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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 18, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 18, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services: Summer Teen Musical Preview ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: 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; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; VINCENT ORDUNA, Recreation Program Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. Recreation Program Coordinator Vincent Orduna introduced Bill Huls, Artistic Director of the Renton Civic Theatre and producer of the 26th Annual Summer Teen Musical. Mr. Huls expressed appreciation for the opportunity to partner with the City for the second year in a row. He stated that there are 31 students, nine staff members, and ten volunteers working on this year's production of "Bye, Bye, Birdy." He introduced two performers who entertained with a sample number from the show. Responding to Councilmember Zwicker's inquiry, Mr. Huls stated that the show runs from July 22 - 31, and tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. He added that tickets can be purchased by calling the theater box office at 425-226-5529 or ordered online at www.rentoncivictheater.org 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: Renton River Days is occurring July 22 - 24, 2011. For more information please visit the City's website at www.rentonwa.gov. Referring to a Seattle Times article regarding changes to mobile food vendor regulations in Seattle, Sarah Wright (Renton), urged Council to adopt similar regulations. She remarked that if the regulations are not limited to food vendors, then other types of small businesses would be afforded an opportunity to operate until they become established enough to open regular stores. July 18, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 230 CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 7/11/2011 City Clerk: Quarterly Contract List, 4/1/2011 to 6/30/2011 City Clerk: Cooperative Purchasing Contract, Houston- Galveston Area Council City Clerk: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Kent Regional Fire Authority CED: Duvall 8 Short Plat, ROW Dedication, Chelan Ave NE & Chelan PI NEat NE 10th PI Community Services: May Creek Property Acquisition, Rob-Clarissa Partnership Fire: Use of Available Vehicle, Fire Protection District 40 MOU Transportation: Rainier Ave S Improvement Project, WA Transportation Regional Mobility Grant Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, SeaTac Disposal Utility: Franchise Collection Contract, Kent-Meridian Disposal She explained that high rent and business license fees hinder small business owners' ability to succeed. Ms. Wright added that Seattle earns revenue by charging the vendors parking fees. 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 submitted quarterly contract list for period 4/1/2011 through 6/30/2011, and expiration report for agreements expiring 7/1/2011 to 12/31/2011. Information. City Clerk recommended approval of an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council for goods and services. Council concur. (See page 232 for resolution.) City Clerk recommended approval of an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with Kent Regional Fire Authority for goods and services. Council concur. (See page 232 for resolution.) Community and Economic Development Department recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way north of NE 10th St., east of Chelan Ave. NE, and along Chelan PI. NE, to fulfill a requirement of the Duvall 8 Short Plat (LUA-06-031). Council concur. Community Services Department requested authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement in the amount of $250,000 with the Rob-Clarissa Partnership, LLP to purchase three acres of land located north of May Creek, east of Lake Washington Blvd. N., finalizing the May Creek property acquisition. Refer to Finance Committee. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (interlocal agreement) with Fire Protection District 40 for use of an available vehicle to be based at Fire Station 17 to improve response to wildland and brush fires. Council concur. (See page 232 for resolution.) Transportation Systems Division recommended acceptance of $1.5 million in Washington State Department of Transportation Regional Mobility Grant Program funds for the Rainier Ave. S. Improvement project. Council concur. (See page 232 for resolution.) Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a franchise collection contract with SeaTac Disposal (an Allied/Republic company) with a term of 10/1/2011 to 6/30/2019 for garbage collection service in their designated annexation area. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a franchise collection contract with Kent-Meridian Disposal (an Allied/Republic company) with a term of 10/1/2011 to 6/30/2019 for garbage collection service in their designated annexation area. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. July 18, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 231 Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant development and mitigation fee waivers for new multi-family rental housing in the Sunset Area. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (Seepage 233 for ordinance.) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment to the 2011 Budget appropriations in the amount of $944,379 and the 2012 Budget appropriations in the amount of $2,160,530 with the total amended budget to be $256,698,811 for 2011, $222,092,529 for 2012 and $478,791,340 for the biennium. The budget amendment makes minor corrections, recognizes grants, contributions, and associated costs, and provides for new cost items to cover necessary expenditures that were not included in the adopted budget. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilmember Persson clarified that this adjustment is for both the 2011 and 2012 budgets. He also pointed out that the adjustments include a $1.67 million grant to employ nine additional firefighters, minor budget corrections and revisions, numerous small grants, and fund transfers for one-time equipment purchases. •MOTION CARRIED. (See page 233 for ordinance.) Finance: Bond Refinancing, Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending City Hall Remodel & City concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a refinancing plan and all Center Parking Garage associated documents, including the associated Escrow Agreement, necessary to issue new Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) bonds in the approximate amount of $10.15 million, and call for redemption of the outstanding 2001 LTGO bonds. The 2001 LTGO bonds were issued to provide $6 million for the development of the City Center Parking Garage, and $13.6 million to refinance the 1997 LTGO bonds issued for the acquisition and remodeling of the current City Hall. The $6 million parking garage portion of the issue was advance refinanced in 2010. The City Hall portion has $9.95 million remaining and cannot be refinance until later this year. The new issue is expected to total approximately $10.15 million and will follow the same level amortization schedule as the 2001 issue. Savings of between $150,000 and $190,000 per year for the remaining six-year term is anticipated for a cumulative savings of $900,000 to over $1 million. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and second reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee CED: Waived Fees Housing Incentive, Code Amendment Finance Committee Budget: 2011 Second Quarter Amendment July 18, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 232 Utility Committee Utility: Interlocal Agreement Amendment, City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities Utility: Lease Agreement Amendment, City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4101 City Clerk: Cooperative Purchasing Contract, Houston- Galveston Area Council RESOLUTION #4102 City Clerk: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Kent Regional Fire Authority RESOLUTION #4103 Fire: Use of Available Vehicle, Fire Protection District 40 MOU RESOLUTION #4104 Transportation: Rainier Ave S Improvement Project, WA Transportation Mobility Grant Councilmember Persson clarified that by refinancing the outstanding debt for the City Center Parking Garage and City Hall Remodel bonds from 5.25% to 2.5% the City will save approximately $900,000 to $1 million over the remaining six-year term of the bonds. He added that the Finance Committee requested first and second reading and adoption of the ordinance at tonight's meeting because it is not clear what will happen to interest rates if the federal government does not raise the debt ceiling by August 2. •MOTION CARRIED. (See page 233 for ordinance.) Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement dated 11/9/1998 with the City of Seattle/Seattle Public Utilities to extend the termination date to 1/1/2062, allowing continued use of Renton's right-of-way for water transmission lines and appurtenances, and for use by Renton of certain property owned by Seattle along Logan Ave. S. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented and adopted. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 233 for resolution.) Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 327-815 dated 11/9/1998 with the City of Seattle/Seattle Public Utilities to extend the termination date to 1/1/2062, and to revise Renton's use of the leased Seattle right-of-way, located in the vicinity of S. 3rd St. and Logan Ave. S., for park purposes and for parking and construction staging purposes for the new King County Library System library site. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented and adopted. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 233 for resolution.) The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council entitled "Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing." MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority entitled "Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement." MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with King County Fire Protection District 40 regarding the development of increased resources to combat wildland and brush fires. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the Regional Mobility Grant Program. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. July 18, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 233 RESOLUTION #4105 Utility: Interlocal Agreement Amendment: City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities RESOLUTION #4106 Utility: Lease Agreement Amendment: City of Seattle/ Seattle Public Utilities Budget: 2011 Second Quarter Amendment CED: Waived Fees Housing Incentive, Code Amendment Finance: Bond Refinancing, City Hall Remodel & City Center Parking Garage ORDINANCE #5614 Finance: Bond Refinancing, City Hall Remodel & City Center Parking Garage ORDINANCE #5615 City Attorney: Massage &Spa Business Regulations, Code Amendment A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement (Franchise) between the City of Renton and the City of Seattle, acting through its Seattle Public Utilities. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement No. 327-815 between the City of Renton and the City of Seattle, acting through its Seattle Public Utilities. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 8/1/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading and adoption: 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 REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/1/2011. 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 ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/1/2011. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading and adoption: An ordinance was read providing for the issuance of limited tax general obligation refunding bonds of the City in the principle amount of not to exceed $10.5 million to refund certain outstanding limited tax general obligation bonds and to pay costs of issuing the bonds; providing for the form and terms of the bonds, approving an escrow deposit agreement; and delegating the authority to approve the final terms of the bonds. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: 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 PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. July 18, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 234 EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder July 18, 2011 MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES (RCW 42.30.110.1.g.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:36 p.m. Executive session was conducted. In addition to Councilmembers and Mayor, persons in attendance included Chief Administrative Officer Covington, Senior Assistant City Attorney Fontes, Police Chief Milosevich, and Communications Director Shridhar. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:13 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 18, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 7/25 NO MEETINGS (Council Holiday) MON., 8/1 Community Survey Update; 5:30 p.m. PRO (Parks, Recreation & Open Space) Plan COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 8/1 4:30 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue; Vouchers; May Creek Property Acquisition PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 7/28 Comprehensive Plan Amendments; 2 p.m. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7 PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 8/1 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 7/28 Emerging Issues In Transportation 4 p.m. (briefing only); Ed monds Ave./116th Ave. Street Name UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 7/28 Allied Republic Franchise Collection 3 p.m. Contract as SeaTac Disposal; Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent-Meridian Disposal 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.