HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 7-8-2024CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, July 8, 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: Councilmembers Absent:
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 Mclrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ruth Perez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khanh Van, Council Position No. 7
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Maryjane Van Cleeve, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Young Yoon, IT Director
Nate Malone, Budgeting & Accounting Manager
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk
July 8, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
Parks & Recreation Month - July 2024: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read
declaring July 2024 as Parks & Recreation Month in the City of Renton and
encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Parks & Recreation
Administrator MJ Van Cleave accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
AWC Certificate of Municipal Leadership - Councilmember Alberson, Jr.: Council President
Ed Prince presented the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Certificate of Municipal
Leadership to fellow Councilmember James Alberson, Jr.
Nishiwaki, Japan Sister City Delegation Introduction: Kristi Rowland introduced the following
distinguished members of the delegation from Renton's Sister City Nishiwaki, Japan:
• Shozo Katayama, Mayor
• Kazuhiro Endo, Superintendent of Education
• Naomichi Nakano, Secretary
Mayor Katayama, Mayor of Nishiwaki, stated that this was his third visit to Renton. He noted
that the Middle School Student Exchange Program was recently restarted after being inactive
due to COVID-19, and that he has recommended a similar program be initiated for high school
students. Finally, he encouraged everyone to visit Nishiwaki next year. Mayor Katayama's
remarks were translated by Renton Equity Commissioner, Ms. Manami Imoaka.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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:
The Equity Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. The agenda includes a review of the Human Resources and Risk
Management Department's Inclusion Tactical Plan.
The Washington State Department of Ecology's Final Water Quality Funding Offer List
and Intended Use Plan for State Fiscal Year 2025 includes $297,500 in Water Quality
Grant Funding for the Lind Avenue SW Storm System Improvement Project. The
purpose of this project is to reduce flood risk along SW 43rd Street by increasing the
conveyance capacity of the storm system through the installation of a new trunkline
that extends along Lind Avenue SW to Springbrook Creek. The grant funds will be
utilized to design stormwater runoff treatment units along the project corridor to
reduce pollutant discharge into Springbrook Creek.
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.
July 8, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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 July 1, 2024. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3616 Finance Department recommended setting a public hearing date of July 22, 2024 to
solicit public input on the preliminary development of the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Council
Concur; Set Public Hearing on 07/22/2024.
c) AB - 3617 Police Department recommended execution of an agreement with the Association
of Washington Cities (AWC), to accept grant funds in the amount of $185,000, for the
reimbursement of Project Be Free for co -response contract costs. Refer to Finance
Committee.
d) AB - 3618 Police Department recommended approval of an agreement with Project Be Free,
in the amount of $185,000, for co -response services on domestic violence calls with the
Renton police department. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3613 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of an agreement
with Herrera Environmental Consultants, in the amount of $329,257, for work associated with
the preparation of the Springbrook Creek Restoration Action Plan. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED 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:
Accounts Payable — total payment of $26,225,999.30 for vouchers 10843-10852, 417338-
417343, 417346-417347, 417349-417622; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7432-
7443, 417623-417630 and 6 wire transfers.
Payroll —total payment of $2,144,218.27 for payroll vouchers that include 748 direct
deposits and 61 checks. (6/1/24 to 6/15/24 pay period).
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, 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 the lease addendum with
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church at 200 Mill for 1-year, effective June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
The city will receive an estimated annualized lease revenue of $406,375.56 for this 1-year
extension.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
July 8, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
c) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 064753-005 (KW Bristol at
Southport), in the amount of $4,125.51 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line
leak, in accordance with RMC 8-5-23.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 048243-000 (Sunset Garden
Apts, LLC), in the amount of $2,993.26 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line
leak, in accordance with RMC 8-5-23.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran 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 $1,601,362 for an amended total revenue of
$793,962,907 over the biennium and increase expenditures by $2,269,058 for total
amended expenditures of $1,021,051,149 over the biennium, and
2. Approve the resolution amending the 2023/2024 Fee Schedule.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 19 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother's
Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending to designate the Mayor
or Mayor's designee as the Authorized PWS Representative to sign the Public Water System
Settlement Phase One Claims Forms for the Aqueous Film -Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability
Litigation (MDL 2873) with 3M and DuPont and any future liability litigation claims related to
PFAS with other parties. The Committee further authorize the Mayor or Mayor's designee to
sign all other agreements and required paperwork necessary to complete the AFFF Products
Liability Litigation claims process and future claims process related to PFAS with other parties.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Perez presented a report recommending
concurrence to the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution approving the 2025 South King
County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Work Plan and Operating Budget. The
Committee further recommends that this resolution be presented for adoption at tonight's
Council meeting.
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
July 8, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4531: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, approving the South
King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2025 Work Plan and 2025 Operating Budget.
MOVED BY PEREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4532: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington amending the
2023/2024 City of Renton Fee Schedule.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
c) Ordinance No. 6137: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the City of
Renton Fiscal Years 2023/2024 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 6088 and
amended by Ordinance Nos. 6110, 6114, 6124, and 6134 by Increasing Budgeted Revenues
and Expenditures by $1,601,362 and $2,269,058, Respectively; Providing for Severability; and
Establishing an Effective Date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PEREZ, 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 ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:30 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
08 Jul 2024
July 8, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
July 8, 2024
July 15, 2024
Monday
4:00 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair Van
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants for the Preparation of
the Springbrook Creek Restoration Action Plan
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
• Kennydale Lake Line Project Update
4:45 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Hiring and Recruitment Update
2. Chiefs Community Council Update
3. Project Be Free Co -Response Services Program Update
4. RRFA Briefing
5. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Mclrvin
5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Labor Standards Discussion
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference