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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 12-12-2022December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, December 12, 2022 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: Ryan McIrvin, Council President James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department Attended Remotely: Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Carrie Nass, Recreation Director December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director April Alexander, Executive Assistant Stacy Robinson, Senior Finance Analyst Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department PROCLAMATION a) Doug Levy Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read, declaring December 12, 2022 "Doug Levy Day" in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join in the special observance. Doug Levy accepted the proclamation with appreciation. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a) Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML): Mayor Pavone presented Councilmember Kim- Khánh Văn the Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) she was awarded by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2022 and beyond. Items noted were: • In partnership with the Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH), the city activated its cold weather shelter from November 28 to December 5. A total of 191 individuals were served while the shelter was activated. • The City of Renton has enacted Ordinance 6072 prohibiting the sale, delivery, and marketing for sale dogs sourced from Puppy Mills. The ordinance, which will take effect on January 1, 2023, was passed unanimously by Renton City Council on July 11, 2022. A copy is available on the city’s website. The city's definition of "puppy mill” is found in the Ordinance at RMC 6-5-4A.7. The intent of Ordinance 6072 is to promote humane breeding and prevent unwitting or hidden support for the puppy mill industry and other information about their new pets. • The deadline to apply for vacant positions on the Renton Equity Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee has been extended to January 20, 2023, with the first review occurring on January 5. The Equity Commission has a vacant youth position for those ages 18-25. The Human Services Advisory Committee has a vacant youth position under 21 years of age and three regular positions open to all ages. Interested applicants may apply for any of these positions by visiting our website at rentonwa.gov/application or by printing the application and emailing it to humanservices@rentonwa.gov. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Kent McCleary, Renton, spoke on behalf of the Renton Rowing Center, and thanked Council, the Mayor, and staff for supporting the organization over the years. He noted that the center's purpose is to teach rowing skills, but it also teaches youth many important life skills. • Amina Malkin, Renton, spoke about her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center. She emphasized the life skills she learned, and noted the organization is home to a tight-knit community. • Samantha Case, Renton, stated that she is proud to be a member of the Renton Rowing Center, and noted that this program has helped her build confidence. • Ismail Moakim, Renton, spoke about his experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center. He urged Council to continue to support the program. • Harrison Ridnell, Renton, spoke about his experiences being a member of the Renton Rowing Center. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 5, 2022. Council Concur. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.B. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.b. b) AB - 3259 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Renton, Renton School District, and the Bezos Academy for shared use of the Meadow Crest playground. Refer to Community Services Committee. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.b. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Community Services Committee Chair Rivera presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the establishment of the Renton Rivers Days Advisory Board. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance related to this item be presented for first reading and advancement to second and final reading at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b) Committee on Committees Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending the following council committee assignments for 2023: COMMUNITY SERVICES (1st Monday, 4:00 pm) Carmen Rivera, Chair Kim-Khánh Văn, Vice Chair James Alberson, Member FINANCE (2nd & 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm) Ruth Pérez, Chair James Alberson, Vice Chair Kim-Khánh Văn, Member PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm) Ed Prince, Chair Ryan McIrvin, Vice Chair Ruth Pérez, Member PUBLIC SAFETY (3rd Monday, 4:00 pm) Kim-Khánh Văn, Chair Ed Prince, Vice Chair Carmen Rivera, Member TRANSPORTATION (1st & 3rd Mondays, 5:00 pm) Ryan McIrvin, Chair Ruth Pérez, Vice Chair Ed Prince, Member UTILITIES (1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:00 pm) James Alberson, Chair Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair Ryan McIrvin, Member This Committee Report supersedes the approved Committee Report from December 5, 2022. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,818,270.27 for vouchers 10563, 404570- 404614, 404624-404861; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6992-7002, 404615- 404623, and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,879,773.22 for payroll vouchers that include 639 direct deposits and 16 checks (11/01/2022-11/15/2022 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 concurring in the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, to accept $30,000 in grant funds for the purpose of funding an Officer Wellness Check-In program. 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a professional services agreement with Bravura Counseling, in the amount of $30,000, to perform the Officer Wellness Check-In Program. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Renton Police Guild (Guild) representing both commissioned and non-commissioned employees regarding a recruitment bonus: 1. The January 4, 2007 MOU between the City and Guild awarded a $500 bonus for commissioned staff that were responsible for recruiting a lateral officer that was later hired. A November 20, 2017 MOU extended this benefit to non-commissioned staff. 2. Previous mentioned MOUs will be amended, so that current commissioned and non- commissioned represented employees of the Renton Police Department, active on the City’s payroll system, may receive a five-thousand-dollar bonus ($5000) for the successful hiring of a Lateral Police Officer if the employee was responsible for recruiting the candidate. • The bonus pay will be distributed in two equal payments. The first payment upon the first scheduled payday following the start of employment of the lateral officer, and the second upon the first scheduled pay period following the successful completion of the lateral officer’s probationary period. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement No. WQSWCAP-2123-Renton-0072 with the Department of Ecology for up to $50,000 in non-matching funds to assist the city in complying with the requirements of the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES g) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with King County Flood Control District to accept $250,000 in 2022 grant funds for the Panther Creek at Talbot Road S. Culvert Replacement Project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to award the construction contract to Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. in the amount of $28,284,172.90, and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $2,000,000 from unassigned fund balance in Fund 305 Transportation Impact Mitigation, to cover all anticipated expenditures for the construction phase of this project. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the 2023 Liability Insurance policies through the city’s insurance broker, Alliant, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, in order to bind the insurance policies. The total premium cost for 2023 is expected to be as much as $747,000. The binder agreement will be transmitted by the broker, for execution prior to January 1, 2023. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the 2023 Amended Salary Table, for adjustments due to Reclassifications, Non- Represented Employees’ Phase 2 Comp Study, and Municipal Court Judges' pay scale; and approve Step E for the Economic Development Director candidate. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance related to this item be presented for first reading and advancement to second and final reading at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for First Reading and Advancement to Second and Final Reading a) Ordinance No. 6106: An ordinance was read adding a new Chapter 2-22 to the Renton Municipal Code to create the Renton River Days Advisory Board, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading it was MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. December 12, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b)Ordinance No. 6107: An ordinance was read amending and replacing the 2023 City of Renton Salary Table previously adopted in Ordinance No. 6088, amending Subsection 3-10-2.E of the Renton Municipal Code to update the salary for Municipal Court Judges to match District Court Judges, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. CARRIED. Following second and final reading, it was MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final reading: c)Ordinance No. 6089: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-060.C, 4-2 060.K, 4-2- 080.A.6.A, 4-2-120.A, 4-4-150.D, and 4-4-150.E of the Renton Municipal Code, modifying Commercial Neighborhood Zone (CN) regulations, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. d)Ordinance No. 6101: An ordinance was read amending Subsections 4-2-110.E, 4-2-120.B, 4-2- 120.C, and 4-2-130.B of the Renton Municipal Code to adjust the maximum building height in the Center Downtown Zone and correct references to the Airport Related Height restrictions, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. e)Ordinance No. 6102: An ordinance was read establishing new standards for Multifamily Housing by adding Section 4-4-155 and amending Section 4-11-040 of the Renton Municipal Code, providing for severability, authorizing corrections, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:50 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 12 Dec 2022 Council Committee Meeting Calendar December 12, 2022 December 19, 2022 Monday Council Holiday – No Meetings December 26, 2022 Monday Christmas Holiday – No Meetings January 2, 2023 Monday New Year’s Day Holiday – No Meetings January 9, 2023 Monday 5:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Vouchers 2. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Long Range Planning Work Program 2023 • Comprehensive Plan Update • Development Regulations Update 2. Emerging Issues in CED CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference