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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 09-22-2025September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, September 22, 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 V n, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator David Topaz, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director PROCLAMATION a) Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring September 15 - October 15, 2025, to be Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Councilmember Perez read the proclamation in Spanish. Kenia Cosio, from Consejo Counseling & Referral Services accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) National Service Dog Month - September 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring September 2025 to be National Service Dog Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to celebrate service dogs and be respectful of the rights to safe access in our community afforded to adults, children, and veterans who lead more independent lives because of their assistance. Canine Companions Volunteer Lee Cummings accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION. 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: Only two weeks left to visit the Renton Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and handmade crafts. This week the market will feature Pop Up with a Cop where you can meet officers, enjoy kid-friendly activities, and make connections. Be sure to stop by Tuesday, September 23 between 3-7 p.m. at our temporary location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd and South 3rd streets. The Senior 50+ Resource Fair is Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center (211 Burnett Avenue North). Take in presentations on health, wellness, housing and other topics and browse over 35 vendor exhibits. This is a great opportunity to explore options for yourself or gather information to help a parent or grandparent. Renton police officers will be on hand to answer questions and chat over a cup of fresh-brewed coffee. Pre-registration is encouraged. To pre-register and for more information visit rentonwa.gov/events. Join us Saturday, September 27 from 1-3 p.m. at Liberty Park to celebrate the beginning of fall with a day of free family fun. Enjoy a variety of exciting outdoor activities including jump rope, sack races, a balloon toss, an epic inflatable obstacle course, and much more! Register ahead of time to get entered into giveaway drawings at rentonwa.gov/register. Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS Gabriel Dias, Renton, spoke about the assault of a trans woman at the transit center. He stated that this was a hate crime as the alleged assailants stated homophobic and transphobic comments while attacking the woman. He urged council to do more to protects members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Diane Dobson, Renton, stated she was speaking as a resident and not part of any organization she may otherwise represent. She remarked that all that is known about the assault is that four men, three of which are juveniles, attacked a woman at the transit center. Ms. Dobson also stated that there is no way to know if this was a hate crime or that the crime happened because of hate. She remarked that this issue should not be politized. Tristan Kochen, Renton, spoke about the diminishing tree cover in downtown Renton. He asked that a fund be set up so the city can plant new trees for every tree that is removed. 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 September 15, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3933 Community & Economic Development Department recommended referring the issue of amending City Code to allow a resource center and overnight shelter in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone with an approved Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. The Planning Commission's recommendation will be brought back to Council at a later date. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. c) AB - 3934 Finance Department submitted the 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Calendar and requests that public hearings to consider the proposed 2026 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources), the proposed 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment, and the proposed Fee Schedule Adjustments bet set for October 13 and 20, 2025. Council Concur; Set Public Hearing on October 13 and 20, 2025. d) AB - 3932 Public Works Administration recommended execution of Interagency Agreement No. SWMLSWFA-2025-Renton-00311 (GRA-25-002) with the State of Washington Department of Ecology, for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $131,694.46 for waste reduction technical assistance to commercial customers. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3927 Public Works Airport recommended execution of Addendum 9-25 to LAG-99-003, lessee Lane Condominiums Owners Association, which adjusts annual lease revenue to $68,253.90 plus leasehold excise tax. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3912 Public Works Airport recommended execution of a Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reimburse the city $118,335.70 for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Siting services. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3913 Public Works Airport recommended execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associations, Inc., in the amount of $342,298.58 for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Siting services. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES h) AB - 3914 Public Works Airport recommended execution of Amendment No. 3 with Century West Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $1,948,253.14 for construction management services associated with the Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. i) AB - 3925 Public Works Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to purchase street light replacement stock from Pacific Lamp and Supply Company, in the amount of $232,188.02, which includes 14 street lighting poles, light fixtures, and pole arms. Council Concur. j) AB - 3926 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reported bid opening on August 5, 2025 for the SW 43rd St, W C/L to SR 167 Ramps project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Reed Trucking & Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $4,975,000. Council Concur. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $7,765,790.64 for vouchers 90425, 90525, 91525, 905250, 427425-427427, 427436-427798; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7765- 7774, 427428-427798; and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,244,973.10 for payroll vouchers that include 805 direct deposits and 13 checks. (08/16/25-08//31/25 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 1998-2019 totaling $45,427.37. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the execution of the professional services agreement with Anchor QEA, in the amount of $500,207 for the design and environmental permitting of the Northeast Renton Park project. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the execution of an agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) in the amount of $24,342, for a 2025-2026 wellness grant. The Committee further recommends approval of a budget appropriation in the same amount that will be included in the mid-biennial budget adjustment. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the execution of the 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. The Committee further recommends approval of a budget appropriation in the same amount that will be included in the year-end budget adjustment. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program Funding Agreement No. GRT26028, to accept $8,800 in grant funds. The Committee further recommends approval of a budget appropriation in the same amount that will be included in the mid-biennial budget adjustment. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the implementation of a one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) sales and use tax, as allowed by ESHB 2015 (Section 201 of Chapter 350, Laws of 2025), for criminal justice purposes. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending in the staff recommendation to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign a Purchase and Sales Agreement for King County Parcel 1723059026 with authorization to sign all documents to effectuate the sale. Sale price of $22,000,000 and other associated closing costs. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the following plans: •Renton Regional Fire Authority Capital Facilities Plan 2026-2031 •Renton School District 2025 Capital Facilities Plan •Kent School District Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan 2024-2025 through 2030-2031 •Issaquah School District 2025 Capital Facilities Plan Upon council approval, staff will include adoption of the fees and underlying Capital Facilities Plan within future proposed legislation approving the Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. September 22, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LEGISLATION Ordinances for first reading: a) Ordinance No. 6167: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Sections 5- 10-1 and 5-10-2 of the Renton Municipal Code to authorize an additional one tenth of one percent Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes in accordance with Section 201, Chapter 350, Laws of 2025, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b)Ordinance No. 6168: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Section 4-1- 190.G of the Renton Municipal Code by repealing current Subsection 4-1-190.G.4 while reserving the subsection, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: c)Ordinance No. 6166: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection 8-5-15.D of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing the King County Metro Wastewater pass through rate for 2026, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY V N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, 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: 7:37 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 22 Sep 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar September 22, 2025 September 29, 2025 Monday 5th Monday –No Meetings October 6, 2025 Monday 5:15 p.m. Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Utilities 6:00 p.m.Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. A&E Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Siting Study 2. Amendment No. 3 to CAG-23-128 A&E Professional Services with Century West Engineering 3. Emerging Issues in Transportation CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson 7:00 p.m.Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference