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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.
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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