HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 08-10-2020August 10, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, August 10, 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
(Arrived 7:04 p.m.)
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
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director
Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner
Joe Farah, Utility Engineering Manager
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Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Economic Recovery Revocable Permits and Signs Ordinance 5974: 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 Interim Zoning Control to temporarily
allow "Economic Recovery Right‐of‐Way Use Permits" and "Economic Recovery Signs."
Assistant Planner Brittany Gillia reported that Emergency Ordinance 5974 was adopted on
July 13, 2020 and explained that the ordinance established an interim zoning control to
temporarily allow “Economic Recovery Right‐of‐Way Use Permits” and “Economic Recovery
Signs” until December 31, 2020 or when King County enters Phase 4 of the Governor’s Safe
Start Plan. She reported that Ordinance 5974 cites:
The public health crisis resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) global
pandemic;
Effects on businesses due to COVID‐19;
Businesses with reduced capacities that could benefit from conducting business in
outdoor areas including City right‐of‐ways; and
The need for businesses to communicate reopening or current offerings via signage
Continuing, Ms. Gillia reported that any Renton business may apply for the permits, the
submittal requirements include an application page, site plan, justification letter, and a
Certificate of Insurance for proposals that include the use of public property. She added that
the permit application is free, however proposals that use public property will be charged a
nominal lease excise tax. Ms. Gillia further explained that qualifying business is allowed one
(1) Economic Recovery A‐Frame and any combination of Economic Recovery Event signage.
She then displayed photos of the different types of signs and proposed table set‐ups in public
right‐of‐way and private parking lots. Concluding, Ms. Gillia noted that businesses can email
thrive@rentonwa.gov or call 206‐502‐1742 for additional details.
There being no discussion or public comments, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
City Clerk 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:
King County will hold a free mask distribution event on Tuesday, August 11 for county
residents. The drive‐through event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the county's Black
River Facility parking lot (900 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98057). The event is
co‐sponsored by Amazon. Visitors will receive two (2) cloth reusable masks per family
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member, up to six (6) family members. The maximum number of masks a vehicle can
receive is 12.
This Saturday, August 15 is National TRACK Trails Day! Cedar River Trail Park is the site
of the first TRACK Trail in Washington State –a free, self‐guided hike that uses
educational brochures for children and families. To celebrate, find Cedar River Trail
Park on the Kids in Parks website, register your hike this weekend, or participate in a
TRACK Trail E‐adventure in your backyard, neighborhood, or other park. Use the
hashtags #NationalTRACKTrailsDay and #LetsGoRTN to join the celebration.
Remember to practice social distancing and wear your mask while you are out and
about.
Limit the spread of COVID‐19 while in parks and on trails. We are still in Safe Start
Washington Phase 2, which means you are required to:
o Keep at least six feet of distance between each other
o Gather in groups of five people or less
o Use a face covering at all times
o Maintain proper hand washing techniques
Your cooperation will keep people safe and our parks and trail open!
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Alicia Busch, Maple Valley, voiced appreciation for the recently passed resolution
adopting the 2021‐2026 Business Plan, but noted she was disappointed that it lacked
an ability to hold departments accountable for inaction.
Meena Merchant, Renton, noted that residents she had spoken to would like the
Black Lives Matter mural to be painted on a main road in Renton – not a wall mural
that had recently been proposed.
PreAnnia Smith, Renton, requested that the Black Lives Matter mural be painted on a
City street.
Rev. Toni Booker, Seattle, noted he is a social justice minister who works in Renton,
and requested the Black Lives Matter mural be painted on a City street.
Laretha Todd, Renton, requested that the Black Lives Matter mural be painted on a
City street.
Kayla Root, Black Diamond, requested that the Black Lives Matter mural be painted
on a City street.
Krysta Strasbaugh, Renton, expressed support for the Black Lives Matter mural,
requested the City only send police officers to schools with parents’ permission, and
asked if City leaders had read recent news article featuring the lived experiences of
some of Renton’s black residents.
Joseph Todd, thanked some Councilmembers for expressing support for Renton’s
black community and urged all of Council to do the same.
Tree Williams, Renton, requested that the Black Lives Matter mural be painted on a
City street.
