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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 2, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 2, 2014 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: K-9 Boss Retirement (Officer Trader's Dog) & Appointment of Titan (Officer Greenwade's Dog) 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; ARMONDO PAVONE; ED PRINCE. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER TRACY WILKINSON, OFFICER JASON TRADER and OFFICER CHRISTOPHER GREENWADE, Police Department. Police Chief Kevin Milosevich presented Officer Jason Trader and K-9 Boss a plaque honoring their eight years of exemplary service to the Renton community. He shared several examples of Boss' 155 successful captures, and noted that in 2009 a letter from the Federal Way Police Chief was received thanking Officer Trader and K-9 Boss for their success in helping locate a murder suspect. He announced that Boss is retiring this month and will become a full-time family dog in the Trader household. Additionally, Chief Milosevich reported that Officer Trader purchased and trained a new dog named Titan with the hope that he would succeed Boss. He stated that Titan was recently surveyed by an independent certified canine master trainer and passed with flying colors. Chief Milosevich announced that following 400 hours of training, Officer Christopher Greenwade and K-9 Titan have been selected to become the next certified Renton Police Department K-9 team. Mayor Law thanked Officer Trader and K-9 Boss for their service over the past eight years. He also welcomed Officer Greenwade as the new K-9 handler for Titan. 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. Items noted were: Mayor Law will officially ring the opening bell to kick off the 13th season of the Renton Farmers Market at The Piazza on June 3 at 3 p.m. The market will be filled with fresh flowers, leafy lettuce, rosy rhubarb, amazing asparagus, and a virtual cornucopia of other farm fresh produce every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 3 through September 30. In addition to market fare, shoppers will enjoy live music, tips from Master Gardeners, the Taste of Renton featuring local restaurants, and children's activities. June 2, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 165 New for 2014 - the Renton Farmers Market is expanding to include Market West, located across Logan Street, with artisan craft booths, educational opportunities, and Do-It-Yourself clinics. ¥ Summer is right around the corner, so here are a few friendly reminders to help Parks and Trails patrons enjoy their experiences at City of Renton parks: o Volunteer Trail Rangers will be out on the Cedar River Trail beginning the week of May 26 to assist with trail education and to report unwanted activity. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Community Services Department at 425-430-6600. o Remember dogs are not allowed at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park. Dogs are allowed at all other parks unless posted, and must be kept on a leash. o There is an Off-Leash Dog Park located along the Cedar River Trail across the river from the Community Center. Mayor Law noted that volunteers have recently spruced up the City's off-leash dog park. He added that it is a nice place to take dogs on a run. Transportation: Safety Continuing with the Administrative Report, Mayor Law stated that there had Improvements on Duvall Ave been a serious accident on Duvall Ave. NE last week. He invited Police Chief NE Milosevich to speak about the incident, and Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman to speak about forthcoming safety improvements along the corridor. Chief Milosevich stated that officers were dispatched (May 29) to the 800 block of Duvall Ave. NE where there was a reported car/pedestrian accident. He stated that a 17-year-old victim was found lying on the shoulder of the road. Chief Milosevich added that on-scene witnesses described a maroon vehicle driving approximately 30 miles per hour northbound on Duvall Ave. NE drifted to the right and struck the pedestrian who was walking next to the fog line. He stated that the vehicle stopped momentarily and then drove off. Concluding, Chief Milosevich stated that Medic One assisted the victim while officers processed the accident scene and conducted an area check for the fleeing suspect. He remarked that during the operation the suspect returned and was subsequently arrested for felony hit and run. He reported that the victim's injuries were very serious, and additional information including toxicology reports are needed before this on-going case can be brought to a conclusion. Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that the Public Works Department has projects scheduled to improve the safety and maintenance condition of Duvall Ave. NE, south of the intersection with Sunset Boulevard. He announced that the city has been awarded a $240,000 grant to install a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal at Duvall Ave. NE and NE 12th St. He explained that this new signal utilizes red lights as opposed to blinking yellow lights to get cars to stop. He reported that the project should be completed by December 2014, and this will be a significant safety improvement for the students who use the crosswalk to get to Hazen High School. June 2, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 166 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- REACH Center of Hope Day Shelter Anniversary Citizen Comment: Donnelly- Development Rules Enforcement Citizen Comment: Daly- Missing Barbecues at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Citizen Comment: Conner- Piper's Bluff Development CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 5/19/2014 Community Services: 10-Year Advertising Agreement, Ivar's Inc Mr. Zimmerman also reported that the department has applied for a grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council that would allow for a portion of Duvall Ave. NE, from NE 4th St. to NE 10th St., to be re-paved. He added that it is a $1.3 million grant application, and the project would be completed in 2016. He also noted that a citizen has expressed concern about the design and configuration of NE 8th St. and NE 7th PI. on Duvall Ave. NE. He noted that this concern has been assigned to a traffic engineer who will evaluate the intersection. Responding to an inquiry from Council President Persson, Mr. Zimmerman confirmed that the HAWK signal remains green until it is activated and then turns red. He remarked that most drivers know to stop at the red light. Mayor Law noted that another HAWK signal is being installed on NE 4th St. near the Greenwood Cemetery. Howard McOmber (Renton) invited everyone to attend the 1st Anniversary celebration of the REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) Center of Hope day shelter located in the basement of City Hall. He announced that the event will occur on Monday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a special presentation at 4 p.m. He also thanked the City for supporting the Renton Meal Coalition's evening meal at the Salvation Army. Additionally, Mr. McOmber remarked that people might not have money, but they may have time, compassion, or some other gift they can give to the community. Claudia Donnelly (King County) displayed a notice that states when construction activity is allowed at development projects. She remarked that a development near NE 23rd St. has been violating the work hour regulations, and she asked who she could contact to enforce the rules. She also expressed concern that trees were being removed from this project. Jordan Daly (Renton) stated that he had recently visited Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and asked if the missing barbecues were going to be replaced. He remarked that a lot of people appreciate having the barbecues at the park. Mayor Law asked Mr. Daly to provide his contact information so that the Community Services Department could contact him about this issue. Charlie Conner (Renton) thanked Council for reading his letter and listening to their constituents in working with developers who are building new communities in Renton. He explained that the Piper's Bluff development has been very challenging, and when things break down his team does their very best to take care of the issue. He added that the benefits of creating new neighborhoods tend to outweigh the negative impacts of development. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/19/2014. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of a 10-year Advertising Agreement with Ivar's Inc. in the amount of $20,000 annually in exchange for identification as a contributor or sponsor of special City events. Refer to Finance Committee. June 2, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 167 Transportation: Purchase & Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Purchase and Sale Sale Agreement, HAWK Signal Agreement in the amount of $2,225 to acquire right-of-way, including Right-of-Way, Newfourth LLC easement, from Newfourth, LLC for a HAWK Signal on NE 4th St. near Queen Ave. NE. Council concur. Transportation: Purchase & Sale Agreement, Hawk Signal Right-of-Way, KPF Property LLC UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Community Services: Beer/Wine Sampling at Renton Farmers Market Finance Committee Community Services: Parks Maintenance Division Reorganization & Reclassification of Positions Community Services: Renton Farmers Market, King Conservation District Grant Community Services: Renton Farmers Market, King Conservation District Grant Community Services: 10-Year Concession Agreement for Restaurants at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Ivar's Inc Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $2,087.50 for acquisition and permanent easement from KPF Property, LLC for a HAWK Signal on NE 4th St. near Queen Ave. NE. Council concur. MOVED BY PERRSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the wine/beer sampling at the Renton Farmers Market. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Community Services Parks Maintenance Division to implement reorganizational changes and the reclassification of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor (grade a21) position to Parks Maintenance Manager (grade m28) position, and the Lead Parks Maintenance Worker (grade al6) position to Parks Maintenance Supervisor (grade a21) position, utilizing the approved funds from the 2013 Carry Forward to cover the salary and benefits increases. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve converting the current .75 Farmers Market Coordinator position into a full-time employee (FTE) position. The costs will be absorbed in 2014 salary savings. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an interlocal agreement to accept $15,000 from the King Conservation District for the 2014 Renton Farmers Market. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 10-year Concession Agreement with Ivar's Inc. for operation of an Ivar's Restaurant, a Kidd Valley Restaurant, and a seasonal snack bar at the bath house. The agreement provides approximately $200,000 a year of direct revenue to the City. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. June 2.2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 168 Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Finance Committee Vice-Chair Palmer presented a report recommending Requests, Various granting the following utility billing waivers requested due to water leaks: 1. Service address 7844 Langston Rd. (Account #013587-000), as presented for the total amount of $3,641.49 for water charges above normal consumption. 2. Service address of 2300 E. Valley Rd. (Account #013274-000), as presented for the total amount of $2,086.43 for above normal consumption. The adjustment includes waivers for Sewer ($735.08) and King County Metro charges ($1,351.35). 3. Service address 205 N. Sunset Blvd (Account #001735-000), as presented for the total amount of $2,302.18 for above normal consumption. The adjustment includes waivers for Water ($385.42), Sewer ($677.34), and King County Metro ($1,239.42). 4. Service address 808 S. 3rd. St. (Account #004566-000), as presented for the total amount of $3,414.84 for above normal consumption. The adjustment includes waivers for Sewer ($1,241.76) and King County Metro charges ($2,173.08). MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve and authorize the following 2014 Neighborhood Project Grant awards: 1. Brookfield Homeowners' Association - Planting trees and installation of an irrigation system at the three islands leading into the neighborhood. $10,000 2. LaCrosse Homeowners' Association - Erect a neighborhood kiosk in their common area and add signs and landscaping to the neighborhood entrances. $5,789 3. Maple Ridge Homeowners' Association - Erect a new playground structure in their neighborhood common area. $16,347 4. Monterey Terrace Neighborhood Association - Landscape steep slope at the entrance to the neighborhood to combat water erosion. $4,321 5. Pioneer Place Homeowners' Association - Install a gazebo type shelter for children within the neighborhood. $3,500 6. Shamrock Heights Homeowners' Association - Install an entry sign at the main entrance into the neighborhood. $6,029 7. Snake Hill Neighborhood Association - Install a bus shelter for children within the neighborhood. $4,030 8. Victoria Park Homeowners' Association - Install timber borders and wood chips in the neighborhood children's playground. $2,685 MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Community Services Committee Community Services: 2014 Neighborhood Grants Councilmember Taylor remarked that members of the Maple Ridge HOA were in the audience. He invited Michael Hart and Brian Ellis to the podium to speak about their grant project. June 2,2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 169 Mr. Hart remarked that creating a playground area will benefit the Maple Ridge neighborhood's many young families. He stated that an attempt to build a playground had been unsuccessful in the past, but with the City's match of grant funds the project can now be completed. Mr. Hart also mentioned that a nearby community that is technically outside City limits will also benefit from the new playground. Mayor Law thanked Mr. Hart for explaining that this grant is not a gift, and must be matched by residents. He also remarked that the City would like to participate in their ribbon cutting ceremony. Mr. Ellis added that the HOA is planning to have the ceremony occur during their annual neighborhood picnic. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: ORDINANCE #5717 Attorney: Amend RMC 6-15- 4.A.2, Clarify Massage Facilities Inspection Interpretation An ordinance was read amending Subsection 6-15-4.A.2 of Chapter 15, Massage Establishments, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, clarifying the elements of violation. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:50 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder June 2,2014 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 2, 2014 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 6/9 Follow-up on Fiscal Sustainability (Persson) 6 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) FINANCE MON., 6/9 Vouchers; (Briere) 5:30 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing); Advertising Agreement with Ivar's Inc. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) 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.