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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmi112309RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 23, 2009 Monday, 7 p.m. M INUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE PROCLAMATION Civil Air Patrol Week - November 29 - December 5, 2009 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McCammon -Greater Fairwood Community Proposed Election CONSENT AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes of 11/16/2009 CED: Real Estate Sign Kiosks Master Use Agreement, Master Builders Association CED: Supporting Joint Underwriting Association 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; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS, Fire & Emergency Services Department; CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL and COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department. A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the week of November 29 to December 5, 2009, to be "Civil Air Patrol Week" in the City of Renton and encouraging all citizens to honor the service provided by the Civil Air Patrol. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Lieutenant Colonel John Houser of the Civil Air Patrol accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Dave McCammon (Renton) stated that he understands the need for the City to seek out all possible funding sources to help with the Fairwood area annexation proposal and opined that the state's tax credit helped influence Council's decision regarding the Benson Hill Communities annexation. He also stated that he supports Renton's annexation of the Fairwood area but believes attempting to annex the entire area at one time may result in failure. Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Council President Corman, item 7.b. was removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/16/2009. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of a Master Use Agreement with the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties in order to use City rights-of-way and public properties to locate real estate sign kiosks for a period of three years. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Community and Economic Development Department recommended adopting a resolution supporting the expedited state-level establishment of a Joint Underwriting Association to provide supplemental flood insurance options for Green River Valley area businesses. Council concur. (See page 360 for resolution.) November 23, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 359 Budget: 2009 Final Amendment Community Services: Heritage Park Acquisition, WA RCO Grant Separate Consideration Item Lb- Annexation: Greater Fairwood Community Proposed Election UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole CED: 2010 State Legislative Agenda & Statement of Policy Positions Planning: Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the 2009 final budget amendment ordinance amending expenditures in the amount of $7,420,900 for an amended total appropriation of $288,721,124. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to accept grant funds in the amount of $242,127.92 for the acquisition of Heritage Park, and to execute the related Deed of Right to Use Land for Public Recreation Purposes. Council concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 7.b. CARRIED. Executive Department recommended adoption of a resolution calling for the question of annexation to be placed before the voters of the Fairwood Annexation area on 8/17/2010. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Council President Corman remarked that the administration's complete recommendation is available on the City's website. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.b. AS PRESENTED.* Councilmember Persson pointed out that approving this item will only refer it to the Committee of the Whole for deliberation, and does not infer that a decision has been made by Council. •MOTION CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a reported recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the 2010 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions as presented. Topics include transportation solutions, fiscal stability, flood control, economic development/infrastructure funding, small business assistance and strengthening the aerospace industry. The Committee further authorizes the Administration to work with state agencies and the Legislature to advance this agenda. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Council President Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy and directs staff to implement the recommendations and prioritization of projects therein as resources become available. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 288348 - 288674 and two wire transfers totaling $7,050,420.25; and approval of 112 Payroll Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 796 direct deposits totaling $2,669,224.60. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. November 23, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 360 Finance: Wire Transfers Signatory Authority Committee on Committees Council: 2010 Council Committee Assignments RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4026 CED: Supporting Joint Underwriting Association RESOLUTION #4027 Finance: Wire Transfers Signatory Authority ORDINANCE #5506 Budget: 2010 Finding Substantial Need ORDINANCE #5507 Budget: 2010 Property Tax Levy Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution to add the authority to approve electronic fund transfers for the Finance Department's Finance Analysts. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for resolution.) Council President-Elect Persson presented a report recommending the following Committee Chairmanships and Committee assignments for the Council for 2010: Finance Committee: King Parker, Chair; Greg Taylor, Vice-Chair; Randy Corman, Member Public Safety Committee: Greg Taylor, Chair; Randy Corman, Vice-Chair; King Parker, Member Utilities Committee: Rich Zwicker, Chair; Terri Briere, Vice-Chair; King Parker, Member Planning & Development Committee: Terri Briere, Chair; King Parker, Vice- Chair; Greg Taylor, Member Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Randy Corman, Chair; Marcie Palmer, Vice-Chair; Greg Taylor, Member Community Services Committee: Marcie Palmer, Chair; Rich Zwicker Vice- Chair; Terri Briere, Member MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read urging the Washington State Legislature to act quickly to establish a Joint Underwriting Association to make supplemental flood insurance available to Green River Valley businesses. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing signatures for depositories and Electronic Fund Transfers on behalf of and in the name of the City of Renton. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented 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%) and banking one percent (1%) for future needs. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. 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 PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. November 23, 2009 Renton City Council Minutes Page 361 ORDINANCE #5508 Budget: Animal License Fees and Regulations ORDINANCE #5509 Budget: 2010 Fee Schedule ORDINANCE #5510 Budget: 2010 Annual City of Renton ORDINANCE #5511 CED: A-Frame Sign Fee Renewal Waiver NEW BUSINESS Annexation: Greater Fairwood Community Proposed Election AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Blake - Greater Fairwood Community Proposed Election ADJOURNMENT 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 PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 2010, in the amount of $212,407,593. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. 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 BRIERE, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. Council President Corman pointed out that public comment will not be taken during the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the Fairwood Annexation election proposal and suggested that citizens email their comments to Council prior to the 12/7/2009 meeting. Jay Paul Blake (King County) remarked that incorporation efforts for the Fairwood area have failed twice in the past three years. He remarked that the community is aware that remaining unincorporated is not an option, and that Renton will provide better services. Mr. Blake opined that those who opposed incorporation will support an annexation proposal. Council President Corman reiterated that the administration's proposal regarding the Fairwood area is available online. He also clarified that the funds received through the state's tax credit are critical for the purchasing of police cars, snow clearing equipment, hiring staff, provisioning office space and other costs related to the increase in population if the area were to be annexed. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:26 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder November 23, 2009 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 23, 2009 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Corman) MON., 11/30 NO MEETINGS (5th Monday) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Palmer) MON., 12/7 5:00 p.m. Regional Fire Authority; Fairwood Annexation Election; 1-405 Corridor Update COMMUNITY SERVICES (Briere) MON., 12/7 CANCELED FINANCE (Persson) MON., 12/7 4:00 p.m. Vouchers; 2009 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance; Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS, 12/3 2:00 p.m. Hawk's Landing Appeal *Council Chambers* PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 12/7 3:30 p.m. Update on Joint Powers Authority (briefing only) UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 12/3 2009 King County Surface Water Design 1:15 p.m. Manual Adoption 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.