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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 04-06-2026CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 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 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Kim-Khánh Vaҽn, Council Position No. 7 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 MOVED BY PÉREZ,SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER MCIRVIN. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Young Yoon, IT Director Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Matt Herrera, Planning Director Teresa Nishi, Recreation Program Coordinator Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department Commander Steve Morris, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY: Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL AMEND THE AGENDA BY MOVING THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION AHEAD OF THE PROCLAMATIONS. CARRIED. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a) Police Department Recognition: Chief Jon Schuldt provided a department update where he recognized the following individuals and two new K9 officers: New K9 Officers: x K9 Oakley with Handler Officer David Dougherty x K9 Jager with Handler Officer Jaren Jokela Three Officer Promoted: x Commander Denis Moynihan x Sergeant Meghan Braun x Sergeant Casey Procter Meritorious Service Medal x Detective Tracie Jarratt 2025 Employees of the Year x Animal Control Officer Tom Wilkinson x Officer Gregory Bills 4. Proclamations: a) National Volunteer Month – April 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2026 to be National Volunteer Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to join in this special event. Teresa Nishi, Recreation Program Coordinator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation and introduced Jennetta Edwards and Jessica Lauer, both long-time city volunteers. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. b) Sikh Heritage Month/Vaisakhi Day – April 2026 & April 6, 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2026 & April 6, 2026 to be Sikh Heritage Month/Vaisakhi Day in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to join in this special event. Rupy Kaur, member of the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 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 The Renton Police Department and Renton Regional Fire Authority are hosting a free 5-session Senior Public Safety Miniseries at various city locations from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays April 8 and 22, and May 6. For more information and to register visit www.rentonwa.gov/register. x Get ready to celebrate Renton’s rooftop dragon at the 7th Annual Dragon’s Annual Street Fair, Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wells Avenue South between South 2nd and South 3rd streets. Enjoy a Dragon’s Landing Costume Tournament, captivating performances, creative crafts, and more. Admission is free and there will be fun for all ages. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/rmac for more information. x Dive into specialized policing topics and regional public safety partnerships. Attend one or all four sessions of the Advanced Community Police Academy scheduled for April 28, May 5, June 2, and September 14. Sessions will be held at various locations. To register or for more information visit www.rentonwa.gov/advcpa. Completion of the Renton Police Department Community Police Academy is a prerequisite. Limited spots are available, and a background check is required. 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 x Ellen Tennis, Renton, requested more be done to protect residents from unauthorized data searches within the FLOCK camera systems. x Maria Hudson, unknown, spoke about issues she has with several police departments regarding her daughter. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Council Minutes of March 23, 2026. Council Concur b) Community & Economic Development Department – Development Engineering Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 20 to CAG-25-044, contractor Active Construction, Inc., in the amount of $155,303.29 to reconcile sales tax discrepancies for the Legacy Square Phase I project. Refer to Finance Committee c) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division requested adoption of a resolution that authorizes a one hundred percent (100%) waiver of all development fees and an eighty percent (80%) waiver of the transportation, park, and fire impact mitigation fees as well as the system development charges (sewer, water, storm), as provided in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-1-210.B.4 for Homestead Community Land Trust for the Willowcrest Phase II affordable housing project. Refer to Finance Committee d) Executive Services Department – City Clerk Division requested adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing May 4, 2026 to consider the Renton School District street vacation petition (VAC-26-001) that would vacate portions of S Tillicum St and Alley from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave S and S Tobin St from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave S as part of their Renton High School expansion project. Council Concur e) Executive Services Department – IT Division requested authorization to convert one (1) vacant Senior Systems Analyst position to one (1) Senior Business Systems Analyst position. The initial annual base salary savings are $10,941. Refer to Finance Committee f) Executive Services Department – IT Division recommended execution of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) agreement, with the Washington State Military Department, to accept $62,000.00 in grant funds to complete the second step in the process to improve, modernize, and align the city’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) environment with best practices to ensure it remains secure. Refer to Finance Committee g) Finance Department submitted a Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request from Floyd Kerb, property owner of 353 Sunset Blvd N, and recommended approving the request to adjust this account in the total amount of $5,058.51 for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. Refer to Finance Committee h) Human Resources and Risk Management Department requested the addition of one (1) Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee Relations Analyst position, at a cost of $193,805 including one-time Facilities and IT costs, in order to assist the department with new initiatives such as the two day per month New Employee Orientation and Onboarding process, organization and attendance at recruitment and outreach events, assisting with a Learning Management System, and ever- increasing amounts of workforce development training and job workloads. Refer to Finance Committee i) Parks & Recreation Department – Recreation Division requested authorization to convert a 0.75 full-time equivalent (FTE) Recreation Specialist position to a 1.0 FTE position; and to include the position in the next budget amendment. Refer to Finance Committee j) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended adoption of a resolution adopting the Cleveland-Richardson Park Master Plan. Refer to Committee of the Whole k) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended execution of an agreement with Facet NW, Inc., in the amount of $376,696, for design services for the Cedar River Natural Area Mountain Bike and Multi-use Trail project. Refer to Finance Committee l) Police Department recommended hiring one Police Sergeant position and four Police Officer positions with first-year costs totaling $1,612,200 utilizing funds from the public safety sales tax authorized by HB 2015 (City of Renton Ordinance No. 6167). The city began collecting this sales tax in January 2026. The department further requested authorization to add these new positions in the next budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee m) Public Works Department – Administration requested authorization to reclassify the Maintenance Services Director position from Grade M18 to M22, at a cost of $15,405 for the remainder of 2026, for assuming additional responsibility and 13 full-time equivalent positions with the ITS and Maintenance Section currently residing with the Transportation Systems Division; and to include the revised position in the next budget amendment. Refer to Finance Committee n) Public Works Department – Administration recommended execution of an Interagency agreement with King County for 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant to accept $196,255 in grant funds to implement waste reduction and recycling programs; and approval to include the appropriations in the Quarter 2 2026 budget amendment. Refer to Finance Committee o) Public Works Department – Airport Division recommended execution of a Reimbursement Agreement with The Boeing Company, to accept reimbursement funds in an amount not to exceed $896,732.66 to repave a strip of asphalt on Boeing leased property at the Airport as part of the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project. Refer to Finance Committee p) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of an agreement with CDK Construction Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,841,372 for construction services for the Don Persson Senior Activity Center HVAC & Roof Upgrade project. This project replaces and upgrades the HVAC system, replaces the roof, replaces the siding and windows, and provides other repairs associated with these improvements. Council Concur q) Public Works Department – Maintenance Services Division recommended execution of an agreement with Systems of Public Safety, Inc. (SPS), in the amount of $800,000 to provide upfitting for city Police and Public Works vehicles. Council Concur MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, 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 topic may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Utilities Committee: Chair Vaҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the ordinance amending RMC 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. The committee further recommended that this ordinance be presented for first reading at tonight’s Council meeting. MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED. b) Utilities Committee: Chair Vaҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Puget Sound Energy in the amount of $276,971.60 for construction services associated with the gas main extension required in support of the Rainier Ave Pump Station Upgrade project. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED. c) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplement No. 1 to CAG-25-299 with Parametrix, Inc., in the amount of $597,664.01 for the SW 43rd St, W C/L to SR 167 Ramps project. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON. CARRIED. 9. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4575: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, setting a public hearing date regarding vacation of S Tillicum St and Alley from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave S And S Tobin St from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave S. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 6189: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Section 8-1-10 of the Renton Municipal Code, establishing the 2025 and 2026 Solid Waste Collection Service rates for all customer classes, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. b) Ordinance No. 6190: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsections 4-2-060.J and 4-2-080.A of the Renton Municipal Code, amending Zoning Regulations and Conditions for Indoor Recreation Facilities, authorizing corrections, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final 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 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) 11. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:48 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, April 6, 2026 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 6, 2026 April 13, 2026 Monday 2:45 p.m.* Community Services Committee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Renton Trails Update 2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 3:30 p.m.* Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Conferencing Center/Videoconference 1. Conversion Of One Vacant FTE Senior Systems Analyst Position to Senior Business Systems Analyst 2. Acceptance Of State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Funding 3. 200 Mill Building HVAC Retro Commissioning 4. Interagency Agreement with King County For 2026-2027 Re+ City Grant 5. Interagency Agreement with King County For 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant 6. Public Works Maintenance Division Reorganization 7. Reimbursement Agreement with Boeing -Taxiway A Rehab Project Costs 8. 2026-2028 Groundskeeping Contract 9. Agreement With Facet NW, Inc. For Cedar River Natural Area Mountain Bike and Multi-Use Trail Project 10. Position Conversion for Recreation Specialist from A .75 FTE To A 1.0 FTE 11. Change Order No. 20 For the World Cup Legacy Square Phase 1 Project for Tax Reconciliation 12. Willowcrest Phase IIFee Waiver Request 13. Add 1 FTE, Employee Relations Analyst, to HRRMDepartment 14. Ordinance 6167, HB 2015 Public Safety Sales Tax Full-Time Positions 15. Utility Bill Leak Adjustment Request - Floyd Kerb 16. Vouchers 17. Emerging Issues in Finance CANCELED Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince 5:15 p.m.* Committee Of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Cleveland-Richardson Master Plan 2. Park Bond 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 04/08/26