HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-07RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 22, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; MARCIE PALMER; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE.
CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/P
ublic Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; GERALD RERECICH,
Recreation Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; SONJA MEJLAENDER, Community Relations & Event Coordinator; DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE and BATTALION CHIEF/SHIFT COMMANDER
KRIS HANSON, Fire Department; COMMANDER KATIE MCCLINCY, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
Make a Difference Day – 10/27/2007
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of October 27, 2007, to be “Make a Difference Day” in the City of Renton, and urging fellow citizens to observe this day by
connecting with friends, fellow employees, and relatives, and with religious, school, and civic groups to engage in projects benefiting the community. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Community Event: Renton River Days Wrap Up Report
Community Relations & Event Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender introduced Vicki Hart, IKEA Renton River Days Board of Directors Chairman, who presented a report on the 2007 City of Renton
community festival held during the week of July 25 through July 29. Ms. Hart thanked the City of Renton, sponsors and contributors, the media partners, and the Renton service clubs
for their support and assistance. She reviewed the festival events, activities, entertainment, and exhibitions that took place, such as Kids’ Day, the Chalk Art Contest, Nibble of
Renton, and the Boatstock and Wakeboard Invitational. In conclusion, Ms. Hart expressed her appreciation for the many volunteers who contributed over 7,000 hours in planning for and
assisting with the festival.
APPEAL
Committee of the Whole Report – Appeal: Beclan Place Preliminary Plat, Steve Beck, PP-07-041
Council President Nelson reported that the appeal had been heard during the preceding Committee of the Whole meeting and the Committee report will be presented at the 11/5/2007 Council
meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer 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 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Children ages 2 to 8 years, accompanied by an adult, are invited to the annual Boo Carnival on Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a spirited time of crafts, games,
and inflatables.
A community art project entitled Cedar Salmon and sponsored by Friends of the Cedar River Watershed is on display at the Renton Public Library now through November 3. The project involves
ten life-sized salmon silhouettes created from cedar planks by local artists, which will be displayed at a series of sites along the salmon's migration route from Puget Sound to the
Cedar River Education Center in North Bend.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer 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 2007 and beyond. Items noted included:
Children ages 2 to 8 years, accompanied by an adult, are invited to the annual Boo Carnival on Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a spirited time of crafts, games,
and inflatables.
A community art project entitled Cedar Salmon and sponsored by Friends of the Cedar River Watershed is on display at the Renton Public Library now through November 3. The project involves
ten life-sized salmon silhouettes created from cedar planks by local artists, which will be displayed at a series of sites along the salmon's migration route from Puget Sound to the
Cedar River Education Center in North Bend.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Roberts – 2007/2008 Women of the Year Award
Irene Roberts (Renton), President, National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Organization - Renton Chapter, presented the 2007/2008 Women of the Year Award to Mayor Keolker
for her dedication and leadership toward the betterment of the community. Ms. Roberts encouraged women members of Council and the audience to join the Renton chapter of the organization.
Mayor Keolker thanked Ms. Roberts for the award.
Citizen Comment: McOmber - Emergency Preparedness
Howard McOmber (Renton) invited members of Council and the public to attend an emergency preparedness class being held at the Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Ave. NE, on
November 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. McOmber reflected on last year's power outage and stressed the importance of being prepared during an emergency.
Citizen Comment: Puckett – Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park, Annexation
Jerry Puckett (Sea-Tac) expressed his continued support for the proposed annexation of the area surrounding the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park. He announced that King County Housing
Authority had signed a purchase and sale agreement for the park and inquired about the progress of the annexation effort.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Law, item 8.c. was removed for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of 10/15/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/15/2007. Council concur.
AJLS: Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator Recruitment, Waldron & Company
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an agreement in the amount of $25,500 with Waldron & Company for services related to the recruitment and
selection of the Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator position. Council concur.
Court Case: Meagan K. Norlin, CRT-07-011
Court Case filed in King County District Court – East Division by Meagan K. Norlin, who seeks compensation in the amount of $196.02 for damage to windshield allegedly caused by errant
golf ball from Maplewood Golf Course. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Utility: Oversizing Reimbursement for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, Skochdopole
City Clerk submitted request by John R. “Barney” Skochdopole for reimbursement in the amount of $259,944 for oversizing a sanitary sewer lift station, serving a new neighborhood across
the street from Maplewood Heights Elementary School, at the City’s request. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Finance: 2006 State of Washington Audit Report
City Clerk submitted the 2006 Washington State Auditor’s Office Audit Report for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2006. Information.
Community Services: Holiday Lights Program, Sun Lighting
Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $69,385 with Sun Lighting for the 2007/2008 Holiday Lights Program. Council concur.
CAG: 06-165, Tiffany Park Activity Building, Danneko Construction
Community Services Department submitted CAG-06-165, Tiffany Park Activity Building; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $1,125.61,
commencement of the 60-day lien period and release of the retained amount of $22,577.79 to Danneko Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Budget: 2008, Annual City of Renton
Finance and Information Services Department recommended a public hearing be set on 11/19/2007 to consider 2008 Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget, and a public hearing be set on
12/3/2007 to consider the 2008 Budget. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing dates on 11/19/2007 and 12/3/2007.
Plat: Benson Ridge, Benson Rd S & Cedar Ave S, PP-07-056
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Benson Ridge Preliminary Plat; nine-lot subdivision totaling 1.72 acres located at 3401 Benson Rd. S. and 3451 Cedar Ave.
S. Council concur.
Airport: Lane Hangar Condominium Owners’ Association Lease, Addendum #3, LAG-99-003
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to airport lease LAG-99-003 with Lane Hangar Condominium Owners’ Association, to increase the ground rate from $13,597
to $15,181.32 annually, which will remain in effect through 7/31/2010. Council concur.
Airport: AT&T Lease, Addendum #4, PAG-001-87
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an addendum to airport lease PAG-001-87 with AT&T, to increase the rate from $10,533.14 to $17,287.33 annually, to remain in
effect until 10/31/2012. Council concur.
Transportation: Sounder Transit Tukwila Station, WSDOT Mobility Grant
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the Regional Mobility Grant with Washington State Department of Transportation to accept funds in the amount of $5,500,000 for
the Sounder Transit Tukwila Station project. Council concur. (See page 372 for resolution.)
CAG: 06-065, Rainier Ave S Improvements (4th Pl to 7th) Design, DMJM Harris
Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-06-065, agreement with DMJM Harris, in the amount of $433,889 for design services for the
stormwater diversion pipe in Shattuck Ave. S. from S. 4th Pl. to SW 7th St. Council concur.
Utility: Hazen 565-Zone Reservoir Inspection Services, Otto Rosnau & Associates
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Otto Rosnau & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $79,187 for inspection and material testing services for the Hazen
565-Zone Reservoir project. Council concur.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.c. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration
Item 8.c.
Annexation: Benson Hill Communities, S 200th St & 128th Ave SE
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with King County regarding transfer of properties, effective annexation date and availability
of $1.7 million in the event of an affirmative vote for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.c. TO COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Finance: Bond Issuance, Utility Capital Projects
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of Water and Sewer
Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2007, in the aggregate amount of $9,750,000, specifying the par amount, terms, interest rates, redemption provisions, and insurance language. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution be adopted immediately following the adoption of the 2007 Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds ordinance.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 372 for ordinance and resolution.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Finance: Bond Issuance, Utility Capital Projects
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of Water and Sewer
Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2007, in the aggregate amount of $9,750,000, specifying the par amount, terms, interest rates, redemption provisions, and insurance language. The Committee
further recommended that the resolution be adopted immediately following the adoption of the 2007 Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds ordinance.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 372 for ordinance and resolution.)
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 265076 – 265553 and two wire transfers totaling $3,681,922.96; and approval of 133 Payroll
Vouchers, one wire transfer, and 680 direct deposits totaling $2,166,325.41. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Issaquah and Kent School District Impact Fees
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending adoption of the 2007 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan, including an impact fee of $6,021 per new single-family
unit. The Committee also recommended that the City adopt the 2007-2008 – 2012-2013 Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan, including an impact fee of $5,110 per new single-family
unit and an impact fee of $3,146 per new multi-family unit. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance regarding this matter be prepared and presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Temporary Finance Analyst Position
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve temporarily filling a half time Finance Analyst position with a full
time employee effective November 1, 2007, and terminating March 31, 2008. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Fund Transfers, Utilities Capital Expenditures, Budget Amend
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance authorizing transfers of $1,800,000 from Water Utility
Fund 405 to Fund 425; $963,000 from Wastewater Utility Fund 406 to Fund 426; and $410,000 from Surface Waster Utility Fund 407 to Fund 427. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 372 for ordinance.)
Finance: Fire Station #11 Sprinkler System Bid Award
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the Fire Sprinkler System for Renton Fire Station #11 project to the
lowest bidder, ACE Fire Protection, Inc., in the amount of $28,959.13. The Committee had reviewed the minor informalities associated with the lowest bidder. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to the sign the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Committee
Transportation: Duvall Ave NE Improvements, Berger/Abam Engineers
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental
Agreement #7 with Berger/Abam, Inc. in the amount of $386,000, and extend the completion date from April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2008. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Ms. Palmer noted that due to project delays the effective date for the Merritt II Annexation might have to be extended in order to receive funding from King County.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3910
Transportation: Sounder Transit Tukwila Station, WSDOT Mobility Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation entitled “Public
Transportation Regional Mobility Grant Program State Funding Agreement Work by Public Agencies.” MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3911
Police: Regional Misdemeanant Jail Facility, Interlocal Agreement
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Des Moines, Federal Way, and Tukwila for a feasibility study for
the construction and operation of a misdemeanant jail facility. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 11/5/2007 for second and final reading.
Finance: Fund Transfers, Utilities Capital Expenditures, Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring funds in the amount of $3,173,000 from the 2006 year-end fund balance for the purpose of funding capital expenditures
by Water, Wastewater, and Surface Water Utilities. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/5/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #5313
Finance: Bond Issuance, Utility Capital Projects
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of three series of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City for the purpose of financing the costs of carrying out certain capital improvements
of the waterworks utility and refunding certain outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds of the City, in the aggregate principal amounts of not to exceed $10,000,000, $10,000,000 and
$3,000,000, respectively; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; fulfilling the Reserve Requirement; authorizing the appointment of an escrow agent and the execution
of an escrow agreement relating to the refunding bonds; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, Seattle, Washington.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Added
RESOLUTION #3912
Finance: Bond Issuance, Utility Capital Projects
In conjunction with the bond ordinance approved above, a resolution was read approving the sale of the City’s Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2007, in the aggregate principal
amount of $9,750,000 to provide funds for the purpose of financing the costs of carrying out certain capital improvements of the waterworks utility and refunding certain outstanding
water and sewer revenue bonds of the City; and approving the sale of such bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, all in accordance with Ordinance No. 5313 of the City.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT
THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:50 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT
THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:50 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 22, 2007