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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 06-22-20261. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Ruth Pérez, Council Position President James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1 Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2 (attended remotely) 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 Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer Jason Seth, City Clerk Alex Tuttle, Senior Assistant City Attorney Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Laura Pettitt, Communications & Engagement Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Angel Laycock, Communications Manager Sam Severson, Communications Specialist 2 Commander Charles Karlewicz, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY Judith Subia, Chief of Staff Melissa McCain, Public Disclosure Manager Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director CITY OF RENTON MINUTES – REGULAR 7:00 PM -MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 3. PROCLAMATION a) National Gun Violence Awareness Month – June 2026: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to support their local communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic impacts of gun violence and to save lives. Laura Meyer from the Renton Local Chapter of Moms Demand Action accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONCED 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: x Legacy Square is alive! Join us for more FIFA World Cup watch parties June 25, 27, and 28. If theatre is more your style, be sure not to miss the live production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on June 26. For more information and a full list of the events visit www.rentonwa.gov/events. x America is turning 250 years old, and Renton is celebrating! Join us Saturday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cedar River Park (1717 Maple Valley Hwy) for Renton’s Hometown 4th of July. The event is free and includes a 5K run, DJ, hot-of-the-grill hot dogs, game zone, and much more fun for the whole family! For more information visit www.rentonwa.gov/4thofjuly. 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 the response she received from the Chief of Police regarding the use of ALPR cameras did not address her concerns. x Adriaan Hicks, Renton, expressed opposition to the use of FLOCK cameras stating that the data sets are being used in harmful ways. x Michael Westgaard, Renton, expressed opposition to the use of FLOCK cameras and requested an update on motions Council made on the floor in previous meetings. x Sheryl Friesz, Renton, requested a public meeting be held prior to turning the FLOCK cameras back on. x Zack Moore, Renton, requested an update about the issues Council referred to the administration in previous meetings, and expressed opposition to the use of FLOCK cameras. x Ron Bensley, Renton, requested a review of the speed limits on NE Sunset Blvd in the Renton Highlands. He suggested lowering the speed limit to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety in the area. x Daphne Baird, Renton, stated that although the public comments can seem adversarial, most residents are just stating their feelings on different issues. She also stated that residents should support a sale tax increase that benefits children. x Alice Lockridge, Renton, stated she attended a few Juneteenth celebrations and volunteered to assist in future city-sponsored events. She also told a personal story from 1957 of how gun violence affected her and her classmates’ lives. x Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, stated that proclamations are made but no action is ever taken on issues. She also mentioned a few other issues she believes that more action needs to be taken such as protecting residents from Immigration, Customs and Enforcement agents. x Gabriel Dias, Renton, stated that the city needs to be more transparent when making decisions. x Amy (unknown), Renton, requested the contract with FLOCK be terminated and stated that the city needs to be more transparent when making decisions. x Ian Taylor, Renton, stated that flag raisings are important actions that let communities know they are welcome in Renton. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Council meeting minutes of June 15, 2026. Council Concur b) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development Division submitted a petition by the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishops of Seattle, owner of St. Anthony’s School at 336 Shattuck Ave S, requesting release of a utility easement reserved by Ordinance No. 4883, King County Recording Number 20010117001672, located in the vicinity of the alley located north of S 4th St and between Whitworth Ave S and Shattuck Ave S. The petitioner has removed and installed a new wastewater main that was in the utility easement. Additionally, staff requested adoption of a resolution setting a Public Hearing to consider this matter on July 20, 2026. Refer to Utilities Committee; Set Public Hearing on 7/20/2026 c) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of Change Order No. 11 to CAG-25-016, Renton Market Project, contractor Schuchart Corporation, in the amount of $669,830.64 for omitted Washington State Sales Tax. Refer to Finance Committee d) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division submitted the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) 2025 Annual Report and requests adoption and publication of the report pursuant to RCW 36.73.160(2). Council Concur e) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division reported bid opening on May 20, 2026, for CAG-26-096 – PRV Station #1 Rehabilitation project and recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, CR Construction, LLC, in the amount of $541,885.37. Council Concur MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONCED 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 $10,454,330.19 for vouchers 51826, 52026, 52326, 52926, 60126, 60326, 60526, 6012026, 60120260, 433466- 433473, 433481-433863; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 7953-7962, 433474-433480, 433865; and 1 wire transfer. 2. Payroll – total payment of $2,312,886.45 for payroll vouchers that include 724 direct deposits and 10 checks (05/16/26-05/31/26 pay period). 3. Municipal Court vouchers 18992-19019 to9taling $44,229.66. 4. Kidder Mathews vouchers 2164-2187 totaling $40,344.52. 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 Administration to accept the Port of Seattle’s Tourism Marketing Support Program award of $20,000, with a city match of $10,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the grant agreement. 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 application to the State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for a $500,000 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Local Parks (WWRP-Local Parks) grant to support the development of Northeast Renton Park. The Committee further recommends that the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. 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 Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Fellowship Participation and Grant Agreement of $295,155 that will reimburse the city for costs related to placement of a fellow within the Executive Services Department and to create a Limited Term Employee (LTE) position of Management Analyst (N17) to be recorded with the 2026 Q2 Budget Adjustment. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. e) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to: 1. Continue to pool SHB 1406 sales tac credit funds with SKHHP under the existing ILA Companion Agreement (CAG-21-177; and 2. Direct staff to provide an update and recommendation if there are changes to the SKHHP organization or function that might cause the city to reconsider pooling SHB 1406. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. f) Planning & Development Committee: Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to present the following additional 2026 Title IV Docket 21 items and other new Work Program items to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Following the review, staff will present the Planning Commission recommendations to this Committee for their consideration and adoption. x HB 1096 – Lot Splitting x Impervious Surfaces x Housekeeping x HB 1494 Multi Family Property Tax Exemptions (MFTE) x SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivision Local Government Procedures x ADU Covenant Release x City Center Community Plan Update x Noise Variance Procedures MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VҽN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 8. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4591: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, Authorizing Intermountain Infrastructure Group to locate within McLeodUSA Infrastructure located in the City’s rights-of-way, pursuant to City of Renton Ordinance No. 6193 and Ordinance No. 5768, subject to conditions. MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4592: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the submission of an application for grant funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Local Parks Program Project to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board for the Northeast Renton Park Development. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. c) Resolution No. 4593: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, Setting a public hearing date regarding declaring an existing utility easement surplus to the City’s needs and authorizing release of said easement. MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: d) Ordinance No. 6193: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, Granting Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, authorized to do business within the State of Washington, its affiliates, successors and assigns, the right, privilege, and authority to install communications facilities, specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances, under, along, over, below, through and across the streets, avenues and alleys of the City of Renton within the public right-of-way of Renton. MOVED BY VҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Ordinance for second and final reading: e) Ordinance No. 6194: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the 2026 City of Renton sala ry table to reflect the July 1, 2026 salary grade adjustments agreed to in a May 20, 2026 memorandum of understanding between the City of Renton and AFSCME; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRIVIN, 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. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:31 PM ௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerkௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ Jason Seth, Recorderௗௗ Monday, June 22, 2026ௗௗ Council Committee Meeting Calendar June 22, 2026 June 29, 2026 Monday 5th Monday– No Meetings July 6, 2026 Monday 3:30 p.m. CANCELED * Utilities Committee, Chair «ÏĲ Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Ordinance Declaring Utility Easement Surplus and Authorizing its Release 2. Emerging Issues in Utilities 4:15 p.m. Public Safety Committee, Chair Alberson Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Use of Force Review 2. Emerging Issues in Public Safety CANCELED Transportation Committee, Chair Rivera 5:15 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Vision House Introduction 2. Student Health Hub Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference * revised 07/01/26