City Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

The City Council meeting of Renton on May 18, 2026, included proclamations for Safe Boating and Paddling Week and Jewish American Heritage Month. The meeting featured extensive public commentary focused primarily on the city's use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader (ALPR) surveillance system. Speakers expressed concerns about privacy, data security, potential misuse of surveillance data by law enforcement and immigration authorities, and the lack of transparency and oversight regarding the Flock contract. Several residents urged the council to terminate the Flock contract, citing risks of mass surveillance and data breaches. The council approved a resolution to close Logan Avenue South to enhance pedestrian walkways in the downtown area. Additionally, committee announcements included a utilities committee meeting to discuss an amendment to contract CAG-23-451 with Cascadia Consulting Group for waste prevention technical assistance to commercial customers, indicating ongoing procurement activity in environmental services. No votes were recorded regarding the Flock contract during this meeting.