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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 10-06-2025October 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 6, 2025 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Alberson 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 Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Iva Clark, Prosecution Division Director Young Yoon, IT Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department Commander Susan Hassinger, Police Department Tina Harris, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Attended Remotely: October 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Lori Fleming, Human Services Coordinator PROCLAMATION Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting all victims so they can lead healthy lives safe from violent and abusive behavior. The proclamation accepted with appreciation by Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris and DAWN Executive Director Gina Finley. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. 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 Plan to join us Friday, October 24 at the Renton Community Center for the Annual Truck-or-Treat night. Encounter masterful Halloween displays while walking thru the exhibits. This year’s event features two time slots – a sensory-friendly stroll from 5- 5:45 p.m. and a Walk-Thru Spooktacular from 6:15-7:30 p.m. For each participant collecting treats, pre-registration is required and may be done by visiting rentonwa.gov/register. x Be sure to visit our website at rentonwa.gov/events for more upcoming holiday- themed events around your community. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Ron Kunzler, Sedro-Woolley, expressed appreciation for being able to comment at Council meetings virtually, noting that all government agencies should provide this option to residents. He also expressed support for the Airport Traffic Control Tower siting study. 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. 6.a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of September 22, 2025. Council Concur. 6.b) AB - 3936 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of his appointment of Mr. Dorsol Plants to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. October 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 6.c) AB - 3935 Community & Economic Development Department submitted a petition for a latecomer's agreement (LA-25-001), with Joseph Luta, for a sewer main extension on High Ave NE, and authorize staff to forward the preliminary assessment roll to the City Clerk for notification of affected property owners. Preliminary cost estimate is $408,183. Refer to Utilities Committee. 6.d) AB - 3945 Community & Economic Development Department reported bid opening on September 23, 2025 for the Legacy Square Phase 2 project, and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Andersen Construction, in the amount of $1,248,000 plus sales tax; additionally approve budget appropriations in the amount of $1,498,650 from a Department of Commerce grant to be included in the 3rd Quarter Budget Adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee. 6.e) AB - 3943 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2026 HMA (Healthcare Management Administrators) Fee Schedule; and authorization to execute the implementing documents when they are ready, subject to legal approval as to form. Refer to Finance Committee. 6.f) AB - 3944 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approval of the 2026 renewal of the Kaiser Permanente healthcare premium rates for active employees and LEOFF I retirees; and authorize execution of the implementing documents when ready, subject to legal approval as to form. Refer to Finance Committee. 6.g) AB - 3931 Parks & Recreation Department recommended approval and acceptance of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and contingency plan as follows: Planning/Administration $65,363, Capital $313,743; and approval to execute the grant agreements subject to approval as to legal form. Refer to Finance Committee. 6.h) AB - 3946 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 2 to CAG-24-083, 2024 Slurry Seal project, contractor Doolittle Construction, in the amount of $280,400 to add an additional four lane-miles of work. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 6.i) AB - 3947 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 48 to CAG-22-163, Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of $111,794.25, for additional work related to a storm drainage system redesign. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 6.j) AB - 3948 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a professional services agreement with KBA, Inc., in the amount of $276,116, for construction management services for the Oakesdale Ave SW Pavement Preservation project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. 6.k) AB - 3949 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a Stride Access Allowance Fund agreement with Sound Transit, to accept up to an amount not to exceed $790,000 to accomplish the Lake Washington Blvd HAWK Signal project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. October 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committ ees 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. 7.a) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an A&E Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. not to exceed $342,298.58 for the ATCT Siting Study services. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 7.b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 to CAG-23-128, A&E Professional Services with Century West Engineering not to exceed $1,948,253.14 for construction management services associated with Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for second and final reading: 8.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 PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed elimination of the Electronic Home Detention program in the upcoming mid-biennium budget adjustment. Responding to Council inquiries, Police Chief Schuldt noted that the program is costly and will be contracted out in the future. Finance Administrator Kari Roller noted the program has lost over two million dollars over the past seven years. She also noted that a longer discussion on this issue and other budget priorities will be done at next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. October 6, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:33 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 06 Oct 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 6, 2025 October 13, 2025 Monday 1:45 p.m. Community ServicesCommittee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update: Aligning Park Asset Planning with Community Input 2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 2:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Pérez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Interagency Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Ecology 2. Addendum 9-25 to LAG-99-003 with Lane Condominiums Owners Association 3. Reimbursable Agreement with FAA -Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Siting Study 4. Renewal of Healthcare Management Administrator (HMA) Agreement for 2026 5. Approval of Kaiser Permanente healthcare premium rates for 2026 6. Bid Award: Legacy Square - Phase 2 (CAG-25-257) 7. Proposed Use of 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds 8. Vouchers 9. Emerging Issues in Finance 3:45 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Appointment to the Planning Commission 2. Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element 3. 2025 Docket 20 Group B 4. Resource Center in the Valley 5. Emerging Issues in CED 4:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Council Chambers 1. Mid-biennial Budget Adjustment 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference