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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-03-2025March 3, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 3, 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 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 (attended remotely) Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS O'HALLORAN AND PRINCE. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Abdoul Gafour, Utility Engineering Manager Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Lance Gray, Police Department Attended Remotely: Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Matt Herrera, Planning Director March 3, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jon Schuldt, Chief of Police PROCLAMATION Employee Appreciation Week - March 3 - 7, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 3 to March 7, 2025, as "Employee Appreciation Week" in the City of Renton and encouraged all residents to join in this special observance. Utility Engineering Manager Abdoul Gafour, who has over 45 years of service to the City of Renton, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a) State of the County Presentation: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn presented his annual review of King County District 9 priorities. The topics he noted included: x Top three constituent issues x Public safety x Taxes x Homelessness crisis x Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) x Substance use and recovery x Court backlogs x Violent and juvenile crime x Hiring and retaining King County Sheriff Deputies x Upcoming ballot issues x King County budget issues x Grant opportunities b) Renton Promise at Renton Technical College: Dr. Yoshiko Harden, Renton Technical College President, began the presentation by explaining the history of the Renton Promise program and other Promise programs. State Representative Steve Bergquist spoke about the state legislature's role in this pilot program, and Jessica Gilmore English, Renton Technical College President of Student Services, provided the following details about RTC's program: x Renton Promise pilot program funded for the 2023-2025 state budget x Provides tuition and fees for Renton School District graduates attending Renton Technical College x Students may begin the summer, fall, winter, or spring quarters following high school x Students may attend part time x 2023 86 students enrolled x 2024 137 students enrolled x Majority are from Hazen, Lindbergh, Renton, and Talley High School x Racially diverse cohort of students March 3, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES x Top programs are Pre-Nursing, Business, Computer Science, Automotive, Welding, and Medical Assistant x 11 students have attained certificates or degrees Funding is available for 2025 and 2026 thanks in part to the City of Renton x RTC is working with the RTC Foundation, Renton School District, the City of Renton, and other agencies to secure funding for future years 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: Join Mayor Armondo Pavone for the City of Renton’s 2025 State of the City address Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. x The event will take place at the 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 future plans. 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. x The City of Renton is excited to announce the launch of the new series, “What’s Brewing with Ed.” The public is invited to meet me and different city guests for casual conversations and receive updates on the latest information about Renton. On the first Wednesday of each month “What’s Brewing” I will be at Luther’s Table from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Every third Wednesday of the month “What’s Brewing” will be hosted at the Berliner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Check out the Facebook Event for more details. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Ronald L. Bensley, Renton, requested Council adopt a resolution or proclamation supporting the Ukrainians living in the community. x Matt Hanbey, urged Council to change to the ingress and egress for the proposed Logan 6 development to Logan Ave N. x Sheryl Friesz, Renton, expressed opposition to the Logan 6 development. She also noted that Resolution 2708 is a legal document that should be followed. x Sarah Becker, Renton, expressed opposition to the Renton High School proposed campus expansion project. x Meredith Farmer, Renton, requested responses on two questions, 1) When and from whom will regular communications about the building on Park & 6th be forthcoming, and 2) Why is it acceptable for the Renton School District to use eminent domain to tear down housing when the city needs more housing? x Bob Baker, unincorporated King County, asked what misinformation was communicated about the effects of the asphalt plant proposed to be located along SR March 3, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 169. Council President Alberson clarified that the misinformation he was talking about was the city's ability to use eminent domain to purchase the property, not the scientific information being communicated about the project. x Gabriel Jones, Renton, expressed support for multi-modal transportation options. 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 24, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3768 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of an agreement with Fresh Family, in the amount of $150,000, for cleaning services supporting the Downtown Clean Initiative. This area includes S 2nd St and S 3rd St between Rainier Ave S and Mill Ave S, as well as S 4th St between Burnett Ave S and Main Ave S. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3765 Executive Services Department recommended adoption of a resolution adopting the Disaster Recovery Framework plan. Refer to Committee of the Whole. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN 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 Alberson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2025 Regional Legislative Agenda as presented. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. b) Committee of the Whole: Chair Alberson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda as presented. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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 a supplement agreement #2 to CAG-24-268 professional services agreement with Transpo Group USA, Inc. to provide design engineering services totaling $285,889.66 for the Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement Preservation Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the professional services agreement with Perteet, Inc. for preliminary and final design services totaling $1,243,483.00 for the Sunset Trail Project. March 3, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e)Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 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. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f)Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Addendum 8-25 with BHC Inc. to document the corrected insurance section in Addendum 7-24. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g)Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment 7-25 with Bosair, LLC to document updated notices, and a rate increase, with a lease revenue of $111,520.39, on an annual basis. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:39 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 Mar 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar March 3, 2025 March 10, 2025 Monday 2:30 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Recreational Programs and Operations Update 3:15 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Agreement with King County Flood Control District for Award of Flood Reduction Grant Funds 2. Interagency Agreement with King County for 2025 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant 3. Interagency Agreement with King County for Local Hazardous Waste Management Grant Funds for 2025 4. Interlocal Agreements with City of Black Diamond for Electronic Home Monitoring Program and Related Services 5. Interagency Agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts for Community Court Retreat Grant Funding 6. Grant Funding from the Administrative Office of the Courts for Supplemental Community Court Funds 7. Limited Term City Hall Customer Service Position Conversion 8. Contract for Downtown Business District Clean Initiative 9. Vouchers 10. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:30 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Conversion of Commercial to Housing Briefing 2. HB1110/HB1337 Middle Housing Briefing 3. Emerging Issues in CED 5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. I405 Construction Status Update 2. Rainier Avenue Phase 4 Progress and Schedule 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference