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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 08/20/2018August 20, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, August 20, 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: Don Persson, Council President Pro‐Tem Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Pérez Armondo Pavone Carol Ann Witschi Councilmembers Absent: Ed Prince MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager Heather Gregersen, Program Development Coordinator Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department PROCLAMATION a) Ready in Renton: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring September 2018 to be Ready in Renton Month, encouraging all Renton residents to formulate an emergency preparedness plan. Emergency Management Director Deborah Needham accepted the proclamation with thanks. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. August 20, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING a) 2019 ‐ 2024 Transportation Improvement Program: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to consider the annual update to the Six‐Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2019‐2024. Transportation Systems Director Jim Seitz introduced Transportation Planning Manager Vangie Garcia who 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 ‐ 11 Projects (10%)  Corridor Projects ‐ 22 Projects (74%)  Traffic Operations & Safety ‐ 11 projects (3%)  Non‐Motorized ‐ 6 Projects (12%)  Other Programs ‐ 4 Projects (1%) Additionally, she explained that the following new projects have been added to the Program:  TIP 2.2: SW 43rd St. Pavement Preservation.  TIP 15: Bronson Way N. Bridge Seismic Retrofit & Painting.  TIP 17: Houser Way N. Seismic Retrofit & Painting.  TIP 22: Renton Connector.  TIP 25: Williams Ave. N Seismic Retrofit & Painting.  TIP 28: Houser Way Non‐Motorized Improvements.  TIP 37: Nile Ave. NE Bridge Repair.  TIP 39: Renton Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Improvements.  TIP 40: Transit Master Plan. Furthermore, Ms. Garcia describe the following recently Constructed TIP Projects:  Sunset Lane NE / NE 10th Ave. Improvements,  Phase 1 Connecting Downtown Renton Improvements,  116th Ave. SE Pedestrian Improvements; Anticipated construction of TIP projects that are scheduled to happen in the next year are:  Duvall Ave. NE Roadway Preservation,  Renton Ave. NE Roadway Preservation,  Williams Ave. S/Wells Ave. S Two‐Way Conversion,  Lake Washington Loop Trail ‐ Phase 3. August 20, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Concluding, Ms. Garcia noted that once the TIP is adopted, the new interactive map will be linked on the City's website for citizens to access for updates and information related to the TIP projects; and she stated that staff is recommending that Council approve the Six‐Year 2019‐2024 TIP and present the resolution regarding this matter for reading and adoption. There being no further discussion, it was, MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. APPEAL a) Planning & Development Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report stating that on August 9, 2018, the Planning and Development Committee heard the closed record appeal hearing arguments of the Appellants, Robert and Doravin Wilson on behalf of their plat development, Wilson Park I and their representative, attorney Clara Park. The City’s Community & Economic Development Department, was represented by Senior Assistant City Attorney Leslie Clark. No other parties of record spoke or made themselves known at the closed record appeal hearing. The Committee recommended that Council adopt the Joint Stipulation Agreement and Agreed Order that was agreed upon and signed by both parties on August 17, 2018 (please see attached, Exhibit A) as the final decision in the matter regarding the Wilson Park 1 Appeal of Hearing Examiner Decision Denying Request for Extension of Plat Expiration. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. 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 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:  The Mayor’s weekly newsletter was awarded first place in the nation for external newsletters by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). The committee looked at submissions from all over the country and judged them on purpose, goals, objectives, target audience, and special factors. To subscribe, visit http://rentonwa.gov/mnl.  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. At the request of Councilmember Persson, item 8.b. was removed for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 13, 2018. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2200 Executive Department recommended approval of a three‐year contract with Diamond Marketing Solutions, Inc., with an annual cost of $98,551.20, for postal metering and delivery services. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB ‐ 2203 Executive Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Renton Regional Fire Authority outlining the responsibilities and requirements with regards to the development of Fire Station #15. Council Concur. August 20, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e) AB ‐ 2201 Public Works Administration recommended ratifying the Second Addendum to the Indemnification Agreement, CAG‐18‐150, with The Boeing Company. Council Concur. f) AB ‐ 2196 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $132,377, for the Annual Cedar River Sediment Survey and Analysis project. Refer to Utilities Committee. g) AB ‐ 2197 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Water Quality Grant Agreement WQC‐2017‐Renton‐00002, with the Department of Ecology, to accept $93,000 in grant funds for the Heather Down Detention Pond Water Quality Retrofit project. A $31,000 city match is required. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 8.B. CARRIED. ITEM 8.B. ‐ SEPARATE CONSIDERATION (Scriveners Error Identified) b) AB ‐ 2198 City Clerk submitted a 60% Direct Petition to Annex for the proposed Parker Annexation, and recommended a public hearing to consider the petition be set for September 10, 2018; 14.5 20.5 acres located at the southeastern portion of City limits, bordered by City limits at the west, the urban growth boundary at the west and south, and by SE 124th St. at the south. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR; SET PUBLIC HEARING ON 09/10/2018. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary total closure of East Valley Road between 1701 East Valley Road and 2501 East Valley Road and SW 19th Street between 200 SW 19th Street and 204 SW 19th Street for up to four calendar days between August 24 and August 27, 2018 to construct the Rolling Hills Creek Culvert crossing at East Valley Road as part of the WSDOT I‐405/SR167 Interchange Direct Connector project. The Committee further recommended the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary complete closure of SW 19th Street between 100 SW 19th Street and 204 SW 19th Street for up to 10 calendar days between September 4 and September 30, 2018 to construct the Rolling Hills Creek culvert tie‐in to the existing 60‐inch storm line as part of the WSDOT I‐405/SR167 Interchange Direct Connector project. The Committee further recommended the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 20, 2018 August 23, 2018 Thursday 4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room 1. Varma and Ram Latecomer’s Agreement 2. Annual Cedar River Sediment Survey and Analysis Agreement 3. Heather Downs Detention Pond Water Quality Retrofit Project Grant Agreement 4. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin – Council Conference Room 1. Title IV – Docket #13, Groups A, B and C 2. Multi-family Property Tax Exemptions Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in CED August 27, 2018 Monday Council Holiday No Council Meetings September 3, 2018 Monday Labor Day No Council Meetings September 10, 2018 Monday 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Persson – Council Conference Room 1. Office Mail Metering Services Contract 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Pavone 5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Conferencing Center 1. CAC Report Deliberations 2. CIP Deliberations 3. Renton RFA Separation from City Support Transition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BEFORE THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL 8 9 RE: Wilson Park 1 Preliminary Plat(File No. LUA- Joint Stipulation and Agreement and 09-140) Agreed Order 10 Applicant's Appeal of Hearing Examiner PROPOSED] 11 Decision Denying Request for Extension of Plat Expiration 12 13 14 I. JOINT STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT 15 Appellants, Robert and Doravin Wilson (the"Wilsons"),and the City of Renton (the City")hereby jointly stipulate and agree to the following (the "Joint Stipulation and16 Agreement"). 17 1. Based on typical timelines for construction permit review and approval and 18 associated construction of a plat of the size of Wilson Park 1, City staff fully expects that there is 19 not sufficient time to receive a Public Works Approval Letter and to file for a complete final plat 20 application by July 5, 2019.The Wilsons acknowledge that City staff have informed them of the 21 foregoing. Nevertheless,the Wilsons believe they can meet a July 5, 2019 deadline and elect to 22 attempt to meet the July 5, 2019 deadline, but the Wilsons do so agreeing that no further plat 23 extensions are available for Wilson Park 1 beyond July 5, 2019. 24 25 Wilson Park 1—Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED] Renton City Attorney 1 a 1055 South Grady Way 5=1 Renton,WA 98057 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes 1 2. Wilson Park 1 did not meet the RMC 4-7-080.1.2.standard for a plat extension 2 because there was no showing of"need caused by unusual circumstances or situations which 3 made it unduly burdensome to file the final plat" by August 16, 2018. The Hearing Examiner 4 did not make any substantial error of fact or law. 5 3. Despite Wilson Park 1 not having met the plat extension standard and the Hearing Examiner not having erred, both parties agree to resolve this matter along the terms 6 set out in this agreed order because of the mutual benefits to be achieved. 7 4. The Wilsons knowingly,willingly, and voluntarily waive all rights they would 8 otherwise have to seek any further preliminary plat extension beyond that expressly stipulated 9 to in this agreed order. The Wilsons intend and agree that this waiver shall be a covenant 10 running with the land,and is binding on all successors, heirs,and assigns. The covenant shall be 11 a recorded notice on title,with recording fees to be recovered in the plat permit review fees 12 payable by the applicant. City staff will provide the Wilsons a draft copy of the notice at least 13 seven calendar days before recording it. 14 5. The Wilsons knowingly,willingly, and voluntarily waive all rights they would 15 otherwise have to appeal the City Council decision on this agreed order and to otherwise 16 further appeal the Hearing Examiner decision. 17 6. Wilson Park 1 loses its vested status, effective August 17, 2018. Wilson Park 1 18 shall meet all City laws, regulations, standards,and specifications in effect as of August 17, 19 2018. 20 7. The Wilson Park 1 preliminary plat expiration date is extended to July 5, 21 2019. The Wilson Park 1 preliminary plat will expire on July 5,2019 unless a complete 22 application for final plat for Wilson Park 1 has been submitted on or before that date. In accordance with RMC 4-8-120.C,a Public Works Approval Letter confirming substantial 23 24 25 Wilson Park 1—Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED] Renton City Attorney Z 1055 South Grady Way 1I' Renton,WA 98057 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes 1 completion of all proposed plat improvements is required as part of a complete final plat 2 application. 3 8. As stipulated to above, no request for additional preliminary plat extension shall 4 be made or granted for Wilson Park 1 that would extend the expiration date beyond July 5, 5 2019. 6 Dated this NA day of August,2018. 7 Stipulated and Agreed to by: 8 VAN NESS FELDMAN LLP 9 10 Clara Park,WSBA No.52255 11 Attorney for the Wilsons 12 Cl1 9 RENTON rr13 See ct-te pl 14 Lesli WSBA No.36164 Senior Assistant City Attorney 15 16 Concurrence by: 17 C` ed j 18 Ro Wilson 19 j 20 G' c'v 21 Dor n Wilson J 22 II. AGREED ORDER 23 1. After having reviewed the foregoing,the City Council of the City of Renton 24 hereby ADOPTS the Joint Stipulation and Agreement. 25 Wilson Park 1-Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED] Renton City Attorney 3 1055 South Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes 1 completion of all proposed plat improvements is required as part of a complete final plat 2 application. 3 8. As stipulated to above, no request for additional preliminary plat extension shall 4 be made or granted for Wilson Park 1 that would extend the expiration date beyond July 5, 5 2019. 6 Dated this I day of August, 2018. 7 Stipulated and Agreed to by: 8 VAN NESS FELDMAN LLP 9 G` 10 C ra ark, WSBA No. 52255 11 Attorney for the Wilsons 12 I ,OF RENTON 13 1,,C, 6 $, 14 ie Clark,WSBA No. 36164 Senior Assistant City Attorney 15 16 Concurrence by: 17 Q k\C-C\cd.) 18 Robe ilson 19 20 CS-ee fV&C-j'Va Doravin Wilson 21 22 II. AGREED ORDER 23 1. After having reviewed the foregoing, the City Council of the City of Renton 24 hereby ADOPTS the Joint Stipulation and Agreement. 25 Wilson Park 1-Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED) Renton City Attorney 3 1055 South Grady Way 7` Renton,WA 98057 Phone: 425. 430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes 1 completion of all proposed plat improvements is required as part of a complete final plat 2 application. 3 8. As stipulated to above, no request for additional preliminary plat extension shall 4 be made or granted for Wilson Park 1 that would extend the expiration date beyond July 5, 5 2019. 6Dated this hlt17 day of August, 2018. 7 Stipulated and Agreed to by: 8 VAN NESS FELDMAN LLP 9 CRC_ G...1/4r,`C-k42. CD_10 ara Park,WSBA No. 522 11 Attorney for the Wilsons 12 CITY OF RENTON 13 OCtkeLtin 14 Leslie Clark, WSBA No. 36164 Senior Assistant City Attorney 15 16 Concurrence by: 17 4},,./Arp 18 Robert Wilson 19 20 p z2'Gf1 spiv Gf/ Doravin Wilson 21 22 II. AGREED ORDER 23 1. After having reviewed the foregoing,the City Council of the City of Renton 24 hereby ADOPTS the Joint Stipulation and Agreement. 25 Wilson Park 1—Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED] Renton City Attorney 3 ti 1055 South Grady Way 73'4 Renton,WA 98057 c` Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes 1 2. The City Council further ORDERS that the Joint Stipulation and Agreement is the 2 City's final decision in this matter. Accordingly,the City Council ORDERS that the Hearing 3 Examiner's final decision in this matter is modified to the extent necessary to avoid interference 4 with the terms of the Joint Stipulation and Agreement. 5 3. Pursuant to the Joint Stipulation and Agreement,this order is not appealable. DECIDED by at least a majority of the City Council of the City of Renton in an open public 6 meeting this day of August, 2018. 7 8 9 Ed Prince, Council President 10 Renton City Council 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wilson Park 1—Stipulation and Agreed Order[PROPOSED] Renton City Attorney 4 1055 South Grady Way' Renton,WA 98057 N, Phone: 425.430.6480 Fax: 425.430.6498 EXHIBIT A to 8/20/2018 Renton City Council Meeting Minutes