HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-05-2023June 5, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 5, 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
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER RUTH PÉREZ. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
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PROCLAMATION
a) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month - June 2023: A proclamation was read declaring June 2023 to
be LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in
this special observance and recognize the numerous contributions of LGBTQIA+
individuals in the city. Lanette Sargent accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Legislative Session Recap: David Foster, of Foster Government Relations, provided a
brief presentation on the 2023 Legislative sessions. He highlighted items including
specific funding for Renton:
• $1,485,000 - Pavilion Building Public Square
• $206,000 - 300 Rainier Ave building
• $500,000 - Sam Chastain Trail
• $350,000 - Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Sport Courts
• $750,000 - Grady Way/Rainier Ave Delay Study
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:
• Help kick off Renton Farmers Market’s 22nd Market season by shopping next
Tuesday, June 6, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Market returns to Piazza Park, at the
corner of South 3rd Street and Logan Avenue South.
o The Market runs each and every Tuesday, except July 4, through the end of
September.
o Vendors will have fresh flowers, fresh produce, honey, baked goods, ciders,
wine and cheese, crafts, and delicious, ready-to-eat food.
o There will be live entertainment from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and kids’ activities
o We welcome back hot food vendors, so grab your dinner to go!
o We are proud to offer the SNAP Market Match incentive program for SNAP
and P-EBT shoppers, which offers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $25 per day for fresh
produce.
o 10 hours of free parking at the City Parking Garage, entrance located off
South 2nd Street between Burnett and Logan Avenues, and just one block north of
the Market.
For the most up-to-date information, visit www.rentonfarmersmarket.com or find us
on Facebook and Instagram.
• Pop-up Lunch Schedule: In addition to lunch, each event will have hygiene kits, socks,
and food for dogs and cats available.
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o Friday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 126 South Logan Avenue North,
sponsored by SOS/Food Lifeline Pop-up (will be held regularly every Friday through
December).
o Wednesday, June 7, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., 1150 Oakesdale Avenue SW,
sponsored by SOS Pop-up at the Sidney Wilson House (will be held regularly on the
first and third Wednesday through December 2023, location will be rotated
throughout the city).
o Wednesday, June 14, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., 300 Rainier Avenue North, sponsored
by the Emergency Feeding Program/SOS (will be held regularly on the second and
fourth Wednesday through December 2023).
• Rental Registration Program: Under Renton Municipal Code, landlords are required to
register all residential housing properties within the city. Exceptions include room
rentals by owner-occupied residential homes, commercial lodging, short-term rentals,
state licensed facilities, and housing owned by government groups or housing
authorities. For more information about the program, instructions on how to register,
or if you are a landlord who has not yet registered and qualify for this program, visit
www.rentonwa.gov/rentalregistration.
• The city’s next Recycle Event will be held Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. at Renton Technical College. This event will collect cardboard, tires, Styrofoam®,
and mattresses or box springs (cash fee $30/unit). Non-perishable food will also be
collected for The Salvation Army Rotary Food Bank. For more information, please
contact the Renton Recycle Events Hotline at 425-430-7398.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• John Virden, Renton, remarked he was going to urge Council to pass the ordinance
criminalizing open drug use, but learned that the ordinance had been adopted. He
urged Council to pass similar laws to enhance public safety for residents.
• Marie Roper, Renton, expressed concerns about crime, homelessness, street racing,
and other issues. She demanded that something be done to address these concerns.
• Patty Eixenberger, Renton, echoed Ms. Roper's comments; and urged Council to keep
the parking spaces on Burnett Ave S. She stated that residents, especially senior
citizens, who live off Burnett Ave S rely on those parking spaces.
• Michael Westgaard, Renton, expressed support for rent control and a rental
registration program. He urged Council to fully fund an office to oversee the rental
registration program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of May 22, 2023. Council Concur.
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b) AB - 3365 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended execution of an
agreement with King County to accept $250,000 in funds from the King County Veterans,
Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to supplement the City's Minor Home Repair
Program. These funds are expected to serve an additional 20 low-income Renton seniors
and/or veterans in 2023. Typical repairs include roof replacements, ventilation, electrical, and
plumbing repairs or replacements. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 3360 Finance Department submitted a utility bill leak adjustment request from RVA
Center, LLC, owner of a commercial property at 601 S Grady Way, and recommended
approval to adjust the account in the total amount of $3,608.17, for excess water usage
caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to
Finance Committee.
d) AB - 3361 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended adoption of a
procedural change to current policy related to Personal Holiday benefits for non-represented
employees (and employees who transfer or promote into non-represented positions in
certain circumstances), effective July 1, 2023. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3363 Parks & Recreation Department recommended adoption of a resolution finding a
Special Facility and Market Condition and authorizing the purchase of used artificial turf from
Coast to Coast Turf, in the amount of $274,699.50, for the Maplewood Golf Course; and
authorize additional budget appropriations in the amount of $274,699.50. Refer to Finance
Committee.
f) AB - 3356 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval of a fee waiver request
from the Renton-King County Justice Alliance, in the amount of $1,675, for the Juneteenth
Celebration event occurring on June 25, 2023 at Liberty Park. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3358 Public Works Facilities Division recommended approval to execute a five-year lease
with Dish Wireless, LLC, in the amount of $2,800 per month plus a three percent annual
increase and a one-time $7,500 administrative fee, for use of a portion of the Highlands
Reservoir site at 3410 NE 12th St. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 3366 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Change Order 1 to CAG-
21-212, contractor McKinstry Essention, LLC, in the amount of $1,877,666.01, for Phase 3 of
the ESCO-City of Renton Energy Upgrades project. The upgrades include replacement for the
cooling chiller at the Renton Community Center and Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) and ventilation upgrades to the Public Works maintenance facilities. Refer to Finance
Committee.
i) AB - 3364 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a Local
Agency Agreement and Prospectus with the Washington State Department of Transportation,
for the obligation of $1,378,810; and authorization to execute all subsequent agreements
necessary to accomplish the Sunset Trail project. This project will install a multi-use trail on
the north side of NE Sunset BLVD from Edmonds Ave NE to NE 10th St, planter between the
trail and the street, street lighting, retaining walls, and ADA upgrades. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
June 5, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Community Services Committee Chair Rivera presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the Renton Parks Commission Bylaws and adopt the resolution
establishing the Bylaws as the Commission's document for governing of its members and
conducting business.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Community Services Committee Chair Rivera presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the Renton Senior Citizen Advisory Board Bylaws and adoption of
the resolution establishing the Bylaws as the Board's document for governing of its members and
conducting business.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 8 to CAG-16-103
with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $348,330 for the design of the replacement of the
Highlands 435-Zone reservoirs and mains.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the recommended speed limit changes as stated below:
Streets and limits for this speed limit change:
• Aberdeen Avenue Northeast from Northeast 27th Street to Northeast 28th Place, 25
mph to 20 mph
• Northeast 28th Place from Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its western end, 25 mph to 20
mph
• Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its western end, 25 mph to
20 mph
• Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its eastern end, 25 mph to 20
mph
• Blaine Avenue Northeast from Northeast 28th Street to its eastern end, 25 mph to 20
mph
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for
first reading.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
June 5, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a)Resolution No. 4497: A resolution was read accepting the Parks Commission Bylaws.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
b)Resolution No. 4498: A resolution was read approving the Renton Senior Citizen Advisory
Board Bylaws.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
c)Ordinance No. 6113: An ordinance was read amending Section 10-11-1 of the Renton
Municipal Code regulations by reducing the speed limit in the vicinity of Aberdeen Avenue
Northeast from Northeast 27th Street to Northeast 28th Place, Northeast 28th Place from
Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its western end, Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue
Northeast to its western end, Northeast 28th Street from Aberdeen Avenue Northeast to its
eastern end, and Blaine Avenue Northeast from Northeast 28th Street to its eastern end,
from twenty-five (25) to twenty (20) miles per hour, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:42 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
05 Jun 2023
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 5, 2023
June 12, 2023
Monday
2:15 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. 2023 Juneteenth Celebration Temporary Event Fee Waiver Request
2. Maplewood Golf Course – Driving Range Used Artificial Turf Purchase
3. Dish Wireless, LLC Lease Agreement
4. Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for City of Renton Energy
Upgrades Phase 3
5. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for RVA Center, LLC
6. Personal Holiday Policy and Procedure Changes for Non‐Represented
Employees
7. Local Agency Agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the Sunset Trail Project
8. Acceptance of King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
Funds for the Minor Home Repair Program
9. Vouchers
10. Emerging Issues in Finance
3:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Comprehensive Plan Update Recommendation
N 30th St Rezone
2. Docket 18 Expansion
3. Emerging Issues in CED
4:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority Update
5:30 PM Juneteenth Reception
Location: Conferencing Center
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference