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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-21-2025April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 21, 2025 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Alberson 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 Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Amanda Free, Economic Development Director Commander Susan Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Kimberly Register, Council Assistant Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO David Topaz, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Renton, and encouraging resents to join in the special observance and join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. Accepted with appreciation by Kate Krug-Garvey, CEO of King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. 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 2025 and beyond. Items noted were: • Join us Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. at Highlands Park and Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Avenue NE) as we celebrate Arbor Earth Day. Dive into a fun volunteer day outdoors and help make a difference in our community. For more information and to register for this event visit www.rentonwa.gov/volunteer. • On Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., the Renton Police Department is hosting its annual Shred-a-thon and prescription drug take-back event at Renton Memorial Stadium (405 Logan Avenue North). Residents can protect their privacy and safety by bringing personal documents to shred and disposing of their unwanted prescription medicine. This free event is also a food drive for the Salvation Army. • Police Youth Academy applications are now available. The Academy is a collaborative effort between the Renton Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office, Newcastle Police Department and the DEA. The four-day program held July 14-17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is an opportunity that allows middle school aged students to explore a variety of topics including law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency response while developing leadership skills, teamwork, and self-confidence. Learn more about the program, read about the application process and register by May 2 at https://rentonwa.gov/PDYouthAcademy. • Help shape Renton’s future waste services. Tell us what you are looking for from your future waste collection services and take the survey at https://yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/future-waste-collection-services. The deadline to take the survey is April 27. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Sharon Bolstad, Renton, voiced opposition to the Logan 6 development and asked why Mr. Hanbey's large sign was not displayed on camera at last week's Council meeting. • Michael Westgaard, Renton, expressed support for the city to adopt a resolution protecting the rights of LGBTQIA+ community. April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Matt Hanbey, Renton, displayed a large sign indicating the number of days he believes Council could have taken action to address residents' concerns about the Logan 6 development but had not. • Tristen Kochen, Renton, explained that in the mid-1990's, several trees were removed from Shattuck Ave S between 3rd and Main in downtown. He asked if there will be a plan to replace them one day. • Jon Wenrich, unknown, explained that he owns Vesper Aviation at the airport, and expressed opposition to the leasing of a portion of the 800 parcel to Bosair, LLC. He asked Council to table the issue until more information about the economic impacts of this lease were provided to airport businesses. 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 April 14, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3814 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 1/1/2025 - 3/31/2025, and a report of agreements expiring between 4/1/2025 – 9/30/2025. None; Information Only. c) AB - 3810 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of Amendment No. 2 to CAG-25-028, contract with Mithun, Inc., in the amount of $172,510, for additional design services for Legacy Square. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3815 Finance Department submitted the 2024 Carryforward/1st Quarter Budget Amendment and recommends adoption of an ordinance amending the 2025/2026 budget to increase revenues by $56,072,799 for an amended total revenue of $701,143,703 over the biennium, and increase expenditures by $167,033,277, for an amended total expenditure of $815,422,398 over the biennium; and adoption of a resolution amending the 2025/2026 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3794 Municipal Court requested authorization to execute an amendment to CAG-24-259 with the Administrative Office of the Courts to accept $15,000 in grant funds to support Renton Municipal Court's Community Courts Retreat. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3812 Public Works Airport reported bid opening on March 20, 2025 for the Windsock & 243 Bldg. GA Apron & Parking Lot Rehabilitation project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Westwater Construction, Co., in the amount of $2,404,287.41. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. g) AB - 3809 Public Works Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on March 25, 2025 for the SE 172nd St Green Stormwater Infrastructure project, and award the bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, OMA Construction, Inc., in the amount of $3,838,896.77. Council Concur. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 confirm Mayor Pavone's appointments to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee: 1. Sheila Humphries to the Highlands Neighborhood Alternate Position, with a term expiring May 7, 2028. 2. Peter Kan to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots' Association (AOPA) Alternate Position, with a term expiring May 7, 2028. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment #2 to CAG-23-128 with Century West Engineering for the Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, 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 approve the month-to-month premises lease with Bosair, LLC and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease agreement. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Councilmember Vǎn abstained. d) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute the Amendment No. 1 to CAG-24-098 with WSP USA, Inc. in the amount of $349,657 for engineering services associated with the design of water quality treatment facilities along the corridor of the Lind Ave SW Storm System Improvement Project. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute the Change Order No. 1 to CAG-24-098 with R.L. Alia Company in the amount of $270,425 for additional quantities and one new bid item related to pavement restoration and trench backfill for the Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement Project. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN, AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:33 PM Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 7:50 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 21 Apr 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 21, 2025 April 28, 2025 Monday 3:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran - Canceled 4:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Grant Funding from the Administrative Office of the Courts for Supplemental Community Court Funds 2. Amendment #2 to CAG-25-028 with Mithun, Inc for Legacy Square Design Services 3. 2024 Carryforward/1st Quarter 2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance and 2025-2026 Fee Schedule Resolution 4. Vouchers 4:45 p.m. Planning and Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Middle Housing/ADU* 2. Commercial Conversion to Residential* 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Council Chambers 1. Website Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference *Revised items.