HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-24-2020February 24, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, February 24, 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
Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Byer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
Rare Disease Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring February 29, 2020 to
be Rare Disease Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join
in this special observation. Jolene del Fierro accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. 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:
The Surface Water Utility is accepting public comment on the draft 2020 Stormwater
Management Program Plan. The plan and instructions for submitting comments are
available on the City's website.
SKY Urban Empowerment and Transformation Center will celebrate Black History
Month by presenting “2020 Celebrating Black Excellence – Realizing the Dream” on
Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. The center is located at 301 South 3rd Avenue in
Renton.
The Renton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2020 PNW Economic Equity Summit
on Friday, February 28 from 7 – 11 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The
event brings together regional business leaders and invites the community to find
resolutions to the challenges in our region– specifically the economic inequity in the
Pacific Northwest. The city will also have a 2020 Census information table outside the
event.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jason Collins, Renton, spoke on a number of topics including his issues with trying to
apply to a park position online.
Patrick Waddell, Seattle, noted he owns a business at the Renton Airport. He
submitted a document and remarked that the proposed changes to the Airport
Master Plan would cause a significant disruption to his business. Mr. Waddell also
stated that maybe technology, such as that employed by the Burbank Airport in
California, could be used to address safety concerns at the Renton Airport.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 10, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2582 Community & Economic Development Department recommended executing the
General Fund & Density Fee Affordable Rental Housing Agreement, with the Renton Housing
Authority (RHA), which grants $700,000 ($517,540 from the General Fund and $182,460 in
Density Fee funds) to the RHA to support the 60‐unit affordable housing project called the
Sunset Oaks Apartments. Refer to Finance Committee.
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c) AB ‐ 2597 Executive Department recommended executing the contract with Washington
Census Alliance in order to receive $21,000 in grant funds to support the City's 2020 Census
program. Council Concur.
d) AB ‐ 2596 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended establishing a
2020 Salary Commission; and requested confirmation of Mayor Pavone's appointments of the
following individuals to the commission: Kimberly Searing, Julio Amador, Don Persson, Jeff
Kelly, and David Kroeger. Commissioner terms shall expire when the salary review is complete
and a salary schedule has been filed with the City Clerk or until a determination is made that
no salary adjustment is appropriate. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2591 Transportation Systems Division recommended executing an agreement with King
County Metro, in the amount of $126,352, for the purchase of ORCA Business Cards and
ORCA Business Passport products for eligible employees. Council Concur.
f) AB ‐ 2592 Transportation Systems Division recommended executing Local Agency Agreement
Supplement No. 1 to CAG‐15‐006, contractor Washington State Department of
Transportation, for obligation of $3 million in grant funding, and approval of all subsequent
agreements necessary to accomplish the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements Phase 4
project. City match is $500,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB ‐ 2594 Utility Systems Division submitted the Lift Station and Force Main Improvements
Project Phase 1A, CAG‐19‐034, contractor Equity Builders, LLC, and requested acceptance of
the project and authority to release retainage in the amount of $48,079.71 after 60 days once
all required releases from the State have been obtained. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair Perez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to hold first reading of Ordinance No. 5961 adopting the Final Assessment and instructing the
City Clerk to send out Notice of the Final Assessment which includes the opportunity for appeal.
After the appeal period has lapsed, and if there are no appeals, then Ordinance No. 5961 can be
brought back to Council for second and final reading and then will be recorded with King County
Recorder's office on the benefited properties.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Vice Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,073,675.57 for vouchers, 21220, 381015‐
381016, 381018, 381031‐381362 payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6202, 6205, 6207‐
6208, 6210‐6220, 13120, 381017, 381019‐381030 and seven wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,542,668.68 for payroll vouchers which includes 667 direct
deposits and 5 checks (01/16/20‐01/31/20 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $26,852.46 for vouchers 6051‐6067.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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c) Finance Committee Vice Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
adopt the attached Resolution, which grants the mayor or designee the authority to: 1) Establish
and adopt the HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) Plans offered and administered by the
VEBA Trust for Public Employees in the Northwest; and 2) Make City contributions to the Plans
for the benefit of employees who belong to represented or unrepresented defined employee
groups that have agreed to have benefits contributed in lieu of amounts employees would
otherwise receive in another form of compensation.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Vice Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the conversion of an existing Maintenance Services Division Lead Vehicle and
Equipment Mechanic position (Pay Grade a19) to a Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic position
(Pay Grade a15) with the estimated fiscal impact of $8,656 in 2020 and an annual savings of
approximately $10,387.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to create a vision and strategies for a multimodal neighborhood around the
planned transit center that facilitates mixed‐use development, maximizes multimodal
transportation options, improves pedestrian connectivity, integrates with neighboring areas, and
establishes a neighborhood that’s distinct from the downtown but aligned with the goals of the
City Center Community Plan. The plan will cite and justify development regulations, zoning and
overlay changes, and infrastructure investments necessary to transform the area into a
pedestrian‐oriented neighborhood, as well as opportunities to leverage public investment to
maximize the efficacy of corresponding private investments. The Committee further
recommended that an ordinance adopting this Plan be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4399: A resolution was read authorizing adoption of and contributions to the
Health Reimbursement Arrangement/Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association ("HRA
VEBA") Plans.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5961: An ordinance was read establishing the Latecomer Assessment for the
Sunset Lane NE Improvement Project, providing for severability, and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE MARCH 23, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CARRIED.
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b) Ordinance No. 5963: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4‐2‐060.M, 4‐2‐080.A.29,
4‐4‐110.A, 4‐4‐110.B, 4‐4‐110.C, and 4‐4‐110.D.3.B.iii, and Section 4‐1‐190 of the Renton
Municipal Code, by classifying bulk storage in the Zoning Use Table, permitting bulk storage in
industrial zones, providing for minimum separation distances from residential zoning
designations, simplifying storage facilities, bulk in Section 4‐4‐110, adding bulk storage to the
definitions of “Storage, Indoor,” “Storage, Outdoor,” “Storage, Self‐Service,” and "Storage,
Vehicle" in Section 4‐11‐190, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 5964: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4‐3‐100.B.1.B of the
Renton Municipal Code, by revising design district applicability regulations in the City’s urban
design districts ‘B’ and ‘D,’ providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 5965: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4‐1‐045.G.3, 4‐1‐045.G.4,
4‐2‐120.A, 4‐2‐120.B, 4‐2‐120.C, 4‐2‐130.A, and 4‐2‐130.B, and Section 4‐9‐030 of the Renton
Municipal Code, revising Conditional Use Permit criteria, adding new Subsections 4‐9‐030.F
and 4‐9‐030.G regarding decision criteria for height increases and density increases, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5966: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4‐2‐115.E.2 of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending residential standards for common open space, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5962: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 2‐8‐6.A of the Renton
Municipal Code, by refining duties of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (the
"Commission") and the Community and Economic Development Department related to the
City Art Collection, approving Commission bylaws, providing for severability, and establishing
an effective date.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Council President Pérez noted that Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, who was
in the audience, was attending his final Council meeting prior to retiring at the end of
February. She thanked him for his many years of service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME : 7 :28P.M .
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Jason Seth , Recorder
24 Feb 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 24, 2020
February 28, 2020
Friday
8:30 AM - 4 PM City Council Retreat, Chair Pérez – Maplewood Greens, Cedar Room
February 29, 2020
Saturday
8:30 AM – 4 PM City Council Retreat, Chair Pérez – Maplewood Greens, Cedar Room
March 2, 2020
Monday
3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room
1. Rainier Ave S Corridor Grant
2. Sunset Oaks Grant Award to RHA
3. Department of Commerce Contract
4:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Văn – Council Conference Room
1. Human Services/Housing Repair and Parks Portion of Homeless Encampments
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
CANCELLED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
4:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Conferencing Center
1. Renton Responds Update
2. Senior Initiative – AARP Age Friendly City
3. Emerging Issues
5:30 PM Pictures in Chambers