HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 02-02-2026CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES -City Council Regular Meeting
FEBRUARY 2, 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
Councilmembers
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
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
Administrative Staff Present
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director
Young Yoon, IT Director
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Amanda Free, Economic Development Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department
Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
Attended Remotely
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
3. PROCLAMATION
a) Black History Month – February 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read
declaring February 2026, as Black History Month in the City of Renton and
encouraging everyone to join in the special observance. Curtis Riggins and Kirsten
Thornton, Co-founders, Renton School District Historically Black College and
University Delegation Program, accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. 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 It’s officially playtime at Maplewood Park. Join us Saturday, February 7 at 10 a.m. for the
official ribbon cutting ceremony at Maplewood Park (3400 SE 6th Street) to celebrate a job well
done for a space built for fun, fitness, and community.
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.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
x Daphne Baird, Renton, spoke about ongoing issues with I.C.E enforcement efforts and
requested the city adopt ordinances to protect whistleblowers.
x Emily Beckly, Renton, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Renee Look, Renton, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Anissa Gusti, Renton, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Nicolle Candland, Renton, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Melissa Daily, Renton, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Victoria Blakeney, Tacoma, speaking on behalf of the Renton School District, spoke
about the Renton Student Health Hub, and submitted a packet of information
highlighting all its successes.
x Alex Pizzaro, Seattle, requested additional pedestrian safety measures be
implemented around Sartori Elementary School.
x Tristen Kochen, Renton, noted that he had previously provided suggestions for
additional pedestrian safety measures for Sartori Elementary School and urged city
officials to implement them.
6. 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 26, 2026. Council Concur
b) Municipal Court recommends approval of Amendment #1 to GRA-25-039, with
Washington Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) in the amount of $10,000.00, for
the renewal of the grant funding to be applied towards the reimbursement of court
costs associated with cases impacted by the Blake decision. Refer to Finance
Committee
c) Community and Economic Development Department recommends execution of
contract CAG-26-020, contractor Northwest Playground Equipment Inc., in the
amount of $275,407.76, for fabrication and construction of the Legacy Square
Phase 3 Playground Equipment project; and requests additional appropriations in
the amount of $150,000 to cover the budget gap. Refer to Finance Committee
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Utilities Committee: Chair VÍҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to grant a ten (10) year telecommunications franchise to
NFC Northwest, LLC. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading at tonight’s Council meeting.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Utilities Committee: Chair VÍҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to grant a ten (10) year telecommunications franchise to
Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance
regarding this matter be presented for first reading at tonight’s Council meeting.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Utilities Committee: Chair VÍҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $296,218.80 for
engineering services associated with the design of the Copper Ridge Storm System
Improvement project.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Renton Airport Advisory
Committee appointments of Jordan Ming to the Airport-at-Large Primary Position
and Kevin Iden to the Kennydale Alternate Position, with terms expiring February 28,
2029.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute a Professional Service
Agreement amendment with Fehr and Peers, Inc. in the amount of $148,275 to
complete the update of the Transportation Concurrency Policy.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Change Order No. 56 to CAG-
22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. in the amount of $390,371.50, for
the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
8. LEGISLATION
Ordinances for first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6181: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
granting NFC Northwest, LLC authorized to do business within the State
of Washington, its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege,
and authority to install communication facilities, specifically fiber optic
cable and related appurtenances, under, along, over, below, through and
across the streets, avenues and alleys of the City of Renton within the
public right-of-way of Renton.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
b)Ordinance No. 6182: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
granting Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC DBA Ziply Fiber and Affiliates authorized
to do business within the State of Washington, its affiliates, successors
and assigns, the right, privilege, and authority to install communication
facilities, specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances,
under, along, over, below, through and across the streets, avenues and
alleys of the City of Renton within the public right-of-way of Renton.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW
42.30.110.1.(I) FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE
TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:42 p.m.
Executive Session was conducted, and no action was taken. The council meeting
adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 7:58 p.m.
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, February
02, 2026
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
February 2, 2026
February 9, 2026
Monday
4:00 p.m. Community ServicesCommittee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
5:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Amendment to Interagency Agreement with the Washington
Administrative Office of Courts for Blake Funding
2. Award of Contract CAG-26-020 for the Legacy Square Phase 3
Playground Equipment
3. Vouchers
4. Emerging Issues in Finance
CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Renton Market/Pavillion & Piazza Update
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference