HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 05-13-2019May 13, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 13, 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
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Councilmembers Absent:
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER CAROL ANN WITSCHI. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read
declaring May 16, 2019 to be Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day in the City of
Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation.
May 13, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Affordable Housing Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring May 13 - 17,
2019 to be Affordable Housing Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in
this special observance.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, 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:
Come meet Renton Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop. The mission is to break down
barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and
allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers
in your neighborhood. The next Coffee with a Cop will take place on Saturday, May 18
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Everest Tea & Coffee House, 200 SW 43rd Street in Renton.
Visit the Renton Senior Activity Center for Newcomers Hour on May 17 at 10 a.m.
Meet in the lobby for a free tour where you will meet the staff and learn about the
programs and activities available. Visit the City website for more information. The
Renton Senior Activity Center is located at 211 Burnett Avenue North.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Robert Steele, Renton, spoke in opposition to King County issuing a permit for an
expansion of an asphalt plant located along the Cedar River. He urged Council and the
Administration to send a letter to King County opposing the permit. He also provided
two hand-outs regarding the project.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. At the request
of Councilmember Pérez, Item 6.e. was removed for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 6, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2385 Mayor Law reappointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee with terms expiring May 7, 2022: Mr. Shane Carlson, Airport-At-Large, primary
position; Mr. James Young, Airport-At-Large, alternate position; Mr. Gordon Alvord, Airport
Leaseholder, primary position; Ms. Marie Campbell, Airport Leaseholder, alternate position;
Mr. Lee Chicoine, North Renton Neighborhood, primary position; Mr. Ben Johnson, North
Renton Neighborhood, alternate position; and Mr. Harold Jones, Highlands Neighborhood,
primary position. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2382 Community & Economic Development Department recommended accepting
$20,000 in grant funds from the 4Culture Sustained Support Program which will be used to
raise awareness of art and culture in Renton, specifically targeting culturally or linguistically
isolated segments of the community. Council Concur.
d) AB-2384 Pub l ic Works Administrat ion requested authori zation to purchase two p i eces of
equipment, totaling $272 ,205 , utilizing the State b id contract 10212 and the Houston -
Galveston Area Council purchasing contract. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.E. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION -ITEM 6.E.
e) AB-2383 Utility Systems Division recommended executing Change Order No .6 to CAG -17-
174, contractor Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc ., in the amount of $115,214.46, for
roadway restoration of S 7th St . between Cedar AveS and Renton AveS with cement concrete
pavement. Refer te Utilities Cemmittee .
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.E. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. 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. Sean Conway to the Benson Hill
Community Plan Advisory Board with a term expiring 5/1/24.
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER EMAILS FROM THE
NORTH RENTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CRITICIZING THE CITY TO THE
ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:16P.M.
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Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, May 13, 2019
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 13, 2019
May 20, 2019 Monday
2:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room
1. 20mph Speed Limit in Neighborhoods
* 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation
• TIP Schedule and Priorities Discussion
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. LHWMP Projects Agreement
2. Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Agreement
3. Park Ave Water Line Extension Cost Sharing
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
• Christelle Ridge Sewer Service Agreement
4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone – Council Conference Room
1. Utility Leak Adjustment - Gamble
2. Community Services Department Fee Waivers Request
3. Willowcrest Townhomes Grant Award
4. Fresh Bucks Agreement Amendment
5. TIB Complete Streets Grant
6. Vouchers
7. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson – Conferencing Center
** 1. Airport Building Lease Proposals Discussion
2. Community Services Bond-funded Projects Update (Continued)
3. Boeing Apron R Update
4. Recreation & Neighborhoods Division Updates
5. Parks & Trails Division Updates
*Topic Removed
**Topic Added