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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 7-01-2019July 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, July 1, 2019 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Persson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Don Persson, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Armondo Pavone Ed Prince Carol Ann Witschi, Council President Pro Tem Councilmembers Absent: Ruth Pérez MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department 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 2019 and beyond. Items noted were:  Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and festivities at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. The schedule of events includes something for everyone, including a volleyball tournament, a kids activity zone, and live music and dance performances. July 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The official welcome is at 7:00 p.m. and the fireworks display will start at 10:00 p.m. For more information and the complete schedule, visit the City's website.  Join us Saturday, July 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Piazza Park for the third annual Cruz the Loop celebration. Register your car to cruise prior to July 6 for $30, or $40 the day of. The next day, Sunday, July 7, join us for the Return to Renton Benefit Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piazza Park. This weekend, come check out classic cars, grab some food and drinks, and enjoy live music. Visit the City's website for more information.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Jason Collins, Renton, expressed concerns about the Police Department using radio frequencies as a form of harassment. He asked the City to investigate.  Carl Kiminki, expressed concern regarding loud vehicle noises in the Talbot Hill area of the City. He also asked if anyone knew what was happening with the old Skyway Towing tow yard. Mayor Pro Tem Persson remarked the lot was sold to someone who would not be operating a tow yard.  Jeff Colee, Renton, submitted a packet of information regarding a recent variance application the City had denied. He then read a letter explaining the reasons he believed the City was not accommodating his disability. He noted that he would likely appeal the decision and asked for guidance on the appeal process. Senior Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Beyer explained that because he had a lawyer representing him, she could not provide any legal assistance on the matter. Mayor Pro Tem Persson indicated that Jennifer Henning, Planning Director, was in the audience and could explain the appeal process to him. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember Pavone removed Item 5.d. for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 17, 2019. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2407 Mayor Law appointed Mr. Jeff Dineen to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee, South Renton Neighborhood (alternate position), for an unexpired term expiring on May 7, 2020. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c) AB ‐ 2409 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of the 2nd Quarter budget amendment to the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget, with appropriations in the amount of $70,756,610, with the total amended budget to be $699,771,000 for the biennium; and requested approval to amend the 2019/2020 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB ‐ 2406 Public Works Administration requested approval to purchase a John Deere Gator and four other vehicles, in an estimated amount of $135,361 using the state bid contract 05916 and the Sourcewell Grounds Maintenance contract 062117‐DAC. The items were included in previously approved budgets. Council Concur. July 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB ‐ 2408 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to CAG‐16‐063, with Parametrix, Inc., in the amount of $266,421.95, for additional design services to extend the project limits and complete the final design of the Duvall Ave NE ‐ NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 5.D. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ‐ ITEM 5.D. d) AB ‐ 2399 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approving a 100‐ percent waiver of eligible development and impact fees per City Code, in an amount not to exceed $243,809, for the Homestead Community Land Trust Willowcrest Townhomes development. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 5.D., AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Community Services Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve funding for the selected 2019 Neighborhood Grant Project Grantees: Neighborhood Organization Amount South Renton Connection $16,000 The Pointe HOA $8,000 Barbee Mill HOA $1,800 LaCrosse HOA $14,595.52 Total: $40,395.52 MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,713,478.31 for vouchers, 60719, 10099‐10107, 374576‐374581, 374594‐375040; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6059‐6067, 374582‐374593 and three wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,493,958.18 for payroll vouchers which includes 702 direct deposits and 20 checks (May 16‐31, 2019 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $36,919.54 for vouchers 5894‐5915. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the allocations for the 2019 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows : • LTAC selected Community event sponsorships $10,000 • City of Renton, Econ Dev (Tourism mobile app development) $12,000 • Northwest Entertainment Alliance/Renton City Com icon $10,000 • Return to Renton Car Show $5,000 • WA State Geocaching $1,100 Total Recommendation: $38,100 MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve hiring a Transportation Maintenance Division Signal/Electronic Systems Technician II at Pay Grade a17 , Step E. Hiring this position as a Signal/Electronic Systems Technician II Pay Grade a17 , Step E versus hiring at Pay Grade a21, Step C will not have a fiscal impact in 2019 or 2020 since the difference in salary and benefits result in net zero . MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize hiring a Utility Systems Division Surface Water Engineering Section Civil Engineer Ill at Pay Grade a29 , Step D effective August 1, 2019. This request will reduce the Division 's Surface Water Utility 2019 budget by $6,165. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:23P.M. July 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Megan Gregor, Recorder Monday, July 1, 2019 Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 1, 2019 July 8, 2019 Monday CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman CANCELLED Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Witschi