HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 03-24-2025March 24, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 24, 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
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
David Topaz, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Young Yoon, IT Director
Amanda Free, Economic Development Assistant Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Commander Steve Morris, Police Department
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Attended Remotely:
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Matt Herrera, Planning Director
Kim Gilman, Labor Relations & Compensation Manager
PROCLAMATION
National Women’s History Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring
March 2025 as National Women's History Month in the City of Renton and encouraged all
residents to join in this special observance. Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative
Officer, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL COUNCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Civic Academy Graduates: Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, reported that
the 2025 Civic Academy had recently ended. She presented a slide displaying the names of
the 2025 Civic Academy graduates, thanked all graduates including those in attendance at the
meeting, and expressed appreciation to city staff for making the program successful. Ms.
Rowland concluded by noting that the next Civic Academy has already received enough
applications to fill all available spots.
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 2025 and
beyond. Items noted were:
Join Mayor Armondo Pavone for the City of Renton’s 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.
The Equity Commission would like to thank the community for the overwhelming
interest in serving on the commission. Over 30 applications were received for five
vacant seats. We are currently in the process of interviewing a portion of the
applicants. The commission anticipates resuming regular monthly meetings in May
after the new commissioners have been appointed.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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Matt Hanbey, Renton, expressed opposition to the Logan 6 development.
Sheryl Friesz, Renton, noted that residents in the North Renton Neighborhood pooled
resources and filed an appeal of the Logan 6 development in district court.
Gabriel Jones, Renton, urged Council to pressure the SCORE jail to do more to
decrease the number of inmate deaths at the facility.
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. Councilmember McIrvin removed Item 7.c for Separate
Consideration.
a)Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 17, 2025.Council Concur.
b) AB - 3784 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of his appointment of William Wells to
the Renton Senior Citizen Advisory Board for a term expiring December 31, 2027. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
d) AB - 3779 Police Department requested authorization to compensate the preferred candidate
for the Police Evidence Technician position at Step E of salary grade pn58, effective April 16,
2025. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB - 3767 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a new one-year lease,
LAG-25-001, with Female Allies in Business (FEM) for space at 655 S 2nd St, with an annual
revenue of $5,881.32. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB - 3790 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of Addendum 2 to LAG-21-
001, lease with Penny Lofts, extending the lease of 24 parking stalls at the City Center Parking
garage for two years, with an annual revenue of $13,346. Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3770 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of
Supplement No. 4 to CAG-20-083, contractor KPG Psomas Inc., in the amount of $345,203 for
additional engineering design services and utility conflict resolution for the SW 43rd St
Improvement project.Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
h)AB - 3791 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution
authorizing the Public Works Administrator to appoint Renton’s primary and alternate
representatives to the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee
(MWPAAC). Refer to Utilities Committee.
i) AB - 3792 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc, in the maximum amount of $199,395, for a
Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.C CARRIED.
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 7.c
c) AB - 3785 Executive Services Department recommends execution of the Eastside
Transportation Partnership Agreement, with an annual cost of $200. This agreement provides
for the continuation of the Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) as the east forum for
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local governments to share information, build consensus, and coordinate transportations
plans. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.C AS COUNCIL CONCUR. 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)Planning and Development Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution to authorize the allocation of
$269,077 from the City of Renton's contribution to the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund to finance affordable housing in South King County
communities in concurrence with SKHHP Executive Board's recommendation.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following
payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,496,918.30 for vouchers 10960-10965, 423306,
423308, 423318-423672; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7638-7648, 423309-
423316 and 0 wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,032,721.96 for payroll vouchers that include 784 direct
deposits and 57 checks. (2/16/25-2/28/25 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 018698-018711 totaling $7,536.18.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee:Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve Amendment #3 to CAG-21-157 with Pacifica Law Group LLP to
increase compensation by $125,000 for legal representation in connection with the city’s B&O
tax audit.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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 and City Clerk to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Subgrant Agreement with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) for the City
of Renton to receive funds in the amount of $205,806 to pay for the Investment Grade Audits.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee:Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 8 with
Graham Baba Architect for the Piazza Park Project. This amendment includes full design and
construction administration as part of a combined project with the Renton Market Project
(Renton Pavilion) in the amount of $394,865.00.
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MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a)Resolution No. 4549: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, Authorizing the duly-
appointed administering agency for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to
execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of Affordable
Housing Projects, as recommended by The SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds contributed
by the City to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY V N, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO RCW
42.30.140(4)(b) AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110.(1)(i), AND THE
COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED.
CARRIED. TIME: 7:32 PM
Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 8:02 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 24, 2025
April 7, 2025
Monday
3:45 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair V n
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of MWPAAC Representative and
Alternate
2. Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a
Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study
3. Emerging Issues
a. Status of Federal Funding Requests
4:45 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Supplement No. 4 to CAG-20-083 with KPG Psomas, Inc. for SW 43rd
Street Improvement Project
5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
Location: Conferencing Center
1. Disaster Recovery Framework
2. Proposed Resolution Discussion
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference