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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-13-2020January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, January 13, 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 Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) National Mentoring Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring January 2020 to be National Mentoring Month in the City of Renton, in tribute to the many dedicated individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young people, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and to consider giving back to our community as mentors. Kathy Ulrich, Development Director for Communities in Schools of Renton, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. PUBLIC MEETING a) Graves Annexation (A‐19‐001): This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public meeting to consider the 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for the proposed Graves Annexation. Long Range Planning Manager Angie Mathias reported that the proposed Graves Annexation site is located at the eastern portion of City limits in the East Plateau Community Planning Area, and bordered to the north by SE 128th St (NE 4th St), to the east at 162nd Ave SE, to the south by parcel lines and SE 130th St, and to the west by 158th Ave SE. She noted that the area has no regulated slopes or streams, and no wetlands in close proximity to the annexation area. Ms. Mathias also reported that if the site were to be annexed the fire authority, utilities, and school district would remain unchanged. Reviewing the site’s zoning, Ms. Mathias stated that the area is designated in King County’s Comprehensive Plan as Urban Residential Low with R‐4 zoning. She reported that the City has designated the site as Residential Low Density which provides the City with the option to zone it as Resource Conservation (RC) allowing one dwelling unit per 10 acres, R‐1 allowing one dwelling unit per acre, or R‐4 allowing four dwelling units per acre. She specified that this site was pre‐zoned in 2007 with R‐4 zoning. Ms. Mathias reported that currently there are 15 dwellings on the site with an estimated 36 residents. It is estimated there could be a total of ten additional dwelling units with an estimated 24 additional residents. If annexed, a conservative estimate of the fiscal impacts are that there would be a 3.5% annual cost increase and a 2.5% annual revenue increase. Concluding, Ms. Mathias stated the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and Boundary Review board objectives, and the City’s best interests and general welfare would be served by this annexation. Public comment was invited: The following people spoke in opposition to the annexation citing higher property taxes and the obligation to hook up to City sewer as their main objections:  Boyd Speer, Unincorporated Renton  Larry Sedgwick, Unincorporated Renton January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The following people spoke in support of the annexation:  Allen Nicholson, Bellevue  Terry Defoor, Seattle Mr. Nicholson also read a letter of support for the proposed annexation from Diane Ribera of Seattle who owns property in the area. Councilmember Corman noted that no one was obligated to hook up to sewer just because they were annexed, and he remarked that most residents often find that their taxes go down after being annexed to the City. He also asked staff to reach out to Mr. Speer (who had left the meeting) to inform him of the City's sewer hook‐up policy. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CIRCULATION OF A 60% DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE GRAVES ANNEXATION SPECIFYING THAT PROPERTY OWNERS MUST ACCEPT THE CITY'S ZONING AND ASSUME THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE CITY'S EXISTING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. 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 2020 and beyond. Items noted were:  With more cold weather on the way, the Public Works Department will be out applying deicer to major arterials. Also, snow is not far away. It is imperative that motorists do not park or abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic lanes. Abandoned vehicles impair snow and ice removal, impact response of emergency vehicles, and may be towed. Please remember that during snow and ice events, the department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major arterials drivable. Visit our website to view our deicing and snow route maps.  Inclement weather conditions may prevent collection of garbage, recycling, and organics. Should this occur, please remove your carts from the curb at the end of the day and follow these guidelines: o Recycling and garbage carts will be collected on Saturday immediately following the missed collection, road conditions permitting. o Organics will be collected on the next regularly scheduled collection day the following week. For more information, please visit the City website.  The City of Renton and Catholic Community Services will open the city’s severe weather shelter on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14. The shelter will open each day at 8 p.m. and close the following morning at 7 a.m. Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH) will serve a warm‐up breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Where: Old Chamber of Commerce building, 300 Rainier Avenue North (Metro bus route 106 & 107 stops nearby) Date: Monday, January 13 through Tuesday, January 14, 2020 January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Check‐in and registration: 8 p.m. daily Check‐out: 7 a.m. daily – all must vacate All are welcome. The severe weather shelter (SWS) is barrier free and available for single women and men, couples, and homeless families with children who are living on the streets or in vehicles. Separate sleeping spaces have been prepared for men, women, and families with children. The SWS will be operated by Catholic Community Services staff. All must register at the door. As with all shelters, rules for the health and safety of clients, staff, and the broader community will apply. The shelter has a maximum capacity of 30. Contact the Crisis Clinic at 2‐1‐1 to access shelter information. For more information, please contact the City of Renton Human Services office at 425‐430‐6600 during business hours or visit the City of Renton’s website.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Shane Carlson, Seattle, spoke about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) reclassification of the Renton Airport and urged Council to petition the FAA to rescind the designation. He noted the new designation will likely harm his business, Northwest Seaplanes, which operates at the airport.  Diane Paholke, Renton, also urged Council to petition the FAA to rescind its recent decision to reclassify the Renton Airport from B‐II to D‐III. She noted that it would be financially harmful to her business, Pro‐Flight Aviation, which operates at the airport.  Vin Bueller, unknown, also urged Council to petition the FAA about rescinding the recent reclassification of the Renton Airport. He also noted that it would be a heavy financial burden on his place of business, Lang Hangar Condo Associates, which operates at the airport. Councilmember Corman noted that this topic will be discussed at the February 28, 2020 Council retreat, which is open to the public. Mayor Pavone added that this is a very important topic and the City will be working with the airport tenants to address the situation. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 2020. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2556 Community & Economic Development Department recommended amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2‐8 in order to redefine the duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Arts Commission and the department, and to approve the commission's bylaws. Refer to Community Services Committee. c) AB ‐ 2553 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a 100‐percent waiver of eligible development fees as provided in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4‐1‐210.C.4 for the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) Sunset Oaks Apartments development, with the City contributing $101,732.80 or 20‐percent of the transportation, parks, and fire impact fees pursuant to RCW 82.02.060. Additionally, recommended deferring recording the affordable housing restrictive covenant to prior to issuance of the Temporary Certificate of January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Occupancy, and approval to execute the related contract with RHA that outlines the terms and conditions of the proposed fee waiver. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB ‐ 2555 Executive Department recommended approval to execute the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EPMG) Contract E20‐174, with the Washington State Military Department and the Department of Homeland Security, to accept $58,013 in grant funds to bolster the City's Emergency Management program. Council Concur. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve a special King County Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement with King County in consideration of mutual undertakings resulting from the King County Parks – Proposition 1 Levy approved by voters on August 6, 2019. Funds collected will be distributed to the city through 2025. Proceeds can be utilized for open space, natural lands and urban green space acquisition and capital projects, local trails capital projects and other city identified capital projects in parks or recreational facilities. The Committee recommended that the budget be adjusted and proceeds be accounted for in the Capital Improvement Fund (316) separately from the 2013 King County Parks Levy – Proposition 1 voter approved funds. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to hire the Capital Project Coordinator/Park Planning at Pay Grade a28, Step D. The position is currently budgeted at Pay Grade a28, Step E. The position was advertised five times within six months, with eight applicants submitting resumes in the fifth round. One candidate met all the qualifications of the position and is a licensed Landscape Architect, has extensive public capital improvement project park design, construction administration, and community engagement experience. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2‐year Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with WSDOT that provides a cost reimbursement to the city of $81,271. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Agreement with the State Department of Commerce to accept $605,640 in funding for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Play Equipment Replacement project. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement with the Department of Commerce. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the 2020 contract agreement with Davey Resource Group , Incorporated, in the amount of $134,400 for Consulting Certified Arborist Inspector services to assist with the Community Services Department-Urban Forestry Program tree requests for service . MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the May Creek Corridor acquisition and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Purchase and Sales Agreement . The Committee further recommended authorizing use of the Impact Mitigation Fund (Fund 303) to fund the acquisition and transaction costs est imated at $625,000 and adjust the budget as described . MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the agreement with Carollo Engineers in the amount of $299 ,066 for engineering services for the 2019 -2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with King County Flood Control District to accept $125,000 in grant funds for the Monroe Avenue NE Storm System Improvement Project . NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN . CARRIED. TIME : 7:58P.M . Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, January 13, 2020 January 13, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 13, 2020 January 20, 2020 Monday NO MEETINGS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HOLIDAY January 27, 2020 Monday 5:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room 1. Sunset Oaks Fee Waiver Request 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room 1. 2020 CED Work Program 2. Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Council Chambers 1. Community Services Levy Spending Update 2. Federal and Regional Legislative Affairs Agenda 3. Emerging Issues *Revised to meet in Council Chambers