Committee of the Whole - April 6, 2026

The City of Renton's Committee of the Whole meeting on April 6, 2026, focused primarily on updates to the city's traffic calming program and the status of the police department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. The transportation department presented details on their tiered traffic calming procedures, including the installation of speed cushions and driver feedback signs, with several projects completed or planned for 2026 and 2027. Council members discussed challenges related to speeding, funding limitations, and coordination with the school district on traffic safety near schools. The police department provided an update on the ALPR system, noting that due to new state legislation (Senate Bill 6002), the use of ALPR and related camera systems has been paused pending policy updates and compliance measures. The law restricts data access and use, particularly in sensitive areas, and imposes penalties for misuse. The department emphasized the importance of the system for investigations and is working to reinstate it as soon as possible. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but funding constraints and vendor software updates were noted as factors affecting project implementation and technology deployment.