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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-03 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 3, 2003 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall 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 KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; RUSSELL WILSON, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; JUDGE TERRY JURADO, Municipal Court; JIM SHEPHERD, Community Services Administrator; CHIEF GARRY ANDERSON, DEPUTY CHIEF KEVIN MILOSEVICH, COMMANDER KENT CURRY, SERGEANT CLARK WILCOX, and COMMANDER KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police Department. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Police: Promotional Appointments Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado administered the oath of office to Clark Wilcox, newly promoted Police Sergeant; to Kent Curry, newly promoted Police Commander; and to Kevin Milosevich, newly promoted Deputy Chief of Police. Police Chief Garry Anderson reviewed the police officers' qualifications, and presented each with a badge of the position. 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 2003 and beyond. Items noted included: ” The Renton Senior Activity Center will host a housing fair for senior citizens on Thursday, February 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Representatives from Renton area senior housing projects will be available to answer questions. ” The Neighborhood Grant Program has $50,000 available for matching grant funds in 2003, and a workshop will be held on February 19th at Renton City Hall for those interested in learning more about applying for a neighborhood grant. Applications are due on Friday, March 14th. ” The flow in the Green River reached 7,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Friday, January 31st, resulting in a Stage II flood alert. This would not impact Renton unless a levee should fail, which is unlikely. The 100-year flood event on the Green River is 12,000 cfs. Renton is typically not impacted until flows reach 10,500 cfs, then requiring reduction of the pumping rate from Springbrook Creek in the Black River Pump Station. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Goller - SR- 167 Springbrook Creek Culvert Replacement Project Ingo Goller, 21851 84th Ave. S., Kent, 98032, spoke on behalf of the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the closure of SR- 167 for the replacement of the Springbrook Creek Culvert. He explained that the purpose of the culvert replacement is to improve fish passage and flow capacity under SR-167. Mr. Goller indicated that the issue was discussed by the Transportation Committee at its meeting last Thursday, and based on that discussion, he asked Council to consider limiting the closure of SR-167 to one of the following weekends: July 18 – 20, July 24 – 26, August 8 – 10, or February 3, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 48 August 15 – 17, 2003. Emphasizing that a full closure of SR-167 during the last four weekends in August will greatly impact area businesses, Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington noted the City's preference to close SR-167 the first weekend in August. Councilman Persson reported that the Transportation Committee will hold the matter in Committee for further discussion. Mayor Tanner indicated that although the City would rather avoid full closure of SR-167 during July 25 – 27 (Renton River Days), or August 1 – 3 (SeaFair festival), closure on either of those weekends is preferred over a closure during the last four weekends in August. He stressed that a highway closure later than August 3rd must be avoided in order to minimize the negative financial impacts on area businesses. Councilwoman Nelson expressed her hope that the closure, weather permitting, could take place the weekend of July 18 – 20. Mr. Goller acknowledged the City's concerns, and welcomed further discussion of the matter. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2003 Approval of Council meeting minutes of January 27, 2003. Council concur. Appointment: Planning Commission Mayor Tanner appointed Geraldine Jackson, 1730 Pierce Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Cheryl Danza, who has resigned (term to expire 1/31/2005). Refer to Community Services Committee. Court Case: Tara L Knecht, CRT-03-002 Court Case (Summons and Third-Party Complaint for Damages) filed by Jeffrey H. Tyler, 705 2nd Ave., Suite 1700, Seattle, 98104, representing Tara L. Knecht, alleging that a malfunctioning traffic signal located at the intersection of Monroe Ave. NE and NE 4th St. caused a vehicular accident between Lewis B. Peters and Tara L. Knecht on February 23, 2001. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Plat: Honey Creek Hill, NE Sunset Blvd, FP-02-133 Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Honey Creek Hill Final Plat; 16 single-family lots on 2.69 acres located at NE Sunset Blvd. and Redmond Ave. NE (FP-02-133). Council concur. (See page 50 for resolution.) Finance: 2002 Year-End Financial Status Review Finance and Information Services Department will present a year-end review of the City's financial status for 2002. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Utility: Springbrook Springs FEMA Floodplain Map Update, RW Beck Surface Water Utility Division recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $245,000 with R.W. Beck, Inc. to complete the Springbrook Creek Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain map update. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the naming of Veterans Memorial Park. In August of 1998, the City Council February 3, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 49 Committee Community Services: Veterans Memorial Park Naming dedicated the property located at the corner of Main Ave. S. and S. 3rd St. (formerly the Holms Building site, behind the Museum) for a veteran's memorial. In accordance with City Policy 600-04, this recommendation was reviewed and approved by the Park Board. The Park Board concurred with the staff recommendation, and recommended approval of the name "Veterans Memorial Park." The Community Services Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of the staff and the Park Board. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services: Uptown Glassworks Building Historic Wall Signs In response to Councilman Clawson's inquiry regarding the retention of the old painted advertisements located on the Uptown Glassworks building at 230 Main Ave. S. which borders Veterans Memorial Park, Chief Administrative Officer Covington reported that although the City applied a preservative to the advertisements at one time, it has since worn off. He noted that there is not much the City can do since the building is privately owned. Mr. Clawson stated that the advertisements are a community asset, and expressed his hope that the building owner would preserve them. Finance Committee Police: Crime Analyst Hire at Step E Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the salary for the Crime Analyst position. The Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of staff to approve the placement of the new employee in the Crime Analyst position at Step E, Grade pn56. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transportation: Puget Sound Energy Street Lighting Back Bill Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) back bill. PSE affiliate, Into-Light, performed a company-wide audit to establish ownership of all streetlights. PSE discovered that many of the streetlights in service have never been billed. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) does not allow cross subsidization of rates, therefore in accordance to Electric Tariff G, Schedule 54, PSE is allowed to back bill customers up to a maximum of three years. In Renton, the audit discovered 179 City- and PSE-owned streetlights that were installed and never billed. PSE has back billed the City in the amount of $42,682 based on the audit information, which has been verified by Transportation Division staff. The Finance Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the Administration to pay $42,682 using non-departmental funds. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Human Resources: 2003 Claims Processing Fee Schedule (Medical, Dental & Prescription) Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the purchase of claims services for fiscal year 2003. The Committee recommended concurrence in the recommendation of staff to approve the 2003 fee schedule for medical, dental, and prescription claims processed by Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and Pharmaceutical Card Services (PCS). The City will continue to utilize the services of HMA and PCS to administer medical, dental, and prescription claims within the City's self-funded plan. The total cost of services will be approximately $27.07 per month, per employee. The fee includes prescription services; administration of medical and dental claims; preferred provider program rental as well as utilization/large case management COBRA and HIPAA administration services. Funds for this service are included in the approved 2003 Budget. February 3, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 50 The Committee further recommended that the fee schedule be effective January 1, 2003. These changes will not require additional budget appropriations. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Human Resources: Deputy Chief Position Salary Increase to Grade m45 Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report regarding the salary increase for the Deputy Fire Chief position. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed modification in the compensation for the management position of Deputy Fire Chief. The proposal will move the two Deputy Fire Chiefs into the same salary grade as Deputy Police Chief. The new labor agreement with Local 864 resulted in salary increases for the Fire Battalion Chiefs, thereby creating a salary compression with the Deputy Fire Chief position in that the difference in salary between the positions is currently less that 4%. The compensation modification will also achieve internal equity between the Deputy Chief positions in the Police and Fire Departments. The Committee recommended that effective January 1, 2003, the Fire Deputy Chief position be placed at salary grade m45 with a monthly salary range of $7,315 to $8,913; and current incumbents, Glen Gordon and Arthur Larson, be placed at Step E ($8,913 per month). Funds of approximately $10,600 for the salary increase are available in the current budget. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3619 Plat: Honey Creek Hill, NE Sunset Blvd, FP-02-133 A resolution was read approving the Honey Creek Hill Final Plat consisting of approximately 2.69 acres located in the vicinity of NE Sunset Blvd. and Redmond Ave. NE (FP-02-133). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 02/10/2003 for second and final reading: Utility: Sewer Service Connection for Property Outside City Limits An ordinance was read amending Section 4-6-040.C.1, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code by revising policies by which the City allows connection to its sanitary sewer system by property owners outside of the current City limits. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 02/10/2003. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council: Meeting Cancellation (2/17/2003) MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CANCEL ITS REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2003, IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS' DAY. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:10 p.m. February 3, 2003 Renton City Council Minutes Page 51 Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann February 3, 2003