HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 08-19-2019August 19, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, August 19, 2019
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Persson 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, Mayor Pro Tem
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Armondo Pavone
Ed Prince
Councilmembers Absent:
Ruth Pérez
Carol Ann Witschi
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBERS CAROL ANN WITSCHI AND RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Jim Seitz, Transportation Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Ready in Renton Month: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring the month of
September 2019 to be Ready in Renton Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents
to formulate a preparedness plan. Deb Needham, City of Renton Emergency Management
Director, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
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MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Six‐Year TIP 2020‐2025: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and
published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pro Tem Persson opened the public
hearing to consider the annual update to the Six‐Year Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP), 2020‐2025.
Transportation Planning Manager Vangie Garcia reported that transportation programs and
projects are required to be incorporated into the TIP in order to receive State and/or Federal
funding. Ms. Garcia explained that the TIP is a financially unconstrained document and its
purpose is to develop a multi‐year work plan and funding plan for the development of
transportation facilities, it is used to coordinate transportation projects and programs with
other jurisdictions and agencies, it allows for a reflection of involvement with citizens and
elected officials, it is mandated by State law, and is required for State and federal funding
programs. She also stated that the TIP is coordinated with public and private stakeholders in
an effort to coordinate their facility improvements.
Ms. Garcia highlighted updates to the format of the TIP document, and clarified that the
projects within the TIP proposed expenditures by category type are as follows:
Maintenance and Preservation ‐ 9 Projects (17%)
Corridor Projects ‐ 21 Projects (41%)
Traffic Operations & Safety ‐ 8 projects (15%)
Non‐Motorized ‐ 10 Projects (19%)
Other Programs ‐ 4 Projects (8%)
Additionally, she explained that the following new projects have been added to the Program:
TIP 16: Duvall Ave NE Roadway Improvements.
TIP 17: Houser Way N Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements.
TIP 23: Renton Connector.
TIP 24: Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings.
TIP 25: S 2nd St. Conversion Project.
TIP 46: Southport Pedestrian Connection.
TIP 51: Walkway Master Plan.
TIP 52: I‐405/44th Gateway Signage & Green‐Scaping Improvements
Anticipated construction of TIP projects that are scheduled to happen in the next year are:
Duvall Ave. NE Roadway Preservation,
Lake Washington Loop Trail – Phase 3
Williams Ave. S/Wells Ave. S Two‐Way Conversion,
Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements
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Park Ave N Extension.
Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings.
Concluding, Ms. Garcia reviewed the six‐year financial outlook for the Transportation
Improvement Program, and she stated that staff is recommending that Council approve the
Six‐Year 2020‐2025 TIP and present the resolution regarding this matter for reading and
adoption.
Public comment was invited. There being no public comment or further discussion, it was
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent 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 King County Solid Waste Division is accepting public comments on the scope of
the Environmental Impact Statement for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 2020 site
development plan until August 26. The public is invited to comment on the range of
issues to study in the Environmental Impact Statement that will evaluate the
proposed development alternatives for maximizing the capacity at the Cedar Hills
Regional Landfill in unincorporated King County, near Maple Valley. To submit
comments online, visit the King County Solid Waste Division website, or mail
comments to King County Solid Waste Division at 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 701,
Seattle, WA 98104; Attn: Molly Paterson, Project Manager.
Community Services has received unfortunate news regarding one of the large
American elm trees in Jones Park. Decline was observed in one of the trees a number
of weeks ago and tissue samples were sent to the Washington State University Plant
Pathology Clinic in Puyallup. Dutch Elm Disease was confirmed. There is no treatment
for this fungal pathogen and the tree will have to be removed. Preventative
treatments will be pursued for two of the remaining elms to see if they can be saved.
Information notices will be placed onsite to inform the general public about the
problem and pending tree removal. The City Forester can be contacted with any
questions. Tree removal operations will take place after Labor Day.
Thursday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will temporarily shut
off power to homes and businesses located within the vicinity of NE 21st Street to
replace a utility pole. The planned power outage is anticipated to last up to 6 hours.
During this time there will likely be noise from trucks and heavy equipment. Signs and
flaggers will be onsite to guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone. Upon
completion of the work, electrical service will be restored automatically. For more
information, visit the Puget Sound Energy website or contact Project Manager Vince
Rabon at 425‐457‐4955 or via email at vincent.rabon@pse.com and reference project
number 101112200.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jason Collins, Renton, stated he was homeless and requested a Post Office Box or
some other means to securely store his personal papers and property.
John Glen, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Downtown Partnership, thanked Council
for taking action to keep the Civic Core plan moving forward. However, he urged
Council to cautiously and judiciously review the proposed plans for the Pavilion
Building prior to taking any action on either proposal.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 12, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2446 City Clerk reported results from the bid opening on August 12, 2019 for the Rainier
Ave North Culvert Improvement project, CAG‐19‐209, to Nordvind Company in the amount of
$106,751.58. Council Concur.
c) AB ‐ 2445 Community Services Department requested authorization to institute a 50%
reduction in registration fees for parents/guardians who volunteer to coach for the purpose
of increasing the recruitment pool of volunteer coaches for the 2019‐2020 Youth Basketball
Program. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Substitute Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a sole source
contract with Western Neon, in an amount not to exceed $146,261.28, to provide design,
fabrication, and installation of the proposed public art at the intersection of South 2nd Street and
Main Ave South.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Committee of the Whole Substitute Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a sole source
contract with artist Kirk Seese, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide design,
fabrication, and installation of the proposed public art in the Sunset Community Park.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,031,654.49 for vouchers, 10108‐10109, 70366,
72219, 72919, 101110, 375887‐375889, 375902‐376524; payroll benefit withholding
vouchers 6086‐6094, 375886, 375890‐375901 and one wire transfer.
Payroll – total payment of $1,623,591.63 for payroll vouchers which includes 796 direct
deposits and 39 checks (July 01‐15, 2019 pay period).
Municipal Court – total payment of $9,129.56 for vouchers 017491‐017507.
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MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the authorization by the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the United Way of King County
Grantee Agency Funding Contract from July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019 and allocate the $4,000
grant award to support the 2019 Summer Meals Program in King County.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
reorganize the Finance Division effective September 1, 2019, creating a separate tax and license
work group which includes the reclassifications of:
• Tax and Licensing Program Manager (m27 step C) to Tax and Licensing Manager (m28
step C)
• Finance Analyst III (n16 step C) to Tax and License Auditor III (n16 step C)
• Accounting Assistant IV (a09 step E) to remain the same, however will report to the Tax
and Licensing Manager
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
increase the Head Golf Professional’s salary at Maplewood Golf Course to pay grade m25 at step
E (7% increase of $6,860.00) beginning September 1, 2019.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to CAG‐15‐089 with KPG, P.S. for
the Rainier Avenue South – Phase 4 (South 3rd Street to NW 3rd Place) project in the amount of
$213,755.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the annual updates to the 2020‐2025 Six‐Year Transportation
Improvement Program. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this
matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4387: A resolution was read finding that the sole source exemption under
RCW 39 .04 .280(2){a) applies to the installation of public art in the Sunset Community Park
therefor waiving the state competitive bidding requirement and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Kirk Seese for public art in the Sunset Community
· Park.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4388: A resolution was read finding that the sole source exemption under
RCW 39 .04 .280(2){a) applies to the installation of public art at the intersection of S 2nd Stand
Main AvenueS in downtown Renton therefor waiving the state competitive bidding
requirement and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with
Western Neon for public art in downtown Renton .
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
c) Resolution No. 4389: A resolution was read updating and extending Renton's Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for 2020-2025 .
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:35P.M.
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Megan Gregor, Recorder
Monday, August 19, 2019
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
August 19, 2019
August 26, 2019 Monday
CANCELLED Council Holiday
September 2, 2019 Monday
NO MEETINGS Labor Day Holiday
September 9, 2019 Monday
CANCELLED Council Holiday
September 16, 2019 Monday
3:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room
1. Docket #14
2. Emerging Issues in CED
4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone – Council Conference Room
1. Youth Athletic Programs Fee Waiver Request
2. Vouchers
3. Emerging Issues in Finance
CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
CANCELLED Community Services Committee, Vice Chair McIrvin
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Prince – Conferencing Center
1. Council Vacancy
2. CRM Project Briefing
3. ZenCity Project Briefing
4. Affordable Housing Options
5. Emerging Issues