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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 6, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 6, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATONS Community Services: Sister Cities Peace Prize Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; RANDY CORMAN; GREG TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER. 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 Committee; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER, Community Relations & Events Coordinator; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA, LIEUTENANT FRED HEISTUMAN, FIREFIGHTER DONOVAN ECKHARDT and FIREFIGHTER DAVID ARENDS, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER CLARK WILCOX, Police Department. Community Relations and Events Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender reported that the City's Sister City programs provide opportunities for cultural and educational enrichment, mutual appreciation, strengthening international relationships, and creating lasting friendships. She explained that the City has two relationships, one with Cuautla, Mexico, which was established in 2001, and one with Nishiwaki, Japan, which was established in 1969. Ms. Mejlaender acknowledged members of the Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City Committee who were in attendance, and announced that the program was awarded the 2010 Peace Prize at the Washington State Sister Cities Conference. She explained that the award honors the Committee's 2009 accomplishments, including the welcoming of 17 delegates from Nishiwaki. She noted that the delegation's visit coincided with the student exchange program administered by the Renton School District, which enabled the delegation to enjoy a dinner program attended by students, school district personnel, elected officials, and other special guests. After thanking the volunteers, businesses, service clubs, and others who contributed to the program's success, Ms. Mejlaender introduced Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City Committee Chairman Roger Richards. Mr. Richards shared his experiences as a Renton Lions Club member and Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City volunteer from 1964 to present. He stated that in 1969 he was privileged to attend an international conference in Tokyo, and from that visit was instrumental in establishing the Renton-Nishiwaki relationship. He also explained that he was instrumental in establishing an arts exchange program that eventually became the student exchange program that the Renton School District currently administers. Mr. Richards thanked current and past elected officials who have supported the program for more than 40 years. December 6, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 397 Fire: Citizen Recognition ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 11/22/2010 CAG: 10-142, Westview Lift Station Upgrades, Advanced Construction CED: 2011 Lodging Tax Allocations Ms. Mejlaender introduced Renton School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel. Dr. Heuschel remarked that she is honored to represent the Renton School District's student exchange program. She acknowledged school district personnel and participating students who supported the program in 2009. Dr. Heuschel stated that the program is a great opportunity to build and strengthen personal and professional relationships. Councilmember Corman remarked that he had the experience of a lifetime when he visited Nishiwaki as a delegate in 2008. He recommended that citizens interested in becoming involved in the Sister City programs contact the City. Mayor Law thanked Dr. Heuschel for her comments and also congratulated her for being named 2011 state Superintendent ofthe Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators. Fire and Emergency and Services Administrator Mark Peterson and members of Engine 13 presented Laura Edson a Certificate of Appreciation for the life- saving actions she performed on 10/13/2010. He explained that Ms. Edson discovered an unconscious man in an aisle of a local grocery store and immediately began administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). He stated that Ms. Edson's quick actions directly contributed to the patient's survival, and the man is currently recovering. 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 2010 and beyond. Item noted included: * The Public Works Department Transportation Systems Division has received a $1,977,000 grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for improvements to the NE 3rd St./NE 4th St. corridor between Union Ave. NE and Bremerton Ave. NE. Construction is set to begin in early to mid-2012. The project will build on the planning, design, and construction of new traffic signals at Bremerton Ave. NE, and at Whitman Ave. NE, in the vicinity ofthe U.S. Post Office. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/22/2010. Council concur. City Clerk reported bid opening on 11/16/2010 for CAG-10-142, Westview Lift Station Upgrades project; 10 bids; engineer's estimate $92,192.43; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Advanced Construction, Inc., in the mount of $101,835. Refer to Utilities Committee for discussion of funding. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendation to allocate $112,000 to the Renton Chamber of Commerce to fund the Renton Visitors Connection, $78,000 to the Renton Community Marketing Campaign to fund its marketing efforts, and $20,000 to the Renton Community Marketing Campaign to fund the effort to bring a portion ofthe Seattle International Film Festival to Renton. Council concur. December 6, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 398 Lease: Park & Ride Garage Agreement, King County METRO, LAG-04-003 Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment #4 to LAG-04-003, Park & Ride Garage Agreement with King County METRO, to extend the agreement through 12/31/2011. Refer to Finance Committee. Lease: Ediund Property House, Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to Renton Housing Authority, LAG-06-001, lease with Renton Housing Authority, to extend the term through LAG-06-001 1/12/2012 for the City-owned house located on the Ediund Property at 17611 103rd Ave. SE. Refer to Finance Committee. Lease: 200 Mill Building, Clear Wireless Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease agreement with Clear Wireless, LLC in the amount of $1,800 per month for use of roof space for cellular equipment at the 200 Mill Building for a five-year term. Refer to Finance Committee. Lease: Airport, Greater Renton Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to Chamber of Commerce, airport ground lease LAG-633-61, with the Greater Renton Chamber of LAG-633-61 Commerce, increasing the rate to $15,360 per year and extending the terms through 12/31/2011. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Police: Regulating Transit Center Conduct PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CED: 2010 Title IV (Development Regulations), #D-54, Sign Code Amendments (partial) MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance regulating conduct at the Transit Center. The proposed legislation would give police a tool to expel someone from the transit center based on conduct that is specific to the City's Transit Center. It also creates an appeal process identical to the appeal process for other expulsions. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 399 for ordinance.) Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the 2010 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket. The Committee reviewed the proposed improvements to the Rainier Ave. Corridor between Grady Way and S. 2nd St. and the effects of these improvements to non- conforming pole signs. Specifically, the Committee reviewed a proposal to allow the relocation of non-conforming pole signs along this corridor when they are being impacted by Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition and an amortization program which would have brought all the non-conforming pole signs into compliance over time. After significant discussion and careful consideration of the proposal and its implications for property owners and the City, the Committee finds that changes to the Code are not necessary. Rather, the current policy established by the City with regard to signage in the CA (Commercial Arterial) zone should be adhered to, as well as the Code requirements related to non-conforming signs. The property owners who have pole signs within the ROW should be compensated for the fair value of their pole sign as part ofthe property acquisition and be allowed to construct new conforming monument signs on their property. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. December 6, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 399 Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Human Resources: 2011 Claims Processing, Healthcare Management Administrators Human Resources: 2011/2012 Healthcare Broker Services, RL Evans Company RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Police: Regulating Transit Center Conduct ORDINANCE #5584 Budget: 2010 Year-End Amendment NEW BUSINESS Community Event: 17th Annual Clam Lights Event & Piazza Tree Lighting Ceremony CED: Shoreline Master Program Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 298448 - 298887 and one wire transfer totaling $1,695,940.54; and approval of 734 direct deposits, 69 payroll vouchers, and one wire transfer totaling $2,629,075.64. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with Healthcare Management Administrators in the amount of $342,704 for 2011, for administration of the medical and dental claims, the rights to use the Regence Preferred Provider Network, as well as utilization/large case management, COBRA and HIPAA administrative services for City employees and LEOFF 1 retirees. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a two-year extension to the Employee Benefits Consultant Agreement with the healthcare broker, R.L. Evans Company, in the amount of $50,000 for 2011, and $52,000 for 2012. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the 12/13/2010 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations), of City Code, by adding a new Chapter 31, entitled "Regulation of Conduct at Transit Center," to establish conduct regulations for the Transit Center; establish violations of Transit Center conduct regulations and establish the penalties therefore; to authorize administrative expulsion from the Transit Center of individuals who violate Transit Center conduct regulations; and authorize hearings on those expulsions. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/13/2010. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending the 2010 budget as adopted by Ordinance 5510 and thereafter amended by Ordinances 5536 and 5548 in the amount of $4,852,225, for a final amended total of $262,396,683. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. Councilmember Zwicker thanked City officials and staff involved with the 17th Annual Clam Lights event at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and the Piazza Tree Lighting Ceremony. He stated that it is nice to have events like these in the community, and that they continue to outdo themselves every year. Councilmember Briere reported correspondence from the Renton Shoreline Coalition regarding the City's proposed Shoreline Master Program. She stated that the Coalition acknowledged how well the City worked with the public on the process, and had requested that the Department of Ecology not make any changes to the submitted document that would make it more burdensome. December 6, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 400 Community Event: Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder December 6, 2010 Council President Persson thanked City officials, staff, and Renton Rotarians who donated their time on Thanksgiving Day to help provide meals to local senior citizens. He reported that 175 sit-down meals and 300 take-out meals were served. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:32 p.m. Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk* COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 6, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Parker) MON., 12/13 6 p.m. MON., 12/13 MON., 12/13 5:30 p.m. Emerging Issues in Economic Development *7th Floor Conferencing Center* CANCELED Lease addendum with Renton Housing Authority; Lease at 200 Mill Building with Clear Wireless; Lease amendment with King County METRO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) THURS., 12/9 2:30 p.m. 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) 3 p.m. North Renton Professional Building Appeal •COUNCIL CHAMBERS* TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 12/9 Lease amendment with Renton Chamber 4 p.m. of Commerce; School Pedestrian Safety (briefing only); Airport Issues (briefing only) UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 12/9 Seattle Public Utilities Contract (briefing 2 p.m. only); Westview Lift Station Upgrades Project Bid Award 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.