HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 19, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 19, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
TONI NELSON, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI
BRIERE; MARCI PALMER; DON PERSSON; RANDY CORMAN.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; JUDGE TERRY
JURADO, Municipal Court; JOE MCGUIRE, Municipal Court Services
Director; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; PREETI SHRIDHAR,
Communications Director; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, DEPUTY CHIEF
CHUCK DUFFY and DEPUTY CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL LARRY RUDE,
Fire Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH and COMMANDER FLOYD
ELDRIDGE, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Court: 2006 Annual
Report
Municipal Court Judge Jurado and Municipal Court Services Director McGuire
presented the 2006 annual report of the Renton Municipal Court. Judge Jurado
reported that the court strives to provide equal, fair, and speedy justice to all
that come before it in an efficient and effective manner. Mr. McGuire reviewed
the changes in the court, including:
· Implementation of court security, which requires court users to pass
through a metal detector and have bags examined for weapons and
prohibited items; and
· Improvements to the jury management system, which enables more people
to commit to jury service as a significantly smaller commitment is needed
from each potential juror.
Looking ahead, Mr. McGuire stated that the court anticipates the
implementation of a traffic safety camera program, whereby cameras will
monitor selected intersections to record video of vehicles running red lights.
He explained that tickets will be issued to registered owners of the vehicles and
be processed like parking infractions. Judge Jurado indicated that the impact of
the traffic safety camera program on the court is unclear at this time; however,
he noted that the program could increase the number of hours the court spends
on traffic infractions. Concluding, Mr. McGuire reviewed the 2006
expenditures, revenues, and case load of the court, noting that expenditures
were 5.2 percent under budget.
Fire: Renton Heart Month
Campaign
Fire Chief Daniels reported on the activities that occurred during the February
2007 Renton Heart Month campaign, the goals for which included: kicking off
Renton's participation in the SPHER (Supporting Public Health with
Emergency Responders) project; increasing awareness of the importance of
heart health as an overall community risk reduction strategy; and increasing the
Fire Department's interaction with the community.
Chief Daniels stated that 1,759 citizens were screened for high blood pressure
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and diabetes, some of whom were discovered to be at risk and may not have
known about their conditions without this campaign. Additionally, 114 citizens
registered at the Community Center to participate in heart healthy activities.
He indicated that normally, the Fire Department provides CPR and automatic
external defibrillator training for approximately 200 citizens annually, but
during the month of February alone, 200 citizens were trained.
Chief Daniels reported that the Fire Department conducted the campaign at 108
locations across the City, which included conducting a special training course
for the Renton School District and conducting screenings at various businesses.
He pointed out that the Community Services, Finance and Information Systems,
and Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Departments were also
involved with the campaign. In conclusion, Chief Daniels stated that the
Renton Heart Month campaign was a success.
Fire: Employee Recognition
and Promotion
Fire Chief Daniels announced that the following Fire Department employees
were each selected as Member of the Quarter in 2006: Firefighter Christian
Moore, Firefighter Brett Bigger, and Firefighter Doug McDonald.
Additionally, Firefighter Tom Curtis, Plans Reviewer/Inspector Corey Thomas,
and Lieutenant Brian McGee were each selected as Member of the Year in
2006. Finally, Chief Daniels announced that Camille Walls was promoted to
Lead Fire Inspector.
PUBLIC HEARING
Fire: King County Medic
One/Emergency Medical
Services Levy, 2008-2013
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider supporting the King County Medic One/Emergency Medical
Services levy for 2008-2013. The existing levy expires at the end of 2007, and
King County is seeking voter authorization to renew the six-year levy in the
November 2007 General Election. The proposed levy will raise the rate from
$.25 to $.30 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.
Public comment was invited.
Craig Soucy, Renton Firefighters Local 864 President, 6716 14th Ave. NW,
Seattle, 98117, speaking on behalf of the Renton Firefighters Local 864,
encouraged Council's support of the levy. He noted that the levy ties into
Renton's provision of emergency medical services.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 99 for resolution.)
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer 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 2007 and beyond. Items noted
included:
The Seattle Sonics and Storm are making their commitment to the Renton
community known. On March 16, NBA All-Star Ray Allen teamed up with
vitaminwater and QFC to present a $40,000 donation to Boys & Girls Club
of King County, $10,000 of which went to the Renton Skyway Boys &
Girls Club. On March 22, Sonics forward Rashard Lewis will make an
appearance at the Highlands Community Center to host a "NeighborHoops"
basketball clinic.
The Flashlight Egg Hunt occurs on March 30 at Liberty Park, and the 11th
Annual Hip Hoppin' Egg Hunt & Carnival occurs on March 31 at the
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Renton Community Center.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Smith -
Pedestrian Safety, Duvall Ave
NE/NE 12th St Crosswalk
Adrienne Anderson Smith, 11621 SE 90th St., Newcastle, 98056, expressed
concern for the safety of pedestrians when using the crosswalk near Hazen
High School on Duvall Ave. NE, where NE 12th St. and SE 112th St. meet.
Pointing out that the crosswalk needs to be better marked, she suggested the
installation of walk lights similar to the ones used at the Renton Transit Center.
Mayor Keolker asked Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Zimmerman to review the situation.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. At the request of Councilmembers, items 7.a. and 7.j. were removed for
separate consideration.
CAG: 06-047, Carco Theatre
Roof Replacement, Wright
Roofing
Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-047, Carco Theatre Roof
Replacement; and requested approval of the project, commencement of 60-day
lien period, and release of retained amount of $4,661.45 to Wright Roofing,
Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood
Program Grants, Budget
Amend
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
reported submission of grant applications for the 2007 Neighborhood Grant
Program and recommended the following: funding eight projects and two
newsletters totaling $75,231, conducting a second round of funding with a
deadline of September 2007, and authorizing an additional $33,000 from the
CIP (Fund 316) fund balance for a total 2007 budget of $83,000. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
Finance: Springbrook
Wetlands Bank Fund Creation,
Park Memorial Fund Change
Finance and Information Services Department recommended creating new Fund
135, Springbrook Wetlands Bank, and changing Fund 131, Park Memorial, to
an internal fund. Refer to Finance Committee.
Fire: Station #14, King County
Emergency Medical Services
Lease
Fire Department recommended approval of a lease with King County in the
amount of $820 per month plus escalation clause, to continue to lease space at
Fire Station #14 to house a paramedic unit. Council concur. (See page 99 for
resolution.)
Plat: Langley Meadows,
Hoquiam Ave NE, PP-06-087
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Langley
Meadows Preliminary Plat; 70 single-family lots on 11.16 acres located east of
Hoquiam Ave. NE and north of NE 6th St. Council concur.
Plat: Honeybrook Circle, NE
6th St, PP-06-143
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Honeybrook
Circle Preliminary Plat; 14 single-family lots and one drainage tract on 2.5
acres located at 4900 NE 6th St. Council concur.
CAG: 06-092, 2006 Street
Overlay with Curb Ramps,
Western Asphalt
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-06-092, 2006 Street Overlay
with Curb Ramps; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final
pay estimate in the amount of $4,181.52, commencement of 60-day lien period,
and release of retained amount of $50,677.26 to Western Asphalt, Inc.,
contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Public Works: Cedar River
Section 205 Flood Damage
Reduction 2007 Monitoring
Plan, Golder Associates
Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement in the amount of
$109,071.53 with Golder Associates, Inc. to implement the 2007 Monitoring
Plan for the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction project.
Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
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CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEMS 7.a. AND 7.j.
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 7.a.
Council Meeting Minutes of
3/12/2007
Councilmember Palmer noted a correction to the Council meeting minutes of
March 12, 2007, as follows: Her comments on page 87, 11th paragraph, 2nd
sentence; change the statement from "…does not want the arena in Renton" to
"…does not want the arena on that site."
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF 3/12/2007 AS CORRECTED. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 7.j.
Utility: Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit Appeal,
Interlocal Agreement
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with a
coalition of government entities to fund the legal services associated with
appealing the Western and Eastern Washington National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits issued by the Washington
State Department of Ecology. City's cost share is $8,333.33.
Councilman Clawson requested that Councilmembers be kept apprised of this
matter so as to make sure that the policies in this litigation are actually the
policies of the Council. Assistant City Attorney Fontes assured that Council
will be kept informed of the specifics, noting that the focus is being placed on
regulations that go beyond the Council's vision.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
AGENDA ITEM 7.j. AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. (See later this page for
resolution.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Community Services
Committee
Appointment: Library Board
Community Services Committee Chair Corman presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
appointment of Peter Hartley to the Library Board for an unexpired term
expiring on 6/1/2010. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3864
Fire: King County Medic
One/Emergency Medical
Services Levy, 2008-2013
A resolution was read supporting the countywide 2008-2013 Medic
One/Emergency Medical Services levy. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3865
Fire: Station #14, King County
Emergency Medical Services
Lease
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to renew an
interlocal cooperative agreement to lease space to King County Medical
Services Division. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3866
Utility: Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit Appeal,
Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
interlocal agreement regarding legal services, among the cities of Anacortes,
Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bothell, Bremerton, Buckley, Burien,
Burlington, Camas, Des Moines, Ellensburg, Everett, Federal Way, Fircrest,
Kennewick, Kent, Longview, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Normandy Park,
Orting, Port Angeles, Pullman, Puyallup, Renton, Richland, Sammamish,
SeaTac, Sumner, University Place, Vancouver, and Kitsap County and any
other Phase II permittees that might join this coalition of governmental entities
(collectively, "coalition"). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5267
Zoning: 2006 Annual Update
of Zoning Book & Wall Map
An ordinance was read adopting the 2006 amendments to the zoning
classifications maps of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED
BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5268
Budget: 2007 Amendments
An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Year annual 2007
Budget as adopted by Ordinance 5245, in the total amount of $26,405,693.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:57 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
March 19, 2007