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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 6-26-2023June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 26, 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 Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Amanda Free, Assistant Economic Development Director Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Kari Roller, Finance Administrator April Alexander, Executive Assistant Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director William Adams, Civil Engineer III June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, and Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board Member presented Mayor Pavone with the AWC Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Mayor Pavone accepted the certificate with appreciation. Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, and Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board Member presented Councilmember Ed Prince with the AWC Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Councilmember Prince accepted the certificate with appreciation. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy Chief Administrative Officer 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: • Tuesday, July 4: NO FIREWORKS SHOW from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park this year due to construction projects still underway. The park will close early at 7:00 p.m. and Kennydale Beach Park will close early at 8:00 p.m. Also, there will be no Renton Farmers Market this day in observance of the Holiday. Check local listings for 4th of July activities in other areas. • Henry Moses Aquatic Center is now open seven days a week through Labor Day. For information on times, programs and to make reservations please visit rentonwa.gov/hmac. • Summer recreation programs and events for all ages and abilities are in full swing. For details and registration information visit rentonwa.gov/recreation. For this and other information about Parks and Recreation visit rentonwa.gov/parks or call (425) 430- 6600. • Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Mark Peterson, Renton, stated he had submitted a Street Vacation petition for an undeveloped alleyway lying between N 31st St & N 32nd St and Park Ave N & Burnett Ave N. He expressed opposition to the development of the alleyway and urged Council to either approve the street vacation request or stop the proposed development of the alleyway. • Bryan Bednarz, Renton, expressed opposition to the alleyway development. He also expressed concerns about sightline issues in the area. • Pat Conger, Renton, expressed opposition to the development of the alleyway in question, and opposition to additional development in that area of Kennydale. • Seth Pavlik, Renton, read a written statement opposing the development of the alleyway for any proposed developments. He submitted his written comments for the record. June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Michele Peterson, Renton, expressed opposition to the development of an alleyway behind her home. She stated that crime would increase if this additional access to her and her neighbors' homes was developed. • Marzena Dominik, Renton, shared her experience living in the Kennydale area, and expressed opposition to the proposed development of the alleyway behind her home. She also expressed concerns about safety if the alley was fully developed. • Barry Conger, Renton, expressed opposition to the development of the alleyway behind his home. • Linda Nealy, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed development of the alleyway behind her home. She also expressed concerns about water runoff and the removal of large trees in the area if the alleyway was developed. • Kim Loulias, Renton, voiced opposition to the proposed development of the alleyway and stated that he believed RMC 4-4-080.F.7.b applied principally to new developments, not this part of Kennydale that was developed more than 100 years ago. He also noted that infill lots could receive variances so they could be front- loading instead of alley-loading. • Gretchen Wix, Renton, voiced opposition to the proposed alleyway development. She urged Council to pass a moratorium on the development of alleyways in lower Kennydale. • Gary Pernan, Renton, expressed support for the street vacation petition, and voiced opposition to the development of the alleyway. • Dutch Deutschman, unincorporated Renton, expressed opposition to the removal of parking spaces near the VFW Hall in downtown Renton. He asked if City staff and the operators of the VFW building could meet to discuss potential compromises. • Christopher Farish, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed development of the alleyway in lower Kennydale. He noted that this would create a "heat island" if the large trees in the area were removed. • Michael Westgaard, Renton, expressed appreciation to staff for the presentation regarding impacts of a proposed wage increase in Renton. He noted that some of the concerns raised in the presentation such as business leaving the community had not occurred in other jurisdictions where a minimum wage increase had been enacted. • Guillermo Zazueta, Renton, echoed Mr. Westgaard's comments, and asked staff to address gaps in the data collection when they revisit this issue. He also requested the involvement of the Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department in the data collection. • Baily Medillo, Renton, voiced concerns about the presentation regarding the impacts of increasing the minimum wage in Renton. He stated that staff should have also surveyed employees of local businesses - not just the business owners. • Patty Eixenburger, Renton, expressed opposition to the removal of parking spaces near the VFW Hall in Renton. She also invited the Mayor and Council to attend an event at the Hall on July 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. • Michael Drugilia, Seattle, stated he is a patron of the Renton VFW Hall and expressed opposition to the removal of nearby parking stalls. June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Dan Kennedy, Kent, also stated he is a patron of the Renton VFW Hall and expressed opposition to the removal of nearby parking stalls. He stated that people need those parking spaces so they can attend events at the Hall and patronize local businesses. • John Bernritter, Renton, stated that the VFW Hall depends on the fees from renting out the Hall, and removal of the parking spaces would severely impact its ability to remain open. He urged Council to not remove the nearby parking spaces. • Jeannie GreenCrook, Renton, stated that the Chamber of Commerce and other nearby businesses would also be affected by the removal of parking spaces near the Renton VFW Hall. She urged Council to work with the VFW and other businesses to find a solution that works for everyone. • Jerry Bruce, Maple Valley, stated he is a member of the Renton VFW Hall and expressed opposition to the removal of nearby parking stalls. He remarked that removing the parking stalls would make the Hall obsolete because they could no longer book events where 50-100 people attend. • Paul Miller, Renton, shared a personal story about the illicit use of alleyways, and expressed opposition to the development of the alleyway in the lower Kennydale neighborhood. • Jim McConnville, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed development of an alleyway behind his home in lower Kennydale. He stated that the alleyway was initially meant to be a way for a local farmer to attend to his cows in 1904. • Marcy Palmer, Renton, clarified that there are currently two homes built that are facing the alleyway, but are corner lots that do not require access across the full right- of-way, and that the City is requiring some infill lots in the middle of the affected block to be alley accessed. She noted that the developers of those lots had also signed the petition for the street vacation so they would not have to build access across the neighbors' back yards. She urged Council to oppose the development of the alleyway. • Rosa Karina Gallardo, Renton, expressed opposition to the to the development of the alleyway behind her home in Kennydale. She noted that studies have indicated that homes on alleys tend to have higher incidents of crime, and the police likely do not have the bandwidth to provide extra patrols in her neighborhood. • Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, expresses support for a minimum wage increase in Renton. She explained that the cost of living has gone up while wages have remained stagnant. She noted that any legislation enacted should also include labor protections for workers. • Gene Bremmer, Kent, stated that he too patronizes the VFW Hall in Renton, and asked why had the City developed a plan to remove to the parking spaces. He voiced his opposition to the removal of parking stalls and stated that seniors need those stalls because it is difficult to walk three or four blocks in the rain. He also noted that this plan would decrease property values for the VFW Hall and other businesses in the area. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Councilmember. June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 12, 2023. Council Concur. AB - 3362 Community & Economic Development Department submits the 2021 Construction Codes and local amendments for review. After review by the Planning Commission a recommendation to adopt code changes will be provided to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. AB - 3373 Finance Department recommends execution of the engagement letter with the State Auditor's Office (SAO), in the amount of $173,000, for the SAO to perform the annual audit for fiscal year 2022. Council Concur. AB - 3375 Public Works Airport recommends execution of a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, to accept up to $1,660,999, for design services work for the reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha at the Renton Municipal Airport. Council Concur. AB - 3374 Public Works Facilities Division recommends approval of Amendment 3 to LAG-21- 005, with Day 1 Academies dba Bezos Academy, which authorizes the academy to construct an age-appropriate playground at no cost to the City, at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center, 3000 NE 16th St, due to limited access to the Meadow Crest playground located nearby. Council Concur. AB - 3371 Public Works Maintenance Services Division requests approval to execute a purchase agreement with Papé, utilizing Washington State Contract No. 05916, for three Public Works dump vehicles totaling $1,003,647; and approve transfers of $140,000 from Street Fund 003 and $40,000 from Water Fund 405 to cover the budget gap, which will be included in the second quarter budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3376 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Utility Construction Agreement (UTB-1048) with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $133,728.08, for additional costs associated with the I-405 - Linda Ave SW Bridge Span Replacement project. Council Concur. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable - total payments of $26,032,558.94 for vouchers 10656-10657, 10659- 10666, 408443-408855, 408865-409199; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7144- 7154, 408856-408864 and 4 wire transfers. 2. Payroll - total payment of $1,870,299.02 for payroll vouchers that include 681 direct deposits and 14 checks (05/15/2023-05/31/2023 pay period. 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1423-1436 totaling $10,589.06. 4. Municipal Court Vouchers 018284-018303 totaling $13,604.00 MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Framework Cultural Placemaking for the development of the comprehensive 10-year Arts & Culture Master Plan. Additionally, the Committee recommends approving additional budget appropriations in the amount of $146,250.00. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Pérez recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew the City's 2023-2024 Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance policies in the amount of $1,285,982.69 for the period July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024. To secure the best premium rates possible, the City's lines of coverage go out to bid every year through our third-party broker, Alliant Insurance Services. Rates are determined by market conditions, insured values, and the City's loss history. This year's rate increase is driven by "hard market" conditions outside of the City's control. The City will bind these insurance policies with Alliant Insurance Services on July 1, 2023. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the May 2023-October 2024 agreement with Keating, Bucklin, and McCormack, Inc., P.S. for the purpose of providing legal defense in inquest matters for an amount not to exceed $200,000. MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve and authorize the adoption and participation in the regional OAC agreement with King County to oversee and report on opioid remediation expenditures related to the opioid settlement funds received through the Washington State MOU. In return, King County will receive the lesser of 10% of the city’s total opioid settlement or their actual administrative costs. MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution approving the 2024 South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan and 2024 Operating Budget. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4500: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2024 Work Plan and 2024 Operating Budget. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED June 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O’HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:25 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 12 Jun 2023   Council Committee Meeting Calendar  June 26, 2023      July 3, 2023  Monday    Independence Day Holiday – No Meetings    July 10, 2023  Monday    4:00 PM  Finance Committee, Chair Pérez   Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference  1. Authorization to Purchase Fleet Vehicles  2. Vouchers  3. Emerging Issues in Finance     4:45 PM * Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince  Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference  1. 2021 Construction and Administrative Code with Local Amendments  Adoption  2. Docket 18, Group B   D‐227: Impact Fees  3. Emerging Issues in CED     5:45 PM * Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran  Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference  1. IT Strategic Plan Overview  2. Emergency Management Update and Information *     7:00 PM Council Meeting  Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference    * revised 06/30/23