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MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
MARCH 9, 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 PRESENT
Ruth Pérez, Council President
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Kim-Khánh VÍҽn, Council Position No. 7
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
MOVED BYPÉREZ,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCILEXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER O’HALLORAN. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Departent
Attended Remotely
Georgia Ward-Collings, Administrative Secretary I
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
3.a) Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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 Join Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey for What’s Brewing with Ed, Tuesday,
March 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Four Generals Brewing; 229 Wells Avenue South.
This community engagement program is designed so you can ask questions and get
useful updates about Renton from city management and staff.
x Congratulations to the Renton Wolves and Renton Roughnecks on their recent
victories in the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament in Wenatchee. The
Wolves received a silver medal, and Roughnecks brought home the bronze. Both
teams are part of our Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball program. A
great achievement for our local athletes!
x Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to Step Into Spring, a DJ disco dance for
those 50 and over Friday, March 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Don Persson Senior
Activity Center. The event will include costume and dance contests and photo
booth fun with friends. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so
register early online at www.rentonwa.gov/register to reserve your spot.
x Join us March 25 for Mayor Pavone’s 2026 State of the City event at the Hyatt
Regency Lake Washington at Southport. Receive exciting updates on the city’s
progress and hear directly from Mayor Pavone about what’s in store for the coming
year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation commencing at 6:30 p.m. Don’t
miss the opportunity to engage with local officials and fellow community members.
Reserve your spot online at www.rentonwa.gov/sotc.
x During the February 23 council meeting public comment segment, concerns were
raised by a resident about potential code compliance violations. Staff has
investigated the concerns and provided updates to the resident.
x With less than a hundred days until the World Cup, we invite you to join our more
than two-year journey of community engagement and feedback that is now taking
shape as a vibrant and exciting Arts & Culture hub in the heart of the downtown.
Legacy Square will host many events throughout the summer and we encourage
businesses and residents to check out our information, helpful resources, and
FIFA-issued playbooks on our website at www.rentonwa.gov, key words Legacy
Square and Business Hub.
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 Ronald Bensley, Renton, commented that Republic Services should have been given an
opportunity to address service issues with a contract extension. He also stated that an
extension would have saved taxpayers money.
x Gabriel Dias, Renton, stated that he disapproved of the way some members of Council
spoke about working people during the deliberations of the solid waste contract at the
last Council meeting.
x Chris McEwen, unincorporated King County, expressed support for Ordinance 6187
regarding a moratorium on detention centers and affiliated uses.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Council Minutes of March 2, 2026. Council Concur
b) Community & Economic Development Department submitted for consideration of
adoption an ordinance establishing a six-month moratorium on the acceptance or
processing of applications for the change of use, establishment, expansion or
development of facilities for the detention, transportation, or food services for
people detained by local, state, or federal law enforcement. A public hearing will be
set, pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220, within sixty (60) days of the adoption date of the
ordinance. Council Concur
c) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development
Division recommended execution of a purchase and sale agreement with 1889 TB,
LLC for King County Parcel Nos. 3023059096, 3023059098, 3023059099 and
3023059091, in the amount of $9,500,000 plus associated closing costs for the
opportunity to re-develop the parcels for Parks Maintenance Shop and other future
uses of the property. Council Concur
d) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division
recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the allocation of Renton’s
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) contributions in the
amount of $227,503 to SKHHP’s Housing Capital Fund to finance affordable
housing in South King County communities in concurrence with the SKHHP
Executive Board’s recommendation. Refer to Planning & Development
Committee
e) Community & Economic Development Department – Development Engineering
Division recommended adoption of an ordinance granting Hyperfiber of WA, LLC
dba Ripple Fiber a franchise agreement allowing installation of communications
equipment, specifically fiber optic cables and appurtenances. Refer to Utilities
Committee
f) Public Works Department – Airport Division requested authorization to purchase
two HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 servers and associated appurtenances, vendor
Trace3, in the amount of $232,184.70, to support the additional video storage
requirements caused by the Airport Security & Fence Upgrade project that added
52 additional security cameras at the Airport. Refer to Finance Committee
g) Public Works Department – Airport Division recommended execution of
Amendment No. 1 to CAG-23-249, grantor Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to
accept an additional $216,653 (new total grant amount is $1,877,652) for the
Taxiway A Rehabilitation project. Refer to Finance Committee
h) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of an
agreement with New Generation Electric, in the amount of $165,738.98, to provide
and install new EV (electric vehicle) chargers, power distribution equipment,
electrical conduit and wiring, and data conduit for two dual-port EV chargers,
including enough additional parts to expand to four dual-port EV chargers in the
future, at City Hall and the City Shops buildings. Refer to Finance Committee
i) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of a lease
agreement with Logan Market, LLC, for Renton Market at 233 Burnett Ave S, for a
ten-year term effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2036 with two optional five-
year extensions. Revenue generated increases over the term of the lease with years
five and six generating $176,745 annually plus leasehold excise tax. Additionally,
$14,356.80 and $1,200 will be generated annually for parking stalls and storage
fees. Refer to Finance Committee
j) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-25-
003, Cedar Ave Sidewalk project, contractor Westwater Construction Company,
and requests acceptance of the project and authorization to release the retainage
bond after 60 days after all State releases are obtained and any liens are legally
cleared. Council Concur
k) Public Works Department – Utilities Systems Division recommended execution of
an agreement with Consor North America, Inc., in the amount of $1,240,033 for
construction management and inspection services for the Kennydale Lakeline
Sewer System Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee
l) Public Works Department – Utilities Systems Division recommended execution of
an agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $477,600, for
design work for the NE 24th & NE 16th Street AC Water Main Replacement and
Sidewalk Improvements 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 topics may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
a) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation
to adopt the 2025 Title IV Docket 20 Group A item: D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail.
The Planning and Development Committee further recommends that an ordinance
for this item be prepared and presented for first reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the 2025 Title IV Docket 20 Group C item: D-246 Electric
Fence Code Updates. The Planning and Development Committee further
recommends that an ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first
reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
approval of the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $9,078,963.49 for vouchers 20426,
21826, 21326, 22026, 218260, 1222026, 2172026, 1212026, 431265-
431267; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7878-7881, 7884-7889,
431268-431274; and 0 wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,231,560.47 for payroll vouchers that include
698 direct deposits and 6 checks. (2/01/26-02/15/26 pay period).
3. Municipal Court vouchers 18921-18945 totaling $19,487.65.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract amendment with Fresh Family Trucking, LLC dba Fresh
Family, extending the agreement through March 31, 2027, and increasing the
contract amount by $150,000, to provide cleaning services for the Renton
Downtown Business District. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program contract E26-120 with
the Washington State Military Department and approve the 2026 budget
adjustment of $25,000.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Special King County Parks
Property Tax Levy Agreement with King County in consideration of the mutual
undertakings resulting from the King County Parks - Proposition 1 Levy approved by
voters on August 5, 2025. Funds collected under this levy will be distributed to the
City beginning in 2026 and extending through 2031. Levy proceeds may be utilized
for town or city parks system operations and capital improvement projects,
including open space, natural areas, and urban green space acquisition; capital
projects for parks and recreational facilities; local and regional trail development
and connections; and other eligible City-identified parks and recreation projects.
The Committee also recommends that the budget be adjusted accordingly and that
levy proceeds be accounted for in the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 316),
separate from prior King County Parks Proposition 1 levy funds. The Committee
further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize $245,500 from the
unencumbered fund balance in the Transportation Benefit District account to the
Traffic Safety Program account as part of the 2026 Q1 Budget Adjustment for the
Sartori Traffic Safety Improvements project to address pedestrian safety.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
h) Finance Committee: Vice Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement No. WQSWCAP-2527-
Renton-00159 with the Washington State Department of Ecology, to accept
$120,000 in non-matching funds to assist the city in complying with the
requirements of the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit,
and approve the requested appropriation of funds to the Surface Water Utility Fund
407 operations revenue and expenditure accounts.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
i) Community Services Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
appointment of Dominic Williams to the Equity Commission’s Youth Position for a
term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
7. LEGISLATION
Ordinance for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6186: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
declaring a portion of an existing utility easement reserved by Ordinance
No. 3378 surplus to the city’s needs, authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute and record with King County a partial release of said
easement, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance for First Reading and Advancement to Second and Final Reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6187: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
establishing a six-month moratorium on the acceptance or processing of
applications for the change of use, establishment, expansion, or
development of facilities for the detention, transportation, or food
services for people detained by local, state, or federal law enforcement,
setting a public hearing, declaring an emergency, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT TONIGHT’S MEETING. CARRIED.
b) Ordinance No. 6187: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
establishing a six-month moratorium on the acceptance or processing of
applications for the change of use, establishment, expansion, or
development of facilities for the detention, transportation, or food
services for people detained by local, state, or federal law enforcement,
setting a public hearing, declaring an emergency, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
8. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED.
TIME: 7:34 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, March 09, 2026
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 9, 2026
March 16, 2026
Monday
Meetings Canceled
March 23, 2026
Monday
1:00 p.m. ťĖīĖťĖôŜϙ ĺııĖťťôôϠϙ ēÍĖŘϙ«ÏIJ
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Hyperfiber of WALLC dba Ripple Fiber Franchise Agreement
2. Agreement with Consor North America, Inc for Kennydale Lakeline
Sewer System Improvement Project -Construction Management &
Inspection Services
3. Agreement for Professional Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates,
Inc. for the Design of the NE 24th & NE 16th Street AC Water Main
Replacement and Sidewalk Improvements Project
4. Emerging Issues in Utilities
2:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
x King County Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement –Proposition 1
3:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Amendment No. 1 to CAG-23-249 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Grant – Taxiway A Rehab
2. Server Purchase Authorization
3. Agreement with New Generation Electric for EV Charger Installation at
City Hall and Public Works Shops
4. Lease Agreement with Logan Market, LLC LAG-26-003
5. Vouchers
6. Emerging Issues in Finance
4:00 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of Funds to Finance Affordable
Housing in South King County in Accordance with the 2025 South King
Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund
Recommendation
2. 2025 Title IV Docket 20
x D-248 Large Site Master Plans and Development Agreements
x D-249 Planned Urban Development Open Space
3. 2025 Title IV Docket 21
x D-250 Affordable Housing Waived Fees
4. Emerging Issues in CED
5:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Parks Bond
6:00 p.m. Civic Academy Graduation Reception
Location: Conferencing Center
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference