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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-01-2019April 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, April 1, 2019 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Persson 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, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Corman Ryan McIrvin Ruth Pérez Armondo Pavone Ed Prince Carol Ann Witschi, Council President Pro Tem ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department PROCLAMATION a) Volunteer Month ‐ April 2019: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring April 2019 to be Volunteer Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to commit a portion of their time to volunteer service. By both volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can come together and make a difference. Recreation Coordinator Teresa Nishi accepted the proclamation with thanks. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY WITSCHI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. April 1, 2019 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 2019 and beyond. Items noted were:  Renton Municipal Airport will host an emergency exercise April 2 to 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. This will be a multi‐agency, full scale disaster exercise and will serve as a training for airport staff and area emergency services including fire, EMS, and police. The airport’s runway and taxiways will be closed during the drill hours. Please direct any questions to Airport Administration at 425‐430‐7471. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Marguerite Richard, Seattle, asked Council questions related to the freedom of speech.  Kevin Hayes, Renton, North Renton Neighborhood Association President, spoke to council regarding concerns related to the Williams and Wells street conversion project. Mr. Hayes clarified that the association still has a lot of questions and requests a meeting with the City to formally share these concerns.  Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed frustration surrounding the rules related to when/how members of the public are allowed to interact with Council. Additionally, she shared concerns associated with the safety, planning, and community involvement associated with the Williams/Wells Conversion project. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REGARDING THE WILLIAMS AND WELLS CONVERSION TO THE ADMINISTRATION IN ORDER TO EXPLORE AN AVENUE ON THE BEST WAY FOR COUNCIL TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THIS PROJECT. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 25, 2019. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2348 City Clerk reported bid opening on March 5, 2019 for CAG‐19‐029, Kennydale Reservoir Project, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, McClure & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $5,188,392. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 2349 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of Carry Forward and 1st Quarter amendments to the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget and Fee Schedule in the amount of $103,959,706 with a total amended budget for the biennium to be $624,014,390. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB ‐ 2350 Executive Department recommended adopting a resolution expressing the City of Renton's support for the Washington State Senate Transportation New‐Revenue Package. Council Concur. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. April 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Pavone presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,797,466.45 for vouchers 22819, 30119, 372118‐ 372131, 372144‐372456; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6005‐6013, 372132‐ 372143 and two wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,430,850.98 for payroll vouchers which includes 671 direct deposits and 14 checks (February 16‐28, 2019 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $43,185.18 for vouchers 5839‐5856. MOVED BY PAVONE, 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 resolution that authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Wildlife Services Program regarding communication, maintenance and management of public site impacts of surplus waterfowl, especially Canada Geese, within Renton City Limits. MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute lnterlocal Agreement GCB 3066 with WSDOT for Offsite Mitigation Planting at Ron Regis Park to mitigate for impacts to the Cedar River stream buffer and adopt the resolution authorizing lnterlocal Agreement GCB 3066 with WSDOT. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary full street closure of Burnett Ave North immediately south of North 6th Street for up to 8 months between May 1, 2019 and January 1, 2020 to allow the construction of the King County’s Eastside Interceptor Rehabilitation project. The Committee further recommended the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Community Services Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance to dissolve the Renton Library Advisory Board, repealing Chapter 2‐13 of the Renton Municipal Code. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance be presented for first and advanced to second reading. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Community Services Committee Chair Witschi presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law’s appointment of Mr. Duffy Delgado to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2021. MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. April 1, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4376: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Mountlake Terrace, SeaTac, and Woodinville, the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, the Port of Seattle, the University of Washington, and the United States Department of Agriculture entitled "2019‐ 2023 Interlocal Agreement For Waterfowl (Canada Goose) Management Program." MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4377: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with State of Washington Department of Transportation regarding stream buffer mitigation along the Cedar River in Ron Regis Park. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. c) Resolution No. 4378: A resolution was read authorizing the temporary full street closure of a 100 foot long portion of Burnett Avenue North located immediately south of North 6th Street during the period of May 1, 2019, to January 1, 2020. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. d) Resolution No. 4379: A resolution was read supporting the Senate Transportation New‐ Revenue Package (SSB 5970/SSB 5971/SB 5972). MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: e) Ordinance No. 5923: An ordinance was read dissolving the Renton Library Advisory Board and repealing Chapter 2‐13 of the Renton Municipal Code, and providing for severability and establishing an effective date. COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READING. Following discussion, Council delayed the passage of this legislation. Therefore, at the recommendation of the City Attorney, this motion was withdrawn and replaced with the following motion: MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF TWO WAY STREETS, AND SPECIFICALLY THE WILLIAMS AND WELLS CONVERSION, INTO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW. CARRIED. Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 1, 2019 April 8, 2019 Monday CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince CANCELLED Public Safety Committee, Chair Corman CANCELLED Committee of the Whole & Council Meeting, Vice Chair Witschi April 15, 2019 Monday 4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pavone – Council Conference Room 1. 2019 Carry Forward & 1st Quarter Budget Amendment Ordinance and Amended 2019/2020 Fee Schedule 2. LRF Sales Tax Briefing 3. Vouchers 4. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room 1. Shopping Carts 2. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Vice Chair Witschi – Conferencing Center 1. Pavilion Market Concept Briefing 2. Emerging Issues