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CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARINGS
A virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
If you are using the video-conferencing option it is recommended you download the Zoom application to your
electronic device prior to the hearing. Download at: https://zoom.us/support/download
Locate the Meeting ID or phone number on hearing notice. If exhibits are to be entered into the record they shall be e- mailed to the project planner prior to the hearing.
CHECKING INTO A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
Click on Join and enter the Meeting ID number. (If you are dialing in you will be prompted to enter your
Meeting ID number followed by #.)
Enter your first name and last name and identify yourself as the public. (eg. Jane Doe/Public)
Enter Password provided on hearing notice.
You will be prompted /(Does not apply for dialing in.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Prior to the Hearing
Written comments may be submitted before the public hearing by email to por@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing.
During the Hearing
When recognized by Staff Host, state your full name and contact information into the record. After you have introduced yourself, you may provide your comments on the project. If no comments,
please note this and Staff Host will move to next member of the public. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone, please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782.
When entering an exhibit at the hearing the speaker should identify they have an Exhibit which can be shared on the screen by the Planner. These exhibits will be placed onto the City’s
Laserfiche portal promptly, so all participants have access to the document. If the document cannot be emailed, arrangements will be discussed on how to get the document into the record
at the Hearing.
TECHNICAL OBSTACLES
If you are unable to participate in the hearing due to technical issues, email Planning Technician Jenny Cisneros at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583 by 5pm the day before
the hearing. Those who notify by this deadline may submit written comments by 5pm the day after the hearing, either by email or by arranging a drop-off at City Hall. The Applicant and
City may respond to such comments by 5pm the following day. All correspondence will be added to the project Laserfiche Portal or can be obtained by contacting the Planning Technician.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
If you are unable to join the hearing by video or phone at the scheduled time, please contact Planning Technician Jenny Cisneros at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-6583 and provide
your contact information. If the technical issue cannot be resolved, the Planning Technician will notify the Hearing Examiner and determine how to extend the public comment period to
ensure your participation.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Planning Technician, Jenny Cisneros, at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583.
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