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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 09-23-2019September 23, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, September 23, 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: Council Position No. 3 Vacant ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director Commander Jeff Eddy, Police Department PROCLAMATION a) Diaper Need Awareness Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 23 ‐ 29, 2019 to be Diaper Need Awareness Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to donate generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that distribute diapers to families in need. Westside Baby Executive Director Jack Edgerton accepted the proclamation with appreciation. September 23, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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:  Community members are invited to share their top priorities for the Renton Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan update at a Community Open House on October 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Community Center. A brief presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by interactive live polling. From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., participants can visit stations to weigh in on the most important project criteria and park concept plans at their own pace. Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation will be available. The input gathered will help set the priorities for the updated Parks, Recreation and Natural Area Plan. Please visit rentonparksplan.com to learn more, including other ways to participate.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Jason Collins, Renton, spoke about vandalism of political signs and planes harassing bald eagles. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember Pavone requested Item 6.d. be removed for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of September 16, 2019. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2468 City Clerk reported receipt of the Closing Letter from the King County Boundary Review Board (BRB) for the proposed Highlands Meadows Annexation, and recommended the ordinance effectuating the annexation be adopted. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2462 Community Services Department recommended approval of a 10‐year agreement with the Renton Sister City program, in the amount of $6,000 per year, that clarifies roles and responsibilities between each agency. Refer to Community Services Committee. e) AB ‐ 2464 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the Grade Crossing Signal Installation Agreement for Williams Avenue South at Houser Way South with BNSF Railway, in the amount of $197,832. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. f) AB ‐ 2465 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the Grade Crossing Signal Installation Agreement for Wells Avenue South at Houser Way South with BNSF Railway, in the amount of $197,832. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. g) AB ‐ 2463 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an interlocal Utility Construction Agreement UTB 1296 with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $366,500, for the relocation of City utilities and installation of new communication and signal conduits to accommodate improvements on I‐405. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. September 23, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES h) AB ‐ 2461 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG‐18‐120, Falcon Ridge Lift Station and Force Main Improvements Project, contractor Road Construction Northwest, Inc., and requested approval of the project and authorization to release retainage in the amount of $41,779.69 after 60 days, subject to the receipt of all required authorizations. Council Concur. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.d. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ‐ ITEM 6.d. d) AB ‐ 2466 Executive Department requested authorization to hire a Census Program Manager for an eight‐month period, November 1, 2019 ‐ June 30, 2020, in the total amount of $105,250, to administer a complete count for the upcoming 2020 Census. Refer to Finance Committee MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.d. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Utilities Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement with Murraysmith, Inc. in the amount of $973,123 for Amendment No. 3, implementing Phase 3, Final Engineering and Design of the Downtown Utility Improvement Project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $3,942,392.01 for vouchers, 82719, 91119, 377298‐ 377299, 377312‐377749; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6113‐6124, 377300‐ 377311 and two wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,609,748.13 for payroll vouchers which includes 771 direct deposits and 20 checks (8/16/19‐8/31/19 pay period). MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Administration to reorganize the Department of Community & Economic Development, effective October 1, 2019, with the following changes: • Permit Center Supervisor (m22) to Permit Services Manager (m28) • Construction Inspection Supervisor (a26) to Assistant Development Engineering Supervisor (m30) • Economic Development Manager (m32) to Community Development & Housing Manager (m33) • Assistant Planner (a16) to Housing Programs Manager (m27) MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. September 23, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Makers Architecture and Urban Design, LLP to develop a transit oriented development subarea plan in the amount of $148,387. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the reimbursement of two vendor space rentals, for two qualifying businesses that participate at Renton Farmers Market – Columbia City Bakery and Hot Dame!: 2 space rentals = $80 x 2 vendors = $160 total. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution of an amended and restated Interlocal Agreement relating to the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) and approving the City’s capital contribution related to refunding bonds to be issued to refinance the South Correctional Facility. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution adopting Capital Facilities Plans for the Renton, Kent, and Issaquah School Districts and to incorporate the requested fee amounts for each District (shown below) into the Renton Fee Schedule. Renton 2019 Single‐Family $6,862 Multi‐Family $3,582 Kent 2019 Single‐Family $5,554 Multi‐Family $2,345 Issaquah 2019 Single‐Family $14,501 Multi‐Family $9,583 Additionally, the Committee recommended that a resolution regarding this matter be prepared for adoption. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the 2019 Title IV Docket Group #14 Group B. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for the items listed below be prepared and presented for first reading, when they are complete: City Initiated Amendments • #D -156: Outdoor Storage • #D-161 : Design Requirements for Assisted Living and Convalescent Care Facilities Located in Residential Zones • #D -163 : Conditional Use Permit Criteria • #D -162 : Impact Fee Credit LEGISLATION MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Ordinances for f i rst reading : a) Ordinance No. 5931: An ordinance was read annexing certain territory to the City of Renton (Highland Meadows Annexation ; File No . A-18-001). MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 5932: An ordinance was read regarding the City's participation in the South Correctional Entity (SCORE); authorizing the execution of an amended and restated interlocal agreement relating to SCORE ; approving the City's capital contribution related to refunding bonds to be issued to refinance the SCORE facility; approving other matters related thereto, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:21P.M. September 23 , 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth , Recorder Monday, September 23, 2019 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 23, 2019 September 30, 2019 Monday NO MEETING FIFTH MONDAY October 7, 2019 Monday 3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone – Council Conference Room 1. Vouchers 2. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room 1. Utility Relocation Agreement UTB 1296 with WSDOT for I-405 Widening 2. BNSF Signal Installation Agreement for Wells Ave. 3. BNSF Signal Installation Agreement for Williams Ave. 4. Emerging Issues in Transportation 5:00 PM Community Services Committee, Vice Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room 1. Renton Sister City Joint Agreement 2. Emerging Issues in Community Services 5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson – Council Chambers 1. Budget Adjustments 2. Proposed Property Tax Levy 3. Fee Schedule Adjustments 4. Emerging Issues