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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 1, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 1, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATIONS Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month - August, 2011 National Night Out 2011 August 2, 2011 PUBLIC MEETING Executive: Veterans & Human Services Levy Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. TERRI BRIERE, Council President; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; RICH PERTEET, Deputy Public Works Administrator - Transportation; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; JIM SIETZ, Transportation Planning & Program Supervisor; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER MIKE LUTHER and COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR CYNDIE PARKS, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 2011 to be "Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special event. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mike Flood, Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Community Relations, accepted the proclamation and presented the Mayor with a signed football. He expressed appreciation for the City's support of the team, and for allowing the Seahawks to participate in community causes like Community In Schools of Renton and the Renton Community Foundation. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 2, 2011 to be "National Night Out 2011" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to "Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party" by participating in a 28th Annual National Night Out event. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Community Program Coordinator Cyndi Parks accepted the proclamation with appreciation. She invited everyone to attend the fourth annual city-wide National Night Out event to be held at Earlington Park. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public meeting to consider supporting or opposing King County Proposition No. 1 - Veterans and Human Services Levy. August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 241 Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Marty Wine stated that the purpose of the public meeting is to provide information regarding the measure, solicit public comment, and allow Council the option to of supporting or opposing the measure. Ms. Wine reported that King County Proposition No. 1 will appear on the 8/16/2011 primary election ballot. She stated that the levy, approved county- wide in 2005, generates approximately $14.5 million county-wide and is set to expire this year. Ms. Wine explained that half of the revenues are targeted to support veterans and their families, and the other half supports county residents in need. She pointed out that a home worth $400,000 in 2012 would be assessed approximately $20 per year if the levy is renewed. Ms. Wine further reported that south King County contains 37% of the County's population, 33% of the persons in poverty, 47% of the disabled veterans, 40% of current clients, and 36% of the sites that are funded by the current levy. Explaining that an organized group opposing the measure was not located to a present a "con" side to the issue, she introduced Loran Lichty, King County Regional Human Services Levy Oversight Board (Board) member, to speak about the "pro" impacts of the levy on Renton residents. Mr. Lichty, who is also pastor of New Life Church in Renton, stated that the Board is one of two citizen boards with one serving veterans and the other serving citizens with human services needs. He cited the Compass Center in Renton as an example of how the Board partners with local organizations in an effort to end homelessness. Mr. Lichty also remarked that the King County Mobile Medical Van serves homeless persons at the Renton Community Supper twice a month. He urged Council to support the levy. Public comment was invited. Mary Ellen Stone (Renton), King County Sex Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), expressed support for the levy. She explained that KCSARC does not receive levy funds but their clients often benefit from services funded by the levy. Ms. Stone noted that the KCSARC board unanimously endorsed the levy and asked Council to support it. Sarah Wright (Renton) stated that she supports veterans, and that citizens must be allowed to vote on the decision to approve the levy. Donald Lachman (Seattle) stated that there are 16 long-term disabilities associated with every fatality in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and over 600 head injuries a month. He stated that traumatic brain injuries not only affect the soldier, but can also affect his or her family. He pointed out that 800 soldiers from Washington's 81st Heavy Armor Brigade and over 9,000 Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans make their homes in King County. Mr. Lachman stated that the levy fills the gaps in housing, utilities, security deposits, transportation, and other needs that Veterans Affairs cannot do alone. He urged Council to support the levy. Mark Martinez (Renton) urged Council to support and endorse the levy. He stated that as a veteran who served two tours in Iraq, this levy will help with the transition between the military and Veterans Affairs. He remarked that the transition is not always seamless and the levy will help veterans in need. August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 242 Tracy Brown (Renton) shared her experience volunteering at the new Compass Center in Renton and urged Council to support the levy. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED. (See page 246 for resolution.) PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Transportation: Six-Year TIP accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to 2012 - 2017 consider the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2012-2017. Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman reported that Washington municipalities are required by State law to prepare a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and to update it every year. He remarked that the purpose of this public hearing is to inform the public of the City's plan for 2012 - 2017. He introduced Transportation Planning and Program Supervisor Jim Seitz. Mr. Seitz explained that transportation programs and projects are required to be incorporated into the TIP in order to receive State or Federal funding. He stated that the purpose of the TIP is to develop a multi-year plan for the development of transportation facilities and to develop funding plans for each project or program. He also stated that the TIP is coordinated with public and private utilities in an effort to improve their facilities as the City improves its transportation facilities. Mr. Seitz reported that the TIP supports the City's business plan by promoting planned growth for the community, providing infrastructure for economic development, and supports overall objectives, policies, capital facilities plan, and transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the TIP also supports growth management in terms of financing consistency and coordination efforts. Mr. Seitz further reported that the TIP contains 39 programs and projects including 14 corridor projects, seven system preservation programs, five non- motorized programs, two safety programs, two area transit programs, and the addition of the City Center Community Plan. Mr. Seitz highlighted projects completed in 2011 including the completed Lake Washington Trail (Sam Chastain Trail), SW Sunset Blvd. at Hardie Ave. pedestrian and safety improvements, sidewalk rehabilitation projects, the 1% for Arts program, and street overlay projects. He also highlighted on-going transportation programs, including the conversion of traffic signals from incandescent to LED, installing uninterruptible back-up power supplies at four intersections, and upgrading school zone signs. He noted that one-half mile of arterial streets and a small section of minor arterial streets were added to the Arterial Street Plan due to the Kendall Annexation. Concluding, Mr. Seitz reported that of the total expenditures for the 2012-2017 TIP, approximately $52 million is funded and $70 million is unfunded. He reviewed the various funding sources, options for unfunded needs, and the impact that the economy has had on the TIP. August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 243 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Forister - Safety at the Transit Center Citizen Comment: Wright Festivities in Downtown Renton CONSENT AGENDA There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 246 for further information regarding this topic.) 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 2011 and beyond. Items noted included: # Traffic along a portion of the Cedar River Trail will be detoured August 8 to 31 due to shoreline flood repairs that will necessitate closure of a 100-yard portion of the trail just south of the non-motorized boat launch near the Boathouse. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be re-grading a portion of the shoreline that began to erode during the January 2009 flood. The work is necessary to protect the existing levee traversed by the trail. Heavy equipment will be present, as well as numerous large trucks making deliveries. Signs will be posted warning the public of the work and trail detour. Phyllis Forister (Renton) read published statistics regarding police activity at the downtown Transit Center. She stated that the statistics do not make her feel safe, and that having a large police presence there means that other areas of the City are being neglected. She remarked that the City cannot keep the extra police protection at the Transit Center after the new library is constructed because of budget reasons and because it will be detrimental to other parts of the City. She stated that a mandate of government is to protect its citizens. Mayor Law stated that the police presence in the downtown core will be maintained, and the emphasis that she is witnessing is due to the zero tolerance policy in effect at the Transit Center. He explained that if the police enforced a zero tolerance policy in the Highlands, or at the current library, she would see the same level of statistics. Chief Administrative Officer Covington added that the Police Department has reassigned and realigned existing resources and that the added emphasis is not due to short-term funding. He stated that the Council has so far approved of the added emphasis, and the policy will remain in force as long as the Administration directs it to happen. Mr. Covington stated that he does not anticipate a shift in this policy at any time. Ms. Forister replied that she can only judge by history noting that security was lost in the past. Sarah Wright (Renton) expressed appreciation for the Renton River Days festivities. She stated that she enjoyed the parade and visiting the booths at Liberty Park. She remarked that there was a lot of traffic at the library and hoped the event would not mark a memorial service for the library. She encouraged the City to promote downtown businesses, and suggested closing streets more often for holiday bazaars and special events. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Corman, Item 8.d. was removed for separate consideration. (See page 245 for discussion and motion.) August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 244 Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/18/2011 CAG: 11-091, Street Patch and Overlay with Curb Ramps, Lakeridge Paving Co CAG: 11-125, Maplewood Creek & Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2011, Sierra Pacific Construction Court Case: Alleged Violation of Rights, Richter Richter & McKee Attorney: Vehicle & Traffic Regulations, Code Amendment Community Service: Fee Waiver Request, WAVE Foundation Community Services: 2012 - 2014 CDBG Funds, King County Community Services: 2012 - 2014 HOME Funds, King County Community Services: 2012 - 2014 RAHP Funds, King County Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Talbot Professional Center Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Legato Inc Finance: Utility Bill Adjustment Request, Sarinta Som Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/18/2011. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG-11-091, Street Patch and Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate $1,138,738.35; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Lakeridge Paving Company, in the amount of $1,127,855.93. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG-11-125, Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2011; three bids; engineer's estimate $82,480.88; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Sierra Pacific Construction, LLC, in the amount of $69,905.90. Council concur. Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan McKee v. The City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Attorney for Plaintiffs, alleging violation of rights and other cause of actions regarding a police action that occurred on or about 5/6/2008. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. City Attorney Department recommended adopting an ordinance to amend City Code by adopting by reference State law regarding various vehicle and traffic regulations. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval to waive picnic shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's "Cycle the WAVE" bike ride event on 9/18/2011. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with King County for 2012 - 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Refer to Community Services Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement with King County for 2012 - 2014 Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant funds. Refer to Community Services Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement with King County for 2012 - 2014 Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP) grant funds. Refer to Community Services Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department submitted request from Talbot Professional Center for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $16,550.36. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department submitted request from Legato, Inc. for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $4,245.93. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department submitted request from Sarinta Som for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $6,128.66. Refer to Finance Committee. August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 245 Finance: Hire at Step D, Administrative Assistant Finance: l-Net Service & Support, King County Separate Consideration Item 8.d. Court Case: Alleged Wrongfully Paid Stormwater Charges, United States UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, SeaTac Disposal Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, Kent-Meridian Disposal Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Six-Year TIP 2012 - 2017 Finance and Information Technology Department requested authorization to hire an Administrative Assistant at Step D of the salary range, effective 7/29/2011. Council concur. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended approval of a contract with King County for Institutional Network (l-Net) service and support in the amount of $1,071 per month (plus taxes) through 12/31/2013. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 8.d. CARRIED. Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, seeking relief and refund of allegedly wrongfully paid stormwater charges. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Councilmember Corman requested more information regarding the lawsuit. City Attorney Warren stated that the federal government is suing the City because they believe they are exempt from paying stormwater charges. He explained that the government stopped paying the charges and is requesting reimbursement for charges already paid. He further explained that the stormwater charges were recently determined by the federal government to be fees and not taxes and that the litigation is to determine whether or not it is retroactive. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.d. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a franchise collection contract with SeaTac Disposal (an Allied/Republic company) starting 10/1/2011 and expiring 6/30/2019 to provide service in their designated annexation area. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 246 for ordinance.) Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a franchise collection contract with Kent-Meridian Disposal Company (a partnership with Allied/Republic as the managing partner) starting 10/1/2011 and expiring 6/30/2019 to provide service in their designated annexation area. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 246 for ordinance.) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman reviewed the 2012 - 2017 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the annual updates to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP 2012 - 2017), and approve the 2011 Arterial Street Plan. August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 246 Finance Committee Community Services: May Creek Property Acquisition Finance: Vouchers RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4107 Executive: Supporting the Veterans & Human Services Levy RESOLUTION #4108 Transportation: Six-Year TIP 2012 - 2017 Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, SeaTac Disposal Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, Kent-Meridian Disposal The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve finalizing the purchase of a three-acre property located along the north side of May Creek, east of Lake Washington Blvd. N., and west of 1-405, from the Rob-Clarissa Partnership, LLP, for the amount of $250,000. The property will be used for future soft surface trail and habitat restoration improvements as part of the larger May Creek Greenway system. Funding will be derived from the Washington State Department of Commerce, Public Works Board, 2009-2001 Grant Programs, and Direct-Appropriation Project Funding. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 304601 - 305410 totaling $3,589,045.63, and approval of 839 direct deposits, 128 payroll vouchers, and one wire transfer totaling $2,846,363.53. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read stating the City Council's support for King County Proposition No. 1, the Veterans and Human Services Levy. MOVED BY PERRSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2012 - 2017. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 8/8/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read granting unto Rabanco, LTD. dba Allied Waste Services of Kent, Rabanco Companies and SeaTac Disposal, the right and non-exclusive franchise for comprehensive garbage, recyclables, and compostables collection within certain specified areas in the City of Renton, Washington. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/8/2011. CARRIED. An ordinance was read granting unto Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco Companies dba Kent-Meridian Disposal Company, the right and non-exclusive franchise for comprehensive garbage, recyclables, and compostables collection within certain specified areas in the City of Renton, Washington. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/8/2011. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: August 1, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 247 ORDINANCE #5616 Budget: 2011 Second Quarter Amendment ORDINANCE #5617 CED: Waived Fees Housing Incentive, Code Amendment EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT An ordinance was read amending the Fiscal Years 2011/2012 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5583, and thereafter amended by Ordinance No. 5595, in the amount of $3,104,909. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-210 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by expanding the waiver of certain development and mitigation fees by adding a new Subsection C, entitled "Rental Housing Incentive." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL ALLAYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISTION (RCW 42.30.110.1.b.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BETAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:03 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder August 1, 2011 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/8 CANCELED (Briere) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 8/8 6 p.m. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Interlocal Agreement with King County; Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Interlocal Agreement with King County; Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP) Interlocal Agreement with King County; Department of Natural Resources Lease Renewal (briefing only) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 8/8 4:30 p.m. Vouchers; WAVE Foundation Picnic Shelter Fee Waiver Request; Talbot Professional Building Utility Bill Adjustment Request; Legato, Inc. Utility Bill Adjustment Request; Sarinta Som Utility Bill Adjustment Request; Institutional Network (l-Net) Contract with King County PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Zwicker) 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.