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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 4, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 4, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATIONS Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9, 2010 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2010 Mayor Law called the meeting ofthe 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, Assistant City Attorney; Bonnie Walton, City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; CHIP VINCENT, Planning Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; DEPUTY CHIEF BILL FLORA, ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL DAVE PARGAS and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER KENT CURRY and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE TINA HARRIS, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 3 to 9, 2010 to be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Deputy Chief Bill Flora and Assistant Fire Marshal Dave Pargas accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for their continued support of Fire Prevention Week. Deputy Chief Flora stated that this year's slogan is "Smoke alarms, a sound you can live with." He noted that recently an individual was able to escape his apartment and call 911 because he was awakened by a smoke alarm. Deputy Chief Flora reported that 63 percent of all fire deaths occur in homes that have no smoke alarm, or have smoke alarms that are not functioning. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October, 2010 to be "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to take an active role in supporting victims so they can lead healthy lives safe from violent and abusive behavior. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris, and Renton Domestic Violence Taskforce member Linda Sweezer, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Ms. Harris thanked Council for supporting community groups and City departments active in Domestic Violence programs. She reported that in 2009 Renton police officers responded to 855 dispatched calls for domestic violence, and 504 domestic violence cases were filed by Renton prosecutors. Ms. Harris stated that with a coordinated community response, Renton can and will continue to work towards the elimination of violence in the community. October 4, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 307 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 9/27/2010 Councilmember Taylor remarked that he believes that the level of awareness regarding domestic violence must be raised to a higher concern. He stated that it is important to understand that the level of concern typically displayed from women's groups should be shared by men. Mr. Taylor also remarked that he is proud that Council is taking a position to support the efforts ofthe Eastside Domestic Violence Program, and that he looks forward to the day when the prevalence of domestic violence is eradicated. 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. Items noted: ^ A free document shredding event will take place at the Sam's Club parking lot, 901 S. Grady Way, on Saturday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). Citizens are invited to bring up to five boxes containing paper documents. Boxes should be about 12 inches wide by 15 inches long and approximately 10 inches high, or bring the amount of paper that would fit in a box that size. Documents should be free of paper clips and other metal (staples do not need to be removed). Plastic items such as credit cards, notebooks and CD's cannot be accepted. Iron Mountain will provide the shredding services and the Renton Police Department will provide information related to identity theft. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for the Renton Food Bank. * Transportation Division, in response to requests by a citizen and by the manager of the Renton License Agency, was able to delineate an on-street accessible disabled parallel parking space on Houser Way S. at the intersection with Williams Ave. S. Provision of on-street disabled parking spaces is difficult because of the need to provide a clear space 13-feet wide (normal parking stalls are eight-feet wide). Signing and new crosswalk markings were also installed at that location. The new parking space is the only on-street disabled parking space in the City. •* Corridor Design Builders, the contractors for the 1-405 improvement project, scheduled the improvements for the SR 169 on-ramp to southbound 1-405 to start on September 27, and expects to re-open the HOV lane, weather permitting. They will return to install final lane striping after re-opening the ramp. This item is of note because the current restrictions on this on-ramp have been causing backups on southbound Sunset Blvd., and also to traffic heading west down the hill on NE 3rd St. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Zwicker, Item 6.b. was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 9/27/2010. Council concur. Appeal: Eagle Ridge PUD, Chris City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Eagle Koruga, LUA-09-150 Ridge PUD application (LUA-09-150, ECF, PPUD); appeal filed by Chris Koruga, Eagle Ridge Villas, LLC, accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. October 4, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 308 Executive: Northwest Men's Project Pledge Regarding Domestic Violence Executive: Code Amendment, Public Defense Standards Finance: Utility Billing Adjustment, Rencliffe Apartments Finance: Golf Refunding Bonds & Interfund Loan Human Services: 2010-2012 Union Contracts Municipal Court: Efficiency Assessment, National Center for State Courts Grant CAG: 10-040, Stonegate Lift Station Conveyance Improvements, Shoreline Construction Separate Consideration Item 6.b. Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Utility: 2011/2012 Utility Rates Executive Department recommended adoption of a resolution proclaiming support for the Northwest Men's Project Pledge regarding domestic violence. Council concur. (See page 310 for resolution.) Executive Department recommended amending City Code to add a new section regarding Public Defense Standards. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department reported request from Lime Hill Properties, LLC/Moss Road, LLC (Rencliffe Apartments) for a utility billing adjustment and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $2,811.44. Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department requested approval to retire the remaining Golf Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, and authorize an interfund loan of $1,875,000 to the Golf Fund (404), saving $175,009 over five years. Refer to Finance Committee. Human Services and Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2010-2012 AFSCME Local 21, IAFF Local 864 Firefighters and Battalion Chiefs, and the Renton Police Officers' Guild, Non-Commissioned personnel labor agreements. Refer to Finance Committee. Municipal Court recommended accepting $35,000 in grant funds from the National Center for State Courts to assess ways to operate with greater efficiency, and requested $3,500 in matching funds from the General Fund. Total cost of assessment: $54,250. City's share: $19,250. Council concur. Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-10-040, Stonegate Lift Station Conveyance Improvements, and requested approval ofthe project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $3,832.50, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $42,231.43 to Shoreline Construction, Co., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.b. CARRIED. Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission: Sarah Eldridge for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2012 (position previously held by Valerie Gower), and Peter Hartley for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2011 (position previously held by Michael O'Halloran). Refer to Community Services Committee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.b. CARRIED. Council President Persson presented a Committee ofthe Whole report regarding 2011/2012 Utility Rates. The Committee ofthe Whole recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed 2011 revenue increases of 18 percent for water, 42 percent for wastewater, 40 percent for surface water and no increase for solid waste; and the proposed 2012 revenue increases of 16 percent for water, five percent for wastewater, 11 percent for surface water and no increase for solid waste and directs staff to prepare ordinances allowing the City to charge the 2011 utility rates beginning 1/1/2011, and to charge the 2012 utility rates beginning 1/1/2012. October 4, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 309 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee CED: 2009 International Fire Code with City Amendments CED: 2009 International Building Code & Updated State and International Codes with City Amendments The Committee also recommended keeping the King County rate stabilization charge at $1.16 per wastewater account for both 2011 and 2012. The Committee further recommended that the 2011 and 2012 Solid Waste Rates ordinance and the 2011 and 2012 Piped Utility Rate ordinance be prepared and presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adoption ofthe 2009 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments. The Committee also recommended adoption ofthe following minor local amendments to the IFC: « High Voltage Transmission Lines - New structures or combustible storage will not be allowed under high voltage transmission lines. • Emergency Preparedness - Planning, materials, and drills will be required for certain occupancy types for effective emergency preparedness. • Standby Power for 1-1 & 1-2 Occupancies - Standby power requirements will be expanded to include nursing homes. • Emergency Responder Radio Coverage - New buildings and significant additions will be required to have radio coverage for emergency responders. • Group 1-2 Sprinkler Requirements - Fire sprinkler systems will be required for new and existing buildings used for the care of persons who are not capable of self-preservation. • Liquid Oxygen in Home Health Care - The use and refill of cryogenic containers will be allowed in Group 1-1,1-4, and R occupancies. • Class IIIB Liquids - Permitting requirements of IIIB liquids will be clarified, and exempted for single-family and duplex homes. • Hot Works - A separate permit will be required for new hot works roof construction, and notification of Fire & Emergency Services Department required when hot work is conducted and completed. • Retail Occupancies - Fire sprinkler systems will be required in any retail occupancy that displays or sells upholstered furniture or mattresses and are greater than 5,000 square feet in size. 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 311 for ordinance.) Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adoption ofthe 2009 International Building Code (IBC), Mechanical Code, Residential Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code with local amendments. The Committee also recommended adoption of the following minor local amendments to the various building codes: • Consistency between Fire and Building Codes - Adoption of local amendments to the building codes are included to remain consistent with local amendments approved for the 2009 Fire Code. October 4, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 310 Planning & Development Committee CED: City Center Community Plan Finance Committee Lease: 200 Mill Building, PMC Bancorp Community Services: Fee Waiver Request, City Center Parking Garage RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4068 Executive: Northwest Men's Project Pledge Regarding Domestic Violence CED: 2009 International Building Code with City Amendments » Repeal of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code - These have been replaced State-wide by revisions in the new building codes. o Administrative Procedures - Minor local amendments to the administrative sections ofthe building codes are included to keep consistency with Renton administrative procedures. • Elevator Requirement - All new buildings with elevators will be equipped with at least one elevator capable of holding a bariatric gurney. The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page and page 311 for ordinances.) Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending that the City Center Community Plan Phase I be endorsed by the Council. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a month-to-month lease with PMC Bancorp for Suite 410 at the 200 Mill Building that will provide the City with $2,500 of revenue monthly. 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 fee waiver of $1,000 for Piazza Renton volunteers for parking fees at the City Center Parking Garage in support ofthe Fall Harvest Festival on 10/9/2010, and the Tree Lighting festivities on 12/4/2010, and Business Expo vendor parking on 10/9/2010. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read proclaiming support ofthe 2010 Northwest Men's Project Pledge relating to domestic violence awareness. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 10/11/2010 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-5-050, International Building Code, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to adopt by reference the 2009 edition ofthe International Building Code, together with the City's amendments thereto, to decriminalize and make violations of the International Building Code civil infractions, to add regulations relating to elevators, and to amend regulations relating to sprinkler requirements. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFERTHE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/11/2010. CARRIED. October 4, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 311 CED: Updated State & International Code with City Amendments CED: 2009 International Fire Code with City Amendments ORDINANCE #5552 Annexation: Kendall, NE 4th St & 152nd AvSE ORDINANCE #5553 SAD: 126th Av SE Extension Special Assessment District EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to update editions of adopted code, to decriminalize and make violations of Chapter 4-5 RMC civil infractions, and to repeal Sections 4-5-060, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and 4-5-080, Uniform Housing Code. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/11/2010. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-5-070.B., Adoption of Fire Code and Standards, and 4-5-070.C, Amendments and Additions to the Fire Code, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to adopt by reference the 2009 International Fire Code with the City's amendments thereto. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/11/2010. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read annexing approximately 27 acres bordered by the existing City limits to the east, with SE 128th St. at the north, 158th Ave. SE at the west, and SE 132nd St. at the south; Kendall Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing a Special Assessment District for sanitary sewer service for properties adjacent to 126th Ave. SE and establishing the amount of the charge upon connection to the facilities. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR 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: 7:31 p.m. Executive session was conducted. In addition to Councilmembers and Mayor, persons in attendance included Chief Administrative Officer Covington, Community and Economic Development Administrator Pietsch, and Facilities Director Renner. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. )&Msf(AJL. \J- CJait&r^ Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder October 4, 2010 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 10/11 6 p.m. Surface Water Utility Maintenance COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 10/11 CANCELED FINANCE (Parker) MON., 10/11 Vouchers; 4:30 p.m. Golf Refunding Bonds; Utility Billing Adjustment for Rencliffe Apartments; Electronic Imaging Contract with VPCI/Laserfiche; Union Contracts PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) 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.