HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-07-2024October 7, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 7, 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:
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
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
(attended remotely)
Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council President
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ED PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Jim Seitz, Public Works Transportation Systems Director
Young Yoon, IT Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Ellen Talbo, Transportation Planning Manager
Heather Gregersen, Program Development Coordinator 2
Tina Harris, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator
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Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department
Commander Steve Morris, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director
Rob Shuey, Development Services Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
PROCLAMATION
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2024: A proclamation by Mayor
Pavone was read declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
the City of Renton and encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role
in supporting all victims so they can lead healthy lives safe from violent and abusive
behavior. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris and Project Be Free
Executive Director Katya Wojcik accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) 2025-2030 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 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Program Development Coordinator 2 Heather Gregersen 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 MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
b) 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Allocations: This being the date
set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and state
laws, Mayor Pavone opening the public hearing to consider the 2025 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Allocations recommendations.
Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator, reported the following:
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The City of Renton’s estimated 2025 federal Community Development Block Grant
entitlement is $661,268. The funding available after King County contractual set-asides for
the King County Housing Repair Program, Housing Stability Program, and administration is
estimated at $383,535. These funds must serve low-moderate income Renton residents and
be allocated in accordance with federal regulations. The City is proposing to allocate these
funds as follows:
1.) Planning/Administration: $66,127 or the maximum amount allowable to City of Renton,
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 to plan and administer the City’s CDBG program
activities.
2.) Capital: The estimated balance of $317,408 is proposed for the Don Persson Renton Senior
Activity Center Improvements Project.
The Contingency Plan: Any increases or decreases to Renton’s 2025 CDBG allocation is as
follows: Planning/Administration to the maximum amount allowable; and then increases or
decreases to funding, CDBG program income, and any recaptured funds to the Don Persson
Renton Senior Activity Center Improvements Project.
Concluding, Ms. Fleming stated that the item in on tonight's consent agenda to be referred to
the Finance Committee for further review.
Mayor Pavone solicited input from the audience:
x Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce,
requested that instead of spending all of the available funds on the Don Persson
Renton Senior Activity Center, the city use some funds to support small business
grants.
There being no correspondence or additional audience comments, it was
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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 2024 and
beyond. Items noted were:
x The Renton Police Department in partnership with the Renton Regional Fire Authority
and Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Senior Police and Fire
Community Academy from 2-4 p.m. at the Don Persson Senior Activity Center
October 4 and October 17 from 2-4 p.m. The Academy topics include police and fire
operations, CPR, choking, AED usage, home safety, scams and fraud prevention,
current drug trends, and a police K9 unit. Additional Police Department sponsored
events will take place later this fall. Please watch for more details closer to those
event dates.
x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
x Elaine Chan, Renton, expressed opposition to a King County Metro transit station
proposed near her home. She explained there are several other options available in
safer locations than her property. She also had her young daughter voice concern
about the situation.
x Sea Chan, Renton, expressed many of the same concerns regarding the proposed King
County Metro transit station. He submitted several printed photos indicating where
the proposed station affects his property, and where he believes it could be
relocated.
x Gabriel Jones, Renton, spoke about his recent volunteerism at refugee camps in
nearby cities. He urged Council to develop a plan for refugees, remarking that it is
better to be prepared in case refugees move into Renton.
x Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce,
noted that this month the Chamber will be hosting a series of trainings and events
focused on domestic violence awareness.
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 September 23, 2024. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3670 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of his appointment of Ms. Woneata
Stallworth to the Parks Commission to fulfill an unexpired term expiring October 1, 2026.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
c) AB - 3680 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adopting an
ordinance to grant a five-year extension to the franchise (Ordinance No. 5936) with New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, operating as AT&T, which will extend the franchise until November
13, 2029, and generate anticipated revenues of $17,500 over the five-year period. Refer to
Utilities Committee.
d) AB - 3682 Finance Department recommended approval of the budget amendment and
adoption of an ordinance amending the 2023/2024 budget to increase revenues by
$17,953,493 for an amended total revenue of $811,916,400 over the biennium, and to
increase expenditures by $16,598,457 for an amended total expenditure of $1,037,649,606
over the biennium, and approval of repealing and replacing the Police Department - Non-
Commissioned Employees section of the 2024 Salary Table, update two IT Division job titles,
and ratify changes to the supplemental employee pay ranges. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3657 Finance Department submitted a water leak adjustment request from The Vitamin
Shoppe, a commercial property, and recommends adjusting the account in the amount of
$16,705.08 for excess water usage caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with
Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3675 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
2025 Excess Loss insurance contract with Symetra in the amount of $1,034,268. Refer to
Finance Committee.
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g) AB - 3676 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
2025 renewal of the Kaiser Permanente healthcare premium rates for active employees and
LEOFF I retirees, in the amount of $209,550. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB - 3681 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
2025 Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) Services Agreement and HMA
Administrative Fee Schedule, in the in amount of $358,000. Refer to Finance Committee.
i) AB - 3665 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of Amendment #3 to
CAG-22-336, agreement with WSP USA, Inc., in the amount of $190,900 for professional
services related to the May Creek South Trail project. Refer to Finance Committee.
j) AB - 3669 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval of the 2025 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and contingency plan; and execution of the related
grant agreements subject to approval as to legal form. Refer to Finance Committee.
k) AB - 3664 Police Department recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of
the Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,
for assistance in investigating technology-facilitated sexual exploitation of minors. Refer to
Public Safety Committee.
l) AB - 3673 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Amendment 5 to CAG-
22-376, consultant Graham Baba Architects, in the amount of $129,200, for additional design
services for the Renton Downtown Pavilion and Piazza project. Refer to Finance Committee.
m) AB - 3677 Public Works Facilities Division recommended approval of an ordinance extending
the temporary waiver of parking fees at the City Center Parking Garage until December 31,
2025. Refer to Finance Committee.
n) AB - 3666 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends execution of Change
Order No. 22 to CAG-22-163, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$124,413 for additional time and related costs incurred by the Electrical Subcontractor during
Joint Utility Trench (JUT) installation. The city will be compensated by franchise utilities to
cover the cost of the Change Order. Refer to Finance Committee.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED 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) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract with DOWL,
LLC for A&E Master Professional Services from October 2024 through December 2027 in an
amount not to exceed $250,000.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b)Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve the Master Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and
Associates from October 2024 to December 2027 is not to exceed $250,000.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a)Resolution No. 4537: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, updating and extending
Renton's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2025-20230.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. TIME: 7:50 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
07 Oct 2024
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
October 7, 2024
October 14, 2024
Monday
1:30 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Appointment of Woneata Stallworth to the Parks Commission
2. Renton Student Health Hub Update
3. Piazza Park Update
4. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
2:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Temporary Waiver of City Center Garage Parking Fees for 2025
2. Amendment 5 to CAG-22-376 with Graham Baba Architects for Piazza
Plaza Remodel Landscaping and Civil Engineering Work
3. Change Order No. 22 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s
Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase
4 Project
4. Blake Funding Interagency Reimbursement Agreement Between
Administrative Office of the Courts and Municipal Court
5. Amendment #3 to CAG-22-336 with WSP USA, Inc for the May Creek
Trail South Design and Permitting Services
6. Proposed Use of 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
7. Renewal of Stop Loss Coverage with Symetra for 2025
8. Approval of Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Premium Rates for 2025
9. Renewal of Healthcare Management Administrator (HMA) Agreement
for 2025
10. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for The Vitamin Shoppe
11. 2024 Year End Budget Amendment and 2024 Salary Table Amendment
Ordinance
12. Vouchers
13. Emerging Issues in Finance
3:45 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Docket 19 Group A
2. Emerging Issues in CED
4:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. 2025/2026 Biennium Budget, Department Presentations
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference