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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes - 08-04-2025August 4, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 4, 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 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PÉREZ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Manuel Cruz, Airport Director Young Yoon, IT Director Laura Pettit, Communications & Engagement Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director August 4, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Georgia Ward-Collins, Administrative Secretary I 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: • Everything’s coming up fresh at the Renton Farmers Market. Stop by our new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd and South 3rd streets on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. for a bite to eat or pick up fresh vegetables, fabulous fruit, packaged treats, beautiful bouquets, and more. For more information visit https://rentonfarmersmarket.com. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Paul Quinn, Sammamish, spoke about a program called Smart Disposal that bills customers based on the weight of the items being disposed - not the size of the customer's cart. He encouraged city officials to pilot this program. 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 28, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3870 Executive Services Department recommended execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) and Renton Technical College (RTC) for the city's 2025 and 2026 contribution of $200,000 per year to the Renton Promise Program. Refer to Finance Committee. c) AB - 3895 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of Amendment #1 to CAG-25-097, agreement with PND Engineers, in the amount of $345,300 for additional design, permitting, community engagement, and bidding support for the Coulon Swim Beach Improvement project. Refer to Finance Committee. d) AB - 3903 Public Works Administration recommended rejecting all bids received and opened on May 14, 2025 for the Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements Project and authorize staff to (1) revise the RFP and solicit new bids for the Taxiway Alpha Project, (2) administratively address any irregularities or protests that may arise out of the new bidding process, and (3) refer to the Finance Committee on September 8th the Award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the revised Taxiway A Project. Council Concur to Reject All Bids; Refer to Finance Committee the Award of the Revised Taxiway A Project. e) AB - 3866 Public Works Facilities Division recommended approval of a one-year lease addendum with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, for 20,677 square feet of space at the 200 Mill Building, expiring on June 30, 2026. Estimated annual lease revenue is $243,505. Refer to Finance Committee. August 4, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB - 3899 Public Works Maintenance Services requested authorization to purchase eight (8) 2026 Ford F-250 4WD trucks from Bud Clary, in the amount of $428,761.02, utilizing Washington State contract #28423. Council Concur. g) AB - 3901 Public Works Maintenance Services requested authorization to purchase one (1) Toro Groundmaster 4000-D mower from Turf Star in the amount of $103,591 utilizing the Sourcewell contract #41637. The purchase price is $591 over the budgeted amount which will be covered by 501 fund balance. Council Concur. h) AB - 3900 Public Works Maintenance Services requested authorization to purchase of one (1) Terex LTM40 Bucket Truck from Terex Utilities in the amount of $272,485.12 utilizing Sourcewell contract #110421. Council Concur. i) AB - 3902 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of the Local Agency Agreement and Prospectus with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the obligation of grant funding in the amount of $1,737,015, and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish construction of the Oakesdale Ave SW Pavement Preservation project. Refer to Finance Committee. j) AB - 3896 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends execution of a quitclaim deed, easements and right-of-entry and use, along with all other documents necessary for the required transfer of Fire Station 15 to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) per contract CAG-18-233 with the RRFA. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, 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 Supplement No. 2 to CAG-20-003 with Sargent Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $224,790 for additional design services for Phase 3 of the Houser Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Supplement No. 2 to CAG-20-004 with Sargent Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $224,790 for additional design services for Phase 3 of the Houser Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. August 4, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES c) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $139,925 for services during construction for the Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation, Phase 4 project. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2026-2035 interlocal agreements with all member jurisdictions of WRIA 8 and WRIA 9 to continue the implementation of the WRIA 8 Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan and WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan. The Committee further recommends that the resolutions related to these agreements be presented for adoption at tonight’s council meeting. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4562: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County and Snohomish County, and the Cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Clyde Hill, Edmonds, Everett, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Medina, Mercer Island, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Newcastle, Redmond, Sammamish, Seattle, Shoreline, and Woodinville, and the Towns of Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Woodway, and Yarrow Point regarding the Watershed Basins within the geographical planning area of Water Resource Inventory 8. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4563: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County and the Cities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Seatac, Seattle, Tacoma and Tukwila, regarding the Green River, Duwamish River and Central Puget Sound Watersheds within the geographical planning area of Water Resource Inventory 9. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) August 4, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:17 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 04 Aug 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 4, 2025 August 11, 2025 Monday 2:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Parks Capital Projects Update 2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 3:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Crime Statistics and Crime Rates Update 2. 5th/6th Streets and Park Avenue Update 3. RRFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 4:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Agreement with Project Be Free for Alternative Response Services 2. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Renton School District for School Resource Officers 3. New Lease Addendum with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church 4. Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship for Contribution to the Renton Promise Program 5. Amendment #1 to CAG-25-097 with PND Engineers, for the Coulon Swim Beach Improvements Project 6. Transfer of Fire Station 15 Property to the Renton Regional Fire Authority 7. Local Agency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement Preservation Project 8. Vouchers 9. Emerging Issues in Finance 5:00 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element Work Plan 2. 2025 Docket 20 Group A • D-239: Co-living • D-240: Incentivizing Small Business 3. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. 2025 Community Survey Results 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference