HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 05-12-2025May 12, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 12, 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
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh V n, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Byer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Kimberly Register, Chief of Staff - temp
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
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PROCLAMATION
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2025: A
proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2025 as Asian American, Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all
residents to join in this special observance. Angela Mose, Renton restaurant owner of Salmon
Says and new a restaurant, Pasifika Grill and Bar in Bellevue, accepted the proclamation with
appreciation.
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Councilmember McIrvin - Association of Washington Cities Advanced Certificate of
Municipal Leadership:Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and Councilmember Ed Prince presented
the Association of Washington Cities Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership to
Councilmember McIrvin.
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:
The Equity Commission will resume its regular meetings Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting agenda includes election of
new officers and discussion about the Commission’s 2025 work plan.
The Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Cascade Cycling Club to
promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy transportation option. Stop by the
Celebration Station on Bike Everywhere Day, Wednesday, May 14 between 6-10 a.m.
on the Cedar River Trail at Logan Avenue North. Look for the pop-up tent will be
located at the south end of the Renton Memorial Stadium parking lot.
The 10th Annual Renton Career Fair will be held Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday,
May 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Renton Technical College (3000 NE 4th Street; Renton).
Wednesday will feature all industries except healthcare and Thursday’s event will
focus only on careers in the healthcare field. For more information and to register
visit www.rentonwa.gov/Events-Meetings/All-City-Events-Meetings-Calendar/Tenth-
Annual-Renton-Career-Fair.
The Renton Police Department Animal Control team is partnering with Eastside
Veterinary Associates to host the second pet adoption event Saturday, May 17 from
1-4 p.m. at Eastside Veterinary Associates (1700 NE 44th Street). All pets are fully
vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Adoption fees will be 50% off ($50
for dogs and $25 for cats). Visit https://www.24petconnect.com and enter your zip
code and shelter Renton Police Department to view some of the pets available for
adoption.
Visit the first Safety Fest sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department,
Saturday, May 17 between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Renton Community Center (1715
Maple Valley Hwy). Talk with experts, see safety demonstrations, a bike rodeo, and
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enjoy food trucks. The event will offer giveaways like bike helmets, life jackets, first
aid kits, and more.
Help us get ready for the 2025 River Days event. We are now accepting
applications for food and bazaar vendors, parade participants, and the chalk art
competition. Visit rentonwa.gov/riverdays to submit your application now.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Angie Laulainen, Renton, read excerpts from the city's Comprehensive Plan and urged
Council to pause the Renton High School expansion project.
Shelha Mustin, Renton, asked for a meeting with the Mayor and Police Chief.
Sheryl Friesz, Renton, spoke about a new state law that allows residents to re-
purchase homes taken by eminent domain if they are not used for public use. She
also noted that businesses located around the vacant building on Park Ave N have
hired security teams to protect their properties.
Tristan Kochen, Renton, stated that he formed a new group called "Safe Streets
Renton" that will advocate for safer bicycle and pedestrian paths in Renton.
Art Jenkins, Renton, shared his experiences dealing with a nuisance neighbor that has
caused several thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to his condo unit. He urged
Council to help him deal with this situation.
Gabriel Jones, Renton, noted that he now walks or bikes everywhere in Renton and
urged Council to do more to protect bicyclists and pedestrians.
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 May 5, 2025. Council Concur.
b)AB - 3820 Public Works Airport recommended execution of a five-year Cooperative Service
Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture and Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service Wildlife Service, in the total amount of $260,166.72, for wildlife hazard
mitigation services at the Airport.Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
c) AB - 3828 Public Works Maintenance Services recommended authorizing the purchase of one
Kenworth T880 Single Axle Plow Dump Truck, from Pape Kenworth Northwest, using State of
Washington Contract #03920, in the amount of $247,285.85. The funds to cover this purchase
are included in the 2025/2026 biennial budget. Council Concur.
d) AB - 3829 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reported bid opening on April 3,
2025, for CAG-25-003, Cedar Ave Sidewalk project, and recommended awarding the contract
to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Westwater Construction Co. in the amount of
$299.995. Council Concur.
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e)AB - 3819 Public Works Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on April 15, 2025, for
CAG-25-075, NE 12th St AC Water Main and Stormwater Replacement project, and
recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Raudenbush Earthworks, LLC, in the amount of $2,071,559.32. Council Concur.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL 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: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following
payments:
1. Accounts Payable - total payment of $7,405,334.01 for vouchers 10979-10984, 424270-
424281, 424291-424456; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7671-7681, 424282-
424290 and 1 wire transfer.
2. Payroll - total payment of $2,041,263.87 for payroll vouchers that include 676 direct
deposits and 12 checks. (4/02/2025-04/15/2025 pay period.)
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1897-1917 totaling $42,080.44.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee:Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Pacific
Security in the amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for security services for the Renton Downtown
Parking Garage Security Services agreement, and to authorize the appropriation of $20,000 from
the fund balance.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c)Planning and Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the rezone of 101 SW 41 St Street, Renton,
WA 98057 from Commercial Office (CO) to Commercial Arterial (CA). The Hearing Examiner held
a public hearing on March 18, 2025, to consider the matter and issued a recommendation to
approve the rezone, File No. LUA24-000281, on April 9, 2025. The City Council has final reviewing
authority over Type IV land use permits (RMC 4-8-080G). This site-specific rezone is not
associated with a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The Committee further recommends that
the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Ordinance for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6159:An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the
City’s zoning map of a certain property within the City of Renton (101 SW 41st St; King County
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Parcel No. 3926800040) from Commercial Office (CO) to Commercial Arterial (CA), authorizing
corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL
MEETING. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO FILE COUNTER CLAIMS TO COURT CASE 252087239. CARRIED.
AYES: ALBERSON, PRINCE, MCIRVIN, O’HALLORAN
NAYS: RIVERA
ABSTAINED: PÉREZ, V N
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:40 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 12, 2025
May 19, 2025
Monday
3:00 p.m.Utilities Committee, Chair –Canceled
4:00 p.m.Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Renton Regional Fire Authority Update
2. Emerging Issues
a. Pedestrian Safety Update
b. Cedar River Encampment Update
c. 5
th and Park Update
5:00 p.m.Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Cooperative Service Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Service for
Wildlife Hazard Mitigation at the Airport
2. Emerging Issues
6:00 p.m.Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
Location: Conferencing Center
1. Equity Commission Update
7:00 p.m.Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference