HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-15-2021March 15, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, March 15, 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
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Interim Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
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Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Women’s History Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 2021
to be Women's History Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the
community to join in this special observation. Former Renton Mayor Kathy Keolker accepted
the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Kayla Kerr, Roy, stated she is the operator of Puppyland, a retail pet store that
recently opened in Renton. She defended the store’s operations and invited Council
to tour the facility.
Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, voiced concern about a lack of action from the City
regarding the demands submitted by the Stand for Justice coalition last year. Council
President Corman noted that Council will be discussing the issues raised by the
coalition at its off‐site retreat this Saturday, March 20, 2021.
Madeleine Magana, Maple Valley, stated that she grew up and has family in Renton.
She urged Council to publicly condemn racist hate speech directed at Asian
Americans. Council President Corman, speaking on behalf of the Council, denounced
hate speech in all forms.
Joseph Todd, Renton, expressed support for both Rev. Dr. Linda Smith’s and Ms.
Magana’s comments. He also urged Council to publicly, and in writing, condemn
racism and hate speech. Councilmember Pérez clarified that the Mayor and Council
President released a written statement condemning all forms of racism and hate
speech, adding that the statement was published in the Mayor’s newsletter, the City’s
website, and the Renton Reporter. Mayor Pavone noted for the record that even
though some topics are not discussed at every Council meeting, the City is working on
these important issues.
Nancy Quinn, Renton, voiced concern about graffiti on a garage‐like structure off of
the Maple Valley Highway and excessive speeding on the Maple Valley Highway. She
also praised the City’s snow‐removal response. Mayor Pavone noted that the City
eliminated the graffiti abatement specialist position last year due to budget concerns
related to the COVID‐19 pandemic, but is in the process of rehiring the person who
held the position last year.
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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:
Renton Municipal Arts Commission is accepting grant applications to fund 2021 arts
and culture projects in Renton. Grants are available to individuals, organizations, and
community groups. The commission is particularly interested in innovative projects
that inspire creative participation, especially for underserved community groups. You
can find information on 2021 guidelines and the application form online at
rentonwa.gov/rmac. The commission will host a virtual instruction and Q&A session
on Wednesday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. Email arts@rentonwa.gov to reserve your seat.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 8, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2826 City Clerk reported bid opening on February 4, 2021 for CAG‐20‐126, Lake
Washington Loop Trail project; and submitted the staff recommendation to award the
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Active Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $1,709,709. Council Concur.
c) AB ‐ 2820 Administrative Services Department submitted a utility billing adjustment request
from Becky Neyhart, owner of a multi‐family property at 962 Sunset Blvd NE, and
recommended adjusting this account in the amount of $8,135.64 pursuant to Renton
Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2821 Administrative Services Department submitted a utility billing adjustment request
from Ramac, Inc., for a commercial property located at 105 SW 7th St, and recommended
adjusting this account in the amount of $8,181.24 pursuant to Renton Municipal Code 8‐4‐46
and 8‐5‐23. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB ‐ 2822 Administrative Services Department submitted a utility billing adjustment request
from Heritage Grove, a multi‐family property located at 1100 Sunset Blvd, Building C, and
recommended an adjustment for this account in the amount of $5,220.62 pursuant to Renton
Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB ‐ 2823 Administrative Services Department submitted a utility billing adjustment request
from Trimark Bronson Way, LLC, a commercial property located at 1408 Bronson Way N, and
recommended adjusting this account in the amount of $4,093.26 pursuant to Renton
Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB ‐ 2824 Administrative Services Department submitted a utility billing adjustment request
from Bank of America, a commercial property located at 300 Burnett Ave S, and
recommended adjusting this account in the amount of $3,997.08 pursuant to Renton
Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23. Refer to Finance Committee.
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h) AB ‐ 2810 Community Services Department recommended approval of a King County
Conservation Futures grant interlocal agreement in order to accept $305,181 in grant funds to
reimburse approximately 50% of the purchase price of a parcel of land located east of Lake
Washington Blvd on the south side of May Creek. Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB ‐ 2819 Community & Economic Development Department submitted the proposed
Housing Action Plan developed in response to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2SHB)
1932 which encourages all cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt
actions to increase residential building capacity. Cities adopting a housing action plan or at
least two activities in RCW 36.70A.600(1) are eligible to apply for a $100,000 Department of
Commerce, Growth Management Services grant. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning
& Development Committee.
j) AB ‐ 2800 Human Resources / Risk Management Department requested authorization to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 2170 to extend the terms of
the expired labor contract through 2021, with the following conditions: 1) The Wage Schedule
for 2021 will be the same as the Wage Schedule effective July 1, 2020, for AFSCME, 2) The City
and Union agree to initiate Collective Bargaining starting September 21, 2021, in order to
negotiate a successor agreement, 3) Article 9 Insurance clause will be edited as follows: a) For
the year 2021, the total cost of health insurance plan shall be divided 91% City, 9%
employees, b) The Article 9.2 clause regarding the Cadillac Tax will be eliminated, and 4) All
other contract terms will remain in place until December 31, 2021. Council Concur.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Utilities Committee Chair Benedetti presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $350,827 for professional services during construction of the Highlands Reservoir
Phase 1 – Offsite Improvements Project.
MOVED BY BENEDETTI, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve Professional Services Agreement CAG‐20‐432 with Perteet, Inc. to
provide construction management services for the Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian
Improvements project (TIP 20‐16) totaling $271,635.94.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4427: A resolution was read amending Resolution No. 4410, providing for
meetings and public hearings of the City Council, Council Committees, all City Boards and
Commissions, and Hearing Examiner hearings to be held electronically due to the Covid‐19
public health emergency.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER CONSIDERATION OF
GROCERY EMPLOYEE HAZARDOUS PAY TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:36 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
15 Mar 2021
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 15, 2021
March 20, 2021
Saturday
9:00 AM
TO
4:00 PM
Council Retreat – VIDEOCONFERENCE
March 22, 2021
Monday
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant with King County
2. King County Conservation Futures Grant – May Creek Greenway
3. Utility Billing Leak Adjustments
4. Vouchers
5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. SHB1406 ILA Companion Agreement Briefing
2. Docket 15
3. Growth Targets
4. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Willowcrest Townhomes Project
7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE