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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM -Monday, December 11,2017
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 Carol Ann Witschi
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Don Persson
Ed Prince
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER WITSCHI.CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources/ Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Cailin Hunsaker, Parks&Trails Director
John Collum, Community Development Project Manager
Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
Chief Kevin Milosevich, Police Department
Deputy Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Officer Scott Bauer, Police Department
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Officer Jesse Blanco, Police Department
Officer Corey Jacobs, Police Department
Officer Matthew Nugent, Police Department
Officer Randy Jensen, Police Department
Officer Adele O'Rourke, Police Department
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Police Department Officer Recognition (Including RRFA recognition of Officers):The
following City of Renton Police officers were recognized by the Renton Regional Fire
Authority's Chief Rick Marshall, for their efforts involving a lifesaving event:
• Officer Matthew Nugent, Police Department.
• Officer Randy Jensen, Police Department.
• Officer Adele O'Rourke, Police Department.
Police Chief Kevin Milosevich awarded the following police officers with the Police
Department's Life Saving Medal for their recent lifesaving efforts:
• Officer Scott Bauer, Police Department.
• Officer Jesse Blanco, Police Department.
• Officer Corey Jacobs, Police Department.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Kim Allen,Verizon Wireless,thanked Council for the City's collaborative efforts to
implement small cell towers within the City of Renton.
(See Planning& Development Committee Report item "o"below.)
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 4, 2017. Council Concur.
b) AB-2052 City Clerk submitted 10% Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings
petition for the proposed Lucas Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on
1/8/2018 to consider the petition; 11.6-acre site, located near SE 142nd PI, to the east by
parcel lines,to the south by parcel lines near SE 145th PI (if extended), and to the west by
154th PI SE. Council Concur; Set Public Meeting on 1/8/2018.
c) AB-2053 City Clerk submitted 11/7/2017 General Election certification from King County
Elections as follows: Council Position No. 1-Randy Corman 10,920 votes,80.61%ELECTED;
Neil Sheesley 2,565 votes 18.93%;Write-in 62 votes 0.46%; Council Position No.2-Armando
Pavone 8,241 votes 58.68%ELECTED; Diane Dobson 5,764 votes 41.04%;Write-in 40 votes
0.54%; Council Position No. 6-Ruth Perez 7,790 votes 56.40%ELECTED;Jami Smith 5,949
49.07%; Write-in 74 votes 0.54%; Municipal Court Judge-Terry Jurado 9,684 votes 97.71%
ELECTED; Write-in 227 votes 2.29%. None; Information Only.
d) AB-2051 Executive Department recommended adopting the City of Renton 2018 Legislative
Priorities and 2018 State Legislative Agenda Support/Oppose Bills that summarize the City's
position on current state issues. Council Concur.
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e) AB-2050 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase four replacement
fleet vehicles in the amount of$143,911 using the state bid contract number 05916.There
are adequate funds to cover this purchase in the 2017/2018 Biennial Budget. Council Concur.
f) AB-2049 Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to assign the Airport Rules
and Regulations and Minimum Standards documents to the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee (RAAC)for review and to propose updates to the documents for Council's
consideration at a later date. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)Committee.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA,AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Council President Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve
allocations for the 2018 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee as follows:
• Renton Chamber of Commerce, Operation of Tourism Organization $100,000
• Renton Chamber, NW Tequila &Agave Festival $10,000
• Renton Chamber of Commerce, Return to Renton Car Show $5,000
• City of Renton, Cruz the Loop $5,000
• City of Renton, Multicultural Festival $25,500
• City of Renton, Renton Community Marketing $75,000
• Renton Downtown Partnership, Wine Walks $4,000
• DAWA Project, NW Naturals Show $15,500
• API Chaya & Ravishing Women, Ravishing Women's Show $10,000
• Baseball Beyond Borders,American Legion Baseball Tourn $10,000
• Northwest Premier Jr. Football and Cheer, All Star and Jamboree $15,000
Total Recommendation: $275,000
The Committee further recommended authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional
marketing initiatives.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Council President Pavone presented a report concurring in the Planning Commission and staff
recommendation to approve adoption of the Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Utilities Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the 2017 WaterWorks Grant Agreement between King County and the City of Renton
to provide$70,000 in matching funds to assist the City with design to retrofit the Heather Downs
detention facility, and approve the requested appropriation of funds to Surface Water Utility
accounts.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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d) Utilities Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 to CAG-16-134 with
Murraysmith, Inc. in the amount of$614,413 for the final design of the Kennydale 320 Zone
Reservoir Project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Utilities Committee Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
grant preliminary approval of the application for a Latecomer's Agreement request from Bob
Wenzl (Tuscany Construction, LLC), petitioner, for a period of two years.The application for a
latecomer's agreement was submitted to recover a portion of the $103,520.04 estimated cost of
sewer extension along Hoquiam Ave NE (north of NE 5th Place),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 recommended 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.
f) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable—total payment of$11,295,702.99 for vouchers 10043-10047, 361357-
361359, 361362, 361376, 361402-361522, 361524-361724, 361733-361739, 361753,
361784-361886, 361888-362036; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5641-5642, 5651-
5661, 5670-5768 and 361365-361375, 361523, 361740-361752, 361887; and eight wire
transfers.
2. Payroll—total payment of$2,687,493.94 for payroll vouchers which includes 1,264 direct
deposits and 71 checks (October 16-31, and November 1-15 2017 pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews—total payment of$49,774.19 for vouchers 1319 and 5505-5528.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Community Services
re-organizational changes and associated budget adjustments for 2017 and 2018.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the 2018 Optum/Unimerica Excess Loss agreement,which protects the city from
unforeseen high-dollar medical claims. Optum offered a lower premium (-5.1%)for 2018 excess
loss coverage for the City's self-funded medical plan, which provides coverage for claims over
$250,000.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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i) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Public Works Department to overfill the Water Utility GIS Engineer position (Grade
A32,Step C, 1.0 FTE)for up to two months (December 2017 and January 2018) prior to the
accepted retirement date of the incumbent of February 1, 2018 for training and knowledge
sharing purposes.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the reclassification of the Administrative Secretary I position to a Planning Technician
position (CED).
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
k) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the replacement of general leave for temporary and seasonal employees with paid sick
leave to comply with Washington State Initiative 1433. In 2018 the state will require a sick leave
benefit for temporary and seasonal employees, which the city currently does not provide.The
city has a "general leave" benefit for temporary employees based on hours worked over a two-
year period;this benefit will be discontinued in 2018,when the sick leave provisions are put into
effect. Revisions to the city's policies and procedures addressing these benefit changes will be
developed and implemented by staff, as authorized in city code.The committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
I) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
update the 2018 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges to reflect the changes adopted by council
throughout 2017.The committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading and advancement to second reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
m) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the Professional Services Agreement with Vladimir Martinov DBA Daizy Logik LLC to
perform computer programming and consulting work on the new license and tax system, Praxis.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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n) Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring with the
Planning Commission and staff recommendation to amend the Drainage (Surface Water)
Standards (RMC 4-6-030) in order to meet the requirements of the 2013-2018 Western
Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.The required code amendments include
updating the definitions in RMC 4-6-100 and clarification of prohibited, allowable and
conditionally allowable discharges to be consistent with the current Permit.The Committee
recommended that an ordinance to enact these changes be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
o) Planning& Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring with the staff
and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the 2017 Title IV Docket Group 12C.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.
• #D-135: Undergrounding
• #D-140: Small Cell and Distributed Antenna Systems
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No.4329:A resolution was read authorizing the replacement of general leave for
temporary and seasonal employees with paid sick leave to comply with Washington State
Initiative 1433.
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5873:An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4-6-030.J and Section 4-6-
100 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending Illicit Discharge Regulations including amending
the definitions for Illicit Connection, Illicit Discharge, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,
and Stormwater; and providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
c) Ordinance No. 5874:An ordinance was read adopting the 2018 City of Renton index of
positions and pay ranges,for non-represented city employees,AFSCME Local 2170 city
employees, Renton Police Department—Commissioned Officers, and Renton Police
Department—Non-Commissioned Officers.
MOVED BY CORMAN,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.CARRIED.
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Following a second and final reading, it was:
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
d) 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 CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES.CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5868:Amending sections and subsections 4-7-020,4-7-050.D,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 CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
f) 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 CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
g) 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 CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
h) 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 CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES. CARRIED.
i) 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 CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES.CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME:
7:47 P.M.
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Jason A. eth, CM , ity Clerk
Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder
Monday, December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 11, 2017
December 18, 2017
Monday
NO MEETINGS COUNCIL HOLIDAY
December 25, 2017
Monday
NO MEETINGS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
January 1, 2018
Monday
NO MEETINGS NEW YEARS DAY HOLIDAY
January 8, 2018
Monday
5:00 PM Finance Committee - Council Conference Room, Chair Persson
1. Vouchers
2. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
CANCELLED Public Safety Committee - Chair Corman
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers, Chair Pavone
1 . Downtown Civic Core Plan - Final Review
6:30 PM Swearing-in Reception - Conferencing Center