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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 02-13-2023February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, February 13, 2023 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: Valerie O'Halloran, Council President Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Young Yoon, Information Technology Director Attended Remotely: Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Shane Moloney, City Attorney Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATIONS a) National Black History Month Proclamation: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring February 2023 to be National Black History Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in learning more about the rich history of African Americans during this special observance. Renton Technical College President, Yoshiko Harden, and community leader Franchesca (Fancy) Vargas accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) Benson Bruins Day Proclamation: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring February 13, 2023 to be Benson Bruins Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Benson Bruins Coach Chris Vala and President B. Ron Burroughs accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2023 and beyond. Items noted were: • This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Resistance,” as selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. This theme was chosen to highlight the “institutions and affiliations [that] have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested and achieved success.” Black History Month events in Renton include “Unity & Perseverance,” an open forum discussion centered around the Black culture & community on Saturday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency-Lake Washington at Renton’s Southport. This event is sponsored by Renton-King County Alliance for Justice, Elevate PR Management, and Sync Seattle. Also sponsored by these groups is Melanin Magic Disco on February 18 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Hyatt Regency-Lake Washington. For more information on these events and other Black History Month events around the region, go to https://www.rentonwa.gov/news/current_news/this_week_in_renton • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Sandra Workman, Renton, asked for information regarding the Red Lion Hotel. • Erik Hanson, Renton, spoke about crime and drug use issues he has encountered in Renton. He expressed that something should be done to assist individuals with drug problems while still holding them accountable for their actions. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 6, 2023. Council Concur. February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 3278 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Christine Santos to the Parks Commission with a term expiring October 1, 2026. Refer to Community Services Committee. c) AB - 3279 Community & Economic Development Department recommended referral of the 2023 Title IV Docket #18 to the Planning and Development Committee and Planning Commission for review. Following this review, the Planning Commission will present code revision recommendations to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. d) AB - 3276 Executive Services Department requested authorization to purchase information technology-related back-up and disaster recovery equipment from Ivoxy Consulting, in the amount of $671,560.49. The funding for the purchase of these items is available from the 2023/2024 Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity budget, approved as part of the 2022 CIP. Council Concur. e) AB - 3280 Parks & Recreation Department requested approval of a fund transfer of $15,000 from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Machinery & Equipment account to the Golf Major Maintenance Clubhouse HVAC account for Maplewood Golf Course HVAC controls improvements. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3281 Parks & Recreation Department requested reallocation of $24,200 in the Golf Course (GC) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 424- Major Maintenance (MM) account for the unexpected Driving Range Wall Replacement project. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3283 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Addendum 3-22 to LAG- 12-001, lease with Rain City Catering, to extend the lease from January 31, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The total estimated revenue for the lease period is $12,000 plus 15% of catering sales. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3284 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a new lease with Renton Rowing Center for 6 years, effective January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2028. The total estimated revenue for 2023 and 2024 is projected at $23,881.08 with an annual 3% increase thereafter. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 3285 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the temporary total closure of Bronson Way South between North Riverside Drive and Mill Avenue South for up to 60 calendar days between March 20 and November 3, 2023, to complete construction of the Bronson Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. j) AB - 3286 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reported bid opening on December 15, 2022 for CAG-22-265, Park Ave N Extension project, and submitted the staff recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc, in the amount of $3,636,341.81; and requested a transfer of $2,722,667 from unassigned fund balance in Fund 305 to cover an anticipated budget gap. Refer to Finance Committee. k) AB - 3282 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute a professional services agreement in the amount of $797,894.36, with Transpo Group, Inc., for preliminary and final design of the South 7th Street Corridor Project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $13,785,649.67 for vouchers 10592-10602, 10604-10605, 405832-405834, 405844-405896, 405898-406060, 406062-406213, 406215; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7044-7054, 405835-405843 and 4 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,814,017.48 for payroll vouchers that include 632 direct deposits and 14 checks (01/01/2023-01/15/2023 pay period). MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the request to implement a reorganization of the City Clerk Division to support the implementation of a two-year limited-term Public Records Analyst full-time equivalent (FTE) position at salary grade a20. The Q1 budget adjustment will reflect the allocation of budget dollars for this reorganization. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment 4 to the 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentive Agreement to accept an additional $22,350.00 in funding at the Renton Farmers Market for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve CAG-22-381 with KPG Psomas, Inc. for $211,097 for Construction Engineering Services on the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCLI CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract to Kamins Construction, Inc. in the amount of $318,149.14, and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $33,000 from unassigned fund balance in Fund 317 to cover anticipated expenditures for the construction phase of this project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to ratify the grant agreement with the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) for the acceptance of $2,800 in grant funds for the purchase of two (2) Radar (with Rear antenna) devices to be used for enhanced traffic safety programs. February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, THAT THE CITY OF RENTON DO RESEARCH ON THE BENEFITS AND IMPACTS OF ADOPTING {a} SIMILAR ORDINANCE AS THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND CITY OF SEATAC TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $19 AN HOUR FOR THE BUSINESSES THAT APPLIES TO. **MAIN MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (by 3rd motion to amend - see below) Councilmember Perez asked for clarification on the intent of the motion, and after it was clarified that the intent was to bring the issue back to Council for a councilmanic vote, it was MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO BRING THE ISSUE BACK TO COUNCIL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE THE ISSUE ON THE BALLOT. Councilmember Alberson noted for the record that he did not second this motion to amend the main motion. 1ST MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION WITHDRAWN. MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO BRING THE ISSUE BACK TO COUNCIL WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE THE ISSUE ON THE BALLOT OR USE {a} COUNCILMANIC VOTE. 2ND MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO INSERT “TO REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS TO BRING THE ISSUE BACK TO COUNCIL FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF FURTHER ACTION, WHATEVER THAT MAY BE” {at the end of the main motion}. **3RD MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION CARRIED. The main motion and successful motion to amend the main motion reads as follows: “That the City of Renton do research on the benefits and impacts of adopting (a) similar ordinance as the City of Tukwila and City of SeaTac to raise the minimum wage to $19 an hour for the businesses that applies to, (and) to refer to the administration and that the administration is to bring the issue back to Council for Council consideration of further action, whatever that may be.” February 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:41 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 13 Feb 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar February 13, 2023 February 20, 2023 Monday Presidents’ Day Holiday – No Meetings February 27, 2023 Monday 3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Maplewood Golf Course – Transfer Golf Course CIP Funds for HVAC Control Upgrades 2. Maplewood Golf Course – Funds Reallocation for Driving Range Wall Replacement Project 3. Lease Addendum No. 3 for LAG‐12‐001 with Rain City Catering 4. Lease with Renton Rowing Center 5. Construction Contract Award for the Park Avenue N Extension 6. Vouchers 7. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:45 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Staffing and Assignment Update 2. Engagement Opportunities 3. Violent Crime Case Update 4. RRFA Briefing 5. Emerging Issues in Public Safety CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince 5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Neighborhood Program Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference