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' Subject/Title: Meeting: Appointments to the Renton Municipal Arts Regular Council - 04 Mar 2013 Commission Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board: Memorandum to Mayor Law-Staff Executive recommendation for RAMC Commission vacancies: Michele Bettinger, Tuenyu Lau, Marsha Rollinger Staff Contact: Applications for boards/commissions/committees- April Alexander, Executive Assistant, x6520 Bettinger, Lau, Rollinger Recommended Action: Refer to Community Services Committee Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $ N/A Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $ N/A Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: Mayor Law appoints the following to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission: Ms. Michele Bettinger, 17514 West Lake Desire Dr SE, Renton, WA 98058, for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2014 (formerly held by Jon Schindehette) Mr. Tuenyu Lau, 1752 Newport Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056, for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2014 (formerly held by Doug Kyes) Ms. Marsha Rollinger, 6618 SE 4th Place, Renton, WA 98059, for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2013 (formerly held by Denise Zullig) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor Law's appointments of Ms. Michele Bettinger, Mr. Tuenyu Lau, and Ms. Marsha ' Rollinger to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. • March 4, 2013 � Renton City Council Minutes • Page 64 Appointment:Airport Advisory Mayor Law appointed Steve Beardslee to the Airport Advisory Committee, Committee Airport Leaseholders Alternate Position, for a term expiring 5/7/2014. Refer to Community Services Committee. Appointment: Municipal Arts Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Municipal Arts Commission � i Commission: Michele Bettinger for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2014 � - (position previously held by Jon Schindehette),Tuenya Lau for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2014(position previously held by Doug Kyes), and Marsha Rollinger for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2013 (position previously held by Denise Zullig). Refer to Communitv Services Committee. CED: Plan Reviewer Hire at Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization Step E to fill a Plan Reviewer position at Step E of the Grade a23 salary scale, effective 3/6/2013. Council concur. Community Services: Re-class Community Services Department recommended approval to re-class the Farmers Market Coordinator Farmers Market Coordinator position, currently vacant, from Gracle n16 to to Grade a18 Grade a18,effective 3/16/2013. Council concur. Fire:Accept Truck Donation, Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an Kent Fire Department Regional interlocal agreement with Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority to Fire Authority accept donation of a surplus truck for the Zone 3 Renton Fire Department Explorer's Program. Council concur. (See page 65 for resolution.) Transportation: Operating and Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an Operating and Permit Agreement, Mobile Permit Agreement with Mobile Experience Solutions, LLC, and the referenced Experience Solutions sublease between Aerodyne, LLC and Mobile Experience Solutions, LLC, for use of airport office space at 300 Airport Way. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. Utility: Water System Rezone Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a contract with Carollo Study, Carollo Engineers Engineers, Inc. in the amount of$136,003 for the Water System Rezone Study. Council concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report Transportation (Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an Committee Operating Permit&Agreement with Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc.for their airport Transportation: Operating sublease from Renton Gateway Center, LLC. Permit&Agreement, Pro The Committee further recommended that the Mavor and Citv Clerk be Flight Aviation authorized to sign the Operating Permit and Agreement. MOVED BY PALMER,SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending Finance:Vouchers approval of Claim Vouchers 319407-319321,five wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling$5,100,760.00, and payroll vouchers including 1,062 direct deposits and 53 payroll checks totaling $2,123,777.89. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. - �--- J . DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT c�cy of D .�� I� ; M E M O R A N D U M ! , DATE: February Z5, 2013 �;;�� i TO: Mayor Denis Law �� 3� ' �.`�f _ j , i FROM: Chip Vincent,Administrator(✓ �-� �� SUBJECT: Renton Municipal Arts Commission Appointrnents � � The Renton Municipal Arts Commission has three recommendations to fill vacant positions. i Commissioners Bill Huls, Ben Andrews,Jar�s English and Pauf Hebron as well as CED staff completed interviews with seven applicants. The applicants were asked questions about their knowledge of the Arts Commission, and how they could contribute to the , implementation ofthe Arts &Culture Master Plan. In addition, applicants answered � questions about their ability to contribute to a group decisian and to move processes forward as well as taking an idea and being able to implement it. � While all candidates were strong applicants,the interview panel was unanimous in the decision to fill the vacancy by recommending the appointments of Michele Bettinger, Tuenyu Lau and Marsha Rollinger. The panel also recommends appointing Mitch Shepherd for the Youth Commission position. These recommendations were approved by the full Commission at their November meeting. Michele Bettinger-A life-long Renton resident and self-employed performer, Michele has worked at Disney World, Wizards ofthe Coast and many performing arts venues. She is a coach,dance teacher, and improvisational actor. She's involved in many Renton artistic endeavors.The interview panel loves her energy, attitude, and passion. Tuenyu Lau-Tuenyu (TY) holds a PHD in Mass Media, MA in Communication, and a BA in Social Sciences. Ne is the founder of UW's Digital Media Masters Program. His qualifications and experience will help the Commission achieve the next level of professionalism in its endeavors. � Marsha Rollinger-Marsha was a Graphic Design Art&Schedule Senior Manager at Nintendo for 13 years. She has a strong background in organizational and communication skills. She's impressed with Renton's direction as an artistic community and wants to be a part of its future.The panel is feels she is balanced, experienced, and suited for the Commission. � � • � Page 2 of Z Mitch Shepherd—Mitch has spent many years as a freelance video producer and has experience in writing,shooting, and editing educational and narrafive videos. He holds a BA in Film Studies and is a two time winner of the Renton FilmFrenzy. The panel is impressed with Mitch's drive and his already proven efforts of giving back to the city. ., In concurrence with the full Commission recommendation,staff recommends appointment of Michele Bettinger to the seat expiring on December 31, 2014 (formeriy held by CommissionerJon Schindehettej,Tuenyu Lau to the seat expiring on December 31, 2Q14(formeriy held by Commissioner poug Kyes), and Marsha Roflinger to the seat expiring on December 31, 2013 (formerly held by Commissioner Denise Zullig). Mitch Shepherd will serve in the newly created term expiring December 31, 2015. Additional infQrmation about these applicants can be found in the attached applications. cc: Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community Development Project Manager j � � S • March 11, 2013 . Renton City Council Minutes • Page 77 Appointment:Airport Advisory Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Mr. Steve Beardslee to the Airport Advisory Committee (Airport Leaseholder Alternate Position),for a term expiring on S/7/2014. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Appointment: Planning Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending Commission concurrence in Mayor Law's appointment of Ms. Roxana Johnson to the Planning Commission for a term expiring 1/31/2016(position formerly held by Ray Giometti). MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. i Roxana lohnson (Renton) expressed appreciation for the appointment. She remarked that she is looking forward to working on the commission. Executive: Municipal Arts Community Services Chair Taylor presented a report recommending Commission,Code concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the Municipal Arts Amendment Commission ordinance regarding the Arts&Culture Master Plan responsibilities, removing specific reference to organizations regarding grants jreflecting openness to new organizations as well as supporting current ones), adding "as resources allow" referring to grants disbursement since the Commission is reliant on outside grant funding, and increasing the total number of commission members from twelve (12)to (13)for assistance in additional commission responsibilities. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY TAYLOR,SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See further this page for ordinance.) RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the ORDINANCES 3/25/2013 Council meeting for second and final reading: ADDED An ordinance was read amending Sections 2-8-3, 2-8-4, and 2-8-5 of Chapter 8, Executive: Municipal Arts Municipal Arts Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards),of City Code, Commission, Code by changing the number of inembers appointed to the Municipal Arts Amendment Commission from 12 to 13 and updating code language. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/25/2013. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Corman remarked that Council had discussed clarifying a . Council: Policy Change, 800-05 portion of Council Policy& Procedure#800-05,Committees of the Council, at their recent retreat. He stated that he would like to add a sentence clarifying that if a committee item was referred (either formally or informally) by the Council as a briefing only,and there are no recommendations by the Committee, then a committee report is not required. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADD THE CLARIFYING SENTENCE "IF THE COMMITTEE ITEM WAS REFERRED BY THE COUNCIL AS A BRIEFING ONLY,AND THERE ARE NO RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE, THEN A COMMITTEE REPORT IS NOT REQUIRED"TO THE END OF SECTION 4Z.4 OF POLICY& PROCEDURE#800-05.* . . • • COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ��V�� COMMITTEE REPORT �E�Y� ��U�CIL, ��t� �'��a0/.3 March 11,2013 Municipal Arts Commission Code Amendment (Referred February 25, 2013) The Community Services Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the Municipal Arts Commission ordinance regarding the Arts & Culture Master Plan responsibilities, removing specific reference to organizations regarding grants (reflecting openness to new organizations as well as supporting cunent ones), adding "as resources allow" referring to grants disbursement since the commission is reliant on outside grant funding, and increasing the total number of commission members from twelve (12) to thirteen (13) for assistance in additional commission responsibilities. The Committee further recommends that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. Greg Taylo , Chair � /f , G,l�i� Marcie Palmer, Vice Chair E Prince, Member cc: Jennifer Da,vis Hayes,Community and Economic Development J March 11, 2013 • Renton City Council Minutes � Page 76 Citizen Comment: Mainrender Kerrick Mainrender(Renton)stated that she believes KCLS is not respecting the —Cedar River Library wishes of Renton citizens..She remarked that all of Renton's 93,000 residents benefit from the library, not just the 12,000 who voted to relocate it, and urged Council to advocate for their constituents. Citizen Comment: Beedon— David Beedon (Renton)stated that he has been impressed with some Cedar River Library Councilmembers because they have consistently shown interest in the value of citizen input regarding the library issue. He also remarked that he will be attending future KCLS board meetings. Citizen Comment: Asher— Beth Asher(Renton)stated that the City of Burien has half the population of Cedar River Library Renton and has two libraries;the main branch being larger than both of Renton's proposed libraries. She urged Council to amend the interlocal agreement with KCLS or de-annex from their system. Ms.Asher stated that the City could run the libraries better for less money. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson,Consent Agenda Item 6.b. was removed for separate consideration. Council: Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/4/2013. Council concur. 3/4/2013 MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.b. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Item Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended approval 6.b. of the Local 2170,Washington State Council of County and City Employees Human Resources: Local 2170 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees,AFL-CIO labor 2013-2015 Labor Agreement agreement for 2013-2015. o„�,,.+„ �;.,�.,,-� r,,.....,,:++,,,, Councilmember Persson remarked that Council had been briefed on this item. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.b.AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending Finance Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the fee waiver request for Community Services: use of the Liberty Park and Riverview Park picnic shelters on 5/5/2013,during CROPWALK Fee Waiver the 2013 CROP Hunger Walk fundraising event sponsored by the Renton Request Ecumenical Association of Churches(REACH). MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Communitv Services Community Services Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending Committee concurrence in Mayor Law's appointments to the Renton Municipal Arts Appointment: Municipal Arts Commission as follows: Ms. Michele Bettinger for an unexpired term expiring Com`_ m�n 12/31/2014(position formerly held by Jon Schindehette); Mr.Tuenyu Lau for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/2014(position formerly held by Doug Kyes); i and Ms. Marsha Rollinger for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2013 ' (position formerly held by Denise Zullig). MOVED BY TAYLOR,SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. w . • • A�►pR�V�D BY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE CITY �C)IJNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT 3`�/_��3 �� March 11, 2013 Renton Municipal Arts Commission Appointments (Referred March 4, 2013) The Community Services Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointments to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission as follows: Ms. Michelle Bettinger for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2014 (position formerly held by Jon Schindehette); Mr. Tuenyu Lau for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2014 (position formerly held by Doug Kyes); and Ms. Marsha Rollinger for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2013 (position formerly held by Denise Zullig). � �-- � Greg Taylor Chair Marcie Palmer, Vice Chair r Ed Prince, Member cc: Jennifer Davis Hayes,Community Development Project Manager II March 25,2013 i Renton City Council Minutes � Page 86 Transportation: Downtown Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report stating Parking Concerns that the Committee was provided with a presentation by staff on downtown parking,signage,safety and economic concerns brought forward by a downtown business. The Community and Economic Development, Police, and Public Works Departments evaluated these concerns. Recognizing that time limits established for downtown parking are largely set to accommodate the needs of businesses, staff presented their recommendations to the Renton Chamber of Commerce Downtown Committee. A consensus was reached that one-hour parking along Williams Ave.S., Houser Way S., and S.4th St.will be converted and signed to two-hour parking. In addition, signs will be installed where needed to clarify existing parking regulations and time limits,and curbs will be painted yellow in areas designated as loading zones. � MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Councilmember Palmer stated that the topic of downtown parking will remain in Committee for further discussion. Finance Committee Finance Committee Vice-Chair Persson presented a report recommending Finance:Vouchers approval of Claim Vouchers 319323-319735,one wire transfer and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling$7,603,204.71,and payroll vouchers including 725 direct deposits and 44 payroll checks totaling $1,487,048.73. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY ZWICKER,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: ORDINANCES RESOLUTION#4176 A resolution was read authorizing the Mavor and Citv Clerk to enter into an Public Works: Interlocal interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with Lewis County. MOVED BY Cooperative Purchasing PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCILADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. Agreement, Lewis County CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: ORDINANCE#5684 An ordinance was read amending Sections 2-8-3, 2-8-4, and 2-8-5 of Chapter 8, Executive: Municipal Arts Municipal Arts Commission, ofTitle II (Commissions and Boards), of City Code, Commission,Code �-`'�j by changing the number of inembers appointed to the Municipal Arts Amendment ��y ' Commission from 12 to 13 and updating code language. MOVED BYTAYLOR, � SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Corman remarked that former Councilmember Nancy Community Event: Passing of Mathews passed away after battling cancer for some time. He explained that Former Councilmember Nancy Ms. Mathews had served three terms on Council beginning in 1982,and shared Mathews personal stories of his time interacting with her. Mr.Corman stated that Ms. Mathews'contributions to the City will be remembered. ' Council: Policy Change, 800-05 Additionally, Mr.Corman stated that at the last Council meeting Council voted to change Policy& Procedure#800-05. He remarked that the City Clerk pointed out that under the revision when Council refers a topic as a briefing to a Council Committee by formal motion,there will be no written report expected from the Committee, leaving the Councilmembers who are not members of that particular Committee without receiving the same information. STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION '� PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the CITI OF RF.VTO\ \O"I'ICE OF ORDI\:�\('F. I :�DOPTF.D Bti'"1'IIH: I RF.N'f'ON('I'I'1'COI�ti('IL Follo��ine is a summan uf thc Renton Reporter �,��„��,�e a��,�<<� h> th� �z�nt�„ Crt�'l'uuncil un March 2i,2U13. 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