HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-16-2025June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 16, 2025
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Alberson 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
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Krista Kolaz, Risk Manager
Commander Steve Morris, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
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PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth Proclamation - June 18 - June 20, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was
read declaring June 18 - June 20, 2025, as Juneteenth in the City of Renton and encouraging
all residents to join in this significant observance that honors the achievements and
contributions of African Americans. Council President Alberson accepted the proclamation
with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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:
Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26, and get ready for a season of music,
sunshine, and good vibes. Join us at the Kidd Valley Stage at Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park for the Summer Concert Series. Concerts are a free, family-friendly
celebration of live music by the lake. Each event begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit
www.rentonwa.gov/events for a list of dates and event information.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
John Houston, Renton, spoke about the importance of Juneteenth and his family's
history in Renton.
Paul Dutton, Renton, spoke about adding regulations to protect salmon in the city's
comprehensive plan.
Tristan Kochen, Renton, spoke about unsafe trail conditions in Renton.
Gabriel Jones, Renton, spoke about providing training related to protests to the police
department.
Meredith Farmer, Renton, spoke about the North Renton Neighborhood Association's
clean-up initiatives and invited the community to help with the project.
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 June 9, 2025. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3830 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
grant agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen Housing Association, in the amount of
$500,000 from HB 1590 Sales and Use Tax funds, for the Steele House Townhome project.
Refer to Finance Committee.
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c)AB - 3831 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
grant agreement with Homestead Community Land trust in the amount of $900,000 from HB
1590 Sales and Use Tax funds, for the Willowcrest Phase 2 project. Refer to Finance
Committee.
d)AB - 3861 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a
resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2026 work
plan and operating budget. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
e) AB - 3865 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
Purchase and Sales Agreement with Stacey Holdings, LLC, in the amount of $8,500,000 plus
other associated closing costs, for King County parcels 3023059096, 3023059098,
3023059099, and 3023059091 for use as a future Parks Maintenance facility. Refer to Finance
Committee.
f) AB - 3857 Executive Services Department requested approval to convert a vacant Public
Records Specialist position (salary grade a17) to Enterprise Content Specialist I/II (salary grade
a16 or a20, respectively), and approve additional appropriations to fully fund the conversion.
Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3859 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
city's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance policies, through Alliant Insurance Services in
the amount of $1,438,455.31, for the period July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2026. Refer to
Finance Committee.
h AB - 3862 Public Works Facilities Division requested authorization for an addition of one Full
Time Equivalent (FTE) - Capital Project Coordinator position to address the current backlog of
capital and repair maintenance project and support the successful delivery of planned facility
improvements; and authorize a budget allocation of $176,242 to fund the position. Refer to
Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, 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) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve the Change Order No. 41 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s
Construction Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve Addendum 10-25 to LAG-99-002 with 540 Renton Hangar LLC,
which adjusts the annual lease revenue to $58,731.75 plus leasehold excise tax, and updates
required insurance coverage, and Lessor’s address.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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c)Transportation Committee:Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the full weekend closure of the
intersection of NE 44th Street and Lake Washington Blvd NE, east of I-405 to occur between July
18, 2025, and July 21, 2025, for the purpose of lowering NE 44th Street east of I-405 to its final
grade and constructing a roundabout at the intersection of NE 44th Street, Lake Washington
Boulevard NE, and the Northbound I-405 on and off ramps.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d)Utilities Committee: Chair
MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Utilities Committee: Chair
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MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4557: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary
weekend closure of the intersection of NE 44th St and Lake Washington Blvd NE, east of I-405.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
b)Ordinance No. 6160: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending 4-1-190;
Chapter 4-2 Sections -020, -060, -080, -100, -110, -115, and -116; 4-3-110; Chapter 4-4
Sections -015, -070, -080, -085, -090, -105, and -155; Chapter 4-7 Sections -090, -140, and -
150; 4-9-030; Chapter 4-10 Sections -020 and -050; and, Chapter 4-11 Sections –020, -030, -
040, -180 and -200 of the Renton Municipal Code, authorizing corrections, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 6161: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection
4-2-080.A.6, Sections 4-2-120a And 4-9-065, Chapter 4-10, and Section 4-11-130 of the
Renton Municipal Code to update Zoning And Development Regulations Relating to the
Creation of Additional Housing Units in Existing Buildings authorizing corrections, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PER RCW
42.30.110.(1)(a)(1) FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES, WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS
ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:30 PM
Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 7:52 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
16 Jun 2025
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 16, 2025
June 23, 2025
Monday
3:00 p.m.Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
3:45 p.m.Finance Committee, Chair Perez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Request for Additional Capital Project Coordinator Position
2. Conversion of Public Records Specialist Position to Enterprise Content
Specialist I/II Position
3. Agreement with Facet NW, Inc. for Cedar River Natural Area Mountain
Bike Park Project
4. Grant Agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen Housing
Association for Steele House Townhome Development Project
5. Grant Agreement with Homeland Community Land Trust (Homestead)
for the Willowcrest Phase 2 Project
6. Real Property Acquisition with Stacey Holdings LLC for King County
Parcels
7. 2024 Audit Engagement Letter with the Office of Washington State
Auditor
8. Renewal of City's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance Policies
9. Vouchers
10. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:00 p.m.Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2026
Work Plan and Operating Budget
2. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 p.m.Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
Location: Conferencing Center
1. Neighborhood Program & What’s Coming
7:00 p.m.Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference