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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 05-03-2021May 3, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 3, 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 Shane Moloney, 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 Kari Roller, Interim Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Rob Shuey, Building Official Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager May 3, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Kevin Keyes, Police Department Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PROCLAMATION a) Municipal Clerks Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2 - 8, 2021 to be Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Renton, extending appreciation to our municipal clerk, Jason Seth, and to all municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. Jason Seth, City Clerk, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING Property Sale & Grant of Easements to WSDOT (405/167 Flyover): 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 property sale and grant of easements to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as part of the construction for I-405/SR-167 interchange widening and Express Toll Lane Project (I-405 and SR 167 Flyover). Property & Technical Services Manager Amanda Askren introduced herself to Council and noted her contact information for the public. She displayed a map indicating where and how the Temporary Construction Easement affected five City-owned parcels, the Utility Easement affected two City-owned parcels, the Drainage Easement affected five City-owned parcels, and the Deed affected five City-owned parcels. She also explained how that the compensation totaling $72,300 would be allocated to either the General Fund or the Capital Assets fund depending on the size and parcels affected by the different easements or deed. Before concluding, she also noted that reserved 959 square feet in the area for a Utility Easement. Concluding, Ms. Askren reported that the staff recommendation is for Council to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents and authorize acceptance of the compensation from the Washington State Department of Transportation. There being no public comments or deliberations, it was MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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: May 3, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • 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. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Carmen Rivera, Renton, voiced concern about the investigation into a police officer’s ties to a Proud Boys member. • Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, complimented the City for hosting an excellent volunteer appreciation event. • Ali Baba, Renton, echoed Ms. Rivera's comments, noting that there is distrust of police departments among some community members. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 26, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2807 Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc., in the amount of $500,967.18 for the replacement of playground equipment at Liberty Park. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 2853 Community Services Department requested approval to waive approximately $10,800 in parking garage fees for staff, volunteers, and vendors for the 2021 Farmers Market season. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Community Services Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Pavone's appointment of Ms. Caren Sumption (term expiring 12/31/21) to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, 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 the WSDOT documents for the Temporary Construction Easement, Drainage Easement, Utility Easement, and Quit Claim Deed and accept the compensation, in the amount of $72,300, for same. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. May 3, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to confirm the following appointments to Renton Airport Advisory Committee: • Mr. Robert Rovai, Benson Hill Neighborhood (Primary), term expiring 5/7/22 • Mr. Abhijit Patil, Benson Hill Neighborhood (Alternate), term expiring 5/7/24 • Mr. Vincent Nguyen, Highlands Neighborhood (Alternate), term expiring 5/7/23 MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4433: A resolution was read amending the 2021/2022 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4434: A resolution was read authorizing the sale of a portion of city-owned property, grant of a temporary easement over a portion of city-owned property, grant of a drainage easement over a portion of city-owned property, and grant of a utility easement over a portion of city-owned property, to the State of Washington Department of Transportation (“WSDOT”), in relation to WSDOT’s I-405 – SR 167 interchange direct connector project, accepting damages from WSDOT, and authorizing the mayor to sign the necessary documents and take the necessary actions to transfer title and grant the easements. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: c) Ordinance No. 6017: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2021/2022 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5991, in the amount of $162,306,810, adopting an amended 2021 City of Renton Salary Table, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. May 3, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:31 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 May 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar May 3, 2021 May 10, 2021 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Fee Waiver Request for Farmers Market 2021 Season 2. Liberty Park Playground Replacement Project 3. Sound Transit Agreement for the S 7th St Corridor Improvements Project 4. Vouchers 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Docket 16 Update 2. SKHHP Work Plan Update 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. 2022-2027 Business Plan Update 2. 2020 Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force Report 3. Inclusive Purchasing Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE