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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 11-02-2020November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, November 2, 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 Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development 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 Kari Roller, Fiscal Services Director Ron Straka, Utilities Systems Director Raevel Chea, Senior Finance Analyst Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Melissa Day, Administrative Assistant - Police Department Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PUBLIC HEARING 3rd Biennial Budget (2021 - 2022) Public Hearing: This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened the third public hearing to consider public input for the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget. Administrative Services Administrator Jan Hawn informed Council that this is the third of three public hearings regarding the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget and the setting of the annual Property Tax levy. Ms. Hawn remarked that this third public hearing is another opportunity for residents and stakeholders to provide input prior to the adoption of the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget. Mayor Pavone invited public comment:  Paul Lwali, President and CEO of Friends of Youth, thanked Council for supporting the program through Human Services funding. He also explained how the program supports Renton residents.  Diane Dobson, CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for its leadership during these trying times, approving a balanced budget, supporting Human Services programming and funding, and supporting public safety initiatives.  Paul Tibbils-Riley, Renton, expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands submitted by Rev. Dr. Linda Smith. He also urged Council to support the RISE program specifically, and to continue to support programs that help mental health initiatives.  Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, expressed disappointment that the budget, as presented, did not include any of the Stand for Justice budget demands she had submitted earlier in the year.  Krysta Strasbaugh expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands, and urged Council to strive towards adopting an anti-racist budget.  Joseph Todd, Renton, expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands, and urged Council to follow the guidelines set by Resolution 4414.  PreAnnia Smith, Renton, expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands, and support for the RISE program.  Tree Williams, Renton, also expressed support for the RISE program. There being no further public comments or deliberations, it was MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Hearing no objections, Council President Perez presented the related Committee of the Whole Committee report: November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Committee of the Whole Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Administration Proposed 2021-2022 Budget in the amount of $248,995,124 and $258,462,306 for 2021 and 2022, respectively, with concurrence in the following actions: 1. Property Tax Levy: Set the 2021 property tax levy using the preliminary property tax worksheet provided by King County showing estimated property taxes of $22,700,592, which includes new construction, annexation, re-levying refunds, and levy error, and find a substantial need to increase the regular property tax limit factor above the rate of inflation to 1% for a total limit factor of 101%. 2. Other Rates and Fee Adjustments: Adjust various fees as identified (red) in the proposed Fee Schedule located in Section 7, Appendix of the Proposed Budget. 3. 2021 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges: Authorize the non-represented employees’ positions and pay ranges for 2021 as identified in the 2021 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges located in Section 7, Appendix of the Proposed Budget. The union contracts for represented employees’ ends on December 31, 2020 and are pending negotiation. 4. Legislation: Approve the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget action items listed above, draft and present the related legislations for first reading at Council regular meeting on November 2nd. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.** MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL AMEND THE 2021/2022 BIENNIAL BUDGET BY ADDING A LINE ITEM FOR THE RISE (RACIAL INVESTMENT TO SECURE EQUITY) PROGRAM AND FUND IT AT $50,000. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. **MAIN MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Pérez, Benedetti, O’Halloran, McIrvin, Prince, Corman. NAYS: Vǎn 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 has launched our Age-Friendly Renton Community Survey. The survey covers housing, transportation, outdoor spaces, and other services. Your input will help guide future policies designed to make neighborhoods safe and walkable, while supporting health, well-being, and participation for all Renton residents. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete and will be available through Friday, November 20. You may take the survey online at surveymonkey.com/r/27V6ZS6 or email recreation@rentonwa.gov to request a copy of the survey in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.  Cold weather is on the way. The Public Works Department will be applying deicer to major arterials as needed. Snow is not far away. During snow events, 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 November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES arterials drivable. Visit our website at www.rentonwa.gov/snowroutes 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 the 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 our website at https://rentonwa.gov/city_hall/public_works/utility_systems/solid_waste_utility  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Nancy Quinn, Renton, asked for clarification regarding the vote that occurred at the end of the budget public hearing. City Clerk Seth explained that a main motion to approve the Committee of the Whole Committee Report had been made, Councilmember Vǎn made a motion to amend the main motion which failed, and then Council voted to approve the main motion. Ms. Quinn then expressed appreciation for Council's work to adopt the budget.  Tree Williams, Renton, expressed that the residents working on the Stand for Justice budget demands are attempting to help all people in Renton, not just African Americans. He also asked Council to approve the Black Lives Matter mural.  Krysta Strasbaugh, Renton, expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands and the RISE program.  PreAnnia Smith, Renton, also urged Council to approve the Black Lives Matter mural. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 26, 2020. Council Concur. b) AB - 2744 Administrative Services Department recommended adoption of two ordinances in order to amend Renton Municipal Code (RMC) sections 5-1 and 5-11. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 2749 Administrative Services Department requested authorization to regrade the Network Systems Manager position from salary grade a32 to salary grade m34, and requested authorization to hire the preferable candidate for this vacant position up to salary grade m34 Step E, depending on qualifications of the applicants. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 2750 Community & Economic Development Department recommended extending the sunset date for reduced ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units) fees to December 31, 2022, and adding these changes to the 2021/2022 Fee Schedule. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e) AB - 2746 Community Services Department submitted CAG-19-146, 4th Floor Police Training/City Attorney Remodel project, and requested approval of the project and release of retainage in the amount of $51,385.08 after 60 days once all required releases from the State have been obtained. Council Concur. f) AB - 2738 Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment 1 to the 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Incentive Agreement, in order to accept an additional $5,000 in reimbursement funding for the Renton Farmers Market use of SNAP benefits. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2739 Community Services Department recommended approval of an amendment to the School's Out Washington grant agreement, in order to receive an additional $175,000 in grant funds, for the STREAM Team program that provides high-quality, culturally appropriate after- school programming in science, technology, reading, recreation, environment, arts, and math at the Highlands Neighborhood Center for youth ages 5 to 14. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 2720 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2021 Kaiser Permanente healthcare contracts, in an estimated amount of $203,000, for active employees and LEOFF I retirees. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 2721 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2021 Excess Loss Insurance contract with Symetra in the amount of $566,000, in order to preserve the fiscal stability of the Renton Employee Healthcare Plan fund. Refer to Finance Committee. j) AB - 2747 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for sharing of excess conduits within the Talbot Rd S right-of-way along the NE 30th St bridge over I-405. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. k) AB - 2741 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District, in order to accept $615,000 in grant funds for the Madsen Creek Improvement project. Refer to Finance Committee. l) AB - 2742 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement with King County Flood Control District, to accept $100,000 in 2020 grant funds for the Monroe Ave NE Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 5985: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-210 of the Renton Municipal Code related to waived fees; lifting the waived fees moratorium established by Ordinance 5973; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Ordinance No. 5986: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-2-2.G, Section 8-2-3, Subsection 8-4-24.A, Sections 8-4-31, and 8-5-15 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing piped utility rates for 2021 and 2022, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 5987: An ordinance was read amending Section 8-1-10 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing the 2021 and 2022 solid waste collection services rates for all customer classes, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. d) Ordinance No. 5988: An ordinance was read relating to the regular property tax levies for collection in 2021, implementing RCW 84.55.0101 and finding substantial need to increase the regular property tax limit factor above the rate of inflation to one percent (1%), for a total limit factor of one hundred and one percent (101%), 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 NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. e) Ordinance No. 5989: An ordinance was read authorizing the dollar amount and percentage increase for the property tax to be levied for the year 2021, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. f) Ordinance No. 5990: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2021 for general city operational purposes in the amount of $22,700,592, 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 NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. g) Ordinance No. 5991: An ordinance was read adopting the biennial budget for the years 2021/2022, in the amounts of $248,995,124 and $258,462,306, respectively, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.** Councilmember Vǎn stated for the record that she had attempted to amend the budget by adding a line item for the RISE program and fund it at $50,000. Councilmembers McIrvin and Corman expressed an interest to continue a dialogue on this issue. **MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Perez, Benedetti, O’Halloran, McIrvin, Prince, Corman. NAYS: Vǎn November 2, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Councilmember Corman remarked that the City is close to hiring a new Airport Director and that person will be directly involved in the ongoing issue of the airport’s classification. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 8:01 P.M. Executive Session was conducted and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. Time: 9:07 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 02 Nov 2020 Council Committee Meeting Calendar November 2, 2020 November 9, 2020 Monday 3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Symetra Stop Loss Contract 2. Kaiser Permanente Contract 3. SNAP Benefits Amendment 4. Best Start for Kids Grant Extension 5. Amending RMC 5-1 and 5-11 6. Network Systems Analyst Hire at m34 Step E 7. KCFCD Madsen Creek Improvement Project Grant Agreement 8. KCFCD Monroe Storm System Project Grant 9. KCFCD Flood Reduction Grant for Monroe 10. Vouchers 11. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning and Development Committee, Chair Corman - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. ADU Fee Schedule Resolution 2. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELLED Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez 7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE