HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06/18/2018June 18, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 18, 2018
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Ed Prince, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Don Persson
Carol Ann Witschi
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
June 18, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
a) Judy Clibborn Proclamation: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring June 18, 2018
to be Judy Clibborn Day in the City of Renton, asking all citizens to recognize her as one of
Renton's cherished and adopted daughters and to celebrate her as someone who cares
deeply about Renton, cities throughout her district, and communities throughout her state.
Ms. Clibborn accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Juneteenth Proclamation: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring June 19, 2018 to
be Juneteenth 2018 Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this
celebration. Reverend Dr. Linda Smith accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:
The results are in from the King County Countywide 2018 Grant Program
Competition! On June 13th the King County Project Evaluation Committee
recommended a total of $6.7 million in grant funds to Renton for the following
transportation projects. The recommended grant funding will now be forwarded to
the Transportation Policy Board for review during their meeting on June 20th.
o $4.5 million for the Rainier Avenue South Corridor Improvements Phase 4A
o $1.2 million for the South 2nd Street Conversion to Two-way Street Traffic
o $1 million for the SW 43rd Street Preservation Project
Join us for the second part of our Juneteenth celebration tomorrow, Tuesday, June
19th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carco Theatre for the Juneteenth Concert. For more
information, please visit rentonwa.gov/Juneteenth.
This July, as part of their summer safety campaign, Nextdoor will recognize law
enforcement partners who have gone above and beyond. Nextdoor put together a list
of the 30 most appreciated and engaging public safety officials, those whose
Nextdoor posts have received the most thanks and replies from members in the last
year. Sandra Havlik, Community Programs Coordinator for the Renton Police
Department, has been named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Champion! Sandra is one of
just 30 officers being honored across the country! Throughout the week of July 16th,
Nextdoor will feature Sandra and the Renton PD on their social media channels and
blog.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
June 18, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Shannon Richards, Renton, voiced concern regarding Henry Moses Aquatic Center's
session time changing from 4 - 7 p.m to 3 - 6:30 p.m. She stated that the new hours
cuts down the total amount of time working parents can spend with their families at
the center. Ms. Richards also remarked that the aquatic center is one of the few
places her son with special needs feels truly welcomed. She urged Council to consider
changing the session time back to its old time. Mayor Law indicated that the
administration would review the recent time change.
Craig Keppler, Seattle, advocated for Council's approval of his company's request for a
Multi-Family Tax Exemption for 12 years at the 80% AMI level for the Via 405 project.
He indicated that the project's feasibility is jeopardized if not approved at this level.
He also indicated that the project will provide affordable housing units in Renton, and
may have no net loss of revenue for the City. Mayor Law remarked that there is
considerable disagreement regarding the tax implications of the project, and noted
that the item will be deliberated at the next Planning and Development Committee
scheduled for June 21, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
Persson pulled Item 6.b. for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 4, 2018. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.b. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 6.b
b) AB - 2157 Community Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal
agreement with King Conservation District to accept $10,512 in grant funds to support the
2018 Renton Farmers Market. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM 6.b. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 10 to
Boeing Lease Agreement LAG-10-001.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 18, 2018
June 21, 2018
Thursday
5:15 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room
1. Multi-family Property Tax Exemptions
2. City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Appointment
3. Bike Share Survey
4. Title IV Development Regulations Docket #13
5. Emerging Issues in CED
June 25, 2018
Monday
5:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room
1. Vouchers
2. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Pavone
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center
1. Washington State Patrol Forensics
2. Economic Development/Downtown Revitalization Update
3. Sunset Multi-service & Career Development Center Grant