HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-12-2023June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 12, 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
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended Virtually:
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
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Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
PROCLAMATION
a) Juneteenth 2023: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 19, 2023
to be Juneteenth in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this
celebration. Erika Conway, Vice-President of the Seattle-King County NAACP, accepted
the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, 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:
• The repair and resurfacing of the tennis courts at Liberty Park has been completed
and they have been reopened for use. In response to significant community demand,
one of the tennis courts was converted to two new pickleball courts as a part of the
project. The community is invited to visit Liberty Park and enjoy the newly resurfaced
courts.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Theresa Johnson, Renton, stated she is a business owner in Renton and her business
is being negatively impacted by construction on Rainier Ave S. Mayor Pavone noted
that he would have someone from the Public Works Department reach out to Ms.
Johnson.
• Patty Eixenberger, Renton, stated she is speaking on behalf of the local VFW Hall on
Burnett Ave S and requested that the parking in the area be left alone. She explained
that the parking is needed for their clients who rent out the Hall for various uses.
• John Bernritter, Renton, stated he too is speaking on behalf of the VFW Hall on
Burnett Ave S and requested that the parking lot situation be left alone. The lot is
needed for VFW patrons who play bingo, host receptions, and have other events at
the Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember
Prince pulled Item 7.c. for Separate Consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 5, 2023. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 3367 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a
contract with Framework Cultural Placemaking, in the amount of $146,250, for the
development of a 10-year Arts & Culture Master Plan; and requested approval of additional
budget appropriations in the amount of $146,250 to be included in the second quarter budget
adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB - 3370 Finance Department recommended approval to adopt and participate in the
regional Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) agreement with King County to oversee and report
on opioid remediation expenditures related to the opioid settlement funds received through a
Memorandum of Understanding with Washington State. In return, King County will receive
the lesser of 10% of the city's total opioid settlement or their actual administrative costs.
Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3368 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval to
execute the 2023-2024 property insurance renewals, in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000,
when the implementing documents are available. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3369 Police Department recommended approval of an agreement with Keating, Bucklin,
and McCormack, Inc., P.S., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for legal services. Refer to
Finance Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.C. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.c.
c) AB - 3332 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended adoption of a
resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2024 Work
Plan and Operating Budget. REFER TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, REFER TO PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ONLY. 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 $9,529,606.89 for vouchers 10647-10655,
408432-408468, 408469, 408479-408840; payroll benefit withholding vouchers
7133-7143, 408470-408478 and 3 wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,846,765.24 for payroll vouchers that include 669 direct
deposits and 14 checks. (05/01/2023-05/15/2023 pay period).
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the requested fee waiver of $1,675.00 in temporary use and permit fees, by the Renton-
King County Justice Alliance, for the Juneteenth Celebration event on June 25, 2023, at Liberty
Park.
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 the purchase of used artificial field turf that will replace the existing artificial turf in the
Driving Range at Maplewood Golf Course. The total cost of the 155,000 sq ft of used artificial
field turf at the price of $1.30 per sq ft would be $274,699.50. This price would include tax and
shipping from Pullman, Washington. Compare that to the price of new turf, plus tax and shipping
at approximately $897,315.00, there would be a cost savings of approximately $622,615.50.
Requesting additional budget appropriation of $274,699.50 as well as a transfer from the
operating fund to the capital fund for the same amount. The additional budget will also be
included with the Q2 2023 budget adjustment. The Committee further recommended that the
resolution regarding this matter be presented for adoption.
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
authorize the Mayor to execute the lease with DISH Wireless, LLC for 5 years, effective July 1,
2023, to June 30, 2028. This lease generates approximately $186,000 over the five-year term.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order 1, in the amount of $1,877,666.01,
to the agreement between McKinstry Essention LLC and the City of Renton for Energy Upgrades
at City Facilities.
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
approve the adjustment to customer account 05270-000 in the amount of $3,608.17 or excess
consumption caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the new personal holiday policy and procedural changes for non-represented
employees, as of July 1, 2023, as follows: Upon hire into a non-represented position, new
employees are eligible to receive one day (eight hours) of personal holiday. If the hire date is
prior to July 1, then after six months of employment, the employee will receive a second
personal holiday (eight hours). At the start of the new year, the non-represented employee will
receive two personal holidays and annually thereafter. Furthermore, non-represented employees
shall be able to cash out any unused personal holiday hours at the end of each year, starting in
2023.
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MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Local Agency Agreement and Prospectus with
the Washington State Department of Transportation for the obligation of grant funding and all
subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the Sunset Trail Project.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
accept the $250,000 in 2023 King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)
Funds for the Minor Home Repair Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff and
Planning Commission recommendation regarding the proposed N 30th Street CPA and rezone
(CPA #23-M-01), which was referred in 2020 but held for staff to amend CN Zone development
standards and allow for greater public engagement. The Committee further recommended an
ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4499: A resolution was read finding a special facility and market condition and
granting authority for Maplewood Golf Course to purchase used artificial turf for the driving
range.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6113: An ordinance was read amending Section 10-11-1 of the Renton
Municipal Code regulations by reducing the speed limit in the vicinity of Aberdeen Avenue
Northeast from Northeast 27th Street to Northeast 28th Place, Northeast 28th Place from
Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its western end, Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue
Northeast to its western end, Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its
eastern end, and Blaine Avenue Northeast from Northeast 28th Street to its eastern end,
from twenty-five (25) to twenty (20) miles per hour, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:28 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
12 Jun 2023
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 12, 2023
June 19, 2023
Monday
Juneteenth Holiday – No Meetings
June 26, 2023
Monday
3:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Contract for Development of a Comprehensive 10‐Year Arts & Culture
Master Plan
2. Renewal of City's Property Insurance Policies for 2023‐2024
3. Agreement with Keating, Bucklin, and McCormack, Inc., PS for Legal
Service
4. Agreement with King County for Regional Opioid Abatement Council
5. Vouchers
6. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Docket 18, Group B Update
D‐227: Impact Fees
2. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2024
Work Plan and Operating Budget
3. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Emergency Management Update and Information
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference