HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-07-2022November 7, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 7, 2022
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:
Ryan McIrvin, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Katie Buchl-Morales, Senior Planner
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Administrator
Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
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Attended remotely:
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Carrie Nass, Recreation Director
Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
PROCLAMATION
a) Valley Medical Center's 75th Anniversary Celebration Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone
was read declaring November 9, 2022 to be Valley Medical Center's 75th Anniversary
Celebration Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in this special
observance.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
b) National Diabetes Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
November 2022 to be National Diabetes Awareness Month in the City of Renton, encouraging
all residents to join in this special observance. Jason Seth accepted the proclamation with
appreciation on behalf of his daughter.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Vision 2050 Award Presentation by the Puget Sound Regional Council/Governor’s Smart
Communities Award by Washington State Department of Commerce: Senior Planner Katie
Buchl-Morales introduced Josh Brown, Executive Director of the Puget Sound Regional
Council. Mr. Brown presented the City with a Vision 2050 award in the Planning Ahead
category. Continuing, Ms. Buchl-Morales introduced Kathleen McCoy, with the Department of
Commerce, who presented the City with a Governor's Smart Community Award. Mayor
Pavone accepted both awards with appreciation.
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 2022 and
beyond. Items noted were:
• The next pop-up lunch will be held Tuesday, November 15 from 12-1:30 p.m. at 300
Rainier Avenue North. Ready-to-eat lunch and drinks from Amazon Fresh, personal
hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and socks will be available to those with food
insecurities and/or are unsheltered. The last pop-up lunch of the year will take place
at the same location on November 29. The pop-up lunch events will be suspended for
the month of December. The pop-up lunch events are sponsored by the Equity,
Housing, and Human Services (EHHS) Department and the Emergency Feeding
Program.
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• Renton Technical College will be hosting an Open House and Tours program showcase
on Tuesday, November 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Visit interactive program tables, talk
to faculty, learn about career training and transfer options. This event is free and
open to the community. For more information or to RSVP contact Outreach@rtc.edu,
call 425-235-6353 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renton-technical-college-
open-hous-tickets-443440992947.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Diane Dobson, Renton, read a letter from the North Renton Neighborhood
Association expressing opposition to the asphalt plant proposed to being built near
the Cedar River. She asked if Council and/or the City had taken a position regarding
the plant. Mayor Pavone noted that the City has sent multiple letters to King County
opposing the plant.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Council
President McIrvin removed Item 7.m. for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 24, 2022. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3215 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of an
agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce, in order to accept $100,000
in grant funds for the Renton Middle Housing Project, which aims to initiate a Work Program
to explore additional opportunities to allow duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and other
Middle Housing types like cottage housing in Renton. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 3230 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of an
ordinance adopting the 2018 International Fire Codes to ensure the Renton Municipal Code is
aligned with RCW 19.27. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
d) AB - 3201 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended adoption of a
resolution that adopts the 2023 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) work
plan and budget priorities. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
e) AB - 3186 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance clarifying Renton
Municipal Code (RMC) 3-4-3.F regarding bad debt write-off. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3231 Finance Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 2 to CAG-19-342,
contract with Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC, in the amount of $120,000 for additional legal
services. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3228 Finance Department requested approval to adjust Hsieh Investments WA, LLC,
owner of a non-residential property located at 1110 Edmonds Ave NE, utility billing account in
the amount of $3,364.60 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak, in
accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 3229 Finance Department requested approval to adjust Linda Burch, owner of a non-
residential property located at 1302 N 30th St, utility billing account in the amount of
$3,397.63 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak, in accordance with
Renton Municipal Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to Finance Committee.
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i) AB - 3232 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended adoption of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 2170 Washington State Council of
County and City Employees, that amends the current labor agreement by providing a financial
benefit to employees who are currently providing language translation services as part of
their work duties. Refer to Finance Committee.
j) AB - 3222 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
2023 renewal of the Kaiser Permanente healthcare contracts for active employees and LEOFF
1 retirees, in the amount of $236,100, when the implementing documents are ready. Refer to
Finance Committee.
k) AB - 3223 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) Administrative Services Agreement and 2023
HMA Administrative Fee Schedule. The total cost for 2023 services is $330,000. Refer to
Finance Committee.
l) AB - 3220 Public Works Administration recommended execution of a grant with the
Washington State Department of Commerce, in order to accept $79,680 in grant funds to
implement an electric vehicle infrastructure plan. Refer to Finance Committee.
n) AB - 3225 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval to execute
Amendment No. 1 to CAG-22-255, contract with TranTech Engineering, LLC, in the amount of
$225,100, for construction management services for the construction phase of the Bronson
Way Bridge - Seismic Retrofit and Painting project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.M. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.m.
m) AB - 3224 Public Works Maintenance Services requested authorization to purchase two Public
Works Department vehicles, 2008 Silverado Medium Duty (x2), in the amount of $112,559.42.
The funds to purchase these vehicles was included in the 2021/2022 Biennial Budget.
Council president McIrvin noted that the Public Works Department was notified that the
dealer had sold the vehicles over the weekend and this agenda bill was no longer necessary.
He remarked that the department has located two different vehicles, and will submit a new
agenda bill next week for that purchase.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Committee of the Whole Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring with the Mayor’s 2023-
2024 proposed budget and supports conducting first reading of a budget ordinance at the
November 7, 2022 council meeting, consistent with the budget proposed by the Mayor with the
following changes:
1. Property Tax Levy: Set the 2023 property tax levy using the preliminary property tax
worksheet provided by King County showing estimated property taxes of $25,285,929.
This amount includes increasing the 2022 levy by 7.44%, through the use of the city’s
annual 1% allowed increase and the use of banked taxing capacity, plus increases
attributable to new construction, annexation, re-levying refunds, and levy errors.
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2. 2023-2024 Fee Schedule: Adopt the 2023-2024 Fee Schedule as presented in section 7,
Appendix of the proposed budget pages 7-19 through 7-35, including the adjustments
from the current approved fee schedule as identified (red) therein, and a further
adjustment to footnotes that clarify accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permit fees are not
waived, but instead established at the existing specified amounts of $0 or 50%.
3. 2023 Index of Positions and Pay Ranges: Authorize the non-represented and represented
employees’ positions and pay ranges for 2023 as identified in the proposed 2023 Index of
Positions and Pay Ranges located in Section 7, Appendix of the proposed budget pages 7-
7 through- 7-18, with amendments to the non-commissioned employees schedule as
approved previously by council on October 17, 2022, and the supplemental employee
wage table adjusted by state minimum wage limits.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to:
• Approve the proposed 2023 and 2024 revenue increases of 0% each year for the
Water Utility, 3% each year for the Wastewater Utility, and 4% each year for the
Surface Water Utility.
• Approve the deferral of the King County rate stabilization charge for 2023 and 2024
per wastewater account.
• Adopt the 2023 King County wastewater treatment charge of $52.11 that has been
approved by the King County Council.
• Approve the proposed 2023 and 2024 water, wastewater and surface water utility
system development charges.
• Approve the proposed Skyway wholesale water rate increase of 2.5% in 2023 and
2.5% in 2024.
The Committee further recommended that an ordinance be prepared to amend Chapter 2,
Storm, and Surface Water; Chapter 4 Water; and Chapter 5, Sewer of Title VIII (Health and
Sanitation) of Renton Municipal Code and be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6084: An ordinance was read amending flood regulations in Subsections 4-3-
050.G.4.D and 4-3-050.G.4.E of the Renton Municipal Code, authorizing corrections, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER ORDINANCE 6084
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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b) Ordinance No. 6085: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-2-2.G, Section 8-2-3,
Subsection 8-4-24.A, Sections 8-4-31, and 8-5-15 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing
piped utility rates for 2023 and 2024, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER ORDINANCE 6085
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 6086: An ordinance was read authorizing the dollar amount and percentage
increase for the property tax to be levied for the year 2023, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER ORDINANCE 6086
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6087: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year
2023 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $25,285,929, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER ORDINANCE 6087
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 6088: An ordinance was read adopting the biennial budget for the years
2023/2024, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER ORDINANCE 6088
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
Council President McIrvin noted that his position on the Renton Regional Fire Authority
Governing Board (Seat #1) expires at the end of the year.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR
SEAT #1 ON THE RENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD, WITH
A TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. CARRIED.
Councilmember Pérez nominated Councilmember Alberson.
Council President McIrvin nominated Councilmember Vǎn.
Roll Call Vote:
Council President McIrvin - Councilmember Vǎn Alberson
Councilmember O'Halloran - Councilmember Alberson
Councilmember Rivera - Councilmember Alberson
Councilmember Alberson - Councilmember Alberson
Councilmember Vǎn - Councilmember Vǎn Alberson
Councilmember Pérez - Councilmember Alberson
Before the vote was concluded, Councilmember Vǎn withdrew her nomination and changed
her vote to Councilmember Alberson. Council President McIrvin then changed his vote to
Councilmember Alberson.
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Receiving all six votes, Councilmember Alberson was elected to Seat #1 on the Renton
Regional Fire Authority Governing Board, with the following term: January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:47 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 7, 2022
November 14, 2022
Monday
3:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners 2023 Work Plan and
Operating Budget
2. Adoption of 2018 International Fire Codes
3. Emerging Issues in CED
4:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Agreement with WA State Department of Commerce for Early
Implementation Climate Planning Grant
2. Approval of Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Contracts for 2023
3. Renewal of Healthcare Management Administrator (HMA) contract for 2023
4. Language Translation - AFSCME MOU
5. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for 031175-000 Hsieh Investments Wa
LLC
6. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for 051445-000 Linda Burch
7. Renton Middle Housing Project Grant Acceptance
8. Amendment #2 to CAG-19-342 with Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
9. Amendment to RMC Chapter 3-4-3 for Bad Debt Write Off
10. Vouchers
11. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Environmental Science Center/Liberty Park Building Activation Update
2. Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference