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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 10-21-2024October 21, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 21, 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 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 Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Commander Susan Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator October 21, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director PROCLAMATION Filipino American History Month - October 2024: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring October 2024 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone all residents to join in this special observance. Violet Aesquivel read a version of the proclamation in Tagalog, and she and Arturo "Rolly" Polintan accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget - 3rd 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 this is the third and final public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget. She reported that 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. There being no correspondence or public 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: • The Renton Police Department, in partnership with other valley agencies, will be hosting the Diversity in Law Enforcement Career Workshop, Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Renton. Participants must be 18 and over. Discover how to navigate the challenges of pursuing a law enforcement career, including the hiring process, background checks, testing, and officer wellness. RSVP and workshop pre- registration are required and may be completed by visiting rentonwa.gov/valleypolicecareers. • The Landing Parking Garage is tentatively scheduled to be closed October 29 and October 30 for concrete repairs. Surface street parking lots and street parking will remain available during the garage closure. October 21, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Danny Ing, Tacoma, expressed concern about the proposed use of eminent domain by King County Metro to add a RapidRide bus stop in front of the Chan family's home. He urged Council to speak to the King County Council about this issue. • Elaine Chan, Renton, voiced opposition to King County Metro's use of eminent domain to take a portion of her property to construct a RapidRide bus stop. She noted several safety concerns for using this location and asked Council to speak to the King County Council about this issue. • Sea Chan, Renton, urged Council to include his family when discussing the issue of the RapidRide bus stop King County Metro is building on his property. He provided his family's contact information. Mayor Pavone noted that staff contacted King County about this issue and are awaiting a response from them. • Marvin Rosete, Renton, thank city officials and staff for the Filipino American History Month proclamation. • Melanie Gonzalez, Renton, speaking on behalf of Kindering, thanked Council for their consideration providing funding to the organization through a Human Services grant. • Ruby Holland, Seattle, expressed support for the Chan family's issue regarding King County Metro's use of eminent domain to build a RapidRide bus stop on their property. 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 14, 2024. Council Concur. b) AB - 3690 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with several local agencies to show support of the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable. Council Concur. c) AB - 3691 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce to accept $1,440,450 in grant funds for the construction of the Public Square project in downtown Renton. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3692 Executive Services Department recommended execution of the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (24EMPG) grant award contract with the Washington State Military Department, to accept $50,653 in grant funds to support emergency management operations. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3660 Parks & Recreation Department recommended adoption of a resolution approving and adopting the Northeast Renton Park Master Plan. Refer to Community Services Committee. October 21, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB - 3661 Police Department recommended execution of a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) grant to accept $34,200 of which $22,300 will be used to extend the Officer Wellness program through 2025 and $11,900 will be used to provide Police Department-wide financial wellness training. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3687 Police Department recommended execution of an interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, to receive up to $18,500 in grant funds to conduct multi-jurisdictional, high visibility traffic safety emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities of reducing traffic related deaths and serious injuries. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3688 Police Department recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a mutual aid agreement with the City of Bellevue for Renton police officers to assist and schedule extra-duty for the annual Snowflake Lane holiday event in Bellevue. The Kemper Development Company (the company who hosts the event) will reimburse Renton for this service. Refer to Public Safety Committee. i) AB - 3693 Public Works Administration recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing Solid Waste rates for 2025 and 2026. Refer to Utilities Committee. j) AB - 3685 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-23-048, Thunder Hills Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation project, contractor Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc., and requests acceptance of the project and release of the retainage bond after 60 days once all required releases from the state have been obtained, and all liens are legally cleared. Council Concur. 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) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn to grant a five (5) year extension to the franchise agreement defined in Ordinance 5396 with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, operating as AT&T. This will extend the franchise agreement until November 13, 2029. The Committee further recommends the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinance for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 6141: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, granting to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority, and nonexclusive franchise extension for five years, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a telecommunications network for small cell technology in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain designated public rights-of-way of the City of Renton, Washington, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. October 21, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 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: 7:44 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 21 Oct 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 21, 2024 October 28, 2024 Monday 12:00 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2025-2026 Solid Waste Utility Rates 12:45 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Resolution to Adopt Northeast Renton Park Master Plan 2. Renton History Museum Update 3. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 1:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Amendment 6 to 2020 Washington State Department of Health SNAP Incentive Agreement 2. Department of Commerce Grant - Renton Public Square 3. 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Contract 4. Interagency Agreement between Renton Police Department and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission 5. WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission Wellness Grant 6. Vouchers 7. Emerging Issues in Finance 2:45 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan Update 2. Emerging Issues in CED 3:45 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Renton Police Department 2. Interlocal Agreement - RPD providing special event extra-duty services to City of Bellevue 3. RRFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 4:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. 2025/2026 Biennium Budget 6:00 p.m. Governor’s Smart Community Awards Reception Location: Conferencing Center No official Council action will be taken during this Reception. 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference