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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, January 14, 2019
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall — 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Persson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Don Persson, Mayor Pro Tern
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Carol Ann Witschi, Council President Pro Tern
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Kim Gilman, Human Resources Labor Manager
Police Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department
Community Program Coordinator Cyndie Parks, Police Department
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
a) National Mentoring Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2019
to be National Mentoring Month in the City of Renton, in tribute to the many dedicated
individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young people,
encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to consider giving back to our
community as mentors. Fawn Perkowsky, Operations Manager with Communities In Schools
of Renton (CISR) accepted the proclamation with thanks.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a) Police: Camera Registration Program: Police Chief Ed VanValey introduced Cyndie Parks,
who provided a brief presentation on a new crime prevention program that will allow
residents and business owners to help solve crime and assist in lowering incidents of criminal
activity, by registering external business or personal camera locations with the City of Renton.
b) Police: Take Me Home Program: Cyndie Parks provided a brief presentation on the Take Me
Home Program, a free location search service designed for individuals with autism, Down
syndrome, developmental or cognitive disabilities, and senior citizens suffering from
dementia or Alzheimer's who have gone missing.
PUBLIC MEETING
a) Bill Annexation (A-18-002): this being the date set and proper notices having been posted
and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tempore Persson opened
the public meeting to consider the 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation
Proceedings for the proposed Bill Annexation.
Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias reported that the proposed Bill Annexation site
is at the eastern portion of City limits in the East Plateau Community Planning Area, and
bordered to the north by a parcel line near SE 3rd St., at 154th Ave SE to the east, parcel lines
at SE 139th Place to the south (if extended), and 152nd Ave SE to the west. She noted that the
area has no regulated slopes or wetlands and streams in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Ms. Mathias reported that if the site were to be annexed the fire authority, utilities, and
school district would remain unchanged.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the area is designated in King County's
Comprehensive Plan as Urban Residential Low with R-4 zoning. She reported that the City has
designated the site as Residential Low Density which provides the City with the option to zone
it as Resource Conservation (RC) allowing one dwelling unit per 10 acres, R-1 allowing one
dwelling unit per acre, or R-4 allowing four dwelling units per acre. She specified that this site
was pre -zoned in 2007 with R-4 zoning.
Ms. Mathias reported that currently there are three dwellings on the site with an estimated
eight residents. It is estimated there could be a total of twenty additional dwelling units with
an estimated additional fifty-six residents, based on the current zoning standards. If annexed,
a conservative estimate of the fiscal impacts are that there would be a 3.5% annual cost
increase and a 2.5% annual revenue increase.
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Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated that a comment was received by a southern neighboring
property that would also like to be included in the annexation area, and that the proponent is
supportive of this addition. Additionally, the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review board objectives, and the City's best interests
and general welfare would be served by this annexation.
There being no public comment, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
MEETING. CARRIED.
Following Council discussion, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL AMEND THE ANNEXATION
BOUNDARY AS REQUESTED AND AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF A 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX, SPECIFYING THAT PROPERTY OWNERS ACCEPT THE CITY'S
ZONING AND ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS. 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 2019 and beyond. Items noted were:
• The mayor's annual State of the City address is January 30 at 8:00 a.m. at Renton
Pavilion Event Center. Tickets are $25 each or $200 for a table of 8 and can be
purchased by calling 425-430-6616.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke to Council regarding their concerns about the denial of grant
funding for RenCon, a Renton City Comic Con, from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC) grants:
• Andrew Bramund, Renton
• Brian Morris, Renton
• Jennifer Skelton, Kent
• Sara Servin, Renton
• Benjamin Andrews, Renton
• Rose Skelton, Kent
• Sam Granquist, Seattle
• Abie Ekenezar, Burien
• Emilio Morales, Bellevue
• Rachael Furlong, Renton
• Amdr Fakharzadeh, Kent, shared his feelings concerning the proposal to implement a
RIO (Residential Inspection Ordinance). He remarked that his family owns multiple
affordable housing properties in Renton, and that his concern is that an ordinance like
this would initiate even more regulations which could, in turn, make it harder for
smaller property landlords to keep and maintain rentals within Renton.
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• Patience Malaba, Renton, advocacy manager at the Housing Development
Consortium of Seattle and King County expressed support regarding the
implementation of a Rental Inspection Licensing ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 7, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2298 City Clerk submitted King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding
the proposed Wolf Woods Annexation, and recommended a public hearing be set on January
28, 2019 to consider finalizing the annexation and zoning for the proposed annexation.
Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on 01/28/2019.
c) AB - 2302 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of an
interlocal agreement between the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, and
Renton that formalizes the cooperative effort to support a robust entrepreneur and small
business ecosystem on the Eastside, known as Startup 425, in the amount of $15,000 annually
for 2019 and 2020. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
d) AB - 2294 Community & Economic Development Department requested setting a public
hearing on February 4, 2019 to consider 1) authorizing the execution of Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) documents for a Temporary Easement and Warranty
Deed required as part of WSDOT's 1-405 & NE 44th St Interchange (Exit 7) project with
compensation set at $20,000; and 2) authorize the disbursement of funds in the amount of
$10,000 to King County as required repayment of grant funds for the King County
Conservation Futures Levy.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee; Set Public Hearing on 2/4/2019.
e) AB - 2304 Community & Economic Development Department recommended establishing a
work program to consider allowing outdoor recreation as part of mixed use projects in the
Urban Center (UC) zone.
Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee.
f) AB - 2288 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2019-2020 Renton Police Guild Commissioned Employees' contract, pending guild ratification
of the contract. Council Concur.
g) AB - 2303 Utility Systems Division submitted the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer Improvement
Phase II project, CAG-18-110, with Ballard Marine Construction, LLC, and recommended
acceptance of the project, and requested authorization to release the retainage bond after 60
days, once all required releases have been obtained. Council Concur.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the agreement for services between the Owner (City of Renton) and
Architect (Baylis Architects) for $1,239,097.05 for the Family First Community Center.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Committee of the Whole Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve allocations for the 2019 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows:
• Renton Chamber of Commerce, Operation of Tourism Organization: $100,000
• City of Renton, Renton Community Marketing: $75,000
• International Assoc of Firefighters Local 864, 2019 Convention: $50,000
• Seattle TISI Sangam, Sangam Convention 2019: $30,000
• LTAC selected Community event sponsorships: $20,000
• Ravishing Women, Ravishing Women's Show: $15,000
• REEL Renton, Seattle Film Summit: $15,000
• City of Renton, Multicultural Festival: $10,000
• Coalition of Filipino American, Philippine Independence Day: $10,000
• NW Premier Jr. Football & Cheer, All Star weekend & Jamboree: $7,500
• City of Renton, Cruz the Loop: $5,000
• Renton Downtown Partnership, Wine Walks and Ladies Night: $5,000
Total Recommendation: $342,500
The Committee further recommended authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional
marketing initiatives.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
enter into a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. to complete the six -year update to
the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan, in the amount of $206,993 and be funded from the
Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 316).The Committee recommended that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the 2019 contract agreement with Davey Resource Group, Inc. in the amount of
$139,360 for a Consulting Certified Arborist Inspector to assist with the Community Services
Department - Urban Forestry Program tree requests' for service.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Community Services Department, Recreation and Neighborhood Division to
increase the current 0.50 FTE Recreation Specialist focused on youth athletics, to 0.75 FTE.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the King County Grant Agreement (Project #1134841/Contract #6032102 for $55,000
and King County Grant Agreement Project (#1134134/Contract 6024530) for $20,000 for the
construction and installation of the Family First Community Center.
January 14, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the State of Washington Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement
for $500,000 for the Duvall Avenue NE Roadway Improvements Project, NE 9th Street to NE 10th
Street.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring with the staff
and Planning Commission recommendation to amend the regulations regarding recreational uses
in mixed use projects in the Urban Center zone be prepared and presented for first reading when
it is complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
8:33 P.M.
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Seth, CM , City Clerk
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday, January 14, 2019
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
January 14, 2019
January 21, 2019
NO MEETINGS Martin Luther King Holiday
January 28, 2019
5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1 . Recreation Uses in the UC Zone
2. Emerging Issues in CED
3. 2019 CED Work Program
4. Shoreline Master Plan Update
5. Startup425 Interlocal Agreement
6:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Perez - Council Conference Room
1. SE 1 72nd St. Stormwater Grant
2. Heather Downs Project Agreement
3. 16th & Jefferson Stormwater Agreement
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
CANCELLED Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Witschi