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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 11-17-2025November 17, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, November 17, 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 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 Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (attended virtually) Councilmembers Absent: Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RIVERA. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Department Administrator Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Matt Herrera, Planning Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Susan Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff November 17, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director 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: • The next Equity Commission will be held Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting agenda includes a legislative session update. • Find the perfect gift for someone special! Plan to attend the Holiday Bazaar November 21-22 at the Renton Community Center. The Bazaar is known for its high- quality artists, crafters, and vendors showcasing their most recent and exceptional talent. Admission is free. Event hours are Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/events for more information. • Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Maria Hudson, unknown, spoke about an issue she has with the Bellevue Police Department. She stated that Bellevue and others, including Renton, have violated the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. • Carter Farmer, Renton, thanked officials for blocking unauthorized use of FLOCK cameras and noted that more needs to be done to protect residents. She also asked that fines for fireworks be raised. • Regina Weaver, Renton, stated that the hot water at her unit at The Reserve apartment complex is being checked on Tuesday. She thanked city staff and officials who have assisted her with this 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 November 10, 2025. Council Concur. b) AB - 3976 Mayor Pavone recommends confirmation of his reappointment of Josephine Bayan to the Planning Commission with a term expiring January 31, 2029. Council Concur. c) AB - 3979 Community & Economic Development Department submits the 2026 Lodging Tax Fund allocations as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and recommends execution of the contracts to implement the proposed marketing and tourism initiatives. Refer to Committee of the Whole. November 17, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 3980 Finance Department recommends adoption of an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 5.5 to increase the threshold on the business license requirement for out-of-city businesses, effective January 1, 2026. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 3981 Finance Department recommends adoption of an ordinance amending Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 5.25 to align with the local business and occupation (B&O) tax model ordinance (SB 5814), effective January 1, 2026. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 3982 Finance Department submits a utility bill adjustment request from UDRT/Hilltop 30003, owner of a multi-family unit located at 500 Monroe Ave NE, and recommends adjusting the account in the amount of $5,268.62 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 3965 Parks & Recreation Department recommends execution of an agreement with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $379,889.97 for the replacement of playground equipment at Highlands Park. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 3966 Parks & Recreation Department recommends execution of Amendment No. 3 to CAG-21-006, contractor GeoEngineers, Inc., in the amount of $198,531.64 for additional work for the Cedar River Trail and Bank Stabilization project. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 3968 Parks & Recreation Department recommends execution of an amendment to CAG- 23-361, grantor Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, to accept an additional $52,497 in grant funds for the Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Sport Courts project. Refer to Finance Committee. j) AB - 3963 Public Works Facilities Division recommends execution of Amendment #1 to CAG- 24-313, agreement with CCS Facility Services, in the amount of $402,270.12 to extend janitorial services at city park restrooms through November 30, 2026. Refer to Finance Committee. k) AB - 3969 Public Works Transportation Systems Division reports bid opening on October 14, 2025 for CAG-25-290, Maplewood Sidewalk Rehabilitation project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Active Construction, Inc., in the amount of $732,732. Council Concur. MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE 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) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First Amendment to the Water Supply Contract CAG-11-093 between the City of Renton and the City of Seattle. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. November 17, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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. 4 to CAG-20-340 with Western Systems, in the amount of $123,200 for SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) services to support installation and integration. The Committee further recommends authorization to purchase vehicle detection equipment from Swarco, in the amount of $133,683.60, for the seven SCOOT intersections. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Change Order No. 52 to CAG-22-163with Pivetta Brothers Construction Inc., in the amount of $224,018.90, for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Addendum 12-25 to LAG-87-001 with Boeing Employees Flying Association Inc., which increases the annual lease revenue to $191,716.80 plus leasehold excise tax, and includes updated required insurance coverage, and Lessor’s current address. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4570: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the CAG-11-093 - First Amended and Restated Contract between the City of Seattle and the City of Renton for the supply of water. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: b) Ordinance No. 6173: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Chapter 4-2 Sections 4-2-060, 4-2-080.A.6.D, 4-2-080.A.38, 4-2-080.A.39, 4-2-110.C.4, 4-2-110.F.12, and 4- 2-110.F.6; Chapter 4-4 Sections 4-4-080.F.10.E and 4-4-155; and Chapter 4-11 Sections 4-11- 010, 4-11-020, 4-11-030, 4-11-040, 4-11-200.V, and 4-11-200.W of the Renton Municipal Code, amending zoning regulations, repealing outdated terms, adding co-living housing definitions and standards, 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. November 17, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF FIREWORKS AND FINES TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE IN 2026. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:19 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 17 Nov 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar | November 17, 2025 November 24, 2025 Monday 2:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Cedar River Natural Area Project Update 2. Severe Weather Shelter Update 3. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 2:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Perez Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for Trevi LLC 2. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request for UDRT/Hilltop 30003 3. 25ORD007 Extending Waiver of Garage Fees through 2026 City Center Parking Garage 4. CAG-24-313 Amendment #1, Janitorial Services by CCS Facility Services 5. Threat of Condemnation – Stacey Holdings LLC; King County Parcels 3023059096, 3023059098, 3053059099, and 3023059091 6. Amendment to Renton Municipal Code 5.5 7. Amendment to Renton Municipal Code 5.25 8. Highlands Park Playground Replacement 9. Contract Amendment: Cedar River Trail and Bank Stabilization Project 10. Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Sport Courts: Youth Athletic Facilities Grant Agreement Amendment 11. Vouchers 12. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Automatic License Plate Readers Update 2. 5th/6th Streets and Park Avenue Update 3. RRFA Briefing 4. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 5:00 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 2025 Docket 20 Group B • D-243: RMF-2 Rezone • D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices • D-245: Code Interpretations 2. Resource Center in the Valley 3. City Light Pole Standards 4. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson Location: Conferencing Center 1. Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2026 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference