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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 10-23-2023October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, October 23, 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 Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Gina Estep, Economic Development Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Commander Lance Gray, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Amanda Free, Assistant Economic Development Director October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April Alexander, Executive Assistant PUBLIC HEARING Mid‐Biennium Budget Adjustment #2: 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 Mid‐Biennium Budget Adjustment (Hearing #2). Finance Administrator Kari Roller reported that this is the second public hearing on the 2023/2024 Mid‐Biennial Budget adjustment and stated that the purpose of this hearing is to solicit public comment. Mayor Pavone called for public comment:  Diane Dobson, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to reconsider the proposed allocations for the $2.6 million in surplus ARPA funds that were not spent during the Covid‐19 pandemic. She recommended that instead of spending funds on sidewalk improvements, the additional funds could be spent to bolster human services needs and to support another round of small business grants for local business owners. There being no correspondence or additional comments, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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:  Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin work to replace the northern portion of the Lind Avenue overpass, which was damaged in June 2022. To prepare for this repair, WSDOT has planned two overnight closures. On Monday, October 23, from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., I‐405 southbound lanes will be closed with traffic detouring via the SR 167 interchange, Rainier Avenue and Grady Way. On Tuesday, October 24, from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., the I‐405 northbound lanes closure will only require people to use the I‐405‐SR 167 collector/distributor ramp to continue north on I‐405.  There will be a weekend‐long closure from 11 p.m., Friday, November 3, through 4:30 a.m. Monday, November 6. Traffic will detour via SR 515/Talbot Road and Grady Way. If work finishes early, southbound I‐405 will reopen as soon as possible. This is the only weekend‐long closure planned for this project.  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. October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS John Sheller, unknown, speaking on behalf of the King County Library System, stated that many libraries are offering expanded hours and in‐person events again. He urged everyone to participate in the Patron Satisfaction Survey through November 15, 2023. A link to the survey can be found at www.kcls.org. Kayla Somvilay, Renton, stated that she is speaking on behalf of United Community of Laos, and explained the organization's mission and history. She urged Council to help them find a space for the organization to meet. Koua Franz, Renton, spoke about her participation with the United Community of Laos and its support of the Hmong community. She too urged Council to consider finding a public space the organization could use for its meetings. Tracie Friedman, Renton, echoed the previous speakers' request to find a public meeting space for the United Community of Laos. She also noted that the organization is seeking partners to build a community center. Jack Skeel, Renton, spoke about the DIY Skatepark located near the old Longacres site under I‐405. He urged the city officials to consider taking over a lease for the park and stated that Dorothy Miller, Property & Acquisition Specialist at the Washington State Department of Transportation is the point of contact. 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. a)Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 16, 2023. Council Concur. b)AB ‐ 3454 Community & Economic Development Department recommended amending the city's Bicycles and Trails Master plan to create an opportunity to connect two trails, #33 May Creek Hill Climb and #34 May Creek Trail, that was not previously identified on the plan map. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. c)AB ‐ 3452 Police Department recommended approval of an Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to receive up to $10,000 in grant funds to conduct multi‐jurisdictional, high visibility enforcement traffic emphasis patrols. Refer to Finance Committee. d)AB ‐ 3453 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a 60‐day closure of Sunset Blvd NE, between January 15, 2023, and May 14, 2024, for the purpose of widening the existing bridge over Sunset Blvd NE and completing seismic retrofits on the existing bridge piers. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. e)AB ‐ 3445 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval to execute an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $296,170.91 for the development of comprehensive subbasin plans for the piped sections of Ginger and Honey Creek. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED CARRIED. October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1.Accounts Payable – total payment of $10,764,753.84 for vouchers 10710, 10715‐10717, 10719, 10721, 411981‐412293; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7234‐7244, 10718, 411971‐411980 and 1 wire transfer. 2.Payroll – total payment of $1,872,525.48 for payroll vouchers that include 667 direct deposits and 9 checks. (08/16/2023‐08/31/2023 pay period). MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Anchor QEA in the amount of $149,936 for the May Creek Park Master Plan project. The Anchor QEA scope of services includes a fee proposal in the amount of $149,936. Funding for this work has been budgeted in fund May Creek Park. The funding source is Fund 303 (Parks Impact Mitigation Fund). This fund can only be used for projects that create new capacity and the proposed project aligns with this fund’s intended use. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew the Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) Agreement and 2024 administrative fee rates. The total cost for HMA’s administrative services is increasing by 4.60% for 2024 and will be $44.78 per employee, per month. The HMA fee increase in 2023 was 3.60%. Enrollment varies during the year and is approximately 650 (575 active members and 65 retirees). Cost: 650 enrolled x $44.78/month x 12 months = $349,284. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2024 Kaiser healthcare premium rates for active employees and LEOFF 1 retirees. Kaiser’s premium rates are increasing 7.01% for active employees, with a slight decrease for LEOFF 1 retirees with Medicare coverage. The increase for active employees is up from 5.82% in 2023 but compares favorably overall to premium rate increases within the industry. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES e)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew the 2024 Stop Loss (excess loss) insurance contract with Symetra and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The competitive bids for coverage in 2024 resulted in Symetra, giving the city a rate pass, which means there is no increase in premium rates for 2024. This is very favorable for the city, as the industry trend for excess coverage renewal rates is between 15% to 20%. This coverage carries an individual deductible amount of $250,000, which will remain unchanged from last year. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew the city’s life insurance and long‐term disability insurance coverage for employees with Standard Life, at a reduced premium rate guaranteed through 2026. The rate reduction for Life Insurance premiums is ‐16.26% and the reduction for Long Term Disability (LTD) is ‐17.24%. These rates are guaranteed for three years, through 2026. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 23EMPG Award Obligation Letter and accept the award in the amount of $58,285. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Interagency Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the obligation of grant funding in the amount of $182,700.00 for the Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations traffic safety project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i)Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the 2023 Title IV Docket 18, Group D item: D‐231: Code Interpretations. The Committee further recommended that an ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first reading when this is complete. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j)Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence with the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the Clean Economy Strategy (CES) 2.0. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that a resolution for this item be prepared and presented for adoption when it is complete. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. October 23, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES k)Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt State‐mandated updates to the City’s Construction Code/International Building Code, with optional Appendix T solar‐ready provisions for one and two‐family dwelling units. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that a resolution for this item be prepared and presented for adoption when it is complete. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION THE IDENTIFICATION OF ANY SURPLUS SPACES TO BE USED BY THE PUBLIC. CARRIED. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, SCHEDULE FIRST READING OF THE BUDGET RELATED LEGISLATION TO TAKE PLACE AFTER REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY SHOULD REMAIN SCHEDULED FOR FIRST READING ON NOVEMBER 6, WITH ANY CHANGES TO THE NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED EXPLAINED IN A NOVEMBER 6 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:37 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 23 Oct 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 23, 2023 October 30, 2023 Monday 5th Monday – No Meetings November 6, 2023 Monday 3:00 PM * Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Severe Weather Shelter Update 2. Recreation Division Updates 3. Emerging Issues in EHHS • Professional Services Contracts Update 4:00 PM * Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvements - Final Design 2. Agreement with Jacobs Engineering, Inc for Ginger Creek and Honey Creek Subbasin Plans 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities • Google Fiber Proposal 5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 60 Day Closure of Sunset Blvd NE 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation • Renton Municipal Airport Update 5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Mid-Biennial Budget 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 10/24/23