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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 11-08-2021November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, November 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, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison April Alexander, Executive Assistant Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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: • The City will be holding a virtual workshop on Navigating City Contracting on Wednesday, November 17 from 12 to 2 p.m. on Zoom. The intent of the workshop is to learn about the City of Renton’s procurement opportunities, how to get a City business license, and learn about MRSC and how to get on their roster. Vendors can introduce themselves to a variety of City of Renton departments, build diverse opportunities within our community, and network with other local vendors. Women- owned and minority-owned businesses are especially encouraged to attend. Visit http://rentonwa.gov/contracting for registration information. • The utility bill moratorium ended September 30, which now allows the city to start collecting outstanding charges on water bills. The city is committed to keeping our utility customers connected to essential services and is accepting payment arrangements to help utility account holders with a past-due balance to avoid service interruption. • The Emergency Feeding Program/SOS in partnership with the city will host free lunch events for the unsheltered and those residents with food insecurities on Tuesday, November 9, 16, and 23. These events will be held at 300 Rainier Avenue North from 12:30-2 p.m. Food and drinks, personal hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and socks will be available. Parking is located on the west side of the Renton Airport, north of the intersection of Rainier Avenue North and Airport Way. • The Recreation division’s Let’s Go Renton recreation guide for November and December is now live and can be viewed at rentonwa.gov/recreation. We have programs and events for everyone to enjoy throughout this holiday season, so please take a look and see what fits for you! Youth Basketball Leagues are back by popular demand, and registration is now open thru December 1. Volunteer coaches for all grade levels are needed, so if you are interested or know anyone who would be a good fit for our program, please have them visitrentonwa.gov/volunteer for more information on how to apply. • The Renton History Museum has received a grant of $2,500 from King County Council, initiated by Councilmember Reagan Dunn. The funds will be used to purchase new shelving to increase the Museum’s storage capacity for its collection of historic photos, objects, and archival documents. This grant helps the Renton History Museum’s project to ensure its historic collections receive the highest possibility quality of stewardship for the future. • 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 November 1, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2999 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 7/1/2021 - 9/30/2021, and a report of agreements expiring between 10/1/2021 – 3/31/2022. None; Information Only. November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) AB - 2998 City Attorney requested authorization to reorganize the City Attorney Department by converting the Chief Prosecutor position (m38) to Prosecution Director (m46), adding a Lead Prosecutor (m38), and converting the Administrative Assistant position (n16) to Legal Analyst (m17). Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 2993 Executive Department requested authorization to hire a Senior Service Desk Technician at Step D of salary grade a17, effective December 1, 2021. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 2994 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 5-5 which changes the registration requirements for residential landlords and clarifies the application and review process for City business licenses. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 2992 Finance Department requested authorization to hire a Tax & Licensing Manager at Step E of salary grade m28, effective November 16, 2021. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2997 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Chapters 5-25 and 5-26 which amends Business and Occupation Taxes by updates and phases out the current tax cap over the next several years and applying a discounted tax rate for those taxes due over $12,000,000. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 2996 Parks & Recreation Department submitted the Urban Forest Management Plan 2022-2032 (UMFP) in order to initiate the public planning process; and will return with a recommended course of action required to adopt the UMFP after completion of the public planning process. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. i) AB - 2973 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of an ordinance approving the 2022 King County wastewater treatment charge pass through rate increase of four percent to match King County's adopted rate; and clarifies City sewer rates. Refer to Utilities Committee. j) AB - 2987 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of an agreement with ECOSS, in the amount of $170,000, for the provision of technical assistance, educational outreach, and training for Pollution Prevention Assistance. Refer to Utilities Committee. k) AB - 2988 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted the Notice of Completion for CAG- 21-038, contractor Diversified Holdings NW, LLC, and requested approval of the project and release of the retainage bond after 60 days, once all State required releases are obtained. Council Concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance authorizing the initiation of condemnation proceedings for a portion of certain properties on Rainier Ave S and Rainier Ave N, between S 3rd St and NW 3rd Pl, as described in Exhibit A of the proposed ordinance. The Committee further recommended that this ordinance be presented for first reading on November 8 and advanced to second reading on November 15, 2021. November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,258,266.84 for vouchers 395883-395893, 395903-396178, 10364-10366; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 395894-395902, 6689, 6691, 6693, 6696, 6698-6699 and 1 wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,541,457.30 for payroll vouchers that include 594 direct deposits and 7 checks. (10/01/21-10/15/21 pay period). 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 approve the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the two-year Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with WSDOT that provides a cost reimbursement to the city of $81,271 per year, for the implementation of the City’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program. 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 the Interagency Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the obligation of grant funding for the Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations traffic safety project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize staff to offer this candidate the Payroll Technician II (grade n13) position at Step E, effective November 9, 2021. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the request to hire a Senior Business Systems Analyst at grade a27 step E, effective November 16, 2021. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute IAA No. C2200051 Interagency Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Ecology and City of Renton in the amount of $175,000 for pollution prevention assistance; and adjust the budget accordingly. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES h) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the RCO Grant Agreement with the State of Washington per Resolution 4409. The Finance Committee further recommended adjusting the budget to reflect the $500,000 grant funding for the Coulon Trestle Bridge replacement project. The total cost of the Coulon Trestle Bridge replacement project per the grant agreement is $1,499,572, of which the City-funded portion is $999,572 using Park Bond funds. The grant agreement imposes restrictions on the use of the park for public recreation purposes and limiting fees in perpetuity. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to adopt Chapter 10 Code Enforcement to the Renton Municipal Code. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in substantially the same form. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4452: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology regarding pollution prevention assistance entitled IAA No. C2200051 Interagency Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Ecology and City of Renton. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 6034: An ordinance was read repealing Section 1-3-2 of the Renton Municipal Code, revising and moving code enforcement regulations to a new Chapter 1-10, updating references from Section 1-3-2 to Chapter 1-10 throughout the Renton Municipal Code, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 6035: An ordinance was read providing for the acquisition by eminent domain of property located near or adjacent to Rainer Avenue South and Rainier Avenue North, Renton, Washington, for road way improvements, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. November 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:20 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 08 Nov 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar November 8, 2021 November 15, 2021 Monday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. King County Wastewater Treatment Charge 2022 Rate Increase Adoption 2. Agreement with ECOSS for Pollution Prevention Assistance 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Tax & Licensing Manager Position Hire at Step E 2. Senior Service Desk Technician Position Hire at Step D 3. Amendment to Renton Municipal Code Title 5 Chapter 5 for Business Licensing 4. Amendment to Renton Municipal Code Chapters 5-25 and 5-26 for B&O Taxes 5. City Attorney Department Reorganization 6. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:30 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Renton Crime Statistics 2. RFA Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 6:15 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin - VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Emerging Issues in Transportation CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman 7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE