Knickerbocker-North Renton Renton neighborhood in which she resides.
Neighborhood
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/8/2007. Council concur.
10/8/2007
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Appointment: Library Board Mayor Keolker appointed Catherine Ploue-Smith to the Library Board for a
five-year term expiring on 6/1/2012. Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for period of 7/1/2007 to
List, 7/2007 to 9/2007 9/30/2007;42 contracts and 17 addenda totaling $12,961,116.66. Information.
CAG: 07-156, Fire Station#11 City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/3/2007 for CAG-07-156, Fire Station
Fire Sprinkler System,Ace #11 Fire Sprinkler System; two bids; engineer's estimate $70,000; and
Fire Protection Systems submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,Ace
Fire Protection Systems, Inc., in the amount of$28,959.13. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Court Case: First Mercury Court Case filed on behalf of First Mercury Insurance Company by Lee Smart,
Insurance Company, CRT-07- P.S., Inc. related to the claim filed on the First Mercury policy for damage to
010 self-storage units on NE Sunset Blvd. as a result of sewer discharge that
occurred in November 2006 during Sanders General Construction's work on
City contract CAG-05-165. Refer to Cily Attorney and Insurance Services.
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Hoquiam Court Short Plat, dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 8th St. and Hoquiam
ROW Dedication,NE 8th St, Ave.NE to fulfill a requirement of the Hoquiam Court Short Plat. Council
SHP-05-099 concur.
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Ave NE&NE Sunset Blvd recommended a public hearing be set on 11/5/2007 to consider the proposed
Marshall Annexation and R-8 zoning of the 7.6-acre site located west of Duvall
Ave. NE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. Council concur.
Finance: Finance Analyst Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to
Position,Temporarily Fill as temporarily fill a half-time Finance Analyst position with a full-time employee
Full Time until 3/31/2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 03-131,Duvall Ave NE Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental
Improvements,Berger/Abam Agreement No. 7 to CAG-03-131, agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers,
Engineers Inc., for services in the amount of$386,000 for the Duvall Ave.NE Widening
Project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Utility: Capital Expenditures Utility Systems Division recommended approval to transfer$1,800,000 from
Funding, Budget Amend Water Utility Fund 405 to Fund 425; $963,000 from Wastewater Utility Fund
406 to Fund 426; and$410,000 from Surface Water Utility Fund 407 to Fund
427 for the funding of utilities capital expenditures. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the settlement agreement with MT Development. The Committee
Legal: Settlement Agreement, recommended that Council authorize the settlement of the MT Development
Plat Application, MT lawsuit (CRT-05-011) as outlined in the agenda bill (dated 10/8/2007).
Development MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Bond Issuance, Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
Utility Capital Projects recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to issue bonds in the
approximate amount of$21.2 million to finance the cost of construction of
various capital projects within the utility systems as well as to refinance
outstanding bonds to lower overall costs. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED
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BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
Public Safetv Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding the
Police: Regional misdemeanant jail facility study. There is insufficient space for misdemeanant
Misdemeanant Jail Facility inmates in King County and the City of Renton has been unable to secure
additional beds in the quantity that are needed from contract providers.
Additionally, all of the cities in King County have a contractual obligation to
remove misdemeanor inmates from King County Jail by 12/31/2012. The
combination of these challenges is forcing cities to look at alternatives for jail
needs.
As a result of these conditions,Renton is joining with the cities of Des Moines,
Tukwila, and Federal Way to fund a feasibility study in the amount of$161,000
to examine the feasibility of the construction and operation of a 500-bed multi-
jurisdictional misdemeanant jail facility. The City of Renton is acting as the
lead agency and will execute the contract with DLR Group. Renton's financial
contribution to the study is $78,890.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
contract with DLR Group to complete the feasibility study. The Committee also
recommended preparation of the resolution for reading and adoption at the next
Council meeting authorizing the interlocal agreement between the cities to pay
for the feasibility study. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 10/22/2007 for second and final reading:
Finance: Bond Issuance, An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of three series of water and
Utility Capital Projects sewer revenue bonds of the City for the purpose of financing the costs of
carrying out certain capital improvements of the waterworks utility and
refunding certain outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds of the City, in the
aggregate principal amounts of not to exceed$10,000,000, $10,000,000 and
$3,000,000,respectively;providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds;
fulfilling the Reserve Requirement; authorizing the appointment of an escrow
agent and the execution of an escrow agreement relating to the refunding bonds;
and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-
Northwest Securities Corporation, Seattle,Washington. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/22/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5312 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using $29,200 from Fund
Fire: Defibrillators &Renton 010 fund balance for the purpose of funding the City of Renton's 2007 and 2008
Heart Month Campaign Renton Heart Month campaigns($19,200)and for purchasing six public access
Funding, Budget Amend defibrillators ($10,000). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Persson noted receipt of an e-mail from Alan Campbell
Citizen Comment: Campbell - (Renton)regarding the prevalence of junk vehicles parked on lots and on the
Junk Vehicles streets in the Highlands area. He referred the matter to the Administration.
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Planning: Low Impact Councilmember Clawson encouraged attendance at the upcoming CH2M Hill
Development Regulations workshop for elected officials regarding low impact development,noting that
the matter has been referred to the Planning and Development Committee.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:54 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 15, 2007
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 15, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/22 Beclan Place Preliminary Plat Appeal;
(Nelson) 5 p.m. Utility Revenue Bond Sale Results;
Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement
Briefing
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 10/22 Issaquah and Kent School District Impact
(Persson) 3:15 p.m. Fees;
Temporary Finance Analyst Position;
Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler System
Bid Award;
Funding for Utilities Capital
Expenditures;
Vouchers
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 10/18 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 10/17 Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Supplemental Agreement;
Local and Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES THURS., 10/18 CANCELLED
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 22, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m. ...n
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION: Make a Difference Day—October 27, 2007
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Renton River Days Wrap Up Report
5. APPEAL: Committee of the Whole Committee report re: Beclan Place Preliminary Plat
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of
environmental and developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was
best for the elected representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,
has retained appellate jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council, while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-
judicial body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. ...
The parties to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning &
Development Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court
requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties
have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the
City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council
understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,
this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
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(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
8. CONSENT AGENDA 365
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/15/2007. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends approval of an agreement
in the amount of$25,500 with Waldron & Company for services related to the recruitment and
selection of the Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator position. Council concur.
c. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends approval an agreement
with King County regarding transfer of properties, effective annexation date and availability of
$1.7 million in the event of an affirmative vote for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation.
Council concur. (see 10.a.)
d. Court Case filed in King County District Court—East Division by Meagan K. Norlin, who seeks
compensation in the amount of$196.02 for damage to windshield allegedly caused by errant golf
ball from Maplewood Golf Course. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. City Clerk submits request from John R. "Barney" Skochdopole for reimbursement in the amount
of$259,944 for oversizing a sanitary sewer lift station, serving a new neighborhood across the
street from Maplewood Heights Elementary School, at the City's request. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
f. City Clerk submits the 2006 Washington State Auditor's Office Audit Report for the City of
Renton for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2006. Information.
g. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$69,385
with Sun Lighting for the 2007/2008 Holiday Lights Program. Council concur.
h. Community Services Department submits CAG-06-165, Tiffany Park Activity Building; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,125.61,
commencement of a 60-day lien period and release of retained amount of$22,577.79 to Danneko
Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
i. Finance and Information Services Department recommends a public hearing be set on
11/19/2007 to consider the 2008 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget, and a public hearing
be set on 12/3/2007 to consider the 2008 Budget. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public
hearing dates on 11/19/2007 and 12/3/2007.
j. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Benson Ridge Preliminary Plat
(PP-07-056); nine-lot subdivision totaling 1.72 acres located at 3401 Benson Rd. S. and 3451
Cedar Ave. S. Council concur.
k. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-
99-003 with Lane Hangar Condominium Owners' Association, to increase the ground rate from
$13,597 to $15,181.32 annually, which will remain in effect through 7/31/2010. Council concur.
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to airport lease PAG-
001-87 with AT&T, to increase the rate from $10,533.14 to $17,287.33 annually, to remain in
effect until 10/31/2012. Council concur.
in. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the Regional Mobility Grant
agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation to accept funds in the amount of
$5,500,000 for the Sounder Transit Tukwila Station project. Council concur. (see 10.b.)
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to
CAG-06-065, agreement with DMJM Harris, in the amount of$433,889 for design services for
the stormwater diversion pipe in Shattuck Ave. S. from S. 4th Pl. to S. 7th Pl. Council concur.
o. Utility Systems Divisions recommends approval of an agreement with Otto Rosnau &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of$79,187 for inspection and material testing services for the
Hazen Reservoir project. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers, Issaquah and Kent School District Mitigation Fees, Temporary
Finance Analyst Position, Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler System Bid Award, Funding for
Utilities Capital Expenditures*
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project Supplemental
Agreement
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366 10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with King County re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (see 8.c.)
b. Agreement with WSDOT re: Regional Mobility Grant(see 8.m.)
c. Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study interlocal agreement (Council approved on 10/15/2007)
Ordinance for first reading: .r
Amend 2007 Budget by transferring funds for Utilities Capital Expenditures (see 9.a.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Issuance of three series of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City (1st reading 10/15/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation)
14. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE mod
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5 p.m.
Beclan Place Preliminary Plat Appeal;
Utility Revenue Bond Sale Results;
Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement Briefing
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS. AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI. AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT. & SUN. AT 1 PM&9 PM
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October 22, 2007 City Clerk Division
Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed by Meagan K. Norlin
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Renton 2008 Budget
Interlocal agreement with King County re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
WSDOT grant agreement for Sounder Transit Tukwila Station project
Interlocal agreement re: Misdemeanant Jail Facility feasibility study
Execute supplemental agreement#7 with Berger/Abam, Inc.
Contract with ACE Fire Protection, Inc. for Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler System
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversizing reimbursement request by John R. "Barney" Skochdopole
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 Budget amend re: Utilities Capital Expenditures fund transfers (1 st reading 10/22/2007)
PUBLIC HEARING
11/05/2007 —Marshall Annexation and future zoning; Duvall Ave. NE &NE Sunset Blvd.
11/19/2007—2008 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget
12/03/2007—2008 Budget
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Regular Meeting
October 22, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER;DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic
Development Administrator;TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator;MIKE WEBBY,Human Resources Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH,Recreation Director;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER,Community Relations&Event Coordinator;
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and BATTALION CHIEF/SHIFT
COMMANDER KRIS HANSON,Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE
MCCLINCY, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of October 27,
Make a Difference Day— 2007,to be"Make a Difference Day" in the City of Renton, and urging fellow
10/27/2007 citizens to observe this day by connecting with friends, fellow employees, and
relatives, and with religious, school, and civic groups to engage in projects
benefiting the community. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Relations&Event Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender introduced Vicki
Community Event: Renton Hart, IKEA Renton River Days Board of Directors Chairman,who presented a
River Days Wrap Up Report report on the 2007 City of Renton community festival held during the week of
July 25 through July 29. Ms. Hart thanked the City of Renton, sponsors and
contributors,the media partners, and the Renton service clubs for their support
and assistance. She reviewed the festival events, activities, entertainment, and
exhibitions that took place, such as Kids' Day, the Chalk Art Contest,Nibble of
Renton, and the Boatstock and Wakeboard Invitational. In conclusion, Ms. Hart
expressed her appreciation for the many volunteers who contributed over 7,000
hours in planning for and assisting with the festival.
APPEAL Council President Nelson reported that the appeal had been heard during the
Committee of the Whole preceding Committee of the Whole meeting and the Committee report will be
Report—Appeal: Beclan Place presented at the 11/5/2007 Council meeting.
Preliminary Plat, Steve Beck,
PP-07-041
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Children ages 2 to 8 years, accompanied by an adult, are invited to the
annual Boo Carnival on Saturday,October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., for a spirited time of crafts, games, and inflatables.
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A community art project entitled Cedar Salmon and sponsored by Friends
of the Cedar River Watershed is on display at the Renton Public Library
x now through November 3. The project involves ten life-sized salmon
silhouettes created from cedar planks by local artists,which will be
displayed at a series of sites along the salmon's migration route from Puget
Sound to the Cedar River Education Center in North Bend.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Irene Roberts(Renton),President, National Federation of Business and
Citizen Comment: Roberts— Professional Women's Organization- Renton Chapter,presented the 2007/2008
2007/2008 Women of the Year Women of the Year Award to Mayor Keolker for her dedication and leadership
Award toward the betterment of the community. Ms. Roberts encouraged women
members of Council and the audience to join the Renton chapter of the
organization. Mayor Keolker thanked Ms. Roberts for the award.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) invited members of Council and the public to
Emergency Preparedness attend an emergency preparedness class being held at the Highlands
Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Ave.NE, on November 14,2007 at 7:00
p.m. Mr. McOmber reflected on last year's power outage and stressed the
importance of being prepared during an emergency.
Citizen Comment: Puckett— Jerry Puckett(Sea-Tac) expressed his continued support for the proposed
Wonderland Estates Mobile annexation of the area surrounding the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park.
Home Park, Annexation He announced that King County Housing Authority had signed a purchase and
sale agreement for the park and inquired about the progress of the annexation
effort.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Law, item 8.c. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/15/2007. Council concur.
10/15/2007
AJLS: Human Resources/Risk Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
Management Administrator of an agreement in the amount of$25,500 with Waldron& Company for
Recruitment, Waldron& services related to the recruitment and selection of the Human Resources/Risk
Company Management Administrator position. Council concur.
Court Case: Meagan K.Norlin, Court Case filed in King County District Court—East Division by Meagan K.
CRT-07-011 Norlin, who seeks compensation in the amount of$196.02 for damage to
windshield allegedly caused by errant golf ball from Maplewood Golf Course.
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Utility: Oversizing City Clerk submitted request by John R. "Barney" Skochdopole for
Reimbursement for Sanitary reimbursement in the amount of$259,944 for oversizing a sanitary sewer lift
Sewer Lift Station, station, serving a new neighborhood across the street from Maplewood Heights
Skochdopole Elementary School, at the City's request. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Finance: 2006 State of City Clerk submitted the 2006 Washington State Auditor's Office Audit Report
Washington Audit Report for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2006. Information.
Community Services: Holiday Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Lights Program, Sun Lighting amount of$69,385 with Sun Lighting for the 2007/2008 Holiday Lights
Program. Council concur.
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CAG: 06-165,Tiffany Park Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-165, Tiffany Park Activity
Activity Building,Danneko Building; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
Construction estimate in the amount of$1,125.61, commencement of the 60-day lien period
and release of the retained amount of$22,577.79 to Danneko Construction,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Budget: 2008, Annual City of Finance and Information Services Department recommended a public hearing
Renton be set on 11/19/2007 to consider 2008 Revenue Sources and Preliminary
Budget, and a public hearing be set on 12/3/2007 to consider the 2008 Budget.
Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing dates on 11/19/2007 and
12/3/2007.
Plat: Benson Ridge, Benson Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Benson
Rd S &Cedar Ave S, PP-07- Ridge Preliminary Plat;nine-lot subdivision totaling 1.72 acres located at 3401
056 Benson Rd. S. and 3451 Cedar Ave. S. Council concur.
Airport: Lane Hangar Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Condominium Owners' airport lease LAG-99-003 with Lane Hangar Condominium Owners'
Association Lease,Addendum Association,to increase the ground rate from $13,597 to $15,181.32 annually,
#3, LAG-99-003 which will remain in effect through 7/31/2010. Council concur.
Airport: AT&T Lease, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Addendum#4, PAG-001-87 airport lease PAG-001-87 with AT&T,to increase the rate from$10,533.14 to
$17,287.33 annually,to remain in effect until 10/31/2012. Council concur.
Transportation: Sounder Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the Regional
Transit Tukwila Station, Mobility Grant with Washington State Department of Transportation to accept
WSDOT Mobility Grant funds in the amount of$5,500,000 for the Sounder Transit Tukwila Station
project. Council concur. (See page 372 for resolution.)
CAG: 06-065, Rainier Ave S Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Improvements(4th PI to 7th) Agreement No. 2 to CAG-06-065, agreement with DMJM Harris, in the amount
Design, DMJM Harris of$433,889 for design services for the stormwater diversion pipe in Shattuck
Ave. S. from S. 4th Pl. to SW 7th St. Council concur.
Utility: Hazen 565-Zone Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Otto
Reservoir Inspection Services, Rosriau&Associates, Inc. in the amount of$79,187 for inspection and material
Otto Roseau&Associates testing services for the Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir project. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.c. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
Item 8.e. of an agreement with King County regarding transfer of properties, effective
Annexation: Benson Hill annexation date and availability of$1.7 million in the event of an affirmative
Communities, S 200th St& vote for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. MOVED BY LAW,
128th Ave SE SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
8.c. TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution
Finance: Bond Issuance, authorizing the sale of Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2007,
Utility Capital Projects in the aggregate amount of$9,750,000, specifying the par amount,terms,
interest rates,redemption provisions, and insurance language. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution be adopted immediately following the
adoption of the 2007 Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds
ordinance.
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MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 372 for ordinance
and resolution.)
••• Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 265076—265553 and two wire transfers totaling
$3,681,922.96; and approval of 133 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
680 direct deposits totaling$2,166,325.41. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Issaquah and Kent Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending adoption of
School District Impact Fees the 2007 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan, including an impact
fee of$6,021 per new single-family unit. The Committee also recommended
that the City adopt the 2007-2008—2012-2013 Kent School District Capital
Facilities Plan, including an impact fee of$5,110 per new single-family unit and
an impact fee of$3,146 per new multi-family unit. The Committee further
recommended that an ordinance regarding this matter be prepared and presented
for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Temporary Finance Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Analyst Position concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve temporarily filling a half
time Finance Analyst position with a full time employee effective November 1,
2007, and terminating March 31, 2008. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
W11 i+y: CARRIED.
Fund Transfers, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Utilities Capital Expenditures, concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance authorizing
Budget Amend transfers of$1,800,000 from Water Utility Fund 405 to Fund 425; $963,000
from Wastewater Utility Fund 406 to Fund 426; and$410,000 from Surface
Waster Utility Fund 407 to Fund 427. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 372 for ordinance.)
Fire Station#11 Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Sprinkler System Bid Award concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the Fire Sprinkler System for
Renton Fire Station#11 project to the lowest bidder,ACE Fire Protection, Inc.,
in the amount of$28,959.13. The Committee had reviewed the minor
informalities associated with the lowest bidder. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to the sign the
contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Moor
T+aR&portati.nn.: Duvall Ave and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement#7 with Berger/Abam, Inc.
NE Improvements, in the amount of$386,000, and extend the completion date from April 30, 2007
Berger/Abam Engineers to December 31,2008. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Ms. Palmer noted that due to project delays the effective date for the Merritt II
Annexation might have to be extended in order to receive funding from King
County.
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RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3910 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Sounder interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transit Tukwila Station, Transportation entitled"Public Transportation Regional Mobility Grant
WSDOT Mobility Grant Program State Funding Agreement Work by Public Agencies." MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3911 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Police: Regional interlocal agreement with the Cities of Des Moines, Federal Way, and Tukwila
Misdemeanant Jail Facility, for a feasibility study for the construction and operation of a misdemeanant jail
Interlocal Agreement facility. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/5/2007 for second and final reading.
I inmy- - Fund Transfers, An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring funds in the
Utilities Capital Expenditures, amount of$3,173,000 from the 2006 year-end fund balance for the purpose of
Budget Amend funding capital expenditures by Water,Wastewater, and Surface Water Utilities.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/5/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5313 An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of three series of water and
Finance: Bond Issuance, sewer revenue bonds of the City for the purpose of financing the costs of
Utility Capital Projects carrying out certain capital improvements of the waterworks utility and
refunding certain outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds of the City,in the
aggregate principal amounts of not to exceed$10,000,000, $10,000,000 and
$3,000,000,respectively;providing the form,terms and covenants of the bonds;
fulfilling the Reserve Requirement; authorizing the appointment of an escrow
agent and the execution of an escrow agreement relating to the refunding bonds;
and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-
Northwest Securities Corporation, Seattle,Washington. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Added In conjunction with the bond ordinance approved above, a resolution was read
RESOLUTION#3912 approving the sale of the City's Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding
Finance: Bond Issuance, Bonds,2007, in the aggregate principal amount of$9,750,000 to provide funds
Utility Capital Projects for the purpose of financing the costs of carrying out certain capital
improvements of the waterworks utility and refunding certain outstanding water
and sewer revenue bonds of the City; and approving the sale of such bonds to
Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, all in accordance with Ordinance No.
5313 of the City. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS ,.
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE
TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:50 p.m.
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Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council `meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 22, 2007
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374 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 10/29 No Meeting (5th Monday)
(Nelson)
MON., 11/5 3rd Quarter Financial Report;
6:00 p.m. 2008 Revenue Estimates;
Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 11/5 Catherine Plou6-Smith Appointment to
(Corman) 5:30 p.m. Library Board;
Community Services Aquatics and Fees
(briefing only)
FINANCE MON., 11/5 Vouchers
(Persson) 5:00 p.m.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/1 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/5 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 10/24 Airport Leasing Policy
(Palmer) 4 p.m.
UTILITIES THURS., 11/1 Conner Homes' Request for Oversizing
(Clawson) 3:00 p.m. Reimbursement
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 5, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Key Club Week—November 5 to 9, 2007
b. Renton Eagle Day—November 17, 2007
4.- SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mayor's presentation of 2008 Budget
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Annexation and R-8 zoning of 7.6 acres located west of Duvall Ave. NE and south of NE 18th Pl.
(Marshall)
6. APPEAL: Committee of the Whole Committee report re: Beclan Place Preliminary Plat
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning & Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning& Development Committee, the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
r.. NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.47.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
376 9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/22/2007. Council concur.
b. Mayor Keolker appoints Dalia Amin to the Municipal Arts Commission (youth position) to fill
the unexpired term previously held by Renne Saling (term to expire 12/31/2007). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
c. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends adoption of an ordinance
amending the 2007 Budget for the purpose of recruiting, hiring, training personnel and
purchasing equipment, conditioned on an affirmative vote for the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d. Complaint filed under 14 C.F.R. Part 16 by AcuWings, LLC, represented by Douglas Owens,
Law Office of Douglas N. Owens (Seattle), with the Federal Aviation Administration for alleged
noncompliance with grant assurances, violation of property acquisition terms, and discriminatory
leasing conditions (CRT-07-012). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. Complaint filed under 14 C.F.R. Part 16 by Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., represented by Jay S.
Jump, Jump Law Group (Kent), with the Federal Aviation Administration for alleged economic
discriminatory actions and violation of grant assurances (CRT-07-013). Refer to City Attorney
and Insurance Services.
f. Community Services Department recommends adoption of an ordinance to increase golf course
green fees and add a driving range fee for 2008. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
g. Development Services Division recommends approval of the Honey Brooke West Final Plat (aka
Sagecrest) (FP-07-067); 51 single-family lots on 8.33 acres located in the vicinity of NE 5th St.
and Hoquiam Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 1 La. for resolution.)
h. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
adoption of an ordinance extending the effectuation date for Phase II of the Merritt II annexation
from 12/31/2007 to 4/30/2008, or 30 days after the contract for road improvements along Duvall
Ave. NE is awarded, whichever comes first. Council concur. (See 1 Lb. for ordinance.)
i. Fire Department requests authorization to fill the Assistant Fire Marshall position at Step D of
the salary range. Council concur.
j. Legal Division recommends approval of a settlement with Darwin Bosteder in the amount of
$90,000,plus mediation fees, regarding an alleged violation of his fourth amendment rights.
Council concur.
k. Police Department recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with the Department of
Corrections to allow the placement of a Community Corrections Officer at City Hall. Council
concur. (See I Lb. for resolution.)
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the State Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Program Grant with Washington State Department of Transportation to accept funds in
the amount of$230,000 for pedestrian-related improvements at Rainer Ave. S. and S. 4th Pl.
Council concur.
in. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$250,000
with Widener and Associates for environmental services for transportation projects. Council
concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$155,000
with WHPacific for design services for the Logan Ave. N. bike lane project. Council concur.
o. Utility Systems Division requests adoption of the final water conservation goals prior to
1/22/2008. Refer to Utilities Committee.
p. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-06-152, 2006 Water Utility Emergency Power
Generation; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of$1,089, commencement of a 60-day lien period and release of retained amount of
$104,219.82 to Wick Constructors, Inc., contractor, if all releases are obtained. Council concur.
q. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-107, Maplewood Creek Sediment Basin 2007
Cleaning and Maintenance; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of$9,329.57, commencement of a 60-day lien period and release of
retained amount of$3,704.27 to Clearcreek Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all releases are
obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
r. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-06-159, Renton Ave. S./S. 3rd St. Storm System; and 377
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$7,280.20,
commencement of a 60-day lien period and release of retained amount of$2,749.26 to Gary
Merlino Construction Company, Inc., contractor, if all releases are obtained. Council concur.
10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement*
b. Community Services Committee: Catherine Ploue-Smith Appointment to Library Board
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers
d. Utilities Committee: Conner Homes' Request for Oversizing
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Approving Honey Brooke West (aka Sagecrest) Final Plat (see 9.g.)
b. Agreement with Department of Corrections re: Community Corrections Officer (see 91.)
c. Agreement with King County re: Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement (see 10.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Issaquah and Kent School District Mitigation Fees (Council approved 10/22/2007)
b. Changing the effectuation date of Phase Il of the Merritt II annexation. (see 91.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
Amend 2007 Budget by transferring funds for Utilities Capital Expenditures (1 st reading 10/22/2007)
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
.r 13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (litigation)
15. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
3rd Quarter Financial Report;
2008 Revenue Estimates;
Benson Hill Interlocal Agreement
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES. &THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED. &FRI.AT 9 AM& 7 PM AND SAT. & SUN. AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Complaint filed on behalf of AcuWings LLC to the Federal Aviation Administration
Complaint filed on behalf of Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc. to the Federal Aviation Administration
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2007 Budget amendment for Benson Hill Communities Annexation
2008 golf course green fees and driving range fee
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Dalia Amin to the Municipal Arts Commission
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Assistant Fire Marshal hire at Step D
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with WA State Department of Corrections for Community Corrections Officer
Agreement with King County re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation
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UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Final water conservation goals
ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND AND FINAL READING
Marshall Annexation
R-8 zoning for Marshall Annexation area
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Issaquah and Kent school district impact fees (1st reading 11/5/2007)
Merritt II Annexation Phase II effectuation date change (1 st reading 11/5/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11/19/2007 - 2008 revenue sources and preliminary budget
12/03/2007 - 2008 Budget
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERS;MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY, Economic Development Director; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner;
MICHAEL BAILEY, Finance and Information Services Administrator; LINDA
PARKS, Fiscal Services Director;MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS,
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, and EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM; Fire Department;
CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, and
COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,Police Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring November 5 to 9,2007,
Key Club Week-November 5 to be "Key Club Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
to 9, 2007 join in honoring local Key Club members who are preparing themselves to be
better, more responsible citizens as they provide meaningful service to the
community. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Lindbergh High School Key Club President Alaska McGann, Renton High
School Key Club President Dustin Dacuan, and Renton Kiwanis Club President
' Roxanne Hanson accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
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Renton Eagle Day-November A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring November 17, 2007, to
17,2007 be "Renton Eagle Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
3 join in this special observance, as the Renton Eagles is celebrating its 100th
anniversary and inspires its members to serve the community with a motto of
"People Helping People." MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Renton Eagles Trustee Rod Stewart and Renton Eagles Worthy Manager and
Secretary Terry Francis accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Keolker presented her proposed City of Renton 2008 Budget to Renton
AJLS: Mayor's Presentation of citizens and members of the City Council. She indicated that the budget
2008 Budget message, "Building for the Future," realizes the City's vision,reflects the policy
direction of the Council, and strengthens the foundation of the City.
? Stating that the proposed 2008 Budget totals $223,702,220,Mayor Keolker
pointed out that$63,351,567 represents the capital budgets, $86,747,342 the
General Government budget, and $73,603,311 the budget for other operating
funds. The 2008 Budget anticipates sales tax revenues to grow by 7.6 percent
over the 2007 Budget, and the capital budget includes improvements in
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transportation,parks, and other enhancements to facilities and utilities. The
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budget also proposes eight new positions within General Government and 7.7
positions within Utility Funds.
The Mayor reviewed the 2007 accomplishments,noting that Renton's increase
in taxable retail sales is expected at over 7 percent by the end of 2007, and its
housing stock has increased by 20 percent since 2000. The accomplishments
include: The Landing Phase I; the opening of the Small Business Development
Center; the completion of the South Lake Washington infrastructure
improvements; the opening of Heritage Park; the commencement of
construction on the Springbrook Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank; the launching
of the Visitor Information and Downtown Assistance pilot program for the
Renton Transit Center; and the commencement of the Renton Heart Month
campaign.
Mayor Keolker reported that if the proposed Benson Hill Communities
Annexation is approved,the area will become a part of Renton on 3/1/2008 and
add nearly 17,000 new residents. She noted that a separate plan and
recommended budget was prepared that proposed adding 91 employees, along
with related equipment and materials, for a total cost of$10 million. The
additional revenue generated by this area is estimated to be $8.9 million,and the
State will help pay for the difference for a period of ten years. The Mayor
stressed that the City will maintain existing service levels to current residents.
Continuing,Mayor Keolker reviewed proposed changes to public safety, which
includes changing the service model and structure of the Fire Department, and
implementing a police cadet program. Turning to affordable housing,the
Mayor said the budget proposes establishing a fund for affordable housing, and
establishing a homebuyer assistance program. Regarding economic
development,Mayor Keolker pointed out that the budget includes funds to
provide staffing for special events in downtown such as the Farmers Market,
and for additional landscaping in the City's rights-of-way.
Mayor Keolker reviewed the budget's provisions for basic services and for
utilities. She noted the adoption of an increase in utility rates to pay for
maintenance,needed capital improvements, and compliance with the federally
mandated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit
requirements.
Mayor Keolker described the new community accountability effort being
introduced with the 2008 Budget, known as "Renton Results," which defines the
core services that the City provides to meet the needs of the community. In
conclusion, she thanked City staff for their efforts, and the community for
continuing to offer ideas about how to make Renton even better. Mayor
Keolker emphasized that safe neighborhoods and streets,job opportunities and a
strong economy, and sound fiscal management are the principal foundations of
the City's continued prosperity.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Marshall,Duvall accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Ave NE &NE Sunset Blvd to consider annexation and R-8 zoning of 7.6 acres located adjacent and
immediately west of Duvall Ave.NE,just north of the commercial development
at the northwest corner of Duvall Ave. NE and NE Sunset Blvd. The western
boundary is Anacortes Ave.NE, if extended, and the northern boundary is NE
17th St., if extended(Marshall).
Senior Planner Erickson explained that 26 single-family dwellings exist on this
unincorporated island area, and public services are currently provided by Fire
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District#25, Renton water and sewer, and the Renton School District. Existing
King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre), and the Renton
Comprehensive Plan designates the area as Residential Single Family, for which
R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre)zoning is proposed. He pointed out that
the Planning Commission reviewed possible commercial zoning along Duvall
Ave. NE,but recommended holding off until the widening of the street occurs.
Turning to the fiscal impact analysis that assumes 26 existing single-family
homes and 17 new single-family homes, Mr. Erickson estimated a deficit of
$3,009 at current development and a surplus of$4,429 at full development. The
one-time parks acquisition and development cost is estimated at$33,102. He
concluded that the annexation proposal is consistent with City policies and
Boundary Review Board objectives.
Public comment was invited.
Charles Grass(Renton) encouraged the City to change the zoning along Duvall
Ave. NE to commercial sooner rather than later.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
EFFECTUATE THE 7.6-ACRE MARSHALL ANNEXATION AND HOLD
FIRST AND SECOND READINGS OF THE ANNEXATION AND R-8
ZONING ORDINANCES ON 11/19/2007. CARRIED.
APPEAL Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the Beclan Place Preliminary Plat appeal. The Committee met on this appeal on
Appeal: Beclan Place 10/22/2007. Committee member Terri Briere was not present. The Committee
Preliminary Plat, Beck,PP-07- found that there is substantial error in fact and law in the Hearing Examiner's
041 recommendation to the City Council and therefore, the Committee
recommended that the Hearing Examiner's recommendation be rejected and
instead, Council grant approval of the appellant's request subject to the
conditions listed below.
The subject property is the Beclan Place Preliminary Plat located at 255 Jericho
Ave.NE and Hoquiam Ave. NE. The applicant/appellant, Steve Beck,
submitted an application to subdivide this 7.1-acre site into 31 lots for future
single-family homes. The property is located in the R-4 zone,but is vested to
R-5 standards. In its report to the Hearing Examiner, City staff recommended
approval of the plat subject to eight specific conditions,which were set out in its
report dated 8/14/2007. Condition No. 5 required the applicant to revise the
preliminary plat map "to reflect an alley loaded layout for review and approval"
pursuant to City Code 4-7-150(E)(5). On 8/30/2007,the Hearing Examiner
held a hearing on this matter and concluded that"This office cannot recommend
approval of this plat as currently configured." The Hearing Examiner thus,
recommended denial of the Beclan Plan Preliminary Plat application unless the
applicant was to submit another application with an alley access.
Appellant Beck cited errors of fact and law by the Hearing Examiner. Although
the appellant acknowledged the City Code provision's preference for alley-
loaded access,he believed that the requirement to place an alley in his
subdivision was not feasible for various reasons. These reasons included: an
increase in impervious surface area causing additional storm detention needs,
increased criminal activity resulting from alleys in residential neighborhoods,
additional financial burdens in having to reconfigure and lose available lots and
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safety issues resulting from conflicts in turning movements, and likely traffic
backup.
The Committee's recommendation decision is solely limited to the record,the
Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal, and additional submissions by
parties per City Code 4-8-110(F)(6). No new or additional testimony or
evidence can be considered per City Code 4-8-110(F)(5). Based on the
foregoing,the Committee found that a substantial error in fact and law exists in
the record.
The Committee reached this decision based on all the factors presented by the
appellant, in that when taken as a whole and viewed under the totality of the
circumstances,the requirement of an alley in the Beclan Plat is not feasible.
Furthermore,the Committee found that the Hearing Examiner incorrectly
applied what is "feasible" in attempting to interpret what the Council intended
in the context of City Code 4-7-150(E)(5). Therefore,the Committee
recommended that City Council reject the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
to deny the plat, and recommended approval of the plat without the requirement
of an alley loaded access. The Committee further recommended that the
approval of the plat shall still be subject to conditions No. 1 through 4 and 6
through 8 set forth in the City staffs 8/14/2007 report.
Additionally, the Committee recommended that Council refer City Code
Section 4-7-150(E)(5)to the proper Committee to re-evaluate the ordinance to
determine whether an amendment is necessary to limit the,application of this
provision to small lot subdivisions, or in the alternative,to recommend alternate
changes to the language of this ordinance. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
* City Hall Information Desk Volunteers were recently presented certificates
of appreciation at a dinner hosted by City Clerk Division staff. Since the
program's establishment in 1984,volunteers have given over 53,000 hours
of excellent service to the City.
* The second "Ahead of the Curve"job fair for The Landing will be held on
November 13 at Renton Technical College.
* The Renton Fire Department reminds everyone that working smoke
detectors save lives and a malfunctioning smoke detector provides a false
sense of security.
* The Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a public meeting on
the new preliminary floodplain maps on November 8 at City Hall.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Inez Petersen(Enumclaw) commented on the need for better maintained
Citizen Comment: Petersen- pavement on City streets, and also on the declaration of blight and community
Highlands Area renewal discussed last year by the City regarding the Highlands area
Redevelopment redevelopment.
Councilman Clawson commented on the past consideration of the State
Community Renewal Act as an option for the Highlands area redevelopment,
noting that Council determined not to proceed with using the Act. He further
noted that one of the reasons the Act was considered was to preserve affordable
housing in the Highlands area.
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Citizen Comment: Wagner- Christopher Wagner(King County),who is a resident of Huntington Heights
2007 Comprehensive Plan Condominium(SE 176th St.) in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area,
Amendments opposed the commercial prezoning of the Village Chapel property located at
17418 108th Way SE(2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2007-M-06). He
expressed his fear that the commercial zoning designation will disrupt the
peacefulness of the neighborhood, especially if the church sells the property.
Listing reasons why the proposed commercial zoning does not meet
Comprehensive Plan policy criteria,Mr. Wagner indicated that a Residential
Medium Density land use designation is the only appropriate designation for
any parcel located on 108th Way SE.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) expressed appreciation for the City's help in
Highlands Community improving the Highlands area, and commented that he is grateful the declaration
Association of blight was not used. Mr. McOmber invited everyone to attend the Highlands
Community Association's Emergency Preparedness Workshop, which will be
held on November 14 at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. Noting that the
Highlands is one of the more vulnerable areas in the City due to the diversity of
the residents, he voiced his hope that this workshop is the first of many to come.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 9.i. was removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of October 22, 2007. Council concur.
10/22/2007
Appointment: Municipal Arts Mayor Keolker appointed Dalia Amin to the Municipal Arts Commission
Commission (youth position)to fill the unexpired term previously held by Renne Saling
(term to expire 12/31/2007). Refer to Community Services Committee.
AJLS: Benson Hill Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended adoption
Communities Annexation, of an ordinance amending the 2007 Budget to recruit, hire, train personnel, and
Budget Amend purchase equipment, conditioned upon an affirmative vote for the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation on 11/6/2007 and acceptance by City Council. Refer
to Committee of the Whole.
Court Case: AcuWings, CRT- Complaint filed under 14 CFR Part 16 by AcuWings LLC,represented by Law
07-012 Offices of Douglas N. Owens,with the Federal Aviation Administration for
alleged noncompliance with grant assurances,violation of property acquisition
terms, and discriminatory leasing conditions. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Court Case: Pro-Flight Complaint filed under 14 CFR Part 16 by Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc.,represented
Aviation, CRT-07-013 by Jump Law Group, with the Federal Aviation Administration for alleged
economic discriminatory actions and violation of grant assurances. Refer to
City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Community Services: Community Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance
Maplewood Golf Course Fees increasing the golf course green fees and adding a driving range fee for 2008.
Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Plat: Honey Brooke West,NE Development Services Division recommended approval of the Honey Brooke
6th St, FP-07-067 West Final Plat(aka Sagecrest); 51 single-family lots on 8.33 acres located in
the vicinity of NE 6th St. and Hoquiam Ave.NE. Council concur. (See page
386 for resolution.)
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Annexation: Merritt II, SE Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
May Valley Rd&Coal Creek recommended adoption of an ordinance extending the effectuation date of Phase _
Parkway II of the Merritt II Annexation from 12/31/2007 to 4/30/2008, or 30 days after
awarding the contract for road improvements along Duvall Ave. NE, whichever
comes first. Council concur. (See page 386 for ordinance.)
Legal: Settlement Agreement, Legal Division recommended approval of a settlement agreement with Darwin
Darwin Bosteder, CRT-02-005 Bosteder in the amount of$90,000,plus mediation fees,pertaining to an alleged
violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. Council concur.
Police: Community Police Department recommended approval of an agreement with the
Corrections Officer at City Washington State Department of Corrections to allow the placement of a
Hall,WA State Corrections Community Corrections Officer at City Hall. Council concur. (See page 386
for resolution.)
Transportation: Rainier Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
S/S 4th PI Intersection Washington State Department of Transportation for a$230,000 Pedestrian and
Improvements, WSDOT Grant Bicycle Safety Program grant for pedestrian-related improvements at Rainier
Ave. S. and S. 4th Pl. Council concur.
Transportation: Environmental Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Services,Widener and amount of$250,000 with Widener and Associates for environmental services
Associates for transportation projects. Council concur.
Transportation: Logan Ave N Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the
Bike Lane Design,WHPacific amount of$155,000 with WHPacific for design services for the Logan Ave.N.
bike lane project. Council concur.
Utility: Final Water Utility Systems Division requested adoption of the final water conservation
Conservation Goals goals prior to 1/22/2008 to comply with the State Municipal Water Law(Water
Use Efficiency Rule). Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 06-152, 2006 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-06-152,Water Utility 2006
Emergency Power Generation, Emergency Power Generation; and requested approval of the project,
Wick Constructors authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,089,commencement of
60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$104,219.82 to Wick
Constructors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
CAG: 07-107,Maplewood Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-107, Maplewood Creek Sediment
Creek Sediment 2007 Cleaning Basin 2007 Cleaning and Maintenance; and requested approval of the project,
&Maintenance, Clearcreek authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$9,329.57,commencement
Contractors of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$3,704.27 to Clearcreek
Contractors,Inc.,contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
CAG: 06-159,Renton Ave S/S Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-06-159,Renton Ave. S./S. 3rd St.
3rd St Storm System Outfall Storm System Outfall Relocation; and requested approval of the project,
Relocation,Gary Merlino authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$7,280.20,commencement
Const Co of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,749.26 to Gary
Merlino Construction Company, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 9.i. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
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Separate Consideration Fire Department requested authorization to fill the Assistant Fire Marshal
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9.i. position at Step D of the salary range.
Fire: Assistant Fire Marshal MOVED BY PERSSON SECONDED BY LAW COUNCIL REFER THIS
Hire at Step D ITEM TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept the
Annexation: Benson Hill negotiated terms of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation interlocal
Communities, S 200th St& agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an interlocal
128th Ave SE agreement with King County. The Committee further recommended that the
City Council accept the proposed technical amendments to Section 4.a. of the
10/22/2007 version, clarifying the timing of payment, and incorporate those
changes in the City's approved version of the agreement. MOVED BY
NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 386 for resolution.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the request by
Utility: Oversizing Conner Homes (John R. "Barney" Skochdopole) for cost reimbursement for
Reimbursement for Sanitary oversizing a sanitary sewer lift station. The Committee recommended
Sewer Lift Station, Shy Creek concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request for oversizing,
Plat, Conner Homes utilizing the method of cost reimbursement developed jointly by staff and the
developer for the additional work associated with wastewater improvements at
the plat of Shy Creek by Conner Homes.
The Committee further recommended that staff be authorized to reimburse
Conner Homes for actual costs not to exceed the requested $259,944. Costs in
excess of the requested amount shall be brought back to Council for its
approval.
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The Committee also recommended that$190,000 from the Stonegate II account
be transferred to the Oversizing account to provide sufficient funding for the
oversizing request. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation] Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee the withdrawal of consideration for a corporate jet center at the Renton
Airport: Layout Plan Update Municipal Airport. The Committee recommended that the corporate jet center
concept be removed from further consideration in the Airport Layout Plan
(ALP)because of City Council revisions earlier this year to the Airport
Development Policies and because of the pending proposal from The Boeing
Company to lease a bigger part of the airport than previously assumed in the
ALP. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
In response to Councilmember Clawson's inquiry, Councilmember Palmer
explained that an Airport Layout Plan has not yet been approved and the
consultant will be directed to present new proposals. She stated that business
jets at the airport will continue;however,the City will not be looking for a
company to build a new business that would feature or try to attract a large
number of business jets.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 265554-265982 and one wire transfer totaling$2,880,820.76.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Catherine
Appointment: Library Board Ploue-Smith for a five-year term(expiring 6/1/2012)to the Library Board.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3913 A resolution was read approving the Honey Brooke West Final Plat(aka
Plat: Honey Brooke West,NE Sagecrest) consisting of 8.33 acres located in the vicinity of NE 6th St. and
6th St, FP-07-067 Hoquiam Ave. NE. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3914 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor, or her designee,to enter into an
Police: Community interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Corrections to
Corrections Officer at City provide office space and services for a Community Corrections Officer.
Hall, WA State Corrections MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3915 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Annexation: Benson Hill interlocal agreement between the City of Renton and King County relating to
Communities, S 200th St& the annexation of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area. MOVED BY
128th Ave SE LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/19/2007 for second and final reading:
Finance: Impact Fees, Issaquah An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 Issaquah School District Capital
and Kent School Districts Facilities Plan, adopting the 2007-2008 to 2012-2013 Kent School District
Capital Facilities Plan, changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the
school districts within the City of Renton from$6,136 per new single-family
home to $6,021 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District,
changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the Kent School District from
$4,928 per new single-family home to $5,110, and implementing an impact fee
of$3,146 per new multi-family unit in the Kent School District. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/19/2007.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Merritt II, SE An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5142 by changing the timing for
May Valley Rd&Coal Creek effectuating Phase II of the Merritt II Annexation to the City of Renton to
Parkway 4/30/2008, or 30 days after awarding the contract for road improvements along
Duvall Ave. NE,whichever comes first. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 11/19/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5314 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring funds in the
Utility: Capital Expenditures amount of$3,173,000 from the 2006 year-end fund balance for the purpose of
Funding,Budget Amend funding capital expenditures by water,wastewater, and surface water utilities.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS POSSIBLE LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE
TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:28 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP FRI., 11/16 2008 Budget
9 a.m. *7th Floor Conferencing Center*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/12 No Meeting (Veterans' Day)
(Nelson)
MON., 11/19 2008 Budget Deliberations;
5 p.m. 2007 Benson Hill Communities
Annexation Conditional Funding
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 11/19 Dalia Amin Appointment to Municipal
(Corman) 4:45 p.m. Arts Commission
FINANCE MON., 11/19 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4 p.m. Assistant Fire Marshal Hire at Step D
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/15 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/19 Pre-Storm Season (briefing only)
(Law) 4:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 11/07 Driveway Widths;
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Local and Regional Transportation Issues
UTILITIES THURS., 11/15 Final Water Conservation Goals
(Clawson) 3 p.m.
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 19, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC HEARING: 2008 City of Renton revenue sources and preliminary budget
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/5/2007. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department and Fire Department recommend
approval of an addendum to CAG-95-087, operating agreement with King County Fire District
#25, to extend the term through 2009. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
c. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends approval of an agreement
with the law firm of Kameron C. Cayce & Associates for public defense services for the years
2008-2010. Budgeted amount is $280,000 for 2008. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
d. Court Case filed by Jay DeMers, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Cheryl J. Austin and Jack Austin
who seek compensation for medical expenses and economic loss due to injuries sustained by
Cheryl J. Austin as a result of an accident on 11/20/2004 at Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 7th St.
allegedly due to obstruction of her field of vision due to signage for a construction project and
negligent operation of the vehicle that collided into her vehicle. Refer to City Attorney-And
Insurance Services.
e. Community Services Department requests approval of the revisions to City Code regarding the
Municipal Arts Commission including the development of a conservation plan and a five-year
master plan for arts and culture, and clarification of the funding process for the I% for Art Fund.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
f. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Zetterberg Final
Plat(FP-07-058); nine single-family lots on 1.4 acres located at 755 S. 21st St. Council concur.
(See 8.a. for resolution.)
g. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department requests
authorization to correct the zoning designation to Residential Multi-Family of a group of parcels
located in the Highlands study area between Monroe Ave. NE and Olympia Ave. NE, south of
NE 12th St. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
h. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department reports submission
of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant Program(second round) and recommends
funding two projects and three newsletters in the total amount of$7,317. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 60%
Petition to Annex for the proposed New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation, and recommends a public
hearing be set on 12/3/2007 to consider the petition; 374 acres located in the vicinity of Maple
Valley Hwy. Council concur.
j. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
adoption of a resolution supporting The Boeing Company's pursuit of the United States Tanker
Program. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
k. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of a bond sale in the
approximate amount of$13.134 million that completes the sale of bonds to finance the cost of
construction of various capital projects within the utility systems as provided by Ordinance 5313.
Refer to Committee of the Whole.
1. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of the 2007 year-end
budget amendment ordinance in the total amount of$4,141,991. Refer to Finance Committee.
m. Finance and Information Services Department requests authorization to hire a Business Systems
Analyst at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to LAG-99-002, airport
lease with Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., for a rent increase from $11,700.08 to $13,063.37 annually.
Council concur.
o. Transportation Systems Division recommends a public hearing be set on 12/3/2007 to consider
the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE
95th Way. Closure to take place from February 2008 to February 2009,with exact dates
dependent on work progress. Council concur.
p. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with Washington State
Department of Ecology for a $75,000 grant to assist the City in complying with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Council concur.
q. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-06-107, King County
Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant interlocal agreement, which provides $105,863 in funding
to implement Special Recycling Events, the Natural Yard Care Program, ReUse It! Renton, and
the Sustainable Collection Pilot. Council concur. (See 8.c. for resolution.)
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: 2008 Budget Deliberations*; 2007 Benson Hill Communities
Annexation Conditional Funding*
b. Community Services Committee: Dalia Amin Appointment to Municipal Arts Commission
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Assistant Fire Marshal Hire at Step D
d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Driveway Widths
e. Utilities Committee: Final Water Conservation Goals
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Zetterberg Final Plat(see 6.f.)
b. Supporting Boeing's pursuit of the United States Tanker Program(see 6.j.)
c. King County waste reduction and recycling grant(see 6.q.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Utility rates (Council approved via Committee of the Whole reports on 9/24/2007 and 10/8/2007)
b. 2007 Budget amendment re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (see 7.a.)
c. Golf course green fees and driving range fee (see 7.a.)
d. Establishing property tax levy for 2008 (see 7.a.)
Ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
a. Approving the Marshall Annexation (Council approved 11/5/2007)
b. Approving R-8 zoning for the Marshall Annexation area(Council approved 11/5/2007)
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Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Issaquah and Kent school district impact fees (1 st reading 11/5/2007)
b. Changing effectuation date of Phase II of the Merritt Il Annexation (1st reading 11/5/2007)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5 p.m.
2008 Budget Deliberations;
2007 Benson Hill Communities Annexation Conditional Funding
a.. • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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Referrals
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed on behalf of Cheryl J. Austin and Jack Austin
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Bond issuance for various utility capital projects
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
City Code revisions re: Municipal Arts Commission
2007 Neighborhood Grant Program funding recommendations
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2007 year-end budget amendment ordinance
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Addendum to 2006-2007 King County Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant agreement
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Highland Study Area zoning designation correction to Residential Multi-Family
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Addendum to operating agreement with King County Fire District#25
Contract with Kameron C. Cayce & Associates for public defense services
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Utility Rates (1st reading 11/19/2007)
2007 Budget amendment re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (1st reading 11/19/2007)
Golf course green fees and driving range fee (1st reading 11/19/2007)
Establishing property tax levy for 2008 (1st reading 11/19/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12/3/2007 - 2008 Budget
12/3/2007 -New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation 60%petition
12/3/2007 - Temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Toni Nelson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to
order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW, Council
COUNCILMEMBERS President Pro Tem; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY
CORMAN. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERS. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,
ATTENDANCE Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX
PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY,
Economic Development Director; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community
Services Administrator; MICHAEL BAILEY, Finance and Information
Services Administrator; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR,Communications Director; CHIEF 1. DAVID DANIELS and
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER
FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Budget: 2008 Revenue Sources accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened the public
&Preliminary Budget hearing to consider the 2008 revenue sources and preliminary budget.
Finance and Information Services Administrator Bailey stated that in addition to
the proposed 2008 Budget,which totals $223 million, the property tax levy is
also being considered. He indicated that staff recommends a one percent
increase to the existing property tax base, and the addition of the new
construction, annexation, and other improvements to the tax base to be levied in
2008 for property taxes.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 396 for Committee of the Whole report.)
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Renton Senior Activity Center will be open on Thanksgiving Day,
November 22, for senior citizens to enjoy a day of social and recreational
activities and a free holiday meal.
The Renton Community Marketing Campaign was honored with a"Telly
Award" for its production of the Renton marketing video.
The City will be installing a water and sewer line project along Duvall Ave.
NE between NE 8th St. and NE 12th St. beginning December 3.
AUDIENCE COMMENT John Giuliani, Sr. (Renton)noted the increase in noisy airplanes(trainers) flying
low AUDIENCE
Comment: Giuliani- over the Renton Hill neighborhood within the past two weeks, and explained
Aircraft Noise Complaint that he has been unable to leave messages regarding the noise on the airport's
Phone Line aircraft noise complaint phone line as it is malfunctioning.
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MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER FIVE MORE MINUTES. CARRIED.
Mr. Giuliani further noted that the City lacks control over the airport, saying
that the Federal Aviation Administration ultimately controls the running of the
airport.
Stating that the City recently updated its phone messaging system, Chief
Administrative Officer Covington apologized for the inconvenience and
stressed that the problem with the aircraft noise complaint line will be fixed.
Citizen Comment: Gitchel - Chuck Gitchel (Renton) spoke on the topic of T-Mobile's proposal to place a
T-Mobile Monopole cell phone tower at SE 3rd Pl. near his house. He recalled a past proposal for
Placement, SE 3rd Pl, CU-07- the placement of a cell phone tower at a more suitable location on Union Ave.
065 that was denied due to the Seattle Public Utility-owned property being less Than
one acre in size. Mr. Gitchel asked that the ordinance regulating the siting of
monopoles be reviewed, and recommended the removal of the one-acre
requirement.
Councilmembers Corman and Law expressed interest in reviewing the
ordinance. In response to Council inquiries, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator Zimmerman confirmed that T-Mobile is appealing the City's
denial of its conditional use permit to place a tower at SE 3rd Pl. Regarding the
placement of a tower on the Seattle Public Utility-owned property, Mr.
Zimmerman confirmed that the request did not meet the one-acre requirement,
and he explained that there is no variance provision in City Code in this
particular instance.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton)reported that the Highlands Community
Highlands Community Association's Emergency Preparedness Workshop was well attended and
Association successful. Additionally,he announced that a Christmas party will be held at
the Highlands Neighborhood Center on December 16. Councilmember Palmer
also commented on the success of the workshop,noting that a Spanish language
interpreter was available to assist attendees.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/5/2007. Council concur.
11/5/2007
CAG: 95-087,King County Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department and Fire Department
Fire Protection District#25 recommended approval of an addendum to CAG-95-087, operating agreement
with King County Fire District#25,to extend the term through 2009. Refer to
Public Safety Committee.
AJLS: Public Defender Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
Services,Kameron C Cayce& of an agreement with Kameron C. Cayce &Associates for public defense
Associates services for the years 2008-2010. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Court Case: Cheryl J Austin& Court Case filed by Jay DeMers, Attorney-at-Law, on behalf of Cheryl J. Austin
Jack Austin, CRT-07-014 and Jack Austin who seek compensation for medical expenses and economic
loss due to injuries sustained by Cheryl J. Austin as a result of an accident on
11/20/2004 at Shattuck Ave. S. and S. 7th St. allegedly due to obstruction of her
field of vision due to signage for a construction project and negligent operation
of the vehicle that collided into her vehicle. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
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Board/Commission: Municipal Community Services Department recommended approval of the revisions to
Arts Commission Revisions City Code regarding the Municipal Arts Commission including the development
of a public art conservation plan and a five-year master plan for arts and culture,
and clarification of the funding process for the I% for Art Fund. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Plat: Zetterberg, S 21st St, FP- Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
07-058 Zetterberg Final Plat; nine single-family lots on 1.4 acres located at 755 S. 21st
St. Council concur. (See page 397 for resolution.)
Planning: Highlands Study Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Area Zoning Correction, requested authorization to correct the zoning designation to Residential Multi-
Monroe Ave NE Family of a group of parcels located in the Highlands Study Area between
Monroe Ave.NE and Olympia Ave.NE, south of NE 12th St. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Program Grants reported submission of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant
Program(second round) and recommended funding two projects and three
newsletters in the total amount of$7,317. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
Annexation: New Life-Aqua Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Barn, Maple Valley Hwy submitted 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed New Life- Aqua Barn
Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 12/3/2007 to consider
the petition; 374 acres located in the vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy. Council
concur.
EDNSP: Boeing Pursuit of US Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Tanker Program, Supporting recommended adoption of a resolution supporting The Boeing Company's
Resolution pursuit of the United States Tanker Program. Council concur. (See page 397
for resolution.)
Finance: Bond Issuance, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of a bond
Utility Capital Projects sale in the approximate amount of$13.134 million that completes the sale of
bonds to finance the cost of construction of various capital projects within the
utility systems as provided by Ordinance 5313. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
Budget: 2007 Year-End Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
Amendments 2007 year-end budget amendment ordinance in the total amount of$4,141,991.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Finance: Business Systems Finance and Information Services Department requested authorization to hire a
Analyst Hire at Step D Business Systems Analyst at Step D of the salary range. Council concur.
Airport: Pro-Flight Aviation Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to
Lease, LAG-99-002 LAG-99-002, airport lease with Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., for a rent increase
from$11,700.08 to $13,063.37 annually. Council concur.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE Transportation Systems Division recommended a public hearing be set on
Closure, Road Improvements 12/3/2007 to consider the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek
Project Parkway SE from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way for roadway improvements.
Closure to take place from February 2008 to February 2009,with exact dates
dependent on work progress. Council concur.
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Utility: NPDES Stormwater Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the
Permit, WA St DOE Grant Washington State Department of Ecology for a$75,000 grant to assist the City
in complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase
II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Council concur.
CAG: 06-107,2006-2007 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-06-
Waste Reduction&Recycling 107,King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant interlocal agreement,
Grant, King County which provides$105,863 in funding to implement Special Recycling Events,
the Natural Yard Care Program,ReUse It! Renton, and the Sustainable
Collection Pilot. Council concur. (See page 398 for resolution.)
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole adoption of ordinances related to the 2008 Budget for the property tax levy and
Budget: 2008 Property Tax golf course green fees.
Levy,Golf Course Fees Property Tax Levy. In lieu of a preliminary property tax worksheet from King
County, an estimate for total general government property taxes of$25,750,000
is based on $500,000,000 in new construction. King County does not finalize
the property tax estimate until near the end of December. In addition,the City
requires a levy of$510,000 for the purpose of paying debt service on voter
approved bonds for senior housing. Therefore,the 2008 Budget estimate,
assuming new construction of$500,000,000 and property taxes of$26,260,000,
is recommended.
Golf Course Green Fees. The Committee recommended that certain golf
course green fees be increased, and that a new"warm-up bucket" driving range
fee be added.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these
matters be presented for first reading. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 398 for ordinances.)
AJLS: Benson Hill Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Communities Annexation, the 2007 conditional funding for Benson Hill Communities Annexation costs.
Budget Amend The Committee recommended that the adopted 2007 Budget be amended to
authorize the Police, Human Resources and Risk Management, Community
Services, and Planning/Building/Public Works departments to begin
employment and purchasing activities related to the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, conditioned on its approval by voters and the Renton City Council.
Fund 2007 Budget FTE
Amendment Amendment
General Fund(000) $114,199 15.00
Parks Fund(001) $ 20,000 4.00
Equipment Repair&Replacement Fund(501) $411,500 0.00
Information Services Fund (503) $ 7,739 1.00
Total $553,438 19.00
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 398 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the water
Utility: Final Water conservation goals. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
Conservation Goals recommendation to adopt the City's Water Use Efficiency Goals in compliance
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with the State Municipal Water Law. The Water Use Efficiency Goals are as
follows:
• Reduce the distribution system leakage to ten percent or less by 2010.
• Limit the peak day water demand at 16.5 mgd (million gallons per day)
until 2015.
• Continue reduction of average annual water use by one-half percent per
year per connection.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee driveway width regulations. The Committee recommended concurrence in the
Development Services: staff recommendation to maintain current driveway width requirements and
Driveway Widths regulations within the City of Renton. These regulations are not too restrictive
and provide sufficient width for all uses, including a wide range of flexibility
for commercial driveway standards. No changes to the existing regulations for
driveway widths are recommended at this time. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson noted that staff is investigating
the possibility of flaring the driveways out,which does not affect the driveway
widths.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 265983 -266536 and three wire transfers totaling
$3,532,407.19; and approval of 272 Payroll Vouchers,two wire transfers, and
1,369 direct deposits totaling$4,362,398.01. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Fire: Assistant Fire Marshal Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Hire at Step D concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the hiring of the Assistant
Fire Marshal at Step D of the salary schedule(Grade M26),beginning
12/1/2007. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointment of Dalia Amin to
Appointment: Municipal Arts the Municipal Arts Commission for a term expiring 12/3 1/2010 (previously held
Commission by Renne Saling). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3916 A resolution was read authorizing the Zetterberg Final Plat; approximately 1.4
Plat: Zetterberg, S 21 st St, FP- acres located on S. 21 st St. between Smithers Ave. S. and Talbot Rd. S.
07-058 MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3917 A resolution was read supporting The Boeing Company's pursuit of the United
EDNSP: Boeing Pursuit of US States Tanker Program. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER,
Tanker Program, Supporting COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution
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Resolution#3918 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to execute the
CAG: 06-107, 2006-2007 amendment to the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
Waste Reduction&Recycling interlocal agreement,which provides for$105,863 in funding to implement
Grant, King County Special Recycling Events,the Natural Yard Care Program, ReUse It! Renton,
and amends the Sustainable Collection Pilot. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 11/26/2007 for second and final reading:
Utility: 2008 Rates An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water,Chapter
4,Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of Title VII (Health and Sanitation) of City
Code to allow for adjustments to current utility rates. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007.
CARRIED.
AJLS: Benson Hill An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5241 relating to the City of Renton
Communities Annexation, fiscal year annual 2007 Budget regarding the Benson Hill Communities
Budget Amend Annexation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
11/26/2007. CARRIED.
Community Services: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance
Maplewood Golf Course Fees and Business Regulations) of City Code by increasing certain golf course green
fees and adding a driving range fee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Property Tax An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2008 for
Levy both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/26/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall An ordinance was read annexing approximately 7.6 acres of property generally
Ave NE&NE Sunset Blvd located between Anacortes Ave.NE, if extended, on the west and 132nd Ave.
SE on the east, and NE 18th Pl.,if extended, on the north; Marshall Annexation.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADVANCE
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5315 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
Ave NE&NE Sunset Blvd THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Annexation: Marshall, R-8 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
Zoning 7.6 acres,generally located between Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, on the
west and 132nd Ave. SE on the east, and NE 18th Pl., if extended on the north,
annexed within the City of Renton from R-4 (Urban Residential- four dwelling ,
units per acre,King County zoning)to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units
per net acre,Renton zoning); Marshall Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5316 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Annexation: Marshall, R-8 MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
Zoning THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5317 An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 Issaquah School District Capital
Finance: Impact Fees, Issaquah Facilities Plan, adopting the 2007-2008 to 2012-2013 Kent School District
and Kent School Districts Capital Facilities Plan, changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the
school districts within the City of Renton from$6,136 per new single-family
home to $6,021 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District,
changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the Kent School District from
$4,928 per new single-family home to $5,110, and implementing an impact fee
of$3,146 per new multi-family unit in the Kent School District. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5318 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance 5142 by changing the timing for
Annexation: Merritt II, SE effectuating Phase 11 of the Merritt Il Annexation to the City of Renton to
May Valley Rd&Coal Creek 4/30/2008, or 30 days after awarding the contract for road improvements along
Parkway Duvall Ave.NE, whichever comes first. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened nominations for 2008 Council President.
Council: 2008 Council Councilmember Clawson nominated Councilmember-Elect King Parker.
President Election(Palmer) Councilmember Persson nominated Councilmember Marcie Palmer. There
being no further nominations,Mayor Pro Tem Nelson closed the nominations.
Following a vote, Councilmember Palmer was elected as 2008 Council
President.
Council: 2008 Council Mayor Pro Tem Nelson opened nominations for 2008 Council President Pro
President Pro Tem Election Tem. Councilmember Palmer nominated Councilmember Randy Corman.
(Corman) There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY PALMER,NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tem
Nelson announced that Councilmember Randy Corman was elected 2008
Council President Pro Tem by acclamation.
Public Works: Sidewalks on Councilmember Persson reported a citizen complaint regarding the lack of
NE 10th St sidewalks on NE 10th St., west of Duvall Ave. He referred the matter to the
Administration.
Council: Committee on Council President-Elect Palmer reported that the Committee on Committees will
Committees be comprised of herself, Council President Pro Tem-Elect Corman, and Council
President Nelson.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:11 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
November 19,2007
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES MON., 11/26 2008 Council Committee Assignments
5 p.m.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 11/26 2008 Bond Sale Resolution;
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. 2008 Budget Deliberations
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 11/26 2007 Year-End Budget Amendments
(Persson) 3:30 p.m.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 11/26 Public Defense Contract;
(Law) 4 p.m. Fire District #25 Contract Addendum
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TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 11/21 CANCELLED
(Palmer)
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(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 26, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: July 4th Wrap-Up
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
a discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/19/2007. Council concur.
b. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Honeybrook Circle Division 11
Preliminary Plat(PP-07-085); 26 single-family lots located at 4915 NE 7th St. Council concur.
c. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of a rent increase for all T-Hangar units at the
airport from $285 to $301.31 per month plus leasehold excise tax. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee on Committees: 2008 Council Committee Assignments
b. Committee of the Whole: 2008 Bond Sale Resolution*
c. Finance Committee: 2007 Year-End Budget Amendments*
d. Public Safety Committee: Public Defense Contract; Fire District#25 Contract Addendum*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Approving the sale of water and sewer revenue bonds (see 7.b.)
b. Addendum to operating agreement with Fire District#25 (see 7.d.)
Ordinance for first reading:
2007 year-end budget amendments (see 7.c.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Utility rates (1 st reading 11/19/2007)
b. 2007 Budget amendment re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (1st reading 11/19/2007)
c. Golf course green fees and driving range fee (1st reading 11/19/2007)
d. Establishing property tax levy for 2008 (1st reading 11/19/2007)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5:30 p.m.
2008 Bond Sale Resolution;
2008 Budget Deliberations
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointments of Doug Kyes and Frederick Lund to the Municipal Arts Commission
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with Kameron C. Cayce & Associates for public defense services
Addendum to operating agreement with King County Fire District#25
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Renaming of two roadways, SE Petrovitsky Rd. & Smithers Ave. S.
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2007 year-end budget amendments (1 st reading 11/26/2007)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12/3/2007 - 2008 Budget
12/3/2007 - New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation 60%petition
12/3/2007 - Temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE
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Regular Meeting
November 26,2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERS; MARCIE
COUNCILMEMBERS PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER
DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MICHAEL
BAILEY,Finance and Information Services Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH,Recreation Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER,Community
Relations and Event Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire
Department; COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Relations and Event Coordinator Mejlaender presented a report on
Community Event: July 4th the 2007 Revo225's Fabulous 4th of July celebration held at Gene Coulon
Celebration Memorial Beach Park. She stated that the event focused on features for the
whole family, including children's activities, live entertainment,professional
fireworks display,on-site concessions, and free shuttle service. Ms. Mejlaender
recognized the efforts of the City departments that contributed their expertise
and resources for the safe and successful event.
Ms. Mejlaender reported that the cost of the 4th of July event to the City,which
was offset by$28,000 in sponsorship revenue, totaled$55,294.56. She noted
that the event directly relates to the increase in community business revenue,the
decline in fire-related incidents, and the opportunity for spin-off events such as
the 4th of July Fireworks Paddle. Ms. Mejlaender concluded by listing the
future plans for the 2008 celebration.
Responding to Councilmember Briere's inquiry,Ms. Mejlaender reported that
approximately 25,000 people attended the 4th of July event.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Ivar's Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park begins November
30 and runs through January 1.
• Visit Santa at his house at the southwest corner of S. 3rd St. and Wells Ave.
S. on Fridays and Saturdays from December 7 to 22.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Christopher Wagner(Benson Hill Communities Annexation area in King
Citizen Comment: Wagner- County) requested the renaming of two roadways upon successful annexation
Street Renaming, SE into the City of Renton. He reported that the various names of the first
Petrovitsky Rd& Smithers roadway,known as SE Petrovitsky Rd., SE 176th St., SE Carr Rd., S. 43rd St.,
Ave S SW 43rd St., and SE 180th St., cause confusion to those who visit residents and
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businesses located on this road. For consistency, Mr. Wagner recommended
that one name be used from the eastern to western City limits.
Continuing,Mr. Wagner stated that the second roadway is known as Smithers
Ave. S., Talbot Rd. S.,Benson Dr. S., 108th Ave. SE, and Benson Rd. S. He
noted the problem he has had in explaining to emergency dispatch the
difference between the two Bensons. To create a greater distinction between
Benson Dr. and Benson Rd.,Mr. Wagner recommended renaming the roadway
SE Benson Ave.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ISSUE OF RENAMING THE ROADWAYS TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Young- Tom Young(Mercer Island) introduced himself as the Constituents Services
Congressional Outreach, Dave Manager for Congressman Dave Reichert, and reported on the services offered
Reichert to constituents and cities in an official capacity,which include assisting citizens
who have issues with federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration,
assisting citizens to find grant opportunities, and assisting cities with
appropriation requests.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/19/2007. Council concur.
11/19/2007
Plat: Honeybrook Circle Hearing Examiner recommended approval,with conditions, of the Honeybrook
Division 11,NE 7th St,PP-07- Circle Division II Preliminary Plat; 26 single-family lots located at 4915 NE 7th
085 St. Council concur.
Airport: T-Hangar Lease Rate Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a rent increase for all
Increase City-owned T-Hangar units at the airport from$285 to $301.31 per month plus
leasehold excise tax. Council concur.
Added Item 6.d. Mayor Keolker appointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts
Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission: Doug Kyes,to fill a vacated unexpired term expiring on
Commission 12/31/2008 (position previously held by Roosevelt Lewis); and Frederick Lund,
to fill a term expiring on 12/31/2010(position previously held by Patricia
Riggs). Refer to Community Services Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
Committee of the Whole AUTHORIZE THAT THE 2008 BOND SALE RESOLUTION BE READ
Finance: Bond Issuance, LATER IN THE MEETING. CARRIED. (See page 406 for resolution.)
Utility Capital Projects
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report recommending
CAG: 95-087, King County concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract addendum to
Fire Protection District#25 extend Renton's operating agreement with King County Fire District#25 for
two additional years,through 2009. The Committee further recommended that
the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 406 for resolution.)
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AJLS: Public Defender Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report recommending
Services,Kameron C Cayce& concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Associates to enter into an agreement with Kameron C. Cayce&Associates for public
defense services for the years 2008-2010. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending adoption of
Budget: 2007 Year-End the 2007 year-end budget amendments ordinance,which appropriates funds
Amendments from fund balance and new revenue increasing the 2007 expenditures in various
funds and departments. This ordinance increases the 2007 budgeted
expenditures by$3,584,104 and increases the revenue estimates by $7,726,095
for a net change of$4,141,991. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3919 A resolution was read approving the sale of the City's Water and Sewer
Finance: Bond Issuance, Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, and Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series
Utility Capital Projects 2008B (Taxable), in the aggregate principal amounts of$9,975,000 and
$2,035,000,respectively,to provide funds for the purpose of financing the costs
of carrying out certain capital improvements of the waterworks utility; and
approving the sale of such bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation,
all in accordance with Ordinance 5313. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED .
BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
Resolution#3920 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 95-087, King County addendum to the interlocal cooperative agreement with King County Fire
Fire Protection District#25 District#25 regarding continuing operation of Fire District#25 by the Renton
Fire Department. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/3/2007 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2007 Year-End An ordinance was read providing for the 2007 year-end budget amendments in
Amendments the total amount of$4,141,991. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
LAW,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/3/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5319 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water, Chapter
Utility: 2008 Rates 4,Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of Title VII (Health and Sanitation) of City
Code to allow for adjustments to current utility rates. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5320 An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget for purchase of equipment
AJLS: Benson Hill and recruitment and hiring of personnel in the total amount of$763,438, for the
Communities Annexation, Benson Hill Communities Annexation, conditioned on official notice of an
No Budget Amend affirmative vote. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5321 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V(Finance
Community Services: and Business Regulations)of City Code by increasing certain golf course green
Maplewood Golf Course Fees fees and adding a driving range fee. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5322 An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2008 for
Budget: 2008 Property Tax both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
Levy NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:38 p.m.
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Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
November 26, 2007
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 26, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/03 Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan Appeal
(Nelson) 5 p.m. *Council Chambers*
Approximately Emerging Issues (Regional Issues)
6 p.m. *Council Conference Room*
Approximately 2008 Budget
6:30 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 12/03 Neighborhood Grant Awards;
(Corman) 4 p.m. City Code Revisions Regarding Municipal
Arts Commission;
Municipal Arts Commission
Appointments (Kyes & Lund)
FINANCE MON., 12/03 Vouchers
(Persson) 3:30 p.m.
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 11/29 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(Briere) 2 p.m. (Benson Map Issues);
Highlands Study Area Zoning
Designation Correction;
Development Regulations (City Code
Title IV) 2006 Docket Review
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/03 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) WED., 11/28 Duvall Ave. Widening Project (briefing
(Palmer) 4 p.m. only);
Airport Leasing Policy;
Local & Regional Transportation Issues
Update
UTILITIES
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
,,.. December 3, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Fire Department response times
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. 2008 City of Renton Budget
b. New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation - 60%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 374 acres located
in the vicinity of Maple Valley Hwy.
c. Full temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE
95th Way, for a 13-month period from February 2008 to February 2009
5. APPEAL: Committee of the Whole report re: Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan Appeals
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council,feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
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jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Committee of the Whole of the City
Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting the City Council from
considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the
Committee of the Whole, the City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council
meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of
open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting.
However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/26/2007. Council concur. `
b. Mayor Keolker reappoints the following individuals to the Advisory Commission on Diversity:
Sandel DeMastus, for a term expiring 12/31/2008; Raymond Lam, for a term expiring
12/31/2009; and Charles Thomas, for a term expiring 12/31/2009. Council concur.
c. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of the 2008 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, which serve as
guidance for staff for the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d. Fire Department requests authorization to change its name to Fire and Emergency Services
Department, to change the department administrator's title to Fire Chief/Emergency Services
Administrator, and to establish and define the four sections of the department's organizational
structure. Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
e. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends reclassification of positions,
effective January 2008, in the Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services; Finance and
Information Services; Human Resources and Risk Management; Economic Development,
Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning; Community Services; Planning/Building/Public Works;
Fire; and Police Departments. Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Police Department recommends approval of a contract with Occupational Health Services
(Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County) in the amount of$186,958 for health services for
Renton jail inmates for 2008. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee on Committees: 2008 Council Committee Assignments
b. Committee of the Whole: 2008 Budget*; Benson Hill Communities Annexation*
c. Community Services Committee: Neighborhood Grant Awards; City Code Revisions Regarding
Municipal Arts Commission*; Municipal Arts Commission Appointments (Kyes & Lund)
d. Finance Committee: Vouchers
e. Planning &Development Committee: 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments*; Highlands
Study Area Zoning Designation Correction*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Temporary total closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE (see 4.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Fire Department name and responsibility changes (see 8.d.)
b. Municipal Arts Commission revisions (see 9.c.)
c. 2008 annual City of Renton Budget(see 9.b.)
d. System Development Charges (Council approved via Committee of the Whole report on
9/24/2007)
e. Approving the Benson Hill Communities Annexation (see 9.b.)
f. Correcting zoning designation of certain properties in Highlands Study Area(see 9.e.)
g. 2007 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (see 9.e.)
h. Amending parking regulations in CN zone (see 9.e.)
i. Amending NE 4th, Puget, Rainier, and Sunset business districts (see 9.e.)
j. Allowing Residential Manufactured Home zone to implement RLD land use designation(see
9.e.)
k. Rainier Ave. properties rezone from R-10 to CA(see 9.e.)
1. Virtu property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from RM-F to R-10 (see 9.e.)
in. QIP property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from IH to R-10 (see 9.e.)
n. Park Ave. N. properties rezone from R-10 to CN (see 9.e.)
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Ordinance for second and final reading:
2007 year-end budget amendments (1 st reading 11/26/2007)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
5 p.m.
Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan Appeals
Council Conference Room
Approximately 6 p.m.
Emerging Issues (Regional Issues)
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
2008 Budget
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Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Submit notice of intent package for New Life - Aqua Barn Annexation to Boundary Review Board
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2008 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reclassification of positions
Gambling tax revenues
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Fire Department name and responsibility changes (1st reading 12/3/07)
2008 Budget(1 st reading 12/3/07)
System Development Charges (1st reading 12/3/07)
Approving the Benson Hill Communities Annexation(1st reading 12/3/07)
Correcting zoning designation for certain properties in Highlands Study Area(1 st reading 12/3/07)
2007 amendments to Comprehensive Plan (1 st reading 12/3/07)
Amending parking regulations in CN zone (1 st reading 12/3/07)
Amending NE 4th, Puget, Rainier, and Sunset business districts (1 st reading 12/3/07)
Allowing RMH zone to implement RLD land use designation (1st reading 12/3/07)
Rainier Ave. properties rezone from R-10 to CA (1 st reading 12/3/07)
Virtu property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from RM-F to R-10 (1st reading 12/3/07)
QIP property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from IH to R-10 (1 st reading 12/3/07)
Park Ave. N. properties rezone from R-10 to CN (1st reading 12/3/07)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERS; DENIS LAW. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer;ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator- Transportation; BOB HANSON,Transportation Design
Supervisor; MICHAEL BAILEY, Finance and Information Services
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI
SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; CHIEF 1. DAVID DANIELS and
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; COMMANDER
CHARLES MARSALISI,Police Department.
SPECIAL Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Zimmerman reported on the
PRESENTATIONS City's response to flooding issues as a result of heavy rainfall, which began on
Added December 2 and measures approximately 5.6 inches. He reviewed the areas
Public Works: Flood Response affected by the flooding and the resultant road closures,noting that flooding
Update problems are not anticipated along the Cedar or Green rivers. Mr. Zimmerman
further reported that power was restored to the 950 customers who experienced
a power outage in the Renton vicinity, and that the water main break at 39th St.
and Oakesdale Ave. SW was repaired.
Pointing out that the Governor of Washington has declared a state of
emergency,Mayor Keolker stated that a resolution has been added to the
Council meeting agenda regarding declaration of a local emergency,which
positions Renton to receive reimbursement funding from the federal
government. (See page 423 for resolution.)
Added Fire Chief Daniels announced that in response to the heavy rains, the
Fire: Emergency Operations Emergency Operations Center was activated at 10:30 today, and he described
Center Activation, Fire at how the Fire Department prepared for and responded to incidents. Chief
Rainier Ave McDonalds Daniels reported that a three-alarm fire occurred at the McDonald's located at
Rainier Ave. N. and N. Airport Way. Noting that no one was injured,he
indicated that the fire investigation will begin tomorrow morning.
Fire: Emergency Response Fire Chief Daniels stated that a recently adopted State law requires the Fire
Times Department to include service delivery objectives in written policies; annually
evaluate level of service, deployment delivery, and response time objectives;
and provide a written annual report that includes steps to comply with
standards. He explained that response measures are defined as turnout time:
time beginning when units receive notification of the emergency to the
beginning point of response time; and as response time: time beginning when
units are in route to the emergency and ending when units arrive on scene.
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In 2006,Chief Daniels reported that the Fire Department's average turnout time
was within two minutes and sixteen seconds, ninety percent of the time; and the
average response time was within six minutes and forty-five seconds,ninety
percent of the time. He reviewed the arrival times of emergency vehicles to
various types of incidents. Concluding, Chief Daniels detailed the plan of
action that will be undertaken to meet the State requirements, and noted that the
department currently has the best average response time in South King County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Budget: 2008 Annual City of accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Renton to consider the City of Renton 2008 Budget. Finance and Information Services
Administrator Bailey reported that the budget necessary on an ongoing basis for
the Benson Hill Communities Annexation,which is just under$9 million and
adds 90 employees to the City,was blended into the proposed 2008 Budget.
Public comment was invited.
Terry Persson(Renton)provided and reviewed an analysis of the percentage
increases in property taxes levied by the City of Renton since 2002, noting a
purported 9.5 percent projected increase for 2008. Pointing out that the rate of
total spending increase from 2001 and 2006 totals 29 percent, indicating an
inflation factor of 14 percent,he stated that the City is currently spending at
double the rate of inflation. Mr. Persson expressed concern that double-digit
inflation may be a consistent pattern, saying that money from new construction
should be added to the pool to lower property taxes.
Mr. Bailey explained that the City does not yet have new construction or
annexation figures from King County for 2008. In order for the City to realize
all the value of additions to the tax base as a result of development and new
construction,the figures are'overestimated knowing that the King County
assessor will plug the correct number in as long as it is lower than what was
estimated. In regard to the rates of increase, Mr. Bailey noted that the
development that has driven the property tax increases above the one percent
increase on existing tax base that Council has held itself to over the years, also
translates into additional costs.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 419 for Committee of the Whole report.)
Annexation: New Life-Aqua This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Barn,Maple Valley Hwy accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the 60%Direct Petition to annex for the proposed New Life-Aqua
Barn Annexation; approximately 374 acres, including the SR-169 right-of-way,
located south of the Maplewood Golf Course and Ron Regis Park along� P g g the
south side of Renton-Maple Valley Hwy. (SR-169).
Senior Planner Erickson reviewed the annexation background,pointing out that
Council expanded the boundary to include Maple Ridge Estates and View Point
at Maple Ridge Estates on 6/11/2007, and that the 60%Direct Petition was
certified by King County on 11/9/2007. Mr. Erickson further reviewed the
l environmental constraints of the area, which include the existence of one of the
City's sole source aquifers. He stated that public services are provided by Fire
Districts#25 and#40, Cedar River Water and Sewer District, and the Renton
School District.
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Continuing,Mr. Erickson relayed that the City's proposed 2007 Comprehensive
Plan amendments include land use map designation changes for this area. He
pointed out that the Fairwood Incorporation petition does overlap this proposed
annexation on a portion of the Maple Ridge Estates and View Point areas. Mr.
Erickson said the fiscal impact analysis indicates a deficit of$38,502 at current
development and a deficit of$15,755 at full development, assuming the
building of a 45-unit condominium development and retention of all existing
development. The estimated one-time parks development cost is $498,712.
Mr. Erickson reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
relevant Boundary Review Board criteria and City policies for annexation. He
noted that the Utility Division suggests using King County's 2002 Surface
Water Design Manual,Level 2, for future development.
Public comment was invited.
Loran Lichty(King County; annexation proponent), Bill Hulten (King County;
Maple Ridge Estates Homeowners Association Vice President), and Ross
Osborne(King County) spoke in favor of the annexation. Mr. Lichty expressed
concern about the property overlap with the Fairwood Incorporation petition.
Jean Bean(King County), Molasses Creek Association President,pointed out
that some residents of the Molasses Creek community are against annexation.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL: ACCEPT THE
CERTIFIED 60%DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE EXPANDED
NEW LIFE -AQUA BARN ANNEXATION AREA,AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE
TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD, AND SUPPORT FUTURE
ZONING CONSISTENT WITH CURRENTLY PROPOSED 2007
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THIS AREA. CARRIED.
Correspondence was entered into the record from David L. Halinen,Halinen
Law Offices,P.S. (Fircrest), who represents Aqua Barn Ranch, Inc., expressing
support for the annexation.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Closure, Road Improvements accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
Project to consider the temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE,
from NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-900)to SE 95th Way, for a 13-month period from
February 2008 through February 2009, for the purpose of roadway and utility
improvements.
Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator-Transportation Hahn
stated that this project involves the widening of the roadway from two to four
lanes and relates to the project in the City of Newcastle that involves the
improvement to May Creek Bridge, as well as the widening of the Coal Creek
Parkway segment in Newcastle. He gave an overview of the upcoming staff
presentation,noting the large amount of concern that exists in the community
regarding this project.
Transportation Design Supervisor Hanson described the proposed detour routes,
and the school bus and local access routes. He stated that the project entails the
following: roadway widening from two to four lanes; undergrounding of all
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utilities; sidewalks; water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage improvements;
landscaping; street lighting; irrigation; and signal installation at NE 21 st St.
Mr. Hanson reviewed staff considerations concerning the timing of the various
phases of construction, including coordination with the utility companies, and
school children access to buses. He indicated that if the roadway is closed to
through traffic,the estimated time of construction is one year. If through traffic
is maintained on the roadway, the estimated time of construction is two years.
Mr. Hanson pointed out that during certain parts of the construction project the
roadway must be closed; and if through traffic is maintained during the project,
flaggers would constantly be stopping traffic.
Tom Noguchi, with Mirai Associates, Inc.,presented a traffic analysis of the
existing traffic conditions and volumes in the area, and a summary of traffic
conditions for each construction management option. Using a simulation
model, he displayed the traffic conditions that would occur if Duvall Ave. NE
were to be closed during construction, and if Duvall Ave.NE were to remain
open during construction. Mr.Noguchi concluded the following: closure of
Duvall Ave. NE would significantly increase traffic on Union Ave.NE;both
closure and open options would not significantly increase travel time for
neighborhood residents; and traffic on neighborhood streets would increase
under the open option.
Continuing,Mr. Hahn noted that affected residents will have east/west access to
Union Ave. NE and Field Ave.NE, and that the businesses in the vicinity of
Duvall Ave.NE and NE Sunset Blvd. will be accessible the entire time. Mr.
Hanson reviewed the traffic and safety measures to be undertaken, including:
minimization measures on Union Ave.NE,particularly in the area of Sierra a
Heights Elementary School; stop sign installation at SE May Valley Rd./148th
Ave. SE; traffic signal modification at 148th Ave. SE/SR-900;refuge lane at
Field Ave. NE/SR-900; signage; truck traffic limitations on Union Ave.NE;
police presence at Union Ave. NE and NE 24th St.; speed tables on NE 24th St.;
and timing signal adjustments.
Mr. Hahn reviewed the public outreach that will be conducted during the
project, including a web page (www.duvall.rentonwa.gov),traffic signage,
telephone hotline, early proactive information, and media. In conclusion,he
reviewed a brief comparison of the 'open" and "closed to through traffic"
options for the construction project.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 8:43 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:51 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Clawson previously excused.
Stating that the Transportation(Aviation) Committee discussed this matter last
week,Councilmember Corman noted that many of the items on the mitigation
plan, such as police presence at the school,were added since the committee
meeting was held.
Correspondence was read from the following individuals: Reshma Shah
(Renton),Brad Zylstra(Renton), Eugene Chow(Renton),Maxine Leese(city of
residence unknown),Michael F. Donnelly and Claudia R. Donnelly(King
County), Glenn Gesell (Renton), and Rebecca Gallagher(Renton). Comments
and concerns included: increased traffic through Summerwind and Sierra
Heights neighborhoods; increased traffic impacts on Sierra Heights Elementary
School students; length of time of the full closure; safety of children; affected
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businesses negatively impacted; lack of notice regarding project; lack of traffic
mitigation measures;proposal to put four-way stop at SE May Valley Rd./148th
Ave. SE will create a larger traffic backup; suggestion to keep roadway open
and concentrate construction on one direction at a time; increased litigation risk;
and disruptions and delays to school children busing.
Public comment was invited.
The following speakers commented on the proposed closure: Eric Walrod
(Renton), Clement Novinski(King County),Mike Jacklin(Renton),Jennifer
Young(Renton), Jill Gifford(Renton), Bob Blayden(Renton), Sally van
Boheemen(Renton), Rich Crispo (Newcastle), Rob Nichols (Renton),Don Joss
(Kent),Debra Rogers(Renton), Hylan Slobodkin(Renton),Anita Cheung
(Renton), Yolanda Chow(King County),Lusine Gharibyan(Renton), and Stan
Kawamoto(Renton).
Concerns expressed regarded the project timeline, as the NE Sunset
Blvd./Duvall Ave.NE intersection project took longer than projected; speeding
traffic on Union Ave. NE; closure of the May Creek Bridge by the City of
Newcastle during its construction project; increased traffic on SE May Valley
Rd. causing safety problems; backups on SR-900 when traveling from Field
Ave.NE to SR-900; increased visibility of the elementary school due to closure
detour route; decreased attendance at elementary school activities;timeliness of
bussing school children; children's safety; and lack of notice about closure.
Other concerns expressed included the expected increase in traffic in the already
congested school zone on Union Ave. NE; impact on affected area residents;
lack of citizen input; lack of notification to affected businesses; increased traffic
on SE 95th Way that backs up on Union Ave. NE; underestimated effect of
closure on the elementary school; inconsistent results from the traffic analysis;
and flawed traffic analysis.
Suggestions made included opening up the emergency access road that connects
the Stonegate and Summerwind neighborhoods; opening the roadway on
weekends; flexibility during construction to take into account the changing
traffic patterns and to make necessary adjustments; conducting some
construction at night; having one-way traffic southbound on Union Ave. NE
and one-way traffic northbound on 148th Ave. SE; closing the roadway in the
summer due to less traffic at that time and to allow for completion of the
preliminary construction work; and installing speed deterrents on Union Ave.
NE.
Requests voiced were for driveways to remain open at the mall located at
Duvall Ave.NE/SR-900 and that good access be maintained to the driveways;
for a left-turn lane on southbound 148th Ave. SE to SR-900; for a temporary
signal light at Coal Creek Parkway SE/SE 95th Way; and for project completion
in a timely manner.
Comments expressed indicated that progress needs to continue; better roads are
needed; traffic congestion is already problematic; businesses located on Duvall
Ave. NE will be negatively affected; and more study and discussion is needed.
Other opinions were that the amount of traffic that accesses and leaves the
Summerwind neighborhood has been underestimated,particularly left-hand
x turns onto eastbound SR-900, and that the lack of parking on Union Ave. NE
negatively coincides with the elementary school's small parking lot.
Councilmembers and City staff made the following comments during the
` audience comment portion of the meeting: police will be present at Sierra
a
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Heights Elementary School during peak times in the morning and afternoon; the
City of Newcastle will not close the May Creek Bridge during its construction
project; traffic modeling showed that if Duvall Ave. NE was closed, the
Summerwind neighborhood would be less affected by pass-through traffic; and
assurance that communication and access will be maintained to those who front
Duvall Ave.NE so that individual needs are met when work is conducted on the
driveways.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 422 for further discussion.)
APPEAL Council President Nelson announced that the Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole regarding the Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan appeals will be presented at the
Appeal: Grant Ave next Council meeting.
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones&
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) stated that a Highlands neighborhood caroling
Citizen Comment: McOmber- party will be held at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. He indicated that
Highlands Neighborhood there is no City involvement and that everyone is welcome.
Caroling Party
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/26/2007. Council concur.
11/26/2007
Appointment: Advisory Mayor Keolker reappointed the following individuals to the Advisory
Commission on Diversity Commission on Diversity: Sandel DeMastus, for a term expiring 12/31/2008;
Raymond Lam, for a term expiring 12/31/2009; and Charles Thomas,for a term
expiring 12/31/2009. Council concur.
Legislature: 2008 Council Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Agenda& Statement of Policy recommended approval of the 2008 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of
Positions Policy Positions,which serve as guidance for staff for the State legislative
session. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
Fire: Department Name and Fire Department requested authorization to change its name to Fire and
Responsibility Changes Emergency Services Department,to change the administrator's title to Fire
Chief/Emergency Services Administrator, and to establish and define the four
sections of the department's organizational structure. Council concur. (See
page 423 for ordinance.)
Human Resources: Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended
Reclassification of Positions reclassification of positions, effective January 2008, in the Administrative,
Judicial and Legal Services; Finance and Information Services; Human
Resources and Risk Management; Economic Development,Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning; Community Services; Planning/Building/Public Works;
Fire; and Police Departments. Refer to Finance Committee.
Police: Jail Inmate Health Police Department recommended approval of a contract with Occupational
Services Occupational Health Health Services Public Hospital District No. 1 of Kin Count in the amount
p ( P
King Y)
Services of$186,958 for health services for Renton jail inmates for 2008. Council
concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the proposed Benson Hill Communities Annexation. The Committee
Annexation: Benson Hill recommended that the City annex certain territory, effective 3/1/2008,
Communities, S 200th St& comprising of approximately 2,406 acres generally bounded by the City of
128th Ave SE Renton corporate boundary on the west and north, SE 192nd St. and S. 200th St.
on the south, and on the east generally along 128th Ave. SE. The Committee
found that all requirements of the law in regard to the annexation by election
method have been met.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance annexing the Benson
Hill Communities area be presented for first reading. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 423 for ordinance.)
Budget: 2008 Annual City of Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Renton adoption of the 2008 Budget ordinance. The Committee recommended
adoption of the 2008 Budget as proposed in the Mayor's preliminary budget
with the following changes:
• Remove the following from recommended appropriations and place as
reserves of fund balance for further review by the Council: 1) $50,000 for
the IKEA Performing Arts Center; 2) $200,000 for floating dock removal;
3) $200,000 for the Low Income Housing Initiative; 4) $10,000 for
neighborhood barbecue.
• Add the following items to the 2008 Budget appropriation: 10,000
1) $12,000 for banners in the downtown;-3,) 2)
$14,000 for interpreter services in the Human Services programs.
• Reduce intermittent salaries in Economic Development,Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning Department by$14,000.
• Make the following adjustment in estimates: 1) increase solid waste fund
revenues by$462,000; 2) reduce the Equipment Rental capital expenditures
by $692,000; 3) increase the estimate of proceeds from the bond sale in the
Utility Funds by $11,819,435 and authorize the replacement of the bond
debt service reserve with a surety purchased during the bond sale
transaction.
• Move the following capital projects into the 2008 CIP (Capital
Improvement Plan): 1) Houser Way improvements for$350,000; 2)
demolition of the 820 Building at the airport for$290,000.
The Committee recommended appropriations related to serving the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area as follows:
• On-going budget appropriations of$8,968,034,including the addition of
90.6 FTEs(full time employees), and$2,738,670 one-time costs. Note:
additional recommendations on one-time costs and capital improvements
may be made by staff during the year.
The Committee recommended a total,balanced 2008 Budget of$234,638,924.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding these matters
be presented for first reading.*
At the request of Mayor Keolker,her memo to the Council concerning the
Neighborhood Program barbecues was read into the record. The memorandum
indicated that while support for the Neighborhood Program is appreciated,the
inclusion of$10,000 in the budget proposal to purchase a new barbecue for the
program is not necessary. The memo detailed the reasons why the barbecue
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should not be purchased, including: the City's current ownership of two
propane-fueled and one pellet-fired barbecues; the efforts of staff to consolidate
the neighborhood picnics; the additional picnics expected with the annexation
of the Benson Hill Communities area can be accommodated without double-
booking; the lack of staff to host multiple picnics on one night; and the current
lack of storage space for City equipment. The Mayor's memo concluded that
the expenditure is not justified due to so many pressing unmet needs, and urged
that Council reconsider this proposal.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Briere, Council amend the Committee report
and remove the $10,000 for the barbecue**
Councilmember Persson explained that when the newest barbecue was
purchased,the oldest one should have been surplused. He opined that both
propane-fueled barbecues should be surplused, as the pellet-fueled barbecues
are safer and are preferred by the users. Councilmember Corman supported Mr.
Persson's volunteer efforts with the barbecues, noting that with the annexation
the timing is appropriate for the purchase. Council President Nelson
commented on the potential danger of operating the propane-fueled barbecues.
Councilmember Law suggested placing the item into reserves of fund balance
for further review by Council.
**Motion failed.
*MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL AMEND THE
COMMITTEE REPORT BY MOVING THE $10,000 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
BARBECUE INTO RESERVES. CARRIED.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE '
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE REPORT AS
AMENDED. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in Mayor Keolker's appointments to the Municipal
Appointment: Municipal Arts Arts Commission as follows: Doug Kyes, for an unexpired term expiring
Commission 12/31/2008 (position previously held by Roosevelt Lewis), and Frederick Lund,
for a term expiring 12/31/2010 (position previously held by Patricia Riggs).
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the
Program Grants 2007 neighborhood grant projects(second round). The Committee
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
following grant awards:
1. Clover Creek Homeowners Association- Restoration of open space located
at the northwest end of the bridge on N. 27th Pl. ($3,377).
2. Honey Creek Homeowners Association -Restore traffic circles to original
design by adding new plants and conditioning the soil ($1,002).
The Committee also recommended approval of funding for the following
administrative newsletter applications:
1. Kennydale Neighborhood Association: Annual printing for a newsletter
printed quarterly and mailed($1,890).
2. Summerwind Homeowners Association -Annual printing for a newsletter
printed quarterly and mailed($279).
3. Tiffany Park Neighborhood Association-Annual printing for a newsletter
printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door($769).
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The second round of applications totaled$7,317, with the remaining balance of
$452. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 266537 -266884 and one wire transfer totaling $159,489.82;
and approval of zero Payroll Vouchers,zero wire transfers, and zero direct
deposits totaling$382.29. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL AMEND THE COMMITTEE REPORT TO TAKE OUT
THE $382.29. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE AMENDED FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Committee on Committees Council President-Elect Palmer presented a Committee on Committees report
Council: 2008 Committee recommending the following Council committee chairmanships and committee
Assignments assignments for 2008:
Community Services Committee: Terri Briere, Chair; King Parker, Vice Chair;
Randy Corman,Member.
Finance Committee: Don Persson, Chair; Terri Briere,Vice Chair; King Parker,
Member.
Planning and Development Committee: King Parker, Chair; Dan Clawson,
Vice Chair; Greg Taylor,Member.
Public Safety Committee: Greg Taylor, Chair; Randy Corman,Vice Chair; Don
Persson, Member.
Transportation (Aviation)Committee: Randy Corman, Chair; Don Persson,
WW Vice Chair; Dan Clawson, Member.
Utilities Committee: Dan Clawson, Chair; Greg Taylor, Vice Chair; Terri
Briere, Member.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning&Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Committee regarding the Highlands Study Area rezone correction. The Committee
Planning: Highlands Study recommended that Council adopt the rezoning of the parcels located between
Area Zoning Correction, Olympia Ave. NE and Monroe Ave. NE, south of NE 12th St. in the Highlands
Monroe Ave NE area,to Residential Multi-Family zoning in compliance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and the recommendations of the Highlands Task Force on
zoning.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 423 for ordinance.)
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Amendments recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to approve the 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments and
concurrent rezones as shown on the matrix entitled "2007 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments," summarized as follows:
• 2007-M-01 —Alan Kunovsky applicant; Map amendment to change
Residential Medium Density with R-10 zoning to Commercial
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Neighborhood(CN)with CN zoning, and change zoning text amendments
related to parking.
• 2007-M-02—O'Farrell Properties, LLC & City of Renton applicants; Map
amendment to change Residential Medium Density with R-10 zoning to
Commercial Corridor with Commercial Arterial zoning, and change zoning
text amendments related to business districts.
• 2007-M-03 —City of Renton applicant; Map amendments and concurrent
prezoning related to New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation site.
• 2007-M-04—Robert Cave&John Cowan applicants; withdrawn.
• 2007-M-05—David Halinen applicant; Map amendment to change
Employment Area- Industrial with Heavy Industrial zoning to Residential
Medium Density with R-10 zoning.
• 2007-M-06—City of Renton applicant; Map amendments and concurrent
prezoning related to Benson Hill Communities Annexation site.
• 2007-M-07—City of Renton applicant; denied.
• 2007-T-01 —City of Renton applicant; Text amendment to update Capital
Facilities and Transportation elements to reflect housekeeping changes.
• 2007-T-05 —City of Renton applicant; Text amendment,updating the Land
Use Element,to the Residential Low Density land use designation to allow
Residential Manufactured Home as an implementing zone.
The Committee recommended that the ordinance for all Comprehensive Plan
amendments and all concurrent City Code Title IV text amendments be
presented for first reading.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinances for concurrent rezones
of property included in Applications 2007-M-01,Park Ave.; 2007-M-02,
Rainier Ave.; and 2007-M-05,QIP and Virtu properties;be presented for first
reading.
The ordinances for concurrent rezones of property included in Application
2007-M-06,Benson Hill Communities,that was annexed into Renton as part of
the Hudson Annexation will be presented for adoption in January 2008.
The ordinances for concurrent prezones of property included in the portion of
Application 2007-M-06, Benson Hill Communities, that will be annexed into
Renton as part of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation will be presented
for adoption prior to the effective date of annexation, 3/1/2008.
The ordinances for concurrent prezones of property included in Application
2007-M-03,Maple Valley Hwy. Corridor,will be presented for adoption prior
to the effective date of the New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation, estimated as
4/l/2008.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See pages 423 and 424 for
ordinances.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Streets: Duvall Ave NE A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of Duvall Ave.
Closure, Road Improvements NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way.*
Project Councilmember Persson recommended holding the resolution for one week due
to the concerns raised during the public hearing, such as parking at Sierra
Heights Elementary School, signal light timing at NE Sunset Blvd./Duvall Ave.
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NE,police presence on Union Ave.NE, and four-way stop at NE 24th
St./Union Ave.NE.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL HOLD
THE RESOLUTION UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.*
Council discussion ensued regarding the additional review by staff of concerns
and ideas, and it was agreed that the matter would be discussed at the
Transportation(Aviation) Committee on December 5.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Added A resolution was read declaring a local emergency, as conditions of peril to the
Resolution#3921 safety of persons and property have arisen within the City caused by a storm
Public Safety: Declaration of with heavy rains. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
Local Emergency ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/10/2007 for second and final reading:
Fire: Department Name and An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Fire Department, of Title III
Responsibility Changes (Departments) of City Code by changing the duties of the Fire Chief/Emergency
Services Administrator and to change the responsibilities of the various
department divisions. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Annual City of An ordinance wasZread adopting the annual budget for the year 2008 in the total
Oe' °�°c tau-REFERTCS amount of$234,6,78,924. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
�j PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
6W MINUTES OF 4
11g""'` FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Utility: System Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
Charges of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to allow for adjustments to
System Development Charges. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read annexing approximately 2,406 acres of property
Communities, S 200th St& generally bounded by the City of Renton corporate boundary on the west and
128th Ave SE north, SE 192nd St. and S. 200th St. on the south and on the east, 108th Ave.
SE,the eastern edge of Boulevard Lane Park, the western edge of Boulevard
Lane Division No. 2, and 128th Ave. SE, if extended,but including Renton
Park and Charles Lindberg High School; Benson Hill Communities Annexation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007.
CARRIED.
Planning: Highlands Study An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
Area Zoning Correction, within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 (Residential -ten dwelling units per
Monroe Ave NE acre)to RM-F (Residential Multi-Family)zoning; LUA-06-128; CPA 2006-M-
06. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007.
CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 amendments to the City's 2004
�.. Amendments Comprehensive Plan,maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
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Comprehensive Plan: 2007 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Amendments, CN Zone Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Parking Regulations regulations regarding the location of required parking in the Commercial ='
Neighborhood zone. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Amendments, Business Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Districts Regulations regulations regarding the Rainier Business District Overlay and the decision
criteria for stand alone residential in the NE 4th, Sunset, and Puget business
districts. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Amendments,Allowing RMH Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by allowing
to Implement RLD Residential Manufactured Home (RMH)zoning to implement the Residential
Low Density(RLD) land use designation. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Rezone: Rainier Ave An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Rainier Ave.
Properties,R-10 to CA, CPA properties from R-10(Residential-ten dwelling units per acre) to CA
(Commercial Arterial)zoning; LUA-06-161; CPA 2007-M-02. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Rezone: Virtu Property South An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Virtu property
of Sunset Blvd, RM-F to R-10, south of Sunset Blvd. from RMF (Residential Multi-Family)to R-10
CPA (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-
05. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007.
CARRIED.
Rezone: QIP Property South of An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the QIP property
Sunset Blvd, IH to R-10, CPA south of Sunset Blvd. from IH (Heavy Industrial)to R-10 (Residential -ten
dwelling units per acre)zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-05. MOVED BY
BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007. CARRIED.
Rezone: Park Ave N An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Park Ave. N.
Properties,R-10 to CN, CPA properties from R-10(Residential -ten dwelling units per acre)to CN
(Commercial Neighborhood)zoning; LUA-06-160; CPA 2007-M-01. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/10/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5323 An ordinance was read providing for the 2007 year-end budget amendments in
Budget: 2007 Year-End the total amount of$4,141,991. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
Amendments LAW,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER
Finance: Gambling Tax GAMBLING TAX REVENUES TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Revenues CARRIED.
Council: Meeting Cancellation MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CANCEL
(12/17/2007) THE 12/17/2007 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mary Urback(Puyallup),representing O'Farrell Properties (2007
Citizen Comment: Urback- Comprehensive Plan amendment; Rainier properties), expressed her pleasure
2007 Comprehensive Plan regarding working with staff on the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.
Amendments She commended staff for educating both the applicant and the public on the
amendment process,noting that community involvement is encouraged.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 10:34 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 3, 2007
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COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA LM
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/10 Emerging Issues in Economic
(Nelson) 5:30 p.m. Development and Transportation
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Legislative Priorities
6:30 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Corman)
FINANCE MON., 12/10 Reclassification of Positions
(Persson) 4:30 p.m.
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 12/06 CANCELLED
(Briere)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/10 CANCELLED
(Law)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 12/05 Basketball Hoops on Public Right-of-
(Palmer) 4 p.m. Way;
Local &Regional Transportation Issues
Update;
Duvall Ave. N. Temporary Closure
UTILITIES THURS., 12/06 CANCELLED
(Clawson)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 10, 2007
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department accreditation and recognition
4. APPEAL: Committee of the Whole report re: Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan Appeals
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body,is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Committee of the Whole of the City
�. Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting the City Council from
considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the
Committee of the Whole, the City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council
meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of
open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting.
However, this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
.r a. Mayor Keolker reappoints the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission: Linda
Middlebrooks, for a term expiring 12/31/2010; and Dawn Murin, for a term expiring 12/31/2010.
Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 11/20/2007 for CAG-07-188, Fiber Optic Connection North;
five bids; engineer's estimate $48,750; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to
the low bidder, R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of$48,100. Approval is also sought to
transfer$35,000 from the Finance and Information Services Department account to the account
for the fiber optic work associated with The Landing project. Council concur. ;
c. City Clerk submits 11/6/2007 Special Election certification from King County Elections for
Proposition No. 1 for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation Area annexation to the City of
Renton. The result of the election is as follows: 2,211 "for annexation" votes and 1,156 "against
annexation" votes; PASSED. Information.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of an agreement with the Washington
State Department of General Administration to utilize the State's surplus program for the disposal
of surplus property. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
e. Community Services Department requests approval of a contract with T.F. Sahli Construction in
the amount of$53,339.22 to install new concrete walkways at Jones Park. Council concur.
f. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$23,000
with Cascade Design Collaborative, Inc. to design new irrigation and grading at Thomas
Teasdale Park. Council concur.
g. Community Services Department submits CAG-05-164, Henry Moses Aquatic Center Lighting
Improvements; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of$9,930.59, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$11,377.89 to Scott's Electric Service, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
h. Community Services Department requests approval of a contract in the amount of$38,241.32
with VLS Construction Co., Inc., to install the water main necessary to supply the fire sprinkler
system for Fire Station#11. Council concur.
i. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way to widen S. 34th Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Cherie Lane II Short Plat (SHP-
05-147). Council concur.
j. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract with Census Services in the amount of$101,248 to conduct a special
census of the 2,438-acre Benson Hill Communities Annexation area for the purpose of allocation
of State funds to the City. Council concur.
k. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract with the Washington State Department of Ecology for a $200,000 grant to
update the City's Shoreline Master Program. Council concur.
1. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to designate Houser Way Bypass, N. 8th
St., and Logan Ave. N. as official truck routes. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
in. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-07-104, 2007 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps;
and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$62,787.31, and commencement of 60-day lien period; contractor: Lakeside Industries. Council
concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-05-165, NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-900)/Duvall Ave.
NE Intersection Improvements; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of$4,001.73, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of$99,033.87 to Sanders General Construction Company, contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
o. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to
CAG-06-082, agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of$1,569,372 to complete the 30 percent
design for the Rainier Ave. S. (Grady Way to S. 2nd St.) Improvement project. Council concur.
p. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to CAG-
07-163, agreement with URS Corporation, to complete the design of the 2008 airport runway
paving project. Contract amount is $76,950, and the Federal Aviation Administration will
reimburse the City $73,103. Council concur.
q. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of a rent increase for City-owned tie-down
spaces at the airport from $75.33 to $88.62 per month, plus leasehold excise tax. Council concur.
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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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Legislative Priorities
b. Finance Committee: Reclassification of Positions
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Duvall Ave. NE Temporary Closure*
9. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Temporary total closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE (see 8.c.)
b. Agreement with Department of General Administration to sell surplus property (see 7.d.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Fire Department name and responsibility changes (1 st reading 12/3/07)
b. 2008 annual City of Renton Budget (1 st reading 12/3/07)
c. System Development Charges (1 st reading 12/3/07)
d. Approving the Benson Hill Communities Annexation (1 st reading 12/3/07)
e. Correcting zoning designation of certain properties in Highlands Study Area (1st reading 12/3/07)
f. 2007 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (1 st reading 12/3/07)
g. Amending parking regulations in CN zone (1 st reading 12/3/07)
h. Amending NE 4th, Puget, Rainier, and Sunset business districts (1 st reading 12/3/07)
i. Allowing Residential Manufactured Home zone to implement RLD land use designation (1 st
reading 12/3/07
j. Rainier Ave. properties rezone from R-10 to CA (1st reading 12/3/07)
k. Virtu property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from RM-F to R-10 (1 st reading 12/3/07)
1. QIP property south of Sunset Blvd. rezone from IH to R-10 (1st reading 12/3/07)
m. Park Ave. N. properties rezone from R-10 to CN (1 st reading 12/3/07)
10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
low information.)
11. AUDIENCE COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development and Transportation
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Legislative Priorities
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Referrals
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Agreement with Washington State Department of General Administration re: surplus property
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
Designation of Houser Way Bypass, N. 8th St. and Logan Ave. N. as official truck routes
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 10, 2007 Council Chambers
i Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
1
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
A ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; PETER HAHN, Deputy Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator- Transportation; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director;
i
MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; MICHAEL BAILEY,
Finance and Information Services Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks
Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH
NEEDHAM, CHIEF 1. DAVID DANIELS,DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN
HORNE, and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, and COMMANDER
' KENT CURRY, Police Department.
'1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police Chief Milosevich recognized Business Systems Analyst Debbie Scott for
Police: CALEA Accreditation her work on the upgrade to the Police Department's records management
&Employee Recognition system, and presented her with a plaque in appreciation.
Additionally, Chief Milosevich announced that the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies awarded the Police Department
re-accreditation status for the fifth time on November 16. He explained that the
accreditation process was developed by law enforcement agencies to voluntarily
demonstrate that they meet an established set of criteria and guidelines. The
Chief recognized Commander Curry for his oversight of the program and
presented him with a plaque in appreciation of his hard work.
APPEAL Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the Grant Ave. Townhomes Site Plan appeals. The Committee heard these
Appeal: Grant Ave appeals on 12/3/2007. Appellant Robin Jones appealed the Hearing Examiner's
Townhomes Site Plan, Jones& decision,dated 8/9/2007,that reversed the City's requirement of a 25-foot side
Kovach Architects, SA-07-018 yard setback from the project's south boundary, to a minimum 13-foot side yard
setback. Appellant Kovach Architects appealed the Hearing Examiner's
decision of the same date that limited the project's building height to 35 feet
from the proposed 37 feet 3 inches.
The Committee recommended that Council find that Appellant Jones failed to
3 show that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial error of fact or law by
h finding that the subject site is located in the RM-F (Residential Multi-Family)
zone; that the City Code requires a minimum 12-foot side yard setback for lots
111 feet or wider; that the lot at issue is 158 feet wide; and, that one additional
foot is permitted for a third story, or a 13-foot side yard setback,which is
proposed for the subject site. Accordingly, the Committee recommended that
Council affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner as to the side yard setback.
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With regard to the appeal of the project's building height, the Committee
recommended that Council find that Appellant Kovach Architects has shown
that the Hearing Examiner made a substantial error of fact or law by limiting the
project's building height to 35 feet from the proposed 37 feet 3 inches on the
grounds that the building height permitted is 35 feet and 3 stories, and with
special amenities it may be 45 feet tall; and that the proposed height of the
project is 37 feet 3 inches, or 2 feet 3 inches (2.25 feet) above the normally
permitted height. The Hearing Examiner's decision is in error as it is based on
erroneous evidence that the neighboring Heritage Village condominiums are
located on or immediately adjacent to the property line and therefore,that the
project would be closer to the adjacent Heritage Village condominiums. In fact,
the Committee found that the Heritage Village condominiums are actually
located from 12 to 20 feet from the property line. Accordingly, the Committee
recommended that Council reverse the decision of the Hearing Examiner
limiting the project's buildings'height to 35 feet and further recommended that
the buildings'proposed height be 37 feet 3 inches, as proposed by City staff.
Pursuant to City Code 4-8-110F(5) and (6),the Committee's decision and
recommendation is limited to the record,which consists of,but is not limited to,
the Hearing Examiner's decision,the notice of appeal, and the submissions by
the parties. After reviewing the record and the submissions by the parties and
having heard oral argument by Robin Jones; Sally Brick, attorney for Kovach
Architects; and Development Services Planning Manager Jennifer Henning and
Senior Planner Elizabeth Higgins; the Committee recommended that the
decision of the Hearing Examiner of 8/9/2007 be affirmed in part and reversed
in part as stated above.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Added A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read honoring the many years and many
PROCLAMATION types of service to the community of outgoing Councilmember Toni Nelson,
Outgoing Councilmember who has served as City Councilmember since 1988, and proclaiming her to be
Toni Nelson Appreciation an extraordinarily involved and dedicated citizen and City Councilmember who
is to be emulated and honored for her efforts. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Councilmember Nelson accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
* The annual K-9 Candy Cane Fun Run was held December 2 and, despite the
weather, over 175 runners and walkers turned out with their dogs.
* In connection with the 1-405 Renton freeway widening project,the Tukwila
Parkway ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed on the nights of
December 10 and 17. This closure is weather dependent.
AJLS: Outgoing Mayor Kathy Mayor Keolker stated that it has been a privilege to serve the City of Renton as
Keolker Comments the Mayor for the last four years and as a Councilmember for 20 years. She
thanked the people of Renton,recognized City administrators and employees,
highlighted accomplishments,welcomed new citizens from the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area, and expressed her appreciation to her family and
to Councilmember Nelson.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT The following speakers commented on the proposed temporary full closure of
Citizen Comment: Various - Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE: Phong Bui (Newcastle), Tracy Pham
Duvall Ave NE Closure, Road (Newcastle), Bob Glanzman(Seattle; also submitted 11 business owner
Improvements Project signatures with request that the Council vote be delayed until after another
public hearing is held), Jerri Wood(King County), Jeanne Pesicka(King
County), and Jennifer Frantz(Renton). Comments included the negative effect
on the visibility, accessibility,patronage, and economic vitality of the
businesses located at Shannon Village on Duvall Ave. NE; suggestion for the
City to establish a fund to compensate businesses for financial losses;
opposition to the closure; travel time increase; children's safety concerns; lack
of notification regarding the public hearing and closure; and the fact that Coal
Creek Parkway remained open to through traffic during City of Newcastle's
construction project.
Other comments expressed noted inconsistent traffic count projections; financial
burden and impacts being placed on adjacent residents and business owners;
traffic already heavy on Union Ave. NE,backing up at Sierra Heights
Elementary School; suggestions to increase Metro bus transportation, install
temporary traffic signals,and increase police traffic patrol at elementary school;
residents on west side of Union Ave. NE having no other neighborhood access
options; and commuters falsely assuming that Union Ave. NE is a four-lane
road. Comments also indicated potential increase in traffic accidents; a
suggestion to temporarily reopen the SE 95th Way extension to Kennydale;
improvements to Duvall Ave. NE are needed; the lack of adequate notification
to affected businesses; and better communication between City and affected
parties is needed.
In response to the speakers comments, Councilmembers and City staff noted the
following: access to Shannon Village from Duvall Ave. NE will remain open
during the closure; closure of Duvall Ave. NE will occur north of Oil Can
Henry's;police will monitor traffic at elementary school; a turn lane will be
installed on Union Ave.NE; traffic will be closely monitored; the subject
project is different from City of Newcastle's project in part due to need to
underground utilities; signage will be installed to direct customers to businesses;
and problems occurred with the notification process. (See page 436 for
Transportation Committee report.)
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) invited everyone to the Highlands neighborhood
Highlands Neighborhood Party Christmas party at the Highlands Neighborhood Center on December 16.
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Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland "Buzz" Johnson(Renton) expressed appreciation to the elected officials
Elected Officials Appreciation for their service to the City of Renton. Additionally,he thanked the mayoral
candidates for visiting the Spencer Court Apartments where he resides.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Appointment: Municipal Arts Mayor Keolker reappointed Linda Middlebrooks and Dawn Murin to the
Commission Municipal Arts Commission, each for a three-year term expiring 12/31/2010.
Council concur.
CAG: 07-188,Fiber Optic City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/20/2007 for CAG-07-188,Fiber Optic
Connection North,RL Alia Connection North; five bids; engineer's estimate$48,750; and submitted staff
Company recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,R.L. Alia Company, in
the amount of$48,100. Approval was also sought to transfer$35,000 from the
Finance and Information Services Department account to the account for the
fiber optic work associated with The Landing project. Council concur.
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City Clerk: 2007 Special City Clerk submitted 11/6/2007 Special Election certification from King County
Election Certification (Benson Elections for Proposition No. 1 for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation
Hill Communities Annexation) Area annexation to the City of Renton. The result of the election is as follows:
2,211 "for annexation" votes and 1,156 "against annexation" votes; PASSED.
Information.
Community Services: Surplus Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
Property,WA General the Washington State Department of General Administration to utilize the
Administration State's surplus program for the disposal of surplus property. Council concur.
(See page 437 for resolution.)
Community Services: Jones Community Services Department requested approval of a contract with T.F.
Park Walkway Renovation,TF Sahli Construction in the amount of$53,339.22 to remove and replace the
Sahli Construction concrete walkways at Jones Park. Council concur.
Community Services: Thomas Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Teasdale Park Landscaping, amount of$23,000 with Cascade Design Collaborative, Inc. to design new
Cascade Design Collaborative irrigation and grading at Thomas Teasdale Park. Council concur.
CAG: 05-164,Henry Moses Community Services Department submitted CAG-05-164, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center Lighting Aquatic Center Lighting Improvements; and requested approval of the project,
Improvements, Scotts Electric authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$9,930.59, commencement
Service of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$11,377.89 to Scott's
Electric Service, LLC,contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
Community Services: Water Community Services Department requested approval of a contract in the amount
Main Installation for Fire of$38,241.32 with VLS Construction Co.,Inc.,to install the water main
Station#11,VLS Construction necessary to supply the fire sprinkler system for Fire Station#11. Council
concur.
Development Services: Cherie Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Lane II Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way to widen S. 34th Pl. to fulfill a
Dedication, S 34th Pl requirement of the Cherie Lane II Short Plat(SHP-05-147). Council concur.
EDNSP: Benson Hill Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Communities Annexation, recommended approval of a contract with Census Services in the amount of
Census Services $101,248 to conduct a special census of the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation area for the purpose of allocation of State funds to the City.
Council concur.
Planning: Shoreline Master Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Program Update,WA DOE recommended approval of a contract with the Washington State Department of
Grant Ecology for a$200,000 grant to update the City's Shoreline Master Program.
Council concur.
Transportation: Truck Route Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to designate Houser
Designation, Houser Way Way Bypass,N. 8th St., and Logan Ave. N. as official truck routes. Refer to
Bypass &N 8th St&Logan Transportation(Aviation) Committee.
Ave N
CAG: 07-104, 2007 Street Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-07-104, 2007 Street Overlay
Overlay with Curb Ramps, with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Lakeside Industries pay estimate in the amount of$62,787.31 to Lakeside Industries,contractor, and
commencement of 60-day lien period. Council concur.
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CAG: 05-165,NE Sunset Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-05-165,NE Sunset Blvd. (SR-
Blvd/Duvall Ave NE 900)/Duvall Ave. NE Intersection Improvements; and requested approval of the
Intersection Improvements, project,authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$4,001.73,
Sanders General Construction commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$99,033.87 to Sanders General Construction Company, contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 06-082, Rainier Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Improvements Design,KPG Agreement No. 3 to CAG-06-082, agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of
Inc $1,569,372 to complete the 30 percent design for the Rainier Ave. S. (S. Grady
Way to S. 2nd St.)Improvement project. Council concur.
CAG: 07-163,2008 Airport Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental
Runway Paving Design,URS Agreement No. 1 to CAG-07-163, agreement with URS Corporation,to
Corporation complete the design of the 2008 airport runway paving project. Contract
amount is $76,950, and the Federal Aviation Administration will reimburse the
City$73,103. Council concur.
Airport: Tie-Down Space Rate Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a rent increase for City-
Increase owned tie-down spaces at the airport from$75.33 to $88.62 per month plus
leasehold excise tax. Council concur.
Added City Clerk reported the 2007 General Election results from King County
Item 7.r. Records and Elections, as follows: Mayor Position- Kathy Keolker(5,369
City Clerk: 2007 General votes), Denis Law(6,202 - elected); Council Position No. 3 -Marcie Palmer
Election Certification (7,885 - elected), Shirley A. Gaunt-Smith (2,438); Council Position No. 4 -
Greg Taylor(6,897 -elected),Terry Persson(3,581); Council Position No. 5 -
4 King Parker(6,610 - elected), Cheryl E. Haskins(4,523); Council Position No.
7 - Don Persson(8,130 -elected). Information.
Added Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning(EDNSP)
Item 7.s. Department recommended approval of the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory
EDNSP: 2008 Lodging Tax Committee recommendation to allocate 2008 lodging tax collections as follows:
Allocations Renton Community Marketing Campaign ($110,000); Renton Visitors
Connection ($129,000); and one-time allocations of fund reserves to Renton
Community Marketing Campaign for television advertisements ($66,000) and
to EDNSP to purchase banner brackets, seasonal banners, and a "Santa House"
for the downtown($30,000). Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending concurrence with the recommendation of the Administration to
Legislature: 2008 Council adopt the 2008 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions as
Agenda& Statement of Policy presented. Topics include transportation solutions, economic
Positions development/infrastructure funding, strengthening the aerospace industry, small
business assistance, and workforce development. The Committee further
authorized the Administration to work with other agencies and the Legislature
regarding these issues and initiatives on its behalf. MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 266885 - 267233 and one wire transfer totaling$1,093,628.85;
and approval of 134 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 679 direct
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deposits totaling$2,216,361.31. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reclassification of Positions concurrence with the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and.adjust
pay ranges for City departments effective 1/1/2008. Funds to implement this
recommendation are provided in the 2008 Budget. The positions are as follows:
Probation Clerk,grade a08 to a10,budget change is$2,376.
Administrative Secretary II/Risk Management Assistant, grade n l to m17,
budget change is $2,964.
Employee Benefits Analyst, grade m20 to m22, budget change is $3,384.
Administrative Secretary I/Economic Development Assistant, grade n l to
n 14, budget change is $4,092.
Administrative Secretary II/Executive(four incumbents), grade n l to n14,
budget change is $11,976.
Maintenance Custodian, grade a07 to al 1,budget change is $2,448.
Human Services Manager,grade m28 to m29,budget change is $2,064.
Senior Center Coordinator, grade m20 to m23,budget change is $5,124.
Renton Community Center Coordinator, grade m20 to m23,budget change
is $5,124.
Park Maintenance Manager, grade m28 to m32,budget change is $4,128.
Civil Engineer III (12 incumbents), grade a27 to a28,budget change is
$22,032.
Civil Engineer II(four incumbents), grade a23 to a25,budget change is
$13,980.
Lift Station Technician (two incumbents), grade a14 to a15,budget change
2008 is $2,832.
Water Meter Reader(three incumbents), A05 to A07,budget change is
$6,840.
Crime Analyst,grade pn61 to pn54,budget change is $1,836.
Principal Civil Engineer-Transportation (one incumbent), grade A31 to
A32,budget change is $1,944.
Utility/GIS Engineer(one incumbent), grade A31 to A32,budget change is
$2,004.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Committee basketball hoops located within the right-of-way. Some hoops have been
Development Services: installed permanently in the right-of-way, while other portable hoops have been
Basketball Hoops on Public temporarily located within the right-of-way. The location of basketball hoops
ROW in the right-of-way has been determined to constitute a hazardous situation and
is not allowed per City Code. The Committee elected not to revisit City
regulations regarding hazardous uses in the right-of-way. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding
Closure, Road Improvements the proposed temporary closure of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE.
Project On 12/5/2007,the Committee reviewed and discussed comments and
suggestions made at and immediately after the 12/3/2007 public hearing on the
closure of Duvall Ave. NE. These included comments made by members of the
Council,the testimony at the public hearing, and staff suggestions. The
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Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
the closure resolution. In addition,the Committee recommended the following:
1. Staff will set up a monitoring, evaluation, and reporting process to ensure
that any of the measures taken to minimize effects are adjusted to changing
conditions and needs.
2. Staff in the Transportation Division and Police Department will implement
a traffic enforcement program to deal with neighborhood street impacts
(cut-through traffic and/or speeding), control of trucks through the area, and
safety at the Sierra Heights Elementary School area for children,parents,
and motorists.
3. Staff will compile traffic counts on key streets, including some
representative neighborhood streets,before the start of the project and after
the project to monitor traffic volumes and traffic diversions.
4. Special signs will be positioned to inform motorists that area businesses are
open and accessible during the Duvall Ave. NE project construction. Local
businesses will be involved in the design and location of these signs.
Conditions will be placed into the construction contract so that one
driveway off of Duvall Ave. NE will be accessible at all times during
business hours.
5. Communications to the public will utilize all media such as the City
website, strategically placed signs, and media, to ensure that neighborhood
cut-through traffic is minimized and that motorists are aware that Duvall
Ave.NE,north of NE Sunset Blvd., into the City of Newcastle will be
closed (including the Jones Rd. vicinity).
6. Staff will take measures to ensure that if additional traffic control devices
such as streets signs, speed humps or pillows, lane markers or delineators
are needed,they are readily available.
7. Staff will take all necessary measures to ensure as smooth, safe and efficient
traffic flow as possible including revisions to signal timing, installation of
special traffic control devices and signs,refuge lanes, close cooperation
with other agencies, and others.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See below for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3922 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary total closure of Duvall Ave.
Streets: Duvall Ave NE NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE, from NE Sunset Blvd. to SE 95th Way,to occur
Closure, Road Improvements during the period of 2/1/2008 to 2/28/2009 for the construction of roadway and
Project utility improvements. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3923 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Cites to enter into an
Community Services: Surplus interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of
Property,WA General General Administration to sell surplus property. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Administration SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5324 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5,Fire Department, of Title III
Fire: Department Name and (Departments)of City Code by changing the duties of the Fire Chief/Emergency
Responsibility Changes Services Administrator and to change the responsibilities of the various
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department divisions. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5325 An ordinance wavead adopting the annual budget for the year 2008 in the total
Budget: 2008 Annual City of amount of$234,68,924. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
Renton COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
�;QRRFCTE;U-RZ Edi y'4g AYES. CARRIED.
Ur�l X&A#AU JL71 �__9.„ An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
Utility: System Development of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code to allow for adjustments to
Charges System Development Charges. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5327 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 2,406 acres of property
Annexation: Benson Hill generally bounded by the City of Renton corporate boundary on the west and
Communities, S 200th St& north, SE 192nd St. and S. 200th St. on the south and on the east, 108th Ave.
128th Ave SE SE, the eastern edge of Boulevard Lane Park,the western edge of Boulevard
Lane Division No. 2, and 128th Ave. SE, if extended,but including Renton
Park and Charles Lindberg High School; Benson Hill Communities Annexation.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5328 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
Planning: Highlands Study within the Highlands Study Area from R-10 (Residential -ten dwelling units per
Area Zoning Correction, acre)to RM-F (Residential Multi-Family)zoning; LUA-06-128; CPA 2006-M-
Monroe Ave NE 06. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5329 An ordinance was read adopting the 2007 amendments to the City's 2004
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Comprehensive Plan,maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY
Amendments BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5330 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend the
Amendments, CN Zone regulations regarding the location of required parking in the Commercial
Parking Regulations Neighborhood zone. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5331 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code to amend the
Amendments,Business regulations regarding the Rainier Business District Overlay and the decision
Districts Regulations criteria for stand alone residential in the NE 4th, Sunset, and Puget business
districts. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5332 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of City Code by allowing
Amendments, Allowing RMH Residential Manufactured Home(RMH) zoning to implement the Residential
to Implement RLD Low Density(RLD) land use designation. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED JJ
BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL FM
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5333 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Rainier Ave.
Rezone: Rainier Ave properties from R-10(Residential -ten dwelling units per acre)to CA
Properties, R-10 to CA, CPA (Commercial Arterial)zoning; LUA-06-161; CPA 2007-M-02. MOVED BY
r BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5334 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Virtu property
Rezone: Virtu Property South south of Sunset Blvd. from RMF (Residential Multi-Family) to R-10
of Sunset Blvd, RM-F to R-10, (Residential-ten dwelling units per acre)zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-
CPA 05. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5335 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the QIP property
Rezone: QIP Property South of south of Sunset Blvd. from IH (Heavy Industrial) to R-10 (Residential-ten
Sunset Blvd, IH to R-10, CPA dwelling units per acre)zoning; LUA-06-167; CPA 2007-M-05. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5336 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of the Park Ave. N.
Rezone: Park Ave N properties from R-10 (Residential -ten dwelling units per acre) to CN
Properties, R-10 to CN, CPA (Commercial Neighborhood)zoning; LUA-06-160; CPA 2007-M-01. MOVED
BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL DEFER THE
Annexation: Red Mill, COLLECTION OF THE $2,500 PROCESSING FEE FOR THE PROPOSED
Application Fee RED MILL ANNEXATION UNTIL IT IS KNOWN WHETHER THE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD WILL AGREE TO DELETE IT FROM THE
PROPOSED FAIRWOOD INCORPORATION BOUNDARY. CARRIED.
King County: Flood Control Councilman Clawson reported that the King County Flood Control Zone
Zone District Property Tax District Advisory Committee's recommendation for a property tax levy of ten
Levy cents per$1,000 of assessed valuation to repair the levee system was adopted.
Noting that this will benefit Renton and the region, he requested that the City
express appreciation to the King County Councilmembers who supported this.
Council: Resignation Councilmember Clawson read a letter submitting his resignation of office as a
Announcement(Clawson) Renton City Councilmember, Position No. 2, effective 1/1/2008. Explaining
that he needs to devote more time to his law practice, Councilmember Clawson
stated that it is within the best interests of the people of Renton that he step
aside in favor of a person who is better able to devote the time and energy
necessary to serve effectively on the City Council. Mr. Clawson expressed his
appreciation to City staff; elected officials representing Renton,the State of
Washington, and other jurisdictions in the region; CAO Covington; Mayor
Keolker; and to his family.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ACCEPT
COUNCILMEMBER CLAWSON'S RESIGNATION LETTER EFFECTIVE
1/1/2008. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Pat Miller(Bonney Lake) introduced himself as the President of Renton
Citizen Comment: Miller- Employees Local 2170 and noted that one of the City's goals is to retain a
City Workforce Retention skilled workforce. He claimed that Renton's unwritten guideline to pay within
the 60 percentile leads employees to seek work at other municipalities. Mr.
Miller emphasized that the retention of skilled employees is important to the
City and its growth, and he suggested enhancing recruitment and changing the
position reclassification date.
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Citizen Comment: Stoutenberg William A. Stoutenberg(Renton) expressed his gratitude for the installation of
- Street Light Installation street lights behind the Sky Lanai Apartments located at 360 Taylor Ave. NW,
saying that the tenants now feel safer. He pointed out that the lighting will also
help prevent vehicle break-ins.
Citizen Comment: Rodriguez- Ted Rodriguez(Renton), speaking on behalf of the Renton-Cuautla Sister City
Elected Officials Appreciation Committee,thanked Mayor Keolker for her support of the program.
Additionally he thanked Councilmembers Nelson and Clawson for their service.
Citizen Comment: Hanson- Roxanne Hanson(Renton), Diamond Lil's and Freddie's Club Casinos,
Elected Officials Appreciation expressed her appreciation to the outgoing elected officials for their service to
the City.
Citizen Comment: Kyes - Doug Kyes (Renton)thanked the outgoing elected officials for their service and
Elected Officials Appreciation welcomed Mayor-Elect Law.
Citizen Comment: Fernandez- Ruben Fernandez(Renton) thanked Mayor Keolker for her service to Renton
Elected Officials Appreciation and welcomed Mayor-Elect Law.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:44 p.m.
&-X i 4 a*-.,�
Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
December 10, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 441
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 10, 2007
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 12/17 CANCELLED
MON., 12/24 No Meeting (Holiday)
MON., 12/31 No Meeting(5th Monday)
MON., 1/07 CANCELLED
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 1/07 1% for Art from Transportation Projects;
6 p.m. City Code Revisions Regarding Municipal
Arts Commission
FINANCE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 12/20 CANCELLED
THURS., 1/03 CANCELLED
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 1/07 Police Department Staffing (briefing only)
5:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) WED., 12/19 CANCELLED
UTILITIES THURS., 12/20 CANCELLED
THURS., 1/03 CANCELLED
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Acquisition Human Resources Administrator Recruitment,Waldron&
SE Maple Valley Hwy Property Purchase for SR-169 HOV Company,CAG-07-183 369
Improvements Project 242 King County Fire Protection District#25,CAG-95-087 394,
Airport 405,406
#790 Quonset Building Construction,Lincoln Construction, Library Capital Assets re Annexations,King County Rural
CAG-06-023 9 Library District,CAG-07-132 198,202
2008 Runway Paving Design,FAA Grant,CAG-07-153 Mayor Presentation of 2008 Budget 379
268,272 Outgoing Mayor Comments 432
2008 Runway Paving Design,URS Corporation,CAG-07- Potential Annexation Areas,King County 137
163 268,435 Public Defender Services,Kameron C Cayce&Associates,
Air Traffic Increase Due to Boeing Field Maintenance 250 CAG-07-203 394,406
Aircraft Noise Complaint Phone Line,Giuliani 393 Reclassification of Positions 418,436
AirO Lease,Addendum#1,LAG-03-002 49,64 Annexation
AT&T Lease,Addendum#4,Fiber Optic Line,PAG-87-001 Anthone',Talbot Rd S&S 55th St 280,302,307,315
370 Anthone',R-4 Zoning 307,315
Bahr Aero Operating Permit&Sublease 242,271 Aster Park,NE Sunset Blvd 190,208,211,223
Customs Facility Design&Development Standards 161 Aster Park,R4 Zoning(12.17 Acres) 211,223
Development Policy Priorities,Examining Alternatives 201 Aster Park,R4 Zoning(6 Acres) 212,223
Development Policy Priorities,Key Governing Policies 109 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE 48,
Development Policy Priorities,Options for Proceeding 109 64,84,89,219,231,329,370,419,423,438
Entrance Rehabilitation,CAG-06-066 211 Benson Hill Communities,2007 Special Election
Financial&Property Management Options 14 Certification 434
Jet Center,Collins 60 Benson Hill Communities,Budget Amend 383,396,398,
Jet Center,Gangs in Neighborhood,Paholke 90 407
Jet Center,Hancock 67 Benson Hill Communities,Census Services 434
Jet Center,Hickling 30 Benson Hill Communities,King County Contract 370,385,
Jet Center,Jackson 62 386
Jet Center,Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Basketball),Holman 111 Flynn 29,34
Jet Center,Stem 67 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Jet Center,Stevens 67 Grimit 30
Kenmore Air Harbor Lease 136 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Kenmore Air Harbor Lease,Banks 135 Harris 30
Kenmore Air Harbor Operating Permit&Sublease 242,271 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Lane Hangar Condominium Owners Association Lease, Hope 61
Addendum#3,LAG-99-003 370 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Layout Plan Update 385 Kawamura 62
Maintenance Dredging&Shoreline Mitigation,Parametrix, Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Budget Amend,CAG-06-130 305,328,329 LaRosee 47
Memorandum of Understanding,Mercer Island,CAG-07- Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
068 118,128,129 Linton 61
Noise Study Cost Sharing,Mercer Island,CAG-07-168 280, Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
282 McCammon 47,219
Noise Study,Harris Miller Miller&Hanson,Budget Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Amend,CAG-07-171 280,307,316 Reiter 61
Noise,Downed Trees,Paholke 23 Benson Hill Communities,S 200th St&128th Ave SE,
Noise,Hobson 23 Sarthurak 241
Noise,Stevens 20,30 Hudson,Benson Rd S&SE 168th St 136,138,149
Northwest Seaplanes Lease,LAG-91-005 136,158 Leitch,SE 136th St&140th Ave SE 136,156, 159,172
Policy Issues,Paholke 130 Leitch,R-4 Zoning 159,173
Pro-Flight Aviation Lease,LAG-99-002 395 Leitch,SE 136th St&140th Ave SE,Martinez 135
Security Gate Replacement,CA Carey Corporation,CAG- Liberty,156th Ave SE&SE 144th St 221,237
06-025 136 Marshall,Duvall Ave NE&NE Sunset Blvd 190,209,360,
T-Hangar Lease Rate Increase 405 380,398
Tie-Down Space Rate Increase 435 Marshall,R-8 Zoning 398,399
Administrative,Judicial&Legal Services(AJLS) Merritt II,SE May Valley Rd&Coal Creek Parkway 74,
2007/2008 Women of the Year Award to Mayor,Roberts 75,89,384,386,399
369 Minimum Sizes 51,201
City of Renton Business Plan,2008-2013 117,127,129 New Life-Aqua Bam,Maple Valley Hwy 395,414
City Website Update 41 New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy,Dideon 198
East Renton Plateau PAA Agreement,King County 10,12 New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy,Hulten 197
Elected Officials Appreciation,Fernandez 440 New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy,Lichty 198
Elected Officials Appreciation,Hanson 440 New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy,Puckett 197,
Elected Officials Appreciation,Johnson 433 369
Elected Officials Appreciation,Kyes 440 New Life-Aqua Barn,Maple Valley Hwy,Reduction of
Elected Officials Appreciation,Rodriguez 440 Application Fee 117
'ria Notification Practices 221
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Perkins,SE 95th PI&128th Ave SE 48,58,66,75 2007 Amendment,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement, CM
Perkins,R4 Zoning 66,75 Drainage District No 1 of King County,CAG-07-097
Preserve Our Plateau,2007 Special Election Certification 118,119,120,129
86 2007 Amendment,Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration,
Red Mill,Application Fee 439 King Conservation District Number 9,CAG-07-158 268,
Appeal 271,272,282
Beclan Place Preliminary Plat,Beck,PP-07-041 340,368, 2007 Amendment,Utilities Capital Expenditure Funding
381 360,371,372,386
Grant Ave Townhomes Site Plan,Jones&Kovach 2007 Amendment,VSRT Armored Personnel Carrier
Architects,SA-07-018 314,343,418,431 Purchase 305,341,342,353
Linn Office Conversion Landscape Variance,V-06-108 42 2007 Amendments 86,89,100
Puget Colony 1 Short Plat,SHF-06-147 158 2007 Year-End Amendments 395,406,424
Puget Colony Homes 1&2 Short Plats,Cook,SBP-06-146 2008 370,393,414,418,423,438
&SHP-06-147 168 2008 Golf Course Fees 383,396,398,407
Puget Colony Homes Short Plat,Cook,SHP-06-146 62 2008 Mayor Presentation 379
Seahawks Headquarters&Training Facility Appeal,Football 2008 Property Tax Levy 396,398,407
Northwest,SA-06-073,Various 231 2008 Utility Rates 398,408
Seahawks Headquarters&Training Facility,Football Fund Balance Reserves/Annual Capital improvement Plan
Northwest,SA-06-073 229,239 (Financial Management Policies Revisions) 293
The Landing Site Plan,Alliance for South End,SA-05-136 Henry Moses Aquatic Center Fees 32,34,51
85 NPDES Stormwater Permit Program Request&Surface
The Landing,Harvest Partners,SA-06-071 229,240 Water Utility Rates 351
Vineyards Construction Latecomer Agreement,Green,LA- Position Requests 259
06-002 180,314 Utility Rates&System Development Charges 306,327
Appointment Utility Rates,Cost of Service Water Rate Structure 351
Advisory Commission on Diversity 8,257,271,418 Utility Rates,Low Income and Senior 353
Airport Advisory Committee 135,159,279,304,315 Utility Rates,Senior&Disabled&Low Income 351
Civil Service Commission 8 Citizen Comment
Library Board 21,33,74,99,229,250,360,386 Allen-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 6
Municipal Arts Commission 21,33,383,397,405,420, Aquino-Heritage Park 210
433 Banks-Airport Lease,Kenmore Air Harbor 135
Planning Commission 74,108,119,229,280,293,306 Blayden-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059
Board/Commission 326
Airport Advisory Committee,Two Additional Voting Brain-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059
Members 22,50,51,67 324,340
Highlands Task Force 14,258 Breeden-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park 76,111
Human Services Advisory Committee Member Increase to Bryant-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 8
Eleven 49,51,67 Campbell-Junk Vehicles 361
Park Board Annual Report 218 Carpenter-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 6
Budget Carpenter-East Renton Plateau PAA,Quality of Life 47
2007 Amendment,2007 Neighborhood Program Grants 98, Cave-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,Kennydale
118,120,130 Blueberry Farm 8,45
2007 Amendment,Airport Maintenance Dredging& Charnley-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park 47,62,
Shoreline Mitigation,Parametrix,CAG-06-130 305, 157
328,329 Christopherson(B)-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,
2007 Amendment,Airport Noise Study,Hams Miller Miller FP-07-059 325,339
&Hanson,CAG-07-171 307,316 Christopherson(S)-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,
2007 Amendment,Assistance to Firefighters Grant, FP-07-059 324
Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 198, Christopherson(T)-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,
202,212 FP-07-059 325
2007 Amendment,Benson Hill Communities Annexation Clifford-Renton Transit Center Safety 210
383,396,398,407 Collins-Jet Center at Airport 60
2007 Amendment,Defibrillators&Renton Heart Month Cowan-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Funding 350,353,361 Kennydale Blueberry Farm 45
2007 Amendment,Emergency Management Performance DeMastus-Light Rail 192
Grant,WA State Military Department,CAG-07-124 198, DeMastus-Political Campaigning 169
202,212 DeMastus-Shelter at Highlands Neighborhood Center,
2007 Amendment,Parks Maintenance Facility Sublease, Wind Storm Caused Power Outage 6
United Rentals Northwest,LAG-07-001 31,49,66,76 DeMastus-Trail Cleanup Behind Highlands Library 190
2007 Amendment,Renton Village Storm System,Laser Demps-Index PI NE Vacation,A&D Quality Construction
Underground&Earthworks,CAG-07-053 157,181,192 Company,VAC-07-001 267,283
2007 Amendment,Summer Lunch&Housing Repair Dideon-New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation,Maple Valley
Assistance Programs 268,272,282 Hwy 198
2007 Amendment,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement Project Dohm-Aberdeen Ave NE Vacation,VAC-05-003 191
Fund Transfer,CAG-07-027 191,221,222,231 Doyle-Political Campaigning 169
Draper-Northwest Pipeline 258
Duffre-Council Meeting 90
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January—December
Eberle-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 8 Linton-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th St
Ekness-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07- &128th Ave SE 61
065 256 Longfellow-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-
Ellifrits-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07- 059 324,339
065 279 Martinez-Leitch Annexation,SE 136th St&140th Ave SE
Eskenazi-S Lake WA Projects Traffic,Parking&Tax 135
Concerns 116 Maxwell-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm
Fernandez-Elected Officials Appreciation 440 Basketball) 107
Finnicum-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, McCammon-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S
Kennydale Blueberry Farm 45,60 200th St&128th Ave SE 47,219
Flynn-Benson Hill Communities Annexation 29,34 McOmber-Highlands Area Moratorium 174
Foster-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 McOmber-Highlands Area Redevelopment 180
325,339 McOmber-Highlands Area Redevelopment,Study Area
Gabrielson-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Zoning&Land Use Changes 157
Kennydale Blueberry Farm 60 McOmber-Highlands Area Redevelopment,Trails and
Gitchel-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07- Bicycle Master Plan 169
065 256,267,272,394 McOmber-Highlands Community Association 383,394
Gitchel-Wireless Communications Facilities Regulations McOmber-Highlands Community Association,Emergency
257 Preparedness Class 369
Giuliani-Aircraft Noise Complaint Phone Line 393 McOmber-Highlands Neighborhood Caroling Party 418,
Green-Touchdown Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems, 433
Airport Way 322 McOmber-Index PI NE Vacation,A&D Quality
Grimit-Benson Hill Communities Annexation 30 Construction Company,VAC-07-001 266,279,292
Hancock-Jet Center at Airport 67 McOmber-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm
Hanson-Elected Officials Appreciation 440 Basketball) 90
Hanson-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm McOmber-Wind Storm Response,East Renton Plateau
Basketball) 107 PAA Prezoning 6
Harris-Benson Hill Communities Annexation 30 Mears-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-
Heuschel-IKEA Performing Arts Center 212 065 267
Hickling,Jet Center at Airport 30 Mega-Sunset Bluff Development,Black River Riparian
Hicks-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,Kennydale Forest Heron Colony 6
Blueberry Farm 8,30,44,60 Middlebrooks-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
High-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 6 Kennydale Blueberry Farm 45
High-Transition Planning for Annexations 86 Miller-City Workforce Retention 439
Hobson-Airport-Related Noise 23 Natelson-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Holman-Airport,Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics& Kennydale Blueberry Farm 7,46
Storm Basketball) 111 Navarro-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059
Holmes-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 324
325 O'Connor-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Hope-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th St& Kennydale Blueberry Farm 8,30,45,60
128th Ave SE 61 O'Halloran-Heritage Park 210
Hulten-New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation,Maple Valley Oliphant-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 9
Hwy 197 Osborn-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 14
Ice-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 325 Osborne-Off-Leash Dog Park 303,314
Jackson-Jet Center at Airport 62 Paholke- Downed Trees,Erosion 51
Jarman-East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 6 Paholke-Airport Policy Issues 130
Johnson-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Paholke-Downed Trees,Airport-Related Noise 23
Kennydale Blueberry Farm 46 Paholke-Jet Center at Airport,Gangs in Neighborhood 90
Johnson-Diamond Lanes 126 Paholke-Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement
Johnson-Elected Officials Appreciation 433 Program 192
Johnson-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Payson-Official Newspaper 170
Basketball),Chamber Support Resolution 61 Pergamo-Touchdown Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems,
Johnson-Off-Leash Dog Park 304 Airport Way 322
Kawamura-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th Persson-Index PI NE Vacation,A&D Quality Construction
St&128th Ave SE 62 Company,VAC-07-001 267
Knickerbocker-North Renton Neighborhood 359 Peschek-Maplewood Golf Course,RiverRock Restaurant
Krom-Sunset Bluff Development,Black River Riparian Noise 256
Forest Heron Colony 6 Petersen-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Kyes-Elected Officials Appreciation 440 Kennydale Blueberry Farm 45,51
LaRosee-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th St Petersen-Colee Fence Height Variance 5
&128th Ave SE 47 Petersen-Highlands Area Redevelopment 382
Larson-Renton Hill Access 180 Petersen-Various 14
Leviton-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Petrie-Vacation of 164th Ave SE in King County 303
Basketball),Chamber Support Resolution 61 Pham-Official Newspaper 174
Lichty-New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation,Maple Valley Puckett-New Life-Aqua Barn Annexation,Maple Valley
Hwy 198 Hwy 197,369
Lindo-Eastside Baby Corner Non-Profit Organization 322
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Puckett-Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park 20,29, 2007 Special Election Certification(Benson Hill
34,61,68,73,135,140,369 Communities Annexation) 434
Pyeatt-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm 2007 Special Election Certification(Preserve Our Plateau
Basketball) 111 Annexation) 86
Quesenberry-Political Sign Placement 147,149 Cable Franchise,Basic Programming Service Rate 86,107,
Radford-Official Newspaper 169 108,110
Reamy-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 Cable Franchise,Permitted Equipment&Installation Rates
324 86,107,109,110
Reiter-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th St& Comcast Cable Overview 207
128th Ave SE 61 Interim Official Newspaper,Renton Reporter 9, 12
Rider-2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,Kennydale Official Newspaper 170,293,295
Blueberry Farm 7,44,61,68 Official Newspaper,Payson 170
Roberts-2007/2008 Women of the Year Award to Mayor Official Newspaper,Pham 174
369 Official Newspaper,Radford 169
Rodriguez-Elected Officials Appreciation 440 Public Records Processing Assistance,Temporary Hire 137
Rogers-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 Puget Sound Access 155
324,339 Quarterly Contract List,10/2006 to 12/2006 21
Runge-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Quarterly Contract List,1/2007 to 3/2007 135
Basketball) 106 Quarterly Contract List,4/2007 to 6/2007 249
Russell-Index PI NE Vacation,A&D Quality Construction Quarterly Contract List,7/2007 to 9/2007 360
Company,VAC-07-001 266,268,279 Community Event
Sanford-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm American Cancer Society Relay For Life 116
Basketball) 106 Farmers Market 187
Sarthurak-Benson Hill Communities Annexation,S 200th July 4th Celebration 404
St&128th Ave SE 241 Renton River Days Fee Waivers&Banner Installation 180
Searing-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Renton River Days Wrap Up Report 368
Basketball) 106 Return to Renton Car Show,Contribution of Proceeds to
Secord-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Police Department 313
Basketball) 106 Community Services
Sens-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm 200 Mill Bldg Lease(1 st Floor),Washington State
Basketball) 106 University King County 180
Simon-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm 200 Mill Bldg Lease(3rd Floor),LSI Logic Corporation,
Basketball) 105 LAG-00-002 117,128
F Slaughter-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd Pl,CU- 200 Mill Bldg Lease(Ground Floor),Sound Publishing 292
07-065 259 200 Mill Bldg Leases(5th Floor),Network 211&Children
Smith-Pedestrian Safety,Duvall Ave NE/NE 12th St Home Society&United Way,LAG-07-003,LAG-07-004
Crosswalk 98 74,89
Smith-Touchdown Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems, 200 Mill Bldg Seismic Evaluation,Gensler&Coffman
Airport Way 322 Engineers 242
Stem-Jet Center at Airport 67 Accreditation Recognition 58
Stevens-Airport-Related Noise 20,30 Carco Theatre Roof Replacement,Wright Roofing,CAG-06-
Stevens-Jet Center at Airport 67 047 98
Stoutenberg-Street Light Installation 440 City Hall Lease(5th Floor),Communities in Schools of
Taylor-Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Renton 314,329
Basketball) 106 City Shops Roof Replacement Bldg A-1,Stanley Roofing
Todderud-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 Co,CAG-07-078 190
325 Community Center HVAC System Emergency Repairs,
Urback-2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 425 Hermanson Mechanical 326
Various-Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements Community Center Storage Room Additions,Flag
Project 433 Construction,CAG-05-194 62
Various-Seahawks Headquarters&Training Facility Coulon Beach Log Boom&Transient Moorage Repair,
Appeal,Football Northwest,SA-06-073 231 Richard Phillips Marine,CAG-06-168 230
Various-T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07- Fire Station#11 Fire Sprinkler System,Ace Fire Protection
065 257 Systems,CAG-07-156 360,371
Wagner-2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 383 Fire Station#11 Vehicle Exhaust Extraction,Benz Air
Wagner-Street Renaming,SE Petrovitsky Rd&Smithers Engineering,CAG-07-049 62
Ave S 404 Fire Station#I I Water Main Installation,VLS Construction,
Walker-McKnight Middle School History Day Competition CAG-07-204 434
47 Fire Station#14,King County Emergency Medical Services
Walker-Sir Cedric Condominium Redevelopment, Lease,LAG-07-002 98,99
Highlands Area 48 Gene Coulon Park,Citizen Assistance 255
Willoughby-Langley Ridge Final Plat,NE 26th St,FP-07- Golf Cart Lease-Purchase Agreement,Yamaha Motor
059 340 Corporation,CAG-07-106 136,158
Young-Congressional Outreach,Dave Reichert 405 Heather Downs Area Park(see Heritage Park)
City Clerk Henry Moses Aquatic Center Fees 32,34,51
2007 General Election Certification 435 Henry Moses Aquatic Center Lighting Improvements,Scotts
2007 Renton Population 249 Electric Service,CAG-05-164 434
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Henry Moses Aquatic Center/Summer Activities 348 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Hicks 8,
Heritage Park Construction&Union Ave NE Guardrail 30,44,60
Safety Barrier,Fund Transfer 190 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Johnson 46
Heritage Park Naming 63 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,
Heritage Park,Aquino 210 Middlebrooks 45
Heritage Park,O'Halloran 210 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Natelson 7,
Holiday Lights Program,Sun Lighting,CAG-07-190 369 46
Jones Park Walkway Renovation,TF Sahli Construction 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,O'Connor
434 8,30,45,60
July 4th Celebration 404 2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Petersen
Lead Parks Maintenance Worker Position 170 4S,51
Library Master Plan,Miriam Pollack+Associates 63 200 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Rider 7,44,
Maplewood Golf Course Fees 383,396,398,407 61,68
Maplewood Golf Course,Purchasing Agreement for Field 2007 Amendments 63,306,336,421,423,438
Turf,King County Directors Association,CAG-07-182 2007 Amendments,Allowing RMH to Implement RLD 424,
350,352 438
Maplewood Golf Course,RiverRock Restaurant Noise 282 2007 Amendments,Business Districts Regulations 424,438
Maplewood Golf Course,RiverRock Restaurant Noise, 2007 Amendments,CN Zone Parking Regulations 424,438
Peschek 256 2007 Amendments,Urback 425
Museum Master Plan,Consultant Hire 137 2007 Amendments,Wagner 383
Museum,Renton Historical Society 2006 Annual Report Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to CV,CPA 172
302 Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to R-14,CPA 160,173
Museum,Roxy Theatre Sign Installation,Western Neon, Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to RM-F,CPA 160,
CAG-07-017 48 173
New Park(see Heritage Park) Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to RM-F,CPA
Off-Leash Dog Park,Johnson 303 (correction) 395,421,423,438
Off-Leash Dog Park,Osborne 304,314 Highlands Study Area Rezone,RM-F to CV,CPA 172
Off-Leash Dogs At Philip Arnold Park 161 Highlands Study Area Rezone,RM-F to R-14,CPA 172
Park Board Annual Report 218 Park Ave N Properties Rezone,CPA,R-10 to CN 424,439
Parks Maintenance Facility Sublease,United Rentals QIP Property South of Sunset Rezone,CPA, IH to R-10
Northwest,Budget Amend,LAG-07-001 31,49,66,76 424,439
Pavilion Building Renovation,Mithun Architects Rainier Ave Properties Rezone,CPA, R-10 to CA 424,438
Repayment Extension 137 Virtu Property South of Sunset Blvd Rezone,CPA,RM-F to
Reclassification of Positions 31,50,418,436 R-10 424,439
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center,Renton School Contract
District CAG-07-062,127,128 95-087,King County Fire Protection District#25 394,405,
Renton River Days Fee Waivers&Banner Installation 180 406
"Seussical"Teen Musical Performance Excerpts 255 01-071,Maple Valley Hwy hnprovements,Perteet 118
Sister City Cuautla,Jalisco,Mexico,Renton Visit 313 01-155,Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump
Special Olympics Athlete Recognition 218 Phase 2,WSDOT 257,259
Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Recognition 232,255 03-131,Duvall Ave NE Improvements,Berger/Abam
Summer Activities/Henry Moses Aquatic Center 348 Engineers 360,371
Surplus Property,WA General Administration 434,437 03-160,2006 Local Hazardous Waste Management
Thomas Teasdale Park Landscaping,Cascade Design Program,King County Grant 64,66
Collaborative 434 03-167,Enterprise Maintenance Management System,
Tiffany Park Activity Building,Danneko Construction, Weston Solutions 230,243
CAG-06-165 370 04-013,North Renton Infrastructure improvements,W&H
Tools on Wheels Program 145 Pacific 350
Trail Cleanup Behind Highlands Library,DeMastus 190 05-147,Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Design,R112
Trails and Bicycle Master Plan 168 Engineering 326
Trails and Bicycle Master Plan,Highlands Area 05-164,Henry Moses Aquatic Center Lighting
Redevelopment,McOmber 169 Improvements,Scotts Electric Service 434
Trails and Bikeways Study and Map,MacLeod Reckord, 05-165,NE Sunset Blvd/Duvall Ave NE Intersection
CAG-07-033 74,88 improvements,Sanders General Construction,Fund
Comprehensive Plan Transfer 21,33,435
2006 Amendments,Highlands Study Area 160,173 05-194,Community Center Storage Room Additions,Flag
2006 Amendments,Highlands Study Area Zoning Construction 62
Correction,Monroe Ave NE 395,421,423,438 05-195,Central Plateau Interceptor Phase 11,Roth Hill
2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm 33,43,65, Engineering Partners 326
66,76 06-007,Utility Rates &System Development Charges
2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Cave 8,45 Study,Financial Consulting Solutions Group 32
2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Cowan 45 06-023,Airport#790 Quonset Building Construction,
2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Finnicum Lincoln Construction 9
45,60 06-025,Airport Security Gate Replacement,CA Carey
2006 Amendments,Kennydale Blueberry Farm,Gabrielson Corporation 136
60 06-047,Carco Theatre Roof Replacement,Wright Roofing
98
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
06-065,Rainier Ave S Improvements(7th to 4th)Design, 07-068,Airport Memo of Understanding,Mercer Island
DMJM Hams 49,370 118,128,129
06-066,Airport Entrance Rehabilitation,Construct Co 211 07-069,Railroad Bridges Construction,BNSF Railway
06-082,Rainier Ave Improvements Design,KPG Inc 435 Company 148,249
06-092,2006 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps,Western 07-072,Central Plateau Interceptor Section 2,Rodarte
Asphalt 98 Construction 190
06-107,2006-2007 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant, 07-077,Stonegate II Lift Station Alternatives Analysis,Roth
King County 396,398 Hill Engineering Partners 148
06-124,Citywide Sidewalk,Dennis R Craig Construction 07-078,City Shops Roof Replacement Bldg A-1,Stanley
32 Roofing Co 190
06-130,Airport Maintenance Dredging&Shoreline 07-080,1405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening Utility
Mitigation,Parametrix,Budget Amend 305,328,329 Adjustments,WSDOT 136,149
06-141,May Creek Bank Stabilization Edmonds Ave 07-097,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,Drainage District
Outfall Replacement,Fury Construction 32 No 1 of King County,Budget Amend 118,119,120,129
06-152,2006 Emergency Power Generation,Wick 07-10I,Small Business Development Center,Highline
Constructors 384 Community College&Renton Technical College&
06-159,Renton Ave S/S 3rd St Storm System Outfall Renton Chamber of Commerce 171
Relocation,Gary Merlino Const Co 384 07-102,Downtown Wayfmding System,Sea Reach Ltd
06-165,Tiffany Park Activity Building,Danneko 136,149
Construction 370 07-104,2007 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps,Lakeside
06-168,Coulon Beach Log Boom&Transient Moorage Industries 257,434
Repair,Richard Phillips Marine 230 07-106,Golf Cart Lease-Purchase Agreement,Yamaha
07-011,Initial Infiltration/hrflow Reduction,King County Motor Corporation 136,158
22,33,34 07-107,Maplewood Creek Sediment 2007 Cleaning&
07-013,FlexPass Program,King County&Sound Transit& Maintenance,Clearcreek Contractors 249,384
Pierce Transit 32 07-110,Valley Special Response Team Interlocal Agreement
07-014,2006 Flood Damages,WA State Military 180,181
Department Grant 31 07-113,Briar Hills Sewer Facilities Transfer,King County
07-017,Museum,Roxy Theatre Sign Installation,Western Water District#90 191,192
Neon 48 07-114,Joint Purchasing(Voicemail),WA School
07-019,2007 Citywide Walkway Study,Mirai Associates Information Processing Cooperative 198,202
32,50 07-118,N 26th St/Park PI N Storm System,Northwest
07-021,108th Ave SE/SE 168th St Intersection Infrastructure 249
Improvements,King County 32,34 07-124,Emergency Management Performance Grant,WA
07-024,Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,WSDOT 63, State Military Department,Budget Amend 198,202,212
65 07-125,1405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,Project
07-025,2007 Claims Processing,Healthcare Management Coordinator,WSDOT 191,221,222
Administrators 31 07-128,Oakesdale Ave SW Wetland Ph I&II Landscape
07-027,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,RL Alia Maintenance,Teufel Nursery 219
Company 127,191,221,222,231 07-129,Commute Trip Reduction Program Services,King
07-029,Heather Downs Interceptor Replacement,Roth Hill County,CAG-07-129 219,222
Engineering Partners 74 07-130,Commute Trip Reduction Program Grant,WSDOT
07-030,Renton Visitors Connection Tourism Efforts, 219,222
Chamber of Commerce 31 07-131,2007 Group Health Cooperative Medical Coverage
07-033,Trails and Bikeways Study and Map,MacLeod 191,201
Reckord 74,88 07-132,Library Capital Assets re Annexations,King County
07-036,Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Rural Library District 198,202
2007 Monitoring Plan,Golder Associates 98 07-134,NE 4th St/Hoquiam Ave NE Signal Improvement,
07-041,Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Construction,T Bailey Transtech Electric 267
304,327 07-136,Water Use Efficiency Plan,RW Beck 199
07-044,Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Appeal, 07-140,Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,Ceccanti 280,
Interlocal Agreement 99 294
07-049,Fire Station#11 Vehicle Exhaust Extraction,Benz 07-153,2008 Airport Runway Paving Design,FAA Grant
Air Engineering 62 268,272
07-050,Renton Community Marketing Campaign, 07-155,Monroe Ave NE Storm System Overflow,
Hamilton/Saunderson Marketing Partnership 31 Cornerstone Earth Work 304
07-053,Renton Village Storm System,Laser Underground 07-156,Fire Station#I I Fire Sprinkler System,Ace Fire
&Earthworks,Budget Amend 157,181,192 Protection Systems 360,371
07-058,Sanitary Sewer Model Conversion/Geodatabase, 07-157,Zone 3 Special Operations Interlocal 268,271
Roth Hill Engineering Partners 127 07-158,Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration,King
07-059,Ripley Lane N Transportation and Storm System Conservation District Number 9,Budget Amend 268,
Improvement,Parametrix 118,128 271,272,282
07-062,Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center,Renton 07-159,Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,WSDOT 280,
School District 127,128 294,295
07-063,1405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,WSDOT 07-160,Duvall Ave NE Water&Sanitary Sewer Main
32,128,129 Installation,Shoreline Construction 326
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
07-161,Maple Valley Hwy Improvements Phase 2,Rodarte 07-,Surplus Property,WA General Administration 434,437
Construction 340 07-,SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection,Tukwila 148,
07-162,2007 Walkway Improvement,Pacific Engineering 159
11nr� Design 280,293 07-,Thomas Teasdale Park Landscaping,Cascade Design
07-163,2008 Airport Runway Paving Design,URS Collaborative 434
Corporation 268,435 Council
07-166,Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement, 2007 Committee Meeting Time Revisions 12
American Traffic Solutions 191,280 2008 Committee Assignments 421
07-167,Traffic Safety Camera System Cooperative 2008 Council President Election(Palmer) 399
Purchasing,Seattle 191,192 2008 Council President Pro Tem Election(Corman) 399
07-168,Airport Noise Study Cost Sharing,Mercer Island 2008 Leglislative Agenda&Statement of Policy Positions
280,282 418,435
07-171,Airport Noise Study,Harris Miller Miller&Hanson, Boeing Pursuit of US Tanker Program,Supporting
Budget Amend 280,307,316 Resolution 395,397
07-172,Vacant Position Advertising,The Seattle Times 305 Certificate of Appreciation to Randy Corman,2006 Council
07-173,2007-2008 General Services,RH2 Engineering 306 President 19
07-176,Renton Transit Center VIDA Program,Securitas City of Renton Business Plan,2008-2013 117, 127,129
Security Services USA 326 Committee of the Whole Cleanup Report 136
07-177,Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Construction Services, Committee on Committees 399
RH2 Engineering 305,327 Community Services Committee Agenda Item Cleanup
07-178,SR-900/1-405 Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE Signal Report 137
Modification,WSDOT 340,342 Elected Officials Appreciation,Fernandez 440
07-179,Library Master Plan,Miriam Pollack+Associates Elected Officials Appreciation,Hanson 440
63 Elected Officials Appreciation,Johnson 433
07-180,Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Elected Officials Appreciation,Kyes 440
Phase 2,WSDOT 350 Elected Officials Appreciation,Rodriguez 440
07-182,Purchase of Field Turf for Maplewood Golf Course, Finance Committee Agenda Item Cleanup Report 137
King County Directors Association 350,352 Meeting Cancellation(12/17/2007) 425
07-183,Human Resources Administrator Recruitment, Outgoing Councilmember Toni Nelson Appreciation 432
Waldron&Company 369 Policies 268,281
07-185,Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Inspection Services,Otto Positions on Regional Matters 223
Rosnau&Associates 370 Public Safety Committee Agenda Item Cleanup Report 137
07-186,Sounder Transit Tukwila Station,WSDOT Grant Resignation Announcement(Clawson) 439
370,372 Transportation(Aviation)Committee Agenda Item Cleanup
07-187,Maintenance Task Management Software,InFor Report 137
Global Solutions,Interim Project Manager 230,242 Utilities Committee Agenda Item Cleanup Report 138
07-188,Fiber Optic Connection North,RL Alia Company Court Case
433 AcuWings,CRT-07-012 383
07-190,Holiday Lights Program,Sun Lighting 369 Alliance for South End,CRT-07-002 117
07-191, Regional Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study,DLR Ann Chhor,CRT-07-008 304
Group 353,361 Cheryl J Austin&Jack Austin,CRT-07-014 394
07-193,Rainier Ave S/S 4th PI Intersection Improvements, Darwin Bosteder,CRT-02-005 384
WSDOT Grant 384 First Mercury Insurance Company,CRT-07-010 360
07-198,NPDES Stormwater Permit,WA St DOE Grant 396 Jessica Warden,CRT-07-005 211
07-199,Logan Ave N Bike Lane Design,WHPacific 384 JoAnne E Beach,CRT-07-009 340
07-200,Community Corrections Officer at City Hall,WA Lai Ping Ip Yim(Yun Ip),CRT-07-003 147
State Corrections 384,386 Meagan K Norlin,CRT-07-011 369
07-203,Public Defender Services,Kameron C Cayce& Pro-Flight Aviation,CRT-07-013 383
Associates 394,406 Scoccolo Construction,CRT-98-008 223,281
07-204,Water Main Installation for Fire Station#11,VLS State of Washington,CRT-07-001 117
Construction 434 State of Washington,CRT-07-007 304
07-206,Shoreline Master Program Update Grant,WA DOE Wendall Woodall as Assignee of Edmonds Plat,CRT-07-
434 004 198
07-209,Regional Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study Yakima County,CRT-07-006 211
Interlocal 353,361,372 Development Services
07-210,Environmental Services for Transportation Projects, Basketball Hoops on Public ROW 353,436
Widener and Associates 384 Benner Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Jericho Ave NE,SHP-
07-,Benson Hill Communities Annexation,Census Services 05-113 326
434 Building Inspector-Electrical Hire at Step D 22,49
07-,Benson Hill Communities Annexation,King County Cherie Lane H Short Plat,ROW Dedication,S 34th PI,SHP-
370,385,386 05-147 434
07-,Downtown Wayfnding System Installation,Sea Reach Clover Creek Homeowners Association,Building Practices
305,315 &City Inspections 232,250,259
07-,Jail Inmate Health Services,Occupational Health Code Compliance Inspector Hire at Step E 170
Services 418 Colee Fence Height Variance,Petersen 5,14
07-,Jones Park Walkway Renovation,TF Sahli Construction Collier Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Lind Ave SW,SHP-06-
434 140 190
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Dewitt Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Meadow Ave N,SHP- Downtown Wayfinding System Installation,Sea Reach 305,
06-119 136 315
Driveway Widths 283,342,397 Downtown Wayfinding System,Sea Reach,CAG-07-102
Fee Revisions(Franchise Permit,Plan Review&Inspection, 136,148 woo
Vacation) 127, 148,149,160 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption,Harrington
Fees Waiver,The Chelsea&Blakey Townhomes 314,329 Square 305,327
Gong Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Jones Ave NE,SHP-06- Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption,The
141 242 Reserve 9,22
Home Construction on Cedar Ave S 161 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption,The
Hoquiam Court Short Plat,ROW Dedication,NE 8th St, Sanctuary 9,22,190
SBP-05-099 360 North Renton Neighborhood,Knickerbocker 359
Hunny Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Thomas Ave SW,SHP- PRSC Prosperity Partnership Update 288
06-154 280 Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2040 207
Junk Vehicles,Campbell 361 Reclassification of Positions 418,436
Pazooki III Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Queen Ave NE, Renton Community Marketing Campaign,
SHP-05-116 230 Hamilton/Saunderson Marketing Partnership CAG-07-
Political Sign Placement,Quesenberry 147,149 050,31
Private Stormwater Utilities in Geologically Hazardous Renton Visitors Connection Tourism Efforts,Chamber of
Areas 315,329 Commerce,CAG-07-030 31
Public ROW,Political Sign Placement 139 Small Business Development Center,Highline Community
Sir Cedric Condominium Redevelopment,Highlands Area, College&Renton Technical College&Renton Chamber
Walker 48 of Commerce,CAG-07-101 171
Sprinkler System Requirements for Single-Family Endangered Species Act(ESA)
Residences 250 Black River Watershed Alliance Restoration Projects 4
Standard Codes Adoption 219,222,231 NPDES Stormwater Permit Program Request&Surface
Sunset Bluff Development,Black River Riparian Forest Water Utility Rates 351
Heron Colony,Krom 6 NPDES Stornwater Permit,WA State DOE Grant,CAG-07-
Sunset Bluff Development,Black River Riparian Forest 198 396
Heron Colony,Mega 6 Finance
Thomas Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Park Ave N,SHP-06- 2005 CAFR Award 82
089 158 2006 State of Washington Audit Report 359
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, 2008 Property Tax Levy 396,398,407
Ekness 256 2008 Utility Rates 398,408
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, Bond Issuance,Utility Capital Projects 350,360,361,370,
Ellifrits 279 372,395,405,406
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, Budget(see Budget)
Gitchel 256,267,272,394 Business License Billing Cycle 64
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, Business License,Red Storm Towing 243
Mears 267 Business Systems Analyst Hire at Step D 395
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, Capital Expenditure Reimbursement from Utility Bond
Slaughter 259 Revenue 257,281,282
T-Mobile Monopole Placement,SE 3rd PI,CU-07-065, City Website Update 41
Various 257 Delinquent Utility Bills Lien Filing Fees Collection 117,
Traverso Short Plat,ROW Dedication,Redmond Ave NE, 127,129,138
SBP-06-021 108 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 278
White Meadow Short Plat,Meadow Ave N,SBP-06-159 Enterprise Maintenance Management System,Weston
198 Solutions,CAG-03-167 230,243
Windstone N Short Plat,Release of Easements,ROW Fiber Optic Network to Fire Station#16 Cost
Dedications,SHP-05-135 48 Reimbursement,Renton School District 305
Wireless Communications Facilities Regulations 259 Finance Analyst Position,Temporarily Fill as Full Time
Wireless Communications Facilities Regulations,Gitchel 360,371
257 Fund Balance Reserves,Annual Capital Improvement Plan
Economic Development,Neighborhoods&Strategic 90
Planning(EDNSP) Fund Balance Reserves/Annual Capital Improvement Plan
2007 Lodging Tax Collections Allocation,Lodging Tax (Financial Management Policies Revisions) 293
Advisory Committee 11 Gambling Tax Revenues 425
2007 Neighborhood Program 358,395,420 Golf Course Fees 383,396,398,407
2007 Neighborhood Program Grants,Budget Amend 98, Henry Moses Aquatic Center Fees 32,34,51
118,120,130 Impact Fees,Issaquah&Kent School Districts 49,66,75,
2008 Council Legislative Agenda&Statement of Policy 304,348,371,386,399
Positions 418,435 Joint Purchasing Agreement(Voicemail),WA School
2008 Lodging Tax Allocations 435 Information Processing Cooperative,CAG-07-114 198,
Benson Hill Communities Annexation,Census Services 434 202
Boeing Pursuit of US Tanker Program,Supporting King County Directors Association Purchase Agreement,
Resolution 395,397 Field Turf for Maplewood Golf Course,CAG-07-182
Downtown Wayfinding System 296,353,358 350,352
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
King County Regional Wastewater Treatment Services, Wind Storm Caused Power Outage,Shelter at Highlands
Bond Issuance 139 Neighborhood Center,DeMastus 6
Maintenance Task Management Software,InFor Global Wind Storm Response,East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,
r Solutions,CAG-07-187,Interim Project Manager 230, McOmber 6
242 Zone 3 Special Operations hiterlocal Agreement,CAG-07-
Position Reclassification 31,50,418,436 157 268,271
Position Reclassification and New Positions 21 Human Resources
Springbrook Creek Wetlands Bank Fund Creation,Park 2007 Claims Processing,Healthcare Management
Memorial Fund Change 98,110,111,120 Administrators,CAG-07-025 31
Temporary Interfund Loan to S Lake WA Infrastructure 2007 Group Health Cooperative Medical Coverage
Project Fund 318 305,328,329 Contracts,CAG-07-131 191,201
Utility Bill Adjustment,Friends of Youth 305,352 Administrator Recruitment,Waldron&Company,CAG-07-
Utility Bill Adjustment,Maplewood LLC 230,351 183 369
Utility Bill Adjustment,Renton Housing Authority 211,221 Assistant Fire Marshal Hire at Step D 385,397
Utility Rates&System Development Charges 306,327 Building Inspector-Electrical Hire at Step D 22,49
Utility Rates,Cost of Service Water Rate Structure 351 Business Systems Analyst Hire at Step D(Finance) 395
Utility Rates,Low Income and Senior 353 City Workforce Retention,Miller 439
Utility Rates,Senior&Disabled&Low Income 351 Code Compliance Inspector Hire at Step E 170
Vouchers 11,22,49,64,88,110,127,148,172,201,221, Compensatory Time,Rescind Resolution 2265 74,75
243,258,281,293,306,328,351,371,385,397,421, Finance Analyst Position,Temporarily Fill as Full Time
435 360,371
Water Shut Off Charge Adjustments for Special Finance Interim Project Manager,Maintenance Task
Circumstances 249,281,282,295 Management Software,InFor Global Solutions 230,242
Water Utility Balance Search Fees 117,127,129,138 Fire District Liaison Position 230,242
Fire Hazardous Materials Position Conversion 211
2006 Flood Damages,WA State Military Department Grant, Lead Engineer-Transportation Position 305
CAG-07-014 31 Lead Parks Maintenance Worker Position 170
2006 International Fire Code Adoption 230 Principal Civil Engineer-Transportation Systems Division
Assistance to Firefighters Grant,Purchase of Self-Contained Position 352
Breathing Apparatus,Budget Amend 198,202,212 Reclassification and New Positions,Finance&Fire 21
Assistant Fire Marshal Hire at Step D 385,397 Reclassification of Eight Positions 31,50
Declaration of Local Emergency 423 Reclassification of Positions 418,436
Defibrillators&Renton Heart Month Funding,Budget Transportation Operations Manager Hire at Step E 22
Amend 350,353,361 Vacant Position Advertising,The Seattle Times,CAG-07-
Department Name and Responsibility Changes 418,423, 172 305
437 Human Services
Emergency Management Performance Grant,WA State Eastside Baby Corner Non-Profit Organization,Lindo 322
Military Department,Budget Amend,CAG-07-124 198, Housing Repair Assistance Program,First Savings Bank of
202,212 Renton Grant 58
Emergency Operations Center Activation(12/2007 Storm) Mentor Program 130
413 Renton Clothes Bank 317
Emergency Response Times 413 Renton Food Bank 130
Emergency Response Times for Medical Aid 296,317 Summer Lunch&Housing Program Repair Assistance
Employee Promotions 248,335 Programs,Budget Amend 268,272,282
Employee Recognition and Promotion 97 Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness Endorsement 63,75
Fire District Liaison Position 230,242 King County
Hazardous Materials Position Conversion 211 108th Ave SE/SE 168th St Intersection improvements,
King County Fire Protection District#25,CAG-95-087 394, CAG-07-021 32,34
405,406 2006 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program,CAG-
King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services Levy, 03-160 64,66
2008-2013 74,97,99 2006-2007 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant,CAG-06-
New Position(Emergency Management Director) 21 107 396,398
Ready in Renton,Employee Promotion 248 Benson Hill Communities Annexation Contract 370,385,
Reclassification of Positions 418,436 386
Renton Heart Month Campaign 19,96 Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 181
Sprinkler System Requirements for Single-Family Commute Trip Reduction Program Services,CAG-07-129
Residences 250 219,222
Station#11 Vehicle Exhaust Extraction,Benz Air East Renton Plateau PAA Agreement 10,12
Engineering,CAG-07-049 62 Emergency Medical Services Lease,Fire Station#14,LAG-
Station#I I Water Main Installation for Sprinklers,VLS 07-002 98,99
Construction,CAG-07-204 434 FlexPass Program,Sound Transit&Pierce Transit,CAG-07-
Station#11,Fire Sprinkler System,Ace Fire Protection 013 32
Systems,CAG-07-156 360,371 Flood Control Zone District Property Tax Levy 439
Station#14,King County Emergency Medical Services hmitial Infiltration/Inflow Reduction,CAG-07-011 22,33,
Lease,LAG-07-002 98,99 34
Wind Storm(12/14/2006) 5 Parks Levy 125
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Regional Wastewater Treatment Services,Bond Issuance Bank of America Consent&Certificate re Harvest Partners
139 Loans for The Landing 230
Renton Transit Center Safety,Clifford 210 City Code Amends re R4 Zone&Tree Retention&Animal
Transit to Southport,Lake WA Blvd N 308 Regulations 31,59,82,161,201,221,307,316
Transportation Town Hall Meeting 76 Comprehensive Plan(see Comprehensive Plan)
Update,.Councilmember Reagan Dunn 4 CV Comp Plan Designation,R-14&CV Zones,Design
Vacation of 164th Ave SE,Petrie 303 Regulations(Highlands Area) 160
Washington State University Lease,200 Mill Bldg(1st Development Regulations(Title IV)2006 Docket Review
Floor) 180 170
Latecomer Agreement East Renton Plateau PAA Agreement,King County 10,12
Lakeridge Development,Libery Grove,LA-05-002 9 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to R-1(20.54 Acres) 12
Vineyards Construction,Sewer Extension(NE 7th PI),LA- East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to R-1(425.11 Acres) 12
06-002 117,128 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to R-4(1,350.41 Acres)
Vineyards Construction,Sewer Extension(NE 7th PI),LA- 13
06-002 Appeal,180,314 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to R-8(7.34 Acres) 13
Wyman,Sewer Extension(SE 132nd St),LA-05-003 31,65 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to RC(42.93 Acres) 13
Lease East Renton Plateau PAA Prezone to RC(92.60 Acres) 13
Airport T-Hangar Rate Increase 405 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning 10
Airport Tie-Down Space Rate Increase 435 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Allen 6
AT&T,Airport Fiber Optic Line,Addendum#4,PAG-87- East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Bryant 8
001 370 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Carpenter 6
Bahr Aero Operating Permit&Sublease,Airport 242,271 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Eberle 8
Children Home Society,200 Mill Bldg(5th Floor) 74,89 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,High 6
Communities in Schools of Renton,City Hall(5th Floor) East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Jarman 6
314,329 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Oliphant 9
Kenmore Air Harbor Operating Permit&Sublease,Airport East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Osborn 14
242,271 East Renton Plateau PAA Prezoning,Wind Storm Response,
Kenmore Air Harbor,Airport 136 McOmber 6
Kenmore Air Harbor,Airport,Banks 135 East Renton Plateau PAA,Quality of Life,Carpenter 47
King County Emergency Medical Services,Fire Station#14, Highlands Area Moratorium,McOmber 174
LAG-07-002 98,99 Highlands Area Redevelopment,McOmber 180
Lane Hangar Condominium Owners Association,Addendum Highlands Area Redevelopment,Petersen 382
#3,Airport,LAG-99-003 370 Highlands Area Redevelopment,Study Area Zoning&Land
ISI Logic Corporation,200 Mill Bldg(3rd Floor),LAG-00- Use Changes 158, 171,173
002 117,128 Highlands Area Redevelopment,Study Area Zoning&Land
Network 211,200 Mill Bldg(5th Floor),LAG-07-004 74, Use Changes,McOmber 157
89 Highlands Area Redevelopment,Trails and Bicycle Master
Northwest Seaplanes,Addendum#8,Airport,LAG-91-005 Plan,McOmber 169
136 Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to CV,CPA 172
Northwest Seaplanes,Airport,LAG-91-005 158 Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to R-14,CPA 160,173
Pro-Flight Aviation,Airport,LAG-99-002 395 Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to RM-F,CPA 160,
Sound Publishing,200 Mill Bldg(Ground Floor) 292 173
United Rentals Northwest,Parks Maintenance Facility Highlands Study Area Rezone,R-10 to RM-F,CPA
Sublease,Budget Amend,LAG-07-001 31,49,66,76 (correction) 395,421,423,438
United Way,200 Mill Bldg(5th Floor),LAG-07-003 74,89 Highlands Study Area Rezone,RM-F to CV,CPA 172
Washington State University King County,200 Mill Bldg Highlands Study Area Rezone,RM-F to R-14,CPA 173
(1st Floor) 180 Highlands Study Area Zoning Correction,Monroe Ave NE
Legal 395,421,423,438
Bank of America Consent&Certificate re Highlands Task Force 14,258
Harvest Partners Loan for The Landing 230 Impact Fees,Issaquah&Kent School Districts 49,66,75,
Punchboards Prohibition,Rescind 127,129,138 304,348,371,386,399
Settlement Agreement,Darwin Bosteder(CRT-02-005) 384 Low Impact Development Regulations 272,362
Settlement Agreement,Plat Application,MT Development Minimum Annexation Sizes 51,201
(CRT-05-011) 350,360 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemptions,Petersen
Legislature 14
2008 Council Agenda&Statement of Policy Position 418, Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball)
435 59,87,105
Library Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball),
Master Plan,Miriam Pollack+Associates,CAG-07-179 63 Airport,Holman 111
Municipal Court Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball),
2006 Annual Report 96 Chamber Support Resolution,Johnson 61
Public Defender Services,Kameron C Cayce&Associates, Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball),
CAG-07-203 394,406 Chamber Support Resolution,Leviton 61
Planning Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball),
2006 Annual Update of Zoning Book&Wall Map 86,89 Hanson 107
2006 Countywide Planning Policies Amendments 219,222 Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball),
Annexation Minimum Sizes 51,201 Maxwell 107
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059 323,326,339,341,
McOmber 90 342
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Blayden 326
r� Pyeatt 111 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Brain 324,340
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Christopherson(B)
Runge 106 325,339
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Christopherson(S)
Sanford 106 324
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Christopherson(T)
Searing 106 325
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Foster 325,339
Secord 106 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Holmes 325
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Ice 325
Sens 106 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Longfellow 324,
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), 339
Simon 105 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Navarro 324
Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics&Storm Basketball), Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Reamy 324
Taylor 106 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Rogers 324,339
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Extension and Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Todderud 325
Modification 292,341,342,353 Langley Ridge,NE 26th St,FP-07-059,Willoughby 340
Potential Future Annexation Areas,King County 137 Laurelhurst Division 3,Bremerton Ave NE,PP-06-131 63
S Lake WA Projects Traffic,Parking&Tax Concerns, Monterey Place 11,NE 16th St,FP-07-040 257,258
Eskenazi 116 Parklane Court,Lyons Ave NE,FP-06-134 21,22
Sewer Moratorium in East Renton Plateau PAA 63,65 Pazooki III,ROW Dedication,Queen Ave NE,SHP-05-116
Shoreline Master Program Update,WA DOE Grant,CAG- 230
07-206 434 Phung,Lynnwood Ave NE,PP-07-027 249
Sir Cedric Condominium Redevelopment,Highlands Area, Rosewood Highlands,Union Ave NE,PP-07-032 305
Walker 48 Shy Creek,SE 2nd PI,FP-07-002 190,192
Sonics Arena[see also Multipurpose Events Center(Sonics Thomas,ROW Dedication,Park Ave N,SHP-06-089 158
&Storm Basketball)] Traverso,ROW Dedication,Redmond Ave NE,SBP-06-021
Sonics Arena in North Renton 14,34 108
The Landing Project 250 Victoria Pointe,Wells Ave N,FP-06-148 48,51
Transition Planning for Annexations,High 86 Wedgewood Lane(Division 4&5),NE 10th St,FP-06-100
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park,Breeden 76,111 48,50
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park,Charnley 47,62, White Meadow,ROW Dedication,Meadow Ave N,SHP-06-
157 159 198
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park,Puckett 20,29,34, Windstone N,Release of Easements,ROW Dedications,
61,68,73,135,140,369 SHP-05-135 48
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park,Zoning and Zetterberg,S 21st St,FP-07-058 395,397
Annexation 139 Police
Plat CALEA Accreditation&Employee Recognition 431
Allan,NE 19th St,PP-06-016 21 Community Corrections Officer at City Hall,WA State
Amberwood 11,NE 4th St,FP-06-059 9,12 Corrections,CAG-07-200 384,386
Benner,ROW Dedication,Jericho Ave NE,SBP-05-113 Employee Recognition 73
326 Gangs in Neighborhood,Jet Center at Airport,Paholke 90
Benson Ridge,Benson Rd S,PP-07-056 370 Incentive Pay for Hiring of Lateral Officers,Renton Police
Bremerton Townhomes,Bremerton Ave NE,PP-06-133 108 Officers'Guild MOU 21
Brookefreld North,Hoquiam Ave NE,PP-07-012 199 Jail Inmate Health Services,Occupational Health Services
Cassidy Cove,Monroe Ave NE,PP-07-014 230 418
Cherie Lane II,ROW Dedication,S 34th PI,SHP-05-147 Maplewood Golf Course,RiverRock Restaurant Noise 282
434 Maplewood Golf Course,RiverRock Restaurant Noise,
Collier,ROW Dedication,Lind Ave SW,SHP-06-140 190 Peschek 256
Dewitt,ROW Dedication,Meadow Ave N,SBP-06-119 Mercer Island Harbor Patrol Contract,Log Removal Policy
136 232,328
Galloway at the Highlands,Union Ave NE,PP-06-138 127 Off-Leash Dogs At Philip Arnold Park 161
Gong,ROW Dedication,Jones Ave NE,SHP-06-141 242 Reclassification of Position 31,50,418,436
Highlands Park,Rosario Ave NE,FP-07-016 190,191 Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement Program 180,
Honey Brooke West,NE 6th St,FP-07-067 383,386 191,192,202
Honeybrook Circle Division Il,NE 7th St,PP-07-085 405 Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement Program,
Honeybrook Circle,NE 6th St,PP-06-143 98 Paholke 192
Hoquiam Court,ROW Dedication,NE 8th St,SHP-05-099 Red Light School Zone Photo Enforcement,American
360 Traffic Solutions,CAG-07-166 180,191,280
Hunny,ROW Dedication,Thomas Ave SW,SHP-06-154 Regional Jail 317
280 Regional Misdemeanant Jail Facility Interlocal Agreement,
Kristen Woods,Benson Dr S,FP-06-142 158,159 CAG-07-209 353,361,372
Langley Meadows,Hoquiam Ave NE,PP-06-087 98 Regional Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study,DLR Group,
CAG-07-191 353,361
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Renton Transit Center Safety,Clifford 210 School District
Renton Transit Center VIDA Program,Securitas Security Issaquah&Kent,Impact Fees 49,66,75,304,348,371,
Services USA,CAG-07-176 326 386,399
Return to Renton Car Show,Contribution of Proceeds to Renton,Activities 67,120
Police Department 313 Renton,Fiber Optic to Fire Station#16 Cost Reimbursement
Time Limit on Extended Parking on ROW or Municipal 305
Property 305,341,342,353 Renton,Hazen High School&Renton High School State
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems,Airport Title Winners 187
Way,Green 322 Renton,IKEA Performing Arts Center,CAG-07-062 128
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems,Airport Renton,IKEA Performing Arts Center,Heuschel 212
Way,Pergamo 322 Renton,McKnight Middle School History Day Competition,
Touchdowns Sports Bar&Grill Noise Problems,Airport Walker 47
Way,Smith 322 Solid Waste
Traffic Safety Camera System Cooperative Purchasing, 2006 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program,King
Seattle,CAG-07-167 180,191,192 County Grant,CAG-03-160 64,66
Valley Special Response Team Interlocal Agreement 180, 2006-2007 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant,King
181 County,CAG-06-107 396,398
VSRT Armored Personnel Carrier Purchase,Budget Amend Sustainable Solid Waste Collection Pilot Program 272
305,341,342,353 Sound Transit
Policy Amendment re Link Light Rail Routes&Terminals 148
Council 268,281 FlexPass Program,King County&Pierce Transit,CAG-07-
Public Safety 013 32
Declaration of Local Emergency 423 Roads&Transit Ballot Measure,November 2007 179,280,
King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services Levy, 289,290
2008-2013 74,97,99 Special Assessment District(SAD)
Public Works Central Plateau Interceptor Phase 11 63,89
Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction 2007 Earlington Sewer Interceptor 326,352
Monitoring Plan,Golder Associates,CAG-07-036 98 Streets
Downed Trees,Airport-Related Noise,Paholke 23 Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements Project 395,
Downed Trees,Erosion,Paholke 51 415,422,436,437
Employee Recognitions 125 Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements Project,
Flood Response Update,12/2007 Storm 413 Various 433
Graffiti on Private Property 283,328 Rainier Ave S&Shattuck Ave S&Hardie Ave SW Closures
Pavement Grinder Purchase,Northwest Grinding Equipment for RR Bridge Replacements 220,222,278
63 Renaming,SE Petrovitsky Rd&Smithers Ave S,Wagner NNW
Reclassification of Positions 31,50,418,436 404
SE Maple Valley Hwy Property Purchase for SR-169 HOV SW 34th St Closure,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement
Improvements Project 242 Project 49,64,66
Sidewalks on NE 10th St 399 Transportation
The Landing Infrastructure Tour 232 108th Ave SE/SE 168th St Intersection Improvements,King
Regional Issues County,CAG-07-021 32,34
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 181 2006 Citywide Sidewalk,Dennis R Craig Construction,
King County Flood Conrol Zone District Property Tax Levy CAG-06-124 32
439 2006 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps,Western Asphalt,
King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services Levy, CAG-06-092 98
2008-2013 74,97,99 2007 Citywide Walkway Study,Mirai Associates,CAG-07-
King County Wastewater Treatment Services,Bond Issuance 019 32,50
139 2007 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps,Lakeside Industries,
PSRC Prosperity Partnership Update 288 CAG-07-104 257,434
Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2040 207 2007 Walkway Improvement,Pacific Engineering Design,
Release of Easement CAG-07-162 280,293
Windstone N Short Plat,ROW Dedications,SHP-05-135 2008-2013 TIP 268,290,294,295
48 Airport#790 Quonset Building Construction,Lincoln
Rezone Construction,CAG-06-023 17
Highlands Study Area,R-10 to CV,CPA 172 Commute Trip Reduction Program Grant,WSDOT,CAG-
Highlands Study Area,R-10 to R-14,CPA 160,173 07-130 219,222
Highlands Study Area,R-10 to RM-F,CPA 160,173 Commute Trip Reduction Program Services,King County,
Highlands Study Area,R-10 to RM-F,CPA(correction) CAG-07-129 219,222
395,421,423,438 Diamond Lanes,Johnson 126
Highlands Study Area,RM-F to CV,CPA 172 Downtown Wayfinding System 296,353,358
Highlands Study Area,RM-F to R-14,CPA 172 Downtown Wayfinding System Installation,Sea Reach 305,
Park Ave N Properties,R-10 to CN,CPA 424,439 315
QIP Property South of Sunset Blvd,IH to R-10,CPA 424, Downtown Wayfinding System,Sea Reach,CAG-07-102
439 136,148
Rainier Ave Properties,R-10 to CA,CPA 424,438 Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road Improvements Project 395,
Virtu Property South of Sunset Blvd,RM-F to R-10,CPA 415,422,436,437
424,439
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Duvall Ave NE Closure,Road hnprovements Project, Sounder Transit Tukwila Station,WSDOT Grant,CAG-07-
Various 433 186 370,372
Duvall Ave NE Improvements,Berger/Abam Engineers, South Lake WA hrfrastructure Project Temporary htterfund
CAG-03-131 360,371 Loan from Fund 318 305,328,329
Duvall Ave NE/NE 12th St Crosswalk,Pedestrian Safety, SR-900/I-405 Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE Signal
Smith 98 Modification,WSDOT,CAG-07-178 340,342
Environmental Services for Projects,Widener and Street Light Installation,Stoutenberg 440
Associates,CAG-07-210 384 Street Renaming,SE Petrovitsky Rd&Smithers Ave S,
Fiber Optic Connection North,RL Alia Company,CAG-07- Wagner 404
188 433 SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection,Tukwila 148,159
FlexPass Program,King County&Sound Transit&Pierce SW 34th St Closure,SW 34th St Culvert Replacement
Transit,CAG-07-013 32 Project 49,64,66
I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening Utility Adjustments, TIP,2008-2013 268,290,294,295
WSDOT,CAG-07-080 136,149 Trails and Bicycle Master Plan 168
I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,Project Trails and Bicycle Master Plan,Highlands Area
Coordinator,WSDOT,CAG-07-125 191,221,222 Redevelopment,McOmber 169
I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,WSDOT,CAG-07- Trails and Bikeways Study and Map,MacLeod Reckord,
063 32,128,129 CAG-07-033 74,88
I405 Corridor Program,I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening Transit to Southport,Lake WA Blvd N 308
Project WSDOT Update 288 Truck Route Designation,Houser Way Bypass&N 8th St&
Lead Engineer-Transportation Position 305 Logan Ave N 434
Light Rail,DeMastus 192 Utility
Logan Ave N Bike Lane Design,WHPacific,CAG-07-199 2006 Emergency Power Generation,Wick Constructors,
384 CAG-06-152 384
Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV,140th Way SE to SR- 2006 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program,King
900,SE Maple Valley Hwy Property Purchase 242 County Grant,CAG-03-160 64,66
Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Phase 2, 2006-2007 Waste Reduction&Recycling Grant,King
WSDOT,CAG-01-155 257,259 County,CAG-06-107 396,398
Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Phase 2, 2007-2008 General Services,RH2 Engineering,CAG-07-
WSDOT,CAG-07-180 350 173 306
Maple Valley Hwy Improvements Phase 2,Rodarte 2008 Rates 398,406
Construction,CAG-07-161 340 Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,Ceccanti,CAG-07-140
Maple Valley Hwy improvements,Perteet,CAG-01-071 280,294
118 Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,WSDOT,CAG-07-024
NE 4th St/Hoquiam Ave NE Signal improvement,Transtech 63,65
Electric,CAG-07-134 267 Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,WSDOT,CAG-07-159
NE Sunset Blvd/Duvall Ave NE Intersection Improvements, 280,294,295
Sanders General Construction,Fund Transfer,CAG-05- Briar Hills Sewer Facilities Transfer,King County Water
165 21,33,435 District#90,CAG-07-113 191,192
North Renton Infrastructure improvements,W&H Pacific, Capital Expenditure Reimbursement from Utility Bond
CAG-04-013 350 Revenue 257,281,282
Oakesdale Ave SW Ph I&H Landscape Maintenance, Capital Expenditures Funding,Budget Amend 360,371,
Teufel Nursery,CAG-07-128 219 372,386
Operations Manager Hire at Step E 22 Capital Projects,Bond Issuance 350,360,361,370,372,
Permit-Parking Hours Listing on Parking Lot Signs 272 395,405,406
Port of Seattle,"State of the Port" 144 Central Plateau Interceptor Phase 11,Roth Hill Engineering
Principal Civil Engineer-Transportation Systems Division Partners,CAG-05-195 326
Position 352 Central Plateau Interceptor Section 2,Rodarte Construction,
Railroad Bridges Construction,BNSF Railway Company, CAG-07-072 190
CAG-07-069 148,249 Cost of Service Water Rate Structure 351
Rainier Ave Improvements Design,KPG Inc,CAG-06-082 Duvall Ave NE Water&Sanitary Sewer Main Installation,
435 Shoreline Construction,CAG-07-160 326
Rainier Ave S&Hardie Ave SW Railroad Bridges,BNSF Earlington Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District
74 326,352
Rainier Ave S&Shattuck Ave S&Hardie Ave SW Closure Final Water Conservation Goals 384,396
for RR Bridge Replacements 220,222,278 Garden Ave N&Park Ave N Retail Building,Lowe's HIW
Rainier Ave S Improvements(7th to 4th)Design,DMJM Inc Utilities Easement Amendment 9
Harris,CAG-06-065 49,370 Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Construction Services,RH2
Rainier Ave S/S 4th PI Intersection Improvements,WSDOT Engineering,CAG-07-177 305,327
Grant,CAG-07-193 384 Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Construction,T Bailey,CAG-07-
Renton Hill Access,Larson 180 141 304,327
Renton Transit Center Safety,Clifford 210 Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Design,R112 Engineering,CAG-
Roads&Transit Ballot Measure,November 2007 179,280, 05-147 326
289,290 Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Inspection Services,Otto Rosnau
S 3rd St Sidewalk Installation 130 &Associates,CAG-07-185 370
Sound Transit 2 Amendment re Link Light Rail Routes& Heather Downs Interceptor Replacement,Roth Hill
Terminals 148 Engineering Partners,CAG-07-029 74
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE INDEX
2007
January-December
Initial Infiltration/Inflow Reduction,King County,CAG-07- Index PI NE,A&D Quality Construction Company,VAC-
011 22,33,34 07-001,Demps 267,283
King County Regional Wastewater Treatment Services, Index PI NE,A&D Quality Construction Company,VAC-
Bond Issuance 139 07-001,McOmber 266,279,292
Low-Income&Senior Utility Rates 353 Index PI NE,A&D Quality Construction Company,VAC-
Maplewood Creek Sediment 2007 Cleaning&Maintenance, 07-001,Persson 267
Clearcreek Contractors,CAG-07-107 249,384 Index PI NE,A&D Quality Construction Company,VAC-
May Creek Bank Stabilization Edmonds Ave Outfall 07-001,Russell 266,268,279
Replacement,Fury Construction,CAG-06-141 32 Walkway,NW 6th St&Rainier Ave N,AHBL,VAC-06-
Monroe Ave NE Storm System Overflow,Cornerstone 001 63,88,126,129,138
Earthwork,CAG-07-155 304 Walkway,NW 6th St&Rainier Ave N,JDA Group,VAC-
N 26th St/Park PI N Storm System,Northwest Infrastructure, 05-002 63,88,127, 129,138
CAG-07-118 249 Whitworth Ave S,TEAM Properties,VAC-07-002 249,
NPDES Stormwater Permit Program Request&Surface 250,265,327
Water Utility Rates 292,306,351 WSDOT
NPDES Stormwater Permit,WA State DOE Grant,CAG-07- Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,CAG-07-159 280,
198 396 294,295
Oversizing Reimbursement for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, Commute Trip Reduction Program Grant,CAG-07-130
Shy Creek Plat,Conner Homes 369,385 219,222
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Appeal,Interlocal I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening Utility Adjustments,
Agreement,CAG-07-044 99 CAG-07-080 136,149
Renton Ave S/S 3rd St Storm System Outfall Relocation, I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,CAG-07-063 32,
Gary Merlin Const Co,CAG-06-159 384 128,129
Renton Village Storm System,Laser Underground& I-405(I-5 to SR-169)Stage 1 Widening,Project
Earthworks,Budget Amend,CAG-07-053 157,181,192 Coordinator,CAG-07-125 191,221,222
Ripley Lane N Transportation and Storm System I-405 Corridor Program,I-5 to SR-169 Stage 1 Widening
Improvement,Parametrix,CAG-07-059 118,128 Project Update 288
Sanitary Sewer Model Conversion/Geodatabase,Roth Hill Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Phase 2,
Engineering Partners,CAG-07-058 127 CAG-01-155 257,259
Senior&Disabled&Low-income Utility Rates 351 Maple Valley Hwy(SR-169)HOV/Queue Jump Phase 2,
Sewer Moratorium in East Renton Plateau PAA 63,65 CAG-07-180 350
Stonegate II Lift Station Alternatives Analysis,Roth Hill Rainier Ave S/S 4th PI Intersection Improvements Grant,
Engineering Partners,CAG-07-077 148 CAG-07-193 384
Surface Water Utility Master Plan 199 Sounder Transit Tukwila Station Grant,CAG-07-186 370,
Surface Water Utility Rates&NPDES Stormwater Permit 372
Program Request 292,306,351 SR-900/I-405 Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE Signal
Surveying Services Roster 219 Modification,CAG-07-178 340,342
Sustainable Solid Waste Collection Pilot Program 272 Benson Rd S Water Line Relocation,CAG-07-024 63,65
SW 34th St Culvert Replacement Project Fund Transfer, Zoning
Budget Amend,CAG-07-027 191,221,222,231 2006 Annual Update of Zoning Book&Wall Map 86,89,
SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,Drainage District No 1 of 100
King County,Budget Amend,CAG-07-097 118,119,
120,129
SW 34th St Culvert Replacement,RL Alia Company,CAG-
For assistance in using this index,please call the City Clerk
07-027 127
System Development Charges 292,306,327,423,438 Office at 425-430-6504.
Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration,King Conservation
District Number 9,Budget Amend,CAG-07-158 268,
271,272,282
Utility Rates&System Development Charges 292,306,327
Utility Rates&System Development Charges Study,
Financial Consulting Solutions Group,CAG-06-007 32
Utility Rates,2008 398,406
Utility Rates,Low-Income&Senior 353
Utility Rates,Senior&Disabled&Low-Income 351
Wastewater Improvements Cost Sharing,Wedgewood Lane
Preliminary Plats,LandTrust 74
Water Use Efficiency Plan,RW Beck,CAG-07-136 199
Vacation
128th Ave SE,Newforth,VAC-07-003 249,250,264
164th Ave SE,(in King County),Petrie 303
Aberdeen Ave NE,Dohm,VAC-05-003 242
Aberdeen Ave NE,VAC-05-003,Dohrn 191
Field Ave NE,ESM Consulting Engineers,VAC-06-004
63,88,158,160
Index P1 NE,A&D Quality Construction Company,VAC-
07-001 108,110,146,155,257,281,294
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
*REVISED*
REGULAR MEETING
January 7, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
* 3. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Mayor—Denis Law by State Attorney General Rob McKenna
Councilmembers—Marcie Palmer, Position No. 3; Greg
Taylor, Position No. 4; King Parker, Position No. 5; and Don
Persson, Position No. 7 by retired Judge Roger Lewis
4. DECLARATION OF VACANCY FOR COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 (position formerly held by
Dan Clawson who resigned effective 1/1/2008)
5. PROCLAMATION: National Mentoring Month - January 2008
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to State law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate from the lectern during any portion of the council meeting, and particularly,
during the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/3/2007. Council concur.
b. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/10/2007. Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 12/20/2007 for CAG-07-202, Activity Buildings ADA
Upgrades at Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; two bids; engineer's estimate $348,000;
and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to low bidder, United Pacific Structures,
Inc., in the amount of$363,069. Council concur.
d. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 60%
Petition to Annex for the proposed Liberty Annexation and recommends a public hearing be set
on 1/28/2008 to consider the petition and R-4 zoning; 193 acres located in the vicinity of 156th
Ave. SE, SE 144th St., and SE 134th St. Council concur.
e. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval to amend the 2008 Budget by transferring funds from the unallocated balance in Fund
110 (Hotel-Motel Fund) for the 2008 Renton Community Marketing Campaign and Renton
Visitors Connection expenses. Council approved the lodging tax allocations on 12/10/2007.
Council concur. (See 10. for ordinance.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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f. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract with Hamilton/Saunderson in the amount of$219,000 for management of
the 2008 Renton Community Marketing Campaign. Contract funded by allocated lodging tax
collections and by EDNSP Department business recruitment budget, key stakeholders, and other
community agencies, organizations, and businesses. Council concur.
g. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract with the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce in the amount of$129,000
for the Renton Visitors Connection 2008 tourism marketing efforts. Contract funded by allocated
lodging tax collections. Council concur.
h. Police Department recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with various law
enforcement agencies in King County to participate in the Regional Automated Information
Network(RAIN) that coordinates information about criminal activity, offenders, and suspect
vehicles across jurisdictional borders. Renton's cost share is $4,679.50. Council concur. (See
10. for resolution.)
i. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of an amendment to CAG-07-178, contract
with Washington State Department of Transportation, for the additional costs related to the SR-
900, 1-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave. NE signal modification and raised traffic island project,
which increases the contract amount by $20,000 for an expenditure of$45,000. Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of two agreements with BNSF Railway
Company: a general construction agreement, and a crossing surface installation agreement in the
amount of$1,100,000; both of which are related to the installation of concrete crossing panels on
railroad tracks on Houser Way S. from Main Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$715,350 with
Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for the Stonegate II Lift Station and conveyance design.
Council concur.
* 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Regional Automated Information Network interlocal agreement (see 81.)
* Ordinance for first reading:
2008 Budget amendment for Renton Community Marketing Campaign (see 8.e.)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
CANCELLED
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
Now January 7, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Execute Regional Automated Information Network interlocal agreement
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendment for marketing campaign & visitor's connection (1st reading 1/7/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
1/28/2008 - Liberty Annexation 60%petition; 193 acres located at 156th Ave. SE & SE 144th St.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 7, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; PETER
RENNER,Facilities Director;GERALD RERECICH,Recreation Director;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;
PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; JUDGE TERRY JURADO,
Municipal Court; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, and EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire Department;
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,
and COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SWEARING-IN Following his comments regarding how Renton is flourishing and will continue
CEREMONY do so under Mayor Law's leadership, Washington State Attorney General Rob
Mayor and Councilmembers McKenna ceremonially administered the oath of office to Denis Law, who was
elected to the office of Mayor in November 2007 for a four-year term to expire
12/31/2011.
Following his remarks regarding Renton's outstanding local governance,retired
Renton Municipal Court Judge Roger Lewis ceremonially administered the oath
of office to incoming Councilmembers Greg Taylor, Position No. 4, and King
Parker,Position No. 5,both of whom were elected in November 2007 to four-
year terms to expire on 12/31/2011; and to Councilmembers Marcie Palmer,
Position No. 3, and Don Persson,Position No. 7,both of whom were re-elected
in November 2007 to four-year terms to expire on 12/31/2011.
Mayor Law thanked all of the dedicated supporters and citizens of Renton who
provided him with the opportunity to serve as Renton's Mayor. He expressed
his appreciation to his family, Attorney General McKenna, and Judge Lewis;
and he recognized former Mayor Don Custer, former Mayor Jesse Tanner's
wife, Janice Tanner, and former Councilmember Toni Nelson, who were present
in the audience. Additionally Mayor Law recognized former Mayor Kathy
Keolker's contributions to the Renton community, and he welcomed new
Councilmembers Taylor and Parker.
Mayor Law stated that a lot of changes have taken place since Mayor Custer
and Judge Lewis served the City,noting the growth in population,The Landing
project, and the Seattle Seahawks headquarters. He stressed that Renton is
fortunate to have a dedicated City Council and a committed City staff. Mayor
Law said he looks forward to working with the Council and community partners
towards continuing to improve the quality of life for Renton citizens.
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January 7,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 5
DECLARATION OF Mayor Law declared Council Position No. 2 vacant due to the resignation of
VACANCY Councilmember Dan Clawson and acceptance of that resignation by Council at
Council: Vacancy Declaration the Council meeting on 12/10/2007. Mayor Law reviewed the steps that must
&Appointment Process be taken to fill the unexpired, four-year term that expires 12/31/2009, as
established per policy 800-10.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL: SET
NOON ON MONDAY,JANUARY 14, 2008,AS THE DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSION OF LETTERS OF INTEREST TO FILL THE COUNCIL
VACANCY,AND SET 4:30 P.M. ON MONDAY,JANUARY 14, 2008,AS
THE DATE AND TIME FOR COUNCIL'S REVIEW AND DEBATE OF THE
SUBMITTED MATERIALS DURING THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WITH NO PUBLIC
COMMENT TO BE TAKEN. CARRIED.
Mayor Law invited all interested qualified persons to submit a letter of interest
accompanied by any additional materials outlining interests and qualifications,
as well as any letters of support from individuals or organizations, to the City
Clerk by noon on January 14.
Council President Palmer assured that the process of choosing a councilmember
will be public, and all discussions will be carried out on the floor.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2008 to be "National
National Mentoring Month- Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton in tribute to the many dedicated
January 2008 individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young
people, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to
consider giving back to the community as mentors. MOVED 13Y BRIERS,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Erin Iverson,Mentor Program Manager for
Communities in Schools of Renton, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mark Martinez(Renton),pointing out that he owns property near the proposed
Citizen Comment: Martinez- Liberty Annexation area, expressed concern regarding the effect of new
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave development on surface water drainage. He asked that developers currently
SE& SE 144th St performing construction in the area and future developers be required to
develop under level 3 flow control standards in order to help mitigate the
drainage problems.
Citizen Comment: Jaques- Fred Jaques(King County)recommended that the Liberty Annexation proposal
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave be rejected. He questioned the validity of the signatures on the petition and the
SE& SE 144th St time frame. Additionally,Mr. Jaques stated that the annexation does not have
logical boundaries, and requested that the petition be restarted.
Citizen Comment: Campbell - Arthur Campbell (King County) asked that the proposed Liberty Annexation
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave boundary be adjusted so that the area's southern boundary extends along SE
SE& SE 144th St 144th St. He indicated that this is a more natural boundary, and makes more
sense for police service response.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Campbell stated that he
lives in the area that he is suggesting be part of the annexation.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
am listing.
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Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/3/2007, including the correction to
12/3/2007 the total 2008 Budget amount on page 423,paragraph 8, 1 st sentence, which
should state $234,628,924. Council concur.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/10/2007, including the correction to
12/10/2007 the total 2008 Budget amount on page 438,paragraph 2, 1st sentence, which
should state $234,628,924. Council concur.
CAG: 07-202, Activity City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/20/2007 for CAG-07-202,Activity
Buildings ADA Upgrades at Buildings ADA Upgrades at Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; two
Philip Arnold&Kennydale bids; engineer's estimate$348,000; and submitted staff recommendation to
Lions Parks,United Pacific award the contract to low bidder,United Pacific Structures, Inc., in the amount
Structures of$363,069. Council concur.
Annexation: Liberty, 156th Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Ave SE& SE 144th St submitted 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Liberty Annexation and
recommended a public hearing be set on 1/28/2008 to consider the petition and
R-4 zoning; 193 acres located in the vicinity of 156th Ave. SE, SE 144th St.,
and SE 134th St. Council concur.
EDNSP: 2008 Budget Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Amendment, Hotel-Motel recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget by transferring funds from
Fund Transfer the unallocated balance in Fund 110(Hotel-Motel Fund) for the 2008 Renton
Community Marketing Campaign and Renton Visitor's Connection expenses.
Council approved the lodging tax allocations on 12/10/2007. Council concur.
(See page 7 for ordinance.)
EDNSP: Renton Community Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Marketing Campaign, recommended approval of a contract with Hamilton/Saunderson in the amount
Hamilton/Saunderson of$219,000 for management of the 2008 Renton Community Marketing
Campaign. Contract funded by allocated lodging tax collections and by EDNSP
Department business recruitment budget,key stakeholders, and other
community agencies, organizations, and businesses. Council concur.
EDNSP: Renton Visitors Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Connection Tourism Efforts, recommended approval of a contract with the Greater Renton Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce Commerce in the amount of$129,000 for the Renton Visitor's Connection 2008
tourism marketing efforts. Contract funded by allocated lodging tax collections.
Council concur.
Police: Regional Automated Police Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with
Information Network Interlocal various law enforcement agencies in King County to participate in the Regional
Agreement Automated Information Network(RAIN)that coordinates information about
criminal activity, offenders, and suspect vehicles across jurisdictional borders.
Renton's cost share is $4,679.50. Council concur. (See page 7 for resolution.)
CAG: 07-178, SR-900/I-405 Transportation Systems Division requested approval of an amendment to CAG-
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE 07-178,contract with Washington State Department of Transportation, for the
Signal Modification, WSDOT additional costs related to the SR-900, 1405 vicinity to Harrington Ave.NE,
signal modification and raised traffic island project,which increases the contract
amount by$20,000 for an expenditure of$45,000. Council concur.
Transportation: Houser Way S Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of two agreements
Railroad Track Crossing with BNSF Railway Company: a general construction agreement, and a LA
Improvements, BNSF Railway crossing surface installation agreement in the amount of$1,000,000;both of
Company which are related to the installation of concrete crossing panels on railroad
tracks on Houser Way S. from Main Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. Council concur.
January 7,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 7
Utility: Stonegate II Lift Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Station Design, Roth Hill of$715,350 with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for the Stonegate II Lift
Engineering Partners Station and conveyance design. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3924 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci1y Clerk to sign the
Police: Regional Automated interlocal agreement among the participating law enforcement agencies forming
Information Network Interlocal a Regional Automated Information Network(RAIN). MOVED BY BRIERS,
Agreement SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 1/14/2008 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: 2008 Budget An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring$80,000 from
Amendment, Hotel-Motel Fund 110 Hotel-Motel account's unallocated fund balance as authorized by the
Fund Transfer Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on 12/10/2007. These funds will be
disbursed in part through the 2008 contracts with Hamilton/Saunderson for
marketing services for$219,000,and with Renton Chamber of Commerce for
the Renton Visitor's Connection for$129,000. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/14/2008. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jim Sullivan (King County) requested that the proposed Liberty Annexation's
Citizen Comment: Sullivan- southern boundary be adjusted to extend along SE 144th St. in order to include
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave the neighborhood in which he resides in the annexation area.
SE& SE 144th St
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:48 p.m.
14�i�xn�,c.ri ,J. Cdazto_�
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
January 7, 2008
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$ RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 1/14 Review of Council Candidate Information
(Palmer) 4:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 1/14 Final 2007 Vouchers
(Persson) 4 p.m.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 1/10 City Code Title IV (Development FlIft
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 1/14 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 1/10 CANCELLED
(Corman)
UTILITIES
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Fire Department promotions and recognition
b. Renton School District levy and bond election
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer,please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/7/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 11/30/2007 for CAG-07-189, Burnett Linear Park Phase II; ten
bids; engineer's estimate $212,660; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to
the low bidder, Evergreen Landscape & Construction, Inc., in the amount of$228,363.30. Refer
to Finance Committee for discussion of funding.
c. Development Services Division recommends approval, with condition, of the Cassidy Cove Final
Plat (FP-07-115); two lots on 68.05 acres located at 3009 NE 4th St. Council concur. (See 8.a.
for resolution.)
d. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Barbee Mill Final
Plat (FP-07-109); 115 single-family lots on 22 acres located in the vicinity of Lake Washington
Blvd. N. and N. 40th Pl. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department requests approval of
a contract in the amount of$67,545 with Sea Reach Ltd. to manufacture and assist with
installation of the prioritized Downtown Wayfinding System advanced directional signage.
Council concur.
f. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits 10%Notice
of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Red Mill Annexation and recommends a public
meeting be set on 2/4/2008 to consider the petition; 224.3 acres located in the vicinity of 128th
Ave. SE, SE Petrovitsky Rd., and SE 171 st Way. Council concur.
g. Fire and Emergency Services Department requests approval of an agreement with King County
Fire District#40 for fire and emergency services and joint operation of facilities. Approval is
also sought to authorize an additional 31 full time employees to provide services under the
contract and for a 2008 Budget amendment as a result of the contract. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
h. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-06-069,
agreement with Sound Transit, to formalize revised commitments relative to the Rainier/Hardie
Ave. Arterial Improvement Project and the Union Pacific Railroad Relocation Project. Council
concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Technical Services Division reports receipt of appraisal performed for the vacation of portion of
Queen Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-07-003; petitioner Newfourth, LLC), and requests
Council accept the appraisal and set compensation at $7,000 for the right-of-way. Council
concur.
j. Technical Services Division recommends acceptance of a quitclaim deed from The Kenney for
additional Hoquiam Ave. NE right-of-way related to the West Coast Preliminary Plat(PP-04-
149) due to an error in King County's records. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Final 2007 Vouchers
b. Planning & Development Committee: City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) Docket
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Cassidy Cove Final Plat (see 6.c.)
b. Barbee Mill Final Plat(see 6.d.)
Ordinance for second and final reading:
2008 Budget amendment for Renton Community Marketing Campaign (I st reading 1/7/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT 1W
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
4:30 p.m.
Review of Council Candidate Information
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
January 14, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Agreement with Fire District#40 and related additional employees and 2008 Budget amendment
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Burnett Linear Park Phase II Project funding
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1/28/2008 - Liberty Annexation 60%petition; 193 acres located at 156th Ave. SE & SE 144th St.
2/04/2008 - Red Mill Annexation 10%petition; 224.3 acres located at 128th Ave. SE & SE 171 st Way
2/04/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 14, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY, Economic Development Director; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF
CHUCK DUFFY, DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, DEPUTY
CHIEF MARK PETERSON, and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN
MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels announced the following
PRESENTATIONS employee recognitions and promotions:
Fire: Employee Recognitions 2007 Members of the Year- Lieutenant Greg Hartman,Firefighter Chuck
and Promotions Hagood, and Administrative Secretary 1 Judy Hayward.
2007 Top Company- Lieutenant Henry Dykes,Firefighter Chris Sproat, and
Firefighter Ken Peterson.
Employee Promotions-Firefighter Craig Soucy promoted to Lieutenant,
Lieutenant Mike Proulx promoted to Captain, Captain John Lecoq promoted to
Battalion Chief/Safety Officer, and Battalion Chief Mark Peterson promoted to
Deputy Chief.
Each promoted employee was presented with a badge of the position by family
members. Additionally, Chief Daniels honored 12-year-old Noah Robertson for
performing the Heimlich maneuver on his choking 11-year-old brother and
successfully clearing his airway.
School District: Renton, Levy Renton School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel reported that
& Bond Election citizens in the Renton School District will vote on a four-year Education
Maintenance and Operations Replacement Levy, a Technology Levy, and a
School Improvement Bond measure on 3/11/2008. She reviewed the planning
timeline and considerations for the proposal,which received the school board's
approval at its last meeting.
Dr. Heuschel reviewed the three measures,briefly highlighting what each
measure pays for. She explained that renewal of the education levy, along with
approval of the technology levy and the school improvement bond measure, will
not raise tax rates. If passed, the total tax rate will remain at$3.44 per$1,000
of assessed property value. In conclusion, Dr. Heuschel encouraged citizens to
vote on March 11.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington highlighted two administrative items as
REPORT follows:
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* The City will host a workshop on January 23 for those interested in learning
more about applying for a 2008 Neighborhood Program Grant. Grant
applications are due on 2/29/2008.
�r * BNSF Railway Company's Rainier Ave. S. and Hardie Ave. S. railroad
bridges construction project is progressing. Installation of the steel for the
Rainier railroad bridge will cause lane closures, and current information
about the closures can be found on the City's website.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandel DeMastus (Renton) announced that an interview session with political
Citizen Comment: DeMastus - activist Tim Eyman and Washington Policy Center Vice President of Research
Public Access Channel 77 Paul Guppy regarding property taxes will occur at the public access cable
Program channel 77 studio on January 26.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland "Buzz" Johnson(Renton)expressed his support for the hanging flower
Hanging Flower Baskets, Post basket program. Additionally,he encouraged the City to obtain right of first
Office Property Purchase refusal for the downtown post office property, suggesting that the property can
be used for a parking lot.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/7/2008. Council concur.
1/7/2008
CAG: 07-189, Burnett Linear City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/30/2007 for CAG-07-189, Burnett Linear
Park Phase Il, Evergreen Park Phase Il; ten bids; engineer's estimate $212,660; and submitted staff
Landscape& Construction recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Evergreen Landscape
&Construction,Inc., in the amount of$228,363.30. Refer to Finance
Committee for discussion of funding.
Plat: Cassidy Cove,NE 4th St, Development Services Division recommended approval, with condition, of the
FP-07-115 Cassidy Cove Final Plat; two lots on 68.05 acres located at 3009 NE 4th St.
Council concur. (See page 14 for resolution.)
Plat: Barbee Mill, Lake WA Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
Blvd N, FP-07-109 Barbee Mill Final Plat; 115 single-family lots on 22 acres located in the vicinity
of Lake Washington Blvd. N. and N. 40th Pl. Council concur. (See page 14 for
resolution.)
EDNSP: Downtown Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Wayfinding System Advanced requested approval of a contract in the amount of$67,545 with Sea Reach Ltd.
Directional Signage, Sea to manufacture and assist with installation of the prioritized Downtown
Reach Wayfinding System advanced directional signage. Council concur.
Annexation: Red Mill, 128th Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Ave SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd submitted 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Red Mill
Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on 2/4/2008 to consider
the petition; 224.3 acres located in the vicinity of 128th Ave. SE, SE
Petrovitsky Rd., and SE 171st Way. Council concur.
j Fire: King County Fire District Fire and Emergency Services Department requested approval of an agreement
#40 Interlocal,Additional with King County Fire District#40 for fire and emergency services and joint
Employees, 2008 Budget operations of facilities. Approval was also sought to authorize an additional 31
Amend full time employees to provide services under the contract and for a 2008
Budget amendment as a result of the contract. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
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CAG: 06-069, Rainier Ave S, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to
Hardie Ave SW& SW 27th CAG-06-069, agreement with Sound Transit, to formalize revised commitments
St/Strander Blvd Funding, relative to the Rainier/Hardie Ave. Arterial Improvement Project and the Union
Sound Transit Pacific Railroad Relocation Project. Council concur.
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
Newfourth,VAC-07-003 vacation of portion of Queen Ave. NE (formerly 128th Ave. SE), south of NE
4th St., and requested Council accept the appraisal and set compensation at
$7,000 for the right-of-way. (VAC-07-003; petitioner Newfourth, LLC)
Council concur.
Utility: West Coast Technical Services Division recommended acceptance of a quitclaim deed from
Preliminary Plat, Quitclaim The Kenny for additional Hoquiam Ave. NE right-of-way related to the West
Deed,Hoquiam Ave NE Coast Preliminary Plat(PP-04-149) due to an error in King County's records.
Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket. The
Committee Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a
Planning: Development public hearing for 2/4/2008 on the following three items within the Title IV
Regulations(Title IV)Docket docket:
Review 1) Housekeeping Amendments Group I
2) Animal Regulations
3) Center Downtown Code Amendments
The Title IV docket referral will remain in Committee for further consideration.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 267234-268245 and seven wire transfers totaling
$8,941,297.21; and approval of 258 Payroll Vouchers,two wire transfers, and
1,359 direct deposits totaling $4,416,247.72. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3925 A resolution was read approving the Cassidy Cove Final Plat; approximately
Plat: Cassidy Cove,NE 4th St, 68.05 acres located in the vicinity of NE 4th St. and Monroe Ave. NE.
FP-07-115 MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3926 A resolution was read approving the Barbee Mill Final Plat; approximately 22
Plat: Barbee Mill, Lake WA acres located in the vicinity of Lake Washington Blvd. N.,N. 40th Pl., Williams
Blvd N,FP-07-109 Ave. N.,and N. 42nd Pl. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
January 14,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 15
Ordinance#5337 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring $80,000 from
EDNSP: Hotel-Motel Fund Fund 110 Hotel-Motel account's unallocated fund balance as authorized by the
Transfer, 2008 Budget Amend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on 12/10/2007. These funds will be
disbursed in part through the 2008 contracts with Hamilton/Saunderson for
marketing services for$219,000,and with Renton Chamber of Commerce for
the Renton Visitor's Connection for$129,000. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Parker asked that a public meeting be scheduled on the topic of
School District: Renton, Levy the Renton School District's levy and bond election.
&Bond Election
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CAQR�R_IED. Time: 7::4.9'p.m.
Bonnie 1. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
January 14, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT THURS., 1/17 Emerging Issues;
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Council/Mayor Priorities
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre,
104 Burnett Ave. S.*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUES., 1/22 Council Candidate Interviews
(Palmer) 6 p.m.
MON., 1/28 Emerging Issues in Economic
6:15 p.m. Development;
Annexation Update
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 1/28 Burnett Linear Park Phase II Project
(Persson) 5:30 p.m. Funding;
Vouchers
PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 1/24 Walkway Study (briefing only);
(Corman) 4 p.m. Expanded Official Truck Routes
UTILITIES
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SPECIAL MEETING
January 22, 2008
Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2
Persons to be interviewed are listed below in alphabetical order, with interview sequence to be
determined.
Aaron Belenky
Ruth Gibbs
Raymond A. Giometti
Cheryl Haskins
Roxanna Johnson
Mark Martinez
Michael J. O'Halloran
Larry L. Sleeth
Elizabeth Stevens
Kimberly Unti
Rich Zwicker
4. ADJOURNMENT
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Special Meeting
January 22, 2008 Council Chambers
Tuesday, 6 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Council President Marcie Palmer called the meeting of the Renton City
Council's Committee of the Whole to order.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk.
ATTENDANCE
INTERVIEWS OF Council President Palmer explained that the purpose of the Special Committee
CANDIDATES FOR CITY of the Whole meeting was to interview the individuals who submitted letters of
COUNCIL POSITION#2 interest and associated materials for City Council Position No. 2,vacated as of
1/1/2008 by Dan Clawson. The eleven Renton residents expressing a desire to
be appointed to the vacant Council position were:
1. Aaron Belenky
2. Ruth E. Gibbs
3. Raymond A. Giometti
4. Cheryl Haskins
5. Roxanna Johnson
6. Mark Martinez
7. Michael J. O'Halloran
8. Larry L. Sleeth
9. Elizabeth Stevens
10. Kimberly Unti
11. Rich Zwicker
Council President Palmer explained that a drawing would be held to determine
the sequence for responses to each of the eight pre-determined and distributed
interview questions. She also acknowledged Council's receipt of written
remarks and interview question responses filed by Kimberly Unti,who was not
able to be present in person.
As each name was drawn, candidates were first allotted up to five minutes for
opening remarks to Council. Following these introductions,the Council asked
eight pre-determined questions of each of the ten candidates present, with the
respondent given two minutes to answer each question when their name was
drawn and called. The questions were:
1. What do you believe Renton's priorities for services should be? In what
areas do you think Renton should provide more or better services than are
being provided now?
2. You have been provided a copy of the City of Renton's current 2008-2013
Business Plan(also included on the City's website). Please tell us what
portions of the plan you would emphasize, any portions of the plan you
might change, and why.
3. One of the opportunities a Councilmember has is participating in regional
groups that attempt to influence public policy, spending, and legislation in
areas such as regional utility systems,road and transit systems and services,
land use, salmon recovery and other environmental issues, and providing
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human services and solid waste services. Are there areas in which you
would like to participate at a regional level and do you bring any special
expertise that might benefit Renton?
4. One of the adopted 2008-2013 Business Plan goals is to "manage Growth
through sound urban planning." What ideas do you have regarding growth
and annexations? What concerns do you have?
RECESS The Council declared a recess at 7:47 p.m., after completion of responses to
question number 4. The meeting reconvened at 7:59 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
INTERVIEWS OF 5. If you were a Councilmember,how would you handle this situation? A
CANDIDATES FOR CITY citizen calls you at home and complains about the condition of a house in
COUNCIL POSITION#2 their neighborhood. The house has junk in the yard and tall grass that"has
(continued) never been cut." The citizen also thinks"there must be something illegal
going on there"as they have called the owner but never get a response. The
citizen also complains that their neighbors have called about this nuisance
before,but no one ever seems to do anything about it. They ask, "So, what
are you going to do?"
6. In your opinion, what are the most critical challenges Renton will face in
the next five years?
7. If selected, will you run for election in the fall of 2009 (the end of the
unexpired term of this office)?
8. Any final comments?
Upon completion of all responses to the questions, Council President Palmer
explained that the Council would meet to deliberate and make a selection for
filling the vacant position at the next regular Council meeting on 1/28/2008.
Councilmembers each thanked the candidates for their participation and interest
in the vacant Council position,remarking that with all of their individual talents,
education and strengths,the selection of only one individual would not be an
easy decision. Candidates were encouraged to continue their involvement and
volunteer efforts in the City.
ADJOURNMENT Council President Palmer declared the Committee of the Whole meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ti(_)NNfF-- 1. WALTON. City
Recorder: Bonnie Walton
January 22, 2008
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Renton Heart Month- February 2008
b. Soroptimist International of Renton Day- January 29, 2008
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
State of the County Address by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn
5. NOMINATIONS AND VOTING FOR VACANT CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Liberty Annexation - 60% Petition to Annex and future zoning of 193 acres located in the vicinity of
156th Ave. SE, SE 144th St., and SE 134th St.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is
a
allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience
comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/14/2008. Council concur.
b. Approval of Committee of the Whole special meeting minutes of 1/22/2008. Council concur.
c. Mayor Law reappoints Yong Lee to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring
1/31/2011. Council concur.
d. City Clerk submits quarterly contract list for period of 10/1/2007 to 12/31/2007, and expiration
report for contracts expiring between 1/1/2008 and 6/30/2008. Information.
e. Court Case filed by Patrick J. Gress regarding seizure of personal property by the Renton Police
Department on 3/23/2006. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
f. Community Services Department submits CAG-06-008, Activity Buildings ADA Upgrades; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of
$137,258.71, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$15,737.58
to Regency NW Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
g. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of Addendum No. 2 to CAG-07-102, contract with Sea Reach Ltd. for developing a
Downtown Wayfinding System, to extend the term through 3/1/2008. Council concur.
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of the 2008 Budget
amendment ordinance, which amends 2008 Budget expenditures by $12,169,435. Council
concur. (See I I.a. for ordinance.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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i. Technical Services Division reports receipt of appraisal performed for the vacation of a portion
ry of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St., and requests Council accept the appraisal and set
compensation at $9,500 for the right-of-way(VAC-07-002; petitioner TEAM Properties, LLC).
Council concur.
j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract with King County, Sound
Transit, and Pierce Transit to continue the F1exPass Commute Trip Reduction Program for City
employees in the amount of$34,980 for 2008-2009. Council concur.
k. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$33,829 with
Carollo Engineers for services related to the development of the 2008 Long Range Wastewater
Management Plan. Council concur.
1. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an adjustment to the 2008 Wastewater Capital
Improvement Program to fund the Denny's Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$400,000 and the White Fence Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project in the amount of
$1,100,000. Approval is also sought to reduce the Stonegate II Lift Station Project funding by
$1,500,000 to accommodate the needed funding for the two new projects. Council concur.
in. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$30,910 with
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. for implementation of the 2008 WashWise rebate program in
Renton. Council concur.
n. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of closure of Houser Way S. between Main
and Burnett Avenues S., along with the Wells Ave. S., Williams Ave. S., Burnett Ave. S. and S.
4th St. intersections at the BNSF railroad crossing for replacement of railroad tracks. Closure
dates vary from January 28 to February 15. Council concur. (See 11. for resolution.)
10. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Burnett Linear Park Phase II Project Funding; Vouchers
b. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Expanded Official Truck Routes*
11. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Temporary street closures for replacement of railroad tracks (see 9.n.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment (see 9.h.)
b. Designated truck routes (see 10.b.)
12. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
13. AUDIENCE COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
RA Council Conference Room
6:15 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Economic Development;
Annexation Update
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CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2008 City Clerk Division .r
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Submit notice of intent package for the Liberty Annexation to Boundary Review Board
Letter from Michele M. Williams regarding pedestrian safety at Edmonds Ave. NE/16th Ave. NE
CITY ATTORNEY & INSURANCE SERVICES
Court Case filed by Patrick J. Gress
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Evergreen Landscape & Construction, Inc. for Burnett Linear Park Phase 11
Agreement with King County Fire District#40 re: fire and emergency services and facilities operations
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendments (1st reading 1/28/2008)
Designated truck routes (1st reading 1/28/2008)
2008 Budget amendment re: Fire District #40 contract (1st reading 1/28/2008)
PUBLIC MEETING
2/4/2008 Red Mill Annexation 10% petition; 224.3 acres located at 128th Ave. SE & SE 171 st Way ../
PUBLIC HEARING
2/4/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 28,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIER);. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY,Economic Development Director; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner;
LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS
and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire Department; DEPUTY
CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police
Department.
PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring February, 2008,to be
Renton Heart Month- "Renton Heart Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to
February 2008 participate in this important community risk reduction campaign. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator
Daniels accepted the proclamation.
Soroptimist International of A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 29, 2008, to be
Renton Day - 1/29/2008 "Soroptimist International of Renton Day" in the City of Renton and
encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance as the organization is
celebrating 60 years of service to the Renton community. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Soroptimist International of Renton board
members Maridy Roper and Barbara Downs, and life member Toni Nelson
accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn,District 9, gave an update on his
King County: Update, efforts on the King County Council. He stated that he will continue to fight for
Councilmember Reagan Dunn I-405 and SR-167 improvements on a regional level, and he reviewed his work
on the Transparency in Taxation measure, Initiative 25, King County elections
facility siting in Renton, Pratt River Valley Wilderness area preservation, DDES
(King County permitting agency)reform, EMS levy, flood control, and
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park community retention.
Councilmember Dunn said he will continue to work on regional transportation
improvements, improving capacity on Maple Valley Hwy.,meth
(methamphetamine) and landlord/tenant reform, DDES reform,King County
government reform and fiscal responsibility,removal of dry docks located in
Lake Washington near Renton,Renton Transit Center safety, and annexations.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Dunn for his work on retaining the Wonderland
Estates Mobile Home Park and his interest in the Renton community.
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NOMINATIONS FOR Mayor Law explained that eleven individuals applied for Council Position No.
VACANT CITY COUNCIL 2, vacated by Dan Clawson. Candidate interviews were conducted during a
POSITION#2 special Committee of the Whole meeting on January 22. The Mayor reviewed
the selection process,noting that after the candidates are nominated,
Councilmembers will ballot until a candidate receives a majority of four votes.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL OPEN
NOMINATIONS FOR THE VACANT COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2.
CARRIED.
The following candidates were nominated: PALMER-Rich Zwicker.
CORMAN-pass. TAYLOR-Rich Zwicker. PARKER- Kimberly Unti.
PERSSON-Larry Sleeth.
There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS.
CARRIED.
Each councilmember explained why he or she nominated or supported a
particular candidate.
BALLOTS:
1. PALMER- Rich Zwicker. CORMAN- Rich Zwicker. TAYLOR- Rich
Zwicker. PARKER-Kimberly Unti. PERSSON-Larry Sleeth. Votes: 3
Zwicker, 1 Kimberly Unti, 1 Larry Sleeth.
2. PALMER- Rich Zwicker. CORMAN- Kimberly Unti. TAYLOR- Rich
Zwicker. PARKER-Kimberly Unti. PERSSON- Larry Sleeth. Votes: 2
Rich Zwicker,2 Kimberly Unti, 1 Larry Sleeth.
3. PALMER-Rich Zwicker. CORMAN-Rich Zwicker. TAYLOR-Rich
Zwicker. PARKER-Rich Zwicker. PERSSON- Rich Zwicker. Votes: 5
Rich Zwicker.
Having received a majority of the votes, Rich Zwicker was appointed to the
vacant City Council position. Mayor Law announced that Mr. Zwicker will be
sworn in at the next regular Council meeting on February 4.
The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked all of the candidates for applying, and
encouraged them to continue to serve the Renton community.
PUBLIC HEARING Prior to opening the public hearing, Mayor Law wished Senior Planner Don
Annexation: Liberty, 156th Erickson good luck in his retirement starting January 31, and thanked him for
Ave SE & SE 144th St his 21 years of service to the City.
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider the 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Liberty Annexation; 192.9
acres, including the abutting street right-of-way, located east of 152nd Ave. SE,
west of Liberty High School, north of SE 144th St., and south of SE 133rd St.
Mr. Erickson stated that 269 single-family detached dwellings are in or planned
for this relatively flat site. He noted that the City is aware of the site's surface
water drainage issues and will use its highest drainage standards for any future
development. Mr. Erickson indicated that public services are currently provided
by Fire District#25,Water District#90, Renton sewer, and the Issaquah and
Renton school districts.
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Mr. Erickson reported that current King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling
units per gross acre). Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the area as
Residential Low Density,which was prezoned R-4 (four dwelling units per net
rrr. acre) in 2007. Turning to the fiscal impact analysis, he estimated a surplus of
$35,569 at current development and a surplus of$22,037 at full development.
The one-time parks development cost is estimated at $287,279. In conclusion,
Mr. Erickson stated that the annexation proposal is consistent with relevant City
annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives.
Public comment was invited.
Arthur Campbell (King County) spoke in favor of the annexation. He requested
adjustment of the boundary so that SE 144th St. extends the entire length of the
southern side, and incorporation of his neighborhood, located south of
Maplewood Heights Park, into the annexation. Mr. Campbell pointed out that
clearer boundary lines will benefit the City.
Responding to Mayor Law's inquiry,Mr. Erickson indicated that at this stage of
the process,the boundary cannot be adjusted. Mr. Law asked that staff discuss
annexation options with Mr. Campbell.
John Ching(King County) stated that due to retention ponds located along
160th Ave. SE,he has noticed a substantial increase in surface water runoff that
originates from the ponds and flows directly into his backyard. Indicating that
that King County is working on minimizing the flow of surface water to his
property, Mr. Ching asked that the City continue to work on this problem
should the area be annexed.
Don Gragg(King County) expressed concern regarding the increase in surface
water runoff due to new development, saying that the matter should be resolved
prior to annexation taking place.
Fred Jaques(King County) requested that the northern boundary be extended to
SE 128th St. He submitted the signatures of six parties who want to be included
in the annexation.
Robert Wilmot(King County)voiced concern regarding the irregularity of the
annexation area's boundaries, and asked that the annexation be reconsidered at a
later time.
Charles Jackson(King County), stating that he represents the board of directors
for the homeowners association for the new Evendell subdivision, indicated that
the residents lack information about the annexation as the developer of the
subdivision signed the annexation petition. He expressed concern regarding the
effect of the irregular boundaries on the provision of police services.
Mr. Erickson explained that the covenants to annex run with the land, and the
property buyer accepts the covenants by purchasing the property. He reviewed
the advantages of being a Renton resident.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE 60%DIRECT PETITION FOR THE LIBERTY ANNEXATION,AND
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE NOTICE OF
INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report. Items noted included:
• Map Your Neighborhood Facilitator Training on January 30 at Renton SII
Technical College will train residents to organize meetings with their
neighbors to define resources and needs they may have during a disaster.
• The Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster meeting will be
held on January 31 at Renton Technical College.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/14/2008. Council concur.
1/14/2008
Committee of the Whole Approval of Committee of the Whole special meeting minutes of 1/22/2008.
Special Meeting Minutes of Council concur.
1/22/2008
Appointment: Planning Mayor Law reappointed Yong Lee to the Planning Commission for a three-year
Commission term expiring 1/31/2011. Council concur.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period of 10/1/2007 to
List, 10/1/2007 to 12/31/2007 12/31/2007, and expiration report for contracts expiring between 1/1/2008 and
6/30/2008. Information.
Court Case: Patrick J Gress, Court Case filed by Patrick J. Gress regarding seizure of personal property by
CRT-08-001 the Renton Police Department on 3/23/2006. Refer to City Attorney and
Insurance Services.
CAG: 06-008,Activity Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-008, Activity Buildings
Buildings ADA Upgrades, ADA Upgrades; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Regency NW Construction pay estimate in the amount of$137,258.71, commencement of 60-day lien
period, and release of retained amount of$15,737.58 to Regency NW
Construction, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
CAG: 07-102, Downtown Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Wayfinding System, Sea recommended approval of Addendum No. 2 to CAG-07-102, contract with Sea
Reach Ltd Reach Ltd. for developing a Downtown Wayfinding System,to extend the term
through 3/1/2008. Council concur.
Budget: 2008 Amendments Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the
2008 Budget amendment ordinance, which amends 2008 Budget expenditures
by $12,169,435. Council concur. (See page 28 for ordinance.)
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- vacation of a portion of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S.4th St., and requested
002 Council accept the appraisal and set compensation at$9,500 for the right-of-
way(VAC-07-002; petitioner TEAM Properties, LLC). Council concur.
Transportation: FlexPass Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with
Program,King County& King County, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit to continue the FlexPass
Sound Transit&Pierce Transit Commute Trip Reduction Program for City employees in the amount of$34,980
for 2008-2009. Council concur.
Utility: 2008 Long Range Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Wastewater Management Plan, of$33,829 with Carollo Engineers for services related to the development of the
Carollo Engineers 2008 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan. Council concur.
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Utility: 2008 Wastewater Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an adjustment to the 2008
Capital Improvement Program Wastewater Capital Improvement Program to fund the Denny's Lift Station
Funding Adjustments Rehabilitation Project in the amount of$400,000 and the White Fence Ranch
lu Sanitary Sewer Extension Project in the amount of$1,100,000. Approval was
also sought to reduce the Stonegate II Lift Station Project funding by
$1,500,000 to accommodate the needed funding for the two new projects.
Council concur.
Utility: WashWise Rebate Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Program,Portland Energy of$30,910 with Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. for implementation of the
Conservation 2008 WashWise rebate program in Renton. Council concur.
Streets: Houser Way S et al Transportation Systems Division requested approval of closure of Houser Way
Closures, BNSF RR Crossing S. between Main and Burnett Avenues S., along with Wells Ave. S.,Williams
Improvements Ave. S.,Burnett Ave. S. and S. 4th St. intersections at the BNSF railroad
crossing for replacement of railroad tracks. Closure dates vary from January 28
to February 15. Council concur. (See page 28 for resolution.)
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
Committee of the Whole the agreement for fire and emergency services and joint operation of facilities
Fire: King County Fire District with King County Fire District#40. The Committee recommended that the
#40 Interlocal, Additional resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement be
Employees, 2008 Budget presented for reading and adoption, and that the ordinance amending the 2008
Amend Budget be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page for 28 resolution and ordinance.) .
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee regarding changes to City Code 10-12-26 for truck route expansion. The
Transportation: Truck Route Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
Designation, Houser Way the ordinance designating Houser Way Bypass(Houser Way N. from Sunset
Bypass&N 8th St&Logan Blvd. N. to N. 8th St.);N. 8th St. (Houser Way N. to Logan Ave. N.); and
Ave N Logan Ave.N. (N. 6th St. to Park Ave.N.), as official truck routes.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 28 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 268246 - 268638 and three wire transfers totaling
$4,305,726.93; and approval of 163 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
680 direct deposits totaling$2,329,047.06. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 07-189, Burnett Linear Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the Burnett
Park Phase II, Evergreen Linear Park Phase II project bid award. The Committee recommended
Landscape&Construction concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the bid, including two
additive alternates, to Evergreen Landscape&Construction, Inc. in the amount
of$228,363.30 t0 remove and replace cracked and heaved sidewalks, and to
install new irrigation and landscape. The Committee also recommended the
following:
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• Authorization for$75,000 from the Transportation Division
(317.012194.016.5950.0000.67.000006).
• Authorization for$50,708 and$12,000 from cost savings from completed
2007 projects 316.000000.020.5940.0076.63.020065 and
316.000000.020.5940.0076.63.000001 respectively. Funds to be carried
forward in future budget amendment.
• Utilization of$75,000 from the Custer Fund.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the agreement.*
Councilmember Persson explained that the Renton Community Foundation
Custer Fund is money that was left to the City for parks projects by Charles L.
Custer.
*MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3927 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary street closures of Houser Way
Streets: Houser Way S et al S. (between Main Ave. S. and Williams Ave. S.; and between Wells Ave. S. and
Closures, BNSF RR Crossing Burnett Ave. S.),Wells Ave. S. (at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Improvements Company tracks),Williams Ave. S. (at the BNSF Railway Company tracks),
and Burnett Ave. S. and S. 4th St. (at the BNSF Railway Company tracks).
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Added A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Resolution#3928 agreement for fire and emergency medical services and joint operation of
Fire: King County Fire District facilities with Fire District#40 by the City of Renton Fire and Emergency
#40 Interlocal,Additional Services Department and authorizing the hiring of 31 full time equivalent
Employees, 2008 Budget employees. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
Amend ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/4/2008 for second and final reading:
Budget: 2008 Amendments An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton annual 2008 Budget as
adopted by Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$12,169,435. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/4/2008.
CARRIED.
Transportation: Truck Route An ordinance was read amending Section 10-12-26, Truck Routes, of Chapter
Designation,Houser Way 12 of Title X(Traffic) of City Code by adding new streets as designated.
Bypass&N 8th St&Logan MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
Ave N ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/4/2008.
CARRIED.
Added An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget and authorizing 31
Fire: King County Fire District additional staff positions as a result of the contract with Fire District#40 to own
#40 Interlocal, Additional provide fire and emergency services to the district. MOVED BY PERSSON,
Employees, 2008 Budget SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
Amend SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/4/2008. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer reported receipt of correspondence from Michele M.
Citizen Comment: Williams - Williams (Renton)regarding the safety of children when they walk to and from
Pedestrian Safety, Edmonds McKnight Middle School,particularly the intersection of Edmonds Ave. NE
Ave NE/16th Ave NE and 16th Ave. NE. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Councilmember Persson noted that this is one of the areas planned for the traffic
enforcement cameras for red light and speeding enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:29 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
January 28,2008
30 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/04 Emerging Issues in Public Safety
(Palmer) 6 p.m. *Council Conference Room*
Approximately Fire District#40 Contract;
6:20 p.m. Highlands Task Force Update
*Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 2/04 CANCELLED
(Briere)
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 2/04 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 4, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Rich Zwicker(appointed by Council to Position#2 on 1/28/2008)
4. PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE INITIATOR:
Red Mill Annexation - 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for 224.3 acres located in the vicinity
of 128th Ave. SE, SE Petrovitsky Rd., and SE 171st Way
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items: Housekeeping Amendments Group 1,
Animal Regulations, and Center Downtown Code Amendments
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer,please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/28/2008. Council concur.
b. Community Services Department recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$79,500 with PACE Engineers, Inc. to perform a property boundary survey of parcels comprising
the Cedar River Natural Zone. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way to extend NE 21st St. to fulfill a requirement of the Camie Ng Short Plat (SHP-07-
043). Council concur.
d. Human Services Division recommends approval of the revisions to the Housing Repair
Assistance Program policies. Refer to Community Services Committee.
e. Municipal Court requests authorization to hire a Judicial Specialist at Step E of the salary range.
Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$33,203.17
with Reid Instruments for installation and programming of the telemetry system for the new
Hazen 565 Zone Reservoir. Council concur.
g. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding design and permitting for the Upper Sprmgbrook Creek Restoration project. City's cost
share is $95,650. Refer to Utilities Committee.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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Ordinances for first reading:
a. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to RC (Council approved 12/3/07)
b. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to CN (Council approved 12/3/07)
c. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to CO (Council approved 12/3/07)
d. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to RMF (Council approved 12/3)
e. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to RMH (Council approved 12/3)
f. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to CA (Council approved 12/3/07)
g. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to R-1 (Council approved 12/3/07)
h. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to R-4 (Council approved 12/3/07)
i. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to R-8 (Council approved 12/3/07)
j. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to R-10 (Council approved 12/3)
k. Benson Hill Communities property rezone from King County to R-14 (Council approved 12/3)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendments (1st reading 1/28/2008)
b. Designated truck routes (1st reading 1/28/2008)
c. 2008 Budget amendment re: Fire District#40 contract (1st reading 1/28/2008)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Public Safety
Council Chambers
Approximately 6:20 p.m.
Fire District#40 Contract;
Highlands Task Force Update
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... February 4, 2008 City Clerk Division
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
First Amendment rights re: graphic and obscene images displayed at Talbot Rd. S. & S. 43rd St.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Revisions to Housing Repair Assistance Program policies
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Agreement with PACE Engineers for Cedar River Natural Zone boundary survey
Judicial Specialist hire at Step E
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RC (I st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CN (I st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CO (1st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RM-F (lst reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RMH (1st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CA (1 st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-1 (1 st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-4 (1 st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-8 (l st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-10 (1 st reading 2/4/2008)
Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-14 (1st reading 2/4/2008)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President;KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE;
COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner;
ANGELA MATHIAS,Assistant Planner; MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH,DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, COMMANDER
CHARLES KARLEWICZ, COMMANDER KENT CURRY and MANAGER
PENNY BARTLEY,Police Department.
SWEARING-IN City Clerk Bonnie Walton administered the oath of office to Richard(Rich)
CEREMONY Zwicker,who on 1/28/2008 was selected by the Council to fill vacant Council
Councilmember Rich Zwicker Position No. 2, formerly held by Dan Clawson. Mr. Zwicker will serve out the
remainder of the term to its expiration on 12/31/2009.
PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Annexation: Red Mill, 128th accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
Ave SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd consider the 10%Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Red Mill
Annexation; 224 acres, including the abutting street right-of-way, generally
located south of SE Petrovitsky Rd., east of 128th Ave. SE, and mostly north of
SE 180th St.
Planning Manager Lind explained that the annexation site contains 54 single-
family units, 96 condominium units, commercial development, significant
slopes, and wetlands. Public services are currently provided by Fire District
#40, Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Cedar River Water and Sewer
District, and the Renton and Kent school districts.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Lind stated that existing King County zoning
is Community Business, R-24 (24 dwelling units per gross acre), R-18, R-6, and
R-4. The City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Commercial
Corridor and Residential Single Family, for which R-10 (ten dwelling units per
net acre), R-8, Commercial Arterial, and/or Commercial Office zoning is likely.
She noted that if the annexation moves forward, an in-depth zoning analysis of
the environmental constraints would be necessary, and a Comprehensive Plan
amendment would likely be necessary.
Ms. Lind reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City
annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding the
fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a surplus of$93,734 is estimated at current
development and a surplus of$80,906 is estimated at full development. Ms.
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Lind indicated that due to some potential flooding in the area, the Utility
Division recommends the use of King County's 2005 Surface Water Design
Manual, Level 2, for future development.
Ms. Lind noted the receipt of a letter from Sabrina Petterson, Regional Manager
for Sherron Associates, Inc. (Bellevue),requesting that the Fairwood Landing
Apartments located at 14121 SE 177th St. be included in the annexation
boundary.
Public comment was invited.
Linda Sartnurak(King County), speaking on behalf of many of the property
owners in the annexation area, indicated that they do not want to be a part of the
proposed Fairwood Incorporation,but rather part of the City of Renton. She
encouraged Council to include the Fairwood Landing Apartments property in
the annexation boundary, and accept the annexation petition.
Linda Petersen(King County) said although she does not reside within the
annexation area, she hoped to also be annexed to Renton in the future.
Russ Radke(King County)voiced his support for the annexation. Stating that
although he does not reside within the annexation area,he regularly patronizes
the businesses that are requesting annexation.
Gerald Edlund(King County),noting that he is within the proposed Fairwood
Incorporation area, indicated his preference for being annexed to Renton.
J. Paul Blake(King County)encouraged Council to accept the Administration's
recommendation regarding the annexation.
Raymond A. Breeden, Sr. (King County) expressed his appreciation to the City
for its support of the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park (located on Maple
Valley Hwy.),noting that the King County Housing Authority purchased the
property.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE 10%NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE RED MILL
ANNEXATION,AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BENSON
HILL COMMUNITIES ANNEXATION ON 3/1/2008 SPECIFYING THAT
SIGNERS AGREE TO SUPPORT FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH
RENTON'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,AND AMEND THE ANNEXATION
BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE 10.12-ACRE FAIRWOOD LANDING
APARTMENTS PROPERTY. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Development accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Regulations(Title IV) Docket consider revisions to the following City Code Title IV (Development
Review Regulations)docket items: Housekeeping Amendments Group I,Animal
Regulations, and Downtown Code Amendments.
Planning Manager Lind indicated that the proposed housekeeping amendments
are corrections needed to update zone names,correct errors in cross-references
and spelling, and correct errors in notes and tables. She invited Assistant
Planner Mathias to review the proposed changes to the animal regulations.
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Ms. Mathias stated that revisions include making the keeping of animals an
accessory use,adding definitions,changing the household pet definition to be
more specific about allowable animals, and allowing the keeping of four pets on
lots that are 30,000 square feet. Additionally, the definitions of small,medium,
and large domestic animals have been revised so that they are defined by the lot
size required to keep the animals. Furthermore, revisions include changing the
Hobby Kennel license to an Additional Animals Permit, amending the
maximum number of cats and dogs allowed with the license to six, clarifying
the factors considered for the allowance of additional animals, and instituting a
revocation policy and an annual renewal.
Moving on to the downtown code amendments, Senior Planner Conkling
explained that the proposed revisions simplify the complex set of regulations in
effect for the downtown area. The proposal meets Comprehensive Plan
objectives and policies for the downtown that call for urban-style development
and parking,and that promote a high-quality physical and visual environment.
Ms. Conkling reviewed the revisions,which include: eliminating the
Downtown Core Overlay and extending the development standards from the
overlay into the entire Center Downtown zone; expanding the Downtown
Pedestrian District Overlay; amending the City Center sign regulation boundary
to be consistent with the Urban Center Design Overlay District A regulations;
and simplifying parking requirements for the downtown area.
Public comment was invited.
Rich Wagner(Renton) commented on the progression of the downtown code
regulations over the years,noting that the original goal was to build in
incentives to rebuild the downtown core. He voiced his agreement with the
statement, "If the City continues to permit suburban style infill,the downtown
core will never convert into a true urban center...," found in the downtown area
docket summary. Mr. Wagner indicated that he is an architect, and a project he
is working on will benefit from the changes to the property setbacks.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Dave McCammon (King County) stated that he resides in the Benson Hill
Citizen Comment: McCammon Communities Annexation area that will become part of Renton next month, and
-Benson Hill Communities he complimented the City on its zoning of the area. Mr. McCammon further
Annexation Zoning,Fire stated that the City's annexation-related contract with Fire District#40 will
District#40 benefit both the district and Renton's Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Citizen Comment: Guild- Nanette Guild-Taylor(Renton)expressed her concerns regarding the almost
Taylor- Graphic and Obscene daily public exhibition of graphic and obscene images displayed at the corner of
Images Displayed at Talbot Rd Talbot Rd. S. and S. 43rd St. She described the distress these images cause for
S & S 43rd St many citizens, especially children, and stated her support for passionate and
active citizens who can voice opinions and discuss views in respectful ways.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER AN ADDITIONAL TEN MINUTES. CARRIED.
Ms. Guild-Taylor suggested adoption of an ordinance restricting the display of
graphic and obscene images in public view, or adoption of an ordinance
restricting the size of the images, or requiring the displayers of the images to
create a warning system.
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Following discussion regarding sidewalks as public forums,First Amendment
iL rights, and sign regulations, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Pelton- Mel Pelton(Renton)expressed her agreement with the previous speaker's
Graphic and Obscene Images comments, indicating that although she supports sidewalk protesters and free
Displayed at Talbot Rd S & S speech, the images being displayed are not appropriate.
43rd St
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/28/2008. Council concur.
1/28/2008
Community Services: Cedar Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement in the
River Natural Zone Boundary amount of$79,500 with PACE Engineers, Inc. to perform a property boundary
Survey,PACE Engineers survey of parcels comprising the Cedar River Natural Zone. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Development Services: Camie Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Ng Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way to extend NE 21 st St. to fulfill a
Dedication,NE 21st St requirement of the Camie Ng Short Plat(SHP-07-043). Council concur.
Human Services: Housing Human Services Division recommended approval of the revisions to the
Repair Assistance Program Housing Repair Assistance Program policies. Refer to Community Services
Policies Committee.
Municipal Court: Judicial Municipal Court requested authorization to hire a Judicial Specialist at Step E of
Specialist Hire at Step E the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee. f
Utility: Hazen 565 Zone Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Reservoir Telemetry System, of$33,203.17 with Reid Instruments for installation and programming of the
Reid Instruments telemetry system for the new Hazen 565 Zone Reservoir. Council concur.
Utility: Upper Springbrook Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement with U.S. Army
Creek Restoration,US Army Corps of Engineers regarding design and permitting for the Upper Springbrook
Corps of Engineers Creek Restoration project. City's cost share is $95,650. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 2/11/2008 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, RC Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Resource
Conservation(RC)zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, CN Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Neighborhood(CN)zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
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Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, CO Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Office(CO)zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, RM-F Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential
Multi-Family(RM-F) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, RMH Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential
Manufactured Home(RMH)zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-
06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, CA Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Arterial (CA)zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property i
Communities, R-1 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-1
(Residential-one dwelling unit per net acre)zoning; Benson Hill Communities;
CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, R-4 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-4
(Residential - four dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities,R-8 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-8
(Residential-eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning;Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, R-10 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-10
(Residential -ten dwelling units per net acre)zoning; Benson Hill ,.
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
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Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
Communities, R-14 Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-14
(Residential- 14 dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities;
CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERS,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5338 An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton annual 2008 Budget, as
Budget: 2008 Amendments adopted by Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$12,169,435. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5339 An ordinance was read amending Section 10-12-26, Truck Routes, of Chapter
Transportation: Truck Route 12 of Title X(Traffic)of City Code by adding new streets as designated.
Designation, Houser Way MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Bypass &N 8th St&Logan ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ave N
Ordinance#5340 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget in the amount of$3,433,000
Fire: King County Fire District and authorizing 31 additional staff positions as a result of the contract with Fire
#40 Interlocal,Additional District#40 to provide fire and emergency services to the district. MOVED BY
Employees, 2008 Budget TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Amend ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Palmer announced that a Neighbors Meeting Neighbors
EDNSP: 2008 Neighborhood Leadership Workshop, sponsored by the Renton Neighborhood Program, will
Program,Workshop be held on February 9 at the Senior Activity Center.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:18 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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Bonnie L Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 4, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 4, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/11 Emerging Issues - Legislative Update;
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Annexation Funding Update
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 2/11 Cedar River Natural Zone Survey
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Agreement with PACE Engineers;
Vouchers
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/07 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 2/11 Fire and Emergency Services Department
(Taylor) 5:30 p.m. Reorganization and Service to Newly
Annexed Area
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 2/07 Sustainable Solid Waste Collection Pilot
(Zwicker) 2 p.m. Update;
Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration
Project Agreement with U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Recognition of Jim Ashurst, Charter Member of Firefighters Union
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/4/2008. Council concur.
b. Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommends approval of an agreement
in the amount of$175,000 with Renton School District#403 to provide financial support for the
Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
c. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding T-Mobile's conditional use
permit application for monopole at S. 3rd Pl. (CU-07-041) by T-Mobile USA, Inc., represented
by Linda Atkins of Davis Wright Tremaine, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the City Council shall be based
solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal and additional
submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
d. City Clerk recommends adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a portion of Queen
Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been satisfied
(VAC-07-003; petitioner Newfourth, LLC). Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
e. City Clerk recommends adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a portion of
Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St., as all conditions of the vacation approval have been
satisfied (VAC-07-002; petitioner TEAM Properties, LLC). Council concur. (See 8.b. for
ordinance.)
f. Development Services Division recommends approval, with conditions, of the Magnussen Final
Plat (FP-07-129); 49 single-family lots on 8.37 acres located at NE 2nd St. between Duvall Ave.
NE and Field Ave. NE. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
g. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval of a contract with Parametrix, Inc. in the amount of$199,890 to update the Shoreline
Master Program. Council concur.
h. Finance and Information Services Department recommends adoption of an ordinance establishing
the State funding threshold and sales tax rebate rate related to the Benson Hill Communities
Annexation. Council concur. (See 8.c. for ordinance.)
i. Utility Systems Division submits CAG-07-140, Water Line Relocation for Realignment of
Benson Rd. S. and 1-405 Overpass; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of$11,979, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of$54,193.25 to Ceccanti, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
j. Utility Systems Division requests approval of an agreement in the amount of$48,000 with PACE
Engineers, Inc. to perform base mapping for the White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension project.
Council concur..
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7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Cedar River Natural Zone Survey Agreement with Pace Engineers;
Vouchers
b. Planning &Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket*
c. Utilities Committee: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration Project Agreement with U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers*
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Magnussen Final Plat(see 6.f.)
b. Agreement re: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (see
7.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Vacation of portion of Queen Ave. NE (see 6.d.)
b. Vacation of portion of Whitworth Ave. S. (see 6.e.)
c. Setting threshold and tax rates re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (see 61.)
d. Housekeeping amendments to City Code (Title IV); see 7.b.
e. Animal regulations (see 7.b.)
f. Downtown area amendments (see 7.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RC (1st reading 2/4/2008)
b. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CN (Ist reading 2/4/2008)
c. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CO (1st reading 2/4/2008)
d. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RM-F (1st reading 2/4/2008)
e. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to RMH (1st reading 2/4/2008)
f. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to CA(Ist reading 2/4/2008)
g. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-1 (1st reading 2/4/2008)
h. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-4 (1st reading 2/4/2008)
i. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-8 (1st reading 2/4/2008)
j. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-10 (1st reading 2/4/2008)
k. Benson Hill Communities property rezone to R-14 (1 st reading 2/4/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m. l
Emerging Issues - Legislative Update;
Annexation Funding Update
February 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL City Clerk Division
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Request by Rodger Duncan to reopen Potential Annexation Area interlocal agreement with City of Kent
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Agreement with Renton School District re: Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Continued funding for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation plan
Financial policy for capital funding plan
Franchise/utility fees for newly annexed areas
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MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with PACE Engineers for Cedar River Natural Zone boundary survey
Agreement re: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision re: T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit application
Two letters from parties of record re: appeal of T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit application
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND & FINAL READING
Vacation of portion of Queen Ave. NE (1st reading 2/11/2008)
Vacation of portion of Whitworth Ave. S. (1st reading 2/11/2008)
Setting threshold and tax rates re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation (1st reading 2/11/2008)
Housekeeping amendments to City Code Title IV(1st reading 2/11/2008)
Animal regulations (1st reading 2/11/2008)
Downtown area amendments (1st reading 2/11/2008)
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE;RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN,City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; FIRE
CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS,
DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE
and LIEUTENANT CRAIG SOUCY, Fire Department; COMMANDER
CHARLES KARLEWICZ,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Renton Retired Firefighters Association representative Bruce Phillips reported
Fire: Jim Ashurst Recognition, that retired Assistant Fire Chief Jim Ashurst worked for the Fire Department
Firefighters Union Charter from 1944 to 1968. Mayor Law presented Mr. Ashurst with a plaque in
Member recognition of his valuable years of service to Renton as a volunteer firefighter
from 1938 to 1944, and as a paid firefighter from 1944 to 1968.
Additionally, Renton Firefighters Local 864 President Soucy presented Mr.
Ashurst with a copy of the original union charter from 1946, on which Mr.
Ashurst's name is listed. Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels
commented on the changes that have taken place within the Fire Department
over the years,noting Mr. Ashurst's contribution to the strong foundation on
which the department was built. Finally, Mr. Phillips presented Mr. Ashurst
with the badge that he wore during his years of service to Renton.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
The poplar trees surrounding Renton Stadium, including those along Logan
Ave.,have been determined to be diseased and dangerous by a qualified
arborist. Work began today to remove and replace the trees with a different
variety.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Rodger Duncan(Kent)requested that the City reopen a Potential Annexation
Citizen Comment: Duncan- Area boundaries interlocal agreement with the City of Kent that was signed,but
Potential Annexation Area not implemented, in July 1999. He explained that a 31.63-acre area, located in
Boundaries Agreement with the vicinity of S. 55th St. and 92nd Ave. S., is isolated from Kent by SR-167,
Kent but with Renton's annexation of the Benson Hill Communities area, is now
directly adjacent to Renton.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THIS
MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Walker- Kristie Walker(Renton) introduced herself as a teacher at McKnight Middle
McKnight Middle School School, and expressed her appreciation for the community support of the
History Day Competition National History Day competition that took place last week. She explained that
eighty 8th graders took part in the competition, and their projects were judged
by community members. Ms. Walker presented Councilmembers Persson and
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Parker with thank you notes from the students for their participation in the
judging process. Councilmember Parker indicated that he was amazed by the
talent displayed by the students.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/4/2008. Council concur.
2/4/2008
AJLS: Renton Pool, Renton Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval
School District of an agreement in the amount of$175,000 with Renton School District#403 to
provide financial support for the Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School. Refer
to Committee of the Whole.
Appeal: Monopole Conditional City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding T-Mobile's
Use Permit,T-Mobile, CU-07- conditional use permit application for monopole at SE 3rd Pl. by T-Mobile
USA, Inc.,represented by Linda Atkins of Davis Wright Tremaine,
accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a
Newfourth, VAC-07-003 portion of Queen Ave.NE, south of NE 4th St., as all conditions of the vacation
approval have been satisfied(VAC-07-003;petitioner Newfourth,LLC).
Council concur. (See page 47 for ordinance.)
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, City Clerk recommended adoption of an ordinance finalizing the vacation of a
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- portion of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St., as all conditions of the
002 vacation approval have been satisfied(VAC-07-002;petitioner TEAM
Properties, LLC). Council concur. (See page 47 for ordinance.)
Plat: Magnussen,NE 2nd St, Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the
FP-07-129 Magnussen Final Plat;49 single-family lots on 8.37 acres located at NE 2nd St.
between Duvall Ave. NE and Field Ave.NE. Council concur. (See page 46 for
resolution.)
EDNSP: Shoreline Master Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Program, Parametrix recommended approval of a contract with Parametrix, Inc. in the amount of
$199,890 to update the Shoreline Master Program. Council concur.
Annexation: Benson Hill Finance and Information Services Department recommended adoption of an
Communities, State Funding ordinance establishing the State funding threshold and sales tax rebate rate
related to the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. Council concur. (See
page 47 for ordinance.)
CAG: 07-140, Benson Rd S Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-07-140,Water Line Relocation for
Water Line Relocation, Realignment of Benson Rd. S. and I-405 Overpass; and requested approval of
Ceccanti the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$11,979,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$54,193.25 to Ceccanti, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Council concur.
Utility: White Fence Ranch Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
Sewer Extension Survey, $48,000 with PACE Engineers, Inc. to perform base mapping for the White
PACE Engineers Fence Ranch Sewer Extension project. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 268639 -269146 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $6,701,920.06; and approval of 163 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
692 direct deposits totaling$2,301,601.64. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Cedar Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
River Natural Zone Boundary concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with PACE
Survey, PACE Engineers Engineers, Inc. in the amount of$79,500 to perform a property boundary survey
of parcels comprising the Cedar River Natural Zone, set property corners or
recover existing corners, identify boundary encroachments onto City property,
and produce a record of survey to be filed with the King County Recorder. The
Committee also recommended authorizing the use of 2007 funds in the amount
of$40,000 from 316.000000.020.5940.0076.63.000001. Funds were previously
identified for this project and are to be carried forward in a future budget
amendment.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the survey services agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket. The
Planning: Development Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
Regulations (Title IV)Docket the following three zoning text amendments as recommended by the Planning
Review Commission: 1) Docket Item 06-01, Housekeeping Group I; 2) Docket Item 06-
10, Household Pets and Keeping of Animals Regulations; and 3) Docket Item
06-29, Downtown Code Text Amendments.
The Committee further recommended that the three ordinances regarding this
matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
(See page 47 for ordinances.)
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Upper Springbrook concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with the
Creek Restoration,US Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE)to share in the cost and design to
Corps of Engineers permit the Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration project. The terms of the
agreement require USACE to fund 75 percent($286,950) of the total design
cost of$382,600,with the City contributing the remaining 25 percent local
match($95,650). The Committee further recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY
ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 47 for resolution.)
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3929 A resolution was read approving the Magnussen Final Plat; approximately 8.37
Plat: Magnussen,NE 2nd St, acres located in the vicinity of NE 2nd St.,between Duvall Ave. NE and Field
FP-07-129 Ave. NE. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution #3930 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a
Utility: Upper Springbrook design agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Upper
Creek Restoration,US Army Springbrook Creek Restoration project. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
Corps of Engineers BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/25/2008 for second and final reading:
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, six feet wide and
Newfourth, VAC-07-003 approximately 293 feet in length,of Queen Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-
07-003;petitioner Steve Beck,Newfourth, LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, approximately 60
TEAM Properties,VAC-07- feet in width and 100 feet in length, of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St.
002 (VAC-07-002; petitioner Brian Allen,TEAM Properties, LLC). MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill An ordinance was read setting the threshold and tax rates in accordance with
Communities, State Funding RCW 82.14.415 with respect to the Benson Hill Communities Annexation.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement;
Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards; Chapter 3, Environmental
Housekeeping Amendments Regulations and Overlay Districts; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development
Standards; Chapter 9,Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11,Definitions, of Title
IV (Development Regulations); and Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII(Health
and Sanitation)of City Code to complete housekeeping amendments to Title IV
amendments made during docket review. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement;
Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property
Animal Regulations Development Standards; Chapter 8, Permits- General and Appeals; Chapter 9,
Permits- Specific; and Chapter 11,Definitions, of Title IV (Development
Regulations); Chapter 4,Animal Licenses, of Title V(Finance and Business
Regulations); and Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at Large, of Title VI (Police
Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulations regarding the keeping of
animals. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
2/25/2008. CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Regulations(Title IV)Docket, Standards; and Chapter 4-4, Citywide Property Development Standards, of Title
Downtown Core IV(Development Regulations) of City Code to amend regulations in effect for
Downtown Renton, including removing the boundary of the Downtown Core
District, amending the boundary of the City Center Sign District, amending the
boundary of the Downtown Pedestrian District, and amending the parking
regulations for commercial businesses. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 2/25/2008. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5341 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of City Code establishing the
Communities,RC Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Resource Conservation(RC)zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5342 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, CN Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Commercial Neighborhood(CN)zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5343 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, CO Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Commercial Office (CO) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5344 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code establishing the
Communities, RM-F Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Residential Multi-Family(RM-F)zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5345 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards; of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, RMH Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Residential Manufactured Home(RMH)zoning; Benson
Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY BRIERS,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5346 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts - Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code establishing the
Communities, CA Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to Commercial Arterial (CA)zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5347 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, R-1 Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to R-1 (Residential - one dwelling unit per net acre)
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zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5348 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, R-4 Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5349 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts - Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of City Code establishing the
Communities,R-8 Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to R-8 (Residential- eight dwelling units per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5350 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of City Code establishing the
Communities, R-10 Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to R-10(Residential -ten dwelling units per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5351 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Annexation: Benson Hill Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code establishing the
Communities,R-14 Zoning zoning classification of certain property annexed within the City of Renton from
King County zoning to R-14 (Residential - 14 dwelling units per net acre)
zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER
Finance: Benson Hill THE FOLLOWING THREE TOPICS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communities Annexation CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE BENSON HILL COMMUNITIES
Funding, Capital Funding ANNEXATION PLAN,FINANCIAL POLICY FOR CAPITAL FUNDING
Financial Policy,Newly PLAN,AND FRANCHISE/UTILITY FEES FOR NEWLY ANNEXED
Annexed Areas AREAS. CARRIED.
Franchise/Utility Fees
Citizen Comment: Various- Councilmember Parker reported receipt of letters from Valerie and Michael
Monopole Conditional Use O'Halloran(Renton), and Chuck and Fran Gitchel (Renton)regarding the appeal
Permit Appeal, T-Mobile,CU- of the Hearing Examiner's decision concerning the T-Mobile monopole
07-94T 065 conditional use permit application. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER,COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE TO THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Newton Ellifrits (Renton)noted a correction to the consent agenda item
Citizen Comment: Ellifrits- concerning the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the T-
Monopole Conditional Use Mobile monopole conditional use permit application. He pointed out that the
Permit Appeal, T-Mobile, CU- location is SE 3rd PI., not S. 3rd Pl. as stated.
07-0/ 0( 5
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:39/p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 11, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR ]1
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 11, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 2/18 CANCELLED
(Palmer)
MON., 2/25 Emerging Issues in Transportation and
6 p.m. Economic Development;
Renton Pool Interlocal Agreement
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 2/25 Housing Repair Assistance Program
(Briere) 5:30 p.m. Policies
FINANCE MON., 2/25 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Judicial Specialist Hire at Step E
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/21 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 2/14 Regional and Local Transportation Issues
(Corman) 4 p.m. Update;
Airport Leasing Policies;
Letter of Agreement with Boeing
regarding Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane
(briefing only)
UTILITIES THURS., 2/21 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2008 ...
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Housing Repair Assistance Program
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/11/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Michael Krohn to the Airport Advisory Committee, Highlands
neighborhood alternate position, for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2010 (position previously
held by Michael O'Halloran). Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk submits request from Robert Stevens with Core Design, Inc. on behalf of Conner
Homes Company for a latecomer agreement for sanitary sewer extension in the vicinity of SE
2nd Pl. and Hoquiam Ave. NE. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d. City Clerk submits request from Warrick McDowell with McDowell Estates LLC for a latecomer
agreement for sanitary sewer extension in the vicinity of 148th Ave. SE and SE 102nd St. Refer
to Utilities Committee.
e. Community Services Department recommends approval of a purchase and sale agreement with
King County in the amount of$2,255,646.77 for an 8.0162-acre parcel of land located west of
Monroe Ave. NE and south of NE 3rd St. to be used for a future maintenance facility.
Authorization is also sought for an additional $300,000 for continued lease expenses for the
United Rentals Building for 2008, and for additional site development expenses. Refer to
Finance Committee.
f. Community Services Department recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$50,235.57 with Kaleidoscope Services for the 2008-2010 flower program. Refer to Community
Services Committee.
g. Development Services Division recommends approval of an agreement with King County to
allow King County to continue with reviews and inspections of vested permits in the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area. Approval is also sought for King County to continue to charge
for project reviews and inspections under its existing fee structure. Council concur. (See 8.b. for
resolution and 8.b. for ordinance.)
h. Finance and Information Services Department requests approval to accrue and collect penalty
and interest for non-payment of utility tax. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Fire and Emergency Services Department requests approval to terminate the declaration of local
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emergency, adopted on 12/3/2007 by Resolution 3921, as emergency conditions no longer exist
related to the December 3 rainstorm. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.)
j. Legal Division recommends approval to repeal City Code sections 6-18-10, Criminal Trespass,
and 6-18-12, Menacing, and rely on adopted and referenced State laws concerning criminal
trespass and harassment. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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k. Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends approval to hire a Vehicle and
Equipment Mechanic I at Step E of the salary schedule. Council concur.
1. Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends approval to hire a Surface Water
Maintenance Worker II at Step D of the salary schedule. Refer to Finance Committee.
in. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-06-069,
agreement with Sound Transit, to describe the commitments of the parties relative to the Rainier
Ave. Arterial Railroad Overpass Improvement sub-project. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Renton Pool Interlocal Agreement*
b. Community Services Committee: Housing Repair Assistance Program Policies
c. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Judicial Specialist Hire at Step E
d. Planning & Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket
e. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Airport Leasing Policies
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Termination declaration of the local emergency of December 3, 2007 (see 6.i.)
b. Agreement with King County re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation area permit reviews and
inspections (see 6.g.)
c. Agreement with Renton School District re: Renton Pool financial support (see 7.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Repealing Criminal Trespass and Menacing sections in City Code (see 6.j.)
b. Vested King County projects, permits and applications in Benson Hill Communities Annexation
area(see 6.g.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Vacation of portion of Queen Ave. NE (1st reading 2/11/2008)
b. Vacation of portion of Whitworth Ave. S. (1st reading 2/11/2008)
c. Setting threshold and tax rates re: Benson Hill Communities Annexation(1st reading 2/11/2008)
d. Housekeeping amendments to City Code (Title IV); 1st reading 2/11/2008
e. Keeping of animals (1st reading 2/11/2008)
f. Downtown area amendments (1st reading 2/11/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
Now 6 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Transportation and Economic Development;
Renton Pool Interlocal Agreement
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CITY COUNCIL
February 25, 2008 City Clerk Division now
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Stanley Marczewski request re: Cedar Ridge Dr. SE maintenance
Letter from Steven A. Beck re: City purchase of property located at SE Petrovitsky Rd & 135th Ave. SE
Letter from Martin Douglas Toebe re: traffic enforcement camera installation in school areas
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Appointment of Michael Krohn to the Airport Advisory Committee
Agreement with Kaleidoscope Services for 2008-2010 flower program
Bilingual City notices policy
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Property purchase agreement with King County and lease expense for United Rentals building
Utility tax non-payment penalty and interest accrual and collection
Surface Water Maintenance Worker II hire at Step D
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with King County re: vested projects in Benson Hill Communities Annexation area
Agreement with Renton School District re: Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Request for latecomer agreement by Conner Homes Company; SE 2nd P1. & Hoquiam Pl. NE
Request for latecomer agreement by McDowell Estates; 148th Ave. SE & SE 102nd St.
Briefing on Clean Sweep Renton event, specifically Benson Hill Communities Annexation area issues
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Repealing Criminal Trespass and Menacing sections in City Code (1 st reading 2/25/2008)
Vested King County projects in Benson Hill Communities Annexation area (1st reading 2/25/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
3/10/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
F
February 25, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator;NEIL WATTS, Development Services Director; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; TIM LAWLESS,
Housing Repair Coordinator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; DEPUTY
CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire and Emergency Services
Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Housing Repair Coordinator Lawless announced that this year is the 30th
Human Services: Housing anniversary of the Housing Repair Assistance Program. He reported that this is
Repair Assistance Program the first year that the program will receive support from the General Fund, and
the second year that First Savings Bank of Renton has donated $30,000 to the
program, for a total contribution of$185,000 over the past 12 years. Mr.
Lawless reviewed the program's history and its expansion in 2008, which
includes a new field staff position and service van, and new guidelines.
Mr. Lawless discussed the need for the program,pointing out that direct and
referral services assist in the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of
existing affordable housing. Examples of services offered include: clearing
drain and sewage blockages; installing toilet,tub, and shower disability aids;
installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; and installing locks, grab bars,
hand rails, and access ramps. In conclusion,Mr. Lawless displayed before and
after photographs of some repair projects, and he shared how grateful clients are
for the services provided by the Housing Repair Assistance Program.
Community Services Administrator Higashiyama explained that this program is
one of the elements of affordable housing in that residents are able to stay in
their homes and feel valued, and the housing stock is maintained. In the case of
seniors, when they are ready to move into senior/assisted living facilities, they
are able to sell their homes with some profitability, and then young families are
able to purchase the homes thus starting the cycle again.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
* An open house for the City Walkway Plan Update will be held on February
26 at the Renton High School Commons.
* The Highlands Task Force is holding a public input meeting on
neighborhood revitalization in the Highlands community on February 28 at
Highlands Elementary School.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT In response to Stanley Marczewski's (Renton)inquiry regarding how to amend a
Citizen Comment: Marczewski City ordinance, Chief Administrative Officer Covington explained that the issue
-Private Road Maintenance concerns the private road(Cedar Ridge Dr. SE) into a subdivision(Falcon
(Cedar Ridge Dr SE) Ridge)that was constructed as part of an overall development agreement several
years ago. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
REFER THIS ITEM TO THE ADMINISTRATION. COUNCIL CONCUR.
Citizen Comment: Sartnurak- Linda Sartnurak(King County) indicated that she had been following the
King County Fire District#40 progress of the operating contract between Renton and King County Fire
Contract, CAG-08-015 District#40. Now that the contract has been approved, she stated that Fire
District#40 firefighters are satisfied with the contract and are looking forward
to working for the Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department. Ms.
Sartnurak thanked the City for making them feel welcome.
Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) encouraged citizens to attend the Highlands Task
Highlands Task Force Meeting Force meeting on February 28 and to provide input on improving the Highlands
community.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Arland "Buzz" Johnson(Renton) encouraged the City to continue its flower
Flower Program, Off-Leash program, and to work with the Renton Chamber of Commerce to encourage
Dog Park businesses to help pay for the flowers. He also suggested the siting of an off-
leash dog park in the area located between the Cedar River Trail and the Cedar
River(Narco site; 1500 Houser Way S.) Councilmember Parker noted that the
Community Services Committee will meet on March 3 to discuss the flower
program.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/11/2008. Council concur.
2/11/2008
Appointment: Airport Mayor Law appointed Michael Krohn to the Airport Advisory Committee,
Advisory Committee Highlands neighborhood alternate position, for an unexpired term expiring on
5/7/2010(position previously held by Michael O'Halloran). Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Latecomer Agreement: Conner City Clerk submitted request from Robert Stevens with Core Design,Inc. on
Homes,Puget Colony behalf of Conner Homes Company for a latecomer agreement for sanitary sewer
Development,LA-07-002 extension to serve Puget Colony Short Plats located in the vicinity of SE 2nd Pl.
and Hoquiam Ave.NE. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Latecomer Agreement: City Clerk submitted request from Warrick McDowell with McDowell Estates
McDowell Estates, LA-07-001 LLC for a latecomer agreement for sanitary sewer extension in the vicinity of
148th Ave. SE and SE 102nd St. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Community Services: Parks Community Services Department recommended approval of a purchase and sale
Maintenance Facility,King agreement with King County in the amount of$2,255,646.77 for an 8.0162-acre
County Purchase Agreement, parcel of land located west of Monroe Ave.NE and south of NE 3rd St. to be
United Rentals Sublease used for a future maintenance facility. Authorization was also sought for an
additional $300,000 for continued lease expenses for the United Rentals
Northwest building for 2008, and for additional site development expenses.
Refer to Finance Committee.
Community Services: Flower Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement in the
Program(2008-2010), amount of$50,235.57 with Kaleidoscope Services for the 2008-2010 flower
Kaleidoscope Services program. Refer to Community Services Committee.
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Development Services: Benson Development Services Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Hill Communities Annexation King County to allow King County to continue with reviews and inspections of
Vested Permits, King County vested permits in the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area. Approval was
also sought for King County to continue to charge for project reviews and
inspections under its existing fee structure. Council concur. (See page 59 for
resolution and ordinance.)
Finance: Utility Tax Non- Finance and Information Services Department requested approval to accrue and
Payment, Penalty and Interest collect penalty and interest for non-payment of utility tax. Refer to Finance
Collection Committee.
Public Safety: Declaration of Fire and Emergency Services Department requested approval to terminate the
Local Emergency Termination declaration of local emergency, adopted on 12/3/2007 by Resolution 3921, as
emergency conditions no longer exist related to the December 3 rainstorm.
Council concur. (See page 58 for resolution.)
Legal: Criminal Trespass& Legal Division recommended approval to repeal City Code sections 6-18-10,
Menacing Criminal Trespass,and 6-18-12, Menacing, and rely on adopted and referenced
State laws concerning criminal trespass and harassment. Council concur. (See
page 59 for ordinance.)
Public Works: Vehicle and Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval to hire a
Equipment Mechanic I Hire at Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic I position at Step E of the salary schedule.
Step E Council concur.
Public Works: Surface Water Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval to hire a
Maintenance Worker 11 Hire at Surface Water Maintenance Worker II position at Step D of the salary schedule.
Step D Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 06-069, Rainier Ave S, Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to
Hardie Ave SW& SW 27th CAG-06-069,agreement with Sound Transit,to describe commitments of the
St/Strander Blvd Funding, parties relative to the Rainier Ave. Arterial Railroad Overpass Improvement
Sound Transit sub-project. Council concur.
Added Item 6.n. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Human Resources: salary grades for the following new positions (as a result of the Benson Hill
Communication Specialist I& Communities Annexation): Communication Specialist I - Grade a12;
II Positions, Salary Grades Communication Specialist II- Grade a21; and Communication Specialist II -
Grade m21. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Palmer presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an
AJLS: Renton Pool, Renton interlocal agreement with Renton School District#403 to provide financial
School District support for the Renton Pool at Lindbergh High School. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading
and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 59 for
resolution.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 269147- 269560 and one wire transfer totaling $2,669,175.62;
and approval of 163 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 698 direct
deposits totaling $2,723,594.24. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Municipal Court: Judicial Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Specialist Hire at Step E concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the hiring of a Judicial
Specialist at Grade 08, Step E,with a start date of 3/3/2008. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE 690
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Committee regarding the City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket. The
Planning: Development Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a
Regulations (Title IV) Docket public hearing on 3/10/2008 to consider the following two docket items: 1)
Review Helipad Use in the R-8 Zone; and 2)Amendments to the Commercial Office
Residential Zone. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the revised policies of the
Human Services: Housing Housing Repair Assistance Program. Revisions include:
Repair Assistance Program 1) Annual expenditure limits will be based on the three-tier qualifying income
Policies criteria for the program's clients, and the ten-year expenditure limit will be
raised to $10,000 for all clients,regardless of income;
2) Services will not be provided until a year after the home is purchased; and
3) The health and safety repairs that the program provides will be more clearly
defined.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation(Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committee regarding the Airport leasing policies. The policies were last amended in 2002.
Airport: Leasing Policy Since that time,there have been changes in the tenancies and needs at the
Airport, as well as the vision for the Airport. Further, the Council will be
considering an Airport Layout Plan as based on the revised Airport
development policies. The leasing policies need to be consistent with those
documents.
Recommendations for changes included the creation of a lease application form,
developing a new process to analyze a prospective lessee's financial capacity,
creating a new appeal process, and reformatting the document to improve
readability. The leasing policies have undergone two separate legal reviews for
suggestions and the City Attorney's office has approved the document.
After consideration of these proposed changes, the Committee recommended
that Council approve the Airport leasing policy amendments. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3931 A resolution was read terminating the declaration of a local emergency declared
Public Safety: Declaration of on 12/3/2008 by Resolution 3921. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY
Local Emergency Termination TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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Resolution#3932 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Ci Clerk to enter into an
Development Services: Benson interlocal agreement with King County to authorize King County to assist the
Hill Communities Annexation City of Renton in processing projects,permits, and applications for property in
Vested Permits, King County the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area, which are vested under King
County's rules and regulations prior to the annexation. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3933 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
AJLS: Renton Pool, Renton interlocal agreement between the City of Renton and Renton School District
School District #403 relating to financial support for the Renton Pool at Lindbergh High
School. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/3/2008 for second and final reading:
Legal: Criminal Trespass& An ordinance was read amending Chapter 18,Penal Code, of Title VI (Police
Menacing Regulations)of City Code by repealing Sections 10, Criminal Trespass, and 12,
Menacing. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
3/3/2008. CARRIED.
Development Services: Benson An ordinance was read adopting, for the purposes of processing vested permits
Hill Communities Annexation in Renton's Benson Hill Communities Annexation area, and to the extent that
Vested Permits, King County they apply, the King County codes, regulations, and fees. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/3/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5352 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, six feet wide and
Vacation: Queen Ave NE, approximately 293 feet in length, of Queen Ave.NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-
Newfourth,VAC-07-003 07-003;petitioner Steve Beck,Newfourth, LLC). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5353 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way, approximately 60
Vacation: Whitworth Ave S, feet in width and 100 feet in length,of Whitworth Ave. S., south of S. 4th St.
TEAM Properties, VAC-07- (VAC-07-002;petitioner Brian Allen,TEAM Properties, LLC). MOVED BY
002 BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5354 An ordinance was read setting the threshold and tax rates in accordance with
Annexation: Benson Hill RCW 82.14.415 with respect to the Benson Hill Communities Annexation.
Communities, State Funding MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5355 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement;
Planning: Development Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards; Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Regulations and Overlay Districts; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development
Housekeeping Amendments Standards; Chapter 9,Permits- Specific; and Chapter 11,Definitions, of Title
IV(Development Regulations); and Chapter 1,Garbage, of Title VIII(Health
and Sanitation)of City Code to complete housekeeping amendments to Title IV
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amendments made during docket review. MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5356 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement;
Planning: Development Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property
Regulations (Title IV)Docket, Development Standards; Chapter 8, Permits -General and Appeals; Chapter 9,
Animal Regulations Permits - Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions,of Title IV(Development
Regulations); Chapter 4,Animal Licenses, of Title V(Finance and Business
Regulations); and Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at Large, of Title VI (Police
Regulations)of City Code to amend the regulations regarding the keeping of
animals. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5357 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and
Planning: Development Standards; and Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards,of Title
Regulations(Title IV)Docket, IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to amend regulations in effect for
Downtown Core downtown Renton,including removing the Downtown Core Area designation,
amending the boundary of the Downtown Pedestrian District, amending the
commercial zoning designations, amending the parking regulations for
commercial businesses,and amending the City Center District sign regulations.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Parker reported receipt of a letter from Steven A. Beck,
Citizen Comment: Beck- Manager,Nikolick/Beck,Inc. (Renton), regarding a 33-acre property he wants
Property Purchase, SE to sell to the City that is located in the Cascade Vista and Fairwood area in the
Petrovitsky Rd& 135th Ave vicinity of SE Petrovitsky Rd. and 135th Ave. SE. MOVED BY PARKER,
SE SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Policy: Bilingual City Notices MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE
TOPIC OF A POLICY REGARDING BILINGUAL CITY NOTICES TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Solid Waste: Clean Sweep MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL REFER A
Program BRIEFING ON THE UPCOMING CLEAN SWEEP RENTON EVENT,
SPECIFICALLY ON ANY ANTICIPATED ISSUES REGARDING THE
BENSON HILL COMMUNITIES ANNEXATION,TO THE UTILITIES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Toebe- Red At the request of Councilmember Taylor, a letter was read from Martin Douglas
Light School Zone Photo Toebe(Renton)expressing his support for the traffic enforcement cameras for
Enforcement Program red light and speeding installed at certain intersections, and suggesting the
installation of more cameras around school areas. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Responding to Diane Paholke's(Renton) question regarding the repeal of City
Citizen Comment: Paholke- Code sections pertaining to criminal trespass and menacing, Assistant City
Criminal Trespass&Menacing Attorney Fontes explained that Renton still has a criminal trespass ordinance
because the City has adopted the State law by reference. She assured that
enforcement of the law remains the same.
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ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:02 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 25, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 25, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT THURS. &FRI., 2009-2014 Business Plan, Housing
3/06 & 3/07 Affordability, Comprehensive Plan
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Process, Code Enforcement, and Space
Needs/Public Facilities
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre,
104 Burnett Ave. S.*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/03 Emerging Issues - Public Works,
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Paperwork Reduction, and Duvall Ave.
Project Bid Opening
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 3/03 Michael Krohn Appointment to Airport
(Briere) 5 p.m. Advisory Committee;
Flower Program Agreement
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 2/28 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 3/03 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 2/28 CANCELLED
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 2/28 Conner Homes Latecomer Agreement;
(Zwicker) 4 p.m. McDowell Estates Latecomer Agreement
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
••• March 3, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Fire and Emergency Services Department promotions
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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
commeirt period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer,please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/25/2008. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/26/2008 for CAG-08-012, 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repairs; 15
bids; engineer's estimate $701,082.95; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to
low bidder, Shoreline Construction Co., in the amount of$619,308.86. Council concur.
c. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$119,654
with Worthy and Associates, LLC for the development of an Urban and Community Forestry
Development Plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way along NE 22nd St. and Edmonds Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Leo Short
Plat (SHP-07-102). Council concur.
e. Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends
approval to accept the transfer of$46,122.19 from the Renton Chamber of Commerce into the
Farmers Market sub-fund account, and to amend the 2008 Budget by creating a new fund for the
Farmers Market revenues and expenses. Council concur. (See 8.a. for ordinance.)
f. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval to amend the 2008 Budget
in the amount of$1,189,368 to provide for additional costs related to serving the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area. Council concur. (See 8.b. for ordinance.)
g. Finance and Information Services,Department requests approval of the carry forward ordinance
in the amount of$31,097,336, which increases the 2008 Budget by carrying forward funds from
2007 for projects that were not completed in 2007. Council concur. (See 8.c. for ordinance.)
h. Legal Division recommends approval to clarify language in City Code Section 10-6-6, Signs
And/Or Markings Required, to require parking signs on City streets only for those regulations
that are unique to a particular street. Council concur. (See 8.d. for ordinance.)
i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the following at the airport: a $100
City T-hanger unit and hanger waiting list fee, and a $25 City tie-down space waiting list fee.
Council concur. (See 8. for resolution.)
j. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-07-044, Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit appeal agreement with a coalition of government entities to fund
legal services, which increases the City's share of the legal services by up to $25,000. Council
concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Michael Krohn Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee;
Flower Program Agreement ..rl
b. Planning & Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket
c. Utilities Committee: Conner Homes Latecomer Agreement; McDowell Estates Latecomer
Agreement
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution: Establishing airport hangar unit and tie-down space waiting list fees (see 6.i.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment related to Farmers Market (see 6.e.)
b. 2008 Budget amendment related to Benson Hill Communities Annexation (see 6.f.)
c. 2008 Budget amendment related to carrying forward 2007 funds (see 6.g.)
d. Clarifying parking sign regulations (see 6.h.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Repealing Criminal Trespass and Menacing sections in City Code (1st reading 2/25/2008)
b. Vested King County projects, permits and applications in Benson Hill Communities Annexation
area(1 st reading 2/25/2008)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT low
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues - Paperwork Reduction, Public Works, and Duvall Ave. Project Bid Opening
MW
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
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Referrals
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contract with Worthy and Associates for Urban and Community Forestry Development Services Plan
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Agreement with Kaleidoscope Services for 2008-2010 flower program
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND &FINAL READING
w 2008 Budget amendment related to Farmers Market (1st reading 3/3/2008)
2008 Budget amendment related to Benson Hill Communities Annexation (1st reading 3/3/2008)
2008 Budget amendment related to carrying forward 2007 funds (1 st reading 3/3/2008)
Clarifying parking sign regulations (Ist reading 3/3/2008)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 3, 2008 Council Chambers ....
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER,Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERS; DON PERSSON. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER KING PARKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
ATTENDANCE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;
ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, DEPUTY CHIEF
ROBERT VAN HORNE, DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON, and
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire
Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL,
and COMMANDER KENT CURRY,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels reported that a three-
Fire: Employee Promotions county regional earthquake exercise,known as Sound Shake'08,will occur on
March 5. Chief Daniels then announced the following Fire and Emergency
Services Department employee promotions:
• Firefighter Gary Harsh,promoted to Lieutenant;
• Firefighter Doug McDonald,promoted to Lieutenant;
• Firefighter Steve Rawson,promoted to Lieutenant;
• Lieutenant Rick Marshall,promoted to Captain;
• Lieutenant John Hettick,promoted to Captain; and
• Captain Bill Flora,promoted to Battalion Chief.
Each promoted employee was presented with a badge of the position by family
members. Additionally, Chief Daniels welcomed 37 new members to the Fire
and Emergency Services Department from Fire District#40, and recognized
those new members who were present in the audience.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
• Renton and other South King County cities are presenting a Pre-Application
Workshop for non-profit agencies interested in applying for 2009-2010
Human Services funding on March 12.
• The Parks Division will be contracting for tree removal along street
frontage and the new Seahawks Headquarters and Training Facility near
Ripley Lane and Lake Washington Blvd. Approximately 30 cottonwood
trees of various sizes will be removed that are either dead or in poor
condition. Additional trees will be pruned over the roadway to remove dead
branches and improve vehicle safety.
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Welcome to approximately 16,000 new residents to the City of Renton
effective March 1, as part of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. An
open house will be held on March 8,which is an opportunity to learn more
about the services and resources offered by the City.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Dave C. Hardy(King County) stated that his father, Lloyd Carter Hardy,passed
Citizen Comment: Hardy- away recently, and he inquired as to how to induct his father's name on the
j Veterans Memorial Park memorial at Renton's Veterans Memorial Park. Councilmember Corman
Dedication Tile indicated that any veteran is eligible, and information regarding the application
process is available on the City's website.
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Citizen Comment: Mapelli - Stephanie D. Mapelli, representing Leadership Eastside (Kirkland), stated that
Leadership Eastside the organization is dedicated to building community leaders who enrich the
Recruitment Eastside region. She described the three-year community leader development
program,noting that some of the class members live in Renton. Ms. Mapelli
announced that Leadership Eastside is recruiting candidates for the next class,
which can include Renton staff members.
Citizen Comment: Gevers- Bob Gevers(Renton)said he attended both the Highlands Task Force and City
Highlands Area Walkway Walkway Plan meetings last week, and was surprised that the walkway study
Improvements did not include improvements to existing sidewalks. He indicated that sidewalk
improvements were given a high priority at the Highlands Task Force meeting,
and requested that the walkway study include fixing the existing sidewalks in
the Highlands area. Councilmember Briere indicated that the Highlands Task
Force will be reviewing the matter.
Citizen Comment: Kumar- Bimal Kumar(Renton)questioned whether the City Code section concerning
Parking, Loading&Driveway parking, loading and driveway regulations was changed during the period of
Regulations 6/16/2006 to 10/3/2006. Mayor Law stated that staff will review the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/25/2008. Council concur.
2/25/2008
CAG: 08-012,2008 Sanitary City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/26/2008 for CAG-08-012,2008 Sanitary
Sewer Repairs, Shoreline Sewer Repairs; 15 bids; engineer's estimate $701,082,95; and submitted staff
Construction recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Shoreline Construction
Co., in the amount of$619,308.86. Council concur.
Community Services: Urban& Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Community Forestry amount of$119,654 with Worthy and Associates,LLC for the development of
Development Plan, Worthy an Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan. Refer to Finance
and Associates Committee.
Development Services: Leo Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way along NE 22nd St. and Edmonds Ave.
NE 22nd St, SHP-07-102 NE to fulfill a requirement of the Leo Short Plat. Council concur.
EDNSP: Farmers Market Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Funding,Budget Amend recommended approval to accept the transfer of$46,122.19 from the Renton
Chamber of Commerce into the Farmers Market sub-fund account, and to
amend the 2008 Budget by creating a new fund for the Farmers Market
revenues and expenses. Council concur. (See page 69 for ordinance.)
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Budget: 2008 Amendment, Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to amend
Benson Hill Communities the 2008 Budget in the amount of$1,189,368 to provide for additional costs
Annexation related to serving the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area. Council
concur. (See page 69 for ordinance.)
Finance: Carry Forward Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of the carry
Ordinance forward ordinance in the amount of$31,097,336,which increases the 2008
Budget by carrying forward funds from 2007 for projects that were not
completed in 2007. Council concur. (See page 70 for ordinance.)
Legal: Parking Sign Legal Division recommended approval to clarify language in City Code Section
Regulations 10-10-6, Signs And/Or Markings Required,to require parking signs on City
streets only for those regulations that are unique to a particular street. Council
concur. (See page 70 for ordinance.)
Airport: T-Hangar Unit&Tie- Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the following at the
Down Space Waiting List Fees airport: a$100 City T-Hangar unit and hangar waiting list fee, and a$25 City
tie-down space waiting list fee. Council concur. (See page 69 for resolution.)
CAG: 07-044, Phase II Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-07-
Municipal Stormwater Permit 044,Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit appeal agreement with a coalition
Appeal, Interlocal Agreement of government entities to fund legal services,which increases the City's share of
the legal services by up to $25,000. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Zwicker presented a report
Planning& Development regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket. The
Committee Committee recommended that the public hearing set for 3/10/2008 on the
Planning: Development proposed helipad and commercial office residential zoning text amendments be
Regulations (Title IV)Docket cancelled. The hearing on the helipad amendments will be re-set at a later date
Review following completion of an appeal on the issue. The hearing on the commercial
office residential amendments will be re-set in combination with other Title IV
docket items at a later date. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY
TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Latecomer Agreement: Conner concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the
Homes, Puget Colony request for a latecomer agreement from Conner Homes Company, for a period
Development, LA-07-002 of two years. The application for a latecomer agreement was submitted to
recover the$164,905.79 estimated cost for a sewer main extension along SE
2nd Pl. and SE 2nd St. to serve the proposed Puget Colony Short Plats 1 and 2
(SHP-06-146 and SHP-06-147).
The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the preliminary
assessment roll to be forwarded to the City Clerk,who will notify the affected
property owners. If no protests are received, after construction of the facilities
and approval of the final costs, staff shall present the latecomer agreement for
final approval by Council and authorize preparation of the final assessment roll
and latecomer agreement. In the event there is a protest for valid cause, a public
hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to proceeding with this matter.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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Latecomer Agreement: Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
McDowell Estates, LA-07-001 concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the
request for a latecomer agreement from McDowell Estates, LLC, for a period of
two years. The application for a latecomer agreement was submitted to recover
the$93,000 estimated cost for a sewer main extension along 148th Ave. SE and
NE 26th St. to serve a proposed King County development.
The Committee further recommended that Council authorize the preliminary
assessment roll to be forwarded to the City Clerk,who will notify the affected
property owners. If no protests are received, after construction of the facilities
and approval of the final costs, staff shall present the latecomer agreement for
final approval by Council and authorize preparation of the final assessment roll
and latecomer agreement. In the event there is a protest for valid cause, a public
hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to proceeding with this matter.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the
Committee 2008-2010 flower program. The Committee recommended concurrence in the
Community Services: Flower staff recommendation to approve the agreement with Kaleidoscope Services in
Program(2008-2010), the amount of$50,235.57 to provide flower planting and maintenance for
Kaleidoscope Services hanging flower baskets,pots,planters and flower beds located at various
locations around Renton. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement for the flower program.
MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Appointment: Airport Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Advisory Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Michael Krohn to the Airport
Advisory Committee(Highlands neighborhood alternate position) for an
unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2010. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3934 A resolution was read instituting a fee for placing a name on the T-hangar
Airport: T-Hangar Unit&Tie- waiting list and/or the tie-down waiting list at the Renton Municipal Airport.
Down Space Waiting List Fees MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/10/2008 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: Farmers Market An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
Funding, Budget Amend Ordinance 5325 creating a new fund for Farmers Market revenues and expenses
and appropriating revenues and expenses in the net amount of$46,492.19.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/10/2008.
CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
Benson Hill Communities Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$1,189,368,to provide for costs to serve
Annexation the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/10/2008. CARRIED.
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Finance: Carry Forward An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
Ordinance Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$31,097,336, to carry forward to 2008
funds appropriated in 2007,but not expended in 2007. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE moo
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/10/2008.
CARRIED.
Legal: Parking Sign An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10,Parking Regulations, of Title X
Regulations (Traffic),of City Code by amending Section 6, Signs And/Or Markings
Required. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
3/10/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5358 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 18, Penal Code, of Title VI (Police
Legal: Criminal Trespass & Regulations) of City Code by repealing Sections 10, Criminal Trespass, and 12,
Menacing Menacing. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5359 An ordinance was read adopting, for the purposes of processing vested permits
Development Services: Benson in Renton's Benson Hill Communities Annexation area, and to the extent that
Hill Communities Annexation they apply, the King County codes, regulations, and fees. MOVED BY
Vested Permits, King County BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
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March 3, 2008
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 7.1
Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1
March 3, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT THURS. & FRI., 2009-2014 Business Plan, Housing
3/06 & 3/07 Affordability, Comprehensive Plan
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Process, Code Enforcement, Space
Needs/Public Facilities, and
Transportation Issues
*Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre,
104 Burnett Ave. S.*
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/10 Emerging Issues - Regional Updates and
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Transportation
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
"° FINANCE MON., 3/10 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4:30 p.m. Low Income & Senior Utility Rates;
Gambling Tax Revenues;
Urban& Community Forestry
Development Plan Contract
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/06 CANCELLED
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 3/06 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Police Department promotions/presentation
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/3/2008. Council concur. ,.
b. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$224,000
with Heery International for space planning, architectural, and move management services
necessitated by the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. Council concur.
c. Community Services Department recommends approval of the Parks Consultant Roster, valid
from March 2008 to December 2010, listing 66 professional consultants. Council concur.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of
$251,442.48 with sole source supplier Saxton, Bradley, Inc. to purchase lockers for the Police
Department. Council concur.
e. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommends approval of an agreement in the amount
of$24,340.78 with FDM Software Ltd. for software support and maintenance related to the
department's records management system. Council concur.
f. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of the annual roster of consultants chosen to
provide telemetry and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) services, which is valid
from March 2008 to March 2009 and lists nine professional consultants. Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Urban & Community Forestry Development Plan Contract
b. Planning & Development Committee: City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment related to Farmers Market(1st reading 3/3/2008)
b. 2008 Budget amendment related to Benson Hill Communities Annexation(1st reading 3/3/2008)
c. 2008 Budget amendment related to carrying forward 2007 funds (1st reading 3/3/2008)
d. Clarifying parking sign regulations (1st reading 3/3/2008)
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
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11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
6 p.m.
Emerging Issues - Regional Updates and Transportation
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TUES.&THURS.AT 1 1 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Contract with Worthy and Associates for the Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
E-mail from Trish Guthrie re: waiver of filing fee for Shamrock Annexation
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE
E-mail from Frank Patti re: speed limit increase on 116th Ave. SE
PUBLIC HEARING
3/24/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 10, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON
PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO;PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications
Director;TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director;
FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID
DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE,Fire Department;
CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH,DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL,DEPUTY
CHIEF CHARLES MARSALISI, COMMANDER PAUL CLINE,
COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE
and COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police Chief Milosevich announced Police Department employee promotions as
Police: Employee Promotions follows:
and Recognitions • Officer Bill Judd,promoted to Sergeant; t
• Officer Christine Matthews,promoted to Sergeant;
• Officer Russell Radke,promoted to Sergeant;
• Officer David Skelton,promoted to Sergeant;
• Officer Ed Van Valey,promoted to Sergeant;
• Sergeant Paul Cline,promoted to Commander;
• Sergeant Charles Karlewicz,promoted to Commander; and
• Commander Charles Marsalisi,promoted to Deputy Chief.
Additionally,Chief Milosevich announced that Parking Enforcement Officer
Dianne Ford and Officer Robert Dreher were each selected by their peers and
honored as Employee of the First Quarter and of the Third Quarter, respectively,
in 2007. Evidence Technician Chad Jay,the Employee of the Fourth Quarter,
was-also named Employee of the Year.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
Five red maple trees along S. 3rd St.,between Shattuck Ave. S. and Burnett
Ave. S.,that were severely damaged during the windstorms in November
2007 are to be removed. Replacement trees will be planted during the
spring planting season.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/3/2008. Council concur.
3/3/2008
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Community Services: City Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Space Planning&Move amount of$224,000 with Heery International for space planning, architectural,
Management, Heery and move management services necessitated by the Benson Hill Communities
International Annexation. Council concur. aro
Community Services: Parks Community Services Department recommended approval of the Parks
Consultant Roster Consultant Roster,valid from March 2008 to December 2010, listing 66
professional consultants. Council concur.
Community Services: Police Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Department Locker Purchase, amount of$251,442.48 with sole source supplier Saxton, Bradley, Inc. to
Saxton Bradley purchase lockers for the Police Department. Council concur.
Fire: Records Management Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a contract
System, FDM Software in the amount of$24,340.78 with FDM Software Ltd. for software support and
maintenance related to the department's records management system. Council
concur.
Utility: Annual Consultant Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the annual roster of
Roster, Telemetry & SCADA consultants chosen to provide telemetry and supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA) services, which is valid from March 2008 to March 2009
and lists nine professional consultants. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report
Planning & Development regarding the City Code Title IV(Development Regulations) docket. The
Committee Committee recommended that a public hearing be set on 3/24/2008 to consider
Planning: Development the proposed commercial office residential (COR), assisted living,helipad, and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket utilities height zoning text amendments. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
Review BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 269561 - 270146 and three wire transfers totaling
$5,365,841.39; and approval of 163 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
699 direct deposits totaling $2,420,934.61. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services: Urban & Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Community Forestry concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract with Worthy
Development Plan, Worthy and Associates, LLC, in the amount of$119,654 to provide consulting services
and Associates for an Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan. The Committee
further recommended that the Mayor and Cites be authorized to execute
the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utility: Low-Income Senior Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding utility discount
Utility Rates rates for low-income senior/disabled residents. The Committee recommended
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following:
• Eliminate the two-tier structure (40 percent and 75 percent) and implement
a single discount level of 50 percent.
• Eliminate the 900 cubic feet of water subsidy to send a consistent water ai
conservation message to all customers.
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• Under the new 50 percent discount program, offer customers the option of a
32-gallon can for solid waste service.
• For the lowest income customers,retain the existing 75 percent subsidy
`m program only for those customers (approximately 100)currently enrolled.
• Provide additional outreach to low-income senior/disabled customers to
increase participation, assist in determining eligibility and help with the
application process.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
ORDINANCES adoption:
Ordinance#5360 An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
EDNSP: Farmers Market Ordinance 5325 creating a new fund for Farmers Market revenues and expenses
Funding,Budget Amend and appropriating revenues and expenses in the net amount of$46,492.19.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5361 An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
Budget: 2008 Amendment, Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$1,189,368,to provide for costs to serve
Benson Hill Communities the Benson Hill Communities Annexation area. MOVED BY BRIERE,
Annexation SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5362 An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton 2008 Budget as adopted by
Finance: Carry Forward Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of$31,097,336,to carry forward to 2008
Ordinance funds appropriated in 2007,but not expended in 2007. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5363 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10, Parking Regulations,of Title X
Legal: Parking Sign (Traffic), of City Code by amending Section 6, Signs And/Or Markings
Regulations Required. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Corman extended his appreciation to Council President Palmer
Council: Workshop (3/6 & and City staff for their work related to the Council offsite workshop held on
3/7) March 6 and 7. He stated that new territory was covered and the workshop was
very productive.
Citizen Comment: Patti- 116th Councilmember Taylor reported receipt of an e-mail from Frank Patti (Renton)
Ave SE, Speed Limit Increase requesting that the speed limit be increased from 25 to 35 miles per hour on a
one-mile stretch of 116th Ave. SE, from SE 168th St. to Puget Dr. SE,to match
the rest of the street's speed limit of 35 miles per hour. MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE TRANSPORTATION(AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill Councilmember Zwicker and Mayor Law acknowledged the success of the
Communities, Open House Benson Hill Communities Annexation area informational open house held on
March 8, and they thanked everyone involved for coordinating the event.
Citizen Comment: Guthrie- Councilmember Zwicker reported receipt of an e-mail from Trish Guthrie (King
Shamrock Annexation, County), Co-President of Ellis Park Homeowners Association,requesting
Application Fee Waiver waiver of the $2,500 filing fee for the proposed Shamrock Annexation.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER
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THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Frederick Andrews (King County) expressed his concerns regarding the build-
Citizen Comment: Andrews- up of silt below the water level at the interface between the mouth of the Cedar
Cedar River/Lake Washington River and Lake Washington,pointing out that this is a potential hazard to
Interface, Silt Build-up Hazard boaters. Additionally he noted that despite the number of agencies that are
involved with this area,none seem to take responsibility for the situation. Mr.
Andrews suggested that the City take the initiative to apprise the stakeholders
(those who benefit from the amenities)of the situation.
Chief Administrative Officer Covington stated that the City has worked on this
matter for many years,but has been unsuccessful in doing much more than
maintenance dredging. He assured that the City is doing what it can in the wake
of the habitat impacts and jurisdictional disputes.
Citizen Comment: Dere - Spirit In response to the inquiry of Jeff Dere(Renton), Chief Administrative Officer
of Washington Dinner Train Covington stated that the City does not know of any plans to reinstate the Spirit
of Washington Dinner Train. He explained that the dinner train could no longer
run from Renton to Woodinville due to the abandonment of a portion of the
railroad tracks, and to the I-405 expansion that affects the Wilburton Trestle.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:42 p.m.
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Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 10, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/17 Comcast Franchise Renewal;
(Palmer) 6 p.m. Legislative Session Wrap-Up
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 3/17 Municipal Arts Commission Revisions
(Briere) 5:30 p.m.
FINANCE MON., 3/17 Benson Hill Communities Annexation
(Persson) 4 p.m. Funding;
Newly Annexed Areas Franchise/Utility
Fees;
Surface Water Maintenance Worker II
Hire at Step D;
Purchase & Sale Agreement with King
County for Future Maintenance Facility
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Parker)
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 3/17 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 3/13 Local and Regional Transportation Issues
(Corman) 4 p.m. Update;
Duvall Ave. Bid Award(briefing only);
Airport Layout Plan (briefing only)
�., UTILITIES
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 2008 i.r1►
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: One Night Count
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/10/2008. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Lee Chicoine to the Airport Advisory Committee, North Renton
neighborhood primary position, for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2010 (position previously
held by Richard Zwicker). Refer to Community Services Committee.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/26/2008 for CAG-08-001, Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek
Parkway SE Reconstruction; eight bids; engineer's estimate $12,373,699.93; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to low bidder Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of
$10,081,569.23. Council concur.
d. City Clerk reports appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the RTC Short Plat
application(SHP-07-088) by James L. Voght, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning
and Development Committee. Consideration of the appeal by the City Council shall be based
solely upon the record, the Hearing Examiner's report, the notice of appeal and additional
submissions by parties (RMC 4-8-110F.6.).
e. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to waive permit fees
related to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources'removal of derelict and
abandoned dry docks on Lake Washington. Approval is also sought to amend the 2008 Budget
to allocate $200,000 from the unallocated reserve fund for the project. Council concur. (See 8.a.
for ordinance.)
f. Community Services Department recommends approval of a contract in the amount of$37,100
with MacLeod Reckord to design new irrigation and grading at Thomas Teasdale Park. Council
concur.
g. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional
right-of-way at High Ave. NE and NE 24th St. and at NE 24th St. and Jones Ave. NE to fulfill a
requirement of the Roberson's 24th Street Short Plat (SHP-05-050). Council concur.
h. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of salary grades for
existing and new positions, effective l/1/2008. Refer to Finance Committee. F
i. Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-07-188, Fiber Optic Connection North; and
requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$7,775,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,305 to R.L. Alia
Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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j. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of
$1,115,929.76 with Washington State Department of Transportation for construction
management services for the Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction Project.
King County will reimburse the City approximately 50 percent of the cost. Council concur. (See
8.a. for resolution.)
k. Transportation Systems Division requests approval of Supplement Agreement No. 1 to CAG-06-
114, agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation, to accept $500,000 for the
Lake Washington Trail South Lake Connector Project. Council concur. (See 8.b. for resolution.)
1. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$124,306 with
RH2 Engineering, Inc. for services related to the Denny's Lift Station Replacement Project.
Council concur.
7. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: Municipal Arts Commission Revisions*
b. Finance Committee: Surface Water Maintenance Worker II Hire at Step D; Purchase & Sale
Agreement with King County for Future Maintenance Facility
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Agreement with WSDOT re: Duvall Ave NE reconstruction project (see 6.j.)
b. WSDOT grant for Lake Washington Trail project (see 61.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment related to dry dock removal (see 6.e.)
b. Municipal Arts Commission revisions (see 7.a.)
9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
10. AUDIENCE COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
6 p.m.
Comcast Franchise Renewal;
Legislative Session Wrap-Up
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST
TUES.&THURS.AT 11 AM&9 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9 AM&7 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1 PM&9 PM
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CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 2008 City Clerk Division now
Referrals
ADMINISTRATION
Letter from Bimal Kumar re: parking, loading, and driveway regulations
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointment of Lee Chicoine to the Airport Advisory Committee
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Classifications and salary grades for existing and new positions
Comcast franchise agreement renewal
MAYOR& CITY CLERK
Property purchase agreement with King County for future maintenance facility
Agreement with WSDOT for Duvall Ave. NE Reconstruction Project construction management
WSDOT grant for Lake Washington Trail South Lake Connector Project
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Construction and height limitations in the Windsor Hills neighborhood
Appeal by James L. Voght of Hearing Examiner's decision re: RTC Short Plat .r
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND & FINAL READING
2008 Budget amendment related to dry dock removal (1 st reading 3/17/2008)
Municipal Arts Commission revisions (1st reading 3/17/2008)
PUBLIC HEARING
3/24/2008 - City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 17,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON. MOVED
BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;MICHELE NEUMANN,
Deputy City Clerk; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services
Administrator; KAREN BERGSVIK,Human Services Manager; GREGG
ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director;DEPUTY CHIEF MARK PETERSON,Fire
Department; DEPUTY CHIEF CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Human Services Manager Bergsvik and Renton Vision House Program
Human Services: One Night Supervisor Anne Snook reported on One Night Count, a count of unsheltered
Count(of the Homeless) homeless that occurred on January 25. Ms. Snook stated that this is the second
year the City has participated in One Night Count, and with the help of over 50
volunteers,44 homeless people were counted in Renton. Although this
represents a slight drop from Renton's 2007 count, she reported that overall in
King County,the count increased by 15 percent. Ms. Snook acknowledged the
community agencies that contributed to this effort, and she also thanked City
staff for their assistance.
Ms. Bergsvik reported that in 2006/2007,the Renton School District identified
327 homeless kids. As of February 29, 2008, 189 were identified, which shows
that family homelessness is very real in Renton. She further reported that 574
homeless or recently homeless people served by King County and Seattle Public
Health in 2007 indicated a Renton zip code as the last place they lived. Ms.
Bergsvik noted that a South King County plan to end homelessness has been
written, and after review by City staff and the Human Services Advisory
Committee,the plan will be forwarded to the Council. In conclusion, she listed
ways that citizens can help the homeless in Renton.
In response to Councilmember Taylor's inquiries,Ms. Bergsvik explained that
homeless people identified under"other" on the 2008 Homeless Count
Summary are those who ride buses all night. Additionally, she explained that
Renton is divided into nine count areas to ensure counting consistency, and new
count areas will be added as needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs
adopted as part of its business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
The Renton Neighborhood Program will hold a Picnic Workshop on March
19 at City Hall to help neighborhoods plan, organize, and implement a
successful neighborhood picnic.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Dave C. Hardy(King County) expressed interest in serving on a City board or
Citizen Comment: Hardy- committee,noting that he submitted an application to that effect. Mr. Hardy
Transit Advisory Board indicated that he is particularly qualified to serve on the Transit Advisory '
Service Board, as he has been a user of public transit for the past ten years.
Citizen Comment: Various- The following speakers commented on development in the Windsor Hills
Windsor Hills Neighborhood, neighborhood and the protection of views: Robert Walker(Renton); Betty
Construction and Height Pernaa (Renton); Loretta Hash (Renton); Carolyn Buck(Renton)who also
Limitations submitted letters from Joseph Masterson(Renton), and from Delena Phillips
(Renton) and Lynette and Dale Hall (Renton); and James Williams(Renton).
Comments and concerns expressed included: the runaway development of large
houses; the loss of views; the lack of a view protection ordinance in Renton; the
close proximity of homes to one another; the need to maintain the integrity of
the neighborhood; the importance of building smaller houses; the need for
smaller houses for single people; the loss of privacy; the loss of the
neighborhood's character; and the matter of deeds indicating that property
owners cannot obstruct views.
The following recommendations were expressed: implement a temporary
moratorium on new construction in the Windsor Hills neighborhood, implement
a 30-day notice of proposed land use action to allow for public comment,revise
R-8 zoning regarding replacement homes, eliminate loopholes that allow for
larger and taller homes, and review the current code.
Councilmember Parker noted his intent to refer this matter to committee.
Councilmember Corman commented that the City has not changed the law
recently; however,the marketplace has changed, which may be why residents
are motivated to express their concerns to Council at this time. Councilmember
Persson asked that the matter concerning deeds that address obstruction of
views be reviewed as well.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE
ISSUE OF CONSTRUCTION AND HEIGHT LIMITATIONS IN THE
WINDSOR HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Hash- In response to the concern of Loretta Hash(Renton) that the leash law is not
Leash Law Enforcement being observed, Councilmember Parker recommended that she call 911 to report
incidents of off-leash dogs.
Citizen Comment: Kumar- Bimal Kumar(Renton)reading from his letter, expressed concerns regarding
Parking, Loading& Driveway driveways and sidewalks at property he previously owned in the vicinity of
Regulations 1500 Index Ave.NE.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ALLOW THE
SPEAKER TWO ADDITIONAL MINUTES FOR HIS COMMENTS.
CARRIED.
Continuing,Mr. Kumar also expressed concerns about the potential violation of
City Code 4-4-080(Parking, Loading,and Driveway Regulations). MOVED
BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Johnson- Jacob Johnson (Seattle)expressed concern regarding the mortgage foreclosure
Homeowners and Bank crisis resulting from the collapse of the housing bubble. He reviewed key
Protection Act of 2007 features of the proposed Homeowners and Bank Protection Act of 2007,which
aims to create protection for people and banks affected by the crisis.
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MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL EXTEND
THE AUDIENCE COMMENT PERIOD. CARRIED.
„w Citizen Comment: Fugate- Joseph Fugate(Seattle) also spoke on the topic of the proposed Homeowners
Homeowners and Bank and Bank Protection Act of 2007. He reviewed the evolution of the mortgage
Protection Act foreclosure crisis,noting that the banking system is now collapsing. Mr. Fugate
expressed concern that the federal government keeps putting forth the same
policies as those that led to the crisis.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/10/2008. Council concur.
3/10/2008
Appointment: Airport Mayor Law appointed Lee Chicoine to the Airport Advisory Committee,North
Advisory Committee Renton neighborhood primary position, for an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2010
(position previously held by Richard Zwicker). Refer to Community Services
Committee.
CAG: 08-001, Duvall Ave NE City Clerk reported bid opening on 2/26/2008 for CAG-08-001,Duvall Ave.
Reconstruction,Northwest NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction; eight bids; engineer's estimate
Cascade $12,373,699.93; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to
low bidder Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of$10,081,569.23. Council
concur.
Appeal: RTC Short Plat, City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the RTC
Voght, SHP-07-088 Short Plat application by James L. Voght, accompanied by required fee. Refer
to Planning and Development Committee.
EDNSP: Dry Docks Removal Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to
Waiver of Permit Fees,Budget waive permit fees related to the Washington State Department of Natural
Amend Resources'removal of derelict and abandoned dry docks on Lake Washington.
Approval was also sought to amend the 2008 Budget to allocate $200,000 from
the unallocated reserve fund for the project. Council concur. (See page 87 for
ordinance.)
Community Services: Thomas Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
Teasdale Park Landscaping, amount of$37,100 with MacLeod Reckord to design new irrigation and grading
MacLeod Reckord at Thomas Teasdale Park. Council concur.
Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Robersons 24th St Short Plat, dedication for additional right-of-way at High Ave. NE and NE 24th St. and at
ROW Dedication,NE 24th St, NE 24th St. and Jones Ave.NE to fulfill a requirement of the Roberson's 24th
SHP-05-050 Street Short Plat. Council concur.
Human Resources: Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Reclassifications& the position classifications and salary grades for existing and new positions,
Classifications for 7 Positions effective 1/1/2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 07-188, Fiber Optic Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-07-188,Fiber Optic
Connection North, RL Alia Connection North; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
Company pay estimate in the amount of$7,775, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of$2,305 to R.L. Alia Company, contractor, if
all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Transportation: Duvall Ave Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the
NE Reconstruction,WSDOT amount of$1,115,929.76 with the Washington State Department of
Transportation for construction management services for the Duvall Ave.
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NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE Reconstruction Project. (King County will
reimburse the City approximately 50 percent of the cost.) Council concur. (See
later this page for resolution.)
CAG: 06-114, Lake WA Trail Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplement Agreement
South Lake Connector, No. 1 to CAG-06-114, agreement with the Washington State Department of
WSDOT Grant Transportation,to accept$500,000 for the Lake Washington Trail South Lake
Connector Project. Council concur. (See page 87 for resolution.)
Utility: Dennys Lift Station Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Replacement, RH2 of$124,306 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for services related to the Denny's Lift
Engineering Station Replacement Project. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Services Committee Vice Chair Parker presented a report
Community Services recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the
Committee ordinance revising City Code 2-8, Municipal Arts Commission; in order to: 1)
Board/Commission: Municipal introduce a five-year Master Plan for Arts and Culture; 2) set a specific
Arts Commission Revisions timeframe for the annual review of the two-year plan to determine which capital
projects will be slated for the 1%for Art Fund; 3) clarify how monies are
budgeted into the I%for Art Fund; and 4) develop a conservation plan for the
maintenance of public art.
The committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be
presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 87 for ordinance.)
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Community Services: Parks concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and Ci!Y Clerk
Maintenance Facility at to sign a purchase and sale agreement with King County for"Lot B" of the
Monroe Ave NE&NE 3rd St, Cassidy Cove subdivision in the amount of$2,255,646.77. Funds can be
King County Purchase appropriated from the 316 Reserve Fund through an ordinance.
Agreement,United Rentals The Committee further recommended that an additional $300,000 be
Sublease appropriated for continuing lease costs for the temporary Parks Maintenance
Facility at the United Rentals Northwest building(LAG-07-001), and for site
development costs of"Lot B." These funds are also to be appropriated from the
316 Reserve Fund through an ordinance. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Works: Surface Water Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Maintenance Worker 11 Hire at concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request to fill the new
Step D Surface Water Maintenance Worker II position(Grade A08) at Step D of the
2008 salary schedule. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution#3935 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Duvall Ave interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation
NE Reconstruction,WSDOT for construction management services for the Duvall Ave.NE/Coal Creek
Parkway SE Reconstruction Project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED
BY PARKER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
CARRIED.
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Resolution #3936 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
CAG: 06-114, Lake WA Trail interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to
South Lake Connector, obtain construction funds for the Lake Washington Trail South Lake Connector
WSDOT Grant Project(Sam Chastain Trail). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/24/2008 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: Dry Docks Removal An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget, allocating$200,000 from
Waiver of Permit Fees, Budget the unallocated reserve fund balance from 2007 for derelict vessel removal
Amend projects. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
3/24/2008. CARRIED.
Board/Commission: Municipal An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8,Municipal Arts Commission, of
Arts Commission Revisions Title II(Commissions and Boards)of City Code by introducing a five-year
Master Plan for Arts and Culture; clarifying how funding is established and
adjusted for the 1%for Art Fund; and scheduling the annual review of the two-
year plan for projects slated for the I%for Art Fund, to be completed during the
annual City budget preparation process. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 3/24/2008. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Palmer announced that Mayor Law will present his State of the
AJLS: Mayor's State of the City address at the Renton Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 19.
City Address
City Clerk: Cable Franchise MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER
Renewal THE RENEWAL OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST
TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Ben Johnson(Renton) expressed his support for the maintenance of the views in
Citizen Comment: Johnson- the Windsor Hills neighborhood. He noted the importance of balancing the
Windsor Hills Neighborhood, needs of the neighborhood and the needs of development.
Construction and Height
Limitations
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:04 p.m.
Michele Neumann,Deputy City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 17,2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 2008
*REVISED*
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/24 Emerging Issues in Community and
(Palmer) 5:30 p.m. Economic Development
*Council Conference Room*
Approximately Shoreline Master Program
6 p.m. *Council Chambers*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(Briere)
FINANCE MON., 3/24 Vouchers;
(Persson) 4 p.m. Capital Funding Financial Policy;
Fire and Police IT Project(briefing only);
Fire and Emergency Services Overtime
(briefing only);
Collection of Penalty and Interest for
Non-Payment of Utility Tax;
Salary Grades for New and Existing
Positions *added item*
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 3/20 Appeal of T-Mobile Monopole
(Parker) 3 p.m. Conditional Use Permit
*Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
(Corman)
UTILITIES THURS., 3/20 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
••• March 24, 2008
Monday, 7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Public Works employee recognition
b. Sister City visit to Nishiwaki
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
City Code Title IV (Development Regulations) docket items: Commercial Office Residential,
Assisted Living, Helipad, and Utilities Height
5. APPEAL: Planning& Development Committee Report re: T-Mobile Monopole Conditional
Use Permit
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of environmental and
developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was best for the elected
representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court, has retained appellate
jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council,while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-judicial
body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law,the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal. The parties
to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning & Development
Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court requirements prohibiting
the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties have had an opportunity to address
their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee,the City Council may not consider oral or written
testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is
outside the normal process of open discourse provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of
the City Council meeting. However,this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning
pending appeals is outweighed by the quick, easy,inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the
Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. 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 in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
am 8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
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a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/17/2008. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to expand the
Planning Commission from seven to nine members. Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of Title IV docket
item 08-01: text amendment for Monopole I in residential zones and housekeeping amendments
to wireless regulations in all zones. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. ..
d. Human Services Division requests approval of an agreement with King County regarding the use
of SHB (Substitute House Bill) 2060 local low income housing funds for the Regional
Affordable Housing Program. Refer to Community Services Committee.
e. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement in the amount of$35,752 with
Kleinfelder for the White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension Project geotechnical services. Council
concur.
9. UNFINISHED 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 Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Capital Funding Financial Policy; Collection of Penalties and
Interest for Non-Payment of Utility Tax*; Salary Grades for New and Existing Positions
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Increasing Planning Commission membership from seven to nine (see 8.b.)
b. Collection of penalties and interest for non-payment of utility tax (see 9.a.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2008 Budget amendment related to dry dock removal (1st reading 3/17/2008)
b. Municipal Arts Commission revisions (1st reading 3/17/2008)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded ..rt
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
Council Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues in Community and Economic Development
Council Chambers
Approximately 6 p.m.
Shoreline Master Program
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Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Agreement with King County re: Regional Affordable Housing Program
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
City Code Title IV docket item re: Monopole I and wireless regulations
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
Increasing Planning Commission membership from seven to nine (1st reading 3/24/2008)
Collection of penalties and interest for non-payment of utility tax (1 st reading 3/24/2008)
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 24,2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER;
COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERS; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON. MOVED BY PALMER,
SECONDED BY PARKER,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ATTENDANCE LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator;ALEX PIETSCH,
Community and Economic Development Administrator; ERIKA CONKLING,
Senior Planner;ANGELA MATHIAS,Assistant Planner; TERRY
HIGASHIYAMA,Community Services Administrator; SONJA
MEJLAENDER, Community Relations and Event Coordinator; MARTY
WINE,Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,Communications Director;
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON,Fire Department; COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, Police
Department.
SPECIAL Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman recognized the
PRESENTATIONS Planning/Building/Public Works employees nominated and chosen by their
Public Works: Employee peers to receive 2007 Good Work awards, as follows: Principal Financial and
Recognition Administrative Analyst Nenita Ching, Engineering Specialist Jun Aesquivel,
and Construction Inspector Pat Miller. Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic Tom
Guesman was selected as the 2007 Planning/Building/Public Works Employee
of the Year.
Mr. Zimmerman then announced that the following employees who contributed
to the Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank project were
awarded the 2007 Good Teamwork Award: Parks Director Leslie Betlach,
Senior Planner Jill Ding(former employee); Utility Engineering Supervisor
Dave Christensen, Mapping Coordinator Bob Mac Onie, Civil Engineer Allen
Quynn, and Utility Engineering Supervisor Ron Straka.
Community Services: Sister Community Relations and Event Coordinator Mejlaender introduced Roger
City Visit to Nishiwaki, Japan Richert, Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City Committee Chairman,who reviewed the
history and evolution of the Renton and Nishiwaki relationship,which began in
1969. Pointing out that the Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City Committee became an
official committee of the City in 1994,Mr. Richert detailed the striking
similarities between the two cities.
Ms. Mejlaender named the 16 delegates who will visit Nishiwaki from April 5
to 12, and she reviewed the itinerary for the trip. In conclusion, Ms. Mejlaender
and Assistant CAO Wine displayed the gift that will be presented to the Mayor
of Nishiwaki during the trip, a glass blown square shaped platter from Uptown
Glassworks to add to the collection of previous art given by the City of Renton.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: Development accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Regulations (Title IV)Docket consider revisions to the following City Code Title IV(Development
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Regulations)docket items: Commercial/Office/Residential (COR)Zone,
Assisted Living, Helipads, and Utilities Height.
Reporting on the docket item concerning the COR zone,Assistant Planner
�. Mathias explained that each of the current three COR zone designations were
generally assigned to single, large properties with unique attributes. The
proposed revisions will consolidate the COR zone into one designation,place
the COR zone in Urban Design District C, and place the COR zone with the
parking standards for other mixed use/multi-family zoning designations.
Turning to the docket item concerning assisted living,Ms. Mathias stated that
Renton currently does not have a definition for assisted living, and the proposal
includes implementing a new definition for assisted living and for multi-family
assisted living;revising the definition for convalescent centers; striking the
retirement residences definition; applying density to assisted living facilities;
allowing assisted living facilities in the R-14 zone; limiting assisted living
facilities to 18 units in the R-1 and R-10 zones; and establishing parking
standards of one space per unit,plus dedicated parking for facility fleet vehicles.
Continuing,Ms. Mathias reviewed the proposed revisions to the height
requirements for utilities,which include: allowing additional height for
aboveground and elevated water reservoirs and public utility facilities, treating
public utility facilities exceeding 50 feet in height with public art, and adding
language to allow administrative modification of setbacks and lot coverage to
trigger site plan review.
Senior Planner Conkling reported on the docket item concerning helipads. She
indicated that helipads are currently allowed with a Hearing Examiner
conditional use permit in commercial, industrial, and urban center zones. Ms.
.. Conkling noted that the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)regulates
helipad construction, siting, and all airspace issues, including the approach for
take-offs and landings.
Ms. Conkling explained that the proposed revision will allow helipads in the R-
8 zone, if accessory to a residential use,with a Hearing Examiner conditional
use permit. The helipad use is limited to properties fronting Lake Washington,
where one seaplane per residence is already allowed. Additionally,compliance
with FAA regulations is required, and properties will be limited to one aircraft.
In conclusion, Ms. Conkling reported that the Planning and Development
Committee will review this group of docket items and then present a report to
the full Council. She noted that the Environmental Review Committee's
determination regarding the helipads has been appealed to the Hearing
Examiner; therefore, the Committee will not review that docket item until the
appeal issue has been settled.
In response to Council inquiries,Ms. Mathias stated that the funding for graphic
treatments on water tanks is usually part of a new construction budget or a
maintenance upgrade, and the cost averages out to be approximately one percent
of the budget. Ms. Conkling estimated that seven or eight of the lakefront
properties may be eligible to have a helipad. She indicated that when approving
private helipads,the FAA prohibits the allowance of an approach over a
residential area;however,helicopters are not prohibited from flying over
Kennydale Hill. Ms. Conkling explained that a helicopter would land on the
ground unless it has pontoons. A seaplane lands on the water, is usually placed
on a surface,and is pulled onto the lake and taxis off from there.
Public comment was invited.
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The following speakers spoke in support of the helipad proposal: Steve
Maxwell (Renton); Robert Watson (Seattle); Marlene Winter(Renton); Dr. Paul
Joos (Renton); Dorothy Simpson (Mercer Island); Gary Pipkin (Renton);
Charlie Conner(Renton),who also submitted 46 support signatures and a
support letter from Monica Fix(Renton); Gene Heuschel (Renton); Sharon
Smith(Renton);Kim Bowden(Renton); Buzz Dana(Renton); Jerry Brennan
(Renton);Brian Fife(Renton); Joe Boehme(Renton); Tom Dahlby(Renton);
Don Jacobson(Renton); Marc Pritchard(Renton); Don Savoy(Renton); John
Hempelmann(Seattle); Kelly Grace(Renton); Steve Porter(Renton); Mike
Holmes (Renton); Steve Miller(Renton); Jim Hess (Renton); Bob Goetz
(Renton); Carrie Krape(Renton); Pat Dana(Renton); Kevin Iden(Renton); and
Bill Stoneman(Renton).
Support comments indicated that the lakefront community will be a more
interesting place to live due to all of the activity; the noise is minimal; the
neighborhood will be improved; the lake is enjoyed in many ways, which
includes the use of aircraft; space requirements to land helicopters are very
restrictive; safe environment in which to operate helicopters; zoning revision
will result in only a few helipads; Renton is a progressive city; property values
will be enhanced;helicopters will add to the character of the City; increased
quality of life;reflection of Renton's aviation history; requirement for
conditional use permit will shepherd the use of helicopters in this area; the
majority of the City of Issaquah's helicopter rules are FAA requirements; and
helicopters are under the control of the Renton Airport unlike at other cities.
Other comments included: important to maintain affected properties'seaplane
sites and that potential use for any future owners; helipads should be considered
in the same manner as seaplane sites;helicopter approaches are not allowed
over Kennydale Hill; air traffic issues are regulated by the FAA;potential
usefulness of helicopters during public disaster situations;property rights
maintained; lack of notice for public hearing;preference for City to use the
administrative conditional use permit process; and helicopters are not operated
when the weather is marginal.
The following speakers spoke in opposition of the proposal: Joanie Rosling
(Renton),John DuBois(Renton),Pegi Galster(Renton),Victoria Kapetan
(Renton),Kim Loulias(Renton),Bill Johnson(Renton),John Middlebrooks
(Renton),Brian Shine(Renton), Trudy Neumann(Renton), and Mark Hancock
(Seattle).
Objections included increased noise; helipads will only benefit a few people to
the detriment of the entire Kennydale neighborhood; helicopters require
considerable skill and continued practice to fly; the lack of a noise study;
decreased property values;public safety concerns; reduced quality of life; large
amount of noise already endured in the neighborhood; lack of tangible benefits
for the entire City; and the efforts of the Renton Airport Advisory Committee
are countered.
Other comments indicated that the Renton Airport is nearby, therefore private
helipads are not needed; the City of Issaquah has numerous rules regarding the
operation of helicopters; the environmental issues have been overlooked; the
allowance of helicopters with floats reduces safety hazard; helicopters do not
belong in residential neighborhoods or on the water front; large birds may
present safety hazard to the helicopter; water-based helipad should be required;
legal issue concerns if an accident occurs;helicopters fly over Kennydale Hill
and cause disruptions; even distribution of the costs and benefits of the
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disruptions to people's lives is needed;helicopters are dangerous and noisy;the
conditional use permit process creates and continues confusion;preference for a
third party to test the helicopter noise; and a better ordinance is needed.
•� Correspondence in support of the helipad proposal was acknowledged from
Thomas R. Dahlby and Kathleen I. Dahlby(Renton). Correspondence in
opposition to the proposal was acknowledged from the following: Sandy
Reisman(city of residence unknown); Thomas and Judith Skillman(Renton);
Kim Loulias (Renton); Paul and Tami Skelton (Renton); Jodi Watson(Renton);
Linda Fry (city of residence unknown); Robert L. Undsderfer(Renton); Betty
Childers and Steve Denison(Renton); John Middlebrooks (Renton);Mary
Lowry and Mike Lowry (Renton); and Joanie Rosling(Renton).
Correspondence regarding the proposal was also acknowledged from Steve F.
(city of residence unknown) and Marleen Mandt(city of residence unknown).
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
RECESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:12 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:17 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers
present except Corman,previously excused.
APPEAL Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker announced that the hearing
Planning& Development regarding the T-Mobile monopole conditional use permit appeal was continued
Committee to April 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Appeal: Monopole Conditional
Use Permit,T-Mobile, CU-07-
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AUDIENCE COMMENT Pegi Galster(Renton)requested that before making a decision on the matter of
Citizen Comment: Galster- the proposed zoning revision that would allow helipads in certain R-8-zoned
Title IV Docket Review, properties,the City hire a consultant to conduct a noise study. She also urged
Helipads Council to read the documentation she submitted regarding noise.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/17/2008. Council concur.
3/17/2008
Board/Commission: Planning Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to
Commission Membership expand the Planning Commission from seven to nine members. Council concur.
Expansion (See page 97 for ordinance.)
Planning: Development Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Regulations (Title IV)Docket Title IV docket item 08-01: text amendment for Monopole I in residential zones
Review and housekeeping amendments to wireless regulations in all zones. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Human Services: Regional Human Services Division requested approval of an agreement with King
Affordable Housing Program County regarding the use of SHB (Substitute House Bill) 2060 local low income
Fund Usage,King County housing funds for the Regional Affordable Housing Program. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Utility: White Fence Ranch Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
Sewer Extension Geotechnical of$35,752 with Kleinfelder for the White Fence Ranch Sewer Extension
Services, Kleinfelder Project geotechnical services. Council concur.
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MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Finance Committee Claim Vouchers 270147 - 270645 and two wire transfers totaling
Finance: Vouchers $4,204,144.65; and approval of 183 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and
702 direct deposits totaling$2,543,348.68. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Tax Non- Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Payment, Penalty and Interest concurrence with the staff recommendation that the City Code be amended to
Collection provide for interest and penalties for late payment of utility taxes due to the
City. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this
matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERS,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 97 for ordinance.)
Finance: Capital Funding Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding capital funding
Financial Policy Financial Management Policies revisions. As a result of the review of Fund
Balance Reserves and the annual Capital Improvement Plan,the Committee
recommended that the Financial Management Policies be revised as follows:
1. Add the Farmers Market Fund previously approved by Ordinance 5360.
2. Add a new internal service fund for City facilities enabling the tracking and
planning for expenses related to providing facilities for use by City staff.
3. Revise the capital project budget process to provide for project length
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budgeting of capital projects. This will eliminate the need to break a long-
term capital project into annual budget increments and improve reporting.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Human Resources: Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Reclassifications (7 Positions), concurrence in the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and create pay
Application Support Manager ranges for City departments effective 1/1/2008. Funds to implement this
Hire recommendation are provided in the 2008 Budget. The positions are as follows:
Civil Engineer I(vacant), grade a19 to a21,no budget change.
Recreation Supervisor to Recreation Manager(vacant), grade m25 to m28,
no budget change.
Lead Building Inspector (new position), a24,no budget change.
Lead Code Compliance Inspector(new position), a22,no budget change.
Planning Director(new position),m38,no budget change.
Water Utility Instrumentation/SCADA Technician, a19,no budget change.
Risk Manager(new position),m30,no budget change.
Additionally,the Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to permit
the filling of the Application Support Manager position on 3/17/2008 in
anticipation of the retirement of a long-term City employee on 5/1/2008, in
order to facilitate a smooth transaction. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED
BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Persson presented a report
Committee regarding SE Petrovitsky Rd. and SE Carr Rd. street names. The Committee
Streets: Renaming, SE met to discuss a request to review the street naming for the SE Petrovitsky Rd.,
Petrovitsky Rd& SE Carr Rd SE Carr Rd., and S. 176th St. arterial route through the Benson Hill
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Communities Annexation area. The newly annexed area had these three
different names for the same arterial route.
The street names in the City of Renton are designated by City Code, Chapter 11,
Street Grid System. For most of the Benson Hill Communities Annexation
area, the street names remained unchanged following annexation. City Code
Section 9-11-6.A.3 does require that the segments of SE Carr Rd., SE 176th St.,
and SE Petrovitsky Rd. be renamed SE Carr Rd.,west of 108th Ave. SE, and SE
Petrovitsky Rd., east of 108th Ave. SE. These changes have been made by City
staff,which affects 27 property owners in the annexation area. These street
names correspond to the existing street names on the route east and west of the
annexation area.
The Committee recommended that no further action be taken at this time on
street name changes for this arterial route. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Added MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL BRING
Resolution #3937 FORWARD THE ADDED RESOLUTION REGARDING SUPPORT FOR
Transportation: I-405 Corridor THE I-405 CORRIDOR PROGRAM. CARRIED.
Program Support A resolution was read reaffirming Renton's support of the I-405 Corridor
Program record of decision finalized in October 2002,particularly full
implementation of the bus rapid transit concept. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson indicated that this matter has
been discussed several times in Committee of the Whole.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 4/7/2008 for second and final reading:
Board/Commission: Planning An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10,Planning Commission,of Title II
Commission Membership (Commissions and Boards)of City Code by increasing the membership of the
Expansion Planning Commission from seven to nine. MOVED BY BRIERS,
SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/7/2008. CARRIED.
Finance: Utility Tax Non- An ordinance was read amending Section 2,Utility Tax; When Due, of Chapter
Payment, Penalty and Interest 11,Utility Tax,of Title V(Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code by
Collection adding two new subsections, "A," Penalties For Nonpayment, and "B," Interest.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/7/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5364 An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget, allocating $200,000 from
EDNSP: Dry Docks Removal the unallocated reserve fund balance from 2007 for derelict vessel removal
Waiver of Permit Fees, Budget projects. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL
Amend ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
rr CARRIED.
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Ordinance#5365 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Municipal Arts Commission, of
Board/Commission: Municipal Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City Code by introducing a five-year
Arts Commission Revisions Master Plan for Arts and Culture; clarifying how funding is established and
adjusted for the I% for Art Fund; and scheduling the annual review of the two-
year plan for projects slated for the 1% for Art Fund, to be completed during the
annual City budget preparation process. MOVED BY BRIERS, SECONDED
BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT In response to the inquiry of Chuck Gitchel (Renton) regarding the T-Mobile
Citizen Comment: Gitchel - monopole conditional use permit appeal, Councilmember Parker stated that the
Monopole Conditional Use Planning and Development Committee will present its recommendation
Permit Appeal, T-Mobile, CU- regarding the matter to the full Council on April 7.
07 9�" CG&S
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:39 p.m.z
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 24, 2008
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Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 24, 2008
COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 3/31 No Meeting (5th Monday)
(Palmer)
MON., 4/07 Emerging Issues in Transportation;
6 p.m. Regional Committees and Issues Update
*Council Conference Room*
COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 4/07 Lee Chicoine Appointment to Airport
(Briere) 5 p.m. Advisory Committee;
Regional Affordable Housing Program
Agreement with King County
FINANCE
(Persson)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/03 City Code Title IV (Development
(Parker) 3 p.m. Regulations) Docket;
Annexation Fees
FRI., 4/04 Appeal of T-Mobile Monopole
1:30 p.m. Conditional Use Permit
*Council Chambers*
PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 4/07 CANCELLED
(Taylor)
TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 3/27 CANCELLED
(Corman)
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UTILITIES THURS., 4/03 CANCELLED
(Zwicker)
NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council
Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
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