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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 01-26-2026CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting JANUARY 26, 2026– 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL CouncilmembersPresent Ruth Pérez, Council President James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 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 Kim-Khánh VÍҽn, Council Position No. 7 Armondo Pavone, Mayor Administrative Staff Present Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, CAO Cheryl Byer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Young Yoon, IT Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director John Rupp, Parks & Trails Director Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Jim Seitz, Public Works Transportation Systems Director Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department Attended Remotely GeorgiaWard-Collings, Administrative Secretary 1 Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director 3. 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 2026 and beyond. Noted items were: x Spend a winter evening at Dreamland Disco, a family-friendly pajama dance scheduled for Friday, January 30 at the Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy.). Event costs are $15 for residents and $18 for non- residents. Registration is open to all ages 3 and over and may be done by visiting rentonwa.gov/register. x 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. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Shala Marlatt, Kent, stated she owns Black Bear Coffee located on the corner of SE 192nd St and 108th Ave SE, and asked for assistance related to traffic impact fees. She stated that the fees are more than $40,000. x Anthony Brocato, Seattle, stated he is the General Manager for Recology King County, and thanked Council for considering contracting with the organization as a new solid waste hauler. x Kevin Bumgarner, Seattle, stated he is the Assistant General Manager for Recology King County, and thanked Council for considering contracting with the organization as a new solid waste hauler. x Olivia Kirby, Seattle, stated that she too works for Recology King County and thanked Council for considering contracting with the organization as a new solid waste hauler. x Liz Callahan, Renton, spoke in opposition to switching to a new solid waste hauler, explaining that the current contract with Republic Services allows for one or two two- year extensions that can be executed. She noted extending the current contract will save residents money. x John Olivares, Bellevue, stated that he works for Republic Services and urged Council to execute the extension to the current solid waste hauler contract to save residents money. x James Borsum, Auburn, noted that he is a union representative for Teamster Local 117, serving the Republic Services drivers, and urged Council to execute the extension to the current solid waste hauler contract to save residents money. x Mark Williams, Puyallup, stated that he is a driver for Republic Services and member of Teamsters Local 117. He urged Council to execute the extension to the current solid waste hauler contract to save residents money. x Diane Dobson, Renton, speaking on behalf of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, stated that many residents and business owners are struggling with costs right now. She urged Council to execute the extension to the current solid waste hauler contract to save residents money. x Alice Lockridge, Renton, stated that she had previously asked Renton officials to state their political opinions publicly. She thanked the officials that have stated their opinions. x Shannon Bernier, Renton, stated that she has been visually impaired since 2021 and asked Council to do more to include all members of the community. She remarked that city staff have not been helpful when she is requesting assistance with city services. x Nora Meneses, Renton, asked city officials for assistance regarding rent increases occurring at The Reserve Apartments. She noted that she was initially told her rent would not increase, but now management is asking for additional rent and charging her fees for missed payments. 5. 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 Minutes of January 12, 2026. Council Concur b) Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of his appointments of Jordan Ming to the Airport-at-Large Primary Position and Kevin Iden to the Kennydale Neighborhood Alternate Position on the Renton Airport Advisory Committee, with terms expiring February 28, 2029. Refer to Transportation Committee c) City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts & leases between 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025, and a report of agreements expiring between 1/1/2026– 6/30/2026. None; Information Only d) Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of an ordinance authorizing execution of a franchise agreement with NFC Northwest, LLC to construct, install, and operate fiber optic cables and appurtenances within and through city rights-of-way. Refer to Utilities Committee e) Community and Economic Development Department recommended adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of a franchise agreement with Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC, to construct, install, and operate fiber optic cables and appurtenances within and through city rights-of-way. Refer to Utilities Committee f) Public Works Transportation Division recommended execution of Amendment No. 1 to CAG-24-100, consultant Fehr and Peers, Inc., in the amount of $148,275, for work related to the completion of the update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. g) Public Works Transportation Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 56 to CAG-22-163, contractor Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc., for additional work required for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 project. Refer to Transportation Committee h) Public Works Utility Division recommended execution of an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in the amount of $296,218.80 for engineering design services for the Copper Ridge Storm System Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 6. 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 topic may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence with the staff, Parks Commission, and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, formerly referred to as the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. The Committee further recommended that the resolution adopting the update be presented for reading. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $10,104,200.73 for vouchers 102260, 105260, 106260, 109260, 122625, 1022600, 1092600, 12312025, 430388- 430670; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7848-7857, 430679-430685; and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,304,220.54 for payroll vouchers that include 685 direct deposits and 1 check. (12/16/25 – 12/31/25 pay period) 3. Kidder Matthews vouchers 2074-2092 totaling $35,207.27. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement for King County Parcel 1823059262 with authorization to sign all documents to effectuate the sale for the purchase price of $1,000,000 plus $40,000 in estimated closing costs for a total of $1,040,000 and authorize additional budget appropriations in the general governmental capital fund in the amount of $1,040,000. The additional budget will be included in the Q1 2026 carry-forward budget. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement with PFM Asset Management, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 over the life of the contract, to serve as the city’s investment advisor, providing full-time investment consulting and portfolio management support. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Law Enforcement Liaison to accept $4,000 in grant funds to increase law enforcement participation in traffic safety enforcement and to serve as a resource for the region’s Target Zero Manager. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 7. LEGISLATION RESOLUTION: a) Resolution No. 4572: A resolution of the City of Renton adopting the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. 8. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110.1.(I) FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:47 p.m. Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 8:18 p.m. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, January 26, 2026 Council Committee Meeting Calendar January 26, 2026 February 2, 2026 Monday 2:00 p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏĲ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. NFC Northwest, LLC Franchise Agreement 2. ZiplyFiber Pacific, LLC Franchise Agreement 3. Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Copper Ridge Storm System Improvement Project 4. Emerging Issues in Utilities 2:45 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Immigration Policy Review 2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 3:45 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Appointments to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee 2. Amendment #1 to CAG-24-100 with Fehr and Peers, Inc. for the Comprehensive Plan Transportation ElementUpdate 3. Change Order No. 56 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements -Phase 4 Project 4. Emerging Issues in Transportation 5:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Axon Contract 6:00 p.m. Black History Month Reception Location: Conferencing Center 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference