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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-28-2022February 28, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, February 28, 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 Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer 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 Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director February 28, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director Benita R. Horn, DEI Consultant Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) 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 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. For more information, please visit our website. • Renton History Museum will open its newest exhibit, With This Ring, on Wednesday, March 2. Using objects and photos from the Museum’s collection, With This Ring takes a historical look at marriage in Renton, from finding a partner to weddings to working partnerships to same-sex unions. The exhibit is the product of many years of research into Renton’s varied unions and their remarkable stories. On exhibit from March 2, 2022 through October 19, 2022. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Winter Cashman, Renton, expressed appreciation for the removal of a proposed Planning Commission appointee, and expressed concern about some of the proposed appointees to the new Renton Equity Commission. • Ali Cohen, Renton, expressed appreciation for the new Renton Equity Commission, but had concerns about some of the proposed appointees, and that some applicants had not been selected for appointment. Mayor Pavone stated that the decision regarding whom to appoint to the new Renton Equity Commission was difficult, and residents who were not selected to be appointed could apply again when the first set of terms expire. He explained that the initial terms were intentionally staggered with three positions serving one-year terms, three positions serving two-year terms, and three positions serving three-year terms. • Joseph Todd, Renton, remarked that he had personally reviewed the list of candidates and in his opinion many of the proposed appointees are friends and family of Renton officials. He remarked that he was disappointed in the process because there should have been more appointees from marginalized communities, and their experiences should have been focused more on equity. • Krysta Strasbaugh, Renton, expressed appreciation for establishing the Renton Equity Commission, but was disappointed that some of the applicants were not selected for appointment. February 28, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Pavone noted that he was not familiar with any of the residents he appointed, and asked Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Preeti Shridhar, and Renton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant Benita Horn to clarify the appointment process. Ms. Shridhar explained that a press release and other notices were published on November 10, 2021 noting that the application period was open until November 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. She further explained that residents could apply online through the City’s website, or call the City to request an application that could be filled out and then mailed or hand-delivered to the City. She also explained the interview process, noting that everyone who applied was eligible to be interviewed, but only twenty- seven applicants agreed to be interviewed. Concluding, Ms. Shridhar noted that local residents from Renton’s many diverse communities served as panel members for the interviews, and that they had spent a significant amount of their time over the winter holidays assisting the City and Mayor with the important process. Ms. Horn added that the process was not prescribed by the Mayor, as she and staff met with several different community groups representing the City’s vibrant diversity in order to receive input from them on how to proceed with the appointment process. Ms. Horn emphasized that this information was used to establish the interview process, including selecting panel members and interview questions, which was used to form recommendations that were eventually forwarded to the Mayor. Responding to an inquiry from Councilmember Pérez, Ms. Shridhar explained that although staff did not visit encampments to encourage unsheltered individuals to submit applications for the commission, but noted that one applicant had shared their lived experiences as a former unsheltered individual. • Sanjeev Yonzon, Renton, expressed appreciation for the Renton Police Department’s use of body worn cameras, but noted that $600,000 for small business grants/loans was not enough to help all of the small businesses in Renton. Mayor Pavone noted that staff will follow-up with Mr. Yonzon on any other outstanding issues. • Cathleen Powell, Renton, expressed appreciation that a Retail Pet Sales ordinance was making its way to Council for adoption soon. She urged Council to support the ordinance. • Diane Dobson, Renton, indicated that she had emailed her comments to Council. • Gina Cari, Renton, expressed support for the Retail Pet Sales ordinance making its way to Council for adoption, and urged Council to support the ordinance. She also noted that part one of a two-part program regarding the retail pet store, Puppyland, would be airing on a local news channel later tonight. Ms. Cari urged everyone to watch the program. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 14, 2022. Council Concur. February 28, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 3075 City Clerk submitted the appraisal for the Chelan Ave NE street vacation petition (File No. VAC-21-001, Petitioner: Renton School District); and submitted the staff recommendation to set the compensation for the street vacation at zero dollars ($0.00) based on the overall project layout, building layout, and utility easements. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c) AB - 3081 Mayor Pavone appointed Mr. Jeffrey Kelly to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring on June 30, 2022. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB - 3074 Mayor Pavone appoints the following individuals to the Renton Equity Commission: Cassandra Baddeley, Ashok Padhi, and Aleja Rubalcaba for terms expiring on 12/31/2022; Lisa Davis, Celina Kershner, and Rueben Turk for terms expiring on 12/31/2023; and Nicole Hill, Manami Imaoka, and Morgan Kroeger for terms expiring on 12/31/2024. Refer to Community Services Committee. e) AB - 3076 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-18-155, contract with Applied Ecology, LLC, and requested approval of the project and authorization to release retainage after 60 days, once all required releases from the State have been obtained. Council Concur. f) AB - 3077 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Water Quality Grant Agreement WQSWPC-2022-Renton-00047, with the Department of Ecology, in order to receive $4,797,875 for the Monroe Ave NE Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Transportation Committee Chair Vǎn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment 7-22 to LAG-13-005 with The Landing Gear Works. Such authorization will have an initial increased annual economic impact of $38,309.69 and would benefit the City and TLGW respectively by bringing current the land rental rate and re-establishing TLGW the opportunity to continue their growth and provide services to the public. MOVED BY VǍN, 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 approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $4,841,897.65 for vouchers, 10421, 10423, 10425-10427, 398067-398347; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6767-6779, 398059-398066, and no wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,580,451.43 for payroll vouchers that include 607 direct deposits and 14 checks. (1/16/22-1/31/22 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1081-1100 totaling $51,527.67. 4. Municipal Court vouchers 017975-017989 totaling $13,880. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. February 28, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c)Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fuel Tax Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000,000 with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the Rainier Avenue South Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinance for second and final reading: a)Ordinance No. 6056: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-1-220.B and 4-1-220.D of the Renton Municipal Code, by extending to the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea and South Lake Washington Subarea the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption, adopting the eligible areas for Multi-Family Housing Incentives Map, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:58 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 28 Feb 2022 Council Committee Meeting Calendar February 28, 2022 March 1, 2022 Tuesday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Emerging Issues in Utilities • Public Works Sustainability Reorganization • Downtown Utilities Improvements Project Update CANCELED Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera 5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Văn – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Compensation and Final Approval of Chelan Ave NE Street Vacation Petition March 7, 2022 Monday CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin CANCELED Council Meeting March 10, 2022 Thursday 11:00 AM Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Appointment to Renton Municipal Arts Commission - Janna Kushneryk 2. Appointments to Equity Commission March 14, 2022 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Water Quality Grant Agreement with the Department of Ecology for the Monroe Avenue NE Storm System Improvement Project 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Appointment to Planning Commission-Jeffrey Kelly 2. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Renton Municipal Arts Commission Update * 7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE * revised 03/09/22