RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting MINUTES

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1 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 15, 2010 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATON CED: Renton FilmFrenzy III & Renton Reporter People's Choice Award Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DON PERSSON, Council President; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS RICH ZWICKER AND GREG TAYLOR. DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; Bonnie Walton, City Clerk; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; NANCY CARLSON, Human Resources Administrator; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; KELLY BEYMER, Parks & Golf Course Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director; COMMANDER PAULCLINE, Police Department. Economic Development Director Suzanne Dale Estey reported that the City, along with the Renton Marketing Campaign, presented the third annual Renton FilmFrenzy, October 8 through 10. She thanked the competition's sponsors, and explained that filmmakers were given 50 hours to produce, write, shoot, edit, and submit a film that had to be shot entirely within City limits. She stated that "curveballs" had to be incorporated into the films that included a specific line of dialogue, a specific City location, and something that represents the history or culture of Renton. Ms. Dale Estey reported that 25 teams entered the competition, and a record 18 competitors finished and submitted their films on time. She noted that the top films were screened at the Curvee Awards Gala held on October 26. She stated that winners were presented awards provided by Uptown Glassworks, and $1,700 in cash prizes were also awarded to competitors. She remarked that all of the films were shown during the following days at the City's Filmwalk event. Continuing, Ms. Dale Estey explained that the FilmFrenzy competition is part of the Renton Marketing Campaign's economic development effort to foster arts and culture in Renton. She stated that new partnerships have been created within local filmmaking networks, and that Renton is negotiating to become a venue for the Seattle International Film Festival. Ellen Morrison, publisher of the Renton Reporter, presented Andrew White and Richard Brandt the People's Choice Award for their film, "Transference." Mr. White accepted the award and expressed appreciation for the film festival. He encouraged festival organizers to screen all of the submitted films at next year's Curvee Awards Gala.

2 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 374 AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Brooks Citizen Comment: Sampson Citizen Comment: Parnell Citizen Comment: Funkhauser - Citizen Comment: Merklin Citizen Comment: Goetz - Rich Brooks (Seattle), Executive Director of Renton Area Youth & Family Services (RAYS), shared the organization's history and how it has evolved over the past 40 years to include comprehensive services, such as mental health and drug treatment, youth and family support, parenting classes, and youth groups. He explained that middle and high school students work with professional staff for as long as two years to help them stay in school, stay out of the criminal justice system, and to create a positive vision for themselves. Mr. Brooks also remarked that the organization has a program entitled "Healthy Start" that helps young families with newborns. He thanked Council and the Human Services Commission for supporting his organization. Gary Sampson (Newcastle), Renton Area Youth & Family Services (RAYS) Board member, remarked that he is also a teacher and councilor with the Renton School District. He stated that RAYS provides quality services for students who have experienced very serious difficulties in their lives. He remarked that 90 students in three middle schools and two high schools are currently in the program. He emphasized that the Healthy Start program, where young mothers are visited at home, is a very beneficial program that ultimately saves taxpayers' money. Mr. Sampson praised Council for continuing to support the organization. Carolyn Parnell (Renton), Renton Area Youth & Family Services (RAYS) Board member, remarked that she has worked with youth for over 30 years. She stated that Spark T.H.I.S. (Truth, Hope, Involvement, Success) is a program that serves middle and high school students with low GPAs, high truancy rates, suspensions, lack of support at home, and/or arrest records. She explained that the program helps these students set goals to remain in school, stay out of trouble, develop a positive self-image, and perform community service. Ms. Parnell thanked Council for their long-time support of RAYS. Kizzie Funkhauser (Seattle), Catholic Community Services, spoke about the organization's volunteer chore services program. She explained that lowincome seniors and adults living with disabilities are paired with volunteers who assist them with light housekeeping duties, transportation and other needs. She reported that 57 individuals have been assisted in Renton in 2010, totaling 2,500 hours of volunteer service. She also noted that a Thanksgiving luncheon will be held this year for individuals who would otherwise be spending the holidays alone. She thanked Council for their continued support. Ann Merklin, Catholic Community Services, explained that Emergency Assistance Program funds are used to assist low-income families, seniors, and disabled residents with rental and utility bills, motel vouchers, and food and gas vouchers. She reported that 230 residents have been assisted in 2010, and that Renton continues to be their most served City. Ms. Merklin remarked that City funds have prevented families from becoming homeless, and kept utilities from being shut-off. She expressed appreciation for Council's support of the program. Victoria Goetz (Renton), Chair of the Board of Directors for HealthPoint Community Health Centers, remarked that HealthPoint offers primary medical care, dentistry, naturopathy, and pharmacy to people who are underinsured or uninsured. She stated that the organization provides healthcare to people

3 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 375 regardless of their ability to pay in communities throughout King County, and has served the community for 39 years. She remarked that HealthPoint employs 45 Renton residents, and invited Councilmembers to tour their facilities. Ms. Goetz thanked Council for their continued support of the program. Citizen Comment: Chatterton Citizen Comment: Sklanka Citizen Comment: Howard Violation of Civil Rights Gerry Chatterton (Seattle), Education Consultant with Kindering Center of Bellevue, remarked that the goals of the center's programs are to detect and identify developmental delays and disabilities in young children as early as possible, and to enable teachers in childcare programs to meet the special needs of the children in their care. She explained that program coordinators meet with families, provide access to resources, and make referrals for evaluations and recommendations for early intervention services. She reported that 366 children were seen in 118 childcare programs in 2009, and thanked Council for their support of the organization. Ellen Sklanka (Renton), Director of the Boeing Family Center in Renton, shared a story emphasizing the importance of the Kindering Center. She remarked that the center enables childcare facilities to successfully adapt their environment for children with special needs. Joseph Howard (Renton) stated that he is a caregiver for a medical marijuana recipient, and that his civil rights had been violated by the Washington State Patrol. He explained that he was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for speeding and the medical marijuana he was transporting was confiscated, even though he had legal documentation allowing him to obtain, transport, repackage, and deliver the marijuana. He stated that he has been treated rudely by nearly every person he has contacted in his efforts to retrieve the marijuana from the State Patrol. Noting that he did not know where else to turn, Mr. Howard asked Council for their help with his situation. Mayor Law emphasized that the City does not have jurisdictional control over the Washington State Patrol and suggested that Mr. Howard speak to his State legislator. He also suggested drafting a letter to the Chief of the Washington State Patrol requesting a meeting to discuss his case. Councilmember Corman remarked that Mr. Howard tells a compelling story that the State legislators need to hear, and that it may help others in the future. Council President Persson added that he also recommends writing a letter to the Chief of the Washington State Patrol. Citizen Comment: Reading- Michael Reading (Seattle), Director of Crisis Services at the Seattle Crisis Center, remarked that his organization provides three vital services to Renton residents. He explained that the center operates a Community Information Line, a 24-hour/365-days-a-year Crisis Line, and a teen-link line that provides teen-to-teen emotional support. He stated that 6, calls, and over 1,000 Crisis Line calls from Renton residents have so far been handled in 2010, and that there are 180 active volunteers answering the phones. He pointed out that mental health services took a $25 million cut state-wide, and thanked the Council and the Human Services Commission for supporting his program. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.

4 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 376 Council Meeting Minutes of 11/8/2010 CED: 2011 Legislative Agenda & Statement of Policy Positions Finance: Water Billing Adjustment, RVA Center Budget: 2010 Year-End Amendment Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/8/2010. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, which serve as guidance for City staff during the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Finance and Information Technology Department reported request from RVA Center, LLC for a utility bill adjustment and recommended granting the adjustment in the amount of $4, Refer to Finance Committee. Finance and Information Technology Department recommended approval of a 2010 year-end budget amendment ordinance increasing the budget by $4,852,225 for a final amended total of $262,396,683. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee of the Whole Lease: City Hall Jail Facilities, SCORE Finance Committee Community Services: Landscape Maintenance Services, Canber Corporation Council President Persson presented a Committee of the Whole recommending approval of a lease agreement with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for use and operation of City Hall jail facilities and equipment for a one-year period commencing 1/1/2011. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease agreement. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract agreement for landscape maintenance services for 33 City locations with Canber Corporation in the amount of $80,568.81, providing funding is available' in any year. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Originally, Vinson Brothers Corporation signed a contract agreement on 5/4/2010 to provide the same services, but failed to meet their contractual obligations and was terminated on 10/20/2010. Canber Corporation, the next lowest proposer, provided reliable service to the City from 2004 through 2009, at twice the frequency of the current contract. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Airport: Lease Assignment from Pro-Flight Aviation to 540 Renton Hangar Airport: Operating Permit & Agreement, Pro-Flight Aviation Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the assignment of lease LAG from Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc. to 540 Renton Hangar, LLC, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Consent to Deed. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the sublease between 540 Renton Hangar, LLC and Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc., and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Operating Permit and Agreement with Pro-Flight Aviation, Inc. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.

5 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 377 Airport: Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Phase I, Reid Middleton Community Services Committee Community Services: Update Park Rules & Regulations RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION #4073 Finance: 2011/2012 Fee Schedule RESOLUTION #4074 Lease: City Hall Jail Facilities, SCORE Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the appropriation of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant, in the amount of $217,762 approved by Council on 8/16/2010, for the 2011/2012 Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation project, (formerly called Taxiway Renumbering-Sign Replacement in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program), and approve a standard consultant agreement with Reid Middleton, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement, in the amount of $97,872. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. Community Services Committee Chair Palmer presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Board of Park Commissioners' recommendation that the existing City of Renton Park Rules and Regulations be amended as outlined in the draft ordinance. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. (See later this page for ordinance.) The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read adopting the 2011/2012 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a lease for jail facilities with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for use of the City's jail and certain matter related thereto. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 11/22/2010 Council meeting for second and final reading: Community Services: Update Park Rules & Regulations Budget: 2011 Property Tax Levy Budget: Water Utility Tax Increase An ordinance was read amending Subsection C, Penalties, of Chapter 9, Parks Commission, of Title II (Boards and Commissions), and Chapter 18, Penal Code, of Title VI (Police Regulations), to amend and codify criminal violations of Park Rules and Regulations. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/22/2010. An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2011 for general city operation purposes and increasing the levy amount by one percent (1%) of the legally permissible tax levy from MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/22/2010. An ordinance was read amending Section , Utility Tax, of Chapter 11, Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, to amend the utility tax rate imposed on water utility enterprises. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/22/2010.

6 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 378 Budget: 2011/2012 Biennial An ordinance was read adopting the biennial budget for the years 2011/2012, in the amounts of $224,863,236 and $219,932,000, respectively. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/22/2010. The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading: ORDINANCE #5570 Docket #D-09 & #D-37, Temporary Homeless Encampments & Temporary Use Permits ORDINANCE #5571 Docket #D-38, Planned Urban Development Regulations ORDINANCE #5572 Docket #D : 39, Urban Design Regulations ORDINANCE #5573 Docket #D-40, Density Bonuses in the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Zone ORDINANCE #5574 Docket #D-41, Office in the Industrial Light (IL) Zone An ordinance was read amending Subsections H.I., Authority, G., Land Use Permit Procedures, and C, Land Use Permit Submittal, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, Section , Temporary Use Permits, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend the regulations relating to temporary homeless encampments and temporary use permits, and add definitions for "Homeless Encampment" and "Temporary Homeless Encampment." MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Subsection E., Additional Restrictions on Land Use, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Section , Planned Urban Development Regulations, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Section , Definitions P, Of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV, of City Code, to update the Planned Urban Development regulations and amend open space requirements for Planned Urban Developments. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Subsections A., Purpose, B., Applicability, and E., Requirements, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend the Urban Design Regulations. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Subsections A., "F" (Multi-Family), and D., Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, and Subsections A., Purpose, and D., Bonus Allowances and Review Criteria, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV, of City Code, to allow density bonuses in the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zone. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Subsections A., Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Designations, and B., Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend Light Industrial development standards including height, rear and side setbacks, and lot coverage. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.

7 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 379 ORDINANCE #5575 Docket #D-42, Mobile Home Setbacks ORDINANCE #5576 Docket #D-43, Definition of Building Height & Grade Plane ORDINANCE #5577 Docket #D-45, Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities ORDINANCE #5578 Docket #D-46, Administrative Policy/Code Interpretation ORDINANCE #5579 Docket #D-48, Comprehensive Plan Amendments Timeline An ordinance was read amending Section , Residential Development Standards, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and Standards, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend development standards for existing residential manufactured home parks. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Sections , Definitions B, and , Definitions G, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to amend the regulations regarding bulk standards by revising the figure that illustrates the definition of "Building Height" and revising the definition of "Grade Plane." MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Subsections G., Other Community and Public Facilities, and A., Subject to the Following Conditions, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Section , Submittal Requirements - Specific to Application Type, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, Subsection , Additional Decision Criteria for Secure Community Transition Facilities, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Section , Definitions D, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to add regulations relating to Crisis Diversion and Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Section , Zoning Use Table - Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, Subsection E.2., Dedication of Open Space, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, Sections , Standards for Animal Keeping Accessory to Residential/Commercial Uses, and , Sign Regulations, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Regulations, Subsection C, Table C. - Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, Subsection A., Purpose, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, and Section , Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend certain regulations pursuant to the June 2009 Department of Community and Economic Development's Administrative Policy/Code Interpretation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. An ordinance was read amending Section , Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendment Process, of Chapter 9 - Permits Specific, of Title IV, of City Code, to amend the Comprehensive Plan Amendments timeline. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL ALL AYES.

8 November 15, 2010 Renton City Council Minutes Page 380 NEW BUSINESS Community Event: Salvation Army Kettle Kick-off AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Palmer remarked that the Salvation Army bell-ringers have started their mission today, and will have a "Kettle Kick-off' this Saturday at the Downtown Fred Meyer's store. She remarked that the Food Bank can provide a nutritious meal to a family of three for only sixty-seven cents, and those adding pennies, nickels, and quarters in the kettles will make a difference in the community this holiday season. Howard McOmber (Renton) expressed his appreciation for Council's compassion and support of human services programs. He also stated that anyone who wishes to be a bell-ringer should contact Captain Terry Masango of the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION (RCW b.) AND LABOR RELATIONS (RCW a.) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. Time: 8:13 p.m. Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Jason Seth, Recorder November 15, 2010 Bonnie Walton, CMC, City Clerk

9 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 15, 2010 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (BRIERE) MON., 11/22 5 p.m Committee Assignments COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Persson) MON., 11/22 6:30 p.m. State Legislative Agenda COMMUNITYSERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Parker) MON., 11/22 5:30 p.m. Vouchers; RVA Center Utility Billing Adjustment Request; Year-End Budget Amendment PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Briere) PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) UTILITIES (Zwicker) 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.