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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 August 3, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2684 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of a utility billing
adjustment for a non‐residential property located at 4637 Sunset Blvd, property owner, KABA
Investments, LLC, in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23 due to a
water leak, in the total amount of $10,866.70. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2686 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of a utility bill
adjustment for a non‐residential property located at 110 Rainier Ave S, property owner TMJD,
Inc., in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8‐4‐46 and 8‐5‐23 due to a water leak, in the
total amount of $3,307.46. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 2687 Administrative Services Department recommended approval of a utility bill
adjustment for a multi‐family property located at 517 Burnett Ave S, property owner John and
Jennifer Pyne, in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8‐4‐6 and 8‐5‐23 due to a water
leak, in the total amount of $2,611.86. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB ‐ 2688 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adopting an
ordinance authorizing a franchise agreement with ExteNet System, Inc. as a purveyor of
telecommunication network for small cell technology within City right‐of‐ways. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
f) AB ‐ 2677 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an engineering services
agreement, with Carollo Engineers, in the amount $1,188,560 for engineering services for the
Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Transportation/Aviation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to confirm Mayor Pavone’s appointments of Chuck Kegley (Airport‐at‐Large
alternate position, term expiring 5/7/23) and Charles Pepka (Washington State Pilots Association
alternate position, term expiring 5/7/23) to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, 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 $4,481,587.26 for vouchers, 10166‐10169, 385629‐
385646 and 385657‐385969; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6334‐6345, and
385647‐385656.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,393,853.66 for payroll vouchers that include 583 direct
deposits.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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c) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to:
(1) approve the Grant Agreement authorizing reimbursement from FEMA and/or the State of
Washington for damages that occurred during a presidentially declared flooding disaster in
February of 2020; and (2) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Washington State
Military Department Public Assistance Grant Agreement D20‐2010.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to:
(1) approve the Sunset Neighborhood Center Capital Grant Agreement with the Renton Housing
Authority for a $400,000 grant to help renovate the former Renton Highlands Library for the
Sunset Neighborhood Center; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement in
substantially the same form.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the reclassification of a 1.0 Traffic Maintenance Worker II (Pay Grade a12) to a 1.0
Senior Maintenance Worker (Pay Grade a15). Staff will continue to work through the recruitment
process with the Human Resources Risk Management Department and consult with AFSCME
Union 2170 on the job description and proposed pay grade. The fiscal impact of the
reclassification in 2020 is approximately $558.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Capital Improvements Agreement with the
King County Metro Transit Department, in amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for design services
that support access to transit services and facilities located in Renton.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring with the staff
and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt new countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that will become effective for all communities in King
County on August 19, 2020. The Committee also concurred with staff and the Planning
Commission recommendation to adopt revisions to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Title IV,
Chapter 3, Critical Areas Regulations, and Chapter 11, Definitions, in order to implement the map
revisions and to be consistent with federal requirements. The Committee further recommended
that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and advanced to second reading.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Planning & Development Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt amendments as
outlined by D‐173, Waived Fees. The Planning and Development Committee further
recommended that an ordinance for D‐173 be prepared and presented for first reading when
complete.
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MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5977: An ordinance was read adopting the new countywide Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM); adopting Appendix A, Standards For
Shallow Flooding Areas (AO Zones); revising flood hazard regulations by amending
subsections 4‐3‐050.D.3, 4‐3‐050.G.4.c.i, 4‐3‐050.G.4.c.vi, 4‐3‐050.G.4.d, 4‐3‐050.G.4.e, and 4‐
3‐050.J of the Renton Municipal Code; amending and adding new definitions in Sections 4‐11‐
010, 4‐11‐020, 4‐11‐060, 4‐11‐080, 4‐11‐130, 4‐11‐180, and 4‐11‐190 of the Renton Municipal
Code; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING.
CARRIED.
Following second and final reading, it was
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 CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:52 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
August 10, 2020
August 17, 2020 Monday
NO MEETINGS Council Holiday
August 24, 2020 Monday
3:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair O’Halloran - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. ExteNet Systems Franchise Agreement
2. Kennydale Lakeline Sewer Project Agreement
3:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Utility Billing Adjustment, KABA Investments
2. Utility Billing Adjustment, TMJD, Inc.
3. Utility Billing Adjustment, Pyne
4. Vouchers
4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – VIDEO CONFERENCE
1. Emerging Issues in CED
2. Docket 15
3. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. 200 Mill Ave. Update
2. Capital Budget Presentation
7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE