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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 16, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 16, 2013 Council Chambers Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF Don Persson, Council President Pro Tern; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; RICH COUNCILMEMBERS ZWICKER. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS RANDY CORMAN, MARGE PALMER, and GREG TAYLOR. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; Zanetta Fontes, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 28, 2013 to be "Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join the Emergency Feeding Program and the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank in their efforts to nourish those who are hungry. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Beverly Storey, Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank Director, and Marlene Poland, of the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle/King County, accepted the proclamation. Ms. Storey reported that the food bank had handed out 6,442 food boxes to 2,184 households since the beginning of the year. Ms. Poland encouraged everyone to support the food drive on September 28. Mayor Law stated that although the economy continues to improve, there is still a huge need in the community. He encouraged residents to donate food on September 28. Former City of Renton Mayor Don Custer invited City officials to attend a ceremony recognizing some of Renton High School's outstanding graduates, to take place on October 5, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Renton High School. He hinted at the identities of the honorees, and noted that a graduate from the Class of 1973 was just named Secretary of the Interior for the United States. Mr. Custer also pointed out that Renton High School is celebrating its 102nd year of operation this year. He named several former Mayors and City officials who are alumni. Roxanna Johnson stated that the committee working on the ceremony is trying hard to utilize only family-owned Renton businesses. She remarked that this experience has been both challenging and rewarding. PROCLAMATION Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry - September 28, 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Renton High School's Hall of Fame September 16, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 280 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Asher- Neighborhood Associations Citizen Comment: McOmber - 9/11 National Day of Service Citizen Comment: Bellomio- King County Citizen Comment: Zimerman • King County CONSENT AGENDA Council: Special Meeting Minutes of 9/9/2013 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 9/11 National Day of Service occurred last Saturday, September 14. 750 volunteers helped with 38 different projects throughout the community. Thank you to everyone who volunteered! * There is a blood drive this Wednesday, September 18, at City Hall, 7th Floor Conferencing Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to donate blood. Renton City Councilmember Terri Briere has been reappointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety. Her second term became effective August 26, 2013. The Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety was established to advise state agencies and other appropriate federal and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid and gas pipeline safety, routing, construction, operation, and maintenance. Councilmember Briere's continued involvement on this committee is especially important as WSDOT and Olympic Pipeline Company address the relocation of a major liquid petroleum line through Renton as part of the 1-405 improvements. Mayor Law reiterated that the 9/11 National Day of Service was a huge success as evidenced by the 750 volunteers completing several different projects throughout the City. He thanked City staff for organizing and supporting the event, and recognized the picnic cooking crew for serving the public all summer long. Beth Asher (Renton) remarked that Neighborhood Association websites are rarely updated and often contain incorrect information. She stated that websites can serve as great ways to communicate with fellow neighbors, and volunteered to provide seminars on the use of free website templates. Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed appreciation for the City's coordination of the 9/11 National Day of Service event. He remarked that it was a smooth operation, and this type of event makes the City a worthwhile place to live. Samuel Bellomio (Seattle), representing Stand-up America, expressed concern that Council is not representing Renton citizens at King County. He urged Council to demand that the King County Council allow public testimony during their meetings. Alex Zimerman (Seattle), representing Stand-up America, urged Council to demand that the King County Council allow public testimony during their meetings. He remarked that citizens have the right to hold King County accountable for its $8 billion annual budget. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Special meeting minutes of 9/9/2013. Council concur. September 16, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 281 Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/9/2013. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed Erica Richey to the Library Advisory Board for a five- year term expiring 9/1/2018. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Pro Tern Persson presented a report regarding alleys. The Committee of the Whole has reviewed the issue of policy on City alleys related to correspondence from the Master Builders Association. The Committee of the Whole directs staff to amend the Administrative/Policy Code Interpretation to ensure clarity and internal consistency regarding when alleys are required, as well as under what conditions alleys would not be required. The code should be amended as follows: 4-7-150.E.5 Alley Access: Alley access is the preferred street pattern for all new residential development, except in the Residential Low Density land use designation (RC, R-l, and R-4 zones). All new development in an area that has existing alleys shall take access off the alley. New development in areas without existing alleys shall utilize alley access on interior lots. If it can be demonstrated through an evaluation that the use of alley(s) is not practical, the use of alleys may not be required. Any or all of the following factors may apply and should be considered in evaluating whether the use of alleys is not practical: a) Size: The new development is a short plat. b) Topography: The topography of the site proposed for development in not conducive for an alley configuration. c) Environmental Impacts: The use of alleys would have more of a negative impact on the environment than a street pattern without alleys. 4-2-110.A Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Structures), in the maximum density section: Maximum Net Density2,14,15 R-8 8 dwelling units per 1 net acre, except that the maximum shall be 6 dwelling units per net acre when alleys were not evaluated for possible inclusion during the planning of the street configuration. The Committee recommends placing this issue, as outlined in the Administrative/Policy Code Interpretation, on the Planning Division's Work Program for inclusion in the Renton Municipal Code. Finally, the Committee recommends the City's long term policies regarding alleys and possible changes to address concerns about alleys be considered as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Council: Meeting Minutes of 9/9/2013 Appointment: Library Advisory Board UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole CED: Alleys (MBA Correspondence) September 16, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 282 Councilmember Persson remarked that he is concerned that the report states that all new development in an area that has existing alleys shall take access off the alley. He cited a recent example on Renton Hill where it did not make sense to have a new home accessed off the alley. Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent remarked that this Administrative Code Interpretation is principally for new development in new subdivisions and would not be applied to individual lots. He added that the administration has the ability to modify or provide for a variance to allow the front-loading of infill lots if necessary. •MOTION CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Finance: Vouchers Claim Vouchers 323923 - 324339, one wire transfer and one payroll run with benefits withholding payments totaling $5,899,022.22, and payroll vouchers including 800 direct deposits and 92 payroll checks totaling $1,710,674.45. 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 deny a utility bill adjustment request from Harbor Olympic Land (Account #21733-000) in the amount of $7,958.93. The waiver of water, sewer, and King County METRO charges was requested due to a malfunction of the owner's car wash equipment, which caused a water leak at the service address of 251 Rainier Ave. N. 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 the payment arrangement with GSG Corporation to collect unpaid gambling taxes in the amount of $165,259 over an 18-month period from the gambling establishments of Diamond Lil's and Freddie's Club. 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 Job Order Contract Work Order #2 with Berschauer Phillips Construction in the amount of $287,043.98 for demolition of the City-owned Big 5 building located at 508 S. 3rd St. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign Work Order #2. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Lease: Space at North Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending Highlands Neighborhood concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a nine-month lease of Center, Sunrise Cooperative space at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center in the amount of $600 per Preschool month, with optional three-year lease extension, to the Sunrise Cooperative Preschool. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Harbor Olympic Land Finance: Gambling Tax Collection Agreement, GSG Corporation Community Services: Demolition of Big 5 Building, Berschauer Construction September 16, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 283 Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Buskirk (Bright and Bold Laundromat) EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder September 16, 2013 Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a reported recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a utility bill adjustment request from Mr. Van Buskirk for 50% of a $54,929 back-billing, and allow the amount to be repaid over a two-year period. The adjustment of $27,464.61 consists of $7,636.99 for City water, $7,078.80 for City sewer, and $12,748.81 for King County METRO charges. The back-billing was due to cumulative reading errors caused by an incorrect City meter register at the Bright and Bold Laundromat located at 2830 NE Sunset Blvd. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:45 Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 9/23 NO MEETING (Canceled) MON., 9/23 Public Works Employee Recognition 6:30 p.m. Reception *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Taylor) MON., 9/23 Decriminalizing Alcohol Consumption in 6 p.m. Parks FINANCE (Briere) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 9/23 Fire Department Staffing (briefing); 5 p.m. Class A Burn Prop for Fire Station #14 (briefing); Emerging Issues in Public Safety (briefing) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES (Prince) MON., 9/23 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.