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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/2012 - Agenda Bill . � � CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL �� � Subject/Title: Meeting: Reappointment to Library Advisory Board-Ms. Suzi Regular Council - 13 Aug 2012 U re Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board: Email to Mayor Law, Subject: Reappointment to Executive Library Advisory Board 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 Library Advisory Board: Ms. Suzi Ure, 1500 S. 18th Street, #5-202, Renton, 98055, for a term expiring 9/1/2017. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Concur in Mayor Law's reappointment of Ms. Ure to the Library Advisory Board. August 13, 2012 + Renton City Council Minutes � Page 240 CED: Extending Sunset Clause An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-220, Property Tax Exemption for for Multi-Family Housing Multi-Family Housing in Residential Targeted Areas, of Chapter 1, Property Tax Exemption Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV(Development Regulations),of City Program Code, by extending the property tax exemption. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/20/2012. CARRIED. Mayor Law noted for the record that Council President Zwicker left the meeting. Time: 8:57 p.m. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE LETTER FROM Citizen Comment: McOmber- HOWARD MCOMBER REGARDING PROPOSED REGULATIONS AFFECTING INFILL Proposed Regulation DELEVELOPMENT IN THE HIGHLANDS TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A Regarding Infill Development RESPONSE. CARRIED. Public Safety: Handicap MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPICS OF Parking& Photo Enforcement HANDICAP PARKING AND PHOTO ENFORCEMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR BRIEFINGS. CARRIED. Finance: Electric Vehicle MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF Charging Stations ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR A BRIEFING. CARRIED. Community Event: Sikh Councilmember Taylor remarked that he, along with other City Officials, Community Candlelight attended a candlelight memorial service at the Sikh temple to commemorate Service the victims of the recent shooting at a temple in Wisconsin. He stated that there was an outpouring of community support,and the event was attended by many state and local dignitaries. AUDIENCE COMMENT Phyllis Forister(Renton) stated that supporters of the Cedar River Library do I, Citizen Comment: Forister- not feel that they are fairly represented by members of the Library Advisory Library Advisory Board Board because they all supported the move to the Piazza. Mayor Law Appointments cautioned Ms. Forister about speaking about individuals who serve on the board. Continuing, Ms. Forister reiterated that the supporters of the Cedar River Library have no representation on the board. She stated that the City should either add more members,or revaluate those who currently are serving. Citizen Comment: Lambert- Kal Lambert(King County)stated that the same type of stove-piping that was Cedar River Library characteristic of the administration in the past is occurring again regarding the Cedar River Library. He emphasized that people have woke-up to this issue and want to be involved in the process. He remarked that his group would like to make a presentation in order to show Council important information regarding design costs and operating expenses. Councilmember Briere asked Mr. Lambert what specifically he would like to present. Mr. Lambert remarked that his group has extensively studied KCLS documents that Council has not seen. He stated that there are very strong grounds to challenge the engineering and science behind some of the decisions that KCLS is making. He commented that some of the information is very technical but can be made understandable through a few spreadsheets and graphs. August 13,2012 � Renton City Council Minutes • Page 241 Councilmember Corman remarked that the purpose of the Library Advisory Board is to hear these types of presentations and report recommendations to Council. Citizen Comment: Keyes- David Keyes(Renton) remarked that the comments in the studies for the library Cedar River Library are a political tool as opposed to a real study of the physical situation. He remarked that the library consultants did not conduct a proper feasibility study because it does not contain information regarding budgeting,comparative pricing, and their recommendations lead to extremely expensive components that are simply aesthetic. He also stated that there are a series of misstatements in the study regarding the state energy code. Councilmember Briere remarked that a lot of that type of information is outside the scope of the Council,and must be reviewed by City and KCLS staff who then make recommendations to Council. She noted that the feasibiliry study was done independently. Mr. Keyes remarked that the information he has can be provided to the Library Advisory Board as long as it makes its way back to Council. He emphasized that Council needs to hear the information in order to make informed decisions regarding the library. He also noted that the KCLS open houses should be I reformatted to allow for better communications with citizens. �� Councilmember Taylor also stated that much of the information appears to be �I� outside the scope of Council and suggested that Mr. Keyes speak to the administration. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE FACILITATION OF A MEETING WITH KCLS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INTERESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIBRARY TO THE ADMINISTRATION.* Mayor Law remarked that the City is not building the library. He also emphasized that the City is very committed to not spending additional funds. Councilmember Corman expressed support for the motion, and added that like any public works projects the public has a right to oversee the activities of the project. He also added that concerned citizens need to feel that they have a receptive forum to air their comments and concerns. *MOTION CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Pajor- Johnjoseph Pajor(Renton)stated that Council missed that the public wants to Cedar River Library be heard on the library issue, and having 100%of the board in favor of the Piazza location is not representative of the public's will. He remarked that there are other issues that need to be discussed with KCLS and voters have the right to know that their interests will be represented. Mr. Pajor also remarked that KCLS is being investigated for mismanagement. Citizen Comment:Asher- Beth Asher(Renton) questioned what was happening with the Highlands Library Advisory Board Library, and expressed concern that cost overruns will not be blamed on KCLS Appointments but on the fact that citizens wanted the Cedar River Library to be renovated. She also stated that tonight's ramming of the appointee to the Library Advisory Board confirms that Council is not listening to residents concerns about the library. August 13, 2012 � Renton City Council Minutes • Page 242 Citizen Comment: Bray- Richard Bray(Renton)thanked Council for reconsidering the time allotments Audience Comment Policy for the audience comment periods. He stated that he senses there is a lack of Change trust in City leadership,and encouraged Council to work together on the library issue. Citizen Comment: Ossenkop- Kathy Ossenkop(Renton) remarked that she is not aware of any person on the Library Advisory Board Library Advisory Board who voted for the Cedar River Library. She stated that Appointment the board should be more balanced in order to represent residents who support the Cedar River Library site. Citizen Comment: Poitras- Bob Poitras (Renton) asked how many electric vehicle charging stations are Electric Vehicle Charging located throughout the City, and how they are funded. Mayor Law stated that Stations most of the installation funds were from grants, and the stations are currently free to use but there will be a charge for the electricity in the future. Public Works Administrator Zimmerman added that chargers located at businesses were installed by those businesses and not by the City. Citizen Comment: Beedon- David Beedon (Rentonj asked if the City had an ordinance or other regulations AirSoft Gun Regulations regarding AirSoft guns and games. Mayor Law stated that the police department would follow up with Mr. Beedon. Citizen Comment:Johnson- Ben Johnson (Renton)thanked Council for reconsidering the audience Audience Comment Policy comment policy change. He also suggested that audience comments be limited Change to local matters. ADIOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:42 p.m. K�G�"Wl'i,C.L�J• L.1/G?�.C-O�"--� Bonnie I.Walton, CMC, City Clerk lason Seth, Recorder August 13, 2012 � � August 13,2012 � Renton City Council Minutes � Page 235 Appointment: Library Advisory � Mayor Law reappointed Suzi Ure to the Library Advisory Board for a five-year Board term expiring 9/1/2017. Council concur. CAG: 12-091,Taxiway Bravo City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/19/2012 for CAG-12-091;Taxiway Bravo System Rehabilitation -North System Rehabilitation- North Portion Reconstruction &Ai�eld Signage Portion Reconstruction & Modifications project;engineer's estimate$2,392,584.36; and submitted staff Airfield Signage Modifications, recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, ICON Materials, in ICON Materials the amount of$2,364,463.61. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee for discussion of minor irregularities and funding. Administrative Services: Administrative Services Department recommended approval of an Intergovernmental Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Yakima County to Cooperative Purchasing extend the right to purchase goods and services pursuant to bids and contracts Agreement,Yakima County statutes. Council concur. (See page 239 for resolution.) Public Works: Storage Bays to Public Works Department recommended approval to allocate$30,000 from Garage Bays Conversion, Fund Equipment Rental Fund 501 to convert two storage bays in the Public Works 501 Allocation Maintenance Shops Building D to two garage bays. Refer to Finance Committee. CAG: 12-011, Design and Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Right-of-Way Services, Agreement No. 1 to CAG-12-011,with Parametrix, Inc., in the amount of Parametrix Inc $98,866.77 for design and right-of-way services for the NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements, Phase I project. Council concur. Transportation:Aerospace Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Direct Training Facility,WA DOC Appropriations Agreement with the Washington State Department of Grant Commerce to accept$2,462,500 in grant funds for the construction of a new aerospace training facility at the Renton airport,and establishment of the project budget. Council concur. Transportation:Taxiway Bravo Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Rehabilitation, FAA Grant the Federal Aviation Administration to accept$2.75 million in grant funds for the Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Project, Phase I;and approval to transfer $305,555.56 from the Airport's End Fund Balance to the project budget. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report Plannin�&Development recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an Committee extension of the sunset clause for Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and CED: Extending Sunset Clause Rental Housing Incentive for three years,to December 31, 2015, unless further for Owner-Occupied and eutended by City Council action. Rental Housing Incentive The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter Programs be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 239 for ordinance.) 1 � � � April Alexander �.. „ From: Terry Nigashiyama ; Sent: Thursday,July 12, 2012 10:27 AM To: Denis Law Cc: April Alexander; Diane Wagner Subject: Reappointment to Library Advisory Board We would like to recommend the reappointment to the Library Advisory Board of Suzi Ure. She has been a great asset to the board since she was appointed in 2010. She has worked in Renton for over 25 years for ihe Boeing Company where she was employed in the Human Services area in various roles before she retired. She moved into the city 12 years ago. Suzi currently manages her own business as a professional organizer. She has been involved with numerous organizations and recentty completed her term as the librarian for the Nationai Association of Professionat Organizers. Suzi has also been invotved with the Friends of the Renton Library group. She continues to be an active and giving member of the board. She also sits on the design team for the Highlands Library. t appreciate that she makes time to attend cammunity meetings regarding the new libraries. The new term would be for five years and end in 2017 per ordinance 5535. lf yau have any questions piease let me know. 7hank you for your consideration of this reappointment. Terry Higashiyama City of Renton Community Services Administrator 425-430-6606 thi�ashivama rentonwa.�ov 1 ti � � August 13, 2012 � Renton City Council Minutes � Page 236 CED: Extending Sunset Clause Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report for Multi-Family Housing recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an Property Tax Exemption extension of the sunset clause for acceptance of new applications for multi- Program family housing property tax exemption in residential targeted areas for three years,to December 31, 2015, unless further extended by City Council action. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. � MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 240 for ordinance.) Communitv Services Councilmember Palmer announced that she was holding the committee report Committee on filling the vacancy on the Library Advisory Board because she would like to Appointment: Library Advisor�r look at all of the people on the board in light of the recent election regarding Board the Cedar River Library site. She stated that she would like to consider someone for the board that supported the Cedar River Library since that is the direction the City will be moving. Councilmember Briere asked if that was a decision made by the entire committee. She expressed surprise that someone would not be allowed to serve on the board because they had supported the Piazza location. Ms. Palmer clarified that she and Mr. Prince were present for the Committee meeting and Mr.Taylor was absent. She stated that she would like to see more balance on the board moving forward, and that although the candidate was well qualified, in the last three years everyone appointed to the board has had the same pro-Piazza point of view. Ms Briere reiterated that she does not understand what someone's position on the library location has to do with the board appointment now that the location has been decided. She emphasized that the City is moving forward with the ' Cedar River location, and every on the board should be pro-library. Mayor Law stated that it is his appointment, recommended by the Community Services Department, and that he would not have declined the recommendation based on Ms. Palmer's reasoning. He added that if Council as a whole declines the appointment, he could leave the position open and not bring a new candidate forward. He stated that he is not aware of any provision that allows Council to review the candidates and make the appointments. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barber confirmed Mayor Law's statement. Council President Zwicker stated that the appointment recommendation was referred to the Community Services Committee and was not reported out. He remarked that this leaves the issue open for Council action. MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LYNNE M. KING TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRING 9/1/2014. (See page 237 for action.) Acknowledging the awkwardness of this issue and the full capabilities of Ms. King,Councilmember Corman stated that after 2010 he was aware, although he was never critical of it publically,that people who applied for the Library Advisory Board who had been in favor of retaining the independent library system were passed over in favor of applicants who had favored joining KCLS. . � August 13,2012 • Renton City Council Minutes • Page 237 He added that he did not know if that was actually true. He stated that not even one quarter of the voting population approved of the Piazza site and yet Council is about to add another person to the board who took that position. He challenged how this could be representative of the community. Ms. Briere reemphasized that the vote has occurred and the City is moving forward at the Cedar River location. She stated that she feels strongly that an incorrect assumption is being made that Library Advisory Board members cannot lead because they had a position about where it should be located. Councilmember Prince added that the election has occurred and he believes it is time to stop talking in "us" and "them" language. He stated that everyone needs to come back together as a community and work toward the betterment of the Cedar River Library. He remarked that in his opinion whether someone supported one side or the other is now moot because of the vote, and ' continuing to use this type of language is not going to help the community. Mr. Corman objected to Mr. Prince's statements. He emphasized that all he meant was that he believes it would be nice to have a board whose opinions reflect the opinions of the community. He remarked that if the appointee was in the audience she could be asked if she was comfortable moving in this direction. Councilmember Taylor stated that his initial reaction is to think of the appointee who is now in this situation. He remarked that he believes there was an erosion of confidence and trust in Council, and that there are members of the board who can move forward. He stated that in order to restore public confidence Council should be appointing members who will advocate for citizens' best interests. Mr.Taylor remarked that the public will cannot be ignored,and that Council should not ignore the idea that some of the board members were passionate about the Piazza site. He stated that providing balance on the board will demonstrate the Council is sensitive to the issue,and is willing to find ways to mend the gaps in trust. Mr.Corman stated that blame for the controversy could be placed on the Renton Reporter. He remarked that he has no idea why the newspaper would have printed an article that said the library issue was not a done deal in spite of the vote. He remarked that after reading the article he does not think trying to make sure the Library Advisory Board was balanced is a bad call. Mr. Prince added that he was in the committee meeting and the appointee did say that it was time to move on. He also reemphasized that this is a Mayoral appointment and that the Mayor ultimately decides who is recommended to be appointed. Council President Zwicker called for the question. ROLL CALL: FOUR AYES:ZWICKER, BRIERE, PRINCE, PERSSON. TWO NOES: TAYLOR, PALMER. ABSTAINED: CORMAN. *MOTION CARRIED.