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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 09/24/2018September 24, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, September 24, 2018 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem 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 Councilmembers Absent: Carol Ann Witschi MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER CAROL ANN WITSCHI. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Carrie Nass, Recreation & Neighborhoods Manager Drey Hicks, Neighborhood Program Coordinator Chief Kevin Milosevich, Police Department Deputy Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Commander Kevin Keyes, Police Department September 24, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 2018 to be Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Olivia Gonzales accepted the proclamation with thanks. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) Diaper Need Awareness Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the week of September 24 ‐ 30, 2018 to be Diaper Need Awareness Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to donate generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that distribute diapers to families in the City of Renton. Robin Briggum (long‐ time volunteer) and Christine White (Annual Fund Officer) accepted the proclamation with thanks, and displayed a video highlighting some of the activities Eastside Baby Corner does to help the community. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. c) National Good Neighbor Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 28, 2018 to be National Good Neighbor Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Recreation & Neighborhood Manager Carrie Nass and Neighborhood Program Coordinator Drey Hicks accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Family First Center Update: Community Services Administrator Kelly Beymer provided a brief update on the Family First Community Center. She explained that just over $10 million of the anticipated $15 million required to complete the project has been raised, noting that there are several more fundraising opportunities to be scheduled to help close the budget gap. She noted that currently $360,000 is under contract with $145,700 spent on things such as architects, project manager, traffic/parking engineer, surveying and geotechnical assessments. Ms. Beymer also noted that staff is finalizing the design and construction documents and completing an interlocal agreement with the Renton School District. She displayed several draft schematic designs of the exterior and interior of the proposed facility. Concluding, she informed Council that staff will continue to provide updates on the project, community outreach meetings will be held in late October or early November, and the bid award is anticipated to occur in January of 2019. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Administrative Services Administrator Jan Hawn 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: September 24, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Join farmers, vendors, volunteers, and City staff at the last Renton Farmers Market of 2018 on Tuesday, September 25th from 3‐7 p.m. at Piazza Park in downtown Renton to say thanks for another great market season. In addition to all of the fantastic flowers and farm fresh produce that thousands of people have enjoyed these past 16 weeks, the City has an abundance of activities planned for this last market day such as live music, tips from Master Gardeners, a cooking demonstration, and children’s activities. We appreciate your support.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Pat Spangler, Renton, explained that she lives in the vicinity of where the Family First Community Center is proposed to be located. She emphasized that she supports the project, but expressed several concerns mostly related to traffic, parking, and student safety. She noted that she drops‐off and picks‐up her grandchild from Cascade Elementary School, noting that traffic and parking are already an issue. She asked Council to consider her concerns when moving forward with the project. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember Persson requested Item 7.b. be removed for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of September 17, 2018. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2213 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a $25,000 grant to Homestead Community Land Trust to support the development and construction of the Sunset Crest Townhomes, which will provide twelve new affordable homeownership units in the Sunset Area. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB ‐ 2218 Community & Economic Development Department recommended reviewing the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Following the review the Planning Commission will submit related code revision recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. e) AB ‐ 2222 Community & Economic Development Department recommended reviewing the Bicycles and Trails Master Plan. Following the review the Planning Commission will present revision recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. f) AB ‐ 2223 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) to align City Code with most recent version of the National Electric Code. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. g) AB ‐ 2224 Community & Economic Development Department recommended reviewing regulations related to the permitting of wireless communication facilities in City right‐of‐way. Following the review the Planning Commission will present recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. September 24, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES h) AB ‐ 2216 Police Department recommended approval of a Washington Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs (WASCP) Mental Health grant, to accept up to $90,000 in funds for the reimbursement of costs associated with the expansion of the partnership with Catholic Community Services, an organization that provides mental health services outreach in the Renton community. Council Concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.B. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 7.B. b) AB ‐ 2220 Mayor Law appointed Deputy Police Chief Ed VanValey to Chief of Police, Step E of salary grade M49, effective October 1, 2018. Councilmember Persson thanked Chief Milosevich for his many years of service to the Renton community. He also expressed support for Deputy Chief VanValey's promotion, and noted that Chief VanValey began his employment with the City in 1998. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.B. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole Council President Pro Tem Persson presented a report indicating the Committee had considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the information provided by staff regarding updating the Renton Municipal Code's Title IV procedures for quasi‐judicial appeals. The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council amend the Renton Municipal Code consistent with Option A (as originally presented by staff on July 9, 2018). The Committee requested that staff prepare a draft ordinance for presentation to City Council when ready. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, 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 $6,920,298.06 for vouchers, 368286‐368287 and 368300‐368711; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 5885‐5894 and 368288‐368299; and seven wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,523,371.93 for payroll vouchers which includes 785 direct deposits and 12 checks (August 16‐31 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 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute King County Spring 2018 Senior Center Funding Grant Agreement, and allocate grant fund to City of Renton Recreation & Neighborhood Division. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:40P.M. September 24, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, September 24, 2018 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 24, 2018 September 27, 2018 Thursday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room 1. Utility Systems Capital Improvement Program Briefing 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room 1. Housing Opportunity Fund Award – Sunset Crest Townhomes 2. Shoreline Master Program Amendments 3. Wireless Communication Facilities Exemption - briefing 4. Adoption of National Electrical Code 5. Safe and Healthy Housing - briefing 6. Emerging Issues in CED October 1, 2018 Monday CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair Corman 4:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room 1. Recreation – New Program Update 2. Senior Center Grant – Project Update 3. Emerging Issues in Community Services 5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Council Chambers 1. Mayor’s Budget Message and Proposed Budget 2. 2019-2020 Budget Overview