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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 12-8-2025December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, December 8, 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 Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Young Yoon, IT Director Krista Kolaz, Risk Manager Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Paul Hintz, Redevelopment Manager Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department Commander Sue Hassinger, Police Department Attended Remotely: December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Linda Moschetti, Executive Assistant 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: • Join Renton police officers for Cops and Barbers Thursday, December 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Good Vibes Only Barbershop (3700 NE 4th Street). Engage in open and honest conversations that build trust and understanding. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and get to know the people who serve your community. Bring your teens, friends, and your voice. Let’s take some time to get to know each other. • It’s okay to double-dip this holiday season at our Polar Bear Double-Dip, Thursday, January 1, 2026. At 10 a.m. take your polar plunge into Lake Washington at the Coulon Park Swim Beach. After surviving that dive in the cold, do it all again at 12 p.m. at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. The event is free, but pre-registration is required and may be done by visiting www.rentonwa.gov/register. • Renton City Council will pause for the holidays after its December 8 meeting. Council will resume its regular business meetings Monday, January 5, 2026. Please continue to check our website at www.rentonwa.gov for news, updates, and events. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Kent McCleary, Renton, provided an annual end-of-year report to Council for the Renton Rowing Center. He noted that a dock at the boathouse needs to be replaced and encouraged Council to ensure funding is available for the project. • Aiden Killett, Auburn, shared his experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center. • Lucy Smith, Newcastle, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center. • Sveva Ciarletti, Issaquah, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center. • Sheryl Friesz, Renton, reported that many business owners had contacted her to explain the effects the derelict building on N 5th St and Park Ave N have had on their businesses. • Sabrina Paulson, Seattle, shared her experiences as a member of the Renton Rowing Center and noted that she is now a coach at the organization. • Cheryl Leesburg, Seattle, shared that she is a foundational member of the Renton Rowing Center, and encouraged Council to set aside funding to repair one of the docks connected to the boathouse. December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • Nancy Quinn, Renton, requested assistance in removing homeless encampments at Riverview Park. She stated it is now unsafe to use the park and urged Council to pass a no camping ordinance. 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. 5.a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 1, 2025. Council Concur. 5.b) AB - 3998 Community & Economic Development Department recommends authorizing execution of Change Order 1 to CAG-25-257, contractor Andersen Construction Company of Washington, LLC, in the amount of $322,652, to resolve disputes regarding bid items. Council Concur. 5.c) AB - 3999 Public Works Facilities Division recommends execution of an grant agreement with the Association of Washington Cities, in the amount of $39,600 for energy audits at the Renton Community Center. 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. 6.a) Community Services Committee: Chair O'Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the appointment of Matthew Woolcott to a vacant term on the Equity Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.b) Committee on Committees: 2026 Council President Pérez presented a report recommending the following Council committee assignments for 2026: COMMUNITY SERVICES (2nd & 4th Mondays, 3:00 pm) Ryan McIrvin, Chair Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair Kim-Khánh Văn, Member FINANCE (2nd & 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm) Valerie O’Halloran, Chair Ryan McIrvin, Vice Chair James Alberson, Member December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm) Ed Prince, Chair Kim-Khánh Văn, Vice Chair Ryan McIrvin, Member PUBLIC SAFETY (1st & 3rd Monday, 4:00 pm) James Alberson, Chair Valerie O’Halloran, Vice Chair Ed Prince, Member TRANSPORTATION (1st & 3rd Mondays, 5:00 pm) Carmen Rivera, Chair Ed Prince, Vice Chair Valerie O’Halloran, Member UTILITIES (1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:00 pm) Kim-Khánh Văn, Chair James Alberson, Vice Chair Carmen Rivera, Member MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. 6.c) Finance Committee: 1) Vouchers; 2) Clam Lights and Winter Illuminations; 3) Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project Budget Request; 4) Amendment No. 5 to CAG-21-227 with Axon Enterprise for Axon Hardware, Software, and Services; 5) Renewal of Liability Insurance Policies for 2026; 6) Agreement with King County Flood Control District for the Award of Flood Reduction Grant Funds. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.d) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,518,941.97 for vouchers 111425, 429556- 429763; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7818-7827, 429864-429771; and no wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,170,520.93 for payroll vouchers that include 694 direct deposits and 6 checks. (11/01/25-11/15/25 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 2037-2055 totaling $29,870.98. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 6.e) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Renova LLC dba Holiday Spirit Lighting, in the amount of $175,543.94, for the installation and removal of holiday lights at multiple city locations. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.f) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the reallocation of $3,400,000 in revenue from projects identified in the report within Fund 317 to the Rainier Avenue Phase 4 project to address a 2025 funding shortfall. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.g) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending in the staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 5 to CAG-21-227 with Axon Enterprise, in the amount of $17,532,962.35 for Axon hardware, software, and services related to body worn cameras, fleet cameras, automatic license plate readers, and other products. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.h) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the 2026 liability insurance contracts through the city’s insurance broker, Alliant, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the implementing documents, when ready, in order to bind the insurance policies. The total liabilities premium cost for 2026 is expected to be approximately $1.2 million. The binder agreement will be transmitted by the broker, for execution prior to January 1, 2026. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 6.i) Finance Committee: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Flood Reduction Grant agreement GRA-25-036 with the King County Flood Control District in the amount $479,000 for engineering services associated with the design and construction of the Hardie Ave SW Storm System Improvement Project. Note: This item was incorrectly referred to the Utilities Committee as part of the December 1, 2025, Council Consent Agenda. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Ordinances for second and final reading: 7.a) Ordinance No. 6178: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, providing for the acquisition of real property located in Renton, Washington, Tax Parcel Number 3023059096, 3023059098, 3023059099 and 3023059091, including through the exercise of eminent domain for a city maintenance facility and resource center; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. December 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 7.b) Ordinance No. 6179: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Sections 4-3-050, 4-11-030, 4-11-040, and 4-11-190 of the Renton Municipal Code; and amending the following subsections of Section 4-3-050: 4-3-050.A, 4-3-050.B.1, 4-3- 050.C, 4-3-050.D.3, 4-3-050.D.5.c, 4-3-050.E.3, 4-3-050.E.5, 4-3-050.E.6, 4-3-050.F, 4-3- 050.G, 4-3-050.H.3, 4-3-050.I.1, 4-3-050.I.3, 4-3-050.J.2.a, 4-3-050.J.4, 4-3-050.L.1.a, 4- 3-050.L.1.b, 4-3-050.L.1.g, 4-11-190.B; amending Critical Areas Regulations including adding standards for consistency with best available science and new definition in Section 4-11-030; 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. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ELECT COUNCIMEMBER PÉREZ TO SERVE ON THE RENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD POSITION SEAT 1 FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2028. CARRIED. Councilmember Vǎn abstained. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110.(B), AND THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:53 PM Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 8:08 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 08 Dec 2025 Council Committee Meeting Calendar December 8, 2025 December 15, 2025 Monday Council Holiday – No Meetings December 22, 2025 Monday Council Holiday – No Meetings December 29, 2025 Monday Council Holiday – No Meetings January 5, 2026 Monday 4:15 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair Văn Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Utilities • Renton Flood Issues and Responses to Dec 10-18th * 5:00 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Maplewood Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project* 1. Emerging Issues in Transportation • Renton Flood Issues and Responses to Dec 10-18th * CANCELED Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez 6:00 p.m. * Councilmembers Alberson, Rivera, and Pérez Swearing In Reception * Location: Conferencing Center * 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting 1. Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 12/30/25