HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-9-2020November 9, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, November 9, 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
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Benita Horn, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
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
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director
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Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Renton Census Champions Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
November 9, 2020 to be Renton Census Champions Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all
members of the community to join in this special observation. Benita Horn, Renton’s Inclusion
& Equity Consultant, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Veterans Month Proclamation: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
November 2020 to be Veterans Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the
community to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans
and what they do every day to support our community. Josh Schreck, Commander of VFW
Post 1263 accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2020 Census Presentation: Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, reported that
75.1% of Renton residents responded to the Census and indicated that is one of the highest
response rates in the country. She also shared response rates from neighboring cities noting
that Renton’s rate was the highest in the region. Ms. Shridhar concluded by discussing the
challenges the COVID‐19 pandemic and other issues caused, and acknowledging the hard
work done by Renton’s Census champions.
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:
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is collaborating with Safeway and
Albertsons to offer no‐cost flu vaccines for uninsured adults over 18. DOH is
concerned that the presence of the flu and COVID‐19 viruses could lead to a high
number of hospitalizations and strain our state’s healthcare system. Twenty‐three
Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies across the state will offer flu vaccines free of
charge through June 2021 to uninsured adults. The pharmacies are not charging an
administration fee. Proof of residency or immigration status will not be required. The
Safeway Pharmacy (200 S 3rd St., Renton) is participating. Their phone number is 425‐
226‐0325.
One of our Age‐Friendly City initiatives is a series of twice‐monthly virtual talks
featuring various topics, presenters, and engaging conversation. On Tuesday,
November 10, from 2 to 3 p.m., we'll discuss Renton's Housing Repair and Assistance
Program. The program provides minor home repairs that improve health and safety.
November 9, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Register to reserve your spot for this Zoom presentation using course #9383. Register
at rentonwa.gov/register or, for help, call 425‐430‐6633. Talks take place on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Allen and Lan Phan Jones, speaking on behalf of the American‐Vietnamese War
Memorial Alliance, thanked Council for supporting Veterans Month.
Mario Paredes, Executive Director of Consejo Counseling, thanked Council for
supporting the organization, and announced that a new facility is opening at 723 SW
10th St in Renton.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
McIrvin asked that Item 7.f be pulled for separate consideration, and Councilmember Prince asked that
Item 7.e be pulled for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 2, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2752 City Clerk reported receipt of Petition to Release Easement from the Renton School
District for the Sartori School Property project, and submitted the staff recommendation to
approve the release of easement subject to collection of the processing fee. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2753 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the
Master License Agreement with ExteNet Systems, Inc, and requested delegating approval and
signing authority of future Master License Agreements in substantially similar form to the
Mayor or the Mayor's designee. Refer to Utilities Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2754 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
reimbursement agreement with MCI Metro (a Verizon Wireless company), in the amount of
$112,752.50, for the installation of conduit pursuant to RCW 35.99.070. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEMS 7.f and 7.e. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEMS 7.f AND 7.e
f) AB ‐ 2756 Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution in order to
conduct concurrent temporary road closures of Houser Way S intersections at Williams Ave S
and Wells Ave S to accommodate construction required for BNSF railroad crossing signal
equipment replacement. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.f AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
e) AB ‐ 2755 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of an
ordinance to commission a street mural that conveys the indisputable fact that Black lives
matter. Council Concur.
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Councilmember Prince expressed appreciation for this ordinance noting that Black lives do
matter, and displayed a rock with BLM painted on it that he discovered while on a hike on
Father’s Day. He concluded by noting that he appreciates that the City is taking this matter
seriously and that art will be put on a street in Renton.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM 7.e AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,513,266.97 for vouchers, 10194‐10195,
10201‐10202, 388004‐388005, 388013‐388014, 388018‐388280; payroll benefit
withholding vouchers 6406‐6417, 388006‐388012, 388015‐388017 and two wire
transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,460,319.70 for payroll vouchers that include 565 direct
deposits and 2 checks. (10/01/20‐10/15/20 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 017732 ‐ 017740 totaling $4,589.00.
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
approve the adoption of the proposed code amendments 5‐1 and 5‐11 to take effect January 1,
2021 to clarify definitions for utility taxes. The Committee further recommended that the
ordinances be presented for first reading.
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
approve the grant extension agreement with School’s Out Washington, in the amount of
$175,000 (total grant now $261,505) and allocate grant funds to Recreation & Neighborhood
Division.
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 2021 healthcare contract with Kaiser Permanente, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The contract is unchanged except
for a 5% rate increase, total cost $203,000 for active employees and LEOFF 1 retirees for 2021.
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 2021 Stop Loss insurance contract with Symetra, and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The contract is unchanged except for a
25% rate increase, total cost $566,000. This includes $542k for active employees and $24k for
retirees.
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MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to CAG‐20‐023 with the King
County Flood Control District to accept an additional $75,000 in grant funds for the Monroe
Avenue NE Storm System Improvement Project.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Prince 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 $100,000 in 2020 grant funds for the Monroe Avenue NE Storm System
Improvement Project.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the King County Flood
Control Zone District to accept $615,000 in grant funds for the Madsen Creek Improvement
Project.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve Amendment 1 to 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program Incentive Agreement to accept additional $5,000.00 in funding at the Renton
Farmers Market for April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve:
1. Authorize the proposed Regrade of the Network Systems Manager position from a32
to m34.
2. Authorize the Administrative Services Department to hire the preferred candidate at
a salary of up to Pay Grade m34, Step E, depending on qualifications of the applicant.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
k) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to extend the sunset date for reduced ADU fees to December 31, 2022,
applying a temporary fee reduction of fifty‐percent (50%) for the use of public works facilities,
which include system development charges, and full waiver of fees related to building permits
and impact fees for transportation, parks, fire, and schools, applicable to all new ADUs within the
City. The recommended amendments to the fee schedule are proposed in conjunction with the
adoption of the 2021/2021 fee schedule and resolution to be brought forward by the Finance
Department.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
City Clerk Seth noted that there was a corresponding resolution attached to Consent Agenda
Item 7.f that Council had approved on the floor.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL AMEND THE AGENDA TO
ADD THE RESOLUTION RELATED TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.f. CARRIED.
Resolutions:
a) (ADDED) Resolution No. 4423: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing
temporary full road closure of the Williams Avenue South / Houser Way South intersection
and the Wells Avenue South / Houser Way South intersection for the replacement of
Burlington Northern Santa Fe ("BNSF") Railroad Crossing Signal Equipment for the Wells
Avenue South and Williams Avenue South Conversion project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4422: A resolution was read adopting reduced transportation impact fees for
daycare centers; adopting reduced utility system development charges (also known as utility
hook up fees) and waived development fees, including transportation, parks, fire, and school
impact fees, and building fees, for new accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which will sunset on
December 31, 2022; incorporating said fee reductions into the fee schedule; and amending
the City of Renton Fee Schedule for the years 2021 and 2022.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
c) Ordinance No. 5992: An ordinance was read amending Section 5‐1‐1 of the Renton Municipal
Code by adding a definition of “person,” alphabetizing definitions, providing for severability,
and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 5993: An ordinance was read amending the term ‘business enterprise’ to read
‘person’ in sections 5‐11‐4 and 5‐11‐5 of the Renton Municipal Code, correcting a citation to
the Revised Code of Washington in Section 5‐11‐4 of the Renton Municipal Code, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 5994: An ordinance was read directing the commissioning of a street mural
that conveys the indisputable fact that Black lives matter, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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Ordinances for second and final reading:
f) 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 CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
g) 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 BENEDETTI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
h) 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 BENEDETTI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
i) 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 O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
j) 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 CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
k) 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 MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
l) 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
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NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRED.
TIME: 8:10 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
09 Nov 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 9, 2020
November 16, 2020
Monday
3:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair O’Halloran - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Renton School District Release of Easement
2. ExteNet Franchise Master License Agreement
3. MCI Metro Shadow Duct Agreement
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:15 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Sharing Conduits in the Public Right of Way
2. Emerging Issues in Transportation
CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Benedetti
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Pavement Condition and Walkways: Current Assessments and Future Needs
2. Chamber of Commerce Update
7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE