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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01/23/2017 r„r�"�"""` -----.-__.. -�� crT�r t�� ' � M I N UTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM-Monday,January 23,2017 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: Councilmembers Absent: Armondo Pavone, Council President Randy Corman Ed Prince Ryan Mclrvin Ruth Perez Don Persson Carol Ann Witschi MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RANDY CORMAN.CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Denis Law, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Zanetta Fontes,Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Jan Hawn,Administrative Services Administrator Kelly Beymer,Community Services Administrator Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Michael Stenhouse, Maintenance Services Director Jim Seitz,Transportation Systems Director Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Commander Kevin Keyes, Police Department Chief Rick Marshall, Renton Regional Fire Authority January 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL PRESENTATION Sound Transit-Update on Renton Area Projects: Sound Transit's Chief Executive Officer Peter Rogoff and Project Manager Paul Cornish provided an overview of the following projects impacting Renton residents: • Relocation of the Downtown Transit Center • I-405 Bus Rapid Transit(BRT)Station at NE 44th St • Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Planning and Implementation Responding to Council inquiries, Mr. Rogoff remarked that the BRT buses will utilize toll lanes and HOV lanes on I-405 in order to maximize route times;security at Sound Transit stations is a top priority; parking at stations is currently free but that may change in the future; bicycle parking may be included in some stations; and public outreach is a key component to the process of implementing Sound Transit 3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Mayor Law invited Chief Rick Marshall from the Renton Regional Fire Authority(RRFA)and Administrative Services Administrator 1an Hawn to provide clarification of a notice sent to Renton residents regarding their annual fire service charge. Chief Marshall stated that the RRFA is required by law to notify residents of the 2017 Fire Service Charge which includes a fire benefit charge. He clarified that the fire service charge consists of a$1.00 per$1,000 dollars of assessed valuation assessment and a fire benefit charge assessed on all buildings that are 400 square feet and larger. He added that the RRFA has been up front about the additional cost to homeowners from the beginning of the process, and noted that residents will receive enhanced services from the RRFA including decreased response times,and a newly constructed, equipped, and staffed fire station in the Kennydale neighborhood. Ms. Hawn added that the City reduced its property tax collection by the same rate of$1.00 per$1,000 dollars of assessed valuation.She noted that residents can find additional information on the history of the RRFA and the 2017 Fire Service Charge by calling 425-430- 7000 or by visiting www.rentonrfa.org. Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2017 and beyond. Items noted were: • New Garbage and Recycling Services Coming Soon! Renton will soon have a new solid waste collection company. Republic Services will begin picking up garbage, recyclables,and yard waste February 1st.The Solid Waste Utility has scheduled informational workshops to learn how you can increase recycling and reduce your garbage bill and answer any questions about the new garbage and recycling services. o Thursday,January 26th, 2017,7:00-8:30 p.m.-Renton City Hall Council Chambers; 1055 South Grady Way. • Inclement Weather Response Reminder: Help prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home and keeping them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris along major arterials. Please remember during snow and ice events,the department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable.Visit our website at http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=21258 to view our snow route maps. Please do not park or abandon your vehicle within any portion of the traffic lanes. January 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the ConsentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 9, 2017.Council Concur. b) AB-1834 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 10/1/2016- 12/31/2016,and a report of agreements expiring between 1/1/2017— 6/30/2017. None;Information Only. c) AB-1835 City Clerk submitted petition for street vacation for a portion of right-of-way(ROW) located in the vicinity of SW Langston Rd; petitioner Langston 14, LLC(VAC-16-002). Refer to Administration;set public hearing on 2/13/2017. d) AB-1838 City Clerk reported the results from the lanuary 10, 2017 bid opening for CAG-16- 196-Renton Highlands Sewer&Manhole Rehabilitation Phase I project;and submitted the staff recommendation to accept the lowest responsive bid from Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of$1,269,423.43.Council Concur. e) AB-1836 Public Works Department requested authorization to purchase eight 2017 Chevrolet Tahoes and one half-ton Chevrolet Silverado from Bud Clary Auto Dealerships using state bid contract number 05916, in an amount not to exceed $317,776.41.The funds for this purchase were included in the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget. Council Concur. f) AB-1837 Public Works Department submitted CAG-16-042,2016 Street Overlay with Curb Ramps project, and requested acceptance of the project,authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$14,144.45,commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retainage in the amount of$20,458.98,to Miles Resources, LLC, contractor,subject to the receipt of all required authorizations. Council Concur. g) AB-1833 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the 2017-2018 One Card for All (ORCA) Business Passport Interlocal Agreement with King County, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and others in the amount of$130,000 to continue the Commute Trip Reduction Program for City employees. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)Committee. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA,AS PRESENTED.CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINE55 Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report approving for payment on lanuary 23, 2017 claims vouchers 353415,353419-353433, 353463-353808, 5237-5239, 5248-5255, 76891 and six wire transfers and one payroll run with benefit withholding payments totaling $6,957,252.91 and payroll vouchers including 595 direct deposits and 22 payroll vouchers totaling$1,245,803.28. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the 2017 contract agreement with Davey Resource Group, a Division of the Davey Tree Expert Company, in the amount of$124,000 for a Consulting Certified Arborist Inspector to assist with the Urban Forestry Program and Community and Economic Development Department tree requests for service. January 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report and explained that Reid Middleton has provided structural and non-structural plan review services,verifying compliance to Renton City Code requirements.The amount of reviews they conducted for the City of Renton has varied, based primarily on the level of projects presented to the City, and also fluctuated with the level of City plan review employees on staff. The Finance Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the consultant contract, not to exceed$100,000,with Reid Middleton to review structural and non-structural plans submitted to the City of Renton. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Agreement with the State Department of Commerce to accept $1,700,000 in funding and commit a $1,038,214 match from 316.332043.020.594.76.63.000 for the Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase I project. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement with the Department of Commerce and that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY WITSCHI,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Ms.Jamian Smith to the Planning Commission with a term expiring January 31, 2020. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence with the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a rezone and SEPA Environmental Review for the property located at 4242 East Valley Road (LUA16-000734).The rezone is from CO to CA of the subject site,the other parcels within the block, and the three parcels within the adjacent block to the west that abut SW 43rd Street. The City Council has final reviewing authority over Type IV land use permits (RMC 4-8-080G).This site specific rezone is not associated with a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: January 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES a) Resolution No.4303:A resolution was read setting a Public Hearing Date of February 13, 2017 regarding the vacation of a portion of right-of-way on SW Langston Road, located near the intersection of SW Langston Road and Stevens Avenue SW(Langston 14, LLC;VAC-16- 002). MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. b) Resolution No.4304:A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a direct appropriations agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce accepting a grant for the Sunset Neighborhood Park Project. MOVED BY PERSSON,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 5832:An ordinance changing the Zoning Classification of certain properties with the City of Renton (King County Parcel Nos. 3123059114,3123059007,3123059011, 3123059032,3926800010,3926800020,and 3926800030)from Commercial Office(CO)to Commercial Arterial (CA) (File No. LUA16-000734, Rezone HE). MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: b) Ordinance No.5831: An ordinance was read amending sections 1-3-1, 1-3-2 and 1-6-9 OF Title I (Administrative); 2-9-8 of Title II (Commissions and Boards);4-4-150 and 4-5-150 OF Title IV(Development Regulations), 5-5-3, 5-4-1, 5-9-8, 5-10-6, 5-18-6, 5-22-13 and 5-26-26 OF Title V(Finance and Business Regulations), 6-1-3 and 6-6-12 of Title VI (Police Regulations), 8-1-4 and 8-5-20 of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation)and 10-2-5 of Title X(Traffic) of the Renton Municipal Code,clarifying regulations, penalties and the Code Enforcement Structure. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES.CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY PAVONE,COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.TIME: 7:45 P.M. f - ` �i�7"il ` �� Jason . Seth, CMC�ti�y Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday,January 23, 2017 January 23, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar ]anuary 23, 2017 January 26, 2017 Thursday 4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Mclrvin - Council Conference Room 1. Solid Waste Program Briefing CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince January 30. 2017 Monday NO MEETINGS Fifth Monday February 6, 2017 Monday 4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Perez - Council Conference Room 1. Lake WA Loop Trail Project Supplemental Agreement, OTAK, Inc. 2. Main Ave. S Project Construction Observation Contract, Perteet, Inc. 3. 201 7-18 ORCA Business Cards & Business Passport Agreement 4. Emerging Issues CANCELLED Community Services Committee, Chair Witschi - Council Conference Room 5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pavone - Council Chambers 1. WSDOT Update on Renton Area Projects 2. Neighborhood Program Update