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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 20, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 20, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Water Line Smart Meters & Cedar River Library Mayor 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; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; and COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEW1CZ, Police Department. 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. One item noted was: ¥ Residents are invited to view the new REACH Center of Hope Day Center for homeless women and children on May 22, 23, and 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day center is located at the P2 level of City Hall. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the shelter and what the different rooms will be used for. The Center of Hope Day Center will provide a place of safety and support for the homeless women and their children. The day shelter will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will provide breakfast, lunch, laundry facilities, showers, mail, computer and phone access, case management, vocational resources, connection to community resources, and caring support. It is expected that the first family will be in the shelter May 28. Financial donations, donations of resources, and volunteers are needed. For more information, go to the Center of Hope webpage at www.reachrenton.org. Mayor Law expressed appreciation to City staff who worked hard transforming the old City Hall jail space into a safe and welcoming environment for these women and children. Paul Ouellette (Renton) clarified the remarks he made at the 5/13/2013 Council meeting regarding the alleged effects of water line smart meters on the bird population. He explained that he has seen only large birds return, and that he maintains his belief that the smart meters affect the bird population. Additionally, Mr. Ouellette requested a status update regarding the request for a new door, receiving a revised budget, receiving a revised design, and the hiring of an audit consultant for the Cedar River Library. May 20, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 165 CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 5/13/2013 Appointment: Parks Commission Vacation: Portion of Right-of- Way along Sunset Lane NE, Renton Housing Authority, VAC-13-001 Council: Strong Support of 2013 Transportation Investment Package Community Services: Golf Cart Fleet Purchase, Club Car Police: Domestic Violence Advocacy Assistance Program & COBAN System Purchase, 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Attorney: Case Weighting Policies & Procedures Mayor Law remarked that the process is ongoing and Council sent the King County Library System a clear message regarding the additional door. Chief Administrative Officer Covington added that the administration would follow- up on Mr. Ouellette's request. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/13/2013. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Parks Commission for terms expiring on 6/1/2017: Marlene Winter and Timothy Searing. Council concur. City Clerk submitted petition for street vacation for a 6,170 square foot portion of right-of-way along the southeast side of Sunset Lane NE, between NE 10th St. and Harrington Ave. NE; petitioner Mark Gropper, Renton Housing Authority, Renton (VAC-13-001). Refer to Public Works CED Administrator; set public hearing on 6/17/2013. (See page 166 for resolution.) City Clerk submitted a resolution for adoption expressing the City Council's strong support of the 2013 Transportation Investment Package, including direct funding and funding options for local governments and encouraging state lawmakers to approve and enact this package in Olympia. Council concur. (See page 166 for resolution.) Community Services Department requested approval of a sales agreement with Club Car in the amount of $129,144 for 49 golf carts that will replace the Maplewood Golf Course's existing fleet of golf carts. Refer to Community Services Committee. Police Department recommended approval of the 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $30,206 to help fund the Domestic Violence Advocacy Assistance Program. Funds will also be used to purchase a complete COBAN Digital In Car Video System and a Motorola MC 75 that will interface with the department's evidence inventory system. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the City of Renton Case Weighting Policies and Procedures (CWPP) in response to the Washington State Supreme Court's New Standards for Indigent Defense (NSID) that became effective, in part on 10/1/2012, with the remaining becoming effective on 9/1/2013 (subsection (e) of the Certification Form), and 10/1/2013 (Caseload Limits). The Washington State Supreme Court adopted NSID with the intent of ensuring that each indigent criminal defendant receives effective representation and that each Attorney working with an indigent criminal defendant provides quality representation by having the necessary time. May 20, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 166 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Public Works: Surface Water Maintenance Worker III Position Conversion to Lead Maintenance Worker RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4183 Vacation: Portion of Right-of- Way along Sunset Lane NE, Renton Housing Authority, VAC-13-001 RESOLUTION #4184 Council: Strong Support of 2013 Transportation Investment Package RESOLUTION #4185 Attorney: Case Weighting Policies & Procedures ORDINANCE #5689 CED: Revise Kent, Renton, and Issaquah School District Impact Fees & Adopt Capital Facilities Plans The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be adopted. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 320645 - 321023, one wire transfer and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $5,329,924.69, and payroll vouchers including 725 direct deposits and 59 payroll checks totaling $1,560,575.79. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a minor reorganization of the Public Works Surface Water Maintenance Section to convert a Maintenance Worker III position to a Lead Maintenance Worker position and hire at Grade al6, Step D to satisfy the promotional pay provision called for by the AFSCME Union Local 2170 contract. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read setting a hearing date for vacating a portion of right-of- way, Sunset Lane NE from NE 10th St. to Harrington Ave. NE (Renton Housing Authority; VAC-13-001). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read in strong support of a 2013 Transportation Investment Package. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Case Weighting Policies and Procedures to comply with the Washington State Supreme Court's new standards for indigent defense. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-160 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, setting the impact fee at $3,738 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District; retaining the impact fee of $5,486 per new single-family home and $3,378 per new multi-family home in the Kent School District; setting the impact fee at $6,395 per new single-family home and $1,308 per new multi- family home 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL ALL AYES. CARRIED. May 20, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 167 ORDINANCE #5690 CED: School Impact Fees Waiver, Payment Under Protest & Appeals ORDINANCE #5691 Finance: QECB Bond, Streetlight Replacement NEW BUSINESS Community Event: Memorial Day Event Community Event: Meadow Crest Playground Fundraising Event Community Event: Kiwanis Park Clean-up Event AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Adams - Water Fluoridation An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-160, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, adding a new Subsection 4-1-160.E.4., Regarding School Impact Fees Waiver, Payment Under Protest, and Appeals. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) bond of the City of Renton in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,200,000 for the purpose of financing streetlight improvements as part of a Green Community Program; providing the form of the bond; and authorizing the sale of the bond. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. Councilmember Palmer invited everyone to attend the City's Memorial Day event scheduled for Monday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park, located on the corner of S. 3rd St. and Main Ave. S. Mr. Covington added that the event is coordinated by VFW Post 1263, and it will include a wreath laying ceremony to honor all five branches of military service. He encouraged everyone to attend the event to honor veterans who have served both at home and abroad, and especially for those who have fallen in the line of duty. Council President Corman remarked that there are plenty of memorial tiles left, and asked how someone would go about getting a tile engraved. Mayor Law remarked that citizens can contact the City, and information regarding the process will be distributed at the Memorial Day event. He also remarked that the City is currently repairing some of the memorial tiles, and the administration will brief Council on this topic at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Persson announced that there is a fundraising event scheduled for Friday, June 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Renton Community Center. He stated that there will be a presentation by Tony Ventrella, and the goal is to raise money to help close the $100,000 funding gap needed to add a couple pieces of optional play equipment at the Meadow Crest Accessible Playground. He stated that the event is free to attend, but encouraged everyone to pre-register by calling 425-430-6700 or by signing up on the City's website. Mayor Law remarked that on Saturday, May 18, 50 volunteers from local churches and high schools did a tremendous job pruning, weeding, and cleaning up Kiwanis Park. He stated that these local partnerships along with dedicated City employees really make a difference in the community. Audrey Adams (Renton) remarked that the public comment period during Council meetings may not be the best forum for voicing her concerns about water fluoridation, and asked for help in determining key people and organizations in the community to contact. Ms. Adams also stated that she will contact the Council Liaison to schedule appointments with individual Councilmembers to discuss a recent study on this issue. May 20, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 168 Citizen Comment: Green Crooke - Water Fluoridation, Smart Meters & Cedar River Library ADJOURNMENT Jeannie Green Crooke (Renton) expressed support for the removal of fluoride from the City's water supply. She also stated that she supports the additional door at the Cedar River library. Additionally, Ms. Green Crooke noted that she recently traveled through Oregon, California, and Arizona and remarked that areas with smart meters appeared to have fewer birds. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time 7:32 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder May 20, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 5/27 NO MEETINGS (Memorial Day Holiday) MON., 6/3 Highlands Library Schematic Design & 5:30 p.m. Related Agreements COMMUNITYSERVICES (Taylor) MON., 6/3 5 p.m. Maplewood Golf Course Golf Cart Fleet Purchase FINANCE (Briere) MON., 6/3 4:30 p.m. Vouchers; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) MON., 6/3 9 a.m. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #9 (briefing) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 6/3 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 5/23 CANCELED UTILITIES (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.