HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-14-2020September 14, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, September 14, 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
(all councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Leslie Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Ron Straka, Utilities Systems Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Doug Levy,
Chief Rick Marshall, Renton Regional Fire Authority
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Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) National Recovery Month - September: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
September 2020 to be National Recovery Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all
members of the community to join in this special observation. LaTonya Rogers, King County
Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
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:
• On Wednesday, September 9, the Renton History Museum reopened with limited
hours and limited capacity, consistent with the Governor's Safe Start Plan. The
Museum will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until further
notice, with masks and social distancing required. Admission will be by donation for
the month of September. The Museum reopens with two new exhibits: the
Smithsonian Institution's Hometown Teams exhibit and a special exhibit on Renton's
Sporting Triumphs. Both exhibits will be on display until Saturday, October 17. Please
call 425-255-2330 or email rentonhistorymuseum@rentonwa.gov to make a
reservation, and watch our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds for more
information.
• Public Health - Seattle & King County has opened a free COVID-19 testing site at 805
SW 10th Ave. in Renton. The site is open Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Make sure to register for an appointment
(https://www.healthpointchc.org/health-services/covid-19-testing/community-
testing). If you need assistance, call the King County COVID-19 Call Center from 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m., seven days a week: 206-477-3977.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, spoke about prioritizing anti-racism in the upcoming
budget cycle. She asked that barriers for people of color be removed so they can
move up in society.
• Joseph Todd, Renton, demanded the following priorities in the next budget cycle: 1)
Create an Equity and Empowerment Commission that reports annually to Council, 2)
Hire at least 50% people of color, and contract with at least 50% people of color-
owned businesses, and 3) Establish $10,000,000 for anti-racist investments and
another $10,000,000 to address mental health needs in the community.
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• Mike Battin, Renton, expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for how they
have handled the many crises affecting the community, and asked that no radical
policy changes be made.
• PreAnnia Smith, Renton, emphasized the need for a Black Lives Matter mural in
Renton. She also read an excerpt from Jacob Blake's sister regarding his shooting by
police. She noted that police and justice reform are needed, and a Black Lives Matter
mural would reinforce the City's commitment to making change.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Special Meeting minutes of August 31, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2703 Mayor Pavone appointed Ms. Amelia Ossorio to the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission as a youth member, with a term expiring December 31, 2023. Refer to Planning
& Development Committee.
c) AB - 2702 City Clerk reported the bid results for the September 1, 2020 bid opening for the
Kennydale Reservoir Schedule C - Offsite Improvements project; and submitted the staff
recommendation to award the contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, PGH
Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $806,316.50 (including sales tax). Council Concur.
d) AB - 2689 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adopting the
Capital Facilities Plans for the Renton, Kent, and Issaquah School Districts and approve the
collection of the requested impact fees as follows: Renton: Single family $7,681 (increase of
$819); Multi-family $4,989 (increase of $1,407); Kent: Single Family $5,692.85 (increase of
$138.85); Multi-family $2,404.63 (increase of $59.63); Issaquah: Single family $18,213
(increase of $3,712); Multi-family $12,043 (increase of $2,460). Refer to Planning &
Development Committee.
e) AB - 2701 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval and
ratification of Amendment No. 1 to Standstill Agreement with DevCo, extending the Standstill
Agreement to October 1, 2020, in order to attempt, in good faith, to negotiate a longer-term
amendment creating a pathway for agreements regarding the Solera project. Council Concur.
f) AB - 2696 Community & Economic Development Department recommended setting a public
hearing on October 19, 2020 to solicit public comment regarding the City's proposed
allocation and use of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, estimated
at $713,229. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on October 19, 2020.
g) AB - 2697 Community Services Department recommended authorizing execution of a contract
with Landscape Structures, Inc., in the amount of $589,852.67, for the Coulon Park Play
Equipment Replacement project; and authorization to accept an amount not to exceed
$60,000 of Charles L. Custer Renton Park Memorial Fund monies, and authorization to adjust
the project budget accordingly. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 2699 Police Department requested authorization to hire lateral police officer Grozav at
Step D of the pc59 salary grade, effective upon hiring date. Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB - 2695 Police Department requested authorization to hire lateral police officer Jibril at
Step D of the pc59 salary grade, effective upon hiring date. Refer to Finance Committee.
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j) AB - 2698 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of the annual updates to
the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and authorization to set a
public hearing on October 5, 2020 to solicit public comments regarding the updates to the
2021-2026 Six-Year TIP. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee; Set Public Hearing on
October 5, 2020.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $34,602,357.14 for vouchers, 10180-10181, and
386268-386269, 386279-386440; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6358-6360,
6362-6369, 10182-10185, 386270-386278 and eight wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,508,723.31 for payroll vouchers that include 579 direct
deposits. (08/01/20-08/15/20 pay period).
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in Transportation (Aviation)
Committee and staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Supplement No. 1 to Local Agency Agreement CAG-19-306 with the Washington State
Department of Transportation to obligate $662,605 in grant funds for the Renton Elementary
and Middle School Crossings Project.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5980: An ordinance was read reclassifying pursuant to Renton Municipal Code
Section 4-3-050.E.5 two portions of Maplewood Creek from Type Np to Type F and a portion
of Kennydale Creek from Type Ns to Type Np, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5978: An ordinance was read granting to Extenet Systems, Inc., and its
affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority and nonexclusive franchise for
five (5) years, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a telecommunications
network for small cell technology, in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain
designated public rights-of-way of the City of Renton, Washington.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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c) Ordinance No. 5979: An ordinance was read amending Section 4-3-040 of the Renton
Municipal Code, amending regulations related to the Automall District, adopting a revised
Automall Overlay Area B Map, providing for severability, and establishing an immediate
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL MATTERS OF POTENTIAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Time: 7:29
The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:38 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
September 14, 2020
September 21, 2020
Monday
3:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair O’Halloran - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Stormwater Retrofit Study
2. Utilities CIP Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in Utilities
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
4:00 PM Parliamentary Procedure Training, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Jurassic Parliament with Ann Mcfarlane
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE