HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 7-6-2020July 6, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, July 6, 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
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
(Councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position 5
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Caílin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Maryjane Van Cleave, Recreation Director
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
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Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Deputy Chief Kevin Keyes, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Designation of July as Parks and Recreation Month - July 2020: A proclamation by Mayor
Pavone was read declaring July 2020 to be Parks and Recreation Month in City of Renton,
encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation. Parks & Trails
Director Caílin Hunsaker and Recreation Director Maryjane Van Cleave accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Graves Annexation (File No. 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 hearing to consider the 60% 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. She recommended that Council accept
the petition and authorize staff to forward this annexation package to the King County
Boundary Review Board.
Public comment was invited.
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Terry Defoor, Seattle, explained that he is the petitioner and encouraged Council to
support the annexation proposal.
Adi Mandvilli, King County, asked if the City was going to be installing parks and trails
in or near this area if the annexation is approved.
There being no further comment it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE GRAVES ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
FORWARD THE ANNEXATION PACKAGE TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
City Clerk Jason Seth 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 City of Renton is distributing face masks free to residents to help combat the
spread of COVID-19. Distribution will take place every Wednesday and Thursday
through the end of July or for as long as supplies last. Mask distribution will take place
at Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy) from 4 to 6 p.m. on
Wednesdays and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Residents are asked to drive to the
building’s main entrance and each vehicle will receive two (2) five-mask packets.
There will be no proof of residence required and we ask that you only pass through
once. Renton seniors picking up lunches at the Renton Senior Activity Center as part
of the senior lunch program will also receive masks.
Renton’s annual Water Quality Report was published June 30 and may be found at
www.rentonwa.gov/waterquality. The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requires that
water utilities provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report. In this report, water
utility customers can read about their water source and treatment, how the city
complies with strict water standards, and learn water saving techniques.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking as the CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce,
expressed appreciation to Community and Economic Development staff for assisting
local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. She also thanked the City for supporting
local businesses in regards to King County’s de-intensification site located at the Red
Lion hotel.
Nate Mills, Renton, requested data regarding police use of force, discipline actions,
and other related information so that he could build a database that could quantify
factual information regarding the department’s actions.
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Tamey Gall, Renton, agreed with Mr. Mills’ comments and expressed an interest to
assist with this idea. Councilmember Corman encouraged residents to email the City
regarding police issues so that Council could hear those comments and discuss the
issues at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Krysta Strasbaugh, Renton, provided information regarding anti-racism and trauma
informed practices. She also noted that real change means freeing ourselves from
historically white supremacist institutions, and urged council to include anti-racism
and trauma informed practices in their next discussion on police practices.
Jacob Hyland, Renton, remarked that he has breathing issues and asked if there were
ways to address his health concerns in regards to the mandatory mask-wearing policy.
He also stated, in response to the earlier comments on police reform that he
understands that racism is terrible, but would like to make sure that police show up if
he calls 9-1-1. Mayor Pavone remarked that he should check with state or public
health agencies to see if he qualifies for an exemption to the mask-wearing policy.
Winter Cashman, Renton, voiced opposition to the City using permitting and building
codes against the Red Lion hotel that is housing homeless persons during the COVID-
19 crisis. He remarked that Renton is not being inclusive by trying to exclude this
community of people.
Erica Conway, Renton, noting that she is African American and has an African
American son, expressed concern about police practices in Renton. She asked if
anyone in the City had reached out to the local NAACP chapter to ask for assistance
with police reforms.
Joseph Todd, Renton, asked why the presentation given by the Police Chief at the
Committee of the Whole meeting did not include attainable goals and targets. He also
remarked that Renton needs a Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Council
President Pérez removed Item 7.f for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 22, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2668 Administrative Services Department recommended adopting an ordinance to
amend the 2019/2020 Biennial Budget in the amount of $(11,881,437), with the total
amended budget to be $833,690,676 for the biennium, and approve an amendment to the
2019/2020 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 2672 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval and
ratification of the Standstill Agreement with DevCo in order to attempt, in good faith, to
establish a Development Agreement for the Solera project. Council Concur.
d) AB - 2674 Community & Economic Development Department submitted information
regarding required implementation of floodplain management measures consistent with new
county-wide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that become
effective on August 19, 2020. This will require amendments to the Renton Municipal Code
(RMC). A recommendation regarding proposed code changes will be provided to Council
following a review by the Planning Commission. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning
& Development Committee.
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e) AB - 2667 Police Department requested authorization to execute the BJA FY 20 Coronavirus
Emergency Supplemental Funding Program with the U.S. Department of Justice, to receive
$100,954 in grant funds for the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
cleaning supplies, and other various equipment and supplies if they contribute to the
prevention, preparation, or response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Refer to Finance
Committee.
g) AB - 2669 Utility Systems Division requested authorization to execute the Water Quality Grant
Agreement WQC-2020-Renton-00016 with the Department of Ecology to accept $187,500 in
grant funds for the Stormwater Facility Retrofit Study project. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 2670 Utility Systems Division recommended approving the Application
Resolution/Authorization, which is necessary to apply for a $412,500 grant (with a $137,500
City match) for a Brian Abbot Fish Barrier Removal Board grant, to assist with the design of
the removal of the Panther Creek fish barrier at the Talbot Road South crossing. Council
Concur.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.f. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.f.
f) AB - 2666 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Local Agency
Agreement Supplement No. 1 to CAG-19-340, with the Washington State Department of
Transportation, for the obligation of an additional $1 million in grant funds (in exchange for
local funds) for the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project, and approval of all
subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the authorized funding reassignment of the
$1 million in local funds from the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project to the
SW 43rd St Pavement Preservation project. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE ITEM
7.f. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4412: A resolution was read authorizing the submission of an application for
grant funding assistance for a Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Project to the
Recreation and Conservation Funding Board as established by RCW 77.95.160 for the Panther
Creek Barrier Removal - Talbot Road South Project.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:03 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
06 Jul 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
July 06, 2020
July 13, 2020 Monday
2:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair O’Halloran - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Emerging Issues in Utilities
3:00 PM Finance Committee, Vice Chair Văn – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. 2020 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment and Fee Schedule Update
2. City Clerk Office Reorganization
3. BJA Coronavirus Emergency Funding
4. Stormwater Facility Retrofit Grant
5. Vouchers
4:15 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Shoreline Master Program
2. Docket #15
3. 2020 Flood Insurance Rate Maps Adoption
4. Housing Action Plan
5. Emerging Issues in CED
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. COVID-19 Impacts Update
2. Police Department Policy and Community Engagement (Continued)
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE