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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/2025 - Agenda Packet AGENDA EQUITY COMMISSION 5:30 PM - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Zoom – Virtual Only Please note this regular meeting of the Renton Equity Commission is being offered as a virtual meeting and can be attended remotely via Zoom. For those wishing to attend virtually: Please (1) follow this link or copy/paste into a browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85813417685?pwd=0NzKOfLdPFZTNnO22FyHG2E7kHzufR.1; (2) call in to the Zoom meeting by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 858 1341 7685 and passcode 863641; or (3) call 425-430-6546 on the day of the meeting to request an invite with a link to the meeting. Public comment is permitted virtually via the Zoom link above or may also be submitted in writing to hlmiller@rentonwa.gov before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Those providing audience comment will be limited to three minutes each unless an exception is granted by the Commission. Attendees will be muted and not audible to the Commission except during times they are designated to speak. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MAYOR COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of June 10, 2025, meeting minutes Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 1 of 5 8. NEW BUSINESS a) Renton Police Department Hiring Process Jon Schuldt, Police Chief Jeffery Hardin, Deputy Police Chief Ryan Rutledge, Deputy Police Chief 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS 10. COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov MEMBERS Ali Cohen, Chair Cassandra Baddeley Camila Lagow Manami Imaoka, Vice Chair Daniel Helmer Yanjie Lu Jayne Ahrens Youth Member Gabriel Jones Hemant Tanwar Page 2 of 5 June 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES EQUITY COMMISSION 5:30 PM - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Jayne Ahrens Ali Cohen Daniel Helmer Manami Imaoka Camila Lagow Commissioners attending virtually: Cassandra Baddeley Yanjie Lu Hemant Tanwar Commissioners absent: Gabriel Jones Staff attending: Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks and Recreation Administrator Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager Ty Hairr, Associate Planner MOVED BY IMAOKA, SECONDED BY LAGOW TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER JONES. CARRIED STAFF COMMENTS Page 1 of 3 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 3 of 5 June 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DCAO Rowland shared regrets on behalf of the Mayor who was unable to attend. AUDIENCE COMMENT Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes. Tristan Kochen shared that he was happy to be attending the Equity Commission meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of May 13, 2025, meeting minutes Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant MOVED BY IMAOKA, SECONDED BY BADDELEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Legislative Session Recap Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager NEW BUSINESS Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Engagement Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks and Recreation Administrator Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager Ty Hairr, Associate Planner COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Imaoka thanked Hannah for providing black and white double-sided copies for the commission. Commissioner Baddeley shared that her daughter is graduating from high school and she has enjoyed seeing her daughter and friends out enjoying Renton's parks. She also shared some concerns about extra car traffic and safety in neighborhoods near beaches during the summer. Commissioner Baddeley also shared that she recently had to evacuate her home due to a gas leak nearby and wanted to share that the first responders were great in the process. She urged everyone to enjoy the warmer weather and be safe. COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Cohen shared that she was impressed with the photos from the Pride Flag Raising, and will try to attend the Juneteenth Flag Raising. Page 2 of 3 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 4 of 5 June 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY LAGOW, SECONDED BY BADDELEY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:32 P.M. Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request. For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov MEMBERS Ali Cohen, Chair Cassandra Baddeley Camila Lagow Manami Imaoka, Vice Chair Daniel Helmer Yanjie Lu Jayne Ahrens Youth Member - Gabriel Jones Hemant Tanwar Page 3 of 3 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 5 of 5