HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-07-2022February 7, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, February 7, 2022
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:
Ryan McIrvin, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
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
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Preeti Shridhar, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
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Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Lunar New Year Day - February 1, 2022: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
February 1, 2022 to be Lunar New Year Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of
the community to join in this special observation. Tony Au and Hardy Li accepted the
proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) Black History Month - February 2022: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
February 2022 to be Black History Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join
in learning more about the rich history of African Americans during this special observance.
Tre Williams, BLM mural artist, and Dr. Linda Smith accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Emergency Management Director Deb Needham reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2022 and beyond. Items noted were:
• City Hall is open for in-person services at our Finance and Police Counters, Monday
through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our Municipal Court counter is open Thursday
and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while hearings are conducted via zoom. Our staff
continues to provide (and improve) virtual and online customer services such as our
Virtual Permit Counter and our Recreation Programming reservation process. Space is
limited in each facility and masks are required when inside a city facility as we follow
guidance that protects both you and our employees. For more information, please
visit our website.
• February is Black History Month and in addition to the City of Renton’s Black History
Month Proclamation that will be presented at the February 7 Council meeting at 7
p.m., the following events will be taking place virtually or in-person.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has
selected the 2022 Black History Month theme of Black Health and Wellness. African
Americans Reach and Teach Health (AARTH) is hosting the following events in
acknowledgement of this theme. For more information and to register for these
events visit www.aarth.org.
o February 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Conversations on Black Wellness
o February 9 and February 23, 5-6 p.m. – African Dance & Rituals
On Tuesday, February 15 at 1 p.m., the City of Bellevue will be hosting
Cultural Conversations – “Story in the Cloth” Quilting Traditions and Practices in the
African American Community. To register for this virtual event visit
https://cityofbellevue.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYuduytpj0iHN2a2lm3sFgfS-
uCXuWXAAwW.
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Northwest African American Museum is hosting The Past, Present and Future
of Black History moderated by Dr. Quintard Taylor of the University of Washington
with keynote speaker Lonnie Bunch III, secretary of The Smithsonian Institution. This
event will be held on Thursday, February 17, at 5 p.m. For more information and to
register for this virtual event, visit https://www.naamnw.org/2022-black-history-
month-keynote-program.
The Renton African American community and the City of Renton will co-host a
Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 26, from 12-2 p.m. Planning is
still in progress and more information will be available soon.
• Renton History Museum is hosting two new exhibits through February 11, 2022. The
Annual Art Show of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington is in the main gallery,
featuring 23 pieces by 22 artists. These works demonstrate the healing power of
creativity. Also in the main gallery is Life on the Rivers, an exhibit that explores the
central role of the Black and the Cedar Rivers in the lives of Renton’s earliest
residents, the Duwamish People, and the white settlers who came later. Renton
History Museum is located at 235 Mill Ave. S.; hours are Wednesday through Friday,
10 am to 4 pm.
• On Saturday, February 12, stop by Northwest Share Free Vegetarian Food Truck from
12-2pm to enjoy a free lunch. The food truck will be located at Renton Chamber of
Commerce, 625 South 4th Street. Upcoming lunch distributions are scheduled for
March 26, April 16, and May 7.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Sean Hashem, unknown, stated that he owns a property in Renton known as Times
Square Renton. He explained that he would like to sell the property to someone who
is looking to turn it into a distribution center, but was told the City prefers the
property stay as office space. He asked that the City fully involve the public when
deciding to make any zoning changes to the area.
Community and Economic Development Administrator Chip Vincent clarified that
distribution centers reduce the City's tax base, increase congestion due to the high
volume of trucks moving to and from the centers, and have a very low employee-to-
acreage ratio, which is counter to the City's goals for the area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of January 24, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3056 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts & leases between
10/1/2021 - 12/31/2021, and a report of agreements expiring between 1/1/2022 –
6/30/2022. Council Concur.
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c) AB - 3065 City Clerk reported bid opening on January 11, 2022, and submitted the staff
recommendation to award CAG-21-261, Lift Station and Force Main Rehab Phase 2 (Group 1B)
project, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Gary Harper Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $518,571. This project will rehabilitate the Baxter, Devil's Elbow, and East
Valley lift stations. Council Concur.
d) AB - 3057 Community & Economic Development Department submitted a Grant Award Letter
from the Washington State Department of Commerce, to accept $250,000 in grant funds,
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney Department, and upon approval of the
grant agreement, to be used for the development of the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea
Plan; and to authorize execution of an agreement with BERK Consulting, Inc., in the amount of
$240,000 for assistance in the development of the Rainier/Grady Junction Planned Action
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3062 Executive Services Department requested authorization to execute the Washington
State Military Department and the Department of Homeland Security Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) contracts E22-194 and E22-209, in order to accept
$77,021 in grant funds for use in support of the Emergency Management division. Council
Concur.
f) AB - 3064 Finance Department requested approval of the targeted allocation of remaining
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) expenditures in the amount of $11,650,000 to be used for
1) Economic Recovery - support for private sector businesses, 2) Community Response -
support for residents, focusing on disadvantaged and disproportionately impacted
populations, 3) Health Precautions - COVID responses to reduce the spread of the virus, and
4) City Operations - enhancement of services to increase efficiencies, sustain infrastructure,
and provide improvement of City operations. The unallocated amount of $2,383,855 will be
held for future consideration. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3059 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR requested authorization to pay a required
Restoration and Permitting (RAP) Conservation Fee, in the amount of $154,176.91 to King
County, as part of the permit conditions for the Coulon Park North Water Walk Improvements
project. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 3066 Public Works Airport recommended approval of Addendum 7-22 to LAG-13-005,
lease with The Landing Gear Works, in the amount of approximately $67,589.70 annually, in
order to increase their leased square footage at the Airport and to bring lease rates up to
market rates. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
i) AB - 3061 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a 20-year lease
agreement with New Cingular Wireless, PC at the Highlands Reservoir, effective February 1,
2022 to January 31, 2042. New Cingular Wireless, PC will provide a one-time administration
fee of $7,500 and a monthly fee of $2,800 with 3% annual increases. Refer to Finance
Committee.
j) AB - 3063 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #2 to
CAG-15-196, interlocal agreement between the City of Renton and 27 other jurisdictions
within the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8. This amendment allows the City of
Everett to participate as a WRIA 8 member. Council Concur.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a)Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the agreement with BHC Consultants in the amount of $702,491 for design and
services during bidding for the Windsor Hills Utility Improvements project.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 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: 7:33 P.M.
Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:08 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 7, 2022
February 14, 2022
Monday
4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Sunset Gardens Grant with the Renton Housing Authority
2. 2020 Washington State Department of Health SNAP Incentive
Agreement Amendment 3
3. Conservation Fee Payment for Coulon North Water Walk Regulatory
Approval
4. Mackenzie Engineering, Inc. Agreement for City Hall 7th Floor Tenant
Improvements Design Development and Contractor Documents
5. New Cingular Wireless PC, LLC at Highlands Reservoir Lease Agreement
6. Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Planned Action EIS Grant and Contract
7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Spending Plan
8. Vouchers
9. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:15 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Urban Forest Management Plan
2. Docket 16
3. 2022 Work Program
4. Emerging Issues in CED
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE