HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-26-2021April 26, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 26, 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, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Assistant 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
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
David Buchheit, Economic Development Manager
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Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Dave Leibman, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Día del Niño / Children's Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 30,
2021 to be Día del Niño/Children's Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the
community to join in this special observation. Mirya Munoz-Roach, Executive Director, St.
Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County, and Sarah Blucher of St Vincent de Paul of Seattle |
King County, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
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 2021 and
beyond. Items noted were:
• Join Renton’s Solid Waste Utility, Republic Services, and Styro Recycle on Saturday,
May 15 to recycle your scrap metal and Expanded Polystyrene including Styrofoam™.
This year’s mini-event will be held at Renton Technical College’s north parking lot, at
NE 6th Place and Monroe Ave NE. Masks are required for entry. For more
information, please visit rentonwa.gov/springrecycle.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Carmen Rivera, Renton, expressed disappointment that more members of Council did
not attend the rally and march protesting hate crimes committed against members of
the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, criticized the City’s new
Safe Place program, and voiced concern about a police officer’s connection with a
Proud Boys member.
• Victoria Do, Renton, urged Council to hold a Town Hall to address hate crimes
committed against members of the AAPI community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 19, 2021. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 2854 Executive Department appointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport
Advisory Committee: Mr. Robert Rovai, Benson Hill Neighborhood (primary) with a term
expiring on May 7, 2022; Mr. Abhijit Patil, Benson Hill Neighborhood (alternate) with a term
expiring May 7, 2024; Mr. Vincent Nguyen, Highlands Neighborhood (alternate) with a term
expiring on May 7, 2023; and Ms. Emily Grupp, South Renton Neighborhood (alternate) with a
term expiring on May 7, 2024. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
c) AB - 2855 Mayor Pavone reappointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee with all terms expiring on May 7, 2024: Mr. Alfred Banholzer, Washington Pilots'
Association (primary); Mr. Robert Spitzer, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
(primary); Ms. Karen Stemwell, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) (alternate); and
Dr. Melody Kroeger, Renton Hill/Monterey Terrace Neighborhood (primary). Council Concur.
d) AB - 2813 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program agreement, to accept $60,000 in
grant funds (with a $30,000 City match); and a Port of Seattle Tourism Marketing Program
agreement, to accept $10,000 in grant funds (with a $10,000 City match) for the purpose of
supporting a digital marketing and social media campaign to target visitors and investors
outside of the State of Washington. Council Concur.
e) AB - 2844 Community Services Department submitted CAG-20-006, contractor Emtech, LLC,
and requested acceptance of the project and authorization to release the retainage bond
after 60 days, once all State releases are obtained. Council Concur.
f) AB - 2852 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a System
Access Fund Project Agreement in an amount not to exceed $1 million, with Sound Transit,
which includes $700,000 in grant funding for project design, and approval of all subsequent
amendments to the agreement, necessary to accomplish the S 7th St Corridor Improvements
project. 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 $5,753,172.45 for vouchers, 10278-10283,
391303-391324, 391334-391617; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6542-6553,
391325-391333 and three wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,465,232.69 for payroll vouchers that include 562 direct
deposits and 1 check. (03/16/21-03/31/21 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 6314-6333 totaling $30,399.95
4. Municipal Court vouchers 017799-017818 totaling $28,502.50
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize Maplewood Golf Course to purchase 60 golf carts from Club Car for $225,308.64 and
authorize Maplewood Golf Course to enter into an interfund loan option with monthly
repayments to the General Fund for this purchase.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to:
1. Approve the amendment and adopt the ordinance amending the 2021/2022 Budget
appropriations in the amount of $162,306,810 for an amended total budget of
$701,654,907 for the biennium; and
2. Approve resolution amending the 2021/2022 Fee Schedule.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve conversion of a vacant Finance Analyst III (N16 step C) position to a Senior Finance
Analyst position (M25 step C), effective April 26, 2021.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4432: A resolution was read granting authority for an interfund loan to Fund
424, Maplewood Golf Course (MWGC) CIP for the purchase of new golf carts.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6017: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years
2021/2022 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5991, in the amount of
$162,306,810, adopting an amended 2021 City of Renton Salary Table, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO RCW
42.30.140(4)(b), WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING
BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:30 P.M.
Chief Administrative Officer VanValey announced an additional 15 minutes was required.
Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:04 p.m.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
April 26, 2021
May 3, 2021
Monday
CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti
4:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Văn – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Appointment to Renton Municipal Arts Commission
2. Benson Hill Vista Update
3. Neighborhood Program Update
5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. WSDOT Acquisition for I-405/SR 167 Flyover
2. Appointments to Renton Airport Advisory Committee
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. 2020 Medical and Liability Insurance Review
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE