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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 12, 2004 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler called the meeting of the Renton City Council
to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
DON PERSSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; TONI NELSON;
DAN CLAWSON; DENIS LAW; TERRI BRIERE; MARCIE PALMER.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, 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; VICTORIA RUNKLE, Finance & Information Services
Administrator; SYLVIA ALLEN, Recreation Director; VINCENT ORDUNA,
Cultural Arts Coordinator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; JULIE
BREWER, Community Relations Manager; COMMANDER KATHLEEN
MCCLINCY, Police Department.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Community Services: "Into the
Woods" Teen Musical
Performance Excerpts
Sylvia Allen, Recreation Director, announced that Renton's 2004 summer teen
musical "Into the Woods" will run from July 15th to August 8th at Carco
Theatre. Cultural Arts Coordinator Vincent Orduna introduced performers Matt
Ehle, Stephanie Johnson, Random Harrison, and Phuong Mai Pham who
entertained the audience with three sample numbers from the show.
AJLS: City Budget Priorities
Survey
Derek Todd, Assistant to the CAO, and Julie Brewer, Community Relations
Manager, introduced Stuart Elway of Elway Research, Inc. who briefed Council
on the findings of the City budget priorities survey. Mr. Elway explained that
this public opinion survey was commissioned to determine the relative value
residents place on various City of Renton services, and to engage resident input
on the choices ahead for the City's budget writers. A telephone interview was
conducted of 400 adult heads of registered voter households within the City
limits of Renton, between June 12th and 21st.
The survey questions were organized around the following general categories:
Quality of Life, City Services, City Budget Priorities, and Spending and Taxes.
Mr. Elway reviewed the survey results, and discussed the implications of the
survey. He summarized that overall, the survey indicated that Renton residents
feel the City is doing a good job, like living in Renton, and feel safe in Renton.
Additionally, residents recognize that there are many programs to fund,
recognize that those programs cost money, and are willing to discuss the role
and funding of city government.
Mr. Todd reported that data from the self-selected resident surveys conducted at
the Fire Station #12 open house and on the City's website will be presented to
Council at its workshop on July 15th.
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 2004 and beyond. Items noted included:
The City recently received $2,300 for the Community Services Scholarship
Program, donated by the City's Management Association, the Renton
Community Foundation, the Rose Turner Guild, and Soroptomist
International of Renton. This program offers scholarships for low-income
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Renton residents to participate in the educational and recreational activities
offered at the Community Center, neighborhood centers, and the Senior
Activity Center.
The annual road overlay project is scheduled to begin early next week.
Selected streets throughout the City will receive asphalt overlay, including
Edmonds Ave. NE between SR-900 and NE 27th St., Smithers between S.
23rd and S. 21st, and many others.
Finance: Property Tax Rate
Comparisons between Cities
Victoria Runkle, Finance & Information Services Administrator, gave a briefing
on property tax rate comparisons between cities. She explained that Renton and
Seattle are the only cities in the Puget Sound area that are termed full service,
which means they provide all services such as fire, library, and general services.
When comparing property tax rates for services for the different cities, Ms.
Runkle emphasized that it is important to add rates for all the basic services
offered, including additional fire, library, and voted rates. For example, the
City of Federal Way's city rate is $1.29, fire services rate is $1.50, and library
services rate is $0.54. Renton's city rate is $3.16 (which includes fire and
library services), and the voted rate is $0.08 for senior housing bonds which will
be paid off in 2013. She noted that voter approved tax rates are above and
beyond the base rates.
Additionally, Ms. Runkle noted that the property tax rate is also tied to the
City's assessed valuation, in that the rate is spread over the size of the tax base.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler also pointed out that when doing a comparison with
cities located on the eastside of King County, the home valuations are higher on
the eastside than in cities located in the south end.
Councilman Clawson added that the City taxes residences and businesses the
same. Therefore, if the rates are lowered for Renton residents, there is also a cut
made to the rates and the revenue coming from businesses that are owned by
people and entities outside the City of Renton that help pay for City services.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler noted also that the City only controls the rate per
thousand, not how it is distributed - the King County tax assessor is responsible
for that.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: DeMastus -
Highlands Community
Association, Harrington Ave
NE Vehicle Speeding
Sandel DeMastus, Highlands Community Association (HCA) President, 1137
Harrington Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, invited everyone to the 2nd annual HCA
swap meet on Saturday at the Housing Authority's parking lot. The proceeds
will go towards the community picnic. She also noted that vehicles are
speeding on Harrington Ave. NE., and expressed her concern for the safety of
children.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Item 6.g. was removed at the request of the Administration.
Council Meeting Minutes of
June 21, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 21, 2004. Council concur.
Council Meeting Minutes of
June 28, 2004
Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 28, 2004. Council concur.
Council: Deferred
Compensation Benefit
City Clerk requested approval to update City Code to reflect the deferred
compensation benefit Councilmembers receive as part of their salaries. Council
concur. (See page 230 for ordinance.)
Annexation: Park Terrace, NE Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
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8th St & Duvall Ave NE submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Park Terrace
Annexation, 7.65 acres located south of NE 8th St. (SE 120th St.), if extended,
and east of Duvall Ave. NE., and recommended a public meeting be set on
7/19/2004 to consider the petition. Council concur.
Fire: 2004 Emergency Medical
Services Funding, King
County (Basic Life Support)
Fire Department recommended acceptance of $461,303 from King County for
basic life support services in 2004. Council concur. (See page 230 for
resolution.)
Plat: Emmas, Lyons Ave NE,
PP-04-025
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Emma's
Preliminary Plat; ten single-family lots on 4.32 acres located at the 100 block of
Lyons Ave. NE (PP-04-025). Council concur.
Airport: AT&T Lease,
Addendum #3, Fiber Optic
Line, PAG-87-001
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum #3 to
PAG-87-001, AT&T's lease for its fiber optic line that runs through the Airport,
to extend the time period of the lease to 10/31/2012 and to increase the rental
rate from $0.30 to $0.3473 per square foot per year. Revenue generated is
$10,533.14 annually. Council concur.
Transportation: TIP (2005-
2010)
Transportation Systems Division submitted the annual update of the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Refer the TIP to the
Transportation (Aviation) Committee; set a public hearing on 7/26/2004 to
consider the TIP.
Solid Waste: 2004 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program, CAG-03-160
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum #1 to CAG-03-
160 King County-Suburban City contract, accepting $24,813.89 for Renton's
2004 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Council concur. (See
page 230 for resolution.)
Solid Waste: 2004-2005
Coordinated Prevention
Agreement, WA St DOE
Utility Systems Division recommended acceptance of $59,757 in grant funding
for solid and hazardous waste reduction education programs from the
Washington State Department of Ecology for the 2004-2005 Coordinated
Prevention Grant agreement. City's match is $19,919. Council concur. (See
page 230 for resolution.)
Solid Waste: 2004-2005 Waste
Reduction & Recycling Grant
Agreement, King County
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the 2004-2005 Waste
Reduction and Recycling Grant interlocal agreement with King County, which
provides funding to implement Special Recycling Events, a Business Recycling
Program, and Natural Yard Care Programs. Council concur. (See page 230 for
resolution.)
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM
6.g. PER THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 228163 - 228616 and one wire transfer totaling
$1,629,061.69; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 51520 - 51920, one wire
transfer and 614 direct deposits totaling $1,971,180.88. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
CAG: 04-087, Main Library
Carpet Replacement, Decor
Carpets
Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to award the bid for the Main Library Carpet Replacement
project to Decor Carpets, Inc. in the amount of $69,692.67. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
July 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 230
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3698
Fire: 2004 Emergency Medical
Services Funding, King
County (Basic Life Support)
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2004
King County Agency Services contract for emergency medical services/basic
life support. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3699
Solid Waste: 2004 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program, CAG-03-160
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment #1 to the Suburban City contract between King County and the
City of Renton for the 2004 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3700
Solid Waste: 2004-2005
Coordinated Prevention
Agreement, WA St DOE
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
agreement entitled "State of Washington Department of Ecology and Renton
Solid Waste Utility" for the 2004-2005 Coordinated Prevention Grant.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3701
Solid Waste: 2004-2005 Waste
Reduction & Recycling Grant
Agreement, King County
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the King
County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Interlocal Agreement, which
provides funding to implement special recycling events, a business recycling
program, and natural yard care programs. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 7/19/2004 for second and final reading:
Council: Deferred
Compensation Benefit
An ordinance was read amending Section 1-5-1.C of Chapter 5, Council, of
Title I (Administrative) of City Code by including the deferred compensation
benefit in the City Councilmembers' salary description. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/19/2004. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
School District: Activities
Reporting on Renton School District activities, events, and honors,
Councilwoman Nelson noted the following items: various student scholarship
awards, the selection of Talbot Hill Elementary School as a Twenty-First
Century School of Distinction Award winner, the recognition of IKEA owner
Bjorn Bayley for his contributions to the district and community, and the
student-led renovation of Lindbergh High School's courtyard areas.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 8:39 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
July 12, 2004