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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-03-2022January 3, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, January 3, 2022 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: Ryan McIrvin, Council President James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 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: Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER VALERIE O'HALLORAN. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison April Alexander, Executive Assistant 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, Finance Department Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Jessica Giner, Municipal Court Judge January 3, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kara Murphy Richards, Municipal Court Judge Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Vangie Garcia, Public Works Transportation Planning Manager Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) SWEARING-IN CEREMONY 1) James Alberson, Sr. administered the oath of office to James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1. 2) Jasmine Maisonet administered the oath of office to Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2. 3) Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu administered the oath of office to Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6. Mayor Pavone congratulated the newly- and re-elected Councilmembers. INTRODUCTION OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES 1. Jessica Giner, Municipal Court Judge Position No. 1, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet Council and invited them to tour the Municipal Court. 2. Kara Murphy Richards, Municipal Court Judge Position No. 2, also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet Council and emphasized that the Municipal Court has many new community programs, and she also encouraged Council to tour the Municipal Court. 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 2022 and beyond. Items noted were: • Renton History Museum is hosting two new exhibits through February 11, 2022. The Annual Art Show of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington is in the main gallery, featuring 23 pieces by 22 artists. These works demonstrate the healing power of creativity. Also in the main gallery is Life on the Rivers, an exhibit that explores the central role of the Black and the Cedar Rivers in the lives of Renton’s earliest residents, the Duwamish People, and the white settlers who came later. Renton History Museum is located at 235 Mill Ave. S.; hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. January 3, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed disappointment in Council's action to pursue a new use of the Renton Pavilion, urged them to review the Civic Core Plan, and remarked that construction delays as well as the pandemic have caused hardships for many downtown business owners. Mayor Pavone noted that $600,000 in small business grants were made available and only about $200,000 had been allocated. He noted that there will be a second round of grant applications for those who missed the first deadline. • Jay (unknown), Renton, expressed dismay regarding the open drug use and crime occurring near the 7-11 and Safeway stores in downtown. He asked Council to allocate more resources to address these issues. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember Pérez requested Items 7.f, 7.g, 7.h, 7.i, and 7.j be removed for separate consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of 12/13/2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 3025 City Clerk submitted the King County certified election results for the November 2, 2021 General Election as follows: Council Position No. 1: James Alberson - 9,790 votes, 59.12% - ELECTED; Joe Todd - 6,695 votes, 40.43% ; Write-in - 75 votes, 0.45%; Council Position No. 2: Carmen Rivera - 8,616 votes, 51.69% - ELECTED; Ben Johnson - 7,996 votes, 47.97%; Write-in - 57 votes, 0.34%; Council Position No. 6 Ruth Perez - 12,740 votes, 97.54% - ELECTED; Write-in - 321 votes, 2.46%; Municipal Court Judge Position No. 1: Jessica Giner - 12,298, 98.15% - ELECTED; Write-in - 232 votes, 1.85%; Municipal Court Judge Position No. 2: Kara Murphy Richards - 12,313 votes, 98.60% - ELECTED; Write-in - 175 votes, 1.40%. None; Information Only. c) AB - 3033 Parks & Recreation Department recommended authorizing execution of a grant extension agreement, with School's Out Washington, in the amount of $87,002.50, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney Department, for the purpose of increasing a 0.75 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position to 1.0 FTE from January 1, 2022 through January 30, 2022 in the Recreation Division. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3038 Parks & Recreation Department requested authorization to hire a Lead Golf Course Maintenance Worker candidate at Step D of salary grade a16, effective January 3, 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3041 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommended approval of an agreement with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $291,856.46, for the design, demolition of existing equipment, and the furnishing and installation of new playground equipment at Cascade Park. Refer to Finance Committee. k) AB - 3044 Public Works Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to convert an existing 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Civil Engineer III position to a 1.0 FTE Civil Engineer III position, utilizing Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant funds and division savings for 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEMS 7.F., 7.G., 7.H., 7.I, AND 7.J. CARRIED. January 3, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEMS 7.F., 7.G., 7.H., 7.I., and 7.J. f)AB - 3046 Police Department requested authorization to hire a Police Staff Services Specialist at Step E of salary grade pn62, effective January 3, 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. g)AB - 3034 Police Department requested authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step D of salary grade pc60, effective December 1, 2021. Refer to Finance Committee. h)AB - 3035 Police Department requested authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step D of salary grade pc60, effective January 1, 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. i)AB - 3036 Police Department requested authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step D of salary grade pc60, effective January 1, 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. j)AB - 3037 Police Department requested authorization to hire a lateral police officer at Step D of salary grade pc60, effective January 1, 2022. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7.F, 7.G., 7.H., 7.I, AND 7.J. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinance for second and final reading: a)Ordinance No. 6053: An ordinance was read amending Section 2-21-4 of the Renton Municipal Code, updating the terms of appointment for the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governing Board, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, 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 MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:28 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 Jan 2022 Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 3, 2022 January 4, 2022 Tuesday 3:30 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. 2022 Solid Waste Utility Revenue and Fund Requirements 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Update on Parks and Trails Division CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Văn January 10, 2022 Monday 4:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Best Starts for Kids - Out-of-School Time 2022 Grant Extension (STREAM Team) 2. Request to Hire Lead Golf Course Maintenance Worker at Step D 3. Cascade Park Playground Equipment Replacement 4. Conversion of Transportation Planning Civil Engineer III 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE 5. Vouchers 6. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:45 PM * Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Docket 16 Update 2. Emerging Issues in CED 5:30 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Appointments to Regional Boards & Committees 2. EHHS Introduction & ARPA Allocation Plan * 3. Health Through Housing * 7:00 PM Council Meeting – VIDEOCONFERENCE * revised 01/04/22