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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-16-2020G TY O.r NTO CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 16, 2020 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall— 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Absent: Ruth Perez, Council President Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1 Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan Mclrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Kim-Khanh Van, Council Position No. 7 all Councilmembers attended telephonically) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor telephonically) Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer telephonically) Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney telephonically) Jason Seth, City Clerk Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Amanda Askren, Property&Technical Services Manager PROCLAMATIONS a) National Safe Place Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 15 - 21, 2020 to be National Safe Place Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation. March 16, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY VAN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Irish-American Heritage Month:A proclamation was read proclaiming March 2020 to be Irish- American Heritage Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observance. MOVED BY VAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) WSDOT Acquisition for 1-405 &Southport Interchange:This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened thepublic hearingto consider the WSDOT Acquisition for the 1-405 SouthportPqp Interchange Project. Planning &Technical Services Manager Amanda Askren reported that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is planning improvements to 1-405 and the Southport Interchange. She displayed a map depicting the sites of the potential acquisitions for the project, and explained how these acquisitions are part of the larger 1-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Ms. Askren further reported that WSDOT is requesting that the City execute two Temporary Construction Easements, a permanent Access Easement, and a Quit Claim Deed with the City with compensation set at$18,100 in order to accomplish the project. She also noted that the Temporary Construction Easements expire on December 31, 2024. Ms.Askren recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents necessary for WSDOT to complete its project. There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY MCIRVIN,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR TO LEAVE THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN UNTIL 3 P.M. MARCH 20, 2020 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ANY ADDITIONAL WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THIS TOPIC. 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 2020 and beyond. Items noted were: On March 5, a proclamation of local emergency was issued for the city due to the public health impacts of COVID-19. During uncertain times such as these, the city may require supplemental assistance if the severity of the event goes beyond the capabilities of local resources.The emergency declaration enables the city to call in those additional resources.Also,the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated virtually between 8 am to 5 pm. Large events and meetings over 250 people have been canceled per governor's emergency order. The Public Health Officer also prohibits ALL gatherings under 250 unless they comply specifically with Public Health guidance to reduce infection.We have closed and cancelled all programming, events, meetings, and rentals through March 31 at Renton Community Center, Renton History Museum, Renton Senior March 16, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Activity Center, North Highlands Neighborhood Center, and Highlands Neighborhood Center.The Senior Lunch Program is still operating with sack lunches available for pick-up by drive through only, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. City staff will be out front to hand out sack lunches.We've also established a COVID- 19 page on our website and are working diligently to share information from public health officials via our Twitter, Facebook, and Nextdoor accounts. We have been working closely with members of my Inclusion Task Force to keep them informed of the situation and be available to them and their communities during these times. The containment of COVID-19 is an ever-evolving situation with all events happening in real time. Because of this, your best source for the most up-to-date information is Public Health -Seattle and King County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Invitations to partake in the 2020 Federal Census will begin showing up in mailboxes this week! A completed form ensures everyone in your household is counted which is important as the census determines allocation of federal funding to support housing, education,transportation, health care, and other programs and infrastructure in Renton. Please don't delay and take your census online now. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 2, 2020. Council Concur. b) AB-2605 City Clerk reported the bid results for the January 30, 2020 bid opening for the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project, CAG-20-001, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Cascade Civil Construction, LLC, in the amount of$7,733.422.80. Council Concur. c) AB-2604 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of an 60-month lease agreement with Xerox/QBSI Sales/Service, in the amount of$55,000 per year, for Print Shop copier/printer use and services. Council Concur. d) AB-2608 Administrative Services Department requested authorization to hire a Senior Finance Analyst at Step D of salary grade m25, effective April 1, 2020. Council Concur. e) AB-2609 Administrative Services Department requested authorization to hire a Senior Finance Analyst at Step D of salary grade m25, effective April 1, 2020. Council Concur. f) AB-2598 Community& Economic Development Department recommended executing the professional services agreement with Berk Consulting, Inc., in the amount of$80,000, to complete a City-wide Housing Action Plan. Council Concur. g) AB-2593 Community Services Department submitted the bid results for the Cedar River Trestle Bridge Repairs project, CAG-20-006, and recommended the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, EmTech, LLC, be awarded the contract in the amount of$367,400; and recommended the budget be adjusted to cover contingencies. Council Concur. March 16, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES h) AB-2595 Community Services Department recommended approving an agreement with the Washington State Department of Health to accept up to $7,500 in grant funds for the reimbursement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds used at the 2020 Renton Farmers Market. Council Concur. MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS b) Finance Committee Chair Prince noted that the Finance Committee had been canceled. In regards to the Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the E2SHB 1923 Grant to Adopt a Housing Action Plan, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE READING OF THE RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. CARRIED. a) Finance Committee Chair Prince also noted that in regards to Accounts Payable Vouchers, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAN, COUNCIL APPROVE A TOTAL PAYMENT OF$3,358,031.35 FOR VOUCHERS 21820, 381363-381364, 381377-381586 AND PAYROLL BENEFIT WITHHOLDING VOUCHERS 6221-6230, 381365-381376 AND FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS, AND FOR PAYROLL VOUCHERS A TOTAL PAYMENT OF 1,533,359.51 WHICH INCLUDES 671 DIRECT DEPOSITS AND FIVE CHECKS FOR THE PAY PERIOD 2/1/2020 THROUGH 2/15/2020 BE APPROVED. CARRIED. c) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran noted that the Utilities Committee had been canceled. In regards to the Agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District for Lower Cedar River Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN,SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,658. CARRIED. Councilmember Mclrvin noted that the Public Hearing regarding the WSDOT acquisitions was being held open to receive additional comments due to precautions implemented in regards to the COVID-19 issue. He remarked that the resolution approving the WSDOT documents would be presented for adoption at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Van remarked that the COVID-19 issue has been especially detrimental to people with low-incomes and/or unstable housing, and also to small businesses. Therefore, it was MOVED BY VAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF AN EVICTION MORATORIUM TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF A SMALL BUSINESS STABILIZATION FUND TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED. March 16, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No.4401: A resolution was read proclaiming an Emergency for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No.4402: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement relating to an E2SHB grant with Washington State Department of Commerce for 2019 - 2021. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Council President Perez thanked the Administration and City staff for continuing to provide outstanding services to Renton's residents during this unprecedented time. She noted that next week's Council meeting will also be conducted via teleconference. MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONDUCT ALL FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS(INCLUDING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)VIA TELECONFERENCE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:33 P.M. 7 7/. Ja on A. Seth,,_ C, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 16 Mar 2020 March 16, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar March 16, 2020 March 23, 2020 Monday CANCELLED Finance Committee, Chair Prince CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Perez, (through teleconference) 1) Emergency COVID-1 9 Briefing, Update and Next Steps 7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Perez, (through teleconference)