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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 20, 2010RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 20, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry - September 25, 2010 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Community Event: 4th of July Wrap-Up Mayor Pro tem Persson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Mayor Pro tem; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RICH ZWICKER. CARRIED. JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Assistant City Attorney; JASON SETH, Deputy City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; CHIP VINCENT, Planning Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; Sonja Mejlaender, Community Relations & Events Coordinator; 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 September 25, 2010 to be "Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry" in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join the Emergency Feeding Program and the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank in their efforts to nourish those who are hungry. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Darwyn Anderson, board member of the Emergency Feeding Program, thanked City officials and staff for assisting in this opportunity to fill its coffers and take care of the many individuals and families that are in need of their service. Captain Terry Masango of the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank accepted the proclamation and thanked City Officials for their support. He stated that the food bank is currently serving approximately 1,500 families and 70 homeless people. He also stated that food will be accepted on September 25 at local grocery stores, and requested that City residents donate as much food as they can to help families in need. Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama stated that even during tough economic times the City knows that people need places to gather and to feel connected with the community. She introduced Sonja Mejlaender, Community Relations and Events Coordinator, to report on the City's two largest festivals. Ms. Mejlaender first presented the City's 2010 4th of July celebration at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. She remarked that the report will highlight sponsorship, event features, logistics, marketing, survey results, budget, and strategies for future planning. September 20, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 282 Ms. Mejlaender explained that the event was made possible because of support from the City of Renton and two community partners, The Landing and the Sanctuary and Reserve Apartments. She stated that Sanctuary and Reserve Apartments sponsored the entertainment stage, and The Landing is the title sponsor through 2011. She noted that the event is branded and marketed as "The Landing Presents Renton's Fabulous 4th of July." Ms. Mejlaender reported that this year's events featured special activities for children and families, stage entertainment, and fireworks launched from a barge in Lake Washington that was enjoyed by thousands of attendees and many more in the surrounding communities. She stated that although the free shuttle service was discontinued this year, a drop-off and pick-up area at the boat launch helped to address the issue of limited parking for seniors, those with special disabilities, and families with children. She also noted that portable light towers were used following the fireworks display to assist pedestrians in exiting the park. Continuing, Ms. Mejlaender reported on marketing efforts, opportunities for recognizing event sponsors, and survey results. She stated that of those surveyed, 98% responded that they would return to the event. She also reported that a significant reduction in event costs occurred between 2007 and 2010. She stated that this can be attributed to four main areas: 1) refinement or reduction of staffing levels in the park on event day; 2) project accounting tracking the value of employee benefits more accurately; 3) sponsor contributions reaching an all time high in 2010; and 4) discontinuing the free shuttle service. Noting that the success of the event is closely tied to the support and dedication of its sponsors, Ms. Mejlaender introduced Rod Swift, representing The Landing, and Stephanie Moss and Heather Zagar, property managers for Sanctuary and The Reserve Apartments. Ms. Moss expressed appreciation for their communities' involvement in the event and stated that they would like to see this partnership continue. Mr. Swift thanked Ms. Mejlaender for organizing a great event and stated that The Landing and its retailers are proud to be the title sponsors. Community Event: IKEA Ms. Mejlaender stated that her second presentation is a report on the 25th Renton River Days Wrap-Up Anniversary of IKEA Renton River Days. She remarked that the report will highlight the collaborative efforts between River Days board members and the City of Renton, City support and budget, event highlights, logistics, marketing, survey results, and sponsorships. She stated that the theme for this year's event was "25 Years of Magic in the Park," and that the festival ran from July 23 to 25, 2010. Ms. Mejlaender reported that festival leaders and the City of Renton are mindful of the tough economic times and in 2009 identified areas where changes could be made to utilize staff time more efficiently. She remarked that the greatest change this year was to merge Kids' Day into the regular festival weekend. She also explained that the decrease in overall costs for 2010 was attributed to a reduction in City financial support, a reduction in staff time, better project accounting, and canceling the golf tournament due to low registration. Ms. Mejlaender introduced Jerry Kavesh, 25-year festival volunteer and Chairman through 2012. September 20, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 283 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Meyer- Renton Historical Society Benefit Auction Citizen Comment: Johnson Meeting with the Fire Department Citizen Comment: Malesis - 60th Annual Greek Festival Mr. Kavesh reported that activities for kids and families remained free of charge as has been the tradition for the past 25 years. He stated that several new events were added to the festival and that the Wenatchee Youth Circus was relocated to Cedar River Park. He also reported that the Renton History Museum was a significant partner in promoting the 25th anniversary of the festival. He stated that the exhibit "80,000 Ducks and 25 Years" was the museum's second most popular exhibit. Mr. Kavesh also stated that new for this year was a Duck Hunt promotion, created in partnership with Loan Shark Games, where citizens looked for clues on social networking websites to track down 25 decorated rubber ducks located at various businesses across the City. He noted that hundreds of people participated in the duck hunt and over 1,000 people cast votes for the best decorated duck. Mr. Kavesh stated that the parade is a popular way to participate in the event and noted that Char Baker, the festival's first coordinator, was this year's Grand Marshal. He remarked that 40 groups performed at the event incorporating dance, juggling, story telling, fiddling, clogging, clowns, and tumbling. He stated that many musical genres were featured including jazz, swing, blues, Celtic, Native American, Latin, country, and rock and roll. He also announced that the Rubber Ducky Derby raised $22,000 which will benefit many local charities. Mr. Kavesh concluded by reporting that the festival benefits from several media relationships, great community partners, and volunteers. He expressed appreciation to all of the festival sponsors, noting that sponsorships cultivate ongoing and valuable partnerships and represent the effectiveness of leveraging festival and City of Renton resources with extensive community support. He noted that next year's event will occur July 22 to 24, 2011, and introduced Lisa Halstead and Deidre Goodchild from Ikea. Lisa Halstead remarked that IKEA's partnership with Renton River Days began 12 years ago when their former owners saw the event as a way to partner with the community and the City to assist in providing a fun day out for families. Sandra Meyer (Renton), President of the Renton Historical Society, remarked that the museum's mission is to document, preserve, and educate the public on the history of the greater Renton area. She announced that the newest exhibit is on the Renton High School centennial, and she invited everyone to attend the opening on Wednesday, 9/22/2010. Ms. Meyer also invited City officials, staff, and the public to attend a benefit auction on 10/6/2010 occurring at the Renton Senior Center. She remarked that there will be approximately 83 silent auction items, and that the Lindbergh High School Jazz Choir will be performing. She noted that tickets can be purchased from the Renton Historical Museum. Arland "Buzz' Johnson (Renton), referencing his comments from 8/16/2010, stated that he was unable to reach the Fire Department in August due to a malfunctioning telephone. He noted that he has remedied the problem and that the Fire Department will be at his senior community in October to speak to building residents. Louis Malesis (Renton) remarked that he arrived in Renton from Greece in 1950. He stated that at the time the population was approximately 6,400 and it is now over 83,000. He remarked that he had owned a flower shop on S. 3rd St. for over 30 years and has enjoyed watching the City grow. September 20, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 284 CONSENT AGENDA Appointment: Library Advisory Board Appointment: Airport Advisory Committee CAG: 10-087, Sto negate Lift Station Replacement, Shoreline Construction Utility: Release of Easement Request, Barghausen Engineers CED: Appeal Code Revisions Human Services: 2010 & 2011/2012 CDBG Funding Allocations Human Services: 2011/2012 General Fund Funding Allocations CAG: 08-194, Transit Now Agreement, King County Transit Mr. Malesis stated that he is no longer in the flower business and noted that this weekend marks the 60th Anniversary of the St. Demetrious Orthodox Church's Greek Festival. He invited City officials and the public to attend the event to enjoy excellent Greek food, wine, music, and dancing. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ALLOW THE SPEAKER ADDITIONAL TIME TO FINISH HIS COMMENTS. CARRIED. Continuing, Mr. Malesis also shared life experiences and expressed appreciation to the many different City officials and administrators he has worked with in the past. He pointed out that there is free parking and no admission fee at the event which runs from 9/24 to 9/26. Councilmember Taylor thanked Mr. Malesis for his many contributions to the City. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Mayor Law appointed Amy Pieper to the Library Advisory Board, for an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Jason Oleston). Refer to Community Services Committee. Mayor Law appointed Richard Siers to the Airport Advisory Committee, Highlands Neighborhood primary position, for an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2013 (position previously held by Michael O'Halloran). Refer to Community Services Committee. City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/24/2010 for CAG-10-087, Stonegate Lift Station Replacement; 14 bids; engineer's estimate $1,404,019.95; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Shoreline Construction, Co., in the amount of $1,213,270. Refer to Utilities Committee for discussion of funding. City Clerk submitted request for partial release of Easement for Slopes by Hal Grubb, Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72nd Ave. S., Kent, 98032 for approximately 3,729 square feet of property located at 10436 SE Carr Rd. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended amending City Code to adopt legislative changes regarding appeal provisions. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of the revised 2010 and 2011/2012 Community Development Block Grant Human Services funding allocation recommendations and Contingency Funding Plan. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of the 2011/2012 General Fund Human Services funding allocation recommendations and Contingency Funding Plan. Refer to Finance Committee. Transportation Systems Division recommended rescinding the termination of CAG-08-194, with King County Transit, and approval of an addendum in the amount of $199,743.57 per year (beginning in 2013), to provide enhanced service and routing on Metro Route 110. Council concur. (See page 285 for resolution.) September 20, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 285 Utility: 126th Av SE Special Assessment District Utility: 2011/2012 Utility Rates Utility: Residential Plat Stormwater Facility Maintenance Utility: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit, DOE Grant UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Police: Feeding Dangerous Wildlife CED: Proposed Shoreline Master Program RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4066 CAG: 08-194, Transit Now Agreement, King County Transit NEW BUSINESS Citizen Comment: Knowles Campaign Signs Community Event: RHS Homecoming Utility Systems Division requested authorization to finalize the 126th Ave. SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment District in the estimated amount of $347,455.53. Refer to Utilities Committee. Utility Systems Division submitted proposed changes to water, wastewater, and surface water utility rates. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Utility Systems Division recommended assuming maintenance and operation of all stormwater facilities in single-family residential plats with public streets. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Utility Systems Division recommended approval to accept $297,940 in non- matching grant funds from the Department of Ecology to implement requirements associated with the National Pollutant & Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater permit. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding feeding dangerous wildlife. The Committee recommended that this be treated as an education issue rather than an enforcement issue and that the Police Department work with the neighborhood to inform citizens of the impacts of their decisions to feed feral cats or wildlife. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mayor Pro tem Persson stated there will be a two-hour Committee of the Whole meeting next week. He also noted that a memorandum from department administrators is being prepared that will address concerns that were brought forward by Councilmembers. Chief Administrative Officer Covington added that the memo will address the five issues identified by Council and the audience at last week's Council meeting. He noted that it will be available September 23. The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read rescinding the termination of an interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit regarding the King County Metro Route 110 Partnership Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an addendum to the agreement. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Correspondence from Linda Knowles (Renton) was read regarding the amount of time campaign signs are allowed to remain in place between primary and general elections. Mayor Pro tem Persson requested that the administration review this topic. Councilmember Briere announced that the Renton High School Homecoming game is occurring September 24, at 7 p.m. She noted that a tailgating party will begin at 5:30 p.m., and invited everyone to help celebrate the event. September 20, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 286 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Halinen - Proposed Shoreline Master Program Citizen Comment: Koloski - Proposed Shoreline Master Program Citizen Comment: Struyk - Residential Plat Stormwater Maintenance ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth, Recorder September 20, 2010 David Halinen (Fircrest), of the Renton Shoreline Coalition (RSC), and attorney for the owners of the old Stoneway site along the Cedar River, expressed appreciation for Council's decision to refer the draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. He stated that the draft SMP is more burdensome than State guidelines require. Mr. Halinen explained that State guidelines require a geotechnical report to demonstrate the need for shoreline stabilization in the context of new or expanded structures and not in the context of existing structures. He stated that the coalition's proposed revisions seek to remedy these overly burdensome requirements. Jon Koloski (Renton) stated that he is a 50-year Renton resident and a noted geologist and engineer. He remarked that for these reasons he has more than a casual interest in the Cedar River and its bulkheads. He shared his experiences designing river crossings and bulkheads around the world and remarked that the Cedar River has been trained to be in that location by the Stoneway site for half of a century. Mr. Koloski stated that to remove the bulkhead and replace it with anything other than a comparable structural bulkhead in his opinion would invite catastrophic change. He noted that the consequences of a channel change would be disastrous to adjacent property owners. Continuing, Mr. Koloski also stated that a geotechnical engineer is not required to make an assessment of need for the structure, only to provide design recommendations for whatever mechanism is selected. He also noted that the intent of soft bank stabilization is to restore an area to pristine condition and not to train a river or constrain floods. He opined that in this situation the City should use whatever means necessary to avoid catastrophic damage. William Struyk (Renton), speaking on behalf of the Sundance at Talbot Ridge Homeowners' Association (HOA), requested that the City assume maintenance of all stormwater facilities with public streets. He explained that stormwater run-off from other homeowners' associations enters their facility. Mr. Struyk stated that his HOA is interested in having the City maintain their facility like it does for other properties. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time* 8:05 p.m, Jason Seth, Deputy City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 20, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 9/27 5 p.m. Shoreline Master Program; Utility Rates COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) MON., 9/27 3 p.m. Siers Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee; Pieper Appointment to Library Advisory Board FINANCE (Parker) MON., 9/27 3:30 p.m. Vouchers; Technology Surcharge Fee; Lease at 200 Mill Building with PMC BanCorp; Revised 2010 & 2011/2012 CDBG Allocations; 2011/2012 General Fund Allocations PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) THURS., 9/23 Appeal Code Revisions; 2:30 p.m. West Hill Annexation Facilitation; City Center Community Plan PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 9/23 Addendum No. 2 with Parametrix for Airport 4 p.m. Maintenance & Shoreline Mitigation Dredging; AirO, Inc. Rent Deferral; S. 7th St. Corridor Study (briefing only); Street Light Fixtures; Barghausen Engineers Partial Release of Easement Request - SE Carr Rd. UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 9/23 126th Ave. SE Sanitary Sewer Special 2 p.m. Assessment District; Stonegate Lift Station Replacement Project 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.