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Committee of the Whole - 20 Apr 2026 - Agenda (2)
O � � . CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole 5:45 p.m.—Monday,April 20, 2026 7th Floor Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE • Presentation 2. LEGACY SQUARE ART • Presentation If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely,you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/I/g6753290028?pwd=M2pOc09HWWNrY05uVnllWnpGS1E4UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 5329 0028, Passcode: 881839 You can call through Zoom at(253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. • G�? Y �,�` + � as in on . . . �FNT �� e � s a � ve ess � on Post-Session U date p COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE � APRIL 20, 2026 ERIC PERRY, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER DAVID FOSTER, LOBBYIST • • • l` r ,r� 2026 Le i s lat �ve Sess � o n :�� � �j �-�y� . 6�i,.�C� ��- ��.� l ,� _Xr �F�. � "' _ ��r'� _ .i «�E „?'3' � ?'s i_ �rr� �� ��` � � �� �,�c _«��, �-��� �� `'`����� �� 'Ys'"a'�- �Y�=����� �'p� ��� �,1 ��' ` "'c _�� � � ��� ! '�. � �� "�(;."y` �'�-� ' � ��,'; �� � 1 1 ' r�� ��� �.�� ,� ��' 60-day short session . . o g, � . - y� � _ �, . , _ �-� ,��� a Q � Q �� -�_.. �,; �;, a_� .�_ -..."�.�,�-�- �`'�`� i..� '.�, �_. °�'_,--- �'''" , ,7 "( - � , " ' a't ��"`�� Began Monday January 12 � _ � �� � �, ���; � ry y� �-�� � ���r , �� - - ��,;� _ ,��a��f ,���+ a:s�, 7 ��.� � Ended Thursday, March 12 F t.��x �;;�«�'�'�} �� .:�, e =�r+�s F �'� -_::,.F_ ��M.�S ` , '�is_;— � � �� � j; . ` �"'�` ��.' �` ` �=�:U C1�;� �� ' �r``= Three su lemental bud ets +�� :���� `��;k;�� � ���� `� p p g ,� ri, . � r <.��. �. � ��► ,�,,�,���: :� _ r" +`{�" w .� �.. i a � `��7��� ��/Jf 1:� ' 1ti:,,� �;y; F`a��,��:$ Operating � _ �- � � __ �`�� �� \t ,� � ah ( , t.; � ' � �i, ...i �� � / � �� _ ��� � �i! � �r � � _ -� --t���,�ly .����� '� .�. Capital � � . .�� .� ,,,�;; =. _ f �` �� rr w "'" �' �.�`„� F -# ,� �, �E x� f�. � � _ _ �< , � �: .--_ Transportation ,� ,,, ; � � �.�.,, � �a -�=fi ��; - � ` . . �� , , �; � ;-�;._ r. ',i�.���/�.,� .4' ��;� ::�:�:' � � � • Ove ry� ew - � � � r � , �, � ���IJIGIIVC I�CVICVV �� w ��;' �� . `� _ � - � Governor Bob Ferguson (D) ' �° .)Q �4 Second year of first term � � � �x House of Representatives (98 total members) � -�:::_. ,��- - �- �,� �� �. ..�:`p1 �� v � I 1 �\` 59 Democrats � - L;;, �! - ��I � • �-� y� 39 Republicans —�--_ _ -- - _-.����' _ �� �'� �����`` ' _�\�, " ;;���+� -_ -.�- --=_ --= - -- - - --- _ -- - -_ - ;-�.- _ _�--� .._ _. _ _" Senate 49 total members �� �' � � ) � ; ���-� ��. , ���� �� - � -.�: �:, �� �,�- �. �� �- , � , 30 Democrats "' �� � � ��'Nb �..,.,; � �. 1� � , � s�r� 19 Republicans ` '" - � �i i�� . -, r gy � � \ � � Seattle � • Ove ry i ew � Renton \ F�enton �iepresentation , ' -.1�� , - SeaTac l 11 t" District � Representative Steve Bergquist r Kent 11t" LD Re p rese ntative Davi d H a c kn ey �. � ,�,�. � �,,, ���„s�����o��.m��o..a�d��wa=�a4�.Pa�a�oP�oa�a�a.,=�=Ne����e.«a.=.. � : ��� Senator Bob Hasegawa ,� � �Issaquah Sn`�afmie � 5th D�S l r�t+l North Bend i Representative Lisa Callan --�,p Maple Valley Representative Zach Hall ,��: Senator Victoria Hunt . Enumclaw � �-- � ,� 5t" LD � � . 1M1i. p moinc.aa�alro. pen5crecthtapcon�ributors�na�newn5ta�eGcoxpatiaiOpen�ataaortal.his6s[ributMUMerCCBY�SN. � • • ess � on ev � ew 2026 C it of Re nto n Le i s lat ive A e n d a v g g CITY OF RENTON//2026 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA CITY OF RENTON//2026 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA �� CITY OF RENTON // KEY PRIORITIES Issues to Support/Oppose or Track/Monitor Issues to Support/Oppose or Track/Monitor �� � 2026 Leg i s I at ive Ag e n d a Budget 8 Fiscal Sustainability Housing 8 Economic Human Services Parks,Recreation, Environmental Sustainability Supporteffonstoaddressthestate's Development Stronglysupportupsireaminvestments, $Tf81ICOfIf1CCYIVIYy Stronglysupportadtlitionaltuntling,with arbitreryone-percentproperrytaxcap Continuetoseekoutsidefundingand funtling,andincreasedaccessforyouth 52ronglysupportrobustimestmen[sinto broadereligibilirycriteria,forthestate Indi ent Defense Trans ortation& thatleaveslocalgovemmentsunableto toolsbystrongtysupportinglegislative s vicesthatsupportmentalandphysical outdoorrecreationprogromssuchasthe FishBarriersRemovalBoarOgrantprogram 9 P keeppac withinflationarycoscincreases. initiativesandfundingproposalsthat health,incWdingstatefundingtoexpand WashingronWildlife&RecreationProgram andadtli[ionalresourcesforlocalgovem- Rentonsupportsexpandedstatefundingandsupport RegionalConnectivity Fientonsupportslegislationtoinstead sisttheciry'sprogramsinadvancing School-BasetlHealthCenters(SBHCs) (WWRP�,VouthAthleticFacilitias(YAF), mentsmresrorefishpassages. forlocalindigentdefenseservicestomeetexisting instituteacapthatisbasedoninftationary racialjusticeandequity,andtotleploy andotherprogramsaimedtosupport '�� r� ? AqueticLendsEnhancementAct(ALEA�, Advowteforbalancebetweenthecosts RentonstrOnglyrequeststhatfundingalready indexesand l t wch,u ro thwellbein T needs in addition to projected needs overthe next popu a ion gro p additional resourcesforaffordable Y�� d� -. — � ,T;� the Lantl 8 Water Conservetion Funtl and benefitsto local ratepayers of waste- committedbytheLegislaturetoWSDOTprojects three-percent. hou andhumansernceneeds. Su onincreasedinvestmentsinto �s (LWCF decadefollowingtheWashingtonStateSupreme sing � pp ),antlotherreleteAprograms. wetersystemsinanystateeffortsamund benefitingtheRentonCommunityafenotfufthef Protectandidentit rtunitiesfor andinfrastructureforvulnerable - Advocaceforadditionalinvestmentsinro tlevelopingthestatenutrientgenerol Court'smostrecenrorderonpublicdefendercaseload ynewoppo pdvacateforthestatetoprovidecities programs tlelayedduetorevenueshortfallsandfunding ^state-shared"revenueandotherrevenue thenecessar timeroim l t youthex eriencin com lexmentalhealth MeEver eenCommunities standards.Cities are responsible for 54%of all criminal y p emen P 4 P T� � gr progremfor permit. shortfallsonotherprojects.WhiletheCitygreatly streamsthatsupporttheprovisionof recenthousin le slationandcriticall chaUengesandcrises. � tablesu ortoflocalurban(orestr Su rtincreasetl antfuntlin fromthe cases yet only receive 10"/0 of limited statewide funding appreciatesthe investments in the communiry matle localgovernment services,includin g gi y, equi pp y ppo gr g forpublicdefenderservices.Additionalinvestments g"e�^' P�o�itlenewtoolstoincreasehousing Promoteeffortstaezpandandenhence programsthatenhanceclimateresiliency, DepartmentofEcologyforusebylocal bytheLegislatureinprevioustransportationpackages, progressiverevenueoptions. development. communiryprogramsfocusedonyouth - publichealth,antlenvironmentaljustice. govemmencsromeet2024-2029Municipal fromthestatearenecessarytoensureminimalimpact thecostofconstructionhasgrownsubstantiaLLyin Stronglyopposeinitia[ivesthatwould ContinuetosupponlegislativeeHorts mentalandphyslcalhealth,incWding collaborativelysupportimpactful SrormwarerPermitrequirements. tothejudicialsystemandtheprovisionoffairandequi- recent earsandma stillex eriencevolatili dueto underminelocalB&Otaxrevenuesand programs,mentorshipoppor- Investmentsinro ant o amsandora Su tablejustice. Y Y P Ty thatenabletheestablishmentof"Housing after-school gr pr gr g- pportlocalliabilirypro[ec[ionsfor thepotentialimpactsofnewfederalactions.lnorder authoritles,incWtlingstrongopposition BenefitDistricts'end/or"HousingTlF tunities,recreationactivities,andmental nizationsthatgrowantlenhancelocalantl PFASconteminetionendtreetment,end tomaintainmomentumonthesecrucialconnectivity toeffortsthetredefine880taztreacment Districts",enhencefuntlingforthe healthworkshops. Tfdf15(JOfLdYlOfl regionaltrailconnectiviry. stetesupportPorcitiesrespontlingtoPFAS ' . .-FM�-; projects,theciTysupportsthedeliveryofthesefunding ofroyaltieswithoutconduciingastudyof HousingTrustFundandtheConnecting Supponprogramstoreducehomelessness, &Inff85YfUCYUf@ Supponequitablefundingopponunities tletectionantl/orcontamination. • ' - � commitmentsalon sidenew,sustainablerevenue poten�ialimpacts. HousingandlnfrastructureProgram witharesourcefocusonprogramsthat � optionsandtheresgorationoffundingforacollabora- 5cronglysupporcthedirectfundingof (CHIP),amentlsta[es[atutesrobetter provideaccesstoemerencyshelterand Supporcthestudyofsustainabletrans- thatassistlocalgovemmentswiththeir Monitorlegislationwhichincentivizes d ponation revenues to ensure funding for parks maintenance neetls and backlogs. the use of rero-emission equipment for � ,L.__ ,_� 1/ ��' , P �,� citiesrohelpoffsetthecostsofpolice allowsurpWspropertytobeprovidedto permanentandsupportivehousingoptions � tivePrecticalSolutions rocesswithci inwlvement. H H P B I� reformand ublicsafet billsenactetlb thosefinancin eHordeblehousin coowin lo^altrans onationneeds.with V Waintenanceneedssuchasmowin, P y y g gpmj- thatalsomaintainalevelofaccountabilit. LOCBIGOVBff1fT1Ef1Y theLe islature.Thesecostscontinuero ec[s,andother[oolsthatenhancehousin Y aspncificfocusonitemssuchasg�reeter eeding,etc. � �..;4�__, d g cilma' authoriryforTransp rtation Strongiysupportimpro ementsandupdates pdvocateforatltlitionalstateinves[ments ------- �UI�IIC$8f@t bea o�ra�ro�ro�io�ai o er�meocs. de�eiopme�ca�dq�owcn. Public Safety& �/ maj g v genefitDistricts(TBDs)endnew,equi- mthepubllcworkscontractingandprocure- intatheEcologyStormwaterFinencial Fentonalsosupportstechnicalfizesto qdvocatefornewresourcesandrools CriminalJustice table,antl retlictablerevenuesources mentstatutestobetterrefiectcurrentmerket � — The City of Renton supports comprehensive P Assistance Program and the Washington resourcesandresponsestoaddresspublicsafety addresslmplementaiionissuesrelatedm �hatsupportlocalcommunities'efforts Stronglysupportnewantlezisting uchasRoadUsageCharges�RUC�and conditionsandroimproveatticiancyend StateWaterPolWtionControlRevolving — thesereforms. toincreaseworkforcehousingsuppty programsthatsupporttherecruitment otherimpactfulandsustainablefuntling cosFeHectivenessoflocalprojects. - - andincreasingjuvenilecrimewithaprioritizationof Fundtosupponlocelinitiecivesforweter P tY Homelessness& andprovidehousingstabilityforwlnery endretentionoflawenforcemantoHicars, mechanisms. Stron 1 rtamendmentstothe � revention,aCCOUntabili ,andrehabilitation.Renton gysuppo quality�bothsurtaceandgroundwater) stronglysupportsinitiativesaimedataddressingthis BehaviorelHealth ableresitlen[s,suchasRenron'sHousing incWdingprogramsfocuse0onofficer Supportinfrastructureimprovementsro PublicRecordsActtodecreasethesevere protectionprogramsantlprojects. RepairandAssistanceProgram(HRAP). wellness,mentalwellness,andinlury maximizetheeffectivenessofthe50-mile burdenbeingputoncines,enhance CritiC2l iSSUZ thfOUgh UPSIf22fll i f1VE5tfIl2I1tS,E2fly iflt2f- Suppart atltl�t'Onal funtl'ng fOf feClaimetl . StranglyapposeeHortsthatl'mitlacel Stron L sele slativeeHonsthet Prevent�on waterstudesand nfrostructureto �� vention,anticommuniry-basetlprograms,alongsitle }�e%b� gyoppo g EzpressTOULeneSystem,mplementthe cost-recoveryabil�tiestobroadantl "tyinrespon0ingtotheunique preemptbcalauthortyoverhousing Advocateforatld'tionalresourcesfor I-405and1-405/SR167MasterPlans,and time-consumngrequests andcreatenew prepare for drought condbons and protect otheflegislativeeffortstopOsitivelyimpaCtaCCount- neetlsofthecommun�ry. development zo kin n'ngpar g,andother thetrenngoflawenforcementoffcers upgra0etheeHiciencyolstatehighways roolstoaddressvexatiousabuseofthe i�gtreemflowsforenvironmentalend � � abilityandoutComeswithinthejuvenilejustiCesystem, Supportnewandex'sYngfundingopportu- relatedaspects. toensurecommun�typoliceforcesare andregionalcorrdors. PublicRecordsAct recreat-onalusages. - -includingforjuvenilevictimsofcnme. ntesforprogramsandbehavioralhealth pramoteTrensiFOrientetlDevelopment welltra-nedandequ-ppedrorespond Advocatefortheprogres nofprojects Supportettorcsmlimittheraleeseof _ wrth hous ng ass stance for indi- (70D)policies wh�le retaining local zoning �o the unique needs of the r respective [het support Me etficiency of Svitle BR7 tlata antl images collectetl by automaietl �� �� � - � � � � � vdualsexperenc�nghomelessness discretionforstat'onareasservedby commun�tes. systeminRento�nsincludingtlevelop Iicenseplatereatlers�ALPRs)antlother ;�vF� ! /G� Support'ncreased�nvestments'nto non-fixedBu3Rep'tlTrenst(BRT�ServCe Supporteffortstopreventandedtlress entofBRTlan andtheLindAvenue publicsaferycamerasystemstoprorect SharedRevenues Ii�•' � programsforvulnerablepersonsandnd (.e.,5oundTranstStrdeandKngCounry �uvenlecrme ncludngexpandngthe nterchange. privacyantlpreservethiscosPettective � � TheCityofRentonsupportsthecontinuationand _ vdualsexperenc�nghomelessnesssuch MetroRap-dR�tle�,andadvocateforless statewdecapac�ryofjuven-lecorrectonal S[ronglysupportmeaningfulinvestments andhighlysuccessfulpublcsaferytooL ��� reservationofhistoricalrevenue-sharin artner- �� asemergencyandtransitionalhousing, state-mandatedparkingrestrictionsin facilities,behaviorelhealthfacilities,and intoandtheezpansianofWSDOTLacel Advocateforamendmentstostate �h P gP •� permanentshelterspace,andoutreach/ TODareastosupportEVcharginginfra- communiryfacilities. �� i �`� shipsbetweenthestateandcities,whichprovide � � Progremgrantopportunieies(orbicycle/ statutesthatwoulalimitthenumberof � stabiliTyandcontinuiTyforlocalbudgetsandensurethe •� viageteams. structure,ridesharevehicles,andunique Restoret00-percentstatefundingfor pedestrianimprovementsandsaferoutes yearse-mailrecortlsmustbestoretland 4�-. 5[ronglysupportenhancedfundingfor �oCalConditions,espeCiallyinareaswith gaSicLawEnforcementAcademy(BLEA) toschool. retrieved. provisionofhigh-qualityservicesforlocalcommuni- / " ��.i� �� g communiry-basedbehavioralhealth h'ghtranstutilizationbyvehicle-based costsandsupportthereplacementofthe ties.Rentonstron l su ortsthe reservationofthese 6� � f '- p� s� Advoca[efortl-reCtentl-mpaCtful-nvest- Etlucatelegislatorsontheneedfor � ' gY PP P � - •o-=� commuters. � r� I��-� facl�tes. outdatedC' nallustceTrainingCenrer mentsinrotratlrtionallocalintrastructure, updatesrotheOpenPublicMeetingsAct .•3b resources,such as liquor revenues and criminaljustice , ,: \ � � Supportettortstoprovidenewtoolsto (C1TC)mainfaciliry. incWdingfullyfundingthePublicWorks (OPMA�roaddresstheincreasingtrend ' �:•��<"' � assistancefunds,whichprovidepredictabiliryand �_�_ �1+' � localgovemmentsforcommunrydevel �!�'•• 1•:-� contribute[olocalfiscalsustainahility. �--- ,� opment,'nclutl-ngspecificeffonsrelatetl Suppor[add'tonalprosecutoraland AssistanceAccount(PWAA�. oftlisruptiveactvitiesantlhatespeech ;�s � � '• . lawenforcementresourcesro r vent tlu'n ublcmeetin s. .`+W- � Pe Supportmeaning(ulinvestmentsinlocal ��gP g �f!`�� tosmallbusinesses,localeconomic andaddressingjuvenilecrime,incWding "' �` nstostatutesregardingluvenile infrastructureforoperationsandmainre- Supportinvestmentsantlenhancetl development programs,and successful fe f!,! • -� �' � � - workforcetlevelopmentprogromssuchas sessionoffirearms. nanCeOfaging5y5[ems. aCCe55tograntfundingforloCalCyberse- - theRentonPromise. PO5 of3 curiryneeds. .4,_���I�� k l� • • *i����i\. ,�dr "��+ � � • • � � 1 I � � � . . � �� '�:�T�._- i�: .. . � Renton 's Le islative Priorities g �_ Indigent Defense . � . Shared Revenues Transportation and , � . . . Public Safety Regional Connectivity � � � � ~�� � • ��� 4 Other Polic Focuses � � ! � v � �� � . � . Budget and Fiscal Sustainability � �' Homelessness and Behavioral Health � " " � ��, �� ,, ,., , ;� � } 1. Housing and Economic Development � -.�,,. ' ' '� � , �; Human Services . � � , ��. Public Safet & Criminal Justice ± ° � � � � ; � �`_ Y �� Transportation and Infrastructure � � � . � Parks, Recreation, and Trail Connectivity '' is Local Government Environmental Sustainability �. �` � , . � , . �� � �� � � :,� ,, � ♦ i L � � ,� . �� i'(d� . • � .� ���. �� � _ 2025-2027 B i e n n i a l B u d ets _ � g . . . _. , , . _:�. . l [ � l (7 , -�"y� ::Y�.�. . �. -�':.. �::�� � . � . , „ ,,.. � .,..�� . q��. ♦ ' o j . ,. �, j . .�x . . s., �°"' N � �,, i �o$ /o �o�. _..._. � _.-�._� C.. � / - �.- Three supplemental budgets �� — � � � � � i Operating ' '� 1 ; ti -- / _� g SS;jti �'1 1. . �-\ i 1 .�P _ - _�'� \a ' � SS - _ �.�t� S�` A11 Capital � � � Transportation _ �, � . �° � T - � � � Economic Environment. � � Budget shortfalls, negative revenue forecasts, high interest rates, inflationary pressure, and _ federal funding uncertainty - . � � Washin ton 's Three Biennial Bud ets g g . . � Operatin� Transportation Capital (SB 5998) (SB 6005) (SB 6003) $79.4 billion(+$1.5b from last year) $16.6 billion (+$1.2b from last year) $7.5 billion(+$200m from last year) Includes: Includes: Includes: $1.6b in new spending $1.3b in new bonds to support'22 MAW $2278.9m in new bonds to $548m in cuts package partially backfill the PWAA $880m withdrawal from rainy day fund $340m in newfundingfor maintenance and $182m in newfundingforthe preservation HousingTrust Fund $375m withdrawal from the PWAA Does not include: $180m temporarily diverted from WSDOT $46.3m for flood response and Local Programs prevention � Revenue from new tax on millionaires Does not include: $1 m in direct appropriations � � Funding for indigent defense for COR projects � Funding for COR Practical Solutions Funding for the NE 44t"Gateway project ' • , � r., � �- . . �,, '' 2025-2027 B i e n n i a l B u d ets N �� �- o � �, . g ; _ :� �;. � . . . . �e nto n � �e c � �,�-.� �, �� ��,�_ ����� '� - �' � ��� �� � � w �, k,. Renton Resource Center ��� , � , $500,000 � �`f � ��� • Including $206,000 reappropriation from previously . inaccessible funding �. SE 168t" Street Bike Lanes/Safe Crossings $500,000 ��. Included scope revisions to enable COR team to deliver project � � in alignment with community feedback Not Included: � � N. 8t" Street Practical Solutions Funding _ �. NE 44t" Gateway Improvements Project . � � � r;y� °� . i �� � . A �•r, �.p{� ',,.{ �(�4�i�J �P yyy�� .Yr' �... t ''1�� " s„y 3 . +� �i' ����•. f 5 �f .'�. ,•4 "'��. _ "1`,� I all���` ��L af�� ..� y,,, .�„ 's . ��-' ��,.�} �. .',� :z'��"� �— �, .��� �' + a+�i 'r$yx s, �. ,1 .�.r . , _ :SR7� `r�`+��,.r .r� " �f � .». . - . ���'� �: �` •���-�,r�� Y� �_ _ Y �� _ ���::�,�,�-.,�'�.�„ � �y.. 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Questions? G�? Y �,�` + � e ac uare r �FNT �� a e Sta e Doors & Wall Mural Desi n g g COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, APRIL 20, 2026 AMANDA FREE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JESSIE KOTARSKI, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER .t. Pur ose ofToda 's Discussion ,-�� .-� � � . p Y �; _ . ,; _,\ --, - '�- � � ,' � � A �,, [. - � � ��' - � ' ' . ��,\ � :. __ JI . . �� Provide Council with an u date on ublic art - - �� p p � � ����� .., desi n develo ment ` � �����- R� � ��- g p �, � _���;� �'�� Sharecurrentsta edoor & wallmural ` " ' � � + - --- g y;� �-_�,� �.. � c o n c e pts rerspectives Review feedback received from RMAC and � E,,.�..� .__ �;�.-��;��-�. project team i��_--�; ��� � �� ��� Gather Council input to guide final refinement ��'`�l����i �; , �,, � �. Y : �_.,. � �. �� � ,�, rF , � �p ��� �� � � Prepare for final approval on April 27 Council � � : -� R, �, � ��. �:�� � -, r �� ��� s meeting � ��`�=� ,� ' � � � P ro ' e ct Ove rvi ew 1 Legacy Square Phase 1 Public Art — Overview & Artist Selection - • . • . ' Stage door designs and adjacent wall mural . • , Artists selected via competitive RFQ and multi-stakeholder review (City staff, Arts Commission, community partners) - .-, ... , . . . Criteria: artistic merit, community alignment, feasibility .- ._ . : -� � ��.��.� . ��.� Concepts rooted in Art Plan themes, shaped by community ��,a� �w ���"� , , �.a _ _ � • rv. en a ement and consultants ��`���� --- -�?= � g g ��a��- �� F i V�S�On �t � �'" ��� , � � ;�1 U � ���� � . . a�`i A dynamic, long-term hub for community connection, integrating _a � - : "�� {, .r:�; , � � art, play, performance, and gathering spaces � ,:y;k���� � =��t�� '�� _..� .. � �.� . �, Goal Create a cohesive visual story reflecting Renton's identity, • aligned with the Art Plan � '� � Ti meli ne • ,�. • ` / ► � � � � � = � �� ► � � April27 - Final May11 June6 Approval Needed Production Begins Grand Opening Council approval required Art teams begin fabrication All artwork installed and to move forward and installation. All ready for public debut. Designs should be materials, supplies, and finalized by end of April to equipment must be . stay on schedule. coordinated the week prior. � � � Selected Artist Team - � �, �,�- � . , , , � � . �' •I ._ � , s, f Selected independently for both projects through separate review processes � F � ;.:� � � � �� About Urban ArtWorks � ' ,' � � Over 30 years of experience delivering large-scale public � art across the Pu et Sound re ion. � g g � Experience working with municipalities, nonprofits, and private partners on site-specific installations. Nikita Ares ^P\' ��: Proven abilityto coordinate artists, stakeholders, and -.»- .;� �`��r ',�!� ""� � production teams to deliver public artwork aligned with � � ��� ,�. � } k �� ��� pro�ect goals. � � Local Experience & Project Delivery � Prior work in Renton, including the City's Paint with �, ��>,;� � Purpose mural program. ' ,�.- �� ^ �-�:,� �, Full-service pro�ect management from concept through - • � ���� r_ . s , installation, including coordination, engagement, ,�� ' ,-� �� .�`1-�� ���-�:��..�-�-.r:_.�� � � production oversight, and maintenance planning. ������" =V � �'��f��` - -- �" "�` '� . . Toka Valu - i � � , � Sta e Door Artist g SeaTac-based illustrator and public artist working with storytelling, cultural symbolism, and layered patterns inspired by Tongan and Pasifika traditions. � , .. � . � Stage door design builds on the dragon theme and Indigenous storytelling, inspired by the � historic Black River—once believed to flow in � two directions seasonally, reflected in the _ Chinook Jargon name "Mox La Push" ("two mouths"). 0 The concept features a two-headed serpent/dragon: one head rooted in Coast Salish formline traditions, the other in carved influences from the artist's upbringing— reflecting duality, place, and interconnected cultural narratives. .� : :. �� — �� � �` ��l � � � ,� � � � / � � N �� r' � N � � N ,M �� ,- � � � +��-- . \ ��. r -- 1 � I r ,�,77' �' � ''L �•�� ������ � , , .����� \ , : ,/ _ _ � l __ , �j l / -� 0 � � � _ ��i � � �• � � _ � 1 � � . - - - � �� � 1�� - - � � �• _ _ /► I � ��` � . /1 . � ��`: ', a ` : � i1 0 � � - !. _�� . � � t hT' �•'h ', ,�7��'����1� �. . n x ��4. T` � � t t � 4w � , �`���'A` �,;��a :;. t ",.�� ' __ 4�f. `�K �� !� i`Y,..� , `� / i �'„��� ����Yr1' t R�$Y''.J��k� �� ��+ . . �� � � Wall Mural L y� 'i' + }d:n, '�,VG'� ; _ :}' �,i �,� l. . , �. . �,,.:.�,`� .,�.�;�,`* ,4 �;. � ��'' � ;r�,4'4 F N��` � ` �� > -.ti t� ���,�� �.. �`r�� r.f'�' �, � �� -r�'�,.. '� ��` �� �i ;�T ti'� ' 'a.�!�, f �"� �� � t � • • �" � ' � y��' �'k��''r . �� , �: ,��f����,�� � ii� � �� � �� ��� � � _���:� -- --�-� � � � i kita Ares � �� �� ��� �� � I �� i , �r� ' � �, ► Nikita is a nationally recognized Ij'�;�. ' � � �=f l' � ; �� muralist with ex erience on ti - p - � � �' �: � �\ �� major public art projects , � , � 'r,.�—� � �: � ��� � �� �II� ,- �� � (Amazon, Seattle Storm, regional � � � ' r �� � � � ,, � � municipalities) � ���,--=� ` � ,,� , , � � Her practice centers on ;ti� � � � community engagement, t �� ; , _ , � �- education, and inclusive �. : � T � �� _ __ __ _ _ _ _ 1 storytelling � ��---� -�„�,� _:�=.� Work aligns with the "Legacy in �. -_ � .� � �: Motion" theme, emphasizing � .� ; � , �° � { ` ' - movement, vibrancy, and rhythm � 3 { Y�� 6 Y-;- » ; � �- �= � `f � " � in an inclusive gathering space ' x . 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Next Ste s p • • • • • � I"� � � �T� 1� � � Incorporate Provide Direction Final Design for Council Feedback to Artist(s) Approval (April 27) Review comments Translate feedback Return completed and refinedesign intoclearguidanceto designtoCouncilfor direction based on support final design final review and Council input. development. approval. � � �