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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 10, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 10, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel Day- December 10, 2012 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS CED: Renton Municipal Arts Commission BRAVO Awards 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. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER GREG TAYLOR. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Community and Economic Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Community & Economic Development Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Park Planning & Natural Resources Director; JENNIFER DAVIS HAYES, Community Development Project Manager; COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring December 10, 2012 to be "Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel Day" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Dr. Heuschel accepted the proclamation and thanked City officials for their partnership and support. She remarked that the City has long been a champion for education in the community, and she believes that good work in Renton will continue into the future. Community Development Project Manager Jennifer Davis Hayes introduced Peter Hartley, Municipal Arts Commission Vice-Chair, to present three BRAVO Awards in recognition of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to arts and culture in Renton. Mr. Hartley presented the first award to Kevin Kaiser, Artistic and Executive Director of the Evergreen City Ballet. He detailed Mr. Kaiser's professional background, and remarked that Mr. Kaiser has conducted outreach to elementary schools to introduce children of all ages to dance. Mr. Hartley presented the second award to Michael Simpson, leader of the Renton City Concert Band and previous president of Allied Arts of Renton. He acknowledged Mr. Simpson's contributions to the community including his long history of teaching music in schools, and guiding musicians to higher standards. Additionally, Mr. Hartley presented a surprise award to Doug Kyes. He stated that Mr. Kyes' artwork is integral to the City's art collection and is displayed at Renton High School, the Maplewood Golf Course, and other municipal buildings. December 10, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 379 CED: Suburban (Sound) Cities Association AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Larson - Aid Car Transports Citizen Comment: Adams- Water Fluoridation CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 12/3/2012 Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Deanna Dawson, Executive Director, stated that Suburban Cities Associations (SCA) was founded in the 1970s to help cities with populations under 150,000 act locally and partner regionally to create vital, livable communities through advocacy, education, leadership, mutual support, and networking. She remarked that Renton is one of the most active cities in the 35-member consortium. Ms. Dawson reviewed the memberships and appointments of Renton officials, and remarked that Mayor Law currently serves as the SCA Board of Directors President and has been nominated to serve as President once again for 2013. She also noted that Mayor Law serves on the Executive Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council, and Council President Zwicker serves on the Public Issues Committee. Ms. Dawson stated that SCA provides support to member cities through committee appointments and staffing; policy research, analysis, and advocacy; training and education; and providing networking opportunities. She also announced that SCA has changed its name from Suburban Cities Association to Sound Cities Association due to results taken from the 2012 Membership Survey, and will work to build upon policy successes, raise the organization's public profile, and try to get more members involved in the association. Ruthie Larson (Renton) questioned which process allows City Hall to revoke programs passed by a vote of the people. She also asked where ambulances are located throughout the City. Mayor Law remarked that the vehicles are at multiple locations including near Renton High School and in the Renton Highlands. Chief Administrative Officer Covington clarified that the action the City took in order to begin charging insurance companies when patients are transported in City vehicles does not change current dispatching procedures. Administrative Services Administrator Wang added that the cost to bill insurances companies is $21 per transport and is accounted for in revenue projections. Audrey Adams (Renton) stated that she believes it is no accident that state and federal agencies have passed off their responsibilities concerning water fluoridation to local jurisdictions. She remarked that the Washington State Board of Pharmacy has declared fluoride a drug, and explained how there are no safeguards in place to protect children from this drug. She noted that she has submitted her comments to the City electronically. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/3/2012. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed Alfred Banholzer to the Airport Advisory Committee, Washington Pilots' Association - Green River Chapter position, for a three-year term expiring on 5/7/2015. Council concur. December 10, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 380 Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission City Clerk: 11/6/2012 Election Certification, Proposed West Hill Annexation CED: Interlocal Concerning Changes in Renton's PAA, King County Lease: Jail Use as Homeless Shelter, Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches Transportation: NE 31st St Bridge Design, CivilTech Engineering UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Budget: 2012 Year-end Budget Amendment Utilities Committee Utility: Sewer Oversizing Reimbursement Request, Gladco Development Transportation (Aviation) Committee Lease: Rate Increase, AirO Inc, LAG-03-002 Mayor Law reappointed Britt McKenzie and Evelyn Reingold to the Municipal Arts Commission, each for a three-year term expiring 12/31/2015. Council concur. City Clerk submitted 11/6/2012 General/Special Election certification from King County Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1, Proposed West Hill Annexation, For Annexation - 2,662 votes, 44.26%; Against Annexation - 3,352 votes, 55.74%; FAILED. Information. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with King County requesting changes to their Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations in Renton's Potential Annexation Areas. Council concur. (See page 381 for resolution.) Community Services Department recommended approval of a three-year lease agreement with Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH) for the use of wing "A" in the former jail at City Hall as a day shelter for homeless women and children. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount of $144,423.20 with CivilTech Engineering, Inc. for design services for a bridge that will replace the flood-damaged NE 31st St. culvert. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, 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 to the 2012 Budget appropriations in the amount of $13,763,182 with the total amended budget to be $553,781,887 for the biennium. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and advanced to second reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 381 for ordinance.) Utilities Committee Member Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the request for oversizing of City sewer mains, utilizing material cost differences to determine the amount of oversizing costs for the additional work associated with the development of offsite sewer system for the Heritage Plat at Gladco Development, LLC. The Committee further recommended that staff be authorized to reimburse Gladco Development, LLC for the actual costs presented by the developer, in the amount of $3,840.09. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment to the airport building and ground lease with AirO, Inc. for the 800 building and ramp area, increasing the rate to $0.12 per square foot per month for the building lease area and $0.66 per square foot per year for the ground December 10, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 381 Airport: Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation, Reid Middleton RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4165 CED: Interlocal Concerning Changes in Renton's PAA, King County Budget: 2012 Year-end Budget Amendment ORDINANCE #5683 Budget: 2012 Year-end Budget Amendment NEW BUSINESS Public Safety: Marijuana Law/Shoplifting Associated with Liquor Law/Graffiti and Vandalism in Parks AUDIENCE COMMENT: Citizen Comment: McOmber- Appreciation to City Officials lease area for a combined annual increase of $5,727.56, plus leasehold tax. The lease expires on November 1, 2013 with an option to extend for an additional five years. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease addendum. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the change in scope of work and increase Reid Middleton's contract in the amount of $259,476 for the Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation project. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Supplement, No. 1 to CAG-12-038, with Reid Middleton, Inc. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read requesting King County begin discussions with City staff regarding a potential interlocal agreement concerning its comprehensive plan and development regulations for land use development in the City of Renton's potential annexation areas. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced 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, 5656, and 5671, in the amount of $13,763,182. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPICS OF THE NEW MARIJUANA LAW, SHOPLIFTING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW LIQUOR LAW, AND GRAFFITI AND VANDALISM IN PARKS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR BRIEFINGS. CARRIED. Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed appreciation to Council for their work and volunteerism over the past year. He stated that he believes Renton is the only city that has such a good relationship between its people and the officials elected to serve them. He remarked that every citizen has an opportunity to participate in City business. December 10, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 382 Citizen Comment: Tabak- Councilmember Appointment & Water Fluoridation EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT Judy Tabak (Renton) requested a clarification regarding Councilmember Persson's appointment to a state forensics board. She asked if he was stepping down from his Council position. She also expressed concern regarding water fluoridation. Mr. Persson explained that he is not leaving the Council, and has been nominated for a position on the state's Forensics Investigations Council. He remarked that the board meets once a month and focuses on policy and procedures regarding law enforcement issues. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES (RCW 42.30.110.1.g.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:52 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive sessio/f^nd the Council meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Li Li-Wong, Recorder December 10, 2012 . . -f- Jaso/i A. Seth, Deputy City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 12/17 NO MEETINGS (COUNCIL HOLIDAY) MON., 12/24 NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY) MON., 12/31 NO MEETINGS (FIFTH MONDAY) MON., 1/7 6 p.m. Regional Issues Update *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITYSERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 1/7 3:30 p.m. Vouchers; Lease Agreement for Carco Theatre with Puget Sound Access (briefing only); Enterprise Asset Management, GEO Tracking & EnerGov Building Permit Software Systems Update; Municipal Court Revenue & Collection Efforts PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY MON., 1/7 New Marijuana Law Briefing; (Persson) 5 p.m. Shoplifting Associated with New Liquor Law Briefing; Emerging Issues in Law Enforcement 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.