HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-12-2022September 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, September 12, 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.
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
Councilmembers McIrvin, Alberson, Rivera,
and Pérez attended remotely.
Councilmembers Absent:
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER VǍN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
Attending remotely:
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
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Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
PROCLAMATION
a) National Recovery Month Proclamation: A proclamation was read declaring September 2022
to be National Recovery Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the
community to join in this special observation. Kathleen Murphy, Behavioral Health Recovery
Specialist from King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
City Clerk Seth 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 2022 Structural Condition Assessment field surveys for the structural facilities at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park began September 6
and will be completed by September 15. The assessment is conducted every five
years to determine the structural condition and safety of the park facilities and
structures. Park facilities will remain open during the process except for brief and
isolated closures at the boat launch. Structural assessments, conducted primarily via
boat, will include in-water diving and above-grade visual inspection.
• Surface Water Utility division performs annual cleaning of the Madsen and
Maplewood sediment ponds to remove gravel, sand, and fine sediment that would
otherwise deposit within the creek channel and cause flooding problems. Sediment
basin cleaning work was completed in August. Consistent with permit requirements,
live fish were removed from the stream segment between the sediment pond outlet
culvert and the temporary dam built to divert stream flow around the pond. Fish were
also removed from the sediment ponds as water was pumped out. All fish were
relocated to Madsen and Maplewood Creek downstream of the sediment ponds.
• Renton History Museum has added Tuesdays back into their schedule, with open
hours Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 am-4 pm. Mask-required hours are on Tuesday,
10:00am-12:00 pm for the benefit of those who prefer to wear masks. Masks are
currently encouraged at other times until further notice. Current temporary exhibits
are With This Ring, a history of marriage in Renton, and Ukraine: Carpathian
Mountain Villages, a collection of photographs by Anna Mia Davidson.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Jim McClaflin, Renton, expressed concern about the impact increased levels of
shoplifting, persons wandering around the city clearly under the influence of drugs,
and people living in their cars or on the street are having on local businesses and the
broader Renton community. He urged Council to take action to decrease these issues.
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• Howard McOmber, Renton, shared some highlights of a recent Day of Service event
and encouraged Council, staff and the public to volunteer for this and other events
occurring in the community. He also highlighted some of the work that REACH
(Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) does to lift people out of poverty and
homelessness.
• Shelby Smith, Renton, stated that she was happy to see that an area where children
play at the Farmers Market had been pressure washed after emailing the Mayor
about it. She noted that she asked because she had seen people using drugs in the
area. She also asked if more could be done to move drug users from the area because
it is near a daycare. Ms. Smith concluded by suggesting the City partner with drug
counseling establishments in Auburn and/or Seattle as a way to help substance
abusers in downtown Renton.
• Stephanie Peters, Renton, expressed concern about rising crime in the area and urged
Council and the Mayor hold Renton's State representatives accountable for the recent
changes in legislation that hinder the Police Department's ability to protect the
community. She also mentioned that an upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting is
scheduled with Renton's State legislators. Councilmember O'Halloran asked the
Mayor to provide Council with the date and time of that meeting.
• Jeff Dineen, Renton, explained how providing services where homeless populations
live is a detriment to the community and local businesses. He also provided a letter
outlining his concerns.
• Marvin Rosete, Renton, expressed concern about blatant drug and alcohol use in
public spaces, and also urged Council to hold State legislators accountable for recent
changes to State law that hinders the Police Department's ability to protect the
community. He also remarked that the Parks & Recreation and Community &
Economic Development Departments need more resources to combat these issues.
• Rev. Cristhal Bennett, Seattle, stated she is a downtown Renton business owner and
questioned why her business was not included as a participating business for the
recent downtown Wine Walk. She stated that she hoped it was not because she
provides alternative services as a Wiccan and Pagan business. Mayor Pavone stated
that someone from the City would reach out to her about this issue.
• Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, expressed appreciation for Mayor Pavone proclaiming
September 10, 2022 as Meena Merchant day. She also noted that Meena’s family also
appreciated the City celebrating her life.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 15, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3179 Mayor Pavone reappointed the following individuals to the Senior Citizen Advisory
Board with terms expiring December 31, 2022: Ms. Christine Gray-Scott; Mr. Ronald Erb; Mr.
Jack Wardell; Ms. Marge Cochran-Reep; Ms. Anita Dull; Ms. Peggy Budziu; Ms. Sandy Poley;
Ms. Shirley Haddock; and Ms. Julie Horan. Council Concur.
c) AB - 3181 Mayor Pavone reappointed Ms. Cynthia Burns to the Parks Commission for a term
expiring October 1, 2026. Council Concur.
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d) AB - 3176 Mayor Pavone appointed the following individuals to the Senior Citizen Advisory
Board with terms expiring December 31, 2022: Ms. Elaine Seay-Davis; Ms. Katharine Cooke;
Ms. Siona Cochran; Ms. Faye Williams; and Ms. Brigid Cabellon. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
e) AB - 3197 City Clerk reported bid opening on August 16, 2022 for the Maplewood Water
Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement project, CAG-22-244, and submitted the staff
recommendation to award the project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
McClure & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $628,322.99; and approval of a budget transfer of
$330,000 from the remaining budget of two other Water Utility projects which will be added
to the year-end budget adjustment. Refer to Utilities Committee.
f) AB - 3180 Executive Services Department recommended execution of the Participation Form
and Allocation Agreement that will allow Renton to collect its share of a settlement
agreement with opioid distributor companies McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc.,
and AmerisourceBergen Corporation in order to resolve "opioid-related claims." Renton's
share of the settlement, based upon the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Council approved in June 2022, is $1,646,270.48 paid over a 17-year period.
Additionally, the funds are restricted to pre-approved "abatement" strategies listed in Exhibit
A of the One Washington MOU. Council Concur.
g) AB - 3193 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR reported bid opening by the City Clerk
Division on August 18, 2022, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the Coulon
North Water Walk Improvements project, CAG-22-014, to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Redside Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,659,432. Council Concur.
h) AB - 3089 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval to execute an agreement
with King County Parks, in order to accept $100,000 in grant funds, and allocate the grant
funds to the Recreation Division for the purpose of providing a feasibility study to better
quantify and detail the best path forward for repairs and expansion of the Henry Moses
Aquatic Center. Council Concur.
i) AB - 3183 Police Department recommended approval of Cost Reimbursement Agreement
with the King County Sheriff's Office in order to receive up to $15,410.95 for reimbursement
of overtime costs associated with verifying addresses and residency status of registered sex
and kidnapping offenders. Council Concur.
j) AB - 3184 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a lease with New
Cingular Wireless, PC, at the Highlands Reservoir, with a 20-year term expiring on January 31,
2042. The City will receive a one-time administration fee of $7,500 and a monthly fee of
$2,800 adjusted annually by 3 percent. Refer to Finance Committee.
k) AB - 3160 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Change
Order No. 32 to CAG-20-001, contractor Cascade Civil Construction, LLC, in the amount of
$333,000 for additional services due to underground utility conflicts, coordination with
adjacent building, and revised curb/gutter/sidewalk evaluations. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee.
l) AB - 3161 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Change
Order No. 35B, contractor Cascade Civil Construction, LLC, in the amount of $344,605.42, for
additional services related to the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project. Refer to
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Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
m) AB - 3190 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of
Supplement No. 11 to CAG-15-089, contractor KPG Psomas, Inc., in the amount of $221,261,
for additional design services for management, coordination, and administration of the
Rainier Ave S - Phase 4 (S 3rd St to NW 3rd Pl) project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
n) AB - 3191 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an
agreement with Cowling & Co., LLC, in the amount of $240,085.44, for environmental services
for construction of the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
o) AB - 3185 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
adopting the Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan (LRWWMP) - Final July 2022. Refer
to Utilities Committee.
p) AB - 3188 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement
with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Connecting Housing to
Infrastructure Program (CHIP) using ARPA Funds, in order to accept $1,472,037 in grant funds,
for off-site water main improvements for the Sunset Gardens project, a 76-unit affordable
housing development located at NE 10th St and Jefferson Ave NE. Refer to Finance
Committee.
q) AB - 3189 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a grant agreement
with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Connecting Housing to
Infrastructure Program (CHIP), in order to accept $296,100 in grant funds, to be used as
reimbursement for waived water, surface water, and wastewater development charges for
the Sunset Gardens project, a 76-unit affordable housing project located at NE 10th St and
Jefferson Ave NE. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt the 2022 Title IV Docket #17, Group B Items. 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-213: Commercial Parking for Mixed Use Buildings
• D-214: Battery Energy Storage Systems
• D-215: Dwelling Units in CO Zone
• D-216: Special Fence Permits
• D-217: Personal Delivery Devices*
• D-218: Rezoning in TOD Subarea
• D-219: Condominium Recording Documents
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*Planning Commission concurred with the original staff recommendation for D-217, Personal
Delivery Devices. Staff have since provided an option to allow personal delivery devices for a
one-year trial period, under one operator, in a predefined geographic area via Tier-II Temporary
Use Permit (TUP) to allow the technology to be tested and improved in the field, gather
additional information, and gain experience with the new use. The Planning and Development
Committee recommended that the ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first
reading when complete and further recommended additional staff review at the end of the trial
period to consider potential code revisions.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $13,066,304.39 for vouchers 10515-10524,
10528-10530, 402199-402522, 402524-402556, 402566-402900; payroll benefit
withholding vouchers 6908-6930, 10525, 402191-402198, 402558-402565, and 4
wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $3,631,287.89 for payroll vouchers that include 1,397
direct deposits and 69 checks (07/16/2022-07/31/2022 and 08/01/2022-08/15/2022
pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1202-1219 totaling $23,882.22.
4. Municipal Court vouchers 018066-018089 totaling $13,784.87.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the conversion of the approved budgeted contract position to a full-time employee
position titled Redevelopment Manager and hire up to a Step E of the Salary Table.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6080: An ordinance was read amending the 2022 City of Renton Salary
Table to implement an authorized reorganization of the Community and Economic
Development Department to add a new position, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. TIME: 7:45 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
12 Sep 2022
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
September 12, 2022
September 19, 2022
Monday
3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Coal Creek Utility District Agreement for Interim Water and Sewer Service
2. Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan
3. Maplewood Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project Bid
Award
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
• NE 16th St – Jefferson Ave NE Green Connections Project
CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez
4:45 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Văn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Supplement No. 11 to CAG-15-089 with KPG Psomas, Inc. for the Rainier
Avenue S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 Project
2. Environmental Services for Construction Agreement with Cowling & Co., LLC
for the Rainier Avenue S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 Project
3. A&E Master Professional Services Agreement with DOWL, LLC *
4. Change Order No. 32 to CAG-20-001 with Cascade Civil Construction, LLC for
the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project *
5. Change Order No. 35B to CAG-20-001 with Cascade Civil Construction, LLC for
the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project *
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
Location: Conferencing Center/Videoconference
1. Public Safety Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
* revised 09/13/22