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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 11-13-2023November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM ‐ Monday, November 13, 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 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: Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Carrie Nass, Recreation Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Matt Herrera, Current Planning Manager April Alexander, Executive Assistant Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Kim Gilman, HR Labor Relations & Compensation Manager Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events Coordinator MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARY ELLEN STONE'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. CARRIED. ADDED PROCLAMATION Recognizing Mary Ellen Stone: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read proclaiming, as a community, that we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Mary Ellen Stone for her exceptional contributions to the field of survivor support services and her dedicated service to the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center; and further proclaimed that we recognize Mary Ellen Stone's indomitable spirit, compassion, and commitment, which have made a profound difference in the lives of survivors and their families, and we wish her a fulfilling retirement. Mary Ellen Stone accepted the proclamation with appreciation. She also introduced Kate Krug, the new Chief Executive Officer of King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Additionally, Ms. Stone's long‐time friend Bernie Dochnahl expressed gratitude for their friendship and congratulated her for a well‐deserved retirement. MOVED BY PÉREZ, 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:  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  Patty Eixenberger, Renton, explained she has been a resident of Renton for decades and a patron of the local VFW Hall in downtown. She voiced concern that removing any nearby parking would mean the Hall would have to close.  Shelly Ogeler, Renton, shared that her son is currently on active duty in the military and expressed concern that the VFW would have to close if the nearby parking is removed. She urged Council to revise the Downtown Connector project so the parking lot can be saved. November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Marcus Olson, Renton, urged Council to use unspent ARPA dollars for small business loans or grants. He explained that many small businesses are still struggling due to COVID‐19 issues.  Added: Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, requested additional support for small businesses utilizing unspent ARPA funds. 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 November 6, 2023. Council Concur. b) AB ‐ 3451 Public Works Maintenance Services recommended approval to purchase 29 replacement Police Department patrol vehicles, totaling $1,749,561.42, from Bud Clary Chevrolet using Washington State Bid Contract Award 05916. The budget to purchase these vehicles was included in the 2023/2024 biennial budget. Council Concur. c) AB ‐ 3459 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 8 to CAG‐22‐163, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of $232,454.42 for additional work for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements ‐ Phase 4 project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. d) AB ‐ 3465 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing a 300‐day closure of Renton Ave S between January 8, 2024, and February 28, 2025, for the purpose of extending the Renton Ave S Bridge to increase the capacity of the I‐405 freeway. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. e) AB ‐ 3463 Public Works Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on October 20, 2023, for CAG‐23‐316, Monroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility, and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder KLB Construction, Inc., in the amount of $13,225,647.45. Council Concur. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 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 $6,517,697.46 for vouchers 10720, 10722‐ 10725, 412294‐412618; payroll benefit withholding vouches 7245‐7255, 412619‐ 412626 and 5 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,864,663.55 for payroll vouchers that include 677 direct deposits and 6 checks (10/01/2023 – 10/15/2023 pay period). 3. Kidder Matthews voucher 1500‐1523 totaling $50,829.24. 4. Municipal Court vouchers 018380‐018396 totaling $28,167.66. November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 approve the 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 safety emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities of reducing traffic related deaths and serious injuries. 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 approve the adjustment to customer account 042942‐018 in the amount of $3,450.63 for 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. d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 046904‐000 in the amount of $2,222.33 for 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. e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with SoftResources, LLC in the amount of $162,000 plus any applicable state and local sales taxes and reimbursement for authorized out‐of‐pocket travel expenses, for ERP software implementation project management services. 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 approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Renova Exteriors, LLC for $131,030.87 + tax ($13,234.18) = $144,265.05 to install, maintain, and remove city‐wide winter lights from late‐November through the end of February 2024. 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 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to: 1. Set December 4, 2023 as the public hearing date for consideration of an ordinance adding an additional 1/10 of 1% Sales Tax within the boundaries of the Renton Transportation Benefit District. November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. Adopt an ordinance amending Title 5 adding a new section Chapter 5.27.035, Additional Sales and Use Tax for Renton Transportation Benefit District, after input is solicited from the public hearing. 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 award the construction contract for the Burnett Ave South Sidewalk & Utilities Replacement Project CAG‐23‐299, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Active Construction, Inc., in the amount of $897,897 and authorize an additional budget appropriation in the amount of $182,184 from the General Fund (REET 1 Funding) to the project account as part of the proposed 2023/2024 Mid‐Biennium Budget Adjustment to cover the cost of the construction contract, inspection, contract administration, and contingencies for Schedule A of the contract. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4511: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington adopting the Clean Economy Strategy 2.0. Councilmember Vǎn requested for the record that every occurrence of her name, Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, cited in the document be corrected so that it is spelled correctly. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 6122: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the dollar amount and percentage increase for property tax to be levied for the year 2024, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYES, 1 NAY. CARRIED. AYES: O'Halloran, McIrvin, Pérez, Alberson, Rivera NOES: Vǎn b) Ordinance No. 6123: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, establishing the property tax levy for the year 2024 for general city operational purposes in the amount of $25,783,496, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCES AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYES, 1 NAY. CARRIED. AYES: O'Halloran, McIrvin, Pérez, Alberson, Rivera NOES: Vǎn November 13, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION THE EXPLORATION OF ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS GRANT FUND. ** MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, AMEND THE MOTION TO INSERT THE FOLLOWING WORDS TO THE END OF THE MOTION “USING ARPA FUNDS, $500,000.” AMENDMENT FAILED. **MAIN MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:56 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 13 Nov 2023 Council Committee Meeting Calendar November 13, 2023 November 20, 2023 Monday CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson 3:45 PM Public Safety Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. RPD Drone Program Presentation 2. Downtown Patrol District Update 3. RRFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 5:00 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Change Order No. 8 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project 2. WSDOT Request for 300 Day Closure of Renton Avenue South 5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference