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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 14, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 14, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ADDED PROCLAMATION Elder Abuse Awareness Day • June 15, 2010 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Walz • Safety Trail Citizen Comment: Rodabough - Proposed Shoreline Master Program 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; MARK BARBER, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Services Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Planning Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; MEHDI SADRI, Information Technology Director; COMMANDER CHARLES KARLEWICZ, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring June 15, 2010 to be "Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. "Nikki," from the Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN), accepted the proclamation and thanked City officials and staff for recognizing the importance of elder abuse. She remarked that only one in five cases of abuse is reported and that DAWN is committed to providing crisis intervention, housing assistance, legal services, court accompaniment, mental health counseling, and one-on-one advocacy for victims of elder abuse. D. Blair Walz (Renton) stated that speed was likely the single most contributing factor in the recent fatal accident on the Cedar River Trail. He explained that elite and/or event cyclists use the trail for training practice and utilize bicycles that are built for speed and have brakes that are difficult to use. Mr. Walz remarked that cyclists should announce their presence and should also give more room to pedestrians when passing on the trail. He also reported that a speed monitoring trailer had been tipped over. Councilmember Taylor remarked that he walked the Cedar River Trail during the past weekend and also observed the tipped-over speed monitoring trailer. He reported that only six of 62 cyclists who passed him on the trail announced their presence. Mr. Taylor also stated that trail use has increased substantially and that both pedestrians and cyclists need more training on trail rules and regulations. Samuel Rodabough (Bellevue), attorney for RAMAC, Inc., shared the unique characteristics of his client's property and opined that both the City and his client would like to see the property redeveloped in the future. He stated that the City's proposed Shoreline Master Program (SMP) calls for a 100 foot no- touch buffer along the shoreline which would prohibit certain types of redevelopment on the property and could cost his client millions of dollars. Mr. Rodabough stated that the size of buffers and setbacks are within Council's discretion and are not proscribed by the Shoreline Management Act. June 14, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 179 Citizen Comment: Simpson - Proposed Shoreline Master Program Citizen Comment: Halinen - Proposed Shoreline Master Program CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 6/7/2010 Additionally, Mr. Rodabough expressed concern regarding proposed height limitations and stated that the statute City staff used to justify the limitation does not apply to this property because it does not obstruct views of the river from nearby residences. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ALLOW THE SPEAKER AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Continuing, Mr. Rodabough expressed concern with the variance process. He stated he was told that the City would not support a deviation from the height limitation, and stated that variances require approval from the Hearing Examiner and the Department of Ecology. He also stated that an appeal to the Shoreline Hearing Board and possibly to Superior Court would bog down the permit process for years causing untold expense to his client. He asked that Council consider the unique characteristics of his client's property and revise the proposed SMP. Mr. Rodabough additionally stated that although there is respect for the legislative process, there is also frustration by those having no (formal) comment opportunity at the Council level. Anne Simpson (Renton), speaking on behalf of the Renton Shoreline Coalition (RSC), expressed appreciation for the Planning and Development Committee and its Chair Terri Briere. She remarked that citizens feel their voices are being heard and that the City will make appropriate changes to the draft SMP. Ms. Simpson remarked that RSC would like to fully support Renton's Shoreline Master Program when it is presented to the Department of Ecology. David Halinen (Fircrest), attorney for AnMarco, stated that the City's restoration model versus the principle of no-net loss of shoreline ecological conditions is the cause of most of the controversy regarding the draft SMP. He explained that there is no prohibition on causing more adverse impact on a site as long as that impact is netted out appropriately. Mr. Halinen stated that aspects within the proposed SMP regarding shoreline edge improvements go beyond the no-net loss principle and are too burdensome, which is causing angst among property owners. He remarked that the uniform width of buffers required in the draft SMP also does not take into account the no-net loss principle. Mr. Halinen noted that the Renton Shoreline Coalition will be providing additional written material to the Planning and Development Committee. Councilmember Corman emphasized that the City is attempting to create a workable plan that will meet the interests of the Department of Ecology and the community. He stated that he believes City staff are advocating for property owners yet are concerned that portions of the draft SMP will not meet the approval of the Department of Ecology. He requested that all parties work together to find equitable solutions. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 6/7/2010. Council concur. June 14, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 180 CAG: 10-044, Street Patch and City Clerk reported bid opening on 6/8/2010 for CAG-10-044, Street Patch and Overlay with Curb Ramps, Overlay with Curb Ramps project; five bids; engineer's estimate $968,688.05; Lakeside Industries and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Lakeside Industries, Inc., in the amount of $809,772.11. Council concur. CED: Sunset Area Investment Strategy, CH2M Hill Transportation: 2011-2016 TIP UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee CAG: 10-054, West Hill Reservoir Recoat & Upgrade 2010, Coatings Unlimited Finance Committee Finance: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, WA General Administration Finance: Convert Limited Term GIS Coordinator Position to Full-time Position RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $630,000 with CH2M Hill for consultant services for the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy, and approval to allocate $60,000 from the reserves of the Highlands Revitalization Fund for this agreement. Refer to Finance Committee. Transportation Services Division submitted the annual update to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Arterial Street Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee; set public hearing on 6/28/2010. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to reject the bid protest submitted by Long Painting, Co. as it was not submitted to the City in a timely manner, as required by RCW 39.04.105, for the West Hill Reservoir Recoat and Upgrade 2010 project. The Committee also recommended that $50,000 be re- appropriated from the Emergency Response Projects (425.455265) line item and $50,000 be re-appropriated from the Water System Security (425.45584) line item to the Reservoir Recoating (425.455260) line item in the approved 2010 Capital Improvement budget. The Committee further recommended that the construction contract for the West Hill Reservoir Recoat and Upgrade 2010 project be awarded to the low bidder, Coatings Unlimited, Inc. in the amount of $385,303.13. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve use of an interlocal agreement with the State of Washington Department of General Administration contract for purchasing non-public works supplies. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be adopted. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 181 for resolution.) Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the conversion of the two-year term Geographical Information Services (GIS) Coordinator position to a regular full-time position. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: June 14, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 181 RESOLUTION #4049 Finance: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, WA General Administration ORDINANCE #5540 Utility: Hydrant Meter Fees ADJOURNMENT A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Citv Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the State of Washington, Department of General Administration, to allow the City to participate in the State purchasing cooperative program. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending subsection 4-1-180.D., Public Works Construction Permit Fees, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by adding a new subsection 4- 1-180.D.4. entitled "Hydrant Meter Fees," and renumbering the current subsections 4-1-180.D.4. through 4-1-180.D.6. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:35 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder June 14, 2010 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 14, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 6/21 5:30 p.m. Special Events Ordinance; Trail Ordinance (briefing only); Dogs in Coulon Park COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Parker) MON., 6/21 4:30 p.m. Vouchers; Lease with Renton Community Foundation for Suite 100 at Liberty Building PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 6/21 CANCELED 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.