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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10/23/2017 CITY OF MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM-Monday,October 23,2017 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall—1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Pavone 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, Mayor Pro Tern Carol Ann Witschi Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Perez Don Persson Ed Prince, Council President Pro Tern MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER CAROL ANN WITSCHI.CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Alex Tuttle,Assistant City Attorney Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Chip Vincent, Community& Economic Development Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jan Hawn,Administrative Services Administrator Deborah Needham, Emergency Management Director Jim Seitz,Transportation Systems Director Jamie Thomas, Fiscal Services Director Vicki Grover,Transportation Planning Manager Mindi Mattson, Emergency Management Coordinator Community Program Coordinator Stephanie Hynes, Police Department Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department October 23,2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Red Ribbon Week-October 23-31,2017:A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 23 -31, 2017 to be "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Renton encouraging all citizens to join in participating in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement of a strong commitment to a drug-free city. Stephanie Hynes, Renton Police Department, accepted the proclamation. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS READ.CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) 2017-2018 Mid-Biennial Budget:This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tem Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the 2017/2018 Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustment and related legislation. Fiscal Services Director Jamie Thomas reported that the City's mid-biennial budget adjustment incorporates: • Updates to General Fund revenue projections with changed conditions. • Housekeeping adjustments to incorporate prior Council actions. • Service change proposals to reflect business activity and Council priorities Additionally,to reflect the above changes, Ms.Thomas reported that Council will need to set a property tax levy for 2018, adopt the budget adjustments, and update the 2018 fee schedule. Ms.Thomas further outlined the preliminary 2018 Property Tax Levy projections and explained adjustments regarding sales tax, utility taxes, development fees, Real Estate Excise Taxes,and State Shared Revenue.She followed with a summary of the total proposed General Fund Revenue Adjustments and explained the reasoning behind the requested changes including staffing changes,contract adjustments/expenses,grant funded expenses, transportation projects, healthcare insurance premium savings, and a transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund Property Acquisition.Additionally, budget adjustment requests are being made regarding non-general fund adjustments to the new family first fund, municipal capital fund, and to align the budget with the 2017 Transportation Improvement Plan. Concluding, Ms.Thomas reported that the proposed 2017/2018 Mid-Biennial Budget adjustment will vary from approximately$11 million to $14 million depending on which budget option Council ultimately adopts.She added that three different budget options will be presented at the next Council Meeting. Councilmember Persson requested that Council receive a report related to the proposed staffing changes and Ms.Thomas agreed to provide that information as soon as possible. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.CARRIED. October 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP):This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tern Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the 2017 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). Emergency Management Coordinator Mindi Mattson reported that adoption of a City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is required in order to receive Emergency Management Performance Grant funds from the Washington State Military Department each year.She explained that the funds are vital to implementing the City's emergency management program. Ms. Mattson reported that the CEMP must be updated every five years and was last approved for 2012. She stated that every City department has had a part in updating the plan, and that one improvement was incorporating feedback received from outside agencies. Ms. Mattson reviewed the structure of the plan and outlined the minor revisions,which included the Regional Fire Authority separation, refinement of supporting agencies,addition of terms, definitions and acronyms,and references to local and regional emergency management plans.She also noted that a new cyber incident annex portion was added to the plan. Concluding, Ms. Mattson requested that the resolution adopting the plan be presented for reading and adoption. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.CARRIED. c) Revised 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program(TIP):This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tem Pavone opened the public hearing to consider a revision to the annual update to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2018-2023. Transportation Planning Manager Vicki Grover provided a brief presentation on the proposed Valley Medical Center Site project.She stated that new signal and intersection improvements at Talbot Road S. &S. 177th St. are required for this project to move forward.After outlining the benefits of these improvements, Ms. Grover concluded the public hearing by stating that staff is recommending that Council approve the TIP Revision for the Valley Medical Center Site project and present the resolution for reading and adoption. There being no further discussion, it was MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Preeti Shridhar 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 reminded 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 October 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials.Also, snow is not far away. Please 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 Tuesday, November 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North. • The Solid Waste Utility will host its third and final free Eco Film Series event by exploring food waste at Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m.At 7:30 p.m.,Chef Thierry Rautureau of Seattle's Loulay and Luc restaurants will share his tips and tricks in reducing food waste. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Diane Dobson, Renton, recognized the neighbors of North Renton for their efforts to make the City more presentable for the Multicultural Festival.Additionally, she shared concerns related to a property at the corner of 2nd Ave and Rainier Ave in the Downtown Civic Core area. She also shared concerns related to a "no occupancy" house located near Dimmitt Middle School and other homeless encampments throughout the City and requested that Council and the City address the perceived homelessness problems. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.At the request of Councilmember Persson, Consent Agenda item 7.h. was pulled for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 16, 2017. Council Concur. b) AB-2007 Mayor Law reappointed Kimberly Unti to the Library Advisory Board for a term expiring September 1, 2022. Council Concur. c) AB-2013 Community& Economic Development Department recommended approval of a partial release of utility easement to allow for utilities to be relocated as part of the U.S. Bank expansion project located at 2500 East Valley Rd. Refer to Utilities Committee. d) AB-2014 Community&Economic Development Department recommended approval of a franchise agreement with XO Communications as a purveyor of broadband telecommunications services within the City of Renton. Refer to Utilities Committee. e) AB-2015 Community&Economic Development Department recommended adopting the 2017 Issaquah School District Capital Facilities Plan,the 2017 Renton School District Capital Facilities Plan,and the 2017/2018-2022/2023 Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan; and update the City of Renton Fee Schedule to reflect the school districts' revised impact fees. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. October 23,2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB-2004 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-15-089, contractor KPG, P.S., in the amount of$712,344.34,for additional design work for the Rainier Ave S-Phase 4(S 3rd St to NW 3rd PI) project. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee. g) AB-2005 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-16-035, 116th Ave SE Sidewalk project,contractor Kamins Construction, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project, and approval to release the contract bond, subject to receipt of all required authorizations. Council Concur. I) AB-2006 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-15-148, Maplewood Creek Stormwater Outfall Improvement project, contractor Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project,and release of retainage after 60 days, subject to receiving required authorizations.Council Concur. j) AB-2008 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with King County Flood Control District,to accept$472,000 in grant funds for the Madsen Creek Improvement Project Phase I;and to transfer$48,800 from the 2017 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program for Small Drainage Problems to the Madsen Creek Improvement Project budget to cover required City grant matching funds. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.h.CARRIED. ITEM 7.h.-SEPARATE CONSIDERATION h) AB-2009 Transportation Systems Division recommended hiring a Civil Engineer III at salary grade a28,Step E.Refer to Finance Committee.Council Concur. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM 7.h.AS COUNCIL CONCUR.CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole:Council President Pro Tern Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt the revised Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.The Committee further recommended the resolution regarding this matter be presented for adoption. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair Don Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 2-year agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for performance of the Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with a cost reimbursement to the city of$81,272.This grant extends over the city's 2017-2018 biennium budget and the 2019 budget.The grant is currently reflected in the 2017-2018 biennium budget and will be included as part of the 2019- 2020 biennium budget. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. October 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) Transportation(Aviation)Committee:Chair Perez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the revision to the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to include signalization and related roadway improvements at Talbot Road South and South 177th Street.The Committee further recommended that the Resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No.4319:a resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. b) Resolution No.4920:a resolution was read revising Renton's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2018-2023. MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: c) Ordinance No. 5861:An ordinance was read amending subsections 5-5-2.y,5-5-3.a, 5-5-3.c,5- 5-3.e,5-5-3.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 PRINCE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES.CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME: 8:00 P.M. Ja 4?', lerk Megan Gregor, Recorder Monday,October 23, 2017 October 23,2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 23, 2017 October 26, 2017 Thursday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room 1. Flood Reduction Grant Funds Award - Madsen Creek 2. Partial Release of Easement from Strada Da Valle LLC 3. XO Communications Services Franchise Agreement 4. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conference Room 1 . Renton Fire Authority Impact Fees 2. Adoption of 201 7 School District Capital Facility Plans 3. Emerging Issues in CED October 30, 2017 Monday NO MEETINGS FIFTH MONDAY November 6, 2017 Monday 4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Perez - Council Conference Room 1. Rainier Ave. S Additional Design Supplemental Agreement, KPG 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation CANCELLED Community Services Committee, Chair Witschi 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Council Chambers 1. Mid-biennial Budget Deliberation 2. Head Tax/B&O Tax Discussion