HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-11-2021October 11, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 11, 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
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
April Alexander, Executive Assistant
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Preeti Shridhar, Equity, Housing & Human Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
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Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Director
Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager
Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Programs Manager
Dianne Utecht, Human Services Coordinator
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department
Sergeant Peter Kordel, Police Department
Melissa Day, Administrative Assistant - Police
Commander Lance Gray, Police Department
Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations: 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 2022 Community Development
Block Grant Funds Allocation & Use.
Human Services Coordinator, Dianne Utecht, introduced herself and provided her contact
information for the public. Ms. Utecht reported that the purpose of the hearing was to
provide notice about the allocation and use of $729,776 in 2022 CDBG (Community
Development Block Grant) funds. She indicated that the funds will be primarily used for:
1) King County contractual set-asides
a. General Administration: $72,978
b. Capital Administration: $14,596
c. Housing Stability Program: $36,489
d. Housing Repair Program: $182,444
i. Sub-Total: $306,507
2) City Planning and Administration: $72,978
3) Public Facilities and Improvements Program: $350,291
i. Total: $729,776
Continuing, Ms. Utecht reported how Renton households benefitted from the King County
and Renton Housing Repair programs. She then introduced Interim Economic Development
Director Amanda Askren who reported on the Public Facilities and Improvements Program
funded by CDBG grant funds.
Ms. Askren reported that the purpose of this program is to:
1) Improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians in areas where improvements are
made.
2) Replace deteriorated or substandard streetscapes in selected areas of the combined
Downtown and South Renton subareas of the City Center Community and the Sunset
Areas.
3) Serve as an economic development catalyst to continue existing and encourage
additional private development projects within the City’s two revitalization areas.
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Ms. Askren then reported that the 2022 project recommendation is to complete the
engineering and establish a plan for the installation of the Williams Ave streetscape project
and complete the installation of wayfinding signs in Downtown Renton. Ms. Askren stated
that King County requires a funding contingency plan and explained that any increases in
funding will be allocated to the Healthy Housing Program, and any decreases in funding will
be taken from the Downtown Streetscapes Improvement plan. Concluding, she reported that
the staff recommendation is to approve the recommendation of allocation and use of the
2022 CDBG funds and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement.
There being no public comments or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, 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:
• The Recreation Division is providing the public opportunities to learn about and view
salmon in our beautiful Cedar River:
o Cedar River Salmon Journey: Join Seattle Aquarium naturalists at five
locations along the Cedar River this October to spot spawning salmon and
learn about the things we can all do to help them. Free and family friendly!
o Every weekend in October from 11am-4pm
o Locations: Renton Library, Cedar River Park, Riverview Park, and Belmondo
Reach
o Information: seattleaquarium.org/salmon-journey
o Salmon Heroes Program: The Environmental Science Center will be
conducting field trips at Cedar River Park with local Renton elementary
schools throughout the next month to teach students about salmon and the
environment. Starting later this month, and through November, the
Recreation Division and Environmental Science Center staff will offer this
program for local seniors and older adults. More information at
rentonwa.gov/recreation.
• 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 October 4, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2961 Mayor Pavone reappointed the following individuals to the Planning Commission
with terms expiring on 6/3/2023: Kevin Poole and Dana Rochex. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2964 Human Resources / Risk Management Department requested confirmation of
Mayor Pavone's promotion and appointment of Jon Schuldt to the position of Renton Police
Chief, at Step E of salary grade m49, effective October 11, 2021. Council Concur.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt a resolution adopting Capital Facilities Plans for the Renton, Kent, and
Issaquah School Districts and to incorporate the requested fee amounts for each District (shown
below) into the Renton Fee Schedule.
Renton 2021
Single-Family $2,659
Multi-Family $4,737
Kent 2021
Single-Family $5,818.09
Multi-Family $2,457.53
Issaquah 2021
Single-Family $20,291
Multi-Family $8,353
Additionally, the Committee recommended that a resolution regarding this matter be prepared
for adoption.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to create a vision and strategies for a multimodal neighborhood around the
planned transit center that facilitates mixed-use development, maximizes multimodal
transportation options, improves pedestrian connectivity, integrates with neighboring areas, and
establishes a neighborhood that’s distinct from the downtown but aligned with the goals of the
City Center Community Plan. The plan will cite and justify development regulations, zoning and
overlay changes, and infrastructure investments necessary to transform the area into a
pedestrian-oriented neighborhood, as well as opportunities to leverage public investment to
maximize the efficacy of corresponding private investments. The Committee further
recommended that an ordinance adopting this Plan be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt a Housing Action Plan and recommended that a Resolution adopting
the plan be prepared and presented for first reading when it is complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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d) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation regarding the issue of: Hazard Pay for Grocery Retail Workers during COVID.
The Committee finds that given the fact that Grocery Employees are identified as Essential
Workers, giving them immediate access to vaccines and additional protections, provides
adequate protections for those employees and no further action by the City is necessary at this
time. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended the referral regarding
this matter be closed.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION.*
AYES: CORMAN, BENEDETTI, O’HALLORAN, MCIRVIN, PRINCE, PÉREZ
NOES: VǍN
*MOTION CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $24,432,536.61 for vouchers 10346, 10355-
10359, 394852-394856, 394868-395499; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6667-
6677, 394859-394867 and four wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,558,629.89 for payroll vouchers that include 637 direct
deposits and 16 checks. (09/01/21-09/15/21 pay period).
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the requested waiver of $2,887.50 for the Environmental Science Center, for open
space and field rental at Cedar River Park.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the grant agreement for $10,000.00 with King County’s Get Active, Stay Active grant
program, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney Department, and allocate grant funds
to City of Renton Recreation Division.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to adopt the ordinance establishing the federal holiday of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a recognized
city holiday for employees, without loss of pay. The ordinance also clarifies how the City will
schedule days off for holidays that fall at varying times during the week each year.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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i) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) agreement with King County
(subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney Department) to accept 2022 CDBG funds to
be used for Planning and Administration, and the Public Facilities and Improvements Program
(the Downtown Streetscape Improvements) to establish a plan for the installation of the Williams
Avenue streetscape project, installation of wayfinding signs, and approval of the contingency
plan.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4448: A resolution was read adopting by reference the current Capital
Facilities Plans for Kent, Issaquah, and Renton School Districts, and adopting updated school
impact fees for each school district.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4449: A resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Housing Action Plan.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
c) Ordinance No. 6028: An ordinance was read amending Section 1-8-1 of the Renton Municipal
Code, adding Juneteenth as a holiday, clarifying language as to the rotation of the existing
holiday that rotates between the day before and the day after Christmas, and clarifying
language regarding the observance of holidays occurring on Saturdays and Sundays, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6029: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-010, 4-2-020, and 4-2-
060; Subsections 4-2-080.A.6, 4-2-080.A.85, 4-2-080.A.91, 4-2-080.A.92, and 4-2-120.A; and
Section 4-4-150 of the Renton Municipal Code, separating the Urban Center (UC) Zone into
two new zones, Urban Center – 1 (UC-1) and Urban Center – 2 (UC-2), providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Councilmember Vǎn stated for the record: "As far as my “nay” vote in regard to the Planning
and Development Committee recommendation to close the referral for hazard pay for
grocery workers – while I understand that grocery workers are essential workers and noted
that they have been given certain access to vaccinations and other protections – however, the
referral was to increase hazard pay for them because they are in the front line working during
the pandemic, and as we are speaking they are out there, putting their lives on the line. And I
want to make sure that we are here advocating for our working families and the residents in
Renton that are struggling and are putting their lives on the line to put food on our tables, so
thank you Mr. Mayor.”
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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