HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 8-7-2023August 7, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 7, 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
Councilmembers Absent:
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER VǍN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Byer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jim Seitz, Public Works Transportation Systems Director
Ellen Talbo, Transportation Planning Manager
Heather Gregersen, Program Development Coordinator 2
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
Carrie Nass, Farmers Market Coordinator
Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
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Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development
Administrator
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Rob Shuey, Development Services Director
John Collum, Redevelopment Manager
PROCLAMATION
Farmers Market Week: A proclamation by Mayor Law was read declaring August 6-12, 2023
to be Farmers Market Week in the City of Renton. Carrie Olson, Farmers Market Coordinator,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mayor Pavone presented the Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) to Councilmember Ryan McIrvin. Councilmember McIrvin accepted
the certificate with appreciation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): 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 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Martin Pastucha introduced Transportation Planning Manager Ellen Talbo and Program
Development Coordinator 2 Heather Gregersen. Ms. Talbo explained that State law requires
the preparation and annual updating of a six-year comprehensive transportation program.
She reported that the six-year plan reflects the involvement of Renton residents and elected
officials and is aligned with the City’s Business Plan. Ms. Gregersen reported that the TIP is
used to coordinate Transportation Systems projects and programs with other jurisdictions
and agencies. Concluding, Ms. Gregersen highlighted the plan’s funding process, upcoming
project prioritization, and displayed photographs of in-progress and completed projects.
There being no public comments or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
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Establishing Transportation Benefit District: 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 establishment of a Transportation Benefit District
(TBD).
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator, introduced Public Works Transportation
Systems Director Jim Seitz and reintroduced Transportation Planning Manager Ellen Talbo.
Mr. Seitz provided an overview of the process for establishing a Transportation Benefit
District. Ms. Talbo provided information about the City's pavement conditions, the 10-year
pavement preservation plan, the Comprehensive Walkway Plan, and displayed interactive
websites residents can visit for additional information.
Continuing, Mr. Seitz explained how State law allows local jurisdictions to establish
transportation benefit districts by ordinance. He further explained that establishing a TBD in
renton involves adding a new chapter, 5-27, to the Renton Municipal Code that governs the
establishment of the Renton Transportation Benefit District, the role of the TBD Governing
Board, the powers of the district, the use of funds, and the dissolution of the district. Mr. Seitz
then explained that State law allows the Governing Board to impose a 0.1% sales tax
councilmanically (without voter approval) for up to ten years at a time, and reported that
$4.39 million in revenues would have been generated in 2022 if the TBD had been in place
then. He also noted that a recent change in State law increased the allowable sales tax rate
from 0.2% to 0.3% every ten years with voter approval. Concluding, Mr. Seitz stated that if
established, the TBD funds would be used to fund the 10-year Pavement Preservation Plan,
the Comprehensive Walkway Plan, and noted that other eligible improvements could be
those identified in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
There being no public comments or deliberations, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. 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:
• “Renton Roots – Farm to You” is a free food delivery program for US Service
Veterans who live at Compass Housing Alliance, a Veterans housing facility in
Renton. The program was created in 2022 by Carrie Olson, Farmers Market
Coordinator, and two of the City’s AmeriCorps VISTAs, Sophie DeWitt and
Victoria Kvitek. This program offers healthy food to folks in need, while at the
same time providing more sales opportunities for local Washington farmers.
• Funds from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) grant are
used to purchase fresh produce on Market Tuesdays. The next day,
participants choose fruits and vegetables in a “farmers market” venue at the
housing facility, and receive recipe cards and helpful tips for keeping produce
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fresh. Cooking demonstrations are offered by WSU’s Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program Education (SNAP Ed) program at the housing facility.
• For everyone’s enjoyment in and around City parks and trails, patrons are
reminded to be familiar with and follow Parks Rules and Regulations (Renton
Municipal Code 2-9-8) or risk being cited by Police. Except for City-sponsored
events, please note the following:
Amplified sound, bounce houses, and alcohol are not permitted at any
time.
Vehicles are to remain in designated parking areas only; driving or parking
on grass or sidewalks is prohibited.
Groups larger than 50 people require a temporary event permit.
All activities should cease when parks and trails close at sunset.
For more information contact Parks and Recreation Department at
rentonwa.gov/parks or (425) 430-6600.
• Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects,
and road closures happening this week can be found at
http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless
otherwise noted, streets will always remain open
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Catreece M. King, Renton, voiced concerns about overgrown vegetation near her
home and the safety issues it has caused due to homeless persons living in tents in
the area threatening her and her family's safety. She stated she has reported the
issues to police, which causes the individuals to leave, but they return and continue to
cause safety issues. She urged Council for assistance.
• Cheryl Danza, Renton, stated that she lives in and operates a business in Renton and
voiced concerns about safety if parking spaces are removed in downtown for the
Renton Connector project. She also described safety issues surrounding the nearby
parking garage, and urged Council to find a solution that increases safety in the area.
• Mark Peterson, Renton, voiced opposition to the development of an alley in his lower
Kennydale neighborhood. He cited safety concerns, drug use, illegal dumping, and
other issues that may occur if the alley is developed.
• Paul Dutton, Renton, urged council to establish passive traffic control measures on NE
4th St in the East Renton Plateau. He stated that his home backs up to NE 4th St and
he constantly sees vehicles traveling at 60-70 miles per hour even though it is a 35
miles per hour zone. Mr. Dutton also requested a traffic study be done in the area.
• Kim Loulias, Renton, stated that he had questions regarding differences between R-8
and R-6 zones, and noted that that the elimination of the alleyway in his lower
Kennydale neighborhood would allow pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
to be built on existing lots. Mr. Loulias remarked that developing the alleyway would
prohibit make the lots too small to add an ADU.
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• S. "Dutch" Deutschman, unincorporated King County, remarked that he enjoyed the
presentation on the Community Survey that was presented at the Committee of the
Whole meeting, and asked if the question of removing 84 parking spots in downtown
Renton could be included as a survey question. He also submitted a petition signed by
residents and business owners requesting that the removal of the parking stalls be
stopped.
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. Councilmember McIrvin removed Item 8.r. for separate
consideration.
Approval of Council Meeting minutes of July 17, 2023. Council Concur.
AB - 3392 Mayor Pavone recommends confirmation of the appointment of Gabriel Jones to
the youth position on the Renton Equity Commission, with a term expiring 12/31/2025. Refer
to Community Services Committee.
AB - 3387 City Clerk submits the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 4/1/2023 -
6/30/2023, and a report of agreements expiring between 7/1/2023 – 12/31/2023. None;
Information Only.
AB - 3388 City Clerk submits the 2022 Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (JLARC)
report. The report summarizes the City's responsiveness to public records requests for the
period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. None; Information Only.
AB - 3395 City Clerk reports submission of a street vacation petition, VAC-23-001, petitioner
Mark Peterson, for a portion of alleyway lying between N 31st St & N 32nd St and Park Ave N
& Burnett Ave N and recommends adopting a resolution setting a public on September 11,
2023 to consider the matter. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on 9/11/2023.
AB - 3403 Community & Economic Development Department reports bid opening on July 24,
2023 for CAG-23-241, Downtown Core Streetscape Phase 2 - Williams Ave S project, and
recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Active
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,109,109; and authorize an additional budget
appropriation of $646,646 offset by additional CDBG revenues in the same amount to cover
the total budget expenses. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3393 Community & Economic Development Department recommends approval of a
contract with Fresh Family, in the amount of $216,000, to provide cleaning services that
complement city cleaning services within the Downtown Business District for a one-year term.
Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3396 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommends adoption of a
resolution approving the First Amendment to the Joint Interlocal Agreement (ILA) regarding
roles and responsibilities in managing the City's annual federal Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds with King County that adds fair housing and civil rights obligations
language required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Council
Concur.
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AB - 3397 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommends adoption of a
resolution approving the First Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
managed by King County on behalf of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consortium, that adds fair housing and civil rights obligations language required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Council Concur.
AB - 3398 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommends approval of
Amendment No. 2 to CAG-22-216, contractor King County as administrator for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Joint Agreement, which adds prior year CDBG
funding in the amount of $664,646 to the current $350,292 allocated for the Streetscapes
Improvements - Phase 2 project, and approval of the revised 2022 CDBG Funding Contingency
Plan. This project constructs new sidewalks, streetlights, street trees, fenced landscape areas,
litter receptacles, and repaving of street and parking areas along Williams Ave S between S
2nd and S 3rd streets. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3394 Parks & Recreation Department submits a fee waiver request in the amount of
$360 for an event at Ron Regis Park on August 19, 2023, hosted by the Save the Cedar River
organization; and a fee waiver request in the amount of $2,400 for an event at Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park on August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023 hosted by the Inspired Child
Community organization. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3399 Parks & Recreation Department recommends approval of a contract with United
Way of King County to accept $9,500 in grant funds to support the 2023 Summer Meals
Program which reduces food insecurity in King County by serving over 12,000 meals within in
the Renton School District. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3385 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR submits CAG-22-042, Cascade Park
Playground Replacement project, contractor with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., and
requests acceptance of the project and authorization to release retainage in the amount of
$16,179.28 after 60 days after all state releases are obtained and all claims against the
retainage have been legally cleared. Council Concur.
AB - 3389 Police Department recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Federal Bureau of Investigations (Joint Terrorism Task Force, JTTF) and the
department for the purpose of information sharing and offering local assistance to federal
investigations within or having a nexus to the City of Renton. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
AB - 3390 Police Department requests authorization to hire a Police Communications and
Engagement Manager at Step E of salary grade m30. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3402 Police Department recommends approval to execute the CR 2(A) agreement with
Yang Li and Wozheng Lei which forfeits the real property located at 16218 49th Ave S in
Tukwila, WA. The approximate market value of the property is $1.1 million. After the property
is acquired and prepared for sale, 17% of the final sale proceeds will be returned to the
Claimants and the City will keep the remaining 83%. These proceeds will be deposited into the
Police Drug Forfeiture fund. Refer to Finance Committee.
AB - 3405 Police Department recommends approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) agreement in order to receive up to $35,106 in reimbursements that
will assist with victim advocate overtime costs, training conference for crimes against women,
peer support training, and implementation of new software that will enhance the ability to
enter and track orders of protection. Refer to Finance Committee.
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MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 8.r. CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - Item 8.r.
AB - 3401 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to execute
Supplement No. 3 to CAG-20-083, agreement with KPG Psomas, Inc., in the amount of
$484,647, for final engineering design services for the SW 43rd St Preservation project. Refer
to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Councilmember McIrvin noted that the Transportation Committee would not be meeting
again until mid-September.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.r. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4503: a resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, updating and extending
Renton’s six-year Transportation Improvement Program for 2024-2029.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4504: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington setting a public hearing
date regarding vacation of a portion of the east-west right of way through block 15, C.D.
Hillmans Lake Washington Garden of Eden (Peterson Street Vacation Petition VAC-23-001.)
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
c) Resolution No. 4505: a resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into first amendment to the joint interlocal agreement regarding the
Community Development Block Grant Program between the City and King County.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
d) Resolution No. 4506: a resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Home Investment Partnerships Program
Interlocal Agreement between the City and King County.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6115: An ordinance was read establishing a Transportation Benefit District
within the Corporate City Limits, providing for Transportation Improvements within the
District, adopting a New Chapter 27, Renton Municipal Code, Title V, Finance and Business
Regulation, “Transportation Benefit District”, and providing for Severability, and Establishing
an Effective Date.
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MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 6116: An ordinance was read amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Map, and the Zoning Map of the Renton Municipal Code by applying the Residential High
Density Land Use Designation and applying the Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to
three parcels adjacent to North 30th Street, providing for severability, and establishing an
effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:01 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
07 Aug 2023
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
August 7, 2023
August 14, 2023
Monday
3:15 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Appointment to Equity Commission
4:00 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Văn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Agreement with the FBI for the Joint Terrorism Task Force
2. RRFA Briefing
3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
4:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Agreement with Family Fresh for the Downtown Business District Clean
Initiative
2. Parks and Recreation Temporary Event Permit Fee Waiver Requests
3. 2023 Summer Meals Program in King County
4. Amendment No. 2 to CAG-22-216 with King County Community
Development for CDBG Funds Allocated to the Streetscapes Improvement
Project – Phase 2 and Revision to the CDBG Funding Contingency Plan
5. Bid Award for Downtown Core Streetscape Phase 2 – Williams Avenue
South Construction Contract CAG-23-241
6. Communication and Engagement Manager Hire at Step E
7. Agreement with Yang Li and Wozheng Lei to Forfeit Real Property located
at 16218 49th Ave S in Tukwila, WA
8. Grant Approval for Edward Byrne FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant
9. Vouchers
10. 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. Design Concept for the Downtown Pavilion Market
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference