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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 06-12-2023June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 12, 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 (attended virtually) Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Virtually: Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director PROCLAMATION a) Juneteenth 2023: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 19, 2023 to be Juneteenth in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to join in this celebration. Erika Conway, Vice-President of the Seattle-King County NAACP, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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 repair and resurfacing of the tennis courts at Liberty Park has been completed and they have been reopened for use. In response to significant community demand, one of the tennis courts was converted to two new pickleball courts as a part of the project. The community is invited to visit Liberty Park and enjoy the newly resurfaced courts. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Theresa Johnson, Renton, stated she is a business owner in Renton and her business is being negatively impacted by construction on Rainier Ave S. Mayor Pavone noted that he would have someone from the Public Works Department reach out to Ms. Johnson. • Patty Eixenberger, Renton, stated she is speaking on behalf of the local VFW Hall on Burnett Ave S and requested that the parking in the area be left alone. She explained that the parking is needed for their clients who rent out the Hall for various uses. • John Bernritter, Renton, stated he too is speaking on behalf of the VFW Hall on Burnett Ave S and requested that the parking lot situation be left alone. The lot is needed for VFW patrons who play bingo, host receptions, and have other events at the Hall. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Councilmember Prince pulled Item 7.c. for Separate Consideration. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 5, 2023. Council Concur. June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) AB - 3367 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a contract with Framework Cultural Placemaking, in the amount of $146,250, for the development of a 10-year Arts & Culture Master Plan; and requested approval of additional budget appropriations in the amount of $146,250 to be included in the second quarter budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3370 Finance Department recommended approval to adopt and participate in the regional Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) agreement with King County to oversee and report on opioid remediation expenditures related to the opioid settlement funds received through a Memorandum of Understanding with Washington State. In return, King County will receive the lesser of 10% of the city's total opioid settlement or their actual administrative costs. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3368 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval to execute the 2023-2024 property insurance renewals, in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, when the implementing documents are available. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3369 Police Department recommended approval of an agreement with Keating, Bucklin, and McCormack, Inc., P.S., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for legal services. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.C. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.c. c) AB - 3332 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended adoption of a resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2024 Work Plan and Operating Budget. REFER TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, REFER TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ONLY. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $9,529,606.89 for vouchers 10647-10655, 408432-408468, 408469, 408479-408840; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7133-7143, 408470-408478 and 3 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,846,765.24 for payroll vouchers that include 669 direct deposits and 14 checks. (05/01/2023-05/15/2023 pay period). MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the requested fee waiver of $1,675.00 in temporary use and permit fees, by the Renton- King County Justice Alliance, for the Juneteenth Celebration event on June 25, 2023, at Liberty Park. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the purchase of used artificial field turf that will replace the existing artificial turf in the Driving Range at Maplewood Golf Course. The total cost of the 155,000 sq ft of used artificial field turf at the price of $1.30 per sq ft would be $274,699.50. This price would include tax and shipping from Pullman, Washington. Compare that to the price of new turf, plus tax and shipping at approximately $897,315.00, there would be a cost savings of approximately $622,615.50. Requesting additional budget appropriation of $274,699.50 as well as a transfer from the operating fund to the capital fund for the same amount. The additional budget will also be included with the Q2 2023 budget adjustment. The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for adoption. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute the lease with DISH Wireless, LLC for 5 years, effective July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. This lease generates approximately $186,000 over the five-year term. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order 1, in the amount of $1,877,666.01, to the agreement between McKinstry Essention LLC and the City of Renton for Energy Upgrades at City Facilities. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 05270-000 in the amount of $3,608.17 or excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the new personal holiday policy and procedural changes for non-represented employees, as of July 1, 2023, as follows: Upon hire into a non-represented position, new employees are eligible to receive one day (eight hours) of personal holiday. If the hire date is prior to July 1, then after six months of employment, the employee will receive a second personal holiday (eight hours). At the start of the new year, the non-represented employee will receive two personal holidays and annually thereafter. Furthermore, non-represented employees shall be able to cash out any unused personal holiday hours at the end of each year, starting in 2023. June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Local Agency Agreement and Prospectus with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the obligation of grant funding and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish the Sunset Trail Project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Finance Committee Chair Pérez presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to accept the $250,000 in 2023 King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Funds for the Minor Home Repair Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation regarding the proposed N 30th Street CPA and rezone (CPA #23-M-01), which was referred in 2020 but held for staff to amend CN Zone development standards and allow for greater public engagement. The Committee further recommended an ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first reading when complete. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4499: A resolution was read finding a special facility and market condition and granting authority for Maplewood Golf Course to purchase used artificial turf for the driving range. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: b) 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 PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. June 12, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:28 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 12 Jun 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar June 12, 2023 June 19, 2023 Monday Juneteenth Holiday – No Meetings June 26, 2023 Monday 3:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Contract for Development of a Comprehensive 10‐Year Arts & Culture Master Plan 2. Renewal of City's Property Insurance Policies for 2023‐2024 3. Agreement with Keating, Bucklin, and McCormack, Inc., PS for Legal Service 4. Agreement with King County for Regional Opioid Abatement Council 5. Vouchers 6. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Docket 18, Group B Update  D‐227: Impact Fees 2. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2024 Work Plan and Operating Budget 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Emergency Management Update and Information 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference