HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10/22/2018October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, October 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
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Don Persson
Councilmembers Absent:
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER WITSCHI. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Jamie Thomas, Fiscal Services Director
Rob Shuey, Code Compliance Inspector
Kevin Louder, Code Compliance Inspector
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
Community Program Coordinator Stephanie Hynes, Police Department
October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
a) Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read
declaring October 22 ‐ 26, 2018 to be Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week,
encouraging all citizens to join in recognizing the dedication and service of the individuals who
serve as our Code Enforcement Officers. Code Compliance Inspectors Rob Shuey, and Kevin
Louder accepted the proclamation with thanks.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Red Ribbon Week 2018: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 23 ‐ 31,
2018 to be Red Ribbon Week 2018, encouraging all citizens to join him in participating in drug
prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to
a drug‐free community. Stephanie Hynes, Renton Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit,
accepted the proclamation with thanks.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 2019 ‐ 2020 Budget Public Hearing #2: This being the date set and proper notices having been
posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public
hearing to consider the proposed 2019/2020 Biennial Budget. Administrative Services
Administrator, Jan Hawn, informed Council that this is the second of three public hearings
regarding budget preparations. She shared that the intent of this hearing is to solicit early
input before budget development, and its purpose is to serve as one of the many methods
used to gather public input.
Ms. Hawn explained that the proposed 2019/2020 Biennial Budget includes citywide revenues
of approximately $515,000,000 and expenditures of approximately $525,000,000 for the
biennium. The general fund, the City's primary operating fund, has revenues of approximately
$212,000,000 and expenditures of approximately $217,000,000. The City's property tax levy
makes up approximately 20% of the general funds revenue, and of the expenditures,
approximately 40% are for public safety, with overall expenditures being approximately 62%
for personnel related costs.
Public comment was invited, and with there being no comments or further discussion, it was
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. 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 American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter held its annual
heavy equipment operators competition known as “ROADEO” on October 4th in
Wenatchee. The competition required operators demonstrate their heavy equipment
October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
skills navigating obstacle courses. Renton Public Works maintenance workers proved
to be among the best, placing in the top four finishers. These staff members will
compete in the National APWA ROADEO competition which will be held in Seattle
next fall. Congratulations to, Russ McClurg, who placed first in the snow plow truck
obstacle course and fourth in the backhoe competition and Kip Braaten, who brought
home second place in the loader obstacle course and also in the skid steer course.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Leslie Morgan, Unincorporated King County ‐ Renton, addressed Council regarding
concerns related to the possible expansion of Cedar Hills Regional Landfill located in
Maple Valley, Washington. She requested that the City of Renton encourage an
independent consultant, outside of the solid waste industry, be hired to complete a
study that will provide information to residents and local jurisdictions using the
landfill about impacts of this landfill on the community, and to look at possible
alternatives for waste disposal.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 15, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2253 Mayor Law appointed Donald Woo to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee,
Talbot Hill Neighborhood, alternate position, for a term expiring on May 7, 2021.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2254 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of the issuance of
Councilmanic bonds, generating approximately $14.5 million, for park improvements funded
by a property tax levy. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d) AB ‐ 2244 Community Services Department requested authorization to establish a City of
Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and approval to appoint the following individuals to
the newly formed advisory board with three‐year terms beginning on the effective date of
this ordinance: Ruby Griffin, Peggy Budziu, Shirley Haddock, Sandy Jensen, Sandy Polley,
Marge Reep, Patty Reese, and Vicki Richards. Refer to Community Services Committee.
e) AB ‐ 2255 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG‐17‐167, Sidewalk Rehabilitation
and Replacement and Street Overlay project, contractor R.W. Scott Construction Company,
and requested acceptance of the project and approval of final payment in the amount of
$341,655.53 and release of retainage in the amount of $55,786.76 after 60 days, subject to
receipt of the required certifications. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Council President Prince presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt code changes to
implement a rental registration program to ensure rental housing units meet basic health
standards. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance be prepared, and presented
for first reading when it is complete
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,607,641.99 for vouchers 101518, 368996‐
368998, 369012‐369439; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5905‐5914, 368999‐
369011; and one wire transfer.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,456,821.41 for payroll vouchers which includes 679 direct
deposits and 12 checks (September 16‐30, 2018 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $38,116.44 for vouchers 5734‐5751
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the code amendments to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Sections 5‐5, 5‐12, and 5‐25 to
clear up language regarding requirements, and allowing exemptions. Code amendments to take
effect January 1, 2019. The Committee further recommended that the three ordinances
effectuating the code amendments be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the three‐year contract extension with Carl Warren & Company for Liability Third Party
Administration services with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000 without prior city
approval, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the Amendment No. 7 to CAG‐16‐129 with the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and
Environment to accept additional FINI Grant Funding for 2018 (net increase of $7,475.00 for a
total of $43,881.77 to date), to fund an incentive program for shoppers using their Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5892: An ordinance was read repealing Subsection 5‐25‐10.CC of the Renton
Municipal Code, eliminating the business and occupation tax exemption for certain
commercial airline parts, amending section 5‐25‐12 of the Renton Municipal Code, by revising
new business tax credit regulations, and providing for severability and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 5893: An ordinance was read amending sections 5‐12‐4, 5‐12‐6, 5‐12‐9, 5‐12‐
10, and 5‐12‐11 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending adult entertainment business
license regulations, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 5894: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5‐5 of the Renton Municipal
Code relating to business licenses and regulations, and providing for severability and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
d) Ordinance No. 5889: An ordinance was read amending subsections 4‐5‐070.C, 4‐5‐070.C.10,
4‐5‐070.C.16, 4‐5‐070.C.27, 4‐5‐070.C.33, 4‐5‐070.C.49, and 4‐5‐070.C.54 of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending the City’s amendments to the 2015 edition of the International
Fire Code, adding definitions, adding a new subsection 4‐5‐070.C.78 regulating commercial
cooking hood suppression system contractors, and providing for severability and establishing
an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5890: An ordinance was read amending subsections 8‐2‐2.G, 8‐2‐3.E, and 8‐4‐
24.A, and sections 8‐4‐31, and 8‐5‐15 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing piped utility
rates for 2019 and 2020, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No. 5891: An ordinance was read amending Section 8‐1‐10 of the Renton
Municipal Code, establishing the 2019 and 2020 solid waste collection services rates for all
customer classes, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:33P.M.
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday, October 22, 2018
October 22, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 22, 2018
October 25, 2018
Thursday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room
1. Rainier Ave and Benson Culvert Replacement – Grant Agreement
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room
1. Docket #13, Groups C & D
2. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
3. Shoreline Master Program Amendments
4. Emerging Issues in CED
October 29, 2018
Monday
NO MEETINGS FIFTH MONDAY
November 5, 2018
Monday
3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson, Council Conference Room
1. Vouchers
2. Emerging Issues in Finance
4:00 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pavone, Council Conference Room
1. False Alarm Ordinance
2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room
1. RAAC Appointment - Woo
2. Rainier Flight Lease Proposal Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board Ordinance
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince
* 1. Executive Session – Potential Litigation for 20 minutes in Council Conf. Rm.
5:50 PM * 2. Issuance of Park Improvement Bonds in Council Chambers
3. 2019 Legislative Priorities in Council Chambers
* 4. Affordable Housing Task Force in Council Chambers
*Times changed and item added to the agenda