Renton, WA— Here’s what happened at City Hall Monday night. Proclamations, Legacy Square Art review, the legislative updates, and more.
Full Coverage
- Legacy Square art preview. Council got its first look at two preliminary art pieces and weighed in ahead of final approval April 27. Read the full story.
- 2026 legislative session wrap-up. Renton got $1 million in direct project funding but lost on its top priority. Read the full story.
- Flock cameras. New state rules changed the landscape for license plate reader technology this session, our police department has reactivated them after meeting compliance. Read the full story.
Major PSAs
- I-405 South to be closed this weekend.
- Shred-a-Thon on Saturday, April 25th has been cancelled with no postponement date.
Proclamations
The City of Renton proclaimed that April 20th is Arbor Day / Earth Day. It was accepted by Gabriella Golzarian, the City’s interurban forester.
The City also recognized Court Personnel Appreciation Week which was accepted by Judge Jessica Giner and Yanna Filippidis, Judicial Administrative Officer.
Big-dollar items moving through committee. Three significant financial actions were referred to committee Monday and will return to Council in the coming weeks: a mid-biennium budget amendment, interlocal agreements for police services during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a $3.7 million WSDOT grant for Rainier Avenue Corridor improvements.
High Level Summary
- Council proclaimed April 20 Arbor Day / Earth Day and April 20–24 Court Personnel Appreciation Week.
- Council concurred on a license agreement to use official America’s 250th logos and marketing materials at no cost.
- Council concurred on a memorandum of understanding with the City of Kent for the 2026–2027 Re+ City grant from King County, at no cost.
- Ordinance No. 6191, vacating unopened right-of-way east of 158th Ave SE and south of NE 128th St for the Renton Regional Fire Authority, was introduced for first reading.