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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 07-21-25July 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 21, 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 Vڣn, 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 Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Amanda Free, Economic Development Director Young Yoon, IT Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Sue Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator July 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director PROCLAMATION a) Disability Pride Month - July 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring July 2025 as Disability Pride Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Kristina Mendieta, Director of Public Affairs for Kindering, along with other staff and parents of the organization, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) Public Hearing - Acquisition of King County Parcel 1723059026: This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and state laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the acquisition of King County Parcel 1723059026, utilizing the city's powers of eminent domain. Economic Development Director Amanda Free reported that the parcel is in the vicinity of the Maple Valley Highway and Cedar Park Drive N and was identified in the Tri-Park Master Plan in 2006. She remarked that it was also included as a potential acquisition in the 2011 and 2020 Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan as it would expand the city's park property located adjacent to the parcel. Ms. Free noted that the site is 12.54 acres, its historical use was Stoneway Sand and Gravel who now uses it to store equipment, and that a 2019 land use application for an apartment building was approved but due to market conditions was dropped in 2022. Concluding Ms. Free noted that the use of eminent domain was requested by the property owners. Community and Economic Development Administrator Gina Estep remarked that an agreement on the purchase price is highly likely, but if no agreement can be reached the department would return to a future Council meeting to discuss next steps. Mayor Pavone opened public comment: x Paul Dutton, Renton, stated that he is in favor of this parcel purchase. There being no additional comments or correspondence, it was MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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: x Renton River Days is finally here and promises an action-packed weekend! Join us at Coulon Park, Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. with music from The Kennydales before the July 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES evening’s drone show grand finale at 9:30 p.m. Saturday’s events include the parade, plus an afternoon of live music, crafts, and activities at Liberty Park. The festivities continue Sunday afternoon with more fun, including the annual Rubber Ducky Derby before closing the event with live music from The Hipsters at 4:30 p.m. For a full schedule and festival hours visit www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Paul Dutton, Renton, thanked city officials for placing radar boards NE 4th St because it may slow drivers down in the area. He noted that people drive at excessive speeds along that corridor, especially between 156th Ave SE and Nile Ave NE. x Alice Lockridge, Renton, shared a story about the Houston family's property issues from the 1960s and 1970s that had made national news. x Tristen Kochen, Renton, recommended additional measures that he believes will protect pedestrians at intersections. x Dr. Linda Smith, Renton, thanked Recreation Director Jennifer Spencer and other Parks and Recreation Department staff, as well as the Police Department for their attendance and support of the recent Juneteenth celebration. 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 July 14, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3860 Executive Services Department recommended execution of an agreement with Valley Defenders, PLLC in the base amount of $1,560,000 plus additional compensation for cases exceeding the annual contracted allotment, for indigent defense services. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3888 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of an agreement with Allplay Systems, LLC, in the amount of $331,808.43 for the replacement of playground equipment and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) upgrades at Maplewood Park. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3881 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of an agreement with BRCA, Inc., in the amount of $324,394, for architectural, design, project, and construction management services related to the replacement of HVAC equipment, roofing, and exterior siding at the Don Persson Senior Activity Center. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3882 Public Works Facilities Division recommended execution of a conservation agreement with Puget Sound Energy, to accept between $23,458 and $222,228 in grant funds (depending on the outcome of a 12-month energy performance review) for the upgrade of HVAC controls and schedule at City Hall. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED CARRIED. July 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 adopt the resolution authorizing the 120-day Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s business delivery access to occur between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025 for the purpose of constructing the City of Renton watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4560: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary full street closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s Business Access Road. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 6163: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2025/2026 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 6147 and last amended by Ordinance No. 6158, by increasing the budgeted revenues and expenditures by $6,404,355 and $22,215,881 respectively, eliminating fund 505, amending the salary table, and adding new approved full-time positions; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 6164: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, providing for the acquisition of real property located in Renton, Washington, Tax Parcel Number 172305-9026, including through the exercise of eminent domain for public purposes; 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.) July 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:33 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 21 Jul 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 21, 2025 July 28, 2025 Monday CANCELED Community ServicesCommittee, Chair O’Halloran 4:15 p.m.* Finance Committee, Chair Perez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Agreement with BCRA, Inc. for Architectural, Design, and Construction Services at the Don Persson Senior Activity Center 2. Conservation Grant Agreement with Puget Sound Energy 3. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Seattle Contraband Interdiction and Investigations (CI2) Taskforce, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) 4. Agreement with Valley Defenders, PLLC for Indigent Defense Services 5. Maplewood Park Playground Replacement 6. Vouchers 7. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:15 p.m.* Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 p.m. * Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson * Location: Conferencing Center* 1. State of the Airport* 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 07/22/25