HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-20-2020April 20, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, April 20, 2020
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM.
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
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
(all Councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
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
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Ron Straka, Acting Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
April 20, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
a) Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April
2020 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members
of the community to join advocates and communities throughout King County in taking action
to prevent sexual violence by standing with survivors.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Renton Police Department: Chief VanValey introduced a brief video presentation from the
Renton Police Department featuring Detective Adele O’Rourke: “Hello, We’re Here For You.”
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 full length of the lower walk next to the Cedar River, between Liberty Park and
Logan Avenue, is open again to pedestrians – remember to observe social distancing
protocols. A section of the Cedar River Trail between the Dog Park and Riverview Park
remains closed until river bank repairs are made – design is currently in process.
Detours to Maple Valley Highway are through Cedar River Park and Riverview Park.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails
Director, at 425‐430‐6600 for more information or visit rentonwa.gov/parks.
The city is holding a 2020 Census art competition for students in grades K‐12. To
enter, create art for census awareness; how does the census help our students and
our community? Email a photo of your creation to rencensus@thevoiceofplanet.com.
The deadline to enter is April 30. First prize is $100; second is $75; third is $50; and
there will be 10 honorable mention prizes at $25 each. For more information, visit
thevoiceofplanet.com or call 310‐986‐4280.
You can find information on the city’s website and social media pages regarding the
city’s COVID‐19 response. Additionally, the Mayor’s newsletter is published three
times per week and has the most up‐to‐date information and access to state and
county resources. If you haven’t signed up for the Mayor’s newsletter, you can do so
at http://rentonwa.gov/mnl.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Comments submitted via email by Heather Rowland, Kristi Hartman, Scott Franck,
Steve Schuder, Ben Johnson, Jennifer Anderson, Karen Gallant, and Nick from
Antiques 4U/Puget Sound Cider Company were forwarded to Council and the
Administration by City Clerk Seth prior to the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
April 20, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 13, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2634 Community & Economic Development Department requested approval to waive
the application deadline and approve the Multi‐Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
(MFPTE) Agreement, with Penney Lofts, LLC, which addresses the terms and conditions for
the Penny Lofts multi‐family project to receive a partial property tax exemption for eight (8)
years upon project completion. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4406: A resolution was read authorizing pursuit of a COVID‐19 Vaccine
Manufacturing Facility in the City of Renton.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5968: An ordinance was read adopting an Interim Zoning Control to add a
new Subsection 4‐1‐080.f to the Renton Municipal Code, temporarily extending the period of
validity of certain land use and subdivision approvals, building permits, civil construction
permits, and public works permits; providing for severability; declaring an emergency; and
establishing an immediate effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, 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 CORMAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:19 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
20 Apr 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
April 20, 2020
April 27, 2020 Monday
3:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Carry Forward and 1st Quarter Budget Adjustment and Fee Schedule Amendment
2. Vouchers
3:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Penney Lofts Multi-family Property Tax Exemption
2. Emerging Issues in CED
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. King County De-intensification Shelter in Renton Update
2. Affordable Housing Update
3. Community Services Levy Spending Update
*Please note: ALL committee times have changed