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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 02-08-2021February 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, February 8, 2021 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: Randy Corman, Council President 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 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (All councilmembers attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Interim CAO Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison Judith Subia, Interim Council Liaison Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Interim Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Jon Schuldt, Police Department Interim Administrator February 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PROCLAMATION a) National Black History Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring February 2021 to be National Black History Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in learning more about the rich history of African Americans during this special observance. Rev. Dr. Linda Smith and Renton resident Joseph Todd and his family accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Interim CAO Ed VanValey reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2021 and beyond. Items noted were:  Renton PD Loves Campaign, started in 2018, continues this year with our officers showing their love toward local organizations and businesses that have stepped up to help those in our community who have been impacted by COVID‐19. Via social media, the campaign will highlight the efforts of organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Community Services Department, Renton Senior Activity Center, Sustainable Renton, and the Salvation Army. These organizations have set up drive‐ thru food events and lunch programs to feed the community, or creative pop‐up events to support local businesses. Please visit the Police Department’s Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram accounts where they are recognizing the efforts of these groups and the difference they are making in our community.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  Claire Wilkinson, Renton, expressed concern about the health of puppies and the financial practices of Puppyland, a retail pet store opening soon in Renton. She urged Council to pass a Humane Pet Store ordinance that prohibits the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores.  Ashly Dale, Puyallup, Director of Operations for Bailing Out Benji, expressed concern about Puppyland, a retail pet store opening soon in Renton. She noted that Puppyland sources its puppies from puppy mills and is known for its unscrupulous financial practices. She urged Council to adopt a Humane Pet Store ordinance that prohibits the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores.  Amy Jesse, Denver, Director of Public Policy, Puppy Mills for the Humane Society of the United States, noted that Puppyland and other stores like it source their puppies from puppy mills in the Midwest and urged Council to adopt a Humane Pet Store ordinance that prohibits the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. February 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, invited Council to attend a workshop titled “CommUNITY Conversation: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” occurring on February 18, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 425‐226‐4560. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 1, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 2798 Public Works Utility Systems Division requested authorization to hire a Water Utility Civil Engineer III at salary grade a29 Step E, effective March 16, 2021. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,707,549.81 for vouchers, 10250‐10256, 389816‐389820, 389832‐390078; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6482‐6493, 389821‐389827, 389829‐389831 and one wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,405,718.94 for payroll vouchers that include 557 direct deposits and 4 checks. (01/01/21‐01/15/21 pay period). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the change in the 2021‐2022 adopted budget to reflect a reduction of 2.0 FTE Solid Waste Maintenance Workers and the addition of 2.0 FTE Maintenance Services Worker I (Street/Solid Waste). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinance for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 6013: An ordinance was read granting Extenet Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation authorized to do business within the State of Washington, its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, and authority to install communications facilities, specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances, under, along, over, below, through and across the streets, avenues and alleys of the City of Renton within the Public Right‐of‐ Way of Renton. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. February 8, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:34 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 08 Feb 2021 1 2/8/2021 4:21 PMCouncil February 15, 2021 Monday No Meetings Council Holiday ‐ Presidents Day February 22, 2021 Monday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti ‐ Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Utilities 16th St & Jefferson Stormwater and Water System Project 4:15 PM Finance Committee, Chair O'Halloran ‐ Videoconference 1. Request to Hire Water Utility Civil Engineer III at Pay Grade A29, Step E 2. Vouchers 3. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development, Chair Prince ‐ Videoconference 1. Docket 15 2. 2021 Long Range Work Program 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman ‐ Videoconference 1. HB 1590 Update/Plan 7:00 PM Council Meeting - Videoconference