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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 4, 2012RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 4, 2012 Council Chambers Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF RICH ZWICKER, Council President; TERRI BRIERE; ED PRINCE; DON PERSSON; COUNCILMEMBERS MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Administrative Services Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTY, Economic Development Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE, Police Department. SPECIAL PRESENTATION King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn reported that King County will likely King County: Councilmember face $20 million in budget cuts for 2013. He remarked that the County Reagan Dunn - State ofthe Executive believes most of these cuts can be absorbed through administrative County Address efficiencies and should not impact the court system or law enforcement. Mr. Dunn reported that he introduced anti-gang and human trafficking legislation this year. He stated that the anti-gang legislation will prohibit persons convicted of gang-related crimes from entering known gang areas, and it also makes intimidating someone trying to leave a gang or forcing someone into joining a gang a gang-related offense. Mr. Dunn also stated that the human trafficking legislation provides $750,000 from unspent Veterans and Human Services levy funds for enforcement, prevention, and intervention of human trafficking in King County. Mr. Dunn reported that METRO Rapid Ride F Line between Renton and Burien will begin in the fall of 2013. He stated that METRO Route 149, Renton to Enumclaw, was converted to Route 907 DART (Dial-a-Ride Transit) service to save operating costs. He also reported that METRO Route 240, Renton to Bellevue, has changed from 30 minute to 15 minute intervals during peak service, and this line was extended to Eastgate Park & Ride and Bellevue College. On the issue ofthe proposed sports arena, Mr. Dunn remarked that the Mayor of Seattle and the King County Executive were briefed on the issue and will be briefed again in the near future. He remarked that there are members of the County Council who support and oppose the idea, and that he would like to see an independent study conducted before making a decision. He noted that most people would like to see basketball and hockey teams in Seattle, but questions remain about the timing and location for the proposed arena. Concluding, Mr. Dunn reported that he is the chair of the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee, and the committee has authorized funds to remove the 25-mile wall of sandbags along the Cedar River. He remarked that the bags should be removed by the end of this summer. June 4, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 172 Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Dunn remarked that extending the Rapid Ride F Line to The Landing is a critical component of Renton's transit needs. He recommended that he and Councilmember Palmer speak with the head of METRO to see if that can happen. He also remarked that Renton, along with Bellevue, have occasionally been mentioned as possible locations for the proposed sports arena, and stated that the City of Seattle has not done a lot in terms of investing in capacity for new infrastructure in the SODO district. Mr. Dunn added that he is concerned about blocking access to the Port of Seattle, and he is open-minded about Renton being a possibility for a new facility. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written 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 were: The eleventh season ofthe Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza will run June 5 to September 25. The downtown market will be open 3 to 7 p.m. and will feature chef demonstrations, kids' activities, live entertainment, tips from Master Gardeners, free parking for up to two hours, and a pedestrian-friendly environment. Mayor Law will officially ring the bell at the Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza at 2:45 p.m. on June 5 to kick off the season. The second season ofthe Farmers Market at Valley Medical Center, located in the parking lot adjacent to the Professional Center at 4011 Talbot Rd. S., will run June 10 to September 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. The Renton Housing Authority is opening its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Wait List June 4 to 15 or until 2,000 pre-applications are received. There are a total of 315 vouchers, and this wait list is for when current families give up their vouchers. Please visit www.rentonhousing.org for more information. Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel (Renton), Renton School District Superintendent, reported that the community suffered a terrible tragedy in the loss of Lindbergh High School student Jessica Scholl. She stated that the support and partnership with the City is exceptionally outstanding, and that this partnership allowed the district to dispatch their own crisis team to support the thousands of students at Lindbergh High School, their families, and other students and staff impacted by the homicide. Dr. Heuschel stated that the Renton School District was able to process fear, frustration, anger, shock, disbelief, and other emotions by providing appropriate and accurate information, and maintaining communications. She thanked Mayor Law and Council for their leadership and partnership during this difficult time. Dr. Heuschel also expressed appreciation for recent assistantance on the district's 3-year plan. Mayor Law expressed his appreciation for Dr. Heuschel's kind words, and stated that the City also values its partnership with the school district. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, Consent Agenda Item 6.f. was removed for separate consideration. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Heuschel - Renton's Leadership & Partnership with the Renton School District June 4, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 173 Council: Meeting Minutes of 5/21/2012 Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee Attorney: Gross Misdemeanor Citation Correction, Code Amendment Annexation: Windstone V, North of Sunset Blvd N & East of Jericho Ave NE CAG: 11-091, 2011 Street Patch & Overlay with Curb Ramps, Lakeridge Paving Company CAG: 11-127, Cascade Interceptor Rehabilitation, SunCoast Environmental NW Separate Consideration Item 6J. Community Services: City Center Parking Garage Fee Waivers UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/21/2012. Council concur. Mayor Law appointed David Basco to the Airport Advisory Committee, West Hill Neighborhood - primary (position previously held by Roger Lewis), for a term expiring 5/7/2015. Refer to Community Services Committee. Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Airport Advisory Committee, each for a three year-term expiring on 5/7/2015: Marlene Mandt (Kennydale neighborhood - primary), Robert Dempster (Aircraft Owners/Pilots' Association - primary), Karen Stemwell (Aircraft Owners/Pilots' Association - alternate), and Ulf Goranson (Airport-At-Large - primary). Council concur. City Attorney Department recommended amending City Code by correcting a reference in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 1-3-1.B. regarding gross misdemeanors. Council concur. (See page 174 for ordinance.) Community and Economic Development Department submitted King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding the Windstone V Annexation, and recommended a public hearing be set on 6/18/2012 to consider approving the annexation and zoning. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-11-091, 2011 Street Patch & Overlay with Curb Ramps project; and requested approval ofthe project, final pay estimate in the amount of $137,391.79, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $54,405.35 to Lakeridge Paving Company, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-11-127, Cascade Interceptor Rehabilitation project, and request approval ofthe project, final pay estimate in the amount of $1,095, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $7,877.06 to SunCoast Environmental NW, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.1 CARRIED. Community Services Department requested authorization to waive City Center Parking Garage fees in the total amount of $6,000 for volunteers working at the 2012 Renton Farmers Market and the 2012 Return to Renton Benefit Car Show. Roforto Finance Committee. Councilmember Persson remarked that Council has traditionally waived these fees, and recommended that the item be approved at tonight's meeting because the Farmers Market opens tomorrow. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.f. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Briere recommended approval of Claim Vouchers 312226 - 312555, five wire transfers, and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $3,756,384.61, and payroll vouchers including 735 direct deposits and 67 payroll checks totaling $1,576,006.29. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. June 4, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 174 Lease: Rent Reduction, Barajas Arias dba RiverRock Grill & Alehouse, LAG-03-003 Community Event: NW Folklife Festival, Somali Youth and Family Club Attendance RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Attorney: Gross Misdemeanor Citation Correction, Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5661 Attorney: Administrative Services Administrator Duties, Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5662 Attorney: Tax Related Examinations & Audits, Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5663 Attorney: Criminal Prosecutions, Code Amendment Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize an addendum to the lease and concession agreement with Barajas Arias dba RiverRock Grill and Alehouse at Maplewood Golf Course to reduce the rent percentage for a period of one year, commencing June 2012 through June 2013. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and Citv Clerk be authorized to sign the addendum. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor reported that he had been invited to attend a planning meeting for Seattle's annual Northwest Folklife Festival in order to provide input on how to include more communities of color in the festivities. Mr. Taylor stated that he identified the Somali Youth and Family Club, and with help through King County Councilmember Julia Patterson's office, was able to secure funding for two 57 passenger coaches to transport individuals to the festival. He noted that 153 people were able to attend the event. Continuing, Mr. Taylor explained how the Somali community was also selected for a new program called the Folklife Community Arts Engagement and Mentorship project. He stated that grant funding is being utilized to hire a project coordinator to create two documentaries showcasing the community. Mr. Taylor stated that the goal of the project is to promote the Somali culture, and create partnerships and connections throughout the greater community. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 6/11/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 1-3-1 of Chapter 3, Remedies and Penalties, of Title I (Administrative), of City Code, correcting Subsection 1-3-1.B. to include gross misdemeanors. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/11/2012. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 3-4-3 of Chapter 4, Administrative Services Department, of City Code, revising the duties of the Administrative Services Administrator relating to recent changes in the department. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by adding a new Chapter 23, "Examinations, Records Preservation, Successor Liability, and Public Disclosure," clarifying the Administrative Services Administrator's authority to examine and audit records; also adding successor liability and public disclosure. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 6-10-1 of Chapter 10, Criminal Code, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, adopting by reference State statutes. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. June 4, 2012 Renton City Council Minutes Page 175 NEW BUSINESS Council: Cancel 7/2/2012 & 7/23/2012 Council Meetings CED: Food Trucks in Public Right-of-Way AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Adams - Fluoridated Water ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CANCEL THE 7/2/2012 AND 7/23/2012 COUNCIL MEETINGS. CARRIED. Council President Zwicker remarked that he had received correspondence from Barbara Pagarian regarding the issue of food trucks. He recommended that this topic be revisited. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF FOOD TRUCKS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Audrey Adams (Renton) stated that her son was diagnosed at an early age with having a severe intolerance to fluoridated water. She remarked that she does not receive water from the City of Renton, but would like to inform Council of the dangers of fluoridation. Ms. Adams asked Council to have an open-mind about the subject, and submitted a copy of testimony on the topic that she provided to the Washington State Supreme Court in 2010. Councilmember Corman shared that his daughter is also intolerant of fluoride, and stated that Council takes the issue seriously. He added that the City reduced the amount of fluoride in its water supply by half within the last year. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:43 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder June 4, 2012 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 2012 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Zwicker) MON., 6/11 6 p.m. West Hill Annexation FINANCE (Briere) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Prince) PUBLIC SAFETY (Persson) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) WED., 6/13 6 p.m. Renton School Board Meet & Greet *Knowles Education Center, 300 SW 7th St., Renton* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 6/11 Basco Appointment to the Airport 5:45 p.m. Advisory Committee UTILITIES (Taylor) MON., 6/11 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.