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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 03-08-2021March 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 8, 2021 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: Randy Corman, Council President 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 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (All councilmembers attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Interim Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Cliff Long, Economic Development Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager March 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PROCLAMATION a) Support of WA Residents and Families affected by Farm Bills in India: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring that the City of Renton stands in support of those Washington residents and their families who have been adversely affected by the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Act, the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and the Essential Commodities Act passed in India. City of Kent Councilmember Satwinder Kaur, and Renton Indian community member Rupy Rihal accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Interim 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 2021 and beyond. Items noted were: • City of Renton single-family residential customers may schedule one collection of extra garbage to take place on their regular garbage day between March 2 and December 31, 2021, at no additional charge. Please review the Clean Sweep brochure located at republicservices.com/rentoncleansweep for instructions on scheduling your collection. The brochure includes items that can and cannot be accepted as part of this program, along with information on donation and collection sites for household goods that are no longer needed. • The Renton History Museum is reopening on Wednesday, March 10 with all the important precautions: masks required, social distancing, frequent cleaning, and limited capacity. Because our capacity is limited to 25% (or 15 people) at a time, we recommend that visitors call or email for reservations, so you won't be disappointed. Contact 425-255-2330 or rentonhistorymuseum@rentonwa.gov. Hours for March will be Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March is Women's History Month! Come enjoy our women's history exhibit, What Difference Do Renton Women Make? • A virtual open house about the Downtown Utilities Improvement Project is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 from 3-4 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn about the project which begins construction later this month. To register for the open house, visit rentonwa.gov/duipwebinar1. Pre-registration is required to receive a link to the event. If you are unable to attend but interested in learning more about the project, visit rentonwa.gov/duip. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. March 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Jessi Friedman, unknown, noted that a Humane Pet Store ordinance was on the agenda, and spoke in favor of Council adopting it. • Ashly Dale, unknown, spoke in support of a Humane Pet Store ordinance, and in opposition to how Puppyland operates its stores. • Cathleen Powell, Renton, urged Council to not support Puppyland, and to adopt the Humane Pet Store ordinance. • Perrin Kaplan, Renton, expressed support for the adoption of a Humane Pet Store ordinance. • Jessi MacDonald, Renton, spoke in opposition to Puppyland and in support of a Humane Pet Store ordinance. She also urged everyone to support HB 1424 which strives to create a puppymill-free Washington. • Jane Worden, Renton, agreed with the previous speakers’ comments. • Lu Meek, Issaquah, stated she was sad to hear that Puppyland had opened in Renton, and urged Council to support the Humane Pet Store ordinance. Council President Corman noted that Consent Agenda Item b (listed below) contained the work plan for this issue and explained the process for adopting the related ordinance. He also noted that there would be future opportunities for public input. Mayor Pavone thanked everyone for their comments, stated that the City takes this issue seriously, and noted that HB 1424 had passed in the State House of Representatives and urged everyone to call their senators to ensure it also passed in the State Senate. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 1, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2825 Community & Economic Development Department submitted the 2021 Title IV Docket #16 Items for review by the Planning and Development Committee and Planning Commission. Following this review, the Planning Commission will present code revision recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. c) AB - 2812 Community Services Department recommended approving a fee waiver in the amount of $15,000 in Maplewood Golf Course fees for Renton, Lindbergh, Hazen, and Liberty High School golf teams for the 2021 school year, and approval to enter into any agreements that may be necessary to effectuate the fee waiver. Council Concur. d) AB - 2815 Community Services Department submitted CAG-18-062, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Structural Repairs project, contractor Quigg Brothers, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage in the amount of $116,693.16 after 60 days once all releases from the State have been obtained. Council Concur. e) AB - 2814 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a professional services agreement with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $271,635.94, for construction management services for the Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. March 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB - 2809 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Interagency Agreement for 2021 and 2022 CPA #6203499, with King County, to accept $200,786 in non- matching grant funds to implement waste reduction and recycling programs. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,880,857.15 for vouchers, 390337-390561 and payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6506-6517, 390328-390336. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,446,527.91 for payroll vouchers that include 560 direct deposits and 2 checks. (02/01/21-02/15/21 pay period). 3. Municipal Court vouchers 017784-017797 totaling $15,807.05. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the Water Quality Grant Agreement WQC-2021-Renton-00187 with the Department of Ecology to accept $230,250 in construction grant funds for the Heather Downs Detention Pond Water Quality Retrofit Project (SWP273989). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring with the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt amendments as outlined by D-169, Site Plan Review, and D-174, Mixed-Income Housing in the CV Zone. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for D-169 and D-174 be presented for first and second reading at the first available City Council meeting after March 19, 2021. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Hearing no objections, Council President Corman stated that he would work with Mayor Pavone and the City’s lobbyist, Doug Levy, to draft a letter of support for the State Legislature’s new transportation revenue investment package. Mayor Pavone announced it was International Women’s Day and explained the history and significance of this special day. March 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:42 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 08 Mar 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar March 8, 2021 March 15, 2021 Monday 4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Highlands Reservoir Services During Construction 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:45 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Safe Place Initiative Briefing 2. Equity Lens Training 3. RFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 6:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project, Perteet Inc 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman 7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE March 20, 2021 Saturday 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Council Retreat – VIDEOCONFERENCE