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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 6, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 6, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Municipal Clerks Week • May 5 to 11, 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire: Muscular Dystrophy Association (ADA) "Fill the Boot" Recognition AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Bynum - Request for Traffic Signal & Crosswalk at NE4th St& Queen Ave NE Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Council President Pro Tern; MARCIE PALMER; ED PRINCE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT RANDY CORMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, Fire & Emergency Services Department; and COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring May 5 to 11, 2013 to be "Municipal Clerks Week" in the City of Renton and extending appreciation to our municipal clerk, Bonnie Walton, and to all municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. City Clerk Bonnie Walton accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fundraising Coordinator Colin Dierckins presented an award to Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson to commemorate the "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign that raised $8,489. Chief Peterson accepted the award on behalf of the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Firefighters Local 864. He stated that this is just one example of firefighters raising funds for great causes in the community. He noted that firefighters also raised $26,000 for the Lymphoma Society at a recent stair climbing event. Carolyn Bynum (Renton) submitted a citizens' petition requesting the installation of a traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk at NE 4th St. and Queen Ave. NE. She explained that a bus stop is located across the street from an apartment complex, and residents must either risk getting struck while crossing NE 4th St. or walk two blocks in either direction to cross at a crosswalk. Ms. Bynum also pointed out that on May 2 two teenage boys were struck by vehicles and seriously injured while attempting to cross the street. Mayor Law stated that the City is aware of that accident, and police and traffic engineers are reviewing the intersection. He remarked that the City has been looking at ways to make the NE 4th St. corridor more pedestrian and neighborhood friendly, and that the administration will contact Ms. Bynum after the issue has been studied further. May 6, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 135 Citizen Comment: Ouellette- Alleged Effect of Waterline Smart Meters on Bird Population & Cedar River Library CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 4/29/2013 Finance: QECB Bond, Street Light Replacement Appointment: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Community Services: Park Rules & Regulations, Code Amendment Acquisition: May Creek Trailhead Parcel CAG: 12-120, WA DES, Street Light Conversion Services Paul Ouellette (Renton) stated that the birds have returned to his neighborhood after an unexplained absence of approximately four months. Additionally, Mr. Ouellette suggested asking the King County Library System (KCLS) to incorporate an additional door into the entrance vestibule at the Cedar River Library that would connect the library to the bridge leading to Liberty Park. He displayed drawings showing how he believed this new door could be added to the design plan. Mayor Law pointed out that Council had already recommended this change to KCLS as part of the action regarding the Cedar River Library that was taken at last week's Council meeting. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/29/2013. Council concur. Administrative Services Department requested approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a 15-year Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) through private placement not to exceed $3.2 million to finance the conversion of approximately 3,900 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights, with annual debt service payments of approximately $220,000, which will be paid from energy cost savings projected at $270,000 per year. Refer to Finance Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended the appointment of Lynn Wallace, President and CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce (replacing Sabrina Mirante), to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and ratification of the existing membership as follows: City Councilmember Marcie Palmer; Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; Brent Camman, General Manager of Marriott Spring Hill and Marriott Towne Place; and Kathy Madison, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of amendments to existing Park Rules and Regulations that clarify rules, identify changing operations and activities, and authorize enforcement of the regulations. Refer to Community Services Committee. Community Services Department requested authorization to acquire the two- parcel May Creek Trailhead property in the amount of $370,000 to provide parking and access to the May Creek Trail; and authorization to adjust the budget as required. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-12-120, interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), in the amount of $4,305,693 (Renton's share approximately $3,216,681 after grants), which includes the Energy Services Proposal from Ameresco Quantum, Inc. (AQ) and management and monitoring services to convert High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights; and requested authorization for the administration to pursue the issuance of a Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) to provide funding for the project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. May 6, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 136 CAG: 12-083, Liberty Lift Station, Equity Builders UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Finance: Entertainment Device License Fee, Code Amendment Public Safety Committee Police: Expand Photo Enforcement Program Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-12-083, Liberty Lift Station project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $1,095, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $17,117.25 to Equity Builders, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 320361 - 320644, three wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $5,317,228.54, and payroll vouchers including 721 direct deposits and 53 payroll checks totaling $1,553,359.41. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve amendment to Title V, Finance and Business Regulations, of Renton Municipal Code as follows 1. Housekeeping Items: a. Create a common definitions section (5-1-1) which applies to all chapters under Title V; this also requires renumbering of Sections in Chapter 1. b. Consolidate/move 5-1-9, Fee Schedule, into 5-1-2 (Miscellaneous Fees, which was repealed by Ordinance 5509). c. Other changes for consistency purposes and to clarify RCW references. 2. Entertainment Device Tax/License fee Amendment: a. Add a maximum amusement license fee by location of $3,000 per year. b. Increase criminal penalty, if convicted, from $500 to $1,000, in addition to potential imprisonment for violation of licensing requirements. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 137 for ordinance.) Public Safety Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the modification of the Police Department's photo-enforcement program. The modification of the program will include the removal of the school zone camera at Renton High School, and expansion of the current program to include: » Additional red-light cameras at the intersection of 108th Ave. SE and SE 176th St. (Benson and Petrovitsky) • Additional school zone speed cameras at three elementary schools. (Honey Dew, Cascade, and Benson Hill) MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. May 6, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 137 Community Services Committee Community Services: 2013 Neighborhood Grant Applications RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Finance: Entertainment Device License Fee, Code Amendment AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- Affordable Housing in Renton Highlands ADJOURNMENT Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following 2013 Neighborhood Project Grant awards: 1. LaCrosse Homeowners' Association - Create a social, meditation and reflection area in their community garden. $1,965 2. Talbot Hill Neighborhood Association - Revitalize the area around the entrance, improve the signage, and add seating for visitors that walk the area. $2,010 3. Maplewood Neighborhood Association - Erect a bus shelter for the school children to protect them from the fall and winter elements. $1,592 MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 5/13/2013 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-8-110, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations), Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, Section 5-7-1 of Chapter 7, Entertainment Device Tax, and Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, renaming Chapter 1 "Definitions and Fee Schedule," adding definitions for Title V, adding a Section 5-1-2, Fee Schedule Adopted, renumbering Section 5-1-8, Airport Fuel Flowage Fees, as 5-1-3, Eliminating Sections 5-1-4 through 5-1-9, renaming Chapter 7 as "Entertainment Device License," revising the definition of "Entertainment Device," and amending regulations regarding entertainment device license fees and gambling taxes. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/13/2013. CARRIED. Howard McOmber (Renton) advocated for more affordable housing in the Renton Highlands. He stated that there is great need for this type of housing, and that it is lacking in the Highlands. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time 7:27 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder May 6, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 6, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 5/13 Legislative Update (briefing) 6 p.m. *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITYSERVICES (Taylor) MON., 5/13 Shepherd Appointment to Municipal Arts 5:30 p.m. Commission; Park Rules & Regulations Code Amendment FINANCE (Briere) MON., 5/13 LED Street Light Conversion Project 5 p.m. Financing Bond; Lease Amendment with Iron Mountain PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS, 5/9 4 p.m. Amendment to Agreement with WA DES for LED Street Light Conversion Project; Emerging Issues in Transportation (briefing) FRI., 5/10 2 p.m. Tour of Transportation Projects UTILITIES (Prince) MON., 5/13 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.