HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-26-2020October 26, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 26, 2020
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER
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
Alex Tuttle, Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Ron Straka, Utilities Systems Director
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Guy Williams, Human Services Manager
Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
(All staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
City Clerk Jason 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 2020 and
beyond. Items noted were:
Construction for the Coulon playground replacement begins today, October 26th. The
project includes removing and replacing the existing playground and exercise
equipment and evaluating the drainage. The project is funded by the taxpayers of
Washington State through a state direct legislative appropriation and the Renton
Regional Community Foundation Charles L. Custer Renton Park Memorial Fund. The
new playground, with equipment chosen based on a community survey, is expected
to open in early 2021.
It’s official – the Forestry Division in Parks Planning & Natural Resources received
further recognition of a recent award from the Arbor Day Foundation in their monthly
publication, “The Tree City USA Bulletin.” The article showcased the 14 cities who
won this year’s Sterling Award for 10 consecutive years of Growth Awards. A picture
from Renton featuring the waterfront at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park was
prominent. Renton was one of the featured cities, out of over 3,500 Tree Cities in the
United States.
Cold weather is on the way. The Public Works Department will be applying deicer to
major arterials as needed. Snow is not far away. During snow events, it is imperative
that motorists do not park or abandon their vehicles within any portion of the traffic
lanes. Abandoned vehicles impair snow and ice removal, impact response of
emergency vehicles, and may be towed. Please remember that during snow and ice
events, the department sanders and snow plows are dispatched to keep major
arterials drivable. Visit our website at www.rentonwa.gov/snowroutes to view our
deicing and snow route maps.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Belina Van expressed appreciation for Council’s continued support of Catholic
Community Services (CCS) by adopting the Human Services Advisory Committee
funding recommendations. She also reviewed how CCS supports the Renton
community.
Erica Liebelt, Executive and Medical Director of the Washington Poison Center, also
expressed appreciation for Council’s continued support. She also shared how the
Washington Poison Center supports the Renton community.
Mary Ellen Stone expressed appreciation for Council’s continued support of the King
County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC). She also reviewed how KCSARC
supports the Renton community.
Jon Gould expressed his appreciation for Council’s continued support of Childhaven,
and noted that Childhaven and Renton Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS) have
merged into one organization. He also shared how Childhaven supports the Renton
community.
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Diane Lyons expressed appreciation for Council’s continued support of Orion
Industries. She too shared how Orion Industries supports the Renton community.
Krista Strasbaugh, Renton, spoke in support of RISE, the Racial Investment to Secure
Equity program.
Angela Dannenbring expressed appreciation for Council’s continued support of
Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN). She also shared how DAWN supports
the Renton community.
Joseph Todd, Renton, spoke in support of RISE, the Racial Investment to Secure Equity
program. He also explained how the program works.
PreAnnia Smith, Renton, expressed support for the Stand for Justice budget demands
submitted by Rev. Dr. Linda Smith. She also urged Council to refer the RISE program
to the administration.
Darcy Gimmestad, Renton, expressed support for the Renton and King County
Alliance for Justice and support for the RISE program.
Tree Williams, Renton, expressed support for the RISE program, noting that it would
help even the playing field for African Americans.
Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, asked that Council support the Stand for Justice budget
demands and the RISE program, noting that it would help a lot of people in the
Renton community. She also noted that the community would continue to be
engaged in the budget process.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 19, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2740 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 7/1/2020
- 9/30/2020, and a report of agreements expiring between 10/1/2020 – 3/31/2021 None;
Information Only.
c) AB - 2743 City Clerk reported the results of the October 14, 2020 bid opening, and submitted
the staff recommendation to award the Renton Airport Private Lift Station Replacement
project, CAG-20-332, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Nordvind Company in
the amount of $302,529.70. Council Concur.
d) AB - 2735 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-20-122, Maplewood Creek and Madsen
Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2020, with Sierra Pacific Construction, LLC, and
requested release of the retainage bond after 60 days once all required releases from the
State have been obtained. Council Concur.
e) AB - 2737 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment No. 1, to CAG-20-
023, with King County Flood Control District, in order to accept an additional $75,000 in grant
funds for the Monroe Ave NE Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Ed Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $25,874,669.56 for vouchers, 10196-10200,
101201-101203, 387580-387660, 387670-388000; payroll benefit withholding
vouchers 6394-6305 and 387661-387669 and four wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,516,943.35 for payroll vouchers that include 566 direct
deposits and 2 checks. (09/16/20-09/30/20 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 017721 - 017730 totaling $25,096.77.
4. Kidder Mathews vouchers 6200 – 6222 totaling $35,532.66
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Ed Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the 2021 healthcare contract with HMA (Healthcare Management Administrators),
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The
contract is unchanged except for an overall 2.3% rate increase, total cost $360,000 for 2021.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair Ed Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to adopt the Human Services Advisory Committee's recommendations for funding human
services programs in the amount of $562,036 for 2021-2022.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5984: An ordinance was read cleaning up certain code provisions by amending
Subsections 4-1-045.B, 4-1-045.F.1, 4-1-045.F.2, 4-1 045.F.7, 4-1-060.D, and 4-1-070.B.1;
Section 4-1-085; Subsection 4-1-110.E; Section 4-1-180; Subsections 4-1-190.D.22, 4-1-190.F,
4-1-190.G.1, 4-1-190.G.2, 4-1-190.H.1, 4-1-190.H.2, and 4-1-190.H.4; Section 4-1-200;
Subsections 4-1-220.A, 4-1-220.D.1, 4-1-230.C, 4-1-240.B.1, 4-1-240.B.2, 4-2-020.J, 4-2-
080.A.6, 4-2-080.A.16, 4-2-080.A.28, 4-2-100.B, 4-2-110.E.4.a, 4-2-120.A, and 4-7-060.D;
Section 4-9-010; Subsections 4-9-020.D.2, 4-9-025.D.2, 4-9-090.F.1, 4-9-090.F.2, 4-9-090.F.3,
4-9-140.C, 4-9-150.F.2, 4-9-150.F.4, 4-9-180.E, and 4-9-220.C; the definition of Aquifer
Protection Area (APA) in Section 4-11-010; Subsections 9-16-4.D, 9-16-4.E, and 9-16-8.C of the
Renton Municipal Code; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
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Council President Pérez congratulated Councilmember O’Halloran for earning her Certified
Municipal Leadership certificate from the Association of Washington Cities in her first year on
Council. She noted that this certificate signifies that Councilmember O’Halloran received
training on how to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage
funds, and foster community and staff relationships.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF
LOOKING INTO THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE HUMAN SERVICES
FUNDING FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:43 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 26, 2020
November 2, 2020
Monday
CANCELED Community Services Committee, Chair Văn
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Budget – Council Deliberations
7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE