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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-27-20261. 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 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Kim-Khánh Vaҽn, Council Position No. 7 MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER VAҽN. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Young Yoon, IT Director Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Ryan Spencer, Organizational Development Manager Hannah Miller, Administrative Assistant – ESD Commander Denis Moynihan, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY CITY OF RENTON MINUTES – REGULAR 7:00 PM - MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department 3. PROCLAMATION a) Administrative Professionals Day – April 22, 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 22, 2026 as Administrative Professionals Day in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO, introduced and praised Administrative Assistant Hannah Miller. Ms. Miller and other City of Renton Administrative Assistants 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 2026 and beyond. Noted items were: • Does your posh pet like to strike a pose? Enjoy an afternoon of glamour, fun, and celebration for pets and the people who love them by attending the Pet Gala, Saturday, May 2 at the Renton Community Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event includes photo opportunities, contests, pet tags, microchipping, treats, and more. Come early because the first 100 guests will receive a sWAG bag curated by Poochie & Purrada. For more information and to register visit rentonwa.gov/register. • The City of Renton is preparing the 2027–2028 biennial budget, which guides the services we provide, and community input is essential. Our community- wide budget survey opened April 21 and is available through May 13 and can be accessed at rentonwa.gov/budgetsurvey. Some residents may have already received an email or text from our research partner, ReconMR, to participate in the survey and we appreciate the feedback we have received. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Russian. • 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 • Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, spoke in opposition to the city’s policy of turning the FLOCK cameras back on. She also stated she supports term limits for Renton officials. • Kim Colwell, Renton, spoke in opposition to the use of FLOCK and ALPR (automatic license plate reader) cameras. She stated that federal enforcement officers are ramping up operations in the area. • Chris Colwell, Renton, also spoke in opposition to the use of FLOCK and ALPR cameras. He urged officials to re-review the policy for these technologies. • Tristan Kochen, Renton, expressed support for the improvements made to Oakesdale Ave SW. He stated the improvements keep pedestrians and bicyclists safer. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Council meeting minutes of April 20, 2026. Council Concur b) City Clerk submitted the quarterly list of fully executed contracts between 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026, and a report of agreements expiring between 4/1/2026 – 9/30/2026. None; Information Only c) Police Department recommended execution of a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission agreement, pending legal approval as to form, to accept $321,000 in grant funds for the purpose of strengthening the department’s ability to recruit, hire and retain qualified law enforcement officers. Council Concur d) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division reported bid opening on April 9, 2026, for CAG-26-019, 116th Ave SE Sidewalk project, and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Kamins Construction, Inc., in the amount of $909,059.33. Council Concur e) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on March 25, 2026, for CAG-26-001 Highlands Reservoir Water Main Improvement project and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Earthworks Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $6,567,108.39. Council Concur MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, 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 topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending approval of the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $20,117,172.75 for vouchers 31826, 32326, 32726, 40126, 40326, 40726, 4062026, 432192-432200, 432208- 432555; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7910-7919, 432201-432207; and 2 wire transfers. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,299,537.36 for payroll vouchers that include 701 direct deposits and 8 checks. (03/16/26-03/31/26 pay period). 3. Municipal Court vouchers 18947-18966 totaling $44,796.66. 4. Kidder Mathews vouchers 2131-2153 totaling $41,228.10. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce and upon approval of grant agreement, to enter into an agreement with Homestead Community Land Trust (Homestead) for the Willowcrest Phase II Project, in the amount of $1,000,000. The Committee further recommends approval of the budget adjustment of $1,000,000. 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 approve Amendment 8 to the 2020 Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentive Agreement to accept an additional $2,000 in funding at the Renton Farmers Market for March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. 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 Local Agency Agreement and Prospectus with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the obligation of grant funding in the amount of $3,694,886 and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish construction of the Rainier Avenue Phase 5 Project. 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 adopt resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Interlocal Agreements with the cities of Auburn and Federal Way, with an expected fiscal impact of $358,000, for police services during World Cup 2026. The Committee recommends additional authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Interlocal Agreements with the cities of Tukwila, Kent, Des Moines, and the Port of Seattle (once approved as to legal form) later. 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: 1. Approve the budget amendment and adopt the ordinance amending the 2025-2026 budget to increase revenues by $57.6M over the biennium, increase expenditures by $176.9M over the biennium, and amend the 2026 Salary Table. 2. Approve the resolution amending the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4578: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Federal way for the purpose of assisting the Renton Police Department with security and Police Services for the 2026 FIFA World Cup entitled 2026 FIFA World Cup Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4579: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburn for the purpose of assisting the Renton Police Department with security and Police Services for the 2026 FIFA World Cup entitled 2026 FIFA World Cup Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. c) Resolution No. 4580: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the 2025-2026 City of Renton Fee Schedule. (See Item 7.a) MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: d) Ordinance No. 6192: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, Amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2025/2026 Biennial Budget; ratifying and authorizing the Administration’s practice of filling positions within a classification series at or below the level authorized in the salary table; authorizing position changes; amending the 2026 salary table; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: e) Ordinance No. 6191: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, vacating unopened right-of-way, East of 158th AVE SE and South of NE 128TH St, bisecting King County parcel no. 3664500008 and between parcel nos. 3664500330 and 3664500007, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. (Renton Regional Fire Authority Street Vacation Petition; VAC-25-001) MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY O’HALLORAN, 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.) 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110.1(i) FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:33 PM Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 8:31 PM Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, APRIL 20 2026 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 27, 2026 May 4, 2026 Monday 4:00 p.m.* Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏĲ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Memorandum of Understanding with City of Kent for 2026-2027 Re+ City Grant 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:45 p.m.* Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. AutomatedLicense Plate Readers (ALPR)Policy 2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera 5:45 p.m.* Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Parks & Recreation Summer Events Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 04/29/26