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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 15, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 15, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Ready in Renton Month September 2011 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: Return to Renton Benefit Car Show 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; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH AND COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 2011 to be "Ready in Renton Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Emergency Management Director Deborah Needham and Deputy Chief Bill Flores accepted the proclamation. Ms. Needham remarked that although Renton has not experienced a major disaster in a long time, the City and its residents train in order to be prepared. She thanked Council for their support of the emergency management program. Jim Medzegian, member of the Return to Renton Benefit Car Show Steering Committee, reported on the 21st Annual Return to Renton Car Show held on 7/10/2011. He acknowledged the presence of steering committee members in the audience. Mr. Medzegian stated that over 400 classic vehicles were on display, and approximately 4,000 spectators visited the show. He thanked all of the car show sponsors and remarked that the next event will be held on 7/8/2012. Mr. Medzegian presented Police Chief Milosevich a check in the amount of $14,000. Accepting the check with appreciation, Chief Milosevich indicated that the proceeds from the car show will be used to enhance youth leadership and activities programs. He also acknowledged Community Program Coordinator Terry Vickers for representing the police department on this committee. Mayor Law thanked Mr. Medzegian and the other volunteers who make the event run smoothly every year. He noted that the car show is a premiere event that has raised thousands of dollars for police youth programs over the past 21 years. August 15, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 263 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 8/8/2011 Appointment: Library Advisory Board Vacation: NW 4th St & Stevens Ave NW, Lanz, VAC-11-001 Fire: Emergency Management Performance Grant, WA State Military Department Transportation: Rainier Ave. (SR 167)-S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St., WSDOT Grant CAG: 11-024, SW Sunset Blvd/ Hardie Ave SW Pedestrian Improvements, RL Alia Company UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community of the Whole Public Safety: Pedestrian Interference 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. One item noted was: ^ The Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk will take place Saturday, August 20,11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This annual event continues to grow and liven up downtown Renton with paintings, multi-media, pottery, sculpture, crafts and photography displays from over 100 artists. Meet artists, explore the antiques, and rediscover downtown Renton. This year, the Piazza Park will host music, performances, and art displays. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 8/8/2011. Council concur. Mayor Law reappointed Catherine Ploue-Smith to the Library Advisory Board for a five-year term expiring 9/1/2016. Council concur. City Clerk submitted petition for street vacation for a 15,653 square foot portion of right-of-way, located south of NW 4th St. and west of Stevens Ave. NW; petitioner Vann Lanz, Mercer Island (VAC-11-001). Refer to Public Works Administrator: set public hearing on 9/19/2011. (See page 265 for resolution.) Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Military Department to accept Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant funds in the amount of $104,147 to support the emergency management program. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for a $4.8 million Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for Rainier Ave. (SR 167) - S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. project. Council concur. (See page 265 for resolution.) Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-11-024, SW Sunset Blvd./Hardie Ave. SW Pedestrian Improvements project, and requested approval of the project, final pay estimate in the amount of $4,995.53, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $5,722.69 to R.L. Alia Company, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Briere presented a Committee of the Whole report stating that the Public Safety Committee reviewed potential amendments to the Pedestrian Interference ordinance (RMC 6-25-1) as referred 3/14/2011, and referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole on 4/4/2011. The Committee of the Whole received a briefing on 5/2/2011. August 15, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 264 Public Safety Committee Attorney: Vehicle Impound Code Amendment Attorney: Traffic Code Amendment Transportation (Aviation) Committee CAG: 09-170, Rainier Ave (SR 167) S Grady Way to S 2nd St Supplement 1, KPG Inc City staff proposed making changes to broaden and strengthen the definitions of Aggressive Begging, Exploits Minors, and Intimidate. In response to Council inquiry about begging near automated teller machines (ATMs), language to provide a safety zone around ATMs was added to the proposed legislation. The Committee recommended approval of the code amendments and that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 265 for ordinance.) Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment to RMC- 10-5-2.A. regarding impoundment of vehicles. The state legislature recently passed RCW 46.55.0002, which makes impound of vehicles involved in DUI arrests mandatory. Currently RMC 10-5-2.A. does not contain a provision allowing for mandatory impound pursuant to any law. By adding a new Subsection 10-5-2.A.8., any law that makes impound of vehicles mandatory will be automatically covered. The committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 265 for ordinance.) Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt by reference one Subsection of RCW 46.19 and certain Subsections of RCW 46A. These changes relate to unauthorized use of disability parking placards, the improper display of license plates, operating a vehicle with a canceled registration, and operating a vehicle for hire without the proper license. These Subsections were recently amended by the legislature and, while the subject matters covered were in the Model Traffic Ordinance, the amended sections are not. Enactment of this ordinance will allow the Renton Police to enforce those provisions in the event the Model Traffic Ordinance is not amended to include them. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and advanced to second and final reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 265 for ordinance.) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Final Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition contract with KPG, Inc. for the Rainier Ave. S. (SR 167) - S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. project in the amount of $675,187. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. August 15, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 265 CAG: 09-170, Rainier Ave (SR 167) S Grady Way to S 2nd St Supplement 2, KPG Inc RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Final Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition contract with KPG, Inc. for the Rainier Ave. S. (SR 167) - S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. project in the amount of $98,956. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTION #4113 A resolution was read setting a hearing date of 9/19/2011 for vacating a Vacation: NW 4th St & Stevens portion of right-of-way, south of NW 4th St., west of Stevens Ave. NW Ave NW, Lanz, VAC-11-001 (Petitioner: Lanz; VAC-11-001). MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. RESOLUTION #4114 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a local Transportation: Rainier agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to Ave.(SR 167) - S. Grady Way to accept grant funding for the Rainier Ave. (SR 167) - S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. S. 2nd St., WSDOT Grant project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Public Safety: Pedestrian Interference Attorney: Vehicle Impound Code Amendment Attorney: Traffic Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5620 Attorney: Traffic Code Amendment The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 9/12/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 6-25-1, of Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, by revising the definitions of "Aggressively Beg," "Intimidate," and "Obstruct Pedestrian or Vehicular Traffic," and by adding definitions for "Automated Teller Machine" and "Exploits Minors." MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/12/2011. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 10-5-2, of Chapter 5, Impoundment and Redemption of Vehicles, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code, by adding a new Subsection 10-5-2.A.8. allowing for vehicles to be impounded when it is required by law. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 9/12/2011. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 10-12-1, of Chapter 12, Traffic Code, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code, by adopting by reference RCW 46.16A.30, RCW 46.16A.070, RCW 46.16A.200, RCW 46.16A.455, RCW 46.16A.530, and RCW 46.19.050. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. CARRIED. After second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. August 15, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 266 NEW BUSINESS Council: South Correctional Entity Training Exercise EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder August 15,2011 Councilmember Taylor noted that he was voluntarily incarcerated at the new South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail as part of a training exercise. He shared his experience being processed as one of the jail's first inmates, and staying overnight with four cell mates. Mr. Taylor remarked that the jail is a high-tech, state-of-the-art facility with an 813-bed capacity. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION (RCW 42.30.110.1.b.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:27 p.m. Executive Session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:01 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 August 15, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 8/22 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) MON., 8/29 NO MEETINGS (Fifth Monday) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 9/5 NO MEETINGS (Labor Day Holiday) MON., 9/12 6:30 p.m. Shoreline Master Program Final Adoption COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 9/12 Arts & Culture Master Plan Update 6 p.m. (briefing only) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 9/12 Vouchers; 5:30 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 8/18 Shoreline Master Program (briefing only); 2 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Amendments; Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7 *Note special day THURS., 8/25 THURS., 9/8 CANCELED CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 8/25 CANCELED THURS., 9/8 CANCELED UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 8/25 THURS., 9/8 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.