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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Community Services Committee Meeting
1:45 PM - Monday, December 8, 2025
7th Floor Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. EQUITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT a) AB - 3995 Mayor Pavone recommends confirmation of his appointment of Matthew
Woolcott to the Equity Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
2. CLAM LIGHTS AND WINTER ILLUMINATIONS a) Presentation
3. RENTON REGIONAL TRAILS INITIATIVE a) Presentation
4. EMERGING ISSUES IN PARKS & RECREATION
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AB - 3995
City Council Regular Meeting - 01 Dec 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: Equity Commission Appointment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Community Services Committee
DEPARTMENT: Mayor Pavone
STAFF CONTACT: Linda Moschetti-Newing, Executive Assistant
EXT.: 6520
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Appointing Matthew Woolcott to the Equity Commission has no fiscal impact.
SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Equity Commission will have a term expiring December 31, 2025 leaving an unfilled vacancy. Throughout
2025, the Commission has received over 30 applications due to a high number of vacancies the commission
experienced earlier this year. Those vacancies were subsequently filled. Staff and Commission leadership
interviewed seven applicants for the upcoming vacancy in November. Following the interview, the panel
unanimously agreed to recommend the appointment of Matthew Woolcott.
Mr. Woolcott has been a Renton resident since 2021. He currently lives in a multi-generational household
with his husband and spouse's parents who immigrated from Vietnam. As a result of residing in a multi-
generational home he has gained experience in matters impacting our elderly population such as accessibility
in parks and transportation infrastructure. Mr. Woolcott is connected with the LGTBQIA+, Vietnamese, and
immigrant communities. He holds a degree in business administration and is currently employed by a local
credit union.
EXHIBITS: A. Recommendation Memo
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor Pavone recommends the appointment of Matthew Woolcott to the Equity Commission with a term
expiring December 31, 2028.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
DATE: November 12, 2025
TO: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
FROM: Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Equity Commission Appointment
The Equity Commission has three terms due to expire December 31, 2025, which will result
in one regular position vacancy. The Executive Services Department requested applications
in January of this year to fill previous vacancies and received an overwhelming response
with over 30 applications. Seven candidates were interviewed earlier in the year, five of
which were appointed in April, and we have continued interviewing from that pool during
that time.
Interviews for the upcoming vacancies were held in November, with three additional
candidates interviewing for one seat. The Equity Commission Chair, Ali Cohen, and Vice
Chair, Manami Imaoka, and Executive Services Administrative Assistant assisted me with
the interviews. After completing the interviews, our consensus was to recommend
appointment of Matthew Woolcott.
Mr. Woolcott has been a Renton resident since 2021. He has a degree in business
administration and works as a director at a local credit union. Matthew lives in a
multigenerational home with his husband and parents-in-law, who are Vietnamese
immigrants. This gives Matthew a unique intersectional insight into issues facing both the
younger generation as well as the elderly, like accessibility in parks or transportation
infrastructure, in addition to connection with the LGTBQIA+, Vietnamese, and immigrant
communities.
I recommend appointing Matthew for a term expiring December 31, 2028.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Clam Lights and
Winter Illuminations
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
JENNIFER SPENCER, RECREATION DIRECTOR
December 8, 2025
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Program and Experience Overview
Illumination Footprint
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center
Renton Community Center
Renton History Museum Tree
Downtown Core illumination corridor
New Enhancements for 2025
Full roofline wrap for RSAC
New Light Sphere installation at Gene Coulon
20' Pole Tree on the Newly installed Futsal Cout
20 additional illuminated light poles throughout downtown core
Lighting added to Legacy Square (Gateway Park) trees
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Program and Experience Overview
Key Dates & Community Moments
History Museum Tree Lighting - Saturday,
November 29
Opening Night of Clam Lights – Friday,December
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Clam Lights Experience -Nightly, December 6–
January 4 | 4–9 pm
Extended White-Light Ambience
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park: Select
trees and rooflines remain lit Jan. 5-Feb. 27
Downtown Core:White lights remain through
Feb. 27
These extensions preserve a welcoming
winter atmosphere and support increased
pedestrian activity in key commercial areas.
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Program and Experience Overview
Why it Matters
Enhancements strengthen Renton's Reputation as
a regional holiday destination
Creates memorable winter experiences for
residents and visitors
Maintains holiday traditions, supports small
businesses through added foot traffic
Creates memorable winter experiences for
residents and visitors
Keeps community excitement and momentum
strong during the darkest months
Reflects community pride and showcases Renton
during the holiday season
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Renton Regional
Trails Initiative
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
JASON LEDERER, PARKS PLANNING MANAGER
December 8, 2025
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Programmatic Highlights
2026 – 2031 King County Parks Levy
~$1.52 B budget
~$180 M allocated for regional trails
~$60 M for Renton regional trails
Regional vision aligns with City master
plans
IAA between Renton and King County
Parks and Recreation leading
coordination on behalf of city
New dedicated support position
funded by King County
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