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Home My WebLink AboutFinal Agenda Packet CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 9, 2021 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councilmembers are attending this meeting remotely through Zoom. Audience comments will be accommodated through Zoom, but the public is requested to sign up for such testimony by calling 425-430-6501 or emailing cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or jsubia@rentonwa.gov by 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting. The public may also submit comments in writing to cityclerk@rentonwa.gov by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. For those wishing to attend by Zoom, please (1) click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84938072917?pwd=TUNCcnppbjNjbjNRMWpZaXk2bjJnZz09 (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) or (2) call-in to the Zoom meeting by dialing 253- 215-8782 and entering 849 3807 2917 Passcode 156708, or (3) call 425-430-6501 by 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting to request an invite with a link to the meeting. Those providing audience comments will be limited to 5 minutes each speaker unless an exception is granted by the Council. Attendees will be muted and not audible to the Council except during times they are designated to speak. Advance instructions for how to address the Council will be provided to those who sign up in advance to speak and again during the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PROCLAMATION a) HealthPoint Day (50th Anniversary) - August 9, 2021 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS NOTICE to all participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting, including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Councilmember. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 2, 2021. Council Concur b) AB - 2917 Community & Economic Development Department recommends approval of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's proposed second round of 2021 Lodging Tax Fund allocations as follows: City of Maple Valley, Ironman 2021, $25,000; Randall Morris Foundation for Youth, Celebrity Golf Tournament, $20,000; AmPowering, Diwali Ball, $20,000; and REELRenton, 2021 Seattle Film Summit, $10,000. Total recommendation: $75,000. Refer to Committee of the Whole 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Committee of the Whole: HB 1590 Proposed Actions b) Finance Committee: Vouchers; 2021 Summer Special Event Fee Waivers; WA Parks and Recreation Association - Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids Grant; Digital Communications Specialist Hire at Step D c) P & D Committee: Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Agreement for Sunset Terrace Apartments 8. LEGISLATION 9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) 10. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) 6:00 p.m. - MEETING REMOTELY Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 To view Council Meetings online, please visit rentonwa.gov/councilmeetings ArmondoPavoneMayorWfiereas,theCityofRentonrecognizesandsupportslocalhealthcareinstitutionsandtheservicesthattheyprovidetothecommunity;and‘14)fiereas,HealthPoint,anonprofit,community-basednetworkofhealthcenters,iscelebratingthe50thanniversaryofitsinvestmentinthehealthofpeopleandcommunitiesinRentonandKingCounty;andWñereas,HealthPointprovideshighquality,integratedprimaryhealthcaretoall,regardlessofabilitytopay,andhas980HealthPointemployeesservingmorethan100,000patientsandprovidingmorethan350,000visitsayearbecauseEveryoneDeservesGreatCare;andWfiereas,theHealthPointadministrationofficehasbeeninRentonsince2006,andHealthPointhas20locationsinKingCountyincludingthreeinRenton:RentonHealthCenter,SunsetNeighborhoodCenter,andRentonHighSchool;andW’fiereas,HealthPointhasworkedwiththeCityofRentontoimprovetheoverallhealthofourcommunitybyprovidingmedical,dental,andbehavioralhealthservicesandpharmacyservicesinunder-servedareas,includingtheSunsetNeighborhoodCenterandthefutureFamilyFirstCommunityCenter;andWftereas,HealthPoint’sresponsetotheCOVIDpandemicwasextraordinary,includingthetransformationofanemissionscheckfacilityinRentonintoatestingandvaccinationsiteanddevelopingatelemedicinepracticetokeeppatientssafe;9’Iow,tfierefore,I,ArmondoPavone,MayoroftheCityofRenton,doherebyproclaimAugust9,2021tobe7feattIicPointayintheCityofRenton,andIencourageallcitizenstojoinmeinthisspecialobservance.InwitnesswftereofIhavehereuntosetmyhandandcausedthesealoftheCityofRentontobeaffixedthis9thdayofAugust2021.Arvone,MayorCityoon,WashingtonProctamationRentonCityHaIl,7thFloor1055SouthGradyWay,Renton,WA98057.rentonwa.govAGENDA ITEM #3. a) August 2, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 2, 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, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Preeti Shridhar, Equity, Housing, and Human Services 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 Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 2, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager Carrie Olson, Farmers Market Coordinator Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Jeff Hardin, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PROCLAMATION a) Farmers Market Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring August 1 - 7, 2021 to be Farmers Market Week in the City of Renton, urging all residents to join in recognizing the many benefits of our local Renton Farmers Market. Carrie Olson, Farmers Market Coordinator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. 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: • Come join the Renton Police Department at the Renton Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. to celebrate National Night Out! National Night Out is a night that citizens across America can send a powerful message about neighborhood unity, awareness, safety, and police-community partnerships. It is especially important to send a message to criminals to let them know that our community is united and dedicated to building a safer and more caring America. • We will not be registering individual neighborhoods this year, but we would love for you to come visit our booth at the market, where you can give the game wheel a spin for fun prizes, participate in an art activity, or even better, come join Renton PD personnel in conversation about topics that you are curious or concerned about. • In partnership with Communities and Schools, we are also conducting a shoe drive to benefit local students. We are asking community members to bring along a new pair of shoes to our booth during this event. These donations will be distributed to youth during Communities in Schools’ Back to School Event in August. We are excited to start engaging with you in person again and cannot wait to see you on August 3! • 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 19, 2021. Council Concur. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 2, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 2915 City Clerk reported bid opening on July 20, 2021 for the Renton Highlands Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II project, CAG-20-104, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $688,682.88. The project will rehabilitate approximately 19,173 linear feet of approximately 80-year-old 8-inch and 12-inch concrete sewer mains with Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP). Council Concur. c) AB - 2913 Community Services Department recommended approval of a grant agreement, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney Department, with the Association of Washington Cities working in collaboration with the Washington Parks and Recreation Association and under the direction from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, to accept $25,155 in grant funds for the expansion and enhancement of the Recreation and Neighborhood Division's 2021 STREAM Team summer camp program, based at the Renton Community Center. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 2909 Community Services Department requested approval to waive parking, rental and permit fees in the amount of $600 for the Renton River Days Music at the Piazza Park event (occurred July 24, 2021), $750 for the C.A.S.T. For Kids Take A Warrior Fishing event (occurring August 14, 2021), $385 for the Community in Schools of Renton Back-To-School Block Party (occurring August 29, 2021), and $750 for the C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation Children's Fishing event (occurring on September 11, 2021). Total amount of fees requested to be waived: $2,485. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 2911 Executive Department requested approval to hire a Digital Communications Specialist at Step D of salary grade a17. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 2916 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended confirmation of Mayor Pavone's appointment of Preeti Shridhar as the Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator, at Step D of salary grade m49, effective August 1, 2021. Council Concur. g) AB - 2903 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Letter of Understanding, with Flatiron-Lane Joint Venture, in order to accept a contribution of $200,000 for the City's Gateway Enhancement Project located at NE 44th St and I-405, as mitigation for design changes for the NE 44th St Interchange project on I-405. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. h) AB - 2908 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted Kennydale Reservoir Schedule C project, CAG-20-128, with PGH Excavating, Inc., and requested approval of the project and authorization to release the retainage bond after 60 days, once all State releases are obtained. Council Concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Utilities Committee Chair Benedetti presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the design of West Hill Booster Pump Station Improvements project in the amount of $216,343 to complete the design of the facility improvements and assist the city with permitting and the bidding and award process for construction of the facility improvements. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 2, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY BENEDETTI, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Council President Corman reported that he will no longer be serving on many regional committees after his current term ends and made several recommendations on who should take his place on these committees. He also recommended changing how the terms for the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governing Board currently operate. Councilmember Vǎn recommended discussing these issues at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting. She also asked the Administration for an update on the Black Lives Matter mural. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES TO CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF A SITE OR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE - RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:23 P.M. Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. Time: 7:54 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 02 Aug 2021 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 2, 2021 August 9, 2021 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. 2021 Summer Special Event Fee Waivers 2. WA Parks and Recreation Association - Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids Grant 3. Digital Communications Specialist Hire at Step D 4. Vouchers 4:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Sunset Terrace - Multi-Family Tax Exemption Agreement 2. Docket 16 Group B Update 3. Emergency Interim Zoning Controls Future Code Amendments for Ordinances 5996, 6012, 6019, and 6022 Briefings 4. Housing Action Plan Update* 5. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. HB 1590 Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE *updated 08/05/2021 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) AB - 2917 City Council Regular Meeting - 09 Aug 2021 SUBJECT/TITLE: Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2021 (second funding round) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development Department STAFF CONTACT: Jessie Kotarski, Economic Development Specialist EXT.: 7271 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: Expenditure Required: $75,000 SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on June 30, 2021, to approve and set a timeline for a second round of Lodging Tax applications. Applications were due on July 23, 2021, and six applications were received. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends Renton City Council approve additional 2021 expenditures from the Lodging Tax Fund as follows: • City of Maple Valley, Ironman 2021: $25,000 • Randall Morris Foundation for Youth, Celebrity golf tournament: $20,000 • AmPowering, Diwali Ball: $20,000 • REELRenton, 2021 Seattle Film Summit: $10,000 Total Recommendation: $75,000 EXHIBITS: A. Issue Paper B. 2021 LTAC Fall Applicant Summary STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve allocations for the second round of 2021 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional marketing initiatives. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: August 2, 2021 TO: Randy Corman, Council President Members of Renton City Council CC: Armondo Pavone, Mayor FROM: Chip Vincent, CED Administrator (x6588) STAFF CONTACT: Jessie Kotarski (x7271) SUBJECT: Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2021 (second funding round) ISSUE Should money from Lodging Tax funds be allocated to applicants to support tourism marketing and operations as recommended by Renton’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)? RECOMMENDATION Support the recommendation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to allocate an $75,000 in lodging tax funding for a second round of funding in 2021 as detailed in the attached matrix and summarized below. Additionally, staff recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be allowed to execute contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional marketing initiatives outlined below. BACKGROUND SUMMARY In accordance with RCW 67.28.1817, the City of Renton has established a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to recommend the allocation of lodging tax funds to Renton City Council. The Committee was chaired by Councilmember Corman and members include: • Cathy Martinez, Legacy Hospitality (Hampton) • Pina Purpero, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport • Menka Soni, AmPowering • Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Council "may only choose recipients from the list of candidates and recommended amounts provided by the local lodging tax advisory committee." However, Council does not have to fund the full list as recommended by the LTAC and can choose to make AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Randy Corman, Council President Page 2 of 2 August 2, 2021 awards in the recommended amounts to all, some, or none of the candidates on this list. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on June 30, 2021, to approve and set a timeline for a second round of funding through the 2021 Lodging Tax application process. Applications were due on July 23, 2021, and six applications were received. The Committee heard presentations from qualified applicants on August 2, 2021, and conducted a debriefing following the interviews to finalize its recommendations. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends Renton City Council approve additional 2021 expenditures from the Lodging Tax Fund as follows: • City of Maple Valley, Ironman 2021: $25,000 • Randall Morris Foundation for Youth, Celebrity golf tournament: $20,000 • AmPowering, Diwali Ball: $20,000 • REELRenton, 2021 Seattle Film Summit: $10,000 Total Recommendation: $75,000 These expenditures are recommended at a level less than anticipated in the 2021-2022 Renton City Budget as adopted by Council. Staff appreciates the thorough review given to each application by the Committee and finds their recommendations are consistent with the goals of the City’s Business Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Grant Applicant Event NameContact Information Date of Event Summary of Project or EventAmount Requested Amount Recommended1AmPowering Festival of Lights ‐ Diwali BallMenka Soni soni_menka@hotmail.com 425301‐2255 425‐418‐7181 (cell)Nov 1‐30, 2021 A celebration of the Festival of Light or Diwali. Previously hosted in other Eastside cities (Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond), AmPowering is proposing the Diwali Ball be held in Renton to celebrate the beginning of festive season. The event will feature traditional decorations, henna art, cultural performances, decoration with lights, traditional clothing, and will encourage tourist participation from around the region. The goal of the projectis to celebrate arts and culture, promote diversity and bridge cultural gaps, promote tourism and provide entertainment options to community and celebrate festivals.$20,000 $20,0002 City of Maple Valley 2021 Ironman WashingtonLaura Philpot laura.philpot@maplevalleywa.gov 425‐413‐880019‐Sep‐21 Funds requested to help fund the bid fee of $50,000 for the 70.3 mile Ironman event to be held in September 2021.$25,000 $25,0003Randall Morris Foundation for Youth and Families 15thAnnual Golf Tournament & Auction/GalaRandall Morris rmorris43@comcast.net 206‐255‐048312‐Sep‐21The tournament includes two public events for the public including a dinner and auction and a celebrity golf Tournament. The program includes an auction with proceeds funding the Randall Morris Foundation and local charities who support youth, families and community byproviding financial support and scholarships to youth.$80,000 $20,0004reelRenton 2021 Seattle Film SummitBen Andrews bena@seattlefilmsummit.com 253‐861‐7755 Sept. 3 ‐ 11, 2021 The Seattle Film Summit has received a previous, unused, 2021 grant. This application is a request to meet with the LTAC Committee on an exception basis. The growth and maturation of the event between the last LTAC session and now warrants a request to add funds for the 2021 event.$25,000 $10,0005Renton Chamber of Commerce Renton Neat ‐ Whiskey or Coffee TractDiane Dobson diane@gorenton.com 425‐226‐4560 Oct 8 and 9, 2021 An event to encourage people to get downtown and into businesses and storefronts by participating in a multi‐tract "crawl" opportunity (like a pub crawl or wine walk) but using whiskey and coffee. $4,000 $06Renton Chamber of Commerce Street Grand Re‐Opening Celebration and Street FairDiane Dobson diane@gorenton.com 425‐226‐4560 TBD Street Grand Re‐Opening Celebration and Street Fair with the goal to welcome everyone back to downtown, re‐invigorate retail and show off the new street. $85,000 Pending further discussionTotal$239,000$75,000AGENDA ITEM #6. b)