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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 1, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 1, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATIONS Community Planning Month - October 2012 Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month - October 2012 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; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE TINA HARRIS, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 2012 to be "Community Planning Month" in the City of Renton in conjunction with the celebration of National Community Planning Month, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent introduced Planning Commissioners Martin Regge and Michael Chen who accepted the proclamation with appreciation. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 2012 to be "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention 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. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris accepted the proclamation. She introduced Pastor Ken Colman and Shannon Harvey, aunt of slain high school student Jessica Scholl. Pastor Colman stated that every year over 80 men participate in the Men's March Against Domestic Violence in the Renton River Days parade. He announced that this year the event received a Take Action award from the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Ms. Harvey stated that the tragic loss of Jessica has been extremely difficult on her family. She expressed gratitude to the Renton police and fire departments for remembering that Jessica was not just a victim, she was a daughter and family member. She also thanked Mayor Law for taking the time to visit, and showing genuine concern for her family. Ms. Harvey also commended Ms. Harris for working tirelessly to provide her family with much need information and support. She emphasized that education is the way to stop this type of tragedy from happening in the future. Mayor Law thanked the speakers for attending the meeting and sharing their stories. October 1, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 289 APPEAL Appeal: Galloway at the Highland Final Plat, Campbell Dille Barnett & Smith PLLC, LUA-07-128 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Asher- Library Next Steps Citizen Comment: Clark- Emails & Racism CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 9/24/2012 CAG: 12-126, Stevens Ave NW/Lind Ave NW Storm System Improvement, Rodarte Construction Finance: 3rd Quarter 2012 Budget Amendment Finance: Refinance 2004 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Redeem 1998 Bonds Police: Target Zero Teams, WA Traffic Safety Commission Grant Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending that the full Council find that the Hearing Examiner committed no errors of fact or law in this matter and that his decision be affirmed. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Beth Asher (Renton) asked what the next steps will be regarding the Cedar River Library now that the City has completed the first library workshop. Councilmember Briere explained that the City will be using the information received from citizens at the workshop to formulate the agendas for upcoming workshops. She remarked the information received was reduced to four main topics that will be discussed during the next two meetings. Beatrice Clark (Renton) stated that she has appeared before Council at previous meetings to address concerns dealing with racism at the King County Library System. She remarked that she has yet to receive a response to her concerns. She also expressed concern regarding an email she wrote to Councilmember Corman that was forwarded to the City Attorney. Ms. Clark stated that when she received a copy of the email some of the text was blotted out. She questioned whether the comments were blotted out because they may be racist or biased. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Council President Zwicker, Item 7.f. was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/24/2012. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/25/2012 for CAG-12-126; Stevens Ave. NW/Lind Ave. NW Storm System Improvement Project; engineer's estimate $241,580; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of $189,765. Council concur. Administrative Services Department recommended approval ofthe third quarter 2012 Budget Amendment increasing appropriations by $8,496,583. Refer to Finance Committee. Administrative Services Department requested approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of $9.35 million to refinance existing 2004 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and redemption of 1998 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds one year early. Refer to Finance Committee. Police Department requested approval of a memorandum of understanding to accept $16,320 in grant funds from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Teams project participation, a high-visibility traffic safety emphasis program. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 7.f. CARRIED. October 1, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 290 Separate Consideration Item LL Utility: Proposed 2013 & 2014 Rate Increases UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole CED: Impact Fees Update Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES CED: Impact Fees Updates NEW BUSINESS Executive: Tour of Old Jail Space at City Hall Police: Domestic Violence Education at Renton High Schools Utility Systems Division submitted proposed increases to water, wastewater, surface water, and solid waste utility rates for 2013 and 2014. Roforto Utilities Committee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.f. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Council President Zwicker presented a Committee ofthe Whole report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an impact fees update with fees set well below the rates justified in the report, Rate Study for Impact Fees for Transportation, Parks, and Fire Protection, dated August 26, 2011. The fee increase will be phased in over three years beginning in 2014. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 315406 - 315761, and three wire transfers totaling $6,661,761.95, and payroll vouchers including 776 direct deposits, and 77 payroll checks totaling $1,610,979.41. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 10/8/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-190 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by repealing Section 4-1-190 and replacing it with a new Section 4-1-190, entitled "Impact Fees," authorizing the collection of impact fees for Transportation, Parks, and Fire Protection; providing findings and definitions; providing for the time of payment; providing for exemptions and credits; providing for the establishment of impact fee accounts, refunds and the use of funds providing for reviews, and adjustments to impact fees; authorizing independent fee calculations; and setting a fee for appeals. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/8/2012. CARRIED. Councilmember Persson requested that Councilmembers be given a tour ofthe old jail space located at City Hall. Mayor Law remarked that the tours would be arranged. Responding to Councilmember Palmer's inquiry, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris stated that the Renton School District, in conjunction with members ofthe Scholl family, is able to meet with health educators interested in providing domestic violence awareness prevention and education to high school students. She explained that the health educators partner with the Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) to provide presentations to the students. Ms. Harris also stated that football coaches have a curriculum called "Coaching Boys into Men," that empowers young men to identify and report abusive relationships. October 1, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 291 Ms. Harris also took a moment to speak about slain teen Kathy Chou. She stated that the Chou family could not attend tonight's meeting, but are very grateful to the police department and others who assisted their family. She remarked that teaching domestic violence prevention and awareness in schools is not a 100% guarantee that incidents will not occur, but is a step in the right direction. At the request of Councilmember Taylor, Ms. Harris reported that during the month of October Renton is participating in what is called a silent witness display. She explained that the display is a group of life-size silhouettes depicting women, children, and men killed by domestic violence, and the police officers killed in the line of duty responding to domestic violence calls. She stated that Renton has seven silhouettes in the lobby of City Hall, all depicting actual community members, including her co-worker Bretta Hawkins and Bretta's mother Barbara, who were murdered due to domestic violence. She encouraged all residents to come to City Hall to see the display. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:28 p.m. Jason Seth, Recorder October 1, 2012 Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 10/8 5:15 p.m. 2013/2014 Utility Rates COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 10/8 Public Works Department Employee 6:15 p.m. Recognition Reception *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 10/8 CANCELED FINANCE (Briere) MON., 10/8 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment; 4:15 p.m. Refinance 2004 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Taylor) MON., 10/8 CANCELED NOTE: Committee ofthe 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.