CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON

August 14

• Approved Minutes (August 7, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Design concept for the downtown pavilion market

August 7

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Farmers Market Week proclamation to Olivia Cowley, Carrie Olsen, Renton Farmers Market Manager, and Alec Carolan.

Councilmember Ryan McIrvin receives his Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Mayor Armondo Pavone.

• Approved Minutes (July 17, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Community Survey Executive Summary

July 31 - 5th Monday of the Month - no meeting

July 24 - Council Holiday - no meeting

July 17

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the proclamation designating July as Disability Pride Month to Kristina Brown, director of communications & public affairs, at Kindering.

Mayor Armondo Pavone and Renton City Council honor Summer Cameron for receiving the Award of Merit in Film Production from the 2023 National Parent Teacher Association Reflections Art Program.

Mayor Armondo Pavone and Renton City Council honor Elleanna Smith for receiving the Award of Excellence in Dance Choreography from the 2023 National Parent Teacher Association Reflections Art Program.

• Approved Minutes (July 10, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

July 10

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents proclamation designating July as Parks and Recreation Month to (left to right) Kelly Beymer, parks and recreation administrator; Roberta Graver, administrative assistant; Cailín Hunsaker, parks & trails director; Carrie Nass, recreation director; Erica Schmitz, parks planning & natural resources director; Mayor Armondo Pavone; Elizabeth Stewart, museum manager; and Steve Meyers, Maplewood Golf Course manager.

• Approved Minutes (June 26, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Updates from Information Technology and Emergency Management

July 3, 2023 - no meeting, July 4 holiday

June 26, 2023

Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince receives his Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from City of Renton Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kristi Rowland.

Mayor Armondo Pavone receives his Certificate of Municipal Leadership from City of Renton Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kristi Rowland.

• Approved Minutes (June 12, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Impact Analysis: locally-imposed minimum wage; locally-imposed hiring practices

June 19 - no meeting: Juneteenth holiday

June 12

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents proclamation designating June 19 as  Juneteenth 2023 in the City of Renton.

• Approved Minutes (June 5, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - King County Homeless Authority

June 5

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (June) proclamation to Lanette Sargeant. A lifelong Renton resident, Lanette is an advocate for education and LGBTQIA+ rights and a board member for the Renton LGBTQIA+ community. 

• Approved Minutes (May 22, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Tenant Protections & Rental Registration program

May 29 - no meeting: Memorial Day holiday

May 22

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 2) to Laura Meyer and other supporters.

Mayor Pavone presents the National Public Works Week (May 21-27) proclamation to city public works administrator Martin Pastucha.

Mayor Pavone and human resources/risk management administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak present the Employee Life Saving Award to Brenda Garcia. Brenda successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on LeStacia Kinlow (right) last November. Brenda and LeStacia work for the city's municipal court.

• Approved Minutes (May 15, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Connector and S. 7th Street Project

May 15

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Safe Boating and Paddling Week (May 20-26) proclamation to Debra Alderman and Susanne Chambers of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month (May) proclamation to Lele (Happy) Tian and members of the AANHPI community.

• Approved Minutes (May 8, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Blake Decision Impact and Recommendation

May 8

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Affordable Housing Week (May 7-13) proclamation to Kathleen Hosfeld, Executive Director/CEO, Strategy and Change Leadership, Homestead Community Land Trust, and Cliff Cawthon, Advocacy & Policy Manager, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Building Safety Month (May) proclamation to members of the city's Development Services team: (Left to Right): David Hedwall, Eric Petzold, Keith Minter, Rob Shuey, Steven Triplett, Melissa Kamphaus, Rob Thompson, Paul Wong, Scott Mitchell, Donna Locher, Alan Findlay, and Rick Lee.

• Approved Minutes (May 1, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

May 1

• Approved Minutes (April 24, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Organizational Development program

April 24

(Top) Emergency Management Coordinator Michelle Theurer presents to the mayor and city council Renton's status as a StormReady Community

(Bottom) Members of American Legion Post 204 honors Michelle Theurer for conducting emergency preparedness classes for their members. Also pictured is Deputy Chief Administrator Officer Kristi Rowland (far right).

• Approved Minutes (April 17, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Public Records Requests

April 17

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Arbor Day/Earth Day proclamation to Ian Gray, the city's Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager.

• Approved Minutes (April 10, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - 2023 Renton River Days

April 10

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week proclamation to Lora Ueland, director of Valley Communications Center.

• Approved Minutes (April 3, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Streets and Sidewalks Update (Public Works)

April 3

Mayor Pavone presents Benita Horn the proclamation making April 3, 2023, Benita Horn Day in Renton.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation to Mary Ellen Stone, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center chief executive officer.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Volunteer Appreciation Awareness Month proclamation to Teresa Nishi, the city's parks and recreation volunteer coordinator.

• Approved Minutes (March 27, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Chamber of Commerce

March 27

• Approved Minutes (March 20, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Age Friendly Renton

March 20

Renton Police Department Promotions

(from left) Sergeant Scott Woodward, Mayor Armondo Pavone, Chief Jon Schuldt, Commander Steve Morris, Deputy Chief Ryan Rutledge, and Deputy Chief Jeff Hardin

Sergeant Scott Woodward was promoted to oversee North-end Dayshift Sergeant in Patrol
Commander Steve Morris was promoted to oversee Patrol Services Division (traffic)
Commander Ryan Rutledge was promoted to Deputy Chief

Renton Police Department Commendations

Life-Saving Award: Officers Adam, Mazure, Paget, and Tibeau

Medal of Valor: Officer Carstensen

Medal of Valor/Life Saving Award: Officers Bills, Christiansen, Edmunds, Moynihan, Raygoza, Thielman, and Wisnewski, and Sgt. Summers

• Approved Minutes (March 13, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Downtown Partnership

March 13

• Approved Minutes (March 6, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Inclusion and Equity

March 6

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 27, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Risk Management 502 Insurance; Retirement Savings and Health Insurance Plan

February 27

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 13, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Neighborhoods Program update

February 20 - Presidents Day, no meeting

February 13

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Black History Month proclamation to Renton Technical College President Dr. Yoshiko Harden (right) and Franchesca ‘Fancy’ Vargas of Elevate PR Management (left).

 

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Benson Bruins Day proclamation to Head Coach Chris Vala (left) and Benson Bruins Junior Football and Cheer Club President B. Ron Burroughs (right).

• National Black History Month proclamation (February)

• Benson Bruins Day proclamation (Feb. 13)

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 6, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

February 6 

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents Ted Rodriguez the proclamation designating Feb. 6, 2023, as Ted Rodriguez Day and the Key to the City.

• Ted Rodriguez Day proclamation (Feb. 6)

• Approved Minutes (Jan. 23, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

January 30 - no meeting (5th Monday of the month)

January 23

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the proclamation designating Jan. 22, 2023, as Lunar New Year Day in Renton to community leaders Duc Tran (right) and Tony Au.

• Lunar New Year Day proclamation (Jan. 22)

• Approved Minutes (Jan. 9, 2023 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

January 16 - no meeting. MLK Day holiday

January 9

Mayor Armondo Pavone congratulates city staff who completed Lean training in 2022.

• Approved Minutes (Dec. 12, 2022 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

December 12

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents Doug Levy, the city's legislative lobbyist, the Doug Levy Day (Dec. 12) proclamation. Mr. Levy is retiring at the end of the year. Councilmembers Valerie O’Halloran, James Alberson, Jr., Kim Kim-Khánh Văn, Ed Prince, Ryan McIrvin, Carmen Rivera, and Ruth Pérez join them for the presentation.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents City Councilmember Kim Kim-Khánh Văn with her Certificate of Municipal Leadership at Monday night’s council meeting. Councilmembers James Alberson, Jr., Ruth Pérez, Valerie O’Halloran, Ryan McIrvin, Ed Prince, and Carmen Rivera join them for the presentation.

• Approved Minutes (December 5 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Census Update. EHHS Community Engagement 

December 5

• Approved Minutes (November 28 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Inclusion & Equity Program and Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2023

November 28

• Approved Minutes (November 21 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - King County Solid Waste RE+ Pledge

November 21

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove presents a check for $500,000 to members of the Renton City Council. The money will be used to finance the constriction of the Family First Community Center.

Pictured (from left): Photo ID: (from left): Kelly Beymer, parks and recreation administrator, Renton City Councilmembers Kim-Khánh Văn, James Alberson, Jr., Carmen Rivera, Upthegrove, and Councilmembers Ed Prince, Valerie O'Halloran, and Ruth Pérez.

Mayor Armondo Pavone proclaimed Saturday, November 26 as Small Business Saturday in Renton. Accepting the proclamation from Renton City Council President Pro-Tem Ed Prince is Sue Bollinger, vice president of Renton Downtown Partnership.

• Approved Minutes (November 14 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

November 14

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Veterans Month proclamation to Martin Tamayo. They are surrounded by other veterans and Renton City Council members.

• Approved Minutes (November 7 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Updates on the Environmental Science Center at Liberty Park and Clean Economy Strategy

November 7

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the National Diabetes Month proclamation to City Clerk Jason Seth. Jason's daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes.

• Approved Minutes (October 24 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Updates on the I-405/SR 167 Corridor Program from WSDOT and the key 2023 Legislative priorities

October 24

• Approved Minutes (October 17 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - 2023-2024 budget (Property Tax Levy Ordinances, Utility Rate Adjustment Ordinances, Various User Fee Adjustments (Fee Schedule and Resolution), and 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance)

October 17

• Approved Minutes (October 10 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - 2023-2024 department budget presentations by Executive Services (questions), Public Works, Community & Economic Development, City Attorney, Human Resources & Risk Management, and Finance

October 10

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation to Tina Harris, Renton Police Department domestic violence victims advocate, Deputy Chief of Police Jeffery Hardin, and Police Commander Ryan Rutledge.

• Approved Minutes (October 3 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - 2023-2024 department budget presentations by Equity Housing & Human Services, Police, Parks & Recreation, and Executive Services

October 3

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month proclamation to (left-to-right) Angelica Salgado, Ted Rodriguez, and Camila Lagow. Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

• Approved Minutes (September 26 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Mayor Armondo Pavone's 2023-2024 budget presentation

September 26

• Approved Minutes (September 19 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Housing and Human Services update

September 19

Renton City Councilmember Valerie O'Halloran accepts her Advanced Certification of Municipal Leadership certificate from Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone (right). At left is Councilmember O'Halloran's husband Michael.

• Approved Minutes (September 12 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Police Department Pubic Safety

September 12

Accepting the "National Recovery Month" proclamation from Council President Pro-Tem Ed Prince is Kathleen Murphy, a Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist with King County's Department of Community and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Division.

• Approved Minutes (August 15 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

September 5 - no meeting, Labor Day

August 29 - no meeting, council holiday

August 22 - no meeting, council holiday

August 15

• Approved Minutes (August 8 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Updates on renaming of Renton Senior Activity Center and Transportation Improvement Program

August 8

Accepting the "Farmers Market Week" proclamation from Mayor Armondo Pavone are Carrie Olson, Renton Farmers Market coordinator, left, and Sophie DeWitt, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer with the city.

• Approved Minutes (August 1 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Municipal Court review

August 1

• Approved Minutes (July 18 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

July 25 - no meeting

July 18

• Approved Minutes (July 11 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - SAND (Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations)

July 11

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the Parks and Recreation Month proclamation to Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director, Bryce Goldmann, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events Coordinator, and Steve Brown, Parks Maintenance Manager.

• Approved Minutes (June 27 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Police Department

July 4 - no meeting

June 27

• Approved Minutes (June 13 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Property, Cyber, Pollution Insurance Renewal

June 20 - Juneteenth Holiday, no meeting

June 13

Councilmember James Alberson accepts the Juneteenth proclamation  from Mayor Armondo Pavone.

• Approved Minutes (June 6 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Municipal Arts Commission update and proposed funding from the Lodging Tax Grant program

June 6

Alex Shockey accepts the Pride Month proclamation from Mayor Armondo Pavone.

• Approved Minutes (May 23 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renaming Senior Activity Center for Don Persson

May 30 - no meeting/Memorial Day

May 23

• Approved Minutes (May 16 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Clean Economy Strategy

May 16

• Approved Minutes (May 9 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

May 9

• Approved Minutes (May 2 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - no meeting

May 2

• Approved Minutes (April 25 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Sunset Area Transformation Update

April 25

• Approved Minutes (April 18 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Affordable Housing Update

April 18

• Approved Minutes (April 11 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

April 11

• Approved Minutes (April 4 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - No meeting

April 4

• Approved Minutes (March 28 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - 2022 Legislative Recap

March 28

• Approved Minutes (March 21 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Bezos Academy

March 21

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Council Chamber audio/visual upgrade

March 14

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 28 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Renton Municipal Arts Commission

March 7 - no meeting

Feb. 28

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 14 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Parks and Recreation 2021 review

Feb. 21 - council holiday

Feb. 14

• Approved Minutes (Feb. 7 meeting)

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video (no meeting on Feb. 14)

Feb. 7

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Approved Minutes (Jan. 24 meeting)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Community & Economic Development 2021 review

Jan. 24

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Approved Minutes (Jan. 10 meeting)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Family First Community Center update; Republic Services storm response update

Jan. 17 - council holiday

Jan. 10

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Approved Minutes (Jan. 3 meeting)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video - Equity, Housing and Human Services Department; Health Through Housing Initiative

Jan. 3

• Meeting documents (approved committee reports, motion sheets, and council committee meeting calendar)

• Approved Minutes (Dec. 13 meeting)

• Council meeting video

• Committee of the Whole video (no meeting on Jan. 3)

• Jan. 4, 2023 - Renton City Council Convenes Monday for Initial 2023 Meeting

•  Jan. 3, 2022 - Renton City Council convenes tonight for initial 2022 meeting

• Dec. 1, 2021 - Carmen Rivera sworn in to fill vacant City Council position two

• March 11, 2020 - City Council to conduct March meetings via teleconference

• City Council brochure (Feb. 2020)

• Feb. 4, 2020 - City Council chooses Angelina Benedetti to fill vacant seat

• Dec. 6, 2019 - Valerie O'Halloran takes City Council oath