HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 05-10-2021May 10, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 10, 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
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
(All councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED.
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
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
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Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager
Carrie Nass, Recreation & Neighborhoods Manager
Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Affordable Housing Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 10 - 17,
2021 to be Affordable Housing Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the
community to join in this special observation. Mayor Pavone accepted the proclamation and
noted that this is an important issue for Renton.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was
read declaring May 2021 to be Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City
of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation.
Bennyroyce Royon, from Evergreen City Ballet, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
c) Older Americans Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2021 to
be Older Americans Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community
to recognize older adults and the people who support them as essential contributors to the
strength of our community. Carrie Nass, Recreation & Neighborhoods Manager, accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. 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:
• Parking lot striping work will take place at the Renton Community Center and along
the Cedar River Trail on May 11-13. For your safety, please follow directions on any
posted signage. For more information, contact Community Services Parks and Trails
Division at 425-430-6600.
• Picnic shelters at all Renton parks remain closed until COVID-19 protocols allow for
larger gatherings. In the meantime, though not reservable for exclusive use, open
areas of parks and trails are available for picnicking every day. Look for updates about
park amenities on the Parks and Trails webpage at rentonwa.gov/parks or call 425-
430-6600.
• The City of Renton's Recreation and Neighborhoods Division is proud to announce the
return of Summer Day Camps in 2021! Registration is open now, so sign up soon!
Free, virtual programming also continues this week with two special features.
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• Summer Day Camps will begin on the week of June 21, 2021. For Summer 2021, we
will be operating under a significantly modified capacity as well as adhering to all the
current phased re-opening guidelines set by the State of Washington.
• Age-Friendly Renton Virtual Talks continue Tuesday, May 11, 2-3pm. Meet the
dynamic staff team behind Renton’s popular Farmers Market. For 20+ seasons, every
Tuesday from June through September in downtown Renton, you’ll find fresh fruit
and produce, flowers, and specialty items such as breads, honey, wine, and craft hard
ciders. Learn how the staff and long-time Farmers Market volunteer team adapted for
2020 and what’s ahead for 2021, including new ideas and how to get involved.
• Go Beyond the Stage on Wednesday, May 12, 7-8pm. Hear from Key to Change
Founder Dr. Quinton Morris (graduate of Renton High School!), and delight in virtual
performances by students. Key to Change, a 501c3 nonprofit, serves racially and
economically diverse students in South King County, and focuses on providing youth
with access to world-class music education, mentorship, and leadership skills that
propel them to lifetime success. For more information and to register for Recreation
& Neighborhoods Division programming, visit rentonwa.gov/recreation or
rentonwa.gov/register.
• 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 Avenue 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
• Diane Dobson, Renton, CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern
about the continuing construction delays in Downtown Renton. She noted that an
upcoming event had to be canceled due to safety concerns, and asked Council to do
everything they can to get the project completed as soon as possible.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the consent agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 3, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2856 Executive Department recommended adoption of the 2022-2027 City of Renton
Business Plan. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2857 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Change
Order No. 6 to CAG-20-001, contractor Cascade Civil Construction, LLC, in the amount of
$270,000, for additional sewer work related to the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion
project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,868,658.78 for vouchers, 10284-10288,
391618-391628, 391638-391864; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6554-6565,
391629-391637 and two wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,448,032.91 for payroll vouchers that include 565 direct
deposits and 3 checks. (04/01/21-04/15/21 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 017820-017845 totaling $17,455.99
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the requested waiver of $10,800.00 in parking garage fees for the City of Renton
Farmers Market 2021 season.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the construction contract with Landscape Structures Inc. in the amount of
$500,967.18 for the Liberty Park Playground Replacement. The Committee further recommended
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the System Access Fund Project Agreement
with Sound Transit for the obligation of $700,000 of grant funding and all subsequent
agreements necessary to accomplish the South 7th Street Corridor Improvements Project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4435: A resolution was read adopting the 2022 - 2027 Business Plan.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL MATTERS OF
PENDING LITIGATION 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: 7:29 P.M.
Chief Administrative Officer VanValey announced an additional 15 minutes was required.
Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the Executive Session adjourned. Time: 8:29 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
10 May 2021
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 10, 2021
May 17, 2021
Monday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:15 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Update on 2021 Legislative Police Reform Bills
2. RFA Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:15 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Cascade Civil Construction LLC Agreement for the Williams/Wells
Conversion Project
2. Emerging Issues in Transportation
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Introduction of Judge Jessica Giner
7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE