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M I N UTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM-Monday,June 5,2017
Councii Chambers,7th Floor, City Hall—1055 5. 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:
Armondo Pavone,Council President Don Persson
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Ed Prince
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON.CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth,City Clerk
Jan Hawn,Administrative Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community& Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Recreation Director
Angie Mathias, Long-Range Planning Manager
Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Gary F. Kohlwes Day-June 5,2017:A proclamation by Mayor law was read declaring June 5,
2017 to be Gary F. Kohiwes Day in the City of Renton. Gary Kohlwes accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS READ.CARRIED.
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETING
a) Eric Ressler II Annexation(A-17-001): 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
meeting to consider the 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings petition
for the proposed Eric Ressler II Annexation; approximately 4.4 acres, located in the East
Plateau Community Planning Area, bordered by parcel lines on all sides;to the south is SE
134th St(if extended),to the east is 164th Av SE (if extended),to the north by City limits
which runs along a parcel line at NE 1st PI,and by City limits at 160th Av SE (if extended).
After reviewing the Annexation process, Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias
reported that the proposed Eric Ressler II Annexation site is in the East Plateau Community
Planning Area Potential Annexation Area (PAA), is approximately 4.3 acres,and contains
single-family homes.She noted that the topography of the area has some slopes, but nothing
that would constitute as critical.There are no streams in the vicinity, however there are
wetlands about 800 feet to the north, 500 feet to the south,and 1,100 feet to the south east.
Additionally, she noted that all the public services provided to the area would stay the same.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the area is designated in King County's
Comprehensive Plan as Urban Residential Medium (four dwelling units per acre). She
reported that the City's Comprehensive Plan pre-zoned the site as R-4 zoning(four dwelling
units per net acre)that would become effective at the time of annexation.
Ms. Mathias reported that there are 2 dwellings within the area with an estimated 6
residents. It is estimated there could be 10 additional dwelling units with an estimated 528
additional residents, based on the zoning standards over the next 10 years. 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.
Additionally, Ms. Mathias disclosed that the proponent has requested that the$5,000
annexation fee be waived,and that staff supports the request to waive the fee.
Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated that the proposed annexation represents a logical extension
of City services, 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.
She further outlined that the Administration recommends that Council waive the annexation
fee,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 existing bonded
indebtedness.
There being no public comment it was,
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCII CONCUR TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC MEETING.CARRIED.
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Following discussion, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL WAIVE THE ANNEXATION
FEE;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 EXISTING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2017 and beyond. Items noted were:
• Renton Farmers Market will take place Tuesday,June 13th,from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m. at the Piazza Park in downtown Renton. The market will be filled with fresh
flowers and farm fresh produce every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. through
September 26th. In addition to market fare, shoppers can enjoy live music,tips from
Master Gardeners, cooking demonstrations, and children's activities. New this
season,the market will have food trucks and live music from buskers each week at
Market West.
• The City is in the process of updating its eicycle and Trails Master Plan and is
interested in public input. Please consider attending an open house on Tuesday,June
27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Avenue
North, Renton,WA 98057.
• In partnership with the Renton School District,the Renton Police Department is
donating one piece of athletic equipment to each Renton 2nd grader between now
and the end of the school year. Each child has a choice of a basketball,wall ball,
football, Frisbee, orjump-rope.The goal of the giveaway is to encourage physical
fitness and social interaction, as well as provide time for the officers to visit with the
children.The equipment is paid for with privately donated proceeds from the Return
to Renton Car show.
• Join Renton Police Officers at one of the Coffee with a Cop events.The mission of
Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the
citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions,
voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.The next Coffee
with a Cop will take place on Wednesday,June 7th from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at
Everest Tea &Coffee House, located at 200 SW 43rd Street in Renton.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Bill Hinkle, Seattle, representing the Rental Housing Association of Washington,
thanked Council and City staff for their responses in discussing how the City of Renton
can effectively address substandard rental housing units in the City in an efficient,
targeted manner.
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on rhe ConsentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 22, 2017. Council Concur.
b) AB-1901 Mayor Law appointed Laura Bloch to the City Center Community Plan Advisory
Board to fill a term expiring on 4/30/2018. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
c) AB-1915 City Clerk requested approval to initiate surplus property procedures for the
Former Highlands Library site, located at 2902 NE 12th St.,and set a public hearing on
6/19/2017. Refer to Committee of the Whole;Set Public Hearing on 6/19/2017.
d) AB-1921 City Clerk reported the results from the May 10, 2017 bid opening for CAG-17-088-
Sunset Neighborhood Park, Phase 1 project; and submitted the staff recommendation to
accept the lowest responsive bid from Road Construction Northwest, Inc. in the amount of
$2,351,010.48. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB-1922 Administrative Services Department recommended approving an ordinance
allowing for a refinancing plan that will issue approximately$6.12 million of new bonds
together with$280,000 in issue premium to replace the existing$6.19 million of water and
sewer revenue bonds. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB-1920 Community& Economic Development Department recommended approval of the
land use applications (Master Site Plan, Binding Site Plan, and Shoreline Permit),subject to
the condition in the Hearing Examiner's decision and approve a resolution authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement between the City of Renton and
Quendall Terminals. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
g) AB-1905 Community Services Department requested approval of a contract with PND
Engineers in the amount of$204,000 to repair structurally deficient park facilities at Gene
Coulon Park. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB-1919 Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a resolution to adopt the
annual updates to the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee;Set Public Hearing on 6/26/2017.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Utilities Committee:Chair Mclrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the application for a Latecomer's Agreement
request from Kushal S. Varma & Kajal A. Ram, petitioners,for a period of two years.The
application for a latecomer's agreement was submitted to recover the$188,408.00 estimated
cost of sewer extension along SE 132nd Street(west of 156th Ave SE), so that adjacent properties
will be required to share in the cost at such time that they benefit from the sewer main.The
Committee further recommends that Council authorize the preliminary assessment roll to be
forwarded to the City Clerk,who will notify the affected property owners. If no protests are
received, after construction of the facilities and approval of the final costs,the Council can
authorize preparation of the final assessment roll and latecomer agreement. In the event there is
a protest for valid cause,a public hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to proceeding
with this matter.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
b) Utilities Committee:Chair Mclrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to adopt an ordinance granting a 10-year franchise agreement with MCIMETRO
as a purveyor of broadband telecommunication services within the City of Renton.The
Committee further recommended the ordinance be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. (See below for ordinanceJ
c) Utilities Committee: Chair Mclrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to accept the appraisal and set compensation for Street Vacation Petition VAC-
16-002 at$0 for an approximately 9,543 square foot portion of SW Langston Rd. Additionally,
the Utilities Committee recommended the ordinance regarding this matter be prepared and
presented for first reading when completed, and compensation including all applicable filing and
processing fees are received by the City.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. (See below for ordinanceJ
d) Community Services Committee:Chair Witschi presented a report recommending concurrence
in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Jaime Greene to the Library
Advisory Board for a term expiring 9/1/2021.
MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
e) Community Services Committee: Chair Witschi presented a report recommending concurrence
in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointments to the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission of David Samek for a term expiring 12/31/2019 and Su Gow for a term expiring
12/31/2017.
MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
f) Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the 2016 Title IV Docket Group 12B.The
Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for the items listed
below be prepared and presented for first reading when they are complete. Items#D-135:
Undergrounding and#D-140:Small Cell and Distributed Antenna Systems have been held for
further review and study. (#D-134: Clustering Provisions,#D-137: Downtown Streetscape,#D-
138: Refuse and Recycling,#D-139: Hearing Examiner)
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR tN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
g) Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation,superseding the committee report dated April 24,
2017,to approve the following code amendments:
• Fine Waivers:The Administrator may defer up to three fines within a month; however,
should a store be cited for a fourth occurrence within a month then the three initially
deferred fines will be issued in addition to subsequent infractions within the month. Fine
deferrals will occur if both of the following conditions are true:
1. The required identification sign if affixed to the cart;
2. The business identified by the identification sign has implemented security
measures, as defined,to prevent removal of shopping carts from the business'
property;
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
• Define "Security Measures" as including, but not limited to:
1. Utilization of a cart patrol and retrieval company;
2. Electronically-activated self-braking wheels;
3. Poles mounted to shopping carts,which prevent their removal from the interior of
the retail establishment;
4. Dedicated security personnel; and
5. Other measures deemed appropriate and effective by the Administrator
• Eliminate the "retrieval fee" ($25),which is different than the impoundment fine ($100),
because the purpose of the regulations is to reduce the presence of abandoned carts,
and not to create obstacles for these business owners to retrieve and utilize their carts.
The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding
this matter be prepared and presented for first reading when it is complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. (See below for ordinanceJ
h) Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend implementation strategy 8.3.3 of the City
Center Community Plan to add the sentence: "The City shall not utilize Eminent Domain in
furtherance of this strategy."The Planning and Development Committee further recommended
that a resolution adopting the amendment be prepared and presented for first reading when it is
complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
LEG IS LATI ON
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No.5837:An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-060 and 4-2-080 of
Chapter 2,Zzoning Districts—Uses and Standards,4-4-010 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property
Development Standards,4-9-030 of Chapter 9, Permits—Specific,4-11-110,4-11-160 and 4-
11-220 of Chapter 11,definitions,of Title IV(Development Regulations)and Section 8-7-3 of
Chapter 7, Noise Level Regulations, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation)of the Renton
Municipal Code, regarding Pet Daycares. (D-128) (Approved via Committee Report on
2/27/2017J
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No.5838:An ordinance was read amending Chapter 8, Municipal Arts
Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of the Renton Municipal Code, updating and
clarifying code language related to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. (D-129) (Approved
via Committee Report on 2/27/2017J
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
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c) Ordinance No.5839:An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-060 and 4-2-080 of
Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards,4-3-100 of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts,and 4-11-050 and 4-11-190 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV(Development Regulations)of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the regulations
related to low intensity commercial uses in the R-14 and RMF zones. (D-130)(Approved via
Committee Report on 2/27/2017J
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No.5840:An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-4-130 of Chapter 4,City-
Wide Property Development Standards, and 4-9-195 of Chapter 9, Permits-Specific,of Title
IV(Development Regulations)of the Renton Municipal Code, clarifying review criteria of
Routine Vegetation Management Permits. (D-131) (Approved via Committee Report on
2/27/2017J
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No.5841:An ordinance was read amending Se�tions 4-1-190 of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,4-2-080,4-2-100,4-2-110,4-2-115,4-2-120, and 4-2-130 of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards,4-4-040,4-4-070,4-4-080,4-4-100, and 4-4-
130 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards,4-6-060 of Chapter 6, Street
and Utility Standards,4-7-150 of Chapter 7,Subdivision Regulations,4-8-080, and 4-8-120 of
Chapter 8, Permits-General,4-9-030,4-9-070,4-9-150,4-9-200,and 4-9-240 of Chapter 9,
Permits-Specific,4-11-010,4-11-020,4-11-180,4-11-190,4-11-200,and 4-11-250 of Chapter
11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of the Renton Municipal Code, codifying
administrative code interpretations from December 8, 2015 to December 6, 2016, including
adding a definition of"Attic,"and amending the definitions of"Building Height," "Retail Sales,
Outdoor," "Tract,"and "Yard Requirement." (D-133)(Approved via Committee Report on
2/27/2017J
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No.5842:An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-020 and 4-2-110 of
Chapter 2,Zoning Districts-Uses and Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of the
Renton Municipal Code, amending the Cluster Development Regulations. (D-134)
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAI READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
g) Ordinance No.5843:An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-27-3 and 6-27-5 of the
Renton Municipal Code, by adding definitions of"Cart Patrol and Retrieval Company'and
"Security Measures," clarifying Shopping Cart Regulations,allowing the administrator to
waive fines under certain conditions, providing for severability,and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
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h) Ordinance No. 5844:An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way on SW
Langston Road, located near the intersection of SW Langston Road and Stevens Avenue SW.
(Langston 14, LLC;VAC-16-002.)
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
i) Ordinance No.5845:An ordinance was read granting unto MClmetro Access Transmission
Services Corp. d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services, a Delaware Corporation,
authorized to do business within the State of Washington, its affiliates,successors and
assigns,the right, privilege, and authority to install communications facilities,specifically fiber
optic cable and related appurtenances, under, along, over, below,through and across the
Streets,Avenues and Alleys of the City of Renton within the public right-of-way of Renton.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached committee meeting calendar.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER DOCKET#118-
SAFE&HEALTHY HOUSING,TO THE PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME:
7:46 P.M.
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lason . Seth, C , City Clerk
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday,June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
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CANCELLED Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conf. Room
1. City Center community Plan Advisory Board Appointment - Bloch
2. 2017 comprehensive Plan Amendments
3. Landmark Preservation
4. Quendall Terminals Development Agreement - Briefing
5. Emerging Issues in CED
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4:00 PM Finance Committee, Vice Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1. Fleet Purchase Requests Requiring Budget Adjustments
2. Coulon Park Facility Repairs - Consultant Contract
3. Sunset Neighborhood Park, Phase I - Consultant Contract
4. Bond Refinancing
5. Vouchers
6. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Conferencing Center/Chambers
1. Parks/Trails/Community Facilities Initiative (Conferencing Center)
2. Quendall Terminals Development Agreement (Chambers at approx. 6:00 pm)