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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Mintues 10-20-2025October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, October 20, 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 Kristi Rowland, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Byer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator David Topaz, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Kristin Trivelas, Finance Director Young Yoon, IT Director Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Administrator Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION 3.a) Filipino American History Month - October 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Planning Commissioner Josephine Bayan accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING 4.a) Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment - 2nd Hearing: This being the date set, and proper notices having been published and posted pursuant to state and local laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment. Finance Director Kristin Trivelas reported that this is the second of two required public hearings for the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment. She stated that the purpose of this hearing was to solicit additional public comments on the proposed budget adjustment. Mayor Pavone called for public comments. x Darrell Pilat, Kent, shared his experience working for the City of Renton as a jailer and later as a supervisor of the electronic home detention (aka electronic home monitoring) program when it was established in the 1990s. He noted that the program has helped community members for more than 30 years, and the two employees assigned to the program have more than 60 years of combined experience. x Georgia Bunko, Puyallup, stated she is one of two employees assigned to the city's electronic home monitoring program. She explained the history of the program, noting that Renton established its program 13 years before the state required it. She urged council to reconsider eliminating the program. x Kenneth McMullen, Auburn, shared his 30 years of experience working for Renton and the SCORE jail, and remarked that he and Ms. Bunko have had integrity interviews, background checks, and other tests required to be a member of the police department. He noted that vendors that provide electronic home monitoring services have not been through the same type of checks. x Mark Coleman, unknown, speaking as President of the Police Guild, read several cards expressing thanks to both Mr. McMullen and Ms. Bunko for helping them get their lives back on track. There being no correspondence or further public comments, it was MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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, October 24 for the annual Truck-or-Treat event from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy.). Enjoy decorated trucks, festive stations filled with candy, costumes, and fun. A softer take on Halloween magic for younger kids and sensory-sensitive participants will take place from 5:00-5:45 p.m. At 6:15 p.m. the fang-tastic Spooktacular Halloween walk-through begins. This event sells out. Pre-registration for trick-or-treat participants is required and may be done by visiting www.rentonwa.gov/events. x Round up your family, friends, and four-legged companions and bring your Halloween spirit to downtown Renton Saturday, October 25 for an Olde Fashioned Halloween Party. Registration and a free photo booth open at 1 p.m. followed by a costume contest at 3 p.m. on the stage at Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts (413 Third Street). For more information visit www.rentonwa.gov/events. x Plan to attend the Senior Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, October 25 between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Don Persson Senior Activity Center (211 Burnett Avenue North). Shop for handcrafted arts, crafts, gifts, and more made by seniors 50+ from Renton and surrounding areas. This is a perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping. Entrance is free for shoppers of all ages. x Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Tristan Kochen, Renton, referring to a comment he heard at the Committee of the Whole meeting, stated that bicycle lanes should be built regardless of the number of bicyclists who may use the lanes. He noted that no one uses that sentiment when discussing building additional sidewalks. 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. 7.a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of October 13, 2025. Council Concur. 7.b) AB - 3952 Community & Economic Development Department recommended executing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce to accept $1,498,650 in grant funds for construction activities related to the Renton Legacy Square project; and approval of a budget amendment to account for the grant funds. Refer to Finance Committee. 7.c) AB - 3958 Finance Department recommended approval and adoption of the following legislation: Approve the budget amendment and adopt the ordinance amending the 2025/2026 budget to increase revenues by $64.4M and increase expenditures by $76.5M; approve and adopt the 2026 property tax levy ordinance; approve and adopt the 2026 October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES property tax increase ordinance; approve and adopt the salary table amendment ordinance; and approve the resolution amending the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule. Refer to Finance Committee. 7.d) AB - 3942 Parks & Recreation Department recommended referring the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (PROS) Plan to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Following this review, this item will be reviewed by the Planning & Development Committee to provide a final recommendation to City Council on adopting the plan. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee. 7.e) AB - 3950 Police Department recommended execution of an interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to receive a portion of $272,000 in grant funds to conduct multi-jurisdictional, high visibility traffic safety emphasis patrols in support of Target Zero priorities of reducing traffic related deaths and serious injuries; and approval of a budget adjustment to account for the funds. Refer to Finance Committee. 7.f) AB - 3955 Public Works Airport recommended execution of Amendment 2-25 to PAG-13-007, permit agreement with AT&T Enterprises, LLC, which renews and extends the Agreement, adjusts the annual revenue to $30,701.68, updates Grantor’s and Grantee’s addresses, and updates the performance bond. Refer to Finance Committee. 7.g) AB - 3954 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a two- year Transportation Demand Management Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept $50,900 in grant funds to administer the Commute Trip Reduction program; and approval of a budget adjustment to account for the funds. Refer to Finance Committee. 7.h) AB - 3951 Public Works Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-23-299, Burnett Ave S Sidewalk & Utilities Replacement project, contractor Active Construction, Inc., and recommends accepting the project and releasing the retainage bond after 60 days once all required state releases are obtained and all liens have been legally cleared. 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. 8.a) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 2 to CAG-24-083 with Doolittle Construction, Inc., in the amount of $280,400.00, for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 48 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction Inc., in the amount of $111,794.25, for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project. October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with KBA, Inc. to provide full construction management services totaling $276,116.00 for the Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement Preservation Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.d) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Stride Program Station Access Allowance Agreement with Sound Transit, in an amount not to exceed $790,000, including the obligation of the grant funding, to accomplish the Lake Washington Blvd HAWK Signal Project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.e) Utilities Committee: Chair Vĉn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the application for a 20-year Latecomer’s Agreement request from Joseph Luta petitioners. The application for a latecomer’s agreement was submitted to recover the $408,183.00 estimated cost of sewer main extension in the vicinity of 2124 High Avenue NE, so that adjacent properties will be required to share in the cost at such time that they benefit from the sewer main. The Committee further recommends that Council authorize the preliminary assessment roll to be forwarded to the City Clerk, who will notify the affected property owners. If no protests are received, after construction of the facilities and approval of the final costs, the Council can authorize preparation of the final assessment roll and latecomer agreement. In the event there is a protest for valid cause, a public hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to proceeding with this matter. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.f) Utilities Committee: Chair Vĉn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant ExteNet Systems, LLC a five-year extension of their franchise agreement to install small cell wireless facilities within city right-of-way. The Committee further recommends that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8.g) Utilities Committee: Chair Vĉn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval of the application for a Latecomer’s Agreement request from Satara, LLC petitioners. The application for a latecomer’s agreement was submitted to recover the $317,925.00 estimated cost of water main extension in the vicinity of 117 Wells Ave S, so that adjacent properties will be required to share in the cost at such time that they benefit from the water main. The Committee further recommends that Council authorize the preliminary assessment roll to be forwarded to the City Clerk, who will notify the affected property owners. If no protests are October 20, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES received, after construction of the facilities and approval of the final costs, the Council can authorize preparation of the final assessment roll and latecomer agreement. In the event there is a protest for valid cause, a public hearing will be held to resolve any issues prior to proceeding with this matter. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinance for first reading: 9.a) Ordinance No. 6169: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, granting to ExteNet Systems, LLC, and its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, authority and nonexclusive franchise extension for five (5) years, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a telecommunications network for small cell technology, in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain designated public rights-of-way of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY V׻N, SECONDED BY RIVERA, 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.) Responding to inquiries from Council, Deputy Police Chief Ryan Rutledge explained that the electronic home monitoring program will still exist using vendors. He also clarified the number and type of new positions the police department requested in the upcoming budget adjustment. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME 7:47 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 20 Oct 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar October 20, 2025 October 27, 2025 Monday 3:45 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Farmers Market Update 2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 4:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Perez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Project Acceptance with Active Construction, Inc for the Burnett Avenue S Sidewalk & Utilities Replacement Project* 1. Interagency Agreement between Renton Police Department and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission 2026* 2. WA Department of Commerce Legacy Square Grant 3. Funding Agreement for Washington State Department of Transportation 2025-2027 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program 4. Amendment 2-25 to PAG-13-007 with AT&T Enterprises, LLC 5. 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Ordinance, Fee Schedule Resolution, and Property Tax Ordinances 6. Vouchers 7. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. State of the Court 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference