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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 13, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 13, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Community Services: UW Medicine/Valley Medical Center Celebration Trailer Sponsorship Fire: Employee 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; MARCIE PALMER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community & Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; TIM WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA and DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department. Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama announced that the University of Washington/Valley Medical Center has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement for the City's Celebration trailer. She explained that the trailer will advertise the City's partnership with the hospital while on location at events like the 4th of July celebration, Ikea Renton River Days, National Night Out, and ribbon cuttings. She introduced Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Rich Roodman. Mr. Roodman introduced key hospital employees who fostered the successful partnership, and thanked City officials for the opportunity to sponsor the trailer. Mayor Law remarked that Valley Medical Center has been a wonderful community partner for many years. He also thanked Mr. Roodman for his personal contributions to the community. Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Lead Parks Maintenance Worker Jeff Nasset for his quick actions that safeguarded residents from a fire that occurred near the 600 block of Harrington Ave. NE on 1/13/2012. Chief Peterson explained that Mr. Nasset entered the burning home, disconnected the unit's power, and coaxed a non-English speaking family out of the residence. Chief Peterson also recognized Lieutenant Craig Soucy, Firefighter Ken Clinton, Firefighter (EMT) Luke Alvarado, and Chaplain Allan Folmar as the department's 2011 employees of the year. He reviewed each person's achievements respectively, and expressed appreciation for their outstanding contributions to the department. Additionally, Chaplain Folmar was awarded the inaugural Fire Chief A. Lee Wheeler Community Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the Renton community. February 13, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 40 CONSENT AGENDA Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission Annexation: Fairlane Woods, 129th PI SE & SE 160th St Community Services: Disaster Plan, Public Health - Seattle & King County Separate Consideration Item 6.a. Council: Meeting Minutes of 2/6/2012 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole CED: School District Impact Fees Utilities Committee Utility: Establish Liberty Lift Station Installation 2012 Project Finance Committee Community Services: Golf Course Green Fees Waiver, Liberty High School Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Taylor, Consent Agenda Item 6.a. was removed for separate consideration. Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission: Jon Schindehette for a new term expiring 12/31/2014 (position previously held by Pat Pepper), Paul Hebron for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2013 (position previously held by Brook Lindquist), and Natalie Gress for a new term expiring 12/31/2013 (position previously held by Dalia Amin). Refer to Community Services Committee. Community and Economic Development submitted King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding the proposed Fairlane Woods Annexation and recommended approval of the annexation. Council concur. (See page 42 for ordinance.) Community Services Department recommended approval of the Regional Disaster Plan interlocal agreement with Public Health - Seattle and King County (PHSKC) for temporary use of the Renton Community Center building in the event of a disaster. Council concur. (See page 42 for resolution.) MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.a. CARRIED. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/6/2012. Council concur. Councilmember Taylor stated that his remarks under the New Business section of the 2/6/2012 minutes should be corrected to state that there were about 150 people counted over and above the total county count completed last year, and this year there were 73 homeless people counted in Renton. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL AMEND THE 2/6/2012 MINUTES TO REFLECT THIS CORRECTION. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2/6/2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. CARRIED. Council President Pro Tem Corman presented a Committee of the Whole report recommending setting a public hearing for 3/5/2012 regarding 2012 School District Impact Fees. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the establishment of the capital project called Liberty Lift Station Installation 2012 project and transfer the $400,000 budgeted from the Oversizing Account (#426/465330) into this new project. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize Maplewood Golf Course to waive associated fees in the amount of $2,900 for the Liberty High School Girls golf teams for the 2012 spring season. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. February 13, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 41 Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, G&K Services Acquisition: Cascade Park Tiffany Park Connector, Hochfeld Finance: Sewer Charge Waiver, Oil Can Henry's Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Puget Sound Energy PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CED: Housing Opportunity Fund Modification, Renton Housing Authority Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of a utility billing fee adjustment for the utility account of G & K Services (Account #006374-000), at the service address of 1001 SW 34th St., in the total amount of $43,375.15. The adjustment includes $11,279 for 50% of the excess water leaked over the two-meter reading periods as provided by the Ordinance 5600. This underground lead did not go through the sewer systems, and therefore King County METRO ($20,789.41) and City Sewer ($11,306.65) charges above their normal usage are also adjusted. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a property acquisition from Martin Hochfeld consisting of 4.9 acres of land connecting Tiffany Park and Cascade Park. Funding for this property purchase will be derived from the voter approved 2007 King County Parks Expansion Levy. Total estimated acquisition costs, including the appraisal, title report, environmental assessment, survey and recording fees are $225,000. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Purchase and Sales Agreement. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending granting of a waiver requested for sewer related charges on an irrigation line for the utility account of Oil Can Henry's (Account #0257410-000) at the service address of 1545 Duvall Ave. NE, in the total amount of $767.30. The adjustment includes King County METRO ($497) and City Sewer ($270.30) charges above their normal usage. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a utility billing adjustment for the utility account of Puget Sound Energy in the total amount of $22,904.55. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a modification of the $100,000 Housing Opportunity Fund award to the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) as approved by City Council on 9/28/2009, to provide $50,000 for Renton Housing Authority's Glennwood Townhomes project and $50,000 for the next project in Renton Housing Authority's Sunset Terrace replacement housing pipeline. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. February 13, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 42 Community Services Committee Community Services: Housing Repair Program, Policy Changes Human Services: Grant Selection Process RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4130 Community Services: Regional Disaster Plan, Public Health - Seattle and King County Annexation: Fairlane Woods, SE 129th St & SE 160th St ORDINANCE #5654 Finance: Establish Administrative Services Department NEW BUSINESS Utility: Utility Bill Adjustment Policy & Automatic Meter Reader Program Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve two policy changes: 1. Only manufactured homes (mobile homes) built in the United States after 6/15/1976 will be eligible for services, 2. If a household is deemed ineligible for services, and if that household's income or family size changes during the year, they can re-apply to the program due to the extenuating circumstances. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report reflecting that the Committee referred the Human Services funding process to Committee of the Whole on 2/6/2012 for a briefing. The Committee recommended no changes to the funding process at this time. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with Public Health - Seattle and King County entitled "Regional Disaster Plan Agreement." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 2/27/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read annexing certain territory, approximately 39 acres, the northern and western boundaries which are coterminous with existing City limits, the eastern boundary is a parcel line at SE 132nd St., if extended, and the southern boundary is a parcel line at SE 160th St., if extended; Fairlane Woods Annexation (File A-ll-001). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/27/2012. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 3-1-4 of Chapter 1, Executive Department, and Sections 3-4-3 and 3-4-5 of Chapter 4, Finance and Information Technology Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) and Titles I - X, of City Code, by changing all references to "Finance and Information Technology" to "Administrative Services" and moving the City Clerk's Office to the Administrative Services Department. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPICS OF THE UTILITY BILL ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND THE AUTOMATIC METER READER PROGRAM TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. February 13, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 43 Appeal: May Creek Drainage Improvement Project Permit & Variance, King County Water & Land Resources, LUA-11-065 Fire: Foam Trailer MOU, Olympic Pipeline ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder February 13, 2012 MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE MAY CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PERMIT & VARIANCE APPEAL TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE PROPOSED DONATION OF A FOAM TRAILER FROM OLYMPIC PIPELINE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:36 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 2/20 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) COUNCIL WORKSHOP/RETREAT (Zwicker) FRI.; 2/24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Future Committee of the Whole Topics; Review of Renton's Financial Outlook; Develop Budget Guidelines & Review Budget Calendar and Process; Emerging Issues in Economic Development & Community Services *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 2/27 Regional Committee Updates; 5:30 p.m. Legislative Update *7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 2/27 Appointments to Municipal Arts 5 p.m. Commission; Garden Ave. N. Public Art Project (briefing only) FINANCE (Briere) MON., 2/27 4:30 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS., 2/23 CANCELED PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 2/27 Fire Emergency Response System in 3:30 p.m. Vehicles; Emerging Issues; Memorandum of Understanding with Olympic Pipeline TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Taylor) THURS., 2/23 MON., 2/27 CANCELED CANCELED 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.