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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-09-2024September 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, September 9, 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 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RIVERA. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Laura Pettitt, Communications Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Sue Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director September 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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: The Renton History Museum is hosting a pilot project for America’s 250th anniversary titled, “Tempests in Teapots” of special interest to educators. Join presenter Barbara McMichael at the Renton History Museum Thursday, September 19 at 4 p.m. for “Tempests in Teapots,” an interactive history presentation with tea tasting that will shed light on how a simple beverage raised tempers enough to brew the Boston Tea Party and American Revolution. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Go to Eventbrite.com and search for “Tempests in Teapots,” or visit rentonwa.gov/rentonhistorymuseum. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Angela Laulainen, Renton, spoke about the Renton School District's threat of eminent domain to take her and other residents' properties for the expansion of Renton High School. She urged Council to help stop the eminent domain process. Sarah Becker, also spoke about the Renton School District's threat to use eminent domain to purchase 32 homes and 12 businesses for the Renton High School expansion project. She too urged Council to assist residents in stopping the use of eminent domain for this project. Catherine Ploue-Smith, Renton, spoke about the Renton School District's threat to use eminent domain for the Renton High School expansion project. She asked Council to assist residents by urging the school district to conduct additional outreach through meetings with neighbors. Bob Baker, Renton, suggested that Renton use eminent domain to purchase the property where a proposed asphalt plant will be located to protect the city's water supply. He noted that several other cities have used this method in the past and noted that the property is currently valued around $12 million. Mary Clymer, Renton, stated that she resigned from the Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner (RMAC) due to the poor behavior of another commissioner. She also noted that this person, who is no longer a commissioner, is a registered sex offender. She urged Council to conduct background checks for all future board/commission appointees. Diane Dobson, Renton, stated that she is speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce and urged Council to do more to protect residents from the criminal activity occurring at the vacant building located on N 6th St. She noted that the building is scheduled to be demolished but until then the City should enforce all code violations. Heidi Daniel, unknown, introduced herself as the new Executive Director of the King County Library System (KCLS). She spoke about her background and noted that she had visited all 50 libraries operated by KCLS. September 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Brian Candelori, Seattle, spoke on behalf of the Renton branches of the King County Library System. He noted current and upcoming programs and encouraged everyone to visit both the downtown and Highlands libraries. 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 August 12, 2024.Council Concur. b) AB - 3656 Finance Department recommended setting public hearings on October 14 and October 21, 2024, to consider the proposed 2025 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources), the preliminary 2025/2026 Biennium Budget, proposed Fee Schedule adjustments, 2025-2026 Utility Rate and User Fee, and proposed adoption of all related legislation by November 18, 2024.Council Concur; Set Public Hearings on 10/14/2024 and 10/21/2024. c) AB - 3504 Parks & Recreation Department recommended recording the Notice of Grant Award with the King County Recorder's Office to receive the final $50,000 reimbursement from CAG-21-267, which is a grant agreement from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Coulon Trestle Bridge project. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3650 Parks & Recreation Department recommended ratification of a funding agreement with United Way of King County for the acceptance of $8,000 in grant funds for support of the 2024 Summer Meals Program in King County. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3648 Police Department recommended execution of a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the King County Sheriff's Office, to receive up to $15,652.15 for reimbursement of overtime costs associated with verifying addresses and residency status of registered sex and kidnapping offenders. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3653 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended setting October 7, 2024, as a Public Hearing date to consider adopting the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. g) AB - 3649 Public Works Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-21-003, Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements project, contractor Westwater Construction Company, and requests acceptance of the project and release of the contract bond after 60 days after all releases from the state have been obtained and any liens have been legally cleared.Council Concur. h) AB - 3654 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of an agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $159,480, for the design and services during bidding for the PRV (pressure-reducing valve) Station 1 and 16 Rehabilitation project. Refer to Utilities Committee. i) AB - 3655 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement for the transfer of water service for three existing residential water customers from Renton to the Skyway Water and Sewer District, in the amount of $27,467. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. September 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 $17,442,202.35 for vouchers 10863-10875, 418350- 418356, 418365-418781, 418786, 418795-419141; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7473-7494, 418357-418364, 418787-418794 and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $4,303,682.98 for payroll vouchers that include 1,620 direct deposits and 47 checks. (7/16/24-7/31/24 and 8/1/24-8/15/24 pay periods). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1712-1732 totaling $19,833.45. 4. Municipal Court vouchers 018579-018592 totaling $20,890.71. 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 the Washington State Military Department Public Assistance Grant Agreement D24-366. 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 a Professional Services Agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates in the amount of $225,283.00 for master planning and design services for the Cleveland-Richardson Park master plan project. 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 approve the Therapeutic Courts Interagency Agreement IAA25085 between the Renton Municipal Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts, for a reimbursement allocation in the amount of $260,865.60 to support the functions and services of the Renton Municipal Community Court. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY V N, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF RESEARCH OF WHAT THE CITY CAN DO IN TERMS OF THE RENTON HIGH SCHOOL EXPANSION TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION. * *MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. September 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY V N, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF RESEARCH TO ACQUIRE THE LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT SITE TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION. * *MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY V N, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF BACKGROUND CHECKS AND THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OF COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION FOR FUTURE APOINTMENTS. * Mayor Pavone noted that a motion is unnecessary because the Administration is already reviewing this issue. *MOTION WITHDRAWN WITHOUT OBJECTION. MOVED BY V N, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF RESEARCH IN TERMS OF WHAT THE CITY CAN DO, WHETHER IT IS AN ORDINANCE, WHETHER IT IS TO PENALIZE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO ARE NOT WITHIN OUR CODE MAINTAINING THEIR PROPERTY, TO THE ADMINISTRATION. *MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.TIME: 7:43 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 09 Sep 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 9, 2024 September 16, 2024 Monday 2:00 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Agreement with Shannon and Wilson Inc. for the East Valley Road Storm System Improvements Project 2. Agreement Between the City of Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District 3. Agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. for Design of the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station 1 & PRV Station 16 Rehabilitation Project 4. Agreement with Skyway Water and Sewer District for Transfer of Water Service 2:45 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Lease Agreement with Rainier Flight Service, LLC 2. Change Order No. 21 to CAG-22- Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project 3. Addendum 7-24 to LAG-93-004 with BHC, Inc 4. Addendum 8-24 to LAG-99-003 with Lane Hangar Condominiums Owners Association 5. Lease Agreement with Northwest Seaplanes, Inc. 6. 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 3:45 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2. RRFA Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 5:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Legislative Update 6:00 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Month Reception Location: Conferencing Center No official Council action will be taken during this Reception. 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference