HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 17, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 17, 2014 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:10 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Ed Prince called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Council: Passing of
Mr. Prince requested a moment of silence in honor of Councilmember Terri
Councilmember Terri Briere
Briere.
ROLL CALL OF
ED PRINCE, Mayor Pro Tem; DON PERSSON, Council President; ARMONDO
COUNCILMEMBERS
PAVONE; MARCIE PALMER. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE,
COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS GREG TAYLOR AND RANDY
CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City
Attorney; JASON SETH, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works
Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator;
COMMANDER DAVE LEIBMAN, Police Department.
Council: Councilmember
Mr. Prince read a written a statement from Mayor Denis Law:
Position No. 6 Announcement `The City and this community have lost a good friend and leader with the death
of Councilmember Terri Briere. As a lifelong resident, Terri was a devoted
cheerleader for Renton. And she was a valued member of the City Council, who
earned the respect of this administration and City employees in her
commitment to work with us in improving our service to the public, and the
quality of life for Renton residents.
Terri was always engaged in City issues and helped develop strong policies for
the City through her collaborative communication style. She was equally
involved in community organizations and constantly volunteered her time and
expertise. I hope that the Briere family finds some comfort in knowing that
Terri played a big role in helping make Renton a great place to live and work.
With the passing of Councilwoman Briere a vacancy has been created on the
Renton City Council. Following the Council Policy and Procedure #800-10, 1 am
officially acknowledging the vacancy, and requesting and encouraging all
qualified persons who desire to be considered for appointment to fill the
Council vacancy to submit a letter of interest, accompanied by any additional
materials outlining the person's interests and qualifications and letters of
support from individuals or organizations, to the City Clerk.
Council, I have reviewed the Council meeting minutes of the last two times the
City Council filled a vacancy, as well as our Policy and Procedure addressing this
issue. Based on that information we are setting a date for December 1, 2014,
at 12:00 noon, as the deadline for receiving letters of interest and
accompanying information for the Council vacancy."
November 17, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 338
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Matthew Shepherd, representing the Municipal Arts Commission and
Renton Report's FilmFrenzy
reelRenton, remarked that the film industry has really exploded in Renton over
People's Choice Award
the past year. He explained the mission of reelRenton, and noted that seven
film -related events were held in the City in 2014. Mr. Shepherd introduced
Brian Beckley, Editor for the Renton Reporter.
Mr. Beckley announced that this year's winner of the Renton Reporter People's
Choice Curvee Award are the Film Vandals for their film "Rewriting Renton." He
added that the film crew also won "Best Use of Renton" award, and third place
overall in the open division. He presented the award to Eric Showacy.
Mr. Showacy expressed appreciation for the award. He noted that the Film
Vandals won both the People's Choice award and the "Best Use of Renton"
award two years in a row. He boasted that they will be back to win again next
year.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed his condolences to the Briere family and
Citizen Comment: McOmber—
the City. He remarked that he had worked with Councilmember Briere on the
Harambee Cold Weather
second Highlands Task Force. He stated that Ms. Briere worked very hard to
Shelter
make Renton a better place to live and work. Additionally, Mr. McOmber
thanked City officials for opening the Harambee Cold Weather Shelter during
the recent snap of cold weather.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows
the listing.
Council: Meeting Minutes of
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/3/2014. Council concur.
10/27/2014
Court Case: Smith, CRT-14-010 Court case filed by Jeffrey R. McKee vs. the City of Renton, et al. Refer to CCU
Attorney and Insurance Services.
Budget: 2014 Year-end Administrative Services Department recommended approval of the 2014 year -
Amendments end 2013/2014 Biennial Budget amendments, increasing appropriations by
$6,375,319 with the total amended budget to be $609,250,946 for the
biennium. Refer to Finance Committee.
Attorney: Amend RMC 1-3-1.13, City Attorney Department recommended amending RMC 1-3-1.13, Remedies
Remedies and Penalties
and Penalties, to allow the City's use of South Correctional Entity Regional Jail
(SCORE) or another appropriate facility for the imposition of jail time. Refer to
Public Safety Committee.
Attorney: Amend RMC 6-28-
City Attorney Department recommended amending RMC 6-28-6.C, Race
6.C., Race Attendance
Attendance, by updating penalties for violation of Stay Out of Areas of Racing
(SOAR) orders to be consistent with RMC 1-3-1. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
Attorney: Public Safety
City Attorney Department recommended adoption of the resolutions
Emergency Radio Network,
authorizing the implementation and operator interlocal agreements for the
Interlocal Agreement
Public Safety Emergency Radio Network (PSERN). Council concur. (See page
339 for resolutions.)
CED: Sunset Planned Action
Community and Economic Development Department recommended a public
Ordinance Amendment
hearing be set on 12/1/2014 to consider adopting the amended Sunset Planned
Action ordinance. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing.
November 17, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 339
CED: Moratorium on
Community and Economic Development Department recommended setting a
Residential Development in
public hearing on 12/1/2014 to consider the moratorium on residential
the CA & RMF Zones
development adopted 11/3/2014. Council concur; set public hearing.
Fire: 2014 Emergency
Fire & Emergency Services recommended approval of an agreement with the
Management Program, EPMG
Washington State Military Department to accept Department of Homeland
Grant Funds
Security Emergency Management Performance Grant (EPMG) funds in the
amount of $53,167 to support the emergency management program; and
recommended adjusting the budget as necessary. The total grant amount
(budgeted and unbudgeted) is $88,167. Council concur.
Lease: Term Extension,
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment No. 1
Landing Gear Work, LAG-13-
to LAG-13-005, with Landing Gear Works, LLC, increasing their leased area and
005
extending the expiration date for an additional 18 months to 8/31/2016. Refer
to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION #4233
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Attorney: Implementation
interlocal agreement with King County and the cities of Auburn, Bellevue,
PSERN
Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, and
Tukwila regarding the implementation of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio
Network. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTION #4234
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Attorney: Operator PSERN
interlocal agreement with the cities of Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way,
Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, and Tukwila entitled
Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Beth Asher (Renton) thanked City officials for opening the Harambee Cold
Citizen Comment: Asher—
Weather Shelter during the recent snap of cold weather. She shared stories of
Harambee Cold Weather
helping people during the cold weather. She added that the Harambee shelter
Shelter
is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Councilmember Palmer added that Harambee is also one of the few shelters
that allow men, women, and families. She stated that the organization has
separated facilities. She thanked everyone who volunteers to support the
shelter.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: ; 1 p.m.
Jasc ff A. Seth�C, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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November 17. 2014
4:00 PM Committee on Committees, Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1. 2015 Council Committee Selections
5:00 PM Finance Committee, Vice Chair Palmer - Council Conference Room
1. School Impact Fees
2. 2014 Year-end Budget Amendment Ordinance
3. Vouchers
4. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Prince -- Council Chambers
1. 2015 Legislative Priorities