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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:45 PM - Monday, November 1, 2021
Videoconference
1. 2021/2022 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT
a) Presentation
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EQUITY COMMISSION
a) AB - 2962 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommends adoption of an
ordinance establishing the Renton Equity Commission.
b) Presentation
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MID-BIENNIAL BUDGET UPDATECOMMITTEE OF THEWHOLENOVEMBER 1, 2021AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT Update General Fund revenue projections with changed conditionsMake housekeeping adjustments to incorporate prior Council actionsAdjust for unexpected costs and proposed department changesActions required:•Set property tax levy for 2022•Adopt budget amendments•Update fee schedule2AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
MID-BIENNIUM REVIEW PROCESS3October 4 (Committee of the Whole) Revenue Update and Proposed 2021‐2022 AdjustmentsOctober 18 (Regular Council Meeting) Public Hearing: 2022 Revenue and Property Tax LevyMid‐biennium Budget AdjustmentsNovember 1 (Committee of the Whole) Follow up to Council questions, as neededCouncil DeliberationFinalize Committee ReportNovember 1 (Regular Council Meeting) Public Hearing: 2022 Revenue and Property Tax LevyMid‐biennium Budget AdjustmentsCommittee Report AdoptionOrdinances ‐First ReadingNovember 15 (Regular Council Meeting)Ordinances/Resolution‐Final Reading/AdoptionAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVY4Property Tax Worksheet Amount2021 Base Levy 39,672,050$ Limit Factor (the lesser of 1% or IPD) 396,721 2022 Property Tax Base Levy 40,068,771 2022 Maximum Statutory Levy 64,624,849 2022 Preliminary Allowable Tax Rate per $1000 AV 2.79449$ 2021 Actual Levy 22,700,592$ Prior Year Refunds 34,331 Limit Factor (the lesser of 1% or CPI) 396,721 New Construction 168,427 Annexation‐ 2022 Levy 23,300,071 2022 Estimated Levy Rate 1.00754$ AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT –REVENUE5General Fund2021 Adjustment2022 AdjustmentRevenueProperty Tax 1,000,000$ Sales Tax 1,000,000 1,000,000 Business and Occupation Tax 1,500,000 500,000 Utility Tax (1,025,000) (970,000) Other Tax and Licenses (395,000) (130,000) Gambling Tax 500,000 Building Permits/Development Service Fees 200,000 (300,000) Public Safety Fees 100,000 Recreation Fees (650,000) Interest (620,000) (620,000) Fines/Forfeit 100,000 ARPA Grant 18,113,855 Miscellaneous Grants 1,063,238 Other Miscellaneous (120,519) 145,071 Total Revenue Adjustment 19,766,574$ 625,071$ AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT –EXPENDITURES6General Fund2021 Adjustment2022 AdjustmentExpendituresARPA Econ Recovery, Human Services & Technology 3,600,000$ City wide Reorganization 405,934 1,007,894 Outside Legal Council 90,000 Police Body Cameras 420,599 Stabilization Fund 2,000,000 Facilities CIP Funding 2,000,000 Grant Funded Expense 1,226,372 Leased Facilities Upgrades 125,000 Miscellaneous 190,951 138,336 Total Expenditure Adjustment 10,058,856$ 1,146,230$ AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
GENERAL FUND BALANCE72017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026Summary ($ in Million)Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance24.5$ 31.6$ 44.7$ 48.2$ 54.5$ 53.0$ 44.7$ 21.2$ 10.3$ (2.5)$ Operating Revenue 103.8$ 105.4$ 129.2$ 102.7$ 105.2$ 107.2$ 109.2$ 111.1$ 113.0$ 115.0$ Base Operating Expenditure (86.4) (89.7) (118.1) (94.8) (110.8) (112.1) (115.7) (119.5) (123.4) (127.4) Operating Surplus (Deficit) 17.4$ 15.7$ 11.1$ 7.8$ (5.6)$ (4.9)$ (6.6)$ (8.4)$ (10.3)$ (12.4)$ 1X Sources10.9$ 0.4$ 1.8$ 9.4$ 21.0$ 0.0$ 0.9$ 0.9$ 0.9$ 0.9$ 1X Uses2(11.3) (3.1) (9.5) (11.0) (16.8) (3.4) (17.9) (3.4) (3.4) (3.4) Net Resources ‐ Uses 7.1$ 13.0$ 3.5$ 6.3$ (1.4)$ (8.3)$ (23.6)$ (10.9)$ (12.8)$ (14.9)$ Ending Fund Balance 31.6$ 44.7$ 48.2$ 54.5$ 53.0$ 44.7$ 21.2$ 10.3$ (2.5)$ (17.4)$ Ending Bal as % of Opr Budget (Target=12%)36.62% 49.82% 40.77% 57.43% 47.84% 39.88% 18.28% 8.60%‐2.06%‐13.66%AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
NON-GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT - HIGHLIGHTSAdjustment for housing and supportive services (HB 1590)Increase REET Revenues $2 millionTransfer to provide funding for parks maintenance building improvementsRecognition of Department of Commerce grant for the Family First Center construction8AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE9Update 2022 Maplewood Golf Course Fees Add small cell site license addendum rent ($270)Update Revocable Right‐of‐Way permit fees for single family and two‐family homes that utilize right‐of‐way along the waterfrontUpdate 2022 School Impact Fees Update 2022 Fire Department Fire Marshall FeesAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
MID-BIENNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT10•Questions•Committee reportAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AB - 2962
City Council Regular Meeting - 18 Oct 2021
SUBJECT/TITLE: Establishment of the Renton Equity Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT: Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department
STAFF CONTACT: Preeti Shridhar, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator
EXT.: 6569
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Establishment of the Renton Equity Commission has no fiscal impact. In alignment with other city boards,
commissions, or committees, the members are not compensated for their service to the Commission.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Department of Equity, Housing, and Human Services (EHHS) is requesting Council approval and adoption of an
ordinance to establish and staff the Renton Equity Commission. Members will be appointed by the Mayor and
subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Equity Commission will consist of 9 members and include one
youth representative between 18-25 years old. The Commission membership will reflect the diversity of the
city including, but not limited to ethnicity, race, age, gender, faith, gender identity and expression, and
profession. Since the Commission will provide recommendations to the City Council, Councilmembers will not
be eligible to serve on the body. Commission members will have a demonstrated history of supporting equity.
If approved the Commission and staff will work together to establish a regular meeting schedule and work
plan.
On May 10, 2021, the City Council approved the 2022-2027 Business Plan. The Business Plan includes goals
that work toward, "Building an inclusive, informed and hate-free city with equitable outcomes for all in support
of social, economic, and racial justice." Creation of the Department of Equity, Housing, and Human Services
last summer gives the city an opportunity to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion . Such a focus in
conjunction with the EHHS Housing and Human Services divisions offer a community and internal scope that
can have greater impact as a bridge between the community and internal processes. The Commission will be
able to examine city policies, practices, and processes using the Renton Equity Lens to develop
recommendations that eradicate inequities and achieve equitable outcomes by eliminating racial, economic,
and social barriers in inter practices, city programs, services, and policies.
EXHIBITS:
A. Ordinance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the ordinance to establish the Renton Equity Commission and present the ordinance for first and
second reading.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 2‐7 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE
RENTON EQUITY COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the City of Renton established an Advisory Commission on Diversity to address
general practices of discrimination; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Advisory Commission on Diversity does not
meet the full needs for equity and inclusion in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a year‐long effort to identify how to improve equity
and inclusion in a meaningful and on‐going way including holding 11 meetings with community
members reflecting the diversity of Renton to seek their input; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes the formation of an Equity Commission to address the full
needs of equity and inclusion in alignment with the Renton Mission and Business Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Chapter 2‐7 of the Renton Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and
replaced as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION III. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
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such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2021.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2021.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:2179:10/11/21
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ORDINANCE NO. ________
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EXHIBIT A
RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2‐7
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ORDINANCE NO. ________
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CHAPTER 7
RENTON EQUITY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2‐7‐1: Declaration of Policy
2‐7‐2: Creation of Renton Equity Commission
2‐7‐3: Duties and Powers Of Commission
2‐7‐4: Appointment and Members
2‐7‐5 Compensation
2‐7‐6 Selection Process
2‐7‐7: Appointment of Subcommittees
2‐7‐8: Investigations, Public Hearings, And Research
2‐7‐9: Procedure, Meetings, And Interpretation
2‐7‐10: City Council Review
2‐7‐1 DECLARATION OF POLICY:
The City Council herewith finds that all forms of prejudice and the general practice of
discrimination against any individual, group, or organization by reason of race, color, creed,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity and expression, the presence of any sensory, mental or
physical disability, or marital status have a detrimental effect on the public welfare and well‐
being. To eliminate such prejudice and discrimination an instrumentality should be established
through which the employees and officials of the City may obtain advice and assistance using the
Renton Equity Lens to identify and address inequities in order to eliminate racial, economic, and
social barriers identified in City programs, services and policies.
The City Council further finds that it would be in the interests of all citizens of the City of Renton
to include in its Mission and Business Plan the importance of building an inclusive, informed, and
hate‐free city with equitable outcomes for all in support of social, economic, and racial justice.
Whenever a word is used herein, the definition given to that word shall be that of RCW 49.60.040
(Definitions) which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
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2‐7‐2 CREATION OF RENTON EQUITY COMMISSION:
There is hereby created the Renton Equity Commission in furtherance of the goals identified in
the Declaration of Policy.
2‐7‐3 DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION:
Duties and powers of the Renton Equity Commission are intended to advance equity and
inclusion in support of the City’s goal to build an inclusive, informed, and hate‐free city with
equitable outcomes for all in support of social, economic, and racial justice. The Renton Equity
Commission shall have the power and duty to:
A. At request of City staff or officials, review City practices, policies, or procedures under
their authority to provide recommendations to the requestor .
B. Renton Equity Commission recommendations will be based on analysis of how or whether
the practice, policy, or procedure may tend to create or support inequity, including what
community or communities may be impacted, and how those impacts may emerge.
C. Renton Equity Commission recommendations will, to the extent possible, provide specific
actions to resolve the identified inequities.
D. The Renton Equity Commission will provide an annual report to the Council on goals,
outcomes, and recommendations for future goals to be included in the report described in
Section 2‐7‐10 (City Council Review).The Commission will provide an annual report to the Council
on goals, outcomes, and recommendations for future goals, to be included in the report
described in Section 2‐7‐10 (City Council Review).
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
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E. Within the first six (6) months of formation, the Renton Equity Commission shall develop
a Mission, Vision, and By‐Laws including elections of officers as needed to further manage its
operations according to the terms of this Chapter.
2‐7‐4 APPOINTMENT, TERM, AND MEMBERSHIP:
The Renton Equity Commission will consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor, and
confirmed by City Council as follows:
A. At the time of initial appointment, three (3) members shall be appointed for one (1) year;
three (3) members hall be appointed for two (2) years; three (3) members shall be appointed for
three (3) years. At the expiration of the initial term, three (3) members shall be appointed each
year for three (3)‐year terms.
B. Terms shall be from January 1 of the appointment year, through December 31 of the term
expiration year.
C. Membership should reflect the diversity of the City including but not limited to ethnicity,
race, age, gender, faith, gender identity and expression, and profession. Due to the size of the
Renton Equity Commission, it is understood that it is possible that not every group may be
represented.
D. Members shall, from the time of their appointment and confirmation through their term,
be a resident of, or business owner in, the City of Renton and able to attend meetings as
necessary. If they no longer reside or have a business in Renton, they forfeit their membership in
the Renton Equity Commission as of the date of their move.
E. Applicants for appointment shall have a demonstrated commitment to equity.
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F. At least one member shall be a “youth” member between the ages of eighteen (18) and
twenty‐five (25) at the time the member is confirmed in their appointment.
G. No sitting City Council member shall be a member of the Renton Equity Commission; if a
Renton Equity Commission member is elected or appointed to City Council, they shall forfeit their
membership on the Renton Equity Commission effective at the date of their swearing‐in as a City
Council member. Nothing in this section is intended to discourage former City Council members
from applying for appointment so long as they meet other appointment requirements.
H. No current City employee or consultant shall be a member of the Renton Equity
Commission; if a Renton Equity Commission member becomes employed or contracted by the
City, they shall forfeit their membership on the Renton Equity Commission effective on their first
day of employment or contract with the City. Nothing in the section is intended to discourage
former City employees or consultants from applying for appointment so long as they meet other
appointment requirements.
I. A majority of the members appointed and confirmed shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of conducting the business of the Renton Equity Commission.
2‐7‐5 COMPENSATION:
In alignment with other City boards/commissions/committees, there will be no compensation for
serving on the Renton Equity Commission
2‐7‐6 APPOINTMENT PROCESS:
The Mayor shall develop and post a procedure by which interested Renton residents or business
owners may apply for membership on the Renton Equity Commission. The procedure shall
include, at a minimum:
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A. Public notice calling for applicants; and
B. Provision for interview protocols for all applicants.
2‐7‐7 APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES:
A majority of the members of the Renton Equity Commission may name such subcommittee or
subcommittees, as in its judgment, will aid in effectuating the purpose of this Chapter and may
empower any such subcommittee to review policies, practices, and procedures and advise the
full Renton Equity Commission regarding its findings on equity issues for the Renton Equity
Commission to take action within the purview of this Chapter.
2‐7‐9 PROCEDURE AND MEETINGS:
The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed for the accomplishment of the purposes set
forth in this Chapter. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to amend, repeal, or modify any
of the provisions of any civil rights law or any other law of the federal or state government, or
any other provisions of this Code relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, national
origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or
marital status as defined in this Chapter.
A. Renton Equity Commission members will receive training on how to use the Renton Equity
Lens, and for compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act within
ninety (90) days of their appointment on confirmation, and every two (2) years thereafter.
B. A City staff person will be assigned as part of their regular duties to provide administrative
support to the Renton Equity Commission.
1. Administrative support will include but not be limited to retaining records as required
under RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act), ensuring compliance with RCW 42.30 (Open Public
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Meetings Act), and providing coordination as needed with other City staff to provide policies,
procedures, practices to the Renton Equity Commission and to facilitate presentations on
materials to the Renton Equity Commission.
2. The staff person will ensure that City Subject Matter Experts are available to brief
Commission members on items pertinent to the practice, policy, or procedure under review.
3. The staff person will also prepare recommendations of the Renton Equity Commission
for presentation to City staff and/or elected officials.
C. Members may, from time to time, participate in “town hall” or similar meetings open to
the public, in order to help analyze and provide recommendations on policy, procedures, and
practices. Any such meetings will be reviewed for compliance with applicable public
transparency and records retention requirements.
D. The Renton Equity Commission may request information as needed from other
community groups including, but not limited to, the Mayor’s Inclusion Task force, Latino Forum,
Vietnamese/Chinese Forum, African American Pastoral Group, Renton Police Advisory
Committee, etc.
E. Members who have more than three (3) unexcused absences may be removed by action
of the Mayor.
2‐7‐10 CITY COUNCIL REVIEW:
The Renton Equity Commission shall submit unto the City Council, by January 31st of each year,
a summary of all actions taken by the Renton Equity Commission, including analysis of policies,
programs, services, and procedures and recommendations therefrom, during the preceding year
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
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so that the City Council may fully review the manner in which the Renton Equity Commission has
implemented and enforced the provisions of this Chapter.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Creation of Renton’s Equity Commission
Presentation to Council Committee of Whole
Benita Horn, Preeti Shridhar, November 1, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Declaration
of Policy
•Council finds all forms of
prejudice and discrimination to
have a detrimental effect on the
public welfare and well‐being.
•To eliminate such prejudice and
discrimination the City may use
the Renton Equity Lens to identify
and address the inequities.
•Council further determines that
the City of Renton’s Business Plan
will include as part of its vision –
”Building an inclusive, informed
and hate-free city with equitable
outcomes for all in support of
social, economic and racial
justice.”AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Creation of Equity
Commission
•The City originally had a Diversity Commission but
over the years that did not meet the needs of equity
and inclusion.
•In 2021, the City undertook a year-long effort
including 11 meetings with various community
groups reflecting the diversity of Renton to seek
input to help shape the Renton Equity Commission.
•The City proposes the Renton Equity Commission
and the following details to reflect the needs of
equity and inclusion and to be in alignment with the
Renton Business Plan. AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Duties and
Powers of
Commission
•At staff request the Commission will review City practices, policies, or
procedures to provide recommendations to the requestor.
•They will recommend whether the practice, policy, or procedure may
create or support inequity, including what community or communities may
be impacted, and how those impacts may emerge.
•Commission will provide specific actions to resolve the identified
inequities.
•Within the first six months Commission shall develop a Mission, Vision, and
By‐Laws including elections of officers to manage its operations according
to the terms of this Chapter.
Annual Report
The Renton Equity Commission will
provide an annual report to the
Council on goals, outcomes, and
recommendations for future goals.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Appointment, Term, and
Membership
•Total 9 members appointed by the
Mayor, confirmed by Council.
•At initial appointment
•3 members for 1 year
•3 members for 2 years
•3 members for 3 years
•Terms shall be from January 1 of
appointment year through December
31 of the term of expiration year.
•Members should reflect the diversity
of the city but not limited to ethnicity,
race, age, gender, faith, gender
identity and expression, and
profession. It is possible that not
every group may be represented.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Applicants should have
a commitment to
equity.
If they are no longer
residents or business
owners, they forfeit their
membership.
At least 1 youth
member aged 18-25 at
time of appointment.
Members from
appointment thru end of
term shall be a resident or
business owner in the city
of Renton and be able to
attend meetings.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Renton Equity Commission
Membership Criteria
No City Council
member shall be a
member of the
Renton Equity
Commission.
If a Commission
member is elected or
appointed to Council,
they shall forfeit their
membership on the
Commission effective
the date of swearing‐in
as a Council member.
No City employee or
consultant shall be a
member of the Renton
Equity Commission.
If a Commission member
becomes employed or
contracted by the City, they
shall forfeit their
membership on the
Commission effective on
their first day of employment
or contract with the City.
. AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Appointment Process
•The Mayor shall develop and post a procedure
for Renton residents or business owners to
apply for membership on the Renton Equity
Commission.
•The procedure shall include a public notice for
applicants.
•Provision for interview protocols for all
applicants..AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
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Picture Title Here Appointment of Subcommittees:
•A majority of the members of the Renton Equity Commission may
create subcommittees that will help with the functions of the
Commission and with the scope of the Charter of the Commission.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Procedure and Meetings
•Renton Equity Commission Members will receive training within 90 days of
appointment and every 2 years on:
•How to use the Equity Lens
•Open Public Meetings Act
•Public Records Act
•A City staff person shall be assigned as part of their regular duties to provide
administrative support to the Commission. Support will include but not restricted to
•Retaining records
•Providing subject matter experts
•Preparing recommendations on behalf of the Commission for presentation to staff
and Council
•Members may participate in a “town hall” or similar meetings open to the public, in
order to help analyze and provide recommendations on policy, procedures, and
practices. Any such meetings will be reviewed for transparency and records retention
requirements.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Procedure and
Meetings (continued)
•The Renton Equity Commission may
request information from groups such
as the Mayor’s Inclusion Task force,
Latino Forum, Vietnamese/Chinese
Forum, African American Pastoral
Group, Renton Police Advisory
Committee and others.
•Members who have more than three
unexcused absences may be removed
by action of the Mayor.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
City Council Review
The Renton Equity Commission shall submit to Council by January 31 of each year a summary of
all actions taken by the Commission including analysis of policies, programs, services and
procedures, and recommendation during the preceding year for the council to review. AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Questions?
Equity, Housing, and
Human Services
pshridhar@rentonwa.gov
bhorn@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #2. b)