HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 10-16-2023October 16, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 16, 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
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator &
Interim Parks & Recreation Administrator
Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Programs Manager
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Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Carrie Nass, Recreation Director
Rob Shuey, Development Services Director
Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
April Alexander, Executive Assistant
Nate Malone, Budget & Accounting Manager
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING
Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment #1: 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 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment (Hearing #1).
Finance Administrator Kari Roller reported that this hearing is one of two scheduled to discuss
the 2023/2024 Mid-Biennial Budget adjustment. She explained that after public input and
Council comments are heard, there will be legislation advanced for adoption for 2024
Property Tax Levy, 2023/2024 budget adjustments, various fee schedule changes, and
changes to Renton Municipal Code, Title 3, Departments and Officers. She then discussed the
budget adoption timeline indicating that final adoption of all legislation should occur at the
November 13, 2023, Council meeting. Concluding, Ms. Roller reviewed the preliminary 2024
property tax levy, General Fund revenues, General Fund expenditures, other fund
adjustments, and Fee Schedule changes.
Mayor Pavone called for public comments:
• Holly Hill, Renton, questioned how the proposed changes to the Equity, Housing, and
Human Services Department and its programs would impact the Equity Commission.
She urged Council to expend additional resources to ensure this commission is
successful.
Following the public comment portion of the hearing, department administrators answered
several questions from Council regarding the budget proposal.
There being no additional correspondence, public comments, or inquiries from Council, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
CAO 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:
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• The city's annual Truck or Treat Halloween Drive Thru will be on Friday, October 20, at
the Renton Community Center with a sensory session from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. and the
main event kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Come in costume and ready for fun. Registration is
required to participate at rentonwa.gov/register using the keyword "treat."
• Join us on the third Saturday of each month for Free Museum Day at the Renton
History Museum, when no entrance fee is required. This month the Free Museum Day
is October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Renton History Museum offers changing
exhibits, programs, publications, and evets to share Renton's stories, past and
present.
• 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
• Jack Skeel, Seattle, stated that the Washington State Department of Transportation
finally agreed to lease space under I-405 that contains a DIY skatepark. He stated the
lease is currently on hold due to construction work but urged Council to have the city
enter the lease to provide an additional skatepark to Renton residents.
• Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce,
reviewed a list of upcoming events hosted by the Chamber. She urged Council to
attend some, if not all, of the events.
• Josh Shulkind, Renton, introduced himself as the new president of the Renton
Downtown Partnership group, and stated that he is looking forward to meeting all of
Renton's elected officials.
• Bob Baker, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Save the Cedar River organization,
remarked that the group is currently in a lawsuit regarding the proposed asphalt plant
and recycling center that will be located just a mile or so outside of City limits near
the Cedar River. He stated that experts working for the organization have concluded
that Renton's aquifer will be affected by the plant within ten years, and asked Council
to consider submitting an Amicus Brief to the court on behalf of the Save the Cedar
River group.
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 October 9, 2023. Council Concur.
AB - 3427 City Clerk submitted CAG-22-001, Council Chambers Upgrades project, contractor
Avidex Industries, LLC, and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage in
the amount of $15,973.84 after 60 days after all state releases are obtained and all claims
against the retainage have been legally cleared. Council Concur.
AB - 3448 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 7/1/2023
- 9/30/2023, and a report of agreements expiring between 10/1/2023 – 3/31/2024. None;
Information Only.
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AB - 3421 Executive Services Department recommended adoption of a resolution adopting
the City of Renton's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). This plan defines
the roles and responsibilities for key Emergency Support Functions that must be carried out
within the city during a disaster. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
AB - 3447 Executive Services Department submitted the 23EMPG Award Obligation Letter,
with the Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division, and requests
authorization to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to legal form, to accept
$58,285 in grant funds for support of emergency management operations. Refer to Finance
Committee.
AB - 3446 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
life insurance and long-term disability benefit premium rates, with Standard Insurance
Company, in the amount of $141,843, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3438 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) 2024 Administrative Fee Schedule, in the
amount of $350,000, which is a 4.60% increase over 2023, and sign the implementing
documents when ready. This coverage is for active employees and LEOFF 1 retirees. Refer to
Finance Committee.
AB - 3439 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2024 Kaiser Permanente healthcare premium rates for active employees and LEOFF 1 retirees,
in the amount of $221,500, and authorize the execution of the implementing documents
when ready. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3440 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
2024 Stop Loss (excess loss) insurance contract with Symetra, in the amount of $940,238, and
authorize execution of the implementing document when ready. Refer to Finance
Committee.
AB - 3449 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of an
Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the obligation of
grant funding in the amount of $182,700, for the Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations
(SAND) traffic safety project. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3444 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends execution of an agreement with
Carollo Engineers, in the amount of $1,663,616, for final design of the Kennydale Lakeline
Sewer Improvements project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Community Services Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff and Arts Commission's recommendation to approve the contract with Western Neon, in
the amount of $37,268.15, for the Williams Streetscape Improvement project's public art
component and propose granting staff the authority to sign the agreement with the artist.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
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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 AN AMICUS BRIEF (for the Save the Cedar River organization) TO
THE ADMINISTRATION AND BRING IT BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN ABOUT A
MONTH’S TIME.*
Addressing inquiries from Mayor Pavone and City Attorney Moloney,
Councilmember Vǎn revised the motion:
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER TO THE
ADMINISTRATION THE MATTER OF RESEARCHING THE POTENTIAL OF
DRAFTING AN AMICUS BRIEF (for the Save the Cedar River organization) AND
BRING THAT BACK TO THE FULL COUNCIL IN A MONTH’S TIME. *MOTION
CARRIED AS REVISED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:48 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
16 Oct 2023
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 16, 2023
October 23, 2023
Monday
2:00 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Văn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.RRFA Briefing
2.Emerging Issues in Public Safety
2:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.Agreement with Anchor QEA for the May Creek Park Master Plan
2.Renewal of Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) 2024
3.Approval of Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Premium Rates for 2024
4.Renewal of Symetra Stop Loss Coverage 2024
5.Renewal of Standard Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance 2024
6.23EMPG City of Renton Award Obligation
7.Interagency Agreement between Washington Traffic Safety Commission
and the City of Renton for the Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations
(SANDs) Grant Project
8.Vouchers
9.Emerging Issues in Finance
4:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.Docket 18, Group D
D-231: Code Interpretations
2.2021 Construction and Administrative Code with Local Amendments
Adoption (D-232)
3.Clean Economy Strategy (CES) 2.0
4.Emerging Issues in CED
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1.Economic Development Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference