HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-25-2019CITY OF RENTON
Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, February 25, 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:
Carol Ann Witschi, Council President Pro
Tem
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Councilmembers Absent:
Don Persson, Council President
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Jessie Kotarski, Economic Development Specialist
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) National Black History Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring February
2019 to be National Black History Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join
in learning more about the rich history of African Americans during this special observance.
Dr. Linda Smith, on behalf of the Renton African American Pastoral (RAAP) Group, and
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Reverend Ken Curl from Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Baptist Church accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a) Garland Jewelers Day Proclamation presented to Gary Slotnik: Economic Development
Specialist Jessie Kotarski introduced Jon Glenn from the Renton Downtown Partnership who
introduced and welcomed Gary Slotnik to receive the proclamation and thanked him for his
commitment to Downtown Renton.
b) Following the presentation, Mayor Law introduced King County Councilmember Dave
Upthegrove who shared some of the work he is doing with King County Metro and other
regional transit agencies to ensure that Renton receives the appropriate transit resources to
be able to support economic development and the housing needs of its residents.
Additionally, Mayor Law thanked Councilmember Upthegrove for his hard work in helping the
City receive these transit services.
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 Draft 2019 Stormwater Management Program Plan is available for review and
comments through March 4. The Plan describes the city's planned actions and
activities for the year to meet the requirements of the Western Washington Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
The Plan and contact information are posted on the city's website. Comments may be
submitted to Surface Water Utility Engineer Kristina Lowthian at 425-430-7249 or
KLowthian@rentonwa.gov.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Jeff Dineen, Renton, addressed concerns related to the sale of AV gas at the Renton
Municipal Airport.
• Marguerite Richard, Seattle, voiced concerns related to a recent interaction she had
with a member of Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 11, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2330 City Clerk reported bid opening on February 6, 2019 for the 2019 Stormwater
Facility Fencing Project, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to
the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, K-A General Construction Contractor, LLC, in
the amount of $175,997.92. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2325 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of a resolution
identifying the true and actual costs to provide municipal services to the Benson Hill
Annexation area for the State's fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Council Concur.
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d) AB - 2331 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) interlocal agreement between the
cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Tukwila,
and King County (participating jurisdictions) which sets forth the purpose, structure,
authority, responsibility, and other elements of the SKHHP, as well as the rights and
responsibilities of the participating jurisdictions. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 2332 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of an
addendum to the interlocal agreement with the Renton Regional Fire Authority, which
authorizes fire impact fees to be included among the fees which Council may waive for
eligible affordable housing projects. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 2328 Community Services Department recommended waiving park, shelter rental,
parking garage passes, and permit fees in the total amount of $16,450 for community events
scheduled in 2019. Council Concur.
g) AB - 2326 Community Services Department requested authorization to increase a 0.50 FTE
(Full -Time Equivalent) Program Assistant position in the Recreation and Neighborhood
Division to 0.75 FTE, in order to more effectively focus on marketing, website, and event
support. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 2204 Executive Department recommended approval of a five-year agreement with Valley
Defenders, PLLC, in the amount of $765,000 per year, for public defense services.
Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB - 2327 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase 32 vehicles using
State bid contract number 05916, in the total amount of $2,015,469.04. The funding for the
purchase of 26 of the vehicles was approved on November 13, 2017, and the funding for the
other six vehicles was approved November 5, 2018. Council Concur.
j) AB - 2306 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of GCB 2433 Design -Build
Coordinator Agreement, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in order
to reimburse the City in an amount up to $240,000 to act as City project coordinator for the I-
405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
k) AB - 2307 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of GCB 2476 Design -Build
Cooperative Agreement, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, with no
direct fiscal impact, for design and construction of the 1-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and
Express Toll Lanes project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
1) AB - 2329 Utility Systems Division recommended approval to execute Change Order No. 5 to
CAG-17-174, contractor Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of
$1,031,259.85, for roadway restoration of all roads within the Renton Hill Utility Replacement
Project area. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Mr. Martin Dawood to the
Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board for an unexpired term expiring on 8/1/2020.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4371: A resolution was read reporting the net costs of providing municipal
services to an annexation area in support of a sales and use tax authorized by RCW 82.14.415
as a credit against state sales and use tax.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5922: An ordinance was read amending Maximum Building Height for
vertically mixed -use buildings in the CA (Commercial Arterial) zoning designation in
Subsection 4-2-120.A of the Renton Municipal Code, and providing for severability and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 5913: An ordinance was read adding Section 4-5-125 to the Renton Municipal
Code to create a residential rental registration and inspection program, amending Subsections
5-5-3.A and 5-5-3.6 of the Renton Municipal Code to create exemptions from general
business licensing registration and fee requirements, and providing for severability and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:33 P.M.
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Jason . Seth, CM , City Clerk
Megan Gregor, CIVIC, Recorder
Monday, February 25, 2019
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 25, 2019
March 4, 2019
Monday
3:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone - Council Conference Room
1 . Increase Program Assistant from .50 to .75 FTE
2. Renton Hill Utility Replacement Change Order
3. SKHHP Interlocal Agreement
4. RRFA Interlocal Addendum
5. Public Defender Contract
6. Vouchers
7. Emerging Issues in Finance
• Elevator Project Change Order
4:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room
1 . Lake WA Loop Trail Project Supplemental Agreement
2. Park Ave N Extension Project Supplemental Agreement
3. Renton Ave S Resurfacing Project Supplemental Agreement
4. WSDOT Design Build Agreement - GCB 2433
5. WSDOT Design Build Agreement - GCB 2476
6. RAAC Appointment
7. Emerging Issues
• Landing Gear Works
• Leven Estate
5:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Witschi - Council Conference Room
1 . Aquatics Operations Update
2. "Gift of Play" Scholarship Program Changes
3. Recreation Brochures Update
4. Municipal Arts Commission Projects Briefing
5. Emerging Issues in Community Services
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Witschi - Conferencing Center
1 . Affordable Housing Policy Discussion
2. Municipal Arts Commission Projects Briefing
March 9, 2019
Saturday
10:00 AM City Council Retreat, Vice Chair Witschi - Renton Senior Activity Center
*Added agenda item