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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 8, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 8, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Fire Prevention Week- October 7 to 13, 2012 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Works: Employee Recognition Mayor Pro Tem Zwicker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RICH ZWICKER, Mayor Pro Tem; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER GREG TAYLOR. CARRIED. JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MIKE STENHOUSE, Maintenance Services Director; LYS HORNSBY, Utility Systems Director; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, Fire & Emergency Services Department; DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire and Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 7 to 13, 2012 to be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson introduced Assistant Fire Marshal David Pargas and Lead Fire Inspector Ted Hickey, who have worked tirelessly in many fire prevention aspects to ensure that the community is safe from fire. Noting that a lot of fire incidents are preventable, Mr. Peterson reiterated the following fire safety tips: 1) Have a Home Escape Plan and practice the plan at home; 2) Maintain and test smoke detectors to make sure that they are working properly; and 3) Make fire safety a habit in daily routine. Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman explained the nomination process for the Public Works Department employee awards, and thanked the Employee Recognition Committee members, Gary Del Rosario, Jayson Grant, Keith Woolley and Linda Moschetti for their assistance in arranging the awards and planning the annual Employee Recognition Picnic. Mr. Zimmerman recognized the 2012 Employees of the Year as follows: Oscar Cantu, Lift Station Technician - Maintenance Services Division, Juliana Fries, Transportation Program Coordinator-Transportation Systems Division, and Steve Lee, Civil Engineer - Utility Systems Division. Mr. Zimmerman also announced that the Good Teamwork Award was awarded to the Stormwater Facility Transfer Program: Hebe Bernardo, Gary Del Rosario, Gary Fink, Edward Mulhern, Rich Marshall, Arneta Henninger, Jan lllian, Kayren Kittrick, Bob MacOnie, Mark Barber and Stephanie Rary. October 8, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 297 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 10/1/2012 Budget: Biennial, City of Renton Finance: Redeem General Obligation Bonds Executive: Councilmember Nominations for Suburban Cities Association Fire: Emergency Management Plan Transportation: SW 43rd St./SE Carr Road/SE 176th St./SE Petrovitsky Road Corridor Safety Project, WSDOT Grant UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Budget: 2012 Third Quarter Amendment Chief Administrative Officer Covington presented an administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2012 and beyond. Items noted included: # The design input received from the first library meeting has been posted on the City's website along with the staff responses. All comments have been forwarded to the King County Library System (KCLS) to consider as the architects continue to work on the design of both libraries. The second downtown library meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday (10/16/2012), and the agenda will be available on the City's website. More updates will be provided at the meeting, and KCLS personnel will be present to receive public feedback. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/1/2012. Council concur. Administrative Services Department recommended a public hearing be set on 11/5/2012 to consider the 2013/2014 Revenue Sources and Biennial Budget. Refer to Committee ofthe Whole; set public hearing. Administrative Services Department requested approval of an interfund loan for early redemption of remaining 2002 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $2,315 million, saving $658,845 in interest over ten years. Refer to Finance Committee. Executive Department recommended confirmation ofthe nominations of Councilmembers for Suburban Cities Association (SCA) 2013 Regional Boards and Committees. Council concur. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended setting a public hearing on 10/22/2012 to consider adopting the 2012 City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Refer to Public Safety Committee; set public hearing. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept $3,241 million in grant funds for the SW 43rd St./SE Carr Road/SE 176th St./SE Petrovitsky Road Corridor Safety Project. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment in the 2012 Budget appropriations in the amount of $8,496,583 with the total amended budget to be $540,018,705 forthe biennium. October 8, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 298 Finance: Bond Refinancing, 2004 Water & Sewer Revenue RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Budget: 2012 Third Quarter Amendment Finance: Bond Refinancing, 2004 Water & Sewer Revenue ORDINANCE #5670 CED: Impact Fees Updates The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the refinancing plan to issue around $9.35 million in new bonds to refinance approximately $9,015 million ofthe outstanding 2004 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds, and to accelerate the final payment ofthe 1998 bonds in the amount of $360,000. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance with all the associated documents be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 10/15/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2011/2012 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5583, and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5595, 5616, 5638, and 5656 in the amount of $8,496,583, with the total amended budget to be $540,018,705 for the biennium. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/15/2012. CARRIED. An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $10,000,000 forthe purpose of refunding a portion ofthe City's Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2004; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; authorizing the appointment of an escrow agent and execution of an escrow agreement; delegating certain authority to approve the final terms of the bonds; and authorizing the cash redemption of the City's Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1998. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/15/2012. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption: 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 PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. October 8, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 299 NEW BUSINESS Community Event: Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Community Event: Piazza Fall Festival & Chamber Business Expo ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Palmer reported that she and Council President Zwicker participated in the dedication ofthe first Renton Habitat for Humanity project. She described the families who were accepted into the program. Ms. Palmer extended her appreciation for the opportunity to represent the City, and thanked the Council for their continuous support. Councilmember Palmer invited the community to attend the Piazza Fall Festival in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Renton. She stated that there will be free pumpkin decorating for children and a lot of businesses and organizations at the event. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:28 p.m. Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk Li Li-Wong, Recorder October 8, 2012 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 8, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 10/15 3rd Quarter Financial Review and 2013- 6:00 p.m. 2014 Revenue Forecast COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 10/15 Vouchers; 3:45 p.m. Early Retirement of 2002 General Obligation Bonds; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS., 10/11 CANCELED PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 10/15 King County Radio System Replacement 4:30 p.m. Project (briefing only); City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; Emerging Issues in Public Safety TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 10/11 3:45 p.m. Addendum to Accuwings Lease; Emerging Issues in Transportation UTILITIES (Taylor) 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.