HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-22-2021November 22, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 22, 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
Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
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Wendy Rittereiser, HR Benefits Manager
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Chelan Ave (RSD) Street Vacation Petition (VAC-21-001): 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
Chelan Ave NE (approximately the 1100 block of Chelan Ave NE), north of NE 10th St. (File No.
VAC-21-001; Petitioner Renton School District).
Interim Economic Development Director Amanda Askren reviewed the petition’s location and
background. She noted that an updated petition was verified as sufficient by City staff on
September 24, 2021. Ms. Askren remarked that the vacation petition is to vacate 10,234
square feet of right-of-way (ROW) that was dedicated to King County by multiple deeds.
These street ROWs were annexed to the City of Renton in 2005. This petition is in conjunction
with proposed and active land development for a new elementary school for the Renton
School District. As part of the school development, the portions of existing street known as
Chelan Ave NE will need to be vacated to meet the proposed building location and
improvements. In addition to this street vacation, the project will dedicate utility easements
during the development process.
Concluding, Ms. Askren reported that the Community and Economic Development
Department recommends that Council approve the request to vacate subject to the following
conditions:
• Dedication of 10,234 square feet of Chelan Ave NE in two locations.
• Petitioner to provide an appraisal of the vacation area.
There being no public comments, correspondence or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, 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 Emergency Feeding Program/SOS in partnership with the City of Renton will host
a free lunch event for the unsheltered and those residents with food insecurities on
Tuesday, November 23 at 300 Rainier Avenue North from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Food and
drinks, personal hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and socks will be available. Parking is
located on the west side of the Renton Airport, north of the intersection of Rainier
Avenue North and Airport Way.
• As part of Small Business Saturday, Renton Farmers Market invites you to our first
Holiday Farmers Market on Saturday, November 27 from 12-4 pm at Piazza Park,
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located at South 3rd Street and Burnett Avenue South. Vendors will have fresh
produce, honey, ciders, salsa, hummus, wine, meats and cheeses, and more. The
SNAP Market Match incentive program for SNAP and P-EBT shoppers is available,
which is a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $40 per day to be used for fresh produce.
COVID-19 safety protocols recommend masks for shoppers and ask you to maintain
physical distancing between other shoppers and vendors. Take advantage of 10 hours
of free parking at the City Parking Garage, entrance located off South 2nd Street
between Burnett and Logan Avenues, and just 1 block from the market. You can shop
all of Downtown Renton and enjoy Small Business Saturday festivities all day long.
• The city is seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the new Equity Commission,
including a youth representative aged 18 to 25. Apply now through Tuesday,
November 30 for consideration to serve on the commission. Visit our website at
Equity Commission to apply. All Renton residents and business owners are eligible.
• Help us prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your
home and keep them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers are dispatched
daily to clean up debris along major arterials.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Nick Van Valkenberg, Renton, noted he is the president of a homeowners' association
for a neighborhood located adjacent to the proposed Chelan Ave NE street vacation
area, and expressed concern about the loss of trees that currently provide privacy
between the neighborhood and the proposed new school site. Mayor Pavone noted
that staff will contact him and provide additional site details and plans.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 15, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3012 Community & Economic Development Department recommended setting a public
hearing on December 6, 2021 to consider adopting an ordinance to extend interim zoning
controls most recently adopted by Ordinance 6018 that provides the ability to utilize the no-
fee Economic Recovery Revocable Right-of-Way Permit and Economic Recovery Signage,
waives land use requirements for temporary business expansions in adjacent vacant
storefronts, establishes short-term curbside pick-up stalls in the Center Downtown, and
waives fees in the Downtown Parking Garage for up to 10 hours until June 6, 2022. Council
Concur; Set Public Hearing on 12/06/2021.
c) AB - 3015 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the
2022 Lodging Tax Fund allocations as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee;
and approval to execute the related contracts with the successful applicants. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
d) AB - 3014 Executive Services Department recommended adoption of the 2022 State
Legislative Agenda and 2022 Regional-Federal Priorities documents. Council Concur.
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e) AB - 3003 Executive Services Department recommended approval of an interlocal agreement,
titled Consortium Project Agreement 78, with the Community Connectivity Consortium, at no
cost to the City of Renton, for the completion of fiber optic pathway from Valley Medical
Center to the King County RCECC C3 Node Site. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3013 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance approving the 2022
Salary Table incorporating changes from the 2021 Salary Table that were separately approved
by Council. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 2914 Public Works Airport recommended approval to execute a Local Agency Agreement
with the Federal Aviation Administration to accept $59,000 in grant funds to be used for
airport operations. Council Concur.
h) AB - 3007 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
adopting the 2021 Surface Water Utility System Plan. Refer to Utilities Committee.
i) AB - 3011 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Change Order No.
1 to CAG-21-001, contractor SCI Infrastructure, LLC, in the amount of $2,852,413.72, for
additional and authorized work related to the installation of utilities for the Downtown Utility
Improvement Project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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 $5,363,862.15 for vouchers 396180-396185,
396196-396447, 10367-10378, 10380; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6690,
6692, 6694, 6695, 6697, 6700-6710, 396187-396195 and three wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,564,772.00 for payroll vouchers that include 591 direct
deposits and 10 checks. (10/16/21-10/31/21 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1026-1045 totaling $34,909.19.
4. Municipal Court vouchers 017929-017942 totaling $34,678.00.
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 accept the Washington State Department of Commerce Grant – 2019 Local and Community
Project Grant (#19-96619-020) in the amount of $1,455,000 to reimburse construction costs of
the Family First Community Center. Staff recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute this grant.
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 2022 healthcare contract with Kaiser Permanente, for active employees and
LEOFF 1 retirees, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents
when ready. The contract cost has increased 5.2%, a total cost of about $177,000 for 2022.
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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 approve the 2022 healthcare contract with HMA (Healthcare Management Administrators),
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The
contract is unchanged except for an overall 3% rate increase, with a total cost of $343,980 for
approximately 630 members (560 active members and 70 retirees).
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the request to reorganize the Municipal Court by reclassifying the Court Services
Director (m38) to Judicial Administrative Officer (m49); restructure the Probation Department by
retitling it the Office of Court Services and Supervision and reclassifying the incumbent Probation
Officer (a18) to Case Manager (a21, Step E) and adding an additional Case Manager (a21)
position, effective January 1, 2022.
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 adjust the salary grades of the non-represented positions listed below, effective January 1,
2022. The salary increases for these 14 classifications, were established after an extensive salary
study and review of over 13 comparable cities’ data:
1. Application Support Manager, to grade m37;
2. Building Official, to grade m36;
3. Communications Manager, to grade m29;
4. Development Engineering Manager, to grade m36;
5. Facilities Manager, to grade m31;
6. HR Benefits Manager to grade m34;
7. HR Labor Manager to grade m38;
8. IT Director to grade m41;
9. Maintenance Managers for Streets, Fleet, and Wastewater, to grade m32;
10. Parks Maintenance Manager, to grade m31;
11. Planning Manager, to grade m36;
12. Risk Manager, to grade m34;
13. Transportation Managers in Operations, Design, and Planning, to grade m37; and
1. 14. Utilities Engineering Manager, to grade m37.
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 2022 non-represented salary increase to 4% over the 2021 Salary Table.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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h) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to reclass the positions listed below, effective January 1, 2022. Funds to implement these
reclassifications will be provided in a budget adjustment in the first quarter of 2022.
1. Accounting Supervisor in Finance (1 FTE), to Utility Accounts Supervisor, grade a22
2. Water Meter Technician in Public Works-Maintenance Services (1 FTE), to Water
Meter System Specialist, grade a11
3. Civil Engineer 3 in Public Works-Utility Systems, Public Works-Transportation, and
CED-Planning division (23 FTEs), title unchanged, grade a33
4. Civil Engineer 2 in Public Works-Utility Systems (2 FTEs), title unchanged, grade a30
5. Principal Civil Engineer in Public Works-Transportation Systems (1 FTE), title
unchanged, grade a36
6. Community Program Coordinator in Police-Administrative Services (3 FTEs), to
Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator, grade pn67
7. Administrative Secretary I in Public Works-Transportation Systems (2 FTE's), to
Engineering Specialist II, grade a19
8. City Attorney's Civil Division Paralegal (1 FTE), to Senior Paralegal, grade a22
9. Assistant Development Engineering Manager in CED-Planning (1 FTE), to
Construction Manager, grade m34
10. Engineering Specialist 3 - GIS in Public Works-Utility Systems (1 FTE), to GIS Analyst 3,
grade a26
11. Transportation Maintenance Manager in Public Works-Transportation Systems (1
FTE), to Intelligent Transportation Systems and Maintenance Manager, grade m37
12. Senior Service Desk Technician in Executive Services-IT division (3 FTEs), to Client
Technology Services Specialist 2, grade a19
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to initiate the public planning process for the Urban Forest Management Plan
2022-2032 (UMFP) and directed staff to return to Council with a recommended course of action
to adopt the UMFP after completion of the public planning process.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4454: A resolution was read adopting the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea
Plan.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6036: An ordinance was read amending Section 8-5-15 of the Renton
Municipal Code, clarifying City sewer rates for 2021 and 2022, establishing the King County
Metro Wastewater pass through rate for 2022, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
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MOVED BY BENEDETTI, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 6037: An ordinance was read amending Section 5-5-3 of the Renton Municipal
Code, amending business license regulations to exempt certain residential landlords from
business license registration requirements, clarifying application review process and the City’s
authority to deny licenses, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6038: An ordinance was read amending Section 5-25-4 of the Renton
Municipal Code to update and phase out the business and occupation tax annual cap with
fixed caps through 2024 and replacing the cap starting in 2025 with a rate reduction for taxes
paid by an individual taxpayer above twelve million dollars in a given tax year; repealing
definitions for inflation adjustment from RMC 5-25-2.P and 5-26-3.D; providing for
severability; 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.
Council President Corman remarked that tonight is Councilmember Benedetti’s final Council
meeting, and expressed his sincere appreciation for her commitment to community service.
He noted that Ms. Benedetti brought a wealth of experience to the position as a long-time
leader of the King County Library System, the Renton Planning Commission, the Renton
Foundation, and for her role working on the City’s downtown core plan. He thanked her for
her service and noted that a gift could be picked up at City Hall.
Councilmember Benedetti expressed appreciation for Council President Corman’s kind words,
and thanked everyone for allowing her the privilege to serve the Renton community. She also
thanked Council for their kindness, compassion, and professionalism.
Councilmember McIrvin echoed the comments made by Council President Corman, and noted
that although Councilmember Benedetti’s tenure was short, it was impactful.
Councilmember Prince thanked Councilmember Benedetti for her service to the community.
Mayor Pavone thanked Councilmember Benedetti for her service, and noted that she served
exceptionally well during these difficult and trying times. Mayor Pavone added that serving as
a Councilmember during the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging, and noted that he is
reassured knowing that Ms. Benedetti would continue to serve the community in the future.
Additionally, Council President Corman noted that someone will need to take over his
appointment to the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governing Board.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REPLACE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT CORMAN'S PLACE ON THE RENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
GOVERNING BOARD WITH COUNCILMEMBER O'HALLORAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY
1, 2022. CARRIED.
Councilmember McIrvin asked if a step had been missed regarding the street vacation
petition addressed earlier in the meeting. After clarification from staff, he noted that Council
needed to accept the petition and direct an appraisal be ordered for the proposed vacation
area.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CHELAN AVE
NE STREET VACATION PETITION (VAC-21-001) AND DIRECT THE PETITIONER TO
PROVIDE AN APPRAISAL OF THE PROPOSED VACATION AREA. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:42 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
22 Nov 2021
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 22, 2021
November 29, 2021
Monday
5th Monday – No Meetings
December 6, 2021
Monday
2:15 PM Utilities Committee, Vice Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE *
1. 2021 Surface Water Utility System Plan
2. Change Order No. 1 to CAG-21-001 with SCI Infrastructure, LLC for the
Downtown Utility Improvement Project
3. Emerging Issues in Utilities
3:15 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Văn – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Recreation Division Update on Programs and Holiday Events
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. 2022 Salary Table
2. Vouchers *
3. Emerging Issues in Finance
4:30 PM Committee on Committees, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. 2022 Council Committee Assignments
5:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Emerging Issues in Transportation
6:15 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2022
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE
* revised 12/02/21