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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 1, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION American Diabetes Month November 2010 SPECIAL PRESENTATON Fire: NFA Executive Fire Officer Recognition PUBLIC HEARING Budget: 2011/2012 Biennial 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. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; Bonnie Walton, City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR MARK PETERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA and BATTALION CHIEF KARL RUFENER, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the month of November, 2010 to be "American Diabetes Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join the American Diabetes Association's movement to "Stop Diabetes" and confront, fight, and most importantly, change the future of this deadly disease. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Heather Burke accepted the proclamation and stated that she has been living with this disease for nearly seven years. She thanked City officials for supporting the efforts of the American Diabetes Association. Fire and Emergency Services Administrator Mark Peterson announced that Battalion Chief/Safety Officer Karl Rufener successfully completed the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy's "Executive Fire Officer Program." He reported that Battalion Chief Rufener completed this four-year program in three years, doubling-up the courses and sacrificing time with his family in order to accomplish this task. He explained that candidates spend eight weeks at the National Fire Academy each year, and at the end of each eight-week session are tasked with completing a college level paper which is graded and ranked among their peers. Chief Peterson also recognized Battalion Chief Rufener for being instrumental in the City's Emergency Management program. He remarked that the program has blossomed due to his hard work. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider the City of Renton 2011/2012 biennial budget. November 1,2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 346 Finance and Information Technology Administrator Iwen Wang stated that she will be reporting on revenue streams and the proposed property tax for the City's 2011/2012 biennial budget. She reported that the total combined budget for all funds over the two-year period is $445 million. She remarked that approximately 44% of the budget is dedicated to employee pay and benefits. She also noted that a large part of the City's budget is dedicated to contracts including jail service with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) (which begins in 2011), and with King County Metro for sewer treatment. Ms. Wang reported that the budget is grouped into various funds with the largest being the general governmental, the second largest being enterprise funds, and the third largest being the internal services group. She stated that general governmental funds cover essentially all of the services that the City provides to citizens, including police, fire and emergency services, courts and public defenders, natural resource management, and human services operations. She stated that the City's enterprise funds include all utility services, the airport and the golf course. She explained that the internal services funds cover things such as fleet maintenance, information technology needs, and insurance costs. Ms. Wang reported that the General Fund expenditures total $198.2 million and revenues total $198.3 million. She stated that 66% of those expenditures are for pay and benefits and 71% of the revenue stream is derived from taxes. She explained that the City's three largest tax sources are property, sales, and utility tax. Regarding property taxes, Ms. Wang reported that State law allows the City to increase property tax collection by one percent each year based on the previous year's legally allowed levy. She explained that based on that calculation, the City's levy for 2011 will be $32.3 million. She noted that State law also allows additional levies to be collected, including new construction (estimated $247,000), annexation allowances (estimated $163,000), and re- levying of prior year refunds (estimated $87,150). Ms. Wang also noted that the City banked its one percent growth allowance in 2010 (estimated at $330,000) and will continue to keep that banked. She reported that with these allowable collections the total property tax levy for 2011 will be $32.47 million, and an allowance will be included for taxes that may be uncollectable next year. She equated that amount to an average of approximately $804 per City home. Ms. Wang clarified that only 23% of a homeowner's overall property tax payment goes to the City, and that the additional funds go to other taxing districts, including schools, King County, the State, the King County Library System, and ports, Medic One/EMS, and the hospital. Ms. Wang reported that the second largest source of revenue is sales tax. She stated approximately $21.6 million will be generated in 2011, which includes the Benson Hill annexation credit as well as criminal justice funding. She pointed out that 2010 sales tax collection was 18% below 2008 levels and that it is not expected to fully recover until 2015. She also noted that due to the recession the composition of the City's sales tax has changed. Ms. Wang reported that prior to 2010, retail sales accounted for 29% of the City's sales tax and that has now grown to 35%. She noted that other sources have dropped including contracting and auto sales, but that the services industry has actually November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 347 grown. Ms. Wang also emphasized that City-wide nearly $200 million per year in sales tax is generated of which City government only receives approximately ten percent, or $20 million. She stated that the rest of the revenue is distributed to the State, two major transit providers, King County, and Criminal Justice. Continuing, Ms. Wang reported that the third largest taxing source is utility taxes. She stated that this $15 million revenue stream is stable and grows primarily because of inflation and population growth. She noted that due to a recent Supreme Court decision, the City needs to pay for fire hydrant maintenance from the general fund, and that a one percent utility tax rate increase will be applied to the water utility to offset this cost. She emphasized that this increase will have a neutral impact on tax payers and rate payers. Ms. Wang also reported that another smaller revenue source is development and permit fees. She remarked that this area of revenue was hit hard by the economy and is not expected to fully recover until 2016, and that a six percent growth rate is estimated for 2011 and a three percent increase for 2012. She further explained that funding for Capital Improvement Projects is accumulated and then drawn down as the projects occur. She also noted that the City's current debt service obligation is approximately $4 million per year, and that additional debt is projected for the construction of the new libraries. She noted that overall it will cost approximately $1,738 per person to provide all City services. Lastly, regarding workforce changes, Ms. Wang reported that the City had 794 positions in 2009 and reduced that number to 711 in 2010. She noted that the 2011/2012 Biennial Budget reduces an additional 4.5 positions, and the jail closure will further reduce the number, bringing the City's total number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions to 682 in 2011. Ms. Wang emphasized that this budget proposal does not include the Fairwood annexation and, if necessary, a supplemental budget will be considered at a later date. Public comment was invited. Joellen Monson (Bellevue), Therapeutic Health Services of Bellevue, expressed appreciation for Council's support of Human Services programs. She read statistics regarding drug and alcohol use and their effects on the community. Ms. Monson explained how her organization benefits the community by treating persons with drug and/or alcohol problems or mental health issues, and requested support for her agency. Naqeeb Anderson (Kent), Washington Women's Employment and Education, complimented the City of Renton for keeping up its support of Human Services programs. He stated that due to the economy, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) significantly cut the organization's funding. Mr. Anderson stated that his agency's main goal is to help people overcome the barriers that lead people to live under median income levels. He also noted that while most clients are women, the agency helps both women and men. Del Mead (Renton), Renton Clothes Bank, expressed appreciation for Council's past and future support of the organization. She introduced three of 11 Board of Directors and remarked that each member is significantly involved in the community. Ms. Mead reported that the Renton Clothes Bank has three November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 348 APPEAL Planning & Development Committee Appeal: Eagle Ridge PUD, Koruga, LUA-09-150 programs of service: 1) providing free clothing to those in need, 2) funding shoes, socks, underwear, over-sized clothing, athletic equipment, and other items not found at the clothes bank to needy school children, and 3) the Dress for Success program for men and women seeking or returning to work. She noted that while referrals are required, persons may receive referrals from clubs and organizations, churches, schools, or from individuals. Sue Paro (Lynnwood), Executive Director of Renton Communities In Schools (CISR), expressed appreciation for Council's support of Human Services programs. She stated that she was initially disappointed to hear that the funding request for the Family Liaison and Mentor programs had not been recommended because CISR has been a part of the fabric of the Renton community for 16 years, but was pleased that Council was reconsidering their request. Ms. Paro remarked that the City needs human services agencies to serve people, and CISR has stellar programs that serve over 3,000 students in 12 schools. Elaine Purchase (North Bend), Pediatric Interim Care Center of Kent (PICC), stated that she is grateful for the support the organization will receive from the City. She remarked that PICC has served drug-exposed and medically fragile infants in the community for 20 years. Ms. Purchase stated that about 70 of the approximately 1,800 babies born in Renton will be drug-exposed in some way and will require services only PICC can provide. She remarked that narcotic assisted withdrawal programs cost approximately $3,700 per day at hospitals and only $170 per day at PICC from taxpayer money due to funds raised. Ms. Purchase stated that the organization has lost state funding and is requesting assistance from neighboring communities. David Emery (Kent), Spiritual Care Director for Bridge Disability Ministries of Bellevue, stated this his organization provides mobility equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, motorized chairs, and/or canes, at no cost to those in need. He reported that their guardianship program provides care for individuals who would otherwise be wards of the state, and that there are seven individuals in Renton benefiting from this program. Mr. Emery thanked Council for their support of the guardianship program. Fay Melton (Renton), Director of Provider Services for Child Care Resources, stated that her agency helps families find quality childcare for those who are seeking or maintaining employment. She explained that it is well documented that finding childcare is a barrier to families seeking employment. She also noted that her organization coaches and trains early learning professionals. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the Eagle Ridge PUD application appeal. The Committee recommends that the full Council grant the applicant Mr. Chris Koruga's Eagle Ridge PUD application appeal and reverse the Hearing Examiner's decision to require pitched or peaked roofs at a ratio of 6:12. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner stated in his July 12, 2010 hearing decision, on page 16, recommendation 13, that "[t]he applicant shall provide peaked or pitched roofs as part of his proposal." In the Hearing Examiner's response to the applicant's November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 349 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Grimes - Kendall Annexation Address Change Request CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 10/25/2010 CAG: 10-114, Earlington Park - Pathway Repair & Replacement, Hot Mix Pavers CAG: 09-155, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park-Asphalt Pathway Repaving, Superior Asphalt Maintenance Community Services: 2010 Neighborhood Grant Applications (second round) motion to reconsider, dated August 30, 2010, on page 3, recommendation 16, he stated that "[t]he applicant shall provide pitched or peaked roofs on both buildings at ratio 6:12. The Hearing Examiner erred by requiring the applicant to use pitched or sloped roofs under RMC4-3-100.E.5., Building Roof Lines. RMC4-3-100.E.5., under the subsection entitled "Standards," stated that "[a]t least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof profiles." The applicant, Mr. Koruga, had three of the four elements as a part of his design. As a result, the Hearing Examiner exceeded the reasonable use of his discretion under RMC 4-9-150.C.3. The Committee recommends that recommendation 13 of the July 12, 2010 hearing decision and recommendation 16 of the August 30, 2010 response to the motion for reconsideration be stricken. The Committee further recommended that the Council adopt the remainder of the Hearing Examiner's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Carol Grimes (Renton) stated that her property was recently annexed to the City and was notified that her address would change. She pointed out that hers is the only home on 158th Ave. SE that was part of the Kendall annexation, and requested that her address remain unchanged until the rest of the homes on her block are annexed and also change address. Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch explained City policy regarding street names and recommended that Ms. Grimes' address remain unchanged until the rest of the homes on her block are annexed. Council voiced no objections. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/25/2010. Council concur. Community Services Department submitted CAG-10-114, Earlington Park - Asphalt Pathway Repair and Replacement; and requested approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,283.23 to Hot Mix Pavers, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Community Services Department submitted CAG-09-155, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - Asphalt Pathway Repaving; and requested approval of the project, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,957.50 to Superior Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Community Services Department reported submission of seven grant applications for the 2010 Neighborhood Grant Program (second round), and recommended funding six newsletters in the total amount of $5,512. Refer to Community Services Committee. November 1,2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 350 Transportation: Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Phase I, Reid Middleton CAG: 10-086, Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning - 2010 Project, Sierra Pacific Construction UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Budget: 2011/2012 Biennium Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $97,872 with Reid Middleton for design and engineering services for Phase I of the Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-10-086, Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning - 2010 Project; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $821.25, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $1,455.37 to Sierra Pacific Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Persson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding the 2011/2012 City of Renton biennial budget. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the administration's Proposed 2011/2012 Budget in the amount of $224,814,301 and $219,903,065 for 2011 and 2012, respectively, and recommended concurrence in the following modifications and actions: 1. Property Tax Levy: The preliminary property tax worksheet provided by King County shows estimated property taxes of $32,800,000, based on 2010 allowed levy with 1% increase for 2011, plus $240,000 for the new construction levy, $163,000 for the annexation levy, and $76,000 in re- levying of the prior year's refunds. The Committee recommends adoption of $32,472,000 as the 2011 property tax levy based on this legally allowed levy less the 1% increase the City elected not to levy in 2010 (the "banked" capacity). The proposed budget estimates of $32,046,525 and $32,475,452 for 2011 and 2012 are further reduced to reflect appeals, refunds, and collection allowances. 2. Utility Tax Rate Adjustment: The proposed budget includes $150,000 per year of fire hydrant service charge that the General Fund is required to pay into the City's Water Enterprise Utility Fund pursuant to a State Supreme Court decision. To ensure this court decision does not negatively impact either tax payers or utility rate payers, a corresponding utility tax increase of 1.5% is recommended by the Committee to be implemented on the water revenue in the Water Utility Enterprise Fund. 3. Other Rates and Fees: The Committee recommends approval of adjustments to pet license fees, recreation fees, and park rental fees, effective 1/1/2011, and adoption of the Fee Schedule Brochure resolution. 4. Human Services Funding: The Committee recommends 1) concurrence with the 2011/2012 General Fund Human Services funding recommendations in the total amount of $435,719 for 35 agencies and the associated funding contingency plan, as recommended by the Human Services Advisory Committee and staff, as detailed in the attached 2011/2012 Human Services Funding Proposals and General Fund Contingency Plan; 2) approve funding in the total amount of $28,935 for 2011 and 2012, or a total of $57,870 over the biennium, November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 351 from unallocated fund balance for five additional human service programs that serve the community, as listed below, 3) adopt the allocations in the 2011/2012 Budget; and 4) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the funding agreements. 5. Re-open Restrooms at Various Park Facilities: The Committee recommends allocating $10,000 for 2011 from unallocated fund balance for the cost of re-opening restrooms at the Kennydale Lions, Kiwanis, Maplewood Roadside, Teasdale, and Tiffany parks, and to refer to the Administration the 2012 funding of those restrooms. 6. Legislation: The Committee further recommends that with these modifications, the 2011/2012 budget be approved and that the legislation regarding these matters be prepared and presented for first reading. The Committee of the Whole also recommended that the public hearing regarding the 2011/2012 budget set for 11/15/2010 be canceled in light of the combined revenue/preliminary final budget public hearing already held earlier in this meeting. Human Services Funding Proposals Agency 1. Bridge Disability Ministries 2. Catholic Community Services 3. Catholic Community Services 4. Catholic Community Services 5. Child Care Resources 6. Crisis Clinic 7. Crisis Clinic 8. Domestic Abuse Women's Network 9. Domestic Abuse Women's Network 10. Dynamic Family Services 11. Emergency Feeding Program Seattle & King County 12. Feminist Women's Health Center Cedar River Clinic 13. Friends of Youth 14. HealthPoint 15. HealthPoint 16. Kindering Center 17. King County Bar Foundation Program Certified Prof. Guardianship Program ARISE Men's Homeless Shelter Emergency Assistance Program Volunteer Chore Services Child Care Information and Referral 2-1-1 Community Information Line 24-Hour Crisis Line Continuum of Housing Services Crisis Line Children with Special Needs Hunger Relief Program Reproductive health care for low-income women Healthy Start Dental Program Medical Program Early Childhood Consultation Program Community Legal Services 2011 Without Reduction $5,000.00 $40,000.00 $10,609.00 $5,000.00 $9,749.00 $14,746.00 $5,000.00 $14,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,280.00 $11,000.00 $11,537.00 $16,013.00 $5,000.00 $25,280.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 352 Agency 18. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 19. Multi-Service Center 20. Multi-Service Center 21. Navos 22. Pediatric Interim Care Center, Inc. 23. Refugee Women's Alliance 24. Renton Area Youth & Family Services 25. Senior Services 26. Senior Services 27. Senior Services 28. Society of St. Vincent de Paul 29. Sound Mental Health 30. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation 31. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation 32. WA Women's Employment & Education 33. Way Back Inn 34. YWCA Seattle King Snohomish 35. YWCA Seattle King Snohomish 36. Communities in Schools of Renton 37. Communities in Schools of Renton 38. Domestic Abuse Women's Network 39. Renton Clothes Bank 40. Ukrainian Community Center of WA Program Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services Emerg. Shelter & Transitional General Education Program Employment Services Interim Care of Drug-Exposed Infants Family Support Case Management and Emergency Spark T.H.I.S. (Truth, Hope, Involvement, Success) Community Dining Meals on Wheels Volunteer Transportation St. Anthony Conference Emergency Children's Community Services Promoting Healthy Families Against Domestic Violence Renton Homeless Services REACH Plus Way Back Inn Children's Domestic Violence Program Emergency Housing Subtotal Mentor Program Family Liaison Community Advocacy Program Clothes Bank Refugee Assistance Project Subtotal Grant Total Total Increase in General Fund HS Funding Required/Year 2011 Without Reduction $32,000.00 $6,631.00 $11,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $9,435.00 $45,387.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $14,000.00 $15,000.00 $10,000.00 $17,592.00 $14,000.00 $9,400.00 $15,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,560.00 $435,719.00 $9,579.00 $6,163.50 $2,500.00 $5,692.50 $5,000.00 $28,935.00 $464,654.00 $28,935 November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 353 Budget: 2011/2012 Biennial (Fairwood Annexation Proposal) Finance Committee Community Services: Urban Tree Canopy Assessment, WA DNR Grant 2011/2012 General Fund Contingency Plan for Funding Increase in the general fund allocation: Additional funds will be distributed by the same percentages per result area as the initial funds: Result One: 19.78% (includes Agency/Program No. 10,13,16, 22, 24, 36 & 37) Result Two: 17.08% (includes Agency/Program No. 4,11,12,14,15, 25, 26, 29 & 39) Result Three: 8.32% (includes Agency/Program No. 1,20, 21, 23, 32 & 40) Result Four: 8.58% (includes Agency/Program No. 8, 9, 30, 34 & 38) Result Five: 6.38% (includes Agency/Program No. 18) Result Eight: 29.87% (includes Agency/Program No. 2, 3,19, 28, 31, 33 & 35) Result Nine: 10% (includes Agency/Program No. 5, 6, 7,17 & 27) Each team that was assigned to each result area will decide how to distribute funds within their result area. If a result area receives more than $5,000 (the minimum level of funding), the team can choose to fund a new program. Decrease in general fund allocation: A decrease in funding will be applied to each result area by the same percentages as above. Each team that was assigned to each result area will decide how to cut funds within their result area. No program will be cut below $5,000 (the minimum level of funding). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Council President Persson presented a report regarding the proposed 2011/2012 Biennial Budget for the Fairwood Annexation. The Committee of the Whole received the administration's proposed 2011/2012 Budget which contains a "Supplemental Budget" section for the Fairwood Annexation (pages 1-69 through 1-74 of the Preliminary 2011/2021 Budget). Should the annexation vote on 11/2/2010 be positive for annexation Council will establish a Committee of the Whole study session on the Supplemental Budget for 11/8/2010 and a public hearing date on 11/15/2010 on its adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, 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 the 2010 Urban Initiative Grant Interagency Agreement to conduct the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment project with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $57,984. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. The recommendation to perform the Urban Tree Cover Assessment project is consistent with the Urban and Community Development Plan that was approved by City Council on 7/20/2009. The City's share of the $30,000 grant includes $22,225 budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) under the Urban Forestry Program and $5,579 of in-kind staff time. The Urban Tree Cover Assessment will become a valuable document for educating the public about the environmental benefits and the corresponding cost savings that public and private trees provide. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page 354 resolution.) November 1, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 354 Utilities Committee CAG: 10-120, Lake Washington Beach Lift Station, Kamins Construction RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4072 Community Services: Urban Tree Canopy Assessment, WA DNR Grant Utility: 2011/2012 Piped Utility Rates Utility: 2011/2012 Solid Waste Rates NEW BUSINESS Human Services: Grant Selection Process EXECTUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the bid in the amount of $293,060.11 for the Lake Washington Beach Lift Station Replacement project to Kamins Construction, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract. The Committee further recommended that $400,000 for this project be budgeted and proposed as part of the 2011 annual capital budget submittal. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Resource Protection Division, regarding a grant for the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment project. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 11/8/2010 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, Water, Chapter 5, Sewer, and Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, to allow for adjustments to current utility rates for 2011 and 2012. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/8/2010. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Section 8-1-10, Rates for Services, of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, to extend the 2010 garbage services and garbage rates for years 2011 and 2012 for all customer classes. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/8/2010. CARRIED. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SELECTION PROCESS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION (RCW 42.30.110.1.b.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:27 p.m. Executive Session was conducted. In addition to Mayor and Councilmembers, persons in attendance included Chief Administrative Officer Covington, City Attorney Warren, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director Betlach. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. •^v^- Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder November 1,2010 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 1, 2010 •REVISED AS OF 11/3/2010* COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 11/8 Preliminary General Election Results 6:30 p.m. Update & Briefing; COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 11/8 2010 Neighborhood Grants (second 5 p.m. round); Rainier Ave. Public Art (briefing only) FINANCE (Parker) MON., 11/8 6 p.m. Vouchers PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) THURS., 11/4 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket 3 p.m. #4 Recommendations *Note Special Day* PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) 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.