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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 05-22-2023May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 22, 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 (attended virtually) Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Department Kelsey Urban, Risk Manager Brenda Garcia, Judicial Specialist 1 LaStacia Kinlow, Judicial Specialist 1 Commander Steve Morris, Police Department Attended Remotely: Julia Subia, Council Liaison Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Bonnie Woodrow, Judicial Administrative Officer Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Rob Shuey, Development Services Director Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director PROCLAMATIONS a) National Gun Violence Awareness Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 2, 2023 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to support efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives. Laura Meyer, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) National Public Works Week: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 21 - 27, 2023 to be National Public Works Week in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to recognize the contributions public works professionals make every day to protect our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a) Renton Employee Lifesaving Award: Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator presented the City of Renton Employee Lifesaving Award to Brenda Garcia, Judicial Specialist 1, for performing the Heimlich maneuver to her co-worker, LaStacia Kinlow. Ms. Bradley-Mak reported that Ms. Garcia's actions saved Ms. Kinlow's life that day. 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: • The first of Sustainability & Solid Waste’s three Recycle events was held on Saturday, May 13 at Renton Technical College. Materials collected at the May event included oversized metal and Styrofoam®. The event served over 411 participants and prevented over 12.26 tons of metal and 1,190 pounds of Styrofoam® from landfill disposal, thus keeping these materials circulating in the economy to provide green jobs and produce new products. For customers’ information and to promote recycling year-round, staff produced and distributed the Recycling Resource Guide, which provides a listing of local recyclers offering convenient recycling services for a variety of materials not collected at the curbside or at city events. The guide is available on our website. May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Partnering with The Salvation Army Rotary Food Bank resulted in 100 pounds of food donated by Recycle Event participants, helping to support emergency food assistance in our community. The next scheduled Recycle Event is June 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Renton Technical College North Parking Lot. Mattresses and box springs, cardboard, tires, and Styrofoam® will be collected. For more information, please contact the Renton Recycle Events Hotline at 425-430- 7398 or Julie Pursell at jpursell@rentonwa.gov • Pop-up Lunch Schedule: In addition to lunch, each event will have hygiene kits, socks, and food for dogs and cats available. 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). o Friday, May 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). • Spanish-Speaking CPR Classes: In partnership with Centro Rendu, the Renton Regional Fire Authority will be conducting CPR courses in Spanish. Classes are scheduled for Saturday, June 3 and Saturday, November 4. The classes will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 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. • The King County Flood Control District is considering developing a Flood Hazard Management Plan for the Lower Green River Corridor that would guide future investments to reduce flood hazard risks over the next 30 to 50 years and shape flood protection planning along the Green River in Auburn, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, and unincorporated King County. To inform the plan, the District prepared a draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) that is available for public review and comment through June 19, 2023. The draft PEIS analyzes three different approaches to reducing flood hazard risks in the Lower Green River Corridor while providing other important benefits. More information and the PEIS document can be found at LowerGreenSEPA.org. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Jacob Trieu, Renton, explained that he lives and works in Renton, and expressed support for Ordinance No. 6112 regarding the regulation of drugs and drug waste. He asked Council to adopt the ordinance. • Eric Tran, Mercer Island, stated that he does not live in Renton, but does operate a business in town. He urged Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6112 which regulates drug use and drug waste. He explained that this will improve safety for his employees and customers. • Joe Trieu, Renton, explained that he lives and operates a business in Renton. He urged Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6112 which regulates drug use and drug waste. He agreed that this ordinance would provide additional safety for his employees and customers. May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • David Malik, Renton, stated that he is also a resident and business owner in Renton. He shared stories of drug use occurring around his business and urged Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6112. He stated that he believed the ordinance will deter drug use in a compassionate way. • Hector Hernandez, Renton, expressed support for Ordinance No. 6112. He stated that he too is a business owner, and that he had suffered numerous instances of property damage to his business. He remarked that he believes this law will help his employees and customers to not live in fear. • Randy Corman, Renton, urged Council to pass Ordinance No. 6112 even though the State legislature passed a law regulating drugs last week. • Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed support for Ordinance No. 6112. She stated that although this new law will not fix all the issues surrounding drug use in the community, it is a good start. • David Smith, Seattle, stated that he operates a business in Renton, and supports the adoption of Ordinance No. 6112. He remarked that Council must pass deterrence measures, and this ordinance is a good start. • Marcus Olson, unknown, shared his familial background and noted that he owns and operates Burger Addict in Renton. He expressed support for Ordinance No. 6112. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 15, 2023. Council Concur. b) AB - 3359 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended executing Amendment No. 8 to CAG-16-103, with RH2 Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $348,330 for the design of the replacement of the Highlands 435-Zone reservoirs and water mains. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Vice Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $11,683,343.58 for vouchers 10635, 10639- 10646, 408093-408429; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7122-7132, 408084- 408092 and 1 wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,884,889.77 for payroll vouchers that include 662 direct deposits and 21 checks. (04/15/2023-04/30/2023 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1404-1422 totaling $32,044.24. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Finance Committee Vice Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the Supplement #7 to CAG-20-127 with Perteet, Inc. to provide additional construction management services totaling $51,316.16 for the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion Project. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Vice Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve an interagency agreement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program, in order to accept $20,000 grant funds for the use of the State & Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Vice Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the creation of a limited-term Secretary II position in the Executive Services Department. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Vice Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Staff to accept the 4Culture Sustained Support Program award of $11,000 and sign the grant agreement. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Council President O'Halloran noted that a staff recommendation had been presented to Council regarding revisions made to Ordinance 6112 due to the passage of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5539. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL APPROVE SECOND AND FINAL READING OF REVISED ORDINANCE 6112. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: a) 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 waste, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. May 22, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:49 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 22 May 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar May 22, 2023 May 29, 2023 Monday Memorial Day Holiday – No Meetings June 5, 2023 Monday 2:15 PM * Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Amendment No. 8 to Agreement CAG‐16‐103 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for Replacement of Highlands 435‐Zone Reservoirs and Mains ‐ Final Design and Bidding 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities  2023 Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and proposed EPA PFAS Regulations 3:15 PM * Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Adoption of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws 2. Adoption of Renton Senior Citizen Advisory Board Bylaws 4:00 PM * Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Proposed Speed Limit Changes 4:45 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Tenant Protections and Rental Registration Program Updates 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 05/30/23