MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 14, 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: Armondo Pavone, Council President Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Pérez 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 Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Commander Kevin Keys, Police Department Cliff Long, Economic Development Director SPECIAL PRESENTATION a) Governor's Smart Communities Award: Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent introduced Gary Idleburg from the Department of Commerce who presented the "2017 Governors Smart Community Award" to Mayor Law for the City of Renton Arts and Culture Master Plan that enables the Renton Municipal Arts Commission to allocate resources for the creation of public art. He attributed the success of the project to considerable public involvement and reinforcement of the City of Renton's Comprehensive Plan.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington 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: Renton for the Renton Farmers Market will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Piazza Park in downtown. The market will be filled with fresh flowers and farm fresh produce every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. through September 26th. In addition to market fare, shoppers will enjoy live music, food trucks, tips from Master Gardeners, cooking demonstrations, and children s activities. 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, September 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway in Renton. The famous Renton Loop returns for one day only on August 19th! The Cruz the Loop event will run from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Renton High School, with cruising from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. It will be an afternoon of music, food, and family fun, capped by cars cruising the loop. Registration is now open, so get your spot early. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution No. 4317 (see below): Jerri Wood, Renton Gordon Glasgow, Renton The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution No. 4317 (see below): Warren McPherson, Renton Charles Thomas, Renton John Hansen, Renton CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 7, 2017. Council Concur. b) AB - 1973 Administrative Services Department submitted a request for utility billing adjustments for Westgate Condominium, at the service address of 2300 Benson Rd. S, and recommended approving adjustments in the total amount of $9,754.80. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 1974 Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 4 to CAG-16-129 with The City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment to accept additional FINI Grant Funding for 2017 (increasing the amount to $15,577.50), to fund an incentive program for shoppers using their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB - 1975 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to the Rainier Flight Service, LLC. Lease Agreement (LAG-14-005) for an automatic lease rate adjustment that will increase the leasehold amount from $93,482.64 to $99,253.77. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. e) AB - 1976 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to the Aerodyne, LLC. Lease Agreement (LAG-84-006) for an automatic lease rate adjustment that will increase the annual leasehold amount from $58,747.53 to $62,378.80. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. a) Council President Pavone presented a report recommending consideration of a future ballot measure that would fund improvements to the city s parks, trails and community facilities. Following Committee discussions at its May 15th, June 12th and August 14th meetings, the Committee recommended the City Council authorize the Administration to prepare materials for the Committee s further consideration that will: Consider a ballot measure in November of 2018. Provide potential early direction as to projects, type of financing, funding parameters, and any projects that must be included. Create a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), including its composition and scope of work. Authorize staff to bring back a budget amendment to fund the cost of the planning and preparation for the ballot measure. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE (COUNCILMEMBER PERSSON OPPOSED). b) Council President Pavone presented a report recommending that the resolution regarding opposing the siting of illegal substance injection facilities be presented for reading and adoption. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance be prepared, and presented for first reading when complete, amending Title IV, Development Regulations, of the Renton Municipal Code to reflect the intent and will of the City Council, as expressed in the Resolution, prohibiting the siting of supervised injection facilities within the City of Renton. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE c) Utilities Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to accept the appraisal and set compensation for Street Vacation Petition VAC- 17-001 at $2,925 for an approximately 2,436 square foot portion of land located primarily west of SW Langston Rd. Additionally, the Utilities Committee recommended the ordinance regarding this matter be prepared and presented for first reading and advancement to second and final reading at the next Council Meeting. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
d) Utilities Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute Amendment No. 1 to CAG-16-103 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $227,276 for the design of the replacement of the Highlands 435-Zone reservoirs and mains. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE e) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report approving for payment on August 14, 2017 claims vouchers 10038-10039, 357984-357987, 358013-358330, 358342-358346, 358362-358363, 358383-358715 and 4 wire transfers and 2 payroll runs with benefit withholding payments totaling $11,961,665.18 and payroll vouchers including 1,458 direct deposits and 146 payroll vouchers totaling $3,038,718.68. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE f) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the conversion of a vacant Mechanic s Assistant (Grade a09) position to a Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic (Grade a15) position with the estimated fiscal impact of $10,891 in 2017 and $11,163 in 2018. The Fleet Maintenance Section s 501 budget has sufficient funding available to absorb the increase in salary and benefit costs. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE g) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the addition of a 1.0 FTE Maintenance Services Worker II Utility Locator (Pay Grade a08) position. The cost of the additional 1.0 FTE will be split one-third each between the Water Maintenance, Wastewater Maintenance, and Surface Water Maintenance sections, which have sufficient funding in the 2017 and 2018 budgets to absorb the increase in salary. The budget adjustment for funding this position will be incorporated into the next budget adjustment ordinance. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE h) Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code Chapter The Committee further recommended presenting the associated ordinance 6-6 to clarify owners' responsibility to keep animals under control and strengthen penalties for violations. The Committee further recommends this ordinance be presented for first reading. (See below for ordinance.) LEGISLATION Resolutions: MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE a) Resolution No. 4316: A Resolution was read authorizing Interlocal Agreement with King County Relating to Landmark Designation and Protection Services. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4317: A Resolution was read Opposing the Siting of Illegal Substance Injection Facilities within Renton City Limits or within areas of Unincorporated King County Associated with the Potential Annexation Areas or Urban Growth Areas of the City of Renton, Washington. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Following the adoption of Resolution No. 4317 Mayor Law clarified that the intent of the resolution is to state the position of the City, right now, in relation to injection sites, however it does not close the door for future consideration. He further noted that Council's position today is in no way diminishing the seriousness of this epidemic and stated that each City in King County, including Renton, has begun implementing seven of the eight recommendations made by The Heroin and Prescription Opiate Addiction Task Force so as to better address this crisis. He emphasized that comments from those who have contacted Council and expressed concerns about the passage of this resolution are not being ignored. Ordinance for first reading: c) Ordinance No. 5859: An Ordinance was read amending RMC Sections 6-6-1, 6-6-4, and 6-6-5, Repealing RMC Section 6-6-3, and adding a New RMC Section 6-6-13, "Enforcement and Penalties," all to Clarify Owners' Responsibility to Control their Animals, including making Animal Owners Strictly Liable for their Animals being at Large and Strengthening Penalties for Violations; 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. Ordinance for second and final reading: d) Ordinance No. 5855: An Ordinance was read Amending Chapter 4-1 of the Renton Municipal Code, by adding a new Section 4-1-260, "Landmark Preservation," providing for Landmark Designation and Protective Services for Landmark Buildings, Sites, Districts, Structures and Objects; and Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:52P.M. Megan Gregor, CMC, Recorder Monday, August 14, 2017
Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 14, 2017 August 21, 2017 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson Council Conference Room 1. FINI Grant Amendment 2. Utility Billing Adjustment Kentucky Fried Chicken / A&W 3. Utility Billing Adjustment Westgate Condominiums 4. Vouchers 5. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams 5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Pérez Council Conference Room 1. Aerodyne, LLC Amendment to Lease Agreement 2. Rainier Flight Service, LLC Amendment to Lease Agreement 3. Emerging Issues in Transportation 5:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Witschi 1. Renton Municipal Arts Commission Appointment - Patterson 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone Conferencing Center 1. Emergency management Continuity of Government Table Top Exercise