HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-01RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2001 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Municipal Building
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
DAN CLAWSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER NELSON. COUNCIL CONCUR.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources & Risk Management
Administrator; NEIL WATTS, Development Services Director; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON and ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jay 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 2001 and beyond. Items noted included:
Renton’s Centennial Parade float will debut at the Tacoma Daffodil Parade on Saturday, April 21st.
The Olympic Pipeline Company will conduct a high-pressure water hydrostatic test on their 16-inch petroleum pipeline running between Burlington and Renton, beginning on April 16th.
On April 17th, the Public Works street maintenance crew and the Parks street crew, will begin a joint project on the east side of Wells Ave. S. between S. Riverside Dr. and S. 2nd St.
Trees and sidewalks will be replaced and new tree grates will be installed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Minutes of April 9, 2001
Approval of Council minutes of April 9, 2001. Council concur.
CAG: 01-024, Water Well EW-3 Replacement, Prospect Construction Inc
City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/2/2001 for CAG-01-024, Replacement of Water Well EW-3; five bids; project estimate $921,536; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract
to the low bidder, Prospect Construction, Inc., in the amount of $814,719.42. Approval is also requested to authorize the additional funding of $400,000 to complete the project through
a utility bond issue scheduled for issuance in 2001. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 01-033, 80th Ave S Sanitary Sewer Extension, Pivetta Bros Construction
City Clerk reports bid opening on 4/3/2001 for CAG-01-033, 80th Ave. S. Sanitary Sewer Extension; 15 bids; project estimate $687,724.80; and submitted staff recommendation to award
the contract to the second low bidder, Pivetta Bros. Construction, Inc., in the amount of $524,447.55. Refer to Utilities Committee for discussion regarding the irregularity with the
low bid.
Community Services: Capital Projects Coordinator (Fire Station #12 Construction), Temporary Hire
Community Services Department requested authorization to use $215,000 from the Fire Mitigation Fund to hire a Capital Projects Coordinator, for a term not to exceed 30 months, to manage
the design and construction of Fire Station #12. Expenditure in 2001 is $54,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
Plat: Elizabeth Place, Edmonds Ave NE & NE 12th St (FP-01-004)
Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Elizabeth Place final plat; 17 single-family lots on 1.67 acres located in the vicinity of Edmonds Ave. NE
and NE 12th St. (FP-01-004). Council concur. (See page 120 for resolution.)
Planning: Industrial Medium (IM) Zone & Airport Master Plan Amendments
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department recommended approval of amendments to the Industrial Medium (IM) Zone and to the Airport Master Plan to allow airport
related uses. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
Human Resources: Chief Administrative Officer Position Reclassification to Grade m53
Human Resources & Risk Management Department requested approval to increase the salary and City-paid deferred compensation for the Chief Administrative Officer position; and requested
allocation of $24,507.70 to cover the costs of the reclassification to Grade m53 in 2001. Council concur.
Municipal Court: Computer Purchase, State Reimbursement
Municipal Court recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Office of the Administrator for the Courts to accept $15,600 in reimbursement for 12 personal computers
for Municipal Court staff. Council concur. (See page 120 for resolution.)
Public Works: Eastside Interceptor Project, Use of Mitigation Funds
Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended authorization to use the $500,000 mitigation payment from King County associated with the Eastside Sewer Interceptor Section 1
Interceptor Capacity Restoration Project for street improvements in South Renton and elsewhere in the City. The restoration project involves restoring capacity of the interceptor lost
due to damage caused by the 1965 earthquake. The City’s cost is $102,000. Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 5.f. COUNCIL CONCUR.
OLD BUSINESS
Public Safety Committee
King County: EMS Levy Proposal
Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy. The Committee recommended requesting the Administration to support reauthorization
of the County-wide EMS levy – 2002 to 2007, which replaces an existing EMS levy that will expire at the end of 2001. Financial projections indicate an EMS statutory levy rate of 25
cents per $1,000 of assessed value for the six-year funding period, 2002 to 2007, in combination with provider contributions. EMS 2002 Task Force members agreed to study the feasibility
of delivering paramedic (Advanced Life Support) services by means of a consortium of South King County Basic Life Support provider agencies. This issue will be discussed during the
life of the proposed 2002 to 2007 EMS levy.
The Committee further recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the County-wide EMS levy – 2002 to 2007. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Police: Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) Fund
Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG). The Committee recommended concurrence in requesting the
Administration to support and reauthorize the JAIBG fund in the amount of $30,855 with King County and
the City of Tukwila to support the Crime Free Futures Program. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Police: Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) Fund
Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG). The Committee recommended concurrence in requesting the
Administration to support and reauthorize the JAIBG fund in the amount of $30,855 with King County and
the City of Tukwila to support the Crime Free Futures Program. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3500
Plat: Elizabeth Place, Edmonds Ave NE & NE 12th St (FP-01-004)
A resolution was read approving the Elizabeth Place final plat; 1.67 acres located in the vicinity of Edmonds Ave. NE and NE 12th St. (FP-01-004). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3501
Municipal Court: Computer Purchase, State Reimbursement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Office of the Administrator for the Courts regarding
a limited reimbursement for expenses incurred in purchasing 12 replacement personal computers for use by the City of Renton Municipal Court staff. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4901
Finance: 2001 Budget Amendments
An ordinance was read appropriating monies from various fund balances, increasing the expenditures in various funds and departments, and increasing the 2001 Budget by $14,110,000.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor Program
At the request of Councilman Corman, a memo was read from Michael Cummings, WSDOT, addressed to the I-405 Corridor Program Executive Committee regarding the proposed program funding
and implementation position. The memo stated that several funding proposals are being developed for discussion and potential action in the legislature this session, including regional
transportation improvements. Although the I-405 Corridor Program’s final recommendation is scheduled for the end of this year, the funding proposals being considered by the legislature
require the Executive Committee to develop a position regarding the I-405 Corridor Program to support the funding efforts without jeopardizing the decision process.
The Executive Committee has scheduled a meeting on April 17th to develop a Program position on the issues being raised by the legislature. The following position is being recommended:
I. Involvement: The I-405 Corridor Program Executive Committee becomes
actively involved in the current legislative funding discussions and
recommendations by establishing a sub-committee to oversee:
a. Ongoing legislative funding and implementation efforts; and
b. Development of an approach on how to implement the I-405 Corridor
Program to be brought back to the full committee this fall.
II. Funding Position: Support the development of a funding package that:
a. Provides for a multi-modal solution and also coordinates with an
anticipated Sound Transit Phase II investment.
b. Includes funding for early action on:
Environmental enhancements related to addressing the requirements of the
Endangered Species Act; and Transportation Demand Management efforts
such as vanpool purchases and employer-based programs.
c. Is significant enough (Minimum $2-3 billion for a 10 – 15 year period) to
implement roadway and transit investments that provide meaningful
congestion relief and connectivity for critical sections of the I-405
corridor.
NEW BUSINESS
WSDOT: I-405 Corridor Program
At the request of Councilman Corman, a memo was read from Michael Cummings, WSDOT, addressed to the I-405 Corridor Program Executive Committee regarding the proposed program funding
and implementation position. The memo stated that several funding proposals are being developed for discussion and potential action in the legislature this session, including regional
transportation improvements. Although the I-405 Corridor Program’s final recommendation is scheduled for the end of this year, the funding proposals being considered by the legislature
require the Executive Committee to develop a position regarding the I-405 Corridor Program to support the funding efforts without jeopardizing the decision process.
The Executive Committee has scheduled a meeting on April 17th to develop a Program position on the issues being raised by the legislature. The following position is being recommended:
I. Involvement: The I-405 Corridor Program Executive Committee becomes
actively involved in the current legislative funding discussions and
recommendations by establishing a sub-committee to oversee:
a. Ongoing legislative funding and implementation efforts; and
b. Development of an approach on how to implement the I-405 Corridor
Program to be brought back to the full committee this fall.
II. Funding Position: Support the development of a funding package that:
a. Provides for a multi-modal solution and also coordinates with an
anticipated Sound Transit Phase II investment.
b. Includes funding for early action on:
Environmental enhancements related to addressing the requirements of the
Endangered Species Act; and Transportation Demand Management efforts
such as vanpool purchases and employer-based programs.
c. Is significant enough (Minimum $2-3 billion for a 10 – 15 year period) to
implement roadway and transit investments that provide meaningful
congestion relief and connectivity for critical sections of the I-405
corridor.
Councilman Corman explained that the opportunity to obtain funding for transportation projects during this legislative session requires that some aspects of the I-405 Corridor Program
must be agreed upon sooner than originally planned. Mr. Corman requested Council input regarding this matter, pointing out that as a Committee member, he’ll be asked if he supports
the recommended position as outlined in the memo.
Councilman Persson asked that Council go on record in opposition of using the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way for future rapid transit. Council President Clawson commented
that there are some good reasons for acquiring the right-of-ways and he has yet to see any evidence that the right-of-ways will be used for high-speed transit, especially in the Kennydale
beach area. He recommended that Council not take a position on the railroad right-of-way issue before understanding all of the facts.
Mayor Tanner stated his opposition to the acquisition of the right-of-ways, commenting that the only reason they are being sought is for high-capacity transportation. Councilwoman
Keolker-Wheeler agreed with the Mayor’s position, and expressed her concerns regarding taking a position at this stage of the I-405 Corridor project.
Councilman Parker commented that the recommendations of the Executive Committee seem reasonable and expressed his support in going forward with the recommendations. Mayor Tanner and
Councilmembers Keolker-Wheeler and Persson stated that they also support the Executive Committee’s recommended position, but not the right-of-way acquisition.
Upon request by Mayor Tanner, a majority of Councilmembers indicated support for giving Councilmember Corman the authority to go forward in supporting the I-405 Program Executive Committee’s
recommended position and make clear that the City does not support the acquisition of the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way
Development Services: Naming of Development Projects in Renton
Commenting on the confusion that is caused by using different names for the same development project, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF
HOW THE CITY CONTROLS THE NAMING OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN RENTON TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Community Services: Skate Park Dedication
Council President Clawson announced that the dedication of Renton’s new Skate Park located at Liberty Park, will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:20 p.m.
Marilyn Petersen, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann; April 16, 2001