HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 12-13-2021December 13, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, December 13, 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
Carmen Rivera, 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
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
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
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
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Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Director
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Wendy Rittereiser, HR Benefits Manager
Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning Manager
Katie Buchl-Morales, Associate Planner
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Randy Corman Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring December 13, 2021
to be Randy Corman Day in the City of Renton. Council President Corman accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
Mayor Pavone expressed his gratitude and commended Council President Corman for his
many years of service to the Renton community. Council President Corman expressed his
sincere appreciation for the proclamation and the opportunity to serve Renton for the past
twenty-eight years. Several Councilmembers also expressed appreciation to Mr. Corman for
his many years on Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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
free lunch events for the unsheltered and those residents with food insecurities
throughout the city. These events will be held at 300 Rainier Avenue North from
12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14 and December 21. 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.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Ashley Dobson, Renton, expressed concern about proposed changes to the operation
of the Renton Pavilion Event Center, and asked that it be allowed to continue to
operate as it is currently operating.
• Jon Glenn, Renton, also expressed concerns about the proposed changes to the
Renton Pavilion Event Center.
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• Diane Dobson, Renton, noted that she participated in the creation of the Civic Core
Plan, and asked if it should be updated in relation to how businesses have to operate
during the current pandemic. She also asked that she be included in any future
discussion regarding changes to the Renton Pavilion Event Center.
• Fancy Vargas-Smith, Renton, also expressed concern about the proposed changes to
the Renton Pavilion Event Center. She stated that she is primarily concerned about
the future of the owner of the catering business currently operating in the space.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 6, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3031 Finance Department requested authorization to hire a Tax & Licensing Auditor II
position at Step E of salary grade n16, effective January 3, 2022. Council Concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve that Community and Economic Development Department start
design and financial contract negotiations with the Logan Market team to convert the Pavilion
from its current event space to a year-round market and public space.
Discussion ensued regarding many of the comments made by residents regarding this issue.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. *
AYES: CORMAN, MCIRVIN, PRINCE, RIVERA, O’HALLORAN, PÉREZ
NOES: VǍN
*MOTION CARRIED.
b) Committee of the Whole Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to update the terms of appointment for the RRFA Governing Board. The
Committee further recommended that this ordinance be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt 2021 Title IV Docket 16, Group C. The Planning and Development
Committee further recommended that ordinances for the items listed below be presented for
first reading and advanced to second and final reading.
• #D-202: Ordinance to Extend the Sunset Date and Modify the Multi-Family Property Tax
Exemption
• #D-203: Ordinance to Extend the Sunset Date of Waived Fees
• #D-204: Ordinance to Modify the Rental Registration Program
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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d) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve a 100-percent waiver of the eligible development fees and an 80-percent waiver of
the transportation, parks, and fire impact mitigation fees for the Renton Housing Authority
Sunset Gardens development. Additionally, staff recommended deferring the execution and
recording of the affordable housing restrictive covenant documents to prior to issuance of
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the first building and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into the required contract relating to the terms and conditions of the fee waiver.
The estimated total fees requested to be waived for the Sunset Gardens development are
$984,130.00. The Committee further recommended that a resolution regarding this matter be
presented for adoption.
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 a 100-percent waiver of the eligible development fees and an 80-percent waiver of
the transportation, parks, and fire impact mitigation fees for the GMD Development Watershed
Apartments. Additionally, staff recommended deferring the execution and recording of the
affordable housing restrictive covenant documents prior to issuance of Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy for the first building and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the
required contract relating to the terms and conditions of the fee waiver. The estimated total fees
requested to be waived for the Watershed Apartments development are $1,264,150.00. The
Committee further recommended that a resolution regarding this matter be presented for
adoption.
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 2022 Excess Loss (Stop Loss) insurance contract with Symetra, in the amount of
$838,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when
ready. The 2022 Symetra contract has a premium increase of 50% over 2021, and the individual
deductible amount remains at $250,000. The cost includes coverage for active employees and
LEOFF 1 retirees.
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 Liability Insurance policies through the City’s insurance broker, Alliant, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready, in order
to bind the insurance policies.
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 authorize staff to compensate selected Recreation Coordinator candidate at Step D of Grade
a18 effective December 16, 2021.
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 Certified Consulting Arborist Inspector agreement with Davey Resource
Group, Inc. in the amount of $144,540.00, for inspecting arborist services to assist the Parks and
Recreation Department’s Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Program.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the 2022-2024 Contract Groundskeeping Agreement with Canber Corps, in the
amount of $623,048.19, contingent upon funding, for Contract Groundskeeping services to assist
the Parks and Recreation Department - Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Program landscape
maintenance program.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
k) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to receive
up to $9,900 in grant funds to conduct multi-jurisdictional, high visibility enforcement traffic
safety emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities of reducing traffic related deaths and
serious injuries.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
l) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Regional Mobility Capital Construction
Grant Agreement in the amount of $2,000,000 with the Washington State Department of
Transportation and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the Rainier Avenue
South Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
m) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter Agreement 78, with the Community Connectivity
Consortium, at no cost to the City of Renton, in order to connect Valley Medical Center to C3
fiber network located at the King County RCECC C3 Node Site. The Committee further
recommended that the related resolution be presented for adoption.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4456: A resolution was read adopting the Barrier Free Mobility Renton: City
of Renton Right-of-Way ADA Transition Plan.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
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b) Resolution No. 4457: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
an interlocal agreement with Valley Medical Center, University of Washington, and King
County, entitled “Consortium Project Agreement 78,” regarding completion of a fiber optic
pathway from Valley Medical Center to King County RCECC C3 Node Site, with such project
being an endeavor of the Community Connectivity Consortium which was previously formed
by interlocal agreement.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
c) Resolution No. 4458: A resolution was read waiving certain development and impact fees for
the GMD Development's Watershed Apartments Project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
d) Resolution No. 4459: A resolution was read waiving certain development and impact fees for
Renton Housing Authority's Sunset Gardens project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
e) Ordinance No. 6053: An ordinance was read amending Section 2-21-4 of the Renton
Municipal Code, updating the terms of appointment for the Renton Regional Fire Authority
Governing Board, 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.
Ordinances for first reading and advanced for second and final reading:
f) Ordinance No. 6050: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-220 of the Renton
Municipal Code, by extending the Multi-Family Housing property tax exemption, allowing
extended property tax exemptions under certain conditions, allowing exemptions for up to
twenty (20) years for permanently affordable homeownership, making technical changes
consistent with Chapter 84.14 of the Revised Code of Washington as amended, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. CARRIED.
g) Ordinance No. 6051: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-1-210.B.10 and 4-1-
210.C.10 of the Renton Municipal Code, by extending the waiver of certain development and
mitigation fees, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED.
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Following second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. CARRIED.
h) Ordinance No. 6052: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-5-125 of the Renton
Municipal Code, clarifying requirements for landlords under the City’s Residential Rental
Registration and Inspection Program, providing for severability, and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED.
Following second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
i) Ordinance No. 6040: An ordinance was read adopting the 2022 City of Renton Salary Table
for non-represented City employees, AFSCME Local 2170 City employees, Renton Police
Department – Commissioned Officers, and Renton Police Department – Non-Commissioned
Officers.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
j) Ordinance No. 6041: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-8-120.C and 4-9-
065.D.1 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending bonus density annual reporting
requirements, 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.
k) Ordinance No. 6042: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-110 and 4-2-115,
Subsections 4-4-080.F.10.D, 4-4-090.A, and 4-4-090.B, Section 4-7-090, Subsections 4-9-065.A,
4-9-065.B, 4-5-065.D, 4-9-200.B, and 4-9-200.D, and Section 4-11-030 of the Renton Municipal
Code, adding cottage house development regulations, including adding a definition of
“Cottage House Development” to Section 4-11-030, 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.
l) Ordinance No. 6043: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-1-190.G.4 and 4-1-
190.G.6 of the Renton Municipal Code, revising collection of impact fees regulations,
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.
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m) Ordinance No. 6044: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-120.A, 4-2-120.C.15,
and 4-2-120.C.16 of the Renton Municipal Code, clarifying setback requirements for front
yards and secondary front yards within the Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Village
(CV), and Commercial Arterial (CA) zones, 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.
n) Ordinance No. 6045: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4-3-100.B.1.A of the
Renton Municipal Code, clarifying that conversion of a nonresidential use to a residential use
is subject to urban design regulations, providing for severability, and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
o) Ordinance No. 6046: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-4-080.A.7 and 4-4-
080.F.10.D, SECTION 4-9-030, and the definition of “Dwelling Unit, Accessory” in Section 4-11-
040 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations,
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.
p) Ordinance No. 6047: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-4-040 of the Renton
Municipal Code, revising fence, hedge, and retaining wall regulations, 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.
q) Ordinance No. 6048: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-110.A and 4-2-
110.E.20 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending height and setback regulations in the RMF
(Residential Multi-Family) Zone, 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.
r) Ordinance No. 6049: An ordinance was read amending residential accessory structures
regulations in Subsections 4-2-110.A, 4-2-110.B, 4-2-110.E.4, 4-2-110.E.17, and 4-6-030.C of
the Renton Municipal Code, the definition of “Building Height” in Section 4-11-020 of the
Renton Municipal Code, and Table 1.2.9.A of the City of Renton’s Surface Water Design
Manual, 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:33 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 13, 2021
December 20, 2021
Monday
Council Holiday – No Meetings
December 27, 2021
Monday
Council Holiday – No Meetings
January 3, 2022
Monday
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE