HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 12-05-2022December 5, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, December 5, 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
(attended remotely)
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
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Chip Vincent, Economic Development Director
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Attended Remotely:
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
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Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
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:
• Join public safety personnel from around the region for the “Battle of the Badges”
Drive-Through Holiday Lights Display on Friday, December 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Renton Community Center. Twenty-five teams will decorate their vehicle or a 10 x 10
canopy for you to vote on the best Use of Lights, Overall Design, and Holiday Spirit.
Show your holiday spirit by bringing a new coat to the Winter Coat Drive happening
during the event; coats will benefit local youth in need.
• The deadline to apply for vacant positions on the Renton Equity Commission and
Human Services Advisory Committee has been extended to January 20, 2023, with the
first review occurring on January 5. The Equity Commission has a vacant youth
position and is open to those ages 18-25. The Human Services Advisory Committee is
accepting applications for one youth position under 21 years of age and three regular
positions open to all ages.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Camden Harris and Sal Hollins, Renton, spoke about the benefits the Renton School
District robotics teams provides to students. Mayor Pavone invited them to show off
their robots at a future Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 28, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3221 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended adoption of an
ordinance adopting the reclassification of two positions (Budget & Accounting Manager to
Grade m36, Signal & Electronics Systems Supervisor to Grade a29), the reclassification of 17
non-represented positions per Phase 2 of the non-represented salary study, setting the
municipal court judges' compensation at 100% of the District Court Judges' salary, and
approval of Step E for the Economic Development Director candidate. Refer to Finance
Committee.
c) AB - 3254 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended executing the
City's January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Liability Insurance, in an estimated amount of
$843,138, when the implementing documents are ready. The coverage includes excess
liability and insurance coverage for the airport, law enforcement, unmanned aircraft (drones),
and underground storage tanks. If necessary, a budget adjustment will be completed in 2023
to cover any budget gap. Refer to Finance Committee.
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d) AB - 3241 Parks & Recreation Department recommended adoption of an ordinance
establishing a Mayor appointed Renton River Days Advisory Board to advise on the City's
planning and implementation of the Renton River Days event. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
e) AB - 3251 Police Department recommended approval of two agreements, 1) a grant
agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission to accept $30,000
in grant funds for officer wellness counseling, and 2) a professional services agreement with
Bravura Counseling, in the amount of $30,000, to perform the Officer Wellness Check-in
Program. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3252 Police Department recommended approval a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Police Guild representing commissioned and non-commissioned employees,
proposing a change in the compensation for the recruitment of lateral police officers. Refer to
Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3258 Public Works Airport reported bid opening on November 14, 2022 for the Airport
Office Renovation project; and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, Reynolds General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $679,800.
Council Concur.
h) AB - 3256 Public Works Facilities Division recommended approval to execute Addendum No. 1
to LAG-21-001, with Penny Lofts, to extend the lease of 24 parking stalls at the City Center
Parking Garage through January 31, 2025. The estimated revenue for the lease period is
$13,345.92 annually. Council Concur.
i) AB - 3257 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Addendum 1-22 to LAG-
18-001, lease with Chill 425 Inc., dba City Scene Café & Cedar River Espresso Stand, to extend
the lease from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027. The total generated revenue for the
lease period is $13,540.80. Council Concur.
j) AB - 3255 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reported bid opening on November
3, 2022 for the CAG-22-163, Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements Project - Phase 4, and
recommended the contract be awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Pivetta
Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of $28,284,172.90; and requested a budget
transfer of $2,000,000 from unassigned fund balance in Fund 305 Transportation Impact
Mitigation fund, be allocated to cover anticipated construction and contingency expenditures
for the construction phase of this project. Refer to Finance Committee.
k) AB - 3253 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval to execute the Flood
Reduction Grant agreement with the King County Flood Control District, to accept $250,000 in
non-matching grant funds, for the Panther Creek at Talbot Road S Culvert Replacement
project. Refer to Finance 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 allocations for 2023 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows:
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• AmPowering - Global Women Festival 2023 - $15,000
• AmPowering - North America Fashion Week 2023 - $15,000
• Baile Dior Studios - Emerald City Stomp & Shake - $6,500
• City of Maple Valley - 2023 Ironman - $25,000
• Renton Farmers Market 2023 Season - $5,000
• Renton River Days 2023 - $5,000
• City of Renton 4th of July Celebration - $20,000
• Renton Community Marketing Campaign - $75,000
• City of Renton Holiday Lights program - $7,500
• HighSchool.GG - Renton City Retro 2023 - $20,000
• Northwest Entertainment Foundation - KingCon NW 2023 - $5,000
• Randall Morris Foundation - Gala and Celebrity Golf Tournament - $10,000
• Renton Chamber of Commerce - Visitor's Center Operations - $75,000
• Renton Downtown Partnership - Tourism Incentive Program - $75,000
• Renton King County Black alliance for Equity and Justice - Juneteenth Festival - $5,000
• Renton King County Black alliance for Equity and Justice - Black History Month- $5,000
• Return to Renton Benefit Car Show - $5,000
• Seattle TISI Sangam - Seattle Sangam Cultural & Sports Event - $20,000
• United Creatives - SECO Festival Series - $50,000
Total Recommendation: $444,000
The Committee further recommended authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional
marketing initiatives.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the following agreements with BNSF related to
easement rights necessary for the Park Avenue North Extension Project:
1. Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
2. Easement Agreement for Park Avenue North Extension, Renton, WA
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Committee on Committees Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending the following
Council Committee assignments for 2023:
Community Services
(1st Tuesday, 4:00 pm)
Carmen Rivera, Chair
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Vice Chair
James Alberson, Member
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Finance
2nd & 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm)
Ruth Perez, Chair
James Alberson, Vice Chair
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Member
Planning & Development
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm)
Ed Prince, Chair
Ryan McIrvin, Vice Chair
Ruth Perez, Member
Public Safety
(3rd Monday, 4:00 pm)
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Chair
Ed Prince, Vice Chair
Carmen Rivera, Member
Transportation
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00 pm)
Ryan McIrvin, Chair
Ruth Perez, Vice Chair
Ed Prince, Member
Utilities
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:00 pm)
James Alberson, Chair
Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair
Ryan McIrvin, Member
LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6089: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-060.C, 4-2 060.K, 4-2-
080.A.6.A, 4-2-120.A, 4-4-150.D, and 4-4-150.E of the Renton Municipal Code, modifying
Commercial Neighborhood Zone (CN) regulations, 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.
b) Ordinance No. 6101: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-110.E, 4-2-120.B, 4-2-
120.C, and 4-2-130.B of the Renton Municipal Code to adjust the maximum building height in
the Center Downtown Zone and correct references to the Airport Related Height restrictions,
authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
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MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 6102: An ordinance was read establishing new standards for Multifamily
Housing by adding Section 4-4-155 and amending Section 4-11-040 of the Renton Municipal
Code, providing for severability, authorizing corrections, 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.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
d) Ordinance No. 6096: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-8-090.A.2, 4-8-090.A.5,
4-8-090.C.1, 4-9-240.D.2, 4-9-240.K, and Section 4-11-160 of the Renton Municipal Code, to
establish operational standards and requirements for personal delivery device operation and
device storage, 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.
e) Ordinance No. 6097: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-7-230.A, 4-7-230.B, 4-7-
230.C, 4-7-230.D, and 4-7-230.M, and Section 4-9-040 of the Renton Municipal Code,
establishing the Administrator as the authority for condominium conversions and requiring
approval of condominium proposals prior to recording with King County, 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.
f) Ordinance No. 6098: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-8-100.C,4-8-120.A, 4-8-
120.B, and 4-8-120.C of the Renton Municipal Code, amending Letter of Completeness
regulations and land use permit submittal requirements in order to improve permit submittal
packages, 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.
g) Ordinance No. 6099: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 4-4-080.F.10 of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending parking regulations for converted land uses, 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.
h) Ordinance No. 6100: An ordinance was read amending zoning, standards, and definitions for
warehousing and related land uses in Subsections 4-2-060.L, 4-2-060.M, 4-2-080.A.11, and 4-
2-130.A, Sections 4-11-040, 4-11-050, 4-11-060, 4-11-180, 4-11-190, and 4-11-230 of the
Renton Municipal Code, 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.
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NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:22 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 5, 2022
December 12, 2022
Monday
2:15 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Establishment of Renton River Days Advisory Board
3:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training
Commission; and Contract with Bravura Counseling
2. Recruitment Bonus ‐ Renton Police Guild MOU
3. Agreement with Washington Department of Ecology for 2021‐2023 Water
Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant
4. Agreement for Award of Flood Reduction Grant Funds with King County for
the Panther Creek at Talbot Rd S. Culvert Replacement Project
5. Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4, Construction Contract CAG‐
22‐163
6. Renewal of City's Liability Insurance Policies for 2023
7. Amendment to 2023 Salary Table; and Approval of Step E for Economic
Development Director Position
8. Vouchers
4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Long Range Planning Year In Review
2. Emerging Issues in CED
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Census Update
2. EHHS Department Community Engagement Briefing
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference