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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 6, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 6, 2014 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY PROCLAMATIONS Human Trafficking Awareness Day-January 11, 2014 National Mentoring Month • January 2014 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; ARMONDO PAVONE; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER PAUL CLINE, Police Department. Mayor Law welcomed Judge Charles J. Delaurenti to the meeting. Judge Delaurenti administered the ceremonial oath of office to re-elected Councilmembers Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1, and Terri Briere, Council Position No. 6. He also administered the oath of office to incoming Councilmember Armondo Pavone, Council Position No. 2. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 11, 2014 to be "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" in the City of Renton and reaffirming the City of Renton's zero-tolerance for human trafficking and encouraging all to raise awareness about human trafficking and work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat this terrible crime. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mayor Law presented the proclamation to Lorna Rufener, founder of the Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking, and Police Chief Kevin Milosevich. Ms. Rufener stated that Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking sponsors the organization Washington Engage, which works diligently to combat human trafficking in Washington State. She remarked that the average age of a child now being trafficked in the United States is 11 years old. Ms. Rufener stated that the purpose of the coalition is to work with local police departments to eradicate this crime from our communities. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2014 to be "National Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton in tribute to the many dedicated individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young people, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and give back to the community as mentors. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. January 6, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 5 RECESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Mara Fiksdal, Community In Schools of Renton Mentor Program Manager, accepted the proclamation. She reported that last year 192 children spent one hour a week with a mentor, which is a total of 2,885 hours of mentoring. She encouraged anyone interested in mentoring to contact Community In Schools of Renton. Ms. Fiksdal also thanked the City for allowing employees to become mentors. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES FOR A SPECIAL COUNCILMEMBER RECEPTION. CARRIED. Time: 7:13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington 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. Item noted was: AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- Donations to Salvation Army & Affordable Housing Citizen Comment: Mark- Community In Schools of Renton Mentor Program CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 12/9/2013 * The Renton Meal Coalition is in desperate need of donations of snacks (individually wrapped granola bars, peanut mix, raisins, etc.), fruit like bananas and mandarin oranges, breakfast cereal or individually wrapped breakfast pastries, and items for lunches (sandwich meat, cheese, fruit for lunches, individual packages of cookies or chips, and string cheese). These items will help the homeless men at the ARISE shelter, who are working towards self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Items can be taken to the Salvation Army, 720 S. Tobin St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the community supper. Let the Salvation Army staff know these items are for ARISE. Howard McOmber (Renton) stated that he was asked by Chris Aird, Captain of the Salvation Army, to get the word out about the need for more donations. He remarked that donations of food and money are down this year and the demand is greater than ever. He also expressed appreciation for the City's support in opening cold weather shelters during the past month. Additionally, Mr. McOmber advocated for more owner-occupied affordable housing in the Renton Highlands. Larry Mark (Bellevue) stated that he is a pastor at a church in the Renton Highlands and has been a mentor with Community In Schools of Renton (CISR) for the past three years. He reported that over 860 youth were served by the program last year, 93% live in poverty, 211 are homeless, 83% maintained or improved their academic performance, and 96% of both parents and teachers indicated that students served by CISR have a better attitude and improved behavior. Concluding, Pastor Mark stated that mentoring at-risk youth is a privilege, and encouraged more people, especially men, to become mentors. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/9/2013. Council concur. January 6,2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 6 CED: Legalized Marijuana Work Program Human Resources: 2013-2015 Labor Agreement, Renton Police Officers' Guild Commissioned SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 8.c. CED: Hire Senior Planner at Step E Added Council: Award to Mr. Corman for Service as 2013 Council President UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Westgate Condominiums ADJOURNMENT Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the proposed Legalized Marijuana Work Program, which establishes the process of developing the City's regulations regarding legalized marijuana. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2013-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Renton Police Officers' Guild - Commissioned personnel, which includes housekeeping amendments, base wage increases, premium pay increases, and other changes. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 8.C. CARRIED. Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to hire a Senior Planner at Step E of the Grade a28 salary scale, effective 12/16/2013. Refer to Finance Committee. Councilmember Briere noted that the candidate previously worked for the City at this position and pay grade. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.c. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. Council President Persson presented a plaque to Councilmember Randy Corman in recognition of his outstanding service to the City and the Renton community as President of the City Council during 2013. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 325956 - 326338, six wire transfers and two payroll runs with benefit withholding payments totaling $19,524,450.42, and payroll vouchers including 1,445 direct deposits and 93 payroll checks totaling $3,294,083.10. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending granting the waiver requested for water, sewer, and King County METRO related charges due to a main line water leak at Westgate Condominiums (Account #6322-000), 2300 Benson Rd. S., Building B, in the total amount of $14,182.91. The adjustment includes City water ($2,220.74); City sewer ($4,214.43); and King County METRO ($7,747.91) charges above normal usage. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:52 p.m. Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder December 9, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 6, 2014 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 1/13 Frequency of Council Meetings; 4 p.m. Other Council-related Items (including 7- year street plan and topics for Council retreat) *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITYSERVICES (Taylor) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 1/13 Canceled PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS., 1/9 Legalized Marijuana Work Program; 3 p.m. Master Builder Quarterly Meetings Discussion (briefing) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 1/9 Discussion of Renton Airport Advisory 4 p.m. Committee Recommendation Concerning Potential Use of Next Gen Technologies at the Airport; Emerging Issues (including review of Transportation Division 2014 Capital Projects under design and/or construction) (briefing) UTILITIES (Pavone) 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.