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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmi111609bRENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 16, 2009 Monday, 7 p.m. MIN UTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Community Services: Upcoming Holiday Events Report CED: Renton FilmFrenzy Report & People's Choice Award Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. RANDY CORMAN, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Services Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; JERRY RERECICH, Recreation Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, Fire & Emergency Services Department; DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department. Recreation Director Jerry Rerecich highlighted upcoming holiday events, including: • Holiday Bazaar - Renton Community Center, 11/20/2009,11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 11/21/2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Landing Tree Lighting Ceremony -11/21/2009, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Renton City Concert Band -12/3/2009, Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. • Clam Lights at Coulon Beach Park -12/4/2009 through 1/1/2010. • Piazza Park Tree Lighting & Arrival of Santa -12/5/2009, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Argosy Christmas Ship -12/17/2009, Coulon Beach Park, 8:20 p.m. • Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra -12/20/2009, Carco Theater at 3 p.m. • Piazza Park Santa House - Open Fridays 12/11 and 12/18, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 12/12 and 12/19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Polar Bear Dip at Coulon Beach Park -1/1/2010 at 11 a.m. Mr. Rerecich remarked that a complete list of all of the upcoming holiday events is available on the City's website and in the "What's Happening" fall recreation brochure. Suzanne Dale Estey remarked that the second annual Renton FilmFrenzy was conducted in partnership with the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, a joint effort of the City, the Renton Chamber of Commerce, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College, and the Valley Medical Center. She stated that it is a filmmaking competition, where filmmakers have 50 hours to write, shoot, edit and submit a film. Ms. Dale Estey remarked that the Curvee Awards Gala was held 10/27/2009 at the Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center and the top ten films were aired. She noted that television personality Jim Dever was the night's Master of Ceremonies and that the EriAm Sisters performed at the event. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 345 Police: Recognition of Life Saving Efforts PUBLIC HEARING: Budget: 2010 Annual City of Renton Concluding, Ms. Dale Estey remarked that citizens were able to view and vote for their favorite films at www.rentonreporter.com and introduced Ellen Morrison, Publisher for the Renton Reporter. Ms. Morrison expressed appreciation for being able to participate in the film making event and announced that the film "I Am Renton" received 688 of the nearly 1,500 votes that were received. She presented the film's co-producers, Nate Jones and Rob Anderson, the People's Choice Award. Nate Jones and Rob Anderson expressed appreciation for the award. Deputy Police Chief Tim Troxel described a chaotic shooting incident that occurred at 1:34 a.m. on 9/4/2009. He recognized the following officers for their assistance in handling the scene on the night of the shooting: Officers Pete Kordel, Chris Desmet, Desiree Morley, Mark Hume, Ed Sagiao, Shelly Hamel, Chris Ryes, and Sergeants Christie Matthews and Steve Ritchie. He explained that Officer Jason Trader, while on patrol, viewed a large crowd gathering outside Pounders Pub on Main Ave. S. and heard gunshots fired. He stated that as the first officer on the scene, Officer Trader requested outside assistance, gave suspect and victim information, and handled the scene until the arrival of a sergeant. Additionally, Deputy Chief Troxel awarded the Police Department's Meritorious Service Medal to Officers Jason Trader, Ed Chang, and Kelly Matsukawa for their outstanding display of courage in the performance of duty. Concluding, Deputy Chief Troxel stated that Officer Thaddeus Kerkhoff s quick-thinking action of using a belt he obtained from the crowd as a tourniquet saved a shooting victim's life. He awarded Officer Kerkhoff the Police Department's Distinguished Service Medal for the life saving efforts he performed that night. 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 City of Renton budget. Finance and Information Services Administrator Iwen Wang reported that tonight's hearing is the second of two concerning the 2010 budget. Ms. Wang reported that the City's overall proposed budget for 2010 is $212.4 million, which includes general governmental funds, enterprise funds, capital projects, and debt services funds. Ms. Wang reported that the proposed revenue funding resources total $211.5 million. She stated that the budget is balanced and explained that $97.8 million is projected for the general governmental budget, which provides for most of the City services. Ms. Wang remarked that approximately 76% of all City revenue is taxes and the bulk of this resource is used for fire and emergency services, police services, community and recreation services, and other City services. Ms. Wang reported that the proposed revenue includes property tax of $31.3 million. She stated that this equates to approximately $850 dollars per average home in Renton. Ms. Wang noted that the proposed budget recommends banking 1 percent of the property tax as allowed by state law. She remarked that the City receives only 24 percent of property tax revenue collected within the City, and pointed out that the majority of the funds are distributed among other jurisdictions. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 346 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Green - Earlington Hill Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Grant Project Ms. Wang reported that sales tax is the City's second largest source of revenue and noted that there has been a decline in 2009, and the projections for 2010 are flat. She emphasized that the City of Renton generates over $200 million in sales tax annually, and receives only approximately $20 million. Ms. Wang reported that utility taxes are the City's third largest revenue source. She explained that these funds are derived from taxes on electrical, natural gas, City utilities, phone service, cell phone service, and cable. She stated that when the taxes are combined they generate nearly $15 million, and are a reasonably stable source of revenue. Concluding, Ms. Wang remarked that there has been a significant decline in Development Fees in both 2008 and 2009, and remarked that City is projecting a slight increase in the collection of these fees in 2010. She recommended that Council approve the 2010 budget and related ordinances. Public comment was invited. Karen Williams (Seattle) stated that she is speaking on behalf of the Housing Development Consortium, a conglomeration of developers, non-profit affordable housing developers, governments, and lenders who are aligned together to work on affordable housing throughout King County. She expressed appreciation for the preservation of the Housing Opportunity Fund in the 2010 Budget. She also commended City officials and staff for making a capital contribution to affordable housing. Ms. Williams remarked that the City's commitment to affordable housing helps to ensure that residents can work and live in Renton and not be challenged by issues of homelessness. Dorothy Parsons (Renton) shared her family's experience utilizing the many services provided by the City's Community Services Department. She acknowledged the need for budget cuts, but stated that youth programs are important because they provide safe and supervised activities for young people. She expressed concern over the proposed elimination of the 2010 Summer Teen Musical Program and requested that Council consider reinstating the program in 2010, or in a future budget. Bill Kirlin-Hackett (Bellevue), Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness Director, expressed appreciation for the City's continued support of human services funding. He stated that this support is an acknowledgement from the City that the need for these programs still exists. Mr. Kirlin-Hackett stated that homelessness is a critical crisis that continues to plague all of us. He stated that there is often 150 to 200 percent more homeless people on the streets than are counted during the One Night Count of the Homeless events. He requested that City officials and staff familiarize themselves with the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Rhoda Green (Renton) presented a report regarding a neighborhood grant the Earlington Hill Neighborhood Association received. She explained that as early as 2005, neighbors joined together to clean up the entrance area to the neighborhood. She stated that the City granted funds to create and install an entrance sign for the neighborhood. She presented photographs depicting various stages of the project's completion. Ms. Green highlighted the challenges of placing the sign on property that is owned by Seattle City Light, November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 347 CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 11/9/2009 Appeal: Hawk's Landing Mixed Use, Alpert International & Nicholson, SA-09-060 CED: Energy Efficiency Block Grant Funds, US Department of Energy Legislature: 2010 Council Agenda & Statement of Policy Positions Planning: Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy Community Services: 2009 Holiday Lights, Integrated Facilities Management Finance: Electronic Fund Signatory Authority Update City View Church, and is also on City rights-of-way. She remarked that 58 people participated in the project for a total of 64 working days. Ms. Green also stated that over 745 volunteer hours were provided, and 450 native draught tolerant plants were planted in the area. Councilmember Taylor remarked that this project epitomizes the intent of the Neighborhood Grant Program and expressed appreciation for Ms. Green's hard work coordinating the project. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/9/2009. Council concur. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Budget: 2010 Annual City of Renton City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding Hawk's Landing Mixed Use Environmental and Site Plan application (SA-09-060); two appeals filed - one by Alpert International, Seattle; and the other by Brad Nicholson, South End Gives Back (SEGB), Renton; both accompanied by required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization to accept $617,500 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to complete various energy efficiency projects. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the 2010 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, which serve as guidance for City staff during the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy and to implement its recommendations as resources become available. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $64,682.75 with Integrated Facilities Management for the 2009 Holiday Lights program. Council concur. Finance and Information Services Department recommended an update to Resolution #3945 regarding Electronic Fund Transfers signatory authority to avoid workflow interruptions due to staffing reductions. Refer to Finance Committee MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a reported recommending concurrence in the following 2010 Budget recommendations: Property Tax Levy: A revised preliminary property tax worksheet provided by King County has estimated property taxes of $31,800,000, based on $31,090,000 of 2009 base levy with 0% increase, plus $360,000 in new construction levy, $260,000 in annexation levy, and $90,000 in re-levying of prior year funds. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 348 Transportation (Aviation) Committee Transportation: Smart Tote De-icing Machine, MySlik CED: Master Street Use Agreement, Zayo Bandwidth Substantial Current and Future Need: The proposed 0% increase in 2010 is above the negative 0.848% change of inflation as defined by the September Implicit Price Deflator, therefore requires a finding of Substantial Need by the City Council to levy this amount. With the finding of substantial need, the State law allows the City to raise the property tax up to the 1% above the base regular levy of the preceding year. While the proposed budget does not raise the 1% levy in 2010, the City Council finds substantial future need exists which would require the 1% levy, and therefore the proposed ordinance will preserve or bank this additional 1% levy for future years. Utility Rate Increases: The Utilities Committee recommends a 10% increase in water rates, a 4% increase in sewer rates, and a 4% increase in residential garbage rates to fund the operation, maintenance, and improvements to these systems. The ordinances that establish these rates are being presented by the committee separately and are scheduled for adoption this evening. The budget ordinance incorporates these rate changes. Other Rates and Fees: Other miscellaneous user fee adjustments, such as recreation and golf course fees, as well as fire permits and inspection fees, are reviewed by the Finance Committee and presented for Council adoption. These fee adjustments are integral to the 2010 budget. 2010 Budget: With the above considerations, the Committee of the Whole recommends a total 2010 Budget Appropriation of $212,407,593. Budgeted Related Ordinances: The Committee further recommended that the following ordinances regarding these matters be presented for first reading: 1. Ordinance Finding Substantial Needs to Maintain Base 2010 Property Tax levy at the same level as 2009, with 0% increase. 2. Property Tax Ordinance 3. 2010 Budget Ordinance MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See pages 351 for ordinances.) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the purchase of the Smart Tote 125 De-icing Machine for use at Renton Municipal Airport. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding a Master Use Agreement for Zayo Bandwidth Northwest, Inc. Zayo Bandwidth Northwest, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a telecommunications provider and is requesting a Master Use Agreement with the City of Renton. Zayo plans to lay about 1,160 feet of conduit and pull fiber through a combination of open trenching and directional boring along the north side of S. 2nd St. to place a two inch conduit from a vault owned by Electric Lightwave, Inc. at S. 2nd St. and Burnett Ave. S. to a vault owned by 360 Networks near 105 Wells Ave. S. This conduit will complete a segment of Zayo's new longhaul connection from the carrier hotel in Seattle to Spokane providing high speed data transfer. All restoration, as necessary, will be to the City of Renton specifications. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 349 Finance Committee CED: Issaquah, Kent & Renton School District Impact Fees Budget: 2010 Fee Schedule Planning & Development Committee CED: A-Frame Sign Renewal Fee Waiver The Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Zayo Bandwidth Northwest, Inc. Master Use Agreement. City code encourages telecommunications services such as this to promote competition and provide advanced services on the widest possible basis to businesses, institutions and residences of the City. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance be presented for first and second reading and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Master Use Agreement. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 351 and 352 for ordinance.) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance to approve impact fee collection changes and Capital Facilities Plans for three school districts within the City of Renton as follows: • Collect the requested impact fee of $3,344, a decrease of $2,151, for each new single-family home on behalf of the Issaquah School District. • Collect the requested impact fee of $5,394, an increase of $90, for each new single-family home and $3,322, an increase of $56, for each new multi- family unit on behalf of the Kent School District; and • Amend Section 4-1-160 of the Development Regulations to allow the collection of an impact fee of $6,310 for each new single-family home and $1,258 for each new multi-family unit on behalf of the Renton School District. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be prepared for first reading. Additionally, the Committee recommended that the matter of impact fee collection timing be referred to the Administration for inclusion in the Citywide Mitigation/Impact Fee Program, which is anticipated to be before the City Council for consideration in 2010. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Proposed Fee Schedule ordinances to establish the 2010 miscellaneous fees. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning and Development Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve revising permit fee requirements for A-frame signs to remove the requirement for an annual renewal and associated fee for an approved sign permit. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 351 for ordinance.) November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 350 Community Services Committee CED: 2009 Neighborhood Program Grants, Second Round Public Safety Committee Public Safety: Electronic Home Detention Public Safety: Police Training Officers Community Services Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the following grant awards: 1. Heather Down/South Union Neighborhood Association - the project is to place a rock sign, located at SE 2nd Ave. $3,700 2. LaCrosse Homeowners' Association - Expansion of an existing community garden within the neighborhood, which will benefit the residents and the Salvation Army Food Bank. $3,069 3. Pioneer Place Homeowners' Association - The project consists of planting 29 trees, 154 bushes, 220 smaller plants on Highway 169 in front of the neighborhood. $10,738 4. Renton Hill Neighborhood Association - The project consists of installing solar lighting to an existing neighborhood entry sign and landscaping. $2,300 5. Victoria Homeowners' Association - Project consists of renovating common area and landscape improvements to both entrances to the neighborhood. $3,968 6. Winsper Homeowners' Association - Project consists of entrance sign into the neighborhood. $2,278 The Committee further recommended approval of funding for the following administrative newsletter applications: 1. Cascade Neighborhood Association - Annual costs for a newsletter printed twice a year and distributed by United States Postal Service (USPS). $1,200 2. Kennydale Neighborhood Association - Annual costs for a newsletter printed quarterly and distributed door-to-door and by USPS. $1,950 3. Maplewood Gardens - Annual costs for a newsletter printed quarterly and distributed by USPS. $216 4. Renton Hill Neighborhood Association - Annual costs for a newsletter printed and distributed twice a year by USPS. $440 5. South Renton Connections Neighborhood Association - Annual costs for a newsletter printed quarterly and distributed USPS. $1,200 6. Summerwind Homeowners' Association - Annual costs for a newsletter printed quarterly and distributed by USPS. $281 This round of applications totals $31,340. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding Electronic Home Detention revenue. The administration briefed the Committee and the Committee recommends that no changes be made to the current policy at this time. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding reduction in Police Training Officers. The administration briefed the Committee and effective 11/16/2009, there are two Training Officers assigned to the Administrative Services Division. The Committee recommends no further changes to this policy at this time. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 351 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Budget: 2010 Finding Substantial Need Budget: 2010 Property Tax Levy Budget: Animal License Fees and Regulations Budget: 2010 Fee Schedule Budget: 2010 Annual City of Renton CED: A-Frame Sign Fee Renewal Waiver CED: Master Street Use Agreement, Zayo Bandwidth The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 11/23/2009 for second and final reading: An ordinance was read relating to the County regular property tax levies for collection in 2010; implementing RCW 84.55.0101, finding substantial need and providing for a limit factor of one hundred percent (100%) in accordance with RCW 84.55.0101 and banking one percent (1%) for future needs. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ATTHE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2010 for both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues, and electing to bank one percent (1%) of the legally permissible tax levy to protect future levy capacity. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ATTHE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, Animal Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by renumbering subsections, providing for animal licenses and including a penalty provision. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ATTHE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. An ordinance was read repealing fees contained in sections 4-1-150, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations), 5-1- 2, 5-1-4, 5-1-5, 5-1-6, 5-1-7, and 5-1-8; and adding a new section, 5-1-9, of Chapter 1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, and adopting the Fee Schedule Brochure by reference. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ATTHE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 2010, in the amount of $212,407,593. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BYZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement; and Chapter 4; City-wide Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, by removing the annual renewal fee for A-Frame signs. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ATTHE 11/23/2009 COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: An ordinance was read granting unto Zayo Bandwidth Northwest, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority, and Master Street Use Agreement to install telecommunication facilities together with appurtenances thereto, upon, over, under, along, across the streets, avenues and alleys of the City of Renton within City right-of-way and public properties of the City. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 352 ORDINANCE #5497 CED: Master Street Use Agreement, Zayo Bandwidth ORDINANCE #5498 Plat: Springbrook Ridge PPUD, PP, SE 172nd St & Benson Rd S, PPUD-09-024 ORDINANCE #5499 Comprehensive Plan: 2009 Amendments ORDINANCE #5500 Rezone: Sunset Bluff Properties, R-10 to IL ORDINANCE #5501 Rezone: Maple Valley Highway, R-4 to R-8 ORDINANCE #5502 Rezone: Sunset Hills, R-4 to R-8 ORDINANCE #5503 Planning: Title IV (Development Regulations) COR Zone Amendments ORDINANCE #5504 Utility: 2010 Piped Utility Rates ORDINANCE #5405 Utility: 2010 Solid Waste Rates NEW BUSINESS Budget: 2010 Annual City of Renton Following second and final reading of the above referenced ordinance, it was MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL ALLAYES. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading. An ordinance was read approving the Springbrook Ridge Preliminary Planned Urban Development (PPUD-09-024). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read adopting the 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments to the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Maps, and Data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties within the City of Renton (SW Sunset Blvd.) from Residential-Ten Units Per Net Acre (R-10) to Industrial Light (IL) zoning, File No. LUA-08-146. (CPA 2009-M- 03). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties within the City of Renton (Maple Valley Highway) from Residential-Four Units Per Net Acre (R-4) to Residential-Eight Units Per Net Acre (R-8) zoning, File No. LUA-08-145. (CPA 2009-M-04). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties within the City of Renton (NE 24th St.) from Residential-Four Units Per Net Acre (R-4) to Residential-Eight Units Per Net Acre (R-8) zoning, File No. LUA-09-095. (CPA 2009-M-05). MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, and Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend density regulations in the Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) zone, to allow bonus density up to 75 dwelling units per net acre. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, Water, and Chapter 5, Sewer, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, to allow for adjustments to current utility rates. MOVED BYZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, related to year 2010 services and utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. Mayor Law thanked Council, the administration, and employees for their hard work during this year's budget process. He acknowledged that it has been a difficult process, it includes a number of layoffs, and the City will now be operating with 12 percent fewer employees. He noted, however, that the City has dedicated employees who will work hard to minimize any impacts to citizens. November 16, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 353 Annexation: Greater Fairwood Community & Red Mill Council: 2010 Council President (Persson) & President Pro Tern (Briere) Election Council: Committee on Committee EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT Council President Corman stated that the issue regarding the future of the Fairwood area was raised during the Committee of the Whole meeting and was halted pending a recommendation from the administration. He noted that a recommendation will be brought to Council next week, and that any final decision regarding the future of the Fairwood area ultimately rests in the hands of the Fairwood residents. Council President Corman called for the nomination and election of the 2010 Council President and President Pro tern. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON AS THE 2010 COUNCIL PRESIDENT.* There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS. CARRIED. •MOTION CARRIED. Don Persson was declared 2010 Council President. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE AS THE 2010 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.* There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS. CARRIED. •MOTION CARRIED. Terri Briere was declared 2010 Council President Pro tern. Council President-Elect Persson announced that the Committee on Committees members will be comprised of himself, Council President Pro tern-Elect Briere, and Council President Corman. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR RELATIONS (RCW 42.30.140.4.a.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:36 p.m. Executive session was conducted. In addition to Councilmembers and Mayor, persons in attendance included Chief Administrative Officer Covington, City Attorney Warren, Human Resources Administrator Carlson, and Finance and Information Services Administrator Wang. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder November 16, 2009 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 2009 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (PERSSON) MON., 11/23 5:00 p.m. 2010 Council Committee Assignments COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 11/23 2010 State Legislative Agenda; 5:30 p.m. Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 11/23 Vouchers; 4:00 p.m. Wire Transfers Signatory Authority PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS, 11/19 Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #2 1:30 p.m. Recommendations; Field Visit to High Point Development in West Seattle •Meets at Renton City Hall Lobby, 1055 S. Grady Way* PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) UTILITIES (Zwicker) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.