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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 15, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 15, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Renton Welcome Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month- August 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services: Communities In Schools of Renton (CISR) National Accreditation 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; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; ED PRINCE; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; and GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; COMMANDER CLARK WILCOX, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August, 2013 to be "Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mayor Law presented the proclamation to Mike Flood, Vice-President of Community Relations, and MarkTamar, Director of Event Presentation & Fan Engagement for the Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Flood remarked that the training facility holds a maximum of 2,500 people, and six of this year's fourteen practices are already sold out. He also thanked City officials for supporting playoff rallies at City Hall, noting that more than 1,000 people attended one of the rallies last year. Sue Paro, Executive Director for Communities In Schools of Renton (CISR), explained that the organization has been working to become re-accredited over the past few years. She noted that the CISR had been accredited in the past, but this new accreditation was part of a larger five-year evaluation, and allows CISR to firmly state that they are a number one drop-out prevention program in the country. She shared a story about a mentor/mentee relationship, remarking that the program not only affects the mentee, but it also affects the mentor. Ms. Paro stated that the organization's accomplishment of being re-accredited is indicative of strong leadership, sound business practices, a commitment to rigorous evaluation, and effective integration of resources empowering students to achieve in school. She presented a plaque to Mayor Law recognizing the City of Renton for its partnership with Community In Schools of Renton, a Nationally Accredited Organization of Communities In Schools. Ms. Paro also thanked City officials for their support of the program. Mayor Law accepted the plaque and stated that Renton is fully committed to Communities In Schools of Renton. He noted that many Councilmembers have been, and continue to be, mentors for the organization. July 15, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 222 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 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: * On 7/17 Jon Casey's band performs at the Kidd Valley Concert Series at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Concerts occur Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. * The first Family Fun and Films series starts Friday, 7/19, at the Piazza Park with the movie Transformers. Seating begins at 7 p.m.; family entertainment starts at approximately 7:45 p.m. The movie is sponsored by Rain City Catering. The Senior Activity Center is co-sponsoring a Senior Health Fair with the Renton Housing Authority on Saturday, 7/20, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. The fair will have community information booths; presentations on heart health, hearing loss and fraud; plus vision and blood pressure screenings. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Tuesday, 8/6, neighborhoods throughout Renton are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 30th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. The City will celebrate at Philip Arnold Park from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and will include a barbecue, games, party hoppers for kids, and much more. * The Police Department's Citizen's Academy is designed to educate Renton residents and business merchants in how the Police Department operates. The academy includes an optional ride-along with a patrol officer and tours of the 9-1-1 dispatch center and Police Department. The 12-week academy meets once a week, from 7p.m. until 9 p.m. The next session is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 9/12, so plan to submit your application soon. Councilmember Taylor introduced Dr. Robin Jones, President of the Seattle- Mombasa Sister City Association, and announced that she is currently working on creating more African Sister City relationships in this area. Mr. Taylor then introduced Mr. Raymond N'dohi Yapi, Mayor of the City of Kisoumassi, Ivory Coast and his interpreter Solange Mea, Chairperson for the future City of Kent- Kisoumassi Sister City Association. Mayor N'dohi Yapi explained that Kisoumassi, Ivory Coast, is a city with a population of 500,000. He stated that he traditionally visits countries in Europe, especially France, because Kisoumassi is a French-speaking country; however he decided to visit the United States to learn more about urban development and education issues. Continuing, Mayor N'dohi Yapi remarked that Kisoumassi is just finishing 10 years of political unrest and its leaders are exploring ways to minimize the impact of that time so their children can have a better future. He noted that they have a lot to learn from the United States, the greatest democracy in the world. July 15, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 223 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber - Affordable Housing in the Renton Highlands Citizen Comment: Ouellette • Cedar River Library Citizen Comment: Robinson Cedar River Library Citizen Comment: Asher- Cedar River Library Citizen Comment: Keyes- Cedar River Library Citizen Comment: Sauve • Cedar River Library Citizen Comment: Beedon Cedar River Library CONSENT AGENDA Howard McOmber (Renton) advocated for affordable housing in the Renton Highlands. He stated that he supports efforts to create private/public relationships to further this endeavor. Mr. McOmber remarked that the area being targeted for new affordable owner-occupied housing is the Sunset revitalization area. He thanked City officials for supporting improvement in the Highlands. Councilmember Zwicker noted the he was in receipt of correspondence regarding this matter from Mr. McOmber. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. MCOMBER ENTITLED "PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ENCOURAGE AFFORDABLE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES IN THE SUNSET REDEVELOPMENT AREA" TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Paul Ouellette (Renton) emphasized that Cedar River Library proponents are not trying to delay the project. He asked when the King County Library System (KCLS) would respond to Council's request to add an additional door to the library's entrance vestibule. Nicola Robinson (Renton) stated that Cedar River Library proponents support keeping the library over the river. She stated that KCLS provided an inadequate answer on an environmental checklist regarding the downtown library's historic and cultural significance that was not challenged by the City. Beth Asher (Renton) stated that the library advocacy group filed an appeal of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process for the new library because the old library does hold historic and cultural signicance to Renton residents. She stated that library advocates felt the City's determination of non-significance decision had to be challenged. David Keyes (Renton) remarked that library advocates feel KCLS omitted items in the SEPA checklist and land use submittal that must be addressed. He added that the appeal is not an attempt to undo any progress that has been made. Karen Sauve (Renton) remarked that the new Cedar River library must reflect Renton's culture and history. She added that there must also be adequate mitigation of the current building's historic and cultural significance, including its existing access to Liberty Park and the river. Dave Beedon (Renton) inquired as to whether KCLS had actually responded to Council's request regarding the additional door. Discussion ensued regarding clarification of Council's request to KCLS, determination of whether or not a response had been received from KCLS, the belief that KCLS had denied the request and their reasons for doing so, and the timeframe in which Council and citizens could expect confirmation from the administration that KCLS had in fact considered the request. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. July 15, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 224 Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/8/2013 City Clerk: 2013 Population Budget: 2013/2014 Biennial Second Quarter Amendment CED: 2013 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #9 Annexation: Madison, SE 139th PI & 156th Ave SE Transportation: Road Closure, NE 38th St between Jones Ave NE & Lincoln Ave NE UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation South Portion, Reid Middleton Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/8/2013. Council concur. City Clerk reported the official population of the City of Renton as of 4/1/2013 to be 95,450, ranking eighth in the state by population size, as calculated by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. Information. Administrative Services Department recommended approval of second quarter 2013/2014 Biennial Budget amendments, increasing appropriations by $8,292,577. Refer to Finance Committee. Community and Economic Development Department submitted the proposed 2013 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #9 amendments table and summaries to commence the annual review processes. Refer to Planning & Development Committee and Planning Commission. Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Madison Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on 8/5/2013 to consider the petition; 11.4 acres bordered by Renton City Limits to the north and west, and by parcel lines in the proximity of SE 139th PI. to the south, and 156th Ave. SE to the east. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to close for an indefinite period of time a short section of a gravel road on NE 38th St., between Jones Ave. NE and Lincoln Ave. NE, due to maintenance costs. Council concur. (See page 225 for resolution.) MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a standard consultant agreement with Reid Middleton, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Project - South Portion, in the amount of $626,758, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement subject to availability of federal funding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 322084 - 322434, three wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $6,218,950.16, and payroll vouchers including 799 direct deposits and 150 payroll checks totaling $1,683,838.11. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. July 15, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 225 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTION #4191 Transportation: Road Closure, NE 38th St between Jones Ave NE & Lincoln Ave NE NEW BUSINESS Council: Cancel 7/22/2013 Council Meetings Lease: Property Swap, The Boeing Company, LAG-10-001 ADJOURNMENT A resolution was read authorizing the closure of a portion of NE 38th St. between Jones Ave. NE and Lincoln Ave. NE. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CANCEL THE 7/22/2013 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS. CARRIED. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER AMENDMENTS TWO, THREE, AND FOUR OF BOEING LEASE LAG-10-001 TO THE TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:47 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder July 15, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 7/22 NO MEETINGS (CANCELED) MON., 7/29 NO MEETINGS (FIFTH MONDAY) MON., 8/5 6 p.m. Kirby Unti Reception *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) MON., 7/22 CANCELED MON., 8/5 2013 Neighbor Grants (second round); 5:30 p.m. Cedar River Trail Lot Line Adjustment FINANCE (Briere) MON., 8/5 4:30 p.m. Vouchers; Second Quarter Budget Amendment; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) MON., 8/5 CANCELED PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 8/5 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 7/25 Boeing Lease Amendment #2 - CPI 4 p.m. Increase; Boeing Lease Amendment #3 - Apron B Boundary Line Adjustment & Utility Easement; Boeing Lease Amendment #4 - Leasing of 760 & 770 Parcel UTILITIES (Prince) MON., 7/22 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.