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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-03-2023April 3, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 3, 2023 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: Valerie O'Halloran, Council President Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator Teresa Nishi, Volunteer Coordinator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department Attended Remotely: Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director April 3, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Benita R. Horn Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 3, 2023 to be Benita Horn Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to recognize the importance of equity, inclusion, social, economic, and racial justice during this special observance. Benita R. Horn accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2023 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month, encouraging all residents to join advocates and communities throughout King County in taking action to prevent sexual violence by standing with survivors. Mary Ellen Stone, Executive Director of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. c) National Volunteer Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2023 to be National Volunteer Month in the City of Renton, encouraging Renton residents to observe this month by celebrating the important work that volunteers do every day. Teresa Nishi, Volunteer Coordinator for Renton, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the proposed reallocation of Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3) Funds. Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator, reported that this public hearing is to consider the reallocation of $35,000 in CDBG-CV3 commerce funds from recipient Valley Cities Counseling to the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank. She explained that Valley Cities Counseling declined the grant due to a staffing shortage, and recommended that the $35,000 be allocated to the Renton Salvation Army to supplement their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) project at their warehouse and food bank located at 206 S Tobin St. Concluding, Ms. Fleming noted that this item is also on the consent agenda for referral to the Finance Committee. Mayor Pavone called for public comment. There being no public comments, correspondence, or deliberations, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. April 3, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Renton as a “Tree City of the World.” The program is a global effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated. To earn Tree Cities of the World recognition, Renton demonstrated its commitment to a healthy urban forest by meeting five program standards. In addition, Renton has again been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for the 15th year. • Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division will be performing remedial tree work on cottonwoods in Liberty Park next to the Cedar River on April 4 through April 7. After the recent failure of a large cottonwood in the same location late last year and subsequent inspections, trimming work is needed to help better balance the crowns and stabilize the remaining trees. No path, park, or roadway closures are necessary. • In partnership with several agencies serving the Renton community, the Renton Library, located at 100 Mill Avenue, will be hosting Resource Days on Friday, April 7 and Friday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will offer help in obtaining a phone; getting access to free meals, clothing, hygiene kits, haircuts, and identification; and connecting with community agencies. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Emmanuel Baily Medilo Mesico, Renton, spoke about wealth justice and raising the minimum wage in Renton. He stated that Tukwila and SeaTac recently passed legislation raising the minimum wage in those cities and urged council to support similar efforts in Renton. • Michael Westgaard, Renton, spoke on behalf of the raise the wage campaign in Renton. He urged Council to support the effort. • Melania Willers, Renton, urged Council to finish the sidewalk rehabilitation project in the Maplewood Glen neighborhood that was stopped in 2017 before the project was completed. She also requested that the city provide a sound test to the Washington State Department of Transportation so a determination can be made as to the appropriateness of installing a sound wall in the neighborhood to mitigate vehicular noise from the Maple Valley Highway. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 27, 2023. Council Concur. April 3, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 3305 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department requested authorization to reallocate Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus Round 3 (CDBG-CV3) funds in the amount of $35,000 from Valley Cities Counseling to the Renton Salvation Army. Valley Cities Counseling declined acceptance of the funds, and the Renton Salvation Army will use the funds to supplement a project that improves the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at their Renton warehouse and food bank located at 206 S Tobin St. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3323 Executive Services Department reported that in April 2022, Council authorized the city to sign the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding opioid litigation settlement proceeds; and now requests authorization to sign Participation Forms and an Allocation Agreement which will include the City of Renton in the final settlement agreement with Walmart, Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens. Council Concur. d) AB - 3317 Human Resources / Risk Management Department requested authorization to restore longevity premiums, as described on the existing salary schedule for non-represented staff, to the currently excluded and non-represented positions of Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Department Administrator, Police Chief, and Deputy Police Chief, beginning May 16, 2023, and going forward. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3318 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-21-001, Downtown Utility Improvement project, contractor SCI Infrastructure, LLC, and requested acceptance of the project, and authorization to release retainage, in the amount of $615,865.16 after 60 days once all required releases from the state have been obtained and all claims against the retainage have been legally cleared. Council Concur. f) AB - 3321 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Utility Construction Agreement (UTB-1048), with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in an estimated amount of $220,602.12, for costs associated with the WSDOT Lind Ave SW Bridge Repair project. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with The Blueline Group LLC in the amount of $178,910 for design and bidding services for the NE 12th St Water Main Replacement project. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the month-to-month lease with The Boeing Company. Such authorization will have an initial increased annual economic impact of $1,307,522.04 for a Total Annual Rent amount of $2,820,000.00 (as rounded by the arbitrator). MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. April 3, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c)Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract with Century West Engineering, for Professional Services not to exceed $973,192, for the predesign and preliminary engineering of the Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:36 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 Apr 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 3, 2023 April 10, 2023 Monday 4:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Grant Approval: Edward Byrne FY 2022 Justice Assistance Grant 2. Restoration of Longevity Premiums 3. WSDOT Utility Construction Agreement for the Lind Avenue SW Bridge Repair 4. Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant ‐ Coronavirus Round 3 Funds 5. Vouchers 6. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Transportation Benefit District Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference