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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 11/05/2018November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, November 5, 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 Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Deputy Chief Kevin Keyes, Police Department Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department Sergeant Patrick Morgan, Police Department November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) National Apprenticeship Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring November 12 ‐ 18, 2018 to be National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Shana Peschel and Angel Reyna accepted the proclamation with thanks. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) DECA Month and Lindbergh and Renton DECA Promotional Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring November 2018 to be DECA Month and Lindbergh and Renton DECA Promotional Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. DECA advisor Cheryl Luttrell and members Jennifer Nguyen, Robel Berhane, and Noah Krohngold accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a) Police Department Promotions: Police Chief Ed VanValey reported the following individuals had been promoted: 1. Commander Kevin Keyes promoted to Deputy Chief 2. Sergeant Jeff Hardin promoted to Commander 3. Officer Patrick Morgan promoted to Sergeant PUBLIC HEARING a) 2019 ‐ 2020 Budget Public Hearing #3: 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 third and final public hearing regarding the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget. She shared that the intent of this hearing is to solicit any final input from residents before the budget is adopted. 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. She added that the 2019 property tax levy will be established at $21.3 million. Public comment was invited. There being no comments or further discussion, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, 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: November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Inclement Weather Response Reminder: The Public Works Department would like to remind residents to help the City prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home 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. It is imperative that motorists do not park or abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes. Abandoned vehicles impair snow and ice removal and impact response of emergency vehicles.  The City is asking residents their thoughts on adding a bike sharing option through an online survey. The 10‐question survey will help the City determine the level of interest and the concerns that need to be addressed before bike‐sharing companies are allowed to operate. The survey can be accessed on the City's website.  Join the City on Thursday, November 8th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for the Unity Forum at Harambee Church. The theme this year is ‘Wake up, Stand up, Speak up.’ There will be an educational video, group reflection, a Q&A session, and thought‐provoking discussion. Come and be heard.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 22, 2018. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2259 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adopting the current Renton, Kent, and Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plans, and amending the 2019/2020 Fee Schedule in order to collect the requested impact fees of $6,877 (a reduction of $895 from 2017) for single‐family units and $2,455 (an increase of $885 from 2017) for multi‐family units for the Renton School District; $5,397 (an increase of $162 from 2017) for single‐family units and $2,279 (an increase of $12 from 2017) for multi‐family units for the Kent School District; and $15,726 (an increase of $6,514 from 2017) for single‐family units and $4,399 (an increase of $938 from 2017) for multi‐family units for the Issaquah School District. Additionally, CED recommended adopting a resolution to extend the Accessory Dwelling Units fee reductions/waivers from 12/31/2018 to 12/31/2020. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. c) AB ‐ 2260 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a Multi‐Family Housing Property Tax Exemption agreement with Merrill Gardens at Renton Addition that addresses the terms and conditions for the project to receive a partial property tax exemption upon its completion. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB ‐ 2262 Community & Economic Development Department recommended reappointing Angela Mose, General Manager of Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Seattle‐Renton, and Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator; and appointing the following new members: Pina Pupero, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Washington & Conference Center Seattle‐Renton, Cathy Martinez, Regional Manager at Legacy Hospitality (Hampton Inn), and John Glenn, President of the Renton Downtown Partnership, to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Council Concur. November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e) AB ‐ 2263 Community Services Department recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with King County regarding design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Lake to Sound Trail, Segment A, which is located within City limits. Refer to Community Services Committee. f) AB ‐ 2251 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the following reclassification of positions, effective January 1, 2019: In the Administrative Services Department reclassify the Financial Services Manager from grade m30 to m33 (1 FTE), Service Desk Supervisor to "Client Technology Services & Support Supervisor" grade a24 to a30 (1 FTE), Tax Auditor Position to "Tax & Licensing Program Manager” from grade m25 to m27 (1 FTE), Senior Systems Analyst from a25 to a29 (2 FTE's), Systems Analyst from grade a22 to a26 (1 FTE), Business Systems Analyst to "Senior Business Systems Analyst" grade a23 to a27 (3 FTEs); In the Human Resources / Risk Management Department reclassify Senior Human Resource Analyst grade m22 to m25 (3 FTEs), Human Resource Analyst (including Risk Management Analyst) grade m20 to m23 (3 FTEs); In the Community & Economic Development Department reclassify the Property & Technical Services Manager grade m29 to m33 (1 FTE); In the Police Department reclassify Commander grade m37 to m38 (6 FTEs), Deputy Chief grade m45 to m46 (2 FTEs), and increase Commander and Deputy Chief physical fitness premium to 3%. Total cost of reclassifications $114,008, which will be included in the 1st Quarter budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB ‐ 2258 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG‐18‐050, 2018 Sewer and Stormwater Telemetry Upgrade project, contractor QCC Controls Corporation, and requested acceptance of the project and approval of the final pay estimate in the amount of $5,868.50 and release of the retainage bond after 60 days, once all the required releases have been obtained. Council Concur. h) AB ‐ 2261 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Community Services Agreement 2666 EHS with Public Health Seattle and King County to accept $66,111.12 in non‐ matching grant funds in 2018 for Local Hazardous Waste Management Program projects. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the issuance of Councilmanic park improvement bonds generating approximately $14.5 million in project proceeds funded by a property tax levy. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Committee of the Whole Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Administration proposed 2019‐2020 Biennial Budget in the amount of $264,802,071 and $260,252,613 for 2019 and 2020, respectively, and approving the following actions: 1. Property Tax Levy: Set the 2019 property tax levy using the preliminary property tax worksheet provided by King County showing estimated property taxes of approximately $21,300,000, which includes new construction, annexation, re‐levying refunds, and levy error. November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. Other Rates and Fee Adjustments: Adjust various fees as identified (red) in the proposed Fee Schedule located in Section 7, Appendix of the Proposed Budget. 3. 2019 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges: Adjust various positions and pay ranges for 2019 as identified in the 2019 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges located in Section 7, Appendix of the Proposed Budget. Adjustments have only been made to non‐represented employees, represented employees (union contracts) are still in negotiation. 4. Legislation: Approve the 2019‐2020 Proposed Budget action items listed above, and incorporate any adjustments made by City Council, draft and present the related legislations for first reading at Council regular meeting on November 5th. Adjustments are as follows: a. Increase Council legal fees related to appeals: i. +$30K per year MOVED BY PRINCE, 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 following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,251,447.67 for vouchers 158, 1518, 10087, 101218, 102518, 369440‐369452, 369468‐369749; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5915‐5924, 369453‐369467; and twelve wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,411,569.57 for payroll vouchers which includes 683 direct deposits and 9 checks (October 01‐15, 2018 pay period).3. Municipal Court – total payment of $1,174.69 for vouchers 11215‐11223. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Utilities Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the Flood Reduction Grant Agreement 4.18.16 with the King County Flood Control District for the Rainier Avenue North and Benson Road South Culvert Replacement Project. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Community Services Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the creation of a City of Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and appoint the following individuals with three‐year terms of service beginning on the effective date of the ordinance: • Ruby Griffin • Peggy Budziu • Shirley Haddock • Sandy Jensen • Sandy Polley • Marge Reep • Patty Reese • Vicki Richards November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Public Safety Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to repeal and replace Renton Municipal Code 6‐3, with language and processes that support modern false alarm reduction programs. The Committee further recommended the ordinance regarding this matter be prepared and presented for first reading when ready. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve Mayor Law's appointment of Mr. Donald Woo to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee, Talbot Hill Neighborhood alternate position, for a term expiring 5/7/21. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 5895: An ordinance was read adding a new Chapter 2‐11, Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board, to the Renton Municipal Code and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 5896: An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of one or more series of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15,000,000 to finance costs related to parks, trails and recreational facility improvements and to pay costs of issuing the bonds; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds; delegating authority to approve the method of sale and the final terms of the bonds; and providing for other matters relating thereto. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 5897: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2019 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $21,300,000. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. d) Ordinance No. 5898: An ordinance was read adopting the Biennial Budget for the years 2019/2020, in the amounts of $264,802,071 and $260,252,613, respectively. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final reading : e) 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 ofthe Renton Municipal Code, by revising new business tax credit regulations, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date . MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. f) 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 PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. g) 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. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. a) Mayor Law opened the floor for nominations for the positions of 2019 Council President and 2019 Council President Pro Tempore . MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL NOMINATE DON PERSSON AS 2019 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED. There being no further nominations, Don Persson elected as 2019 Council President . MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL NOMINATE CAROL ANN WITSCHI AS 2019 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE. CARRIED. There being no further nominations, Carol Ann Witschi elected 2019 Council President Pro Tempore . Add itionally, Council President Prince announced that the members of the 2019 Committee on Committees are Don Persson , Carol Ann Witsch i, and Ed Prince. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN . CARRIED. TIME: 7:37P.M. November 5, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, November 5, 2018 Council Committee Meeting Calendar November 5, 2018 November 8, 2018 Thursday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room 1. Agreement for Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Projects 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin - Council Conf. Rm. 1. Adoption of School District Impact Fees and Extension of ADU Fee Reductions 2. Merrill Gardens at Renton Addition – MFTE 3. Trails and Bicycle Master Plan 4. Docket #13, Group C & D 5. Comprehensive Plan Amendments 6. Wireless Communications Facilities Exemption 7. Emerging Issues in CED November 12, 2018 Monday NO MEETINGS VETERAN ’S DAY HOLIDAY November 19, 2018 Monday 4:00 PM Committee on Committees, Chair – Council Conference Room 1. 2019 Council Committee Assignments 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room 1. Reclassifications 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair Corman 5:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room 1. Lake-to-Sound Trail Interlocal Agreement 2. Emerging Issues in Community Services 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center 1. School District Meet and Greet