HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 11-17-2022November 14, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 14, 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
(attended virtually)
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
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended remotely:
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager
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Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Erika Eddins, HR Benefits Manager
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department
PROCLAMATION
a) Veterans Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring November 2022 to be
Veterans Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to
acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and what they
do every day to support our country. VFW Post 1263 Commander, Martin Tamayo, accepted
the proclamation with appreciation.
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:
• The Renton Equity Commission and the Human Services Advisory Committee are
currently recruiting youth members. The age range for the Equity Commission youth
member is 18-25 and the Human Services Advisory Committee range is under 21
years of age. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about equity and inclusion,
human services, local government, and volunteerism. Youth members are eligible to
earn community service hours as well. First review will be conducted November 15
and applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 30.
• The Human Services Advisory Committee also has three regular member vacancies.
Committee members assist staff in developing policies designed to assist Renton
residents and the community. The Mayor, City Council, and staff review its
recommendations before making funding decisions on programs and projects.
• Oral interviews for all vacancies will be conducted in December. Interested applicants
may apply for any of these positions by visiting our website at
rentonwa.gov/application.
• The next pop-up lunch will be held Tuesday, November 15 from 12-1:30 p.m. at 300
Rainier Avenue North. Ready-to-eat lunch and drinks from Amazon Fresh, personal
hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and socks will be available to those with food
insecurities and/or are unsheltered. The last pop-up lunch of the year will take place
at the same location on November 29. The pop-up lunch events will be suspended for
the month of December. The pop-up lunch events are sponsored by the Equity,
Housing, and Human Services (EHHS) Department and the Emergency Feeding
Program.
• Renton Technical College will be hosting an Open House and Tours program showcase
on Tuesday, November 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Visit interactive program tables, talk
to faculty, learn about career training and transfer options. This event is free and
open to the community. For more information or to RSVP contact Outreach@rtc.edu,
call 425-235-6353 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renton-technical-college-
open-hous-tickets-443440992947.
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• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Diane Dobson, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce and local
businesses, thanked Council and the Mayor for supporting businesses by adopting the
City's 2023 Legislative Agenda.
• Joseph Smith, Renton, requested assistance in updating police regulations that will
hold pet owners accountable for cleaning up after their pets.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. Council
President McIrvin pulled Item 6.b. for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 7, 2022. Council Concur.
c) AB - 3233 Executive Services Department recommended approval of Addendum 7 to CAG-11-
176, interlocal agreement with the Community Connectivity Consortium, which upgrades
services for the following participating agencies: City of Kirkland, City of Renton, NORCOM,
University of Washington, and Valley Communications Center, from 1GE (gigabit) service to
10GE (gigabit) service. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB - 3226 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval of Amendment No. 3 to
LAG-20-028, lease with Northwest Restaurant Experience, which transfers the Concession
Agreement of the RiverRock Restaurant located at the Maplewood Golf Course from
Northwest Restaurant Experience to Curt Peck. Council Concur.
e) AB - 3234 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval to execute an agreement
with King Conservation District, in order to accept $53,811 in Member Jurisdiction grant
funds, for the construction of the Cedar River Trail and Bank Stabilization project. Council
Concur.
f) AB - 3235 Public Works Administration recommended adoption of an ordinance increasing
Solid Waste Utility rates as follows for both 2023 and 2024: Single Family Residential 7.75%
2023 and 7.75% for 2024; Commercial and Multi-Family 6.90% 2023 and 6.80% for 2024; and
Commercial Roll Off 5% 2023 and 5% for 2024. Refer to Utilities Committee.
g) AB - 3238 Public Works Maintenance Services requested authorization to purchase a 2022
Chevy Silverado Medium Duty 4WD and a 2022 Chevy Silverado Medium Duty 2WD, in the
total amount of $121,243.46. The funds to purchase these vehicles was included in the
2021/2022 Biennial Budget. Council Concur.
h) AB - 3237 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval to adopt a resolution
authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Newcastle for cost sharing for the 116th
Ave SE and Edmonds Ave NE Pipe Revitalization project. Renton's contribution is $80,000.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.b. CARRIED.
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SEPARATE CONSIDERATION ITEM 6.b.
b) AB - 3239 Mayor Pavone submitted the staff recommendation to adopt the 2023 Legislative
Agenda as presented. Council Concur
Councilmember Rivera noted for the record that the feedback given at a previous Committee
of the Whole meeting had not been incorporated into the proposed 2023 Legislative Agenda.
She also noted that she believes it does not feel right that the City is alluding that ESB 5476 is
[responsible] for the uptick in crime in the community. Councilmember Rivera also expressed
concern that moving from a voluntary approach to custodial intervention is essentially
walking back on the war on drugs, which is what the Blake Decision was trying to combat.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.b., AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
AYES: MCIRVIN, PRINCE, PÉREZ, VǍN, ALBERSON, O’HALLORAN
NAYS: RIVERA
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 $8,893,173.06 for vouchers 10550-10562,
403950-403983, 403992-404214; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6967-6978,
6985, 403984-403991, and 2 wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $1,694,841.13 for payroll vouchers that include 637 direct
deposits and 10 checks (10/01/2022-10/15/2022 pay period).
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 the grant agreement with the Washington State Department
of Commerce. This agreement is to accept $79,680 of non-matching grant funds to implement
the electric vehicle infrastructure plan.
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 approve the renewal of the fully insured health plan by Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser’s premium
rates are increasing 5.82% for active employees, and a slight decrease for retirees with Medicare
coverage. Upon approval by the City, Kaiser will issue the updated Plan Document.
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 Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) Administrative Services
Agreement and 2023 rates. The agreement has been updated to reflect compliance with
healthcare regulations under the Transparency in Coverage and No Surprises Act. In addition, the
total cost for HMA’s administrative services is increasing by 3.6% for 2023 and will be $43.44 per
employee, per month. Enrollment varies during the year and is approximately 626 (560 active
members and 66 retirees). Cost: 626 enrolled x $43.44/month x 12 months = $329,573.
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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 AFSCME Language Translation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The
proposed MOU would amend the contract and aims to provide a financial benefit to those staff
who are currently providing language translation services as part of their work duties. The MOU
will be effective starting with the pay period November 16-30, 2022.
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 adjust customer account 031175-000 in the amount of $3,364.60 for excess consumption
caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation
to adjust customer account 051445-000 in the amount of $3,397.63 for excess consumption
caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 8-4-46 and 8-5-23.
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 authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Washington State Department
of Commerce in the amount of $100,000 for the Renton Middle Housing Project. The project
aims to initiate a work program to explore additional opportunities to allow duplexes, triplexes,
townhomes, and other Middle Housing types like cottage housing in Renton.
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 Amendment #2 to CAG-19-342 with Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. in the amount of
$120,000 for additional legal services on behalf of the City of Renton.
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 ordinance amending RMC 3-4-3 for bad debt write off. The Committee further
recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
k) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve the resolution adopting the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners (SKHHP) 2023 Work Plan and 2023 Operating Budget. The Committee further
recommended that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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l) Planning & Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to adopt the 2018 International Fire Codes to ensure fire codes are consistent
with the State adopted codes as listed in RCW 19.27. The Committee further recommended that
the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4484: A resolution was read amending the City of Renton Fee Schedule for the
years 2023 and 2024.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4485: A resolution was read adopting the South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners 2023 Work Plan and 2023 Operating Budget.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
c) Ordinance No. 6103: An ordinance was read adopting the 2018 Edition of the International
Fire Code as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A
WAC, revising the City’s amendments thereto in Section 4-5-070 of the Renton Municipal
Code, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6104: An ordinance was read amending Section 3-4-3 of the Renton Municipal
Code to authorize the Finance Department Administrator to write off bad debt; providing
severability and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
e) Ordinance No. 6084: An ordinance was read amending flood regulations in Subsections 4-3-
050.G.4.D and 4-3-050.G.4.E of the Renton Municipal Code, authorizing corrections, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No. 6085: An ordinance was read amending Subsection 8-2-2.G, Section 8-2-3,
Subsection 8-4-24.A, Sections 8-4-31, and 8-5-15 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing
piped utility rates for 2023 and 2024, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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g)Ordinance No. 6086: An ordinance was read authorizing the dollar amount and percentage
increase for the property tax to be levied for the year 2023, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
h)Ordinance No. 6087: An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year
2023 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $25,285,929, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
i)Ordinance No. 6088: An ordinance was read adopting the biennial budget for the years
2023/2024, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:38 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
November 14, 2022
November 21, 2022
Monday
4:30 PM
5:30 PM *
Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. 2023 – 2024 Solid Waste Utility Revenue Requirement
2. Resolution for Interlocal Agreement with the City of Newcastle for the
116th Ave SE and Edmonds Ave NE Pipe Revitalization Project
CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Pérez
5:15 PM
6:15 PM *
Transportation Committee, Chair Văn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Bronson Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting Project CAG-22-255
Amendment No. 1 with TranTech Engineering, LLC
6:00 PM
CANCELED *
Committee of the Whole, Chair McIrvin *
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference *
1. Renton River Days Update*
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
* revised 11/15/22