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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, January 7, 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: Councilmembers Absent:
Don Persson, Council President Ruth Perez
Carol Ann Witschi
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PEREZ. CARRIED.
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
Tina Harris, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Human Trafficking Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring
January 2019 to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all
citizens to raise awareness about human trafficking and work collaboratively with law
enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat this terrible crime.
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Tina Harris, City of Renton's Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, and Chad Aldridge, Policy
and Outreach Manager for Port of Seattle, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. 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 Mayor's annual State of the City address is January 30 at 8:00 a.m. at Renton
Pavilion Event Center. Tickets are $25 each or $200 for a table of 8 and can be
purchased by calling 425-430-6616.
• Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is currently undergoing repairs that will close the
south deck and day moorage until early spring. Ivar's restaurant will also close during
this time for a remodel. Signage will be provided around the construction site
regarding closure and redirection for pedestrian access. More information is available
on the City website.
• City of Renton Recreation and Neighborhood Division has a new, improved recreation
registration tool, PerfectMind. PerfectMind is a fast, secure, and convenient way to
register for classes, excursions, programs/activities, and facility rentals. Highlights
include:
• Register or reserve from any web device
• Easier view of scheduled activities
• New and improved calendar structure
• Track multiple family member activities
• Online, immediate account creation via email address
• All receipts and confirmations are viewable and printable
Create your account today at: https://cityofrenton.perfectmind.com.
Registration for all winter and spring programs and classes started January 2. Register
online or in person at any of our three community centers: Renton Community
Center, Senior Activity Center, or Highlands Neighborhood Center. Program activity
brochures can be found on the City website.
• The Maintenance Services Division responded to several downed trees as a result of
the recent windstorm. If you witness trees blocking city roadways, please call
Maintenance customer service at 425-430-7400 Monday through Friday between
6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Outside of these hours, please contact the police non -
emergency phone number at 425-430-7500 and select option 8. If the fallen trees or
limbs involve downed power lines or other wires, please call 9-1-1.
• The public is invited to review and comment on proposed updates to the Airport
Master Plan, including the Airside Alternatives, during an open house scheduled for
Tuesday, January 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Renton Community Center, located
at 1715 Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. The Airport Airside Alternatives may be viewed
on the City website.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jack Skeel, Seattle, representing Longacres Skate, LLC, noted that his organization
successfully negotiated a lease with the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) for the continued use of a skate park built by local
skateboard enthusiasts located under 1-405 in Renton. Mr. Skeel encouraged the City
to partner with Longacres, LLC in order to save insurance and other costs while also
providing local residents an additional park experience.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 10, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2300 Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee: Donald Woo, move from Talbot Hill Neighborhood alternate position to Airport -
At -Large alternate position for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2020; and Melody Kroeger,
move from Renton Hill/Monterey Neighborhood alternate position to Renton Hill/Monterey
Neighborhood primary position for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2021. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2301 Mayor Law appointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee: Sarah Saguil, Talbot Hill Neighborhood alternate position for an unexpired term
expiring on 5/7/2020; James Young, Airport -At -Large alternate position for an unexpired term
expiring on 5/7/2019; and Robert Spitzer, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association primary
position for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2021. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
d) AB - 2287 City Clerk submitted 10% Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings
petition for the proposed Bill Annexation and recommended a Public Meeting with the
Initiator be set for January 14, 2019; 7.5 acres located at the eastern portion of City limits,
bordered by parcel lines to the north, Toledo Ave SE to the east, a parcel line in proximity of
SE 139th PI (if extended) to the south, and 152nd Ave SE to the west (Petitioner: P. Chambers,
File No. A-18-002). Council Concur; Set Public Meeting on 1/14/2019.
e) AB - 2295 Community & Economic Development Department requested approval of the 2019
Lodging Tax Fund allocations as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Refer
to Committee of the Whole.
f) AB - 2286 Community Services Department recommended approval of the Agreement for
Certified Arborist Inspector Services for 2019, with Davey Resource Group, Inc., in the amount
of $139,360 for tree maintenance and related services. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 2268 Community Services Department recommended approval of a Professional Services
Agreement, with MIG, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $206,993, for services related to
updating the City's Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 2282 Community Services Department submitted CAG-16-174, with Sunset Air, Inc.,
Senior Center DES/ESCO lighting and obsolete kitchen equipment replacement project; and
recommended approval of the project and authorization to release retainage in the amount
of $9,030.14 after all required releases are obtained. Council Concur.
i) AB - 2284 Community Services Department recommended increasing a Recreation Specialist
position from .50 FTE (Full -Time Equivalent) to .75 FTE which will allow the Recreation
Division to serve more youth through the Athletics program. Refer to Finance Committee.
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j) AB - 2290 Community Services Department recommended approval of two Youth and
Amateur Sports - Get Active/Stay Active grants, with King County, in order to accept $55,000
and another $20,000 in grant funds to support increased athletic opportunities through the
construction of a multi -use recreation facility commonly referred to as the Family First
Community Center. Refer to Finance Committee.
k) AB - 2296 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Addendum 10-18 to
LAG-001-87, with Boeing Employees Flying Association, to increase the amount of leased
square footage by 24,067 square feet, resulting in an increase of revenue in the amount
$18,531.59 per year. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
1) AB - 2297 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute a new 30-year
lease (LAG-19-001) with Rainier Flight Service, Inc. for parcels 800 and 820 at the Renton
Municipal Airport, and approval to terminate existing Rainier Flight Service, Inc. leases LAG-
14-005 and LAG-15-005 effective 5/31/2019. The new lease will generate up to $156,117.60
annually, which is an increase of $3,508.51 annually over the current leases. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
m) AB - 2289 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the State of
Washington Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement, accepting
$500,000 in grant funds for the Duvall Ave NE Roadway Improvements Project (NE 9th St to
NE 10th St). Refer to Finance Committee.
n) AB - 2291 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with KPG, Inc., in
the amount of $424,451, for the design services and water improvements for the NE 16th St. -
Jefferson Ave NE Stormwater Green Connections project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
o) AB - 2292 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Water Quality Grant
Agreement WQSWPC-2016-Renton-00058, with the Department of Ecology, to accept
$250,000 in grant funds for the SE 172nd St and 125th Ave SE Green Stormwater
Infrastructure Design project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
p) AB - 2293 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-17-108, with DPK, Inc., and recommended
acceptance of the project and authorization to release the retainage bond after 60 days, once
all required releases have been obtained. Council Concur.
q) AB - 2285 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Louis Berger
U.S., Inc., in the amount of $111,600 for engineering design services for the Heather Downs
Detention Pond Water Quality Retrofit project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Community Services Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointments of Ms. Kaie Wise and Ms. Brianna
Burroughs to the Renton Municipal Arts Commision, with terms expiring 12/31/2021.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, 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 following payments:
1. Accounts Payable —total payment of $17,467,449.95 for vouchers 10089-10096, 112618,
370354-370355, 370370-370687, 370703-370986; payroll benefit withholding vouchers
5945-5964, 370356-370369, 370688-370702; and eleven wire transfers.
2. Payroll —total payment of $3,012,246.66 for payroll vouchers which includes 11369 direct
deposits and 15 checks (November 06-30 & December 01-15, 2018 pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews —total payment of $257,144.87 for vouchers 5776-5796
4. Municipal Court —total payment of $6,922.26 for vouchers 017352-017359.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Vice Chair Corman noted that the committee report
regarding the Renton Municipal Airport Preferred Airside Alternative recommendation is being
held until further public outreach is conducted by Airport staff.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar,
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:18 P.M.
Jason A.Oth, CMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, January 7, 2019
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
January 7, 2019
January 14, 2019
Monday
3:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1 . Trails and Bicycle Master Plan Update
2. Emerging Issues in CED
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone - Council Conference Room
1 . Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan
2. Certified Arborist Inspector Services Contract
3. Request to Increase Recreation Specialist to .75 FTE
4. Family First Community Center Grant, KC Youth Sports
5. Duvall Ave. Roadway TIB Grant
6. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson - Conferencing Center
1 . Council Policy 800-12
2. Rental Registration Program
3. Family First Community Center Architectural Contract
4. Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding
5. Emerging Issues