HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 5-4-2020May 4, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, May 4, 2020
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:
Ruth Pérez, Council President
Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1
Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
(all councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Jim Seitz, Acting Public Works Administrator
Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Carolyn Kraft, Senior Benefits Analyst
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
May 4, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
a) Our commitment to an inclusive community that rejects stigma and bias related to COVID‐
19: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 4th to be "Our commitment to
an inclusive community that rejects stigma and bias related to COVID‐19" Day in the City of
Renton, urging all Renton residents to treat each other with respect and work together to
overcome all expressions of hate and bigotry.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Public Service Recognition Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May
3 ‐ 9, 2020 to be Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all
members of the community to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of
government employees at all levels ‐ federal, state, county, and city.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2020 and beyond. Items noted were:
The City of Renton invites sidewalk chalk artists of all ages and abilities to take part in
the first “Chalk Your Walk” on May 4‐10. The city’s Recreation & Neighborhoods
division created the event to encourage neighborhoods to decorate their sidewalks,
driveways, etc. to entertain and bring joy. For inspiration, the city offers daily themes,
but creativity and individuality are encouraged. Daily themes and additional details
can be found at rentonwa.gov/chalkyourwalk. Artists are encouraged to share their
chalk artwork on social media using #LetsGoChalkRTN.
The City of Renton is estimated to receive approximately $3.141 million in a direct
distribution of the federal CARES Act dollars through the State of Washington for
COVID‐19 related expenses. The state essentially decided on $30 per person with a
minimum distribution of $25,000 per municipality.
Due to the extended Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, Henry Moses Aquatic Center will
not open this summer, and beaches will not have lifeguards on duty. There will be
signage and other measures to protect the public if large gatherings are allowed. This
was also part of the city’s budget savings recommendation.
You can find information on the city’s website and social media pages regarding the
city’s COVID‐19 response. Additionally, the Mayor’s newsletter is published three
times per week and has the most up‐to‐date information and access to state and
county resources. If you haven’t signed up for the Mayor’s newsletter, you can do so
at http://rentonwa.gov/mnl.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
May 4, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
Prince removed Item 6.f. for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of 4/27/2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2641 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of
Standard Insurance Company's life insurance rate and coverage amendment, which reduces
rates, improves some minor coverage provisions, and extends the service agreement for rate
guarantee through 2023. Council Concur.
c) AB ‐ 2632 Police Department requested authorization to execute an Interlocal Agreement,
Memorandum of Understanding, and a Radio End User Service Level Agreement with Puget
Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN), which implements a new public safety radio
system and defines agencies' roles and responsibilities. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2638 Police Department requested authorization to execute the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance (JAG) Program FY2018 Local Solicitation grant agreement, in order to
receive up to $30,158 in grant funds to supplement the City's domestic violence victim
advocate program. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2639 Police Department requested authorization to execute the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance (JAG) Program FY2019 Local Solicitation grant agreement, in order to
receive up to $34,341 in grant funds to supplement the City's domestic violence victim
advocate program. Council Concur.
g) AB ‐ 2635 Transportation Systems Division requested approval to execute Amendment 1‐20
to LAG‐19‐001, lease with Rainier Flight Services, LLC, which results in an initial annual
economic impact of $22,577.40 by bringing the land rental rate current; and benefits all
parties by extending the organization's opportunity to meet construction deadlines. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.f. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 6.f.
f) AB ‐ 2642 Public Works Administration requested authorization to hire a Wastewater Utility
Engineering Manager at salary grade m33, Step E. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.f. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4407: A resolution was read amending the 2019/2020 City of Renton Fee
Schedule.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
May 4, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Ordinance for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5969: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years
2019/2020 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5898, in the amount of
$137,996,543.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Councilmember Corman noted that Council President Pérez had indicated during the
Committee of the Whole meeting that the topic of Affordable Housing should be sent to the
Planning & Development Committee, therefore, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:17 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
04 May 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 4, 2020
May 11, 2020 Monday
3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Videoconference
1. Vouchers
4:15 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Videoconference
1. Docket #14
2. Docket #15
3. Emerging Issues in CED
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Videoconference
1. Facilities Condition Update
2. 4th Floor Virtual Tour
3. Emerging Issues