HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 15, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 15, 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; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; JENNIFER
DAVIS-HAYES, Development Manager; NORMA MCQUILLER,
Neighborhood Program Coordinator; DEBORAH NEEDHAM, Emergency
Management Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, Fire
Department; COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
EDNSP: 2007 Neighborhood
Program
Neighborhood Program Coordinator McQuiller reported on the Neighborhood
Program, saying that five new neighborhoods were added to the program for a
total of 34 officially recognized neighborhoods. She noted the participation of
the City employees who volunteer as neighborhood liaisons, and the
participation of more than 1,800 residents representing 22 neighborhoods who
attended the 14 neighborhood picnics held during 2007.
Ms. McQuiller stated that more than $75,000 in neighborhood grants were
awarded in the first half of 2007 for eight neighborhood projects and two
newsletters. The budgeted amount is $50,000, but funds in the amount of
$33,000 were carried over from the 2006 fund balance. She indicated that a
second round of funding was just conducted for the remaining $7,000. Ms.
McQuiller displayed photographs of the neighborhood projects, and in
acknowledgement of the project grants that were awarded, Mayor Keolker and
Council President Nelson presented certificates to representatives of the
neighborhood groups.
Mayor Keolker expressed appreciation to Ms. McQuiller for all her hard work,
and Councilmember Persson recognized the participation of her family.
PUBLIC MEETING
EDNSP: Downtown
Wayfinding System
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
meeting to consider the signs, design, and color scheme for the downtown
wayfinding system that will improve the system of signage into and around
downtown Renton.
Development Manager Davis-Hayes explained that at the open house, held
prior to the Council meeting, citizens provided feedback on the wayfinding
system. Those comments, as well as other comments received via the City's
website, were forwarded to the Council. Ms. Davis-Hayes reported that the
next steps of the project are to finalize the design, and begin to install the
advance directional signs along Logan and Rainier Avenues South.
Public comment was invited.
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Angela Laulainen (Renton) stated that she agrees with the placement of the
signs to direct traffic down Logan Ave. S., and with the look of the signs. She
voiced her hope that the signs will all be in place in time for an unveiling at the
next Renton River Days festival.
Rod Stewart (Renton) said he owns an antique store in Renton and encouraged
the City to move forward with this project. He noted the importance of
directing people from The Landing to downtown Renton and vice versa.
Pat Pepper (Black Diamond) stated that she is involved with the Evergreen City
Ballet and is the chair of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. She
indicated that the signs are invitational, informative, beautiful, and durable;
reflective of the designers' research; and reflective of the flavor of the City.
Ms. Pepper noted that the wayfinding system will expand as Renton grows and
strengthen Renton as an interactive community.
Linda Middlebrooks (Renton) suggested that Renton follow the lead of other
communities and install a permanent sign for its farmers market.
Bill Taylor (Renton) commended the City's decision to install a wayfinding
system, and encouraged the swift completion of the much needed system.
Councilmember Persson pointed out that the Council has already authorized the
expenditure for the downtown wayfinding system.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY NELSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
Councilmembers Corman and Clawson commented on the need for signs
directing people to I-405, and the need to move forward with working on the I-
405 signage with the Washington State Department of Transportation. Mayor
Keolker stated that the Administration will pursue this, and will also review
what can be done in conjunction with the wayfinding signs.
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:
A community art project entitled "Cedar Salmon" and sponsored by Friends
of the Cedar River Watershed is on display at the Renton Public Library
now through November 3.
The second edition of the Renton Community Marketing Campaign's
television show called "The Curve" is now airing on cable channel 21 and
is available via streaming video at www.rentonwa.gov. The show features
segments highlighting Renton businesses, trends, and happenings.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment:
Knickerbocker - North Renton
Neighborhood
Jennifer Knickerbocker (Renton) thanked Planning Manager Rebecca Lind for
answering her questions and addressing her concerns regarding the North
Renton neighborhood in which she resides.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/8/2007. Council concur.
October 15, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 360
10/8/2007
Appointment: Library Board Mayor Keolker appointed Catherine Ploué-Smith to the Library Board for a
five-year term expiring on 6/1/2012. Refer to Community Services Committee.
City Clerk: Quarterly Contract
List, 7/2007 to 9/2007
City Clerk submitted Quarterly Contract List for period of 7/1/2007 to
9/30/2007; 42 contracts and 17 addenda totaling $12,961,116.66. Information.
CAG: 07-156, Fire Station #11
Fire Sprinkler System, Ace
Fire Protection Systems
City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/3/2007 for CAG-07-156, Fire Station
#11 Fire Sprinkler System; two bids; engineer's estimate $70,000; and
submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Ace
Fire Protection Systems, Inc., in the amount of $28,959.13. Refer to Finance
Committee.
Court Case: First Mercury
Insurance Company, CRT-07-
010
Court Case filed on behalf of First Mercury Insurance Company by Lee Smart,
P.S., Inc. related to the claim filed on the First Mercury policy for damage to
self-storage units on NE Sunset Blvd. as a result of sewer discharge that
occurred in November 2006 during Sanders General Construction's work on
City contract CAG-05-165. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Development Services:
Hoquiam Court Short Plat,
ROW Dedication, NE 8th St,
SHP-05-099
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way in the vicinity of NE 8th St. and
Hoquiam Ave. NE to fulfill a requirement of the Hoquiam Court Short Plat.
Council concur.
Annexation: Marshall, Duvall
Ave NE & NE Sunset Blvd
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended a public hearing be set on 11/5/2007 to consider the proposed
Marshall Annexation and R-8 zoning of the 7.6-acre site located west of Duvall
Ave. NE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. Council concur.
Finance: Finance Analyst
Position, Temporarily Fill as
Full Time
Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval to
temporarily fill a half-time Finance Analyst position with a full-time employee
until 3/31/2008. Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 03-131, Duvall Ave NE
Improvements, Berger/Abam
Engineers
Transportation Systems Division requested approval of Supplemental
Agreement No. 7 to CAG-03-131, agreement with Berger/Abam Engineers,
Inc., for services in the amount of $386,000 for the Duvall Ave. NE Widening
Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Utility: Capital Expenditures
Funding, Budget Amend
Utility Systems Division recommended approval to transfer $1,800,000 from
Water Utility Fund 405 to Fund 425; $963,000 from Wastewater Utility Fund
406 to Fund 426; and $410,000 from Surface Water Utility Fund 407 to Fund
427 for the funding of utilities capital expenditures. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Legal: Settlement Agreement,
Plat Application, MT
Development
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding
the settlement agreement with MT Development. The Committee
recommended that Council authorize the settlement of the MT Development
lawsuit (CRT-05-011) as outlined in the agenda bill (dated 10/8/2007).
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Bond Issuance,
Utility Capital Projects
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to issue bonds in the
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approximate amount of $21.2 million to finance the cost of construction of
various capital projects within the utility systems as well as to refinance
outstanding bonds to lower overall costs. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED
BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.)
Public Safety Committee
Police: Regional
Misdemeanant Jail Facility
Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report regarding the
misdemeanant jail facility study. There is insufficient space for misdemeanant
inmates in King County and the City of Renton has been unable to secure
additional beds in the quantity that are needed from contract providers.
Additionally, all of the cities in King County have a contractual obligation to
remove misdemeanor inmates from King County Jail by 12/31/2012. The
combination of these challenges is forcing cities to look at alternatives for jail
needs.
As a result of these conditions, Renton is joining with the cities of Des Moines,
Tukwila, and Federal Way to fund a feasibility study in the amount of $161,000
to examine the feasibility of the construction and operation of a 500-bed multi-
jurisdictional misdemeanant jail facility. The City of Renton is acting as the
lead agency and will execute the contract with DLR Group. Renton's financial
contribution to the study is $78,890.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
contract with DLR Group to complete the feasibility study. The Committee
also recommended preparation of the resolution for reading and adoption at the
next Council meeting authorizing the interlocal agreement between the cities to
pay for the feasibility study. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 10/22/2007 for second and final reading:
Finance: Bond Issuance,
Utility Capital Projects
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of three series of water and
sewer revenue bonds of the City for the purpose of financing the costs of
carrying out certain capital improvements of the waterworks utility and
refunding certain outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds of the City, in the
aggregate principal amounts of not to exceed $10,000,000, $10,000,000 and
$3,000,000, respectively; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds;
fulfilling the Reserve Requirement; authorizing the appointment of an escrow
agent and the execution of an escrow agreement relating to the refunding
bonds; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to
Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/22/2007.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5312
Fire: Defibrillators & Renton
Heart Month Campaign
Funding, Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by using $29,200 from Fund
010 fund balance for the purpose of funding the City of Renton's 2007 and 2008
Renton Heart Month campaigns ($19,200) and for purchasing six public access
defibrillators ($10,000). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
Citizen Comment: Campbell -
Junk Vehicles
Councilmember Persson noted receipt of an e-mail from Alan Campbell
(Renton) regarding the prevalence of junk vehicles parked on lots and on the
streets in the Highlands area. He referred the matter to the Administration.
Planning: Low Impact
Development Regulations
Councilmember Clawson encouraged attendance at the upcoming CH2M Hill
workshop for elected officials regarding low impact development, noting that
the matter has been referred to the Planning and Development Committee.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:54 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
October 15, 2007