HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-11-2022April 11, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 11, 2022
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:
Ryan McIrvin, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
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
Preeti Shridhar, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Amanda Askren, Acting Economic Development Director
Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Paul Hintz, Senior Planner
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
a) Education & Sharing Day Proclamation - April 11, 2022: A proclamation by Mayor
Pavone was read declaring April 11, 2022 to be Education & Sharing Day in the City of
Renton, encouraging all government officials, educators, volunteers and citizens to
reach out to those within your communities and work to create a better, brighter, and
more hopeful future for all.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Moratorium on Warehouse and Distribution: 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 Moratorium on Warehousing and Distribution
Facilities.
Senior Planner Paul Hintz explained that Ordinance No. 6057 was adopted on February 14,
2022, and it established a moratorium on the acceptance of land use applications, building
permit applications, or business license applications for Warehousing and Distribution
Facilities. He stated that this public hearing satisfies the requirement to hold a public hearing
within 60 days of adopting the moratorium, and that it will expire on August 14, 2022, unless
lifted sooner by City Council or extended pursuant to State Law.
Continuing, Mr. Hintz explained that warehousing and distribution facilities are only allowed
in the City's industrial zones, warehousing and distribution facilities are land-intensive with
relatively low number of employees, trucking associated with this use creates significant
impacts on local roadways and produces high levels of pollution, and taxes collected for this
type of use are insufficient to mitigate impacts caused by the facilities. Mr. Hintz stated that
the City is seeking adequate time to complete a work program to determine appropriate
zoning, development standards, and impact fees for warehousing and distribution facilities.
Concluding, he stated that the purpose of tonight's hearing was to solicit public comment on
this topic.
Mayor Pavone called for public comment.
• Daniel Mendes, Renton business owner, explained that his painting company had
recently purchased a large warehouse and the moratorium is costing him money
because he cannot submit his plans to redevelop the site. He also noted that his use
was not a traditional warehouse and distribution use and asked that the City consider
allowing exceptions to the moratorium.
There being no additional public comments or correspondence, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
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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
2022 and beyond. Items noted were:
• Clean the World’s mobile shower unit will be available in Renton every Monday in
April from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 300 Rainier Avenue North; Renton. For more
information on this service and others provided by the foundation, visit
www.cleantheworldfoundation.org.
• Construction for the Kennydale Beach Playground Replacement project will begin
Monday, April 11 and be completed before Memorial Day weekend 2022. The project
will replace aging equipment and address updated safety requirements for sand play
surfaces. Kennydale Beach Park will be closed to the public during construction.
Additional information can be found at rentonwa.gov/currentprojects and questions
may be directed to Betsy Severtsen at 425-757-6657.
• The Emergency Feeding Program/SOS will be hosting a pop-up lunch event at the
Sunset Neighborhood Park; 2680 Sunset Lane NE, from 12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesday, April
19. Unsheltered and those residents with food insecurities will receive free ready-to-
eat food and drinks from Amazon Fresh. Personal hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and
socks will also be available. future pop-up lunch events are scheduled for the first and
third Tuesdays of the month. Locations will be announced monthly.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• The following Renton residents expressed opposition to the proposed Bufflehead
Energy Storage System (BESS) project, File No. PRE22-000089.
o Ernesto Podoca
o Nancy Quinn
o Barbara Phalen
o Lori Goeman
o Nicola Robinson
o Lizette Gillett
o Azure Allender
Mayor Pavone stated that he had heard their input loud and clear, and noted that staff would
be reporting back to Council on this subject soon.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 4, 2022. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 3104 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommended approval to execute
Amendment No. 4 to CAG-20-010, with PND Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $138,888.73, for
professional services associated with final design and permitting tasks and upcoming bidding,
and construction administration phases for the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park North
Water Walk Improvements project. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 3101 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of an
ordinance updating Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 10-8-1, codifying the conversion of certain
streets, or segments of streets, from operation between South Grady Way and North 1st
Street. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to update the frequency of the Committee meetings as follows:
COMMUNITY SERVICES
(1st Monday, 4:00 pm) *
Carmen Rivera, Chair
Valerie O’Halloran, Vice Chair
James Alberson, Member
FINANCE
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm)
Valerie O’Halloran, Chair
Ruth Pérez, Vice Chair
Kim-Khánh Văn, Member
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm)
Ed Prince, Chair
James Alberson, Vice Chair
Ruth Pérez, Member
PUBLIC SAFETY
(3rd Monday, 4:00 pm) *
Ruth Pérez, Chair
Kim-Khánh Văn, Vice Chair
Ed Prince, Member
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TRANSPORTATION
(1st & 3rd Mondays, 5:00 pm) *
Kim-Khánh Văn, Chair
Ed Prince, Vice Chair
Carmen Rivera, Member
UTILITIES
(1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:00 pm) *
James Alberson, Chair
Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair
Valerie O’Halloran, Member
* revised
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the Liberty Square Extended Multi-Family Housing Property Tax
Exemption Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring with the staff
and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the 2021 Title IV Docket Group #16, Group
E. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for the
items listed below be prepared and presented for first reading when they are complete:
• D-207: Administrative Code Interpretations
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the Applicant Resolution/Authorization for the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal
Board grant application, which will provide $412,500 in grant funds for the Panther Creek Fish
Barrier removal project. The City match is $137,500.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. 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 $12,253,752.69 for vouchers 10447-10454,
10456 399016-399053, 399062-399181, 399183-399302; payroll benefit withholding
vouchers 6802-6804, 6808-6815, 399054-399061 and 7 wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,571,620.89 for payroll vouchers that include 603 direct
deposits and 12 checks. (03/01/22-03/15/2022 pay period).
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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f) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the agreement with Renton Sailing Club in the amount of $5,318.04 for a five-year
lease for the exclusive use of the floating dock and five moorings at Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the construction contract with American Construction Company, Inc. in the amount
of $1,625,000.00, for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Trestle Bridge Replacement (CAG-22-
012).
The funding source is 316.332070.020.594.76.63.000 Coulon Trestle Bridge (BOND), which will
have a sufficient balance for the construction phase of the project following the 2022
Carryforward Budget Adjustment described below, including this construction contract (both
base bid and alternate one), a 15% construction contingency, sales tax, material testing and
special inspections, permitting and the remaining encumbered engineering contract balance.
The project budget includes park bond funds and 2020 and 2021 budget adjustments as well as
$500,000 in federal LWCF grant funding. In addition, the following budget adjustments are
included in the 2022 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment:
1. Transfer in $32,208.28 from 2019 King County Prop 1 Levy (Rev Acct #
316.332072.020.337.01.00.000)
2. Transfer in $17,840 from deferred Park Signage 2022 budget.
3. Transfer in $100,000 from deferred Coulon Swim Beach 2022 budget.
4. Transfer in $102,785.56 in Bond Funds from Philip Arnold Park budget.
5. Transfer in $99,527 in Bond Funds from Kiwanis Park budget.
The Committee further recommended that budget for the project is approved and should be
adjusted as described, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the construction contract with Terra Dynamics, Inc. in the amount of $4,780,000.00,
for Kiwanis Park Improvements (CAG-22-013).
The funding source is 316.332068.020.594.76.63.000 Kiwanis Park -Site Improv. (BOND), which
has a sufficient balance for the construction phase of the project, including this construction
contract (both base bid and alternate one), a 15% construction contingency, material testing and
special inspections, and the remaining encumbered design contract balance.
The 2022 Carry Forward budget adjustment includes carrying forward the 2021 year-end fund
balance from 2021, and a budget-neutral budget adjustment to transfer out bond funding to the
Coulon Trestle Bridge and Coulon North Water Walk projects and transfer in Parks Impact
Mitigation Fund (303 Fund) funding for the aspects of the project that provide new capacity.
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The Committee further recommended that the budget for the project be adjusted as described
and that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution(s):
a)Resolution No. 4464: A resolution was read authorizing the submission of an application for
grant funding assistance for a Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board project to the
Recreation and Conservation Funding Board as established by RCW 77.95.160 for the Panther
Creek Barrier Removal – Talbot Road South Project.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
b)Resolution No. 4465: A resolution was read replacing Resolution No. 4410, providing for
meetings and public hearings of the City Council, Council committees, all City boards and
commissions, and Hearing Examiner hearings to be held electronically due to the Covid-19
public health emergency, and accommodating some limited and safe physical gathering of
attendees of virtually held meetings.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:02 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
April 11, 2022
April 18, 2022
Monday
CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson
4:00 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. RFA Briefing
2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Văn – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Update Section 10-8-1, One-Way Streets, of the Renton Municipal
Code
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE