HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 3, 2014RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 3, 2014 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF DON PERSSON, Council President; ED PRINCE; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN;
COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS TERRI BRIERE AND ARMONDO PAVONE. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J.
WARREN, City Attorney; JASON SETH, Acting City Clerk; IWEN WANG,
Administrative Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works
Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development
Administrator; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring November 2014 to be
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging
Month - November 2014 everyone to join in this special observance. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Michelle Bouchor and her mother Karen accepted the proclamation. She
explained that her mother will be a 13 year pancreatic cancer survivor in
February. She thanked City officials for bringing attention to this issue.
Councilmember Taylor mentioned that Washington State Representative Roger
Freeman recently succumbed to cancer.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police Chief Kevin Milosevich announced the following employee promotions:
Police: Employee Recognition Jon Schuldt to Commander, with Lance Gray and Jeff Hardin each promoted to
& Promotions Sergeant. Chief Milosevich also recognized Officer Frank Heerspink and Officer
Scott Phipps each for their more than 20 years of service to the department.
He awarded both officers Meritorious Service Medals.
Chief Milosevich described an incident that occurred on April 12, 2014 that
turned out to be a homicide in progress inside an apartment at 1300 S. Eagle
Ridge Dr. He awarded Officers Shawn Tierney and Rob Ylinen the department's
Distinguished Service Medal for their actions that day.
Additionally, Chief Milosevich reported that officers responded to a fire at the
Regency Woods apartment complex on July 19, 2014. He described the actions
taken by several officers at that incident. Chief Milosevich awarded the Medal
of Valor to Sergeant Tracy Merrill, and awarded the Medal of Valor and Life
Saving Medal to Officers Brett Ferguson, Shawn Tierney, and Rob Ylinen.
Mayor Law remarked that Renton citizens appreciate the great service these
officers provide, and the City is honored to have them in the department.
Council President Persson remarked that as a retired police officer he is
sincerely appreciative of the officer's families for their role in supporting their
husbands and wives.
November 3, 2014 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 329
CONSENT AGENDA
Council: Meeting Minutes of
10/27/2014
Court Case: Smith, CRT-14-009
Appointment: City Clerk
CED: School District Impact
Fees and Capital Facilities
Plans
CED: CA& RMF Zones
Residential Development
Moratorium
Police: Electronic Fingerprint
Capture Equipment, King
County
Solid Waste: Amendment #1
to WRR Grant, King County
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Community Services: Sunset
Neighborhood Park Master
Plan
Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows
the listing.
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/27/2014. Council concur.
Court case filed by Ramayya Smith, represented by Dann D. Sheffield, Attorney
for Plaintiff, versus the City of Renton, et al. Refer to Citv Attorney and
Insurance Services.
Administrative Services Department recommended confirmation of the
appointment of Jason Seth as the new City Clerk at pay grade M30, Step A,
effective 11/1/2014. Council concur.
Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval
to revise the amounts of the impact fees collected on behalf of the Issaquah
School District to $4,560 for single-family and $1,458 for multi-family units, the
Kent School District to $5,486 for single-family and $3,378 for multi-family units
(no change from 2014), and the Renton School District to $5,541 for single-
family and $1,360 for multi-family units; and adopt the 2014 Issaquah School
District Capital Facilities Plan, the Kent School District 2014/2015 through
2019/2020 Capital Facilities Plan, and 2014-2020 Renton School District Capital
Facilities Plan. Refer to Finance Committee: set public hearing on 11/24/2014.
Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption
of a resolution establishing a six-month moratorium on residential
development within the CA (Commercial Arterial) and RMF (Residential Multi-
Family) zones, except within the City Center Community Plan Area, and calling
for a public hearing within 60 days of adoption. Council concur. (See page 330
for resolution.)
Police Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with
King County for use of Electronic Fingerprint Capture Equipment. Council
concur. (See page 330 for resolution.)
Public Works Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 to the
2014 Waste Reduction & Recycling City Grant (WRR Grant) to modify the grant
scope of work which replaces the Multifamily Recycling Education task and the
Every-Other-Week Collection Evaluation task with the Compost Contamination
Education Program task. Council concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Council President Persson presented a Committee of the Whole report stating
that the Sunset Neighborhood Park Master Plan supports the Sunset Area
Community Investment Strategy adopted by the Renton City Council on
November 23, 2009. The Master Plan represents a collaborative effort between
multiple City departments, public and private partners, and the community to
provide opportunities for active and healthy lifestyles; environmental
sustainability; interpretation and education, area culture and history; and
community connections.
November 3, 2014 Renton City Council Minutes Page 330
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION #4230
Police: Electronic Fingerprint
Capture Equipment, King
County
RESOLUTION #4231
CED: CA & RMF Zones
Residential Development
Moratorium
RESOLUTION #4232
Budget: 2015/2016 Fee
Schedule
ORDINANCE #5730
Budget: Authorize 2015
Property Tax Levy
ORDINANCE #5731
Budget: Establish 2015
Property Tax Levy
The Preliminary Sunset Neighborhood Park Master Plan was presented to the
Board of Park Commissioners on October 14, 2014. The Board of Park
Commissioners recommended the Sunset Neighborhood Park Master Plan be
adopted with the recommendation forwarded to the City Council.
The Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the Board of Park
Commissioners' recommendation to adopt the Sunset Neighborhood Park
Master Plan.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Councilmember Corman expressed gratitude for the impressive work the
Community Services Department and the Park Board have done on the Sunset
Neighborhood Park Master Plan. He recommended displaying the park
information prominently on the City's website.
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor or designee to enter into an
interlocal agreement with King County regarding the use of Electronic
Fingerprint Capture Equipment. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
A resolution was read establishing a moratorium on accepting applications for
residential development within the CA (Commercial Arterial) and RMF
(Residential Multi-Family) zones, except within the City Center Community Area
and for previously approved and valid land use applications. MOVED BY
PRINCE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Mayor Law thanked Council for establishing this moratorium. He explained that
the administration and Council have received numerous phone calls from
citizens expressing concern about traffic issues in Renton. He added that
residents are also concerned that the City is allowing apartments to be built in
areas where there is no public transportation and street improvements. Mayor
Law further explained that the purpose of the moratorium is to provide Council
an opportunity to have a meaningful discussion on this topic at their upcoming
retreat.
A resolution was read adopting the 2015/2016 City of Renton Fee Schedule.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTON
AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
An ordinance was read authorizing the property tax levy for the year 2015.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2015 for
general City operational purposes in the amount of $36,420,000. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
November 3, 2014 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 331
ORDINANCE #5732
Budget: 2015/2016 Utility
Rates
ORDINANCE #5733
Budget: 2015/2016 Solid
Waste Rates
ORDINANCE #5734
Budget: Adopt Business &
Occupation Tax
ORDINANCE #5735
Budget: Clarify Business
License Fees
ORDINANCE #5736
Budget: Modify Senior Citizen
Threshold for Pet Licenses
ORDINANCE #5737
Budget: Adopt 2015/2016
Biennial Budget
NEW BUSINESS
Council: 2015 Council
President (Prince) & President
Pro Tem (Corman) Election
An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-2-2 and 8-2-3 of Chapter 2, Storm
and Surface Water Drainage, Sections 8-4-12, 8-4-24, 8-4-31 and 8-4-33 of
Chapter 4, Water, and Section 8-5-15 of Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII (Health
and Sanitation), of City Code, allowing for adjustments to current utility rates
for 2015 and 2016, clarifying the water shutoff fee language, and clarifying the
qualifications for reduced rates. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 8-1-10 of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, relating to year 2015 and 2016
services and utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of
City Code, imposing a Business and Occupation Tax and adopting a new Chapter
5-25, entitled "Business and Occupation Tax Code." MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Section 5-5-3 of Chapter 5, Business Licenses,
of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by clarifying the
methods of calculation of Business License Fees and restating the Section
entitled "Exemption." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read amending Subsection 5-4-2.C of Chapter 4, Animal
Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by reducing
the age for City residents to qualify for discounted animal licenses available to
low income seniors. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
An ordinance was read adopting the Biennial Budget for the years 2015/2016,
in the amounts of $243,543,692 and $242,343,675, respectively. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.
ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Mayor Law thanked Council for their hard work on the budget; and noted that
it was completed early.
Council President Persson called for nominations and the election of the 2015
Council President and President Pro tem. He nominated Councilmember Ed
Prince for 2015 Council President. Mayor Law called for additional
nominations. There were no additional nominations.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE
NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Taylor abstained.
MOVED BY PERSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ELECT
COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE AS 2015 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Taylor abstained.
November 3, 2014 Renton Citv Council Minutes Page 332
Mr. Prince nominated Councilmember Randy Corman for 2015 Council
President Pro Tem. Mayor Law called for additional nominations.
Councilmember Taylor nominated himself for 2015 Council President Pro Tem.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS
FOR 2015 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER
RANDY CORMAN AS 2015 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.*
ROLL CALL: AYES: PRINCE, PERSSON, CORMAN. NOES: TAYLOR, PALMER.
•MOTION CARRIED.
Ed Prince was declared 2015 Council President, and Randy Corman was
declared 2015 Council President Pro tem.
Council: Identify Committee Council President Persson announced that the Committee on Committee
on Committee Members members are Ed Prince, 2015 Council President-elect, Randy Corman, 2015
Council president Pro Tern-elect, and Don Persson, 2014 Council President.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:45 p.m.
Jason A. Seth, CMC, Acting City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder /
November 3, 2014
Council Committee Meeting Calenda
November 3, 2014
November 10, 2014
Monday
Council Holiday - No Council Meetings
November 11, 2014
Tuesday
City Holiday - Veteran's Day
November 13, 2014
Thursday _
CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Palmer
November 17, 2014
Monday
CANCELED Utilities Committee, Vice Chair Prince
CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman
CANCELED Community Services Committee, Chair Taylor
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson