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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 9, 2013RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 9, 2013 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATIONS National Recovery Month • September 2013 Diaper Need Awareness Week - September 8 to 14, 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services: 4th of July Wrap-Up 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; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER, Community Relations & Event Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER TRACY WILKINSON, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 2013 to be "National Recovery Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Geoff Miller, King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse, and Dependency Division, and Erin Lee, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, accepted the proclamation. Mr. Miller explained the four dimensions to recovery and thanked City officials for joining 32 other King County cities in affirming September as National Recovery Month. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 8 to 14, 2013 to be "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to generously donate to diaper banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that distribute diapers to families in need in the City of Renton. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mayor Law introduced Renee Zimmerman, Eastside Baby Corner (EBC), and remarked that her organization distributes donated diapers to Valley Medical Center, the Salvation Army, and other local support groups. Ms. Zimmerman accepted the proclamation and stated that EBC works with 12 agencies in Renton providing everything a child needs to thrive from birth to age 12. She also noted that Eastside Baby Corner, in partnership with Westside Baby in Seattle, distributed more than two million diapers during an initial two-year pilot program. She thanked City officials for supporting the organization. Community Relations and Events Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender introduced a report on the City's 11th annual 4th of July celebration at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. She stated that the report will highlight sponsorship, event features, logistics, marketing, survey results, budget, and strategies for future planning. September 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 265 Ms. Mejlaender reported that this year's event featured special activities for children and families; stage entertainment showcasing a variety of performing groups including the Renton City Concert Band, a parrot show, bluegrass, worldbeat, reggae, and an evening dance band; and at 10 p.m. a professional fireworks display launched from the northwest corner of Ivar's waterwalk. She added that a new, free canoe-ride feature this year was provided by Cascade Canoe & Kayak Center. Ms. Mejlaender reported that the use of the boat launch area as a courtesy drop-off/pick-up location is increasing every year. She also stated that increased safety regulations have restricted options for loading shells onto a barge for a water-based launch, which is the reason the City opted for a land- based launch this year. She remarked that despite these significant changes in logistics and compliance, the City is determined to continue to provide a high- quality fireworks display every year. Continuing, Ms. Mejlaender stated that marketing efforts included a print campaign, numerous calendar listings, and utilization of social media websites. She also noted that information was sent to businesses and residents along Lake Washington Blvd. She pointed out that 96% of event attendees surveyed stated that they would attend the event in the future. Ms. Mejlaender reviewed expenses and noted that the total cost of the 2013 4th of July event, including staff time and employee benefits, was $64,415. She remarked that sponsor contributions of $12,500 covered 40% of the $30,963 in actual invoiced costs. She also noted that the Fire and Emergency Services Department received 105 calls, and reported $1,500 in property loss on the fourth of July. Concluding, Ms. Mejlaender thanked event sponsors The Landing, Sanctuary and The Reserve Apartments, and Coal Creek Family YMCA. She invited Jaime Green from Coal Creek YMCA, and Terri Paller from The Landing to speak. Ms. Green announced that Coal Creek YMCA will be sponsoring the event again for a fourth year. Ms. Paller stated that it was a fantastic event, and that The Landing is very honored and appreciative of their relationship with the City. Responding to Council inquiries, Ms. Mejlaender explained that the zip codes used for the "greater Renton area" included 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059, and 98178 (West Hill/Skyway). She also remarked that the increased survey participation was likely due to Key Club volunteers' encouragement during the event, and also after the event by online survey. 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: On Thursday, September 12, there will be a "Leadership Forum for a Healthier Generation" at the Renton Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This leadership forum will launch T'CANN, a South King County multi- city collaborative aimed at reducing the prevalence of obesity in kids and families. There will be a panel of experts from King County Public Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition, NFL September 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 266 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Asher- Citizen Participation Citizen Comment: McOmber- 9/11 Day of Service Citizen Comment: Zimerman • King County Council Citizen Comment: Revere- Corrupt Organizations Play 60, and key city and county resource leaders, all dedicated to transforming the South King County community into a place where families can thrive. On Friday, September 13, the Renton Senior Activity Center is hosting "Rocking on the River" - a special event to celebrate the end of summer! There will be live music, food, and entertainment. Additionally, the Senior Activity Center will be closed for two weeks, September 16 to 29, for annual maintenance. Saturday, September 14, is the 9/11 Day of Service when volunteers perform service projects throughout the community. Interested residents may contact the City for more information. Projects begin at 9 am and end at 1 p.m. with a picnic for participants. Additionally, Mayor Law announced that Thursday, September 12, at 12 p.m. the City will host a rally for the Seattle Seahawks at City Hall. He stated that hundreds of fans are anticipated to attend this celebration. Mayor Law also stated that he had the honor to join John Houston, a local volunteer who is providing services for teens that need counseling and mentoring, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Renton Youth Advocacy Center at Tiffany Park. He pointed out that they have a dynamic board that includes Captain John Hettick, Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department, and Officer Keith Fekete, Renton Police Department. Mayor Law also thanked Ikea for furnishing the building, and remarked that the organization is seeking additional funds to increase operations from two days a week to five days a week. Beth Asher (Renton) inquired about the progress of the downtown stakeholders group and suggested web links to facilitate citizen input. She also suggested putting links on the City's website that would allow residents to privately fund neighborhood organizations like the Renton Youth Advocacy Center. Howard McOmber (Renton) advocated for the upcoming 9/11 Day of Service occurring Saturday, 9/14. He remarked that there are several organizations volunteering time to provide services in the community. Mr. McOmber added that people do not have to volunteer with a group; it is also a day for people individually to do something special, good and different for their community. Alex Zimerman (Seattle) stated that he repeatedly speaks at Renton Council meetings because he would like City officials to write a letter urging the King County Council to allow public testimony at their Council meetings. Councilmember Corman remarked that although he may agree that King County should allow residents to speak at their meetings, he does not feel he could make this issue a high priority given the number of other issues that the City might address to the County. Paula Revere (Edmonds) shared life experiences she believes prove that there are corrupt organizations orchestrating control over her life. She referenced seven evidentiary exhibits not produceable due to sabotage. September 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 267 CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 8/19/2013 Finance: Gambling Tax Collection Agreement, GSG Corporation Budget: Restore Fund Reserves & Incorporate Services Adjustments for 2015-2016 Biennial Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Harbor Olympic Land Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment, Buskirk (Bright and Bold Laundromat) CED: Lot Line Adjustment, Strander Boulevard Extension Project Community Services: Demolition of Big 5 Building, Berschauer Construction Lease: Rolling Hills Reservoir Wireless Facilities, Valley Communications Center Lease: Space at North Highlands Neighborhood Center, Sunrise Cooperative Preschool Community Services: Reclassify Facilities Technician to Facilities Electrical Technician Transportation: 2014- South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Agreement 2017 Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/19/2013. Council concur. Administrative Services Department recommended approval of a payment arrangement with GSG Corporation to collect unpaid gambling taxes over an 18-month period with an initial outstanding balance of $165,259. Refer to Finance Committee. Administrative Services Department requested authorization to restore fund reserves; use available one-time sources and year-end balances to increase stabilization reserves; and to incorporate service adjustments necessary for the development of the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. Refer to Finance Committee. Administrative Services Department submitted a request from Harbor Olympic Land for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended denying the adjustment in the amount of $7,958.93. Refer to Finance Committee. Administrative Services Department recommended granting a 50% reduction of the $54,929 utility bill owed by Mr. Van Buskirk, owner of Bright and Bold Laundromat, caused by a water meter programming error that billed at 1/10 of the water actually used. Refer to Finance Committee. Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to execute and have recorded with King County a Lot Line Adjustment and related documents to facilitate the completion of the Strander Boulevard Extension project. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of Job Order Contract Work Order with Berschauer Construction in the amount of $287,043.98 for the demolition of the City-owned Big 5 building located at 510 S. 3rd St. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of a five-year lease with Valley Communications Center for installation and maintenance of wireless communication facilities at the Rolling Hills Reservoir site. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of a nine-month lease, with the option to extend the term up to three years, with Sunrise Cooperative Preschool, in the amount of $600 per month for space at North Highlands Neighborhood Center. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval to reclassify a Facilities Technician position (grade al7) to a Facilities Electrical Technician position (grade al9), resulting in an annual increase of $2,760. Costs will be offset with savings from a lower level of contracted electrical services. Refer to Finance Committee. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the 2014-2017 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) agreement in the amount of $100 per year. Council concur. (See page 268 for resolution.) September 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 268 Transportation: 2014-2017 Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) Agreement CAG: 12-089, NE3rd/4th Corridor Improvements - Phase I, Sanders General Construction Utility: 435-Zone Reservoir & Emergency Generator Design, RH2 Engineering, Inc UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Lease: Landing Gear Works Lease: Boeing Amendment #3, LAG-10-001 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Community Services Committee Appointment: Parks Commission RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4194 Transportation: 2014 - 2017 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Agreement Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the 2014 -2017 Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) agreement in the amount of $200 per year. Council concur. (See page 269 for resolution.) Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-12-089, NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvement - Phase I project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $48,845.09, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $106,904.08 to Sanders General Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with RH2 Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $323,043.42 for engineering services for the site master plan and preliminary design of Highlands 435-Zone Reservoirs and Emergency Generator project. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 18- month building lease with Landing Gear Works, LLC and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the lease. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an increase in the leased area of Apron B and a new utility easement to The Boeing Company lease, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Amendment No. 3 to lease LAG-10-001. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 323170 - 323922, four wire transfers and one payroll run with benefits withholding payments totaling $8,435,777.32, and payroll vouchers including 833 direct deposits and 112 payroll checks totaling $1,664,202.68. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to appoint Sojin Thompson to the youth position on the Parks Commission for a term expiring 6/1/2017. 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 the cities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Milton, Normandy Park, Pacific, SeaTac, and Tukwila; Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; and King County, entitled "South County Area Transportation Board Agreement" as members of the South County Area Transportation Board. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. September 9, 2013 Renton City Council Minutes Page 269 RESOLUTION #4195 Transportation: 2014 - 2017 Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) Agreement ORDINANCE #5693 Vacation: Portion of Right-of- Way along Sunset Lane NE; Renton Housing Authority, VAC-13-001 NEW BUSINESS Community Event: Scholarship Pageant ADJOURNMENT A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, and Snoqualmie; and the towns of Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point; entitled "Eastside Transportation Partnership Agreement" as members of the Eastside Transportation Partnership. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way on Sunset Lane NE, from NE 10th Street to Harrington Avenue NE (Renton Housing Authority; VAC- 13-001). MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor remarked that he recently attended a scholarship pageant for young Chinese women. He stated that the women competed for $11,000 in scholarship prizes, with the top award being $5,000. He noted that there were several local businessmen and women and local officials present among the 1,100 people in attendance. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:08 p.m. Jason Seth, Recorder September 9, 2013 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 9, 2013 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) DATE/TIME MON., 9/16 5:30 p.m. AGENDA Regional Issues (briefing); Emerging Issues in Police (briefing); Central Sound Aerospace Training Center Update (briefing) *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITYSERVICES (Taylor) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 9/16 Vouchers; 3:30 p.m. Contract with Berschauer Construction for Demolition of Big 5 Building; Lease with Sunrise Cooperative Preschool for Space at North Highlands Neighborhood Center; Gambling Tax Payment Arrangement with GSG Corporation; Request to Reclassify Facility Technician to Facility Electrical Technician; Harbor Olympic Land Utility Bill Adjustment Request; Buskirk Utility Bill Adjustment Request; Reserve and Stabilization Funds PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Zwicker) MON., 9/16 Affordable Housing-McOmber 9 a.m. Correspondence PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 9/16 Outstanding Warrant Project Update 5 p.m. (briefing); Court Fines Collection Update (briefing) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) THURS., 9/12 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.