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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 10, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 10, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Salvation Army Week • May 10 to 16, 2010 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Fire: Employee Recognition AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Fix - Proposed Shoreline Management 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; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER. CARRIED. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Services Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON and DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA, Fire & Emergency Services Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring May 10 to 16, 2010 to be "Salvation Army Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to join in saluting steadfast men and women who bind up the broken hearted and renew the heart of our community by their quiet service of compassion. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Captain Terry Masango of the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and Lisa Lam accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Captain Masango shared his recent experiences working on disaster relief for Haiti and stated that the Salvation Army is providing free lunches near the downtown transit center this week. Fire Chief and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson recognized Captain Erik Wallgren, Firefighter Tom Streifel, and Administrative Secretary Judy Hayward as the department's 2009 employees of the year. He reviewed each person's achievements respectively, and expressed appreciation for their outstanding contributions to the department. Continuing, Chief Peterson awarded Engine 13 - A Shift the department's Top Company Award. He reviewed how the award is achieved and pointed out that one recipient is actually a member of C Shift. He stated that this ability to mix and match crew members is a testament to the department's ability to provide top-notch service to City residents. Additionally, Chief Peterson noted that Firefighter Al Koskovich is the only member of the department to achieve this award more than once. Monica Fix (Renton) remarked that she had been asked to personalize how the Shoreline Management Program (SMP) affects her property. She stated that her lot is approximately 250 feet deep, 60 feet wide along the waterfront, and her newly-rebuilt home sits 25 feet from the water. She explained that if a structure was added in her backyard she would have to create a ten-foot strip of vegetative buffer on the water side of her property. May 10, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 144 Citizen Comment: Winter • Proposed Shoreline Management Program Citizen Comment: Denison Proposed Shoreline Management Program CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 5/3/2010 CED: 2008 National Electrical Code with City Amendments Plat: Cavalla, 162nd PISE&SE 137th PI, PP-08-097 Utility: Water System Upgrades & Purchase, Budget Re-appropriation Displaying a photograph depicting her flat yard, Ms. Fix questioned how the strip of vegetation would prevent erosion or act as a filtration system for water runoff. She also stated that the vegetative buffer would impact her property's value as half her lawn would have to be replaced with vegetation and trees that can grow to over 100 feet in height. Marlene Winter (Renton) expressed concern that she may have to replace her 31-year-old dock under the proposed SMP. She stated that she cannot afford to replace the dock and was advised by planning officials that she should replace the dock's decking over three separate years as a subterfuge to the regulations. Ms. Winter also noted that under the proposed SMP she would be required to replace her entire dock if one of the pilings happened to be struck by a passing vessel. Concluding, she acknowledged that some progress has been made with the SMP, but encouraged Council to find a balance between the need to have an approved policy and the rights of waterfront property owners. Councilmember Briere remarked that the SMP has been referred to the Planning and Development Committee for assessment and emphasized that it is not yet approved. She stated that the Committee will review citizens' concerns and work to make the program more balanced. Bud Denison (Renton) expressed surprise by the amount of varying positions regarding the science behind the SMP. He remarked that there appears to be no consistency on what resident experts believe when it comes to overwater structures, bulkheads, and wave damage. Mr. Denison emphasized that whatever decision is made it will be in effect for a long period of time and urged Council to review the data and opinions of the resident experts. He also opined that the reason there is such a disparity between the City's program and that of other jurisdictions is due to the fact that some resident experts believe the City program is heading in the wrong direction. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/3/2010. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code with City Amendments. Council concur. (See page 145 for ordinance.) Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions (including Council's 4/26/2010 ruling), of the Cavalla Preliminary Plat; 49 lots on 9.4 acres located southeast of 162nd PI. SE and SE 137th PI. Council concur. Utility System Division requested authorization to re-appropriate $67,000 from the 2010 Capital Improvements Project (CIP) budget for water system interties upgrades necessary for purchase of water from Seattle Public Utilities, and perform related fund transfers. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. May 10, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 145 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council: Firefighting Training Operations Finance Committee Finance: Biennial Budget Process RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CED: 2008 National Electrical Code with City Amendments Finance: Biennial Budget Process NEW BUSINESS Police: National Police Week Community Event: Wildfire Prevention Helicopter Training EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Parker shared his experiences attending Fire Ops 101 in Richland, Washington during the past week. He explained that he observed several different disciplines training at the federal facility and expressed admiration and appreciation for the professionals who serve and protect the community. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the biennial budget process and present the ordinance for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 5/17/2010 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-5-040, National Electrical Code, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to rename the Section as "Renton Electrical Code," adopt by reference the 6/22/2009 Washington Cities Electrical Code, Parts One, Two, and Three, and repeal Subsections 4-5-040.C. and 4-5-040.D. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/17/2010. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing a biennial budget process, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/17/2010. CARRIED. Councilmember Taylor announced that this is National Police Week and noted that the 22nd annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial will be held on 5/13/2010 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Taylor encouraged City residents to take time during the week to remember the daily sacrifices of the brave men and women who keep our community safe. Councilmember Palmer remarked that there has been recent helicopter activity at the Renton airport and noted that Whirlwind, Inc. is currently conducting pilot training for wildfire prevention. She stated that over the next ten days to two weeks they will be practicing their flight patterns and will begin water extraction training tomorrow. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR RELATIONS (RCW 42.30.140.4.a.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:37 p.m. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. We--W (J,. h ta Jason A. Seth, Deputy City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder May 10, 2010 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 5/17 5 p.m. Airport Lease Amendment with Boeing COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) Approximately 6:15 p.m. Renton School District School Board - Meet & Greet *7th Floor Conferencing Center* FINANCE (Parker) MON., 5/17 4:30 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) *WED., 5/12 Shoreline Master Program 2 p.m. *Note special day and time* PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 5/17 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 5/13 4 p.m. Airport Lease Amendment with Boeing UTILITIES (Zwicker) *WED., 5/12 4 p.m. Addendum #2 with RW Beck for 196 Water Zone Reservoir; Water System Upgrades and Purchase; Release of Easement Request from PACLAND; Wonderland Estates Garbage Service *Note special day and time* 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.