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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA – REGULAR
7:00 PM - MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
Please note that this regular meeting of the Renton City Council is being offered as a
hybrid meeting and can be attended in person at the Council Chambers, 7th floor of City
Hall, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, 98057 or remotely through Zoom.
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OneMeeting Project Confirmation of Work
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION
a) Renton Safe Boating and Paddling Week – May 16 – 22, 2026
b) Jewish American Heritage Month – May 2026
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Administrative Report
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS- All remarks must be addressed to the Council as a whole, if a
response is requested please provide your name and address, including email address, to
the City Clerk to allow for follow‐up.
- Speakers must sign-up prior to the Council meeting.
- Each speaker is allowed three minutes.
- When recognized, please state your name & city of residence for the record.NOTICE to all
participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 29B.45.010, campaigning for or against any
ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council
meeting, including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and
the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for
further discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Minutes of May 11, 2026. Council Concur
b) Community & Economic Development Department – Development Engineering
Division recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the temporary full closure
of Logan Ave S between Transit Access Center Rd adn S 3rd St from May 26
through October 2, 2026. Council Concur
c) Public Works Department – Administration recommends execution of
Amendment No. 3 to CAG-23-451, consultant Cascadia Consulting Group, in the
amount of $212,917 which extends waste prevention technical assitance to
commercial customers through December 31, 2027. Refer to Utilities
Committee
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.
8. LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4582: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing
temporary full street closure of Logan Ave South Transit Access Road and South
Third Street (See Item 6.b)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
10. ADJOURNMENT
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DATE: May 14, 2026
TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
• Join Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, at Four
Generals Brewing (229 Wells Avenue South) and find out What’ Brewing in Renton! This is the
perfect opportunity to ask questions, find out about upcoming events, connect with city
leadership, and your community. The event is free and open to all ages.
• The City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Technical College, Renton Chamber of
Commerce, and the Renton School District, is proud to host the 11th Annual Renton Career Fair.
The event will be held Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 from 3-6 p.m. at Renton
Technical College (3000 NE 4th Street). Wednesday’s Career Fair will feature employers from all
industries except healthcare, while Thursday’s event will be dedicated strictly to the healthcare
profession. For more information and to register for this free event visit
rentonwa.gov/rentoncareerfair.
• Learn the best plants and watering techniques for gardening in pots in Western Washington and
enroll in Container Gardening Dos and Don’ts Virtual Class, Thursday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m.
For more information and to register for this free event visit
rentonwa.gov/containergardeningclass. Attendees must be 18+ to register.
• Join us Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park (1000 South 3rd Street) for the
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This is an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honor those
who served in the U.S. Military in the shadow of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall bearing the names
of our local community heros. For more information, including parking, visit
www.rentonwa.gov/events.
• The Renton Farmers Market returns to Piazza Park (South 3rd Street & Logan Avenue South)
Tuesday, June 2 for its 25th season. The market will be open weekly on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
through September 29. For more information and to check out the list of vendors visit
www.rentonfarmersmarket.com/vendors.
• 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.
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Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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May 14, 2026
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 7:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on SE 5th St
from Maple Valley Highway to east of SE 6th St for construction work. Approved traffic
control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed
to Casey Grant, 206-532-4380.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 7:00am-4:00pm. Road closure on SE 6th St at
the intersection of SE 5th St for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were
issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Casey Grant,
206-532-4380.
Tuesday, May 19 through Thursday, May 21, 7:00am-4:00pm. Intermittent lane
closures on SW 39th St from Lind Ave SW for asphalt repairs. Questions may be directed
to Public Works Shops, 425-430-7400.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 8:00am-3:00pm. Road closure on 158th Ave
SE at NE 4th St and intermittent lane closure on NE 4th St/SE 128th St for utility work.
Approved traffic control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions
may be directed to Pat Decaro, 425-207-6013.
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure
on SE Carr Rd at 106th Pl SE for construction work. Approved traffic control plans were
issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco,
425-282-2373.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Ruth Pérez, Council President
(attended remotely)
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL
EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER RIVERA. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
David Topaz, Human Resources Risk Management Administrator
Jeff Minisci, Public Works Facilities Director
Jim Seitz, Public Works Transportation Systems Director
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Young Yoon, IT Director
Matt Herrera, Planning Director
Deb Needham, Emergency Management Director
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES – REGULAR
7:00 PM - MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
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Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department
Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department
Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, Police Department
Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department
ATTENDED REMOTELY
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Melissa McCain, Public Disclosure Program Manager
Lauren McGuire, Administrative Assistant – Parks & Recreation
3. PROCLAMATIONS
a) National Public Works Week – May 17-23, 2026:
A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 17-23, 2026, to be
National Public Works Week in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to
join in this special observance. Public Works Facilities Director Jeff Minisci
accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
b) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month – May 2026:
A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2026 as Asian American,
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Renton and
encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Equity Commissioner
Manami Imaoka accepted the proclamation with appreciation.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. 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:
• Celebrate Bike Everywhere Month and refuel your ride! Drop by the May Creek
Trailhead at 4260 Lake Washington Blvd. North, Wednesday, May 13 between 4-7
p.m. Learn what’s developing on Renton trails, get a complimentary bike
inspection, photo, and free swag! Visit www.rentonwa.gov/events for more
information.
• Only a couple days remain to take our budget survey. The survey is open 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. 9 of 34
• Just in time for spring cleaning the Public Works Sustainability and Solid Waste
Division will host a special recycling event, Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at
Renton Technical College. The event will take place in the parking lot at NE 6 TH
Place and Monroe Avenue NE. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/recycleevents for
information on what will be and will not be accepted.
• 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
• Daphne Baird, Renton, spoke about how members of the public do get emotional at
times discussing subjects at the podium with Council. She also thanked city officials for
re-pausing the FLOCK cameras.
• John Houston, Renton, stated that he recently learned the city owns a piece of his
family’s old farm in the Highlands and requested a bench with a plaque
commemorating his family be placed there.
• Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, thanked city officials for re-pausing the FLOCK cameras,
expressed support for term limits, and requested more safety measures be put in place
around Sartori Elementary School.
• Leslie Jensen, Renton, thanked city officials for re-pausing the FLOCK cameras and
noted appreciation for Police Commander Hassinger’s report on the rules around using
the FLOCK system. She also expressed support for extending the moratorium on
detention centers.
• Diane Dobson, Renton, stated that the artwork slated for the Legacy Square project
should not have been paused because city staff had put a lot of work into the project,
had conducted public input sessions, and the project is tied to a global event that
begins on June 6. She stated that improvements to the process could be made later.
• Gabriel Dias, Renton, requested clarification on the Mayor’s vote for the Renton School
District street vacation petition, and asked for more clarity around the reasons for voting
motions down.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and
the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for
further discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council meeting minutes of May 4, 2026. Council Concur
b) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of an
agreement with Certa Building Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $112,00 to
implement the roof replacement project for Renton City Hall, located at 1055 S
Grady Way. Refer to Finance Committee
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
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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) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending approval
of the following payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $8,672,641.38 for vouchers 41026,
41626, 41726, 42226, 42426, 4162026, 432556-432563, 432571-432608,
432610-432910; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7920-7929, 432564-
432570; and 1 wire transfer.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,306,204.83 for payroll vouchers that include
708 direct deposits and 13 checks. (04/01/26-04/15/26 pay period)
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
sign the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) contract E26-160 and approve the 2026 budget
adjustment of $50,644.
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 adjust the salary grades of the AFSCME
Local 2170 positions as listed below. The salary increases for these classifications
were established after an extensive professional salary study and review and
mutually agreed upon during negotiations between the City and AFSCME Local 2170.
Position Title 2025 Grade 9/1/26 1/1/27
Accounting Assistant 3 A08 A10 A10
Accounting Assistant 4 A10 A14 A14
Administrative Secretary A10 A12 A13
Airport Maintenance Worker A12 A12 A13
Assistant Planner A18 A20 A20
Associate Planner A22 A23 A24
Building Inspector-Electrical A22 A24 A26
Business Systems Analyst A24 A25 A25
Client Tech Svcs & Support Supv A31 A36 A36
Electrical Technician A19 A22 A22
Engineering Specialist 3 A24 A25 A25
Facilities Coordinator A26 A29 A29
Farmers Market Coordinator A19 A21 A22
GIS Analyst 3 A27 A28 A28
Legal Assistant A11 A12 A12
Network Systems Specialist A25 A26 A27
Parks Maintenance Supervisor A22 A26 A26
Program Specialist A14 A18 A18
Recreation Program Coordinator A19 A20 A20
Sr Bus Systems Analyst A28 A30 A32
Senior Network Systems Specialist A29 A32 A32
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Senior Sustainability Specialist A19 A26 A26
Senior Systems Analyst A30 A33 Add
Street Maintenance Supervisor A24 A25 A25
Utility Accounts Supervisor A23 A24 A24
Wastewater/Surface Water Supervisor A24 A26 A26
Water Maint Svc Supv A24 A26 A26
Water Meter Technician A08 A09 A09
Special Adjustments for Equity 2025 2026 2027
Business Coordinator – Airport A21 A22 A22
Airport Ops and Maint Supervisor A24 A25 A25
Assistance Airport Operations Mngr A32 A33 A33
Sustainability Specialist A17 A18 A18
Traffic Signage and Marking Supv A21 A22 A22
Recreation Technician A14 A15 A15
In addition, the following six wage adjustments will be effective as of July 1, 2026:
a. Business Coordinator- Airport a21 to a22
b. Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor a24 to a25
c. Assistant Airport Operations Manager a32 to a33
d. Sustainability Specialist a17 to a18
e. Traffic Signage and Marking Supervisor a21 to a22
f. Recreation Technician a14 to a15
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 approve the adoption of this
resolution to amend the city’s Investment Policy, which sets forth the policies and
procedures for delegating authority, defining standards of prudence and ethics,
establishing internal controls, and outlining requirements for portfolio monitoring,
reporting, diversification, and the custody of city funds and handling of
investments.
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 a Professional Services Agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates, LLC. in
the amount of $278,873 for 30% design services for the Cleveland-Richardson Park
project.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
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f) Finance Committee: Chair O’Halloran presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Seattle Police
Department to accept ICAC grant funds in the amount of $5,000 to support ICAC
investigations in Renton and to approve the budget adjustment to accept additional
appropriations.
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 Washington Department of Ecology for the
Air Quality VW EV Charging Level 2: Charge Where You Are Agreement to accept
$40,000 of matching grant funds to install four electric vehicle chargers at the
airport and to approve an appropriation of $40,000 to the 2026 Airport budget that
will be included with the Quarter 2 2026 budget adjustment.
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 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute Amendment No. 1 to CAG-25-151 with Pacific Security, in the amount of
$308,402.74, for security services for the City Center Parking Garage, Piazza, and
Legacy Square, and to approve a budget amendment of $55,403 as part of the 2nd
Quarter budget adjustment.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
8. LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4581 – A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington,
ratifying an amended Investment Policy governing the City’s Investment
Program.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
9. NEW BUSINESS
Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.
MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL DIRECT THE
ADMINISTRATION TO LOOK INTO CONSTRUCTING A (MEMORIAL)
BENCH AND PLAQUE ON CITY-OWNED WETLANDS (THAT WERE PART
OF THE HOUSTON FAMILY’S PROPERTY). CARRIED.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN
THE MEETING. CARRIED. TIME 7:50 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, MAY 11, 2026
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
May 11, 2026
May 18, 2026
Monday
CANCELED Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏIJ
CANCELED Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson
CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera
5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. WSDOT I-405/Sound Transit Updates
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
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SUBJECT/TITLE:Logan Ave Road Closure
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Concur
DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development
STAFF CONTACT: Justin Johnson
EXT.: 7291
Adopting this resolution has no fiscal impact to the city.
The City of Renton is hosting multiple events this summer in the Downtown Heart Block. This closure
will allow for a safe pedestrian crossing between the Pavilion, Renton Market and Legacy Square.
Staff have coordinated this closure with King County Metro, Renton Fire Authority and Renton police.
By approving this closure, it will allow the city to install roadway berms that remove trip hazards
between the roadway and curbs as well as concrete blocks to ensure pedestrian safety.
Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary Logan Ave South street closure between Transit Center access Road
and S 3rd Street closure from May 26th, 2026, through October 2nd, 2026.
City Council Regular Meeting
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF ACTION
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY FULL STREET CLOSURE OF LOGAN AVE SOUTH TRANSIT
ACCESS ROAD AND SOUTH THIRD STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton is hosting multiple community events throughout the
summer of 2026; and
WHEREAS, these events will require a temporary street closure of Logan Ave South
between the Transit Access Road and South Third Street; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 9-9-3 of the Renton Municipal Code, such street
closures require City Council authorization by means of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of Logan
Ave South Between Transit Access Road and South Third Street from May 26, 2026, through
October 2, 2026, for the purpose of hosting multiple events throughout the summer related
to the World Cup watch parties and other community events.
SECTION II. Notice of the closure shall be posted and published as required by
RMC 9-9-2 and RMC 9-9-3.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of _________________________, 2026.
____________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of ____________________________, 2026.
_____________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
RES-CED:26RES017:05.11.26
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SUBJECT/TITLE:Contract amendment No. 3 with Cascadia Consulting Group
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
STAFF CONTACT:Meara Heubach
EXT.: 7389
This contract amendment No. 3 with Cascadia Consulting Group is funded by two grants that
were approved by council on April 13, 2026: the 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant
from King County (GRA-26-002) in the amount of $122,197 and the 2026-2027 Re+ City
Program Grant from King County (GRA-26-001) in the amount of $90,000.
This professional services contract amendment will fund a technical assistance program
that aims to help commercial customers reduce waste. The program will prioritize
assistance to commercial locations that serve or are staffed or owned by Spanish or
Vietnamese speakers. Technical assistance will focus on starting food waste collection.
According to Washington’s Organics Management Law, commercial customers
generating at least 96 gallons of organic waste per week must have organics collection
by January 2026, and all commercial customers in Renton must have organics collection
by April 2030. The program funded by this contract amendment will provide direct
customer assistance in complying with this law.
Cascadia Consulting Group (Cascadia) has been helping the city lead this project since
2024. Cascadia has staff that can deliver technical assistance in Spanish, Vietnamese,
and other languages common in Renton. To date, Cascadia has been a reliable and
effective partner on this project. Cascadia has helped the city achieve the following
outcomes since the program began:
295 unique commercial customers were visited and offered technical assistance.
Outreach to locations where Spanish and Vietnamese are commonly spoken was
prioritized. Of the 295 commercial customers receiving in-person visits, 72 locations
were Spanish-speaking and 35 were Vietnamese-speaking.
45 commercial customers added compostables and/or recycling service.
The increases in compostables and recycling services have captured an estimated
271 tons per year of recoverable material.
This contract amendment extends the contract through December 31, 2027, and increases the
contractor’s compensation by $212,197.
City Council Regular Meeting
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF ACTION
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Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract amendment No. 3 with Cascadia
Consulting Group in the amount of $212,197 for waste prevention technical assistance to
commercial customers through December 31, 2027.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE
PLANNING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT, dated for reference purposes only as April 9, 2026, is by and between the
City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and Cascadia Consulting Group
(“Consultant”), a Washington corporation. The City and the Consultant are referred to collectively
in this Amendment as the “Parties.” Once fully executed by the Parties, this Amendment is
effective as of the last date signed by both parties.
Whereas, the City engaged the services of the Consultant under Agreement CAG-23-451, dated
November 8, 2023, to provide necessary services for the City’s commercial organics and recycling
technical assistance program (referred to herein as the “Agreement”);
Whereas, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to change the scope of work, the time for
performance, and the compensation in order to provide additional waste reduction services to
commercial customers.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed upon that CAG-23-451 is amended as follows:
1. Scope of Work: Section 1, Scope of Work, is amended to modify the Work as specified in
Exhibit A-3, which is attached and incorporated herein.
2. Time of Performance: Section 3, Time of Performance, is amended pursuant to the
schedule set forth in Exhibit A-3. All Work shall be performed by no later than December
31, 2027.
3. Compensation: Section 4, Compensation, is amended so that the maximum amount of
compensation payable to the Consultant is increased by $212,197.00 from $522,093.23
to $734,290.23, plus any applicable state and local sales taxes. The additional
compensation shall be paid based upon Work actually performed according to the
amounts specified in Exhibit A-3.
4. All terms of the Agreement not explicitly modified herein shall remain in full force and
effect and such terms shall apply to Work performed according to this Amendment as if
fully set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Amendment as of the date
last signed by the Parties below.
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CITY OF RENTON
By:_____________________________
CONSULTANT
By:____________________________
Armondo Pavone
Mayor
Stephanie Thomas
Co-President and Co-Owner
_____________________________
Date
________________________
Date
Attest
_____________________________
Jason A. Seth
City Clerk
Approved as to Legal Form
By: __________________________
Cheryl Beyer
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Contract Template Updated 06/17/2021
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Exhibit A-3: Scope of Work, Timeline, and Budget
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Cascadia will provide tailored waste prevention technical assistance to commercial customers
in Renton and Kent. Outreach will prioritize commercial customers that serve or are staffed or
owned by Spanish or Vietnamese speakers.
PROJECT GOALS
This project aims to increase commercial participation in recycling and organics services and to
improve the quality of the materials collected. The objectives include:
• increasing the number of commercial customers that have recycling and/or organics
service,
• increasing the recycling and organics service levels of commercial customers receiving
technical assistance, and
• decreasing recycling and organics contamination at participating commercial locations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project has four tasks:
1. Planning
2. Technical Assistance
3. Evaluation
4. Project Management
Task 1: Planning
During the initial phase, Cascadia and the City of Renton (City) will work together to finalize the
technical assistance approach and to identify commercial customers to participate in the
project. Cascadia will help develop multilingual signs for waste collection areas and materials
for commercial customers such as postcards or letters.
The City will be responsible for
• Providing service level information from Republic Services
• Providing service level information from Cedar Grove
• Helping identify potential commercial customers
• Purchasing supplies to help commercial customers manage their recycling and organics
(such as interior waste containers [“Slim Jims”], compostable bag liners, and
compostable bag dispensers)
• Paying for all waste infrastructure supplies (these supplies will not be included in the
contract budget)
• Leading community event design
• Paying for expenses associated with the supplies for the two community events,
including but not limited to printing and participation materials such as guest
refreshments, sticky notes, pens, etc.
• Leading development and creation of website landing page
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Task 1.1: Identify and Prioritize Commercial Customers to Participate in Project
Cascadia will begin Phase Task 1 by working with the City of Renton and the City of Kent to
prioritize businesses commercial customers for outreach and technical assistance. During this
task, Cascadia will host a planning kick-off and relaunch meetings to understand previous
efforts in this area and gather any relevant data and campaign assets the client may have.
Cascadia will review current sector-based demographic data and available Republic Services
customer service data. Cascadia will also perform desktop research to populate recruitment
lists.
Depending on the number of businesses commercial customers on the recruitment and current
subscription lists, Cascadia may prioritize a list of properties to target for 2024-2027 outreach
and technical assistance. Cascadia will submit this list for approval to the City of Renton and City
of Kent client contacts.
Cascadia will import these properties into an Excel dashboard (see Phase Task 3 Tasks and
Deliverables) and will document the specific outreach to be provided, materials to be delivered,
and information to be collected during the project.
Deliverables:
• Planning and hosting kick-off meeting, including agenda in advance and detailed notes
following
• Planning and hosting a relaunch meetings in fall 2025 and spring 2026, including agendas
in advance and detailed notes following
• Detailed project plan including timeline and roles
• Priority customer list containing up to 250 businesses commercial customers
• Updated customer list in fall 2025, based on Organics Management Law requirements,
service level information, and City of Renton new business information
• Updated customer lists and maps in fall 2026 and fall 2027, showing which customers
have received technical assistance from Cascadia
Task 1.2: Planning, Recruitment, and Language Support for Two Community Events
Cascadia will provide planning, recruitment, and language support for two community events.
The aim of the events will be to invite feedback from and recruit businesses who are owned,
staffed, or frequented by Vietnamese and Spanish speakers in Renton. Cascadia will provide
input as the City of Renton designs two events to gather feedback to understand which
assistance tools would be most helpful for businesses. The City and Cascadia will determine
what materials are needed for the event, such as descriptive posters, dot survey posters, an
information sheet, or postcards. Cascadia staff will create and print these materials and provide
translation and transcreation support. Cascadia will advise the City on the best ways to
promote the events and will also assist the City in recruiting attendees for each event, including
promoting the event to CBOs that serve the priority communities. Cascadia will be onsite to
provide language support at the two events.
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Deliverables:
• Two event planning meetings with the client
• Event promotion recommendations and associated recruitment assistance
• Designing and printing English-language event materials
• Transcreation and translation services for event promotion and event materials
• In-person language support at two events
Task 1.3: Finalize Technical Assistance Approach and Develop Campaign Assets
Following client and consultant discussions, desktop research, and community events,
Cascadia will finalize the proposed technical assistance approach and develop campaign
assets. Cascadia will use client insights, businessowner feedback, and research and reflections
from previous projects to shape the technical assistance approach. Cascadia will suggest the
cadence and focus of each round of business commercial customer outreach and the campaign
assets needed for successful outreach. Cascadia will create a site visit form to collect business
commercial customer information and data needed for final reports and associated outreach
scripts, FAQs, and internal training for all outreach staff. Cascadia will also test the outreach
approach with a small number of businesses commercial customers and build in any relevant
learnings to final assets and approach before beginning the outreach in earnest. Additionally,
Cascadia will provide translation and transcreation for promotional and outreach materials
and the City’s website landing page.
Deliverables:
• Memo documenting desktop research and proposed approach including campaign
assets and supplies needed
• Outreach script and site visit form including training for outreach staff
• Campaign promotional assets which may include a language card, business cards, and a
postcard or one-page information sheet detailing the technical assistance being offered
and encouraging businesses to participate
• Technical assistance assets which may include posters and signage, stickers, or
additional tools to assist staff and businessowners property owners and managers
• Translation and transcreation of promotional and technical assistance assets including
the City’s online landing page
• Review of City’s online landing page including recommendations if applicable
• Pilot of technical assistance approach with up to 10 businesses commercial customers to
understand changes or additional needs before beginning Phase Task 2
Task 1.4: Building Renton’s Photo Library
Cascadia’s staff photographer will work with the City of Renton to develop a list of desired
images for use by the City. The list will primarily be comprised of Renton-specific waste-related
images and may also include businessowners, staff, and the outreach team. The images will be
culled and edited for the City’s future use on websites, social media, waste guides,
presentations, case studies, and any other mediums the City deems appropriate. Cascadia and
the City will determine the number of target images and the feasibility of capturing them prior
to starting the task.
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Deliverables:
• Updated album of professional Renton-specific images, both edited and raw versions,
for the City’s use
Task 2: Technical Assistance
Technical assistance will focus on right-sizing waste service levels and providing business staff
at commercial locations with training and tools to better identify and separate recoverable
materials. To assess service levels, Cascadia will use service level data provided by Republic
Services and visual inspections of the businesses’ commercial customers’ garbage, recycling,
and organics containers. Based on these inspections and industry guidelines for how much
recycling and organics service businesses should have, Cascadia will recommend service level
changes and calculate the cost savings for reducing garbage service. The consultant will also
educate businesses commercial customers about the Organics Management Law-related
requirements for organics separation and encourage commercial customers to separate
organics and subscribe to organics collection. The consultant will also educate commercial
customers about food recovery options, as appropriate.
To make it easier for staff to identify and sort materials, Cascadia will offer a range of tools and
services. Cascadia staff will relabel and coordinate the replacement of exterior garbage,
recycling, and organics containers as necessary; locate interior garbage, recycling, and organics
containers more conveniently; provide additional interior recycling and organics containers as
appropriate; and provide supplies such as compostable bags and bag dispensers as requested.
Cascadia staff will place multilingual signs near these waste containers and educate business
staff at commercial locations in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese, or other languages spoken by
Cascadia outreach staff about which materials are recyclable or compostable and which items
are common contaminants. If the outreach team encounters a commercial customer that needs
support in a language other than English, Spanish, or Vietnamese, Cascadia will utilize in-house
resources to best support them in accomplishing the project’s goals. The consultant will also
make follow-up visits to troubleshoot arising issues, continue staff education, and assess
contamination levels.
The City will be responsible for
• Helping Cascadia coordinate service level changes and container replacements with
Republic Services and Cedar Grove
Task 2.1 Providing Technical Assistance to Businesses
Phase Task 2 will account for all technical assistance provided to priority businesses commercial
customers. Cascadia estimates that interested businesses commercial customers will be
contacted and visited about 3-4 times during the project. Cascadia estimates that about 20% of
commercial customers contacted will move forward with some or all of the technical outreach
offered. The outreach team will attempt to complete as many tasks as possible during each visit
based on the businessowners’ customers’ time and interest. The outreach team will also
attempt to connect with the businessowner property owner or manager via preferred contact
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method (phone, email, in-person) as quickly and often as possible to move the business
customer through the technical assistance process.
The initial outreach visit will likely include an introduction of technical assistance offered and, if
possible, a visual inspection and assessment of current waste streams. The second contact or
visit will include information regarding service level recommendations and cost savings
estimates specific to the the business customer. Next the outreach team will begin setting up
equipment, signage, and additional tools including in-person and leave-behind training
materials. After additional service is set-up, the outreach team will be available for the the
business customer based on their preferred method of contact to troubleshoot issues and
provide any additional tools or training needed. The outreach team will then visit a final time to
conduct a post-assistance visual assessment and document information for project reporting.
Deliverables:
• Recruitment and technical assistance outreach to priority commercial customers in
Renton and Kent
• Continuous tracking of commercial outreach and interactions in the outreach dashboard
Task 3: Evaluation
To measure the effectiveness of the technical assistance, Cascadia will calculate and report the
following statistics. Cascadia will estimate pounds of organics diverted based on visual
inspections and service-level changes. Cascadia and the City of Renton will determine
definitions for “high” contamination before technical assistance outreach begins.
Quarterly reporting for LSWFA grant:
• Pounds of organics diverted that quarter and to date
• Number of commercial customers receiving initial in-person visit that quarter and to
date
• Number of commercial customers starting organics collection that quarter and to date
Annual reporting (but potentially as frequently as quarterly) for 2024 Re+ City Grant:
• # of businesses provided with technical assistance
• # of businesses receiving technical assistance that started organics service
• # of businesses receiving technical assistance that started organics service and have an
active subscription
• # of businesses receiving technical assistance that started recycling service
• # of businesses receiving technical assistance that started recycling service and have an
active subscription
• % increase of organics service levels
• % increase of recycling service levels
• % decrease in # of containers with “high” contamination
• % increase in # of containers with “no” contamination
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Annual reporting (but potentially as frequently as quarterly) for 2026-2027 Re+ City Grant:
• Pounds/year of recyclables diverted
• # of Spanish-speaking and Vietnamese-speaking commercial locations receiving their
first in-person visit
• # of commercial customers who made changes to their recycling service levels
Additional quarterly reporting:
• Decrease in garbage service levels (expressed in cubic yards)
• Increase in recycling service levels (expressed in cubic yards)
• Observations regarding contamination levels at participating commercial locations
The City will be responsible for
• Providing timely progress reports and performance metrics to the grant agencies
funding the project
• Reviewing and providing feedback on the quarterly and final reports
• Capturing recycling and organics service-level data from Republic Services and Cedar
Grove to assist with data reporting
Task 3.1 Develop Outreach Dashboard
Cascadia will develop an outreach dashboard in Excel that will be used and updated from start
to finish during the project. The outreach dashboard will include detailed customer
information, all grant-mandated performance metrics, and space for detailed ongoing visitation
notes. The outreach team will use site visit forms to document information and data in the field
which will be inputted into the dashboard after the outreach visits. Cascadia will update the
outreach dashboard in fall of 2025, spring 2026, winter 2026, and fall 2027.
Task 3.2 Final Summary Report
At the end of each quarter, Cascadia will deliver a report summarizing the work completed that
quarter and to date. The report shall include the reporting metrics listed under Phase Task 3.
By the end of June December 2027, Cascadia will deliver a final project summary report
summarizing work completed, methodology, the grant-mandated performance metrics listed
above in Task 3, lessons learned and recommendations for next steps. Cascadia will also
provide an updated outreach dashboard of all properties on the recruitment list and relevant
details and metrics pertaining to the properties visited.
Deliverables:
• Custom Excel outreach dashboard that will be updated throughout the project and
packaged for the client at the close of the project
• Quarterly reports
• Final summary report including up to two rounds of review by client team
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Task 4: Project Management
Cascadia will host bi-weekly internal meetings with the City. Cascadia will also produce monthly
invoices and activity reports each month throughout the life of the project.
Deliverables:
• Bi-weekly client meetings
• Monthly invoice and progress report
PROJECT TIMELINE
Work must be completed by June 30December 31, 2027. Technical assistance in Renton must
be completed by October 31, 2027.
Q4 2023 – Q1 2024 Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
Q1 2025 Q2 2025
• Plan
• Identify
businesses
• Event assistance
• Design signs &
collaterals
• Purchase supplies
(City will do)
• Technical assistance to
Renton businesses
• Technical assistance to Kent
businesses
• Technical
assistance to
Renton
businesses
• Final reporting
on Re+ and
WRR grants
• Technical
assistance to
Renton
businesses
• Final reporting
on LSWFA grant
• Complete final
summary report
Fall 2025
• Relaunch meeting
• Update priority customer list
• Update outreach dashboard
Fall 2025 - Spring Winter 2027
• Technical assistance and quarterly reporting
Spring 2026
• Relaunch meeting
• Update priority customer list
• Update outreach dashboard
Summer 2027
• Final LSWFA grant reporting
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PROJECT BUDGET
The contract budget will be $522,093.23734,290.23.
Task Original
Budget
Amendment
1 Budget
Amendment
2 Budget
Amendment
3 Budget
Total
Budget
Planning $53,950 $320 $10,000 $11,320 $64,270
$75,590
Technical
Assistance $174,700 $58,084 $156,689.23 $166,925 $389,473.23
$556,398.23
Evaluation $18,050 $0 $18,000 $20,755 $36,050
$56,805
Project
Management $18,300 $0 $14,000 $13,197 $32,300
$45,497
Budget $265,000 $58,404.00 $198,689.23 $212,197 $522,093.23
$734,290.23
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1
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY FULL STREET CLOSURE OF LOGAN AVE SOUTH TRANSIT
ACCESS ROAD AND SOUTH THIRD STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton is hosting multiple community events throughout the
summer of 2026; and
WHEREAS, these events will require a temporary street closure of Logan Ave South
between the Transit Access Road and South Third Street; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 9-9-3 of the Renton Municipal Code, such street
closures require City Council authorization by means of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of Logan
Ave South Between Transit Access Road and South Third Street from May 26, 2026, through
October 2, 2026, for the purpose of hosting multiple events throughout the summer related
to the World Cup watch parties and other community events.
SECTION II. Notice of the closure shall be posted and published as required by
RMC 9-9-2 and RMC 9-9-3.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of _________________________, 2026.
____________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
2
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of ____________________________, 2026.
_____________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
RES-CED:26RES017:05.11.26
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