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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 05-15-2023May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 15, 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 Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Carrie Nass, Recreation Director Kim Gilman, Human Resources Labor Relations & Compensation Manager PROCLAMATION a) Safe Boating & Paddling Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 20 - 26, 2023 to be Safe Boating & Paddling Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all Renton residents to dedicate themselves to learning about and practicing safe boating, including wearing life jackets. Debra Alderman and Suzanne Chambers of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 130-02-05, and boating safety advocates who live in Renton and neighboring communities accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2023 to be Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to join in this special observation. Lele (Happy) Tian accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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 2023 and beyond. Items noted were: • Pop-up Lunch Schedule: In addition to lunch, each event will have hygiene kits, socks, and food for dogs and cats available. o Fridays, May 19 & 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 126 Logan Avenue North sponsored by SOS/Food Lifeline Pop-up (will be held regularly every Friday through December). o Wednesday, May 17, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., 1150 Oakesdale Avenue SW sponsored by SOS Pop-up at the Sidney Wilson House (will be held regularly on the first and third Wednesday through December 2023, location will be rotated throughout the city). o Wednesday, May 24, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., 300 Rainier Avenue North sponsored by the Emergency Feeding Program/SOS (will be held regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday through December 2023). • Spanish-Speaking CPR Classes: In partnership with Centro Rendu, the Renton Regional Fire Authority will be conducting CPR courses in Spanish. Classes will be offered at a reduced rate of $15 per person for 2023 and are scheduled for Saturday, June 3 and Saturday, November 4. The classes will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be held at the Renton Regional Fire Authority Station 13; 18002 108th Avenue SE, Renton 98055. Visit rentonrfa.com to view classes and register via Eventbrite. May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Jack Battin, Renton, expressed support for the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces. He urged Council to pass the ordinance to keep the Renton community safer. • Michael Westgaard, Renton, shared his history of substance abuse and expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public. He urged Council to take a compassionate stance on the issue that leads with creating trust, providing housing, and providing safe injection sites for drug users. • Corey Wooten, Renton, explained that he has a nuisance neighbor who will not control the excessive barking from his dogs. He noted that this issue has been going on for several years and asked for assistance. Mayor Pavone asked Mr. Wooten to speak to Deputy Chief Rutledge who was in attendance. • Emmanuel Bailey Medilo, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces. He stated that the City should lead this issue with love and compassion not incarceration. • Randy Corman, Renton, expressed support for the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces, and noted that it should be adopted even though the State legislature may pass its own regulations. He stated that it is important to pass the ordinance to enhance safety in the community. • Ron Bensley, Renton, expressed support for the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces, but urged Council to maintain a balance between protecting the community and supporting addicts. • Winter Cashman, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces, stating that the definition of behaviors is too broad, and the penalties are too harsh. He noted that not all people who use drugs are bad people. • Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, stated that the drugs and people who supply the drugs need to be rooted out of the community. She expressed support for the proposed ordinance regulating drug use in public spaces but urged that any solution be compassionate towards addicts. • City Clerk Seth summarized a written submission to Council from Christine Faucett. Ms. Faucett urged Council to install lighting and camera equipment under bridges to reduce criminal activities in those locations across the city. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 8, 2023. Council Concur. May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 3350 Community & Economic Development Department requested authorization to clear title for the City and the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters (PNWRCC) for property located in the vicinity of 211 and 231 Burnett Ave N, by executing a boundary line adjustment Transfer Agreement and Quitclaim deeds with related Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits to rectify a recently discovered issue indicating that deeds effecting the properties were not properly recorded with King County in 1980. Council Concur. c) AB - 3341 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a 4Culture Sustained Support Program agreement, in order to accept $11,000 in grant funds to support events and programming for the Renton community. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3355 Executive Services Department requested authorization to establish a two-year limited-term full time equivalent (FTE) position of Secretary 2 (grade a07) in the Executive Services Department. This position will maintain duties of data collection, reporting, and providing customer service for visitors at City Hall. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3351 Parks & Recreation Department recommended adoption of a resolution revising bylaws for the Renton Parks Commission. Refer to Community Services Committee. f) AB - 3352 Parks & Recreation Department recommended adoption of a resolution revising bylaws for the Renton Senior Citizen Advisory Board. Refer to Community Services Committee. g) AB - 3349 Police Department recommended execution of an interagency agreement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force program, in order to accept $20,000 in grant funds for the purpose of coordinating overtime for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement activities. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3345 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an ordinance reducing the speed limit from 25 miles per hour (MPH) to 20 MPH for the following streets: Aberdeen Ave NE from NE 27th St to NE 28th Pl; NE 28th Pl from Aberdeen Ave NE to its western end; NE 28th St from Aberdeen Ave NE to its western end; NE 28th St from Aberdeen Ave NE to its eastern end; Blaine Ave NE from NE 28th St to its eastern end. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. i) AB - 3346 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Supplement #7 to CAG-20-127, with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $51,316.16, for construction management and inspection services for the Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion project. Refer to Finance Committee. j) AB - 3353 Public Works Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on April 20, 2023 and submitted the staff recommendation to award CAG-23-048, Thunder Hills Sewer Rehabilitation project, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Laser Underground and Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of $2,052,252.99. Council Concur. k) AB - 3354 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-22-244, Maplewood Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement project, contractor McClure and Sons, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage bond after 60 days once all required releases from the State have been obtained and all claims have been legally cleared. Council Concur. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Committee of the Whole Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading at tonight’s Council meeting; followed by second and final reading at the next Council meeting. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the King County Re+ Pledge that expresses support for Re+, King County’s re-envisioned zero waste plan. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $220,000 for professional services during construction of the West Hill Booster Pump Station Improvements Project. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc. in the amount of $576,746 for the Panther Creek at Talbot Road S Culvert Replacement Project design services. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4496: A resolution was read expressing support for Re+, King County's new Waste Reduction Program. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 6112: An ordinance was read repealing and replacing Title VI, Chapter 12 of the Renton Municipal Code to regulate dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. May 15, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:50 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 15 May 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar May 15, 2023 May 22, 2023 Monday 3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Supplement #7 to CAG-20-127 with Perteet, Inc. for Additional Construction Management Services for the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project 2. Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces FY23 Agreement 3. Lobby Limited-Term Position 4. 4Culture Arts Sustained Support Program Grant 5. Vouchers 6. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan Update  N 30th St Rezone 2. Docket 18, Group B Update  D-227: Impact Fees 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Renton Connector Concept Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference