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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 1, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 1, 2013 Council Chambers Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Randy Corman called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF TERRI BRIERE, Council President Pro Tern; MARCIE PALMER; ED PRINCE; TERRI COUNCILMEMBERS BRIERE; and GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS DON PERSSON AND RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED. JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN and DEPUTY CHIEF GREG HARTMAN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER PAUL CLINE and COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. Police Chief Kevin Milosevich awarded Commander Charles Karlewicz the department's Meritorious Service Medal. He stated that Commander Karlewicz is being recognized for his 19 years of dedication to the Valley SWAT Team. He noted that Commander Karlewicz and a team member placed second in a national shooting competition held by the American Sniper Association in 2006. Chief Milosevich also announced the following employee promotions: Stephanie Cour to supervisor in the Staff Services Division; Craig Johnson to Sergeant; Tracy Wilkinson to Commander; and Ed VanValey to Deputy Chief. 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 included were: Governor Jay Inslee announced that Renton has been awarded a 2013 Smart Communities Award for the City's Sunset Area Planned Action. The plan details how the city will leverage public investment to catalyze private property development and create opportunities for market-rate and affordable housing plus retail investment. The City of Renton was among nine cities and three counties to receive a Governor's award for smart growth planning. This is the second year in a row the City has won the Governor's Smart Communities Award. * Everyone is invited to the City of Renton and co-sponsor The Landing's Fabulous 4th of July and Fireworks at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park this Thursday. There will be free children's activities from noon to 8:00 p.m., stage entertainment from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m., and a professional fireworks display at 10:00 p.m. For additional information about the event, call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov. Fireworks are banned in Renton so come to the park and enjoy the legal fireworks display. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: Employee Recognition & Promotions ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT July 1, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 207 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Pursley, Appreciation for Funding of DateWise Program Citizen Comment: Madson- Enforcing Fireworks Ban CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 6/24/2013 The City Clerk Division hosted an appreciation dinner for eleven City Hall Information Desk Volunteers. Each of the volunteers works a 4 Vi hour shift one day per week, assisting the City Clerk's office in providing information and referral services to the public. Since the Information Desk Volunteer program began in 1984, over 100,000 hours of service have been given by senior citizen volunteers who enjoy the opportunity to provide a valuable service to the City and the community. If the City had paid $10 per hour for an individual to do this work, over $1 million in wages alone would have been spent since 1984 for this service. They truly are worth a million! For information regarding the City Hall Information Desk Volunteer Program, contact the City Clerk office at 425-430-6510. Mayor Pro Tern Corman reflected on the recent loss of 19 firefighters in Arizona. He remarked that it is easy to remember that police officers put themselves in danger every day, and the events in Arizona are a tragic reminder that the peril that firefighters face is just as great. Mr. Covington remarked that unfortunately there is a local connection to one of the firefighters. He stated that a City police officer is a brother of a firefighter killed in the tragedy. A moment of silence was held to honor the fallen firefighters. Mark Pursley (Renton), Maple Valley Community Center Executive Director, expressed appreciation for the City's funding of their DateWise program. He explained that DateWise is a prevention program designed to teach young men and women the signs of dating violence. Mr. Pursley stated that the funding allows the organization to provide 24 in-class presentations on this subject at Lindbergh High School. Lori Madson (Renton) expressed concern regarding the changes in the way the City will enforce the fireworks ban this year. She stated that she understands there are safety and jurisdictional issues with Fire Inspectors issuing citations, but she believes enforcing the fireworks ban will not be a high priority for the police department. Discussion ensued regarding the City's nearly ten-year-old fireworks ban, the jurisdictional questions of Fire Inspectors issuing citations, the steps the City is taking to notify residents of the ban, the fact that police and/or fire personnel must actually see someone lighting fireworks before a citation can be written, how the City plans to focus on education this year, and that police officers will be on duty actively enforcing the fireworks ban. Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson reviewed the City's 4th of July incident action plan. He also reiterated some of the previous points made on enforcing the fireworks ban, and explained that the department will utilize its resources to the best of its ability. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/24/2013. Council concur. July 1, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 208 Court Case: Seeking Recovery of Taxes Collected, New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, CRT-13-004 CAG: 13-114, Renton Hill Alley Sewer Replacement 2013, RL Alia Company Police: Target Zero Teams Safety Emphasis Patrols, WA Traffic Safety Commission Grant UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Community Services: Take a Warrior Fishing Event, Fee Waiver Request Community Services: Special Populations Fishing Event, Fee Waiver Request CAG: 90-029, Amendment for Tiffany Cascade Connector Parcel Acquisition, King County Conservation Funding Court case filed by New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, represented by Michael R. Scott, Sarah E. Mourn, and Holly D. Golden of Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S., Attorneys for Plaintiff, seeking recovery of taxes collected by the City. Refer to Citv Attorney and Insurance Services. City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/25/2013 for CAG-13-114, Renton Hill Alley Sewer Replacement 2013 project; 11 bids; engineer's estimate $220,607.46; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of $188,317.01. Council concur. Police Department requested approval of a memorandum of understanding to accept $2,500 from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Teams project participation, a high-visibility traffic safety emphasis program. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 321720 - 322083, four wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $6,791,499.64, and payroll vouchers including 763 direct deposits and 127 payroll checks totaling $1,652,432.54. MOVED BY BRIERE, 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 requested fee waiver of applicable boat launch and fees in the amount of $500 for the 2013 Take a Warrior Fishing event sponsored by C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation to be held at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on 9/14/2013. MOVED BY BRIERE, 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 C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation's requested waiver of boat launch and applicable fees in the amount of $500 for their 2013 Special Populations Children's Fishing event scheduled for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on 9/7/2013. MOVED BY BRIERE, 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 amendment to the King County Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to accept $112,500 in grant funding for the Tiffany Cascade Connector property acquisition project. The Committee further recommended that the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendment be presented for reading and adoption. The Committee also recommended that the budget be adjusted to reflect the receipt of grant funding and that funds be reallocated back to the Capital Improvement Fund, 2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy account (Fund 316). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 209 for resolution.) July 1, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 209 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4190 CAG: 90-029, Amendment for Tiffany Cascade Connecter Parcel Acquisition, King County Funding NEW BUSINESS Council: Taylor Excused Absences & Postponement of Committee of the Whole Agenda Topic Community Event: Return to Renton Benefit Car Show & Renton Farmers Market AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- 2013 Smart Communities Award Community Event: New Renton Reporter Editor, Brian Beckley ADJOURNMENT The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Citv Clerk to execute an amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Renton and King County by including $112,500 allocation for the acquisition of open space connecting Tiffany Park to Cascade Park. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor announced that he will be attending training in Cambridge, Massachusetts and National Harbor, Maryland and will be absent from Council for the next three weeks. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR'S ABSENCES FROM THE NEXT THREE COUNCIL MEETINGS. CARRIED. Additionally, Mr. Taylor remarked that he is very interested in debating the upcoming Committee of the Whole agenda topic regarding the frequency of Council meetings that is scheduled during his forthcoming absence. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL POSTPONE THE FORMAL COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS ON THE TOPIC OF REDUCING COUNCIL MEETINGS UNTIL AFTER 7/28/2013. CARRIED. Councilmember Palmer invited everyone to attend the Return to Renton Benefit Car Show this Sunday, July 7. She stated that it begins at 10 a.m. in downtown and is free to attend. Ms. Palmer also invited everyone to attend the Renton Farmers Market which occurs every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Piazza in downtown Renton. She remarked that the Miss Washington pageant contestants are in town this week and will be attending the next Farmers Market at 5 p.m. Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed appreciation for the 2013 Smart Communities Award the City received on behalf of the work being done in the Highlands area. He remarked that everyone has been working hard and things are improving in that area of the City. Mayor Pro Tern Corman announced that Brian Beckley had been appointed as the new editor of the Renton Reporter. He commended Mr. Beckley for his timely article regarding this year's fireworks display and invited him to speak. Mr. Beckley (Renton) expressed appreciation for the recognition. He praised Dean Radford, the previous editor, who is now taking over as the Tukwila Reporter editor. Mr. Beckley commented that he is looking forward to providing great coverage for the Renton community in the future. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:54 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder July 1, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 1, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THURS., 7/4 NO MEETINGS (Independence Day (Corman) Holiday) MON., 7/8 5:30 p.m. Legislative Wrap-Up MON., 7/8 6:30 p.m. Miss Washington Reception *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITYSERVICES MON., 7/8 CANCELED (Taylor) FINANCE (Briere) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES MON., 7/8 CANCELED (Prince) 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.