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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 10-28-2024October 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 28, 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 Vڣn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Matt Herrera, Planning Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator October 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Jennifer Spencer, Interim Recreation Director SPECIAL PRESENTATION Governor’s Smart Communities Award Presentation: Principal Planner Alex Morganroth spoke expressed appreciation to all the stakeholders who helped make the Sunset Gardens project a success. He also thanked the Renton Housing Authority and the Washington State Department of Commerce. Andrew Ness, Communications Consultant with the Department of Commerce presented the Governor's Smart Communities Award to city officials. He also thanked stakeholders for making this project a success. Michael Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of the Renton Housing Authority, also expressed his appreciation for this project and award. 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: x 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. x 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. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. 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 21, 2024. Council Concur. b) AB - 3696 City Clerk reported submission of a street vacation petition, VAC-24-001, petitioner Quang Tuyen Do, for a 30-foot portion of unopened Lyons Ave NE south of NE 4th St. and recommended adopting a resolution setting a public hearing on November 18, 2024, to consider the matter. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on 11/18/2024. c) AB - 3697 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of an agreement with Renova Exteriors, LLC in the amount of $157,757.87 for exterior illumination services at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and downtown. Council Concur. October 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 3694 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of a temporary construction easement with United Christian Church, with compensation to the city at $59,100. This temporary construction easement is needed for the installation of a sanitary sewer system and storm drainage system to serve the proposed Harmony Ridge Plat development. 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) Committee of the Whole: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence with the Mayor’s recommendation to include for Council consideration on the November 4, 2024, council meeting agenda the budget legislation that was included within the meeting materials for the October 28, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee: ŚĂŝƌsĉŶƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚĂƌĞƉŽƌƚƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚŝŶŐĐŽŶĐƵƌƌĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞƐƚĂĨĨ recommendation to approve the 2025 and 2026 solid waste utility rates and an associated ordinance allowing the city to charge the 2025 rates beginning January 1, 2025, and the 2026 rates beginning January 1, 2026. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Community Services Committee: Chair Alberson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution to approve and adopt the Northeast Renton Park Master Plan. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Public Safety Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution authorizing execution of the agreement with the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for the assistance in investigating technology facilitated sexual exploitation of minors. The Committee further recommends that a resolution regarding this agreement be presented for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Public Safety Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution authorizing execution of the ILA for RPD officers to assist and schedule extra-duty for the Snowflake Lane special event within the City of Bellevue. The Kemper Development Company (the company who hosts the event) will reimburse Renton for this service. The Committee further recommends that the resolution regarding this agreement be presented for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting. October 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: x Accounts Payable – total payment of $7,340,498.54 for vouchers 10889-10891, 10894- 10897, 420137-420143, 420153-420457; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7517- 7527, 420144-420152 and 1 wire transfer. x Payroll – total payment of $2,028,406.45 for payroll vouchers that include 698 direct deposits and 9 checks. (9/16/24-9/30/24 pay period). x Kidder Mathews vouchers 1764-1784 totaling $59,964.45. x Municipal Court vouchers 018605-018618 totaling $20,186.91. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentive Agreement Amendment 6, to accept an additional $6,000 in funding at the Renton Farmers Market for January 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. 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 execution of grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce, to accept $1,440,450 in grant funds for construction of the Public Square project in downtown Renton. 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 the 2024 EMPG Award Obligation Letter with the Washington State Military Department and accept the award in the amount of $50,653 to support emergency management operations. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j) Finance Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to receive up to $18,500 in grant funds to conduct multi-jurisdictional, high visibility enforcement traffic safety emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities of reducing traffic related deaths and serious injuries. 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 execute 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. October 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4538: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Seattle for the purpose of participating in the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Led by the U.S. Department of Justice. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4539: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting the Northeast Renton Park Master Plan. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. c) Resolution No. 4540: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with City of Bellevue for the purpose of providing Extra-Duty Law Enforcement Services regarding Special Event (Snowflake Lane) entitled Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the City of Bellevue and City of Renton. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. d) Resolution No. 4541: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, setting a public hearing date regarding vacation of the westerly 30' of unopened Lyons Ave NE right-of-way, south of NE 4th St (Do Street Vacation Petition VAC-24-001). MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: e) Ordinance No. 6142: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Section 8-1- 10 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing the 2025 and 2026 Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for all customer classes, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, CCOUNCIL REFER T HE ORDINA NCE FFOR SECOND A ND FINA L REA DING A T T HE NEX T COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: f) Ordinance No. 6141: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, granting a 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 28, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. 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: 7:28 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 28 Oct 2024 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 28, 2024 November 4, 2024 Monday CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin 5:30 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏĲ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Temporary Construction Easement to United Christian Church for Harmony Ridge Development 6:15 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince Location: Conferencing Center 1. Flag Policy 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference