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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 05/02/2005 AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 2,2005 Monday, 7:30 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 April 25, 2005. Council concur. b. Court Case filed on behalf of Western Surety Company by Alexander Friedrich, Yusen & rr' Friedrich, 215 NE 40th St., Suite C-3, Seattle, 98105,regarding the bonds the plaintiff furnished to The New Woodinville Public Auto Auction. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. c. Community Services Department recommends approval of an amendment to the Park Rules and Regulations to restrict the presence of domestic animals, except service animals, at specific events held in parks upon approval by the Park Board. Refer to Community Services Committee. d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a public hearing be set on 5/16/2005 to consider the proposed Honey Creek East Annexation and R-8 zoning of 27.5 acres located west of 132nd Ave. SE and south of SE 100th St. Council concur. e. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends a public hearing be set on 5/16/2005 to consider the proposed Maplewood East Annexation and R- 4 zoning of 26.14 acres located west of 156th Ave. SE and north of SE 136th St. Council concur. f. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommends adoption of a resolution that declares a six-month moratorium on new development in the R-10 and RM-F zones in the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area, and sets a public hearing date of 5/16/2005. Council concur. (See 8. for resolution.) g. Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of the final report on the NE 3rd and 4th Street Corridor Improvements Project that establishes the long range transportation plan for this corridor. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)Committee. 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: Clean Sweep Renton Program; City's Boards and Commissions; Business Plan Revisions b. Finance Committee: Lease Amendment with Vykor for Spaces at 200 Mill Building (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) . RESOLUTIOM AND ORDINANCES Resolution: Declaring a moratorium on new development in R-10 and RM-F zones in the Highlands study area ' and establishing a public hearing date and termination date(see 5.f.) 9. NEW BUSINESS(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded information.) 10. AUDIENCE COMMENT 11. ADJOURNMENT • COMMITTEE OF THE WHOI F AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) Council Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Emerging Issues; Clean Sweep Renton Program; City's Boards and Commissions; Business Plan Revisions ihise • 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 11:00 AM&9:00 PM,WED.&FRI.AT 9:00 AM&7:00 PM AND SAT.&SUN.AT 1:00 PM&9:00 PM RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 2, 2005 Council Chambers Monday,7:30 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF TERRI BRIERE, Council President;MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; COUNCILMEMBERS TONI NELSON; DAN CLAWSON;DENIS LAW. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief ATTENDANCE Administrative Officer;LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; DEREK TODD,Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay 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 2005 and beyond. Items noted included: • This month,over 1,000 Renton School District third graders will learn about City of Renton services as they participate in an annual field trip to visit the Renton Historical Museum,Police Department,Fire Department, Library,Park Maintenance Division,Traffic Control Room, and the Mayor. * The Community Services Department scholarship program recently received$6,100 in donations from Rotary of Renton,the Sam Chastain Memorial Fund, and the Rose Turner Guild. The program offers scholarships for low-income Renton residents to participate in educational and recreational activities offered at the Renton Community Center, Senior Center, and the Highlands and North Highlands Neighborhood Centers. School District: Boundary Commenting on the letter sent to parents by the Renton School District Changes regarding boundary changes affecting students who live in the Liberty Ridge and Monterey Terrace developments,Mayor Keolker-Wheeler emphasized that the Renton City Council and Administration has no authority over the decisions of the Renton School District. 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 April 25, 2005. Council concur. April 25, 2005 Court Case: Western Surety Court Case filed on behalf of Western Surety Company by Alexander Friedrich, Company, CRT-05-006 Yusen&Friedrich, 215 NE 40th St., Suite C-3, Seattle, 98105, regarding the bonds the plaintiff furnished to The New Woodinville Public Auto Auction. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. 1 May 2,2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 158 Community Services: Park Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to Rules&Regulations Changes the Park Rules and Regulations restricting the presence of domestic animals, except service animals, at specific events held in parks upon approval of the Park Board. Refer to Community Services Committee. Annexation: Honey Creek Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department East,Union Ave NE recommended a public hearing be set on 5/16/2005 to consider the proposed Honey Creek East Annexation and R-8 zoning of 27.5 acres located west of Union Ave. NE(132nd Ave. SE)and south of SE 100th St. Council concur. Annexation: Maplewood East, Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department SE 136th St& 156th Ave SE recommended a public hearing be set on 5/16/2005 to consider the proposed Maplewood East Annexation and R-4 zoning of 26.14 acres located west of 156th Ave. SE and north of SE 136th St. Council concur. Planning: Highlands Sub-Area Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Plan Study Area Moratorium recommended adoption of a resolution that declares a six-month moratorium on new development in the R-10 and RM-F zones in the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area, and sets a public hearing on 5/16/2005. Council concur. (See page 159 for resolution.) Transportation: NE 3rd/4th St Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of the final report on Corridor Improvements Final the NE 3rd and 4th Street Corridor Improvements Project that establishes the Report long range transportation plan for this corridor. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Briere presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding Committee of the Whole the Clean Sweep Renton program. The Committee recommended concurrence Utility: Clean Sweep Renton in the staff recommendation to approve the implementation of the one-time Program Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup and the public education and outreach campaign portions of the Clean Sweep Renton program. The Committee also recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve appropriation of the one-time Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup event projected to cost$299,225, and the associated public education and outreach campaign projected to cost$55,000,from the Solid Waste Utility fund balance in 2005. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Board/Commission: Council President Briere presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding Organization &Process modifications to the organization and process of City boards,commissions, and Modifications committees. The Committee recommended concurrence in the Mayor's recommendations to: 1. Eliminate three advisory boards (Board of Ethics, Board of Adjustments and the Unfair Housing Practices Board) and one advisory committee (Transportation Advisory Committee); 2. Expand and rename the Human Rights and Affairs Commission into the Renton Advisory Commission on Diversity; 3. Provide for student representation on each board,commission, and committee (as appropriate); and May 2,2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 159 4. Redefine the Library Board by codifying its existence in the City Code under authority of RCW 35A.27.010. In addition, the Committee recommended concurrence in the Mayor's recommendation to authorize staff to amend the City Code to implement these changes. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending Lease: Vykor, 200 Mill concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the lease amendment with Building(1st&5th Floors), Vykor, Inc. for a three to five year extension of tenancy on the first and fifth LAG-02-002 floors of the 200 Mill Building. The net proceeds to the City are $180,054.29 for the first three years, and$380,529.80 for the two extension years. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease amendment. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: ORDINANCES Resolution#3750 A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on new development in the R-10 Planning: Highlands Sub-Area and RM-F zones within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area, establishing a Plan Study Area Moratorium public hearing date of May 16, 2005, and establishing a termination date for the moratorium of November 2,2005. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* Acknowledging that development in the Highlands was discussed during the Council Retreat, Councilman Clawson expressed his concern about the imposition of the moratorium and questioned the urgency and need for the action. Pointing out that Highlands community residents have expressed the need for improvements in the area, Councilman Persson indicated that the area's current zoning is not of a level to encourage quality infill development. He stated his support for the moratorium. Councilman Clawson inquired as to the number of proposed developments in the Highlands area nearing the permitting process. Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch stated that three pre-applications have been submitted within the past two months. He explained that the City needs time to develop new standards that reflect the City's vision for the area, which includes allowing higher densities to stimulate a larger redevelopment effort, and that subdividing lots at lower densities is inconsistent with that vision. Responding to Councilman Clawson's request, City Clerk Bonnie Walton reviewed the methods of notification for public hearings. Mr. Clawson emphasized the importance of infoiming people of the reasons why the City is suspending development in the Highlands area. *MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Nelson reviewed Renton School District announcements and School District: Activities activities, including: scholarship winners; the upcoming performance of the Renton High School Jazz Ensemble at the State PTA convention; and the participation of Sierra Heights Elementary School students in the second annual reading challenge. May 2,2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 160 EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO AND ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:01 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 136-71s4u.L*4 WQ,ttiv,-> Bonnie I. Walton, CMC,City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann May 2, 2005 • RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 2, 2005 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COUNCIL WORKSHOP WED., 5/11 Financial Policies, Priorities, and the 8:OOam-5:OOpm City's Financial Condition *Renton Technical College, Room H102, 3000 NE 4th St.* COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 5/09 Pavilion Building Lease Update; (Briere) 6:30 p.m. Business Plan Revisions COMMUNITY SERVICES MON., 5/09 Park Rules &Regulations Amendment (Nelson) 5:00 p.m. FINANCE MON., 5/09 Vouchers; (Persson) 5:30 p.m. Bad Debt Write Off PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT THURS., 5/05 Ridgeview Court Preliminary Plat Appeal (Clawson) 2:00 p.m. *Council Chambers* Approximately Multi-Family Housing Property Tax 3:00 p.m. Exemption Agreements *Council Conference Room* PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 5/09 Fireworks Enforcement (briefing only); (Law) 4:00 p.m. Traffic Calming Enforcement TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 5/05 NE 3rd/4th Street Corridor Improvements (Palmer) 3:30 p.m. Study; Sound Transit Draft Long Range Plan (briefing only) UTILITIHS THURS., 5/05 Glenn Wharton Latecomer Agreement (Corman) 4:30 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. A CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 2005 TO: Terri Briere, Council President Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report In addition to our day-to-day activities, the following items are worthy of note for this week: GENERAL INFORMATION • This month, over 1,000 Renton School District 3rd graders will learn about city services as they participate in an annual field trip to complement their study of Renton history and City government. The students, teachers, and chaperons visit the Renton History Museum and, in smaller groups, will also visit the Police Department,Fire Department,Library,Park Maintenance Division,Traffic Control Room,and the Mayor. ADMINISTRATIVE/JUDICIAL/LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT • The May 2005 edition of CitySource,the City's newsletter to citizens and businesses, will be featured in the May 4th issue of the Renton Reporter. This edition will feature detailed information about protecting Renton's drinking water; employment growth; summer recreation opportunities; the State Legislative session; accessing the budget on-line; Sunset Boulevard road closures; Spring Recycling Day; beautification efforts along NE 4th Street; April City Council highlights; and a calendar of upcoming events. CitySource can also be found on the City's website, www.ci.renton.wa.us, through the Spotlight section under the press release option. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • The Community Services Scholarship Program recently received a total of$6,100 in donations from Rotary of Renton, the Sam Chastain Memorial Fund, and the Rose Turner Guild. The program offers scholarships for low-income Renton residents (from toddlers to teens to seniors) to participate in educational and recreational activities offered at the Renton Community Center, Renton Senior Center, and the Highlands and North Highlands Neighborhood Centers. Residents may now apply for a scholarship and register at the Renton Community Center. • The annual Recreation Division's Spring Dance Recital Broadway Bound will be held at Hazen High School Auditorium on Saturday,May 7d'. Over 120 dancers will perform at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are$2.00 and can be purchased at the Renton Community Center. • Registration for summer recreation programs begins on Tuesday, May 3rd, for Renton residents and Thursday,May 5th, for non-residents. Classes can also be found via cyber sign-up on the City's website, www.ci.renton.wa.us, a fast, convenient, and efficient service allowing individuals to view or sign up for classes twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. For more details, call 425-430- 6700 or visit the Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. 