HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-21-2019October 21, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, October 21, 2019
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:
Don Persson, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Councilmembers Absent:
Council Position No. 3 Vacant
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Bonnie Woodrow, Court Services Director
Kari Roller, Fiscal Services Director
Wendy Rittereiser, HR Benefits Manager
Stephanie Hynes, Community Program Coordinator
Alan Wyatt, Capital Projects Manager
Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
Red Ribbon Week 2019: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring October 23 ‐ 31,
2019 to be Red Ribbon Week 2019 in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join him in
participating in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are
strongly committed to a drug‐free state. Stephanie Hynes, Renton Police Department's
Community Program Coordinator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
2019‐2020 Mid‐Biennial Budget Update: This being the date set and proper notices having
been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the
public hearing to consider the proposed 2019/2020 Mid‐Biennial Budget Amendment and
related legislation. Administrative Services Administrator, Jan Hawn, informed Council that
this is the first of two public hearings regarding budget preparations. She shared that the
intent of this hearing is to solicit public input, and to allow Council time to deliberate the
proposal.
Ms. Hawn explained that the proposed 2019/2020 Mid‐Biennial Budget Amendment includes
updated general fund revenue projections, makes housekeeping adjustments to incorporate
prior Council actions, and makes adjustments for unexpected costs and proposed
departmental changes. She also noted that the administration is requesting that Council 1) set
the property tax levy for 2020, 2) adopt the related budget legislation, and 3) approve the
updates to the City's fee schedule. Concluding, Ms. Hawn reviewed the proposed changes to
the budget and fee schedule.
Public comment was invited, and with there being no comments or further discussion, it was
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Administrative Services Administrator Jan Hawn reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2019 and beyond. Items noted were:
Fall rainy season is here! Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris
along major arterials, but the Public Works Department would like to remind
residents to help us prevent local residential street flooding. Be sure to monitor catch
basins near your home and keep them clear of leaves and other debris. If you notice
excessive water collecting in areas where catch basins may be clogged, please call
425‐430‐7400.
The Forestry Division in Parks Planning & Natural Resources has finalized a tree
planting contract to replace trees in the downtown core. A number of trees did not
do well in grated planting locations due to drought, disease, soil volume, and species
selection. 34 trees have been removed and these will be replaced with six different
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varieties of trees over the next couple of months. Disruption to traffic and businesses
should be minimal and courtesy notices have been sent out.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jason Collins, Renton, spoke on a wide range of topics.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 14, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2493 Community & Economic Development Department recommended amending
Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2‐8‐6 and 2‐8‐7 amending City Art Collection regulations,
repealing the One Percent for Arts program, and establishing the Municipal Arts Fund. Refer
to Community Services Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2495 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to
execute a franchise agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC that allows the franchisee
to construct, operate, maintain, replace, relocate, repair, upgrade, remove, excavate, acquire,
and use the Small Cell Facilities for its small cell network within and through public rights‐of‐
way within the City of Renton. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2492 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Water Quality Stormwater
Capacity Grant Agreement No. WQSWCAP‐1921‐Renton‐00019, with the Department of
Ecology, to receive up to $50,000 in non‐matching grant funds to assist with complying with
the requirements of the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,291,955.69 for vouchers, 378107‐378115,
378128‐378496; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6134‐6142, 378116‐378127 and
two wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,502,986.20 for payroll vouchers which includes 677 direct
deposits and 8 checks (9/16/19‐9/30/19 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathew – total payment of $39,236.20 for vouchers 5970‐5987.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the water leak adjustment request and crediting the account of MVP Dental Holdings
LLC, located at 300 Pelly Ave North in the amount of $3,957.90 for the applicable water, sewer,
and King County Metro portions of the bill in accordance with City Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the 2020 Excess Loss (Stop Loss) insurance contract with Symetra, and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The 2020 Symetra
contract has a premium increase of 8.5% over 2019, and the individual deductible amount
remains at $250,000.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the construction contract for the Sunset Neighborhood Park, Phase 2 project, as
advertised through the Daily Journal of Business, to Terra Dynamics, Inc., in the amount of
$4,059,000 to complete the project.The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
hire the Capital Project Coordinator – Park Planning at Pay Grade a28, Step E. The position is
currently budgeted at Pay Grade a28, Step E. The increased costs in 2019 will be absorbed by
salary savings.
The position was advertised three times within five months, with eight applicants being invited
for interviews during the recruitment processes. One candidate met all of the qualifications of
the position and is a licensed landscape architect, has extensive environmental and park design,
permitting, construction administration, community engagement, and grant writing experience.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
that Council authorize the creation of a new judicial position that is necessary due to the
sustained increases in the photo enforcement caseload, jury trials and after‐hours search
warrants.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize staff to compensate Michael Sippo as a Civil Engineer III at Step E of Grade a29
effective November 12, 2019.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring i n the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Local Agency Agreement w ith the Washington
State Department of Transportation for the obligation of grant funding and all subsequent
agreements necessary to accomplish the Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings
Project.
LEGISLATION
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Ordinance for f irst reading :
a) Ordinance No. 5934: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3-10 of the Renton Municipal
Code , creating a new full -time judicial position, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date .
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Ord inance for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5933: An ordinance was read amending Section 2-21 -4 of the Renton
Municipal Code , by updat i ng Renton Reg ional Fire Authority Governing Board term language ,
providing for severability, and establishing an effective date .
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee meeting calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:24P.M .
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Jason Seth , Recorder
Monday, October 21 , 2019
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 21, 2019
October 28, 2019 Monday
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room
1. Docket #14
2. Multi-family Property Tax Exemption Update
3. Emerging Issues in CED
5:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. Verizon Small Cell Franchise Agreement
2. New Cingular Wireless Small Cell Franchise Agreement
3. Renton Hill Utility Project Change Order
4. Monroe Ave. Storm Improvement Project Agreement
* 5. Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant
6. Emerging Issues in Utilities
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson – Council Chambers
1. WSDOT/Sound Transit Update
2. Emerging Issues
*Added agenda item
Rev 102219