HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Mintues 06-14-2021June 14, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 14, 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
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
(All councilmembers attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Administrative Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director
Paul Hintz, Senior Planner
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Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Jen Hughes, Financial Operations Manager
Jina Kim, Senior Program Specialist
April Alexander, Executive Assistant
Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PROCLAMATION
a) Juneteenth 2021: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 19, 2021 to be
Juneteenth 2021 in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this celebration. Rev.
Dr. Linda Smith and Monique Taylor-Swan accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Extend & Amend Interim Zoning Controls – Deintensification Shelters: 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 extending and amending Interim
Zoning Controls established by Ordinance No. 5996 regarding Deintensification Shelters.
Senior Planner Paul Hintz introduced himself to Council and noted his contact information for
the public. He reported that Ordinance No. 5996 clarified and corrected text related to
Renton Municipal Code's (RMC) land use interpretation process, distinctions between
"principal" and "accessory" uses, and staff titles. He also reported that Ordinance No. 5996
added three definitions, approval criteria, standards, and zoning for 1) Homeless Services Use,
2) COVID-19 Deintensification Shelter, and 3) Extended-stay Hotel, and allowed a single
COVID-19 Deintensification shelter until January 1, 2022 but required a reduction to 125
persons by June 1, 2021.
Mr. Hintz acknowledged the deadline had passed, but noted that tonight's ordinance extends
the provisions of Ordinance No. 5996 with the following exceptions:
1. Allows the existing COVID-19 Deintensification Shelter to operate until no later than
September 30, 2022, which is when King County and the shelter operators informed
the City will be sufficient time to relocate all the residents to more permanent
accommodations.
2. For new overnight shelters, increases the occupancy cap from 100 to 115 if at least
15% of the sleeping units are designated for those currently experiencing
homelessness in Renton.
3. Allows Council to approve homeless services uses and/or new permanent supportive
housing by way of a negotiated development agreement as an alternative to the
Conditional Use Permit and Master Site Plan processes.
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4. In the CO zone, allows permanent supportive housing to be converted from an
extended-stay hotel and waives minimum residential density, structured parking, and
commercial mixed-use requirements.
Concluding, Mr. Hintz stated that the changes are based upon discussions with King County
and meant to accommodate immediate homeless services needs. City staff will continue to
work on non-interim zoning to address long term homeless services needs and ensure
compliance with a new State law (ESSHB 1220) that restricts cities' discretion in how to zone
to accommodate homeless services, and noted that the new law requires additional Council
action no later than September 30, 2021. Mr. Hintz further stated that the recommended
action tonight is to accept public testimony on the related ordinance, and then vote on it.
Mayor Pavone invited public comment:
• City Clerk Seth reported receipt of correspondence from Jessie Friedmann (Renton)
expressing support for the related ordinance.
• Winter Cashman, Renton, expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Council, and staff for
working collaboratively with King County on this issue.
• Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, also expressed appreciation for working with the county
on the provisions in the related ordinance.
There being no further public comments or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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:
• The Surface Water Utility received Pollution Prevention Assistance funding up to
$175,000 from the Department of Ecology’s Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction
Program. The funding will be used in partnership with Ecology to cover technical
assistance for automotive, light industrial, dry cleaning, distribution centers, food
services, grocery stores, mini-marts, and retail. A subcontractor will focus on reducing
or removing pollutants from stormwater and hazardous waste by providing technical
assistance, system and program development, and producing educational videos in
multiple languages.
• Parks, Planning & Natural Resources Forestry Program is pleased to announce that
the 10-year Urban Forestry Management Plan is being redrafted for 2021-2031.
PlanIT Geo is the external consultant who will help in these efforts over the next nine
months. Their participation was announced at the April 12, 2021 COW. The project
slogan is “Rooted in Renton” and public feedback will be sought throughout the
planning process. RentonForestryPlan.com is a dedicated website that has been set
up to invite public participation and provide a specific point of contact for the project.
Please contact the Urban Forester, Ian Gray with any questions at
igray@rentonwa.govor 425-430-6601.
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• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 7, 2021. Council Concur.
b) AB - 2883 City Clerk reported bid opening on June 2, 2021 for the Maplewood Creek and
Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning 2021-2022 project, CAG-21-131, and submitted the
staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Sierra Pacific Construction, LLC, in the amount of $255,606.51. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2879 Community Services Department recommended approval of a lease with the Bezos
Day 1 Academy, for the provision of free year-round Montessori-style preschool program that
will serve a total of 80 children annually, at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center. This
program benefits children who otherwise cannot receive a preschool education because of
their family's income status. Council Concur.
d) AB - 2882 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended confirmation of
Mayor Pavone's appointment of Karisa (Kari) Roller to the position of Administration Services
Administrator, salary grade M49 step C, effective June 14, 2021. Council Concur.
e) AB - 2880 Police Department requested approval to convert a Police Records Specialist .4 FTE
position to a Police Records Specialist 1.0 FTE position. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 2881 Police Department requested approval to increase the bonus offered to lateral-hire
police officers from $10,000 to $20,000; and to begin offering a $1,000 bonus for entry-level
officers. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 2878 Public Works Airport Division recommended executing Amendment No. 5-21 to
lease LAG-12-004, with Bosair, LLC, with no anticipated fiscal impact, related to Bosair's
expansion at the Renton Airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
h) AB - 2872 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of an
ordinance that reduces the speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH throughout the LaCrosse
neighborhood, updates RMC 10-11-1-D.1 to reflect the speed limit reduction from 40 MPH to
35 MPH along Puget Dr SE between Edmonds Ave SE and Benson Rd S, and reflects the speed
limit increase from 25 MPH to 30 MPH along S 132nd St between 80th Ave S and Renton Ave
S. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
i) AB - 2802 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
adopting the 2019 Water System Plan Update so it can be forwarded to the Washington State
Department of Health for approval. Refer to Utilities Committee.
j) AB - 2861 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended authorizing execution of the
King County Tax Title Terms of Sale Agreements, with King County, for the purchase of three
parcels of real property (Parcel ID Nos. 0723059098, 1023059427, 0323059427), in the
amount of $7,100. Refer to Utilities Committee.
k) AB - 2865 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
authorizing a sole source agreement with Peter Goetzinger, LLC, in the amount of $71,318, to
paint an artistic mural on the new Kennydale Reservoir. Refer to Utilities Committee.
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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 $7,622,756.74 for vouchers, 10294‐10296, 392159‐
392174, 392184‐392464; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6578‐6579, 6581, 6583,
6586, 6588‐6589, 392175‐392183 and five wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,477,442.69 for payroll vouchers that include 568 direct
deposits and 2 checks. (05/01/21‐05/15/21 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 017847-017851 totaling $835.42.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to execute the Community Services Agreement 6218 EHS with Public Health Seattle and King
County to accept $112,349.68 of non-matching grant funds in 2021-2022 for Local Hazardous
Waste Management Program projects.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Local Agency Agreement with the Federal
Aviation Administration for the obligation of CRRSAA grant funding through the Airport
Coronavirus Response Grant Program, and all subsequent agreements necessary to ensure full
use and expenditure of this grant.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the acceptance of a Washington Airport Management Association Internship Grant in
the amount of $1,000. The grant will be used to cover a portion of the Airport intern’s salary.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the
staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt 2021 Title IV Docket 16, Group A. The
Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for the items listed
below be prepared and presented for first reading when they are complete.
• #D-187 Appeal Notice
• #D-188 Impact Fee Credit
• #D-189 Setbacks in Commercial Zones
• #D-190 Applicability of Design Regulations
• #D-192 Fences
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6019: An ordinance was read extending the interim zoning controls
established in Ordinance No. 5996 with amendments to temporarily allow continued
operations of a deintensification shelter in the Commercial Arterial (CA) Zoning District and
revise homeless services use permitting requirements to better accommodate new
emergency and permanent supportive housing.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING.
CARRIED.
Following a second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:32 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 14, 2021
June 21, 2021
Monday
3:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Forest Terrace Olympic Pipe Line Company LLC Agreements
2. Property Acquisition - King County Property Services Tax Parcels
3. Kennydale Reservoir Mural Project
4. Update to the 2019 Water System Plan
5. Emerging Issues in Utilities
4:15 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Analysis of Implementing a Body Worn Camera Program for the Police
Department
2. RFA Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
5:15 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Renton Airport Advisory Committee Bylaws
2. Amendment No. 5-21 to LAG-12-004 with Bosair, LLC for the 2021
Expansion Area at the Renton Municipal Airport
3. Proposed Speed Limit Revisions for Three Locations
4. Emerging Issues in Transportation
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. WSDOT/Sound Transit – I-405 BRT Corridor Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE