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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 03-18-2024March 18, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 18, 2024 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: Ed Prince, Council President James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 (attended remotely) Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7 (attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Gina Estep, Economic Development Director Young Yoon, IT Director Jeff Minisci, Public Works Facilities Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Manager Steven Kurtz, Adaptive Recreation Specialist Commander Steve Morris, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff March 18, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resource / Risk Management Administrator Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director PROCLAMATION Developmental Disabilities Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 2024 to be Developmental Disabilities Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all members of the community, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to join in this special month of observation and provide support to and recognition of the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities all year long. Adaptive Recreation Specialist, Steven Kurtz, 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 2024 and beyond. Items noted were: x Starting Monday, March 18, a portion of the lawn area at Sunset Neighborhood Park will be fenced off through April 5 to perform irrigation maintenance. Contact Parks and Recreation Department at (425) 430-6600 or rentonwa.gov/parks for more information. x The 2024 State of the City address will be held Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 South 2nd Street. Come hear firsthand about the progress made in Renton and t receive a glimpse of the exciting initiatives and plans for 2024. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. Get your tickets at rentonwa.gov/sotc. x The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Renton for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. x 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 x Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern about a dilapidated building on N 6th St and Park Ave N. She urged Council to take action to address the safety concerns with the building. March 18, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES x Sami Saad, Renton, complained that all five cannabis shops in Renton are owned by two white men. He also stated that he was upset about the lack of equity in the cannabis business. x Dephonda Clay, Renton, stated that she believes in equity and diversity and urged Council to create more opportunities for people to find better employment opportunities in Renton. x Moniqueka Throve, Renton, spoke positively about the Disabled Recreation program. She also requested assistance in approaching the Renton School District to promote a reading program for developmentally disabled adults. 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 6.e for separate consideration. a)Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 11, 2024. Council Concur. b)AB - 3527 Mayor Pavone recommended confirming his appointment of Mr. Hermant Tanwar to the Equity Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Refer to Community Services Committee. c)AB - 3525 Executive Services Department requested approval to pay Ivoxy Consulting $347,891.60 for the city's second phase of the disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) infrastructure upgrade and alignment between City Hall and Fire Station 12. Council Concur. d)AB - 3523 Parks & Recreation Department submitted a fee waiver request in the amount of $150 to waive the rental fee for the Riverview Shelter for the April 28, 2024, Renton CROP Walk. The event organizer will pay the $85 Temporary Event Permit fee. Refer to Finance Committee MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED, MINUS ITEM 6.e. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 6.E AB - 3526 Public Works Airport recommended approval to execute the Agreement and Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust documents between the city, RNT 750 LLC, and Signature Bank, which provides protections for Signature Bank in the case of default by leaseholder RNT 750 LLC among other provisions. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.e. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. 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. March 18, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES a)Utilities Committee: ŚĂŝƌsĉŶƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚĂ report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute the agreement with KLJ Financial Consulting in the amount of $141,648 for the 2024 Comprehensive Rate Study and Recommendation for System Development Charges for the Water, Wastewater and Surface Water Utilities. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:28 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 18 Mar 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar March 18, 2024 March 25, 2024 Monday 3:00 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Equity Commission Appointment 2. Updates to the Temporary Event Permit Process 3. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 3:45 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2020 Washington State Department of Health SNAP Incentive Agreement Amendment 5 2. Riverview Shelter Rental Fee Waiver for the 2024 Renton CROP Hunger Walk 3. Vouchers 4. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan Update 2. Emerging Issues in CED 5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince Location: Conferencing Center 1. Retirement Savings and Health Insurance Plan Review 2. Risk Management Insurance Review 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference