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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-10-2025March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 10, 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 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7 (attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER O'HALLORAN. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Matt Herrera, Planning Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Sue Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION Renton's Holi - Festival of Colors - March 15, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 15, 2025, as "Renton's Holi - Festival of Colors" in the City of Renton and encouraged all members of the community to join in this special observance. Vasudha Sharma, Founder and CEO of Voice of Planet and member of the Mayor's Inclusion Task Force, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. 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: The City of Renton is partnering with the nonprofit organization Voice of Planet to host “Holi, Renton Festival of Colors.” Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15 from 12-4 p.m. and join us at Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way North, for festivities, food trucks, music, and much more, including the throwing of colored powders. 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 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. Please stop by to chat with Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey at the next What’s Brewing, Wednesday, March 19 at the Berliner Pub, 221 Main Avenue South, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Check out the Facebook Event for more details. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Matt Hanbey, Renton, noted that the Hearing Examiner Decision for the Logan 6 project was now available and asked Council to support three issues: 1) Change city code to allow access to the project on Logan Ave, 2) Review RCW 36.78.060 to see if the parking issues can be re-worked, and 3) adopt interim zoning regulations for this project. George Streicher, Renton, expressed concern about the ingress and egress plans for the Logan 6 project. Sheryl Friez, Renton, told a story about a conversation she had about being embarrassed because she lives in Renton. Gabriel Jones, read legislative bills from Washington and other states regarding the dismantling of protections for the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the trans community, and urged Council to help these communities. March 10, 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 March 3, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3773 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Amendment No. 8 with Graham Baba Architect, in the amount of $394,865 for full design and construction administration for the incorporation of the Piazza Park project into the Renton Market project. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3774 Public Works Facilities Division reported bid opening on December 16, 2024, for CAG-24-218, Henry Moses Aquatic Center Maintenance and Repair project, and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, DM Pacific, LLC, in the amount of $1,410,240. Council Concur. d) AB - 3775 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a subgrant with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to accept $205,806 in grant funds, for the Investment Grade Audits project. This project includes an Energy Service Proposal that will identify energy efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades for City Hall and the 200 Mill Building. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3769 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to purchase vehicle detection and signal cabinet equipment for the installation of adaptive signal controls at five (5) intersections; and approval to execute Amendment No. 3 to CAG-20-340, contractor Western Systems, in the amount of $123,516.01 for adaptive signal control licensing and consulting services. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. f) AB - 3771 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends execution of an agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc., in the amount of $135,481 for Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Renton School & Pedestrian Crossings No. 2 project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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: Finance Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $20,958,501.37 for vouchers 10956-10959, 422983- 423054, 423063-423305; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7627-7637, 423055- 423062 and 3 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,053,964.95 for payroll vouchers that include 668 direct deposits and 7 checks. (2/1/25-2/15/25 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1855-1875 totaling $50,610.88. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Flood Reduction Grant agreement GRA-25-003 with the King County Flood Control District in the amount $225,000 for engineering services related to the Lind Ave SW Storm Improvement Project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the mayor to execute the interagency agreement (GRA-25-005) with King County to accept $90,594.00 of non-matching grant funds available in 2025 to implement waste reduction and recycling programs. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the mayor to execute the interagency agreement (GRA-25-002) with King County to accept $25,103.51 of non-matching grant funds available in 2025 to implement household hazardous waste education programs. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Black Diamond for their utilization of Renton’s electronic home monitoring (EHM) program for eligible offenders sentenced by participant’s municipal court. Participant shall compensate Renton for the services provided under this agreement at the rates stated in EXHIBIT A for the term of January 1, 2025- December 31, 2028. Installation and monitoring of EHM offenders will be billed to Participant at a rate of $36.00 ($18.00 for equipment; $18.00 for administration services) per active day. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Renton Municipal Court to enter into a grant agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts to accept $5,000 to support the facilitation of the Third Annual Regional Community Court retreat. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the acceptance of $11,000 in supplemental funds from the Administrative Office of the Courts as part of interagency agreement IAA25085 in support of Renton Municipal Court’s Therapeutic Courts. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEER RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the conversion of the Limited Term Secretary 2 position to a full- time equivalent (FTE) Secretary 2 position. March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to the Mayor's signature on the proposed contract with Fresh Family LLC Trucking dba Fresh Family to provide cleaning services for the Renton Downtown Business District. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a)Resolution No. 4548: Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Black Diamond for the purpose of providing Electronic Home Monitoring Services to the City of Black Diamond. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION DRAFTING A PROCLAMATION RESOLUTION MODELED AFTER A RECENT PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF BOTHELL STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE LGBTQIA+ AND TRANS COMMUNITIES. MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL AMEND THE MOTION TO STRIKE THE WORD PROCLAMATION AND ADD DRAFTING A RESOLUTION MODELED AFTER A RECENT PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF BOTHELL. CARRIED. Council President Alberson presented Councilmember Prince an award for his tenure as the 2024 Council President. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:48 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 10 Mar 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar March 10, 2025 March 17, 2025 Monday 3:00 p.m.tilitie Committee, Chair n -Canceled Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 3:45 p.m. Public SafetyCommittee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Cedar River Trail Update 2. 6 th and Park Update 3. Renton Regional Fire Authority Update 4. Emerging Issues 4:45 p.m. TransportationCommittee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Adaptive Signal Control Purchase & Agreement with Western Systems 2. Agreement with Gray & Osborne for Renton School & Pedestrian Crossing No. 2 Project 3. Emerging Issues 5:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. SCORE Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference