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MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 6, 2019
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: Councilmembers Absent:
Don Persson, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Carol Ann Witschi
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
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PROCLAMATIONS
a) Senator Margarita Prentice Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring May 10,
2019 to be Senator Margarita Prentice Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of
the community to join in this special observance. Senator Prentice's daughter Kathy Prentice
and son Bill Prentice accepted the proclamation with appreciation. Additionally, the City's
lobbyist Doug Levy expressed admiration for Senator Prentice's ability to form friendships
with members of both political parties in order to garner support for programs and policies
that helped her constituents.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) 50th Anniversary of Municipal Clerks Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read
declaring May 5 -11, 2019 to be Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Renton, and further
extending appreciation to our municipal clerk, Jason Seth, and to all municipal clerks for the
vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they
represent. City Clerk Jason Seth accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
c) National Safe Boating and Paddling Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring
May 18 - 24, 2019 to be Safe Boating and Paddling Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all
citizens to dedicate themselves to learning about and practicing safe boating, including
wearing life jackets. Jeff Hunter, Coast Guard Auxiliary Vice Flotilla Commander (Flotilla 25 -
Renton) accepted the proclamation with appreciation. He explained that the Auxiliary
performs free vessel safety checks, and reminded residents to wear their life jackets while
boating.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Highlands Meadows - 60% Direct Petition to Annex (A-18-001): 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 Highlands Meadows 60% Direct Petition
to Annex (A-18-001).
Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias reported that the proposed Highlands Meadows
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 NE 3rd St. (if extended), at 158th Ave SE
to the east, parcel lines and SE 132nd St. to the south, and parcel lines near Shadow Ave NE to
the west. She noted that the topography of the area is flat, with no wetlands or 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
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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 twelve dwellings on the site with an estimated
twenty-nine residents. It is estimated there could be a total of twenty-two additional dwelling
units with an estimated fifty-three more residents, based on the current zoning standards. If
annexed, a conservative estimate of the fiscal impacts are that there would be a 3.3% annual
cost increase and a 2.5% annual revenue increase.
Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated that 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.
City Clerk Seth read correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Jacques (Renton) requesting the
easternmost two acres of the proposed annexation area be made into a public park.
Public comment was invited.
Michael Tacher (Renton), Kushal Varma (Renton), and Howard McOmber (Renton) all
expressed support for the annexation.
There being no further public comment, it was
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO FORWARD THE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. 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:
• SAVE THE DATE — Spring Recycle Day, Saturday, May 11. The Solid Waste Utility will
hold its annual spring recycle event in the Renton Technical College north parking lot
located at NE 6th Place and Monroe Avenue NE from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During
this event, non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Renton Food Bank.
For more information, including a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials,
please visit the City website or contact the Solid Waste Utility Department.
• Come learn bike skills, safety information, and maintenance tips at the Bike Rodeo &
Family Safety Fair on May 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Highlands Neighborhood
Center. This event is for children ages four to 12; the rodeo is free, but registration is
required. For more information or to register, visit the City website.
• As the summer season approaches, these friendly reminders are meant to help make
your outdoor experience more enjoyable for you and those around you:
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1. The City of Renton's Park Rules and Regulations (RMC 2-9-8) and Share the
Trail brochure information are located on the City's website.
• Dogs are not allowed at Coulon Memorial Beach Park or Kennydale Beach Park. At
all other city parks and trails, dogs are allowed on 6' leashes.
• The Cedar River Dog Park is an off -leash site located along the Cedar River Trail and
across from the Renton Community Center — 1500 Houser Way.
• Pet owners, please obey the 'Scoop Your Poop' law throughout the city.
• Obey the reduced speed limits and dismount zones that are posted along the Cedar
River Trail.
• Trail etiquette for all users is included in the city's Park Rules and Regulations and
the Share the Trail brochure.
2. The Community Services Parks and Trails Division webpage includes a directory of
parks and trails, trail maps, self -guided walk brochures, picnic shelter rental
information, and more!
3. Park Maintenance Staff maintain and improve the city's developed parks and
trails, and also act as customer service representatives to the public.
4. Volunteer Trail Rangers patrol the Cedar River Trail and Coulon Park from May to
September and serve as goodwill ambassadors by assisting with trail education and
reporting unwanted activity.
5. Call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or to report suspicious or dangerous behavior.
6. Comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome.
Visit the beautiful parks in the City of Renton, including three new playgrounds at
Cedar River Trail Park, Thomas Teasdale Park and Tiffany Park, or enjoy the wildlife
along the Cedar River Trail. You will be amazed at the natural beauty near your own
backyard.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Robert Steele, Renton, spoke in opposition to King County's approval of a permit to
expand an asphalt plant located along the Cedar River. He displayed a model and
indicated that due to geological issues the river would likely absorb most of the
emissions emitted by the plant. He asked Council to send a stern letter to King County
opposing the expansion of the plant.
• Joe Scalia, Newcastle, invited City officials to attend the 2019 Renton Wine Walk in
downtown Renton. He noted the event is scheduled for June 7, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m.
He encouraged everyone to pick up their tickets soon as they were selling fast.
• Diane Dobson, Renton, indicated that she was speaking on behalf of the North Renton
Neighborhood Association and thanked Public Works staff for meeting with residents
regarding the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S street conversion project. She noted
residents were able to express their concerns regarding pedestrian safety.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 22, 2019. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 2381 Mayor Law appointed Mr. Sean Conway to the Benson Hill Community Plan
Advisory Board for a term expiring on May 1, 2024. Refer to Planning & Development
Committee.
c) AB - 2378 Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Senior Citizen Advisory Board
with all terms expiring on June 1, 2022: Mr. Jack Wardell, Ms. Mij Charbonneau, Ms. Anita
Dull, Ms. Susan Bollinger, Ms. Christine Gray -Scott, Mr. Ronald Erb, and Ms. Julie Horan. Refer
to Community Services Committee.
d) AB - 2366 Administrative Services Department submitted a request for a leak adjustment
from Paula Gamble, property manager for the service address of 1303 N 20th St., Building B,
and recommended approval of the adjustment in the amount of $2,769.28 for applicable
water, sewer, and King County Metro portions of the bills. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 2372 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to
accept a Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program grant award of $65,000
to advance local economic development. City match required is $32,500. Council Concur.
f) AB - 2379 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
$332,000 Density Fee grant to Homestead Community Land Trust for the 12-unit Willowcrest
Townhomes development that will help to complete an affordable homeownership pilot
project located in the Sunset Area, subject to an acceptable agreement established between
the City and Homestead Community Land Trust. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 2376 Community Services Department requested approval of Amendment No. 8 to CAG-
16-129, with City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, to accept up to
$4,025.94 of Fresh Bucks sales, at the 2019 Renton Farmers Market in consideration of
expenditures required to implement the Fresh Bucks incentive program for Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shoppers at the market. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 2365 Community Services Department requested approval to waive park, shelter rental,
parking garage pass, and permit fees, in the amount of $13,650, for community events
scheduled in 2019. Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB - 2370 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase 26 in -car camera
systems and related equipment for police vehicles, via a sole source contract with vendor
Coban Technologies, Inc., in the total amount of $145,261.93. The equipment purchase was
included in the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget. Council Concur.
j) AB - 2371 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase eight (8) new
vehicles utilizing the State bid contract, in the total amount of $561,634. The budget for this
vehicle purchase was included in the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget and 2019 Carry Forward and
First Quarter Budget Amendment. Council Concur.
k) AB - 2377 Transportation Systems Division recommended executing the Washington State
Department of Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Grant Agreement, in
order to accept $400,000 for the Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements
project, which is a sub -project of the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project. Refer
to Finance Committee.
1) AB - 2373 Utility Systems Division recommended executing the Community Services
Agreement 4057 EHS, with Public Health Seattle and King County, in order to accept
$68,730.91 of non -matching grant funds for the 2019-2020 Local Hazardous Waste
Management Program. Refer to Utilities Committee.
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m) AB - 2374 Utility Systems Division recommended executing the Interagency Agreement for
2019 and 2020 CPA #6060199, with King County, to accept $199,990 of non -matching grant
funds to implement waste reduction and recycling programs. Refer to Utilities Committee.
n) AB - 2375 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a cost -sharing agreement with
Mr. Paul Miller, in the amount of $58,993.90, for a water line extension at 3731 Park Ave N.
City Code allows property owners and developers to request City participation in water main
improvements when the improvements provide significant general benefit to an area. Refer
to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
c) Transportation Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Ms. Bojana Gugulevska to the Renton
Airport Advisory Committee, Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace Neighborhood, alternate position, for
an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2020.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Transportation Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease agreement with
Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. to convert the month -to -month lease agreement for the 608 Hangar
building into a 5-year lease, with revenues generated at $54,704.64 annually. Additionally,
Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. agrees to pay $11,756.40 in retroactive rent.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease agreement with Puget
Sound Energy, to convert the month -to -month lease agreement for the 622 Hangar into a 5-year
lease, with revenues generated at $75,370.32 annually. Additionally, Puget Sound Energy agrees
to pay $10,188.78 in retroactive rent.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
a) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable — total payment of $6,996,218.33 for vouchers 10098, 32919, 372885-
372886, 372899-373280; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6023-6031, 30819,
372887-372898 and one wire transfer.
2. Payroll —total payment of $1,469,012.77 for payroll vouchers which includes 678 direct
deposits and 13 checks (March 16-31, 2019 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews — total payment of $35,232.19 for vouchers 5857-5875.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
hire a Facilities Coordinator at Step E of salary grade a25, effective May 1, 2019.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5926: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-2-060 of the Renton
Municipal Code, and adding a new Subsection 4-2-080.A.83 to the Renton Municipal Code,
adding a new allowed use in the Urban Center (UC) zone subject to a Hearing Examiner
Conditional Use Permit, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 5927: An ordinance was read amending Section 6-27-5 of the Renton
Municipal Code, by increasing deferrals of fines for impounded shopping carts, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Calendar.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:43 P.M.
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, May 6, 2019
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 6, 2019
May 13, 2019
Monday
4:30 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman - Council Conference Room
1 . Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1. Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board Appointment - Conway
2. Docket #14
3. Emerging Issues in CED
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson - Conferencing Center
1 . Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan Update
2. Lease Proposals, Old Chamber of Commerce Building - Briefing Only
3. Emerging Issues