HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 01/22/2018January 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, January 22, 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
Ryan McIrvin
Armondo Pavone
Ruth Pérez
Don Persson
Carol Ann Witschi
Councilmembers Absent:
Randy Corman
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Kelley Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
January 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
Feeding the Hungry of Renton: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 22,
2018 to be "Feeding the Hungry of Renton Day," encouraging all citizens to join in this special
observance. Howard McOmber accepted the proclamation with thanks and requested
further help from the community to donate items to aid the homeless in providing for special
winter needs.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
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 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:
Inclement Weather Response Reminder from the Public Works Department
reminding residents to help prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring
catch basins near and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers
are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials. Also, snow is not far
away. Please remember that during snow and ice events, the department sanders and
snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Cristie Champlin, Renton, addressed Council regarding concerns related to smells
emanating from Cedar Grove composting facility located in the Maple Valley area of
unincorporated King County.
Philip Schmidt, Renton, informed Council about the benefits of composting, but also
shared that he believes Council has an opportunity to encourage King County to
upgrade the Cedar Grove composting facility to be a contained facility.
Following the suggestion by Mayor Law to refer this topic to the Utilities Committee, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF
FUMES FROM THE CEDAR GROVE COMPOSTING FACILITY TO THE UTILITIES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
The following individuals addressed Council regarding their concerns about the
recommended ordinance related to small cell wireless structures (see Ordinance
below):
o Amy Pellegrini, with AT&T
o Kim Allen, with Verizon
o Linda Atkins, with T‐Mobile
Tim Gasser, from Puget Sound Energy (PSE), offered his assistance to provide answers
to any questions related to small cell structures, specifically regarding what PSE
allows on their poles.
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Diane Dobson, Renton, addressed Council regarding challenges related to Republic
Services waste collection. She also expressed appreciation to Council for addressing
the concerns related to the Cedar Grove Composting fumes presented earlier in the
evening. Further, she voiced concerns related to the homeless camps, especially in
the vicinity of 601 Rainier Ave S.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. At the request
of Councilmember Persson, Item 6.e. was removed for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 8, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2061 Mayor Law appointed Jeanne DeMund to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee,
Kennydale Neighborhood ‐ alternate position, for a term expiring on May 7, 2020.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2067 City Clerk submitted petition for street vacation of an unimproved portion of N
38th St between Meadow Ave N and I‐405; petitioner James Tasca (VAC‐15‐001).
Refer to Utilities Committee; set Public Hearing on 2/12/2018.
d) AB ‐ 2069 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of an
agreement with Reid Middleton, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for review of
structural plans submitted to the City. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB ‐ 2062 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase a John Deere
tractor and boom mower attachment in the total amount of $162,908 using the State bid
contract number 10212. The funds to cover this purchase were included in the 2017/2018
Biennial budget. Council Concur.
g) AB ‐ 2063 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase 32 fleet vehicles
(3 replacement, 29 new), in the amount of $1,784,671 using State bid contract 05916, in
order to implement the first phase of the Police Department Take Home Vehicles Program.
Council Concur.
h) AB ‐ 2064 Transportation Systems Division recommended amending Renton Municipal Code
2‐17‐2, Airport Advisory Committee Membership, in order to add one voting member to
represent the Benson Hill neighborhood. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
i) AB ‐ 2065 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG‐17‐094, 2017 Street Patch and
Overlay with Curb Ramps project; contractor Icon Materials, and recommended acceptance of
the project and approval to release the retainage, subject to receipt of all required
authorizations. Council Concur.
j) AB ‐ 2068 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc, in the amount of $195,190, for pre‐design work for the Pressure Reducing
Valve Station Rehabilitation and Replacement Study. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.e. CARRIED.
January 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
ITEM 6.e. ‐ SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
e) AB ‐ 2066 Community Services Department recommended approval of a Best Start for Kids ‐
School's Out Washington Grant Agreement, to accept $259,515 in grant funds over a three‐
year period, to support culturally appropriate programming at the Highlands Community
Center. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE ITEM
6.E. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Council President Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt the
ordinance amending Title IV regarding Small Cells and Distributed Antenna Systems, Option A.
The Committee of the Whole also requested Section X of the ordinance be amended to read:
“The City of Renton Fee Schedule is hereafter amended as shown in Attachment C. The City
Council authorizes subsequent amendments of the City of Renton Fee Schedule to be made via
Resolution."
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance, incorporating the stated amendment,
be placed on the agenda for first reading and advanced for second and final reading at tonight’s
Council meeting.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following voucher payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,721,088.21 for vouchers 362039,
362055‐362056, 362080‐362469, 362473‐362475, 362483, 362501, 362539‐
362787; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5687‐5697, 5706‐5716, and
362043‐362054, 362487‐362499; and ten wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,660,325.52 for payroll vouchers which includes
1,261 direct deposits and 52 checks (November 16‐30, and December 1‐15 2017
pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $254,592.54 for vouchers 1320‐1321 and
5529‐5552.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
compensate Steve Kincade for the position of GIS Analyst II at Step E of Grade a23 effective
February 1, 2018.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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e) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the conversion of a vacant Maintenance Services Division Secretary II (Pay Grade a07)
position to an Administrative Secretary I (Pay Grade a09) position with the estimated fiscal
impact of $2,896 in 2018. A budget adjustment will be included in the next quarterly budget
adjustment ordinance. The Maintenance Services Division Administration budget has sufficient
funding in its 2018 budget to absorb the increase in salary.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve hiring a Maintenance Services Division Water Section Maintenance Services Worker III at
Pay Grade a12, Step D. The fiscal impact of hiring at Step D is $3,038 in 2018. The Water
Maintenance Section has sufficient funding in its 2018 budget to absorb the increase in salary.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the 2018 contract agreement with Davey Resource Group, Incorporated, in the amount
of $124,000 for a Consulting Certified Arborist Inspector to assist with the Community Services
Department ‐ Urban Forestry Program and Community and Economic Development Department
tree requests’ for service.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to add the review of the impact fee schedule for small schools and daycares to
the docket to ensure these uses are no prohibitively cost burdened.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4331: A resolution was read setting a public hearing date regarding vacation
of a portion of N 38th St. between Meadow Ave N and I‐405 (James Tasca, Petitioner; VAC‐15‐
001; PRM‐25‐0064).
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5876: An ordinance was read amending subsections 4‐2‐060.P, 4‐8‐080.G, 4‐8‐
120.C, 4‐8‐120.D, and 4‐9‐030.E, and sections 4‐4‐140, 4‐9‐075, 4‐9‐210, and 4‐11‐230, of the
Renton Municipal Code, by adding regulations relating to the deployment of small cells,
microcells, and distributed antenna systems by establishing standards for permitting, location,
aesthetics, and compatibility for communication structures, facilities, and uses; and amending
the City of Renton Fee Schedule by establishing a fee for a small cell permit; and providing for
severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Following a second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading :
c) Ordinance No. 5875: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-6-090 of the Renton
Municipal Code, clarifying regulations and exemptions for utility undergrounding
requirements, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER A LETTER,
ADDRESSED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR CHIP VINCENT
DATED 1/3/2018 FROM JUAN AND ESPERANZA ARROYOS RELATED TO THE
PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING A CARPORT, TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE. CARRIED .
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:55P.M.
January 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday, January 22, 2018
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
January 22, 2018
January 25, 2018
Thursday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room
1. Agreement with RH2 Engineering for the PRV Station Rehab Study
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room
1. Long Range Planning Docket/Work Program Discussion
2. Emerging Issues in CED
January 29, 2018
Monday
NO MEETINGS FIFTH MONDAY
February 5, 2018
Monday
4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Vice Chair Persson – Council Conference Room
1. Update to Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards
2. DeMund Appointment to Renton Airport Advisory Committee
3. 20 mph Speed Limits in Neighborhoods
4. Amendment to Resolution No. 3495 for Airport Advisory Committee*
5. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. Emerging Issues in Community Services
- Including Neighborhood Associations’ Communication Concerns
- Transient Camps Cleanup Procedure Briefing
2. Community Center Exercise Equipment Condition
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Council Chambers
1. Community Services Department Year-end Wrap-up
* Additional item scheduled in committee