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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 9, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 9, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION CED: Municipal Arts Commission, Britt McKenzie ADDED PROCLAMATION Rich Zwicker Day - December 9, 2013 Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RANDY CORMAN, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; ROCALE TIMMONS, Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. Chip Vincent reported that the Renton Municipal Arts Commission was formed nearly 50 years ago to advise City government on matters pertaining to the artistic and cultural development of Renton. He remarked that the commission is now tasked with implementing the Arts & Culture Master Plan, which is intended to raise awareness of the arts and provide guidance for the growth of wide-ranging arts and cultural activities within Renton. Mr. Vincent introduced former Municipal Arts Commission Chair, Britt McKenzie, and stated that she is being honored for her six years of service to the commission. He remarked that as commission chair Ms. McKenzie was instrumental in creating opportunities for more than 30 local artists to present their art through the Carco Artists Exhibit program. Mayor Law presented Ms. McKenzie a Certificate of Appreciation for her tireless work on the arts commission. Ms. McKenzie remarked that serving was a fun and rewarding challenge. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADD A PROCLAMATION TO THE AGENDA. CARRIED. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring December 9, 2013 to be "Rich Zwicker Day" in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance and thank Rich for his service. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a gift to Mr. Zwicker. Mayor Law thanked Mr. Zwicker for his many years of service to the community. Mr. Zwicker thanked his family, and former and current City officials and staff for their support during his tenure as a Councilmember. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 372 PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in CED: School District Impact accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to Fees consider adopting revisions to the collection of Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School District Impact Fees and related district Capital Facilities Plans. Associate Planner Rocale Timmons reported that school district impact fees may only be used for capital facilities, not for ongoing operations or maintenance. She also stated that the fees are calculated based on an assessment of the districts' capital facilities plans, and are used to offset the impact of new growth on capital facilities. Ms. Timmons reported that the Issaquah School District is requesting impact fees of $5,730 for each new single-family home, an increase of $1,192; and$l,097 for each new multi-family unit, which is a new fee, for 2014. She reported that the Kent School District is requesting a continuation of the $5,486 fee for each new single-family home and $3,378 fee for each new multi-family unit for 2014. She also reported that the Renton School District is requesting a $5,455 fee for each new single-family home, a $940 decrease; and $1,339 for each new multi-family unit, a $31 increase, for 2014. Ms. Timmons noted that the administration is recommending that each school district's current Capital Facilities Plan is also adopted. Public comment was invited. Ralph Fortunado (Kent), Fiscal Services Director for the Kent School District, remarked that the fees for the Kent School District have not increased for three years. He reported that there is a balance of approximately $115,000 in their impact fee account. Steve Crawford (Issaquah), Director of Capital Projects for the Issaquah School District, expressed appreciation for Council's consideration of impact fees. He remarked that the Issaquah School District fees have changed due to projected increases in student generation rates, and because King County has deemed that new schools cannot be constructed in rural areas which impacts land acquisition costs. Councilmember Persson asked for clarification regarding this revised rule from King County. Councilmember Briere remarked that she is a member of the Growth Management Planning Board and confirmed that King County no longer allows schools to be built in rural areas. She explained that there can be exceptions to the rule, but placing schools in rural areas sometimes cause fiscal traffic, road improvements, and other issues for the local community. Dave Beedon (Renton) asked for clarification as to what exactly Council was doing by adopting the requested impact fees. Council President Corman explained that the fees are requested by the school districts to offset new development within City limits that are also within the respective school district boundaries. He further explained that the City is agreeing to collect the fees on behalf of the districts at the appropriate stage of the development process, and the fees are passed-through to the school districts. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 373 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee CED: School District Impact Fees RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL AMEND THE AGENDA AND ADVANCE TO THE RELATED FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance to approve impact fee collection changes and Capital Facilities Plans for three school districts within the City of Renton as follows: • Collect the requested impact fee of $5,730, an increase of $1,992, for each new single-family home and new impact fee of $1,097 for each new multi- family unit on behalf of the Issaquah School District; and • Continue to collect an impact fee of $5,486 for each new single-family home and $3,378 for each new multi-family unit on behalf of the Kent School District; and • Collect the requested impact fee of $5,455, a decrease of $940, for each new single-family home and $1,339, an increase of $31, for each new multi- family unit on behalf of the Renton School District. Finally, the Committee recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and advancement to second and final reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMEND THE AGENDA AND ADVANCE TO FIRST AND SECOND READING OF THE RELATED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading: CED: School District Impact An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-1-160 of Chapter 1, Administration Fees ar>d Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, setting the impact fee at $5,730 per new single-family home and $1,097 for each new multi-family unit in the Issaquah School District; retaining the impact fee at $5,486 for each new single-family home and $3,378 for each new multi-family unit in the Kent School District; setting the impact fee at $5,455 for each new single-family home and $1,339 for each new multi-family unit in the Renton School District; and adopting the Capital Facilities Plans of the Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School Districts. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. ORDINANCE #5701 CED: School District Impact Fees Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 374 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Attorney: Amendments to Parking Garage & Parking Garage O&M Agreement for The Landing, Transwestern Harvest Lakeshore, LLC (AC-060) 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 2013 and beyond. Items noted were: Renton, in partnership with Catholic Community Services will continue to operate the Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) through Wednesday, December 11. The shelter is located at Renton Harambee Center, 316 S. 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Check in and registration is at 8:30 p.m. The shelter will close at 8 a.m. and all must vacate. All must register at the door, and rules for health and safety of clients, staff and the broader community will apply. * Renton was awarded a $150,000 grant by the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council to study and identify salmon friendly projects along the Cedar River. This grant will help us determine the best ways to improve and restore the lower reaches of the Cedar River in Renton, while meeting State and Federal environmental requirements and our collective goals to help restore salmon in the river. City Attorney Larry Warren reported that the owners of The Landing and the City had a private/public partnership in which the City contributed substantial funds to the infrastructure of The Landing and purchased a parking garage that serves the development. He explained that several lengthy agreements were signed, and one requirement was the owners were to construct and install a large sign tower. He further explained that over time discussion ensued regarding the construction of something other than a sign tower, and the need for assigned parking stalls at the parking garage for one of the tenants. Mr. Warren reported that Council has been presented with amendments to the Parking Garage Agreement and Parking Garage and Area Maintenance, Operations and Management Agreement for The Landing that covers these proposed changes. Mr. Warren also reported that there is a proposal for the owners to sell The Landing, and the potential buyer has asked to extend the Parking Garage Agreement for an additional 50 years with an option to purchase it. He remarked that the administration is requesting that Council approve the proposed amendments by way of adoption of a resolution. Mr. Warren introduced Rod Swift, Property Manager, and Jerry Hillis, Attorney, representing Pearlmark Harvest Lakeshore, LLC, who owns The Landing. Mr. Hillis stated that he is available to answer any questions about the proposed amendments to the agreements. Mr. Swift confirmed that The Landing is under contract for sale, and that the original agreement calls for the construction and installation of a large sign tower when the retail center reaches 90% occupancy. He reported that the current occupancy rate is 89.4%. Mr. Swift reported that the existing fireplace will be replaced with a new fireplace that is intended to become a gathering spot at The Landing. He stated that the new fireplace will be installed in front of the movie theater entrance, will include a low-slung hearth that people can sit on, and new furniture will be placed around it. He added that new pavers, new landscaping, and additional seating columns will also be installed. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 375 Additionally, Mr. Swift announced that a new artist-commissioned sculpture tentatively called the sundial will be installed in the round-about at the intersection of N. 10th PI. and N. 10 St. as an alternative to the sign tower. He presented two artist renderings of the sculpture and noted that it actually resembles an airplane wing, which honors Renton's heritage as a major aerospace manufacturer. Councilmember Briere remarked that the design is a great improvement over the proposed sign tower. Councilmember Persson expressed concern that the potential buyer of the property may not be bound to these proposed amendments after the sale closes. Mr. Warren clarified that the amendments will become contract obligations for the new buyers. Councilmember Zwicker expressed concern that the fireplace design was a way to offset some of the cost for the sign tower, and noted that he believes Pearlmark Harvest Partners, LLC should bear that cost. He also remarked that he believes the sundial sculpture is lacking, and is not necessarily a proper trade for a sign tower. Mr. Zwicker further remarked that he did not believe there was a need to rush approval of the amendments because the new owner will also be obligated to build the sign tower. Mr. Swift remarked that he believes now is the time to renegotiate the agreements because the occupancy rate is nearly at the 90% benchmark for when the sign tower has to be built. Mayor Law remarked that a sign tower promotes The Landing and does not promote the City of Renton. He noted that prior Councilmembers had advocated for the sign, and he is much more interested in an investment that enhances the experience of the citizens shopping at the center. Councilmember Palmer remarked that the one thing lacking at The Landing is a place for children. She noted that the rocks and water feature is not something she would want young children playing on. She also remarked that the proposed enhancements to the fireplace area do not provide the type of place for children many residents are seeking. Mr. Persson noted that his concerns were satisfied and he believes the proposal is a significant improvement over a large sign. He noted that a prior Councilmember had convinced the rest of Council that The Landing would not succeed without the sign, and that is clearly not the case. Mr. Corman noted that the sign on 1-405 has proven to be just as effective as the proposed sign tower would have been. He asked for more information regarding the sale of the property. Mr. Swift remarked that the property is under contract with a large institutional investor. He explained that they own billions of dollars in assets across the nation and will be a great steward of the property. Mr. Hillis added that the agreement requires the owner to submit the buyer's information and qualifications to the City, and all parties will abide by the agreement and any authorized amendments. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 376 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Avery - Renton Workforce Diversity & Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Beedon- Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Asher- Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Ossenkop- Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Keyes- Council Meeting Frequency Stuart Avery (Renton) reemphasized the importance of diversifying the City's workforce as discussed at the earlier Committee of the Whole meeting. He also remarked that he does not understand how City residents are being misserved by having Council meetings on a weekly basis. He added, however, that he agrees that public testimony should be allowed at Committee of the Whole meetings. Dave Beedon (Renton) stated that the effect on the public of having fewer Council meetings should be seriously considered before making any changes. He added that Council should maintain scheduling flexibility, and shift public testimony to the Committee of the Whole meeting if there are to be fewer Council meetings. Beth Asher (Renton) expressed opposition to changing the frequency of Council meetings. She stated that having fewer Council meetings will disenfranchise residents because it allows fewer opportunities for people to approach Council. She added that if there are two fewer Council meetings than there should be two Town Hall meetings held on Saturdays each month. Kathy Ossenkop (Renton) stated that having fewer meetings per month could negatively affect City business. She cited The Landing amendments as an example of items that needed Council's immediate attention. She also mentioned that it took weekly public comment about the library for nearly a year before final action was taken on that issue. David Keyes (Renton) expressed opposition to the reduction of Council meetings. He added, however, that he agrees that public testimony should be allowed at Committee of the Whole meetings. He remarked that at times members of the public provided information, not just opinions, to Council during the weekly meetings regarding the library issue. He stated that he believes this is a move towards less transparency and will disenfranchise residents. Council President Corman stated that the public will have more opportunities to comment prior to any decision being made about Council meeting frequency. He added that generally the Council meeting is when final decisions are made, and he would like the public to be participants in earlier stages of each project. He also stated that costs should be considered when discussing Council meeting frequency. Mr. Corman added that he has discussed what impact fewer meetings might have on City staff with the Mayor. Councilmember Briere reminded everyone that there are additional ways to contact Council. She explained that citizens can email individual Councilmembers, email the Council as a whole, write letters, or call them on the phone. She stated that attending the weekly Council meetings is only one way to discuss an issue with Council. Mayor Law remarked that City staff will research and provide information regarding what other cities in the region are doing. He stated that very few cities hold weekly Council meetings, and most have extended study sessions on opposite weeks. Mr. Covington noted that this research is currently in progress and he believes that Renton is the only suburban city in King County that still holds four meetings a month. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 377 Citizen Comment: McOmber- Volunteerism & Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Ouellete - Council Meeting Frequency CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 12/2/2013 Council: Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting Minutes of 10/14/2013 City Clerk: King County Elections Certification, 11/5/2013 General Election Attorney: Amendments to Parking Garage & Parking Garage O&M Agreement for The Landing, Transwestern Harvest Lakeshore, LLC (AC-060) CED: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment, Brad Knutson Community Services: Riverview Bridge Replacement, PND Engineers Human Resources: 2013-2015 Labor Agreement, Police Guild Non-Commissioned Human Resources: 2014 Medical Claims Processing, Healthcare Management Administrators Howard McOmber (Renton) stated that he believes it is important for people to have an opportunity to interact with Council, and he opposes reducing the meeting frequency. He also thanked the City for keeping the severe weather shelters opened longer during this recent cold spell. Additionally, Mr. McOmber expressed appreciation for the all of the volunteers in the community. Paul Ouelette (Renton) stated that people are frustrated knowing that a final decision on a topic is generally made when that issue is published on an agenda. He stated that the meetings need to be organized in a way to allow as much public discourse as possible no matter how frequently meetings are held. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/2/2013. Council concur. Approval of Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting minutes of 10/14/2013. Council concur. City Clerk submits 11/5/2013 General Election certification from King County Elections as follows: Council Position No. 1 - Randy Corman 11,994 votes ELECTED; Council Position No. 2 - Stuart Avery 5,625 votes, Armondo Pavone 8,981 votes ELECTED; Council Position No. 6 - Beth Asher 6,085 votes, Terri Briere 8,163 votes ELECTED; Municipal Court Judge - Terry L. Jurado 11,382 votes ELECTED. Information. City Attorney Department submitted amendments to the Parking Garage Agreement for The Landing and the Parking Garage and Area Maintenance, Operation and Management Agreement for The Landing (O&M), with Transwestern Harvest Lakeshore, LLC (now known as Pearlmark Harvest Lakeshore, LLC), and recommended approval of the amendments essentially on the terms of the draft amendment to the O&M and the description of the new site amenities as outlined in the amendment to the Parking Garage Agreement for The Landing. Council concur. (See page 381 for resolution.) Community and Economic Development Department recommended the appointment of Brad Knutson, General Manager of Holiday Inn Seattle/Renton to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mr. Knutson fills the vacancy left by Kathy Madison, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract with PND Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $196,923 for design services for the Riverview Bridge Replacement project. Council concur. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2013-2015 Renton Police Guild Non-Commissioned Employees contract. Council concur. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $266,625 with Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and Envision Rx for 2014 medical, dental, and prescription claims processing. Council concur. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 378 Human Resources: 2014 Medical Coverage, Group Health Cooperative UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #9 CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #9 CED: Comprehensive Plan Update - Phase I Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2014 Group Health Cooperative medical coverage contract in the amount of $206,775 for all active employees. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the following items on the 2013 Title IV Docket: D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations - Ten interpretations, which have already been in effect, are to have their related code language updated. D-98 - Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots - Require new single family developments to provide street frontage improvements when the new construction and or addition are valuated at over $50,000. The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these matters be presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 381 for ordinances.) Planning and Development Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report commending the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board and Planning Commission for their progress defining the Downtown Business Core (D-95: Property Maintenance Part 1: Mapping Downtown). The Committee agrees with their respective work to scale the boundary of the Downtown Business Core into a limited manageable area. The Committee requests the City Center Community Planning Advisory Board and Planning Commission continue their work and consider the following factors as guidance: Consider including businesses along the boundary of the Downtown Business Core (such as Red House, VFW, and Service Linen); evaluate the western boundary on N. 3rd St.; and consider a boundary for a second tier (sphere of influence) around the Downtown Business Core. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending that the work of Phase I of the State required 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update be recognized and held for adoption with the work of Phase II, which is anticipated to occur in 2015. The policies of the following elements should be adopted as proposed by staff and recommended by the Planning Commission: Vision, Economic Development, Utilities, Park, Recreation, Natural Areas, and Trails. Within the Land Use element there are four subsections; two are recommended for adoption and two are recommended for further review and consideration. "Meeting demands of local and regional growth" and "Protecting the natural environment and ensuring natural resources for the future" are recommended to be adopted with Phase II and "Planning for the December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 379 CED: Affordable Housing - McOmber Correspondence Finance Committee Community Services: Riverview Bridge Replacement, WA Commerce Grant Executive: Addendum 2 Public Defender Services, Cayce & Grove Utilities Committee CED: Glennwood Townhomes Latecomer Agreement, Renton Housing Authority efficient use of land" and "Promoting a safe, healthy, and attractive community" should be continued to be reviewed and refined for later adoption. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending that additional potential incentives to encourage affordable owner-occupied homes in the Sunset Area be deferred until the City Council reviews and approves the Comprehensive Plan Housing and Human Services Element update scheduled for next summer. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with the State Department of Commerce to accept $1,067,000 in grant funding and commit a $100,000 grant match from 316.332041.020.594.76.60.000 (Riverview Park Bridge Replacement fund) for the Riverview Bridge Replacement project. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with the Department of Commerce and that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. The Committee further recommended that the budget be adjusted to reflect receipt of the grant funding. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 380 for resolution.) Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Addendum No. 2 to the Public Defense Services contract with Cayce & Grove, LLC (CAG-11-031) in the amount of $410,000 annually ($615,000 over the 18-month contract period) to extend the contract from 1/1/2014 through 6/30/2015. The Committee further recommended that that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the addendum. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant final approval of a 15-year latecomer agreement to Renton Housing Authority (RHA) for a watermain extension related to the Glennwood Townhomes project. The application for latecomer agreement was submitted by RHA on 9/21/2011. The applicant has completed construction of the watermain improvements and conveyed the improvements to the City. Staff has updated the assessment roll using the front-footage method at a cost of $141.98 per front-foot, with a total cost of $214,393.00. The assessment will be triggered when the benefiting properties within the latecomer boundary are developed or redeveloped. The Committee further recommended that the final assessment roll be forwarded to the City Clerk, who will notify the affected property owners of the latecomer's potential assessment and the right to appeal, with Council retaining the right to rule on the final action. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 380 Transportation (Aviation) Committee CAG: 09-77, SW 27th St./ Strander Blvd. Extension, Berger/Abam Engineers Transportation: Local Agency Qualification Certification, WSDOT Transportation: Highlands to Boeing/Landing Pedestrian Connection, KPG PS Lease: Airport Utility Easement, AT&T If no appeals have been submitted within 20 days of the date of mailing the assessment notice, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute and record the latecomer agreement to finalize the matter. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the supplemental agreement with Berger/ABAM Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $334,791 for additional construction administration and inspection and design construction support services on the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Extension project. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the supplemental agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the local agency Certification Acceptance agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Certification Acceptance agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 381 for resolution.) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the local agency agreement with KPG, PS, in the amount of $204,502.46 for construction management services during construction of the Highlands to Boeing/Landing Pedestrian Connection project. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the local agency agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the renewal of AT&T Corp's utility easement agreement establishing a new lease rate of $16,578.90 annually through 10/31/2025. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the new utility easement agreement. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 381 RESOLUTION #4204 Attorney: Amendments to Parking Garage & Parking Garage 08tM Agreement for The Landing, Transwestern Harvest Lakeshore, LLC (AC-060) RESOLUTION #4205 Community Services: Riverview Bridge Replacement, WA Commerce Grant RESOLUTION #4206 Transportation: Local Agency Qualification Certification, WSDOT CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-97, Administrative Code Interpretation ORDINANCE #5702 CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-97, Administrative Code Interpretation CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-98, Road &. Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into amendments to the Parking Garage Agreement and the Parking Garage and Area Maintenance, Operation and Management Agreement for The Landing. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a direct appropriations agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce accepting a grant for the Riverview Bridge Replacement project. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation entitled "Certification Acceptance Qualification Agreement." MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-060 and 4-2-110 of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards; Section 4-3-050 of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts; Section 4-4-040 of Chapter 4, City-wide Property Development Standards; Section 4-6-060 of Chapter 6 Street and Utility Standards; Section 4-7-150 of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations; Section 4-8-120 of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals; and Sections 4- 11-120,4-11-200, and 4-11-250 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by amending certain regulations, amending the definitions of "Final Plat Plan," "Short Plat or Binding Site Plan Map, Final," and "Yard Requirement," and adding new definitions for "Lot Combination," "Lot, Legal," and "Tax Lot Segregation," pursuant to the Department of Community and Economic Development's Administrative Code Interpretations. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 4-6-060 of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by amending exemptions from street frontage improvement requirements for infill single-family residential development. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. December 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 382 ORDINANCE #5703 CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-98, Road & Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Beedon - Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Asher - Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Abdulle- Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: McCammon -Council Meeting Frequency Citizen Comment: Avery- Council Meeting Frequency ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Dave Beedon (Renton) remarked that as a citizen he is not always aware of how to get involved in the discussion of important topics earlier in the process. He suggested providing an alert to citizens when a topic of interest comes up. Beth Asher (Renton) suggested using the Renton Reporter to announce when important topics will be considered. She also suggested adding announcements in the newsletter sent out with residents' utility bills. Additionally, Ms. Asher suggested adding a Google translator application to the City's website to assist the public in translating City webpages. Hamdi Abdulle (Renton) stated that fewer Council meetings will provide fewer opportunities for Renton's minority community to connect with Council. She also advocated for more affordable businesses at The Landing. Dave McCammon (Renton) remarked that the City should take the necessary precautions to ensure that all steps are followed when publishing information regarding upcoming meetings and agendas. Stuart Avery (Renton) he stated that the topic of Council meeting frequency has been an issue of contention and that he had not known it was going to be discussed until 5:30 p.m. this evening. Councilmember Persson clarified that the purpose of announcing on December 2 that the topic of Council meeting frequency would be on the December 9 Committee of the Whole agenda was to provide notice to the public that this issue would be discussed in even greater detail at future Committee of the Whole meetings. MOVEp BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. December 9, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 12/16 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) MON., 12/23 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) MON., 12/30 NO MEETINGS (Fifth Monday) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 1/6 CANCELED COMMUNITYSERVICES (Taylor) MON., 1/6 CANCELED FINANCE (Briere) MON., 1/6 6 p.m. Vouchers; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing); Utility Bill Adjustment Request from Westgate Condominiums PUBLIC SAFETY (Corman) MON., 1/6 CANCELED UTILITIES (Pavone) MON., 1/6 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.