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M I N UTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM-Monday, March 6,2017
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:
Armondo Pavone,Council President Don Persson
Ed Prince
Randy Corman
Ryan Mclrvin
Ruth Perez
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON.CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Lawrence J.Warren, City Attorney
Zanetta Fontes,Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth,City Clerk
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Craig Burnell, Building Official
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
3.a) Larry Warren Day-March 6,2017: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring March
6, 2017 Larry Warren Day in the City of Renton,and he encouraged all residents of Renton to
congratulate Larry on a wonderful and successful career with the City.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION.CARRIED.
Council President Pavone presented the proclamation to Mr.Warren.
Mayor Law remarked that Mr.Warren holds the record for most years of service as a City
Attorney. He commended Mr.Warren for his 43 years of service,and stated that he has been
instrumental in every aspect of Renton's growth and development over the past four
decades. He also commended Mr.Warren for his volunteerism in the community, noting that
in addition to supporting many charities, he has served as President of the local Rotary and as
a member of the Renton Community Foundation. Mayor Law also mentioned that he has had
the utmost confidence in the decisions and recommendations Mr.Warren has provided
during his tenure as Mayor. Additionally, Mayor Law read a letter from Councilmember pon
Persson commending Mr.Warren's decades of experience.
Councilmember Corman shared how he met Mr.Warren 30 years ago,and thanked him for
his many years of service. He also noted that Mr.Warren's engineering background was
beneficial in many land use decisions over the years.Additionally, Mr. Corman thanked Mr.
Warren for always providing Council options that assisted their decision making processes.
Councilmember Perez thanked Mr.Warren for making her feel comfortable when she was
first appointed to Council.She commended his cultural awareness, and remarked that she
considers Mr.Warren a friend.
Councilmember Prince shared how he met Mr.Warren, and thanked him for sharing his
knowledge of municipal law and his extensive knowledge of University of Washington Husky
basketball and baseball programs.
Council President Pavone commended Mr.Warren for his commitment to Renton. He stated
that Mr.Warren's trait of loving a challenge is admirable,and noted that Mr.Warren's
decades of institutional knowledge will be sorely missed.
Councilmember Witschi explained how she had met Mr. Warren, and thanked him for his
ability to patiently answer her questions as a new Councilmember.She also commended his
ability to provide Counci)with many options during decision making processes.
Councilmember Mclrvin thanked Mr.Warren for helping the City get to where it is. He
remarked that the City is in a great position today because of Mr.Warren's dedication,
commitment,and hard work.
Mayor Law surprised Mr.Warren by presenting him the Key to the City.
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Mr.Warren accepted the proclamation and the Key to the City with appreciation. He
introduced family members in attendance,and thanked Council for the opportunity to serve
for 43 years. He stated that his time serving as City Attorney has been, at times, both
wonderful and challenging. He noted that he had worked on many projects over the years,
but takes most pride in his victory that resulted in the 1986 Supreme Court decision Renton v.
Playtime Theaters which upheld Renton's zoning laws. Mr.Warren also thanked
Councilmembers and the Mayor,and past Councils and Mayors,for creating a stable political
climate in Renton that benefited the community as a whole.Additionally, Mr.Warren
thanked Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington and Senior Assistant City Attorney Zanetta
Fontes for their many years of friendship.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2016 and beyond. Items noted were:
• Inclement Weather Response Reminder:The Public Works Department would like to
remind residents to help us prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring
catch basins near your home and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris.
Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials.Also,
snow is not far away. Please remember that during snow and ice events,the
department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable.
Visit our website at http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=21258 to view our
snow route maps. It is imperative that motorists do not park or abandon their
vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes.Abandoned vehicles impair snow and
ice removal and impact response of emergency vehicles.
• Upland construction work of the Bird Island Shoreline Enhancement Project will start
this week.Tasks include adding 200 feet of new boardwalk trail, planting new native
trees,and adding 3 interpretive signs along the boardwalk.A section of the south
parking lot at Coulon Park will be cordoned off for the contractor.The project will be
complete by May 31st.This is Phase 1 of the overall project—in-water work or Phase
2 is scheduled for November and December of this year.
• The record rainfall last month caused some landslides in the Kennydale area and in
two places along SR-169.After the devastating Oso mudslide in Snohomish County,
the City conducted a comprehensive LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)analysis to
identify potential future slide risks in Renton.Staff will present those findings, along
with information from these latest slides, at the Council's Committee of the Whole
meeting on April 17th.
• As the 2017 Washington State Legislature continues its work in Olympia,we continue
to monitor potential legislation that could impact Renton. Our lobbyist, Doug Levy,
along with Preeti Shridhar,our Deputy Administrator for Public Affairs,will provide
the Council with a mid-session update on March 13th.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the ConsentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing.
6.a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 27, 2017.Council Concur.
6.b) AB-1856 Community Services Department recommended waiving greens fees at the
Maplewood Golf Course for the Senior Pro-Am Tournament participants in the estimated
amount of$2,980. Refer to Finance Committee.
6.c) AB-1865 Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with
Schreiber Starling Whitehead Architects, in the amount of$763,486 for design services for
Fire Station#15. Refer to Finance Committee.
6.d) AB-1866 Executive Department recommended adoption of the 2018-2023 City of Renton
Business Plan. (See item 8.a for ResolutionJ Council Concur.
6.e) AB-1862 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-15-118,Central Renton Interceptor Reline&
Upsize project;contractor Road Construction Northwest, Inc.,and requested acceptance of
the project, and release of retainage in the amount of$25,332.32 after 60 days, subject to
receipt of all required authorizations.Council Concur.
6.f) AB-1863 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$176,379,for the Lift Station and Force Main
Rehabilitation Group 1 Facilities-Predesign project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
6.g) AB-1864 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$134,880,for design engineering services for the Falcon
Ridge Lift Station Replacement and Force Main Improvements project. Refer to Utilities
Committee
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT
AGENDA,AS PRESENTED.CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINE55
7.a) Committee of the Whole Chair Pavone presented a report consistent with the strategies
identified in the City Center Community Plan and incorporated into Transportation
Improvement Project(TIP) No.8—Connecting Downtown Renton Improvement Project
(incorporated into the 2017-2022 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, adopted on
9/12/16),the Committee of the Whole recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation
to approve proceeding with the conversion of Williams Ave.S.,Wells Ave. S., S. 3rd St., and
evaluating the conversion of S. 2nd St.,to a two-way operation, in phases as available funding
allows.
The conversion of the one-way couplets Williams Ave.5. and Wells Ave.S.; and S. 2nd St. and S.
3rd St to two-way streets is consistent with the presentation on this topic provided to the City
Council during the February 25, 2016 City Council Workshop.
The Public Works Department's 2017-2018 budget presentation to Council included the
completion of a Turnback Agreement with WSDOT for a portion of SR 900 between I-405 and
Rainier Ave. S. (the S. 2nd St. and 5.3rd St. couplet)that would allow conversion of the couplet
to two-way streets.
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Previous actions the City Council has taken in support of conversion of these downtown streets
to two-way streets include:
• Approval of the obligation of the TIB grant for the Main Ave. project(1/5/15).
• Approval of the engineering services agreement with KPG for final design of the Main
Ave. project(8/10/15).
• Acceptance of the low bid for the construction of the Main Ave. project(1/9/17).
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
7.a) Committee of the Whole Chair Pavone presented the Committee of the Whole report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to amend the 2017 Calendar of
Regular City Council Meetings as follows:
CANCELED MEETINGS:
April 10, 2017
July 3,2017
November 27, 2017
ADDED MEETINGS:
July 17, 2017
August 21, 2017
Additionally,although the December 18,2017 meetings have been canceled,they may be
added back to the calendar if necessary to complete any City business prior to the end of the
yea r.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
7.a) Committee of the Whole Chair Pavone presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve the 2017 Regional Policy Agenda.
MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
7.b) Transportation (Aviation)Committee Chair Perez presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment 11-16 to lease LAG-005-91 with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.for a periodic ground
lease rate adjustment that will increase the ground lease rate from$0.62 per square foot per
year to$0.7252 per square foot per year for the 91,545.57 square feet of leased ground space
effective January 1, 2017.
MOVED BY PEREZ,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED.
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
LEGISLATION
Resolution(sJ:
8.a) Resolution No.4306:A resolution of the City of Renton,adopting the 2018-2023 Business
Plan.
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ.CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADJOURN.CARRIED.TIME:
7:41 P.M.
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Jaso A.Seth,CM , City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 6, 2017
March 9.2017
Thursday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Councll Conference Room
1. Falcon Ridge Lift Station Replacement& Force Main Improvements Project
2. Lift Station & Force Main Rehabilitation Group 1 Facilities - Predesign
3. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince - Council Conference Rm.
1. Accessory Dwelling Units - Briefing
2. Docket#12
3. Benson Hill Community Plan Recommended Priorities
4. City Center Community Plan Work Program and Amendment
5. Emerging Issues in CED
M�tth 13, xQ17 '
Monday
4:30 PM Finance Committee, Vice Chair Prince - Council Conference Room
1. Vouchers
2. Fire Station 15 Architecture Services Contract
3. Fee Waiver Request for Senior Pro-Am Tournament at Maplewood
4. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams
5:30 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman - Council Conference Room
1. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Council Chambers
1. Legislative Update
2. Main Ave. Street Closure