HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-10-2020February 10, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, February 10, 2020
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Ruth Pérez, Council President
Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1
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
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Jillian Edge, Emergency Management Coordinator
Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department
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SWEARING‐IN CEREMONY
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 – Angelina Benedetti: Former Councilmember Don Persson
administered the ceremonial oath of office to Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2.
PROCLAMATION
National Black History Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring the
month of February 2020 to be National 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. The Rev. Dr. Linda Smith and representatives from Sax Hair
Salon and Boon Boona Coffee, accepted the proclamation with thanks.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Mayor Pavone invited Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director, to speak about the
recent heavy rains and flooding in Renton. Ms. Needham introduced Community Services
Administrator Kelly Beymer, Utility Systems Director Ron Straka, and Emergency Management
Coordinator Jillian Edge. Mr. Straka provided an overview of the event and displayed charts
depicting the water flow of the Cedar and Green Rivers. Ms. Edge described the City's
response to the event. Ms. Beymer then displayed several photographs of flooding at the
Maplewood Golf Course and damage to the Cedar River Trail. Concluding, Ms. Needham
explained the process required to receive federal and state funding assistance. She also
described how residents and business owners can apply for assistance.
Councilmember Corman expressed appreciation to staff for their quick and professional
response to the event. He also noted that a lot of work had been done in the past which
significantly reduced the impact of this event.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
David G. Lehman, Kent, stated that he had worked for the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for over 27 years and is currently employed by a business
operating at the Renton Airport. He stated that his opinion was the Renton Airport is
and has been operating safely. He urged Council to encourage the FAA to rescind or
modify its re‐designation of the airport from B‐II to D‐III.
Jason Collins, Renton, spoke on a number of issues including the Renton Library not
providing a copy of City Code, Renton police officers responding to incidents at the
library instead of King County Sheriffs, and paying Airport Advisory Committee
members for their services.
Stephen Ratzlaff, speaking on behalf of the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association,
the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, and the Renton Airport Tenants Group
summarized a White Paper entitled "Renton Airport and Seaplane Base," which he
had emailed to Council prior to the meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 3, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2585 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts & leases between
10/1/2019 ‐ 12/31/2019, and a report of agreements expiring between 1/1/2020 –
6/30/2020. None; Information Only.
c) AB ‐ 2587 City Clerk recommended adopting the ordinance finalizing the City‐initiated Sunset
Lane NE Improvement Project latecomer agreement for utility systems and
transportation/street improvements, in the amounts of $464,551.95 for the water portion of
said utility systems construction, $429,868.77 for the sewer portion of said utility systems
construction, and $5,293,871.25 for the transportation/street improvements construction;
and authorize the City Clerk to send the Notice of Final Assessment to the benefiting
properties. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
d) AB ‐ 2589 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the Real Estate Disposition and Development Agreement with
Cosmos International Corp. in order to extend the terms of the agreement until the earlier of
April 16, 2020 or ten (10) days after it has an opportunity to review final King County Library
System (KCLS) lease terms. Council Concur.
e) AB ‐ 2559 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended adopting a
resolution which grants the administration to 1) Establish and adopt the Health
Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plans offered and administered by the VEBA (Voluntary
Employees' Beneficiary Association) Trust for Public Employees in the Northwest; and 2) Make
City contributions to the Plans for the benefit of employees who belong to represented or
unrepresented defined employee groups that have agreed to have benefits contributed in lieu
of amounts employees would otherwise receive in another form of compensation. Refer to
Finance Committee.
f) AB ‐ 2588 Public Works Administration requested authority to purchase an EZ‐Liner Model TS‐
AL500 Truck Mounted Striping Machine, in the amount of $383,105. Funds for the purchase
were included as part of the 2019 Carry Forward budget adjustment. Council Concur.
g) AB ‐ 2586 Public Works Administration requested authority to convert an existing
Maintenance Services Division Lead Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic position (salary grade
a19) to a Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic position (salary grade a15). Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Community Services Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Pavone's appointments of Ms. Christie Randolph (term
expiring 12/31/22) and Ms. Kiley Thornton (term expiring 12/31/20) to the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission.
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MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Community Services Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the ordinance amending Arts Commission regulations in Municipal
Code Title 2, Chapter 8 which aligns the Arts Commission’s regulations with current practice.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for consulting
services with Aviation Management Consulting Group, in the amount of $78,285, to conduct the
Airport rate study. The Committee further recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the related budget adjustment.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Cooperative Service
Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture and Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service Wildlife Service for $245,501.23 for wildlife hazard mitigation services at the
Airport.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,287,171.92 for vouchers, 10115‐10116, 12820,
380727‐380731, 380744‐381014, 192075891 payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6194,
6196‐6198, 6200‐6201, 6203‐6204, 6206, 6209, 380732‐380743 and five wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,502,723.95 for payroll vouchers which includes 660 direct
deposits and 9 checks (01/01/20‐01/15/20 pay period).
1. 3. Municipal Court – total payment of $16,158.30 for vouchers 017590‐017623.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the Finance Division reorganization and reclass of the Financial Services Manager and
Supervisor positions. The estimated net cost for the change for 2020 is $106,430 including full
benefits for the addition of the FTE Payroll Analyst. The Financial Services Manager and
Supervisor position will be budget neutral.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize hiring full time positions in the Community Services Department as proposed: Six (6)
positions in the Facilities division and eight (8) positions in the Parks and Trails division with
salary/wages from General Fund, and three (3) positions for Maplewood Golf Course with
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salary/wages from their Enterprise Fund, in addition, to authorize revised fee schedule for
Maplewood Golf Course.
The Fiscal Impact Summary is as follows:
General Fund ‐
Facilities Custodian FTE (6) at (a01/step C) ‐ request ‐ $553,731
Parks and Trails FTE request (2) a04/step C, (6) a03/step C ‐ $579,900
The above request from both Facilities and Parks and Trails divisions include a reduction of
Supplemental staffing costs in the amount of $248,100.
Total: $1,133,631
In addition, to help offset the staffing cost request, Community Services will eliminate the 1 FTE ‐
Deputy Administrator position that was approved for 2020 hiring. ($191,840)
Net Total Impact to the General Fund ‐ $941,791
Enterprise Fund ‐
Maplewood Golf Course FTE request
(2) a04/step C ‐ $144,076
(1) a01/step C ‐ $66,898
Total: $210,974
To help offset the staffing costs, $90,367 of savings in Supplemental wages will reduce the full
impact to the Enterprise Fund to $120,607.
A budget adjustment will be included with the first quarter of 2020 adjustments.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Pavone's appointments of Ms. Bayan (term expiring
1/31/23), Ms. Kannur (term expiring 1/31/23), and Ms. Rochex (term expiring 6/30/20) to the
Planning Commission.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt the 2019 Title IV Docket #14 item listed below. Additionally, the
Planning and Development Committee recommended that the ordinance for this item be
presented for first reading.
• #D‐156: Outdoor Storage
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading :
a) Ordinance No. 5962: An ordinance was read amending Title II, Subsection 8-6 .A of the Renton
Municipal Code , by refining duties of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (the
"Commission") and the Community and Economic Development Department related to the
City Art Collect ion , approv ing Commission bylaws, providing for severability, and establishing
an effective date.
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY VAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar .
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME : 7 :50P.M .
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Jason Seth, Recorder
10 Feb 2020
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 10, 2020
February 17, 2020
Monday
NO MEETINGS PRESIDENTS DAY – COUNCIL HOLIDAY
February 24, 2020
Monday
3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Council Conference Room
1. VEBA Insurance Resolution
2. Conversion of a Mechanic Position in Public Works Department
3. Vouchers
4. Emerging Issues in Finance
4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room
1. 2020 CED Work Program
2. Transit-oriented Development Subarea Plan
3. Affordable Housing
4. Emerging Issues in CED
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Council Chambers
1. Sunset Latecomer Agreement
2. Equity and Inclusion Update
3. Census 2020
4. Emerging Issues