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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-06-2022June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 6, 2022 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 (McIrvin, Vǎn, and Pérez attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department Attending remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager PROCLAMATION a) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation - June 2022: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 2022 to be LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in this special observance and recognize the numerous contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the City. Alex Shockey, of Valley Medical Center, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) Battery Energy Supply System (BESS) Moratorium: 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 Battery Energy Supply System (BESS) Moratorium. Senior Planner Katie Buchl-Morales introduced herself to Council and noted her contact information for the public. She reported that emergency Ordinance No. 6061 was adopted on April 18, 2022 which did the following: • Established a moratorium on the acceptance of the following items related to BESS: o Land Use Applications o Building Permit Applications o Business License Applications Continuing, Ms. Buchl-Morales stated that State law requires a public hearing be held on the issue within 60 days of adopting the moratorium, and this hearing satisfies that requirement. She also noted that the moratorium will expire on October 18, 2022 unless lifted or extended by Council. She also reported that the purpose of the moratorium is to allow staff adequate time to understand and develop a work program to determine appropriate zoning and development for BESS facilities. Concluding, Ms. Buchl-Morales explained the next steps and asked if Council had any questions on this topic. Mayor Pavone invited public comment: • Nicola Robinson, Renton, spoke in favor of the moratorium and expressed many safety concerns as to why the proposed BESS facility should be situated in a location that is not as close to a residential neighborhood. • Azure Allender, Renton, spoke in favor of the moratorium and expressed environmental concerns related to battery storage supply systems. June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Ernesto Podaca, Renton, spoke in favor of the moratorium and expressed fire safety and potential landslide concerns related to locating a battery storage supply system in the proposed location. • Paige Selden, Renton, expressed concerns about fire and environmental hazards that could make the BESS facility unsafe at its proposed location. She expressed support for the moratorium. • Lori Goeman, Renton, echoed the concerns of the previous speakers, and expressed support for the moratorium. • Jack McCollough, unknown, discussed the benefits of battery storage supply systems and urged Council to learn more about the technology, noting that a clean energy future would not be possible without these types of facilities. • Nancy Quinn, Renton, spoke in favor of the moratorium and expressed concerns related to the safety of BESS facilities. • Michael Gillette, Renton, urged Council to vote no on the proposed BESS facility development, and to keep the moratorium in place. • City Clerk Seth summarized correspondence from Renton resident Nicola Robinson and Tenaska, the BESS proposal applicant. There being no further public comment or deliberations, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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 2022 and beyond. Items noted were: • National Secure Your Load Day is today, June 6. This day honors people whose lives are impacted or taken by unsecured vehicle loads and road debris and encourages all drivers to properly secure their loads every time they drive. Throughout the month of June, the Renton Police Dept. Traffic Unit, as well as our patrol officers, will be doing extra emphasis on the roads to make sure all loads are secured properly. • Renton Farmers Market returns to Piazza Park, corner of South 3rd Street and Logan Ave South, when it opens its 21st market season on Tuesday, June 7. Vendors will have fresh flowers, fresh produce, honey, baked goods, ciders, wine and cheese, crafts, and delicious ready-to-eat food. SNAP and EBT shoppers can use the SNAP Market Match incentive program, which offers a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $40 per day to be used for fresh produce. In addition, the Kid’s Patch activity area returns, and there’ll be live music from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Park for free in the nearby City Center Parking Garage (655 South 2nd St.). The market is open every Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm through September 27. Find more information on Renton Farmers Market on their website, Instagram or Facebook. • Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation at “Coffee with a Cop” on June 8 at The Rose Gift House & Coffee, 226 Main Ave S, from 10 am to noon. Representatives from the Renton Police department will be available to answer your questions about crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, recruitment or community programs, and services that are available to the Renton community. June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Solid Waste Utility’s second event in their series of three mini Recycle events will be on Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 2 pm at Renton Technical College north parking lot, NE 6th Place & Monroe Avenue NE. Bring mattresses, cardboard and vehicle tires for recycling. The first event on May 7 served approximately 315 participants and prevented over 10 tons of scrap metal and 790 pounds of Styrofoam™ from going to landfill disposal. In addition, 87 pounds of food were donated by Recycle Event participants to The Salvation Army Food Bank. • Sunset Community Church, located at 1032 Edmonds Avenue NE, is hosting a free Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 11 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Claudia Donnelly, unincorporated King County, Renton, spoke about the extensive history of water runoff issues on her property she claims are indirectly caused by developments in Renton and unincorporated King County that are near her property. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ALLOW MS. DONNELLY AN ADDITIONAL TWO MINUTES TO FINISH HER COMMENTS. CARRIED. Continuing, Ms. Donnelly displayed several photographs depicting the flooding that occurs on her property due to surface water runoff issues. • Kamran Emad, unincorporated King County, spoke about safety issues on SE 128th St and requested Council assistance with traffic calming measures. Mayor Pavone noted that he would have someone from Public Works reach out to Mr. Emad. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 23, 2022. Council Concur. b) AB - 3139 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the second round of 2022 Lodging Tax Fund allocation recommendations; and approval to execute the related contracts. Refer to Committee of the Whole. c) AB - 3121 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended pooling one hundred percent (100%) of Senate House Bill (SHB) 1490 sales tax credit funds with South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHPP) under the existing 2021 interlocal agreement CAG-21-177; and requested authorization to provide an update and recommendation to Council by June 15, 2024 on continued pooling of funds for 2025 and beyond. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB - 3138 Executive Services Department recommended approval to reallocate approved budget dollars to support the implementation of an Executives Services Department reorganization that adds one Administrative Secretary I (grade a09) to the Information Technology Division. Refer to Finance Committee. June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e) AB - 3135 Finance Department recommended setting a public hearing date of June 27, 2022 to solicit input on the preliminary 2023/2024 biennial budget. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on 6/27/2022. f) AB - 3137 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the Renton Police Guild Commissioned Employees' 2021-2023 contract; and adoption of an ordinance amending the 2022 salary table to reflect collectively bargained changes. Council Concur. g) AB - 2995 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommended approval of a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) to accept $1,339,000 in grant funds, with $26,780 retained by DOC for contract administration, for the Coulon Park North Water Walk Repairs and Enhancements project. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3132 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommended approval to execute a contract with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $376,852.92, for the replacement of playground equipment at Philip Arnold Park. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 3136 Police Department recommended approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Program FY 2021 Local Solicitation agreement with the City of Seattle, to accept $32,263 in grant funds to support police programs such as the domestic violence victim advocate services and training. Refer to Public Safety Committee. j) AB - 3134 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted proposed revisions to the Renton Municipal Code (RMC) regarding implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program. The Planning Commission, following review of the proposed program, will provide code revision recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development 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 approve and move forward with the city facility renaming process for the Renton Senior Activity Center to honor Don Persson, as established in Policy 600-04. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 6 to CAG-15-224 with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $337,210 for Phase 3 of the Cedar River 205 Project Levee Certification. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 6066: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3-7 of the Renton Municipal Code to update Public Works Department Divisions pursuant to Reorganizations, authoring corrections, providing severability, and establishing an effective date. June 6, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. b)Ordinance No. 6067: An ordinance was read amending 2022 City of Renton Salary Table to implement an authorized reorganization of the Public Works Department and reinserting an existing position that was previously inadvertently omitted from the Salary Table, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading: c)Ordinance No. 6068: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-1 of the Renton Municipal Code; Subsections 4-2-115.F.2, 4-4-055.A, 4- 6-060.J.1, and 4-7-060.B of the Renton Municipal Code; Definitions in Sections 4-11-010, 4-11-040, and 4-11-140 of the Renton Municipal Code; and Section 9-2-4 of the Renton Municipal Code, codifying administrative code interpretations from 2019 to 2022; authorizing corrections; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. d)Ordinance No. 6069: An ordinance was read amending the 2022 City of Renton Salary Table to reflect collectively bargained changes and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF ESTABLISHING AN ALL-GENDER BATHROOM AT THE RENTON COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR REVIEW AND TO REPORT FINDINGS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:15 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 06 Jun 2022 Council Committee Meeting Calendar June 6, 2022 June 13, 2022 Monday 3:00 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Perez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2021 Local Solicitation 2. Addressing Gun Violence 3. RFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 4:15 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. ESD Reorganization - IT Administrative Support 2. Philip Arnold Park Playground Equipment Replacement 3. Grant Contract: Coulon North Water Walk Legislative Appropriation 4. Vouchers * 5. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Continued Pooling of Senate House Bill 1406 Sales Tax Credit Funds with South King Housing and Homeless Partners 2. Retail Pet Sales 3. Docket 16 Group A Update 4. Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program Title IV Code Amendments Briefing 5. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2022 2. Renton Municipal Arts Commission Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 06/07/22