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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 12-9-2024December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, December 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 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 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Young Yoon, IT Director Matt Herrera, Planning Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Krista Kolaz, Risk Manager Linda Knight, Sustainability & Solid Waste Manager Meara Heubach, Solid Waste Program Manager Joe Farah, Utility Engineering Manager Joshua Chan, Senior Sustainability Specialist December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Works Administrator Martin Pastucha reported that the department received two national awards for the environmental benefits two programs brought forth. He stated that the city received its first Envision Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure for the NE 16th St and Jefferson Ave NE Green Stormwater and Infrastructure project. Mr. Pastucha thanked staff for their work on this project. Continuing, Mr. Pastucha reported that the second award showcased Renton's Shift Green Program. He explained that this purpose of this program is to educate and raise awareness about recycling used motor oil and filters at proper locations. He stated that through partnerships with local auto stores, the city educated residents about the importance of properly recycling these items. He reported that over 100,000 gallons of used motor was recycled, and that effort was honored with a Program Excellence Award by the North American Hazardous Material Management Association. He thanked staff, key stakeholders, and auto stores for their efforts. Mr. Pastucha presented a plaque commemorating this program to Robert Krause, manager of an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Renton. 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: Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a bigger and better Battle of the Badges, Saturday, December 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Renton Technical College. Over 30 public safety agencies will showcase their creativity by competing for the best decorated vehicle or display, with the community voting for their favorites. Enjoy music and food trucks, such as Fisher Scones, Café de la Loba, Dirty Dawgz, and Uncle Bill’s Famous Corn Dog Shack. This is a free event open to the public. Additionally, we will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to support the Salvation Army Food Bank. Find the full list of agencies competing and other information a rentonwa.gov/battle. Adopt a new dog or cat! The City of Renton, Renton Police Department, and Eastside Veterinary Associations will host the annual Renton Animal Care and Control adoption event Saturday, December 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Eastside Veterinary Associates; 1700 NE 44th Street; Renton. Adoption fees are reduced by 50%. Adopt a dog for $50 or cat for $25. All pets are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and micro-chipped. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS Patrick Dickinson, Renton, urged council to discontinue fluoridating Renton's water supply. He submitted documents to this end. Kent McCleary, Renton, spoke on behalf of the Renton Rowing Center. He thanked staff and city officials for their continued support of the program. Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for keeping Renton's roadways safe to drive on during the winter months. Tabitha Pahl, Renton, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center and thanked city officials for their continued support of the program. Jack Yager, Renton, shared his experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center and thanked city officials for their continued support of the program. Kalea Figueroa, Renton, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center and thanked city officials for their continued support of the program. Eliza Ritchie, Renton, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center and thanked city officials for their continued support of the program. 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 December 2, 2024.Council Concur. b) AB - 3719 Community & Economic Development Department submits a draft ordinance streamlining the land use appeal process and recommends the ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for review at its next available meeting so it can provide a recommendation to Council. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. c) AB - 3714 Executive Services Department recommended execution of Amendment 2-24 to CAG-19-024, contractor Valley Defenders, PLLC, in the amount of $227,711.16, which extends the contract through March 31, 2025. Council Concur. d) AB - 3713 Police Department recommended approval to execute an agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Law Enforcement Liaison to accept $5,000 in grant funds to increase law enforcement participation in traffic safety enforcement and to serve as a resource for the region's Target Zero manager.Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3715 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a sub- award agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Council, to accept $400,000 in US Department of Transportation grant funds with a $100,000 city match ($500,000 total) for the Renton Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3716 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a 120-day closure of Houser Way N, between January 21, 2025, and May 22, 2025, for the purpose of installing a watermain and improving storm drainage facilities in support of the I-405 to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lane project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES g)AB - 3717 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends execution of Amendment #1 to the Project Coordinator Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), increasing WSDOT's payment to Renton from $240,000 to $440,000, in support of the Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lane project. Refer to Finance Committee. h)AB - 3718 Public Works Utility Systems Division reports bid opening on November 12, 2024, for the Renton Highlands Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 3 project (CAG-24-001) and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $2,808,428.24. Council Concur. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT 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) Committee of the Whole: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve allocations for 2025 Lodging Tax Fund as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows: AmPowering - Festival of Lights & Joy with Dandiya - $15,000 AmPowering - Global Women Festival 2025 - $15,000 AmPowering - North America Fashion Week - $15,000 City of Renton - Economic Development Division - Renton Community Marketing Campaign - $100,000 City of Renton - Recreation Division - Renton Farmers Market - $5,000 City of Renton - Recreation Division - Renton River Days - $10,000 City of Renton - Renton Municipal Arts Commission - Renton Summer Music Showcase - $25,000 Dawa Project - Northwest Naturals Expo - $5,000 Elevate PR Management - Black Makers and Creatives - $10,000 Emerald Dynasty Entertainment - Renton MultiCultural Festival - PolyFest 2025 - $50,000 Evergreen City Ballet - Evergreen City Ballet International Dance Festival - $10,000 Ground Zero Ministries - Ground Zero Ministries & Cater 4 You Culinary Camp - $20,000 HighSchool.GG – RAVE Pickleball - $10,000 King County Justice Alliance - Black History Month - $5,000 King County Justice Alliance - Juneteenth Festival - $5,000 – held until 1/6/25 Latinos Unidos - Hispanic Heritage Festival - $10,000 Mongolian cultural center - Education, Efficiency and Effectiveness TedX- $5,000 Professional Women of Color Network - PWOCN Career & Business Summit - $5,000 Puget Sound Educational Service District - Transforming Math Education Begins in Renton - $50,000 Randall Morris Foundation for Youth & FamiliesRandall Morris Foundation Coaching Clinic - $5,000 Randall Morris Foundation for Youth & FamiliesRandall Morris Foundation - $30,000 December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Renton Chamber of Commerce - Renton Visitors Center - $75,000 Renton Civic Theatre - Broadway in Renton Series - $10,000 Renton Downtown Partnership - Renton Uncovered - $10,000 Renton Rotary - Renton Rotary Rubber Ducky Race - $5,000 Sadhana - Art 2 Master East Meets West - $5,000 Seattle TISI Sangam - 2025 USA Sangam Convention - $25,000 Voice of Planet- Renton Color Festival - $5,000 Voice of Planet (Miss World USA) - Miss World America Pageant$10,000 Total Recommendation: $550,000 The Committee further recommended authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts with the successful applicants to expend budgeted funds on the proposed additional marketing initiatives. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL AMEND THE COMMITTEE REPORT TO STRIKE "KING COUNTY JUSTICE ALLIANCE - JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL - $5,000" UNTIL THE JANUARY 6, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE STAFF TIME TO DISCUSS HOLDING THE EVENT ON OR NEAR JUNETEENTH INSTEAD OF JUNE 28, 2025, WITH THE GRANTEE.** Discussion ensued about concerns related to the date of the Juneteenth event, having a policy in place to be more consistent when directing grantees' use of funds, and clarification that the request to hold funding is only until the next Council meeting to allow staff time to speak to the event organizers about moving the date closer to Juneteenth. AYES: PRINCE, PÉREZ, ALBERSON, RIVERA, O’HALLORAN, MCIRVIN NAYS: V N **MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE AMENDED COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. AYES: PRINCE, PÉREZ, ALBERSON, RIVERA, O’HALLORAN, MCIRVIN NAYS: V N b) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to approve the adoption of two ordinances and a resolution associated with the adoption and implementation of the State required 2024 update to the Renton Comprehensive Plan. One: An ordinance that adopts the updated Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and the official zoning map. Two: An ordinance adopting changes to the Title IV Development Regulations associated with the update to the Comprehensive Plan. Three: A resolution adopting two addenda to the Housing Action Plan. December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Committee further recommends waiving Section 6.1.3 of Policy & Procedure 800-07 and place the ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Committee on Committees: Chair Alberson presented a report recommending the following Council committee assignments for 2025: FINANCE (2nd and 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm) Ruth Pérez, Chair Valerie O'Halloran, Vice Chair Ryan McIrvin, Member PUBLIC SAFETY (3rd Monday, 4:00 pm) Carmen Rivera, Chair Ed Prince, Vice Chair Ruth Pérez, Member COMMUNITY SERVICES (2nd and 4th Mondays, 3:00 pm) Valerie O'Halloran, Chair Kim-Khánh V n, Vice Chair Carmen Rivera, Member UTILITIES (1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00 pm) Kim-Khánh V n, Chair Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair Valerie O'Halloran, Member PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (2nd and 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm) Ed Prince, Chair Ryan McIrvin, Vice Chair Kim-Khánh V n, Member TRANSPORTATION (1st and 3rd Mondays, 5:00 pm) Ryan McIrvin, Chair Ruth Pérez, Vice Chair Ed Prince, Member December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d)Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $25,614,322.77 for vouchers 10915-10919, 421097- 421284, 421294-421323; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7550-7565, 421285- 421293 and 3 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,019,991,99 for payroll vouchers that include 690 direct deposits and 6 checks. (11/1/2024-11/15/2024 pay period). 3. Municipal Court vouchers 018620-018635 totaling $19,592.96. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e)Finance Committee:Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending in the staff recommendation to approve the authorization by the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Master Non-Exclusive On-Call Small Public Works Agreement for Hazardous Materials/Encampment Cleanups Using State Mater Contract #09321 with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to December 31, 2025. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee:Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Water Quality Grant Agreement No. WQC-2025-Renton-00120 (CAG-24-261) with the State of Washington Department of Ecology to accept $297,500 in grant funds with a city match of $52,500 (total $350,00) for the Lind Ave SW Conveyance and Water Quality Retrofit Project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee:Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2025 Liability Insurance policies through the city's insurance broker, Alliant, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents in order to bind the insurance policies. The binder agreement will be transmitted by the broker for execution prior to January 1, 2025. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee:Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the in the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a $100,00 grant to Homestead Community Land Trust for the Willowcrest Townhomes Phase II. 2. Approve the Housing Opportunity Fund Affordable Housing Agreement with Homestead Community Land Trust, and 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement in substantially the same form. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4544: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting two addenda relating to equity and improving housing choices to the City of Renton Housing Action Plan. A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting two addenda relating to equity and improving housing choices to the City of Renton Housing Action Plan. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: b) Ordinance No. 6153:An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, revising the City’s 2015 Comprehensive Plan to comply with mandated 2024 Growth Management Act review and update, and adopting comprehensive plan text, maps, and data in conjunction therewith; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ: ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED. c) Ordinance No. 6154: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsections 4-2-010.C and 4-2-010.D, Sections 4-2-020 and 4-2-110A, and Subsection 4-2-115.B.1 to create a new Residential Multi Family Two (RMF-2) ZONE; authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) Councilmember V n expressed concerns about potential conflicts in interest especially surrounding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grant process. Senior Assistant City Attorney Kent noted that the City Attorney Department will send conflict of interest information to the full Council. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE TO THE RENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2027). CARRIED. December 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:54 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 09 Dec 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar December 9, 2024 CouncilHoliday–NoMeetings Council Holiday– NoMeetings 5th Monday – No Meetings Utilities Committee, Chair – Canceled 6:00PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location:CouncilConference Room/Videoconference 1.120 Day closure of Houser Way N 2.Traffic Safety Improvements – Puget Drive Briefing 3.EmergingIssuesinTransportation Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince -Canceled 7:00PM CouncilMeeting Location:CouncilChambers/Videoconference December 16,2024 Monday December 23, 2023 Monday December 30, 2024 Monday January6, 2025 Monday