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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 10-14-2024October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 14, 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 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 (attended remotely) 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 Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Matt Herrera, Planning Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department Attended Remotely: Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator PROCLAMATION National Community Planning Month - October 2024: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring October 2024 as National Community Planning Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone all residents to join in this special observance. Planning Director Matt Herrera accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget - 2nd Hearing: 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 Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Finance Administrator Kari Roller reported that the preliminary city-wide revenue for the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget is $645 million, and the preliminary expenditures are $648.4 million. She also reported that the 2025 property tax levy is estimated to be $26,336,305 which equates to an increase of $13.73 per Renton household on average. Concluding, Ms. Roller stated that the purpose of the hearing is to solicit input from the public. Mayor Pavone called for public comments. • Jada Campbell, Renton, urged Council to reconsider the Police Department's request for additional patrol officers. She stated that she believed the funds would be better spent supporting social service programs that combat the root problems associated with crime. There being no correspondence or additional comments, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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: October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Keri Davis, Renton, expressed concern about a tree the city planted in the strip between the sidewalk and the street in front of her house. She stated she already had enough trees and requested that the trees be planted elsewhere. • Kim Unti, Renton, stated that she is an interim staff person working for the Renton Downtown Partnership. She listed several upcoming events hosted by the organization. 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 7, 2024. Council Concur. b) AB - 3684 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024, and a report of agreements expiring between 10/1/2024 – 3/31/2025. None; Information Only. c) AB - 3679 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of Amendment 6 to the 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentive agreement to accept an additional $6,000 in grant funding for reimbursement at the Renton Farmers Market through February 28, 2025. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3674 Public Works Facilities Division submitted CAG-22-219, HR Tenant Improvement project, contractor Reynolds General Contracting, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage bond after 60 days after all state releases have been obtained and any liens are legally cleared. Council Concur. e) AB - 3686 Public Works Utility Systems Division provided detailed information about utility rates that will be separately recommended for consideration by the Committee of the Whole as part of the upcoming 2025-2026 biennium budget adoption process. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE 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) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the 2024 Title IV Docket #19 Group A items. The Planning and Development Committee further recommends that ordinances for the items listed below be prepared and presented for first reading when they are complete. October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • D-233: MFTE and Waived Fees • D-234: SB 5290 Local Project Review MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Community Services Committee: Chair Alberson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to confirm Mayor Pavone's appointment of Ms. Woneata Stallworth to the Parks Commission to assume a position vacated in February. Ms. Stallworth’s term will expire October 1, 2026. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $14,909,733.85 for vouchers 10881, 10885-10888, 419524-419842, 419844-419859, 419861, 419870-420136; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7506-7516, 419862-419869 and 3 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,023,942.72 for payroll vouchers that include 743 direct deposits and 17 checks. (9/1/24 – 9/15/24 pay period). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff report to approve the ordinance extending the temporary waiver of the City Center Parking to waive parking fees for up to ten hours at the City Center Parking Garage until December 31, 2025. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Graham Baba Architects in the amount of $129,200.00 for design services for the downtown Renton Market (Pavilion) and Piazza project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize Change Order No. 22 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc, for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 Project. Change Order No. 22 will provide reimbursement to the city in the amount of $124,413 from franchise utilities, including Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Lumen, and Comcast. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES g Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to receive up to $285,984 for reimbursement of costs associated with complying with vacating Blake-related convictions. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute CAG-22-336 Amendment #3 with WSP USA, Inc. in the amount of $190,900 for professional services related to the May Creek South Trail Project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve and accept the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and contingency plan as proposed. The Committee further recommends authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreements subject to approval as to legal form. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. AYES: O’HALLORAN, PÉREZ, ALBERSON, RIVERA, MCIRVIN, PRINCE NOES: VǍN j) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2025 Stop Loss (excess loss) insurance contract with Symetra and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready. The renewal for coverage in 2025 resulted in the current carrier, Symetra, offering a 9.01% rate increase. This is a favorable rate and is the second time in three years that the city has been offered rates below double-digit increase (industry trend for excess coverage renewal is between a 10% to 20% increase). This coverage carries an individual deductible amount of $250,000, which will remain unchanged from last year. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. k) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the renewal of the fully insured health plan by Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser’s premium rates are increasing 9.5% for the active employee plan; the rates are decreasing slightly for LEOFF 1 retirees with Medicare coverage. The increase for the active employee plan is up from 7.01% in 2024 but compares favorably overall to premium rate increases within the industry. Upon approval by the City, Kaiser Permanente will issue the updated Plan Document. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES l) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to renew the Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) Agreement and 2025 rates. The total cost for HMA’s administrative services is increasing by 3.20% for 2025 and will be $45.86 per employee, per month. The HMA fee increase in 2024 was 4.6%. Enrollment varies during the year and is approximately 650 (586 active members and 64 retirees). Cost: 650 enrolled x $45.86/month x 12 months = $357,708. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. m) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 005103-000 in the amount of $16,705.08 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak, in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. n) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the budget amendment and adopt the ordinance amending the 2023/2024 biennial budget to increase revenues by $17,968,493 for an amended total revenue of $811,931,400 over the biennium and increase expenditures by $16,598,457 for total amended expenditures of $1,037,649,606 over the biennium. 2. Approve the repeal and replacement of the Police – Non-Commissioned Employees section of the amended 2024 City of Renton Salary Table and update two job titles within the non-represented section of the amended 2024 City of Renton Salary Table. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 6139: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, extending the Temporary Waiver of Parking Fees for parking for periods of up to 10 hours within the City’s City Center Parking Garage located at 655 South 2nd Street, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 6140: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2023/2024 Biennial Budget, as last amended by Ordinance No. 6137, by increasing budgeted revenues and expenditures by $17,953,493 and $16,598,457 respectively; amending the 2024 City of Renton Salary Table as last amended by Ordinance No. 6138; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL DEFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. October 14, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:40 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 14 Oct 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 14, 2024 October 21, 2024 Monday 2:30 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Extension of Cingular/AT&T Small Cell Franchise 2. 2025 and 2026 Utility Revenue Requirements, Capital Improvement Program, and Fees 3. Emerging Issues in Utilities • Disruptions to Regional Glass Recycling CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin 3:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. 2025/2026 Biennium Budget, Department Presentations 6:00 p.m. Filipino American History Month Reception Location: Conferencing Center No official Council action will be taken during this Reception. 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference