HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 05-02-2022May 2, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 2, 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:
Ed Prince, Council President Pro Tem
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ryan McIrvin, Council President
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL
PRESIDENT RYAN MCIRVIN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Administrator
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
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PROCLAMATION
a) Building Safety Month - May 2022: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May
2022 to be Building Safety Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this
special observance. Rob Shuey, Building Official, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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 2022 and
beyond. Items noted were:
• The Renton Multicultural Festival returns to a two-day, in-person event. Join us
Friday, May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Renton Civic Theatre, 507 South 3rd Street and
Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Renton Pavilion Events Center, 233 Burnett
Avenue South. Enjoy live performances of cultural music and dance, traditional crafts,
and local artist displays. The festival’s fashion show is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Food
trucks will also be in attendance, and maps will help you navigate your way to visit
some of Downtown Renton’s fabulous restaurants and businesses. For more
information and a soon-to-be-released performance schedule, visit
www.rentonwa.gov/festival.
• In partnership with Republic Services and Styro Recycle, Solid Waste Utility Division
will host the first of three Mini Recycle Events on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. at Renton Technical College. Materials collected will be scrap metal,
including large appliances, polystyrene (Styrofoam ™), and bubble-wrap. Food
donations will also be collected for the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank. For more
information visit: Renton Mini Recycle Events.
• On Saturday, May 7, from 10am to 2pm, join Renton Police Department and Mercer
Island Marine Patrol to learn about water safety. The event will be at Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N. There will be courtesy vessel
inspections, safety tips, giveaways, games and more.
• Negotiations with Republic Services for customer credits resulting from the missed
collection of garbage during the January labor disruption have concluded. Single-
family residential customers who experienced missed garbage collection will receive a
credit with their second-quarter billing. Multifamily and commercial customers who
experienced missed garbage collection will receive a credit for each garbage container
not collected with their April billing.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REDUCE SPEAKERS' TIME FOR
AUDIENCE COMMENT FROM FIVE MINUTES TO TWO MINUTES. CARRIED.
• Gina Cari, Renton, expressed support for the proposed retail pet sales ordinance, and
asked that it become effective sooner rather than later.
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• Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed gratitude for Renton officials' support of the
Chamber of Commerce's first in-person event in over two years.
• Kathleen Baker, unincorporated King County, spoke in opposition to a proposed
asphalt plant being located on SR 169 due to traffic and pollution concerns. She
requested that the City demand an Environmental Impact Study be conducted by King
County.
• Javier Ceballos, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed asphalt plant on SR
169.
• Stephanie Browne, unincorporated King County, read a comment by a person
expressing opposition to the proposed asphalt plant that was published in the Seattle
Times. She urged Council demand King County conduct an Environmental Impact
Statement.
• Michelle Jacques, unincorporated King County, expressed opposition to the asphalt
plant due to environmental concerns of having a facility such as this near the Cedar
River watershed and nearby residences.
• Natalie Coan, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed asphalt plant on SR 169.
• Tammy Varnado, unincorporated King County, expressed opposition to the proposed
asphalt plant due to environmental concerns because of its location near the Cedar
River. She urged Council demand an Environmental Impact Statement be completed.
• Stuart Drummond, Renton, expressed concern about the environmental impacts of
the proposed asphalt plant on SR 169.
• Julia Wilder, Renton, explained that she is concerned about the environmental
impacts the proposed asphalt plant will have on air and water quality.
• Dutch Deutschman, unincorporated King County, expressed opposition to the
proposed asphalt plant on SR 169. He also read an excerpt from the Seattle Times
expressing the need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
• Kim Peterson, Renton, echoed the concerns expressed by other residents regarding
the proposed asphalt plant.
• Kirsti Ritalahti, unincorporated King County, expressed concern about the poor
stewardship from King County by allowing the asphalt plant to be located near the
Cedar River and residences.
• Hugh Brown, Renton, expressed opposition to the asphalt plant, and highlighted the
negative impacts of air pollutants being deposited into the Cedar River.
• Susan Edwards, Renton, expressed concern that the City had not done enough to
prevent the proposed asphalt plant. She urged Council to appeal the permit approved
by King County for this project.
• Phyllis Moss, Renton, urged Council to demand King County conduct an
Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed asphalt plant. She also expressed
concern about traffic and environmental impacts of this project.
• Nicola Robinson, Renton, shared information documenting fires related to battery
storage systems from around the world. She urged Council to research information
regarding these facilities before allowing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the
community.
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• Brian Dahmen, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed asphalt plant.
• Bob Baker, unincorporated King County, noted concerns like traffic congestion,
pollutants, and the contamination of Cedar River, and the need for Renton and Maple
Valley to fight potential fires at the plant as reasons to oppose the proposed asphalt
plant on SR 169. He urged the City to appeal the permit and/or demand King County
to conduct and Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
Mayor Pavone emphasized that the City of Renton is adamantly opposed to the siting of the
asphalt plant at that location, and has sent letters to King County voicing its opposition. He
thanked everyone who provided comments, and encouraged them to contact King County
because they have jurisdiction over this proposal. Mayor Pavone concluded by noting that
City staff, including the City Attorney, have been asked to review the proposal to determine
what options Renton has as a municipality regarding the proposal.
Councilmember O'Halloran added that Renton has been opposed to the proposed asphalt
plant for many years, and that Council is also as passionate about the environment, fish, and
water quality as residents. She thanked everyone for their comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
O'Halloran removed Item 7.c. for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 25, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3112: Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval to
execute grant agreements with the Port of Seattle to accept up to $130,000 in grant funds for
tourism development and small business assistance. The City's total match for the grants is
$70,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB - 3117: Public Works Airport Division submitted CAG-21-184, contract with Road
Construction Northwest, Inc., for the 2021 Runway PCC Panel Repair project, and requested
acceptance of the project, approval of the final pay estimate in the amount of $47,201.97,
and release of the retainage bond after 60 days once all required releases from the State are
obtained. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
e) AB - 3116: Public Works Maintenance Services Division requested authorization to purchase
one 2012 Ford F550 for the Surface Water division in the amount of $288,300.77, using the
Houston-Galveston Area Council shared purchasing contract. Any budget gap will be covered
in the next biennial budget amendment. Council Concur.
f) AB - 3118: Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute a
professional services agreement with MIG, Inc., in the amount of $1,244,283.67, for
preliminary and final design services for the Renton Connector Project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
g) AB - 3119: Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval to execute
Amendment No. 4 to CAG-19-313, with Otak, Inc., in the amount of $1,145,100 for design
services for the Monroe Ave NE Storm Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.c. CARRIED.
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SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.c.
c) AB - 3115: Parks & Recreation Department submitted a list of fee waivers for park, shelter
rental, parking garage passes, permits, and usage fees for community events in 2022 totaling
$20,675. Refer to Finance Committee
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.c. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the agreement for the transfer of water service for the properties described below
from King County Water District #90 to the City of Renton:
1. 4519 NE 10th St (King County Tax Parcel ID 1023059075)
2. 4531 NE 10th St (King County Tax Parcel ID 1023059168)
3. 4637 NE 10th St (King County Tax Parcel ID 1023059112)
4. 1051 Chelan Ave NE (King County Tax Parcel ID 1023059133)
5. 1155 Duvall Ave NE (King County Tax Parcel ID 1023059378)
The Committee also recommended the waiver of the water system development charges of
$22,500 since the properties will not gain additional benefit from the transfer of water service.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for
reading and adoption.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4468: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
an agreement between the City of Renton and King County Water District #90 for the transfer
of five domestic water services from the District to the City.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance 6064: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 2-10-5.A of the Renton
Municipal Code by allowing owners of a small business in the City of Renton to be members of
the Planning Commission, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing
an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
May 2, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL REFER EVALUATING THE
POSSIBILITY OF APPEALING KING COUNTY'S PERMIT APPROVAL OF THE LAKESIDE
INDUSTRIES PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL PUBLISH A FORMAL
STATEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY ESTABLISHING THAT COUNCIL OPPOSES THE
LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:14 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
02 May 2022
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 2, 2022
May 9, 2022
Monday
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Port of Seattle’s Economic Development Support Program Grant
2. Vouchers
5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Retail Pet Sales
2. Docket 17 Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in CED
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE