HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-17-2023April 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 17, 2023
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:
Valerie O'Halloran, Council President
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
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
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator
Ian Gray, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager
Teresa Nishi, Volunteer Coordinator
Commander Tracy Wilkinson, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management
Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department
April 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
a)Arbor Day / Earth Day: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 22, 2023 to
be Arbor Day / Earth Day in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to observe the
occasion and join in and participate in their own way and consider planting trees where they
live. Ian Gray, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
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
2023 and beyond. Items noted were:
•A Pop-up lunch will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 12-1:30 pm, 300 Rainier Avenue
North, sponsored by the Emergency Feeding Program/SOS (will be held regularly on
the second and fourth Wednesday through December 2023). Hygiene kits, socks, and
food for dogs and cats will be available.
•Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a)Approval of Council Meeting minutes of April 10, 2023. Council Concur.
b)AB - 3333 City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 1/1/2023
-3/31/2023, and a report of agreements expiring between 4/1/2023 – 9/30/2023. None;
Information Only.
c)AB - 3335 Finance Department recommended adoption of an ordinance amending the
2023/2024 biennial budget to increase revenues by $82,819,219, for an amended total
revenues of $667,283,601 over the biennium, and increase expenditures by $205,500,724, for
an amended total expenditures of $786,697,152 over the biennium; and amending the 2023
salary table; and adoption of a resolution amending the 2023/2024 Fee Schedule. Refer to
Finance Committee.
d)AB - 3325 Parks & Recreation Department - PPNR requested approval of a Purchase and Sale
agreement, with Timothy and Jodi Miser, in the amount of $1,050,000, plus an additional
$90,000 in related transaction costs, for the acquisition of a 1.7-acre parcel located at 2718
Duvall Ave NE. This acquisition will expand a key portion of the future May Creek Park located
in northeast Renton. Refer to Finance Committee.
e)AB - 3334 Public Works Administration recommended adoption of an ordinance amending
Title VIII, Health and Sanitation, of the Renton Municipal code by adding a new Chapter 9,
entitled Compost Procurement, regarding the purchasing, use, and reporting of compost as
required by RCW 43.19A.150. Refer to Utilities Committee.
April 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
f)AB - 3336 Public Works Airport recommended approval of an agreement with DOWL, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $209,368, for design services for security improvements and
enhancements at the Renton Municipal Airport. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
g)AB - 3326 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of
Supplemental Agreement No. 17 to CAG-17-082, contract with Perteet, Inc., in the amount of
$538,957 for construction management services for the Park Ave N Extension project. Refer
to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a)Utilities Committee Chair Alberson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to award the construction contract for the West Hill Pump Station Improvements Project to Gary
Harper Construction in the amount of $2,669,704.80, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the contract CAG-22-262. The Committee also recommended the approval of a
budget transfer of $953,810 to cover the cost of the construction contract, services during
construction, contingencies, and contract administration. Additional budget appropriation of
$674,105 will be included in the 2023 carryforward 1st quarter budget adjustment (Fund 425),
and the remaining $279,705 will come from the 2022 Water Operations unassigned ending fund
balance (Fund 405).
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b)Public Safety Committee Chair Văn presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to approve the amendment to the Renton Municipal Code, Title VI, Police Regulations, to add a
new Chapter 6-33, which make it a crime to commit domestic violence witnessed by children.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be placed for
first reading at tonight’s Council meeting.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading:
a)Ordinance No. 6109: An ordinance was read amending Title VI of the Renton Municipal Code
by adding Chapter 33, creating a new crime for exposing minor child to domestic violence,
authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
April 17, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:12 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
April 17, 2023
April 24, 2023
Monday
3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. 2718 Duvall Avenue NE Property Acquisition
2. 2023 Carryforward / 1st Quarter Budget Amendment Ordinance and
2023/2024 Fee Schedule Resolution
3.Vouchers
4.Emerging Issues in Finance
4:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1.Comprehensive Plan Update
N 30th St Rezone
2.Docket 18, Group A Update
D‐226: Home Occupation
3.Emerging Issues in CED
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1.Public Records Requests Program Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference