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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 10/16/2017 ci�rv o� �.,�,�r�'�`" , �� ' �� MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM-Monday,October 16,2017 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: Councilmembers Absent: Armondo Pavone, Council President None Randy Corman Ryan Mclrvin Ruth Perez Don Persson Ed Prince Carol Ann Witschi ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Cheryl Beyer,Senior Assistant City Attorney Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jan Hawn,Administrative Services Administrator Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department 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 2017 and beyond. Items noted were: • Inclement Weather Response Reminder:The Public Works Department would like to remind residents to help prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials.Also, please October 16,2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES remember that during snow and ice events,the department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable. Visit our website to view our snow route maps. It is imperative that motorists do not park or abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes.Abandoned vehicles impair snow and ice removal and impact response of emergency vehicles. • The City is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Trails Master Plan and is interested in public input.There will be an open house on Thursday, November 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North in Renton. • The Solid Waste Utility will host its second free Eco Film Series event by exploring textile waste on Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m.at Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway in Renton. Participants may drop off gently used winter hats,scarves, and gloves for the Swap Winter Accessories Party(SWAP). • Congratulations to Surface Water Maintenance Services Workers Chad Remien and Chris Murry,who recently competed in the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association's 2017"ROADeo" heavy equipment and fleet challenge. Both placed within the top 25-30%in the overall competition.A total of 75 operators from around the state competed in this year's event,the largest number of any previous year. Competitors demonstrated their skills in navigating four challenging obstacle courses driving a plow/sander, backhoe,front loader,and skid steering. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Marc Nordland, Renton,shared his son's recent positive experience visiting Renton's Sister City Nishiwaki,Japan. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the ConsentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 9, 2017. Council Concur. b) AB-2003 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a 2-year agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT),for performance of the Transportation Demand Management Implementation agreement.The cost of the program, $81,272,will be reimbursed by WSDOT. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB-2002 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Change Order No.4 to CAG-16- 061,with Rodarte Construction, Inc., in the amount of$311,457.45,for additional work related to the SW 7th St., Powell Ave.SW to Lind Ave SW,Storm System Improvement Project -Phase 2.Council Concur. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.CARRIED. October 16, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Transportation(Aviation)Committee: Chair Perez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Professional Services Agreement CAG-17-149 with KPG, Inc. in the amount of$381,919.18 for the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project(317.122908.016.595.11.63.000).The amount of this agreement is considered to be within the project budget of$600,000. MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee:Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Water System Plan Update Project in the amount of$421,419 as required by state drinking water regulations. MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. c) Planning&Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve a blanket fee waiver for Renton Housing Authority non-project National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) certifications required by the federal government. Certification of NEPA documents for RHA properties are limited in scope and City resources.The review is often for projects located in the Sunset Highlands where the City has partnered with RHA to redevelop and provide affordable housing, updated infrastructure, and foster economic development to the area.The City's NEPA document processing is a component of that partnership as it expedites the process for RHA to provide timely housing resources to the community.The waiver ofthe environmental review fees associated with the NEPA review would further support affordable housing and RHA's mission to the community. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No.4318:A resolution was read adopting reduced development fees, including transportation and parks impact fees, utility system development charges (also known as utility hookup fees), and land use review and building fees,for accessory dwelling units that will sunset December 31, 2018; and adopting the amended 2017/2018 City of Renton Fee Schedule to incorporate reduced development fees for accessory dwelling units. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. October 16, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ordinance(s)for first reading: a) Ordinance No.5861:An ordinance was read amending subsections 5-5-2.y,5-5-3.a,5-5-3.c, S- 5-3.e,5-S-3.g.2,5-25-4.d, 5-25-10.k,5-25-10.z, 5-25-11.c,5-25-11.d, 5-26-3.e,5-26-6.a, 5-26- 6.d, and 5-26-7.f of the Renton Municipal Code to move all businesses to a calendar year reporting period for business license purposes with a January 31 due date;clarifying potentially ambiguous language to ensure consistent application of existing business and operations tax and business license regulations;and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting calendar. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER EXPLANATION REGARDING THE INFLATION OF THE COST OF NARCAN TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED. TIME:7:14 P.M. �� ! 1as A.Seth,C ,City Clerk Megan Gregor,CMC, Recorder Monday, October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 16, 2017 ,8�tober 23,�t117' Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson - Council Conference Room 1. Non-profit Organizations' Exemption Status in the City's Business Licensing Code 2. 2017-2019 Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement 3. Vouchers 4. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Conferencing Center 1. Trails & Bicycle Master Plan Update 2. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update/Adoption 3. City Website Update 4. Economic Development Update