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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 07/09/2018July 9, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, July 9, 2018 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro‐Tem Ed Prince 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, Mayor Pro‐Tem Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Pérez Armondo Pavone Don Persson, Council President Pro‐Tem Carol Ann Witschi Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department PUBLIC HEARING a) Moratorium on Townhouse Development in CA Zone: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro‐ Tem Prince opened the public hearing to consider the Moratorium on Townhouse Development within the CA (Commercial Arterial) Zone. July 9, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Community & Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent reported that Council established a moratorium on townhouse development in the CA (Commercial Arterial) zone on June 4, 2018. He noted that State law requires a public hearing be held to consider the matter within 60 days of declaring the moratorium. Mr. Vincent explained that the CA zone was intended to allow multi‐family, as a secondary use, to be integrated with mixed‐use buildings. He added that while commercial and residential uses are required to be attached, there are ways to circumvent the intent of the zoning standard. He further explained that depending on lot depth, an insignificant amount of commercial space is required. Continuing, Mr. Vincent stated that the intent of the moratorium is to allow Council, the Planning Commission, and staff to evaluate options, develop a proposal, and have an open public dialogue without the potential of development applications vesting to antiquated zoning rules that may not be in the City's interest or vision. He explained that public comment will be taken tonight, and then staff will continue working on this issue by developing and presenting a proposal to the Planning Commission and Council’s Planning and Development Committee. He added that opportunities for additional public comment will be available throughout the process, and noted that residents can check the City's website to stay informed of upcoming meetings on the topic. Public comment was invited. There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND LEAVE THE WRITTEN RECORD OPEN FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison 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:  This Wednesday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m., Cherry Cherry will be featured at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park as part of our 2018 Summer Outdoor Concert series, offering family friendly entertainment for the whole community. Bring a blanket and a few low back chairs, and stake your claim as you settle in for an evening of music and entertainment. Additional concerts will be held on July 18th, August 1st, and August 8th.  Volunteer Trail Rangers serve as Goodwill Ambassadors for the city and are looking for more help along the Cedar River Trail and at Gene Coulon Park. To learn more, visit the city’s Volunteer Opportunities webpage and click on ‘On‐Going or Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities.’  Free summer lunches and recreation activities are provided every weekday at a number of locations in the city, hosted by United Way of King County, Renton School District, and the City of Renton. For sites and dates, visit www.rentonwa.gov/summermeals.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. July 9, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Jesse Robbins, Seattle, discussed illegal vehicle noise and illegal racing. He indicated that he had spoken to the Renton Police Department and State elected officials regarding new legislative and technological solutions to address this problem. Mr. Robbins stated he looked forward to working with Renton officials on this issue. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of July 2, 2018. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2176 Mayor Law reappointed Cynthia Burns to the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board for a term expiring August 1, 2023. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2179 City Clerk reported the results from the June 29, 2018 bid opening for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Structural Repairs project; and submitted the staff recommendation to accept the bid and award the contract to Quigg Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $2,376,000. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB ‐ 2162 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a 50‐ percent waiver of the eligible development and mitigation fees as provided in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4‐1‐210.C.4, for the Sunset Mixed Use Project development. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB ‐ 2175 Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with United Way of King County to accept $8,000 in grant funds to support the 2018 Summer Meals Program. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB ‐ 2171 Community Services Department recommended hiring a Capital Project Coordinator/Parks Planning at Step E of salary grade a28. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB ‐ 2174 Community Services Department recommended approval of a $50 parking fee waiver for Renton ParkRun, a 100% volunteer organized program that provides a free 5k running program to Renton and neighboring community residents from June 1 through December 31, 2018. Council Concur. h) AB ‐ 2172 Public Works Administration requested authorization to reclassify an existing Lead Water Utility Pump Station Mechanic position (salary grade a18, Step E) to a newly created Lead Electrical/Control Systems Technician position (salary grade a25, Step E), with an estimated fiscal impact of $7,372 in 2018. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB ‐ 2173 Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution declaring an emergency for the purpose of replacing the foundation and reinstalling the signal pole located at the intersection of Airport Way and Logan Ave S. Council Concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole Council President Pro‐Tem Persson presented a report regarding the options for updating the Renton Municipal Code’s Title IV procedures for quasi‐judicial appeals and concurrence in the staff’s recommendation that Council amend the Renton Municipal Code consistent with Option A (as presented by staff on July 9, 2018). July 9, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Committee further recommended that staff prepare a draft ordinance, and refer the matter to the Planning Commission. 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 approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,376,505.61 for vouchers, 366309‐366315, and 366329‐366580; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5835‐5844 and 366316‐366328; and one wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,430,243.70 for payroll vouchers which includes 729 direct deposits and 19 checks (June 01‐15 2018 pay period). 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 an amendment in the 2017/2018 Budget appropriations in the amount of $969,621 with the total amended budget to be $646,457,874 for the biennium. The Finance Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an amendment in the 2017/2018 Fee Schedule as noted in a redlined version of the attached 2017/2018 Fee Schedule. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding the 2018 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment be presented for first reading and that the resolution regarding the 2017/2018 Fee Schedule be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4347: A resolution was read declaring an emergency for replacing/repairing traffic signal pole. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 5885: 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, 5864 and 5880 in the amount of $969,621. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENTMOVEDBYPERSSON,SECONDEDBYWITSCHI,COUNCILADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME:7:20P.M.JasonA,eth,CMC1ityClerkIJasonSeth,RecorderMonday,July9,2018July9,2018REGULARCOUNCILMEETINGMINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 9, 2018 July 12, 2018 Thursday CANCELLED Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin July 16, 2018 Monday 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room 1. Request to Reclassify the Existing Lead Water Utility Pump Station Mechanic Position 2. Capital Project Coordinator/Parks Planning Hire at Step E 3. Sunset Mixed-use Project Fee Waiver Request 4. 2018 Summer Meals Program, King County Agreement 5. Coulon Park Structural Repairs Contract Award 6. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room 1. Golf Course Update 2. Emerging Issues in Community Services 6:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room 1. Regional Transit Planning Discussion 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation 6:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center 1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report and Funding