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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-19-2021April 19, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 19, 2021 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: Randy Corman, Council President 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 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (All councilmembers attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager April 19, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PUBLIC HEARING a) Solera Street Vacation Petition: 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 a petition for the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly-most portion of 11th Ave N, south of Harrington Pl NE, and north of Sunset Lane NE (File No. VAC- 20-002; Petitioner Solera Manager, LLC). Property & Technical Services Manager Amanda Askren reviewed the petition’s location and background. She noted that an updated petition was received on March 3, 2021 and verified as sufficient by City staff on March 8, 2021. Ms. Askren remarked that the vacation petition proposes to vacate 2,788 square feet of street that was dedicated on the original plat in 1957. She added that this petition is in conjunction with proposed and active land development for Solera which are in process. Concluding, Ms. Askren reported that the street vacation is required to properly align streets within the interior of the proposed land development, and any required additional dedication of right-of-way will be processed through the development process. She displayed a map of the area and noted that the petition had been circulated internally and externally and no objections had been raised; however, CenturyLink may require an easement in the future. Ms. Askren also reported that if Council approves the vacation to move forward with these conditions, the department will return to Council with the appraisal so compensation for the vacation can be set. There being no public comments or deliberations, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SOLERA STREET VACATION PETITION WITH CONDITIONS (DEDICATION OF 2,788 SQUARE FEET ON EAST SIDE OF 11TH AVENUE N, AND PETITIONER TO PROVIDE AN APPRAISAL OF THE VACATION AREA). CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT CAO Ed VanValey reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2021 and beyond. Items noted were: • A new Washington State Paint Stewardship program went into effect on April 1, and it’s no joke. This new paint take-back program, managed by PaintCare, provides safe and convenient recycling of leftover paint throughout the state. For more information, visit paintcare.org. April 19, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Join King County Solid Waste Division and Bio Energy Washington representatives for an online community meeting on April 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn about the latest activities at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and the landfill gas-to-energy facility. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3acZERw. • Join Renton’s Solid Waste Utility, Republic Services, and Styro Recycle on Saturday, May 15 to recycle your scrap metal and Expanded Polystyrene including Styrofoam™. This year’s mini-event will be held at Renton Technical College’s north parking lot, at NE 6th Place and Monroe Ave NE. Masks are required for entry. For more information, please visit rentonwa.gov/springrecycle. • Updates from the Parks and Trails Division: • Boat launch permits for parking at Coulon Park can be purchased online at rentonwa.gov/boatlaunch, or call 425-430-6700 and press 8. • With good weather and summer around the corner, Renton parks are busier than ever: Remember that no dogs are allowed at Gene Coulon and Kennydale Beach Parks, and no bicycles on the pedestrian trail at Coulon Park. All other parks and trails allow dogs on six-foot leashes, or visit the off-leash Cedar River Dog Park at 1500 Houser Way S. • For updated information, see rentonwa.gov/parks or contact Community Services at (425) 430-6600. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 12, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2850 Administrative Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance amending the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget appropriations in the amount of $162,306,810, for an amended total budget of $701,654,907 for the biennium; and adoption of a resolution amending the 2021/2022 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 2851 Administrative Services Department requested authorization to convert a vacant Finance Analyst III position (salary grade n16 Step C) to a Senior Finance Analyst position (salary grade m25 Step C). Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 2848 Community Services Department requested authorization for the Maplewood Golf Course to purchase 60 golf carts from Club Car, in the amount of $225,308.64; and authorization to enter into an interfund loan with monthly repayments to the General Fund for this purchase. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to CAG-20-395 in the amount of $684,201.08 with Gray & Osborne, Inc. to provide construction management services for the Duvall Ave NE April 19, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Roadway Improvements, NE 7th Street to Sunset Blvd NE project (TIP 20-15). There is sufficient funding to cover the amendment in the project budget number 317.122702. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Professional Services Agreement CAG-21-062 with Gray & Osborne, Inc. in the amount of $162,223.91 for construction management services for the Lake Washington Loop Trail project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Utilities Committee Chair Benedetti presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants in the amount of $458,761 for the Lower Cedar River Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study. MOVED BY BENEDETTI, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Public Safety Committee Chair Perez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to sign the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2020 Local Solicitation and MOU. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:17 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 19 Apr 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 19, 2021 April 26, 2021 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Golf Cart Fleet Purchase and Interfund Transfer 2. 2021 Carry Forward / 1st Quarter Budget Adjustment and 2021/2022 Fee Schedule Amendment 3. Finance Division Position Conversion 4. Vouchers 5. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Docket 16 Update 2. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Safe Place Briefing 7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE