HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-03-2022October 3, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 3, 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
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Jillian Decoteau, Public Records Specialist
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director
Heather Gregersen, Program Development Coordinator
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
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Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Community & Economic Development Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utilities Director
PROCLAMATION
a) Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
September 15 through October 15, 2022 to be Hispanic Latino Heritage Month in the City of
Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation. Camila
Lagow and Ted Rodriguez accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): 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 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Heather Gregersen introduced herself to Council and noted her contact information for the
public. She explained that State law requires the preparation and annual updating of a six-
year comprehensive transportation program. She reported that the six-year plan reflects the
involvement of Renton residents and elected officials and is aligned with the City’s Business
Plan. Ms. Gregersen remarked that it is used to coordinate Transportation Systems projects
and programs with other jurisdictions and agencies.
Concluding, Ms. Gregersen highlighted the plan’s funding process, upcoming projects and
their prioritization, and displayed photographs of completed projects.
There being no public comments or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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:
• The next pop-up lunch event will be held Tuesday, October 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. at
Sunset Park, 2680 Sunset Lane NE. Ready-to-eat lunch and drinks from Amazon Fresh,
personal hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and socks will be available to those with food
insecurities and/or are unsheltered. This event is sponsored by the Equity, Housing,
and Human Services (EHHS) Department and the Emergency Feeding Program.
• Come celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 5, 10am-
12pm at Renton Chamber of Commerce, 625 S. 4th St. There will be representatives
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from Renton Police Department at the event to answer any questions you have
related to crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, recruitment, or
community programs and services that are available to the community of Renton.
• Construction of the new outdoor exercise area at the Don Persson Senior Activity
Center is scheduled to start October 5 and be completed in November. The
improvements to the former bocce court area will include new exercise equipment, a
ping pong table, poured-in-place rubberized surfacing, benches, a cornhole court with
new boards, and new landscaping to open the view towards the Cedar River. The
center will remain open during construction with isolated closures at the rear east
parking lot.
• Voice of the Planet in partnership with the Renton Chamber of Commerce will be
hosting a Diwali Festival of Lights, Art Exhibit, and Bazaar Saturday, October 15 from
11am-5pm at the Chamber office, 625 South 4th Street. Enjoy music, food,
community art, and shopping.
• South King County Valley Police Agencies (Renton, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way,
Kent, Tukwila, Port of Seattle) are hosting their first Diversity in Law Enforcement:
Career Workshop on Saturday, November 5, 8:15am to 3:30pm. This free workshop
aims to address the real and perceived barriers of those seeking a career in law
enforcement and provide strategies to navigate the hiring process successfully. The
agencies are committed to recruiting participants who reflect the diversity of South
King County, such as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color,
LGBTQIA+, women, bilingual individuals, and those with no prior law enforcement
experience. Please register at rentonwa.gov/valleypolicecareers. Registration is
required and you must be at least 18 years old to attend. A confirmation email with
the workshop location will be sent to registrants. Questions should be directed to
valleypolicecareers@rentonwa.gov.
• Housing Repair Assistance Program brochures are now available in English, Spanish,
Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. You can find the brochures and
application online at www.rentonwa.gov/hrap. You may also request to have the
brochure mailed to you by calling 425-430-6650 or emailing
humanservices@rentonwa.gov. Please indicate which language you would like to
receive.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Diane Dobson, CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, invited Council to attend
upcoming events in support of domestic violence awareness as she highlighted that
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of 9/26/2022. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 3206 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance amending the 2022
year-end budget to increase revenues by $44,523,098, for an amended total revenues of
$758,762,453 over the biennium, and increase expenditures by $33,349,933 for an amended
total expenditures of $955,398,957 over the biennium. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 3205 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
Renton Police Guild Non-Commissioned Employees' contract for 2021-2023. Council Concur.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to approve the annual updates to the 2023-2028 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Plan. The Committee further recommended that the resolution
regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Community Services Committee Chair Rivera presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm the following appointments made by Mayor Pavone, all with terms
expiring December 31, 2022:
• Position 2: Ms. Elaine Seay-Davis
• Position 3: Ms. Katharine Cooke
• Position 5: Ms. Siona Cochran
• Position 8: Ms. Faye Williams
• Position 15: Ms. Brigid Cabellon
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4482: A resolution was read updating and extending Renton's Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program for 2023-2028.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6081: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4-2-060.O of the Renton
Municipal Code, adding a definition of “Battery Energy Storage System Facility” to Section 4-
11-020 of the Renton Municipal Code, lifting the moratorium established by Ordinance No.
6061, 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.
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c)Ordinance No. 6082: An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of several
parcels within the City of Renton from Industrial Medium (IM) to Commercial Arterial (CA)
and one parcel from IM to Commercial Office (CO) 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:28 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 3, 2022
October 10, 2022
Monday
3:15 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. 2022 Year End Budget Amendment
2. Vouchers
3. Emerging Issues in Finance
CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
4:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. 2023/2024 Biennial Budget
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference