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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved MinutesOctober 18, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 18, 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 Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant 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 Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Director Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director October 18, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PUBLIC HEARING a) 2021/2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustment Hearing 1: 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 2021/2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustment Update (Hearing 1). Finance Administrator Kari Roller reported that the purpose of the public hearing was to solicit comments from the public regarding the 2021/2022 Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment. She stated that the purpose of the amendment was to: 1) Update General Fund revenue projections with changed conditions. 2) Make housekeeping adjustments to incorporate prior Council actions. 3) Adjust for unexpected costs and proposed department changes. 4) And adopt the following actions: a. Set the property tax levy for 2022 b. Adopt the budget amendment legislation c. Update the 2022 Fee Schedule Ms. Roller reported that the 2022 property tax levy is estimated at $23,235,517 at an estimated levy rate of 1.00775. She explained how the City is limited to a one percent increase plus new construction and annexation factors. She then reported that the adjustment for 2021 revenues is $19,766,574 (due mostly to approximately $19 million in grants), and the 2022 adjustment is $625,071; and the adjustment for 2021 expenditures is $10,058,856, and 2022 is $1,146,230. Ms. Roller explained these adjustments include: 1) Adjustment for housing and supportive services (HB 1590). 2) Increase REET revenues by $2 million. 3) A transfer to provide funding for parks maintenance building improvements. 4) Recognition of a Department of Commerce grant for the Family First Community Center. 5) And an addition of $50,000 to the capital facilities budget. Concluding, Ms. Roller reported that the Fee Schedule is being updated to reflect the following: 1) Update for 2022 Maplewood Golf Course fees. 2) Add small cell site license addendum rent. 3) Update revocable right-of-way permit fees. 4) Update 2022 School Impact Fees. 5) Update 2022 Fire Department Fire Marshal Fees. There being no public comments or deliberations, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. October 18, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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: • City Hall has been open since July for in-person services at our Finance and Police Counters, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our Municipal Court counter is open Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while hearings are conducted via zoom. Our staff continues to provide (and improve) virtual and online customer services such as our Virtual Permit Counter and our Recreation Programming reservation process. Space is limited in each facility and masks are required when inside a city facility as we follow guidance that protects both you and our employees. For more information, please visit our website. • Solid Waste Utility division held a recycle event on September 18. The event served over 400 participants and prevented 8,000 pounds of shredded paper and 920 pounds of Styrofoam from disposal in the landfill. In addition, participants donated 430 pounds of food for the Salvation Army Renton Food Bank. • Help us prevent local residential street flooding by monitoring catch basins near your home and keep 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 • Jill Servais, Renton, requested information regarding the timing of the adoption of a humane pet store ordinance. Mayor Pavone remarked that the adoption of a humane pet store ordinance in Renton is complicated by the fact that a store is currently operating in City limits, unlike other jurisdictions that were able to quickly pass this type of legislation. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 11, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2966 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Real Estate Disposition and Development Agreement, with Cosmos International Corp., extending the agreement until January 15, 2022 to accommodate the effects of COVID-19, the issuance of a new Library LBA, and required modifications to the definition of LBA Approval as intended in Milestone 4 under Section 6.3 of the agreement. Council Concur. c) AB - 2931 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended adoption of a resolution approving the 2022 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) interlocal agreement, which approves the 2022 SKHHP work plan and 2022 budget. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB - 2962 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing the Renton Equity Commission. Refer to Committee of the Whole. October 18, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e) AB - 2946 Finance Department recommended approval of a five-year collection service contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, with no direct fiscal impact because the company's fees are based on percentages of the dollar amount collected. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 2972 Police Department recommended approval of a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $3,403,384.64 (includes sales tax), for the purpose of providing body worn cameras and other related equipment and services. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2968 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of the Rail Corridor Improvements and Funding Agreement with BSNF Railway Company, in the amount of $1,300,000, for the Park Ave N Extension project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 6028: An ordinance was read amending Section 1-8-1 of the Renton Municipal Code, adding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday, adding Juneteenth as a holiday, clarifying language as to the rotation of the existing holiday that rotates between the day before and the day after Christmas, and clarifying language regarding the observance of holidays occurring on Saturdays and Sundays, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 6029: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-2-010, 4-2-020, and 4-2- 060; Subsections 4-2-080.A.6, 4-2-080.A.85, 4-2-080.A.91, 4-2-080.A.92, and 4-2-120.A; and Section 4-4-150 of the Renton Municipal Code, separating the Urban Center (UC) Zone into two new zones, Urban Center – 1 (UC-1) and Urban Center – 2 (UC-2), providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. Council President Corman spoke about the Eastrail Corridor, reporting that many people use the Renton section of the trail, and noted that some residents are requesting the City find funding to connect the trail to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for pedestrians and Lake Washington Boulevard for bicyclists. He also noted that some residents are requesting signage to help trail users properly navigate to the appropriate areas after arriving at the end of the trail. Mayor Pavone reported that the issue of funding may be reviewed in the State legislators’ next special session. October 18, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:27 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 18 Oct 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 18, 2021 October 25, 2021 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Collections Services 2. Contract with Axon for Body Worn Cameras and Equipment 3. Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for Park Avenue North Extension Project 4. Vouchers 5. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority Briefing 2. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners 2022 Work Plan and Operating Budget 3. Docket 16 Update 4. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Legislative Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE