HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 07-06-20261. 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
(attended remotely)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Young Yoon, IT Director
Angel Laycock, Communications Manager
Sam Severson, Communications Specialist 2
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department
Commander Denis Moynihan, Police Department
ATTENDED REMOTELY
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
Melissa McCain, Public Disclosure Manager
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES – REGULAR
7:00 PM - MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
3. PROCLAMATION
a) United States’ Semiquincentennial Year of 2026:
A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read proclaiming that the City of Renton will
engage in commemorative activities during the United States’ Semiquincentennial
Year of 2026. VFW Post 1263 Commander Bernell Zorn accepted the proclamation
with appreciation.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
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 A reminder to our boating community: We have changed the hours of the
boat launch at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to align with our posted
park hours.ௗ As of July 4th, the boat launch will close at 10pm nightly, a
change from our historic 24/7 access.ௗ The nightly closure is intended to
improve safety while longer-term security improvements are implemented.
Staff have notified pass holders and recent patrons directly, we've updated
our public information, and we're coordinating with the police department
as this change takes effect. For more information, please visit our website at
www.rentonwa.gov.
x Summer Family Fun Extravaganza events hosted in partnership with the King
County Library System kick off Wednesday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Kiwanis
Park (815 Union Avenue NE) with the Mariachi Monarcas. The event is free
and all ages are welcome. For more information visit our website
at www.rentonwa.gov/events.
x Free watch parties will be hosted at Legacy Square for the FIFA World Cup
Quarter Final matches July 10 and 11. For game times and more information
visit www.rentonwa.gov/events.
x Roll through Renton’s historic Loop Saturday, July 11 from 6-8 p.m. Cruz the
Loop brings Renton’s car culture to the heart of downtown for a day of
cruising, community, and celebration. The event is free and registration is
required. Visit www.summerfest.com to learn more about this event and
register.
x For four decades, Renton River Days has brought residents, families,
businesses and visitors together to celebrate the spirit, character, and pride
of Renton. ௗThis year marks the 40th Anniversary of Renton River Days,
happening July 24–26! Be part of the magic by marching in Saturday’s
parade, be a volunteer Superstar, or sponsor the fun! Deadline is July 10.
Apply online at www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays.
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 Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, requested city officials terminate the FLOCK camera contract
and asked for an update on the moratorium for data centers.
x Leslie Jensen, Renton, asked if there were updates on the moratorium for data centers
and LGBTQIA+ protections. She also spoke about a recent social media post from the
police department regarding FLOCK camera systems.
x Zach Moore, Renton, asked if there were updates to the LGBTQIA+ protections and data
center issues. He asked if there was a way to keep residents up to date on referrals from
Council to the Administration.
x Amy (last name not given), Renton, asked for updates on the LGBTQIA+ protections and
data center issues. She also urged city officials to cancel the FLOCK camera system
contract.
x Gabriel Dias, Renton, also asked about updates on the LGBTQIA+ protections and data
center issues. He also urged city officials to turn off FLOCK cameras permanently.
x Michael Westgaard, Renton, asked about updates on the issues of LGBTQIA+
protections, data centers, and keeping Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement agents
off city property. He stated the funds to keep the FLOCK cameras active could be used
to support retail workers and the Rental Registration program.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Council Minutes of June 22, 2026.
b) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development
Division requested authorization to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Renton
Housing Authority to clarify that the Renton Housing Authority owns King County
Parcel No. 7227801055. Refer to Planning & Development Committee
c) Finance Department requested execution of the 2025 Audit Engagement Letter with
the Office of Washington State Auditor, in the amount of $122,000, for annual
audits for fiscal year 2025. Refer to Finance Committee
d) Finance Department recommended adoption of the 2nd Quarter Budget
adjustment ordinance. The proposed revenue budget adjustment totals $7.1
million, with an expenditure budget adjustment of $10.4 million. Refer to Finance
Committee
e) Police Department requested ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Renton Police Guild that summarizes proposed increases to
incentives for lateral Police Officer recruitment, and authorization to increase
incentives per the MOU. The proposal increases the current employee referral
bonus from $5,000 to $15,000 and the lateral hire bonus from $20,000 to $40,000.
Lateral officers must meet specific thresholds to earn the full bonus amounts.
Refer to Finance Committee
f) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of
Addendum 1-26, to lease LAG-24-003, lessee Brinton Business Ventures, Inc. dba
Evergreen Refreshments which extends the lease through July 31, 2027 and
increases the total monthly rent to $65.96 including leasehold excise tax for
unstaffed concession services for Police Department personnel located on the first
floor of City Hall. Refer to Finance Committee
g) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division recommended
execution of Maintenance Agreement GMC 1059 with the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in the amount of $15,572.16 plus ongoing
maintenance costs, to install flashing stop signs, a flashing “Stop Ahead” sign, and
stop bars within WSDOT right-of-way at the Sunset Blvd NE and I-405 Northbound
On Ramp Intersection. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee
h) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-24-105, Sewer
Replacement Phase 1 project, contractor Rodarte Construction, Inc., and requests
acceptance of the project and authorization to release the retainage bond after 60
days after all State required releases are obtained and all liens are legally cleared.
Council Concur
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. LEGISLATION
Ordinance for second and final reading:
a) 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 RIVERA, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
9. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Alberson initiated a discussion about the FLOCK ALPR camera systems.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL UNPAUSE THE
FLOCK ALPR CAMERA SYSTEM REVISIT THE ISSUE OF PAUSING OR
UNPAUSING THE FLOCK ALPR CAMERA SYSTEM UNTIL AFTER ALL
COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE SYSTEM
WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. *
Additional discussion ensued regarding Councilmembers’ availability to complete a review of
the system offered by the police department.
MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL AMEND THE MAIN
MOTION TO STRIKE THE WORDS “UNPAUSE THE FLOCK ALPR CAMERA
SYSTEM” AND INSERT THE WORDS “REVISIT THE ISSUE OF PAUSING OR
UNPAUSING THE FLOCK ALPR CAMERA SYSTEMS UNTIL AFTER ALL
COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE SYSTEM
WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. **
**Motion to amend the main motion carried.
*Main motion carried as amended.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, AND
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:59 PM
Executive Session was conducted and no action was taken. The Council meeting
adjourned when the executive session adjourned. TIME: 8:08 PM
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Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerkௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ
ௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ Jason Seth, Recorderௗௗ
Monday, June 22, 2026ௗௗ
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
July 6, 2026
July 13, 2026
Monday
CANCELED Community ServicesCommittee, Chair McIrvin
4:15 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Ratification and Authorization of a Proposed Increase to Incentives for
Lateral Police Officer Recruitment
2. Change Order for Washington State Sales Tax (WSST) for the Renton
Market and Piazza Park Project
3. Lease Addendum #1 to LAG-24-003 with Brinton Business Ventures Inc
dbaEvergreen Refreshments
4. 2025 Audit Engagement Letter with the Office of Washington State
Auditor
5. 2nd Quarter 2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance
6. Vouchers
7. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:15 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Quitclaim Deed to Renton Housing Authority to Clarify Ownership of
King County Parcel
2. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Long Range Planning Update
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference