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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 11, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 11, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: Employer of the Year Recognition from Central Washington University PUBLIC HEARING Annexation: Gaile, 128th Ave SE & SE 160th PI 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; JAY COVINGTON, 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; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; ANGIE MATH IAS, Associate Planner; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. Career Councilor Merridy Brennick and Professor of Law and Justice Mary Ellen Reimund, from Central Washington University (CWU), presented a Career Services award to the Renton Police department for outstanding student mentorship. Ms. Brennick explained that several students have interned and worked in the department's cadet program and are now ready to begin their training to become full-fledged police officers. Police Chief Kevin Milosevich named several officers who are alumni of CWU and thanked Ms. Brennick for the award. 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 hearing to consider the 60% Petition to Annex and zoning for the proposed Gaile Annexation; approximately 43.6 acres, located generally east of 128th Ave. SE, west of 131st PI. SE, south of SE 160th PI., and north of Lindbergh High School. Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch introduced Associate Planner Angie Mathias. Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation site is in the City's potential annexation area (PAA), and exclusively contains single-family homes. She stated that public services are currently provided by Fire District #40, Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, and the Renton School District. Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the existing King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre). She reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as eligible for residential low density zoning and the site was pre-zoned in anticipation of the Fairwood annexation election as R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre), which will become effective upon annexation. Regarding the fiscal impact analysis, Ms. Mathias reported that current operating revenue are estimated at $171,594 and expenses at $151,502, projected to increase to $192,723 in revenues and $189,855 in costs in ten years. July 11, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 219 Additionally, she reported an estimate of $21,213 in revenues and $10,516 in costs to the City's current Capital and Enterprise Funds, increasing to $26,492 in revenues and $14,084 in costs in ten years. Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives, and the City's best interests and general welfare would be served by this annexation. Email correspondence was entered into the record from S. Brady and Lois Viaene expressing opposition to the annexation. Public comment was invited. Sarah Wright (Renton) requested that Council suspend the decision regarding the Gaile annexation and allow Renton residents to vote on the matter. Robert Harlan (King County) expressed support for the annexation. He remarked that approximately 80% of the 130 homeowners surveyed by the petitioners also expressed support for the annexation. He requested that Council accept the petition. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% DIRECT PETITION FOR THE GAILE ANNEXATION, AUTHORIZE FORWARDING OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE. CARRIED. 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 2011 and beyond. Items noted included: # The first public electric vehicle charging stations installed by the City of Renton will be inaugurated in a ceremonial "Plug In" Electric Car Charging Station Launch Ceremony on July 12 at 10:00 a.m. The kick-off will start with a charge-up demonstration at the City Center parking garage, located at 655 S. 2nd St. (on the corner of Burnett Ave. S. and S. 2nd St.), followed by a caravan of electric vehicles to the four charging stations located at The Landing parking garage. These eight stations, the first of 15 to be installed by the City in 2011, are funded by a grant from ECOtality and the EV Project. The next seven stations will be installed through a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency grant. The City's charging stations are part of a system of 11 public and business locations that will be available in the near future. * The Coulon Concert Series kicks off on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a concert by Gary "Kilai" Medeiros. Howard McOmber and his grandson, Justin, (Renton) spoke about an upcoming Eagle Scout project. Justin McOmber stated that the inspiration for his project was his brother Gregory who was diagnosed with autism at an early age. He explained the details of a scavenger hunt race he devised, and invited everyone to attend the event occurring at Evergreen Christian Fellowship in the City of Sammamish. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- Race for Autism Eagle Scout Project July 11, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 220 Citizen Comment: Wright - Budget Debt Reduction Plan Citizen Comment: Forister - Relocation of the Downtown Library Building Citizen Comment: Fleming- Relocation of Sunset Terrace Residents CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/11/2011 CAG: 11-115, Lake Ave S/ Rainer Ave S Storm System, James W Fowler Company Court Case: Alleged Wrongful Death, Peterson & Horton, CRT-11-001 CED: Waived Fees Housing Incentive, Code Amendment CED: 2011 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7 Sarah Wright (Renton) stated that the City should be saving money and not spending money on new projects and programs at this time. She remarked that the budget should be shored-up by adopting a debt reduction plan. Phyllis Forister (Renton) requested that the City cease any further plans for the downtown library. She remarked that the library has been at Liberty Park for a long time, and that she believes there is some duplicity between the Council and the King County Library System (KCLS) regarding its relocation. Ms. Forister also stated that Council should listen to the concerns of the public and follow the Library Master Plan. She pointed out that KCLS changed course regarding the decision to close libraries in White Center and Boulevard Park after public protest, and suggested that protests from Renton residents could change their decision regarding the downtown library. Christina Fleming (Renton) stated that residents of the Sunset Terrace public housing complex have held more than ten meetings, and distributed a survey to help develop relocation and hardship mitigation measures for residents. She expressed appreciation to the Renton Housing Authority for developing a written resident relocation plan, but stated that not all of the residents' concerns are being properly addressed such as provision of job training during development. Ms. Fleming also expressed concern that private developers and market-rate residents would benefit more from the redevelopment than the current low-income residents. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/11/2011. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/30/2011 for CAG-11-115, Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Project; nine bids; engineer's estimate $1,103,930; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, James W. Fowler Company, in the amount of $994,925. Council concur. Court Case filed by Robin R. Peterson & Deanna Horton as Co-Representatives of the estate of Frankie L. Peterson, et al, represented by Dean Brett, Attorney for Plaintiff, v. William & Jane Doe Torbeson and the City of Renton, for an alleged wrongful death and person injuries occurring on 3/18/2010 at Bronson Way N. near Park Ave. N. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Community and Economic Development Department recommended amending RMC 4-1-210.B., Waived Fees Housing Incentive, to extend the development and mitigation fee waivers to new multi-family rental housing in the Sunset Area. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Community and Economic Development Department submitted the proposed 2011 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7 amendment table for the annual review processes. Refer to Planning and Development Committee and Planning Commission. July 11, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 221 CED: Cairnes Short Plat, ROW Dedication, Jericho Ave NE Executive: Veterans & Human Services Levy Budget: 2011 Second Quarter Amendment Finance: Bond Refinancing, City Hall Remodel & City Center Parking Garage Police: Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols, WA Traffic Safety Commission Grant Transportation: 2012-2017 TIP Lease: Kaynan, Airport, LAG-85-011 & LAG-84-003 Utility: Interlocal Agreement Amendment, City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities Utility: Lease Agreement Amendment, City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities Community and Economic Development Department recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way for Jericho Ave. NE, to fulfill a requirement of the Cairnes Short Plat (LUA-10-026). Council concur. Executive Department recommended setting a public meeting on 8/1/2011 to consider the Veterans and Human Services Levy, solicit public comment, and consider supporting or opposing the measure. Council concur. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended approval of the second quarter 2011 Budget amendment increasing appropriations by $3.1 million. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Services Department requested approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of approximately $10.15 million to refinance existing City Hall Remodel and City Center Parking Garage debt at an average rate of 2.5%, replacing existing bonds of $9.95 million carrying an average interest rate of 5.25%, saving approximately $900,000 to $1 million over the remaining six-year life of the bonds. Refer to Finance Committee. Police Department requested approval to accept $22,285.50 in grant funds from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission and to sign a memorandum of understanding and related amendment in order to conduct Target Zero Teams high visibility enforcement traffic safety emphasis patrols. Council concur. Transportation Systems Division submitted the annual update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee; set public hearing on 8/1/2011 to consider the TIP. Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to two airport leases, LAG-85-011 and LAG-84-003, with Kaynan, Inc. to increase the total ground lease rate per appraisal by $5,314.20 annually through 5/31/2014, and to readjust the rate thereafter using the CPI index. Council concur. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #1 to the 1998 interlocal agreement (Franchise) with the City of Seattle/Seattle Public Utilities regarding water transmission lines to extend the term to 1/1/2062. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #1 to the 1998 lease agreement #327-815 (Franchise) with the City of Seattle/Seattle Public Utilities regarding water transmission lines to revise Renton's use of Seattle right-of-way for park purposes and for parking and construction staging for the new King County Library System (KCLS), and extend the term to 1/1/2062. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 7.b. CARRIED. July 11, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 222 Separate Consideration Item 7.b. Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Community Services Committee CED: Determination of Surplus Property Status, Old Fire Station 13 Public Safety Committee City Attorney: Massage &Spa Business Regulations, Code Amendment Mayor Law appointed Harold (KC) Jones to the Airport Advisory Committee, Highlands Neighborhood - alternate (position previously held by Michael Krohn), for a term expiring 5/7/2013. Refer to Community Services Committee. Councilmember Palmer remarked that the Airport Advisory Committee may meet prior to the next Community Services Committee meeting. She stated that Mr. Jones is highly qualified to serve on the committee and would like to adopt the recommendation as Council concur, rather than referred to a committee. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.b. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 303706 - 304600 and four wire transfers totaling $4,967,940.45, and approval of 1,588 direct deposits, 313 payroll vouchers, and two wire transfers totaling $5,410,523.50. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the administration to initiate Surplus Real Property procedures (Administrative Policy and Procedure #100-12), and authorize ordering an appraisal of the property known as Old Fire Station 13, located at 17040 108th Ave. SE, to determine the fair market value of the subject property. The Committee also recommended that a public hearing be set on 9/12/2011 to consider declaring the property as surplus. The Committee further recommended that administrative costs associated with the Surplus Real Property procedures be reimbursed to the facilities division from property sale proceeds, and that any proceeds balance be credited to the general government capital projects fund, Fund 316. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance amending RMC 6-15 entitled "Massage Business." It is well known that in some "massage" and "spa" establishments, prostitution and prostitution-related criminal conduct has been and continues to take place. The City has successfully prosecuted some purported "massage practitioners" who have added unlawful conduct to the services they offer. This City Code amendment will more effectively regulate massage establishments, massage practitioners, and improve the City's ability to address prostitution, promoting prostitution, and other criminal conduct that is occurring in some so-called "massage" and "spa" establishments. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 223 for ordinance.) July 11, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 223 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Attorney: Massage &Spa Business Regulations, Code Amendment NEW BUSINESS Policy: Council Travel and Reimbursement Citizen Comment: Faull - 541 Park Ave N Property ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder July 11, 2011 The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 7/18/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 15 (Massage Business) of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, amending the regulations regarding massage establishments, adding definitions, and making unlawful conduct gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/18/2011. CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF COUNCIL TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE LETTER FROM GARY FAULL REGARDING THE 541 PARK AVE. N. PROPERTY TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:39 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 July 11, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 7/18 6 p.m. Regional Issues COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 7/18 Emerging Issues in Revenue; 5 p.m. 2011 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment; Refunding of 2001 LTGO Bonds PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 7/14 Waived Fees Housing Incentive; 3 p.m. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7; Comprehensive Plan Amendments PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 7/18 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 7/14 Emerging Issues In Transportation 2 p.m. (briefing only); Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); Bus Rapid Transit UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 7/14 Curbside Clean-up Options (briefing only); 4:30 p.m. Yellow Pages Opt-Out Program; Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Seattle & Seattle Public Utilities; Amendment to Lease Agreement with Seattle & Seattle Public Utilities 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.