HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-04-2019November 4, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, November 4, 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
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Wendy Rittereiser, HR Benefits Manager
Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Senator Bob Hasegawa ‐ State Bank Briefing: State Senator Bob Hasegawa gave a briefing on
a proposal regarding a publicly‐owned State Bank of Washington. He explained how the State
and cities currently use private banks to deposit general fund monies, which the private banks
profit from by leveraging the funds to provide loans to the community. He explained that a
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publicly‐owned State Bank could retain the profits and reinvest those monies back into State
and local infrastructure. He urged Council to consider supporting the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 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 second 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 also
noted that all of the information regarding the proposed budget amendment is posted on the
City's website. Public comment was invited, and with there being no comments or further
discussion, it was
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison 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:
The next Homeless Community Resource Event will be held at the Renton Downtown
Library (100 Mill Avenue South) on November 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There
will be providers in healthcare, housing, public transportation, human services, infant
care, and more all in one location. Free flu shots will also be available for those 18 and
up.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Carl Kiminky, Renton, expressed frustration regarding the noise from cars speeding
along the East Valley Highway. He also noted that people speed in his neighborhood
along S 32nd St. Mayor Law indicated that the administration would keep Mr. Kiminky
informed about police efforts in that area of the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 28, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2506 Executive Department reappointed the following individuals to the Renton
Municipal Arts Commission with terms expiring December 31, 2022: Ms. Marsha Rollinger;
Mr. Bill Huls; and Mr. David Samek. Council Concur.
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c) AB ‐ 2507 City Clerk submitted the King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter for the
proposed Bill Annexation; and recommended adopting the related ordinance to effectuate
the annexation. Council Concur.
d) AB ‐ 2499 Community & Economic Development Department recommended setting a public
hearing on November 18, 2019 to consider designating Lot 2 of LUA16‐000960 (Parcel
722780241) as a public alley. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee; Set Public
Hearing 11/18/2019.
e) AB ‐ 2496 Community Services Department recommended waiving parking fees, in the total
amount of $150, for volunteers working at the Piazza Renton Tree Lighting Event scheduled
for November 30, 2019. Council Concur.
f) AB ‐ 2501 Executive Department recommended approval of the award letter for the 2019
Washington State Military Department and Department of Homeland Security Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG), in order to accept up to $58,013 in grant funds to
be used to assist the City's emergency management program. Council Concur.
g) AB ‐ 2505 Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of an ordinance that
authorizes changing the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph on non‐arterial residential
neighborhood streets on a case‐by‐case basis, and establishes a procedure to evaluate and
decide upon speed‐limit‐lowering petitions submitted by residents. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee.
h) AB ‐ 2500 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG‐19‐175, contractor Sierra Pacific
Construction, LLC; and requested approval of the project and release of the retainage bond
after 60 days, once all the required releases from the State have been obtained. Council
Concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the proposed 2019/2020 Mid‐biennium Budget Amendment of
$7,804,570 over the two years for an adjusted appropriation of $707,575,570 for the biennium,
and the following actions:
1. Property Tax Levy (ordinance):
a. Set the 2020 property tax levy, plus the new construction, annexation, and
administrative refunds, at $22,012,189 based on the preliminary worksheet
provided by King County Assessor’s Office.
2. Renaming of 1% For Arts Fund 125 to Municipal Arts Fund 125 (budget ordinance):
a. Staff recommended renaming of the 1% For Arts Fund (fund 125) to Municipal
Arts Fund.
3. Changes to Authorized Positions:
a. The proposed budget will add a total of 2.5 positions and make pay/classification
adjustments for another 9 positions. The 9 pay/classification adjustments have
been previously approved by the City Council. These changes, and the 3.5
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positions added during the first and second quarter of 2019, will increase the
overall city position by 6 FTE. Details of the 2.5 positions and 9 pay/classification
adjustments are outlined below:
a. Executive (previously approved):
i. Add 1.0 FTE Census Program Manager limited term (m27).
ii. Reclass Print & Mail Assistant a01 to a03.
b. Court Services (previously approved):
i. Add 1.0 FTE Judge (e11).
c. Administrative Services (all previously approved):
i. Reclass Tax & Licensing Program Manager (m27) to Tax & Licensing
Manager (m28).
ii. Reclass Finance Analyst 3 (n16) to Tax & License Auditor 2 (n16).
d. Community and Economic Development (all previously approved):
i. Reclass Permit Center Supervisor (m22) to Permit Services Manager
(m28).
ii. Reclass Construction Inspector Supervisor (a26) to Assistant
Development Engineering Manager (m30).
iii. Reclass Assistant Planner (n16) to Housing Programs Manager (m27).
iv. Reclass Economic Development Manager (m32) to Sr. Economic
Development Manager (m33).
e. Community Services (all previously approved):
i. Reclass Capital Project Coordinator (a28) to Parks Planning Manager
(m32).
ii. Reclass Golf Professional (m22) to Head Golf Professional (m25).
f. Public Works:
i. Convert 0.5 FTE Secretary 2 (a07) to 1.0 FTE Secretary 2 (a07).
1. Rates and Fee Adjustments (resolution): Adjust various fees as identified (red) in the
proposed 2019/2020 Fee Schedule.
The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve the proposed 2019/2020 Mid‐
biennium Budget Amendments and place associated legislations reflecting the above changes for
first reading.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Community Services Committee Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve an amendment to the Municipal Arts Commission Code clarifying
various provisions and converting the “1% for Arts” calculation into an annual dollar amount in
lieu of calculating the “1% for arts,” clarifying maintenance responsibilities, and addressing
certain procedural questions. The Committee further recommended the ordinance be presented
for first reading and subsequent adoption.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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c) Community Services Committee Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the ordinance amending Parks Commission regulations in
Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 9 which aligns Parks Commission’s regulations with current
practice.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $12,994,169.31 for vouchers, 378497‐378503,
378516‐378908 payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6143‐6153, 6155‐6156, 378504‐
378515 and seven wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,713,608.44 for payroll vouchers which includes 706 direct
deposits and 17 checks (10/01/19‐10/15/19 pay period).
3. Municipal Court – total payment of $10,385.33 for vouchers 017541‐017555.
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
select Symetra as the city’s new vendor for employee Life and Disability Insurance in 2020, and to
approve the contract with Symetra. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the
implementing documents, when ready.
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 to
approve the 2020 healthcare contract with Kaiser Permanente, and authorizeed the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The contract cost has increased
5.1%, a total cost of $192,750 for 2020.
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
approve the 2020 healthcare contract with HMA, Heathcare Management Administrators, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The
contract is unchanged except for a 2.5% rate increase, total cost $306,500 for 2020.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve adoption of the proposed code amendments 5‐5, 5‐6, 5‐7, 5‐8, 5‐11, 5‐25, and 5‐26 that
take effect January 1, 2020 to comply with the new tax requirements from SHB 1403 and SSHB
1059. The Committee further recommended that the ordinances regarding these matters be
presented for first reading and subsequent adoption.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5937: An ordinance was read authorizing the dollar amount and percentage
increase for the property tax to be levied for the year 2020.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 5938: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year
2020 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $22,012,189.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 5939: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years
2019/2020 Biennial Budget in the amount of $7,804,570, as adopted by Ordinance No. 5898
and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5924 and 5930, and adopting an amended
2019/2020 City of Renton Salary Table.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 5940: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5‐5 of the Renton Municipal
Code, by adding a new Section 5‐5‐7, Refund of License Fee, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5941: An ordinance was read amending Section 5‐6‐1 of the Renton Municipal
Code, amending Admission Tax Regulations, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No. 5942: An ordinance was read repealing Chapter 5‐7 of the Renton Municipal
Code, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
g) Ordinance No. 5943: An ordinance was read amending Gambling Tax Provisions in Sections 5‐
8‐5, 5‐8‐8, and 5‐8‐16 of the Renton Municipal Code, repealing Section 5‐8‐17 of the Renton
Municipal Code, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
h) Ordinance No. 5944: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5‐11 of the Renton Municipal
Code, reorganizing, updating definitions, and adding administrative provisions related to
Utility Tax Regulations, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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i) Ordinance No. 5945: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 5‐25‐2.J, Section 5‐25‐8,
and Subsection 5‐25‐10.V, of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the Business and
Occupation Tax Regulations, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
j) Ordinance No. 5946: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 5‐26‐6.A and 5‐26‐6.D of
the Renton Municipal Code, by updating regulations in accordance with the Tax
Administrative Code Model Ordinance, providing for severability, and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
k) Ordinance No. 5947: An ordinance was read amending Sections 2‐9‐3, 2‐9‐4, 2‐9‐5, 2‐9‐6,
and 2‐9‐7 of the Renton Municipal Code, by revising Parks Commission Regulations related to
function, members, and term; aligning Parks Commission Regulations with current practice;
providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
l) Ordinance No. 5948: An ordinance was read amending Sections 2‐8‐6 and 2‐8‐7 of the Renton
Municipal Code, by reordering provisions, amending the City Art Collection Regulations,
repealing the One Percent for Arts Program, establishing the Municipal Art Fund, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
m) Ordinance No. 5949: An ordinance was read annexing certain territory to the City of Renton
(Bill Annexation; File No. A‐18‐002).
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
n) Ordinance No. 5950: An ordinance was read amending Section 4‐4‐140 of the Renton
Municipal Code, adding Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities Standards, adding a
definition of “Wireless Communication Facility, Temporary,” cleaning up formatting, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
o) Ordinance No. 5951: An ordinance was read amending Section 4‐9‐070, adding a definition
of Channel Migration Zone in 4‐11‐030, and amending the definition of “Environmental
Review Committee (ERC)” in Section 4‐11‐050, of the Renton Municipal Code, by amending
State Environmental Review Procedures, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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p) Ordinance No. 5952: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4‐3‐100.B.1.B.IV and the
building location and orientation table in Subsection 4‐3‐100.E.1 of the Renton Municipal
Code, amending Design District Regulations, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
q) Ordinance No. 5953: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4‐1‐045.F.2, 4‐7‐070.M,
4‐7‐080.K, 4‐7‐080.L, 4‐7‐110.C, 4‐9‐200.B.1, and 4‐9‐200.E.3.I; and the definition of
"Subdivision, Phased" in Section 4‐11‐190, of the Renton Municipal Code, amending
regulations related to Phasing and Duration of Plats, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
r) Ordinance No. 5954: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4‐4‐060.N.4 and 4‐8‐
120.D.19; Sections 4‐11‐010, 4‐11‐190, and 4‐11‐230; and Chapter 4‐5 of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Regulations,
including adding and amending definitions, 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.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
s) Ordinance No. 5935: An ordinance was read granting to Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership
d/b/a Verizon Wireless and its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority
and nonexclusive franchise for five years, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a
telecommunications network for small cell technology, in, across, over, along, under, through
and below certain designated public Rights‐of‐Way of the City of Renton, Washington.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
t) Ordinance No. 5936: An Ordinance was read, granting to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and
its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority and nonexclusive franchise
for five years, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a telecommunications
network for small cell technology, in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain
designated public Rights‐of‐Way of the City of Renton, Washington.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 4, 2019
November 11, 2019 Monday
NO MEETINGS Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 18, 2019 Monday
3:30 PM Committee on Committees, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. 2020 Council Committee Assignments
4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room
1. Speed Limit on Non-arterial Residential Neighborhood Streets Ordinance
2. Public Alley Designation
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson – Conferencing Center/Chambers
1. Council Policies (Conferencing Center)
2. Area Mobility Plan concepts for Change Presentation (Chambers at 6 pm)
3. KC METRO I-Line Rapid Ride Presentation (Chambers)
4. Emerging Issues