HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04/09/2018April 9, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, April 9, 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:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Teresa Nishi, Volunteer Coordinator
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 9,
2018 to be Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day in the City of Renton, and encouraging all
citizens to join in this special observance. Aldeen Harris, from Lindbergh High School,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
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b) Volunteer Recognition: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the month of April
2018 to be Volunteer Month in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this
special observance. Teresa Nishi, Recreation Coordinator with the City of Renton, accepted
the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Preeti Shridhar 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:
New restrictions by the Chinese government on what recyclables may be imported
into their country were implemented January 1, 2018. The ban, known as the
National Sword, is focused on reducing the amount of contaminated materials
imported to China. Materials most likely to be impacted are low‐grade mixed plastics
and mixed waste paper. These restrictions may have impacts on Washington State’s
residential and commercial recycling programs, including Renton’s recycling program.
At this time, local cities and King County are partnering to monitor the situation and
develop strategies to improve the marketability of local recycled materials to ensure
the health of our programs.
The Solid Waste Utility is launching the “Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)” campaign in
efforts to reduce plastic bag use and litter throughout the city. The public is
encouraged to bring reusable bags when shopping and complete an online survey
about plastic bag use. The survey is available at rentonwa.gov/plasticbag through
June 6th. Questions may be directed to Solid Waste Senior Program Specialist Jina
Kim at Jkim@rentonwa.gov or by calling 425‐430‐7391.
Join Renton Police Officers at one of the Coffee with a Cop events. The mission of
Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between police officers and the citizens
they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice
concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. The next Coffee with a
Cop will take place on Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at
Starbucks, 4637 NE Sunset Boulevard, Renton, WA 98056.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Alan Gurevich, Seattle, expressed concern about the plan to demolish the hangars at
the Renton Airport. He noted that the current plan will leave him and many other
airplane owners without a place to store their aircraft. He asked if he could be kept
informed of any further decisions impacting lessees of the airport hangars. Mayor
Law indicated that the Administration would provide Council with an update on this
issue, and would inform Mr. Gurevich of any further decisions.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 2, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2117 Mayor Law reappointed Ryan Hammond to the Community Plan Advisory Board ‐
City Center, for a term expiring on April 1, 2019. Council Concur.
c) AB ‐ 2112 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
$400,000 grant to the Renton Housing Authority to help renovate the former Renton
Highlands Library for the Sunset Multi‐Service & Career Development Center, subject to an
acceptable agreement established between the City and the Renton Housing Authority. Refer
to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2111 Community Services Department submitted CAG‐17‐054, Sunset Lane ‐ Renton
Housing Authority Building Demolition project, contractor Forma Construction Company, and
requested acceptance of the project and authorization to release retainage in the amount of
$16,443.64, after all required releases are obtained. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2119 Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 6 to
CAG‐16‐129, with the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, to accept
additional funding for 2018 in the amount of $21,095.57, to fund an incentive program for
shoppers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Refer to Finance
Committee.
f) AB ‐ 2123 Community Services Department requested approval to fund the 2018
Neighborhood project grants in the total amount of $50,000. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
g) AB ‐ 2113 Executive Department recommended adopting the 2019‐2024 City of Renton
Business Plan. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.H. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ‐ ITEM 6.H.
h) AB ‐ 2118 Police Department recommended approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
with the cities of Auburn, Kent, and Tukwila for the purpose of planning, funding, and
implementing a joint funding program entitled the "Valley Cities Association," for the YMCA of
Greater Seattle Alive & Free Program, at a cost of $60,000 per year. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.H. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
approve the following voucher payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,729,455.07 for vouchers 364354‐364355 and
364369‐364596; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5772‐5782 and 364356‐364368;
and three wire transfers.
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2. Payroll – total payment of $1,364,357.28 for payroll vouchers which includes 668 direct
deposits and 17 checks (March 01‐15 2018 pay period).
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Information Technology Division to overfill the Senior Network Systems Specialist
position for the months of November 2018, December 2018, and January of 2019, prior to
incumbent’s retirement. Cost will be $34,008 and covered by IT’s 2017 fund balance.
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
enter into an agreement with the State of Washington to accept a $470,760 Federal Land and
Water Conservation Fund grant for Phase II of the Sunset Neighborhood Park. In addition, under
the approved Waiver of Retroactivity, the City is allowed to apply for reimbursement of project
expenditures incurred prior to entering into the grant agreement. As a condition of accepting the
grant funding, the City will be agreeing to mapping and designating the entire park area as 6(f)(3)
of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, ensuring the park is dedicated in
perpetuity to public outdoor recreation. lf different fees are charged for residents and non‐
residents, the non‐resident fee must not exceed twice that imposed on residents. If no resident
fee is charged, then a non‐resident fee must not be charged. The Committee recommended that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
hire the Capital Project Coordinator – Park Planning at Pay Grade a28, Step E. The position will be
filling the retiring incumbent which is currently budgeted at Pay Grade a28, Step E. The position
has been advertised three times within the last year, with over 18 applicants during the
recruitment processes. One candidate met all of the qualifications of the position and is a
licensed landscape architect with over 25 years of municipal and private experience in long range
planning, design, and construction project management for parks, trails, golf courses, and
athletic field projects. The fiscal impact will be $13,528 in 2018 for the two week training overlap.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to
enter into an agreement with King County to accept a $175,000 King County YASF grant. Funds
will be used for Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase II construction improvements. The City’s share
of the project funding will be derived from a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant
and a State Legislative Direct Appropriation. The Committee recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. The Committee further
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement and the
budget be adjusted to reflect the grant funding.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions :
a) Resolution No. 4338: A resolut ion was read adopting the 2019 -2024 Business Plan .
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4339: A resolut ion was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
an agreement with the Cities of Auburn , Kent, and Tu kwila for the purpose of planning,
funding , and implementing a joint funding program entitled the "Valley Cities Association," for
the YMCA of Greater Seattle Alive & Free Program .
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
c) Resolution No. 4340: A resolution was read autho ri zing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement between the City of Renton and King County for a Youth and Amateur Sports
Fund ("YASF "} grant in the amount of $175 ,000 for the Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase II
Construct ion Improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ . CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Councilmember Perez requested that the Administration respond to an email from Mr. Bill
Jepson explain i ng the process involved in the Renton Airport/Clayton Field Blast Wall Art
project, and notifying Mr. Jepson that Council has made its f i nal decis ion regarding the
artwork.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER SEPARATE, ONGOING
UPDATES OF EACH DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT
INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS REGARDING HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THE
PAST YEAR AND WHERE EACH DIVISION IS HEADED IN THE FUTURE TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:32P.M.
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Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, April 9, 2018
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
April 9, 2018
April 12, 2018
Thursday
CANCELLED Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin - Council Conf. Room
1. Dockless Bike Sharing Discussion
2. City Center Community Plan Text Amendment Briefing
3. Multi-family Property Tax Exemption Briefing
4. 2017 Long Range Planning Fall Work Program, Text Amendment Exemptions
5. Emerging Issues in CED
April 16, 2018
Monday
4:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room
1. Lake Washington Trail Loop Acquisition - briefing
2. Regional Transit Planning Discussion
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. 2018 Neighborhood Grants
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Council Chambers
1. Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance