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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-06-2025January 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, January 6, 2025 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: James Alberson, Jr., Council President Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Councilmembers Absent: Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER V N. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director January 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator 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 Everett Gin Mun Chun, Renton, expressed concern about alleged illegal activity occurring at 110 Pelly Ave N. He also urged Council to address the dilapidated building located near N 6th St and Park Ave N. Angela Laulainen, Renton, urged Council to address the issues occurring at the vacant building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. P. Michael Lobalzo, Renton, also expressed concerns about the vacant building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. Mark Widmer, Renton, urged Council to listen to the concerns of residents and address the problems occurring at the vacant building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, stated that Renton's 2025 minimum wage was set at $20.90, a three percent increase, and that it should be $21.10, a four percent increase. She noted that Tukwila and Seattle increased their minimum wages by four percent and urged the city to do the same. Sheryl Friez, Renton, voiced concerns about public safety issues in the North Renton Neighborhood and urged Council to address the problems occurring at the vacant building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. Michael Westgaard, Renton, noted that the cities of Tukwila and Seattle increased their minimum wage to $21.10, a four percent increase over 2024. He stated that Renton only increased its minimum wage by three percent and urged city officials to correct this perceived error. He stated that the minimum wage in Renton should match that of Seattle and Tukwila. Ben Johnson, Renton, urged Council to explore the use of "attractive nuisance" legislation to address the problems occurring at the vacant building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. Patrick Dickinson, Renton, submitted documents to Council regarding the use of fluoride in city water. He requested that Council to study the documents and then begin the process to stop fluoridating the city's water supply. Cheryl Jackson-Williams, unincorporated King County, noted that 572 people reached out to her and asked her to represent them in urging Council to reconsider funding this year's Juneteenth event. She noted that Juneteenth events are intentionally staggered so that residents can attend any or all of the celebrations occurring in the region. January 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, also urged Council to reconsider funding the Juneteenth event. She stated that Juneteenth began in Renton prior to it becoming a national holiday and it is an important event for the community to celebrate. She also noted that a shooting incident occurred in her neighborhood where many vehicles and homes, including her own, were hit by stray bullets. She urged Council to take public safety seriously. Lori Madson, Renton, urged Council to consider using every available tool to address the vacant building located at N 6th St and Renton Ave N. Diane Dobson, Renton, urged Council to make public safety in downtown and other areas of Renton a priority. 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 9, 2024.Council Concur. b) AB - 3720 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of his reappointment of Mara Fiksdal to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring on January 31, 2028. Council Concur. c) AB - 3722 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR reported bid opening on November 26, 2024, for the Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Improvements Construction project (CAG-24-229) and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Active Construction, Inc., in the amount of $875,875.00; and approval of additional budget appropriations in the amount of $162,000 to cover the budget gap. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3723 Police Department recommended execution of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FY2024 Agreement to accept up to $29,013 in grant funds to support the department's domestic violence victim advocacy program. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3721 Police Department recommended execution of a subgrant agreement awarded by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, to accept $10,000 in grant funds for straight time or overtime when officers are conducting high visibility enforcement efforts along the corridor identified as 140th Ave SE from SR 169 south to 132nd Ave SE to SR 18. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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 adopt the resolution authorizing the 120-day closure (Houser Way N) to occur between January 21, 2025, and May 22, 2025, for the purpose of installing a watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lane Project. January 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a)Resolution No. 4545:A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary full street closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe's Business Access Road. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT & EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110.(i) AND THE COUNCIL MEETING IS TO ADJOURN WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNS. CARRIED. Time: 7:49 PM The executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:20 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 06 Jan 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 6, 2025 January 13, 2025 Monday 3:45 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 4:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Interagency Agreement-2025-Sub-grants 5489 Region 7_8 Law Enforcement Liaison 2. KC Corridor HVE IAA FFY2025 3. Edward Byrne FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 4. Authorize Sub-Agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Council for the Renton Comprehensive Safety Action Plan 5. Amendment #1 – GCB 2433, WSDOT Project Coordinator Agreement 6. Bid Award: Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Improvements Construction 7. Vouchers 8. Emerging Issues in Finance 6:00 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Long Range Planning Staff Introductions 2. Middle Housing/ADU Update 3. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference