HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-20-2023November 20, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 20, 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
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk
Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
MJ Jorgensen, Emergency Management Coordinator
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
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Rob Shuey, Development Services Director
Carrie Nass, Recreation Director
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Relations & Compensation Manager
April Alexander, Executive Assistant
PROCLAMATION
Small Business Saturday: - A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring November
25, 2023, to be Small Business Saturday in the City of Renton and encouraged all residents to
support and celebrate our small businesses by shopping locally, engaging with our small
business community, and promoting the economic growth of our city. Josh Shulkind,
Executive Director of the Renton Downtown Partnership, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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:
• This Saturday, November 28, is Small Business Saturday. Support our local shops,
restaurants, and services by choosing to shop small and make a big impact on our
community. Discover unique offerings, enjoy personalized service, and celebrate our
vibrant local businesses. Thank you for championing our small business community.
• 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
• Jim Rehorst, Renton, expressed support for using unexpended ARPA funds for small
business loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
• Mike Janjua, Renton, expressed opposition to adopting the proposed minimum wage
ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative. He urged Council to send the issue to
the voters at the next election.
• Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce,
urged Council to support local small business owners.
• Marvin Rosete, Renton, expressed opposition to adopting the minimum wage
ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative. He urged Council to send the issue to
the voters at the next election.
• Eric Gaston, Renton, stated he is a local business owner and expressed opposition to
the adoption of minimum wage ordinance in Renton. He shared how the proposed
legislation would affect his business and urged Council to send the issue to voters at
the next election.
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• Shelly Vogler, Renton, expressed opposition to the removal of the parking lot serving
the VFW Hall in downtown Renton.
• Alice Lockridge, Renton, expressed opposition to the reorganization that will dissolve
the Equity, Housing, and Human Services department. She also urged Council to
spend unspent ARPA funds on small businesses and human services needs.
• Michael Westgaard, Renton, expressed support for the immediate adoption of the
minimum wage ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative petition. He urged
council to not sent it to a vote of the people.
• Emmanuel Bailey Medilo, Renton, expressed support for the immediate adoption of
the minimum wage ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative petition. He
stated that the cost of living is pricing him out of Renton.
• Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, expressed support for the immediate adoption of the
minimum wage ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative. She explained that
the cost of living is outpacing wages and this would help residents keep up with
higher costs.
• Guillermo Zazueta, Renton, expressed support for the immediate adoption of the
minimum wage ordinance submitted with a citizen-led initiative. He stated this
legislation would assist people who are working fast food, grocery, retail, and other
service industry type jobs.
• Marcus Olson, Renton, stated he is the owner of Burger Addict, and urged Council to
use all the unspent ARPA funds assisting small business owners. He explained that
thousands of small businesses are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19 and need
support.
• Sanjeev Yonzon, Renton, expressed opposition to a minimum wage ordinance in
Renton. He urged Council to send the issue to the voters at the next election.
• Skylar Schmitt, Seattle, speaking on behalf of the Washington Hospitality Association,
expressed opposition to a minimum wage ordinance in Renton. She urged Council to
send the issue to the voters at the next election.
• Peggy Shepard, Snoqualmie, expressed opposition to the departmental
reorganization that eliminates the Equity, Housing, and Human Services department.
She remarked moving divisions within the department into other departments would
not help solve homelessness and housing issues.
• Charles Schmidt, Renton, urged Council to use unspent ARPA funds on small
businesses.
• Rev. Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, expressed opposition to the departmental
reorganization that eliminates the Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department.
She also urged Council to use unspent ARPA funds on human services needs.
• City Clerk Seth summarized letters opposing a minimum wage ordinance in Renton
from the following individuals: Glaefke; Schmitt; McNeil; House.
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.
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a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 13, 2023. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3469 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of the reappointments of Kevin Poole
and Dana Rochex to the Planning Commission with terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
Council Concur.
c) AB - 3468 Community & Economic Development Department recommended authorizing an
extension of the temporary full street closure for an 850-foot-long portion of Sunset Lane NE
between NE 10th St and Harrington Pl NE for the Solera Master Site Plan project for a period
not to exceed eleven (11) months, extending the street closure from October 4, 2023 to
September 1, 2024. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
d) AB - 3472 Executive Services Department requested authorization to 1) advertise for the
selection of pro and con committees after certification of sufficient signatures for City of
Renton Initiative 23-02, Ordinance Concerning Labor Standards for Certain Employees, 2)
place the matter on the Council meeting agenda that follows certification to approve the pro
and con committees and adopt the proposed resolution, and 3) direct the City Clerk to submit
the resolution to the King County Office of Elections by December 15, 2023 so that the
initiative may be considered as part of the February 13, 2024, special election. Council
Concur.
e) AB - 3477 Finance Department recommended adoption of the 2023/2024 Mid-Biennial
Budget legislation, which includes the 2023/2024 mid-biennial budget amendment ordinance,
the 2024 Fee Schedule, and an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Title III,
Departments and Officers. Council Concur.
f) AB - 3464 Police Department recommended execution of an interagency agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program to accept $5,000 in grant funds for
the purpose of conducting coordinated overtime for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
activities. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3466 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Change
Order No. 7 to CAG-22-265, contractor Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc., in the amount of
$245,285.81, for additional work associated with the Park Ave N Extension project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
h) AB - 3467 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of Amendment No. 9
to CAG-17-050, consultant RH2 Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $241,120 for additional
work for the Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL 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) Committee of the Whole: Council President O'Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution which adopts the City of Renton's
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
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MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommended concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 8 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother's
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $232,424.42, for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements -
Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing a 300-day closure to occur between
January 8, 2024 and February 28, 2025 for the purpose of extending the Renton Ave South Bridge
to increase the capacity of the I-405 freeway.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4512: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting the City of
Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4513: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting by reference
the current capital facilities plans for Issaquah, Kent, and Renton School Districts, and current
capital facilities plan for Renton Regional Fire Authority; adopting by reference the
"Transportation Impact Fee Update - Industrial Land Uses" memorandum dated September
23, 2022; and amending the 2023/2024 City of Renton Fee Schedule.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
c) Resolution No. 4514: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary
full street closure of the Renton Avenue South bridge over I-405.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
d) Ordinance No. 6124: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the Renton
fiscal years 2023/2024 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 6088 and amended by
Ordinance Nos. 6110 and 6114, by increasing budgeted revenues and expenditures by
$45,804,107 and $32,577,748, respectively; adopting the 2024 Salary Table, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
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e)Ordinance No. 6125: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection
3-1-4.B, Section 3-2-5, Subsection 3-3-5.C, and Section 3-6-3 of the Renton Municipal Code;
renaming and reorganizing City Departments and Positions; updating references to renamed
departments; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, 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.)
Mayor Pavone opened nominations for the 2024 Council President. Council President
O'Halloran nominated Councilmember Prince. There being no further nominations, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS
FOR 2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ELECT
COUNCILMEMBER PRINCE AS 2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Vǎn abstained.
Mayor Pavone opened nominations for the 2024 Council President Pro Tem. Councilmember
Prince nominated Councilmember Alberson. There being no further nominations, it was
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR
2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER
ALBERSON AS 2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. CARRIED.
Councilmember Vǎn abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:17 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 20, 2023
November 27, 2023
Monday
Council Holiday – No Meetings
December 4, 2023
Monday
1:45 PM Committee on Committees, President Elect
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference *
1. 2024 Council Committee Assignments
2:45 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Amendment No. 9 to CAG‐17‐050 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the Lift
Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project
2. Emerging Issues in Utilities
3:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Farmers Market Report
2. 2023 Summer Meals Program Report
3. Recreation Division Updates – Senior Programs and Adult Athletics
4. Emerging Issues in EHHS and Parks & Recreation
4:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Change Order No. 7 to CAG‐22‐265 with Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. for
the Park Avenue North Extension Project
2. Extension of Temporary Full Street Closure of an 850‐foot‐long portion of
Sunset Lane NE (Jefferson Ave NE) between NE 10th St and Harrington Pl NE
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
5:15 PM Renton City Council/Equity Commission Meet & Greet
Location: Conferencing Center
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Equity Commission Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
* revised 12/01/23