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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09112023September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, September 11, 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 Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison April Alexander, Executive Assistant Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Rob Shuey, Development Services Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department PROCLAMATION Welcoming Week 2023: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring September 8- 17, 2023, to be Welcoming Week 2023 in the City of Renton and encouraged everyone to join in this special observance. Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator and interim Parks & Recreation Administrator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Petition - VAC-23-001: This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and state laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the proposed street vacation petition, VAC-23-001 (Petitioner: Peterson). Economic Development Assistant Director Amanda Free displayed a map indicating that the proposed right-of-way to be vacated is bounded by N 31st St and N 32nd St and Park Ave N and Burnett Ave N. She reported that the petition was accepted on July 17, 2023, and that 83% of property owners had signed the petition. Ms. Free stated that the right-of-way is approximately 13,800 square feet of alleyway that was dedicated in 1904, and the area in which it is located was annexed to Renton in 1969. She also reported that the petition was submitted by property owners and not required as part of an active land development project. Ms. Free noted that four lots on the west portion of the alley have been constructed for access to four new homes, and that the proposal does not include those four lots. She also reported that the petition was circulated to internal and external parties of interest and that no objections had been raised. She stated that the staff recommendation is to approve the request to vacate subject to the petitioner providing an appraisal of the vacation area. Concluding, Ms. Free noted that if Council approves the petition to move forward, the petitioner would be required to submit an appraisal, and after the appraisal had been reviewed by staff, it would be returned to Council with a recommendation for compensation. She emphasized that Council sets the final compensation amount. Mayor Pavone, hearing that no correspondence had been submitted for this public hearing, called for public comments: • Mark Peterson, Renton, provided a brief history of nearby right-of-way vacation petitions, and asked that Council approve the petition with zero compensation required from residents. • Seth Pavlik, Renton, expressed support for the vacation and noted that developing the right-of-way into an alleyway would reduce safety in the area. September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Kim Loulias, Renton, provided additional information about the history of nearby right-of-way petitions, noted that property taxes would increase for those we received a portion of the right-of-way, and requested the vacation be approved at no cost to residents. • Sara Omiliak, Renton, stated that the vacation would be in the best interest of the City and not just affected residents because property taxes would increase. She stated that the cost should not exceed the amount of funds expended to process the petition. • Brain Omiliak, Renton, expressed support for the vacation being processed at no cost for residents. He stated that the vacation would not succeed if each resident had to pay a share of the appraised value of the right-of-way. • Gretchen Wix, Renton, stated that approving the vacation at no cost would eliminate future disputes between affected property owners. She also stated that the vacation would improve safety and reduce illegal dumping in the area. • Michelle Peterson, Renton, expressed support for approving the vacation at no cost to affected residents like the other vacations had been processed. • Barry Conger, Renton, expressed support for approving the vacation and noted that decreasing tree canopies cause heat islands. He submitted a Seattle Times article that addresses this issue. • Marzena Dominik, Renton, expressed support for the vacation being processed at no cost, and stated that cutting down the trees would decrease property taxes. • Laurie Goldfarb, Renton, expressed support for the vacation being processed at no cost, and noted that many residents have structures on or abutted next to the right- of-way. • Jim McConville, Renton, stated that he has lived in the area for several decades and expressed support for the vacation being processed at no cost. There being no further public comments, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE VACATION PETITION WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE PETITIONER SUBMIT AN APPRAISAL (FOR THE VACATION AREA). 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: • Renton Farmers Market will change operating hours for its final two dates of September 19 and 26 to 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tomorrow's Market on September 12 will run as regularly scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find us at Piazza Park, corner of S 3rd St and Logan Ave S, with free parking in the City Parking Garage, located off S 2nd St between Burnett and Logan Avenues. Find Renton Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram and www.rentonfarmersmarket.com for the most up-to-date details. September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Julianna Dalbo, Renton, urged Council to adopt an ordinance related to a minimum wage in Renton. She noted that a petition to that end would be submitted soon. She also urged Council to conduct a study on preschool options for Renton residents. • Dan Clawson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Historical Museum, invited officials, staff, and residents to a fundraising event occurring on September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at VFH Post 1263. He stated that proceeds from the event would support museum operations. • Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to not approve the proposal to remove the events center from the Renton Pavilion. She stated that stakeholders have yet to be included in any discussions regarding plans for the center. • Ashley Dobson, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed changes to the Renton Pavilion Center and reviewed the previous times she has spoken in opposition to the proposed changes. She urged Council to not approve a contract for design services until more outreach to the community had occurred. 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 August 14, 2023. Council Concur. AB - 3412 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommends approval to execute the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Youth Athletic Facilities grant to accept $350,000 which will be leveraged for improvements at Talbot Hill Reservoir Park. This project consists of repairing and resurfacing the existing tennis and pickleball courts among other enhancements. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3413 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing application to the State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for a local Parks Maintenance grant in the amount of $100,000 for the Coulon Park Pathways and Parking Lots project. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3410 Police Department recommends approval of Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the King County Sheriff's Office in order to receive up to $14,100.59 for reimbursement of overtime costs associated with verifying addresses and residency status of registered sex and kidnapping offenders. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3414 Public Works Administration recommends approval to execute Interagency Agreement No. SWMLSWFA-2023-Renton-00124 with the Washington State Department of Ecology to accept $132,983 in grant funds to implement a recycling and organics technical assistance program for businesses. Refer to Finance Committee. September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AB - 3415 Public Works Administration recommends approval to execute an Interagency Agreement with King County for the for the 2023-2024 Re+ program to accept $100,000 in grant funds to implement a recycling and organics technical assistance program for businesses. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3416 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to execute Change Order No. 5 to CAG-22-163, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of $174,913.89 to eliminate discontinuities between Schedule 40 PVC pipes and Schedule 80 PVC pipes under the roadway, for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. AB - 3422 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to execute Change Order No. 6 to CAG-22-163, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of $130,000, for revised plans for the clearing and grubbing of grass, shrubs, and trees for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. AB - 3419 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution setting October 2, 2023, as a Public Hearing date to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code 5-27 to authorize the Renton City Council to assume governance of the Renton Transportation Benefit District. Refer to Finance Committee. AB - 3418 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of an ordinance approving the 2024 King County wastewater treatment charge pass through rate increase of 5.75 percent to match King County's adopted rate, effective January 1, 2024. Refer to Utilities Committee. AB - 3420 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements utilizing eminent domain and approval to execute a Permanent Utility Easement, Temporary Construction Easement, and Purchase and Sale agreements with Segale Properties, LLC, in the amount of $4,336,732, for the construction of the Monroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility project. 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: Chair Pérez submitted a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable - total payment of $18,655,650.05 for vouchers 10683, 10691-10704, 410513-410522, 510531-410598, 410600-410625, 410627-410909-410921, 410930- 411105; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7190-7201, 7203-7204, 7208, 7210, 7100,. 410523-410530, 410922-410919 and 6 wire transfers. 2. Payroll - total payment of $3,970,531.84 for payroll vouchers that include 1,556 direct deposits, and 46 checks. (08/01/2023-08/15/2023 and 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 pay periods). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1460-1478 totaling $30,355.01. 4. Municipal Court Vouchers 018326-018348 totaling $8,660.04 September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez submitted a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement establishing a cooperative effort to support regional economic development (Startup 425) between the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, and Renton, in the amount of $12,200, which broadens the scope of activities and programming for Startup 425. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the amended interlocal agreement. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez submitted a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Therapeutic Courts Interagency Agreement IAA24215 between the Renton Municipal Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts, for a reimbursement allocation in the amount of $168,617.64 to support the functions and services of the Renton Municipal Community Court. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez submitted a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract amendment with Graham Baba Architect in the amount of $745,117 for the full design services of the Pavilion Market Project. Responding to several inquiries from Council, Public Works Administrator Pastucha stated that no additional public outreach had occurred after the recent briefing to Council on this project. He further explained that this contract amendment is for structural and mechanical design and that vendors would build out their specific spaces. He also noted that the intent is to have profit sharing and leases in place to keep the City from losing revenue at the Pavilion. Mayor Pavone noted that the potential investor is still interested in the space contrary to what some of Council may have heard. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF DRAFTING A RENTER’S PROTECTION ORDINANCE, MODELED AFTER THE ONE IN SEATAC, FOR THE RENTON COMMUNITY TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. * After responding to inquiries from Councilmembers regarding the intent, purpose, and timing of the motion, and after hearing no objections from Councilmember Rivera who seconded the original motion or other Councilmembers, Councilmember Vǎn made a friendly amendment to the motion. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. September 11, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:14 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 11 Sep 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 11, 2023 September 18, 2023 Monday 2:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Sex Offender Cost Reimbursement Grant with the King County Sheriff’s Office 2. Youth Athletic Facilities Grant Agreement with the State Recreation and Conservation Office for Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Sport Courts 3. Local Parks Maintenance Grant Application Authorization with the State Recreation and Conservation Office for Coulon Pathways and Parking Lots 4. Assumption of the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) 5. Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Ecology for the Solid Waste Management Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program 6. Interagency Agreement with King County for 2023-2024 Re+ City Grant 7. Emerging Issues in Finance 3:15 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2024 King County Wastewater Treatment Charge Rate Adoption 2. Agreements with Segale Properties LLC for the Monroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility Project 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities • Surface Water Utility Pollutant Source Control Program 4:15 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with the Renton School District for the 2023-2024 School Year 2. Staffing Update 3. Downtown Patrol District Unit Update 4. Case Updates 5. Violent Crime Response 6. RRFA Briefing 7. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 5:15 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Change Order No. 5 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project 2. Change Order No. 6 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Communities in Schools of Greater King County Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference