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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-08-2025September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, September 8, 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 Councilmembers Absent: Kim-Khánh Vڣn, Council Position No. 7 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER V׻N. CARRIED. Councilmember Pérez asked that Councilmember Vڣn's reason for being absent be entered into the record. Council President Alberson stated he was unsure of her location but noted she likely has unstable Wi-Fi so she could not join the meeting virtually. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Engineering Development Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Director Young Yoon, IT Director September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Stephanie Rary, Property Services Specialist Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director PROCLAMATION Ready in Renton - September 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring September 2025 to be Ready in Renton Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Emergency Management Director Deb Needham accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. SPECIAL PRESENTATION State Auditors Stewardship Award (SASA) presented by the State Auditor’s Office: State Auditor Pat McCarthy introduced the following members of the State Auditor's Officer: Kelly Collins, Deputy State Auditor; Wendy Choy, Assistant Director of Local Audits; and Paul Griswold, Audit Manager. This team provided the Finance Department with the State Auditors Stewardship Award (SASA) for their exceptional financial practices. Finance Department Administrator Kari Roller accepted the award on behalf of the department with appreciation. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing - Release of Easement Request: 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 Release of Easement Request for Maple Highlands (Chambers) Plat. Economic Development Direct Amanda Free introduced Property Services Specialist Stephanie Rary. Ms. Rary reported that an easement had been granted by Bill Ruth, the original parcel owner, at no cost to the city. She explained that Mr. Ruth recently sold the property to Connor Homes at Maple Highlands, LLC. Connor Homes filed a valid petition requesting the easement be released. She reported that the parcel was approved in 2023 for 12-lot plat called Maple Highlands Plat and that a new sanitary sewer line serving the plat will be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the city after the plat is recorded with King County. Concluding, Ms. Rary reported that the staff recommendation is to adopt an ordinance that authorizes release of the old easement so that a new easement that aligns with the new sanitary sewer lines can be established. Mayor Pavone called for public comments. September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES There being no correspondence or public comments, 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 Join us Friday, September 12 from 4-8 p.m. at the Highlands Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Avenue NE) for the Kids Night Out Back to School Bash. The evening will be filled with arts and crafts, gym games, and includes a pizza party. Cost is $15 for residents and $19 for non-residents. Registration is required and may be done at rentonwa.gov/register, using event code 26834. x The final recycling event for 2025 will be held Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Renton Technical College Parking Lot 3 (3000 NE 4th Street). This event is free, and we will be collecting Styrofoam, plastic bags, and have document shredding services available. Food bank donations will also be collected. Please visit rentonwa.gov/recycleevents for more information. x The Halloween Costume Swap is back for 2025! Drop off your clean, gently worn costumes, hats, masks, and accessories of all sizes between September 14 and September 26 during regular hours at the Renton Community Center, Renton Highlands Neighborhood Center, and Renton City Hall. Join us on Saturday, September 27 and pick up costumes and accessories for the whole family. A photo area for will also be available where you can capture and share your new looks. This is a free event and costume donations are not required to participate. Please visit rentonwa.gov/activities-events for more information. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Maria Hudson, Bellevue, stated she believed the Renton Police Department obstructed her ability to care for her disabled adult daughter. She submitted several sheets of paper that she says explain the situation. x Emily Wong, Renton, explained that the new management company operating The Reserve at Renton apartments towed her car costing her hundreds of dollars to retrieve. She stated she believes the management company is targeting elderly Asian Americans who live at the complex. x Michael Huddy, Renton, spoke on behalf of Ms. Wong and other residents of The Reserve at Renton apartments noting that several residents and customers to the businesses located at the complex have been towed recently with little warning. He stated that he believed this was a scam because the tow company will appear within minutes of being called. He urged city officials to review this issue. x Kam Puiyan, Renton, stated, through Xuan Binh "Sun" Nguyen as an interpreter, that he is also a resident at The Reserve at Renton and noted that his car was towed for the first time after nine years of living at the complex. He stated he had to pay September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES $552.31 to retrieve his vehicle from the tow company which is a full paycheck for him. He urged city officials to assist the residents and business owners with this issue. x Thy Nguyen, Renton, stated he is a business owner at The Reserve at Renton apartment complex and noted that the new management company put up painted several parking stalls as "private" and noted that people need permits to park near the businesses. He also noted that he has to warn his customers not to park near the business or they will get towed. He said revenues for his business are down 15 to 20 percent since they new company took over. x Xuan Binh "Sun" Nguyen, Renton, stated that she is also a business owner at The Reserve at Renton apartment complex and has paid two tow bills for customers totaling over $1,600. She stated that she cannot continue to pay for these tow bills and asked city officials to help the residents and business owners with this issue. x Amanda Alexander, Renton, stated she lives as a caregiver to her mother at The Reserve at Renton apartment complex and stated from her experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) that she believes the management company is abusing the elderly residents at the complex. She urged city officials to help residents at the complex. x Art Jenkins, Renton, thanked the mayor and other officials who visited his home. He listed the number of 9-1-1 calls for the unit above his, noting that 168 calls for service have occurred there since mid-2021. Her invited all city officials to visit his home and asked several questions related to how and why this issue is taking more than ten years to resolve. Councilmember Pérez asked what the city has done so far to assist Mr. Jenkins. Mayor Pavone noted that several code compliance notices have been sent to the property owner whose unit is affecting Mr. Jenkins' unit, and that staff from the city's Housing Repair and Assistance Program (HRAP) have visited and made repairs to hopefully stop the water leaking into Mr. Jenkins' property. He also noted that he has an upcoming meeting with Mr. Jenkins and hopes that this issue can be resolved soon. Mayor Pavone also thanked the residents of The Reserve at Renton apartment complex for speaking tonight and noted that the city would review the issue. 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 August 11, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3920 Mayor Pavone reappointed Shane Carlson, Primary Airport Leaseholders group, and Harold (KC) Jones, Primary Highlands Community representative, to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee with terms expiring May 7, 2028. Council Concur. c) AB - 3919 Executive Services Department recommended execution of the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program Funding Agreement No. GRT26028 to accept $8,800 in grant funds for partial reimbursement for the cost of providing high-quality indigent defense services for certain defendants. Refer to Finance Committee. September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 3916 Parks & Recreation Department recommended execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Anchor QEA, in the amount of $500,207, for design and environmental permitting work for the Northeast Renton Park project. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3917 Police Department recommended execution of an agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) to accept $24,342 for additional work related to the department's Wellness Program; and approval of a budget appropriation for the grant. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3918 Police Department recommended execution of a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the King County Sheriff's Office in order to receive up to $19,599.28 for reimbursement of overtime costs associated with verifying addresses and residency status of registered sex and kidnapping offenders; and approval of a budget appropriation for the grant. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3887 Public Works Airport recommended execution of two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreements (AIP Grants - 034 and 035), to accept a total of $17,159,212 for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project. Council Concur. h) AB - 3911 Public Works Airport recommends approval to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to accept $470,184 in grant funds for the Air Traffic Control Tower Siting Study project. Council Concur. i) AB - 3915 Public Works Airport reported bid opening on August 20, 2025, for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project, and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Scarsella Bros., Inc., in the amount of $18,960,797.06. This bid award recommendation is for Schedule 3 which includes schedules A-K of the bids contained in the attached bids tabs. This also includes two schedules (E & J) associated with work for Boeing as contained in their Notice of Intent to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with the city for the work on their leased areas. This proposed agreement with Boeing will be brought to City Council for approval when it is ready. Council Concur. j) AB - 3921 Public Works Airport recommended execution of agreement GCC 1275, with the Washington State Department of Transportation, to accept up to $279,701.52 for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project. Council Concur. k) AB - 3922 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc., in the amount of $431,665 to complete the Renton Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. l) AB - 3923 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of an ordinance approving the 2026 King County Wastewater Treatment Charge pass through rate to match King County's adopted 2026 rate of $62.66 and an additional charge of $8.35 for every 100 cubic feet over 750 cubic feet of water used by multi-family, commercial, and industrial customers, effective January 1, 2026. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. September 8, 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) Committee of the Whole: Council President Alberson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the resolution adopting the updated King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and that the resolution be presented for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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 $18,003,836.98 for vouchers 70325, 72325, 80125, 80625, 80825, 725250, 80225, 81525, 81825-81925, 82125-82225, 82525, 90325, 426694-426698, 426707-427132, 427141-427424; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7745-7764, 426699-426706, 427133-427140; and 1 wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $4,652,432.93 for payroll vouchers that include 1,673 direct deposits and 37 checks. (07/16/25-07/31/25 and 08/01/25-08/15/25 pay periods). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1980-1997 totaling $31,494.36. 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 award the construction contract, CAG-25-098, to Scarsella Bros., Inc. for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation Project and authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute this contract in the amount of $18,960,797.06. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with PCS Mobile/Route1, in the amount of $115,077.68, for software migration services and associated hardware. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to to approve the transfer of Pharmacy Benefit Manager services from Costco Health Solutions to MedImpact, as of January 1, 2026. The administrative transfer process from Costco Health Services to MedImpact will begin upon execution of the MedImpact contract in early September. The Finance Committee further recommends authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with MedImpact after the implementing documents are complete. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Renton Municipal Court to accept funding of $212,345.00 from the Administrative Office of the Courts via an interagency agreement for Community Court funding for fiscal year 2026. 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 authorize the Renton Municipal Court to accept Blake funding of $5,000 from the Administrative Office of the Courts via an interagency agreement. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution adopting a work plan to revise the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the resolution be presented for adoption at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Utilities Committee: Vice Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance declaring an existing sanitary sewer easement contained and described under King County Recording No. 20171208000184 surplus and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record with King County a release of said easement. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4566: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, adopting the 2025- 2030 King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Authorizing the City’s Annex thereto, and adopting the City of Renton Plan Annex. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4567: A Resolution of The City of Renton, Washington, adopting a work plan to revise the Transportation Element of the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan, and setting a public hearing as laid out in the work plan. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 6165: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, declaring an existing Sanitary Sewer Easement contained and described under King County Recording No. 20171208000184 surplus to the city’s needs, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute September 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES and record with King County a release of said Easement, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, 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.) EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.110.1.(I) AND THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN, AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 8:15 PM Deputy CAO Rowland announced the executive session required an additional 25 mins. Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 9:10 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 08 Sep 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 8, 2025 September 15, 2025 Monday 3:00 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏIJ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2026 King County Wastewater Treatment Charge Adoption 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities x ElliotSpawning Channel Project 4:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Presentation by the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention 2. Gun Violence Statistics 3. 5th/6th Streets and Park Avenue Update 4. RRFA Briefing 5. Emerging Issues in Public Safety x Public Safety Grants 5:15 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Professional Services Agreement between Parametrix, Inc. and the City of Renton for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson 6:00 p.m. Workforce Development Month Reception Location: Conferencing Center 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference