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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11/06/2017 -4101111111.--- CITY OF -------Renton 0 MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM-Monday,November 6,2017 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 Shane Moloney,City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Kim Gilman, Human Resources Labor Manager Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department PROCLAMATION a) DECA Month and Renton&Lindbergh DECA Promotional Month:A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring November 2017 to be"DECA Month and Renton and Lindbergh DECA Promotional Month" in the City of Renton,encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance.Students from Renton High School and Lindbergh High School accepted the proclamation. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS READ.CARRIED. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington provided 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 us 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, 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 at http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=21258 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. Please join us for an open house on Thursday, November 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North. Questions may be directed to Parks Planning/Natural Resources Director Leslie Betlach at 425-430-6619 or Transportation Planning Manager Vicki Grover at 425- 430-7393. • 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.Questions may be directed to Solid Waste Program Specialist Jina Kim at 425-430-7391,or for more information on all Eco Film Series events, please visit our website at rentonwa.gov/ecofilmseries. • A new and improved Renton Clean Sweep Program will be in effect for single family residential customers. Each household may schedule one collection to take place on its regular garbage day through Friday, December 29th at no additional charge. For questions or to schedule your Clean Sweep collection,contact Republic Services at 206-777-6440. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Howard McOmber, Renton,thanked the City for collecting food items for the local food bank. He also encouraged all residents to give food, money or time during the upcoming holiday season. Mayor Law also thanked City employees for their efforts collecting food,and emphasized that local food banks are desperate for donations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. Item 6.e. was pulled for separate consideration. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 23, 2017. Council Concur. b) AB-2023 Mayor Law approved the request to proceed with nomination of the Cortona Building(old Woolworth building)for designation as a Landmark by King County Landmarks Commission,and appointed Liz Stewart, Renton History Museum Manager, as a special member from the City of Renton to serve on the King County Landmarks Commission for a three-year term. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. c) AB-2018 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 7/1/2017 -9/30/2017,and a report of agreements expiring between 10/1/2017—3/31/2018. None; Information Only. d) AB-2021 City Clerk recommended granting preliminary approval of the Renton Commons latecomer's agreement(File No. LA-17-002)for a two-year period for a water main extension benefiting other parties located at 215 Whitworth Ave. S,and authorize staff to forward the preliminary assessment roll to the City Clerk for notification of affected property owners. Refer to Utilities Committee. f) AB-2010 Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2018 Healthcare Management Administrator's(HMA) Fee Schedule for medical, dental and prescription claims by HMA and Envision Rx. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB-2011 Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2018 Kaiser Permanente(formerly Group Health) plan for active employees and LEOFF 1 retirees. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB-2020 Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommended approval of the reclassification and salary adjustments of the following positions:two Program Specialists (a13)to Senior Program Specialists(a15); Chief Prosecuting Attorney(m35)to Chief Prosecuting Attorney(m38);effective January 1, 2018. Funds to implement these recommendations are available within the Public Works and Legal Departments'2018 budgets. Refer to Finance Committee. I) AB-1963 Police Department recommended approval of an amendment to Renton Municipal Code 10-5, Impoundment and Redemption of Vehicles, to reassign post-impoundment jurisdiction from the City Hearing Examiner to the Renton Municipal Court. Refer to Public Safety Committee. j) AB-2016 Police Department requested authorization of a department reorganization that eliminates a Police Commander position and adds a second Deputy Chief position.The fiscal impact is approximately$10,000 per year and will be absorbed by the department's existing budget, effective January 1, 2018. Refer to Public Safety Committee. k) AB-2017 Police Department requested authorization to implement a$500 bonus program for non-commissioned employees who successfully recruit either lateral police officers or experienced non-commissioned staff,effective November 13, 2017. Refer to Public Safety Committee. I) AB-2022 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-16-196, Renton Highlands Sewer& Manhole Rehabilitation Phase I project,contractor Insituform Technologies, LLC;and requested acceptance of the project and approval to release the retainage in the amount of$56,426.90 after 60 days,subject to the receipt of all required authorizations. Council Concur. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES m) AB-2025 Utility Systems Division recommended adopting an ordinance amending RMC 4-6- 030 and 4-6-100 to clarify existing provisions for the prohibition of illicit discharges into the City's storm system. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning&Development Committee. n) AB-2026 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a Water Quality Stormwater Capacity 1719 Agreement,with the Washington State Department of Ecology,to accept up to $50,000 in non-matching grant funds to assist with the implementation of the requirements associated with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA,MINUS ITEM 6.e.CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION -ITEM 6.e. e) AB-2019 Community Services Department requested approval to waive$150 in fees for parking garage passes for volunteers working the Piazza Renton Tree Lighting event occurring on November 25, 2017. Refer Finance Committee MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.e.AS COUNCIL CONCUR.CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole:Council President Pavone presented a report in which the Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 2017/2018 Mid-biennium Budget Amendment of $14,357,394 over the two years for an adjusted appropriation of$564,346,276 for the biennium, and recommended concurrence in the following actions: 1. Property Tax Levy(ordinance): Set the 2018 property tax levy, plus the new construction, annexation,and administrative refunds,at$19,400,000 based on the preliminary worksheet provided by King County Assessor's Office. 2. Creation of New Family First Center Development Fund 346(budget ordinance): Staff recommends creation of a new fund: Family First Center Development Fund (fund 346)to better track the resources and costs related to this project. Funds will be deposited into this new fund and will not be appropriated unless Council gives authorization. 3. Changes to Authorized Positions: The proposed budget will add a total of 6 positions and make pay/classification adjustments for another 8 positions. Half of these changes have been previously approved by the City Council.These changes, and the 1 position added during the second quarter of 2017,will increase the overall city position by 7.00 FTE. Details of the 7.00 positions and 8 pay/classification adjustments are outlined below: a. Administrative Services: i. Add 1 Organization Development Manager(m34). ii. Convert City Clerk m30 to m38. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES iii. Convert Deputy City Clerk m17 to m24. iv. Convert Public Records Analyst a18 to a20. v. Convert 2 City Clerk Specialists a09 to all. b. Community and Economic Development:Add 1 Permit Technician (a10). c. Court Services:Add 1 Court Security Officer(a04) (previously approved). d. Human Resources and Risk Management: i. Add 1 Risk Analyst(m20). ii. Convert 1 Risk Management Technician (n13)to 1 Human Resources Analyst (m20). e. Public Works(all previously approved): i. Convert 1 Office Assistant I (a01)to 1 Airport Business Coordinator(a20). ii. Add 1 Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor(a21). iii. Add 1 Airport Operations Specialist(a15). iv. Add 1 Maintenance Services Worker Il (Utility Locator,a08). v. Convert 1 Mechanic's Assistant(a09)to Vehicle &Equipment Mechanic (a15). 4. Rates and Fee Adjustments(resolution): Adjust various fees as identified (red) in the proposed 2017/2018 Fee Schedule. 5. Authorize Police Department Take Home Cars Program (2yr Option): a) Purchase 58 additional full size SUV Police patrol vehicles($3.3M)with a phase-in period of 2 years(estimated 29 vehicles/$1.65M per year). b) 2018 funded by Seizure Funds($250K), REET/Property Tax redistribution ($750K), Public Safety Small Equipment Reserve ($450K), and by General Fund fund balance ($200K). c) 2018 Fleet Fund 501 maintenance&operation is expected to increase by$97K, which will be funded by General Fund fund balance. d) 2019 Police patrol vehicle purchase of$1.65M will be funded by Public Safety Small Equipment Reserve($150K)and General Fund fund balance ($1.5M). e) 2019 Fleet Fund 501 maintenance&operation and vehicle replacement costs are expected to increase by$476K(2019),which will be funded by General Fund fund balance. 2020 will be first year with a fully utilized Police Take Home Cars fleet with an expected maintenance&operation and vehicle replacement cost of$760K. The Committee of the Whole recommends Council approve the proposed 2017/2018 Mid- biennium Budget Amendments and place associated legislation reflecting the above changes for first reading. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Planning&Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the Planning Commission and staff recommendation to amend the impact fee regulations to collect fire impact fees on behalf of the Renton Regional Fire Authority(RRFA),to adopt RRFA's Capital Facilities Plan into the Capital Facilities element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and to update the rate charged for the fire impact fee,as requested by the RRFA. Finally,the Committee recommended that an ordinance and resolution to enact these changes be prepared and presented for reading when they are complete. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. c) Planning&Development Committee:Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution to adopt Capital Facilities Plans for three school districts within the City of Renton as follows: • Issaquah School District;and • Kent School District; and • Renton School District. Finally,the Committee recommended that a resolution regarding this matter be prepared for first reading. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. e) Utilities Committee: Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the Agreement for Award of Flood Reduction Grant Funds between the City of Renton and King County to provide$472,000 in grant funding to the City for the Madsen Creek Improvement Project Phase 1. 2. Approve the transfer of$48,800 from the approved 2017 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program for Small Drainage Problems budget(427.475015)to the Madsen Creek Improvement Project budget(427.475512)for City grant matching funds. The funding transfer will be included in the next quarterly budget adjustment. MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. g) Utilities Committee:Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a franchise agreement with XO Communications Services, LLC as a purveyor of broadband telecommunication services within the City of Renton. MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. f) Utilities Committee: Chair Mclrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to grant a partial release of an existing utility easement contained and described under King County Recording#9107080928,subject to the collection of the requisite processing fee from the Strada Da Valle LLC related to the U.S. Bank Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) Transportation (Aviation)Committee: Chair Perez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-15-089 with KPG, P.S.for the Rainier Avenue South—Phase 4(South 3rd Street to NW 3rd Place) (TIP#7) in the amount of$712,344.34,which brings the maximum amount payable on this contract to$1,233,974.46. MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No.4321:a resolution was read adopting by reference the current Capital Facilities Plans for Kent, Issaquah,and Renton School Districts. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading: b) Ordinance No.5862:An ordinance was read granting unto XO Communications Services, LLC, a Limited Liability Company registered in the State of Delaware,authorized to do business within the state of Washington, its affiliates,successors and assigns,the right, privilege, and authority to install communications facilities,specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances, under,along, over, below,through and across the streets,avenues and alleys of the City of Renton within the public right-of-way of Renton. MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PEREZ,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 5863:An ordinance was read establishing the Property Tax Levy for the Year 2018 for general City operational purposes in the amount of$19,400,000. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. d) Ordinance No. 5864:An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2017/2018 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5824 and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos.5835 and 5850, in the amount of$14,357,394. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. e) Ordinance No.5865: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-190 of the Renton Municipal Code, by amending Fire Protection Impact Fee Regulations, and providing for severability,and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Mayor Law opened the floor for nominations for the positions of 2018 Council President, and 2018 Council President Pro Tern. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL NOMINATE ED PRINCE AS 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED. There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT.CARRIED. MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ELECT ED PRINCE AS 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT.CARRIED. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL NOMINATE DON PERSSON AS 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.CARRIED. There being no further nominations, it was MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.CARRIED. MOVED BY WITSCHI,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ELECT DON PERSSON AS 2018 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.CARRIED. Councilmember Persson noted that WSDOT plans to remove an access bridge to the Renton Hill neighborhood. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL REFER MITIGATION MEASURES RELATED TO NOISE AND TRAFFIC IMPACTS REGARDING WSDOT'S REMOVAL OF A RENTON HILL ACCESS BRIDGE TO THE ADMINSTRATION.CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME: 7:29 P.M. Jaso .Seth,C ity Jerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, November 6,2017 November 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar November 6, 2017 November 9, 2017 Thursday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room 1. 2017-2019 Biennial Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant 2. Renton Commons Water Main Extension Latecomer Agreement 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conf. Room 1. Landmark Designation Nomination - The Cortona Building 2. Long Range Planning Work Program 3. Illicit Discharge Regulation Code Amendment 4. Supervised Injection Facilities Recommendation November 13, 2017 Monday 4:00 PM Public Safety Committee - Council Conference Room, Chair Corman 1 . Amending RMC 10-5, Vehicle Impoundment 2. Recruitment Bonus for Non-Commissioned Police Department Employees 3. Police Department Reorganization 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety CANCELLED Finance Committee, Chair Persson 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone 1. Legislative Priorities (in Conferencing Center) 2. Inclusion Update (in Council Chambers at approx. 6:00 pm)