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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 7, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. M INUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services: Trail Guidelines Update CONSENT AGENDA 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; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, 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; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire and Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. Parks and Golf Course Director Kelly Beymer reported that a Department of Justice ruling amending Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act states that government agencies must make reasonable accommodations to allow Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD) access to trails. She remarked that these types of vehicles include segways, golf carts, all terrain vehicles, and other vehicles powered by any type of means. She explained that the City must assess its trails, and review policies, practices, or procedures, to determine if modifications can be made to allow appropriate trail access for these types of vehicles. Ms. Beymer stated that although the City encourages all types of access to trails, the City must also review the what effects these vehicles may have on pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and whether there will be any types of conflicts with environmental or natural resources. She remarked that the assessment factors will include the types, sizes, dimensions, and speed of the mobility devices, as well as reviewing the amount of the people who actually use the trails. She emphasized that current park rules will remain in effect until the assessment is concluded and any revisions to the rules are adopted by Council. Concluding, Ms. Beymer announced that a new brochure entitled "Share the Trail" is in draft form and is being reviewed by the Parks Commission. She explained that the brochure will educate the public about appropriate trail etiquette. Council discussion ensued regarding the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, and the potential cost, time-frame, and requirements of the trail assessment. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Taylor, Item 6.a. was removed for separate consideration. March 7, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 59 CED: Veldyke II Short Plat, ROW Dedication, NE 19th St CED: Carco Theater Rental Fee Waiver, Smith Community Services: Cedar River Trail Trestle Bridge Repair, King County Road Services Division Human Resources: Fair Practices Policy Revision Airport: Operating Permit Agreement & Sublease, Ace Aviation SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 6.a. Council Meeting Minutes of 2/28/2011 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Transportation: Phase II SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Extension, City of Tukwila Transportation: Strander Blvd Underpass, City of Tukwila & BNSF Railway Community and Economic Development Department recommended acceptance of a deed of dedication for additional right-of-way to fulfill a requirement of the Veldyke II Short Plat (SHP-09-058). Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department requested approval to waive a Carco Theater rental fee in the amount of $390 for Congressman Adam Smith's Town Hall meeting on 4/20/2011. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract with King County Road Services Division in the amount of $170,000 to repair the Cedar River Trail trestle bridge at Maplewood Roadside Park; and authorize a transfer of funds as part of the 2011 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment Ordinance to cover the costs of the project. Refer to Finance Committee. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a revised Fair Practices policy. Council concur. (See page 60 for resolution.) Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a sublease agreement between Bosair, LLC and Ace Aviation, Inc.; and approval of an Operating Permit and Agreement with Ace Aviation, Inc. in order to operate an aircraft maintenance facility at the airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.a. CARRIED. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/28/2011. Council concur. Councilmember Taylor requested that the word "Benson" be corrected to "Vinson" under the NEW BUSINESS section of the 2/28/2011 Council meeting minutes. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.a. AS CORRECTED. CARRIED. Council President Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Tukwila for Phase II of the SW 27th St./Strander Blvd. Extension project establishing Renton as the lead agency. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 60 for resolution.) Council President Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with the City of Tukwila and Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railway Company, which will assign the rights and responsibilities for the construction and maintenance of the Strander Blvd. Underpass to the City of Renton. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 60 for resolution.) March 7, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 60 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers CED: School Impact Fees RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4085 Human Resources: Fair Practices Policy Revision RESOLUTION #4086 Transportation: Phase II SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Extension, City of Tukwila RESOLUTION #4087 Transportation: Strander Blvd Underpass, City of Tukwila & BNSF Railway ADJOURNMENT Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 301101 - 301416 and one wire transfer totaling $5,349,073.94; and approval of 728 direct deposits, 62 payroll vouchers, and one wire transfer totaling $2,520,802.11. 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 adopt the most recent Capital Facilities Plans for three school districts within the City of Renton and to collect and forward their residential development impact fees as follows: • Collect the requested impact fee of $3,808, an increase of $464, for each new single-family home on behalf of the Issaquah School District based on their 2010 Capital Facilities Plan; and • Collect the requested impact fee of $5,486, an increase of $92, for each new single-family home and $3,378, an increase of $56, for each new multi- family unit on behalf of the Kent School District, based on their 2010/2011 - 2015/2016 Capital Facilities Plan. Tho Committee recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter bo presented for first reading. 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 adopting an amended Fair Practices policy in order to establish a plan approved by the Washington State Human Rights Commission. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Tukwila regarding Phase II of the 27th St./ Strander Blvd. Extension Project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an assignment agreement with the City of Tukwila regarding an agreement between the City of Tukwila and Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railway Company for railroad bridge construction and maintenance. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:20 p.m. ionnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder March 7, 2011 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COUNCIL WORKSHOP (Briere) THURS., 3/10. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2012-2017 Business Plan; City Center Plan; Annexation Policy; Future Quality of Life Initiative; 2010 Census; Public Safety Issues Update; Renton's Diversity *Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, 104 Burnett Ave. S.* COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (BRIERE) MON., 3/14 Seattle Water Contract; 5 p.m. Quendall Terminals Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 3/14 Encroachments on Public Property; 4:30 p.m. One Night Count of the Homeless (briefing only) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 3/14 Emerging Issues in Revenue; 3 p.m. Carco Theater Fee Waiver Request; Cedar River Trail Trestle Bridge Repair Contract with King County; Renton School District Impact Fees PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) MON., 3/14 Emerging Issues in Transportation; 4 p.m. Operating Permit and Agreement & Sublease Agreement with Ace Aviation *NOTE SPECIAL DAY AND TIME 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.