HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-16-2024September 16, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, September 16, 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 V n, Council Position No. 7
(attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Laura Pettitt, Communications Director
Matt Herrera, Planning Director
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department
Commander Steve Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
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Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
PROCLAMATION
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15, 2024:A proclamation by Mayor
Pavone was read declaring September 15 - October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month in
the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to honor the rich diversity of the Hispanic
community and celebrate the many ways they contribute to our nation and society.
Councilmember Pérez also read the proclamation in Spanish. Isidro Rojas, owner of the Santa
Fe Mexican Grill & Cantina, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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 2023 and
beyond. Items noted were:
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Angela Laulainen, Name, Renton, spoke about the Renton School District’s proposed
expansion of Renton High School and the district’s proposed use of eminent domain
to purchase homes and businesses located in the expansion area.
Catherine Ploue-Smith, Renton, expressed concern about the Renton School District’s
proposed use of eminent domain to expand the Renton High School campus. She
urged Council to support residents affected by the proposed project.
Sarah Becker, Renton, voiced concern about the Renton High School expansion
project and urged City officials to support residents affected by the proposed project.
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 September 9, 2024. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3662 Community & Economic Development Department submits the proposed 2024
School Impact Fees and Capital Facilities Plans for the districts of Issaquah, Kent, and Renton;
and the 2025 Renton Regional Fire Authority Impact and Fire Marshal Fees, and upon
approval will incorporate the fees into the 2025 Fee Schedule. Refer to Planning &
Development Committee.
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c) AB - 3651 Public Works Airport recommends execution of a three-year agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates for architectural and engineering services, in an amount not to
exceed $250,000, to support various development projects at the Renton Municipal Airport.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
d) AB - 3658 Public Works Airport recommends execution of a three-year agreement with
DOWL, LLC, for architectural and engineering services, in an amount not to exceed $250,000,
to support various development projects at the Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to
Transportation 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) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve the building and premises lease with Rainier Flight Service, LLC
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease agreement.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 21 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s
Construction Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project in the amount of
$162,000.00.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Addendum 7-24 with
BHC, Inc. This addendum extends the term of the original lease for an additional five (5) year
term, expiring on December 31, 2029. Additionally, the addendum includes a lease rate
adjustment that will increase the annual leasehold amount by $24,535.59 and accounts for the
collection of rent retroactive to April 1, 2024, in accordance with the terms contained in LAG 93-
004.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to execute Amendment 8-24 with Lane Hangar Condominiums Owners
Association to extend the term of the original lease for a 2nd five (5) year term, expiring on July
31, 2028, in accordance with the terms contained in LAG 99-003.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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e) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the month-to-month
lease in the sum of $6,652.00 ($1,632.20 Land Component + $5,019.80 Building Component) with
Northwest Seaplanes, Inc.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to:
1. Approve the annual updates to the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Conduct a public hearing to be held on October 7, 2024, as established on
September 9, 2024.
3. Present the Resolution for reading and adoption following the public hearing
on October 7, 2024.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Utilities Committee: Chair V n authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement
with Shannon and Wilson Inc., in the amount of $241,402, for geotechnical and environmental
services for the East Valley Road Storm System Improvements Project.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Utilities Committee: Chair V n presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the reimbursement
agreement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for relocation of District Facilities on the SE
172nd St Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project in the amount of $695,572.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Utilities Committee: Chair V n presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the agreement with PACE Engineers in the amount of $159,480 for
design and construction services for the PRV Station 1 and 16 Rehabilitation project.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Utilities Committee: Chair V n presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the agreement for the transfer of $27,467.00 for water service with
Skyway Water and Sewer District. The Committee further recommends that the resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for this item be presented for
adoption at tonight’s Council meeting.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a)Resolution No. 4536: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, Authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement between the City of Renton and Skyway Water and
Sewer District for the transfer of three residential water services in the Skyway Area.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) FOR
APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:30 PM
Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 7:42 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
16 Sep 2024
Counci l Com mi t tee Meeti ng Ca l endar
Sept ember 16,202 4
Sept ember 23,2024
Monday
3:00 p.m.Communi ty Ser v i ces Commi tt ee,Chair A l ber son
Locat i on:Council Confer ence Room/V i deoconfer ence
1. Urban Forestry Update
2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
4:00 p.m.Finance Comm i t tee,Chai r O’Hal l or a n
Locat i on:Council Confer ence Room/V i deoconfer ence
1. Agreement with the King County Sheriff's Office for Sex Offender Cost
Reimbursement Grant 2024-2025
2. 2024 Summer Meals Program Grant
3. Notice of Grant for Coulon Trestle Bridge Project Grant Reimbursement
CAG-21-267
4. Vouchers
5. Emerging Issues in Finance
4:45 p.m.P l anni ng &Dev elopm ent Commi tt ee,Chai r P ér ez
Locat i on:Council Confer ence Room/V i deoconfer ence
1. 2024 School District Capital Facilities Plans, 2025 Renton Regional Fire
Authority Capital Facilities Plan, and Approval of Respective Impact Fees
and Fire Marshal Fees
2. Docket 19 Group A Update
3. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 p.m.Commi t t ee of t he Whole,Chair Pr ince
Locat i on:Conf er enci ng Cent er
1. Appointments to Regional Boards and Committees
2. Regional Issues
7 :00 p.m.Counci l Meet i ng
Locat i on:Council Chamber s/V i deoconfer ence