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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 25, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 25, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Small Business Saturday - November 30, 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATION CED: Renton Report's FilmFrenzy People's Choice Award 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; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BYZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER TRACY WILKINSON, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring November 30, 2013 to be "Small Business Saturday" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to "buy local" and support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday, and throughout the year. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mayor Law remarked that local businesses and merchants need and deserve the community's support. He urged everyone to shop locally on Saturday. Ben Andrews and Mitch Shepherd, Renton Municipal Arts Commission members and local filmmakers, presented a report on the annual Renton FilmFrenzy. Mr. Andrews remarked that Amy Lillard, Executive Director of Washington Filmworks, stated that there is a buzz in the film community about Renton. He also shared that a national television channel spent a day in Renton filming a spot for an upcoming program. Mr. Shepherd highlighted Renton film initiatives including; FilmFrenzy, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Crash Cinema event, and the SIFF Filmwalk. He also announced that SIFF will again be involved in Renton's FilmFrenzy next year. Mr. Shepherd thanked Renton Film Partner Organizations, the 50 volunteers who donated over 316 hours of their time, and the nine restaurants that donated $12,000 worth of food for the annual gala. Mr. Andrews remarked that local independent filmmaker Indiana Cho was in attendance. He noted that Mr. Cho is a member of the regional film community who started an event called the Indie Filmmakers Meet-up where local filmmakers network to share and create content. Mr. Shepherd introduced Brian Beckley, Editor of the Renton Reporter. Mr. Beckley announced that this year's winner of the Renton Reporter People's Choice Award is Kaitlyn Larson and her team for the film "Uh-oh." He stated that the film is about two friends preparing for a zombie apocalypse. Ms. Larson thanked City officials for hosting this annual event in Renton. November 25, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 347 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber - Free Meals & Cold Weather Shelter Citizen Comment: Revere • Government Oppression CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 11/18/2013 CED: Revise School District Impact Fees & Adopt Capital Facilities Plans Community Services: Riverview Bridge Replacement, WA Commerce Grant CAG: 11-031, Public Defender Services Extension, Cayce & Grover LLC Executive: 2014 State Legislative Priorities at a Glance CAG: 13-119, Maplewood Creek & Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning, Kamins Construction Howard McOmber (Renton) announced that Luther's Table will be hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner at noon on Thursday. He also noted that the Salvation Army provides a free hot meal every night at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, Mr. McOmber thanked City staff and officials for making sure the Harambee Church on S. 3rd St. was opened as a cold-weather shelter this past weekend. Mayor Law also thanked City staff for working with the Harambee Church to ensure the shelters were opened during this recent spell of cold weather. Paula Revere (Edmonds) shared a historical perspective of events that she believes has caused oppression in her life. She requested an additional hour to present evidence of this oppression. Mayor Law remarked that she had exceeded the five minute audience comment time limit. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/18/2013. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to revise amounts of the impact fees collected on behalf of the Issaquah School District to $5,730 for single-family and $1,097 for multi-family units, the Kent School District to $5,486 for single-family and $3,378 for multi-family units (no change from 2013), and Renton School District to $5,455 for single-family and $1,339 for multi-family units; and adopt the 2013 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan, the Kent School District 2013/2014 through 2018/2019 Capital Facilities Plan, and the 2013-2019 Renton School District Capital Facilities Plan. Refer to Finance Committee; set public hearing on 12/9/2013. Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce to accept $1,067,000 in grant funds for the Riverview Bridge Replacement project. City match is $100,000. Refer to Finance Committee. Executive Department recommended approval of Addendum No. 2 to CAG-11- 031, with Cayce & Grover, LLC, in the amount of $410,000 to extend public defender services until 6/30/2015. Refer to Finance Committee. Executive Department recommended approval of the 2014 State Legislative Priorities at a Glance, including transportation solutions, fiscal stability, economic development, aerospace and infrastructure funding, public safety, and enhancing quality of life, which serve as guidance for City staff during the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-13-119, Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $4,380, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $3,632.45 to Kamins Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. November 25, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 348 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Human Resources: Supported Employment for Workers with Developmental Disabilities CED: City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Annual Report Budget: 2013/2014 Mid- Biennium Budget Adjustment Council President Corman presented a report stating that the Committee of the Whole received a request from Andrew Harman regarding a supported employment program for the City of Renton. Upon referral to Human Resources (HR), the Committee was informed that HR had been working with Highline Community College to gather information for such a program. Heather Evan and Nikki Wegner from Highline made a presentation outlining how the program works and the benefits to both the City and individuals with developmental disabilities. Nancy Carlson, Human Resources Administrator, will continue to work with departments to see if the City can fashion positions that will work for the program. No further action is needed by the Council at this time. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a reported recommending that the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board 2013 Annual Report be adopted. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a report stating that the Committee reviewed the proposed 2013/2014 Mid-biennium Budget Amendments of $1,306,077 over the two years for an adjusted appropriation of $520,382,470 for the biennium, and recommended concurrence in the following actions: 1. Property Tax Levy: Set the property tax levy using the preliminary property tax worksheet provided by King County showing estimated property taxes of $35,520,000 for 2014, including a correction of the levy base, new construction, refunds and adjustments. The property tax levy is an increase of 1% from the corrected 2013 levy or 5.56% from the amounts actually levied for 2013. 2. Utility Tax Rate Adjustment: Decrease the tax on City-operated water utility by 1.5%, due to the state legislature passing SHB 1512 in 2013 to again allow water utilities to provide the maintenance and operation for fire hydrants and therefore, deeming the special utility tax no longer necessary. 3. Fee Adjustments: a. Add a monthly pass for full-day parking at Main Street Parking Lot; b. Adjust Business License fees (Short Term license, penalties, and Adult Entertainment lost license replacement) that were not adjusted during 2013 when regular license fees were adjusted; c. Incorporate proposed 2014 School Impact fees; and d. Correct NSF (non-sufficient fund) fee 4. Changes to Authorized Positions: a. Administrative Services: i. Convert 1 Accounting Assistant III to 1 GIS Analyst II position and eliminate Limited Term GIS II position; November 25, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 349 Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Deed of Donation for 9812 & 9822 S Carr Rd, The Erwin Family Trust Public Safety Committee Police: Instructor Services at Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission II. in. iv. b. Community and Economic Development: i. Convert 1 Building Inspector/Combo a21 to Lead Building Inspector a24,1 Secretary I ao5 to 1 Administrative Secretary ao9,1 Current Planning Manager m33 to Planning Director m38, and 1 Senior Planner a24 to Current Planning Manager m33; Reclassify 4 Senior Planners a24 to a28, 2 Associate Planners a20 to a21, and 1 Lead Construction Inspector a24to Construction Inspector a21; Add 1 Civil Engineer III and 1 Associate Planner; Continue 3 Limited Term (LT) Public Works Inspectors (funded by project reimbursements) c. Fire & Emergency Services: i. Add 6 firefighters funded by Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant d. Court Services: i. Correction in staffing change instead of reducing 1 Judicial Specialist effective 1/1/2014, it should have been reducing 2 Judicial Specialist effective 1/1/2015. The Committee further recommended that the related 2013/2014 Mid- biennium Budget amendment ordinances be presented for first reading at the 11/25/2013 Council meeting; and the 2014 Fee Schedule resolution be presented for reading and adoption on 12/2/2013 when the ordinances are presented for second and final reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 350 for ordinances.) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept a deed of donation, without consideration, for property located at 9812 and 9822 S. Carr Rd. from The Erwin Family Trust, Ronald W. Scott and Annette L. Scott. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading at the 11/25/2013 Council meeting. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 350 for ordinance.) Public Safety Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence staff recommendation to approve the agreement between the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and the Renton Police Department, providing Shelly Hamel, a commissioned Officer, to serve as an instructor at the State's Basic Law Enforcement Academy program for a three- year period beginning November 18, 2013. The Renton Police Department will be reimbursed for both the salary and benefits of the Officer. The Committee also recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement between the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and the Renton Police Department. The Police Department is not losing a position with Officer Hamel being assigned to WSCJTC. Officer Tibeau was assigned to the Auto Theft Task Force in October 2008. While he was gone, his position within the department was November 25, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 350 Community Services Committee Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4202 Police: Instructor Services at Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Budget: Establishing the 2014 Property Tax Levy Budget: Decreasing Water Utility Tax Budget: 2013/2014 Mid- Biennium Budget Adjustment Transportation: Deed of Donation for 9812 & 9822 S Carr Rd, The Erwin Family Trust backfilled. Officer Tibeau returned to the department in May 2013. It was anticipated that another Renton Officer would take his place on the task force, but that did not occur, essentially leaving the department with an additional commissioned position. Sending Officer Hamel to the WSCJTC would put the department back to the same staffing level it was prior to Officer Tibeau's return. Additionally, the department is in the process of conducting background investigations to hire four additional officers. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Mr. Gordon Alvord to the Airport Advisory Committee (Airport Leaseholders - Alternate Position) for a term expiring 5/7/2016. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission regarding services of Renton Police Officer Shelly Hamel. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 12/2/2013 Council meeting for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2014 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $35,520,000. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/2/2013. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 5-11-1 of Chapter 11, Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance Regulations), of City Code, by decreasing the water utilities tax to 6.8%. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/2/2013. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2013/2014 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5682, and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5686 and 5692, in the amount of $1,306,077 for a total adjusted appropriation of $520,382,470 for the biennium. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/2/2013. CARRIED. An ordinance was read accepting a Deed of Donation for certain real property from The Erwin Family Trust and Ronald W. Scott and Annette L. Scott. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/2/2013. CARRIED. November 25, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 351 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:.7:41 p.m. Jason Seth, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Jason Seth, CMC, Recorder ' November 25, 2013 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 2013 1 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (Persson) MON., 12/2 5:30 p.m. 2014 Council Committee Assignments COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 12/2 6 p.m. 2014 Legislative Priorities COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 12/2 Vouchers; 4 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams (briefing); School District Impact Fees PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) MON., 12/2 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket 9 a.m. #9 Comprehensive Plan Amendments; Affordable Housing - McOmber Correspondence PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 12/2 5 p.m. Court Fines Update (briefing) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) 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.