HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-03-2019June 3, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, June 3, 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:
Carol Ann Witschi, Council President Pro Tem
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Ed Prince
Councilmembers Absent:
Don Persson, Council President
Armondo Pavone
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS DON PERSSON AND ARMONDO PAVONE. CARRIED.
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
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
a) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Pride Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was
read declaring June 2019 to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Pride Month in the
City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and recognize the
numerous contributions of LGBTQ individuals in the city. Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Preeti Shridhar accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
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 Law opened the public hearing
to consider the 60% 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 located 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.
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.
Public comment was invited:
Tom Carpenter, Renton, expressed concerns regarding traffic, neighborhood
character, and tree retention in the general vicinity of the proposed annexation area.
He asked Council to work with King County to address these and related issues in and
around this area.
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Councilmember Corman requested a briefing in the Transportation (Aviation)
Committee to discuss the transportation impacts at the intersection of 154th Pl SE
and 154th Ave SE (near SE 142nd Pl).
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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:
Spring Recycle Event Results: The Solid Waste Utility held its Spring Recycle Event
Saturday, May 11. Several team members from the Public Works and Police
departments staffed the event, along with members from Republic Services and eight
volunteers. The event served approximately 627 residents, and collected over 85 tons
of recyclable materials and 605 gallons of household hazardous waste. Residents
donated enough food to fill a 96‐gallon cart for the Renton Food Bank.
Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4, at the Piazza Park in downtown Renton as
Mayor Law officially rings the opening bell at 3 p.m. to kick off the 18th season of the
Renton Farmers Market. The market will be filled with fresh flowers and a bounty of
farm fresh produce this and every Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., June 4 through
September 24 in the beautiful Piazza Park, located in Downtown Renton at the corner
of South 3rd Street and Burnett Avenue South. In addition to market fare, shoppers
will enjoy live music, tips from Master Gardeners, cooking demonstrations, and
children’s activities. New this season, Logan Avenue South will be closed between
Piazza Park and Gateway Park, making it that much easier to cross the street to get to
our food trucks, children’s activities, special events, and live music from buskers at
Market West! And we are proud to continue our Fresh Bucks incentive program,
which offers unlimited dollar‐for‐dollar match to be used on fresh produce for our
SNAP shoppers.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jason Collins, Renton, spoke about funding shelters and vocational retraining as ways
to help people like himself get out of the cycle of homelessness and jail recidivism.
Mario Terrell, Renton, remarked that he had signed up to speak but had changed his
mind and will speak at a future Council meeting.
Cal Kiminki, Renton, expressed frustration about the overall level of loud noises
occurring after 9:00 p.m. in the Talbot Hill area of the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
Prince requested Item 7.E. be pulled for separate consideration.
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a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 20, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2394 Mayor Law appointed Mr. Chris Emory and Ms. Stacy Heinle to the Benson Hill
Community Plan Advisory Board, with terms expiring on August 1, 2022. Refer to Planning &
Development Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2395 Administrative Services Department requested approval to hire a Senior Systems
Analyst at Step D, of salary grade a29, effective June 17, 2019. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2389 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to
negotiate a sole source contract with Western Neon to provide the design, fabrication, and
installation of the proposed Renton Loop public art project at the intersection of S 2nd St and
Main Ave S. Staff would then submit the contract at a later date to Council for final approval.
Refer to Committee of the Whole.
f) AB ‐ 2390 Transportation Systems Division submitted JOC‐03‐12, contractor Saybr
Contractors, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project after 60 days, subject to receiving
the required certifications. Council Concur.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.E. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ‐ ITEM 7.E.
e) AB ‐ 2391 Police Department requested authorization to purchase the MEGGITT training
simulator, in the amount of $214,973.46, to promote de‐escalation techniques, reduce
liability, increase officer safety, and enhance use of force decision‐making skills for police
officers. Refer to Finance Committee. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.E. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Community Services Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Law’s appointments to the Renton Senior Citizens Advisory
Board: Mr. Jack Wardell, Ms. Mij Charbonneau, Ms. Anita Dull, Ms. Susan Bollinger, Ms. Christine
Gray‐Scott, Mr. Ronald Erb, Ms. Julie Horan, for terms expiring 6/1/22.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Vice‐Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $7,078,756.55 for vouchers 42919, 43019, 50819,
51319, 373688‐373743, 373756‐374144; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6041‐
6049, 373744‐373755 and two wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,505,715.81 for payroll vouchers which includes 697 direct
deposits and 21 checks (April 16‐30, 2019 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $44,566.56 for vouchers 5876‐5893.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER LEGISLATIVE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES (SHB 1406} TO THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS-
RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE
COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED.
CARRIED. TIME: 7:40P.M.
Executive Session was conducted, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:20p.m.
June 3, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, June 3, 2019
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