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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-06-2020January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, January 6, 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 and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Ruth Pérez, Council President Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: Council Position No. 2 Vacant ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Toni Clark, Deputy City Clerk Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Chief Rick Marshall, Renton Regional Fire Authority Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SWEARING‐IN CEREMONY 1. Judge Charles Delaurenti administered the oath of office to Armondo Pavone for his position as Mayor. 2. Michael O'Halloran administered the oath of office to Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3. 3. Stefanie McIrvin administered the oath of office to Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4. 4. Judge LeRoy McCullough administered the oath of office to Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5. 5. Former State Representative Velma Veloria administered the oath of office to Kim‐ Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7. 6. Hearing no objections from Council, Mayor Pavone recessed the meeting for 15 minutes. Time: 7:11 PM. ROLL CALL The meeting reconvened, roll was called, all Councilmembers present. Time 7:26 PM. 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:  A section of the Cedar River Trail between the Cedar River Dog Park and Riverview Park will be closed to all through‐traffic on Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 8. Community Services and Public Works will be removing dirt, rocks, and trees that slid down an embankment next to the trail. For your safety, please follow all posted signage until this area is cleared. For additional information, contact Community Services, Parks and Trails Division at 425‐430‐6600.  The city and Republic Services provide free holiday tree composting for all residents. Remove lights and decorations and make sure trees taller than six feet are cut into shorter sections. Artificial and flocked (sprayed with artificial snow) trees are not recyclable or compostable and must be disposed. Single‐family residents may place trees next to your cart on any organics collection day. Trees for apartment and condo residents will be collected January 2‐15 on a regular collection day. Check with your property manager for location or place on the ground near the garbage container. Additional questions may be directed to Republic Services at 206‐777‐6440.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Stephen Ratzlaff, Seattle, speaking on behalf of the Seaplane Pilots organization, expressed concern about the proposed changes to the Airport Master Plan. He also noted that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had changed Renton's airport designation from B2 to D3, which will have a significant impact on owners of seaplanes. He urged Council and the administration to work with the FAA to reconsider this designation change. He noted that the Seaplane Pilots organization is willing to assist the City in this endeavor. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 9, 2019. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2542 Community Services Department recommended approval of the Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement, with King County, in order to receive approximately $326,000 in grant funds per year for the years 2020‐2025. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB ‐ 2544 Community Services Department recommended approval of a time extension to December 31, 2025, effectuated via Addenda #2‐19 and #3‐19, to CAG‐09‐185, contractor King County, in order to complete work related to King County's clearing/grading and associated building permit applications for improvements to the Soos Creek Trail. Council Concur. d) AB ‐ 2546 Community Services Department recommended hiring a Capital Project Coordinator/Park Planning at Step D of salary grade a28, effective January 16, 2020. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB ‐ 2547 Community Services Department recommended approval of a grant agreement with the State Department of Commerce, in order to receive $605,640 in grant funds for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Play Equipment Replacement project. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB ‐ 2550 Community Services Department recommended approval of the proposed May Creek Corridor acquisition, and authorize the execution of a Purchase and Sales Agreement with the property owner in the amount of $625,000. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB ‐ 2551 Community Services Department recommended approval of a Professional Services Agreement, with Davey Resource Group, Inc., in the amount of $134,400 for consulting arborist services for 2020. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB ‐ 2554 Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG‐19‐146, contractor Tony Lind Paving, LLC, and requested acceptance of the project and authorization to release retainage in the amount of $29,629.92 after 60 days, after all State releases are obtained. Council Concur. i) AB ‐ 2549 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute the 2‐year Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in order to receive up to $81,272 per year for cost reimbursement for the implementation of the City's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program. Refer to Finance Committee. January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES j) AB ‐ 2545 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with King County Flood Control District to accept $125,000 in grant funds for the Monroe Ave NE Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee. k) AB ‐ 2539 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG‐19‐209, contractor Nordvind Sewer Service, LLC, and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage bond after 60 days, once all of the required releases from the State have been obtained. Council Concur. l) AB ‐ 2552 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Carollo Engineers, in the amount of $299,066, for engineering services for the 2019‐2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement project. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Community Services Committee Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease extension to 2027 with Northwest Restaurant Experience, dba RiverRock Grill and Alehouse, located at the Maplewood Golf Course. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the short‐term lease with Crescent Capital VIII, L.L.C., resulting in annual revenue of $123,972.48. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 8 to CAG‐14‐ 126, in the amount of $214,366, with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for the Airport Master Plan. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Law’s appointment of Ms. Josephine Medenilla Bayan to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee, Benson Hill Neighborhood, primary position, for a term expiring 5/7/22. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $39,618,759.06 for vouchers, 10117‐10125, 379594‐379597, 379610‐380069, 380082‐380346 payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6174‐6191, 379598‐379609, 380070‐380081 and fourteen wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $3,118,123.76 for payroll vouchers which includes 1,351 direct deposits and 22 checks (11/16/19‐11/30/19 & 12/01/19‐12/15/19 pay periods). January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $191,094.56 for vouchers 6014‐6031. 4. Municipal Court – total payment of $7,640.72 for vouchers 017557‐017577. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates in the amount of $364,045.00 to provide professional design and construction administration support services for site improvements to Kiwanis Park. The project will be funded from bond proceeds in the Capital Improvement Program Fund, Fund 316. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA, INC. in the amount of $324,400.00 to provide professional design and construction administration support services for the replacement of the Trestle Bridge at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. The project will be funded from bond proceeds in the Capital Improvement Program Fund, Fund 316. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with PND Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $285,783.00 to provide professional design and construction administration support services for the North Waterwalk Improvements at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. The project will be funded from bond proceeds in the Capital Improvement Program Fund, Fund 316. The Committee recommended that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4396: A resolution was read amending Council Policy 800‐10. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. January 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. a) Council Position No. 2 Vacancy: Mayor Pavone officially acknowledged Council Position No. 2 as vacant. He then deferred to Council President Pérez to discuss the vacancy process. Ms. Pérez made the following statement: "Individuals seeking appointment to the vacant Council Position No. 2 seat must meet all state requirements for the position and must submit the required materials to the City Clerk by January 22, 2020. I will now defer to the City Clerk so that he can explain the process in greater detail.” City Clerk Seth read the following statement: 1. To qualify as a candidate for this Council vacancy, applicants must be a registered voter of the City of Renton, and must have residency within the corporate limits of Renton at least one year immediately prior to consideration for the vacancy. 2. A person shall be considered for filling the vacancy by submitting: a. Letter of Interest from the candidate; b. Resume; c. Letters of Support from community members (optional); and a d. Completed Council Applicant Questionnaire form. (This form is available by emailing the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov) 3. The deadline for submitting the material is set for January 22, 2020. 4. At the January 27, 2020 Council meeting, Council will deliberate the merits of the candidates. Please note that Council may elect to recess into Executive Session to conduct the deliberations. However, any selection of a candidate or slate of candidates to interview will be done during the open session of the meeting. 5. If Council selects a slate of candidates to interview, the date and time and place for those interviews will be (I suggest February 3, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers as part of the Committee of the Whole meeting). 6. Later that night, at the regular Council meeting of February 3, Council may vote to appoint a candidate from the slate of candidates. Whomever is selected will be sworn‐in by the City Clerk at the next regular Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:02P.M. Janua r y 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason Seth , Recorder Monday, January 6, 2020 Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 6, 2020 January 13, 2020 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room 1. King County Parks Property Tax Levy 2. Capital Project Coordinator Position for Parks 3. WSDOT Agreement for Transportation Demand Management Implementation 4. Sunset Oaks Fee Waiver Request 5. Coulon Park Play Equipment Appropriation 6. Renewal of Arborist Contract 7. May Creek Property Acquisition 8. Vouchers 9. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room 1. 2020 CED Work Program 2. Emerging Issues in CED 5:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair O’Halloran – Council Conference Room 1. 2019-20 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project 2. Monroe Ave. Storm System Project Grant 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Conferencing Center 1. Council Retreat 2. Council Priorities 3. Regional Representation 4. Emerging Issues