HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 06-01-20261. 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
Kim-Khánh VÍҽn, Council Position No. 7
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Young Yoon, IT Director
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director
Amanda Free, Economic Development Director
Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department
ATTENDED REMOTELY
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events Coordinator
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES – REGULAR
7:00 PM -MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall –1055 S. Grady Way
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Recognition of Renton’s 125th Birthday Student Writing Competition Awards:
Council President Pérez announced a Special Recognition for the Renton School
District students who submitted written and video essays celebrating Renton’s
125th birthday. City Clerk Seth read the Special Recognition from Council, which
included the students’ names. Jacob Winter, Renton Historical Society and
Genealogy Center Interim Executive Director thanked city officials for the
recognition and noted that some essayists were awarded up to $1,000 to support
Parent/Teacher Associations and school programming.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland 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 us Tuesday, June 2 for opening day of the Renton Farmers Market. This year,
the Market returns to Piazza Park (South 3rd Street & Logan Avenue South) for its
25th season. Opening bell is at 3 p.m. with Mayor Pavone welcoming everyone at 5
p.m. Throughout the summer you can visit the Market weekly on Tuesdays from 3-7
p.m. through September 29 to pick fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, enjoy activities
and entertainment, or engage with a Master Gardner. For more information visit
www.rentonwa.gov./rentonfarmersmarket.com.
x The Advanced Community Police Academy continues Tuesday, June 2 from 6-8:30
p.m. This every-other-year program gives Community Police Academy alumni, 18
years and older, the opportunity to take a deeper dive into public safety, connect
with officers and partner agencies, and explore specialized law enforcement
topics. During this session, participants will learn about the King County
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. To register for the session and receive
the location information visit www.rentonwa.gov/advcpa.com.
x Register now for Family Fun Night, Friday, June 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Highlands
Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Avenue NE. Participants of all ages will enjoy a
variety of games, arts and crafts, snacks, and more. The event is free and adult
supervision is required. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/events for more information and
to register for session #30661.
x Finish your spring cleaning by stopping by the Special Recycling Event, Saturday,
June 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Renton Technical College Parking lot located at
NE 6thPlace and Monroe Avenue NE. Recycle mattresses, tires, plastic bags,
cardboard, and Styrofoam. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/recycleevents for more
information.
x The day is finally here! Celebrate Renton’s Hat Trick and attend the Grand Opening
of Legacy Square, Renton Market, and Piazza Park, Saturday, June 6 from 1-8 p.m.
The event takes place in the heart of downtown at South 3rd Street and Logan
Avenue South. We promise fanfare and activities for the whole family. This event is
free and you can park for free in the nearby parking garage located on South 2nd St.
We can’t wait to celebrate these amazing new amenities with you!
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 Leslie Jensen, Renton, stated she supports continuing the moratorium on FLOCK and
ALPR cameras, and requested that city officials ban data centers in Renton.
x Daphne Baird, Renton, thanked city officials for the briefing on public safety surrounding
FIFA World Cup activities but remarked that more should be done to protect residents
from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
x Michael Westgaard, Renton, requested a timeline regarding the future use or non-use of
the FLOCK camera systems. He also requested a moratorium on data centers.
x Zack Moore, Renton, stated that FLOCK cameras were useless in stopping his vehicle
from being stolen. He noted that FLOCK cameras do not reduce crime and requested a
moratorium on data centers.
x Gabriel Dias, Renton, thanked officials for celebrating Pride Month but requested more
be done to protect the LGBTQIA+ community.
x Amy (unknown), Renton, stated she is a healthcare provider in Renton and urged city
officials to end the FLOCK camera contract. She also spoke in support of a moratorium
on data centers.
x Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, requested additional protection for the LGBTQIA+
community, protections from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents,
and stated support for a data center moratorium.
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. Councilmember O’Halloran pulled Item
6.h for separate consideration.
a) Approval of Council Minutes of May 18, 2026. Council Concur
b) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development
Division recommended approval of the installation of a mural designed by Shelly
Metzger of Acorn Murals, at a cost of $20,000, for inclusion in the city’s public art
collection, funded by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Paint with
Purpose program. Refer to Planning & Development Committee
c) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development
Division recommended execution of a Sustained Support Contract with 4Culture to
accept up to $88,000 in grant funds ($44,000 for 2026/$44,000 for 2027) to support
public art programming through the Paint with Purpose initiative. Refer to Finance
Committee
d) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division
recommends adoption of a resolution stating that the review of the city’s
development regulations and periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan have
been completed. Refer to Planning & Development Committee
e) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division
recommended adoption of a resolution approving the 2027 South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Plan and Budget. Refer to Planning &
Development Committee
f) Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommended execution of
the city’s property, pollution, and cyber insurance premiums with Alliant Insurance
Services, in an amount up to $1,618,017.89, for the period July 1, 2026 through July
1, 2027. Refer to Finance Committee
g) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended adoption of
a resolution authorizing application to the State Recreation and Conservation
Office (RCO) for a $1,500,000 Youth Athletic Facility grant to offset costs of
renovating the north athletic field at Liberty Park. Refer to Finance Committee
i) Parks & Recreation – Parks & Trails Division recommends adoption of a resolution
authorizing application to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation
Office (RCO) for a $500,000 WWRP Local Parks grant to support the development of
the Cleveland-Richardson Park. Refer to Finance Committee
j) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommends adoption of a
resolution authorizing application to the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) for a $500,000 ALEA grant to support the restoration of
the Coulon Swim Beach. Refer to Finance Committee
k) Police Department recommends execution of a professional services agreement
with Epic Productions, in the amount of $321,000 (using a recent grant funding
award from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission) for law
enforcement recruitment marketing and media services. Refer to Finance
Committee
l) Police Department recommends execution of a FIFA World Cup Grant Award in the
amount of $378,412 as reimbursement for security services associated with
hosting a FIFA World Cup team, and requests adoption of two resolutions
authorizing interlocal agreements for the Cities of Kent and Tukwila, to assist with
FIFA related police services. Council Concur
m) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommends approval of Change
Order #4 to CAG-24-327, contractor DM Pacific, for additional work and sales tax
reconciliation for the the Henry Moses Aquatic Center Maintenance and Repair
project. Refer to Finance Committee
n) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division recommends
adoption of a resolution authorizing a temporary full street closure of Ripley Ln
North from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center north driveway to the Eastrail Trail
Trestle Undercrossing to occur between June 26, 2026, and October 5, 2026 for the
purpose of constructing a fish passage culvert supporting the I-405 Renton to
Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes project. Refer to Transportation
(Aviation) Committee
o) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division reports bid opening on April 29,
2026, for the Rainier Ave S Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade project (CAG-26-069)
and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $1,779,724.05. Council Concur
p) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division recommends execution of a
grant agreement with the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency, to
accept $959,742 in grant funds (with a 20% city match of $239,938) to fund the
design of the Panther Creek Culvert Replacement at Talbot Road project; and
authorize an additional appropriation of $239,938 from the Surface Water Utility
Funds 407/427 unrestricted fund balance. Refer to Finance Committee
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 6.h. CARRIED.
6. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION – ITEM 6.h
h) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended adoption of
a resolution authorizing application to the Washington State Recreation
Conservation Office (RCO) for a $2,500,000 WWRP Trails grant to support the
development of the Northeast Renton Trailhead Park. Refer to Finance Committee
Councilmember O’Halloran stated that this item was removed from the agenda per
a request from the Administration.
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) Utilities Committee: Chair «ÏIJ presented a report recommending concurrence in
the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment No. 3 to CAG-23-451 with Cascadia Consulting Group in the amount of
$212,197 for waste prevention technical assistance to commercial customers.
MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the 2025 Title IV Docket Group 20D, D-248: Large Site
Master Plan and Development Agreement item. The Planning and Development
Committee further recommends that an ordinance for this item be prepared and
presented for first reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the 2025 Title IV Docket Group 20D, D-249: Planned
Urban Development Regulations - Open Space item. The Planning and
Development Committee further recommends that an ordinance for this item be
prepared and presented for first reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission
recommendation to adopt the 2025 Title IV Docket Group 21A, D-250: Affordable
Housing Waived Fees item. The Planning and Development Committee further
recommends that an ordinance for this item be prepared and presented for first
reading when complete.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY D, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
8. LEGISLATION
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4583: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington,
authorizing The Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
City of Kent 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 ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O’HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
b) Resolution No. 4584: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
City of Tukwila 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 ALBERSON, SECONDED BY O’HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
9. NEW BUSINESS
Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE
OF BANNING ICE (FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS) FROM CITY-OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN
OUR LEGAL MEANS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE
OF REVISITING THE RESOLUTION ENHANCING PROTECTIONS FOR THE
LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER
OF BANNING DATA CENTERS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerkௗௗ ௗௗ ௗௗ
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Jason Seth, Recorder
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 1, 2026
June 8, 2026
Monday
2:30 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Human Services Update
2. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
3:30 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. 2027 SKHHP Work Plan and Budget
2. Paint with Purpose Mural at Highlands Neighborhood Center
3. Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review Completion
4. City Center Community Plan Informational Update
5. Title IV 2026 Docket Group
6. Emerging Issues in CED
4:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Certa Building Solutions, Inc. Renton City Hall Roof Upgrade
2. Agreement with DM Pacific for Henry Moses Aquatic Center
Maintenance and Repair
3. EPA Community Grant for Panther Creek Culvert Replacement at Talbot
Road
4. 4Culture Arts Sustained Support Program Grant
5. Renewal of City's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance Policies
6. Application Authorization: Youth Athletic Facility Grant to Support
Liberty Park North Athletic Field Renovation
7. Application Authorization: Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Program-Local Parks Grant to Support Cleveland-Richardson Park
Development
8. Application Authorization Aquatic Land Enhancement Account Grant to
Support Coulon Swim Beach Restoration
9. Agreement with Epic Productions for Police Recruitment Program Using
WA State CJTC Grant Funds
10.Vouchers
11.Emerging Issues in Finance
5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Executive Services Department Update
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference