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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04/23/2018April 23, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, April 23, 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 Ruth Pérez Armondo Pavone Don Persson Carol Ann Witschi Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Commander Kevin Keyes, Police Department April 23, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION Arbor Day / Earth Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 28, 2018 to be Arbor Day / Earth Day in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADDED PROCLAMATION JAY COVINGTON DAY: A proclamation was read by Council President Ed Prince declaring April 23, 2018 to be Jay Covington Day in the City of Renton, and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Mr. Covington accepted the proclamation with appreciation. He thanked the Mayor and Council, former Councilmembers and Mayor in attendance, and city staff for the opportunity to serve them and the residents of Renton for the past 28 years. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. 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 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:  The Solid Waste Utility is launching the “Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)” campaign in efforts to reduce plastic bag use and litter throughout the city. The public is encouraged to bring reusable bags when shopping and complete an online survey about plastic bag use. The survey is available at rentonwa.gov/plasticbag through June 6th. Questions may be directed to Solid Waste Senior Program Specialist Jina Kim at Jkim@rentonwa.gov or by calling 425‐430‐7391.  Join Renton Police Officers at one of the Coffee with a Cop events. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down 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, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Vince’s Coffee, 401 Olympia Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056.  As the summer season approaches, these friendly reminders are meant to help make your outdoor experience more enjoyable for you and those around you: 1. The City of Renton’s ‘Park Rules and Regulations’ (RMC 2‐9‐8) and ‘Share the Trail’ brochure information are located on the City’s website at www.rentonwa.gov.  Dogs are not allowed at Coulon Memorial Beach Park or Kennydale Beach Park. At all other city parks and trails, dogs are allowed on 6’ leashes.  The Cedar River Dog Park is an ‘off‐leash’ site located along the Cedar River Trail and across from the Renton Community Center – 1500 Houser Way.  Pet owners, please obey the ‘Scoop Your Poop’ law throughout the city. April 23, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Obey the reduced speed limits and dismount zones that are posted along the Cedar River Trail.  Trail etiquette for all users is included in the City’s ‘Park Rules and Regulations’ and the ‘Share the Trail’ brochure. 2. Call 9‐1‐1 in case of an emergency or to report suspicious or dangerous behavior. 3. The Community Services web page includes a directory of parks and trails, trail maps, self‐guided walk brochures, picnic shelter rental information, proposed development projects, and more! 4. Park Maintenance Staff maintain and improve the City’s developed parks and trails, and also act as customer service representatives to the public. 5. Volunteer Trail Rangers patrol the Cedar River Trail and Coulon Park from May‐ September and serve as ‘Goodwill Ambassadors’ by assisting with trail education and reporting unwanted activity. 6. Comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome.  Visit the beautiful parks in the City of Renton, walk along the beautiful Cedar River Trail, or enjoy natural areas such as the Black River Riparian Forest. You will be amazed at the natural beauty near your own backyard!  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Reverend Bianca Davis‐Lovelace, Renton, noted she is the Executive Director of REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) and thanked Mr. Covington and the City for their long‐time support of REACH. She explained REACH's mission of providing low‐income and homeless families meals and shelter. She also noted that Mr. Howard McOmber suffered a recent health issue otherwise he too would have been in attendance to express his appreciation to Mr. Covington and the City. Mayor Law asked Rev. Davis‐Lovelace to let Mr. McOmber know the City wishes him well. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 16, 2018. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2124 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 to CAG‐17‐ 104 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $526,510 for the implementation of Phase 2B for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Evaluation. Refer to Utilities Committee. c) AB ‐ 2131 Community Services Department recommended authorizing payment to Sunset Air, in the amount of $253,737.96, for the purpose of an energy audit and replacement of lighting and obsolete kitchen equipment; and authorize payment to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, in the amount of $23,800, for conservation project management and monitoring services on this particular project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. April 23, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment in the 2017/2018 Budget appropriations in the amount of $81,141,977 with the total amended budget to be $645,488,253 for the biennium. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the 2018 Carry Forward and 1st Quarter Budget Amendment be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize staff to offer Marc Gordon the Senior Finance Analyst (grade m25) position, Step D, effective April 24, 2018. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following claims and payroll vouchers: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,480,282.11 for vouchers 364597‐364598, 364610‐364905; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5783‐5793, 10063‐10064 and 364599‐364609. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,384,740.59 for payroll vouchers which includes 654 direct deposits and 9 checks (March 16‐31 2018 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $118,308.55 for vouchers 1329‐1330 and 5620‐5636. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Amendment No. 6 to CAG‐16‐129 with The City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment to accept additional FINI Grant Funding for 2018 (net increase of $21,095.57 for a total of $36,406.77), to fund an incentive program for shoppers using their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 5880: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2017/2018 biennial budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5824 and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5835, 5850 and 5864, in the amount of $81,141,977. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 5881: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6‐32 of the Renton Municipal Code, expanding fair housing regulations prohibiting property owners and property managers from discriminating against tenants or potential tenants on the basis of participation in any federal, state or local government, private nonprofit, or other housing assistance programs, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 5882: An ordinance was read adding Section 1-2-3 to the Renton Municipal Code, allowing the City Clerk to make nonsubstantive corrections to ordinances, and amending subsection 4-8-080.G and Section 4-9-025 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the review process for Title IV amendments to allow purely administrative or procedural amendments to advance directly to Council, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Councilmember Corman requested an email he received from Debra Rogers regarding the harvesting of 28 acres oftimber on Cougar Mountain be forwarded to the Administration in order to provide City comments to the permit application prior to the comment period deadline . ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:36P.M. April23, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, April 23, 2018 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 23, 2018 April 26, 2018 Thursday *4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Evaluation – Condition Assessment Amendment Emerging Issues in Utilities CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin April 30, 2018 Monday Fifth Monday No Council Meetings May 7, 2018 Monday CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair Corman CANCELLED Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room 1. Sunset Multi-Service & Career Development Center * 2. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams 5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center 1. King County “One Table” Presentation 2. Downtown Improvement Emphasis 3. Valley Racing Enforcement Emphasis *Time Change and Added Item Updated 4/24/2018