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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM-Monday,December 4,2017
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:
Armondo Pavone,Council President Ruth Perez
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Don Persson
Ed Prince
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PEREZ. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community& Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn,Administrative Services Administrator
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Commander Jon Schuldt, Police Department
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
Street Name Change: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 changing the name of a portion of N Park Dr.to N Southport Dr. and a portion of NE
Park Dr.to NE Sunset Blvd.
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director, reported that SECO Development,the developer
of the Southport Lake Washington project, initiated the request. He noted that this issue is
being brought before the Council because there is no administrative process for changing
street names. Mr. Long stated that SECO Development requested the change for the following
reasons:
• Wayfinding in this area is confusing due to the current street naming conventions.
• Changing the street names will reduce confusion as this area continues to grow.
• Their project and others working and living in the area will benefit from consistent
street names and signage.
Continuing, Mr. Long reported that there are no parcels along the affected corridor that are
currently addressed from these streets,and therefore,there will be no expenses or
disruptions to adjacent property owners. He also reported that the request to change the
street names was reviewed by City departments and the Renton Regional Fire Authority and
no opposition was expressed.Additionally, Mr. Long reported that SECO Development has
agreed to bear the costs of all sign design,fabrication,and installation of the signs required to
implement the street name changes. Mr. Long displayed a map indicating where and which
portions of the roads would be affected by the name changes. He then indicated that staff
recommends approving the request to change the name of a portion of N Park Dr.to N
Southport Dr. and a portion of NE Park Dr.to NE Sunset Blvd.
Public comment was invited:
• Rocale Timmons,SECO Development,spoke in support of the proposed street name
changes.
Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Long reiterated that SECO Development would bear the
costs of designing,fabricating,and installing the new street signs, including those requiring
approval by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
There being no further comments, it was
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING.CARRIED. (See below for action taken by Council.)
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:
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
• Inclement Weather Response Reminder:The Public Works Department would like to
remind residents to help prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch
basins near your home and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris. Street
sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials.Also, snow is
not far away. Please remember that during snow and ice events,the department
sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable.Visit our
website to view our snow route maps. It is imperative that motorists do not park or
abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes.Abandoned vehicles
impair snow and ice removal and impact response of emergency vehicles.
• The Public Works Department is proud to announce that it was the recipient of the
Washington State Chapter American Public Works Association First Place Quality
Award for asphalt pavement construction in recognition of the high quality asphalt
pavement construction on the Duvall Avenue NE Pavement Preservation Project,
which is rated as the best city asphalt paving project in the State of Washington
during the year 2016.
• A new and improved Renton Clean Sweep Program will be in effect for single family
residential customers. Each household may schedule one collection to take place on
its regular garbage day until December 29th at no additional charge.
• The in-water phase of the Bird Island Shoreline Enhancement project will take place
this month at Coulon Park.American Construction Company will be working until the
end of December. Expect to see cranes and other heavy equipment around the island
as well as turbidity curtains in the lake. Bird Island will be closed to the public during
construction.The end result of this project will be an improved habitat for salmon,
birds, and other wildlife that use the Island,and a new area for the public to view
scenic Lake Washington.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 20, 2017.Council Concur.
b) AB-2048 City Clerk recommended granting preliminary approval of the Tuscany
Construction, LLC latecomer's agreement(File No. LA-17-003)for a two-year period for
wastewater(sewer)extension benefiting other properties located at 559 Hoquiam Ave NE,
and authorize staff to forward the preliminary assessment roll to the City Clerk for notification
of affected property owners. Refer to Utilities Committee.
c) AB-2039 Administrative Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance
updating the 2018 Adopted Budget Index of Positions and Pay Ranges. Refer to Finance
Committee.
d) AB-2046 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
Daizy Logik, LLC for computer programming and consulting services, in an amount not to
exceed$136,000,to modify the City's Praxis tax and licensing software in order to comply
with HB 2005. Refer to Finance Committee.
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
e) AB-2045 Community& Economic Development Department requested approval to reclassify
a Planning Administrative Secretary I position (grade a09)to a Planning Technician (grade a15)
position. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB-2047 Community& Economic Development Department recommended approval of the
2018 Lodging Tax Fund allocations as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee,
and approval of the related contracts. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
g) AB-2042 Community Services Department requested authorization to implement a re-
organization of the Parks and Golf Course, Recreation,and Neighborhood, Resources and
Events divisions to align and meet the service needs of the community. Refer to Finance
Committee.
h) AB-2041 Executive Department recommended adopting a resolution to amend the 2017
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) in order to include a revised section
entitled, "ESF 15, External Affairs."Council Concur.
i) AB-2012 Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2018 Excess Loss Contract with Optum/Unimerica,which preserves the fiscal stability of the
City's self-funded medical plan from unforeseen costs of high-dollar claims. Refer to Finance
Committee.
j) AB-2038 Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommended adoption of a
resolution authorizing the replacement of"general leave"for temporary and seasonal
employees with sick leave compensation in order to comply with State Initiative 1433. Refer
to Finance Committee.
k) AB-2036 Public Works Department requests authorization to purchase two fleet vehicles in
the amount of$67,532 using the state bid contract number 05916.There are adequate funds
to cover this purchase, including an additional$1,800 to convert the vehicles to 4-wheel
drive, in the 2017/2018 Biennial Budget. Council Concur.
I) AB-2043 Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution approving
an agreement that will provide for the continuation of the City's involvement with the
Eastside Transportation Partnership(ETP),at a cost of$200 per year,through December 31,
2019,with automatic extensions for up to two additional years. Council Concur.
m) AB-2044Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution approving
an agreement that will provide for the continuation of the City's involvement with the South
County Area Transportation Board(SCATBd),at a cost of$100 per year,through December
31, 2019,with automatic extensions for up to two additional years.Council Concur.
n) AB-2037 Utility Systems Division requested authorization to overfill the Water Utility GIS
Engineer position (Grade A32,Step C)for the months of December 2017 and January 2018 for
training purposes. Refer to Finance Committee.
o) AB-2040 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment No. 3 to CAG-16-
134, contractor Murraysmith, Inc., in the amount of$614,413 for the final design of the
Kennydale 320 Zone Reservoir Project. Refer to the Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA,AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Council President Pavone presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the street name change from N Park Drive
to N Southport Drive and NE Park Drive to NE Sunset Blvd respectively.To accommodate the
required street name changes, it will also be necessary to replace affected local street signs. A
review of the affected intersections by the Transportation Department has revealed that seven
signs will be required to be replaced on local streets.SECO Development would be required to
coordinate with the Transportation Department for the replacement of all street signage and
bear all costs associated with sign replacement.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
b) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:Council President Pavone read a report stating that at its
December 4th meeting,the Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the
Administration outlining its recommendations for Carco Theatre operations,as well as
conducting video services for our government access channel and other operations in 2018. Staff
outlined changes to Puget Sound Access,which includes changes in its bylaws,governance and
administration to primarily limit its scope to the operation of Carco Theatre.Staff further
outlined its intent to continue with the current provider of video services, initially through a
temporary employment agreement, until such time as a contract for services can be
implemented.
The Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve
the one year extension of the lease between the City of Renton and Puget Sound Access for the
operations of Carco Theatre.The lease extension will exclude monetary payments from the City
of Renton to Puget Sound Access to sustain operations.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution(s):
a) Resolution No.4326:A resolution was read adopting the amended City of Renton
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION,
AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
b) Resolution No.4327:A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation,Clyde Hill, Duvall,
Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond,
Sammamish,Snoqualmie, and Woodinville;the Towns of Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, and
Yarrow Point; and King County;entitled "Eastside Transportation Partnership Agreement" as
members of the Eastside Transportation Partnership.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION,
AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
c) Resolution No.4328:A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Algona,Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington,
Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Milton, Normandy Park, Pacific,
Seatac, and Tukwila; Muckleshoot Indian tribe,and King County, entitled "South County Area
Transportation Board Agreement" as members of the South County Area Transportation
Board.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION,
AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
Ordinance(s)for first reading:
a) Ordinance No.5867: Amending sections 4-2-060,4-2-080,4-2-110,4-3-040,4-3-100,4-4-
070,4-4-080,4-4-130,4-6-060,4-7-090,4-7-170,4-9-030,4-9-250,4-11-040,4-11-120,and 4-
11-250 of the Renton Municipal Code, codifying administrative code interpretations from
March 24, 2017 to October 3, 2017, including amending the definitions of"Density, Net," "Lot
Combination," "Lot, Legal," "Lot, Lines," "Lot Measurements," "Lot Types," "Lowest Floor,"
and "Yard Requirement," and providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 5868:Amending sections and subsections 4-7-020,4-7-050.0,4-7-080.L,4-7-
110,4-8-070.C,4-8-070.D,4-8-070.H,4-8-080.G,4-8-120.D.16,4-9-060.C.6,4-11-160, and 4-
11-190 of the Renton Municipal Code, by revising final plat approval procedures pursuant to
Senate Bill 5674, allowing final plats resulting in the subdivision of 10 or more lots to be
approved administratively, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No.5869:Amending subsection 4-4-080.B.1 and sections 4-10-020,4-10-050,4-
10-060,4-11-140 and 4-11-210 of the Renton Municipal Code,adding development
regulations related to nonconforming structures and sites,and providing for severability and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No.5870:changing the zoning classification of a certain property within the City of
Renton (a portion of Parcel#2473360270)from Residential Eight Dwelling Units Per Acre (R-8)
to Residential One Dwelling Unit Per Acre (R-1), File No. LUA-16-000805(CPA 2017-M-01).
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No.5871:adopting the 2017 amendments to the City's 2015 Comprehensive Plan,
maps,and data in conjunction therewith.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
f) Ordinance No.5872:amending Subsection 4-2-060.G and section 4-11-030 of the Renton
Municipal Code, prohibiting community health engagement locations in Renton, adding a
definition for"Community Health Engagement Location (CHEL),"and providing for
severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
Ordinance(s)for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No.5866:An ordinance was read amending Section 5-5-2 and Subsections 5-5-3.A,
5-5-3.C, 5-5-3.E, 5-5-3.G.2, 5-25-4.C, 5-25-4.D, 5-25-10.J, 5-25-10.K, 5-25-10.Z, 5-26-3.E, 5-26-
6.A, 5-26-6.D,and 5-26-7.F of the Renton Municipal Code to streamline city business license
processes and taxes by eliminating the per employee license fee, expanding the business
license registration fee exemption for non-profit organizations to include all persons who are
exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to 26 U.S. Code Subsections 501(c)or(d),
lowering the revenue threshold for business and operations tax, clarifying potentially
ambiguous language to ensure consistent application of existing business and operations tax
and business license regulations; repealing Ordinance No. 5861 and incorporating herein
those changes that remain relevant; and providing for severability and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE,
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES.CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Please see attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Councilmember Corman referred a review of the City Center Community Planning Area to
the Administration—specifically the policy to not use eminent domain for the proposed
Riverwalk concept as it relates to proposed trail expansion projects located in the planning
area,such as the Lake Washington Loop Trail project.
Council President Pavone referred nuisance parking and dumping issues along Hayes PI.SW
to the Administration.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME:
7:32 P.M.
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Jason .Seth, C,City Clerk
Megan Gregor, Recorder
Monday, December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 4, 2017
December 7, 2017
Thursday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room
1. Heather Downs Detention Pond Retrofit Project Grant Agreement
2. Kennydale 320 Zone Reservoir Project Final Design Contract Amendment
3. 559 Hoquiam Ave. NE Wastewater Latecomer's Agreement
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conf. Room
1. Illicit Discharge Regulation Code Amendment
2. Civic Core Action Plan
3. Docket 12C
4. Text Amendment Exemptions
5. Emerging Issues in CED
December 11, 2017
Monday
2:00 PM State Auditor Exit Conference - Council Conference Room
A quorum of council may be in attendance
3:30 PM Finance Committee - Council Conference Room, Chair Persson
1. Community Services Department Reorganization
2. 2018 Contract for Excess Loss with Optum/Unimerica
3. Request to Overfill Water Utility GIS Engineer Position
4. Reclassification of Administrative Secretary Ito Planning Technician
5. Temporary and Seasonal Employees' Wage and Benefits Change
6. 2018 City of Renton Index of Positions and Pay Ranges
7. Daizy Logik, LLC Professional Service Agreement
8. Vouchers
9. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
5:00 PM Public Safety Committee - Council Conference Room, Chair Corman
1. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole - Conferencing Center, Chair Pavone
1. Regional Issues
2. 2018 Lodging Tax Fund Allocations
3. Economic Development Update
Civic Core Plan Final Review