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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 February 25, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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. February 25, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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. February 25, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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. 44 111Z� Jason . Seth, CM , City Clerk Megan Gregor, CIVIC, Recorder Monday, February 25, 2019 February 25, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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