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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 9, 2012 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY 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; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; ED PRINCE; TERRI BRIERE. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community & Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; TIM WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; MARK PETERSON, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, Police Department. Mayor Law introduced Marcie Maxwell, State Representative for the 41st District, and Judge Charles J. Delaurenti, a long-time Renton resident. Ms. Maxwell administered the official oath of office to incoming Councilmember Ed Prince, Position No. 5. Councilman Prince then introduced his family in the audience. Judge Charles J. Delaurenti administered the oath of office to the re-elected officials, Mayor Denis Law and Councilmembers Marcie Palmer, Position No. 3, Greg Taylor, Position No. 4, and Don Persson, Position No. 7. Each official in turn introduced family members present in the audience. Mayor Law thanked Representative Maxwell and Judge Delaurenti for administering the swearing-in ceremony. He congratulated Councilmembers Marcie Palmer, Don Persson, and Greg Taylor for their re-elections, and he also welcomed new Councilmember Ed Prince. Additionally, Mayor Law expressed appreciation to former Councilmember King Parker, who was present in the audience, for his remarkable contributions to the Renton community. Reflecting back on the past four years, Mayor Law stated that there have been challenges for the City; however, despite significant reduction in personnel and budget, the City has been able to accomplish a lot. He expressed appreciation to the dedicated City employees for the great service that they have provided, and he recapped some of the City's many accomplishments, including the City's growth, budget processes, and public safety programs. He stated that there are many reasons to be optimistic about the City's future. Concluding, Mayor Law stated that he looks forward to working with the City Council as a team to continue to deal with the issues that are important to the City. January 9, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 6 A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2012 to be "National Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to consider giving back to our community as mentors. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mara Fiksdal, Mentor Program Manager with Communities in Schools of Renton (CISR), accepted the proclamation, and thanked the Mayor and the City Council for supporting the CISR Mentor Program and National Mentoring Month. She stated that the CISR has matched community volunteers with students since 1995, and that during the 2010-2011 school year, 182 students were matched 1-on-l with adult mentors, with volunteer mentors providing a total of 2,744 hours valued $50,000. She encouraged everyone to invest in the future of a mentored child. Councilmember Palmer and her mentee, Betty, also shared their experience of being involved in the Communities in Schools Mentor Program. Mayor Law announced that there will be an election on 2/14/2012 for issues involving the Renton School District (RSD). He invited Dr. Mary Alice Heuschell, Superintendent with RSD, to give a briefing. Dr. Heuschell expressed appreciation to the City Officials for their support. She stated that the Renton School District serves not only Renton, but also six other municipalities, plus unincorporated King County areas. Dr. Heuschell explained that the RSD has 14,500 students speaking 87 languages, and that they successfully achieved 94.1% graduation rate in the past year. She emphasized that the City has been a phenomenal partner in their work. Dr. Heuschell introduced John Galluzzo, who serves as the chair person of the Citizens for Renton Schools organization this year. Mr. Galluzzo shared some highlights regarding the Renton School District's achievements. He stated that all 13 Renton elementary schools have been rebuilt or refurnished since 1995; the Renton School Board has received eight consecutive years of awards for achievement and excellency in financial management reporting; a significant improvement on 2011 state test scores with double digit improvement at nine elementary schools was achieved; the graduation rate has been improved by 12% the last two years, up to 94%; graduation by subgroups has been increased; and construction projects going on in schools have consistently been finished on time and on budget. Mr. Galluzzo explained the three measures on the 2/14/2012 Election Ballot, including the Education Maintenance and Operations Replacement Levy, the Technology Levy, and the Building for a Lifetime of Learning School Building Improvement Bond. He stated that the Education Levy is for providing the district the day-to-day dollars to run their operations, including maintain low class size, textbooks and teaching materials, learning support programs for struggling and academically advanced students, and teacher and staff salaries. The Technology Levy, as reported by Mr. Galluzzo, is important to ensure that the funding is there to ensure that all of the prior technology gains made are established, held onto and furthered, such as math instructions, student reading and writing instructions, online access to student grades, test scores, graduation progress, teacher computer training, and software licenses. PROCLAMATION National Mentoring Month - January 2012 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Renton School District - 2/14/2012 Special Election School Levies and Bond Ballot Issues January 9, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 7 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Thornton Mentor Program CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 12/12/2011 CAG: 11-192, Rainier Ave S (SR 167) S Grady Way to S 2nd St, Tri-State Construction Appeal: Home Rezone, Stonegate Homeowners' Association, LUA-11-023 Attorney: Written Statement in Lieu of Post Impoundment Hearing Appearance, Code Amendment Attorney: Strengthen Penal Code, Code Amendment Lastly, Mr. Galluzzo stated that the School Building Improvement Bond is 97 million dollars this year, and half of that will be used to build a new much- needed middle school in the north end of the city, to fund the renovation of the pool at Lindbergh High School, and to fund upgrades at other schools within the district. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing some day-to-day activities. Items noted: The Neighborhood Program offers matching funds to neighborhood groups and associations to implement projects that will enhance the livability of their neighborhoods. Those interested in learning more about neighborhood grants can call 425-430-6600. # The City of Renton Recreation Division and the Renton Police Department are sponsoring the Annual Hoop Shoot, a free event at the Renton Community Center on Sunday, January 29. Girls and boys will be tested on their free-throw skills, competing in the age categories of six to ten years and 11 to 14 years. More information is available by calling the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700 or visiting www.rentonwa.gov. Nate Thornton (Renton) shared his experience being a mentor with the Community in Schools program. He remarked that volunteering as a mentor gives him a great opportunity to see first-hand effort of the leadership in the community and in the City. He encouraged everyone to participate in the program as a way to give back to the community. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/12/2011. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/21/2011 for CAG-11-192, Rainier Ave. S. (SR 167) S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. project; 11 bids; engineer's estimate $17,657,218.49; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Tri-State Construction, Inc. in the amount of $15,867,858.84. Refer to Finance Committee for discussion of funding. City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve the Home Rezone application (LUA-11-023, ECF, R); appeal filed by Stonegate Homeowners' Association, represented by Richard Wilson, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, PS, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. City Attorney Department recommended amending City Code by adding a new Subsection 10-5-7.E. allowing a written statement by an owner of a towed vehicle in lieu of an appearance at a post impoundment hearing. Refer to Public Safety Committee. City Attorney Department recommended amending City Code by revising Chapter 6-18 in order to clarify and strengthen the penal code. Refer to Public Safety Committee. January 9, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 8 Attorney: Correcting References to RMC 1-3, Code Amendment Annexation: Windstone V, North of Sunset Blvd N & East of Jericho Ave NE Community Services: Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Collaboration Knotweed Control, King Conservation District Grant Lease: Amendment #5, Park & Ride Garage Agreement, King County METRO Finance: Establish Administrative Services Department & Increase Records Management Specialist Position to Full Time, Code Amendment Finance: Regional Aerial Mapping Funding Agreement, King County Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, G&K Services Human Resources: 2012 Reclassifications & Reorganizations Utility: Primary Disinfection Installation 2012, RH2 Engineering City Attorney Department recommended amending City Code by correcting and/or updating references in Title VI (Police Regulations) and Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) to revised Chapter 1-3 (Remedies and Penalties). Refer to Public Safety Committee. Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for the proposed Windstone V Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on 1/23/2012 to consider the petition; 4.3 acres located immediately north of Sunset Blvd. N., abutted by current City limits on its northern, eastern, and southern boundaries. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of the Landowner Collaboration for Knotweed Control on the Cedar River Project agreement with King Conservation District to accept $89,254 to enter into a partnership with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) to treat Japanese knotweed on City-owned and private property along the Cedar River within Renton. Total contract amount is $168,604; City's share $79,350. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment #5 to LAG-04-003, Park & Ride Garage Agreement with King County METRO, to extend the agreement through 12/31/2012. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended amending City Code by revising Title III (Departments and Officers) in order to establish the Administrative Services Department, and increasing a half-time Records Management Specialist position to full time in order to enhance overall record management and administrative support. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended approval of the Regional Aerial Mapping Funding Agreement in the amount of $30,000 with King County for the purchase of aerial imagery. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department submitted a request from G&K Services for a utility billing adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $43,375.15. Refer to Finance Committee. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval of the reclassification and reorganization of one position in each of four departments, Community and Economic Development, Finance and Information Technology, Human Resources and Risk Management, and Public Works, effective 1/1/2012 with costs absorbed by the respective departments in their 2012 budgets. Refer to Finance Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $169,082.93 for design and engineering services for the Primary Disinfection Installation 2012 project. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. January 9, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 9 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers ADJOURNMENT Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 308466 - 308870, and two wire transfers totaling $6,197,599.70, and payroll vouchers including 744 direct deposits, 71 payroll checks, and one wire transfer, totaling $2,643,726.56. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 308871 - 309350, and two wire transfers totaling $4,106,632.65, and payroll vouchers including 1,468 direct deposits, 112 payroll checks, and two wire transfers, totaling $5,249,197.29. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:41 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Li Li-Wong, Recorder January 9, 2012 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 9, 2012 •REVISED* COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 1/16 NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY) MON., 1/23 SCORE Update; Topic replaced by 5:00 p.m. Community Survey Findings; Regional Committee Updates; Council Policy & Procedures *7th Floor Conferencing Center* COMMUNITYSERVICES (Palmer) MON., 1/23 CANCELED FINANCE (Briere) MON., 1/23 Annual Reclassification of Positions; 4:00 p.m. Vouchers; Rainier Ave. S Project Bid Award & Funding; Lease Amendment with King County METRO; Regional Aerial Mapping Funding Agreement PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) THURS., 1/12 Glennwood Townhome Fee Waiver; 3:00 p.m. CED Work Program & Schedule PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) MON., 1/23 Written Statement for Tow Hearings; 3:00 p.m. Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-18; Ordinance Correcting References to RMC 1-3; Committee Workplan & Scheduling TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 1/12 Rainier Avenue Update (briefing only); 4:00 p.m. S. Lake Washington/Garden Ave. Project Briefing; TIP Schedule Briefing; Emerging Issues Briefing UTILITIES (Taylor) MON., 1/23 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.