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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 7-17-2023July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 17, 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 Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Amanda Free, Assistant Economic Development Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Rhemy King, Neighborhood Program Coordinator PROCLAMATION Disability Pride Month - July 2023: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring July 2023 to be Disability Pride Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Kristina Brown, Director of Public Affairs for Kindering, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor’s Recognition of Summer Cameron: Diane Cooper, Co-President of Nelson Middle School PTSA, introduced Summer Cameron and displayed her award-winning video to Council. Ms. Cameron accepted a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Pavone with appreciation. Mayor’s Recognition of Elleanna Smith: Diane Cooper, Co-President of Nelson Middle School PTSA, introduced Elleanna Smith and displayed her award-winning video to Council. Ms. Smith accepted a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Pavone with appreciation. 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: • Renton River Days, our annual family festival and community celebration, returns on July 21 - 23, 2023, with three days of family-oriented events, activities, and parade. Please go to Rentonwa.gov/riverdays for all updated information and the event details, locations, and schedule. This year’s theme is “Where Community Grows,” highlighting our Parks and Recreation month. We look forward to seeing you there. • The Parks and Recreation dept. was awarded $904,440 from King County for Henry Moses Aquatic Center updates. Work will include stabilization of the failing perimeter tile and the entire liner of the leisure activity pool. Additional work will enhance circulation and access/egress at the main facility entrance by removing an unused water feature and creating an open, inviting area for the public. The projected start date is January 2024 with completion by the end of May 2024, prior to the 2024 HMAC season. • The Parks and Recreation dept. was awarded a $350,000 grant from the RCO funding board for design and construction improvements to existing tennis and pickleball courts at Talbot Hill Reservoir Park. In addition to sport court improvements, the project includes installation of new park amenities including a covered seating area, water fountain, bike rack, benches, refuse containers, and paddle holders. The existing parking lot will be renovated with seal coat, curbing, striping, and signage to better serve park users. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Judith Schroeder, Renton, urged Council to pass renter protections such as the elimination of daily late fees. She stated that the elimination of daily fees and reduction of other fees would have a direct impact on reducing homelessness in Renton. • Kim Loulias, Renton, stated that he believed the development of a property in the vicinity of N 31st St in Renton with File No. LUA23-0000181, was done without properly notifying nearby residents. • Gretchen Wix, Renton, questioned why comments from residents impacted by the development on N 31st St was not considered, and why residents were not notified of the project. She urged Council to make the developer start the process over. • Mark Peterson, Renton, made a clarifying statement about a letter sent by the Kennydale Neighborhood Association regarding the petition submitted to vacate right-of-way (VAC-23-001) located in the vicinity of N 31st St and N 32nd St. He also noted that 37 of 41 property owners affected by the development of the alleyway had signed the petition to vacate the right-of-way. • Bob Baker, Renton, stated that lack of parking is one of the biggest complaints of new and old businesses in downtown Renton. He added that removing parking on Burnett Ave S would have a negative impact on the VFW and other businesses located nearby. • S. "Dutch" Deutschman, unincorporated King County, emphasized that removing 84 parking stalls on Burnett Ave S would create a serious economic hardship for the VFW and Red House restaurant. • Valentine Portolana, Renton, expressed appreciation to City officials and staff for the neighborhood program, and shared her experience at a recent picnic held for the South Renton neighborhood. • Jeannie Greene-Crook, Renton, expressed opposition to the removal of parking stalls near the VFW Hall in downtown. She stated that removing nearby parking stalls would have a negative economic impact on the Hall because rental fees are a main source of revenue. • Jeffrey Berridge, Renton, expressed appreciation for recent neighborhood picnic conducted for the South Renton neighborhood. He also thanked City officials for providing a way for residents to express their opinions to Council. 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. Approval of Council Meeting minutes of July 10, 2023. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED CARRIED. July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the following two temporary total closures of Northeast 44th Street: 1. Between the night of Friday, July 28, 2023 to the morning of Monday, July 31, 2023 for the purpose of installing a fish passage culvert. 2. Between the night of Friday, September 8, 2023 to the morning of Monday, September 11, 2023 for the purpose of reconfiguring the interchange at Northeast 44th Street. The Committee further recommends that the resolution regarding this item be presented for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence The Transportation/Aviation Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the annual updates to the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. 2. Conduct a public hearing to be held on August 7, 2023, as established on July 10, 2023. 3. Present the resolution for reading and adoption following the public hearing on August 7, 2023. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment with Century West Engineering for the final design and bidding services associated with the Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation project, not to exceed $859,863. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the budget amendment and adopt the ordinance amending the 2023/2024 biennial budget to increase revenues by $2,328,089 for an amended total revenues of $669,611,690 over the biennium, and increase expenditures by $4,279,497 for an amended total expenditures of $790,796,650 over the biennium; and amending the 2023 salary table. The Committee further recommends that Section 6.13 of Policy & Procedure 800-07 be waived and that the related ordinance be presented for first and second and final reading and adopted at tonight’s Council meeting. 2. Approve and adopt the resolution amending the 2023/2024 Fee Schedule at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY PÉREZ, 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 set August 7, 2023, as the public hearing date for establishing the Renton Transportation Benefit District. The Committee further recommends that the ordinance adding a new Chapter 27, establishing the Renton Transportation Benefit District, to Title V of the Renton Municipal Code be presented for first reading after the public hearing. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract to All Stripes, LLC in the amount of $137,952.00, and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $192,213.00 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. g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with King County and The Hazardous Waste Management Program to accept $70,822.08 of non-matching grant funds available in 2023-2024 to implement household hazardous waste reduction, recycling, and education programs. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the requested fee waivers of $ 5,125.00 in temporary open space rentals fees, use fees, and permit fees for Summer 2023 community events. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LEGISLATION Resolutions: Resolution No. 4501: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the 2023/2024 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Resolution No. 4502: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing two temporary full street closures of Northeast 44th Street between the I-405 Northbound and Southbound freeway ramps. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: Ordinance No. 6114: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2023/2024 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 6088 and amended by Ordinance No. 6110, by Increasing the Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures by $2,328,089 and $4,279,497 respectively, amending the 2023 Salary Table, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED. Following first reading, it was: MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 8:11 P.M. Chief VanValey announced that an additional 25 more minutes were needed to finish the session. Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:55 p.m. July 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 17 Jul 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 17, 2023 July 24, 2023 Monday Council Holiday – No Meetings July 31, 2023 Monday 5th Monday – No Meetings August 7, 2023 Monday CANCELED Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin 5:00 PM * CANCELED * Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference * 1. Emerging Issues in Utilities * • Surface Water Utility Pollutant Source Control Program * 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Community Survey Executive Summary 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 08/03/23