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Citizen Comment:Adams– Audrey Adams(Renton)stated that she hopes to convince the City to begin
Water Fluoridation independently testing the sodium fluoride that is added to the water supply.
She explained that she does not have a high level of confidence that the
product is being tested properly because of the product origin listed in the
Certificate of Analysis(CoA). Ms.Adams also quoted sections of the CoA and
related Material Data Safety Sheet(MSDS), and remarked that the manufacture
has shifted all responsibility regarding safety to the City. She added that
chronic exposure to sodium fluoride may cause dental or skeletal fluorosis, and
� there are higher rates of hip fractures in fluoridated areas compared to non-
fluoridated areas.
Citizen Comment:Tabak– ludy Tabak (Renton) expressed concern regarding the effect fluoride may have
' Water Fluoridation on her grandchildren, and on the food she grows in her gardens. She stated
that she read a book entitled, "The Case Against Fluoride," and suggested that
Council also read it. Ms.Tabak read several passages from the book and urged
Council to become more informed on the issue.
Citizen Comment: McOmber– Howard McOmber(Renton) stated that he believes there is cause to re-
Water Fluoridation. evaluate the reasons why fluoride is added to the City's water supply. He
remarked that if adding sodium fluoride to the water is found to not be an
improvement,then the practice should be discontinued.
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 1/14/2013. Council concur.
1/14/2013
Appointment: Planning Mayor Law reappointed Michael Chen to the Planning Commission for a three-
Commission year term expiring 1/31/2016. Council concur.
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City Clerk: Quarterly Contract City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period 10/31/2012 to
List, 10/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 12/31/2012, and expiration report for agreements expiring 1/1/2013 to
6/30/2013. Information.
Court Case:Alleged Court Case filed by Dorsie Williams v. City of Renton, represented by Raymond
Negligence Due to Broken L. Connell,Attorney for Plaintiff, alleging City negligence due to a broken
Sidewalk,Williams,CRT-13- sidewalk resulting in a fall and injury. Refer to Citv Attornev and Insurance
001 Services.
CAG: 11-189, Cedar River Community Services Department submitted CAG-11-189, Cedar River Park
Parking Lot Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting project; and requested approval of the project,
Transportation Systems commencement of a 60-day lien period,and release of retained amount of
$11,983.06 to Transportation Systems, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
CAG:09-081, Basic Life Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of
Support Services, King County Amendment#6 to CAG-09-081, accepting$1,229,898 from King County for
basic life support services for 2013 to be divided amongst the City-$916,361,
King County Fire District#25-$105,875,and King County Fire District#40-
$207,662. Council concur.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL `�
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Subject/Title: Meeting:
Reappointment to Planning Commission - Michael Regular Council - 28 Jan 2013
Chen
Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
None Executive
Staff Contact:
April Alexander, Executive Assistant, x6520
Recommended Action:
Council concur
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 reappoints the following to the Planning Commission:
Mr. Michael Chen, 6214 NE 5th Court, Renton, 98059, for a term that expires on January 31, 2016.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Concur with Mayor Law's reappointment of Mr. Chen to the Planning Commision.