HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-19-2022September 19, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, September 19, 2022
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Ryan McIrvin, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
Jillian Decoteau, Public Records Specialist
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
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Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Erika Eddins, HRRM Benefits Manager
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Councilmember Valerie O'Halloran recognition by Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
with the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML): Mayor Pavone presented
Councilmember Valerie O'Halloran a certificate for the successful completion of AWC's
Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership Training Program. Valerie's husband, Michael
O'Halloran, presented her with a lapel pin that recognized her achievement.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) 2023 CDBG Fund Allocations Public Hearing: 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 proposed use of 2023 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator, introduced herself to Council and noted her
contact information for the public. She reported that CDBG funds are federal funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must serve low- to moderate-
income persons. She explained that Renton's entitlement is $731,143, however, that King
County received the following set-asides:
1. $182,786 for the King County Housing Repair Program;
2. $36,557 for the King County Housing Stability Program (these funds assist Renton
residents); and
3. $87,737 for King County administration of the program
Continuing, Ms. Fleming reported that Renton will receive $424,063 and proposed the funds
be allocated as follows: 1) $73,114 for City administration of the grant; and 2) $350,949 for
the Renton Downtown Streetscapes Improvement Project - Phase 2. She explained that the
project will improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians, replace deteriorated or
substandard streetscapes and roadways in selected areas, and install wayfinding signs in the
downtown area. Additionally, Ms. Fleming reported that a contingency plan must also be
adopted, and noted that any increase or decrease of the funds will be handled as follows: 1)
City administration of the grant will be fully funded; 2) funding increases or decreases will
affect the total dollar amount set-aside for the Renton Downtown Streetscapes Improvement
- Phase 2 project; and 3) any recaptured funds will be used to support the Renton Healthy
Housing Program. Concluding, Ms. Fleming recommended that this item be referred to the
Finance Committee for additional deliberations. There being no further public comments or
deliberations, it was
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
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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 has added Tuesdays back into their schedule, with open
hours Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 am-4 pm. Mask-required hours are on Tuesday,
10:00am-12:00 pm for the benefit of those who prefer to wear masks. Masks are
currently encouraged at other times until further notice. Current temporary exhibits
are With This Ring, a history of marriage in Renton, and Ukraine: Carpathian
Mountain Villages, a collection of photographs by Anna Mia Davidson.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Patricia Creear, Renton, expressed concern about the lack of maintenance on the
retention pond in the Emerald Crest neighborhood.
• Diane Anshell, Renton, echoed Ms. Creear's comments about the retention pond.
Mayor Pavone noted that someone from the City's code compliance team will be in
contact with both Ms. Creear and Ms. Anshell.
• Heather and John Oberto, Renton, expressed concern about traffic and other impacts
related to the proposed permitting of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in a
neighbor's backyard, located in the vicinity of NE 23rd St. Mayor Pavone noted that
someone from the Community and Economic Development would reach out to them
regarding their concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of September 12, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3204 City Clerk recommended adoption of a resolution adopting a revised Council Policy
& Procedure 800-13 regarding remote attendance at all Council meetings. Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
c) AB - 3196 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a
resolution adopting the Capital Facilities Plans for the Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School
Districts along with their requested impact fees. The City collects a five percent administration
fee for collecting, processing, and handling the impact fees for the respective school districts.
Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
d) AB - 3177 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended approval of the
2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and contingency plan in order to
accept $424,063, proposed to be utilized as follows: $73,114 for planning and administration
of the grant, $350,949 for the Renton Downtown Streetscapes Improvements - Phase 2
project that includes new or modified sidewalks, crosswalks, bike racks, bollards, and other
improvements along Williams Ave S from S 2nd St to S 3rd St. Refer to Finance Committee.
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e) AB - 3187 Finance Department submitted the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Calendar
and requested October 17, 2022 and November 14, 2022 be set as Public Hearings to consider
the matter and solicit public input. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
f) AB - 3199 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2023 Excess Loss (Stop Loss) insurance contract with Symetra, in the amount of $893,334
which protects the City from the cost of high-dollar claims. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3203 Municipal Court recommended adoption of a resolution implementing updates to
the current bail schedule as required by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The new bail
schedule uses a base penalty of $250 and adds statutory assessments of approximately 105%
increasing the total fines of multiple infractions well in excess of the current bail schedule
amounts. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 3202 Parks & Recreation Department submitted a fee waiver request in the amount of
$3,445 from the Seattle Aquarium for their "Salmon Journey Program/Outdoor Environment
Education" program occurring at four City parks in October 2022; a fee reimbursement
request from Community in Schools of Renton for their "Back-to-School Block Party" that
occurred on August 21, 2022, in the amount of $625; and a fee reimbursement request from
CAST for Kids for their event that occurred on September 10, 2022, in the amount of
$1027.50. Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB - 3178 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommended approval of a Professional
Services Agreement with WSP USA, in the amount of $440,700, for design and permitting
work associated with the May Creek Trail South project. Refer to Finance Committee.
j) AB - 3200 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a
resolution adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
requested October 3, 2022 be set as a Public Hearing to consider the matter. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Coal Creek Utility District and the
property owners of PID# 342405-9165 to allow the city to provide interim water and sewer
service to the property located outside of the city water and sewer service areas.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the Long-Range Wastewater Management Plan Final July 2022 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the resolution formally adopting the Plan.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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c) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the award of the construction contract for Maplewood Water Treatment Plant Filter
Media Replacement Project to McClures and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $628,322.99, and to
approve the transfer of funds of $130,000 from the Downtown Water Main project budget and
$200,000 from the Bronson/Houser/Williams Bridges Water Main Project to the Maplewood
Filter Media Replacement Project.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the Supplement No. 11 to CAG-15-089 with KPG Psomas, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S -
Phase 4 (S 3rd St to NW 3rd Pl) Project.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve CAG-22-254 with Cowling & Co., LLC in the amount of $240,085.44 for Environmental
Services for Construction of the Rainier Avenue S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with DOWL, LLC for On-Call Professional
Services from July 2022 to July 2025, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve Change Order No. 32 to CAG-20-001 with Cascade Civil Construction, LLC for
$333,000.00 for the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion project.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Transportation Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve Change Order No. 35B to CAG-20-001 with Cascade Civil Construction, LLC for
$344,605.42 for the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion project.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4478: A resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Long-Range
Wastewater Management Plan Final July 2022.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
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b)Ordinance No. 6080: An ordinance was read amending the 2022 City of Renton Salary Table
to implement an authorized reorganization of the Community and Economic Development
Department to add a new position, providing for severability, and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, 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: 7:37 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
September 19, 2022
September 26, 2022
Monday
3:00 PM * Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce for the
Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) using ARPA Funds for
the Sunset Gardens Project
2.Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce for the
Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) using State Capital
Funds for the Sunset Gardens Project
3.Lease with AT&T New Cingular Wireless PC, LLC at Rolling Hills Reservoir
4.Bail Schedule for Renton Municipal Code Infractions
5.Renewal of Stop Loss Coverage with Symetra for 2023
6.Proposed Use of 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funds
7. 2022 Fall Event Use Fee Waivers/Reimbursements
8.WSP USA Professional Services Agreement for May Creek Trail South
9.Vouchers
4:15 PM * Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.Docket 17, Group C
2.2022 School District Capital Facilities Plans and Impact Fees
3.Emerging Issues in CED
5:30 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1.Housing and Human Services Update
2.Council Policy & Procedure 800-13 - Remote Attendance at Council
Meetings
3.Emerging Issues *
•SCA 2023 Regional Board and Committee Appointments *
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
* revised 09/22/22