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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 07-07-25July 7, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 7, 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 Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Young Yoon, IT Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Rob Shuey, Development Services Director Matt Herrera, Planning Director July 7, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION Parks and Recreation Month - July 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to participate in this special observance. Parks and Recreation Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, along with several members of the Parks Commission, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 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 us Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. for our River Days Friday Night Spectacular at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. This is the can’t-miss moment of the festival where music, magic, and sky-high excitement come together under the theme, “Icons of the Pacific Northwest.” The evening kicks off with a high-energy live performance by fan favorite The Kennydales followed by an unbelievable drone show at 9:30 p.m. For more information about this and other River Days weekend events visit www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Lawrence Reymann, Renton, spoke about his experience protecting and preserving Renton's natural spaces, the Cedar River, and other sites. He thanked Council for supporting initiatives that protect these areas. • Margaret Perez Brower, Renton, spoke about efforts to halt the Renton High School expansion project. She stated these efforts are being done to preserve homes and businesses that are affected by the project. • Paul Dutton, Renton, noted that he showed up for the Committee of the Whole meeting not realizing it had been cancelled. He asked that meeting cancellations be highlighted on the city's website. • Sheryl Friez, Renton, expressed concern that the recent Juneteenth celebration was not promoted as much as other community events in the past. • Alice Lockridge, Renton, suggested six ways that council meetings could be more transparent in the future. • Angie Laulainen, Renton, read a story satirizing the Renton High School expansion project. • Matt Hanbey, Renton, stated that the appeal for the Logan 6 project was withdrawn due to the high financial costs. He urged Council to assist the neighborhood by halting or modifying the development. • Sharon Bolstad, Renton, spoke about graffiti and other unsightly things people see when traveling in or through Renton. July 7, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Sheena Mustin, Renton, requested a meeting with the Mayor and Police Chief. • John Houston, Renton, expressed disappointment that city officials had not attended the recent Juneteenth celebration. Mayor Pavone noted that he was in the hospital and plans to attend next year's event. • Elena Wright, Maple Valley, requested that the intersection at N 3rd St and Main Ave S be changed to "no-turn on red" for safety reasons. • Carter Farmer, Renton, expressed frustration over the apparent lack of enforcement of the city's fireworks ban. 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 23, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3864 Community & Economic Development Department recommends adoption of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of King County parcel 1723059026 through the City's powers of eminent domain and set a public hearing to consider this issue on July 21, 2025. Refer to Finance Committee; Set Public Hearing on 7/21/2025 c) AB - 3872 Community & Economic Development Department recommends execution of a Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program grant award of $120,000, with a $60,000 city match, to support the following projects: 1) The Legacy Square Activation Plan, 2) Startup 425, and 3) Summer Youth Employment Program; and approval of a $120,000 budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3867 Executive Services Department recommends approval of a lease agreement with Canon Solutions America, in the amount of $185,604.93, for new Print & Mail Room copy/printing equipment. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3876 Executive Services Department recommends execution of Amendment No. 1 to CAG-25-046, contractor Granicus, in the amount of $101,847.86, for additional website development, modules, and licensing. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3878 Finance Department requests execution of an agreement with Tyler Technologies, in the initial amount of $1,954,874 , for the implementation of the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The decision to partner with Tyler Technologies is based on its robust functionality, cost-effectiveness, and extensive experience in delivering ERP solutions tailored for local government needs. Refer to Finance Committee. July 7, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES g) AB - 3880 Finance Department recommends adoption of an ordinance amending the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget to adjust revenues by $6.4 million and expenditures by $22.2 million, eliminates Fund 505, adjusts the 2025 Salary Table, and adds new approved full-time positions. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3863 Public Works Airport reports bid opening on May 8, 2025, for the Airport Gate & Security Upgrades project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Perimeter Security Group, LLC, in the amount of $2,317,570.66; and authorize a budget transfer of $1,067,570.66 from the 2025 Airport Operating End Fund Balance account to the Airport Security & Fence Upgrade account as part of the third quarter 2025 budget adjustment to cover the budget gap. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 3879 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reports bid opening on June 24, 2025, for the 116th Ave SE Sidwalk project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Mike McClung Construction Co., in the amount of $934,996. Council Concur. k) AB - 3875 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing a 120-day closure of Houser Way N, between Lake Washington Blvd N and the Lowe's business delivery access, to occur between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025, for the purpose of constructing a City of Renton watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEM 6.J. CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION - ITEM 6.j. j) AB - 3877 Public Works Transportation Systems Division requests adoption of a resolution authorizing the closure of S 2nd St for up to 30 calendar days starting July 8, 2025, as part of the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. Refer to Transportation Committee. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 6.j. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Added Resolution: MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADD RESOLUTION NUMBER 4559 TO THE AGENDA. CARRIED. a) Resolution No. 4559: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary full street closure of South 2nd St between Lake Avenue S and Rainier Avenue South for the Rainier Avenue South Phase 4 Improvements Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. July 7, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ordinance for second and final reading: b)) 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 PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME 7:54 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 07 Jul 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 7, 2025 July 14, 2025 Monday 4:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 4:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Award Bid to Perimeter Security Group LLC for the Gate & Perimeter Security Upgrades Project 2. Acquisition of King County parcel 1723059026 3. Port of Seattle’s Economic Development Support Program Grant 2025- 2026 4. Amendment No. 1 to CAG-25-046 with Granicus for Additional Website Development Modules and Licensing 5. Lease Agreement with Canon Solutions America for Print & Mail Room Copy/Printing Equipment 6. Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation 7. 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Ordinance 8. Vouchers 9. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. Renton Resource Hub Ordinance 5983 Sales Tax Funding: 10 Year Action Plan & Update * 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 07/09/25