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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 05/07/2018May 7, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, May 7, 2018 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: Ed Prince, Council President Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Pérez Armondo Pavone Don Persson Carol Ann Witschi Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department PROCLAMATION Affordable Housing Week ‐ May 14 ‐ 18, 2018: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read proclaiming May 14‐18, 2018 to be “Affordable Housing Week” in the City of Renton, encouraging citizens to join in the special observance. Laura Reynolds, Christopher Ross, and Evan Mack from Compass Housing Group accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. May 7, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:  The Solid Waste Utility is launching the “Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)” campaign in efforts to reduce plastic bag use and litter throughout the city. The public is encouraged to bring reusable bags when shopping and complete an online survey about plastic bag use. The survey is available at rentonwa.gov/plasticbag through June 6. Questions may be directed to Solid Waste Senior Program Specialist Jina Kim at Jkim@rentonwa.gov or by calling 425‐430‐7391.  The Renton History Museum has received an award from the Association of King County Heritage Organizations (AKCHO), along with a team of four University of Washington Museology graduate students, for the exhibit ‘A History of Renton in 75 Objects.’ The award honors collaborations between students and museums that result in projects that benefit the King County Community. ‘A History of Renton in 75 Objects’ was curated and installed by the UW Museology students who used unique artifacts and photos from the Museum's collection to help the visitor visualize Renton's history.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Dale Hoover, Renton, expressed appreciation for Council's action regarding the new street racing enforcement plan. He noted that he is optimistic this new plan will discourage racing in Renton.  Ronald John, Renton, encouraged Council to consider placing flashing speed indicator signs on Talbot Rd S (SR 515) to discourage racing on that street. He also expressed appreciation for Council's action regarding the new street racing enforcement efforts. Mayor Law remarked that the City will consider placing flashing speed indicator signs on Talbot Rd S.  Sophie Huang, Newcastle, stated she was disappointed to learn the Ellison Hangars at the Renton Municipal Airport are scheduled to be demolished later this year. She remarked that she and other hangar lessees were not provided appropriate notice of the demolition. Ms. Huang requested that the demolition be delayed until the Airport Master Plan is adopted.  Andrew Bradford, Renton, also expressed frustration that he had not been notified earlier of the pending demolition of the Ellison Hangars at the Renton Municipal Airport. He requested that he and other hangar lessees be included in the Airport Master Plan process. Mayor Law asked Mr. Bradford to provide his contact information to Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman.  David Hoffman, Renton, stated he was speaking on behalf of Puget Sound Energy (PSE). He indicated that due to recent tax law changes, PSE will be reducing rates for its customers. He noted that residential customers should see a reduction of approximately $7.00 in their monthly energy bill. May 7, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Alan Gurvich, Seattle, expressed frustration with the lack of notice regarding the demolition of the Ellison Hangars at the Renton Municipal Airport. He noted that other buildings at the airport will also need to be demolished in a year or two and requested that the demolition of the Ellison Hangars be delayed until those buildings are demolished. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 23, 2018. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2143 City Clerk reported the bid results from the April 11, 2018 bid opening for CAG‐18‐ 002, N 27th Place Bridge Scour Repair project; and submitted the staff recommendation to accept the bid and award the contract to SB Structures, LLC, in the amount of $444,783.22. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2142 Administrative Services Department recommended setting a public hearing date on May 21, 2018 to solicit public input on the preliminary 2019/2020 Biennial Budget development. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on May 21, 2018. d) AB ‐ 2145 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to hire a Construction Inspector at Step E of salary grade a21. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB ‐ 2140 Public Works Department requested authorization to overfill a Water Utility Instrumentations/SCADA Technician position for two months, June and July 2018, due to the incumbent's pending retirement. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB ‐ 2134 Transportation Systems Division recommended adopting a resolution authorizing the temporary total closure of NE 31st St., from 150 feet east of the intersection of NE 31st St. and Jones Ave NE and ending 50 west of the driveway at 2100 NE 31st St., for up to 120 calendar days between June 18 and December 31, 2018, in order to construct the NE 31st St. Bridge Replacement project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. h) AB ‐ 2135 Transportation Systems Division recommended adopting a resolution authorizing the temporary total closure of N 27th Pl, between 1140 N 27th Pl. and 1161 N 27th Pl., for 90 calendar days between June 18 and December 31, 2018 to construct the N 27th Place Bridge Scour Repair project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. i) AB ‐ 2138 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Change Order No. 2 to CAG‐17‐167, with R.W. Scott Construction Company, in the amount of $301,669.82, in order to reconcile bid quantity variances for the Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replacement and Street Overlay 2017 project. Council Concur. j) AB ‐ 2139 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Otak, Inc., in the amount of $120,300, for preliminary design and permitting work for the May Creek Trail project; and recommended adoption of a resolution to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding reimbursement of City costs related to this project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. k) AB ‐ 2132 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Transpo Group USA, Inc., in the amount of $134,154.74, for the design of the fiber optic system for Kennydale Fire Station 15 and water reservoir. Refer to Utilities Committee. May 7, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.E. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ‐ ITEM 6.E e) AB ‐ 2133 Police Department recommended partially closing streets most frequently used by illegal street racers on Friday and Saturday nights between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. This includes closure of Oakesdale Ave SW between SW 16th St. and SW 41st St., and closure of SW 27th St. between Oakesdale Ave SW and Lind Ave SW. Refer to Public Safety Committee MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.E. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending the topic of the Sunset Multi‐Service & Career Development Center be referred out of the Finance Committee and into the Committee of the Whole. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute Amendment No. 1 to CAG‐17‐104 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $526,510 for the implementation of Phase 2B for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Evaluation. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 5880: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2017/2018 biennial budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5824 and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5835, 5850 and 5864, in the amount of $81,141,977. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 5881: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 6‐32 of the Renton Municipal Code, expanding fair housing regulations prohibiting property owners and property managers from discriminating against tenants or potential tenants on the basis of participation in any federal, state or local government, private nonprofit, or other housing assistance programs, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 5882: An ordinance was read adding Section 1-2-3 to the Renton Municipal Code , allowing the City Clerk to make nonsubstantive corrections to ordinances, and amend i ng subsection 4-8-080 .G and Section 4 -9-025 ofthe Renton Mun i cipal Code , amending the review process for Title IV amendments to allow purely administrative or procedural amendments to advance d i rectly to Council , and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES . CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Councilmember Perez remarked that she had received correspondence from Diane Dobson , Re nton, asking the City to clean up the Liberty Park Grandstand . MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER CORRESPONDENCE FROM DIANE DOBSON REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM RATSATTHE LIBERTY PARK BALL FIELD GRANDSTAND TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED . Councilmember Corman expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and City staff for their timely response to the logging issue on Cougar Mountain. He indicated that because ofthe comments provided by the City of Renton and the City of Newcastle, the state's Department of Natural Resources is bringing in additional environmental experts to review the logging perm it application . ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITCHI, COUNCIL ADJOURN . CARRIED. TIME: 7:36P.M. May 7, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, May 7, 2018 Council Committee Meeting Calendar May 7, 2018 May 10, 2018 Thursday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room 1. Kennydale Fire Station and Water Reservoir Fiber Optic System Design 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin - Council Conf. Rm. 1. Title IV Development Regulations 2. Multi-family Property Tax Exemptions 3. City Center Plan Text Amendments 4. Emerging Issues in CED May 14, 2018 Monday 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room 1. Bad Debt Write-off 2. Overfill Water Utility Instrumentations/SCADA Technician Position 3. Compensate Bradshaw as Construction Inspector at Step E 4. Senior Center Energy Upgrades – Final Payments 5. Vouchers 6. Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Pavone 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center 1. Police Training Space 2. Economic Development/Downtown Revitalization Update