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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:30 PM - Monday, October 14, 2019
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. I-976 Briefing
a) Presentation
2. 2020 Legislative Priorities
a) Draft Support/Oppose
3. Renton Regional Fire Authority Code Amendment
a) AB - 2480 City Clerk recommends clarifying term appointments for Renton Regional Fire
Authority Governing Board members by updating Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2-21-4.
4. Emerging Issues
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Impacts
On State Revenues:
•Affects the Multi-Modal Transportation Account, Motor Vehicle Account,
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account, and several smaller accounts;
•Impact of $478.09 million in current 2019-21 biennium, $1.922 billion over six
years, and $4 billion over 10-year period;
•Largest impacts are to the Multi-Modal Account -$1.484 billion over six-year
period; and Motor Vehicle Account -$265.553 million over six-year period.
On Sound Transit:
•ST projects an impact of “approximately $20 billion through the 2041 planned
completion of voter-approved projects”;
•This includes elimination of a projected $6.95 billion in MVET revenues
between 2021 and 2041, and ST financial capacity being reduced by $13.05
billion through 2041 as a result of higher interest costs, higher amount of
borrowing, lower credit rating, etc.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Impacts
King County and Metro Operations –From Sept. 18, 2019 Analysis
•Approximately $119 million in cuts to Metro services between 2020 and 2025;
•Loss of 175,000 service hours in 2020 on 74 routes in six named cities/areas (includes Skyway, but not Renton proper);
•$1 to $10 million per year in cuts to Metro services due to cuts in formula grant funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) –due to service reductions triggered by the 976-related cuts;
•$4 million in cuts to Roads Services between 2020 and 2025.
Cities Which Have Established TBDs and Impose a Vehicle License Fee (VLF)
•62 cities overall;
•$349.121 million in VLF cuts;
•13 cities in King County –in alphabetical order: Black Diamond; Burien; Covington; Des Moines; Enumclaw; Kenmore; Lake Forest Park; Maple Valley; Mercer Island; Normandy Park; Seattle; Shoreline; and Snoqualmie;
•Cuts range from an estimated $36 million a year (Seattle) to $105,000 a year (Black Diamond).AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
From a Renton Perspective
State
•The Multi-Modal Account funds passenger and freight rail, transit, bicycle and
pedestrian projects, and WSDOT Highways and Local Programs (receives about $72
million in Multi-Modal Account funds this biennium for local projects);
•Legislature makes ultimate choices on how to achieve reductions;
•Multi-Modal Account is used to help balance Connecting Washington Account;
•Bonds are also used to help balance Connecting Washington –fewer resources could
lead to increased reliance on bonding;
•Projects in Renton through Connecting Washington or funded through Local
Programs include Interstate 405 and I-405/SR 167 Connector; Bronson Way Bridge; I-
405/44th “Green-Scaping ” project.
Sound Transit
•ST has not stated where service cuts would be made or how reductions would be
achieved.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
From a Renton Perspective
Metro
•Metro has identified $22.8 million in cuts to Regional Mobility Grant program
awards for nine Metro projects including RapidRide. RapidRide F Line
currently operating in Renton; Rapid Ride I Line spanning Auburn-Kent-Renton
currently scheduled to come on line in 2023;
•Metro has identified a potential cut of 10,000 annual service hours to the
Route 101 in Renton.
City
•Renton does not currently utilize a Transportation Benefit District;
•VLF one of main ‘tools in the toolbox’ for funding TBDs –may impact city
thinking about whether to utilize in future.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
What May the City, Staff &City Council Do & NOT Do
May Do:
•City may provide educational and informational materials –such as this presentation
(“Normal and regular course” factual communications;
•City Council is allowed to take a formal position on the Initiative after holding a
public hearing and providing equal time for the public to voice support or opposition
(NOTE:In King County, Burien, Kenmore, Seattle and Shoreline have approved
resolutions in opposition to I-976.Staff can provide copies of these if Council wishes)
•The Mayor and City Councilmembers, as elected officials, have the discretion to
share their opinions on ballot measures and Initiatives when they are at events; and
to answer specific media inquiries on those ballot measures and initiatives.
May NOT Do:
•Use any city equipment, facilities, or property in support or opposition of a
campaign;
•Make any statements that represent an opinion as to whether a ballot measure or
Initiative should pass or fail (See exception above for elected officials only).AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
What Action –If Any –Would Council Like to
Take?
•Staff is not recommending an action at this time;
•This is a Council policy decision;
•Staff can provide additional materials and background as requested;
•A full list of information resources and links is on the back page of this
presentation.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Information Resources•Office of Financial Management (OFM) Fiscal Impact Statement, Required Under State Law:
•https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/budget/ballot/2019/FiscalImpactStatementInitiative976-093019.pdf
•Association of Washington Cities (AWC) –“Understanding the Impacts of 976”
•https://wacities.org/data-resources/understanding-the-impacts-of-initiative-976
•Association of Washington Cities (AWC) –Webinar for City Officials, Sept. 13, PowerPoint Slides
•https://wacities.org/docs/default-source/event-materials/19initiative976webinarppt.pdf?sfvrsn=2
•King County Metro Analysis, Provided to County Executive & County Council –Sept. 18, 2019
•https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/Council/agendas/RTC/20190918-RTC-Additional.pdf
•Sound Transit --1-Page “Summary of potential I-976 impact”
•file:///C:/Users/Levy4/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.Office.Desktop_8wekyb3d8bbwe/AC/INetCache/Content.Outlook/N43AQNJE/I-976%20fiscal%20impact_%20(002).pdf
•Full Text of Initiative 976
•https://sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/initiatives/finaltext_1519.pdf
•Ballot Title of Initiative 976 –Reads as Follows:
•“Initiative Measure No. 976 concerns motor vehicle taxes and fees.
•This measure would repeal, reduce, or remove authority to impose certain vehicle taxes and fees; limit annual motor-vehicle license fees to $30, except voter-approved charges; and base vehicle taxes on Kelley Blue-Book Value.
•Should this measure be enacted into law:
•Yes
•No”AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Address Public Safety – Fund Critical Needs
Basic Law Enforcement Academy: Renton strongly supports
reducing the statutory wait time for training newly hired law
enforcement officers from six months to two months and will
continue to explore ways to enhance training funds for law
enforcement under Initiative 940.
The city will work to ensure that the SCORE Jail facility receives
a fair reimbursement rate from the Department of Corrections.
Enhance Quality of Life
2020 Supplemental Capital Budget request: Renton has
a time-sensitive need to ensure a new home is established
for a feeding program and cold-weather shelter that are
currently housed within the Renton Airport, but are going to
be displaced since that is a non-conforming use. The city is
seeking state capital funding assistance to acquire a site on
Rainier Avenue that can house the feeding and severe weather
shelter.
Affordable Housing—adjusted timeline for SHB 1406:
Renton strongly supports SHB 1406, which represents a
$500 million+ commitment over the next 20 years through
state sales tax credits that may be used for the construction
and rehabilitation of affordable housing units.
However, Renton will join the City of Kirkland in seeking a
2020 amendment to the SHB 1406 statute that makes the
timelines for a “qualifying local tax” more reasonable and
better ensures a robust voter turnout. The refinement
to statute would allow the ‘qualifying local tax’ to be
presented to voters on the November 2020 General
Election ballot.
Promote Fiscal Stability
Renton will continue to work with local partners to ensure
that “state-shared revenues” and other key state program
funding for cities and counties are preserved.
Renton will also actively work with area lawmakers
on legislative and administrative steps to address cyber-
security —both in terms of preventing hacks and viruses and
responding to them rapidly if they do occur.
Invest in Transportation
Preserve “Fix the Worst First” investments in Connect
Washington if Initiative 976 Passes: If voters approve I-976
on the November ballot and legislators must make up to
$500 million in immediate transportation funding cuts, those
reductions should be achieved in a way that protects the
most time-sensitive and ‘fix the worst first’ investments on the
state system. Specifically, Interstate 405 Renton-to-Bellevue
investments should go forward as planned.
Local Funding Options for Cities: Renton will actively work
with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and other
local partners on 2020 legislation to add funding options for
cities—on the heels of a Joint Transportation Committee (JTC)
study that showed a $2 billion maintenance and operations
funding gap for municipalities across Washington State.
New revenue package/North 8th Direct Access Ramp:
The Legislature is likely to continue discussions on a
new revenue package and to further refine proposals
that surfaced during the 2019 Session. Renton strongly
supports a new revenue package for transportation, and
particularly will seek to ensure that construction
funding is included for the North 8th Direct Access
Ramp on I-405. The 405 tolling authorization bill
adopted in 2019 included $20 million to finance
design and right-of-way costs associated with
North 8th and the Legislature directed that
additional funding be secured for its ultimate
construction.
KEY PRIORITIES AT A GLANCE
CITY OF RENTON 2020 Legislative Agenda
– DRAFT –AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Budget and Fiscal Matters
B&O Tax Authority: Local authority for cities that impose a B&O
tax should be preserved. The city will oppose efforts to undercut
local authority.
Marijuana Revenue Distributions: The Legislature should
adhere to previous agreements to take city and county
marijuana excise tax distributions from $30 million to $40
million a biennium. Renton will support any 2020 effort along
those lines.
Criminal Justice/Public Safety/Fire/Courts
Drug and Property Seizure and Forfeiture Laws: Renton will
join the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
(WASPC), AWC, and others in opposing efforts to weaken
these laws.
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Case Management System
Upgrades: Renton will support legislative efforts to add needed
funds for Municipal and District Court upgrades.
Use of “Facial Recognition” Technology by Local Law
Enforcement: Renton understands and appreciates the
necessity of rules and regulations for use of ‘facial recognition’
in our society, but would oppose legislation that undermines
the ability of local law enforcement to use this important tool
for criminal-investigative and crime-solving purposes such as
missing persons cases.
Economic Development/Infrastructure/
Housing (Affordable Housing)
Tax-Increment Financing /Local Revitalization Financing:
Renton will strongly support 2020 legislation to establish a
robust “TIF” program in Washington State law—or at the very
least, to re-establish funding for the LRF program. The city will
also work to ensure that TIF/LRF legislation allows brownfield site
restoration as an eligible use.
Public Works Assistance Account: Renton supports efforts
to rebuild the PWAA and recapture funding streams previously
diverted into the Education Legacy Account.
Funding and tools to perform seismic retrofits on historic
buildings: Renton is prepared to support legislative efforts and
proposals on this front.
Homelessness “Bill of Rights”: Renton is a city that believes
in treating those experiencing homelessness with compassion
and understanding. However, the city opposes legislation that
is over-reaching and could subject law enforcement officers to
‘harassment’ charges simply for contacting individuals or helping
them find appropriate services, treatment, or other assistance.
City of Renton
2020 Legislative Agenda
Support/Oppose and Track/Monitor Issues
Land Use/Growth Management Act (GMA)
Update timelines for GMA, Shoreline, Critical Area Plans:
Renton strongly supports legislative initiatives to put the update
schedules on a 10-year cycle so that they are in sync with the
10-year census population updates.
Local authority over how to add Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs): Renton is a major proponent of adding ADUs into local
communities. However, the city opposes legislation that would
mandate specific development standards and regulations. Such
decisions are best left to elected officials at the local level.
Local Government in General
Updates to the “No-Dig Law”: Renton is participating in a 2019
interim task force to build consensus around needed changes
and updates to the “No-Dig Law” and is prepared to support
legislation coming forward in 2020.
Parks and Recreation/Arts and Culture
Local funding options for parks and recreation agencies:
Renton will support legislation that provides new funding
options for parks and recreation agencies run by cities, counties,
Metropolitan Park Districts, and Park Districts.
Cultural Access Authorities: Renton will support 2020
legislation to make changes in the Cultural Access laws so
that King County is under the same requirements as all
other counties.
Personnel, Pensions, Other Human Resources
Issues
Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) for PERS 1 Retirees:
Renton is very supportive of the men and women who are in
the Public Employees’ Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) and
seek COLAs to offset a 2011 freeze to their pension contributions.
However, the city joins AWC in opposing legislation that would
require employers and employee groups across all PERS systems
to pay higher pension-contribution rates to achieve the PERS 1
COLA. The city joins AWC in hoping the Legislature looks at more
targeted ways of achieving PERS 1 COLAs.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
AB - 2480
City Council Regular Meeting - 07 Oct 2019
SUBJECT/TITLE: RMC 2-21-4 Renton Regional Fire Authority Governing Board Code
Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Jason Seth, City Clerk
EXT.: 6502
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The administration is updating Renton Municipal Code 2-21-4 regarding the Renton Regional Fire Authority
Governing Board term language, in order to clarify terms of appointment for board members.
EXHIBITS:
A. Draft Ordinance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the ordinance clarifying term appointments for Renton Regional Fire Authority Governing Board
members.
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
2‐21‐4 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY UPDATING RENTON REGIONAL
FIRE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD TERM LANGUAGE, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, to assure the City has three Council representatives serving on the Renton
Regional Fire Authority Governing Board without a gap between appointments, the regular terms
of appointed City Council representatives should have a starting date of January 1 and an ending
date of December 31;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Section 2‐21‐4 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
2‐21‐4 TERMS OF APPOINTMENT – INITIAL TERM – REGULAR TERMS:
The initial term for the City’s members of the Renton Regional Fire Authority
governing board shall run from July 1, 2016, until the first City Council meeting in
January 2018. All subsequent The governing board representatives appointed
pursuant to RMC 2‐21‐3 shall serve two (2)‐year regular terms running shall run
for approximately two (2) years from January 1 of even numbered years through
December 31 of odd numbered years. starting from the time of appointment by
the City Council at its first January meeting in even numbered years and ending at
the first January meeting the following even numbered year.
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
ORDINANCE NO. ________
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SECTION III. All City Council appointed governing board representatives currently
serving the Renton Regional Fire Authority shall continue to serve in such capacity through
December 31, 2019, unless removed or otherwise replaced pursuant to Chapter 2‐21 RMC.
SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2019.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2019.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:2088:9/24/19
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)