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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 14, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 2011 Council Chambers Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tern Briere called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF TERRIE BRIERE, Mayor Pro tern; KING PARKER; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY COUNCILMEMBERS CORMAN; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; GARMON NEWSOM, Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER PAUL CLINE, Police Department. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Economic Development Director Suzanne Dale Estey reported that the City, CED: Renton FilmFrenzy IV & along with the Renton Marketing Campaign, presented the fourth annual Renton Reporter People's Renton FilmFrenzy, October 7 through 9. She thanked the competition's Choice Award sponsors, and explained that filmmakers were given 50 hours to produce, write, shoot, edit, and submit a film that had to be shot entirely within City limits. She stated that "curveballs" had to be incorporated into the films that included a specific line of dialogue about aerospace in Renton, a scene filmed at the Fall Harvest Festival or the Chamber Business Expo, and a piece of public art. Ms. Dale Estey reported that 17 teams entered the competition, and all of the teams finished and submitted their films on time. She noted that all of the films were screened on Oct 24 at the Renton Civic Theater, and the Curvee Awards Gala was held on October 25 at the Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center. She stated that winners were presented awards provided by Uptown Glassworks, and $1,700 in cash prizes were also awarded to competitors. She added that a Filmtalk event was held at various businesses on October 26. Continuing, Ms. Dale Estey explained that the FilmFrenzy competition is part of the Renton Marketing Campaign's economic development effort to foster arts and culture in Renton. She remarked that the event has led to the new partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), and announced that SIFF has committed to bringing their venue to Renton for a second year. Ellen Morrison, publisher of the Renton Reporter, presented Mitch Shepherd and John Wu the People's Choice Award for their film, "The Disconnect." Mr. Wu accepted the award and expressed appreciation for the film festival. He remarked that he hopes the event will lay the foundation for further exploration of how the creative arts can benefit Renton and its businesses. Mr. Shepherd thanked the Renton Reporter and the City for promoting and hosting the event. November 14, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 351 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 11/7/2011 Community Services: Housing Repair Assistance Program, Policy Changes Community Services: IKEA Performing Arts Center Use, Renton School District #403 CAG: 11-126, Maintenance Facilities HVAC Improvements, Cornice Construction CAG: 11-178, Renton Community Survey, PRR Inc CAG: 09-081, 2012 Basic Life Support Services, King County 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: * The annual Hassle Free Bazaar is occurring November 18 and 19 at the Renton Community Center. Over 100 vendors will be on hand with a variety of handcrafted holiday gifts. Shopping hours are Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. % Community Services and RUFF (Renton's Unleashed Furry Friends) are administering a survey to users of Renton's off-leash dog park this month. The dog park has reached its two-year mark and the survey will evaluate where the City's goes from here. The survey is available on the City's website at www.rentonwa.gov and has been sent to a list of 550 users of the park. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/7/2011. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of Housing Repair Assistance Program policy changes regarding eligibility requirements for manufactured homes (mobile homes), and for household re-applications due to extenuating circumstances. Refer to Community Services Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract with Renton School District #403 regarding shared use of the IKEA Performing Arts Center through 8/31/2014. Council concur. (See page 353 for resolution.) Community Services Department submitted CAG-11-126, Maintenance Facilities HVAC Improvements, and requested approval of the project, final pay estimate in the amount of $6,359.87, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $5,497.50 to Cornice Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Executive Department recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-11- 178, with PRR, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 to complete the Renton Community Survey. Council concur. Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of Amendment #5 to CAG-09-081, accepting $1,192,331 from King County for basic life support services for 2012 to be divided amongst the City - $885,781, King County Fire District #25 - $103,620, and King County Fire District #40 - $202,930. Council concur. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. November 14, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 352 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole: Utilities: 2012 Residential Plat Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Program, Fund Request Finance: 2012 Property Tax Levy & 2011/2012 Mid- Biennium Budget Amendment Community Services Committee Community Services: Cold Weather Shelter Agreements, Catholic Community Services & Harambee Church Finance Committee Finance: Enterprise Phone System Replacement, TRI-TEC Communications Council President Pro tern Parker presented a Committee of the Whole report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the use of $372,000 of Surface Water Utility Fund balance to fund half of the total Residential Plat Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance program cost in 2012 including hiring needed staff and purchasing equipment. This item will be included in the upcoming 2012 budget adjustment ordinance. A rate increase will be required in 2013 and 2014 to fully implement this program. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Council President Pro tern Parker presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding the 2011/2012 Budget and recommended the following: 1. Concur with the Proposed Budget Amendments: The Committee concurs with the proposed amendments in the amount of $3,191,906 and $12,399,492 for 2011 and 2012, respectively, and for an amended total appropriation of $494,382,739 over the biennium. 2. Set 2012 Property Tax Levy: The proposed amendments include a preliminary property tax levy of $33,400,000. This amount includes around $177,000 for the new construction levy, $233,000 in re-levying of the prior year's refunds, 1% base levy growth in the amount of $323,300, and up to 1% (or $323,300) in banked capacity not taken in 2010. The Committee further recommended that the City set aside any amount levied from the banked capacity for future budget purposes. 3. Adopt Enabling Legislation: The Committee recommended that ordinances which enable these modifications and levying of 2012 property tax be presented at the regular Council meeting for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 353 for ordinances.) Community Services Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Memorandums of Understanding with Catholic Community Services and Harambee Church for the purpose of operating a cold weather shelter during the months of November 2011 to March 2012. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the purchase of an enterprise phone system from TRI-TEC Communications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $352,616.41, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor provided an overview of the benefits of replacing the City's telephone system. November 14, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 353 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4124 Community Services: IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton School District #403 Finance: 2012 Property Tax Levy Finance: 2011/2012 Mid- Biennium Budget Amendment ORDINANCE #5635 Attorney: Criminal & Nuisance Conduct Code Amendment ORDINANCE #5636 Attorney: Precious Metals Transactions Code Amendment NEW BUSINESS Council: Cancel 11/28/2011 Council Meeting The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with Renton School District #403 entitled "Agreement Between Renton School District #403 and Community Services Department, City of Renton." MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 11/21/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2012 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $33,400,000. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/21/2011. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2011/2012 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5583, and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5595 and 5616, in the amount of $15,591,398, for an amended total appropriation of $494,382,739 over the biennium. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/21/2011. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 1-3-1 of Chapter 3, Remedies and Penalties, of Title I (Administrative), Section 6-9-1 of Chapter 9, Children, Unattended, Chapter 19, Plastic Bags, and Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference, of Title IV (Police Regulations), Sections 8-1-4 and 8-1-6 of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIM (Health and Sanitation), Section 10-8-2 of Chapter 8, One-Way Streets and Alleys, Sections 10-12-1,10-12-22, and 10-12-25 of Chapter 12, Traffic Code, of Title X (Traffic), of City Code, updating code sections to reflect changes in State statutes, City ordinances and/or regulations, or to clarify and/or expand the City's ability to address criminal conduct. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 20, Secondhand Dealers, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, by adding a new Section 6-20-7 entitled "Precious Metals Transactions," incorporating by reference State statutes, renumbering the existing Section 6-20-7 as 6-20-8, and establishing the penalty for violation of the new section as a gross misdemeanor. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CANCEL THE 11/28/2011 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. November 14, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 354 NEW BUSINESS Council: Community Events ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder November 14, 2011 Councilmember Taylor shared his experiences over the past few weeks including participating in a refugee simulation, attending an immigration integration conference, attending a domestic violence conference with members of the City's police department and prosecuting attorney's office, attending a fundraiser for the City's at-risk youth, and attending a celebration of Zambia's 47th Independence Day Celebration hosted by the Association of Zambians in Seattle Washington. Mr. Taylor expressed hope that Council will attend similar events in the future in order to increase their awareness of the City's many different cultures. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:31 p.m. Jason A. Seth, Deputy City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 14, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 11/21 Council Policies; 5:30 p.m. Regional Issues/Emerging Issues *7th Floor Conferencing Center* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Zwicker) MON., 11/21 Fire & Emergency Services Department 6:30 p.m. Promotions Reception *7th Floor Conferencing Center* MON., 11/28 NO MEETINGS (CANCELED) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 11/21 Vouchers; 4 p.m. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 11/21 4:45 p.m. Cedar River Trail Safety 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.