HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 2-26-2024February 26, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, February 26, 2024
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:
Ed Prince, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
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
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator
Brianne Bannwarth, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Relations & Compensation Manager
Matthew Herrera, Planning Director
Rob Shuey, Development Services Director
Commander Lance Gray, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
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Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Linda Knight, Sustainability & Solid Waste Manager
PROCLAMATION
National Black History Month - February 2024: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read
declaring February 2024 to be National Black History Month in the City of Renton and
encouraging all residents to join in the celebration, reflection, and exploration of African
Americans' influence on the arts. Council President Ed Prince accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, 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 2024 and
beyond. Items noted were:
•Due to WSDOT storing materials under the I-405 bridge for its freeway-widening
project, access to Cedar River Dog Park at 1500 Houser Way S will be from Cedar River
Park using the pedestrian bridge to cross the Cedar River. This new access begins
Monday, February 26, and will last one year. For everyone’s safety, please follow
directions given by traffic flaggers and on posted signs. More information can be
found on WSDOT’s website at I-405 Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project or email
wsdotcoordinator@rentonwa.gov.
•Be prepared for emergencies by attending the Renton Emergency Preparedness
Academy (REPA), organized by the city's Emergency Management Division. You’ll gain
valuable skills to address emergencies effectively and help prevent further damage
while waiting for help to arrive. Classes featured in the winter session include
Cybersecurity 101, Surviving Mass Violence, De-escalation in the Workplace,
Emergency Preparedness 101, and Volcano Hazards 101. All classes will be held at
Renton Technical College in Room C-11. To secure a spot, please register online at
rentonwa.gov/register, using the keyword "Emergency."
•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
•Matt Hanbey, Renton, spoke about the proposed Logan 6 project in north Renton,
and stated that residents have concerns about the project's design standards and
impacts on traffic and parking in the neighborhood.
•Emmanuel Bailey Medilo, Seattle, spoke about the passage of Initiative Measure 23-
02 regarding minimum wage standards and urged council to partner with
stakeholders when implementing the new law.
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•Paul Quinn, Sammamish, provided information and a handout outlining solid waste
and recycling statistics.
•Guillermo Zazueta, Renton, spoke about the passage of Initiative Measure 23-02
regarding minimum wage standards noting several deadlines that must be met during
the implementation of the new law.
•Krysteena Mann, Tukwila, stated that city officials could seek assistance with the
implementation of Initiative Measure 23-02 from the City of Tukwila because they
had already implemented the law.
•Michael Westgaard, Renton, also spoke about the implementation process, including
deadlines, for Initiative Measure 23-02.
•Mark Arnold, Renton, spoke thanked city officials for the recent repairs made to the
skate park at Liberty Park, but noted that it likely needs to be replaced. He also shared
his family's history of utilizing skate parks in Renton.
•Jack Skeel, Renton, urged Council to take over the lease for the Longacres DIY Skate
Park that he currently holds with the Washington State Department of
Transportation. He also noted that Renton's population justifies the need for at least
three more skate parks around the city.
•Sheryl Friesz, Renton, spoke about the proposed Logan 6 development in north
Renton, and echoed the previous speakers' comments about parking and traffic
concerns. She urged the city to include more public input in the process.
•Gabriel Jones, Renton, expressed support for Initiative Measure 23-02 and voiced
concerns for several state initiative measures. Mr. Jones also urged Council to adopt
more rental protections for residents.
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.
a)Approval of Council Meeting minutes of 2/12/2024. Council Concur.
b)AB - 3519 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Renton Police Guild for Renton Police
Commissioned Employees. This request includes adoption of the 2024 Salary Table that
reflects collectively bargained changes to salaries and job classifications. Council Concur.
c)AB - 3520 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended authorizing
revised Local 2170 AFSCME salary grades, retroactive to January 1, 2024, as indicated in the
attached Memorandum of Understanding, and adopt the revised 2024 salary table that
reflects these collectively bargained salary grade changes. Council Concur.
d)AB - 3515 Police Department recommended approval of a five-year lease agreement with
Avive Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $272,015.15 plus sales tax, for the provision of
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) equipment for the Police Department and Facilities
Division. Additionally, the department is seeking a budget amendment to cover the cost of
the lease agreement. Refer to Finance Committee.
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f)AB - 3518 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended executing Amendment No. 1 to
CAG-19-124, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of
$430,178, for the replacement of an existing water main under I-405 and for the installation
of a new water main in NE 44th St at grade roadway. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.E. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 6.E.
e)AB - 3521 Public Works Facilities Division recommended approval of the assumption of
Operating Permit, PAG-11-002, by RNT 750 LLC from Pro-Flight Aviation; and separately
approval of the new Operating Permit with RNT FBO LLC. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM 6.e. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. 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 O'Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the
following payments:
1.Accounts Payable – total payment of $10,054,343.55 for vouchers 10777, 10779-10782,
414456-414458, 414467-414754; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7311, 7315-7319,
7324-7335, 414459-414466 and 8 wire transfers.
2.Payroll – total payment of $1,895,376.38 for payroll vouchers that include 664 direct
deposits and 8 checks. (1/16/24 – 1/31/24 pay period).
3.Municipal Court vouchers 018450-018467, 018475-018491 totaling $44607.82.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the
Department of Commerce to accept $49,445 (not to exceed $50,000) in grant funds to develop a
draft Middle Housing ordinance. The Committee further recommends authorization for the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with MAKERS Architecture & Urban Design, LLP, in
the amount of $49,961 for the development and drafting of a Middle Housing ordinance.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fuel Tax Grant Agreement
in the amount of $2,975,154 with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board and
all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the Southwest 43rd Street Improvements
project.
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MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fuel Tax Grant Agreement
in the amount of $187,000 with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board and all
subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the South 7th Street Corridor Improvements
project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Flood Reduction Grant
agreement 4.23.07 with the King County Flood Control District in the amount $250,000 for
engineering services for the Lind Ave SW Storm Improvement Project and to execute the WRIA 9
Cooperative Watershed Management Grant agreement 4.9.23.007 with the King County Flood
Control District in the amount of $150,000 for the Springbrook Creek Restoration Action Plan.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests from Bloodworks Northwest, Renton,
Lindbergh, Hazen and Liberty High Schools, and Renton Park Run, totaling $10,755.00 for
temporary open space, rental fees, use fees, green fees, and application fees for 2024
community events.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a)Ordinance No. 6132: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the 2024
City of Renton Salary Table to reflect collectively bargained changes, to correct clerical errors,
and to establish an effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
b)Ordinance No. 6133: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection
4-5-050.A, Subsection 4-5-050.C.4, Section 4-5-051, Section 4-5-055, Subsection 4-5-060.K.A
and K.2, 4-5-060.L.1 and L.3, 4-5-060.N, 4-5-110 of the Renton Municipal Code, adopting by
reference and amending the most recent versions of the International Building Code, the
Washington State Energy Code, the International Residential Code, the Construction
Administration Code, the International Mechanical Code, the National Fuel Gas Code, and the
Uniform Plumbing Code, repealing Subsections 4-5-060.I.5, I.6, and I.10; adding New Sections
4-5-061, 4-5-062, 4-5-063, 4-5-101, and 4-5-105 to the Renton Municipal Code; Adopting the
International Existing Building Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, and the Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Code; Authorizing Corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
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MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:56 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 26, 2024
March 4, 2024
Monday
4:00 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Văn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Amendment No.1 to CAG‐19‐294 for Utility Construction Agreement with
the Washington State Department of Transportation for Relocation of City
Utilities for the I‐405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes
Project
4:45 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Compensation and Final Approval of Peterson Street Vacation Petition
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince
Location: Conferencing Center
1. Economic Development Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference