HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/2025 - MinutesJune 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
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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.
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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
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