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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 08-03-2020August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 3, 2020 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: 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 attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Program Manager Mark Santos-Johnson, Community Development and Housing Manager Benita Horn, Inclusion & Equity Consultant Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department (City staff attended remotely with the exception of City Clerk Seth) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Women’s Right to Vote Centennial Anniversary - August 26, 2020: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring August 26, 2020 to be "Women's Right to Vote Centennial Anniversary Day" in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to commemorate the achievements of the women who fought for the right to vote 100 years ago, and to celebrate the many contributions women have made during the last century. Former Mayor and Councilmember Kathy Keolker and former Councilmembers Toni Nelson and Marcie Palmer accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) Emergency Waived Fees Ordinance 5973: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider a Moratorium on Applications for Waived Fees. Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Program Manager, reported that Emergency Ordinance 5967 was adopted on April 6, 2020, establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of fee waivers for Large Residential projects in the CV zone, among other things. She explained that a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 3, 2020 and comments on this issue were accepted until July 8, 2020. Ms. Bahnmiller explained that the Planning Commission deliberated the issue and made recommendations on July 15, 2020. She further explained that Ordinance 5967 only addressed waived fee applications for Large Residential projects which allowed other projects to apply for fee waivers. Continuing, Ms. Bahnmiller explained that Emergency Ordinance 5973 was adopted on June 22, 2020, establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of fee waivers for all projects within the City. She clarified that Ordinance 5973 cited:  Ordinance 5967 did not address waived fee applications for any projects other than Large Residential projects;  Staff work undertaken to propose amendments to the fee waiver provisions to cap fee waivers for impact mitigation fee to the statutory limit;  Staff briefed the Planning Commission on the proposed amendments to the fee waiver provisions;  Revenue losses are projected this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staff needs the opportunity to evaluate and amend fee provisions before new applications are received to avoid further revenue impacts; Ms. Bahnmiller concluded by asking if there were any questions. There being no further comments or public testimony, it was MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT City Clerk Jason Seth reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2020 and beyond. Items noted were:  The City of Renton’s 2020 Census return rate sits at 70.2 percent, which is first in South King County and fourth in the state for cities with 100,000 residents or more. Earlier this month, census takers started going door-to-door to those Renton households who have not yet responded. If one comes to your dwelling, please give them your cooperation. These census takers are Renton residents, trained in all COVID-19 guidelines, and authorized by the federal government to conduct these interviews. If you have questions about census takers, please contact the regional census center at 213-314-6500 and speak with a Census Bureau representative.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  David Cline, Renton, spoke about the difficulties in obtaining a concealed pistol license during the COVID-19 pandemic. He requested Council’s assistance in finding solutions to this issue. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS AND THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN THEM DURING THE COVID CRISIS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.  Mike Battin, Renton, expressed support to the Mayor, Council and City departments for their excellent attitude, responsiveness, and ability to serve the public in this time of difficulty. He also thanked the City for making Renton a safe place for his family to live.  Mitch Shepherd, Renton, expressed support for the proposed Black Lives Matter mural and asked that the City be more transparent in its efforts to support and complete the project. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of July 13, 2020. Council Concur. b) AB - 2680 Mayor Pavone appointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee: Mr. Chuck Kegley, Airport-at-Large (alternate position), with a term expiring May 7, 2023; and Mr. Charles Pepka, Washington State Pilots' Association (alternate position), with a term expiring May 7, 2023. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c) AB - 2682 City Clerk submitted the 2019 Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) Report for 2019. The report summarizes the City's responsiveness to public records requests for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. None; Information Only. August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 2683 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the Sunset Neighborhood Center Capital Grant agreement with the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) for a $400,000 grant to assist with renovation costs for the former Renton Highlands Library. The $400,000 is offset by a $400,000 payment towards a Promissory Note for the purchase of the former Renton Highlands Library by RHA. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 2679 Executive Department recommended approval of a Washington State Military Department Public Assistance Grant Agreement D20-2010 in order to receive 75% or more of eligible non-insurance covered damages sustained by the City during the storm period January 20 through February 10, 2020. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 2681 Public Works Administration requested authorization to reclassify a Traffic Maintenance Worker II (salary grade a12) to a Senior Maintenance Worker (salary grade a15). The fiscal impact for 2020 is approximately $558. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2685 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Capital Improvements Agreement with the King County Metro Transit Department, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in reimbursement to the City for design services that support access to transit services and facilities in Renton. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $170,009 for the Washington State Department of Transportation Limited Access Right-of-Way Runoff Impacts Characterization Study (SWP273077). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,263,310.54 for vouchers, 385301-385307, and 385317-385628; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6322-6333, and 385308- 385316. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,409,784.64 for payroll vouchers that include 586 direct deposits. (06/16/20-06/30/20 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 6149 – 6164 totaling $35,007.29 4. Municipal Court vouchers 017684 – 017694 totaling $6,059.00 MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve: 1. The proposed reorganization of the Public Works Department to create the Airport Division. 2. The requested promotion of the existing Airport Manager position to an Airport Director. 3. The Public Works Department to hire the preferred candidate at a salary of up to Pay Grade m38, Step E, depending on qualifications of the applicant. August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4414: A resolution was read adopting the 2021-2026 Business Plan to Strengthen Its Stand Against Racism and In Support of Racial Equity. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.** MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 TO INSERT THE WORDS “STRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL” AFTER THE WORD “AGAINST” IN THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION.* *FIRST MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 TO INSERT THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH AFTER THE FOURTH “WHEREAS” THAT STATES: “WHEREAS, THE CITY OF RENTON GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THAT, LIKE MOST, IF NOT ALL, COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, THE COMMUNITY AND THE GOVERNMENT ALLOWED AND PERPETUATED RACIAL DISPARITY THROUGH THE USE OF MANY REGULATORY AND POLICY ORIENTED TOOLS. THESE ORDINANCES AND OTHER CITY-WIDE PRACTICES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DECIMATION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS, A LACK OF TRUST OF GOVERNMENT BY SOME BLACK RESIDENTS, AND THE COLLAPSE OF A ONCE ECONOMICALLY THRIVING BLACK COMMUNITY IN HILLTOP. AND THE CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE TRAUMA INFLICTED ON PEOPLE OF COLOR DUE TO OUR LAWS AND POLICIES IN PYSCHOLOGICAL HARM AFFECTING EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES; AND CONJURES PAINFUL MEMORIES OF OUR CITY’S PAST NOT ONLY FOR THOSE WHO LIVED THROUGH THEM BUT ALSO GENERATIONS TO FOLLOW.”* *SECOND MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AMEND THE 2021-2026 CITY OF RENTON BUSINESS PLAN TO INSERT AS THE FIRST BULLET (UNDER THE BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE INFORMED CITY WITH EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR ALL IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE HEADING) “REVIEWING AND UPDATING ORDINANCES THROUGH THE RENTON EQUITY LENS.”* *MOTION TO AMEND THE BUSINESS PLAN WAS WITHDRAWN. **ORIGINAL MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 4414 AS PRESENTED CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4415: A resolution was read amending the 2019/2020 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ordinances for second and final reading: c) Ordinance No. 5975: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2019/2020 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance 5898, in the amount of $(11,881,437). MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. d) Ordinance No. 5976: An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-3-050.C.3; 4-3-050.C.4; 4-3-050.G.6.a; 4-3-090.A; 4-3-090.B.3; 4-3-090.C.3.b; 4-3-090.C.4.b; 4-3-090.D.1; 4-3- 090.D.2.c; 4-3-090.D.2.d; 4-3-090.D.3.b; 4-3-090.D.5; 4-3-090.D.6.d; 4-3-090.D.7.a; 4-3- 090.D.7.d; 4-3-090.D.8; 4-3-090.E.1; 4-3-090.E.4.a; 4-3-090.E.5.a.iv(b)(2); 4-3-090.E.7.b.ii(a); 4- 3-090.E.10.e.ii(b); 4-3-090.E.10.e.iii(c); 4-3-090.E.11.a.x; 4-3-090.E.11.d.i(d); 4-3-090.E.11.d.iv; 4-3-090.F.1; 4-3-090.F.4.a.vi; 4-3-090.F.6.k; 4-4-130.C.9; 4-4-130.D.3.a.iii; 4-9-070.H.2; 4-9- 190.B; 4-9-190.C; 4-9-190.D; 4-9-190.E; 4-9-190.H; 4-9-190.I; 4-9-190.J.11; 4-9-190.M; 4-9- 190.O; 4-9-195.D.4.h; and 4-9-195.D.5; SECTION 4-10-095; and the definition of "Buffer, Shorelines" in Section 4-11-020; the definitions of "Developable Area" and "Development" in Section 4-11-040; the definition of "Floodway" in Section 4-11-060; the definition of "Lot Measurements" in Section 4-11-120; and the definition (for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program Regulations, Use Only) of "Setback" in Section 4-11-190, of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the City's Shoreline Master Program Regulations, providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, 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 O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:15 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 Aug 2020 Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 3, 2020 August 10, 2020 Monday 2:45 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Videoconference 1. Renton Airport Advisory Committee Appointments 3:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Videoconference 1. Vouchers 2. FEMA Grant Acceptance 3. Traffic Maintenance Worker Reclassification 4. Sunset Neighborhood Center Grant Agreement 5. KC METRO Capital Improvements Agreement 4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Videoconference 1. Docket 15 2. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 3. Emerging Issues in CED 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Videoconference 1. Joint Meeting with Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force 7:00 PM City Council Meeting - Videoconference