HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 01/08/2018January 8, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, January 8, 2018
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:
Ed Prince, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Armondo Pavone
Ruth Pérez
Don Persson
Carol Ann Witschi
Councilmembers Absent:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management
Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
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SWEARING‐IN CEREMONY
City Clerk Jason Seth administered the official oath of office to the following individuals:
Randy Corman, Councilmember Position No. 1
Armondo Pavone, Councilmember Position No. 2
Having been officially sworn‐in prior to the Council meeting, Councilmember Ruth Pérez's
husband, Al Ralston, administered a ceremonial oath of office for her election to
Councilmember Position No. 6.
PROCLAMATION
National Mentoring Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring January 2018
to be "National Mentoring Month," and encouraging all citizens to join in this special
observance and to consider giving back to our community as mentors. Mara Fiksdal, Program
Manager for Communities in Schools of Renton, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
She explained the agency's mission, thanked current and former mentors, and encouraged
everyone to consider becoming a mentor.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED.
PUBLIC MEETING
Lucas Annexation (A‐17‐003): 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 Lucas Annexation; at the eastern portion of City limits, in the vicinity of SE 142nd Pl
and 154th Pl SE.
Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias began the hearing by reviewing the history of
the proponent's previous attempts to the annex this area to Renton. She also noted that the
proponent requested a waiver of the $2,500 annexation processing fee due to his previous
attempts at annexation, but recommended the fee waiver be rejected. Ms. Mathias reported
that the Lucas Annexation site contains single‐family homes and vacant property, some steep
topography, and no wetlands. She also noted that none of the area’s public services would
change: the area would stay within the Renton School District, would continue to be served
by the Renton Regional Fire Authority, and it would remain within Water District #90 and the
Renton Sewer Utility.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the area is designated in King County's
Comprehensive Plan as Urban Residential Medium (four to twelve dwelling units per acre)
with R‐4 zoning, and the Renton Land Use designation is Residential Low Density which allows
for RC, R‐1, or R‐4 zoning. She reported that the City pre‐zoned the site in 2007 with R‐4
zoning.
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Ms. Mathias reported that there are 20 dwellings within the area with an estimated 57
residents. She reported that it is estimated there would be nine additional dwelling units with
an estimated 26 more residents, based on the zoning standards over the next 10 years. She
noted that 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.
Concluding, Ms. Mathias reported that the proposed annexation does not meet City
annexation policy L‐8 regarding the efficient delivery of services because the proposed
annexation boundary excludes several homes within established cul‐de‐sacs. She also noted
that the proposed annexation is not generally consistent with Boundary Review Board
objectives because the irregular boundary is likely to be found to constitute a "shoestring" or
"corridor" annexation that does not substantially abut City limits. Therefore, she
recommended Council reject the Lucas Annexation petition.
Public Comment was invited.
Steven Beck, Renton, stated he was speaking on behalf of the annexation's proponent, Bill
Wressell. Mr. Beck reiterated the proponent's previous attempts at getting this area annexed.
He noted that the property is currently stubbed for four additional sewer hook‐ups, and
explained that the proponent wants to annex in order to subdivide because current City and
County ordinances are preventing him from short platting the property. He remarked that
although Council was likely to reject the annexation, he encouraged them to review the City
ordinances that are preventing Mr. Wressell from subdividing his property.
There being no further public comment, it was
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL REJECT THE 10% NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PROPOSED
LUCAS ANNEXATION. 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:
Inclement Weather Response Reminder: The Public Works Department would like to
remind residents to help us 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 at http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=21258 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.
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Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke to concerns about the permitting and zoning, potential lien
action, and Transportation Mitigation Fee related to Newcastle Montessori School located at
4018 NE 12th St. Additionally, some individuals spoke to community benefits related to
preschools.
Janell Stover, Renton
Darcy Stalport, Renton
Heidi Lloyd, Renton
Phil Huynh, Renton
Meena Merchant, Renton
Mayor Law emphasized that the City does not plan to lien the property. He indicated that the
City is willing to do everything it can legally do to waive or reduce fees. He encouraged Ms.
Stover to contact Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent, who
was in attendance.
Council President Prince stated that he would like this matter to be reviewed by the Planning
and Development Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE PERMITTING,
ZONING, TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE, AND OTHER RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE
NEWCASTLE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 11, 2017. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2060 Administrative Services Department recommended approval to hire a GIS Analyst II
at Step E of Grade a23, effective February 1, 2018. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2058 Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract with The
Davey Resource Group, Inc., in the amount of $124,000, to fund a Consulting Certified
Arborist Inspector for 2018. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2059 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended adjusting salary
grades, effective January 1, 2018, for the following positions: Assistant Airport Manager,
Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, Water Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Civil
Engineers I, II and III, Legal Assistant, Network Systems Specialist and Senior Network Systems
Specialist, Systems Analyst and Senior Systems Analyst per the Memorandum of
Understanding ‐ 2017 AFSCME Salary Review. The budget will be adjusted at the next
quarterly budget adjustment. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2056 Public Works Administration requested approval to hire a Maintenance Services
Division Maintenance Services Worker III at grade a12, Step D. There is sufficient funding in
the department's 2018 budget to absorb the salary increase. Refer to Finance Committee.
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f) AB ‐ 2057 Public Works Administration requested authorization to convert a vacant
Maintenance Services Division Secretary II (grade a07) position to an Administrative Secretary
I (a09) position. There is sufficient funding in the department's 2018 budget to absorb the
salary increase. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB ‐ 2054 Transportation Systems Division requested authority to execute Change Order No.
13 to CAG‐16‐177, Main Ave S (S 3rd St. to Mill Ave S) project, contractor Jansen, Inc., in the
amount of $209,892.93, required in order to mitigate unforeseen utility conflicts. The change
order does not exceed the overall project budget. Council Concur.
h) AB ‐ 2055 Transportation Systems Division submitted JOC‐03‐003, NW 4th Street/Taylor
Avenue ADA Ramps Construction, contractor Saybr Contractors, Inc., and requested
acceptance of the project, and approval of the final pay estimates totaling $5,717.47, subject
to receipt of all required authorizations. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve adoption of the Renton Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action
Plan dated January 2018. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding
this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve claims and payroll vouchers payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,721,088.21 for vouchers 362039, 362055‐
362056, 362080‐362469, 362473‐362475, 362483, 362501, 362539‐362787; payroll
benefit withholding vouchers 5687‐5697, 5706‐5716, and 362043‐362054, 362487‐
362499; and ten wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,660,325.52 for payroll vouchers which includes 1,261 direct
deposits and 52 checks (November 16‐30, and December 1‐15 2017 pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews ‐ total payment of $254,592.54 for vouchers 1320‐1321 and 5529‐5552.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4330: A Resolution was read adopting the Renton Downtown Civic Core Vision
and Action Plan.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5875: An ord i nance was read amending Section 4-6-090 ofthe Renton
Municipal Code , clarifying regulations and exemptions for util ity undergrounding
requirements, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Ord inance for second and f inal reading :
c) 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 Discha rge Regulations i ncluding amending
the definitions for Illicit Connection , Illicit Discharge, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ,
and Stormwater; and providing for severab i lity, and establishing an effective date .
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Councilmember Persson remarked that he had received several emails regarding the
condition of the t r eadmills and other exercise equipment at the Renton Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL REFER CONDITION OF
TREADMILLS AND OTHER EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AT THE RENTON COMMUNITY
CENTER TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE ADMINISTRATION .
CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
8:05P.M.
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Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, January 8, 2018
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
January 8, 2018
January 11, 2018
Thursday
CANCELLED Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conf. Room
1. Emerging Issues in CED
Multi-Family Property Tax Exemptions
2. Newcastle Montessori Pre-school Development Concerns
January 15, 2018
Monday
NO MEETINGS Martin Luther King Jr. Day - City Holiday
January 22, 2018
Monday
4:00 PM Finance Committee – Council Conference Room, Chair Persson
1. Maintenance Services Worker Hire at Step D
2. Professional Services Agreement - Arborist Inspection Services
3. Convert Maintenance Services Secretary II Position to Admin. Assistant I
4. Compensate GIS Analyst II, Steve Kincaid, at Step E
5. Vouchers
6. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
5:00 PM Public Safety Committee – Council Conference Room, Chair Pavone
1. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers, Chair Prince
1. 2017 Community Survey Results
2. Small Cellular Wireless Facilities
3. Bicycle and Trail Master Plan Public Input Update