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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 26, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 26, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Renton Youth Council Recognition AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Clark- Discrepancies with Emails Citizen Comment: Richter - Water Fluoridation Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RICH ZWICKER, Council President; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; ED PRINCE; TERRI BRIERE. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; TIM WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; LYS HORNSBY, Utility Systems Director; JAMIE THOMAS, Fiscal Services Director; TOM PUTHOFF, Recreation Coordinator; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON and DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER DAVE LEIBMAN, Police Department. Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama introduced Recreation Coordinator Tom Puthoff. Mr. Puthoff shared the history of the Renton Youth Council, and stated that the council is involved in projects that include drunk-driving awareness and education, alcohol and tobacco compliancy checks at local businesses, and volunteering at the Salvation Army. He remarked that the council also attends leadership training conducted by their peers on subjects as varied as dating violence, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other issues affecting teens. Concluding, Mr. Puthoff stated that students cleaned up the beaches at Lake Wenatchee as a service project during their last weekend leadership training event. He added that applications are available on the City's website, and the youth council is open to students in grades six to twelve. Councilmember Persson thanked the Renton Youth Council for the outstanding service they provide to the community. Beatrice Clark (Renton) explained that when she received a copy of emails requested through a public records request, a portion had been redacted. She further explained that after making a complaint the City provided a copy of the emails without the redactions. Ms. Clark stated that she has found discrepancies between the two sets of emails and requested clarification on this matter. Monica Richter, M.D. (Mercer Island) stated that she is a pediatrician and a strong supporter of water fluoridation. She remarked that she believes the benefits of fluoridating water outweigh the risks. Dr. Richter also remarked that she prescribes fluoride to patients who live in areas who do not have fluoridated water. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 353 Citizen Comment: Adams - Water Fluoridation Citizen Comment: Peters- Water Fluoridation Citizen Comment: John - Water Fluoridation Citizen Comment: White - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D-91, Accessory Dwelling Units Review Audrey Adams (Renton) stated that she was disappointed with the earlier Committee of the Whole meeting because she did not believe that equal time had been given to the anti-fluoridation group. She stated that Dr. Osmunson was the only person allowed to speak against fluoridation while four people were allowed to speak in favor of the issue. She questioned whether a Chief Dental Officer was qualified to have the expertise to determine the systemic effects to long-term exposure to fluoride. Ms. Adams asked that the pro- fluoride group provide Council references to the 3,000 studies they mentioned in their presentation. Olemara Peters (Redmond) shared her experiences to food allergies and other intolerances, and stated that she had lost the use of 90% of the kinds of food she could eat. She remarked that she must avoid fluoridated water and foods prepared with it, and noted that regular water filters do not remove fluoride from water. David John, M.D. (Mercer Island) remarked that Council is left with a choice regarding water fluoridation after hearing both sides of the issue. He shared his experiences working in research and urged Council to ask the pro-fluoride group to produce just one of the 3,000 reports they mentioned so it could be reviewed. Dr. John stated that New Hampshire requires annual public notification to communities that fluoridate their water, and the Center for Disease Control has recommended that fluoride not be given to babies. John White (Bellevue) expressed concern regarding the potential impacts of the height restriction of Docket #D-91 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). He stated that current code allows ADUs to be up to 30 feet in height, and the proposed change limits the height of the ADU to the height of the primary dwelling. Mr. White remarked that he would prefer the limit to be no more than five feet nine and a half inches taller than the primary building. He explained that this number is half the allowable height for a one-story building as defined by the International Residential Code. He presented two potential scenarios under the proposed code that would not mathematically allow an ADU to have the same roofline height as the primary dwelling. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ALLOW THE SPEAKER THREE ADDITIONAL MINUTES TO CONCLUDE HIS COMMENTS. CARRIED. Concluding, Mr. White urged Council to review his proposal to allow the additional five feet nine and a half inches of height. Referring to the previous examples he presented, Mr. White stated that a person standing on the street would not notice the difference in rooflines. Councilmember Corman stated that Mr. White had made some good points, but the docket was very close to being approved. Councilmember Prince added that Mr. White could apply for an administrative variance for his project. Mr. White acknowledged that a variance could work, but the $1,200 cost to a homeowner could be avoided by tweaking the code amendment as he has proposed. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 354 Citizen Comment: Larkin - Water Fluoridation CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 11/19/2012 CAG: 12-150, 2012 Sewer Telemetry Upgrades, Systems Interface Inc Budget: 2012 Year-End Amendment CED: 2013 State Legislative Agenda & Statement of Policy Positions CAG: 07-014, Extension of 2006 Flood Event, WA Military Dept Grant Lease: Rate Increase, AirO Inc, LAG-03-002 CAG: 12-071, South Lake Washington Roadway Improvement (Garden Ave Widening), Perteet Inc Alii Larkin (Des Moines), Vice-President of Washington Action for Safe Water and Board President of King County Water District #54, explained that there are a large number of senior citizens in her district, and she is concerned about the effects fluoride will have on their prescription medications. She also remarked that it is time to review this 60-year old public policy. Councilmember Corman stated that he reviewed a study conducted in 2006 that summarized the 3,000 studies mentioned by several of the speakers. He noted that the 2006 study would throw out the notion that King County's lower rates of tooth decay are directly related to higher amounts of fluoridated water because this could be caused by any number of reasons. He also stated that if this is a medical decision then it should be made by individuals and not by a City Council. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/19/2012. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/13/2012 for CAG-12-150, 2012 Sewer Telemetry Upgrades Project; engineer's estimate $282,263.63; five bids; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Systems Interface, Inc. in the amount of $299,924.49. Council concur. Administrative Services Department recommended approval of the 2012 year- end budget amendment ordinance amending the 2011/2012 biennial budget in the total amount of $13,763,182. Refer to Finance Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the 2013 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, including transportation solutions, fiscal stability, economic development/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. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of Amendment C to CAG-07-014, with the Washington State Military Department, to extend the grant agreement for the 2006 flood event to 12/12/2014. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-03-002, with AirO, Inc., increasing the total lease revenue by $5,727.56 per year plus leasehold excise tax through 11/1/2018. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to CAG-12-071, with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $54,391 for additional construction inspection services for the South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements (Garden Avenue Widening) project, and to extend the term to 12/31/2013. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 355 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Zwicker reported that the Committee of the Whole reviewed Committee of the Whole the proposed 2013/2014 Budget in the amount of $237,264,263 and Budget: 2013/2104 Biennial $220,066,920 for 2013 and 2014, respectively, and recommended concurrence Budget 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 $32,600,000, based on the $3.10 tax rate limit for 2013, including new construction and annexation levy. The property tax levy is a decrease of 4.52% or $1,508,256 from the amount allowed for 2012. The proposed budget estimates of $32,213,209 and $33,174,538 for 2013 and 2014, respectively, reflect the 2013 allowable levy adjusted for appeals, refunds, and collection allowances. 2. Utility Tax Rate Adjustment: Increase the tax on City-operated water, surface/storm water, and solid waste utilities by 0.8% resulting in an additional $425,000 per year to partially restore resources needed for major maintenance of aging park infrastructure and public facilities (General Government Capital Project Fund projects) that had decreased substantially over the past four years. 3. Business License Fee Adjustment: Increase the minimum business license fee from $55 to $110 and the rate for any additional worker-hour above the first 1,920 hours from $0,029 to $0,034 per hour resulting in an additional $450,000 per year to partially restore resources needed for major maintenance of aging park infrastructure and public facilities (General Government Capital Project Fund projects) that had decreased substantially over the past four years. 4. Basic Life Support Transport Fee: Establish a new fee for Basic Life Support Transport in the amount of $600 per transport and $14 per mile to take effect 9/1/2013. This fee will not apply to residents or employees of businesses located within a Fire District having a Fire Benefit Charge and contracting with the City of Renton for Fire and Emergency Management Services. 5. Other Rates and Fee Adjustments: Adjust Pet License fees, Recreation fees, Park Rental fees, Golf Course Green fees, Utilities System Development charges and Public Works Construction Permit fees as documented in the proposed Fee Schedule in Section 7, Appendix of the 2013/2014 Preliminary Budget. 6. 2013 CDBG and 2013/2014 Human Services Funding: Approve the 2013/2014 General Fund Human Services funding allocations for 50 agencies in the amount of $469,654 each year for 2013 and 2014, respectively; and the 2013 CDBG funding allocation to three agencies for Public Services Funding and City of Renton Housing Repair Program for Capital Funding together with the associated contingency plan based on previously received recommendations from the Human Services Advisory Committee and on public hearing comments. The Committee also recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the allocation contracts as listed separately and attached to this report. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 356 7. Legislation: Approve the 2013/2014 budget with changes to the 2013/2014 Preliminary Budget as in this report, and present the related legislation for first reading. AGENCY PROGRAM 2013/2014 ALLOCATION General Fund 1 Allianrp nf Peonlp with rlisAhilifips People with disAbilities-lndeoendent living skills SS.OOO.OO 2 Bridge Disability Ministries Mobility Program 55.000.00 3 Catholic Community Services ARISE Men's Homeless Shelter Program 540.000.00 4 Catholic Community Services Emergency Assistance Program SlO.609.00 5 Catholic Community Services Volunteer Chore Services SS.OOO.OO 6 Child Care Resources Child Care Information and Referral 55.000.00 7 Communities in Schools Mentor Program 516.435.00 8 Communities in Schools Familv U'aison Sl2.750.00 9 Conseio Counseling & Referral Community Advocacy Program S5.000.00 10 Crisis Clinic 2-1-1 Community Information Line 515.000.00 11 Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Une S5.000.00 12 Crisis Clinic Teen Link S5.000.00 13 Domestic Abuse Women's Network Community Advocacy Program 55.780.00 14 Dynamic Family Services Children with Soecial Needs 510.200.00 15 Eastside Babv Corner Basic Needs for Children S5.000.00 16 Emergency Feeding Program Seattle & King County Hunger Relief Program Sll.000.00 17 Feminist Women's Health Center Cedar River Clinic Reproductive health care for low-income women Sll.002.00 18 Friends of Youth Healthv Start 516.000.00 19 Greater Maple Valley Community Ctr DateWise Program S5.000.00 20 HealthPoint Dental Program S5.000.00 21 HealthPoint Medical Program 528.350.00 22 HERO House Services to adults with mental illness 55,000.00 23 Institute for Family Develooment Parents & Children Together f PACT) S6.550.00 24 King County Bar Foundation Community Legal Services SS.OOO.OO 25 King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Comorehensive Sexual Assault Services 532.000.00 26 Multi-Service Center Emerg. Shelter & Transitional Housing S6.631.00 27 Multi-Service Center General Education Program Sl0.500.00 28 Pediatric Interim Care Center. Inc. Interim Care of Drug-Exoosed Infants 55.000.00 29 Renton Clothes Bank Clothes Bank 56,000.00 30 Renton Area Youth & Family Services Spark T.H.I.S. (Truth. Hope. Involvement. Success) S20.000.00 31 Seattle-King county Deot of Public Health Mobile Medical Van 55.000.00 32 Senior Services Community Dining 55.000.00 33 Senior Services Meals on Wheels 510,000.00 34 Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Sll. 180.00 35 Somali Youth & Family Club Shah-Shah Early Foundations S5.000.00 36 Sound Mental Health Low Income Counseling SS.OOO.OO 37 Sound Mental Health Children & Familv Services 510.000.00 38 Sound Mental Health PATH program S5.000.00 39 Sound Mental Health Safe and Sound Visitation S5.000.O0 40 Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Anthony Conference Emerg. Assist. SIS.000.00 41 Therapeutic Health Services Alcohol/Drug Treatment 55.000.00 42 Ukrainian Communtv Ctrof WA Refugee Assistance Proiect 55.000.00 43 Ukrainian Communtv Ctr of WA Crisis Familv Intervention SS.OOO.OO 44 Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation Renton Homeless Services Sl4.000.00 45 WA Women's Employment & Education REACH Plus S5.000.00 46 Way Back Inn Way Back Inn 515.000.00 47 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Children's Domestic Violence Program 55.000.00 48 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Domestic Violence Services 55.000.00 49 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Emergency Housing 57.560.00 1 1 ( ,', Subtotal $466,547.00 50 South King Council Human Svcs Capacity Building $3,107.00 il > i » , 1', i 'i Total Human Services Funding $469,654.00 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES (PS) & Capital Project * 51 Domestic Ahnsp Wnmpn's Nptwork PS: Continuum of Housing Services $14,000.00 52 Refugee Women's Alliance PS: Familv Support Case Management and Emergency Assistance $6,000.00 53 Multi-Service Center PS: Emergency Assistance $25,683.00 54 City of Renton Capital: Housing Repair Assistance Program $173,947.00 Total CDBG'Funding $219,630.00 Grand Total $689,284.00 * CDBG are estimated amounts until Federal budget approved. j CITY OF RENTON 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant Contingency Plan for Funding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Public Services Programs Increase in CDBG Public Service Funds: • Increase will be applied proportionately to Multi Service Center and any other funded agencies with the exception of Institute for Family Development PACT program. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 357 Decrease in CDBG Public Services Funds: • Decreased funding will be applied proportionately to any funded CDBG public service programs. Capital Projects Increase in capital funding: • Additional funds will go to Renton Unallocated Fund Decrease in capital funding: • Decrease Renton Housing Repair Program Planning and Administration: Planning and Administration covers administrative costs for Renton's CDBG program. CDBG covers approximately 51% of the salary and benefit cost of the Contract Specialist and the General Fund the remaining 49%. Increase in funding: • Increase Planning and Administration to cover the CDBG administrative activities and additional planning activities which might include needs assessments or continued capacity building. Decrease in funding: Decrease funding first to additional planning activities, then to CDBG administrative and planning activities. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilmember Palmer suggested removing the Basic Life Support Transport User Fee. She stated that she believes it is not worth adopting the fee because of the low revenue forecast and the confusion it may create among residents. She explained that some citizens will have to pay the fee and some do not depending on where they live. Ms. Palmer also stated that she also believes this may jeopardize the upcoming emergency medical services levy election, plus the firefighter union opposes the fee. Councilmember Corman stated that Council owes the firefighters a discussion on the topic, and must find a way to balance the budget. He remarked that he sees two options, 1) adopt the budget and look for a mechanism to find ways to remove the fee at a later date, or 2) make $350,000 in budget cuts that will most likely come from reductions in personnel. Responding to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry, Administrative Services Department Administrator Wang stated that a private firm handles collection of the fees, and deducts $21 from each account. She remarked that the revenue projection includes the deductions. Councilmember Persson stated that without this fee there will be a $350,000 loss to the budget, and most likely any reductions in staff would come from the fire department. He remarked that he supports leaving the fee in the budget. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 358 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4164 Budget: 2013/2014 Fee Schedule CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #8, Code Amendment Councilmember Taylor remarked that this is a tough decision, but he supports a balanced budget. He added that he understands the union's concerns, but he believes the proposed fee is the right option at this time. Council President Zwicker stated that the City must have a balanced budget, and if this fee is not adopted it will create a gap somewhere else. He remarked that he understands that citizens may be hesitant to call 9-1-1 because of perceived financial impacts, but this concern could be countered through a public information campaign. Councilmember Prince stated that he has had conversations with the union and he understands their concerns. He remarked that filling the budget gap by reducing staff or services would be hard to do because the City is already running as efficiently as possible. Councilmember Briere remarked that the topic has come up before, and there is no guarantee on how much money will be recovered, but she believes there is no other way to achieve a balanced budget. •MOTION CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read adopting the 2013/2014 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 12/3/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-060, 4-2-080, 4-2-110, and 4-2- 115 of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Sections 4-3-040, 4-3- 050,4-3-070, and 4-3-100 of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, Sections 4-4-080,4-4-100, and 4-4-140 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, Sections 4-6-060, 4-6-070, and 4-6-090 of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, Sections 4-7-230 of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, Sections 4-8-060,4-8-100, 4-8-110, and 4-8-120 of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, Sections 4-9-030, 4-9-150,4-9-200, 4-9-240, and 4-9-250 of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, Section 4-10-030 of Chapter 10, Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots, And Sections 4-11- 010, 4-11-030, 4-11-040, 4-11-140, 4-11-160, 4-11-180, 4-11-220, and 4-11-230 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, codifying the Title IV Docket #8 amendments by adding a new Section 4-1-045 entitled vesting, revising code language, and adding, amending, and deleting definitions. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. Mr. Persson requested that Community and Economic Development Director Vincent review Mr. White's concerns regarding ADUs because a similar situation had occurred in the Maplewood neighborhood. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 359 CED: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #8 Technical Corrections, Code Amendment Budget: Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services Transport User Fee, Code Amendment Budget: Relocating System Development Fees to the Fee Schedule, Code Amendment Budget: Updating Business License Fees, Code Amendment Budget: Establishing the 2013 Property Tax Levy An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-180, 4-1-100, 4-1-110, 4-1-140, 4- I- 170, 4-1-200, 4-1-210, 4-1-220, 4-1-230, and 4-1-240 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, Sections 4-2-020,4-2-060, 4-2-110, 4-2-115, 4-2-120, 4-2-130 of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts, Uses and Standards, Sections 4- 3- 040,4-3-050, 4-3-080, 4-3-100, and 4-3-110 of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, Sections 4-4-010,4-4-030, 4-4-040, 4-4-060, 4- 4-070, 4-4-075, 4-4-080, 4-4-090, 4-4-095, 4-4-100, 4-4-110, 4-4-130, and 4-4- 140 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Development Regulations, Sections 4-5-050,4-5- 055, 4-5-070, 4-5-090, 4-5-120, and 4-5-130 of Chapter 5 Building and Fire Prevention Standards, Sections 4-6-020, 4-6-030, 4-6-060, and 4-6-090 of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, Sections 4-7-020,4-7-030, 4-7-050,4-7- 060, 4-7-070, 4-7-080, 4-7-110, 4-7-150, 4-7-160, and 4-7-230 of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, Sections 4-8-070,4-8-080, 4-8-100, 4-8-110, and 4-8- 120 of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, Sections 4-9-015, 4-9-020, 4- 9-025, 4-9-060, 4-9-065, 4-9-090, 4-9-100, 4-9-110, 4-9-150, 4-9-160, 4-9-180, 4-9-240, and 4-9-250 of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, Section 4-10-050 of Chapter 10, Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots, and Sections 4-11- 010, 4-11-020, 4-11-030, 4-11-040, 4-11-060, 4-11-080, 4-11-110, 4-11-120, 4- II- 130, 4-11-160, 4-11-180, 4-11-190, 4-11-210, and 4-11-230 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by making technical corrections to Title IV, and adding, amending, and deleting definitions. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by adding a new Chapter 24, entitled "Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services Transport User Fee." MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-180 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by relocating System Development Fees to the City of Renton Fee Schedule Brochure, and eliminating fee calculation examples. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Sections 5-5-1 and 5-5-3 of Chapter 5, Business Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by updating code language regarding Business License Fees. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2013 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $32,563,355. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. November 26, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 360 Budget: 2013 Utility Tax Rates Budget: 2013/2014 Biennial Budget NEW BUSINESS Community Events: Senior Center Thanksgiving Meal & Officer Leverton Fundraiser AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Avery - 2013/2014 Biennial Budget Citizen Comment: dos Remedios - Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services Transport Fee EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT An ordinance was read amending Section 5-11-1 of Chapter 1, Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, relating to utility tax rates imposed on water, surface water, and solid waste utility enterprises. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read adopting the biennial budget for the years 2013/2014, in the amounts of $237,264,263 and $220,066,920, respectively. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINACE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/3/2012. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson thanked City staff and Renton Rotary Club members for assisting in the annual Thanksgiving Day meal prepared for senior citizens at the Renton Senior Activity Center. He remarked that 240 sit down meals and 150 take-out meals were served, plus 50 meals were sent to the Renton Community Center for the people sheltering there due to an apartment fire in Skyway. Councilmember Persson also thanked everyone involved in the cancer fundraiser event for Police Officer Marty Leverton. Stuart Avery (Renton) stated that he would have to pay the proposed $600 transport fee because of his high-deductible insurance policy. He also remarked that he did not think $110 for a business license fee was very high. Additionally, Mr. Avery noted that Governor Gregoire has been looking at ways to tax internet sales, which could lead to additional revenue for cities. Mr. Corman noted that most of the time private ambulances that already charge a fee transport patients because the City has only one Aid car. Mr. Persson pointed out that the business license fee includes the $110 plus an additional fee based on number of employees and hours worked. Mark dos Remedios (Federal Way), President of Firefighters' Union Local 864, acknowledged that Council has a tough decision to make, but should make the decision based on the needs of citizens. He stated that $350,000 is a miniscule portion of the budget, and that he met resistance when he tried to work with the administration to find ways to cut department costs. Mr. dos Remedios stated that he does not believe the union is being supported, and that the transport fee is a disservice to citizens. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (RCW 42.30.140.4.a.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:33 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. &m>Vfbco J. flJd£6dn. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder November 26, 2012 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 26, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (Corman) MON., 12/3 5:30 p.m. 2013 Council Committee Assignments COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 12/3 6 p.m. 2013 Legislative Agenda COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 12/3 Vouchers; 3 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams; Lease of Cleveland Property House to Renton Housing Authority; Bed Debt Write-off; Utility Billing Adjustment Request from Copper Ridge Apartments PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 12/3 First Response Fire & Safety Vehicle (Persson) 4:30 p.m. Options; Valley Communications CAD/Radio System Upgrades; Emerging Issues in Public Safety TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Taylor) 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.