HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 7, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 7, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
TAYLOR; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; PETER
RENNER, Facilities Director; GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; SUZANNE DALE
ESTEY, Economic Development Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO;
PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; JUDGE TERRY JURADO,
Municipal Court; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY,
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, and EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Fire Department;
COMMANDER DAVID LEIBMAN, COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY,
and COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SWEARING-IN
CEREMONY
Mayor and Councilmembers
Following his comments regarding how Renton is flourishing and will continue
do so under Mayor Law's leadership, Washington State Attorney General Rob
McKenna ceremonially administered the oath of office to Denis Law, who was
elected to the office of Mayor in November 2007 for a four-year term to expire
12/31/2011.
Following his remarks regarding Renton's outstanding local governance, retired
Renton Municipal Court Judge Roger Lewis ceremonially administered the oath
of office to incoming Councilmembers Greg Taylor, Position No. 4, and King
Parker, Position No. 5, both of whom were elected in November 2007 to four-
year terms to expire on 12/31/2011; and to Councilmembers Marcie Palmer,
Position No. 3, and Don Persson, Position No. 7, both of whom were re-elected
in November 2007 to four-year terms to expire on 12/31/2011.
Mayor Law thanked all of the dedicated supporters and citizens of Renton who
provided him with the opportunity to serve as Renton's Mayor. He expressed
his appreciation to his family, Attorney General McKenna, and Judge Lewis;
and he recognized former Mayor Don Custer, former Mayor Jesse Tanner's
wife, Janice Tanner, and former Councilmember Toni Nelson, who were
present in the audience. Additionally Mayor Law recognized former Mayor
Kathy Keolker's contributions to the Renton community, and he welcomed new
Councilmembers Taylor and Parker.
Mayor Law stated that a lot of changes have taken place since Mayor Custer
and Judge Lewis served the City, noting the growth in population, The Landing
project, and the Seattle Seahawks headquarters. He stressed that Renton is
fortunate to have a dedicated City Council and a committed City staff. Mayor
Law said he looks forward to working with the Council and community
partners towards continuing to improve the quality of life for Renton citizens.
January 7, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 5
DECLARATION OF
VACANCY
Council: Vacancy Declaration
& Appointment Process
Mayor Law declared Council Position No. 2 vacant due to the resignation of
Councilmember Dan Clawson and acceptance of that resignation by Council at
the Council meeting on 12/10/2007. Mayor Law reviewed the steps that must
be taken to fill the unexpired, four-year term that expires 12/31/2009, as
established per policy 800-10.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL: SET
NOON ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, AS THE DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSION OF LETTERS OF INTEREST TO FILL THE COUNCIL
VACANCY, AND SET 4:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, AS
THE DATE AND TIME FOR COUNCIL'S REVIEW AND DEBATE OF THE
SUBMITTED MATERIALS DURING THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WITH NO PUBLIC
COMMENT TO BE TAKEN. CARRIED.
Mayor Law invited all interested qualified persons to submit a letter of interest
accompanied by any additional materials outlining interests and qualifications,
as well as any letters of support from individuals or organizations, to the City
Clerk by noon on January 14.
Council President Palmer assured that the process of choosing a councilmember
will be public, and all discussions will be carried out on the floor.
PROCLAMATION
National Mentoring Month -
January 2008
A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2008 to be
"National Mentoring Month" in the City of Renton in tribute to the many
dedicated individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to
mentor young people, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special
observance and to consider giving back to the community as mentors. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Erin Iverson, Mentor Program Manager for
Communities in Schools of Renton, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Martinez -
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave
SE & SE 144th St
Mark Martinez (Renton), pointing out that he owns property near the proposed
Liberty Annexation area, expressed concern regarding the effect of new
development on surface water drainage. He asked that developers currently
performing construction in the area and future developers be required to
develop under level 3 flow control standards in order to help mitigate the
drainage problems.
Citizen Comment: Jaques -
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave
SE & SE 144th St
Fred Jaques (King County) recommended that the Liberty Annexation proposal
be rejected. He questioned the validity of the signatures on the petition and the
time frame. Additionally, Mr. Jaques stated that the annexation does not have
logical boundaries, and requested that the petition be restarted.
Citizen Comment: Campbell -
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave
SE & SE 144th St
Arthur Campbell (King County) asked that the proposed Liberty Annexation
boundary be adjusted so that the area's southern boundary extends along SE
144th St. He indicated that this is a more natural boundary, and makes more
sense for police service response.
Responding to Councilmember Corman's inquiry, Mr. Campbell stated that he
lives in the area that he is suggesting be part of the annexation.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
January 7, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 6
Council Meeting Minutes of
12/3/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/3/2007, including the correction to
the total 2008 Budget amount on page 423, paragraph 8, 1st sentence, which
should state $234,628,924. Council concur.
Council Meeting Minutes of
12/10/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 12/10/2007, including the correction
to the total 2008 Budget amount on page 438, paragraph 2, 1st sentence, which
should state $234,628,924. Council concur.
CAG: 07-202, Activity
Buildings ADA Upgrades at
Philip Arnold & Kennydale
Lions Parks, United Pacific
Structures
City Clerk reported bid opening on 12/20/2007 for CAG-07-202, Activity
Buildings ADA Upgrades at Philip Arnold and Kennydale Lions Parks; two
bids; engineer's estimate $348,000; and submitted staff recommendation to
award the contract to low bidder, United Pacific Structures, Inc., in the amount
of $363,069. Council concur.
Annexation: Liberty, 156th
Ave SE & SE 144th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 60% Petition to Annex for the proposed Liberty Annexation and
recommended a public hearing be set on 1/28/2008 to consider the petition and
R-4 zoning; 193 acres located in the vicinity of 156th Ave. SE, SE 144th St.,
and SE 134th St. Council concur.
EDNSP: 2008 Budget
Amendment, Hotel-Motel
Fund Transfer
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to amend the 2008 Budget by transferring funds from
the unallocated balance in Fund 110 (Hotel-Motel Fund) for the 2008 Renton
Community Marketing Campaign and Renton Visitor's Connection expenses.
Council approved the lodging tax allocations on 12/10/2007. Council concur.
(See page 7 for ordinance.)
EDNSP: Renton Community
Marketing Campaign,
Hamilton/Saunderson
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a contract with Hamilton/Saunderson in the amount
of $219,000 for management of the 2008 Renton Community Marketing
Campaign. Contract funded by allocated lodging tax collections and by
EDNSP Department business recruitment budget, key stakeholders, and other
community agencies, organizations, and businesses. Council concur.
EDNSP: Renton Visitors
Connection Tourism Efforts,
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval of a contract with the Greater Renton Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $129,000 for the Renton Visitor's Connection 2008
tourism marketing efforts. Contract funded by allocated lodging tax
collections. Council concur.
Police: Regional Automated
Information Network
Interlocal Agreement
Police Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement with
various law enforcement agencies in King County to participate in the Regional
Automated Information Network (RAIN) that coordinates information about
criminal activity, offenders, and suspect vehicles across jurisdictional borders.
Renton's cost share is $4,679.50. Council concur. (See page 7 for resolution.)
CAG: 07-178, SR-900/I-405
Vicinity to Harrington Ave NE
Signal Modification, WSDOT
Transportation Systems Division requested approval of an amendment to CAG-
07-178, contract with Washington State Department of Transportation, for the
additional costs related to the SR-900, I-405 vicinity to Harrington Ave. NE,
signal modification and raised traffic island project, which increases the
contract amount by $20,000 for an expenditure of $45,000. Council concur.
Transportation: Houser Way S
Railroad Track Crossing
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of two agreements
with BNSF Railway Company: a general construction agreement, and a
January 7, 2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 7
Improvements, BNSF Railway
Company
crossing surface installation agreement in the amount of $1,000,000; both of
which are related to the installation of concrete crossing panels on railroad
tracks on Houser Way S. from Main Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. Council
concur.
Utility: Stonegate II Lift
Station Design, Roth Hill
Engineering Partners
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
of $715,350 with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, LLC for the Stonegate II Lift
Station and conveyance design. Council concur.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3924
Police: Regional Automated
Information Network
Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
interlocal agreement among the participating law enforcement agencies forming
a Regional Automated Information Network (RAIN). MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 1/14/2008 for second and final reading:
EDNSP: 2008 Budget
Amendment, Hotel-Motel
Fund Transfer
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by transferring $80,000 from
Fund 110 Hotel-Motel account's unallocated fund balance as authorized by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on 12/10/2007. These funds will be
disbursed in part through the 2008 contracts with Hamilton/Saunderson for
marketing services for $219,000, and with Renton Chamber of Commerce for
the Renton Visitor's Connection for $129,000. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 1/14/2008. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Sullivan -
Liberty Annexation, 156th Ave
SE & SE 144th St
Jim Sullivan (King County) requested that the proposed Liberty Annexation's
southern boundary be adjusted to extend along SE 144th St. in order to include
the neighborhood in which he resides in the annexation area.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:48 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
January 7, 2008