HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 12-09-2019December 9, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, December 9, 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
Armondo Pavone
Valerie O'Halloran
Ryan McIrvin
Ed Prince
Ruth Pérez
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, HRRM Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Don Persson Day: A proclamation was read declaring December 9, 2019 to be Don Persson
Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special
observation. Don Persson, Council President, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
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MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, 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:
Inclement Weather Response Reminder: With more cold weather on the way, the
Public Works Department will be out applying deicer to major arterials. Also, snow is
not far away. 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, impact response of emergency vehicles and may be towed. Please
remember that during snow and ice events the department sanders and snow plows
are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable. Visit our website to view our deicing
and snow route maps.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jason Collins, Renton, spoke on a number of issues.
Maria Chavez, Renton, spoke about regulations regarding living in Recreational
Vehicles (RVs). Councilmember Corman asked staff to follow‐up with Ms. Chavez as
this issue is currently being worked on by the Community and Economic Development
Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 25, 2019. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2541 Mayor Law appointed Ms. Josephine Medenilla Bayan to the Renton Airport
Advisory Committee, Benson Hill Neighborhood, primary position, for a term expiring on May
7, 2022. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2538 City Clerk submitted King County's Certification Letter for the November 5, 2019
General Election. The results are as follows: MAYOR ‐ Armondo Pavone 10,915 votes, 52.95%
‐ ELECTED, Marcie Maxwell 9,616 votes, 46.65%; COUNCIL POSITION NO. 3 ‐ Valerie
O'Halloran 9,605 votes, 50.94% ‐ ELECTED, James Alberson 9,187 votes, 48.72%; COUNCIL
POSITION NO. 4 ‐ Ryan McIrvin 12,787 votes, 69.31% ‐ ELECTED, Maria Spasikova 5,599 votes,
30.35%; COUNCIL POSITION NO. 5 ‐ Ed Prince 14,685 votes, 98.29% ‐ ELECTED; COUNCIL
POSITION NO. 7 ‐ Kim‐Khánh Vǎn 12,237 votes, 65.54% ‐ ELECTED, Thomas Trautmann 6,387
votes, 34.21%. None; Information Only.
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d) AB ‐ 2534 City Clerk submitted the 10% Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation for the
proposed Graves Annexation, 12.9 acres bordered approximately to the north by NE 4th St/SE
128th St, to the east by SE 156th St, to the west by 162nd Ave SE, and to the south by parcel
lines and SE 130th St (if extended), and recommended that a Public Meeting with the Initiator
be set for January 13, 2020 to consider the petition. Council Concur; Set Public Meeting on
1/13/2020.
e) AB ‐ 2513 Community Services Department recommended approving an agreement with
REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches), in the amount of $120,000 per year in
operational funding for two years, to support REACH operations including increasing staffing
levels and providing needed resources to assist vulnerable residents with stable and safe
housing. Council Concur.
f) AB ‐ 2526 Community Services Department recommended execution of an agreement with
Bruce Dees & Associates, in the amount of $364,045, for site improvement design and
construction administration support services for the Kiwanis Park Site Improvements project.
Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB ‐ 2536 Community Services Department requested authorization to execute a King County
Veteran's, Seniors and Human Services (VSHSL) Expanded Senior Hub Award agreement,
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, in order to accept $90,000 in order to hire
a consultant to assist Renton in becoming a World Health Organization/AARP designated Age
Friendly City to better serve the City's diverse older adult community. Council Concur.
h) AB ‐ 2537 Community Services Department recommended authorizing execution of a Lease
Amendment to LAG‐15‐002, with Northwest Restaurant Experience dba RiverRock Grill and
Alehouse, to extend the current lease to the end of 2027, with an option to extend an
additional six (6) years upon mutual agreement of the parties. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
i) AB ‐ 2528 Community Services Department requested authorization to execute an agreement
with WSP USA, Inc., in the amount of $341,400, for design and construction administration
support services for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Trestle Bridge Replacement
project. Refer to Finance Committee.
j) AB ‐ 2529 Community Services Department requested authorization to execute an agreement
with PND Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $285,783, for design and construction
administration support services for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park North Waterwalk
Improvements project. Refer to Finance Committee.
k) AB ‐ 2527 Police Department recommended execution of Addendum 1, to CAG‐10‐160,
Interlocal Agreement with Valley Swat Member Jurisdictions, in order to add the City of Des
Moines as a participating jurisdiction. Council Concur.
l) AB ‐ 2530 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase one Kenworth
T470 truck with dump bed assembly, in the estimated amount of $187,178, using State bid
contract 081716‐KTC. The funds for the purchase were included in the 2019/2020 Biennium
Budget. Council Concur.
m) AB ‐ 2532 Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to execute Amendment
No. 8 to CAG‐14‐126, with Mead and Hunt, Inc., in the amount of $214,366, for additional
work related to the Airport Master Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
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n) AB ‐ 2533 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG‐18‐001, NE 31st Street Bridge
Replacement project, contractor Hamilton Construction Co., and recommended approval of
the project and authorization to release the contract bond after 60 days, once all required
State releases have been obtained. Council Concur.
o) AB ‐ 2540 Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to execute a three‐year
lease with Crescent Capital VIII, LLC, generating approximately $123,972.48 in revenue
annually, for land and building components at the Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole ‐ Chair Persson presented a report recommending Council revise the
Council Vacancy policy as outlined (see agenda packet). The Committee further recommended
that the resolution regarding this matter be presented at the next Council Meeting.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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 $6,421,756.02 for vouchers, 379362‐379371,
379384‐379593 payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6165‐6173, 112519, 379372‐
379383 and eight wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,488,132.79 for payroll vouchers which includes 674 direct
deposits and 15 checks (11/01/19‐11/15/19 pay period).
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement with Hough Beck & Baird, Inc.
in the amount of $392,828.67 for design and construction administration services for site
improvements to Philip Arnold Park. The project will be funded from bond proceeds in the
Capital Improvement Program Fund (316.332058.020.594.76.63.000).
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
authorize staff to compensate Joseph Nerlfi as a Construction Inspector at Step D of Grade a21
effective December 2, 2019.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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e) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve allocations for the 2020 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee as follows:
• Renton Chamber of Commerce, Operation of Visitor Center operations: $150,000
• Renton Community Marketing Campaign: $75,000
• Randall Morris Foundation for Youth, Celebrity golf tournament: $40,000
• City of Maple Valley, Ironman 2020: $25,000
• LTAC selected community event sponsorships: $22,500
• DAWA Project, NW Naturals Expo: $20,000
• Ravishing Women Festival: $20,000
• Renton Downtown Partnership, Downtown Marketing package: $15,000
Total Recommendation: $367,500
The Committee further recommended authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional
marketing initiatives.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt the Landside Leasing Supplement to the Airport Leasing Policies. The
Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4394: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
Addendum 1 to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Auburn, Federal Way, Kent,
Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle for the creation of the Valley Special Weapons and
Tactics Team, admitting the City of Des Moines as a member of the Valley Special Weapons
and Tactics (Swat) Team.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4395: A resolution was read adopting the Airport Landside Leasing Policy.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
c) Ordinance No. 5956: An ordinance was read amending 4‐1‐220.D.2 of the Renton Municipal
Code, modifying project eligibility requirements to qualify for an exemption from property
taxation, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
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MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 5957: An ordinance was read amending subsection 4‐1‐190.G of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending Impact Fee Regulations, providing for severability, and establishing
an effective date. #D‐162
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5958: An ordinance was read revising regulations related to street trees, by
amending subsections 4‐4‐070.A, 4‐4‐070.B, 4‐4‐070.D, 4‐4‐070.F.2, 4‐4‐070.G.2, and 4‐4‐
130.H.9.D; sections 9‐15‐1, 9‐15‐2, and 9‐15‐3; the definition of "Drip Line" in section 4‐11‐
040; and Chapter 9‐13, of the Renton Municipal Code; adding definitions of "Arborist, City" to
Section 4‐11‐010, and "Planting Strip" to 4‐11‐160, of the Renton Municipal Code; providing
for severability; and establishing an effective date. #D‐166
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No. 5959: An Ordinance was read amending subsections 4‐4‐080.G and 4‐9‐
240.D.1 of the Renton Municipal Code, and adding Sections 4‐4‐085 and 4‐9‐105 to the
Renton Municipal Code, regulating Vehicle Parking on Residentially Zoned Property, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date. #D‐167
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
g) Ordinance No. 5960: An Ordinance was read amending Renton Municipal Code subsections
4‐2‐060.D, 4‐2‐080.A.7, 4‐2‐110.A, 4‐2‐110.B, 4‐2‐110.C, 4‐2‐110.D, 4‐2‐110.E, 4‐2‐110.F, 4‐3‐
110.E.5.A.I, 4‐4‐080.E.2.A, 4‐4‐080.E.2.E, and 4‐4‐080.F.10.D; Chapter 4‐2; and Section 4‐9‐
030; by amending Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development standards, including adding a
new Section 4‐2‐116 Regulating ADU Design Standards, amending Parking Standards relating
to ADUs, adding a new Subsection 4‐9‐030.H regulating ADU Decision Criteria; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date. #D‐165
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Council President Persson acknowledged receipt of Councilmember Pavone's letter of
resignation, effective January 1, 2020.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ACCEPT COUNCILMEMBER
PAVONE'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020. CARRIED.
ADDED PROCLAMATION ‐ DENIS LAW DAY ‐ A proclamation was read declaring December 9,
2019 to be Denis Law Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community
to join in this special observation. Mayor Law accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
Councilmember Corman remarked that he and Councilmember Mclrvin attended a recent
Regional Trails Coalition meeting . He noted that the purpose of the meeting was to ask
regional partners to pledge support to the new organization so that its partners could work
collectively to promote improvements to regional trails .
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF
SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL TRAIL COALITION TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITIEE. CARRIED .
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:48P.M.
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Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, December 9, 2019
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 9, 2019
December 16, 23 and 30, 2019
Monday
NO MEETINGS COUNCIL HOLIDAY
January 6,2020
Monday
4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone, Council Conference Room
1 . Professional Services Agreement for Kiwanis Park
2. Professional Services Agreement for Coulon Park Bridge Replacement
3. Professional Services Agreement for Coulon Park North Waterwalk
4. Vouchers
5. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room
1 . Airport Master Plan Amendment
2. Crescent Capital Lease Agreement
3. RAAC Appointment
4. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair O'Halloran - Council Conference Room
1 . River Rock Lease Extension
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
CANCELLED Committee of the Whole, Chair Persson - Conferencing Center