1 Administrative Report May 2,2005 , Page 2 • The Renton Municipal Arts Commission will present its 14th annual Young Musicians Showcase at Carco Theatre on Sunday, May 15th, at 6:00 p.m. This free event will feature middle and high school students who will perform musical selections in three categories: college-level classical, non-college level classical, and all other entries including contemporary,jazz, and pop. A winner from each category will be announced at the showcase. For more information, please call Carco Theatre at 425- 430-6707. PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • We received notice that the Washington State Department of Transportation has approved a$52,000 project to install safety fencing along the SW 43rd Street Overpass over SR 167 shortly after July 1st • Renton residents can start gathering their household recyclable items for the 2005 Spring Recycle Day. The event will be held Saturday,May 14th,from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Renton Technical College's north parking lot. This one-day event gives residents an opportunity to recycle large items and hard-to-recycle materials at one convenient location. For more information, call 425-430-7396. • Beginning May 12th, the southbound lane of Sunset Boulevard NE will be closed between NE 7th Street and the I-405 Underpass while the City replaces the existing 12" and 8" diameter sanitary sewer mains in Sunset Boulevard N, Sunset Boulevard NE, and NE Sunset Boulevard, with a new 18" diameter sewer. The new sewer is being installed to provide needed capacity for redeveloping and revitalizing the Renton Highlands, as well as replacing the old line that was built in 1942. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2005. This initial 24-hour a day closure will last for approximately five weeks. Subsequent construction phases will result in the localized closure of the portions of Sunset Boulevard NE where the construction is taking place and will be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although detour routes around the construction will be marked, the City recommends that motorists use alternate routes to minimize delays to their travel schedules. For more information, call 425-430-7279. f/ yL .01O p In, RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 403 z Superintendent's Office dtTy 300 Southwest Seventh Street Renton,WA 98055 403 425.204.2340(voice)425.204.2456(fax) April 26, 2005 Dear Renton School District Family, The Renton School Board recently voted to enact boundary changes that affect your family. As part of an effort to balance school populations, students who live in the Liberty Ridge and Monterey Terrace developments will now attend Thomson Early Childhood Center, Bryn Mawr Elementary School, Dimmitt Middle School or Renton High School. Students in the elementary Discovery Program will attend Talbot Hill Elementary. Depending on your students' grade level(s), they may move to a new school in the fall of 2005: • Students currently attending Hazen High School, except those who will be seniors next school year, will move to Renton High School. All incoming 9a'graders will be assigned to Renton High School. Transportation of students allowed to remain at Hazen will not be provided. • Students currently attending McKnight Middle School,except those who will be in eighth grade next school year, will move to Dimmitt Middle School. All incoming 6th graders will be assigned to Dimmitt Middle School. Transportation will only be provided to students attending Dimmitt Middle School. • All elementary school students,except for those who will be in fifth grade next school year, will attend Bryn Mawr Elementary School. Kindergartners will attend Thomson Early Childhood Center.Transportation will only be provided to students attending Bryn Mawr and Thomson. • Student records will automatically be transferred to the new school. • Siblings of students remaining under the provisions listed above will be assigned to the new resident school. Parents of elementary school students are encouraged to attend a personal welcome meeting hosted by Bryn Mawr Elementary School principal Dr. Susan Mather on Tuesday,May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Mather will present the school's focus and curriculum, answer questions,and offer a tour of the school. A general open house for all Bryn Mawr parents, both current and prospective,is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Parents of middle and high school students are encouraged to contact Dimmitt Middle School Principal Kathleen Heaton-Bailey at 425.204.2800 and Renton High School Principal Kathryn Hutchinson at 425.204.3400 for a conversation about the schools' instructional programs. Open houses and school tours at both schools will be scheduled soon. These boundary changes were developed in order to achieve more efficient use of existing schools and resources to immediately relieve overcrowding at some schools.For instance,a school with 450 elementary students instead of 600 will be able to offer students more access to a computer lab, library services, and counselors. Last year, the School Board directed two conunittees, made up of mostly parents and community members, to formulate ideas for adjustments to current school boundaries in order to ease overcrowding at schools in the north and east of the district. Initial recommendations for boundary adjustments were presented by the Boundary Review Task Force to parents and community members at three community forums in November in order to receive broad input. In total, more than 500 people attended those forums. Both committees submitted recommendations to the Board of Directors; final consideration and action occurred on April 6, 2005. Since boundary changes are being implemented mostly to ease overcrowding at some schools,requests for transfers to other district schools will be limited by space and program availability. • At the middle and high school levels,Intra-District Transfer requests can be submitted. Forms are available at schools or by calling the district's Secondary Education Department at 425.204.2397. Decisions on Intra-District Transfers are based on space and program availability. Transportation is not provided for students granted an Intra-District Transfer. • At the elementary school level, Intra-District Transfer requests can be submitted,but the decision to approve or deny the request cannot be made until after school starts in the fall. Students must first enroll in their newly assigned school (Thomson or Bryn Mawr). Decisions on Intra-District Transfers are based on space and program availability and the date of request. Transportation is not provided for students granted an Intra-District Transfer. These kinds of changes can be difficult and challenging for students and families,particularly for those who have become familiar with and have established enduring relationships with staff at their current schools. However, these decisions will produce improved educational opportunities for students across the district and are an important responsibility of the Board and the administration. Let's work together to make this transition as smooth as possible in support of our students. If you have questions about the transition,please contact the District's Community Relations Office at 425.204.2345. Sincerely, Dolores Gibs ins Superintendent From: Julia Medzegian To: Michele Neumann Date: 5/3/2005 11:48:52 AM Subject: Fwd: Letter to Renton school parents in Liberty Ridge >>>Julie Brewer 5/2/05 2:29:37 PM >>> FYI -the Renton School District wanted you to be aware of information they have mailed to residents in Liberty Ridge and Monterey Terrace neighborhoods. -Julie >>> "Randy Matheson" < randy.matheson @ renton.wednet.edu> 5/2/2005 1:31:41 PM >>> Julie, Attached is a letter that is being received by parents of Renton School District students who live in Liberty Ridge and Monterey Terrace developments explaining the School Board's decision to assign those developments to Bryn Mawr Elementary School, Dimmitt Middle School and Renton High School. Some parents are now sending e-mails or calling the district stating their intent to move out of the district (and out of Renton) because of the boundary changes. I just thought you, the Mayor and the City Council should know the contents of the letter in case there are questions/concerns directed to the City. Randy Matheson Executive Director, Community Relations Renton School District 425.204.2345 rmatheson @ renton.wednet.edu i CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL a' Al#: �r e,,) Submitting Data: For Agenda of: May 2, 2005 ,r' Dept/Div/Board.. AJLS/City Clerk Staff Contact Bonnie Walton Agenda Status Consent X Subject: Public Hearing.. CRT-05-006; Court Case Correspondence.. Rodland Toyota, Inc. v. Western Surety Company; Ordinance Western Surety Company v. City of Auburn, City of Resolution Renton, Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team, Pamela Old Business Echelbarger Matthews, Foothills Pontiac Buick Toyota Scion, Raymon Mishrah, Interbay Funding Group, Inc., Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Task Force, David Quinton, Stacy Lindbom, and City of Monroe Exhibits: New Business Study Sessions Summons and Complaint Information Recommended Action: Approvals: Legal Dept Refer to City Attorney & Insurance Services Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Third-Party Summons and Third-Party Complaint and Counterclaim for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief filed in Snohomish Superior Court by Alexander Friedrich, Yusen & Friedrich, 215 NE 40th St., Suite C-3, Seattle, 98105, on behalf of Third Party Plaintiff Western Surety Company, regarding the bonds the plaintiff furnished to The New Woodinville Public Auto Auction. 1 2 CITY OF RENTON 3 APR 2 0 2005 4 RECEPVED CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 5 6 7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH 8 RODLAND TOYOTA, INC. , a Washington ) 9 corporation, ) NO. 05-2-05766-0 1D Plaintiff, ) THIRD-PARTY 11 v. ) SUMMONS - 20 Day ) - 40 Day RCW 48 . 05 12 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South ) - 60 Day Dakota corporation, ) 13 ) Defendants . ) 14 ) 15 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, ) 16 Third-Party Plaintiff, ) 17 v. ) 18 CITY OF AUBURN, CITY OF RENTON, ) VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT ) 19 TEAM, PAMELA ECHELBARGER ) MATTHEWS, FOOTHILLS PONTIAC ) c,C '. mb-&i 't 20 BUICK TOYOTA SCION, RAYMON ) t MISHRAH, INTERBAY FUNDING GROUP, ) Atbw`Q'j 21 INC. , SKAGIT COUNTY INTERLOCAL ) or ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE, ) 22 DAVID QUINTON, STACY LINDBOM, ) CITY OF MONROE, ) I� -Pfry Athloj5 ,° 23 ) Third-Party Defendants . ) 24 ) 25 TO: CITY OF RENTON 26 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above- YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW 215 NE 40TH STREET SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 THIRD-PARTY SUMMONS - 1 (206)545-2123 Fax (206)545-6828 entitled Court by Third-Party Plaintiff Western Surety Company above-named. Third-Party Plaintiff' s claim is stated in the 2 written Third-Party Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Third-Party Summons . 3 In order to defend against this lawsuit , you must respond to 4 the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and serve a copy on the undersigned attorney for the Third-Party Plaintiff 5 within 20 days after the service of this Third-Party Summons, excluding the day of service; or, if you are a foreign insurer, 1 6 within 40 days after the service of this Summons upon the Insurance Commissioner if said Commissioner was served pursuant 7 to RCW 48 . 05, excluding the day of service; or within 60 days of service if served personally outside of the State of Washington, 8 or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice . j A default judgment is one where plaintiff is entitled to what he 9 asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to 10 notice before a default judgment may be entered. 11 You may demand that the Third-Party Plaintiff file this lawsuit with the Court . If you do so, the demand must be in 12 writing and must be served upon the Third-Party Plaintiff . Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the Plaintiff must 13 file this lawsuit with the Court, or the service on you of this Third-Party Summons and Complaint will be void. 14 If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this 15 matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time . 16 This Third-Party Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the 17 Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. 18 DATED this 2,-- r day of 2005 . 19 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH 20 21 Alexander Friedrich 22 WSBA #6144 Attorney for Third-Party Plaintiff 23 Western Surety Company 24 25 26 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH *11/111 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 215 NE 40TH STREET SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 THIRD—PARTY SUMMONS — 2 (206)545-2123 Fax (206)545-6828 CITY OF RENTON 2 'err+ APR 2 0 2005 3 RECEIVED 4 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 5 b 7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 8 IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH 9 RODLAND TOYOTA, INC. , a ) Washington corporation, ) 10 ) Plaintiff, ) NO. 05-2-05766-0 11 ) v. ) ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY 12 ) COMPLAINT AND WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South ) COUNTERCLAIM FOR 13 Dakota corporation, ) INTERPLEADER AND Defendants . ) DECLARATORY RELIEF 14 ) Nor ) 15 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, ) 16 Third-Party Plaintiff, ) ) 17 v. ) 18 CITY OF AUBURN, CITY OF RENTON, ) VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT ) 19 TEAM, PAMELA ECHELBARGER ) MATTHEWS, FOOTHILLS PONTIAC ) 20 BUICK TOYOTA SCION, RAYMON ) MISHRAH, INTERBAY FUNDING GROUP, ) 21 INC. , SKAGIT COUNTY INTERLOCAL ) DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE, ) 22 DAVID QUINTON, STACY LINDBOM, ) CITY OF MONROE, ) 23 ) Third-Party Defendants . ) 24 ) 25 I . ANSWER 26 COMES NOW Western Surety Company (hereinafter referred to as Noise ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY 1USEN & FRIEDRICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 1 (206)545-2123 FAN (206) 545-6828 • through"Defendant Surety" ) , byand throw h its attorneys YUSEN & ttaiii 2 FRIEDRICH, by Alexander Friedrich, and for Answer to Plaintif 3 Complaint admits, denies and alleges as follows : 4 1 . Answering Paragraphs 1 . 1 , 1 . 2 , 2 . 1 and 2 . 2 of 5 Plaintiff' s Complaint , Defendant Surety admits the same . 6 2 . Answering Paragraphs 3 . 1 , 3 . 2 and 3 . 3 of Plaintiff ' s 7 Complaint , Defendant Surety is without information sufficient to 8 form a belief as to the truth of the matters asserted therein and 9 therefore denies the same . 10 3 . Answering Paragraphs 3 . 4 , 3 . 5 and 3 . 6 of Plaintiff ' s 11 Complaint, Defendant Surety admits the same . 12 4 . Answering Paragraphs 3 . 7 and 3 . 8 of Plaintiff ' s 13 Complaint, Defendant Surety is without information sufficient to 14 form a belief as to the truth of the matters asserted therein a- I 15 therefore denies the same . 16 II . THIRD-PARTY CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM FOR 17 INTERPLEADER 18 For its Third-Party Complaint against Third-Party Defendants 19 City of Auburn, City of Renton, Valley Narcotics Enforcement 20 Team, Pamela Echelbarger Matthews, Foothills Pontiac Buick Toyota 21 Scion, Raymond Mishrah, InterBay Funding Group, Inc . , Skagit 22 County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Task Force, David Quinton, 23 Stacy Lindbom and the City of Monroe, and counterclaim against 24 Rodland Toyota, Inc. , Western Surety Company a South Dakota 25 corporation alleges as follows : 26 2 . 1 Third-Party Plaintiff is a South Dakota corporation YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER ANDSUITE C SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 08105-6567 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 2 (206) 545-2123 FAX (206) 545-6828 1 qualified and authorized to transact business in the State of 2 Washington, having paid all license fees and penalties due the 3 State . 4 2 .2 Third-Party Defendants City of Auburn, City of Renton, 5 Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team, Pamela Echelbarger Matthews , 6 Foothills Pontiac Buick Toyota Scion, Raymond Mishrah, InterBay Funding Group, Inc . , Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement 8 Task Force, David Quinton, Stacy Lindbom and the City of Monroe , 9 are believed to be residents and/or doing business in Snohomish 10 County Washington . Rodland Toyota, Inc . , is believed to be a 11 Washington corporation doing business in Snohomish County 12 Washington. Venue is proper in this court pursuant to RCW 13 4 . 12 . 025 . 14 2 . 3 At all times relevant hereto Western Surety Company as 15 surety furnished the following bonds : 16 1 . Auctioneer Surety Bond No . 69279602 , furnished on behalf of Steve Carlton, Inc . , dba The New Woodinville 17 Public Auto Auction as principal in the penal sum of $25 , 000 . 00 ; and 18 2 . Vehicle Dealer Bond No. 69279596, furnished on behalf 19 of Steve Carlton, Inc. , dba The New Woodinville Public Auto Auction as principal in the penal sum of 20 $30, 000 . 00 . 21 3 .4 Plaintiff Rodland Toyota, Inc. , and Third-Party 22 Defendants have asserted claims against Western Surety Company 23 and Steve Carlton, Inc . , dba The New World Woodinville Public 24 Auto Auction for alleged breaches of contract or other wrongful 25 conduct . Said claims in combination may equal or exceed the 26 available bond limits of the Auctioneer Surety Bond No . 69279602 , err+ YUSEN 8 FRIEDRICH ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUITE c-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-n;67 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 3 (206) 145-2123 FAX (206)545-6S28 l in the penal sum of $25 , 000 . 00, and the Vehicle Dealer Bond No . 2 69279596, in the penal sum of $30 , 000 . 00 . Plaintiff and/ 3 Third-Party Defendants and each of them, having conflicting 4 claims to the foregoing bonds, and Third-Party Plaintiff is 5 willing to deposit into the registry of the court the combined e sum of its Auctioneer Surety Bond No . 69279602 in the amount of 7 $25 , 000 . 00 , and the Vehicle Dealer Bond No . 69279596 , in the 8 amount of $30, 000 . 00 , for a total of $55 , 000 . 00 , with the 9 condition that the Third-Party Defendants and Plaintiff Rodland 10 Toyota, Inc . , and each of them release Third-Party Plaintiff from 11 any further liability to them for damages arising out of the 12 alleged wrongful conduct on the part of Steve Carton, Inc . , dba 13 New Woodinville Public Auto Auction. 14 2 . 5 Plaintiff Rodland Toyota, Inc . , and Third-Part 15 Defendants and each of them should be required to file with the 16 court either a written acceptance or a written objection of the 17 Third-Party Plaintiff' s proposed interpleader. Plaintiff Rodland 18 Toyota, Inc . , and/or Third-Party Defendant failing to file a 19 written objection with this court of Third-Party Plaintiffs 20 proposed interpleader should be deemed as having been accepted 21 Third-Party Plaintiffs proposed interpleader. Upon unanimous 22 acceptance of the proposed interpleader, Plaintiff Rodland 23 Toyota, Inc . , and Third-Party Defendants should be required to 24 set up their respective rights in and to the amounts deposited 25 into the registry of the court and Third-Party Plaintiff Western 26 Surety Company should be released and discharged from any further,141000 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 95105-6567 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 4 (206)545-2123 FAX (206) 545-6525 liability with respect to Auctioneer Bond No. 69279602 and 2 Vehicle Dealer Bond No . 69279596 . 8 2 . 6 In the event any Plaintiff and/or Third-Party Defendant 4 fails to appear and answer this complaint by accepting or 5 rejecting Third-Party Plaintiffs proposed interpleader of bond proceeds, said Plaintiff and/or Third-Party Defendant shall be 7 deemed to have waived any claim they may have against Third-Party 8 Plaintiff under said Bond Numbers 69279602 and 69279596 . III . PRAYER FOR RELIEF 10 WHEREFORE, Third-Party Plaintiff prays that Plaintiff 11 Rodland Toyota, Inc . , and Third-Party Defendants should be 12 required to file with the court either a written acceptance or 13 written rejection of Third-Party Plaintiffs proposed interpleader 14 of bond proceeds in exchange for a full release of Third-Party Nur 15 Plaintiff . That any Third-Party Defendant failing to file a 16 written rejection with this court should be deemed having 17 accepted Third-Party Plaintiffs proposed interpleader. That any 18 Third-Party Defendant failing to appear and answer this Third- 19 Party Complaint should be deemed to have waived any and all 20 claims it may have against Third-Party Plaintiff and to the 21 collective bond proceeds . That upon the unanimous acceptance of 22 the proposed interpleader that Third-Party Defendant and 23 Plaintiff Rodland Toyota, Inc . , set up their respective rights in 24 an to the amounts deposited into the registry of the court ; and 25 that each Third-party Defendant be hereafter prevented from 26 instituting and prosecuting any action in any court against YUSEN S FRIEDRICH ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON ()Sl0S-6567 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 5 (206 S45-2 23 FAA (206) 545-682S 1 ;1 Third-Party Plaintiff and/or the subject bonds related to the subject claims of wrongful conduct by Steve Carlton, Inc . , cr 3 1 The New World Woodinville Public Auto Auction . 4 DATED this day of )' 2005 . YUSEN & FRIEDRICH J 6 7 Alexander Friedrich 8 j WSBA #6144 Attorney for Third-Party 9 Plaintiff Western Surety Company 10 I 11 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ANSWER, THIRD-PARTY ATTORNEYS AT LAW COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM 215 NE 40TH STREET FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUITE C-3 SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98105-6567 DECLARATORY RELIEF- 6 (206) 545-2123 FAX (206) 545-6828 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW 215 N E. 40TH STREET, SUITE C-3 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 Jeff H. Yusen PHONE (206) 545-2123 Alexander Friedrich FAX (206)545-6828 1 r�, April 7, 2005 Zanetta Fontes Assistant City Attorney P.O. Box 626 Renton, WA 98057 RE: Company : Western Surety Company Bond Nos. : 69279596 (Vehicle Dealer Bond) 69279602 (Auction Company Bond) Principal : The New Woodinville Public Auto Auction Claim Nos. : 9A300489 and 9A300534 Obligee : State of Washington Dear Ms. Fontes: Enclosed herein please find Acceptance of Service for Bonnie Walton, Clerk for the City of Renton. If the document is acceptable please have her sign and return the same to my office. Very truly yours, YUSEN & FRIEDRICH Alexander Friedrich AF:vlv Enclosure • 1 'fir.' 2 3 4 5 6 7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH 8 RODLAND TOYOTA, INC. , a ) 9 Washington corporation, ) 10 Plaintiff, ) NO. 05-2-05766-0 11 v. ) ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE 12 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, ) 13 Defendants. ) 14 ) WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, ) 15 ) Third-Party Plaintiff, ) 16 ) v. ) 17 ) CITY OF AUBURN, CITY OF RENTON, ) 18 VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT ) TEAM, PAMELA ECHELBARGER ) 19 MATTHEWS, FOOTHILLS PONTIAC ) BUICK TOYOTA SCION, RAYMON ) 20 MISHRAH, INTERBAY FUNDING GROUP, ) INC. , SKAGIT COUNTY INTERLOCAL ) 21 DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE, ) DAVID QUINTON, STACY LINDBOM, ) 22 CITY OF MONROE, ) 23 Third-Party Defendants. ) 24 rete vQ� Bonnie Walton, Clerk for City of Renton, acknowledges.and 25 accepts service of the following: 26 Name YUSEN & FRIEDRICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW 215 NE 40TH STREET SUITE C-3 ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE - 1 ORIGINAL fJ SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 (206)545-2123 FAX (206)545-6828 1 (1) Answer and Third-Party Complaint for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief; and 2 (2) Third-Party Summons 3 on behalf of City of Renton, in the above-captioned action as 4 of the date below written and warrants that he is authorized 5 to accept the same. 6 DATED this 4241 day of £frc.ve , 2005 . 7 8 l0 Bonnie Walton Clerk for City of Renton 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 YUSEN & FRIEDRICH 10000 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 215 NE 40TH STREET SUITE C-3 ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE - 2 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105-6567 (206)545-2123 FAX (206)545-6828 s • CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL AI#: � , a Submitting Data: For Agenda of: May 2, 2005 //kiwi Dept/Div/Board.. Community Services Staff Contact Sylvia Allen, X6609 Agenda Status Consent X X Subject: Public Hearing.. Amendment to Park Rules and Regulations Correspondence.. Criminal Violations, Section 11 Ordinance Resolution X Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper Study Sessions Resolution Information Park Board minutes approving changes Recommended Action: Approvals: Refer to Community Services Committee Legal Dept X Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment ,, Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: The City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners approved amending the current park rules and regulations to address concerns voiced from the public, the Piazza Group and food vendors concerning the presence of pets at the Farmers Market resulting in several negative experiences involving safety of patrons and health concerns regarding animals around food. The Board of Park Commissioners voted to amend Section 11 to include"that domestic animals, except for service animals, can be restricted from specific events held at parks, upon request and subsequent approval of the Park Board." A second change would be to amend Section 11 to extend the requirement that all domestic animals in parks be on a leash(to include service animals). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Park Board and staff recommendation to amend the Park Rules and Regulations, Criminal Violations, Section 11, regarding domestic animals in City parks. Rentonnetlagnbill/ bh .. - MEMORANDUM ei,s7R CITY OF RENTON COMMUNITY SERVICES 0 Committed to Enriching Lives 0 TO: Terri Briere, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: }'c Kathy Keolker-Wheeler,Mayor FROM: Dennis Culp, Community Services Administrator Alvvwqs STAFF CONTACT: Sylvia Allen,Recreation Director(x6609) SUBJECT: Amendment to Park Rules and Regulations, Criminal Violations, Section 11 DATE: April 11, 2005 Nr.r Issue: Should Council approve an amendment to Park Rules and Regulations that amends the current parks rules and regulations to a)restrict the presence of domestic animals, except service animals, at specific events held in parks upon request and subsequent approval of the Park Board and b) add the words"including service animals"to Section 11 to clarify that all domestic animals must be on a leash including service animals? Recommendation: Council approve said amendment to Park Rules and Regulations. Background: The City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners reviewed a request from the Piazza Group to prohibit domestic animals at the Farmers Market. The group's request is based on several negative experiences occurring during the Farmers Market: dogs sniffing food for sale, dogfights, and attacks. Park Board agreed that the small area of Piazza Park combined with food out on display,high-density crowds, and the presence of domestic animals creates safety and health concerns for the market participants. Currently, animals on a leash are allowed in all parks, except Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park(Park Rules and Regulations, Criminal Violations, Section 11). Park Board would like to amend Section 11 to include that domestic Terri Briere,Council President April 11,2005 Page 2 of 2 animals, except for service animals, can be restricted from specific events held at parks, `ko, upon request and subsequent approval of the Park Board. Park Board would also like to amend Section 11 to extend the requirement that all dogs in parks be on a leash to include service animals. Conclusion: This amendment to the Park Rules and Regulations will eliminate concerns of violations of health regulations around the sales of food and protect participants at the Farmers Market from safety concerns. cc: Jay Covington,Chief Administrative Officer Michael Wilson,Interim Finance/Is Administrator Larry Warren,City Attorney Garry Anderson,Chief of Police Sylvia Allen,Recreation Director Leslie Betlach,Parks Director `rrr+ *`"'' CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE PARK BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS. WHEREAS,the Park Board established certain rules and regulations for the management of the properties under its supervision; and WHEREAS, the Park Board has proposed amendments to its rules extending the requirement that all dogs in park areas be on a leash to include service animals; and WHEREAS, the Park Board proposes a new rule that would restrict the presence of domestic animals, except for service animals, at specific events held in parks, upon request and Nine subsequent approval of the Park Board; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed these proposed amendments to the Park Board's rules and regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: • SECTION L The above findings are true and correct in all respects. SECTION H. The proposed amendments to the Park Board's Rules and Regulations, as set forth in the April 11, 2005, Issue Paper Recommendation from Community Services and the Renton Board of Park Commissioners' Minutes of December 14, 2004, and February 8, 2005, are approved, authorized and adopted by the Renton City Council. Nr.r 1 RESOLUTION NO. `o.• PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2005. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: 'dere Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES.1105:4/4/05:ma Noose 2 MEMORANDUM CITY OF RENTON h/q,, 1)-7 ) COMMUNITY SERVICES .‘96)20.05 \ ) 0 Committed to Enriching Lives 0 --� DATE: March 25, 2005 TO: Larry Warren, City Attorney FROM: Dennis Culp, Community Services Administrator, gJ 44 SUBJECT: Amendment to Park Rules and Regulations The City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners reviewed a request from the Piazza Group to prohibit domestic animals at the Farmers Market. Their concerns stem from several negative experiences involving dogs sniffing the food for sale, dogfights and attacks. The Board agreed the small area of the Piazza Park combined with the presence of food out in the open, and frequently high-density crowds create concerns regarding the safety of the participants as well as the health concerns regarding the presence of animals around the food. Currently animals are allowed on a leash at all parks with the exception of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Park. Noe The Board would like to amend the rules to state upon their review and approval they may restrict the presence of domestic animals at specific special events. I have attached the Park Board agenda outlining the proposed new rules, and minutes approving those changes for your review. Staff has created a form that would be completed if a sponsor of a special event requests to ban animals from a park/facility for a certain day. The completed form would be submitted to park board for their review at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and their determination would grant or deny the exclusion of pets from the event. Signage would be the responsibility of the event coordinators It was also suggested titles be added to each section and also in Section 11 adding the words "including,service animals"to clarify that service animals must also be on a leash. We appreciate your review of the following as to legal form and return any changes or clarifications you feel are necessary. Additionally, we will need a resolution to submit with the agenda bill for Council's review. If you need any further information please feel free to contact me at X6606. Attachments C: Park Board Leslie Betlach Sylvia Allen Jerry Rerecich • AGENDA CITY OF RENTON PARK BOARD City Hall Fifth Floor-Room 511 February 8, 2005--4:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. AUDIENCE COMMENT IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. CORRESPONDENCE Veterans for Peace wrote a letter extending a "Thank You"for the use of Cedar River Park for their display honoring troops killed in Iraq. VI. CONSENT a. The Loyal Companions 4-H Dog Club is requesting the use of Riverview Park and Cedar River Trail for a dog walk on Saturday, May 14, 2005,from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. They expect 100 people to attend. This dog walk will benefit King County Search and Rescue Dogs. Last year's event raised approximately$3,000 used for more training and equipment. They are requesting fee waiver for the use of the shelter. Staff recommends denial of$50 fee waiver for picnic shelter but permission to host this fundraiser. b. Sharon Kenyon, Renton CROPWALK Co-coordinator for REACH, is requesting fee waiver for the Liberty Park and Riverview Park shelters on May 1, 2005, for the Renton CROPWALK. Set-up begins around 10:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. The Renton CROPWALK is to help the hungry. This is the 22nd walk and the group has raised over$296,000,twenty-five percent ($74,000) has gone to Renton hunger agencies. Staff recommends approval of this annual event and fee waivers for two shelters @ $50.00 each for a total of$100.00. c. Liberty High School Girls' golf team would like to request the use of Maplewood Golf Course and facilities for their Spring 2005 season. They would like to use the course on Mondays and Tuesdays and the driving range on Wednesday and Thursdays during March, April and City of Renton Park Board Agenda February 8,2005 Page 2 of 4 Nome May. Estimated fees would be approximately$4,330.00. Staff recommends approval of this request for the 2005 season contingent with coordination with Kelly Beymer.. d. Telecom Pioneers requested use of the Renton Senior Activity Center on March 26, 2005, for their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the blind. This event will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with an anticipated attendance of 100-120 adults and children. Staff recommends approval of this rental. Staff suggests rather than charging the minimum 10-hour rate; the fee would be actual usage utilizing the non- resident rate of$85 per hour for 3 hours for a total of$255.00. e. Kathleen MacLeod, Adult Transition Program at Sartori Education Center, requests student/senior rate for 11 young adults enrolled in the Adult Transition Program in the Renton School District. Current drop- in fees for adults are $3.00 and student/senior rate would be$2.00. Staff recommends approval of this fee reduction for this school year only. f. Pam Whitemore requested to hold her wedding ceremony on the lawn' adjacent to the Cedar River at the Renton Senior Activity Center on August 5, 2005. The have reserved the Senior Center for their Now wedding reception. They anticipate having approximately 125 guests and have rented chairs, carpet runner,freestanding arch, and pillars. Staff recommends approval of this request contingent on compliance with park rules and regulations and coordination with Shawn Daly, Senior Center Coordinator, two weeks prior to the event. g. Piazza Renton group is planning their yearly events for 2005. These would include the Jazz Festival, Chalk Art on Saturday, July 23; Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15; and the tree lighting on Saturday, December 3'd. Staff recommends approval of this request. h. Doug McAlpine, VFW Post 1263, requested to hold an Easter Egg hunt on.March 26, 2005, for all local children at Teasdale Park. They expect 70-150 children. Staff recommends approval of this event. The group did request a waiver of fees for use of the shelter, however, - shelter reservations and fees are not taken until April, so there is no fee involved. i. Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, requested use of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to host the 2005 Freddie's Club of Renton Fabulous Fourth of July on Monday, July 4, from 6:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Staff recommends approval. r • City of Renton Park Board Agenda February 8,2005 Page 3 of 4 j. Sally Cummings and Capt. Christine Giffey-Brohaugh, requested use of the Gene Coulon Park north shelter for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 27, 2005. Additionally, they requested to have wine for communion during the service. No fee waiver is required and staff recommends approval of allowing wine to be served for communion during the service. k. Susan Richards requested waiver of$450 fee for use of the Renton Senior Activity Center on May 4, 2005, for the Annual Communities in Schools of Renton Benefit Dinner. One hundred percent of the money raised is returned to the community in the form of the Family Liaison and Mentoring Program within the Renton School District. Staff recommends approval of this request. I. Terri Davila, Fairwood Elementary School, requested a donation for the Spectacular Spring Event (annual auction) held by Fairwood Elementary PTSA. Staff does not recommend approval of this request. m. Bob McBeth, Chairman Rotary CAPER 2005, requested waiver of usage fees for the Renton Community Center on Saturday, March 19, 2005,for the 2005 Renton Rotary CAPER Auction. This waiver of fees New maximizes the amount of money raised each year to provide assistance and support throughout the community. Staff recommends approval of this fee waiver valued at approximate$3,050. VII. OLD BUSINESS Park rules and regulations-Proposed changes Review of Board members suggestions Staff recommendations: Section 11 It is unlawful to allow or permit any domestic animal, including service animals, to run at large in any park, or enter any swimming area, pond or fountain therein. A dog brought into or kept in a park area shall be on a leash not more than eight(8)feet in length. Add the words including service animals. Add Section C. Upon request and subsequent approval the Park Board may restrict presence of domestic animals at specific events held in parks. City of Renton Park Board Agenda February 8,2005 Page 4 of 4 `'iso, Add descriptions at each Section. Example: Section 1. Signage Discussion regarding continuation of memorials and moratorium at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park ✓ Elimination of plaques ✓ Expand current donation policy to include other items (similar to Kirkland's program) ✓ Ways to acknowledge donors (Acknowledgement page in brochure, an easel type board at community center or other location) VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. OTHER X. AUDIENCE COMMENT XI. ADJOURNMENT ' I City of Renton E's rn Park Board Minutes City Hall 1055 South Grady Way 5th Floor December 14, 2004--4:30 p.m. In Attendance: Members Staff Others Michael O'Donin, Chair Sylvia Allen Deborah Chesley Cynthia Bums Karen Bergsvik Jacob Chesley Ralph Evans Leslie Betlach Brian Sykes Marge Richter Kelly Beymer Jim Zimmerman Ron Regis Dennis Culp Tim Searing Terry Flatley Troy Wigestrand Brendan Ndze ®r► Sandy Pilat Jerry Rerecich Derek Todd CALL TO ORDER Michael O'Donin, Chair, called the December 14, 2004, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marge Richter made a motion seconded by Ralph Evans to approve the November minutes as submitted. All were in favor, motion carried minutes approved. AUDIENCE COMMENT Brian Sykes, Non-motorized Transportation Committee, was introduced by Leslie Betlach and Dennis Culp introduced Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, and Brendan Ndz'e, Intern. ANNOUNCEMENTS Invitations were given out to the RYSO concert being held December 19th. t • • . • City of Renton Park Board Minutes December 14,2004 Page 2 of 3 CORRESPONDENCE Dennis Culp reviewed the following two letters that were received in November: Mij Charbonneau wrote a letter thanking the Park Board Members for the use of the Senior Activity Center for their 3`d annual auction. They doubled the amount of money raised from last year and had assistance from the Renton Youth Council in coordinating the auction. Julia Moore wrote a letter to acknowledge the wonderful job done by Colleen Heuiser, Recreation Specialist, who runs our Special Populations Program. It was noted by the Chair and staff how nice it always is when patrons and citizens acknowledge the efforts of our staff and our programs and facilities. CONSENT Deborah Chesley submitted a request to hold a benefit concert as a fundraiser at Carco Theatre on January 15, 2005, and possibly a silent auction. The money taken in would be used to defray medical costs for Jacob Chesley. Staff recommended approval of the fundraiser and auction contingent on completion of '1 reservation forms and payment of fees. It was also noted that Ms. Chesley would be responsible to adhere to any regulation(s)Washington State has concerning charitable events and required reports. Cynthia Bums made a motion to approve the consent agenda approving the auction and benefit concert at Carco Theatre. The motion was seconded by Ralph Evans, all present were in favor, motion carried. Derek Todd explained the benefits of the treatment Jacob would be receiving and about others who have had success. Sylvia Allen requested an update when they return. OLD BUSINESS Council has allocated $1,250,000 to develop Heather Downs. NEW BUSINESS Kelly Beymer, Golf Course Manager, discussed the success of the annual 'Balloon Sale." The sale allows patrons to select a helium balloon. Each balloon has a piece of paper in it indicating a percentage off any merchandise in the pro shop. This year's sale netted $1,100, which was an increase over last year. OTHER Dennis Culp introduced Brendan Ndze, a graduate student from UW, interning in • our office. Brendan has been working on expanding the current volunteer program. With the current budget shortfall there is a need to maximize all City of Renton Park Board Minutes December 14,2004 Page 3 of 3 err available resources. Brendan has been working on getting information out on the City's web site that would include projects, application forms, contact information, etc. He explained he had been in touch with various organizations and the school district to assess interest levels. Leslie Betlach discussed possible changes in the park rules and regulations. A couple issues had presented themselves that could use clarification in the park rules and regulations. The first was prohibiting dogs from special events, i.e. Farmers Market. Secondly, we need to spell out that all dogs, including service dogs, must be on a leash when at our parks. We had a problem in one of our parks with someone letting their service dog run free within a tennis court and not cleaning up after their dog. Tim Searing made a motion seconded by Marge Richter to draft alternate language for consideration to change the park rules and regulations to clarify all animals must be on a leash, including service animals. All were in favor, motion carried. There was discussion regarding the park property on Carr Road and its use. Cynthia Bums inquired about the progress in replacing bulbs in the Readerboard at the Community Center. ADJOURNMENT Cynthia Bums made a motion to adjourn the December meeting. Troy Wigestrand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. . - fJc .1_• �.f L"--1 ,C.ICa► 1, I} 11 SL err►" ti`tY O ,, ,� Animal Exclusion Request Participants and/or renters of City of Renton parks facilities may request an exclusion of animals from all/or a portion of the park facility (except at Coulon Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park) for the duration of a scheduled event. (Please note: service animals are exempt.) The request for exclusion of animals must be submitted to the City of Renton Park Board for approval 30 days prior to the event. Upon approval of the exclusion request, the participants and/or renters are required to provide acceptable signage (to be posted during the event) explaining the exclusion to the public. Participants and/or renters must also be prepared to supervise the exclusion. The City of Renton Community Services Department will not be responsible for violators of the exclusion. Park facility Park area of exclusion (provide a site sketch) Name '46w Address City/Zip Phone Date/time of event Expected attendance Staff contact Reason for excluding animals (e.g.,food preparation area, etc.) Applicant Signature Date 2005-053aa CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Atm Submitting Data: For Agenda of: Dept/Div/Board.. EDNSP Department/Strategic May 2, 2005 Planning Staff Contact Don Erickson(X-6581) Agenda Status Consent X Subject: Public Hearing.. X Honey Creek East Annexation—Second public hearing Correspondence.. on zoning and effectuation of the annexation by first Ordinance reading of annexation ordinance and the R-8 zoning Resolution ordinance. Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper, BRB Approval Letter, Ordinances Study Sessions Information Recommended Action: Approvals: Council concur Legal Dept X Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Although the Honey Creek East Annexation had been approved by the Boundary Review Board in March 2002, it was never brought to fruition because of the State Supreme Court's ruling that spring that invalidated this and other annexations using the direct petition method of annexation. With the reinstatement of the direct petition method of annexation by the State Supreme Court in January 2004,the BRB recently agreed to reprocess this annexation. The BRB has now re- approved this proposed annexation. Council is now required to hold a public hearing to consider ordinances adopting the annexation and rezoning it consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council set May 16, 2005 for a public hearing to consider two ordinances related to the Honey Creek East Annexation. One of these ordinances would rezone the site to R-8, consistent with the Comprehensive Pan, and the other would effectuate the annexation by Council action. itrof Rentonnet/agnbill/ bh CITY OF RENTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: April 21, 2005 TO: Tern Briere, Council President Councilmembers VIA: '30,0 Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor FROM: Alex Pietsch,Administrator P Economic Development,Neighborhoods, and Strategic Planning Department STAFF CONTACT: Don Erickson (X-6581) SUBJECT: Honey Creek East Annexation—Effectuation and Rezoning Now ISSUE: Whether the 27.5-acre Honey Creek East Annexation should now be brought into the City in that the Boundary Review Board for King County has now re-approved this annexation; and Whether the non-street portions of this annexation should be zoned R-8, eight units per net acre, upon annexation into the City? RECOMMENDATION: • That Council accept the Honey Creek East Annexation and adopt the ordinance effectuating it; and • That Council support R-8 zoning for the Honey Creek East Annexation site, exclusive of streets, and adopt the zoning ordinance to do this. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The 27.5-acre Honey Creek East Annexation is immediately west of 132"d Avenue SE(Union Avenue NE) south of SE 100th Street in Renton's Potential Annexation Area. The site is currently zoned R-6 (six units per gross acre) in King County and designated for R-8 zoning under Renton's Residential Single Family (RS) Comp Plan land use designation. The annexation has had two public hearings, as required under state law, for this zoning change. It was sent to the Boundary Review Board in January 2002 pursuant to the recommendation of April 21,2005 Page 2 the City Council. Although approved by the BRB,the State Supreme Court, in March 2002, invalidated the 60%direct petition method of annexation(based upon assessed value)that had been used over the previous 57 years throughout the state. As a consequence of this ruling, the Honey Creek East Annexation was dropped and its file closed. In January 2004, however, the State Supreme Court rescinded it earlier decision and reinstated the direct petition method of annexation based upon assessed value, clearing the way for the City to resubmit this annexation. The annexation was resubmitted to the BRB earlier this year and approved on April 2, 2005. In order to effectuate this annexation the Council needs to adopt the two ordinances before it; one for R-8 zoning, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and the other for the annexation itself. CONCLUSION: The Honey Creek East Annexation which was previously approved by the Boundary Review Board and found by the Council to be consistent with relevant land use and annexation policies, should now be brought into the City and rezoned R-8, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. CC: Jay Covington Bonnie Walton Alex Pietsch Don Erickson Acceptance Issue Paper.doc Washington State Boundary Review Board For King County Yesler Building,Room 402, 400 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206)296-6800 • Fax: (206)296-6803 • http://www.metrokc.gov/annexations April 3, 2005 APR City of Renton Attn: Don Erickson, AICP Senior Planner 1055 South Grady Way Renton,WA 98055 RE: CLOSING LETTER FOR COMPLETED ACTION—File No. 2185—City of Renton— Honey Creek East Annexation Dear Mr. Erickson: We are writing to advise you that the Boundary Review Board has now completed the required Evaluation, as specified in RCW 36.93, for the above-referenced proposed action(filed with the Board effective: February 16,2005. The Boundary Review Board also provided a 45-day public review period February 16 — April 2, 2005, as prescribed by RCW 36.93. The Board received no request for a public hearing of this proposed action during the public review period. The Boundary Review Board, therefore, hereby deems this proposed action approved effective April 2, 2005. Final approval of the proposed action is also subject to the following actions, where applicable: 1. Sewer and Water District actions and some other actions are also subject to approval by the Metropolitan King County Council. If the Council makes changes to the proposal, the Board may then be required to hold a public hearing. 2. Filing with King County of franchise application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 3. Filing with King County of permit application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 4. Fulfillment of all other statutory requirements and/or procedures specified in your Notice of Intention. irrr Page two continued, April 5, 2005 Form 13 5. Notification in writing of your intended effective date of annexation. This notification should be provided as early as possible. Please send this information to Michael Thomas, Bank of America Tower, King County Office of Management and Budget, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, Washington 98104, and 6. Filing with King County Council of (1)one certified copy of final resolution or ordinance accomplishing this proposed action; and (2) a copy of this letter. This document should be filed with the Clerk of the Council (Attn: Anne Noris), King County Courthouse, Room 1025, Seattle, Washington 98104 If you have questions or would like additional information,please contact our office at 206-296-6800. Sincerely, Lenora Blauman Executive Secretary cc: Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council Bill Huennekens,Records and Elections Division Diane Murdock,Department of Assessment Lydia Reynolds-Jones,Manager,Project Support Services King County"911"Program Paul Reitenbach,Department of Development&Environmental Services Michael Thomas, Office of Management and Budget • DRAFT Nr, CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF RENTON (HONEYCREEK EAST ANNEXATION; FILE NO. A-00-004) WHEREAS, under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120 as amended, a petition in writing requesting that certain territory contiguous to the City of Renton, as described below, be annexed to the City of Renton, was presented and filed with the City Clerk on or about June 19, 2001, and WHEREAS, prior to the filing and circulation of said petition for annexation to the City of Renton, the petitioning owners notified the City Council of their intention to commence such proceedings as provided by law, as more particularly specified in RCW 35A.14.120, and upon public hearing thereon, it having been determined and the petitioning owners having agreed to assume their fair share of the pre-existing outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as it pertains to the territory petitioned to be annexed; and to accept that portion of the City's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to the territory including the applicable Zoning Code relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the King County Department of Assessments has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation on, or about, July 10, 2001 and determined signatures represent at least sixty percent (60%) of the area to be annexed's assessed value (excluding streets), as provided by law; and 1 ORDINANCE NO. vim,,, WHEREAS, the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department of the City of Renton having considered and recommended the annexing of said property to the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, the City Council fixed May 16, 2005, as the time and place for public hearing in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Renton, Washington, upon the petition and notice thereof having been given as provided by law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said notices public hearings have been held at the time and place specified in the notices, and the Council having considered all matters in connection with the petition and further determined that all legal requirements and procedures of the law applicable to the petition method for annexation have been met; and WHEREAS, the King County Boundary Review Board having deemed the "Notice of Now Intention" approved as of April 2, 2005; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton is concurrently zoning the annexation site R-8, eight units per net acre; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The findings, recitals, and determinations are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. All requirements of the law in regard to the annexation by petition method, including the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, 130, 140 and 150, have been met. It is further determined that the petition for annexation to the City of Renton of the property and territory described below is hereby approved and granted; the following described property being contiguous to the City limits of the City of Renton is hereby annexed to the City of %me 2 ORDINANCE NO. Now Renton, and such annexation to be effective on and after the approval, passage, and publication of this Ordinance; and on and after said date the property shall constitute a part of the City of Renton and shall be subject to all its laws and ordinances then and thereafter in force and effect; the property being described as follows: See Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein [Said property, approximately 27.5 acres in area, is generally located between 126th Avenue SE on the west and Union Avenue NE on the east. SE 100th Street (if extended) generally forms the northern boundary of the annexation area. SE 102nd Street/NE 22nd Street generally forms the southern boundary of the area.] and the owners of the property within the annexation shall assume their fair share of the outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as prescribed in RCW 35A.14.120 as it pertains to the property, and the property shall be subject to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Now SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the King County Council, State of Washington, and as otherwise provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of ,2005. r 3 ORDINANCE NO. NitIle Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.+:+:ma. 4 EXHIBIT A HONEY CREEK EAST ANNEXATION EXHIBIT 2 Legal Description That portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., King County,Washington,described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 12,Block 3 of Sierra Heights, as recorded in Volume 54 of Plats, Page 3,records of King County,Washington in said Northeast quarter, said southeast corner also being a point on the existing City limits line of the City of Renton as annexed under Ordinance No.4070; Thence westerly along the south line of Block 3 of said plat and said existing City limits line, to the southwest corner of Lot 2 of said Block 3; Thence northerly along the west line of said Lot 2 and said existing City limits line, to a point 10 feet southerly of the northwest corner of said Lot 2, said point also being an intersection with the southerly right-of-way margin of SE 102°a Street(NE 22°a Place); Thence westerly, northerly and westerly along said southerly right-of-way margin and said existing City limits line, to an intersection with the easterly right-of-way margin of 128th Avenue SE (Queen Avenue NE); Thence continuing westerly along the westerly extension of said southerly right-of-way margin, crossing 1,4160, 128th Avenue SE (Queen Avenue NE), to an intersection with the east line of Block 1, Albert Balch's Sierra Heights No. 4, as recorded in Volume 61 of Plats, Page 18, records of King County, Washington, said east line also being the westerly right-of-way margin of 128th Avenue SE(Queen Avenue NE); Thence northerly along said east line and said westerly right-of-way margin, to the southeast corner of Lot 10 of said Block 1; Thence westerly along the south line of said Lot 10,to the southwest corner thereof; Thence northerly along the west line of said Block 1, to an intersection with the southeasterly right-of- way margin of a 100-foot wide Puget Sound Energy transmission line, said intersection also being an angle point on the west line of Lot 5 of said Block 1; Thence northeasterly in part along the west line of said Block 1 and said southeasterly right-of-way margin of said transmission line, crossing SE 100th Street (NE 25th Street), to an intersection with the northerly right-of-way margin of SE 100th Street (NE 25th Street) in Government Lot 2 of said Northeast quarter; Thence westerly along said northerly right-of-way margin, to an intersection with the centerline of said 100-foot wide transmission line; Thence northeasterly along said centerline,to an intersection with the east line of said Government Lot 2; Exhibit B \ L .. IIIItl■111 Ilk ism / f. • , • sjj' - n/ i aii ��� ,cam •' P`' N/ • • min .1,01,. .47 01 um ; • a + N / Ora EMI 1111111111F.' NE1111101 �+ er DRAFT err CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ANNEXED WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM R-6 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL 6 DU PER ACRE, KING COUNTY ZONING) TO R-8 (RESIDENTIAL 8 DU/AC; EIGHT DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (HONEY CREEK EAST ANNEXATION, FILE NO. A-00-004). WHEREAS, under Section 4.2.020 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," as amended, and the maps and reports adopted in conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has not been zoned in the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, said property owners petitioned the City of Renton for annexation and concurrent rezoning, which said annexation having previously been approved and the property No"' annexed to the City of Renton, and the City having held two public hearings to consider this zoning application, the first hearing being held on November 19, 2001, and the second hearing being held on May 16, 2005, and said zoning request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby zoned to R-8 as hereinbelow specified. The annual ordinance adopting the maps of the City's zoning ordinance is hereby amended to evidence said rezoning and the EDNSP Administrator is Nome 1 ORDINANCE NO. ,; hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the zoning ordinance, as amended, to evidence said rezoning, to wit: See Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. [Said property, approximately 27.5 acres, is generally located between 126th Avenue SE, on the west, and Union Avenue NE, on the east. SE 100th Street (if extended) generally forms the northern boundary of the annexation area. SE 102nd Street/NE 22nd Street generally forms the southern boundary of the area.] SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2005. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.+:+:ma. Niue 2 Exhibit B \ 2 \ \ \---\ Iil , I , 1 1 I II 15111 ± IIII 5 1 1 n ! 1w ma ■ ic*', C— lig Ur.11111all k)" "44:44.,•?2i5: 1 .:::1*.:.: '1+*. ... x Mill An 141 / *EA \i" • 1111111111111.11111 ow OA,' FP:ft.' ,"\\\*.:„ . :- * - *1 I. NI 1 ..: ,\_.1,2 : :,..:` , .... -.-:'.. *- ..- -- ' , 1 Nun moo als iv_ ,i:;-1 :, .N,,,, -, .‘..._,..._,,,..,,.,___,......,,i.L.c., ...: ___ 1 a ":0 ik:....,, , :I.% ILLII lli op , s ge, 10 lims t....' - i �. ,....:-4.....4411.1.,...:::-.: 1 ,,.....,,,,. ,�� . iii _,____..„,. L ,.,11 mi NN . ies min �� � 01 VI IMO ( / 161 Oil WE .10._!,..... 2.4.±...ii_d.:,._.;. ...„.,..........a.. .•1 1011611.11Pgra evii Innimidilimmo wiriliji Ilk If' fir ► ® ft � � ma is s t *vowel Li mai ° Ma 111111111 VI ap 1mil f I WIII MI so NI\ ; MI ( kri EL,mm c- gip LUBIN NM ITURIPII ET ..W. 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Economk Development,Neighbor/mods&Strategic Planning • rn;Kerb,an iemm - P J a;-•• a a�mos *Approved by the B R B. 1 � CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL I AI#: 5o 6 . Submitting Data: For Agenda of: May 2, 2005 Dept/Div/Board.. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Dept./Strategic Planning Division Staff Contact Don Erickson,x6581 Agenda Status Consent X Subject: Public Hearing.. X Correspondence. Maplewood East Annexation—Second public hearing Ordinance X on zoning and effectuation of the annexation by first Resolution reading of annexation ordinance and R-4 zoning Old Business ordinance. Exhibits: New Business Study Sessions Issue Paper, Boundary Review Board Closing Letter, Information Ordinances Recommended Action: Approvals: Legal Dept Council concur Finance Dept Other 1/4401 Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: On November 22, 2004 Council accepted the 60%Direct Petition to annex for this 26.14-acre annexation site located west of 156th Avenue SE and north of SE 136th Street,. It also authorized staff to forward the Notice of Intention package to the Boundary Review Board and prepare zoning and annexation ordinances. The BRB forwarded its Closing Letter to the City on April 11, 2005 approving the annexation subject to statutory requirements and procedures being met. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council set May 16,2005 for a second public hearing on the proposed R-4 zoning for the Maplewood East Annexation and first reading, if it so chooses,of the annexation and zoning ordinances for this annexation. Johnson 60%Petition Agenda Bill/ bh r CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 22, 2005 TO: Terri Briere, Council President Councilmembers VIA: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler FROM: Alex Pietsch p� STAFF CONTACT: Don Erickson, x6581_ SUBJECT: Maplewood East Annexation Effectuation—Annexation and Zoning Ordinances ISSUE: 441100, Whether the City Council should adopt an ordinance effecting the annexation of the 26.14-acre Maplewood East Annexation site into the City now that the Boundary Review Board has approved it; and Whether the City Council should adopt an ordinance zoning the non-street portions of the subject 26.14-acre site R-4 consistent with Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Residential Single Family? RECOMMENDATION: • Adopt an ordinance effectuating the annexation of the 26.14-acre Maplewood East Annexation site; and, • Adopt an ordinance rezoning the non-street portions of the Maplewood East Annexation site R-4, four units per net acre. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The applicant initially submitted for this annexation on March 8, 2004 with a 10%Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation petition. Council considered this request on May 3,2004, and authorized the petitioners to circulate a 60%Direct Petition to annex. On September 3, 2004, the City received the Direct Petition and on September 13, 2004, the King County Name Department of Assessments notified the City that they had certified that there were sufficient signatures on the petition to represent 60%of the area's assessed value. Maplewood East Annexation April 26, 2005 Page 2 On November 22, 2004, Council accepted the 60%Direct Petition to annex for the Maplewood East Annexation and authorized the Administration to transmit the Notice of Intent package to the Boundary Review Board for their required 45-day review and evaluation. The Boundary Review Board notified the City that they had approved the proposed annexation effective April 11, 2005. The 26.14 acre annexation site is currently zoned R-4, four units per gross acre, in King County and designated for R-4, four units per net acre, under Renton's Residential Low Density (RLD) Comprehensive Plan land use designation. The site,however, is one of three annexations* that was vested when the Council adopted the new R-4 zone on November 10, 2004 and replaced the R-5 zone with it. These three vested annexations, that would most likely have had R-5 zoning upon annexation, were allowed to have the former R-5 zone's density of five (5)units per net acre, its minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, and its other minimum lot configuration standards. There has been one public hearing on zoning and the proposed hearing on May 16, 2005 will be the second required public hearing under state law. Staff conducted a fiscal analysis for.this site and determined that at full development(assuming 72 new homes), there would be minor annual net fiscal positive impact to the City. A one-time future park acquisition and development cost attributable to development of the site was estimated at $27,773, based upon an estimated future population of 195 residents. CONCLUSION: Nornov With the exception of the second required public hearing on the proposed R-4 zoning for the Maplewood East Annexation and the effectuation of the annexation through the annexation and zoning ordinances, all the specified requirements under state law (RCW 35.A.14.120-130, Annexation—Direct petition method)will have been met. The 26.14-acre Maplewood East Annexation appears to be in the City's best interest and general welfare since it furthers City business goals, has been approved by the Washington State Boundary Review Board for King County, and is generally consistent with City annexation policies. Attachments 440610 'The other two annexations that were vested were the Mosier II Annexation and the Anthone' Annexation. EDNSP/Strategic Planning/PAA/Johnson/Effectuation Issue Paper.doc Washington State Boundary Review Board For King County Yesler Building, Room 402, 400 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 296-6800 • Fax: (206)296-6803 • http://www.metrokc.gov/annexations April 11, 2005 APR 12 (JU5 City of Renton Attn: Don Erickson, AICP Senior Planner 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98058 RE: CLOSING LETTER FOR COMPLETED ACTION - File No. 2187 - City of Renton- Maplewood East Annexation Dear Mr. Erickson: We are writing to advise you that the Boundary Review Board has now completed the required Evaluation, as specified in RCW 36.93, for the above-referenced proposed action (filed with the Notwe Board effective: February 25, 2005 . The Boundary Review Board also provided a 45-day public review period February 25 - April 10, 2005, as prescribed by RCW 36.93. The Board received no request for a public hearing of this proposed action during the public review period. The Boundary Review Board, therefore, hereby deems this proposed action approved effective April 11, 2005. Final approval of the proposed action is also subject to the following actions, where applicable: 1. Sewer and Water District actions and some other actions are also subject to approval by the Metropolitan King County Council. If the Council makes changes to the proposal, the Board may then be required to hold a public hearing. 2. Filing with King County of franchise application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 3. Filing with King County of permit application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 4. Fulfillment of all other statutory requirements and/or procedures specified in your Notice of Intention. Page two continued, April 11, 2005 Form 13 5. Notification in writing of your intended effective date of annexation. This notification should be provided as early as possible. Please send this information toMichael Thomas, Bank of America Tower, King County Office of Management and Budget, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, Washington 98104, and 6. Filing with King County Council of: (1) one certified copy of final resolution or ordinance accomplishing this proposed action; and (2) a copy of this letter. This document should be filed with the Clerk of the Council (Attn: Anne Noris), King County Courthouse, Room 1025, Seattle, Washington 98104 If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact our office at 206-296- 6800. Sincerely, 411-144J /e)j"A "‘"`J Lenora Blauman ree Executive Secretary cc: Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council Bill Huennekens Records and Elections Division Diane Murdock, Department of Assessment Lydia Reynolds-Jones, Manager, Project Support Services King County "911" Program Paul Reitenbach, Department of Development & Environmental Services Michael Thomas, Office of Management and Budget err% DRAFT NiftyCITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF RENTON (MAPLEWOOD EAST ANNEXATION; FILE NO. A-03-08) WHEREAS, under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120 as amended, a petition in writing requesting that certain territory contiguous to the City of Renton, as described below, be annexed to the City of Renton, was presented and filed with the City Clerk on or about September 3, 2004, and WHEREAS, prior to the filing and circulation of said petition for annexation to the City of Renton, the petitioning owners notified the City Council of their intention to commence such proceedings as provided by law, as more particularly specified in RCW 35A.14.120, and upon public hearing thereon, it having been determined and the petitioning owners having agreed to Ntime assume their fair share of the pre-existing outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as it pertains to the territory petitioned to be annexed; and to accept that portion of the City's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to the territory including the applicable Zoning Code relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the King County Department of Assessments has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation and determined signatures represent at least sixty percent (60%) of the area to be annexed's assessed value (excluding streets), as provided by law; and Now 1 ORDINANCE NO. Nitaw WHEREAS, the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department of the City of Renton having considered and recommended the annexing of said property to the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, the City Council fixed May 16, 2005, as the time and place for public hearing in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Renton, Washington, upon the petition and notice thereof having been given as provided by law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said notices public hearings have been held at the time and place specified in the notices, and the Council having considered all matters in connection with the petition and further determined that all legal requirements and procedures of the law applicable to the petition method for annexation have been met; and WHEREAS, the King County Boundary Review Board having deemed the "Notice of Intention" approved as of April 11, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton is concurrently zoning the annexation site R-4, four units per net acre; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The findings, recitals, and determinations are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. All requirements of the law in regard to the annexation by petition method, including the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, 130, 140 and 150, have been met. It is further determined that the petition for annexation to the City of Renton of the property and territory described below is hereby approved and granted; the following described property being contiguous to the City limits of the City of Renton is hereby annexed to the City of 2 ORDINANCE NO. err' Renton, and such annexation to be effective on and after the approval, passage, and publication of this Ordinance; and on and after said date the property shall constitute a part of the City of Renton and shall be subject to all its laws and ordinances then and thereafter in force and effect; the property being described as follows: See Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein [Said property, approximately 26.14 acres in area, is generally located in the NW '/a of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 156th Avenue SE and SE 136th Street.] and the owners of the property within the annexation shall assume their fair share of the outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as prescribed in RCW 35A.14.120 as it pertains to the property, and the property shall be subject to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Noire SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the King County Council, State of Washington, and as otherwise provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of ,2005. %toe 3 ORDINANCE NO. �rrr Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.+:+:ma. 4 EXHIBIT A *tr"'' MAPLEWOOD EAST ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., lying southerly of the south line of the plat of Willowbrook Lane, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 170, Pages 1 through 4, inclusive, records of King County,Washington, and southerly of said south line extended easterly and westerly to the east and west lines, respectively, of said subdivision; TOGETHER WITH the west 30 feet of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 14, lying southerly of the south line of said plat of Willowbrook Lane extended easterly to the east line of said west 30 feet; and TOGETHER WITH the east 30 feet of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 14, lying southerly of the south line of said plat of Willowbrook Lane extended westerly to the west Iine of said east 30 feet; and TOGETHER WITH the north 30 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of *14100 said Section 14; and TOGETHER WITH the north 30 feet of the west 30 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 14. All situate in King County, Washington. Exhibit B ..i. 111 � I umi -- 1 � I um vir,i4 Ris ,42nr, SE 13 . ndll MN MI ri 16 __________MN MN ow or iI1IIuP1F 'r1ii MN 11 El 1 11111111111011111111 Milli MIN IP INE 1111 / o / - # - 111111111111 1 iaIIiIiij : 1111111111 ,. IIII r1111111.11 iir.IIII� � PII ,11111 Limb SliaLliiii PEI. I11 Elllliril. I. 101111111111111111 simi Er 2silli�llPisl 111119ii Ell MINE IMI driliiii i Er /pm n_ mirri Japlewood East Annexation ° 400 80° cif G n oA 1 : 4800TYo Economic Development,Neighborhoods&Strategic Planning Annexation AreaQ � ADlRtadministrato ——— City Limits ..1:4R,:- ,; 22 April 2005 DRAFT CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON Iftime ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ANNEXED WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM R-4 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL 4DU PER ACRE, KING COUNTY ZONING) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL 4 DU/AC; FOUR DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (MAPLEWOOD EAST ANNEXATION, FILE NO. A-03-08). WHEREAS, under Section 4.2.020 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," as amended, and the maps and reports adopted in conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has not been zoned in the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, said property owners petitioned the City of Renton for annexation and concurrent rezoning, which said annexation having previously been approved and the property annexed to the City of Renton, and the City having held two public hearings to consider this zoning application, the first hearing being held on April 19, 2004, and the second hearing being held on October 18, 2004, and said zoning request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby zoned to R-8 as hereinbelow specified. The annual ordinance adopting the maps of the City's zoning ordinance is hereby amended to evidence said rezoning and the EDNSP Administrator is .,, 1 ORDINANCE NO. Now., hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the zoning ordinance, as amended, to evidence said rezoning, to wit: See Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. [Said property, approximately 26.14 acres in area, is generally located in the NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 156th Avenue SE and SE 136th Street.] SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Name APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2005. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.+:+:ma. r 2 EXHIBIT A Nowe MAPLEWOOD EAST ANNEXATION R-4 REZONE LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., lying southerly of the south line of the plat of Willowbrook Lane, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 170, Pages 1 through 4, inclusive, records of King County, Washington, westerly of 156th Ave SE, northerly of SE 136th Street and easterly of 152nd Ave SE. All situate in King County, Washington. Exhibit B 4 — ,�.. , SE 132nd St. — — 33r ir all " r-,„ Mil Willii _ ,,,,,,,,,,T P . .... Aiii mimisi op II II L_Li up li /7-------,,,, vlis---------- -------,--7.-.-7-,---..7- - ''''Y'T,i,::`: (1) • 1 Q pfd;:t � � s zrx �€�',.*«�+ P *\ i ... sF i �. gas, e 1 N1/41110X I 1 I I r) ' I 1 t it J ■ fl — 1 „ 137th PI . Si 138t -) PII . 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URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY r - T Anthone' !_._:i CRY LIMITS C - ACTIVE ANNEXATION - = I 4.9 ac. - E ,nmic,Development,Neighborhoods 8 Strategic Plannrg i nk.Pwscn,aonr,mrap. 0 A roved b the B.R.B. 11 r.i . r � 4 CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL AI#: 5 Submitting Data: For Agenda of: May 2, 2005 Dept/Div/Board. Economic Development Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Staff Contact... Rebecca Lind Agenda Status Consent X Subject: Public Hearing. Moratorium on new development in the R-10 and RM-F Correspondence. Zones in the Highlands Study Area Ordinance Resolution X Old Business... Exhibits: New Business... Issue Paper Study Sessions... Map of Study Area Information Resolution Recommended Action: Approvals: Council concur Legal Dept.X... Finance Dept.... Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: A moratorium on new development in the R-10 and RM-F zones in the Highlands Study Area is needed to relieve pressure from immediate development in the area and would improve the City's ability to market property as a result of the new zoning and policy direction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution declaring a moratorium on new development in the R-l0 and RM-F Zones in the Highlands Study Area and set a public hearing May 16, 2005 to take testimony on the moratorium and consider modifications to it. C:\Documents and Settings\mpetersen\Local Settings\Temp\MORATORIUM AGENDA BILL.doc CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 15, 2005 TO: Terri Briere, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: �, L- Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler FROM: Alex Pietsch, Administrator(\Vie STAFF CONTACT: Rebecca Lind(ext.6588) SUBJECT: Moratorium on Residential Development in the Highlands Study Area ISSUE: Noisy Should the City restrict redevelopment within the Highlands Study Area during preparation of the Highlands Sub-Area Plan? RECOMMENDATION: • Adopt a resolution establishing a moratorium on new development including grading permits, land clearing and tree cutting permits,building permits, plats, lot line adjustments and site plan review entitlements in the R-10 and RM-F zones within the Highlands Sub- Area Plan Study Area. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The City Council adopted two policies in the 2005 Business Plan that directly address priorities for the Highlands. Goal#2 states, "Promote Neighborhood Revitalization." Strategy#3 states, "Create opportunities for new investment in the Highlands and South Renton neighborhoods." The City is beginning a new sub-area planning process for the Highlands that will result in land use actions and densities needed as an incentive for redevelopment in line with the Business Nklis, Plan. However, in the short term, underutilized land in the area is coming under development pressure due to the rising cost of land in the vicinity. The current zoning does not allow the higher densities needed to simulate a larger redevelopment effort. While many properties are April 20, 2005 Page 2 built out with older housing stock, some existing lots are large enough to subdivide at lower densities that perpetuate a land use pattern inconsistent with the adopted City goals and vision for the Center Village Land Use Designation. The current R-10 zoning in Highlands Study Area allows single-family detached uses in areas that will be evaluated for higher density as part of the Highlands Sub-Area Plan. The RM-F zoning allows stacked flats and lower density multi-family development. Recent project applications are vesting at a lower density than the zoning currently allows. The City currently has no tools available to discourage these low-density subdivisions and building permits. Piecemeal development of underutilized parcels will undermine implementation of the overall redevelopment effort. New low-density residences and/or small-scale multi-family buildings with a long remaining economic life will perpetuate existing patterns of development and conflict with the anticipated sub-area plan. To complete work on the plan, the City needs time to develop policies and new development standards and begin a public outreach program to gain property owner,business owner, and resident input and support for the plan. The Planning Commission will be working on the plan through November 2005. Three public meetings are anticipated including a visioning session and two "open house"meetings, in addition to Planning Commission workshops. Council Committee of the Whole briefings are scheduled monthly during plan preparation. The plan is scheduled to be transmitted to the City Council in December 2005. It is recommended that the moratorium be established for an initial six-month period, with a review in October, to determine progress toward new zoning standards. At that point, with property owner buy-in of the new land use and zoning concepts, it is anticipated that property owners will support the opportunity for higher density and more efficient land use and will be willing to wait for the new zoning. The study area also includes R-8 single-family neighborhoods and commercially zoned areas that encourage mixed-use residential/commercial development at higher densities. The recommended moratorium would not include these areas and would not affect commercial businesses or mixed-use projects. CONCLUSION: A moratorium in the Highlands Study Area is needed to relieve pressure from immediate development in the area and would improve the City's ability to market property as a result of the new zoning and policy direction. The City needs time to develop new standards that reflect the City's vision for the Highlands, and to work with property owners to implement its goals. CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-10 AND RM-F ZONES WITHIN THE HIGHLANDS SUB-AREA PLAN STUDY AREA, ESTABLISHING A HEARING DATE OF MAY 16, AND ESTABLISHING A TERMINATION DATE FOR THE MORATORIUM. WHEREAS, the City of Renton has expended substantial time and energy on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and associated policies; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton has identified a study area for refinement of the Comprehensive Plan with a Sub-Area Plan in the Renton Highlands to further its economic development objectives; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton has expended substantial funds developing a preliminary vision and evaluating market factors for redevelopment in the Highlands study area; and Niw'' WHEREAS, the R-10 and RM-F zones are currently mapped on a number of properties within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area; and WHEREAS, the density allowed currently in the R-10 and RM-F zones allow a minimum of 4 units per net acre and a minimum of 7 units per net acre; and WHEREAS, the uses in the R-10 and RM-F zones allow single-family detached housing and lower density duplexes that are not consistent with broad redevelopment objectives for the Highlands study area; and WHEREAS, construction of lower density development in the form of single-family or duplex units removes developable land from the stock of land for development or redevelopment, thereby frustrating the City's economic development efforts; and RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Renton wishes to encourage quality infill development at %m` densities that supports redevelopment of the Center Village; and WHEREAS, approval and construction of lower density housing within the identified study area without review of the Sub-Area Plan policies, may undermine the benefits of coordinated planning, and may foreclose or irreparably damage long-term Comprehensive Plan goals; and WHEREAS, a moratorium is required to provide adequate time for City staff to prepare and present proposed changes to the Sub-Area Plan and zoning, and present such changes to the City Council for review and adoption; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects. Nome SECTION II. There is hereby declared a moratorium on the permitting or construction of residential development, including grading permits, land clearing and tree cutting permits,building permits, plats, lot line adjustments and site plan review entitlements in the R-10 and RM-F zone within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area; such moratorium area is shown on the attached map. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide adequate time for staff to draft, review, and present to the City Council, and for the City Council to review and adopt changes to the Comprehensive Plan policies concerning the appropriate density and use of land within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area. SECTION III. There is hereby established a public hearing date on May 16, 2005, for the City Council to take testimony on this moratorium and to consider the modification, revision, or termination of this moratorium. 2 RESOLUTION NO. SECTION IV. This moratorium shall be in place for a period not to exceed six months, unless otherwise modified by the City Council, which period may be extended or renewed for one or more additional periods, but only if a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal, to support such renewal. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2005. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. 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Transportation Systems Staff Contact Keith Woolley, x7318 Agenda Status Consent Subject: Public Hearing.. X Correspondence.. NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study Ordinance Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Report Resolution Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper Study Sessions NE 3rd/4•th Corridor Improvements Study Final Report Information and Appendices Recommended Action: Approvals: Legal Dept X Refer to the Transportation(Aviation) Committee Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... $0 Transfer/Amendment $0 Amount Budgeted $0 Revenue Generated $0 Total Project Budget $23.6 M(15+Years) City Share Total Project.. $0 SUMMARY OF ACTION: The purpose of the NE 3rd/4`h Corridor Improvements Study project is to develop a set of improvements and actions that address existing and future access and circulation needs of the project corridor. In order to establish City concurrence for the long-range transportation plan for this corridor established by this project, adoption of the project report by Council is requested. Due to the length and cost for complete implementation of the corridor improvements(estimated at $23.6 M), a phased (15+ years)prioritized implementation approach will be pursued by the Transportation Systems Division and funding will be pursued through the grant application process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council Committee recommend setting a public hearing for May 23, 2005, for the NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study Final Report. Subsequent to the public hearing, Council adopt the NE 3rd/4thCorridor Improvements Study Final Report establishing the long-range transportation plan for this corridor. The Final Report was prepared by the Transportation Systems Division dated May 2005. � F-�=nen-'��/�l aka._ �,.�/�/ H:\TRANS\ADMIMAGENDA 2005\NE 3'"-0t Agenda Bill �lp Oj r -04 " CITY OF RENTON NiftyPLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 2005 TO: Terri Briere, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: ' Mayor Kathy Keolker-W eeler FROM: 4 Gregg Zimmerman,Administrator STAFF CONTACT: Keith Woolley, Transportation Planning and Programming (x7318) SUBJECT: NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Report ISSUE: Adoption of the project's Final Report by Council is requested in order to establish the long-range transportation plan for this corridor. RECOMMENDATION: Council set a public hearing for May 23, 2005, for the NE 3rd/4`h Corridor Improvements Study Final Report. Subsequent to the public hearing, Council adopt the NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study Final Report establishing the long-range transportation plan for this corridor. The Final Report was prepared by the Transportation Systems Division dated May 2005. BACKGROUND: The purpose of the NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study project is to develop a set of improvements and actions that address existing and future access and circulation needs of the project corridor. The project report was developed through an inter-department City design team, a consultant team, multiple public open houses and administrative review. Terri Briere, Council President Members of the Renton City Council May 2, 2005 Page 2 Nom e RE: NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Study Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Report The primary recommendation of the report is to construct and install physical improvements along the corridor to achieve a"boulevard" concept. The project report includes a Conceptual Layout Plan—a graphic presentation of location-specific improvements. The project report is the report of the NE 3rd14`h Corridor Improvement Study identified in the current Six-Year TIP. Due to the length and cost for complete implementation of the corridor improvements (estimated at$23.6 M), a phased (15+ years)prioritized implementation approach will be pursued by the Transportation Systems Division and funding will be pursued through the grant application process. As projects are identified for design and construction, they will be presented to Council for funding approval. They will also be identified individually in future Six-Year TIP's. r H\TRANS\ADMIMAGENDAS 2005\NE 3'4'Issue Paper ArTrzntrED BY CE.717 COUNCiL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Date S102-02005- COMMITTEE REPORT May 2,2005 Clean Sweep Renton (Referred April 18, 2004) The Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the implementation of the one-time Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup and the public education and outreach campaign portions of the Clean Sweep Renton program. The Committee of the Whole also recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve appropriation of the one-time Neighbor-to-Neighbor Curbside Cleanup event projected to cost$299,225.00, and the associated public education and outreach campaign projected to cost$55,000.00, from the Solid Waste Utility fund balance in 2005. jrzi4t oAce/t, Terri Briere, Council President cc: Gregg Zimmerman,PBPW Administrator Lys Hornsby,Utility Systems Director Linda Knight, Solid Waste Coordinator I:\COMMITTEEIReports\Committee of the Whole,2005\CleanSweep.doc&LHHtp - — nna.nyqg Data S-02-c26°4- COMMITTEE 00SCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE REPORT May 2,2005 Modifications to the Organization and Process of City Boards, Commission, and Committees (Referred April 25, 2005) The Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the Mayor's recommendations to: 1) Eliminate three advisory boards (Board of Ethics, Board of Adjustments, and the Unfair Housing Practices Board) and one advisory committee (Transportation Advisory Committee); 2) Expand and rename the Human Rights and Affairs Commission into the Renton Advisory Commission on Diversity; and 3) Provide for student representation on each board, commission, and committee (as appropriate); 4) Redefine the Library Board by codifying its existence in the RMC under authority of RCW 35A.27.010. In addition, the Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the Mayor's recommendation to authorize staff to amend the Renton Municipal Code to implement these changes. • Terri B iere, Council President cc: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler,Mayor Larry War re n Date a-aoos- FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORT May 2,2005 Lease Amendment with Vykor,Inc. (Referred April 18, 2005) The Finance Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the lease amendment with Vykor, Inc., for a three to five-year extension of tenancy on the first and fifth floors of the 200 Mill Building, 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA, 98055. The net proceeds to the City are $180,054.29 for the first three years, and $380,529.80 with the two extension years. The Committee further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Lease Amendment with Vykor, Inc. Don Persson, Chair Toni son, Vice-Chair /a/4)`— Denis W. Law, Member cc: Dennis Culp,Community Services Administrator Peter Renner,Facilities Director Vykor.doc\ Rev 01/05 bh /6/16,0/ a-boos CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 37.5:0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-10 AND RM-F ZONES WITHIN THE HIGHLANDS SUB-AREA PLAN STUDY AREA, ESTABLISHING A HEARING DATE OF MAY 16, AND ESTABLISHING A TERMINATION DATE FOR THE MORATORIUM. WHEREAS, the City of Renton has expended substantial time and energy on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and associated policies; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton has identified a study area for refinement of the Comprehensive Plan with a Sub-Area Plan in the Renton Highlands to further its economic development objectives; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton has expended substantial funds developing a preliminary vision and evaluating market factors for redevelopment in the Highlands study area; and WHEREAS, the R-10 and RM-F zones are currently mapped on a number of properties within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area; and WHEREAS, the density allowed currently in the R-10 and RM-F zones allow a minimum of 4 units per net acre and a minimum of 7 units per net acre; and WHEREAS, the uses in the R-10 and RM-F zones allow single-family detached housing and lower density duplexes that are not consistent with broad redevelopment objectives for the Highlands study area; and WHEREAS, construction of lower density development in the form of single-family or duplex units removes developable land from the stock of land for development or redevelopment, thereby frustrating the City's economic development efforts; and RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Renton wishes to encourage quality infill development at densities that supports redevelopment of the Center Village; and WHEREAS, approval and construction of lower density housing within the identified study area without review of the Sub-Area Plan policies, may undermine the benefits of coordinated planning, and may foreclose or irreparably damage long-term Comprehensive Plan goals; and WHEREAS, a moratorium is required to provide adequate time for City staff to prepare and present proposed changes to the Sub-Area Plan and zoning, and present such changes to the City Council for review and adoption; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects. SECTION II. There is hereby declared a moratorium on the permitting or construction of residential development, including grading permits, land clearing and tree cutting permits, building permits, plats, lot line adjustments and site plan review entitlements in the R-10 and RM-F zone within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area; such moratorium area is shown on the attached map. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide adequate time for staff to draft, review, and present to the City Council, and for the City Council to review and adopt changes to the Comprehensive Plan policies concerning the appropriate density and use of land within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan study area. SECTION III. There is hereby established a public hearing date on May 16, 2005, for the City Council to take testimony on this moratorium and to consider the modification, revision, or termination of this moratorium. 2 • RESOLUTION NO. SECTION IV. 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Gt ,, 0 50 ,�; � 1 �� �`� ••22,lid \ .111111111 - :�1 ii// •■�, 111111 ' 1 All St IIII III Lai �\\ ■■■�� ■■■■ � ■■wi i NE 4th St. rnI!� ��I1N : �_�0 L> \ \ ■■ ■■■�/� lel■ .■■�■ Highlands Sub-Area Plan Study Area S'' � Economic Development,Neighborhoods&Strategic Planning mmaassal • Alex Pietsch,Administrator 0 1 000 2000 (434N+ G.Del Rosario FNT D 20 April 2005 Below are good news announcements about students and staff in the Renton / School District read by School Board members at last night's meeting. Please share these with others. Randy Matheson Executive Director, Community Relations Renton School District 425.204.2345 rmatheson @ renton.wednet.edu "GOOD NEWS"ANNOUNCEMENTS April 27, 2005 * Lindbergh High School senior Michael Williams is a Gates Millennium Scholar. Mike will receive nearly$7,500 in the first year of the renewable grant. The goal of Gates Millennium Scholarship program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students intending to study mathematics,science, engineering, education or library science. * Kasey Skaggs, of Hazen High School; Kathryn Fischer, of Lindbergh High School; and Hong Yen Chau, of Renton High School were named winners of the annual Washington Award for Vocational Excellence(WAVE)The award includes scholarships to pay undergraduate expenses for students who have excelled in career and technology education. * Harvey Sadis, second-grade teacher at Cascade Elementary School, has been selected to participate in the 2006 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Shakespeare Seminar. Harvey was one of only 15 participants selected nationally.The seminar will be held in part at Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford on Avon, England. Harvey will meet with colleagues and professors daily, see plays and write lots of papers. He expects to write an original play for production at Cascade next year. * Second grade students known as Shakespeare Players in Harvey Sadis'classroom at Cascade Elementary School recently performed at the University of Washington's second annual commemoration of William Shakespeare's birthday at the Henry Art Gallery.The students, who are performing The Comedy of Errors this year at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center the end of May, were the main attraction at this Department of English celebration. *Staff members at Maplewood Heights Elementary School recently received in-depth training in 4- Square Writing, a method of refining students writing projects.The training was an online e-seminar shared in real-time with staff at two other buildings. *Three Lindbergh High School students have been named nominees for 2005 Outstanding Junior Women in Mathematics, Science,and Technology by the American Association of University Women. The nominees are Olga Sievers, Elizabeth Bentz and Gwen Lyon.The American Association of University Women work to encourage women and girls to have active careers in the mathematical sciences. * Pam Moore and Sheila Ward, both third-grade teachers at Bryn Mawr Elementary School, have been selected to be part of the UW Summer Institute in Life Sciences. Only 20 teachers statewide were selected for the institute.The four-week exploration of life sciences includes hands-on inquiry activities,field trips and an exploration of resources for teaching.Tuition and materials costs are covered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the UW Biology Department. Topics covered include environmental science,the design of scientific investigations with living organisms, human body systems, and diversity of life. * Bryn Mawr Elementary School second grade teacher Kathleen Matthies has been awarded an 11- day bicycle trip by Experiences Plus Travel Company. Kathleen will bicycle in Italy,from Venice to the Dolomite Alps. She will record and share her experience with students through photographs, artifacts, and stories. *The Renton High School Jazz Ensemble will perform at the State PTA convention in SeaTac in May. The Washington State PTA is celebrating their 100 year anniversary and expects about 1,500 delegates from around the state. *The Lindbergh High School Memorial Scholarship Trust has selected the recipients of this year's scholarships. -Students were selected through a competitive process using leadership and community service in addition to academic excellence as selection criteria. -The recipients are: Yi Zhou, Mehak Ahluwalia, Veronica Nguyen and Alysha Williamson.The trust has now funded more than$90,000 in scholarships since its formation in the early 1970's. * Sierra Heights Elementary School students recently completed the second annual reading challenge. In just four days,600 students read for nearly 83,000 minutes outside of classroom. Additionally, Sierra Heights staff hosted nearly 275 people to a free spaghetti dinner were families were treated to a stories read by employees of the DeColores book store.All children went home with a free book to add to their own collections. * More than 200 seniors from Hazen High School recently took part in a community-wide project to add zest and natural beauty to a major corridor in Renton.The students joined community members to beautify a portion of NE 4th Street in recognition of Arbor Day and Earth Day. Hazen seniors were by far the dominant group at the event, planting flowering fruit trees, lilies and wild flowers. Renton Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, School Board member Marcie Maxwell and several City Council members were present at the event.