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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 27, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 27, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Parks and Recreation Month July 2011 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 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; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; TIM WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; MEHDI SADRI, Information Technology Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring July 2011 to be "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all residents to enjoy and recognize the many benefits of the City's parks and recreation facilities and programs. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Parks and Golf Course Director Kelly Beymer accepted the proclamation. She stated that the Parks and Recreation Divisions will continue their efforts to provide well maintained parks, accessible recreation programs, and stewardship of the City's natural areas and open spaces. Mayor Law recommended that the second proclamation be read later in the agenda upon Miss Washington's arrival to the meeting. No objections were expressed. 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 City invites residents to experience Independence Day in Renton. The celebration will have something for everyone, including free children's activities and face painting from noon to 8 p.m. sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA and Matt Griffin YMCA, stage entertainment from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. sponsored by the Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments, and a professional fireworks display from a barge on Lake Washington at 10 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Visit rentonwa.gov for complete event details and information on parking, street closures, boat launch hours, and other restrictions. Personal fireworks are banned within Renton City limits at all times and the ban will be actively enforced. June 27, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 210 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Tabak - Relocation of the Downtown Library Citizen Comment: Riley- Relocation of the Downtown Library PROCLAMATION Miss Washington Week June 27-July 2, 2011 Pavement excavation for the Main Avenue watermain replacement project has proven to be more difficult and time consuming than anticipated due to unexpected conditions, forcing the need for a change in lane usage and traffic control. Beginning Wednesday, June 29 to the end of July, the southbound curb lane of Main Ave. S. from S. 4th St. to S. Grady Way will be closed to traffic 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. traffic must use the detour route along S. 4th St. and Williams Ave. S. At 3:30 p.m. the second southbound lane along Main Ave. S. will be opened, so drivers will have their choice of using either Main Ave. S. with its one open lane or the detour route between 3:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. Traffic control signs will be left in place and flaggers will be posted at the two intersections along S. 4th St. until 6 p.m. during the week days. ^ Councilman Rich Zwicker was elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board of Directors at the Association's annual business meeting in Spokane on June 23. Mr. Zwicker will represent AWC's District 13 during his two-year term. ¥ Last week, the City Council reaffirmed the City's intent to maintain the existing Library building in public ownership and that it be open to the public. The Council further directed that any future use considered by the Administration should enhance the enjoyment of the building as a civic amenity and its location over the Cedar River. The Mayor has appointed Community Services Department Administrator Terry Higashiyama to oversee a public process to develop ideas for the future use of the building that the City Council and Administration could consider. Terry and her department will take the lead in establishing a steering committee and scheduling community meetings to develop recommendations. More information will be available on the City's website by the end of the week. The process will take approximately six months and will offer an opportunity for all interested citizens to share in the vision. Judy Tabak (Renton) displayed and read portions of the City's 2009 interlocal agreement with the King County Library System (KCLS) and the ballot measure Explanatory Statement regarding Renton's annexation to KCLS. She stated that the wording regarding new library facilities as written on the ballot measure differs from the interlocal agreement and was therefore deceptive. Ms. Tabak explained that the ballot measure did not reflect the City's intent to purchase and transfer ownership of the new buildings and property to KCLS. She stated that Renton constituents have lost trust in their elected leaders. Michael Riley (Renton) urged Council to begin accepting public input regarding the design process for the new downtown library. He explained that it is time to begin this process because KCLS recently hired architects for the construction of the two new libraries. Discussion ensued regarding the public input process KCLS uses when constructing new library facilities. Noting receipt of a message indicating that Miss Washington would be unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency, Mayor Law called for reading of the "Miss Washington Week" proclamation. June 27, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 211 CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 6/20/2011 Attorney: Massage & Spa Regulations, Code Amendment CED: Old Fire Station 13 Property, Declare as Surplus Annexation: Gaile, SE 160th PI & 131st PI SE Executive: Investigate Assistance, SCORE & South County Cities Police: Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Program, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Utility: 2011 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program, Budget Amendment UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Community Services: High School Golf Teams, Fee Waiver Request A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring June 27 to July 2, 2011 to be "Miss Washington Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Mayor Law remarked that the Miss Washington Scholarship organization has chosen Renton as the host City for the third year in a row. He thanked Brad Brotherton, the Tea Palace Restaurant, and other local businesses for sponsoring the organization. Mayor Law announced that the pageant will be held on Saturday, July 2 at Lindbergh High School. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/20/2011. Council concur. City Attorney recommended adopting an ordinance to amend "massage" and "spa" establishment regulations and penalties. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to initiate the process for declaring as surplus City-owned property located at 17040 108th Ave. SE (Old Fire Station 13). Refer to Community Services Committee. Community and Economic Development Department submitted 60% Petition to Annex for the proposed Gaile Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 7/11/2011 to consider the petition, 43.6 acres located in the vicinity of SE 160th PI. and 131st PI. SE. Council concur. Executive Department recommended approval of an Interlocal agreement with the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, SeaTac, Tukwila, and SCORE (South Correctional Entity) regarding investigative assistance requests by SCORE. Council concur. (See page 212 for resolution.) Police Department requested review, comment, and authorization to submit a grant application and accept funds in the amount of $36,753 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to help fund the Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program. Council concur. Utility Systems Division requested amending the 2011 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program budget, by increasing the budget for the Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S. Storm System Replacement project in the amount of $350,000 by transferring $100,000 from the Green River Ecosystem Restoration project and $250,000 from the Hardie Ave. SW/SW 7th St. Storm System Improvement project. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize a waiver of Maplewood Golf Course fees for Renton, Hazen, Lindbergh, and Liberty High School golf teams for the 2011 season in the amount of $11,600. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* June 27,2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 212 Finance: Enterprise Agreement, Microsoft RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4100 Executive: Investigative Assistance, SCORE & South County Cities NEW BUSINESS Library: Design Process for New Libraries Library: Repurposing Process of Old Downtown Library Building ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Persson explained that in exchange for the fee waiver, the golf teams are responsible for replacing divots, retrieving golf tees, and other maintenance around the golf course. •MOTION CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an Enterprise License Agreement with Microsoft in an amount not to exceed $180,000 per year to provide a consistent software platform City-wide and improve interoperability and staff efficiency in file sharing and transfers. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement with the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, SeaTac, Tukwila and SCORE regarding investigative assistance for criminal or significant activity occurring at SCORE. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF THE NEW LIBRARIES DESIGN PROCESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF REPURPOSING OF THE OLD (DOWNTOWN) LIBRARY BUILDING TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:26 p.m. Jason Seth, Recorder June 27, 2011 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 June 27, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) DATE/TIME MON., 7/4 MON., 7/11 6 p.m. AGENDA NO MEETINGS (City Holiday) Police Department Emerging Issues COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 7/11 Determination of Surplus Property Status 5:45 p.m. for Old Fire Station 13 FINANCE (Persson) MON., 7/11 Emerging Issues in Revenue; 4:15 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 7/11 Trail Safety; 4:45 p.m. Massage & Spa Business Regulations Code Amendment 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.