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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-24-2025February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, February 24, 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 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PÉREZ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Ryan Spencer, Organizational Development Manager Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director SPECIAL PRESENTATION King County Emergency Medical Services (KCEMS) Levy: King County Emergency Medical Services Division Director Michele Plorde presented on the proposed 2026-2031 Medic One/EMS Levy planning process. She provided an overview of the current levy, explained what Medic One/EMS does, and explained who is served by the levy. Continuing, Ms. Plorde, reported on the planning process for the 2026-2031 levy, explained the key recommendations of the planning sub-committees, and summarized by indicating the levy is proposed to be an assessment of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of assessed property value. She noted this is estimated to be $212 annually per household based on an average home price in the area being $850,000. Concluding, Ms. Plorde noted the proposal is slated for the November 2025 General Election and urged Council to pass a resolution in support of the levy at a future meeting. 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 2025 and beyond. Items noted were: • The City of Renton, Renton Police Department, and the Renton School District are partnering to sponsor the Steered Straight Program on February 27-28 at Renton, Hazen, Lindbergh, and Talley high schools as a regular assembly for students. There will also be a no-cost, no-registration required Parent/Community Academy presentation by Steered Straight on Friday evening February 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lindbergh High School auditorium. We hope to see a large turnout at this no- cost event! The Steered Straight training is presented by speaker, Michael DeLeon who has presented to 11,500 schools in all 50 states. The program provides a “message to youth on the extreme dangers of drugs, gang involvement, and associated criminal activity.” DeLeon’s message connects with youth and young adults with a message of reality about life-choices and the importance of consequential thinking, so they understand that there are consequences to their actions. During the parent/community academy, the presentation will provide education and awareness about the potential exposures to young people (such as vaping, alcohol, marijuana, fentanyl) and how parents, guardians, family, or friends can help support good life choices for their loved ones. More information can be found at www.steeredstraight.org. • The Renton Police Department is now accepting applications for the Spring Community Police Academy. The Academy is hosted Wednesday evenings at City Hall between April 16-June 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. Deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 3. Visit www.Rentonwa.gov/CPA for more information and to submit your application. • Join Mayor Armondo Pavone for the City of Renton’s 2025 State of the City Address, Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, located at 1053 Lake Washington Boulevard North. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. This is a chance to hear firsthand about the city's progress and get a look ahead to our exciting future. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local officials and fellow community members and learn about what's in store for Renton in the coming year. Please RSVP at rentonwa.gov/sotc. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Annissa Gusti, Renton, spoke about open drug use issues in and around the Sartori school in downtown Renton. She urged Council to increase police patrols in the area, especially during the school week. • Angela Laulainen, Renton, spoke about the historical significance of S Tillicum St and Logan Ave S, and expressed opposition to the Renton School District's plan to use eminent domain for the Renton High School expansion project. • JoLynn Aumoevalogo, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed Logan 6 project. She noted that parking, traffic and an 84-year-old water easement owned by The Boeing Company are issues that need to be resolved prior to development. • Matt Hanbey, Renton, noted that he had submitted a petition urging Council to place a moratorium on development at the proposed Logan 6 site. He also stated that he believed a recent ordinance, which removed Council from the appeal process for land use hearings, may have been done in violation of the Open Public Meetings Act. • Sheryl Friez, Renton, spoke about potential parking and traffic issues related to the proposed Logan 6 development. She also noted that Boeing was concerned about their water easement. She urged Council to pass a moratorium halting development at that location. • John Giuliani, Renton, urged Council to pass laws to protect the character of the North Renton Neighborhood. He also proposed turning some of the homes slated for eminent domain by the Renton School District into Barry Houses, which he explained are shelters for at-risk teens. • Meagan Powell, Renton, expressed opposition to the proposed Logan 6 development due to traffic and parking issues. • Sarah Becker, Renton, expressed opposition to the Renton School District's use of eminent domain for the proposed Renton High School expansion project. • Tracy Gaudio, Renton, thanked Ms. Plorde for the presentation on the upcoming Medic One/EMS levy. She also expressed opposition to the proposed Logan 6 development and urged Council to be more communicative about the project. • Mark DeVos, Renton, stated concerns about the proposed Logan 6 development. He noted his concerns are mostly related to parking issues. February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 February 10, 2025. Council Concur. AB - 3756 Executive Services Department requested authorization to convert a Limited Term Secretary 2 position to a full-time equivalent (FTE) Secretary 2 position. Refer to Finance Committee. b) AB - 3766 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommends confirmation of Mayor Pavone's appointment of David Topaz as Administrator of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department, effective March 24, 2025, at salary grade m49, Step E. Council Concur. c) AB - 3758 Municipal Court recommended execution of an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts to accept an additional $11,000 in grant funds to support the Therapeutic Courts/Community Court services. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3755 Municipal Court recommends execution of an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts to accept $5,000 in grant funds for the facilitation of the Third Annual Regional Community Court Retreat. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3754 Police Department recommended execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Black Diamond, in the amount of $36.00 per day or $252.00 minimum charge per offender, for their utilization of Renton's electronic home monitoring program for eligible offenders sentenced by Black Diamond's municipal court. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3761 Public Works Administration recommended execution of the 2025 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Program (GRA-25-005) agreement, with King County, to accept $90,594 in non-matching grant funds to implement waste reduction and recycling programs. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3762 Public Works Administration requested execution of an agreement with King County to accept $25,103.51 of non-matching grant funds to implement hazardous waste education programs. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3763 Public Works Administration requested authorization to purchase a new Kenworth T480 GAPVAX MC511-3S3X Combination Jet/VAC truck in the amount of $749,882.75. The vehicle will be used to repair surface water systems by suctioning storm drainpipes, catch basins, and excavating dirt at repair sites. The funding for the purchase was included in the 2025-2026 Biennium Budget. Council Concur. i) AB - 3752 Public Works Airport requested execution of Addendum 8-25 to LAG-93-004, lease with BHC Inc., to correct an error in Addendum 7-24 regarding insurance requirements. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. k) AB - 3753 Public Works Airport requested execution of Amendment 7-25 to LAG-12-004, lease with Bosair, LLC, to adjust the lease rate and make clerical updates. This adjustment increases the annual revenue to $111,520.39 plus leasehold excise tax. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES l) AB - 3750 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a professional services agreement with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $1,243,483 for preliminary and final design plus right-of-way services for the Sunset Trail project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. m) AB - 3751 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of the 2025-2026 ORCA Business Cards and Business Passports Agreement with King County Metro, in the amount of $117,949.20, for the purchase of public transit passes for 355 eligible employees in compliance with the state's Commute Trip Reduction law. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. n) AB - 3759 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to CAG-24-268, contractor Transpo Group, USA, Inc., in the amount of $285,889.66, for additional engineering services for the Oakesdale Ave SW Pavement Preservation project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. o) AB - 3760 Public Works Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-21-004, Highlands to Landing Pedestrian Lighting Phase II project, contractor Colvico, Inc., and requests acceptance of the project and release of retainage bond after 60 days after all state releases are obtained and all liens have been legally cleared. Council Concur. p) AB - 3764 Public Works Utility Systems Division requested execution of the Flood Reduction Grant Agreement 4.24.08 with King County Flood Control District, to accept $225,000 in grant funding for the Lind Ave SW Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO 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) Finance Committee: Vice Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $9,377,309.46 for vouchers 10943-10945, 10948- 10955, 422687-422690, 422699-422982; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7616- 7626, 422691-422698 and 0 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,021,400.06 for payroll vouchers that include 674 direct deposits and 3 checks. (1/16/25-1/31/25 pay period). 3. Municipal Court vouchers 18678-18696 totaling $33,444.34. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Vice Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the grant agreement with Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) totaling $303,890 for the 116th Ave SE Sidewalk Project TIP #24-05.1. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. February 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR WITH A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PROJECTS LOCATED ON LOGAN AVE N TO N 6TH ST UNTIL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR TO HAVE A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY FOR SIX MONTHS. MOTION FAILED. AYES: Vǎn NAYS: Alberson, Prince, McIrvin, O’Halloran, Rivera ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:30 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 24 Feb 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar February 24, 2025 February 27, 2025 Thursday 8:30 a.m. Council Retreat Location: Maplewood Greens, Renton February 28, 2025 Friday 8:30 a.m. Council Retreat Location: Maplewood Greens, Renton March 3, 2025 Monday CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair Văn 5:00 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Supplemental Agreement #2 to CAG-24-268 Professional Services Agreement with Transpo Group USA, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement Preservation Project 2. Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc, for Preliminary and Final Design Services for the City of Renton Sunset Trail Project 3. 2025-2026 ORCA Business Cards and Business Passport Products Agreement 4. Addendum 8-25 to LAG-93-004 with BHC Inc 5. Amendment 7-25 to LAG-12-004 with Bosair, LLC 6. Emerging Issues in Transportation 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. Legislative Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference