HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-10-2025March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 10, 2025
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:
James Alberson, Jr., Council President
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7
(attended remotely)
Councilmembers Absent:
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER O'HALLORAN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Matt Herrera, Planning Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Commander Sue Hassinger, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kim Gilman, Interim Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
Renton's Holi - Festival of Colors - March 15, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was
read declaring March 15, 2025, as "Renton's Holi - Festival of Colors" in the City of Renton and
encouraged all members of the community to join in this special observance. Vasudha
Sharma, Founder and CEO of Voice of Planet and member of the Mayor's Inclusion Task Force,
accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
CAO Ed VanValey reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the Citys recent
progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2023 and
beyond. Items noted were:
The City of Renton is partnering with the nonprofit organization Voice of Planet to
host Holi, Renton Festival of Colors. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15
from 12-4 p.m. and join us at Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way North, for festivities,
food trucks, music, and much more, including the throwing of colored powders.
Join Mayor Armondo Pavone for the City of Rentons 2025 State of the City address
Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency
Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, located at 1053 Lake Washington Boulevard
North. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and light refreshments will be served.
This is a chance to hear firsthand about the city's progress and future plans. Don't
miss this opportunity to engage with local officials and fellow community members
and learn about what's in store for Renton in the coming year.
Please stop by to chat with Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey at the next
Whats Brewing, Wednesday, March 19 at the Berliner Pub, 221 Main Avenue South,
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Check out the Facebook Event for more
details.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Matt Hanbey, Renton, noted that the Hearing Examiner Decision for the Logan 6
project was now available and asked Council to support three issues: 1) Change city
code to allow access to the project on Logan Ave, 2) Review RCW 36.78.060 to see if
the parking issues can be re-worked, and 3) adopt interim zoning regulations for this
project.
George Streicher, Renton, expressed concern about the ingress and egress plans for
the Logan 6 project.
Sheryl Friez, Renton, told a story about a conversation she had about being
embarrassed because she lives in Renton.
Gabriel Jones, read legislative bills from Washington and other states regarding the
dismantling of protections for the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the trans
community, and urged Council to help these communities.
March 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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 March 3, 2025. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3773 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Amendment No. 8 with
Graham Baba Architect, in the amount of $394,865 for full design and construction
administration for the incorporation of the Piazza Park project into the Renton Market
project. Refer to Finance Committee.
c) AB - 3774 Public Works Facilities Division reported bid opening on December 16, 2024, for
CAG-24-218, Henry Moses Aquatic Center Maintenance and Repair project, and
recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, DM
Pacific, LLC, in the amount of $1,410,240. Council Concur.
d) AB - 3775 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a subgrant with the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to accept $205,806 in grant funds, for the Investment
Grade Audits project. This project includes an Energy Service Proposal that will identify energy
efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades for City Hall and the 200 Mill Building.
Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3769 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends approval to purchase
vehicle detection and signal cabinet equipment for the installation of adaptive signal controls
at five (5) intersections; and approval to execute Amendment No. 3 to CAG-20-340,
contractor Western Systems, in the amount of $123,516.01 for adaptive signal control
licensing and consulting services. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
f) AB - 3771 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends execution of an
agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc., in the amount of $135,481 for Design and Construction
Engineering Services for the Renton School & Pedestrian Crossings No. 2 project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT 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) Finance Committee: Finance Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the
following payments:
1. Accounts Payable total payment of $20,958,501.37 for vouchers 10956-10959, 422983-
423054, 423063-423305; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7627-7637, 423055-
423062 and 3 wire transfers.
2. Payroll total payment of $2,053,964.95 for payroll vouchers that include 668 direct
deposits and 7 checks. (2/1/25-2/15/25 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1855-1875 totaling $50,610.88.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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b) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Flood Reduction Grant
agreement GRA-25-003 with the King County Flood Control District in the amount $225,000 for
engineering services related to the Lind Ave SW Storm Improvement Project.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the mayor to execute the interagency agreement (GRA-25-005)
with King County to accept $90,594.00 of non-matching grant funds available in 2025 to
implement waste reduction and recycling programs.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the mayor to execute the interagency agreement (GRA-25-002)
with King County to accept $25,103.51 of non-matching grant funds available in 2025 to
implement household hazardous waste education programs.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Black Diamond for their
utilization of Rentons electronic home monitoring (EHM) program for eligible offenders
sentenced by participants municipal court. Participant shall compensate Renton for the services
provided under this agreement at the rates stated in EXHIBIT A for the term of January 1, 2025-
December 31, 2028. Installation and monitoring of EHM offenders will be billed to Participant at
a rate of $36.00 ($18.00 for equipment; $18.00 for administration services) per active day.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Renton Municipal Court to enter into a grant agreement with
the Administrative Office of the Courts to accept $5,000 to support the facilitation of the Third
Annual Regional Community Court retreat.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the acceptance of $11,000 in supplemental funds from the
Administrative Office of the Courts as part of interagency agreement IAA25085 in support of
Renton Municipal Courts Therapeutic Courts.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEER RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the conversion of the Limited Term Secretary 2 position to a full-
time equivalent (FTE) Secretary 2 position.
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MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to the Mayor's signature on the proposed contract with Fresh Family LLC
Trucking dba Fresh Family to provide cleaning services for the Renton Downtown Business
District.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a)Resolution No. 4548: Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Black Diamond for the purpose of providing Electronic Home
Monitoring Services to the City of Black Diamond.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER TO THE
ADMINISTRATION DRAFTING A PROCLAMATION RESOLUTION MODELED AFTER A
RECENT PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF BOTHELL
STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE LGBTQIA+ AND TRANS COMMUNITIES.
MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL AMEND THE MOTION TO
STRIKE THE WORD PROCLAMATION AND ADD DRAFTING A RESOLUTION
MODELED AFTER A RECENT PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE
CITY OF BOTHELL. CARRIED.
Council President Alberson presented Councilmember Prince an award for his tenure as the
2024 Council President.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:48 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 10, 2025
March 17, 2025
Monday
3:00 p.m.tilitie Committee, Chair n -Canceled
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
3:45 p.m. Public SafetyCommittee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Cedar River Trail Update
2. 6
th and Park Update
3. Renton Regional Fire Authority Update
4. Emerging Issues
4:45 p.m. TransportationCommittee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Adaptive Signal Control Purchase & Agreement with Western Systems
2. Agreement with Gray & Osborne for Renton School & Pedestrian
Crossing No. 2 Project
3. Emerging Issues
5:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
Location: Conferencing Center
1. SCORE Update
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference