City Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

The City Council meeting of Renton on June 1, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The Utilities Committee recommended and the council approved an amendment to contract 23451 with Cascadia Consulting Group for $212,197 to provide waste prevention technical assistance to commercial customers. The Planning and Development Committee concurred with staff recommendations to adopt the 2025 Title 4 docket group 20D large site master plan and development agreement, planned urban development regulations for open space, and affordable housing waived fees, with ordinances to be prepared for first readings. The council also adopted two interlocal agreements related to police services for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a mutual aid agreement and an agreement with the city of Tukwila. Additionally, motions were passed to refer to the administration a moratorium on data centers and to explore increased protections for LGBTQ individuals, reflecting community concerns about data center impacts and social issues. Public comments addressed concerns about ALPR (automatic license plate reader) cameras, data centers, ICE activities, and community safety. The meeting also included announcements of upcoming committee meetings and grant applications for various city projects.