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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-22-2019April 22, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, April 22, 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 Armondo Pavone Ed Prince Carol Ann Witschi Councilmembers Absent: Ruth Pérez MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director Craig Burnell, Building Official Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Ian Gray, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager Heather Gregersen, Program Development Coordinator I Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department April 22, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Arbor Day / Earth Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 27, 2019 to be Arbor Day/Earth Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Terry Flatley accepted the proclamation with appreciation. He listed several of the City's accomplishments in regards to urban forestry and natural resource management. Mr. Flatley also noted that he retires soon and introduced his replacement, Mr. Ian Gray. Mr. Gray stated that he is excited to continue the good work that Mr. Flatley has done as the City's Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a) Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) "Complete Streets" Award: Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman announced that the City had been awarded a $400,000 "Complete Streets" grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation's Transportation Improvement Board. He introduced Transportation Planning Manager Vangie Garcia and Program Development Coordinator I Heather Gregerson, both of whom worked diligently to secure the grant funds. Ms. Garcia noted that the grant affirms the City's vision of creating multi‐modal transportation options that benefit the entire Renton community. 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:  Get some assistance with your spring cleaning! Renton’s annual Clean Sweep Program is now in effect through December 28, 2019. Schedule one pickup of extra garbage for free! For more information, including a list of items that qualify and do not qualify for this event, visit the City's website.  SAVE THE DATE – Spring Recycle Day, Saturday, May 11. The Solid Waste Utility will hold its annual spring recycle event in the Renton Technical College north parking lot located at NE 6th Place and Monroe Avenue NE from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During this event, non‐perishable food items will also be collected for the Renton Food Bank. For more information, including a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials, please visit our website or contact the Solid Waste Utility at 425‐430‐7398.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Maria Wolcott, Renton, spoke in opposition to the clear‐cutting of a portion of a hillside known as the DeLeo Wall. She noted that although the area scheduled to be clear‐cut is within the City of Newcastle, it southern edge borders the City of Renton. Ms. Wolcott also noted that Newcastle is appealing the State's Department of Natural Resources’ decision to issue the clear‐cutting permit. April 22, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Eva Lündahl, Renton, expressed opposition to the clear‐cutting of the DeLeo Wall area. She reiterated that the City of Newcastle is appealing the permit issued by the State's Department of Natural Resources. She urged Council to support Newcastle's efforts in overturning the decision. Mayor Law remarked that Renton's City Attorney's Office would contact the City of Newcastle to see check on their progress towards this endeavor, and stated he would not be opposed to drafting another letter in opposition to the clear‐cutting operation. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 15, 2019. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2369 Mayor Law appointed Ms. Bojana Gugulevska to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee, Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace Neighborhood alternate position, for an unexpired term expiring on 5/7/2020. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c) AB ‐ 2368 Community & Economic Development Department submitted the 2018 Title IV Docket #14 Amendments. Following review by the Planning Commission, code revisions recommendations will be presented to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. d) AB ‐ 2361 Community Services Department requested authorization to hire a Facilities Coordinator at Step E of salary grade a25, effective May 1, 2019. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB ‐ 2364 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a five‐year lease agreement with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc., in the amount of $54,704.64 annually, for lease of the 608 Hangar Building at the airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. f) AB ‐ 2367 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a five‐year lease with Puget Sound Energy, in the amount of $75,370.32 annually, for lease of the 622 Hangar Building. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, 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 Ms. Kirsten Garcia to the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board with a term expiring 5/1/2022. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee Vice‐Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute Amendment No. 2 to CAG‐17‐037 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $164,180 for the extension of general services to continue through 2019 and 2020 for the Agreement for Water and Wastewater utilities 2017‐2018 general services. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. April 22, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) Utilities Committee Vice‐Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Osborn Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $257,889 for design services for the SE 172nd Street and 125th Avenue SE Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design Project. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Utilities Committee Vice‐Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute Amendment No. 4 to CAG‐16‐108 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $170,833 for additional services necessary for permit completion for the project. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4381: A resolution was read amending the 2019/2020 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 5926: An ordinance was read amending Section 4‐2‐060 of the Renton Municipal Code, and adding a new Subsection 4‐2‐080.A.83 to the Renton Municipal Code, adding a new allowed use in the Urban Center (UC) zone subject to a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, 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. c) Ordinance No. 5927: An ordinance was read amending Section 6‐27‐5 of the Renton Municipal Code, by increasing deferrals of fines for impounded shopping carts, 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: d) Ordinance No. 5924: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2019/2020 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5898, in the amount of $103,959,706. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. e) Ordinance No. 5925: An ordinance was read imposing the local option sales and use tax to be credited against the State sales and use tax for local revitalization financing pursuant to RCW 82 .14.510. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: All AYES. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:26P.M. April 22, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, April 22, 2019 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 22, 2019 April 29, 2019 Monday NO MEETING Fifth Monday May 6, 2019 Monday 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone – Council Conference Room 1. Facilities Coordinator Hire at Step E 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room 1. RAAC Appointment - Gugulevska 2. Airport Lease Agreement – PSE in 622 Hangar Building 3. Airport Lease Agreement – Northwest Seaplanes in 608 Hangar Building 4. Sidewalks Discussion 5. Emerging Issues in Transportation • Posting of Bridge Weight Limits CANCELLED Community Services Committee, Chair Witschi 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson – Conferencing Center 1. Renton River Days Update 2. Bond-funded Projects 3. Emerging Issues