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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 24, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 24, 2014 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: Employee Recognition ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR (arrived 7:28 p.m.); ARMONDO PAVONE. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND ED PRINCE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN , FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICS COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, and COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ, Police Department. Police Chief Kevin Milosevich recognized the following individuals chosen by their peers for outstanding performances in 2013, and recapped each person's achievements: Employee of the 1st Quarter - Sergeant Craig Johnson; Employee of the 2nd Quarter and Employee of the Year-Officer Shawn Tierney; Employee of the 3rd Quarter-Officer LeAnn Whitney; and Employee of the 4th Quarter - Officer Charles Hosner. Additionally, Chief Milosevich awarded Officer Dan Figaro the department's Meritorious Service Medal for his professional and courageous actions of rendering aid at the scene of an accident on November 12, 2013. Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Preeti Shridhar 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: The cold weather shelter, located at Harambee Church, 316 S. 3rd St., was opened Tuesday, February 4 and closed Monday, February 10. The shelter was open 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day, with check-in starting at 8:30 p.m. The shelter is possible through great teamwork and partnership between agencies. The shelter is staffed by Harambee volunteers, and Catholic Community Services (CCS) was on site each day to assist people with their various needs. CCS was able to place three residents at the shelter into housing situations. The Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department patrolled the City on one of the coldest nights, encouraging and directing people to use the shelter. February 24, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 50 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Beedon - Hearing Examiner Decision Timelines Citizen Comment: Richards - Puget Sound Energy Transmission Lines Proposal Citizen Comment: Simpson - Puget Sound Energy Transmission Lines Proposal Citizen Comment: Asher - Workforce Housing Solutions Citizen Comment: Keyes- Zwicker Appointment & Hearing Examiner Decision Timelines # From February 20 to approximately March 31, a contractor will be storing 52 new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) booms in the center aisles of the boat launch parking lot. A temporary fence will be set up around the log booms and related equipment. These new booms will be replacing 30- year-old booms on the north side of the North Water Walk, extending to the north boundary of Coulon Park. The new booms will match the black HDPE booms protecting the South Water Walk, providing a more visible barrier and better near-shore calming. Dave Beedon (Renton) expressed concern about the proposed code amendment that reduces the time a Hearing Examiner has to render a decision from fourteen to ten days. He stated that this action may adversely impact the ability of citizens to appeal decisions. Mayor Law stated that the City will inform Mr. Beedon of the date and time this topic will be discussed by the Planning and Development Committee. Darius Richards (Renton) stated that Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has proposed two routes through Renton for their new electrical transmission lines. He explained that Route L runs along Lake Washington, and Route M runs along Monroe Ave. NE in the Renton Highlands. He urged Council to consider the impacts of the proposed L Route which include impacts to views, conflicts with the City's Shoreline Management Program, effects on wildlife, and questions concerning the validity of PSE easements along that route. He added that this proposal may inadvertently cause an adversarial relationship between the neighborhoods in Kennydale and along Monroe Ave. NE, and that PSE has ignored the possibility of undergrounding these new transmission lines. Anne Simpson (Renton) expressed concern that Puget Sound Energy's proposed L Route for their new electrical transmission lines are in conflict with the City's Shoreline Management Program (SMP). She explained that the SMP ordinance states in part; fences, piers, poles, wires, lights, and free-standing structures shall be designed to minimize visual prominence. She remarked that installing 90 to 125-foot tall poles along Lake Washington would impact visual prominence near the lake. She pointed out that the proposed M Route would not conflict with the Shoreline Management Program. Beth Asher (Renton) stated that she attended a Seattle Workforce Housing Conference that focused on developing solutions for providing affordable housing for Seattle's workforce. She explained that businesses are having trouble recruiting workers as people move farther and farther away from the city. Ms. Asher stated that Seattle is exploring ways to allow more flexible zoning, and suggested that Renton do the same. Councilmember Taylor arrived at the meeting. Time: 7:28 p.m. David Keyes (Renton) cautioned Council to carefully consider Rich Zwicker's potential appointment to the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board. He also asked how reducing the Hearing Examiner's time limit for rendering a decision would benefit residents. Discussion ensued regarding the reasons the code amendment was being proposed. Assistant City Attorney Garmon Newsom noted that the change was being proposed to conform City Code to RCW 35A.63.170.3. February 24, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 51 Citizen Comment: Clark- History Month Black Citizen Comment: Peterson Various Citizen Comment: Adams- Water Fluoridation Town Hall Meeting CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 2/10/2014 Appointment: City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Appointment: Planning Commission Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission CAG: 13-212, Demolition of 820 Building at the Airport, 3 Kings Environmental Finance: 2014 Threshold for Sales Tax Credit, Benson Hill Annexation Mayor Law remarked that Mr. Keyes would also be informed as to when the Planning and Development Committee would consider this topic. Beatrice Clark (Renton) read two poems by Maya Angelou in celebration of Black History Month. She also thanked Councilmember Taylor for providing information regarding historical African Americans at the last Council meeting. Inez Peterson (Renton) expressed concern that attaching liens to nuisance properties would have constitutional implications. She added that developers should also be subject to this new code amendment if it is implemented. Mr. Corman remarked that he believes Council is hearing two different directions from the public regarding development regulations. He stated that some residents are asking for more rigid rules, and some are asking for more flexibility. He suggested that residents find common ground on this issue. Mr. Corman added that he agrees that developers should be subject to the proposed nuisance property ordinances. Audrey Adams (Renton) announced that Dr. Paul Connett will be hosting a meeting regarding water fluoridation issues on March 17, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle, located at 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. She also expressed appreciation for the Police Department's response to homelessness in the community. Regarding the homeless, Councilmember Taylor suggested that Ms. Adams tour the Valley Cities Counseling office that recently relocated to Renton. He noted that he will be asking Ken Taylor from that organization to provide an updated briefing to Council on this subject. He also shared a story about a young man he helped by referring him to Valley Cities Counseling. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/10/2014. Council concur. Mayor Law appointed Rich Zwicker to the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board for a term expiring 8/31/2016. Refer to Community Services Committee. Mayor Law reappointed Martin Regge to the Planning Commission for a three- year term expiring 1/31/2017. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission for three-year terms expiring 12/31/2016: Bill Huls; Marsha Rollinger; Natalie Gress (youth position); and Paul Hebron. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 1/14/2014 for CAG-13-212, Demolition of 820 Building at the Airport project; 11 bids; engineer's estimate $824,231.69; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, 3 Kings Environmental, Inc., in the amount of $277,490.90. Council concur. Administrative Services Department recommended adopting a resolution to set the threshold for state sales tax credit for 2014 at $3,345,000 related to the Benson Hill annexation. Council concur. (See page 54 for resolution.) February 24, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 52 Attorney: Amend RMC 1-3-3, Chronic Nuisance Premises Attorney: Amend RMC 4-8- 110.E.12.C, Hearing Examiner Decisions CED: Reclassify & Fill Senior Economic Development Specialist as Community Development Project Manager CAG: 64-764, Second Addendum for Cascade Interceptor, Soos Creek Water & Sewer District Utility: Establish SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector/Talbot Hill Sewer Relocation Project & Engineering Services, Stantec Consulting Services UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Central Sound Aerospace Training Center, WA Commerce Grant CAG: 12-132, Central Sound Aerospace Training Center Additional Design, SRG Partnership City Attorney Department recommended amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 1-3-3 to add language that will permit the City to attach liens to Chronic Nuisance Premises as defined in RMC 5-5. Refer to Public Safety Committee. City Attorney Department recommended amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-110.E.12.C by reducing the time for the Hearing Examiner to render a written decision from fourteen to ten days, unless a longer period of time is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the Hearing Examiner. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Community and Economic Development Department requested approval to reclassify and fill a Senior Economic Development Specialist position as a Community Development Project Manager position, requiring a budget increase of $15,000 for 2014. Council concur. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a Second Addendum to CAG- 64-764, with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, detailing certain responsibilities, including cost sharing, pertaining to continued maintenance and rehabilitation of the remaining portions of the Cascade Interceptor. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector/Talbot Hill Sewer Relocation Project and approval of the proposed 2014 Capital Expenditure in the amount of $1.6 million, which will be reimbursed by the Washington State Department of Transportation; and approval of a contract in the amount of $145,900 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for initial engineering services for this project. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the State Aerospace Industry Appropriation Grant with the Washington State Department of Commerce in the amount of $9,950,000 for the construction of the Central Sound Aerospace Training Center; adjust the Airport CIP revenue and expenditure budget by the amount of the grant; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the grant documents. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment #1 to CAG-12-132 with SRG Partnership, Inc., for an increased fee in the amount of $806,142, for the Central Sound Aerospace Training Center; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendment. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. February 24, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 53 Transportation: 2014-2015 ORCA Business Passports, King County Transportation: Budget Increase Request, Rainier Ave. S. Project Transportation: Budget Increase Request, S. Lake Washington Roadway Improvements Project CAG: 12-171, S Lake Washington Roadway Improvements Additional Services, Perteet Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Attorney: Amend RMC 5-5, Business Licenses Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the transfer of an additional $63,902 to the ORCA Business Passport contract to cover a potential budget shortfall; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for purchase of ORCA Business Cards and ORCA Business Passports in the amount of $92,902 with King County METRO Transit. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending approval for the Rainier Ave. S. (SR 167) S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. Improvement project to exceed the allocated budget by $750,000 using the previously authorized cash flow equalization funds. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending transferring an additional $200,000 from the Walkway Program and Intersection Safety and Mobility line items to the S. Lake Washington Roadway Improvements (Garden Ave. N. Widening) project, CAG-12-071, to a cover a potential budget shortfall. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement #3 with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $130,514 to provide additional field coverage, increasing the contract total from $253,897 to $384,411. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 327298 - 327610, four wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $5,641,280.63 and payroll vouchers including 723 direct deposits and 56 payroll checks totaling $1,530,654.51. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance amending RMC 5-5, Business Licenses, in response to a growing problem with violence, gang presence, gang activity, and general breaches of the peace in and around restaurants, bars, clubs, and entertainment establishments in the City of Renton. The Committee also recommended that Council suspend the rules and advance the-ordinance to second and final reading immediately after first reading and declare an emergency, in order to have the provisions of this ordinance become effective upon passage. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 54 for ordinance.) February 24, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 54 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4209 Finance: 2014 Threshold for Sales Tax Credit, Benson Hill Annexation Attorney: Amend RMC 5-5, Business Licenses ORDINANCE #5704 Attorney: Amend RMC 5-5, Business Licenses NEW BUSINESS Council: Taylor - Black History Month ADJOURNMENT The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the City of Renton to impose a sales and use tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against state sales and use tax, relating to annexations. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Sections 5-5-1, 5-5-2, 5-5-3, and 5-5-6 of Chapter 5, Business Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of City Code, by revising RMC 5-5, Business Licenses, including adding and deleting definitions, adding regulations related to revocation of business licenses for chronic nuisance premises, and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Mayor Law thanked Council for taking quick action on this issue. He remarked that these nuisance properties are causing real safety concerns for the community. Councilmember Taylor read several passages from the book "World's Great Men of Color," by J.A. Rogers, in celebration of Black History Month. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8^23 p.m. • / Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder February 24, 2014 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 2014 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA Zl COUNCIL RETREAT (Persson) WED., 2/26 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Land Use & Annexation; Fiscal Sustainability; Policies, Guidelines & Process for Prioritizing Capital Projects; 1% for Art Process FINANCE (Briere) THURS., 2/27 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Economic Development Goals & Priorities; Update on Building an Inclusive City — Serving Vulnerable Members of Our Community; Update on Marijuana Regulations & Enforcement Implications; Aging Workforce Implications COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 3/3 MON., 3/3 6:30 p.m. CANCELED Fire & Emergency Services Department Promotion Reception *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) MON., 3/3 6 p.m. Zwicker Appointment to City Center Community Plan Advisory Board PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS., 2/27 CANCELED PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) MON., 3/3 5:30 p.m. Amend RMC 1-3-3, Chronic Nuisance Premises Liens TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 2/27 CANCELED UTILITIES (Pavone) MON., 3/3 CANCELED 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.