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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 18, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 18, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services: Renton Academy of City Services - 1st Graduating Class PUBLIC HEARING Budget: 2013/2014 Mid- Biennium Budget Adjustment 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; GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Senior Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama announced that the City is celebrating its first graduating class of the Renton Academy of City Services. She explained that Mayor Law challenged the administration to find a way for citizens to better connect with the City. She stated that the Community Services Department, with the help of many volunteers and other City staff, created a nine-week course where citizens traveled around learning about City departments and amenities. She thanked everyone involved in the program. Ms. Higashiyama also recognized members of the first graduating class who were in attendance. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider the 2013/2014 mid-biennium budget adjustment and related legislation. Administrative Services Administrator Wang reported that the City's largest source of general fund revenue is property tax. She stated that the amount for 2013 was approximately $33 million, and projections for 2014 are at approximately $35 million. She noted that the City assumed the cap on the tax rate was limited to $3.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, but was notified by King County that the City can exceed that limit because Renton annexed to the King County Library District. Ms. Wang explained that this means the City will be making a correction over the next three years to recapture that lost revenue of approximately $1.8 million. She further explained that this resulting rate of $3.15 per $1,000 of assessed valuation equates to approximately $16 more a year for a $300,000 home in Renton. Ms. Wang reviewed fee adjustments including a new all-day parking fee for the Main Street parking lot, and corrections to non-regular business license fees and non-sufficient fund fees. She also reviewed proposed school district impact fees, and adjustments due to construction project timelines, tax revenue projections, City staffing changes, recognizing grants, and decreasing water utility tax due to changes in fire hydrant legislation. November 18, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 336 Ms. Wang reported that labor contracts are not included in the budget adjustment because some of the unions have not yet accepted agreements. She also reported that the City uses operating revenue versus operating expenditures to balance the budget, and therefore is able to maintain a fund balance of $12.9 million. She pointed out that the administration will present a balanced budget to Council every year. Ms. Wang reported that there are adjustments in other funds due to the timing of construction projects, recognizing grants for the airport, updating utilities indirect charges for plan review and inspection services, storm drainage projects, and increased insurance premiums. She explained that the City's property and liability insurance was increased by fourteen and ten percent respectively due to a review of current coverage and assessed value of assets. Ms. Wang remarked that additional premium increases are also anticipated for 2015. Concluding, Ms. Wang reported that the total adjusted budget over the two- year period is approximately $1.3 million, bringing the combined City-wide biennial budget for 2013/2014 to $520.4 million. She stated that the proposed legislation will be presented for adoption over the next two Council meetings. There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. 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: # The upper Cedar River Trail, between Williams Ave. N. and the Renton Senior Activity Center, will be closed for renovation from November 18, 2013 through December 13, 2013. The large trees along the trail have uplifted portions of the concrete walkway. A contractor will remove the walkway and replace it with reinforced concrete, while removing the underlying tree roots. & The Philippines has been hit by two devastating natural disasters in the last month. The Bohol Earthquake, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, caused significant damage on October 15, and Super Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda as it is known in the Philippines) struck the country on November 8. Mayor Law reached out to Violet Aesquivel, the City's cultural liaison to the Filipino community, expressing sympathy and offering support. Ms. Aesquivel stated that Renton residents can assist in providing relief to the disaster victims of the Bohol earthquake or Typhoon Haiyan through the Filipino American Community of Renton, known as FILAMCOR. This is a 501(c) (3) charity that has an established relief fund for the victims of both disasters. Checks can be made out to: Bohol Earthquake Relief Fund or Typhoon Relief Fund (or both) c/o FILAMCOR 930 S. 32nd St. Renton, WA 98055-5300 425-271-3221 Email: scantorcpa@aol.com November 18, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 337 Council: Election of Briere and Pavone AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- Volunteerism & Affordable Housing Citizen Comment: Seil - Renton Academy of City Services CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 11/4/2013 Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee City Clerk: Quarterly Contract List, 7/1/2013 - 9/30/2013 Finance: Joint Purchasing Subscriber Agreement, eCityGov Alliance Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment Request, Westgate Condominiums Mayor Law congratulated incumbent Councilmember Terri Briere and Councilmember-elect Armondo Pavone for their successful campaigns for City Council. Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed gratitude for the Renton community's level of volunteerism. He also advocated for more owner-occupied affordable housing in the Renton Highlands. Councilmember Taylor thanked Mr. McOmber for his passionate advocacy, and stated that he is on record for supporting affordable housing, sustainable incomes, and living wages. Charles Seil (Renton), Vice-President of the Cascade Neighborhood Association, thanked members of the Community Services Department and other City staff for creating and managing the nine-week Renton Academy of City Services. He stated that he learned a lot about City business, and that he hopes the program continues in the future. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, Item 7.k was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/4/2013. Council concur. Mayor Law appointed Gordon Alvord to the Airport Advisory Committee, Airport Leaseholders - alternate (position previously held by Robert J. Ingersoll), for a term expiring on 5/7/2016. Refer to Community Services Committee. Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee, each for a three-year term expiring on 5/7/2016: Lee Chicoine (North Renton Neighborhood - primary), Ben Johnson (North Renton Neighborhood-alternate), and Harold (KC) Jones (Renton Highlands Neighborhood - primary). Additionally, Mayor Law reappointed Diane Paholke to the Airport Advisory Committee (Airport Leaseholders - alternate) position for an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2014 (position previously held by Michael O'Leary). Council concur. City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period 7/1/2013 through 9/30/2013, and expiration report for agreements expiring 10/1/2013 to 3/31/2014. Information. Administrative Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement as a subscriber with eCityGov Alliance regarding joint purchasing. Council concur. (See page 339 for resolution.) Administrative Services Department submitted a request from Westgate Condominiums for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $14,182.91. Refer to Finance Committee. November 18. 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 338 Annexation: Trace Matthew, 154th Ave SE & SE 139th PI CED: Moratorium on Acceptance of Business Licenses & Permits for Marijuana Uses Police: Target Zero Teams Participation, WTSC Grant Police: Target Zero Teams DUI Patrols Participation, WTSC Grant CAG: 13-103, 2013 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps, Lakeside Industries Lease: Increase Ground Lease Rate, 540 Renton Hangar LLC Transportation: S 7th St/ Shattuck Ave S Preliminary Design, DKS Associates Transportation: Deed of Donation for 9812 & 9822 S Carr Rd, The Erwin Family Trust Utility: NPDES Phase II Permit, WA Ecology Grant Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to Annex petition for the proposed Trace Matthew Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on 12/2/2013 to consider the petition; 4.54 acres bordered by Renton City limits at the north, 154th Ave. SE to the west, parcel lines in proximity of SE 139th PI. to the south, and 156th Ave. SE to the east. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a revised resolution reaffirming commencement of a six-month moratorium on accepting business licenses or permits for all marijuana related businesses, and setting a public hearing date on 12/2/2013 to consider the issue. Council concur. (See page 339 for resolution.) Police Department requested approval of a memorandum of understanding to accept $7,500 in grant funds from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Teams project participation, a high-visibility traffic safety emphasis program. Council concur. Police Department requested approval of a memorandum of understanding to accept $4,896 in grant funds from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Team DUI Patrols participation, a high-visibility traffic safety emphasis program. Council concur. Public Works Maintenance Services Division submitted CAG-13-103, 2013 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project; authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $130,265.04, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $33,932.83 to Lakeside Industries, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-99-002, with 540 Renton Hangar, LLC, to increase the total ground lease rate by $1,423.80 plus leasehold excise tax annually through 7/31/2016. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $126,528.34 with DKS Associates to prepare the preliminary design and design report for the S. 7th St./Shattuck Ave. S. Improvements project. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of an ordinance accepting a deed of donation, without compensation, for two lots with an appraised valuation of $224,000 located at 9812 and 9822 S. Carr Rd. from The Erwin Family Trust. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended approval to accept $170,000 in 2014 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant funds from the Washington State Department of Ecology to implement requirements associated with the new NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Phase II permit. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 7.k. CARRIED. November 18, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 339 Separate Consideration Item 7.k. Police: Instructor Services at Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4200 Finance: Joint Purchasing Subscriber Agreement, eCityGov Alliance RESOLUTION #4201 CED: Moratorium on Acceptance of Business Licenses & Permits for Marijuana Uses NEW BUSINESS Council: 2014 Council President (Persson) & President Pro Tern Election (Prince) Police Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) to provide a commissioned officer to serve as an instructor at the State's Basic Law Enforcement Academy program for a three-year period terminating 11/30/2016. WSJTCwill reimbu rse the officer's salary and benefits during the three-year period. Council concur. Councilmember Persson remarked that the Public Safety Committee continually reviews the manning requirements of the Police and Fire & Emergency Services Departments, along with other departments, and would like to review this agreement to discuss any potential impacts to the police force. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.k. TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 325342 - 325658, two wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $5,293,554.27, and payroll vouchers including 721 direct deposits and 54 payroll checks totaling $1,603,245.19. 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 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with eCityGov Alliance entitled "Subscription Agreement." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read declaring a moratorium on accepting applications for business licenses or permits for medical and/or recreational marijuana businesses and establishments involved in the sale, manufacture, distribution or use of marijuana; directing the setting of a public hearing date; and establishing a termination date for the moratorium. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON AS 2014 COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE AS 2014 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.* Mayor Law called for additional nominations. Councilmember Taylor nominated himself. He stated that he believed that the practice of Council had been at one time that all councilmembers in addition to having served on all committees would also equally share in serving as Council President. He remarked that this is his sixth year on Council and he not yet had his turn. Discussion ensued regarding the process for amending a motion on the floor; the process for calling for nominations and whether a nomination had to be seconded; the process for nominating and electing positions individually rather than combined; and whether or not friendly amendments are allowed. •MOTION WITHDRAWN. November 18, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 340 Mayor Law called for nominations for 2014 Council President. Council: Set Public Safety Committee Meeting, 11/25/2013 at 5 p.m. Council: Taylor Reimbursement Request Council: Committee on Committees ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON AS 2014 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED. Councilmember Don Persson was elected and declared 2014 Council President. Mayor Law called for nominations for 2014 Council President Pro Tern. Council President Corman nominated Councilmember Ed Prince. Councilmember Taylor nominated himself. Mayor Law called for a voice vote for those in favor of Ed Prince. Councilmember Taylor asked for a roll call. ROLL CALL: IN FAVOR OF ED PRINCE: Corman; Persson; Prince; Briere; Zwicker. OPPOSED: Palmer; Taylor. Councilmember Ed Prince was elected and declared 2014 Council President Pro Tern. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL SET A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 5 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor remarked that he would like to discuss a reimbursement request for a recent trip to Washington, D.C. at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER MR. TAYLOR'S REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.* Discussion ensued regarding the calendaring of this topic. It was determined to add the request to the 11/25/2013 Committee of the Whole agenda. *MOTION CARRIED. Council President Corman announced that the Committee on Committee members for 2014 are himself as outgoing Council President, Council President- elect Persson, and Council President Pro Tern-elect Prince. He also stated that he will announce the meeting time at the next Council meeting. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8;00 p.m. Jason Seth, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Jason Seth, CMC, Recorder // November 18, 2013 / RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 11/25 Supported Employment for Workers with 5:45 p.m. Developmental Disabilities; City Center Community Plan Annual Report; Councilmember Taylor Reimbursement Request COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) MON., 11/25 Alvord Appointment to Airport Advisory 5:30 p.m. Committee FINANCE (Briere) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 11/25 Interlocal Agreement with Washington 5 p.m. State Criminal Justice Training Commission TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 11/21 Donation of Erwin & Scott S. Carr Rd. 4 p.m. Properties; Emerging Issues in Transportation UTILITIES (Prince) MON., 11/25 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.