HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-19-2020October 19, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 19, 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
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager
David Buchheit, Economic Development Manager
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director
Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
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Ron Straka, Utilities Systems Director
Chief Ed VanValey, Police Department Administrator
Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department
(All staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a) King County COVID-19 Update - King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn: King County
Councilmember Reagan Dunn provided a brief update on the Covid-19 pandemic and
response. Councilmember Dunn also answered questions from Council on a wide-range of
topics including working more collaboratively with King County, the Red Lion Inn de-
intensification homeless shelter, and the recent one-tenth of one percent sales tax King
County and a number of cites adopted to address affordable housing issues.
b) Age-friendly City Designation - AARP Representative Doug Shadel: AARP Representative
Doug Shadel give a brief presentation on the City’s recent designation as an Age-friendly City.
He congratulated City staff and officials and remarked that Renton is now one of only four
cities in Washington with this designation. Mayor Pavone displayed the certificate and
thanked Mr. Shadel and AARP for the designation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Street Vacation Petition, 1300 Bronson Way North (VAC-20-001): 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 the petition to vacate a one-foot strip of
alleyway, located near 1300 Bronson Way N; petitioner Halene Sigmund, File #VAC-20-001.
Property & Technical Services Manager Amanda Askren reviewed the petition’s location and
background. She noted that the petition was received on July 21, 2020 and verified as
sufficient by City staff on September 1, 2020. Ms. Askren remarked that the vacation petition
proposes to vacate a one-foot strip of alleyway that was dedicated on the original plat in
1907. She also remarked that the petition was submitted in conjunction with a land use
application by the Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), which is
currently in process. Continuing, Ms. Askren reported that during the land use process, the
building survey showed that the current building is located one-foot into the entire existing
alleyway boundary lines on the west side of the alley, and this petition proposes to vacate
that one-foot wide strip of alleyway where the building encroaches City right-of-way, and
requires a one-foot wide strip of land to be dedicated on the entire east side of the alleyway
in order to maintain the full sixteen-feet alley width required by City code.
Ms. Askren reported that the petition was circulated to City departments and outside
agencies for comments and no objections were raised. She did note that there are utilities
within the existing alleyway, but they are not affected by this one-foot vacation. Ms. Askren
stated that the staff recommendation is to approve the vacation with the following
conditions:
1. Dedication of one-foot strip on east side to maintain sixteen-feet alley width
2. Petitioner to provide an appraisal of the one-foot vacation.
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Concluding, Ms. Askren reported that if Council approves the vacation to move forward with
these conditions, the department will refer the appraisal to the Utilities Committee so a
compensation amount, if any, can be recommended for adoption by the full Council.
Mayor Pavone invited public comment:
Patrick Hansen-Lund, remarked that he had no specific comments, but had signed up
to ensure he could speak if necessary.
Tim Rhodes, from the Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC),
remarked that CITC is a not-for-profit training program for the construction industry.
He also pointed out that the organization is dedicating the same amount of property
as is being proposed for vacation.
There being no further comments or discussion, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE STREET
VACATION PETITION TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS SUBJECT TO THE
DEDICATION OF A ONE-FOOT STRIP OF LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE
ALLEYWAY AND SUBJECT TO THE PETITIONER PROVIDING AN APPRAISAL OF THE
ONE-FOOT STRIP OF LAND PROPOSED TO BE VACATED. CARRIED.
b) 2021 CDBG Allocations: 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 the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Allocation and Use
Summary for 2021.
Economic Development Manager David Buchheit reviewed the CDBG background and 2021
funding plan. He reported that for 2021, the total CDBG funds for King County contractual set-
asides, City planning and Administration, and City public facility and improvement activities is
$713,229. Mr. Buchheit remarked that the City receives an annual allotment of CDBG funds
from King County, and noted that it is a flexible program that provides communities with
resources to address a wide-range of unique community development needs, and that the
program is administered through the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Mr. Buchheit reported the following staff recommendation for the 2021 CDBG Funding
Allocations and Use Summary:
Activity National Objective Amount
King County Contractual Set-Asides Not Applicable
- General Administration $71,323
- Capital Administration $14,265
- Housing Stability Program $35,661
- Housing Repair Program $178,307
Subtotal: $299,566
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City Planning and Administration Not Applicable $71,323
Public Facilities and Improvements
Program (“Public Improvements
Program”)
Low-and Moderate-
Income Area Benefit
$342,350
2021 Total: $713,229
Concluding, Mr. Buchheit explained that any increases in entitlement funds will go to the
Downtown Streetscapes Improvements project after funding planning and administration to
the maximum allowable amount, any decrease in entitlement will decrease the amount to the
Downtown Streetscape Improvements project, and 2021 Public Improvements Program funds
not under contract by December 31, 2021 will be recaptured and reallocated to the Healthy
Housing Program, and any program income will be allocated to the Healthy Housing Program.
He noted that the staff recommends adopting the 2021 CDBG Funding Allocations and Use
Summary.
There being no public comments or discussion, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE 2021 CDBG FUNDING ALLOCATION
AND USE SUMMARY AS PRESENTED. 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:
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The Public Works Department would like to remind residents to help us prevent local
residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home and keeping
them clear of leaves and other debris. Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean
up debris along major arterials.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Nancy Quinn, Renton, requested the west end of SE 5th St be closed to through
traffic. She also urged Council to do something about the current use of the Red Lion
Inn as a King County de-intensification shelter. Mayor Pavone noted that her request
to close off the street had been received last week and the administration is
reviewing the request.
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Winter Cashman, Renton, praised King County's use of the Red Lion Inn as a homeless
shelter.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 12, 2020. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2730 City Clerk reported the bid results from the September 15, 2020 bid opening, and
submitted the staff recommendation to award the Downtown Streetscape Phase I project to
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, RW Scott Construction, in the amount of
$839,369.50. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2736 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval and
ratification of Amendment No. 2 to Standstill Agreement with DevCo, extending the
agreement to October 8, 2020; and approval and ratification of Amendment No. 3 to
Standstill Agreement with DevCo, modifying the agreement and extending the standstill
period to March 2021. Council Concur.
d) AB - 2718 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2021 Healthcare Management Administrators Fee Schedule, in an amount of approximately
$359,640, for medical and dental claims administration for active employees and LEOFF I
retirees. 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 BHC Consultants LLC in the amount of $493,533 for the Burnett
Avenue South and Williams Avenue South Water Quality Retrofit Project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to:
• Approve the proposed 2021 and 2022 revenue increase of 2% for each year for the
Water Utility, Wastewater Utility, and Surface Water Utility.
• Approve the proposed 2021 and 2022 revenue increase of 2% for each year for the
Solid Waste Utility residential and roll-off rates.
• Approve the proposed 2021 revenue decrease of 4% and the 2022 revenue increase
of 0% for the Solid Waste commercial rate.
• Approve the deferral of the King County rate stabilization charge for 2021 and 2022
per wastewater account.
• Approve the proposed 2021 and 2022 system development charges.
The Committee further recommended that ordinances be prepared to amend Chapter 1,
Garbage; Chapter 2, Storm and Surface Water; Chapter 4 Water; and Chapter 5, Sewer of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation) of City Code and be presented for first reading.
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MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Easement with Puget Sound Energy and
adjust the budget accordingly in order to accept $2,000 in compensation for the easement from
Puget Sound Energy.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5984: An ordinance was read cleaning up certain code provisions by amending
Subsections 4-1-045.B, 4-1-045.F.1, 4-1-045.F.2, 4-1 045.F.7, 4-1-060.D, and 4-1-070.B.1;
Section 4-1-085; Subsection 4-1-110.E; Section 4-1-180; Subsections 4-1-190.D.22, 4-1-190.F,
4-1-190.G.1, 4-1-190.G.2, 4-1-190.H.1, 4-1-190.H.2, and 4-1-190.H.4; Section 4-1-200;
Subsections 4-1-220.A, 4-1-220.D.1, 4-1-230.C, 4-1-240.B.1, 4-1-240.B.2, 4-2-020.J, 4-2-
080.A.6, 4-2-080.A.16, 4-2-080.A.28, 4-2-100.B, 4-2-110.E.4.a, 4-2-120.A, and 4-7-060.D;
Section 4-9-010; Subsections 4-9-020.D.2, 4-9-025.D.2, 4-9-090.F.1, 4-9-090.F.2, 4-9-090.F.3,
4-9-140.C, 4-9-150.F.2, 4-9-150.F.4, 4-9-180.E, and 4-9-220.C; the definition of Aquifer
Protection Area (APA) in Section 4-11-010; Subsections 9-16-4.D, 9-16-4.E, and 9-16-8.C of the
Renton Municipal Code; 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:04 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 19, 2020
October 26, 2020
Monday
1:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. HMA Health Plan Contract
2. Human Services Funding Recommendations
3. Vouchers
4. Emerging Issues in Finance
2:30 PM Planning and Development Committee, Chair Corman - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Renton Registration Program Update
2. Housing needs Assessment Results
3. Sewer Availability Letter
4. Emerging Issues in CED
3:45 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Benedetti - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
4:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Budget – Department Presentations and Council Deliberations
7:00 PM City Council Meeting, Chair Pérez – VIDEOCONFERENCE