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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 10, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 10, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Community Services: National Mentoring Month January 2011 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Hilderman Security at the Downtown Transit Center Citizen Comment: Dotson - Security at the Downtown Transit Center 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; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; MARTY WINE, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire and Emergency Services Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2011 to be "National Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton in tribute to the many dedicated individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young people, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to consider giving back to the community as mentors. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Communities in Schools of Renton (CISR) Mentor Program Director Erin Iverson and Executive Director Sue Paro accepted the proclamation. Ms. Iverson thanked City officials and staff for their ongoing support and stated that the program has served children in the Renton School District for 16 years. She also thanked all of the mentors and noted that Norma McQuiller, a City employee, has been mentoring her student for 11 years. Councilmember Palmer explained that mentoring is not the same thing as tutoring because mentors spend one hour per week with a student doing activities the child likes to do such as reading, playing, or just talking. Brian Hilderman (King County) read a prepared statement regarding the termination of the contract for private security at the downtown Transit Center. He questioned how the City was able to pay down $1.8 million in Golf Course debt but could not afford to keep a security contract that cost $50,000 per year. Mr. Hilderman requested that the contract be restored and expanded to include patrols at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and The Landing. Donald Dotson (Renton), owner of Dotson Security, remarked that his contract had been terminated due to economic reasons and not because of poor job performance. He shared a story about a woman who had been accosted at the Transit Center and explained that bus riders, students, citizens, merchants, and others have come to depend upon his security officers for their safety. As a concerned City resident and business owner he requested that his contract be reinstated. January 10, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 13 Citizen Comment: Shorter- The Dream 2011 Citizen Comment: McOmber Highlands Revitalization CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 1/3/2011 CED: Establish Farmer Market Coordinator Position Finance: Banking Services Agreement, US Bank UNFINISHED BUSINESS FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance: Vouchers Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Younker Motors Human Resources: Reclassifications & Reorganizations Dr. Donald Shorter (Puyallup), founder of NorthCo Development, stated that the purpose of his non-profit company is to help young people and families through education and mentoring. He invited City officials and residents to attend a free production entitled "The Dream 2011" to be held at the Renton Civic Theater, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. He explained that the production is a portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and will highlight the growth and accomplishments of African Americans and others. Dr. Shorter remarked that NorthCo Development will grant scholarships next year to students who write essays explaining how college will help them achieve their dreams and goals. Howard McOmber (Renton), Highlands Community Association, remarked that he attended the (Planning Commission) meeting regarding the revitalization of the Highlands area and expressed appreciation to City Officials and staff for their efforts. He stated that he is encouraging area property owners and residents to submit their thoughts and ideas on that redevelopment to the City. Mr. McOmber also remarked that he appreciates that there will be no use of eminent domain, and that the City is willing to work and cooperate with residents in the area. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/3/2011. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to establish a new, limited term, .75 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) position titled Farmers Market Coordinator with funding to be included in the first quarter budget amendment. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended approval of a renegotiated Banking Service Agreement with US Bank to include a reduction in fees and an increase in earnings credit rating. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 299451 - 300156 and three wire transfer totaling $6,112,565.10; and approval of 713 direct deposits, 71 payroll vouchers, and one wire transfer totaling $2,683,389.37. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a utility billing leak adjustment for the utility account of Peniraec, LLC dba Younker Motors, Inc. as presented in the total amount of $4,053.64. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to reclassify positions and adjust pay ranges for the positions listed below, effective 1/1/2011. The costs for the reclassifications will be funded by reductions made in the respective departments, as listed below: January 10, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 14 NEW BUSINESS Utility: Water Fluoridation Program ADJOURNMENT Community Services Department: Community Services Resources and Funding Manager, grade m25 to m29. The total annual cost for the Community Services Department is $4,056. The Community Services Department has money set aside in their 2011/2012 budgets for the reorganization of their department and for the Neighborhoods, Resources, and Events Manager reclassification. Executive Department: Communications Specialist I to Communications Specialist II, grade al2 to a21 (two positions), and Forms and Graphic Technician to Web Specialist, grade alO to al7. The total annual cost for the Executive Department is $8,568. The additional funding will be absorbed by the 2011 budget. Finance and Information Technology Department: Finance Analyst III to Senior Finance Analyst, grade nl6 to m25 (two positions), and Systems Analyst/Programmer to Senior Systems Analyst, grade a21 to a24. The total annual cost for the Finance and Information Technology Department is $16,056. For IT, the savings will be found in contracted services. Public Works Department: Airport Manager, grade m32 to m33, and Program Specialist to Senior Program Specialist, grade al3 to al5. The total annual cost for the Public Works Department is $5,352. The adopted utility rate increases for 2011/2012 will provide sufficient revenues to pay for the reclassifications. In addition, the department has money in the Water operating account to help cover these additional expenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF THE WATER FLUORIDATION PROGRAM TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:32 p.m. y307vtuuo^J. L)a££®^> Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder January 10, 2011 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 10, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 1/17 NO MEETINGS (CITY HOLIDAY) MON., 1/24 CANCELED COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 1/24 6:30 p.m. Rainier Ave. Public Art (briefing only) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 1/24 Vouchers; 5:30 p.m. Banking Service Agreement with US Bank; Farmers Market Coordinator Position; Emerging Issues in Revenue PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 1/13 CANCELED PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 1/13 CANCELED UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 1/13 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.