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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 10-24-2022October 24, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 24, 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 Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Jason Seth, City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Steven Gleason, Airport Director Jillian Decoteau, Public Records Specialist Judith Subia, City Council Liaison Commander Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Attended Remotely: Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator October 24, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Community & Economic Development Planning Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Amanda Askren, Interim Economic Development Director PUBLIC HEARING a) 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (third and final 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 2023/2024 Biennial Budget (3rd Hearing). Finance Administrator Kari Roller introduced herself to Council and noted her contact information for the public. She stated that this is the third and final public hearing for the 2023/2024 Biennial Budget, and tonight’s hearing is to simply solicit input from the public. There being no public comments, correspondence or deliberations, it was MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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 2022 and beyond. Items noted were: • Construction for the Trestle Bridge Replacement at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is scheduled to start October 31, 2022, and will be completed in March 2023. Access to the north end of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park will be closed due to limited emergency vehicle access during construction. The north restroom and the north pedestrian gate at Mountainview Avenue will be closed. The cul-de-sac at the north parking lot will be closed except for deliveries and emergency access. Pedestrian access and a drop-off area will be open to the Renton Sailing Center. • South Valley Police Agency recruiters from the Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and Port of Seattle Police Departments are partnering and inviting community members to the Diversity in Law Enforcement Career Workshop on November 5, 2022, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will be staffed by experts in the law enforcement field who are looking forward to sharing information on the exciting opportunities this career path has to offer you. This FREE workshop aims to address the existent and perceived barriers of those seeking a career in law enforcement and provide strategies to navigate the hiring process successfully. We are committed to recruiting participants who reflect the diversity of South King County, such as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, women, bilingual individuals, and those with no prior law enforcement experience. All registrants who complete this workshop will be given a free practice test, study guide, and a waiver of the test fee for all seven agencies sponsoring this event! Breakfast October 24, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES and lunch will also be provided. For more details and to register for this opportunity, visit: rentonwa.gov/valleypolicecareers. Registration Deadline is October 28. • Join public safety personnel from around the region for Battle of the Badges on Friday, December 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Renton Community Center. They will get festive and decorate their vehicle or a 10 x 10 canopy, then you get to drive through and vote on the best Use of lights, overall design, and holiday spirit! • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Steve and Lara Randolph, Sustainable Renton, highlighted their work operating a free grocery program at the St. Matthews's Lutheran Church and asked Council for funding assistance for ongoing expenses, and to help them find a permanent facility in Renton. • Diane Dobson, CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, invited Council to attend an upcoming event in support of domestic violence awareness as she highlighted that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 17, 2022. Council Concur. b) AB - 3219 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing the 2023/2024 water, wastewater, and surface water utility rates, utility system development charges, Skyway Water and Sewer District wholesale water rates, and King County rate stabilization charges (which are collected by the City and passed through to King County), effective the January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024, respectively. The increases include a zero percent (0%) increase for 2023/2024 for the Water Utility; a three percent (3%) increase for both 2023 and 2024 for the Wastewater Utility; and a four percent (4%) increase for both 2023 and 2024 for the Surface Water Utility; as well as Utility System Development charge increases of 7.78% for the Water Utility, 4.29% for the Wastewater Utility, and 9.52% for the Surface Water Utility for 2023, with no increases proposed for 2024. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,348,895.74 for vouchers 10545-10549, 403635-403643, 403652-403949; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6955-6966, 403644-403651, and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,733,123.56 for payroll vouchers that include 628 direct deposits and 9 checks (09/16/2022-09/30/2022 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1240-1269 totaling $35,564.72. 4. Municipal Court vouchers 018133-018132 totaling $10,153.86. October 24, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute a purchase order with Pape Machinery for a multi-use tractor purchase for the Airport in the amount of $175,339.22. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Coulon Park Picnic Floats/ADA Grant Agreement with King County. The Finance Committee further recommended adjusting the budget to reflect the $481,050 grant funding for the Coulon North Water Walk Improvements project. The total cost of the Coulon Park Picnic Floats/ADA portion of the Coulon North Water Walk project scope per the grant agreement is $962,101, of which the City-funded portion is $481,051 using Park Bond funds. 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 approve the requested Parks and Recreation rental and application fee waiver of $480 for King County Public Health to hold their public event on October 22, 2022. 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 the agreement with Plante & Moran in the amount of $131,000 for the Information Technology Strategic Plan. 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 approve lease amendment 4 to LAG-14-006 expanding the 4th floor leased space at 200 Mill Ave S for Amazing Grace Lutheran School by 2,024 sq ft. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. October 24, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:19 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 24 Oct 2022 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 24, 2022 October 31, 2022 Monday 5th Monday – No Meetings November 2, 2022 Wednesday 5:00 PM City of Renton/Renton School District Board Meet & Greet Location: Conferencing Center November 7, 2022 Monday 2:15 PM* Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1.2023 and 2024 Utility Revenue Requirements, Capital Improvement Program, and Fees 3:00 PM* Community Services Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1.Equity Commission Vacancies Briefing 2.Parks & Recreation Bond Projects Progress Update 3.Recreation Holiday Events Update 4:00 PM* Transportation Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room /Videoconference 1.Emerging Issues in Transportation •Approved Renton Airport Layout Plan •Update on Boeing/City of Renton Airport Lease Arbitration * 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1.WSDOT I405/SR167 Corridor Program Update 2.Legislative Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 11/04/22