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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-13-2025January 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, January 13, 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 Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator MJ Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator January 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Rob Shuey, Development Services Director SPECIAL PRESENTATION Small Business Administration Resources for Disaster Recovery: Javier Caltenco, Public Information Officer for the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, announced that there are federal loans available for residents and small businesses affected by the bomb cyclone event that occurred late last year. He noted that these low-interest loans are for costs not covered by insurance. Mr. Caltenco stated that people can visit their Renton office at the King County Elections office in Renton, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to apply for the loans. 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: x Applications are being accepted through January 20 for the Renton Civic Academy. The Academy will take place February 13-March 20 and is open to Renton residents and businessowners ready to take the next step in being informed and involved in the community. To complete the application visit yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/civic- academy. For questions, contact Casey King at cking@rentonwa.gov or via phone at 206-550-4503. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Michael Westgaard, Renton, opined that the city's three-percent increase to the minimum wage is incorrect and should be a four-percent increase for 2025. He remarked that he reported the discrepancy to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. x Nora Schultz, Renton, expressed disappointment about alleged lack of communication about the derelict building located at N 6th St and Park Ave N. x Sheryl Friesz, Renton, stated that she signed up for the upcoming Civics Academy hosted by the city. She also expressed disappointment about alleged lack of communication regarding the vacant building located N 6th St and Park Ave N. x Ben Johnson, Renton, stated he would like more details about how the city is managing the process of correcting the issues with the vacant building at N 6th St and Park Ave N. He stated that he would like more information could be about the process and not necessarily about the property in question. x Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed gratitude to city staff for the work they do for the city. She also asked that staff review state statutes and urged Council to adopt a formal Code of Conduct. January 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES x Paul Quinn, Sammamish, spoke about recycling and garbage hauling. He submitted documentation to this end. x Gabriel Jones, Renton, urged Council to make positive changes in the community without ulterior motives driving decisions. 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 January 6, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3725 Public Works Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-22-200, 2022 Overlay Project, contractor CPM Development Corporation dba Icon Materials, Inc., and recommends executing Change Order No. 1 (contract reconciliation), acceptance of the project, and release of retainage after 60 days after all state releases have been obtained and all liens have been legally cleared. Council Concur. c) AB - 3726 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Supplemental Agreement #3 to CAG-23-015, contractor Transpo Group USA, Inc., in the amount of $331,154.69 for construction management services for the S 7th St Corridor Improvement project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL 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 Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable - total payment of $28,339,265.67 for vouchers 10914, 10921-10937, 421325, 421327, 421329-421673, 421683, 412693-421939, 421941-421953; payroll benefits withholding vouchers 7566-7590, 421674-421682, 421684-421691, and 3 wire transfers. 2. Payroll - total payment of $4,207,308.49 for payroll vouchers that include 1358 direct deposits and 8 checks. (11/16/24-11/30/24 and 12/1/24-12/15/24 pay periods). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1785-1829 totaling $79,171.25. 4. Municipal Court Vouchers 018637-018654, 018656-018676 totaling $29,302.91. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Law Enforcement Liaison to receive up to $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. January 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve awarded additional speed HVE funds in the amount of $10,000 for locally coordinated enforcement mobilizations to address all dangerous driving behavior along the corridor identified as 140th Ave SE from Highway 169 south to 132nd Ave SE to Highway 18. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2024 MOU in order to accept $29,013 in grant funds to assist police operations. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the subaward with PSRC for the Renton Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment #1 - GCB, WSDOT Project Coordinator agreement, in support of the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lane project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Councilmember Vڣn asked why this project was delayed until the end of 2025. Mayor Pavone stated the administration would investigate the issue. g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract (for the Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Site Improvements Construction project CAG-24-229) to Active Construction, Inc., in the amount of $875,875.00 and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $162,000 to cover the cost of construction contract, services during construction, permitting fees, contingencies, and contract administration. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: Resolution No. 4546: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into CAG-19-059 Amendment No 1, to an interlocal agreement with WSDOT, which amendment is titled "GCB 2433 Coordinator Agreement City of Renton I-405 - Renton to Bellevue Corridor Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project, Amendment No. 1." January 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 13 Jan 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 13, 2025 January 20, 2025 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday –No Meetings January 27, 2025 Monday 3:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Leadership, Intervention & Change (LINC) Program Briefing by Center for Children & Youth Justice 2. 6 th and Park Building Update 3. RRFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 4:15 p.m. Community ServicesCommittee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Farmers Market Update 2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Perez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Vouchers 2. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:45 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Overview of the 2025 Long Range Planning Work Program 2. Critical Areas Ordinance Update Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference