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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 4, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 4, 2014 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION National Night Out - August 5, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING Transportation: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2015-2020 TIP) Mayor Denis Law called the meeting ofthe Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Don Persson, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR; ARMONDO PAVONE; ED PRINCE. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Acting City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; DOUG JACOBSON, Deputy Public Works Administrator-Transportation; JIM SEITZ, Transportation Planning & Programming Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; and CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICS COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, and COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR CYNDIE PARKS, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 5, 2014 to be "National Night Out 2014" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to help "Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party" by participating in the 31st Annual National Night Out event. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Community Program Coordinator Cyndie Parks accepted the proclamation. She thanked City officials for supporting the program, and announced that this year's event is being held at Kennydale Lions Park, 2428 Aberdeen Ave. NE. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider the annual update to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2015-2020. Transportation Planning and Program Supervisor Jim Seitz reported that transportation programs and projects are required to be incorporated into the TIP in order to receive State and/or Federal funding. He explained that the TIP is a financially unconstrained document and its purpose is to develop a multi- year plan for the development of transportation facilities and to develop funding plans for each project or program. He also stated that the TIP is coordinated with public and private stakeholders in an effort to coordinate their facility improvements. Mr. Seitz reported that the TIP supports the City's business plan by promoting planned growth for the community, providing infrastructure for economic development, and supports overall objectives, policies, capital facilities plan, and transportation elements ofthe Comprehensive Plan. He reported that the City designates funds in a manner that improves its ability to leverage outside funding for the programs and projects in the TIP. August 4, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 224 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/14/2014 City Clerk: Quarterly Contract List, 4/1/2014 - 6/30/2014. Court Case: Humphreys vs. VSWAT, et a I, Alleged Unsettled Claim Mr. Seitz further reported that the TIP contains 35 programs and projects including 17 corridor projects, seven system preservation programs, four non- motorized programs, two safety programs, and five other programs such as the 1% for Arts and the environmental monitoring program. Mr. Seitz highlighted new projects including the Rainier Ave. N./S. Phase 4 Design and the Main Ave. S./Downtown Circulation projects. He also highlighted recent achievements including the completion ofthe Rainier Ave. S. project, and the progress ofthe Highlands to Boeing/Landing Pedestrian Connection project. Mr. Seitz noted that S. 132nd St. from Renton Ave. S. west to City limits was added as a collector street in the 2014 Arterial Street Plan update. Concluding, Mr. Seitz reviewed the funding summary, expenditures, and revenues sources for the 2015-2020 TIP. He stated that staff is recommending that Council approve the Six-Year 2015-2020 TIP and 2014 Arterial Street Plan. There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 226 for more information on this topic.) Mayor Law reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2014 and beyond. Items noted were: North Renton Neighborhood Association will host their annual picnic on Thursday, August 7, at Jones Park, located at 98 Wells Ave. S. next to the Cedar River. They will be hosting a food drive for the Salvation Army Rotary Food Bank. Residents are encouraged to bring their favorite potluck dish and attend their picnic to get to know their immediate and surrounding neighbors, and meet City representatives. ^ Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, with the communities impacted by the July 19, 2014 Regency Woods Apartments fire. The meeting will consist of a recap of the incident, overview ofthe investigation, emergency preparedness, and a question- and-answer period. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/14/2014. Council concur. City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period 4/1/2014 - 6/30/2014, and expiration report for agreements expiring 7/1/2014 to 12/31/2014. Information. Court Case filed by Michael A. Humphreys, represented by Anthony C. Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team comprised of Port of Seattle, and cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila regarding and alleged unsettled claim. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. August 4, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 225 CAG: 13-145, Veteran Memorial Park, Quiring Monuments CAG: 13-185, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park-Log Boom Replacement, Ballard Diving and Salvage Executive: Extend Cable Television Franchise, Comcast UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council: Supporting Congressman Smith's Efforts to Free Nestora Salgado from Imprisonment in Mexico Community Services Department submitted CAG-13-145, Veterans Memorial Park project; and requested approval ofthe project, commencement of a 60- day lien period, and release of retained amount of $6,760 to Quiring Monuments, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Community Services Department submitted CAG-13-185, Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach - Log Boom Replacement project; and requested approval ofthe project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $10,222.56 to Ballard Diving and Salvage, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Executive Department recommended adoption of an ordinance granting a 10- year franchise agreement with Comcast to operate a cable communication system within the City of Renton through 2024. Refer to Committee ofthe Whole: set public hearing on 8/18/2014. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Persson remarked that Council discussed the potential adoption of a resolution supporting Congressman Adam Smith's efforts to free Nestora Salgado from imprisonment in Mexico at the last Council meeting (7/14/2014). He stated that a draft resolution was created and distributed to all Councilmembers last week. Mr. Persson called for discussion on the issue, noting that if there are changes, the revised resolution could be presented for adoption at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Taylor recommended that the following statement be added as Section III to the resolution: "The City Council ofthe City of Renton requests Washington's United States Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell to take affirmative action with the U.S. State Department to support efforts to free Nestora Salgado from imprisonment in Mexico." Mayor Law stated that he had the opportunity to speak to Congressman Adam Smith about this issue a few days after the last Council meeting. He remarked that even though a lot of international issues are the focus in Washington, D.C. at this time, Congressman Smith has been working with the U.S. State Department to garner the release of Ms. Salgado from prison. Mayor Law added that the administration was able to draft this position on the issue and is happy to make any changes that Council believes are appropriate. Councilmember Taylor added that he spoke with Congressman Smith's legislative aide, and was also able to speak to representatives from Senator Patty Murray's office. He remarked that he was pleased to learn that Senator Murray and Senator Cantwell have also been working with the U.S. State Department on this issue. He stated that he believes adding the statement to the resolution is appropriate. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE FOR THE NESTORA SALGADO RESOLUTION AS REQUESTED AND DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT THE REVISED RESOLUTION BEFORE COUNCIL AT THE 8/11/2014 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. August 4, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 226 Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2015-2020 TIP) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4222 Transportation: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2015-2020 TIP) AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Rodriguez- Nestora Salgado Citizen Comment: Randolf - Nestora Salgado ADJOURNMENT Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report stating that the Committee reviewed the 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan and recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the annual updates to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2015-2020 and approve the 2014 Arterial Street Plan. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. (See further this page for resolution.) The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2015-2020. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Grisel Rodriguez (Renton) thanked Council for supporting the resolution. She remarked that the resolution will help bring her mother home from Mexico. Councilmember Taylor stated the Council looks forward to the day that her mother will be released. K. Randolf (Seattle) thanked City officials for supporting the resolution. He remarked that the resolution provides a tool to organizations and individuals who are fighting to bring Ms. Salgado home. He added that he hopes that Ms. Salgado will be present the next time he visits Council. Mayor Law thanked the members of Boy Scout Troop 476 for attending tonight's Council meeting. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7^26 p.m. fl * Jason Seth, Recorder August 4, 2014 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 2014 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/11 Extended 2015/2016 Budget Discussion (Persson) 5 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) FINANCE MON., 8/11 IAFF Local 864 Firefighters Labor Agreement (Briere) 4 p.m. 2013-2015; Vouchers; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES (Pavone) NOTE: Committee ofthe 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.