HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-23-2025June 23, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 23, 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
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER PRINCE. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director
Amanda Free, Economic Development Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
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Jason Seth, City Clerk
Krista Kolaz, Risk Manager
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2025 Post-Legislative Session Update: Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager, and David
Foster with Foster Government Relations, provided a detailed report on the 2025 state
legislative session.
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:
x 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.
x Save the date – River Days Returns to Renton July 25-27. This year’s theme is “Where
Community Grows!” Come enjoy music, art, food, and family-friendly fun! For more
information, including a full schedule of activities visit www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays.
x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
x Lennox Garmendia, Renton, asked if the city was going to release a statement
declaring the police department would not coordinate or otherwise work with federal
authorities on immigration arrests.
x James Curtis, Renton, explained that he is the president of the LaCrosse Homeowners'
Association (HOA) and noted that the neighborhood received an award for a project
that was funded through the city's Neighborhood Grant program. He thanked city
officials for the supporting the progam.
x Sandy and George Taylor, Renton, also spoke about the award the LaCrosse
neighborhood received and thanked city officials for the Neighborhood Grant
program.
x Alice Lockridge, Renton, provided several solutions she thought would enhance
transparency at council meetings.
x Ron Bensley, Renton, spoke about the impact government use of eminent domain has
on residents, especially people of color, and urged Council to take training on this
issue.
x Sarah Becker, Renton, noted that residents had urged Council to influence the Renton
School District from using eminent domain to enlarge the Renton High School
campus. She cited several high schools that have similar populations and acreage as
Renton High School.
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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 16, 2025. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3868 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption and
publication of the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) 2024 Annual Report. Council
Concur.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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) Planning & Development Committee: Vice-Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the resolution
approving the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2026 Work Plan
and Operating Budget. The Committee further recommended that this resolution be presented
for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, 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 $9,633,704.27 for vouchers 11005-11009, 425162-
425163, 425172-425531; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7704-7713, 425164-
425171; and 1 wire transfer.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,122,372.69 for payroll vouchers that include 717 direct
deposits and 15 checks. (05/16/25-05/31/25 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1941-1958 totaling $32,482.82.
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 the addition of one Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Capital Project
Coordinator position, with a budget allocation of $176,242, to address the current backlog of
capital and repair maintenance projects and support the successful delivery of planned facility
improvements.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the conversion of a vacant Public Records Specialist position (salary
grade a17) to an Enterprise Content Specialist I/II position (salary grade a16 or a20, respectively),
and to approve additional appropriations to fully fund the conversion.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMMITTEE 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 a Professional Services
Agreement with Facet NW, Inc. in the amount of $56,065 for preliminary site assessment and
community engagement scope for the Cedar River Natural Area Mountain Bike Park project. The
Committee further recommends approval for a budget appropriation in the amount of $200,000
to cover this contract and a future contract amendment for design/permitting for this project.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the grant agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen Housing Association for the Steele
House Townhome Development project, amounting $500,000 from HB 1590 Sales and Use Tax
funds.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve the grant agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said agreement with Homestead for the Willowcrest Phase 2 Project, amounting to
$900,000 from HB 1590 Sales and Use Tax funds.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute a Purchase and Sales
Agreement with Stacy Holdings LLC for King County Parcels 3023059096, 3023059098,
3023059099, and 3023059091, and all other documents to effectuate the sale. The sale price, in
addition to other associated closing costs, will not exceed $8,500,000.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to approve and authorize execution of the engagement letter for the Office of
Washington State Auditor to perform the annual audit for fiscal year 2024. The estimated cost is
$112,000.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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j)Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to renew the city’s Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance policies for the
period of July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026, in the amount of $1,438,455.31. This is a 2.74%
decrease over the previous policy year’s premium. To secure the best premium rates possible,
the City’s lines of coverage go out to bid every year through our third-party broker, Alliant
Insurance Services. Rates are determined by market conditions, insured values, and the City’s
loss history. Upon approval by Council, the City will bind insurance policies through Alliant
Insurance Services by July 1, 2025.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a)Resolution No. 4558: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, approving the South
King Housing and Homelessness Partnership 2026 Work Program and Budget.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
a)Ordinance No. 6162: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsections
4-6-060D, 4-6-060F, 4-6-060J, and 4-6-060Q.2 of the Renton Municipal Code, authorizing
corrections providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY VN, 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.)
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O’HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 8:15 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 23, 2025
June 30, 2025
Monday
5th Monday– No Meetings
July 7, 2025
Monday
6:15 p.m. ťĖīĖťĖôŜϙ ĺııĖťťôôϠϙ ēÍĖŘϙ«ÏIJ
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Emerging Issues in Utilities
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference