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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 5-18-20261. 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 Kim-Khánh VÍҽn, Council Position No. 7 COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PRINCE. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director Young Yoon, IT Director Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director Justin Johnson, Development Engineering Director Commander Steve Morris, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin, Police Department CITY OF RENTON MINUTES – REGULAR 7:00 PM - MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 3. PROCLAMATIONS a) Renton Safe Boating and Paddling Week – May 16 – 22, 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 16 – 22, 2026 as Renton Safe Boating and Paddling Week in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to dedicate themselves to learning about and practicing safe boating, including wearing life jackets. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Renton Flotilla Commander Mathew Goad accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. b) Jewish American Heritage Month – May 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Rabbi Yisroel Treitel from the Chabad Jewish Center of Renton accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, 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: x 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’s 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. x 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 on 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. x 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. x 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 heroes. For more information, including parking, visit www.rentonwa.gov/events. x 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. x Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open. 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS x Adam Dibba, Renton, spoke about an increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers being seen in the Sunset area of Renton. She stated she and others track their movements. x Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, spoke in opposition to resuming FLOCK and ALPR operations in Renton. x Ron Bensley, Renton, spoke in appreciation of Jewish American Heritage Month. x Amy (did not provide last name), Renton, stated she is a healthcare worker that opposes the use of the FLOCK camera system. x Leslie Jensen, Renton, spoke in opposition to the use of the FLOCK and ALPR camera systems. She also expressed opposition to a recent social media post from the police department regarding the use of the cameras. x Michael Westgaard, Renton, spoke in opposition to the use of the FLOCK and ALPR camera systems. x Marissa Chong, unincorporated King County, spoke in opposition to the use of the FLOCK and ALPR camera systems. x Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, spoke in opposition to the use of the FLOCK and ALPR camera systems. x Ashley Fedan, Renton, stated that she is a healthcare provider that warned the use of the FLOCK and ALPR cameras hinders a woman’s ability to seek and be provided with abortion care. x William Harrison, Kent, spoke about Youth Link, a program he operates that helps to prevent gang violence among juveniles. x Wyatt Fitzpatrick, Renton, spoke against the use of FLOCK and ALPR camera systems. She also read an article by the Electronic Freedom Foundation that outlined issues with the systems. 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 recommended adopting a resolution authorizing the temporary full closure of Logan Ave S between Transit Access Center Rd and S 3rd St from May 26 through October 2, 2026. Council Concur c)Public Works Department – Administration recommended execution of Amendment No. 3 to CAG-23-451, consultant Cascadia Consulting Group, in the amount of $212,917 which extends waste prevention technical assistance to commercial customers through December 31, 2027. Refer to Utilities Committee MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 7. 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 MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. 8. NEW BUSINESS Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:56 PM ௗ ௗௗ ௗௗ Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerkௗௗ ௗௗ ௗௗ ௗ ௗௗ Jason Seth, Recorder Monday, MAY 18, 2026 ௗ Council Committee Meeting Calendar May 18, 2026 May 25, 2026 Monday Memorial DayHoliday – No Meetings June 1, 2026 Monday 12:15p.m. Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏĲ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Amendment #3 to CAG-23-451 with Cascadia Consulting Group for Waste Prevention Technical Assistance to Commercial Customers 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 1:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 500 Park Update 2. Staffing Update 3. Emerging Issues in Public Safety 1:45 p.m. Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Sound Transit Update 2. Emerging Issues in Transportation 2:45 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Title IV Docket 20 x D-248: Large Master Site Plans and Development Agreements x D-249: Planned Urban Development (PUD)Open Space 2. Title IV Docket 21 x D-250 Waived Fees 3. Emerging Issues in CED 3:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Update 2. Police Department Community Engagement Update 3. World Cup Safety Plans 6:00 p.m. Renton’s 125 th Birthday Student Writing Competition Awards Reception Location: Conferencing Center 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference