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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 26, 2009October 26,2009 Monday,7 p.m. CALLTO ORDER ROLLCALLor COUNCILMEMBERS CITYSTAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Community Services:Cascade Canoe &Kayak Paddling Team PUBLIC HEARING Budget:2010 Revenue Sources 8:Preliminary Budget RENTONCITYCOUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers MIN U T E S Renton City Hall Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RANDYCORMAN,Council President;GREG TAYLOR;RICHZWICKER;TERRI BRIERE;KINGPARKER;DON PERSSON;MARCIE PALMER. DENIS LAW,Mayor;JAY COVINGTON,Chief Administrative Officer;LAWRENCE J.WARREN,City Attorney;BONNIE WALTON,City Clerk;TERRYHIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;IWEN WANG,Finance and Information Services Administrator;GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Public Works Administrator; ALEXPIETSCH,Community and Economic Development Administrator;LESLIE BETLACH,Parks Planning &Natural Resources Director;KELLYBEYMER,Parks & Golf Course Director;JERRY RERECICH,Recreation Director;PREETISHRIDHAR, Communications Director;FIREAND EMERGENCYSERVICESADMINISTRATOR I.DAVID DANIELS,Fire &Emergency Services Department;DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXELLand COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,Police Department. Recreation DirectorJerry Rerecich stated that there are a variety of activities citizens interested in non—motorized small water craft can enjoy in the Renton area,including the Renton Sailing Club,the Renton Rowing Club,and the Cascade Canoe and Kayak shop.Mr.Rerecich introduced Dan Henderson, owner and operator of the Cascade Canoe and Kayak shop.He stated that Mr. Henderson,Olympic hopeful and winner of countless national and international medals,provides a variety of services including canoe and kayak sales and rentals,iessons,and day trips. Mr.Henderson stated that in August,2009 the Cascade Racing Team traveled to Gainesville,Georgia,the site of the 1996 Olympics.He remarked that the team competed in canoe and kayak racing and announced that Carlin Chuck and Matthew Lam,two competitors in the 13 and under age group,are the new national champions.Mayor Law presented Certificates of Appreciation to the two young athletes. 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 2010 revenue sources and preliminary budget. Finance and Information Services Administrator Iwen Wang reported that tonight’s hearing is one of two concerning the 2010 budget and the City is required by law to present revenue projections and resources to the public. She stated that the budget process started in April and the 2010 budget should be adopted by the end of November.Ms.Wangreported that City departments were required to build their budgets from a zero base,and explained that every resource for every program had to be justi?ed.She noted that each department also had to provide two additional funding options. Ms.Wang reported that the City's overail proposed budget for 2010is $212 million,almost half of which is for general governmental operations.She explained that police services,fire and emergency services,parks and October 26,2009 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment:Hardy -City Veteran’s Memorial Dedication Renton City Council Minutes Page 315 recreation programs,and street maintenance services are examples of general governmental operations.Ms.Wang stated that these services are provided primarily from tax sources.She noted that the City's utility services,golf course,and airport services are enterprise operations that are funded by the users of those services.She also noted that approximately nine percent of the budget is proposed for capitai projects in 2010. Ms.Wang reported that the budget is balanced,and the City is projected to have $211.7 million in revenues.She stated that the largest portion of the revenue is coming from charges for services,but when the separate taxing sources are combined,they generate the most revenue’.She stated that the largest taxing source is property tax and the projected revenue from this source is approximately $31.3 million.She noted that the City will not be taking the one percent increase as allowed by law and will keep the base property tax at the same rate as 2009.Ms.Wang noted that this equates to approximately $850 per average home per year for residents to receive City services.She pointed out that the City only receives 24 cents per property tax dollar.Ms. Wang reported the City’s assessed valuation for 2010 will be decreased by approximately ten percent resulting in an increase in tax rates.She noted that the City's portion of the approximately $11.80 per $1,000 of assessed valuation will be approximately $2.60 compared to last year’s $2.40. Continuing,Ms.Wang reported that the second largest portion of revenue the City receives is sales tax.She explained that in addition to the sales tax the City receives for purchases made at local retail stores,criminal justice sales tax is collected county—wide and distributed to local municipalities by population. She noted that in addition to the regular sales tax and the criminal justice sales tax,the City will receive an annexation tax credit of approximately $2.2 million in 2010.Ms.Wang reported that the City generates over $209 million in sales tax every year,but only receives approximately $19 million,or nine percent. She stated that the majority of the money,approximately $140 million,is sent to the state and the rest is divided among King County,Metro Transit,the Stadium,and the Regional Transit Authority.E Concluding,Ms.Wang reported that the third largest taxing source is utility taxes.She stated that the majority of the tax is from electrical rates,followed by natural gas rates,and then the City—operated utility rates.She noted that development fees are also an important source of City revenue and pointed out that there was a 38%decline in this revenue source in 2008 and an additional 39%percent decline in 2009.She commented that a 20%recovery of the revenue is expected in 2010. Public comment was invited.There being none,it was MOVED BYPARKER, SECONDEDBYCORMAN,COUNCILCLOSE THE PUBLICHEARING.CARRIED. Dave Hardy (Renton)shared memories of his late father,Lloyd Carter Hardy, and described the efforts he has gone through to get his father's name inducted into the City's veteran's memorial.He thanked City officials and staff for helping him accomplish this goal. Councii President Corman remarked that Mr.Hardy should be very proud of his father's accomplishments.Councilmember Tayior commented that Mr.Hardy's father was obviously an important role model for him and complimented his efforts in making sure his father is honored and remembered. October 26,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 316 CONSENT AGENDA ' Council Meeting Minutes of 10/19/2009 City Clerk:QuarterlyContract List,7/1/2009—9/30/2009 Annexation:Maplewood Heights Elementary School, Jericho Ave NE &SE 2nd Pl Annexation:Sierra Heights Elementary School,Union Ave NE &NE 25th PL CED:Renton Small Business Development Center,WA Commerce Grant Community Services:Soos Creek Trail Permitting,King County CAG:08-205,Local Hazardous Waste Management Program, Seattle/King County Public Heahh UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee SAD:126th Ave SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Community Services CED:Arts &Culture Master Plan,Lund Consulting items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/19/2009.Council concur. City Clerk submitted quarterly contract list for period of 7/1/2009through 9/30/2009and expiration report for agreements expiring 10/1/2009to 3/31/2010.Information. Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Maplewood Heights Elementary School Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 11/9/2009to consider the petition;8.67 acres located in the vicinity of iericho Ave.NE and SE 2nd Pl. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department submitted a 60%Petition to Annex for the proposed Sierra Heights Elementary School Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 11/9/2009to consider the petition; 15.4 acres located in the vicinity of Union Ave.NE and NE 25th Pl.Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of a grant agreement in the amount of $44,541 with the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the Renton Small Business Development Center.City’5 share:$25,000.Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with King County regarding permit processing for the Soos Creek Trail extension project.Council concur.(See page 317 for resolution.) Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #1 to CAG—08— 205,with Seattle/King County Department of Public Health,accepting $33,583.67 for Renton’s 2009 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Council concur.(See page 317 for resolution.) MOVED BYCORMAN,SECONDED BYPALMER,COUNCILAPPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.CARRIED. Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the preliminary 126th Ave.SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment District. The Committee further recommended staff to proceed with the establishment of the?nal Special Assessment District upon completion of the construction of the 126th Ave.SE utility project. MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BYPARKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.CARRIED. Majority Report:Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with Lund Consuiting,Inc.for $25,000 to provide consulting services for the development of an Arts and Culture Development Master Plan.The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Cierk be authorized to execute the contract. October 26,2009 Finance Committee Finance:Vouchers Human Resources: Pharmaceutical Coverage, EnvisionRX RESOLUTIONSAND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION#4020 Community Services:Soos Creek Traii Permitting,King County RESOLUTION#4021 CAG:08-205,Locai Hazardous Waste Management Program, Seattle/King County Public Health Renton City Council Minutes Page 317 Minority Report:Community Services Committee Vice—ChairPalmer presented a report recommending not approving the agreement with Lund Consulting Inc. in the amount of $5,000 to provide consulting services for the development of an Arts and Culture Master Plan.It is believed that this is not the right economic time to move forward with this project. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED BYTAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCURIN THE MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilmember Briere remarked that the Arts and Culture Master Plan will combine the efforts of the City's various arts groups to eliminate duplication and develop a comprehensive plan based on the current and future wants and needs of the community. Councilmember Palmer remarked that she supports the concept of an Arts and Culture Master Plan,but pointed out that the idea was presented on the same day as |ay—offnotices were delivered to 35 employees.She stated that she believes hiring consultants at this time sends the wrong message to employees. *MOTIONTO CONCUR IN THE MAJORITYREPORT CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 287675 —288009 totaling $3,422,052.23;and approval of 105 Payroll Vouchers,one wire transfer,and 813 direct deposits totaling $2,585,456.30. MOVED BYPERSSON,SECONDED BYTAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEEREPORT.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an agreement with Envision RXin the amount of $30,240 per year beginning October 1,2009,for an initial term of three years,for administration of the healthcare pharmacy benefit for City employees and LEOFF I retirees. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BYPERSSON,SECONDED BYTAYLOR,COUNCILCONCUR IN THE COMMITTEEREPORT.CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution of the City of Renton was read authorizing the Mayor and City Lk to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County relating to permit processing for clearing,grading,and associated building permits associated with the Soos Creek Traii.MOVED BYZWICKER,SECONDEDBY BRIERE, COUNCILADOPT THE RESOLUTEONAS READ.CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract amendment to the interlocal cooperative agreement with Seatt|e/King County Department of Public Health regarding the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program for 2009 activities.MOVED BYBREERE,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCILADOPT THE RESOLUTIONAS READ.CARRIED. October 26,2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 318 NEW BUSINESS , Development Services:Sewer BackflowPrevention Permits Public Safety:Electronic Home Detention,False Alarm Response &Police Training Officers Public Safety:Probation Services Community Event:Curvee Awards &Citizen of the Year Dinner AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment:Martinez ~ Cub Scouts Packs 637 &492 Meeting Attendance ADJOURNMENT Jason Seth,Recorder October 26,2009 Responding to an inquiry from Council President Corma n,Community and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch acknowledged that the cities of Kent and Auburn are waiving the fee associated with a sewer backflow prevention permit,but noted that in most cases Renton does not require a permit for this type of work. MOVED BYTAYLOR,SECONDED BYPERSSON,COUNCiL REFERTHE TOPICS OF ELECTRONICHOME DETENTION,FALSEALARM RESPONSE,AND POUCE TRAINING OFFICERSTO THE PUBLICSAFETYCOMMITTEE.CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED BYZWICKER,COUNCIL REFERTHE TOPIC OF PROBATION SERVICESTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.CARRIED. Councilmember Palmer encouraged everyone to attend the Curvee Awards October 27 at 7 p.m.at the Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center.She explained the event is free,the winning and runner—up films from the Fi|mFrenzy event will be unveiled,and the EriAm Sisters will be performing.Ms.Palmer also announced that tickets are still available for the Citizen of the Year Dinner which will occur on October 29 at 5 p.m.at the Renton Senior Center. Mark Martinez (Renton)explained that Cub Scout Packs 637 and 492 are working on their citizen achievement and are required to attend a local government meeting and speak to local of?ciais.He thanked City Officials and staff for the opportunity to attend the meeting and remarked that Councilmember Persson agreed to take the scouts on a tour of Council offices. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BYTAYLOR,COUNCILADJOURN.CARRIED. Time:7:43 p.m. Qmggt/.a/azzaw Bonnie I.Walton,CMC,City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the Cityclerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITYCOUNCIL MEETING October 26,2009 lCOMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COUNCILBUDGET WORKSHOP FR|.,10/30 2010 Budget (City Service Areas 8: 1 p.m.—5 p.m.Department Presentations) *7th Floor Conferencing Center* COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON.,11/2 2010 Budget Presentations &Deliberations (Corman)5 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES MON.,11/2 CANCELED (Briere) FINANCE MON.,11/2 School District Impact Fees; (Persson)4 p.m.Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT (Parker) PUBLICSAFETY MON.,11/2 CANCELED (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILiT|ES (lwicke r) NOTE:Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless othenivise noted.All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.