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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 4-13-20261. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Ryan McIrvin, Council President Pro Tem 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 Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Ruth Pérez, Council President MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PÉREZ. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director Rob Shuey, Development Services Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris, Police Department Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY CITY OF RENTON MINUTES – REGULAR 7:00 PM - MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way Georgia Ward-Collings, Administrative Secretary 1 Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director 3. PROCLAMATIONS a) National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April 12 – April 18, 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 12 – April 18, 2026, to be National Volunteer Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to join in this special observance. Executive Director Vonnie Mayer introduced telecommunicator Sydney B from Valley Communications 9-1-1 and accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. b) Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – April 2026: A proclamation was by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2026 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Renton and encouraging everyone to join in this special observance. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center CEO Kate Garvey accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. 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 2025 and beyond. Noted items were: • The Renton Police Department and Renton Regional Fire Authority will host its final two free sessions of the Senior Public Safety Miniseries from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 22 and May 6. For more information and to register visit www.rentonwa.gov/register. • 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 a Renton Police Department Community Police Academy is a prerequisite. Limited spots are available and a background check is required. • Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a fun morning out at Renton’s Community Garage Sale, Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Renton Community Center. This free family-friendly event offers something for all ages whether you’re browsing for bargains or simply enjoying the community atmosphere. • 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 • Alice Lockridge, Renton, expressed concern about the Renton School District’s petition to vacate Tobin St. She also urged city officials to replace the Tobin family historical markers that were taken down. • Charles Davis, Renton, stated he is a local business owner interested in running for Council. He stated that the city should do more to promote local businesses. • Denise Lynn Phelps, Belfair, expressed appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Renton Police Department that assisted her during a domestic violence incident that occurred in January. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Council Minutes of April 6, 2026. Council Concur b) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division recommended execution of a Commerce Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP), with the Washington State Department of Commerce, to accept $1,000,000 in grant funds for the Homestead Community Land Trust Willowcrest Phase II project; and authorize additional budget appropriations in the amount of $1,000,000 offset by these grant funds in the Q2 budget adjustment. Refer to Finance Committee c) Community and Economic Development Department – Economic Development Division recommended acceptance of the appraisal and setting compensation for the Renton Regional Fire Authority Street Vacation petition; for unopened right-of- way east of 158th Ave SE and South of NE 128th St (File No. VAC-25-001) at zero dollars ($0.00). Refer to Transportation Committee d) Parks & Recreation Department – Recreation Division recommended execution of Amendment 8 to the 2020 Washington State Department of Health SNAP Incentive Agreement to accept an additional $2,000 as reimbursement for accepting SNAP benefits at the Renton Farmers Market. Refer to Finance Committee MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 7. 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) Committee of the Whole: Chair Pérez presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation approve the Cleveland-Richardson Park Master Plan and adopt the resolution. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $6,887,875.57 for vouchers 31326, 31626, 3182026, 3192026, 431873-431877, 431885-432191; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7900-7909, 431878-431884; and no wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,267,406.50 for payroll vouchers that include 713 direct deposits and 9 checks. (03/01/26-03/15/26 pay period). MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the conversion of one vacant FTE Senior Systems Analyst position to Senior Business Systems Analyst. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. d) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran 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 E26-155, with Washington State Military Department, and approve the 2026 budget adjustment of $62,000.00. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment with the Department of Enterprise Services in the amount of $156,802.01 to implement prioritized repairs to reduce energy use at the 200 Mill building located at 200 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an interagency agreement with King County for the 2026-2027 Re+ City Grant Program to accept $100,000.00 of non-matching grant funds to implement a waste reduction technical assistance program for commercial customers and approve the related budget adjustment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. g) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interagency agreement with King County for the 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Program (GRA-26-002) to accept $196,255.00 of non- matching grant funds for implementing waste reduction and recycling programs and to approve budget appropriations of $196,255.00 to the 2026 Solid Waste Budge that will be included with the Quarter 2 2026 budget amendment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. h) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the reclassification of the Maintenance Services Director position from Grade M18 to Grade M22 and authorize the allocation of $15,405 in the 1st Quarter Budget adjustment to Public Works Maintenance Services Division salaries to cover the additional compensation for the balance of fiscal year 2026. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. i) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the reimbursement agreement with The Boeing Company, in the amount of $896,732.66, to repave a strip of asphalt on Boeing-leased property at the Airport as part of the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. j) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with National Facility Contractors, LLC in the amount of $235,840.90 per annum for three (3) years at a total cost of $707,522,70, for groundskeeping of 54 sites across the City. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. k) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Facet NW, Inc. in the amount of $376,696, to provide design, community engagement, permitting, construction documentation, and bidding services for the Cedar River Natural Area Mountain Bike and Multi-use Trail project. The Committee further recommends approval of budget appropriation in the amount of $450,000 through the Q1 Budget Adjustment to cover this contract and contingency. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. l) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the conversion of a Recreation Specialist position from the current .75 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) to 1.0 FTE and to include the position in the next budget adjustment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. m) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 20 to CAG-25-044, with Active Construction Inc, in the amount of $155,303.29. Funds are available in the Municipal Facilities Capital Improvement Fund (316 Fund), and sufficient funds were previously allocated within the project’s capital improvement budget to cover the full amount of this change order. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. n) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing 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), for Homestead Community Land Trust for the Willowcrest Phase II affordable housing project. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. o) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to add one FTE Employee Relations Analyst position, to the HRRM Department, due to increased HR operations and initiatives that are essential for employee hiring, employee development and retention. The Committee further recommends that the additional FTE be included in the next budget amendment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. p) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve 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 requests authorization to add these new positions in the next budget adjustment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. q) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the adjustment to customer account 4767-000, in the amount of $5,058.51, for excess consumption caused by a qualified water line leak in accordance with RMC 08-04-46 and 8-5-23. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4576: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, Adopting the Cleveland-Richardson Park Master Plan. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4577: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington Waiving certain development and impact fees for the Willowcrest Phase II Project. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinances for second and final reading: c) 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 VǍN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. d) 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 VǍN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH THE ADMINISTRATION TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS OF THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS WITH ONE TWO- YEAR BREAK. MOTION DEFEATED AYES: RIVERA, VǍN NAYS: PRINCE, ALBERSON, MCIRVIN, O’HALLORAN 10.ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:57 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, APRIL 13, 2026 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 13, 2026 April 20, 2026 Monday CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair Văn 4:00 p.m. * Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Police Department Community Engagement Update 2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 5:00 p.m. * Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Set Compensation and Final Approval of Renton Regional Fire Authority Street Vacation for Unopened Right-of-Way, East of 158th Ave SE and South of NE 128th St 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation 5:45 p.m. * Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Legislative Session Update 2. Legacy Square Art * 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 04/16/26