HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 07-19-2021July 19, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, July 19, 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:
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RYAN MCIRVIN. CARRIED.
(Councilmember McIrvin entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
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
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Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
Wendy Rittereiser, HR Benefits Manager
Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager
Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Paul Hintz, Senior Planner
Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
(All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth)
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Extend Interim Zoning Controls in the Urban Center (UC) Zone: 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 Interim Zoning Controls for
the Urban Center (UC Zone).
Senior Planner Paul Hintz introduced himself to Council and noted his contact information for
the public. He explained that Emergency Ordinance 6012 was adopted on January 25, 2021,
establishing interim zoning controls for the Urban Center (UC) zone:
1. Development of multifamily requires commercial space integrated into the ground
floor equivalent to 33% of the site’s land area;
2. Subject to Residential Mixed‐Use Standards of RMC 4‐4‐150; and
3. Building setbacks of the Commercial Arterial zone.
Mr. Hintz stated that State law allows interim controls to be extended after a public hearing if
a work program is developed. He then reported that staff has initiated a work program and
are requesting these interim zoning controls be extended until October 31, 2021.
Continuing, Mr. Hintz reported the following:
• The Urban Center (UC) zone is intended for the creation of dense employment,
destination retail, recreation, and public gathering spaces, with the potential for large
scale redevelopment opportunities that will create a mixed‐use retail, employment
and residential center;
• The purpose of the UC zone is to provide an area for pedestrian‐scale urban mixed‐
use development that supports the residential and employment goals of Renton’s
Regional Growth Center;
• A development agreement between the City of Renton and The Boeing Company
governing many of the use and development standards in the UC zone sunset on
December 31, 2020;
• Without that development agreement there are insufficient zoning controls for new
development in the UC zone, as compared to the zoning controls of other commercial
zones in the City, thereby limiting the City’s ability to further the policy and purpose
of the zone.
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Concluding, Mr. Hintz stated that the purpose of tonight’s hearing is to accept public
testimony and vote on interim zoning controls.
Mayor Pavone invited public comment. There being no public comments or deliberations, it
was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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:
• Update from the Parks and Trails Division:
o Construction begins in August to retrofit the May Creek Trestle to provide a
12-foot-wide paved trail bridge for the Eastrail. Detour around the site is out to Lake
Washington Boulevard North and back onto the trail. For your safety, please follow
directions on all posted signage. Email Eastrail@kingcounty.gov with any questions.
o Renton Farmers Market continues at Gateway Park each Tuesday from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. Purchase fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, and more; enjoy
crafting in the children’s area and live music provided by Renton’s Municipal Arts
Commission. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and matching dollars are
also available. See the Renton Farmers Market webpage for more information.
• Update from the Parks Planning and Natural Resources Division:
o The basketball court at Thomas Teasdale Park is reopened after being
demolished and replaced, and with a new mow curb. The new court complements the
colors of the adjacent playground that was renovated in 2019.
For updated parks and trails information, visit rentonwa.gov/parks or contact
Community Services at 425-430-6600.
• Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your five to 12-year-olds this
summer? Renton Police Department has partnered with Renton Regional Fire
Authority to present a five-week Virtual Youth Public Safety Academy. Weekly from
Wednesday, July 21 to August 11, the departments will post a video with a link to an
activity that your child can complete at their own pace. You can participate in all
activities or just the ones that are of interest. On Wednesday, August 18, the last
activity will be a virtual Q&A with a police officer and firefighter. It's an excellent
opportunity to ask questions and learn about police and fire careers. Please go to the
Renton Police Department Facebook page for more information.
• 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 July 12, 2021. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 2906 City Clerk reported bid opening on May 27, 2021 for CAG-21-003, Houser Way
Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements project, and submitted the staff recommendation
to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Westwater
Construction Company, in the amount of $1,169,867.05. This project will make improvements
at the intersections of Houser Way S with Wells Ave S and Williams Ave S, including raised
asphalt intersections, new curb/gutter/sidewalk, illumination, streetscape landscaping,
channelization/signing, storm drainage, and a new 12" water main installed in an existing
casing under the BNSF railroad tracks. Council Concur.
c) AB - 2907 City Clerk reported bid opening on June 24, 2021 for the Duvall Ave NE - NE 9th St
to Sunset Blvd (SR-900) project, CAG-20-065, and submitted the staff recommendation to
award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Reed Trucking &
Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $5,218,171.95. This project will reconstruct Duvall Ave NE
between NE Sunset Blvd and NE 10th St with four travel lanes, left turn pockets, bike lanes,
curb/gutter/landscaped medians, a sidewalk along the west side, and new illumination and an
enhanced storm drainage system. Council Concur.
d) AB - 2905 Police Department recommended approval of a cost reimbursement agreement
with the King County Sheriff's Office, in order to receive up to $16,246.55 for reimbursement
of overtime costs for verifying the addresses and residencies of registered sex and kidnapping
offenders in Renton. Council Concur.
e) AB - 2892 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
ratifying the 2021 WRIA 9 (Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed) Salmon
Habitat Plan Update. Refer to Utilities Committee.
f) AB - 2899 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval to execute an
agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $216,343, for design and services
during bidding of the West Hill Booster Pump Station Improvements project. Refer to Utilities
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 $7,085,280.57 for vouchers, 10325-10329,
393109-393116, 393127-393443; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6612-6620,
393118-393126 and two wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,567,161.29 for payroll vouchers that include 626 direct
deposits and 21 checks. (06/16/21-06/30/21 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 6362-6378 totaling $123,236.68.
4. Municipal Court vouchers 017853-017877 totaling $15,638.03.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) 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 under the Airport Improvement Program for an Airport Layout Plan and
Narrative Update.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the adjustment to account 004990-000 in the amount of $4,679.28 for the applicable
Renton water and sewer, and King County Sewer portions of the bill in accordance with City Code
8-4-46 and 8-5-23.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to adopt the resolution and approve the updates to city policy 800-12.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the city-wide department reorganization effective August 1, 2021. Additionally, the
committee recommended authorizing hiring candidates for the newly created positions with an
option to offer up to Step E without further Council action. The Committee further
recommended the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first and second reading and
adoption.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4441: A resolution was read amending the 2021/2022 City of Renton Fee
Schedule.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4442: A resolution was read amending Council Policy 800-12.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading:
c) Ordinance No. 6022: An ordinance was read extending the interim zoning controls for the
Urban Center (UC) zone established by Ordinance No. 6012, providing for severability,
declaring an emergency, and establishing an immediate effective date.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING.
CARRIED.
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Following second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6023: An ordinance was read amending Title III of the Renton Municipal Code,
renaming and reorganizing city departments and positions, updating references to renamed
departments, amending the 2021 Salary Schedule adopted by Ordinance No. 5991 and
subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 6017, 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 a second and final reading, it was
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
e) Ordinance No. 6021: an ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years
2021/2022 Biennial Budget, as adopted by Ordinance No. 5991 and amended by Ordinance
No. 6017, in the amount of $(27,164,592) and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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: 7:23 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
July 19, 2021
July 26, 2021
Monday
Council Holiday – No Meetings
August 2, 2021
Monday
5:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Benedetti - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Agreement for Professional Services with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for
Design of the West Hill Booster Pump Station Improvements Project
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
6:15 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Văn - VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. Briefing on Bond Projects Status
2. Briefing on Park Ave “Parks Shop” Temporary Relocation
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman
7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE