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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 6, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 6, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATIONS Farmers Market Week August 5 to 11, 2012 National Night Out 2012 August 7, 2012 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire: Citizen Recognition 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 Pro Tern; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; DON PERSSON; MARGE PALMER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; TIM WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; VALRIA LOPEZ, Limited Term Farmers Market Coordinator; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA and DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY and COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR CYNDIE PARKS, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 5 to 11, 2012 to be "Farmers Market Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to recognize the many benefits of our local farmers market. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Farmers Market Coordinator Valria Lopez accepted the proclamation. She acknowledged the market volunteers who were in the audience, and thanked City officials and staff for supporting the program. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 7, 2012 to be "National Night Out 2012" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to help "Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party" by participating in a 29th Annual National Night Out event. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Community Program Coordinator Cyndie Parks accepted the proclamation. She thanked the Community Services Department, the Police Department, and the volunteers who make the National Night Out events successful each year. Ms. Parks noted that Renton has received an award from the National Association of Town Watch for the past five years in the large city category. As a special recognition Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson reported that around 9:00 p.m. on the night of June 12, 2012, a young Renton Boy named Justice Svenson heard cries for help coming from across the ravine near his home. He stated that Justice ran inside and told his father who then called the authorities. Chief Peterson reported that rescue crews found a 65-year old woman who had suffered a stroke, and had been slumped over in the side-yard of her home since 10:30 a.m. August 6, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 220 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Lundquist Garbage/Recycling Pick-Up Citizen Comment: McOmber Renton Highlands Citizen Comment: Clark - Racial Profiling and Public Records CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/16/2012 He remarked that the responding Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters felt that Justice's actions contributed greatly to saving the woman's life. He presented Justice Svenson with a Certificate of Appreciation. Brook Lundquist (Renton) stated that she lives in the Glencoe neighborhood in the Highlands, and complained that because of the recent Waste Management strike her recycling has still not been picked up for at least four weeks, although her garbage had been picked up. Ms. Lundquist explained that other areas of the City have had their recycling picked up, and asked that Council address this inequity. Mayor Law asked Ms. Lundquist to speak to Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman who was in the audience. Howard McOmber (Renton) explained that he has been asked by the City to provide input on development proposals impacting the Renton Highlands. He remarked that the Highlands area is the best kept secret for affordable housing in Western Washington and he would like it to remain that way. He stated that the Renton Highlands is a unique, creative, and diverse area with older homes and a lot of duplexes that help make the area more affordable. Mr. McOmber remarked that replacing those types of homes would make the area less affordable. Beatrice Clark (Renton) explained that she has been before Council in the past to bring forward issues of racism and discrimination within the King County Library System. She expressed concern that an email exchange she had with Councilmember Corman was forwarded to the City Attorney, and asked why her email had warranted special attention. Ms. Clark explained that she had discovered the forwarded email because of a public records request she had made, and expressed concern that when she received a copy of the email, portions of City staff writing had been redacted. Ms. Clark remarked that she did not feel the City's use of the attorney-client privilege exemption was justified. Mayor Law extended Ms. Clark additional time to comment. Continuing, Ms. Clark reiterated that she did not appreciate how her email with Mr. Corman was handled. She also reiterated that she did not feel that applying attorney client privilege to her public records request was appropriate. Ms. Clark explained that racial profiling is when someone is singled out based on something indigenous to that person, and that she believes she was singled out because of her race. Ms. Clark stated that she knows of no other reason her email would warrant special attention. Councilmember Corman asserted that he was unaware that her email had been forwarded to City staff. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Briere, Consent Agenda Item 7.d. was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/16/2012. Council concur. August 6, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 221 Appointment: Library Advisory Board Appointment: Planning Commission CAG: 12-089, NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements: Phase I Intersection Improvements, (Whitman Ave. NE Intersection), Sanders General Construction Court Case: Reed, Alleged Collision with City Vehicle, CRT-12-005 Court Case: Mandapat, Forfeiture, CRT-12-006 Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, River's Edge Condominiums CED: Extending Sunset Clause for Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program CED: Extending Sunset Clause for Owner-Occupied and Rental Housing Incentive Programs Human Services: 2013/2014 General Fund Funding Recommendations Human Services: 2013/2014 CDBG Funding Recommendations Executive: 2013 Business Plan 2018 Mayor Law appointed Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Pieper). Refer to Community Services Committee. Mayor Law reappointed Nancy Osbom to the Planning Commission for a three- year term expiring 6/30/2015. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/28/2012 for CAG-12-089; NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements: Phase I Intersection Improvements (Whitman Ave. NE Intersection); engineer's estimate $2,137,902.99; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Sanders General Construction, in the amount of $2,129,217.63. Council concur. Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A. Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special and general damages for losses allegedly caused by a collision with a City vehicle in April 2009. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton, et a I, claiming ownership of $14,481, and requesting removal of forfeiture proceedings and a trial within 90 days. Refer to City Attorney. Administrative Services Department submitted a request from River's Edge Condominiums for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $6,986.75. Refer to Finance Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval to extend the sunset clause to 12/31/2015 for accepting applications for the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended extending the sunset clause to 12/31/2015 for accepting applications for the Owner- Occupied and Rental Housing Incentive Programs. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Community Services Department submitted the Human Services Division General Fund funding recommendations for 2013/2014 in the total amount of $469,654. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community Services Department submitted the Human Services Division Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations for 2013/2014 in the total amount of $457,768. Refer to Committee of the Whole: set public hearing on 8/20/2012. Executive Department recommended adopting the City of Renton's 2013 - 2018 Business Plan. Council concur. (See page 223 for resolution.) August 6, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 222 Transportation: Energy Conservation Project Management & Monitoring Services, WA DES Transportation: Utility Cooperation Agreement, NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements Project, King County Water District No. 90 Utility: 2012 Water System Plan Update Utility: Emergency Declaration, Repair of West Hill Pump Station CAG: 11-030, Lake Washington Blvd N Storm & Water System Improvements, KC Equipment LLC Separate Consideration Item 7.d. Policy: #800-03, Order of Business, Preparation, and Approval of Minutes, Revisions Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for Energy Conservation (DES) for provision of energy conservation project management and monitoring services to convert high pressure sodium street lights with light emitting diode (LED) lamps. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County Water District No. 90 in the amount of $392,122 for construction management services and cost reimbursement of the District's water main improvements related to the NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of the 2012 Water System Plan Update, and requested authorization to forward the approved plan to the Washington State Department of Health for approval. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution declaring an emergency for repair of a damaged water main at the West Hill Pump Station, 615 West Perimeter Rd., and approval of the hiring of contractors under the emergency procedure. Council concur. (See page 223 for resolution.) Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-11-030, Lake Washington Blvd. N. Storm & Water System Improvements project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $14,724.70, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $46,561.53 to KC Equipment, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 7.d. CARRIED. City Clerk submitted Council proposed revisions to Council Policy & Procedure #800-03, Order of Business, Preparation, and Approval of the Minutes, to eliminate the 30 minute time-limit on the first audience comment period, reduce the time allotted for individual comments during City Council meetings, and limit the second audience comment period to new topics. Refer to Committee of the Whole. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.d. AS COUNCIL CONCUR.* Councilmember Corman stated that he reluctantly will go along with approving this agenda bill. He emphasized that he does not want citizens to feel like they are getting cut-off when speaking to Council. Councilmember Taylor explained that speaker's comments will be reduced from five minutes to three minutes and the 30 minute time limit will be eliminated from the first audience comment period, and the second audience comment period will be eliminated (later corrected). He stated that he believes reducing the time allotted for audience comments takes away an opportunity for citizens to address Council, and creates an inequity for individuals who may not be as adept in articulating their concerns. August 6, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 223 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Voucher RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4149 Executive: 2013 - 2018 Business Plan RESOLUTION #4150 Utility: Emergency Declaration, Repair of West Hill Pump Station NEW BUSINESS Council: Individual Councilmembers Speaking on Behalf of the Whole Council Mayor Law clarified that during Council deliberations it was decided to reduce the first audience comment period to three minutes per speaker with the understanding that Council could extend a speaker's time if necessary. He also clarified that the second audience comment period would be reduced from five minutes to two minutes per speaker, and encourage new topics. Mr. Taylor acknowledged the correction and reiterated his reasons for not supporting the policy change. Mr. Corman stated that he understands Mr. Taylor's concerns, but that allowing speakers a total of five minutes semi-alleviates those concerns. He also noted that during deliberations it was decided that Council could extend any speaker's time if necessary. City Clerk Bonnie Walton requested clarification regarding the amount of time allotted for speaker's comments during public hearing and/or public meetings. She stated that this had not been part of the previous deliberations and for that reason the agenda item had been marked as referred to Committee of the Whole. Council voiced no objection to Councilmember Corman's suggestion to leave the time allotted for speaker's comments during public hearing and public meetings at five minutes. *MOTION CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere recommended approval of Claim Vouchers 313559 - 313877, two wire transfers, and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $5,310,757.11, and payroll vouchers including 850 direct deposits and 113 payroll checks totaling $1,706,041.05. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolutio n was read adopting the 2013 - 2018 Business Plan. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read declaring an emergency for the purpose of repairing a water main at the West Hill Pump Station. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Councilmember Briere stated that she heard Mr. Corman being quoted regarding the library issue on the radio and expressed concern about speaking on behalf of the whole Council. Mr. Corman emphasized that he told the radio program that he was speaking on his own behalf. August 6, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 224 Aviators Event ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Taylor shared that he participated in an event sponsored by the non-profit company, NorthCo Development, called Future Aviators. He explained that in partnership with the Boeing Employees Flying Association, children were provided tours of the control tower and flights with private pilots at the Renton airport in order to spark interest in aviation careers. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:46 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder August 6, 2012 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 6, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 8/13 Emerging Issues in Community Services 5:30 p.m. *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 8/13 King Appointment to Library Advisory 4:30 p.m. Board FINANCE (Briere) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS, 8/9 3 p.m. Owner-Occupied and Rental Housing Incentive Programs Extension; Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program Extension; Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #8 PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 8/9 LED Streetlight Conversion Agreement 4 p.m. with WA Department of Enterprise Services; Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County Water District No. 90; Emerging Issues In Transportation; 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) UTILITIES (Taylor) MON., 8/13 4:45 p.m. 2012 Water System Plan Update 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.