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MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
MARCH 23, 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
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Kim-Khánh Vaҽn, Council Position No. 7
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT:
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
David Topaz, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Young Yoon, IT Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director
Justin Johnson, Development Engineering Director
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
ATTENDED REMOTELY:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
3. PROCLAMATION
a) Women’s History Month – March 2026:
A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring March 2026 as Women’s
History Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to join in this special
observance. The following members of the local YWCA accepted the proclamation
with appreciation:
x Arnell Wilkerson, King and Snohomish Counties Director of Health & Safety
x Angelique Rodriquez, Survivors First Legal Advocate
x Cameron Claytor, Sexual Assault Community Advocate
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Recognition of Renton's Civic Academy Graduates, Cohort 2:
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kristi Rowland reported that the second cohort
of the city’s Civic Academy was completed recently. She explained the academy’s
purpose and topics covered during the eight-week program, and thanked city staff
for their support and participation. To conclude, Ms. Rowland noted that the
waiting list for next year’s academy is already full but noted that not everyone who
signs up ends up attending. She encouraged everyone to sign up and shared the list
of recent graduates.
5. 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 Plan to attend Mayor Pavone’s 2026 State of the City event, Wednesday, March 25
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 beginning 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 The Renton Police Department and Renton Regional Fire Authority are
hosting a free five-session Senior Public Safety Miniseries at various city
locations from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays March 25, April 8 and 22, and
May 6. For more information and to register visit
www.rentonwa.gov/register.
x The Renton Police Department is currently recruiting students in grades 6-8
to participate in the next series of Dungeons & Dragons Group Night
Program. This is a 4-night program with games scheduled April 15 and 29
and May 13 and 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Applicants will receive information
on the location once accepted. Space is limited to six participants. To apply,
visit www.rentonwa.gov/rpdnd.
x Join us for Friday, March 27 for Teen Bingo Night at the Highlands
Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Avenue NE from 6:30-9 p.m. Play Bingo
and other games alongside friends with a chance to win one of our prizes.
We’ll have open gym, a photo station, and plenty of food to share. Cost is
just $5.00, and you can register with course #28680 by visiting
www.rentonwa.gov/register.
x Plan to attend Safety Fest, Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the
Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy. Engage with local
agencies, city staff, and dedicated volunteers who are passionate about
helping families stay safe. This is a free event, and registration is available
online at www.rentonwa.gov/register.
x The Senior 50+ Housing Fair is Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the
Don Persson Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North. Meet
representatives from Renton-based senior housing communities, referral
specialists, and related agencies such as housing repair services in this
open house-style event. This is a free event, but pre-registration is strongly
encouraged and may be done by visiting www.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.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Council Minutes of March 09, 2026. Council Concur
b) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division submitted
additional items and other new work programs to the 2026 Title IV Docket #21.
Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee
c) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended execution
of a three-year agreement with National Facility Contractors, LLC, in the amount of
$235,840.90 per years ($707,522.70 over the three years) for groundskeeping of 54
sites across the city. Refer to Finance Committee
d) Public Works Department –Facilities Division recommended execution of
Amendment No. 1 to CAG-25-017, contractor McKinstry Essention, LLC, in the
amount of $156,802.01 to implement prioritized repairs to the Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning systems at the 200 Mill Building to reduce energy costs. Refer
to Finance Committee
e) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division recommended
execution of Supplement No. 1 to CAG-25-299 with Parametrix, Inc., in the amount
of $597,664.01 for construction management services for the SW 43rd Street, W
C/L to SR 167 Ramps Project. Refer to Transportation Committee
f) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division recommended execution of a
contract with Puget Sound Energy, in the amount of $276,971.60, to extend a
natural gas main as part of the Rainier Ave S Gas Main Extension. Refer to Utilities
Committee
g) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-24-001, Renton
Highlands Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 3 project, contractor Insituform
Technologies, LLC, and requested acceptance of the project and release of
retainage bond after 60 days after all releases from the State have been obtained
and all liens have been legally cleared. Council Concur
h) Public Works – Administration recommended adoption of an ordinance amending
RMC (Renton Municipal Code) 8-1-10, Solid Waste Rates in order to establish a rate
for multi-family/commercial organics collection and to update this section of code
for enhanced clarity. Refer to Utilities Committee
i) Public Works – Administration recommends execution of an Interagency agreement
with King County, to accept $100,000 of non-matching grant funds to implement a
waste reduction technical assistance program for commercial customers and
approve the related budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
8. 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 recommendation to adopt a resolution to
authorize the allocation of $227,503 from the City of Renton’s contribution to the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund to finance affordable housing in South King County
communities in concurrence with the SKHHP Executive Board’s recommendation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
b) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to to present the
following 2026 Title IV Docket 21 items listed below to the Planning Commission for
review. Following the review, staff and the Planning Commission will present code
revisions to this Committee.
x Child Care Centers
x Waived Fees
x Transportation Impact Fees
x Frontage Improvements
x Parking
x Urban Design Regulations and Residential Design and Open Space
Standards
x Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
c) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending approval
of the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $11,438,765.79 for vouchers 21926,
22226, 22726, 30326, 30426, 431505-431513, 431521-431872; payroll
benefit withholding vouchers 7890-7899, 431514-431520; and 2 wire
transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,273,207.48 for payroll vouchers that include
702 direct deposits and 4 checks. (2/16/26-02/28/26 pay period).
3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 2115-2130 totaling $36,593.36.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
d) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute Amendment No. 1 to CAG-23-
249 with the Federal Aviation Administration to accept a not-to-exceed amount of
$216,653 for additional engineering services associated with Taxiway Alpha
Rehabilitation.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
e) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of two servers
in association with the Airport Security & Fence Upgrade project in a not to exceed
amount of $232,184.70.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
f) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to execute the agreement with New
Generation Electric LLC in the amount of $165,738.98 to provide and install EV
chargers, power distribution equipment, electrical conduit and wiring, and data
conduit for City fleet use. The Committee further recommended approval of a
budget appropriation of $140,000.00 to fund completion of this project as part of
the 1st quarter budget adjustment.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
g) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation approve the Lease with Logan Market,
LLC for a term of ten (10) years, effective April 1, 2026, through March 30, 2036. The
City will receive base rent calculated on approximately 11,783 square feet as
follows:
x Lease Years 1 and 2 at $5.00 per square foot, generating $58,915 annually
($4,909.58 per month);
x Lease Years 3 and 4 at $10.00 per square foot, generating $117,830 annually
($9,819.16 per month); and
x Lease Years 5 and 6 at $15.00 per square foot, generating $176,745 annually
($14,728.75 per month).
In addition to base rent, the city will receive revenue from 30 parking stalls at
$39.88 per stall per month ($14,356.80 annually) and a storage fee of $100 per
month ($1,200 annually). Beginning in Lease Year 7, base rent and applicable fees
are subject to a 3 percent annual escalation. All lease payments are subject to
Washington State Leasehold Excise Tax (12.84%), paid by the tenant. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED.
Councilmember VÏn abstained.
h) Utilities Committee: Chair VÏn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to grant a ten (10) year telecommunications franchise to
Hyperfiber of WA, LLC dba Ripple Fiber. 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.
i) Utilities Committee: Chair VÏn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in the amount of $1,240,033.00 for the
Kennydale Lakeline sewer system improvement project construction management
and inspection services.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
j) Utilities Committee: Chair VÏn presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $477,600 for the
design, bidding, and construction support services of the NE 24th & 16th Street AC
Water Main Replacement and Sidewalk Improvements Project.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
9. LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4574: A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Renton, Washington, authorizing the duly-appointed administering
agency for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
(“SKHHP”) to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements
for the funding of Affordable Housing Projects, as recommended by the
SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds contributed by the City to the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6188: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,
granting Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber and affiliates
authorized to do business within the State of Washington, its affiliates,
successors and assigns, the right, privilege, and authority to install
communications 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.
10. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) WHERE NO ACTION WILL
BE TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:36 PM
Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting
adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 7:47 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, March 23, 2026
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
March 23, 2026
March 30, 2026
Monday
5th Monday– No Meetings
April 6, 2026
Monday
2:00 p.m. * Utilities Committee, Chair VÏn
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Contract Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Rainier Ave S Gas
Main Extension
2. Amending RMC 8-1-10 Solid Waste Rates
3. Emerging Issues in Utilities
2:45 p.m.* Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. FLOCK Update
2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
3:45 p.m.* TransportationCommittee, Chair Rivera
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Supplement No. 1 to CAG-25-299 with Parametrix, Inc. for SW 43rd
Street, W C/L to SR 167 Ramps Project
2. Emerging Issues in Transportation
4:30 p.m. * Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Traffic Calming Update
2. FLOCK Update *
6:00 p.m. Police Department Employee Recognition Reception
Location: Conferencing Center
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
* revised 04/02/2026