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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/2013 - Agenda Bill � • � CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL � � 1 7, Subject/Titie: Meeting: Appointment to Planning Commission Regular Council - U4 Mar 2013 Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board: Memorandum to Mayor Law-Staff Executive recommendation for Planning Commission vacancy: Roxanna Johnson Staff Contact: Roxanna Johnson's application for April Alexander, Executive Assistant, x6520 boards/commissions/committees Recommended Action: Refer to Community Services Committee Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $ N/A Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $ N/A Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: Mayor Law appoints the following to the Planning Commission: Ms. Roxanna Johnson, 2817 NE 4th Court, Renton, WA 98056,for a term expiring on 1/31/16 (position formerly held by Ray Giometti). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Ms. Roxanna Johnson to the Planning Commission. March 4,2013 � Renton City Council Minutes � Page 63 Citizen Comment:Samargis- Nick Samargis(Renton)asked if KCLS had presented any new construction Cedar River Library proposals; if there was a probability that KCLS would work with residents in a more open fashion; and if the end-of-the-month presentation from KCLS regarding the Cedar River library could be postponed. Mayor Law remarked that Mr.Samargis should speak to KCLS regarding the fashion of communications between citizens and KCLS and the timeline for their presentations. He also remarked that KCLS had not submitted any new design plans to the City. Citizen Comment:Asher- Beth Asher(Renton) provided information highlighting the size of several other Cedar River Library KCLS libraries compared to the populations of the cities where the buildings are located. She explained that all of the cities she cited,which have smaller populations than Renton, have new or expanded library facilities that are larger than what is being proposed for Renton. Ms.Asher stated that the assertion from KCLS that Renton will have adequate library services is false based on research she gathered from KCLS about its current libraries. Citizen Comment: Bray- Richard Bray(Renton)expressed concern that the proposed design from KCLS Cedar River Library provided on 2/19/2013 indicates that the entrance to the Cedar River library will be moved, and the size of the building will be reduced. Ne remarked that because of local news organizations, people across the Pacific Northwest are beginning to hear about this topic. He asked Council if they would stand up to KCLS. Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber(Renton) stated that he had submitted a letter to the City Affordable Housing Incentives expressing concern about the need for more owner-occupied affordable for the Highlands housing in the Renton Highlands. He remarked that the City could partner with organizations that contribute money to the private sector to accelerate the development of these types of projects. Mr. McOmber stated that the Highlands area is a diverse community where many residents live under median income levels. He also remarked that although the old duplexes may need to be replaced, he does not want to lose the affordability these homes provide to residents. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL REFER THE LETTER FROM MR. MCOMBER REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LOW- COST OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING IN THE SUNSET COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AREA TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Mr. McOmber stated that the City has two great things working in its favor- passionate citizenry and a cooperative group of City offitials and administrators. He added that he has great confidence that a solution to library issue will be worked out, and noted that the King County Library System is a separate entity not associated with the King County government. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council: Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/25/2013. Counci) concur. 2/25/2013 Appointment: Planning Mayor Law appointed Roxanna Johnson to the Planning Commission for a term Commission expiring 1/31/2016(position previously held by Ray Giometti). Refer to -.-�_.�---_- Communitv Services Committee.