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M I N UTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM -Monday,June 26,2017
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hali—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:
Armondo Pavone, Council President Ruth Perez
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Don Persson
Ed Prince
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PEREZ. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle,Assistant City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Jim Seitz,Transportation Systems Director
Vicki Grover,Transportation Planning Manager
Abdoul Gafour,Water Utility Engineering Manager
Carrie Nass, Neighborhoods, Resources & Events Manager
John Collum, Community Development Project Manager
CommanderTracy Wilkinson, Police Department
June 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Neighborhood USA Award Recognition (Kennydale&LaCrosse Neighborhoods):
Neighborhood, Resources& Events Manager Carrie Nass reported that at the Neighborhoods
USA Conference, in Omaha, Nebraska,two of the 83 recognized neighborhoods in the City of
Renton applied for, and were awarded, "National Neighborhood of the Year" awards. Ms.
Nass presented these awards to the following neighborhoods:
• Second Place- LaCrosse Neighborhood,for their Community Garden and Beehive
project.
• Third Place- Kennydale Neighborhood, Neighborhood Newsletter competition.
Additionally, Ms. Nass thanked all the residents of Renton who participate in the
Neighborhood programs.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program: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 annual update to the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2018-2023.
Transportation Director Jim Seitz and Transportation Planning Manager Vicki Grover reported
that transportation programs and projects are required to be incorporated into the TIP in
order to receive State and/or Federal funding. Mr.Seitz explained that the TIP is a financially
unconstrained document and its purpose is to develop a multi-year work plan and funding
plan for the development of transportation facilities, it is used to coordinate transportation
projects and programs with other jurisdictions and agencies, it allows for a reflection of
involvement with citizens and elected officials, it is mandated by state law, and is required for
state and federal funding programs. He also stated that the TIP is coordinated with public and
private stakeholders in an effort to coordinate their facility improvements.
Mr. Seitz and Ms. Grover highlighted the following projects completed in 2017:
� 116th Ave SE Sidewalk Project.
• Main Ave. Conversion.
• Temporary Signal at 156th Ave. &SE 142nd Place.
• New Crosswalk and Wheelchair Ramps for Maplewood Heights Elementary School.
• The Landing Pedestrian Pass-through crosswalk with wheelchair ramps.
Mr. Seitz further reported and described that there are 38 programs and projects within the
TIP which is comprised of 22 corridor projects, seven system preservation programs,four non-
motorized programs,two safety programs, and four other programs such as the 1%for Arts
and project development and pre-design.
Concluding, Ms. Grover reviewed current projects that are in construction, as well as current
projects that are in the development and design phases, and projects that will be initiated
over the next year.Additionally, she provided the project priority list,the funding summary,
expenditures, and revenues sources for the 2018-2023 TIP.She stated that staff is
recommending that Council approve the Six-Year 2018-2023 TIP and present the resolution
regarding this matter for reading and adoption.
June 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
There being no discussion and no audience comments it was,
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. 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:
• Please remember that the City has a Fireworks Ban in place which means no fireworks
are allowed to be set off within the City limits at any time.The City intends to have
additional enforcement out this year in cooperation with Renton Regional Fire
Authority.
• Renton Farmers Market will take place Tuesday,June 27th,from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m. at the Piazza Park in downtown Renton, and it will be "Kid's Day." In addition to
fresh flowers and farm fresh produce,there will be a Kid's Talent showcase from 3:30
to 4:30,followed by a kid-friendly cooking demonstration with WSU's Food $ense.
Scheduling announcement: there will be no Renton Farmers Market on Tuesday,July
4th.
• The City is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Trails Master Plan and is
interested in public input.There will be 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 in
Renton.
• 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,lune 28th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at
Vince's Coffee, located at 401 Olympia Avenue NE, Suite 102 in Renton.
• An informational meeting about the Renton Hill Utilities Improvement Project will be
held for the Renton Hill residents in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers on
Thursday,June 29th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.The purpose of this meeting will be to
provide residents with a project update and schedule for the construction of utility
improvements on Renton Hill, and to obtain input from the community.
• King County Sheriff's office has closed the Cedar River to all in-water recreation use
from Landsburg to Ron Regis Park. River closure signs will be posted on the entrance
railing at Ron Regis Park and on a post at Maplewood Roadside Park, and at the latter
to alert people who may be planning to drop off a shuttle car for a float ending at that
point.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
June 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Federal Way, extended an invitation to Council to attend the
upcoming Ethopian Sports Federation of America Tournament that will be at the
Renton Memorial Stadium from July 2 -July 8, 2017; additionally, she outlined the
calendar of events for the tournament. Ms.Assefa-Dawson encouraged people to
visit esfna.net for more information.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the consentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 19, 2017.Council Concur.
b) AB-1942 Mayor law recommended reappointing Kevin Poole and Mike 0'Halloran to the
Planning Commission with terms expiring on 6/30/2020.Council Concur.
c) AB-1943 City Clerk reported the results from the June 20, 2017 bid opening for CAG-17-119,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project-2017, and submitted
the staff recommendation to accept the lowest responsive bid from Sierra Pacific
Construction, LLC in the amount of$99,606.10. Council Concur.
d) AB-1941 Administrative Services Department recommended adopting an ordinance
approving the 2017 2nd Quarter Budget amendment in the amount of$6,542,763 with the
total amended budget to be $549,988,882 for the biennium, and approving the resolution
adopting the amended 2017-2018 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB-1938 Community& Economic Development Department recommended appointing
Mitchell Shepherd, Board Member with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission; Angela Mose,
General Manager of Red Lion Hotel &Conference Center Seattle-Renton; and Rusty
Middleton, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Washington to the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee, and approval of the related ordinance amending City Code to allow for additional
committee members. Council Concur.
f) AB-1939 Community& Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
proposal, in the amount of$80,000,from Western Neon to design,fabricate, and install a
Dragon sculpture on the top of the building located at the corner of S 3rd St and Wells Ave 5.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
g) AB-1936 Police Department recommended approval of the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance (JAG) in order to accept funds in the amount of$26,542 to help fund the
Domestic Violence Advocacy Assistance Program. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
lune 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Utilities Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the interagency agreement for 2017-2018 between King County
and City of Renton contract#5902868 (Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant)that provides
$235,320 in non-matching grant funding in 2017-2018 to implement waste reduction and
recycling programs.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
b) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Vice Chair Witschi presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation reviewed the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program and recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
the annual updates to the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption. (See below for resolution.J
MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report approving for payment on lune 26, 2017
claims vouchers 5445-5455, 10019, 357110, 357113-357593, 6152017 and one wire transfer and
one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling$6,098,102.32 and payroll vouchers
including 633 direct deposits and 38 payroll vouchers totaling$1,313,655.63.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
d) Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve amending Renton Municipal Codes 5-4-2, 6-6-2, 6-6-6, and 6-6-7 to
provide the City a mechanism to recover its costs for impounds at a private veterinary clinic.The
Committee further recommended presenting the associated ordinance for first reading. (See
below for ordinance.J
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No.4314:A Resolution was read updating and extending Renton's Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program for 2018-2023.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
June 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5848:An Ordinance was read amending Sections 5-4-2, 6-6-2, 6-6-6, and 6-6-7
of the Renton Municipal Code, removing references to licenses being issued annually and
deferring to the City's Fee Schedule Brochure with regard to the Term of Licenses; updating
references to State Law; clarifying the qualifications for a Low-Income Special Lifetime
License; clarifying the circumstances in which an animal may be impounded and procedures
for such impounds; requiring impounded animals to be licensed and microchipped as a
condition of redemption; contemplating waivers, reductions, and/or payment plans for those
who cannot afford to repay required costs when redeeming an animal; clarifying procedures
for the disposition of abandoned animals; and providing for severability and an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETIN6.CARRIED.
Ordinance forsecond and final reading:
c) Ordinance No. 5847:An Ordinance was read amending Section 6-32-1 of the Renton
Municipal Code, making the prohibition against income source discrimination permanent;
providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.TIME:
7:33 P.M.
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Jason A. eth,CM ity Clerk
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday,June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REVISED Council Committee Meeting Calendar
)une 26, 2017
July 3, 2017
Monday
CANCELLED COUNCIL HOLIDAY - NO MEETINGS
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Monday
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson - Council Conference Room
1 . 2017 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment/Fee Schedule Amendment
2. Vouchers
3. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Conferencing Center
1. Affordable Housing Options/Recommendations
2. Sobering Center Update
3. State Legislative 2017 Wrap Up