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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-01-2024April 1, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 1, 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 Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Young Yoon, IT Director Jon Schuldt, Police Chief Jeffery Hardin, Deputy Police Chief Ryan Rutledge, Deputy Police Chief Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator April 1, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Matt Herrera, Planning Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director 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: • Renton’s Urban Forester Ian Gray has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Washington Community Forestry Council, which advises WA Department of Natural Resource’s Urban & Community Forestry program. The program educates citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees. The program also assists local governments, citizen groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live, work, and play in Washington state. • 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 • Thomas Anderson, Seattle, stated that he owns The Landing Gear Works at the Renton Municipal Airport and urged Council to work with the organization to find a solution to an ongoing lease dispute. • Margaret Perez Brower, Renton, recommended that any lateral officers hired by the Renton Police Department be trained in department practices and policies before they begin working in the community. • Sergio Núñez, Seattle, stated he works at The Landing Gear Works at the Renton Municipal Airport and explained the issues concerning the building's roof. He urged Council to assist the business with its lease issues. • Sofia Farret, Renton, stated that she also works at The Landing Gear Works at the Renton Municipal Airport and urged Council to assist with the organization's lease issues. 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 March 25, 2024. Council Concur. b) AB - 3541 Mayor Pavone recommends approval of Amendment #1 to CAG-19-024, contractor Valley Defenders PLLC, increasing the monthly fee to $75,903.72 and extending the agreement through December 31, 2024. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3535 Executive Services Department recommends approval to execute an agreement with Avidex Industries, LLC, in the amount of $141,991.87, for audio/visual upgrades for the Community Center Audiovisual System Upgrade project. Council Concur. April 1, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 3538 Parks & Recreation Department recommends approval to execute an Amendment 2 to CAG-21-174, contractor King County's Department of Community and Human Services, for the allocation of an additional $60,000 in grant funds to support the Recreation Division's outreach, programs, and services. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3533 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR recommends approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Moffat & Nichol, in the amount of $141,971, for engineering and permitting services for the Springbrook Trail Boardwalk Repairs project. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3534 Police Department recommends approval of a proposal to increase the bonus offered to lateral police officers from $10,000 at hiring date and a second $10,000 payment upon completion of a one-year probation period to $20,000 at hiring date and an additional $20,000 upon completion of a one-year probation date. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3539 Public Works Utility Systems Division submits CAG-21-261, Lift Station and Force Main Rehab Phase 2 project, contractor Gary Harper Construction, Inc., and requests acceptance of the project and approval to release retainage in the amount of $21,546.55 after 60 days once all required releases from the State are obtained and all other liens are legally cleared. Council Concur. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:14 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 01 Apr 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 1, 2024 April 8, 2024 Monday 2:30 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Juvenile Crime Update 2. RRFA Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 3:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 4:15 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan (GMA) Periodic Update‐FY 2024 Grant Acceptance 2. 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Contract E24‐ 248 3. Increased Bonus Pay for Lateral Officers 4. Amendment #2 to CAG‐21‐174 with King County for VSHSL Funds 5. Agreement with Moffat & Nichol for Springbrook Trail Boardwalk Repairs Project 6. Ratification of Amendment #1 to CAG‐19‐024 with Valley Defenders PLLC 7. Vouchers 8. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:15 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan Draft Elements Briefing 2. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference