Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 07-20-20261. 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 Vaҽn, Council Position No. 7 (attended remotely) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl L. Beyer, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Gina Estep, Community & Economic Development Administrator Young Yoon, IT Director Amanda Free, Economic Development Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director Steve Meyers, Golf Course Manager Kirk Gleason, Golf Professional Angel Laycock, Communications Manager Sam Severson, Communications Specialist 2 Casey King, Community Outreach Coordinator Commander Chandler Swain, Police Department ATTENDED REMOTELY Georgia Ward-Collings, Administrative Secretary 1 Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner CITY OF RENTON MINUTES – REGULAR 7:00 PM - MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director 3. PROCLAMATION a) Parks and Recreation Month – July 2026: A proclamation was read by Mayor Pavone declaring July 2026 as Parks & Recreation Month in the City of Renton and encouraging all residents to join in this special observance. Recreation Director Jennifer Spencer introduced Golf Course Manager Steve Meyers and Golf Professional Kirk Gleason. Mr. Gleason explained the Golf Course’s new PGA Junior League program and introduced the junior golfers who were in attendance. Mr. Meyers accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 4) PUBLIC HEARING a) Petition for St. Anthony’s School Release of Easement: This being the date set and proper notices having been published and posted, Mayor Pavone opened the Public Hearing to consider the Petition for Release of Easement submitted by the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishopship of Seatle (owner of St. Anthony’s School). Property Services Specialist Stephanie Rary reported the property burdened by the existing easement is St. Anthony’s School at 336 Shattuck Ave S and the St. Anthony’s Parish Ministry Center at 314 S 4th St. She stated that there is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater main in the easement area and the petitioner has constructed a new sewer main in an alley north of Parcel No. 784100035 and granted it to the city at no cost. She noted that the new sewer main replaces the wastewater main in the easement area. Concluding, Ms. Rary reported that the petitioner stated the new location will improve the city’s access to the utilities and enhance maintenance well into the future. She stated that the staff recommendation is to approve the petition and adopt the ordinance declaring the easement surplus to the city’s needs and authorizing the Administration to execute and record the release of easement with King County. Mayor Pavone called for public comments. • Corey Baker, Renton, stated that the presentation clarified the matter and he no longer needed to provide comments. There being no further comments or correspondence, it was MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. 5. 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: • It’s finally here! Renton River Days 40th Anniversary takes place this weekend, July 24-26, at various locations around the city. Enjoy music a drone show, pickleball, parade, food, arts, crafts, and more. All events are free and sure to entertain any age group all weekend. For a full list of hours, events, and activities visit www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays. • In May, Public Works partnered with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission to invite residents to leave their creative mark on the city by submitting original designs for storm drain or “manhole” covers. The project committee has selected five standout designs and needs your help selecting your favorite. Vote for your top two favorite designs by July 31 at www.rentonwa.gov/stormdrainart. • Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 4 to celebrate National Night Out 2026. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that brings neighbors together, strengthens community partnerships, and promotes neighborhood safety. Residents are encouraged to gather with neighbors to host a neighborhood event and recruit volunteers to help organize the gathering. Register your event by visiting www.rentonwa.gov/nno so police and other public safety professionals can visit your neighborhood, have conversations, provide resources, and bring some swag between 5:30-8:30 p.m. • 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. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Brandon Conley, Renton, requested the FLOCK ALPR camera contract be cancelled and the equipment removed from city rights-of-way. • Tom Curtis, Renton, expressed opposition to the use of FLOCK ALPR cameras and noted that the Los Angeles Police Department and several Washington agencies have ended their contracts. • Amy (unknown), Renton, expressed opposition to the use of FLOCK ALPR cameras and noted that FLOCK has recently updated language about data sharing that benefits the company not residents. • Andrew Lopreiato, Renton, stated that the rentonwa.gov/ALPR webpage misinforms residents about the system and requested the contract with FLOCK Safety be cancelled. • Dennis Robertson, Tukwila, stated that the issue of safety versus privacy is a real one and for that reason the cameras should remain off until better legislation or a new administration is in office at the federal level. • Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, expressed opposition to the use of the FLOCK ALPR cameras and requested the contract be cancelled. • Jonathan Pincus, Bellevue, spoke about his background in IT and urged officials to end the contract with FLOCK Safety. • Leah Salerno, Seattle, spoke about her background as a lawyer and urged officials to turn the cameras off permanently. • Wyatt Fitzpatrick, Renton, read portions of an American Civil Liberties Union article about FLOCK Safety and urged officials to cancel the contract with the organization. • Patty Kravey, Renton, urged officials to keep the ALPR cameras off. • Derek Arnold, Renton, stated that the millions of images captured by the FLOCK ALPR cameras can be hacked and altered using Artificial Intelligence. He urged officials to end the contract with FLOCK Safety. • Sheryl Friesz, Renton, spoke about the Equity Commission’s recent vote to re-visit the issue of the cameras after speaking to members of the community. She stated the negatives far outweigh any benefits the cameras offer the community. • Bob Baker, unincorporated King County, spoke in opposition to the use of the ALPR cameras and urged officials to end the contract with FLOCK Safety. • Philip Sherwood, unincorporated King County, stated that keeping the cameras off preserves resident’s Fourth Amendment rights under the Constitution. He urged officials to keep the system off. • Jennifer Roman, Renton, stated she is opposed to mass surveillance and spoke about how the ALPR system can track any individual’s movements, not just criminal activities. • Marisa Chong, Renton, urged Council to end the contract with FLOCK Safety because Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement agents are using the system to harm residents. • Adam Honne, Renton, stated that the ALPR camera system obstructs everyone’s right to the pursuit of liberty because it stands in opposition to the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution and the Washington State Constitution. • Jeanne DeMund, Renton, expressed concerns about the ALPR system’s ability to track everyone’s movement. She urged officials to end the contract with FLOCK Safety. • Carolyn Collins, Renton, noted the Supreme Court recently ruled that geolocation data from cell phones is protected by the Fourth Amendment. She urged officials to provide complete disclosures about data collected on residents before renewing a contract with FLOCK Safety. • Leslie Jensen, Renton, urged officials to turn off the cameras permanently. • Gabriel Dias, Renton, spoke about an anti-FLOCK website and urged officials to turn the system off permanently. • Alexander Smith, Kent, stated that it is clear the FLOCK system is unpopular with residents and urged officials to end the contract with FLOCK Safety. • Julian Kinberg, Renton, spoke about privacy issues with the FLOCK ALPR systems and the use of drones in the city. • Trestan Kochen, Renton, urged officials to turn the FLOCK ALPR cameras off permanently. • Sam Saeger, Renton, stated opposition to turning the FLOCK ALPR cameras on again. • Gabrielle Weidling, Renton, thanked officials for setting up cooling stations around the city and urged officials to keep the FLOCK ALPR cameras turned off. • Dyland Mayo, unincorporated King County, noted that several Washington cities have shut down their FLOCK ALPR camera systems and urged officials to do the same in Renton. • Jon Bridoux, unincorporated King County, stated the trade off of privacy over security is too great and urged officials to keep the ALPR system off permanently and end the contract with FLOCK Safety. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Council Minutes of July 13, 2026. Council Concur b) Community & Economic Development Department – Economic Development Division requested final approval of the Renton School District No. 403 Street Vacation: S Tillicum St and Alley, from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave S; and S Tobin St from Shattuck Ave S to Logan Ave (VAC-26-002); and requested acceptance of the appraisal, setting additional cash compensation at zero dollars ($0), and adoption of an ordinance vacating the requested street and alley. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee c) Community & Economic Development Department – Planning Division requested approval to commence formal negotiations with the owners of Vertical World for redevelopment of the Transit Street property, historically known as the city’s Transit Center. Refer to Planning & Development Committee d) Executive Services Department recommended execution of an amendment to the agreement with Valley Defenders, PLLC, in the amount of $130,000 per month for cases exceeding the annual contracted allotment and extends the agreement for indigent defense services through August 31, 2027. Refer to Finance Committee e) Parks & Recreation Department – Parks & Trails Division recommended execution of a Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce to accept non-matching grant funds totaling $485,000 to support continuous work related to the Sam Chastain Trail project; and authorize adjusting appropriations to account for the grant. Refer to Finance Committee f) Public Works Department – Admin recommended execution of an interagency agreement with King County for 2026-27 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant, to accept non-matching grant funds in the amount of $66,970.19, to establish an Aircraft Preflight Test Fuel Disposal program; and authorize adjusting appropriations to account for the grant. Refer to Finance Committee g) Public Works Department – Facilities Division recommended execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Mackenzie Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $283,181 for design, construction management, and other services required to implement the City Hall First Floor Remodel project. Refer to Finance Committee h) Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the following local road closure: Closure of Houser Way N between Lake Washington Blvd N and Lowe’s business delivery access for one full week to occur between August 7 and October 12, 2026, for the purpose of removing an obstruction beneath the BNSF railroad tracks needed to construct storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee i) Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division recommended execution of an interagency agreement with King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant, to accept non-matching grant funds in the amount of $250,000 for organics technical assistance and food recovery outreach. Refer to Finance Committee MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. 8. 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) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing a one full weekend closure of Ripley Lane N from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center north driveway to the Eastrail Trail Trestle Undercrossing to occur between July 24, 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. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Transportation Committee: Chair Rivera presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Maintenance Agreement GMC 1059, with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), for Sunset Blvd NE and I-405 Northbound On Ramp intersection project. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Utilities Committee: Chair Vaҽn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance declaring a utility easement, reserved by Ordinance No. 4883, located in the vicinity of the alley located north of S 4th St and between Whitworth Ave S and Shattuck Ave S, surplus. The Committee further recommends authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a record with King County a release of said easement. MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. 9. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4590: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing Temporary Full Street Closure of Ripley Lane North between the Virginia Mason Athletic Center North Driveway and Eastrail Trail Trestle. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 6196: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, declaring an existing Utility Easement reserved by Ordinance No. 4883 surplus to the City’s needs; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record with King County a Release of said Easement; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY VAҽN, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ordinance for second and final reading: c) Ordinance No. 6195: An Ordinance of the City Of Renton, Washington, Amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2025/2026 biennial budget; increasing the budgeted revenues and expenditures by $7,130,175 and $10,365,650 respectively; amending the 2026 salary table to reflect position and classification changes; amending the 2026 salary table to reflect the September 1, 2026 salary grade adjustments agreed to in the May 20, 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Renton and AFSCME; placing authorization of series position placements and payment of lateral officer incentives in the salary table; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY O’HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 10. NEW BUSINESS Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY VAҽN, COUNCIL HAVE A CONTINUAL PAUSE OF OUR ALPR FALCON FLOCK CAMERAS TO FURTHER REVIEW THE CONTRACT AND TO IMMEDIATELY UNPAUSE OUR ALPR AND AXON CAMERAS IN POLICE VEHICLES AND UNPAUSE OUR ALPR GENTECH CAMERAS IN OUR PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES WHILE CONTINUALLY COLLECTING DATA ON BOTH SYSTEMS TO STUDY THEIR EFFECTIVENESS. * Discussion ensued about the purpose and effect of the motion, the fact the Police Chief has stated that all ALPR cameras will remain off until the technology can satisfy privacy concerns, and that this motion allows the systems to be turned on immediately after the concerns are satisfied. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO RESEARCH AND EXPLORE A THIRD-PARTY AUDITING SYSTEM FOR ALL OUR ALPR SYSTEMS. CARRIED. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:58 PM ௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerkௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ ௗௗௗ ௗௗௗௗ Jason Seth, Recorderௗௗ Monday, July 20, 2026ௗௗ Council Committee Meeting Calendar July 20, 2026 July 27, 2026 Monday 2:30 p.m. Community ServicesCommittee, Chair McIrvin Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation 3:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Interagency Agreement between WA Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) and Renton Municipal Court for Therapeutic Courts 2. Agreement for Temporary Supportive Housing 3. Amendment to Agreement for Services Between the City of Renton and Valley Defenders, PLLC for Indigent Defense Services 4. Agreement with Mackenzie Engineering, Inc. City Hall First Floor Remodel Project 5. Grant Agreement: Sam Chastain Trail Project Legislative Appropriation 6. Interagency Agreement with King County for 2026-27 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant 7. Interagency Agreement with King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant 8. Vouchers 9. Emerging Issues in Finance 4:30 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. Future Redevelopment of Downtown Transit Center 2. Title IV Docket 21, Group B x D-251 Child Care Centers x D-252 Urban Design Regulations Update x D-253 RMF-2 Rezones with Comp Plan Amendment 3. Emerging Issues in CED 5:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center Update 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference