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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4511CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 4511 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0. WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act requires state and local governments to manage Washington's growth by preparing comprehensive plans and implementing them through capital investments and development regulations; and WHEREAS, a climate action and mitigation plan fits into the comprehensive planning framework and aligns with Washington State goals to address the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton adopted its first climate action and mitigation plan, the Clean Economy Strategy (CES), on April 18, 2011; and WHEREAS, the CES 2.0 plan update builds on the foundation of the original document to reflect the latest climate science, is shaped by community input, and incorporates consultant recommendations; and WHEREAS, the CES 2.0 plan comprises actions to introduce sustainability practices into city and community operations and inform future decision making; and WHEREAS, implementing the plan strategies and actions will support the creation of local green jobs, public benefits, safer walking and biking routes, more accessible transit, long-term energy cost savings and a more resilient grid, and stronger emergency management systems; and WHEREAS, the plan was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4511 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 4, 2023, considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded a recommendation to the City Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference, is hereby adopted and the Administration is directed to draw up a work program to implement the plan. The Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Plan shall remain in full force and effect until further revised, amended, and modified as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of November, 2023. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13th day of Novemb Approved as to form: Shane Moloney, City Attorney RES- CED:1954:10.11.2023 Arrnor4dj6tPevone, Mayor jNN111UIIH,, RF �O''�% TO * - SEAL - 2 RESOLUTION NO. 4511 EXHIBIT A City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 ���•.� ,+� ������R ! �f CMS/i��f��,.'Ir ����� �� � � �_�- �v.3 :. - r��•.r�_'= � . -- CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments........................................................................................................................................ 3 Acronyms& Definitions..............................................................................................................................5 ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................................. 6 Introduction& Purpose.......................................................................................................................12 ClimateChange & Renton.......................................................................................................................13 CES2.0 Development Process..................................................................................................................20 How to Read the Strategies & Actions.......................................................................................... 27 Transportation & Land Use................................................................................ 28 Buildings& Energy............................................................................................................................ 31 Consumption & Materials Management.................................................................................................35 Natural Systems & Water Resources...................................................................................................37 Community Resilience & Well-being.............................................................................................41 What's Next? ................................................................................................................................................. 44 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A special "thank you"to all who participated in the planning process. We appreciate your comments and collaboration to support the development of the Renton CES 2.0. Special thanks to everyone who participated in the online open house, responded to online the community survey, or provided public comment. City Leadership Mayor Armondo Pavone City Council Valerie O'Halloran, Council President Ed Prince, Council President Pro-Tem James Alberson, Jr. Ryan Mclrvin Ruth Perez Carmen Rivera Kim-Khanh Van City Planning Commission Dana Rochex, Commission Chair Josephine Bayan, Commission Vice Chair Jeffrey Kelly, Commission Secretary Mara Fiksdal Sunayana Kannur Shannon Matson Bruce McIntyre Kevin Poole Charles Seil RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City Staff - Project Team Chip Vincent, CED Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Katie Buchl-Morales, Senior Planner Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Linda Knight, Sustainability and Public Waste Manager City Staff - Interdepartmental Team Aaron Raymond, Community and Economic Development Abdoul Gafour, Public Works Amanda Askren, Community and Economic Development Angie Mathias, Community and Economic Development Bob Hanson, Public Works Chip Vincent, Community and Economic Development Dave Neubert, Communications & Engagement Deborah Needham, Executive Services Erica Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Fatoumata Traore, Community and Economic Development George Stahl, Public Works Ian Gray, Parks and Recreation Jason Lederer, Parks and Recreation Jeff Minisci, Public Works Jessie Kotarski, Community and Economic Development Jim Seitz, Public Works Joe Farah, Public Works Joe Stowell, Public Works Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Kari Roller, Finance Katie Nolan, Public Works Kristin Trivelas, Finance ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1 3 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 City Staff - Interdepartmental Team (cont'd) Liz Stewart, Parks and Recreation Mark Santos -Johnson, Equity, Housing and Human Services Martin Pastucha, Public Works Maryjane Van Cleave, Communications & Engagement Matthew Herrera, Community and Economic Development Mike Stenhouse, Public Works Nathan Nelson, Public Works Patrice Kent, City Attorney Rob Shuey, Community and Economic Development Ron Kahler, Public Works Ron Straka, Public Works Russ Woodruff, Public Works Shivani Lai, Public Works Steve Heitman, Renton Regional Fire Authority Vanessa Dolbee, Community and Economic Development Vangie Garcia, Public Works Young Yoon, Executive Services Consultant Team - Cascadia Consulting Group Gretchen Muller Mary Ann Roza nce Alicia Fennell Angela Pietschmann Hailey Weinberg Megan Lee Maddie Seibert R E NTON1­�W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Community Advisory Committee Ben Newton, University of Washington Christian Switzer, Renton Downtown Partnership David Hoffman, Puget Sound Energy Genevieve Hale -Case, GMD Development Heather Trim, Zero Waste Washington Jeffrey Dineen, South Renton Connection Jennifer Thompson, Renton Downtown Partnership Jessie Friedmann, Resident Jim Pebles, University of Washington Karla Pecorelli, Hyatt Regency Kim Unti, Renton Downton Partnership Larry Reymann, Environmental Science Center & Parks Commission Mara Fiksdal, Planning Commission Nazim Karmali, Park 5 Apartments Sarah Thomas, Resident Valerie O'Halloran, Renton City Council ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1 4 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS 1 5 The Clean Economy Strategy Update The Clean Economy Strategy update ("CES 2.0") is designed to serve as a roadmap of local policies to reduce Renton's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance environmental sustainability, and prepare for climate change, while maintaining and building a strong economy. The update responds to changing conditions, including significant population growth and new regional and state policies. Building on the foundation of the original 2011 climate action and mitigation plan by the same name, this document reflects the latest climate science, is shaped by community input, and incorporates consultant recommendations refined through work with dozens of peer cities and tailored to Renton's needs. This CES update is a forward -looking, science -based plan that will provide a framework that brings together city-wide planning efforts and moves us toward our collective vision of net zero emissions and community resilience in the face of climate impacts. It will guide the RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City through updates to building and energy standards, transportation, and waste and materials management systems, while protecting and enhancing community resilience and healthy natural systems. The CES 2.0's two overarching objectives are to: • Build resilience among communities and natural systems to better prepare Renton for climate impacts, including extreme weather events. • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions among City and community operations, and introduce new sustainability practices. Implementing the strategies and actions within the CES 2.0 will support the creation of local green jobs, public health benefits, safer walking and biking routes, more accessible transit, long-term energy cost savings and a more resilient grid, and stronger emergency management systems. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 6 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Renton's Greenhouse Gas Emissions We add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels for transportation and energy, using refrigerators and air conditioners, and disposing solid waste into landfills. These GHGs trap heat in our atmosphere, warming the globe and changing climate patterns. Figure 1 (below) describes the sources of the Renton community's GHG emissions in 2019. The City of Renton is responsible for 1,485,394 MTCO2e, or 14.19 MTCO2e per person each year, which is about the same as the average Washington resident. These 2019 emissions demonstrate a 22% increase from Renton's 2009 communitywide emissions, however, due to the rapid increase in Renton's population, this only represents a 1 % increase in per capita emissions. In addition, since the 2009 inventory, calculation methodologies have become more accurate, so due to the changes in calculation accuracy over time, these inventories should not be considered as directly comparable. Figure 1. Renton's 2019 Communitywide Off -Road 3% Emissions (in MTCO2e). On -Road 25% Propane Fuel Q Natural Gas 14% Aviation Travel12% SolidWastel% According to the 2019 inventory, energy consumption represented the largest portion (55%), followed by transportation (40%). The remaining emissions (5%) come from solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment processes, and refrigerant usage. The City also investigated GHG emissions generated by City operations. In 2019, City operations produced 37,783 MTCO2e, which is equal to 3% of communitywide emissions. Figure 2 (below) shows municipal emissions. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the City will need to lead by example to implement innovative climate actions and encourage the community to do the same. Requirements of state and federal policies, as well as regional climate commitments, are expected to decrease Renton's greenhouse gas emissions from the City's 2019 baseline by 49% by 2050. The strategies and actions advanced in the CES 2.0 will help the City close the remaining emissions gap to reach its climate goals. Figure 2. Renton's 2019 Municipal Operations Emissions (in MTCO2e). Electricity 40% Aviation 68% On -Road 7% Off -Road 1 % Electricity 20% ural Gas 1% )loyee Commute 3% xreet Lights &Traffic Signals 1 % RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 7 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Climate Impacts Facing Renton The world is already facing more frequent and severe weather as a result of climate change. The Pacific Northwest, including Renton, is experiencing more episodes of wildfire smoke, warmer temperatures, and more variable precipitation — longer periods without rain or snow, followed by more extreme storms. In recent years, summer heatwaves have set new temperature records across the region. By 2050, climate scientists anticipate an average temperature increase of up to 7°F compared to temperatures from the 1990s. Winter temperatures will be warmer on average as well, leading to lower levels of snowpack in the region, higher winter streamflow, and lower summer streamflow, all of which will affect local ecosystems and water availability. Warmer temperatures will also cause harm to many vital habitats, have negative impacts on building infrastructure, and increase energy demand. Renton is projected to experience more intense precipitation, which will cause more frequent and severe floods and landslides, especially during the winter. During summer months, rainfall is expected to decrease. Combined with increased temperatures, this will cause more frequent drought and increase risk of urban wildfire. These impacts will affect Renton's communities in distinct ways, and residents are increasingly experiencing the economic, health, and ecosystem effects. The recommendations adopted in the CES 2.0 are intended to improve community resiliency against severe weather events and associated adverse impacts, especially for those most vulnerable. It will be important for the City's infrastructure and natural systems to withstand and bounce back from climate -related impacts. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 8 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Developing the CES 2.0 The CES 2.0 was developed in a phased approach, starting with a review of existing City and regional climate efforts, including review of the original CES and measuring progress made in the decade since the original plan was adopted. Next, project consultants completed a greenhouse gas inventory to quantify City and community emissions, followed by a qualitative multicriteria analysis to score CES actions based on carefully selected criteria that reflect Renton's goals and priorities. The criteria used are as follows: GHG emissions impact, resilience impact, estimated cost, level of community support, feasibility to implement, equity, and potential to create co -benefits. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 The City offered 12 different engagement opportunities throughout the planning process, where the community and staff identified goals, developed strategies and actions, and recognized implementation considerations for the CES 2.0: • 1 online community survey translated into English, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Participants identified their climate action priorities and provided feedback on draft strategies. • 1 community open house to introduce the CES 2.0 project and planning process and provide a space for community feedback related to draft strategies and actions and to receive questions about the project. • 1 project webpage to provide an overview of the CES 2.0 planning process and engagement opportunities, share importance of climate and sustainability action, and solicit input on community priorities and values. • 5 workshops with the City's Interdepartmental Team, a group of key City staff, department heads, and implementation leads. • 3 meetings of the Community Advisory Committee, a group that includes representation from Renton residents, local business owners and employers, community stakeholders, government agencies, service providers, public officials, and others interested in sustainability and climate mitigation. • 1 online public comment period to provide Renton's community with a chance to weigh in on the draft CES 2.0 to help ensure that the plan reflects community priorities. The City will lead implementation of the actions in this plan, but success will depend on collaboration and buy -in across the Renton community: from residents, workers, and business owners alike. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 9 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Strategies & Key Actions The CES 2.0 outlines 32 detailed actions across five focus areas that the City will implement to achieve Renton's goals of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change impacts, and providing co - benefits to Renton's community. These actions are expected to provide GHG emissions reductions, increase community resilience, improve equity, and provide benefits to public health, natural environment, and community mobility. The goals, strategies, and key actions* within each focus area are shown below. Transportation & Land Use (TL) Goal: Promote sustainable land use planning and create a clean, efficient transportation system that centers walking, bicycling, transit, and electric vehicles. Decrease usage and improve efficiency TL 1.1 Implement the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and TL 1.2 Advocate and partner regionally to improve transit network. equipment. 2 Encourage a transition towards cleaner • TL 2.1 Create an EV plan. vehicles. Buildings & Energy (BE) Goal: Ensure access to clean and reliable energy sources, expand renewable energy sources, support efficient building standards, and create a more climate -resilient grid. 1 Transition to cleaner energy sources. BE 1.1 Support community solar projects. • BE 1.2 Promote renewable energy financing and incentives. 2 Support energy efficiency in buildings. BE 2.1 Support financing for building energy upgrades. • BE 2.2 Support equitable access to energy incentives and financing through state, federal, or other programs. *"Key actions" are the 1-2 actions within each strategy which scored the highest in the Multi -Criteria Analysis that was completed on all actions. RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 10 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Consumption & Materials Management (CM) Goal: Extend the lifecycle of materials, reduce new consumption, and improve city-wide recycling and composting. 1 Increase waste diversion from landfill. CM 1.1 Formalize the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and implement key provisions. 2 Education and awareness. CM 2.1 Lobby for state policy changes. Water & Natural Systems (NS) Goal: Preserve and enhance the integrity, health and abundance of natural areas, ecosystems, and water resources. 1 Improve resilience of natural systems NS 1.1 Enforce critical areas code and regulation. to climate change impacts, including NS 1.2 Implement and enforce the Hazard Mitigation Plan and flooding. Stormwater Management Program Plan. 2 Preserve, restore, and protect natural NS 2.1 Support food access and expand gardens. systems to increase opportunities for NS 2.2 Protect and increase tree canopy carbon sequestration. Community Resilience & Well-being (CR) Goal: Ensure all communities are prepared for climate related impacts and have equitable access to resources and tools to adapt to climate change. 1 Increase community capacity, CR 1.1 Spur local, climate -related jobs. particularly those most vulnerable, to CR 1.2 Provide climate awareness resources and education. respond to future climate change. 2 Prepare Renton for future extreme CR 2.1 Provide temporary housing and services during extreme events. weather events and natural disasters. • CR 2.2 Identify and communicate evacuation routes. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I 11 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE Located on the southern shores of Lake Washington and close to the southern intersection of the 1-5 and 1-405 freeways, Renton plays an important role in the economic success, transportation function, and cultural diversity of the Puget Sound region. Businesses thrive in Renton, and so do the people who call this city home. With over 1,200 acres of parks and playgrounds' and a school district that boasts four Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence from the U.S. Department of Education, Renton is a standout city in both King County and the state of Washington with its diverse mix of strong neighborhoods, a thriving economy led by aviation and healthcare industries, new and upcoming development, and a healthy selection of recreational activities. Renton is home to over 107,500 people, making it the fourth largest city in King County and the eighth largest in Washington. The City of Renton is updating its Clean Economy Strategy (CES) after its first iteration in 2011, which aimed to integrate clean economy objectives into the City's practices, policies, and investments. The CES 2.0 is an opportunity for the City to build upon that foundation and create a new plan that reflects the latest climate science and policy, is tailored to Renton's needs, incorporates the work done through other planning processes, and —together with the Renton community —re - envisions what a climate -smart future looks like. Through the strategies and actions outlined in the CES, the City aims to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, care for its natural resources, improve public health and community mobility, and bolster resiliency in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. The City demonstrates a continued commitment to racial and social equity by sustaining and fostering an Equity Commission, focusing on building an inclusive city, maintaining the Mayor's Inclusion Task Force, and now, by prioritizing equity throughout the CES planning process. The CES process was planned and executed in a way that included ample opportunities for residents, businesses, and other partners to participate in building the City's equitable and climate -resilient future. Additionally, while drafting and revising CES actions, we conducted a qualitative analysis of draft actions through multiple lenses, including an equity lens, to determine equity considerations for each action. In addition, Renton's strategic regional collaboration was a guiding principle in the CES development. The strategies and actions outlined in this CES update are intended to form and strengthen partnerships with local businesses and community groups, regional entities, local governments, and other stakeholders. Renton is a founding member of the King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C), a partnership of 22 local governments that have allied to share resources and leverage abilities to accelerate climate action in King County.2Through participation in this collaboration, Renton strives to not only meet Washington State mandates for climate action and greenhouse gas emissions, but also be a leader in sustainability and community resilience by exceeding state requirements. The CES 2.0 is a framework for sustainability action across the community and in government operations, and a roadmap to achieving Renton's goals through a suite of climate adaptation and mitigation actions. These are actions that City staff, community stakeholders, agency partners, and businesses will need to carry out to help the City reach its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. 1 City of Renton. 2020. Renton Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan. https://www.rentonwa.gov/city hall/parks and recreation/parks planning and development/parks recreation and natural areas plan) 2 King County - Cities Climate Collaboration home page. https:Hkingcou ntyyov/en/legacy/services/environment/climate/actions-strategies/partnerships-collaborations/k4c.aspxx RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE 1 12 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON Which climate impacts will affect Renton? Wildfire smoke The Pacific Northwest is already facing historic fire seasons. In Washington, warming temperatures, reduced snowpack, low summer streamflow and reduced summer precipitation will contribute to longer, drier fire seasons and greater wildfire risk. The city will continue to experience episodes of wildfire smoke, which can severely degrade local air quality. People who have chronic respiratory illnesses like asthma will be more sensitive to and experience higher rates of respiratory illnesses. Variable Precipitation By 2050, precipitation intensity in Renton is expected to increase by 28%, 3 resulting in more extreme and frequent flooding and landslides, particularly during winter months (this change is relative to 1990s baseline assuming a high -emissions scenario, known as RCP 8.5). Flooding: Increases in heavy rain events, decreased winter snowpack, and earlier snowmelt will likely increase flooding in areas like the Cedar River and Maple Valley Road and expand flood hazard areas, which may affect access to Renton's 1,200 acres of parks, green spaces, habitats, and infrastructure in Renton. Landslides: Heavy rains are associated with an increase in landslides. Landslides will likely continue to affect key transportation routes, such as Maple Valley Road along SR-169, and the area at risk for landslides may expand. Landslide damage may have significant implications for the local workforce, regional trade of goods, and emergency services. Drought: Increasing temperatures particularly in summer months, coupled with a predicted decrease in rainfall (8.3% decrease in summer precipitation by 2050) will lead to more frequent drought conditions. Drought can impact groundwater supply and wastewater systems, aquatic ecosystem health and other sectors. Increased Temperatures Average high temperatures in Renton may increase by 7°F by 2050, and average maximum daytime temperature by 7.5°F (change relative to 1990s assuming a high -emissions scenario, known as RCP 8.5). Renton is also likely to experience more heat waves, or longer periods with elevated temperatures. Snowpack and stream conditions: Rising temperatures will lead to more winter precipitation falling as rain instead of snow, resulting in a decline in snowpack. This shift will impact water supply and ecosystem health, with increased winter streamflow but lower summer streamflow expected in most locations. Impacts on infrastructure and energy: Higher temperatures can lead to heat -related damage, such as expansion and cracking of bridges and roads, reduced structural integrity of buildings, and strain on utility systems (e.g.., electrical grids) which can contribute to shorter lifespans and increased maintenance needs. Furthermore, the increased demand for cooling during hotter periods will strain energy systems, potentially leading to blackouts or energy shortages. Impacts on ecosystems: Increased temperatures and heat waves will harm and exceedingly stress vital ecosystems and habitats in and around Renton, including iconic species such as Pacific Salmon and Great Blue Heron. 3 Data from UW Climate Impact Group's Heavy Precipitation Projections. Data are based on an RCP 8.5 scenario and are shown at a spatial resolution of 12km across the Puget Sound. Grid cell LAT 47.32, LONG-122.151, Row -Col 72-62. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 13 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 How will climate change impact Renton's communities? Climate change will not affect Renton's communities evenly. Some communities are more vulnerable to climate change. This can be because they are: More exposed to climate change impacts (e.g., live in areas with less tree cover) More sensitive to climate impacts when they are exposed to them (e.g., have a chronic illness) Less able to adapt and change their environments (e.g., are low- income or live on a fixed income) It is important to understand how vulnerable Renton communities are to climate change so the City can adequately protect and support those who need the most help. Some of the common demographics that are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change are highlighted below. Also vulnerable to climate change are those who are pregnant, unhoused, work outside, and living with a chronic illness.. Age Typically, children under the age of five (6.6% of Renton's population) and people over the age of 65 (11.2% of Renton's population) are more sensitive to changes in temperature and poor air quality. Race BIPOC individuals-' of Renton's PopulationRace 60% Asian alone 6 I 25.9% Hispanic or Latinx I 15.4% Black or African American alone 9.9% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0.4% Some Other Race alone I 0.6% Two or more races I 7.1% BIPOC communities typically face more exposure to climate impacts than white communities, often residing in areas with higher pollution levels and less access to green spaces, exacerbating their vulnerability to climate -related health risks. Moreover, due to socioeconomic disparities and historical inequities, impacts of climate change may amplify their vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change. 4 U.S. Census Bureau. 2019. 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. https://data.census.ciov/table?q=Renton+city;+Washington&tid=ACSST5Y2019.SO10l. 5 U.S. Census Bureau. 2020. Race: Total Population. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/rentoncitywashinciton. 6 The three most prominent Asian racial groups are Chinese (5.2%), Asian Indian (2.1 %), and Filipino (2.0%). RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 14 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Language A high percentage of Renton's population speak a language other than English at home. Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), who speak English "Less than very well;'typically face barriers in accessing critical information, emergency services, and community support. Language barriers can hinder their ability to understand and respond to climate -related risks, making it more difficult for them to effectively adapt and protect themselves during climate -related events, exacerbating their vulnerability in times of crisis. Disability Individuals with disabilities will face amplified health risks, potential disruptions to life -sustaining medical equipment, and challenges in evacuation and accessing essential services during extreme events (e.g.., floods or landslides). For example, limited mobility or reliance on assistive devices can make it difficult to access transportation or evacuate quickly, potentially placing people experiencing this at higher risk during emergencies. Income Low-income individuals encounter reduced access to essential care and services, such as healthcare. Low-income individuals also pay a higher proportion of their income toward energy costs, which are continuing to rise in response to climate change impacts, therefore increasing the financial burden on low-income individuals, caused by energy costs. Additionally, financial limitations hinder their ability to relocate or recover from climate -related disruptions, while also limiting their capacity to afford necessary adaptations to their homes and vehicles, leading to increased vulnerability to issues like flooding, higher energy usage, and frequent mold events. ................... 7 U.S. Census Bureau. 2019. 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. https://data.census.ciov/table?text=B16001 &t=Language+Spoken+at+Home&g=160XX- 000S5357745&tid=ACSDT5Y2015.B16001 8 U.S. Census Bureau. 2019. 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. https://data.census.ciov/table?q=Renton+city;+Washington&t=Disabili- t_y&tid=ACSST5Y2019.S 1810. 9 U.S. Census Bureau. 2019. 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. https://data.census.gov/table?q=renton+washington+income&tid=ACSST5Y2019.S190l. 10 47.8% of people live in a household earning less than $74,000 a year. Extremely low income is classified as 80% of median household income, which in Renton is $64,000 (median household income is around $80,000). Data for a median income range ending at $64,000 was unavailable, so this data set rounds up to include incomes of $74,000 or less as low or very low income. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 15 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Forecast Results Renton's Carbon Footprint When Renton's community burns fossil fuels, such as consuming gasoline and diesel for transportation or using natural gas for heating homes, greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. There, these gases trap the sun's heat and increase the Earth's average surface temperature. To understand where Renton's GHGs are coming from and how activities in the city are contributing to climate change, the City of Renton completed its first GHG inventory to calculate emissions produced in 2009. Based on these calculations, it is estimated that Renton produced approximately 1,227,089 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MTCO2e), or 14.00 MTCO2e per capita that year. Figure 1. Renton's 2019 Communitywide Emissions (in MTCO2e). Off -Road 3% On -Road 25% Propane <1 % Fuel Oil 1 %' Natural Gas 14%/ RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Aviation Travel12% 5olidWastel% Wastewater<1% . Refrigerants4% 1,485,394 MTCO2e Electricity 40% In 2021, the inventory was updated to calculate emissions for 2019. Figure 1 represents Renton's 2019 communitywide GHG emissions. Residents, businesses, manufacturers, and visitors produced 1,485,394 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MTCO2e), equal to approximately 14.19 MTCO2e per capita (16% higher than King County's 2019 per capita emissions). Since the 2009 inventory, calculation methods have become significantly more accurate, so while the results of these two inventories are not perfectly comparable, they do indicate a significant decrease in calculated emissions per capita from 2009 to 2019. In 2019, energy consumption represented the largest portion (55%), followed by transportation (40%).The remaining emissions (5%) come from solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment processes, and refrigerant usage. In 2019, Renton's municipal operations produced 37,783 MTCO2e, which equals less than 3% of the total community emissions. Figure 2. Renton's 2019 Municipal Operations Emissions (in MTCO2e). Aviation 68% ctricity 20% Natural Gas 1 % On -Road 7% Off -Road 1 % Employee Commute 3% Street Lights (Electricity)1 % CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 16 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Future Emissions Without significant climate action, Renton's emissions will continue to grow with its population. This means that there will be more cars burning fuels, more solid waste, and more homes that will need lighting, heating, and cooling. To understand future emissions and plan new climate actions, the City used a model developed through the Puget Sound Regional Emissions Analysis (PSREA).The model shows projected emissions through 2050, based on the data from the GHG inventory updates completed through PSREA using 2019 data, as well as regional forecasts. Emissions data from the year 2019 was used because it was the last year prior to Figure 3. Renton's BAU and ABAU emissions forecast through 2050 (in MTCO2e). 3.0 M 2.5 M 2.0 M a� p 1.5 M H 1.0 M 500 K 0 ^o rn o o) o Ln 0 0 0 0 0 N N N N N RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 the COVID-19 pandemic, which had major impacts on many carbon - intensive activities such as commuting to work, and personal and business travel, and would not misrepresent future emissions by starting from a deceptively low baseline due to COVID-19. Figure 3 illustrates future emissions: 1) in a business as usual (BAU) scenario, if no climate action is taken; 2) in an adjusted business -as - usual (ABAU) scenario, if current federal, state, and regional policies are enacted and enforced; and 3) if the City relies on sector -specific policies and takes additional actions to meet its emissions targets. Reductions from State, Federal, and Regional Policies WA Energy Code WA Clean Buildings Act Federal Vehicle Regulations WA Clean Fuel Standards WA Internal Combustion Engine Ban PSRC Regional Transportation Plan WA Hydrofluorocarbon Policies WA Clean Energy Transformation Act WA Climate Commitment Act Remaining emissions to address through local policies and action CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 17 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Local Sustainability Context Washington State is a leader in climate action both in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. The strategies and actions developed for the CES 2.0 align with recent statewide legislation and build on Renton's local successes. Some key state policies include: • 2021 Climate Commitment Act which places an economy - wide cap on carbon to meet state GHG reduction targets and be consistent with best available science. • 2021 Clean Fuel Standard which reduces overall carbon intensity of fuels through use of clean fuels or purchasing clean fuel credits. • 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) which requires a phase -out of coal by 2025, carbon -neutral electricity sales by 2030, and 100% clean energy by 2045. • 2019 Clean Buildings Act which establishes a state energy performance standard and other measures for new and existing large buildings over 50,000 square feet with an early adopter incentive program. kit 40. kt�ARM RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 • 2019 HFC Superpollutants Act which requires phasing out carbon -intensive HFC Superpollutants in new equipment, using climate friendly alternatives in compliance with the Act's 2020- 2024 phasing timeline. As a founding member of K4C, Renton works to enhance the effectiveness and swiftness of local government climate and sustainability action through regional partnerships. The Puget Sound region has additional collaborations such as the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative that work to increase regional coordination and inform regional sustainability. By updating our Clean Economy Strategy, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to climate leadership through new and continued actions, in collaboration with others or on our own. CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 18 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Renton's Sustainability Plans & Policies Since the development of the CES 1.0 in 2011, Renton has developed and implemented a full suite of plans and policies that contribute to local Sustainability. Some of these plans and policies are outlined below. • Rainier/Grady Junction Subarea Plan ?n1 a • ADA Plan for Right -of -Way Renton is a founding Trails and Bicycle • Tree Inventory Updates member of K4C Master Plan • Housing Action Plan • 2022-2027 Business Plan I I I I I I I City adopts Comprehensive • Civic Core Vision and Parks, Recreation • 10 Year Urban Forest CES 1.0 Plan Action Plan and Natural Areas Management Plan • Tree Canopy Cover Plan • Water Systems Report Master Plan Beyond these plans and policies, the City has achieved other Receiving nine Governor's Smart Communities Awards from the Sustainability accomplishments including: WA State Department of Commerce, which recognize thoughtful • Formalizing climate and sustainability goals in City planning growth planning and projects that will contribute to thriving documents, including the Business Plan (2022-2027) and communities, a prosperous economy, and sustainable infrastructure. Comprehensive Plan (2015). Renton has received awards for the following efforts: • Serving as a founding member of K4C in 2012, and continuing participation with the regional collaboration since its creation. • Receiving a grant from the Department of Commerce to pursue a planned action ordinance and complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit -Oriented Subarea Plan (2022). • Updating the City's Urban Forest Management Plan which promotes a robust urban forest to improve resiliency and mitigate the anticipated effects of climate change. • Updating the City's community and municipal greenhouse gas inventories to understand the city's 2019 carbon footprint. • City Center Community Plan and 20-year Parks Plan (2012) • Sunset Area Community Plan (2013) • Meadow Crest Early Learning Center and Meadow Crest Accessible Playground (2014) • Kirkland Avenue Townhomes (2015) • Downtown Renton Library (2016) • Galvanizing Art Project (2017) • Sartori Elementary School (2018) • Wi I I owc rest Town h o m es (2021) • Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan (2022) RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CLIMATE CHANGE & RENTON 1 19 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS The strategies and actions outlined in the CES 2.0 represent the culmination of an iterative development process that ensured strategies and actions would align with local, state, and regional progress, address key climate vulnerabilities and sources of emissions, and reflect community and City priorities. Communication and Engagement Strategies The City and the Community Advisory Committee planned for an Phase 1 Goal Setting - setting goals for the Clean equitable and inclusive community engagement processes with Economy Strategy 2.0 multiple opportunities for the community and City staff to provide Phase 2 Action Development - developing input at each step. The community helped develop and identify strategies and actions to reduce emissions, goals and targets, strategies and actions, vulnerable assets, and build resilience, and improve sustainability implementation considerations. Engagement was divided into three phases detailed below, offering a variety of engagement opportunities Phase 3 Plan Development - creating the Clean across various platforms. Economy Strategy 2.0. 12 Total Engagement Opportunities 1 Survey 5 Workshops (305 respondents) (7-23 IDT members per workshop) Setting goals for the Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 3 Community Advisory Committee meetings (7-10 Committee members per meeting) 1 Open House (17 participants) Developing strategies and actions to reduce emissions, build resilience, and improve sustainability 1 Website 1 Virtual (681 site visits, Comment Period 423 unique users) (97 comments) Creating the Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 20 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Number of Engagement Method Events 1 survey translated into English, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Spanish 5 workshops 3 meetings 1 open house 1 website 1 virtual comment period RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Audience General Public Purpose Identified community priorities as they relate to climate action and provided feedback on draft strategies. Metrics • 305 respondents IDT members Throughout the course of the five meetings, IDT members 7-23 IDT members identified goals and priorities for the Plan, identified climate per workshop vulnerable assets, reviewed and provided feedback on draft strategies and actions, and identified implementation considerations related to community, partnerships and equity. CAC members Identified climate impacts and vulnerabilities in Renton, 7-10 Committee considerations for developing actions, focus areas, and strategies members per and community engagement considerations, provided input on meeting identified implementation considerations related to community, partnerships and equity. General Community members learned about the CES 2.0 project and 17 participants Public planning process, provided feedback on draft strategies and actions and asked questions about the project to City staff. General Provided an overview of the CES 2.0, up-to-date information on 681 site visits Public the planning process, and engagement opportunities. 423 unique users General Provided an opportunity for Renton's community to review and Public comment on the draft CES 2.0. • 97 comments received CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 21 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Community Priorities Throughout the community engagement process, the public had the opportunity to review strategies and actions. This feedback directly influenced the development and refinement of CES priority actions. Below are direct quotes from participants. Buildings & Energy Transportation & Land Use Reduce energy consumption and increase grid resilience and Reduce reliance on fossil fuel powered vehicles and incentivize an reliability equitable transition to electric vehicles • "...Improve power infrastructure to create a more climate -resilient grid by burying power lines underground to reduce fire hazards from sparks and power outages from more frequent or severe storms caused by climate change' Increase building energy efficiency (require new buildings to be solar and EV charging ready) "...Offer more rebates to homeowners to improve energy efficiency for items like attic/crawlspace/wall insulation; heating, cooling and solar power systems; and energy -efficient appliances such as water heaters, washers/dryers, stoves/ovens, refrigerators, etc." Expand city and community renewable energy sources "Maximize use of alternate energy sources such as wind and solar..." • " P PrI (Mandarin Chinese) English: Renewable energy products. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 • "I think we need to consider smaller (low-income) families when switching to only energy and anti -gasoline. For example, if we switch Seattle to only electric cars, that may make it so that everyone has to purchase a new car, and not everyone can afford that. Most people can't' • "Improving the walkability of neighborhoods outside of downtown to reduce reliance on cars." Expand safe biking and walking infrastructure • "Make walking and biking safe, make public transit efficient and frequent. Transition buses to electric vehicles." Promote and expand access to transportation alternatives, such as public transit "Develop infrastructure to better support non -motorized transportation alternatives with a focus on bike/ped/non- motorized and public transit" CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 22 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Consumption & Materials Management Reduce waste generation and increase waste diversion, especially organic waste • "Naniniwala akong mahalaga ang pagbawas ng mga basura para sa usaping ito"(Tagalog) English: "1 believe that reducing waste is important in this issue." Practice sustainable purchasing and promote a circular economy • "Establish a circular economy in Renton —the DT businesses are all in that vein. There are grants through USDA / Department of ag that can help build that' • "Increase sustainable consumption." Expand and improve recycling opportunities • "Offer more opportunities for people to dispose of hard to get rid of things (styrofoam, old paint, packing materials, etc.)..' RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Water & Natural Systems Increase carbon sequestration opportunities • "Support farming practices that sequester soil' Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems • "Implement biodiversity and protect the natural environment." Increase green space, tree canopy cover, access to food and gardens, and outdoor recreation • "Utilize the wisdom of native peoples for land and forest management. Would also love to see community food forest like beacon Hill that both sequesters carbon and provides food security' • "Magkaroon ng mas maraming lupain/espasyo para sa green/open spaces" (Tagalog) English: "Have more land/space for green/open spaces." Community Resilience & Well-being Educate and prepare the community for future extreme events • "Offer guidance on creating preparedness kits for individuals in their homes, provide these kits for low income residents." Center social equity and vulnerable community members • "Prepare those most vulnerable (unsheltered, disabled, low income, first language other than English, etc.) for future extreme events." Develop green jobs • "Local green jobs should be prioritized for people in the area (who live/work and are from Renton, with representation from across Renton communities).' CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 23 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 How Community Feedback Shaped the CES Renton's approach to the development of the CES 2.0 resulted in a plan that reflects the priorities and values of the community and relied on community and stakeholder buy -in. The examples below highlight just a few examples of how community feedback was incorporated into the development of strategic actions. At the second Community Advisory Committee workshop, participants recommended including an action that addressed gas powered lawnmowers. We added action TL1.7: Transition to electric off -road equipment such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers. Community members identified lobbying at state level for changes as a missing action. We developed action CM2.1: Lobby for state policy changes. Participants suggested that action CR 1.1: Spur local, climate -related jobs include partnering with local schools, providing incentives for green certifications for businesses, and aligning with other efforts in King County where possible. We added content to the action description to reflect these ideas: • "Partner with Renton Technical College to identify and promote job training programs for green industries." • "Work with businesses on guidelines for safe work in outdoor environments during periods of heat and poor air quality to keep workers safe. Partner with State and County health departments' RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 24 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 Action Development Process We used multiple quantitative and qualitative analysis methods to ensure that the CES 2.0 is based on data, the latest climate science, as well as City and community priorities. These analyses include: • Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Inventoried Renton's past community and municipal GHG emissions for a baseline year to provide insight into where the city's emissions come from, guiding the development of actions targeted at the highest emissions sources. Carbon Wedge Analysis: Analyzed Renton's future emissions in a variety of different scenarios including one in which no additional climate action is taken and one in which state and federal policies result in reduced emissions, as well as modeling the impact that various municipal and community climate actions will have on the city's emissions. Multi -Criteria Analysis (MCA): Ranked actions based on various criteria. This process was designed to make sure the actions represent City staff priorities while achieving the City's climate goals. The MCA assigns scores to each action across several criteria and arrives at an overall priority score for each action; these are used to create a prioritized shortlist of actions. The criteria used to analyze these actions in this analysis are shown in the table at right. By completing these analyses, we have arrived at a final list of CES strategies and actions that are aimed to address the City's highest priority areas and reduce overall community GHG emissions. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Criterion Weight Definition 0.20 What is the scope and likelihood that the action will reduce GHG emissions or enhance resiliency? By when? Can impact be measured and tracked? 0.20 What is the scope and likelihood that the action will retain or create jobs, attract industries, and help the community adapt and survive amid extreme events (e.g., public health crisis, extreme weather events, and economic downturns)? 0.15 What is the cost of implementation? 0.15 Does the action reduce vulnerability for all populations? Are benefits distributed equitably across the community? Do they redress historic inequities? 0.10 Do residents and community stakeholders/ partners support/agree with the action? 0.10 What is the City's level of control over implementation? Are there regulatory, political, or technological constraints related to action implementation? Is the action adaptable to new technologies? 0.10 Does the action support public health, mobility, and the natural environment? CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 25 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CES 2.0 Scope The CES 2.0 is framed around five focus areas. Across all focus areas, there is emphasis on both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as social and racial equity, municipal leadership, and business and community participation. Focus Area RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Goal Strategies Promote sustainable land use planning and create a clean, Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered efficient transportation system that centers walking, vehicles and equipment. bicycling, transit, and electric vehicles. Encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles. Ensure access to clean and reliable energy sources, expand Support energy efficiency in buildings. renewable energy sources, support efficient building Promote cleaner energy sources. standards, and create a more climate -resilient grid. Extend the lifecycle of materials, reduce new consumption, Increase waste diversion from landfill. and improve city-wide recycling and composting. Promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation to reduce upstream GHG emissions from goods and materials. Preserve and enhance the integrity, health and abundance of Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change natural areas, ecosystems, and water resources. impacts, including flooding. • Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems to increase opportunities for carbon sequestration. Ensure all communities are prepared for climate related Prepare Renton for future extreme events. impacts and have equitable access to resources and tools to Increase community capacity -particularly those most adapt to climate change. vulnerable - to respond to future climate change. CES 2.0 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 26 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 HOW TO READ THE STRATEGIES & ACTIONS Each of the focus area sections provides an overview of the topic and its importance to the CES 2.0. Then, each section contains a detailed table listing the goals, strategies, and actions. Action ID number Action short name LU w Y to w Z w m Strategy number and name $, $$, or TL 1. Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and equipment. $$$ for the I City and/or ID Action implementation Description E:enellts Timing Cost Community TL 1.1 Implement the Implement the RentonTrails and Bicycle Master Plan, promote education and ®© Short-term SSS Renton outreach about the plan actions, and ensure Renton's codes and standards advance on Trails and Bicycle the implementation oftheTrails and Bicycle Plan cross sections through appropriate Master requirements, phasing, and incenfives. Plan Develop and designate appropriate pedestrian and bicycle commuter routes along More detailed description of the action Significant anticipated benefits" indicated with icons Short (0-5 years), Medium (5-10 years) or Long (10+ years) Emissions reduction impact Likely to significantly reduce GHG emissions. Resilience impact Likely to benefit climate adaptation for a wide range of the community. ja Equity NMI Public health ® Natural environment Mobility Likely to benefit communities that face historical or current inequities. Likely to support public health for a wide range of the community. Likely to directly benefit many natural systems in the city or some critical or high -priority natural systems. Likely to support mobility across many areas or support mobility for critical or high -priority areas. ................... 11 Benefit icons are included for actions which were given a score of 3 to 5 on the relevant criteria during the Multi -Criteria Analysis (MCA) completed during the Action Development Process. Many actions which did not receive significant scores across these benefit areas have still been included in this CES update, as they may provide these benefits at a less significant scale or may provide additional benefits not encompassed by this MCA. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 HOW TO READ THE STRATEGIES & ACTIONS 1 27 EL- �'4 Rr .. •5_..j. lean, efficient 5 . q ystem Transportation and land use are critical elements of a sustainable, livable, and accessible Renton. Transportation is Renton's second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 40% (590,865 MTCO2e) of total community wide emissions in 2019.Of the 25% of emissions from transportation, 63% come from on -road vehicles, 29% from aviation, and 8% from vehicles/ equipment. To meet our emissions reduction target, we have included actions that reduce emissions from fossil fuel -powered vehicles and encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles. Key Achievements / Progress to Date • The Commute Trip Reduction Program encourages City staff and staff at other large employers to use vanpools, etc. to reduce single -occupancy vehicle commute trips. • Several amendments to Renton Municipal Code to support dense, walkable neighborhoods, including option density bonus and allowing 2.5 times the density for cottage housing. • Renton has adopted Complete Streets regulations. • The City partnered with King County Metro to expand and promote the Metro Flex program, an on -demand transit service. • The City facilitated and adopted the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. • The City's launch of the Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations (SAND) pilot program designed and deployed community -centric safe routes to neighborhood _ destinations in the Benson and the West Hill neighborhoods. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 .N I TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE 1 28 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 TL Strategies and Actions TL 1: Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and equipment. ID Action Description Benefits Implementation Timing Cost $$$ TL 1.1 Implement the Implement the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, promote education and 0 © Short-term Renton outreach about the plan actions, and ensure Renton's codes and standards advance ® '=' Trails and Bicycle the implementation of the Trails and Bicycle Plan cross sections through appropriate Master requirements, phasing, and incentives. Plan Develop and designate appropriate pedestrian and bicycle commuter routes along minor arterial and collector arterial corridors. Update plan on a regular cadence for it to remain relevant and the City be eligible for local, state, and federal grant funding. TL 1.2 Advocate and Continue to advocate and engage in regional opportunities to improve the transit 0 © Ongoing $$ partner regionally network to (1) ensure there are safe non -motorized connections to transit facilities to improve transit and (2) expand transit access to neighborhoods that are not currently served by network transit and to services, jobs, and activities for seniors, people with disabilities, and low- income residents. TL 1.3 Promote transition Partner with local airports, SeaTac, and regional stakeholders to transition ground 0 © Long-term $ to electric and green support vehicles and equipment to electric or clean fuel vehicles; promote and fuels at airports and incentivize sustainable aviation fuels; increase operating efficiency of aircraft; lobby/ ®�'� air travel advocate for mandatory fuel economy requirements (to be set by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration). TL 1.4 Increase density Continue to plan and implement changes to support higher -density housing and ® Long-term $$ around transit mixed use, compact centers where appropriate, especially along planned high ■:■ capacity transit lines, frequent transit routes and in opportunity areas identified by the King County Housing Authority. Prioritize affordable housing where appropriate to ensure equitable access to transit and amenities. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMI Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE 1 29 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 ID Action Description Benefits Implementation Timing Cost 1.5 Transition to electric Conduct outreach and education to residents and businesses on decarbonizing © Medium -term $ off -road equipment and electrification of off -road vehicles and equipment. Incentives and/or direct such as lawnmowers engagement should be targeted on the highest emission sectors: construction, and leaf blowers industrial, lawn and garden, and commercial off -road vehicles and equipment. Develop a strategy for the City to transition its off -road equipment to electric equipment. TL 1.6 Improve freight Improve the efficiency of freight movement within and throughout the region (e.g. 013 Medium -term $$$ efficiency implement truck priority, smart pedestrian crossing technologies at traffic signals, rr and/or roundabouts on key routes, develop freight consolidation centers, provide real-time traffic data/information for logistics companies to plan around and alleviate congestion). Educate freight operators & drivers on fuel efficiency actions such as: turn off their trucks/container delivery trucks/garbage trucks when parked and enforce a "non - idling" policy. Prioritize reducing diesel particulate matter on projects near disproportionally impacted populations and that advance environmental justice. TL 2: Encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles. TL 2.1 Create an EV plan Create an overall strategy to guide expansion of electric vehicle charging M © Short-term $$ infrastructure and support adoption of EVs in Renton. Include strategies to: • Expand City -owned charging infrastructure in Renton, while considering chargers' locations, costs, and types. • Develop incentives and financing mechanism for commercial EV charging stations. • Promote clean vehicle incentives and programs, especially to ensure equitable distribution of EV benefits. • Promote state and federal EV purchase incentives. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMI Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE 1 30 u It Emissions generated through the consumption of fuels, such as natural gas or electricity, to power Renton's buildings is the city's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 55% (814,443 MTCO2e) of total community wide emissions in 2019.Of the emissions from buildings and energy, 73% come from electricity, 25% from natural gas, and 2% from other fuels. To meet our emissions reduction target, we have included actions that help transition to cleaner energy sources and support energy efficiency in buildings. Key Achievements / Progress to Date • The City adopted solar energy systems development regulations in 2020. • IKEA installs Washington's largest rooftop solar array in 2017. • Wil lowcrest Town homes is the first multifamily, net -zero energy and permanently affordable homeownership project in King County. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 BUILDINGS & ENERGY 1 31 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 BE Strategies and Actions BE 1: Transition to cleaner energy sources. ID Action Implementation Description Benefits Timing Cost BE 1.1 Support Evaluate community solar projects and partnership opportunities such as with Puget 00 Short-term $$$ community solar Sound Energy (PSE). projects Use incentives by federal, state, and other programs, and outreach to support the development of residential and small business renewable energy systems and community solar projects that benefit all residents, particularly communities of color, low-income populations, and members of limited English-speaking communities. BE 1.2 Promote renewable Promote existing renewable energy financing mechanisms through federal, state, M © Short-term $ energy financing and other programs for commercial and multi -family properties, such as the Property and incentives Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. Promote residential renewable energy incentives and financing mechanisms through federal, state, and other programs to fund residential renewable energy projects. BE 1.3 Require new Require new residential and commercial buildings be solar ready and EV charging 0 © $$$ buildings to be ready. Explore incentives and financing mechanisms for EV infrastructure installation. on solar and EV charging ready BE 1.4 Develop all -electric By 2025: 0 ® Short-term $$$ code for new Offer incentives for all -electric new buildings (leverage permit fees, tax exemptions, buildings rebates, etc.), prioritizing low-income housing. • Hold dialogues and conduct outreach in the community to design new rules and incentives and communicate air quality benefits. • Conduct a cost effectiveness study to ensure no cost increases for low/medium income housing from banning fossil fuels in new buildings. By 2030, adopt an electrification code banning fossil fuels in new construction. Pair with relevant exemptions. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMF Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 BUILDINGS & ENERGY 1 32 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 ID BE 1.5 Action Implement regional heat pump campaign for existing buildings Implementation Description Benefits Timing Implement regional electric heat pump campaign to replace natural gas -powered 0 ,_, Short-term furnaces and increase energy efficiency in existing commercial and residential buildings. Cost $$ BE 1.6 Electrify existing By 202S: 0 ® Short-term $$$ buildings Offer incentives for electric retrofits for existing buildings. (leverage permit fees, tax exemptions, rebates, etc.), prioritizing low-income housing. • Hold dialogues and conduct outreach in the community to design new rules and incentives and communicate air quality benefits. • Perform an electrification feasibility study for existing buildings, analyzing the feasibility and cost of electrification retrofits. • Work with the County to coordinate incentives, tools, and messaging. By 2030, adopt an electrification ordinance for existing buildings to transition from fossil fuels to electric systems. BE 1.7 Join PSE's Green Join Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Green Power Program (City buildings) and encourage Short-term $$$ Power Program businesses, large energy users, and residents to enroll in Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) and encourage Green Power Program. community members to join BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity 01111 Public health ® Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 BUILDINGS & ENERGY 1 33 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 BE 2: Support energy efficiency in buildings. ID Action Description Benefits BE 2.1 Support financing Support development of a C-PACER* program in King County. 0 © for building *The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) program, or House Bill 2405, was energy upgrades signed into law June 2020. PACER programs enable the financing of building improvements, such as energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy improvements, water conservation, and resiliency retrofits to address vulnerabilities to earthquakes and other natural disasters. Implementation Timing Cost Medium -term $ BE 2.2 Support equitable Establish long-term partnerships with contractors and utilities to coordinate equitable ©® Medium -term $ access to energy access for residents and businesses to resources such as: incentives and . Resources and incentives for retrofits to improve energy efficiency or to switch from financing through natural gas to electricity. state, federal, or . Financial assistance and alternative financing through federal, state, and other other programs programs. • Outreach and education about climate change and energy. • Partner with utilities to promote existing energy incentive programs in the residential sector. These programs help reduce upfront costs for investing in more efficient equipment and home improvements. BE 2.3 Implement energy Team with PSE and other partners to implement weatherization and energy efficiency ©® Short-term $ efficiency and efforts throughout the Renton community. This includes: weatherization Support voluntary energy conservation and efficiency programs (e.g., energy audits, efforts leak monitoring, and steps to mitigate inefficiencies) • Advocate for projects that are energy efficient or enhance energy conservation efforts by the City and its residents. • Partner with utilities and contractors to help businesses and school districts improve efficiency and upgrade equipment that improves affordability, comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency in all commercial/multifamily buildings and schools. • Encourage expansion of programs that result in home repair, weatherization, and other energy -efficient improvements to owner -occupied and rental housing, and promote additional funding for these programs at the state and federal level. • Establish long-term partnerships with contractors and utilities to coordinate equitable access for residents and businesses to existing resources such as incentives, alternative financing and financial assistance, and education. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMI Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 BUILDINGS & ENERGY 1 34 While solid wasted isposa I accounts for just 1 % or 16,881 MTCO2e of Renton's emissions, the climate impacts of producing, transporting, and disposing of those goods outside of Renton's borders is significant. For many materials, most GHG emissions are created during pre -purchase and production, not just at their disposal. Therefore, to promote a circular economy and create more sustainable materials management, we have included actions that increase waste diversion from landfill and promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation. Key Achievements / Progress to Date • The City offers curbside organics, including food waste, and recycling collection alongside its garbage collection. • The City introduced every -other -week garbage and recycling, with weekly collection of organics in 2008 in its effort to increase organics and recyclable materials recovery, as well as reduce emissions of GHGs produced by collection vehicles. • The Solid Waste Utility recognizes Waste Prevention Leaders, Renton community members who support their community through waste prevention, possibly by reusing materials creatively or advocating for a zero waste lifestyle. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CONSUMPTION & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 1 35 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CM Strategies and Actions CM 1: Increase waste diversion from landfill. ID Action Description Implementation Benefits Timing Cost CM 1.1 Formalize the Formalize and implement the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and implement key 0 ® Short-term $$ Sustainable measures, including: Materials Mandate residential recycling and organics collection participation and conduct Management ongoing enforcement. Plan and Ban food waste from the garbage waste stream. implement Consider partnerships and collaborations with business organizations (including the key Chamber of Commerce), businesses with well -established sustainability programs, and provisions EnviroStars regional green business program to engage the business community in sustainable materials management. • Support and increase perishable food donations from large and small businesses to local food rescue organizations. • Promote repair and reuse opportunities to reduce waste generation. • Adopt a City sustainable purchasing policy that will address packaging, energy efficiency, transportation, etc. of goods purchased. • Make supportive system changes and conduct data collection and monitoring. Update plan on a regular cadence for it to remain relevant and the City be eligible for local, state, and federal grant funding. CM 1.2 Education Increase education and awareness of waste diversion and waste prevention best practices ® Short-term $$ and for residents and businesses. Focus on opportunities for common residential waste awareness products that have significant climate benefits, such as food waste, but ensure messaging also includes recycling and composting. Work with partners and existing campaigns as applicable, especially for textile waste and food waste. CM 2: Promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 CONSUMPTION & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 1 36 .k .s *� a Renton's waterways, forests, and habitats are the lungs of our City and provide important climate resiliency services for our community (e.g., shade). In addition to reducing our community -wide GHG emissions, it is vital we support our water and natural systems to sequester —or store and capture —carbon from the atmosphere. To enhance the health and well-being of our water and natural systems, we have included actions that improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding, and preserve, restore, and protect natural systems to increase opportunities for carbon sequestration. Key Achievements / Progress to Date • In 2020, Renton updated its tree ordinance and regulations to preserve existing trees and strengthen requirements around tree replacements. • Renton completed the 10-year update of the City's Urban Forest Management Plan in 2022. • Renton has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 14 years and has had 11 consecutive growth awards for the forestry program. • Renton adopted and has updated its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. • In 2022, Renton adopted the 2021 King County Surface Water Design Manual with amendments as the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. • Renton maintains a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to protect and restore local shorelines and aquatic resources. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 NATURAL SYSTEMS & WATER RESOURCES 1 37 IN CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 NS Strategies and Actions NS 1: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding. ID NS 1.1 Action Enforce critical Description Enforce codes and regulations for critical areas, including conservation areas and areas Benefits ©® Implementation Timing Short-term Cost $$ areas code subject to flooding, seismic, geologic, and coal mine hazards to ensure compliance with and best available science, as determined by the Department of Ecology, when developing regulations critical -area policies and regulations. Continue to plan and support planning and zoning efforts restrict land use in habitats, open spaces, and sensitive aquifer recharge areas. Protect and enhance acquifer recharge and other water resources. NS 1.2 Implement Implement the Renton addendum to the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the 2022 Stormwater © Short-term $$$ and enforce Management Program Plan to assess and mitigate flooding risks, including key measures the Hazard to: Mitigation Mitigate flooding in vulnerable and critical areas Plan and Assess risks to Renton's water systems Stormwater Study flood risk reduction in key areas Management Provide back-up power at utility pumping facilities Program Plan Develop a Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) • Continue to develop, implement, and enforce best management practices related to pollution prevention and response • Conduct outreach and involve the community in stormwater management Update plan on a regular cadence for it to remain relevant and the City be eligible for local, state, and federal grant funding. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMI Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 NATURAL SYSTEMS & WATER RESOURCES 1 38 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 NS 1.3 Protect and Continue to protect the integrity of natural drainage systems, such as wetlands, streams, enhance floodplains, green spaces, and other areas that support the flow of water by: natural Protecting buffers along wetlands and surface waters to facilitate infiltration and drainage maintain stable water temperatures, provide for biological diversity, reduce amount and velocity of run-off, and provide for wildlife habitat. • Exploring incentives for low -impact development projects (e.g., bioretention facilities, permeable pavement, etc.) and LID requirements for new developments as part of land use code. • Promoting modeling of low impact development practices, particularly on high visibility projects and public right-of-ways. • Acquiring sensitive areas such as wetlands, flood plains, and wildlife habitat for conversion to parks and greenbelts. Medium -term 1 $$ NS 2: Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems to increase opportunities for carbon sequestration. NS 2.1 Support Partner with nonprofits, low-income communities, and underrepresented communities to ©® Short-term $$ food access expand urban agriculture opportunities in community gardens, schools, and parks and on and expand rooftops. a gardens BENEFITS KEY 0 Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity 0 Public health a Natural environment 0 Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 NATURAL SYSTEMS & WATER RESOURCES 1 39 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 ID Action Description Benefits Implementation Timing Cost NS 2.2 Protect and Implement the 10-Year Urban Forest Management Plan. In particular: ®,_, Short-term $$$ increase tree Maintain the public tree inventory canopy Increase citywide tree canopy cover • Apply a no -net -loss approach to tree canopy cover • Grow a sustainable and resilient urban forest • Use tree canopy assessment data for tree management policies • Update and strengthen tree ordinances • Maintain active communications with diverse audiences and provide education and training workshops • Enforce tree regulations • Use existing data systems or new research to evaluate heat islands and canopy cover to understand how to serve underserved communities. Update plan on a regular cadence for it to remain relevant and the City be eligible for local, state, and federal grant funding. Explore creation of incentives, guidance, and education related to tree planting on residential properties. NS 2.3 Implement Implement the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan, particularly key measures to: ®,_, Short-term $$$ the Parks, Expand parks and recreational opportunities in new and existing locations with an Recreation, identified need. and Natural Increase resources for maintaining parks, recreation facilities and natural areas. Areas Plan Conduct natural area inventories. Inventories should specify site characteristics and identify threats to sensitive areas. • Manage natural areas using a continuum approach. Evaluate sites and apply a management strategy along a continuum from minimal maintenance to maintaining a restored natural area. • Update plan on a regular cadence for it to remain relevant and the City be eligible for local, state, and federal grant funding. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity IMI Public health Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 NATURAL SYSTEMS & WATER RESOURCES 1 40 x _ - � . •. f i..i all 4� MMUNITY, RESIL L- Climate change disproportionately affects communities, amplifying existing social and racial injustices. Community members who are most vulnerable to climate impacts include people of color, those who lack English proficiency, low-income individuals, and people with pre-existing health conditions. To ensure all community members are able to adapt to and be resilient in the face of climate change, we have included actions that increase community capacity - particularly those most vulnerable - to respond to future climate change and prepare Renton for future extreme events. Key Achievements / Progress to Date • Renton created a new City department: Equity, Housing, and Human Services. • Formation of the City's first Equity Commission in 2020 where community members representing diverse perspectives provide review of city policies and programs. • The Mayor's Inclusion Task Force formed in 2015 to bring together community leaders serving their unique communities to implement projects and facilitate dialogue on community topics and City projects. • In the last two years, the Housing Repair Assistance Program served 293 households, totaling 1,886 provided services. • Renton Farmers' Market began accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in 2015, allowing visitors to use EBT cards at the market, and initiated several other programs to make fresh food accessible to low-income children and seniors. a RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & WELL-BEING 1 41 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CR Strategies and Actions CR 1: Increase community capacity, particularly those most vulnerable, to respond to future climate change. ID Action Description Benefits Implementation Timing Cost CR 1.1 Spur local, Promote climate -safe jobs by: ©® Short-term $ climate- Understanding how many industries and jobs in Renton already support climate related jobs action or climate resilience. • Partnering with Renton Technical College to identify and promote job training programs for green industries • Developing and implementing an Economic Development Plan to actively recruit and retain green companies of all sizes. • Working with businesses on guidelines for safe work in outdoor environments during periods of heat and poor air quality to keep workers safe. Partner with State and County health departments. • Consider incentives to encourage businesses to adopt the Climate Pledge to reach net -zero carbon emissions by 2040. CR 1.2 Provide Provide educational resources and opportunities to help residents become aware of ©® Short-term $$ climate and engage in implementation of climate initiatives. awareness Identify local organizations and institutions to work with to provide education and resources hear from community members. and Communicate community and municipal GHG emissions and consider building a education public -facing dashboard that includes information on Renton's GHG emissions and personal carbon footprints. • Support local schools in developing and implementing curriculums and programs for climate and sustainability education. Partner with organizations to help implement. • Deploy periodic community surveys to solicit feedback and understand concerns. • Partner with new and existing organizations that support climate initiatives. • Create an online repository of existing incentives and resources, to connect Renton's community to financial and educational support related to sustainability initiatives. RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & WELL-BEING 1 42 CITY OF RENTON CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 CR 2: Prepare Renton for future extreme events. ID Action Description Implementation Benefits Timing Cost CR 2.1 Provide Provide resources to residents during extreme weather events and natural disasters ©® Short-term $ temporary (heat waves, freezing conditions, smoke events, etc.): housing and Plan and implement neighborhood cooling, clean air, and resource centers services during that residents can go to. Prioritize these locations in neighborhoods with extreme weather disadvantaged communities. events and Identify and communicate areas for rapid or temporary housing in case of natural disasters emergency or natural disaster. • Expand emergency services to unsheltered populations during extreme weather events (e.g. heatwaves, freezing conditions, smoke events, etc.). CR 2.2 Identify and Identify and communicate evacuation routes in case of emergency or natural ©® Short-term $ communicate disaster. evacuation routes CR 2.3 Provide critical Provide back-up emergency power generation for critical City infrastructure (for ©® Medium -term $$ standby example, the City of Renton Maintenance Facility) to allow for full operation of emergency the facility, which is the City's Emergency Command center for responding to any power significant hazard that results in an emergency. Facilitate needed partnerships to ensure equitable access to power for all. CR 2.4 Incentivize Offer rebates and incentives to encourage adaptation upgrades on residential ©® Medium -term $$$ adaptation and commercial properties (e.g., reducing paved areas to address runoff and upgrades heat, green roofs, permeable pavement, air filters, fans). • Provide grant -funded housing retrofits, prioritizing senior facilities and/or other climate vulnerable communities. • Research similar programs to understand how peer cities incentivize adaptation. • Consider expanding the Housing Repair Assistance Program to include adaptation upgrades. BENEFITS KEY Emissions reduction impact © Resilience impact ® Equity 01111 Public health ® Natural environment Mobility RENTON0"'W Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & WELL-BEING 1 43 Implementing the CES 2.0 The City will sustain the momentum generated in preparing this CES 2.0 as implementation begins. The Implementation Plan in Appendix A charts out th City's initial steps forward. For each action, this Appendix describes the lead City department, key partners, timeframe, approximate cost, metrics, potential funding sources, key next steps, and other considerations. This Implementation Plan was developed in 2022 during the CES 2.0s strategy and action development process. Upon adoption of the CES 2.0, the City will update this Implementation Plan to ensure that it reflects organizational changes within the City, newly identified partners, relevant programs, and other current events. To ensure we are on track to reduce emissions and build resilience, we will need to measure our progress and adjust based on what we find. ���•-� ,+� ������R ! �f CMS/i��f�,.'Ir ����� �� �� �_�_ �v.3 :. - r��•.r�_'= . om A �ri��� �'; •►��.�a�����i4 9:� ■�� _ ��+ y .� ` jZ APPENDIX A. - - - — City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table CD Appendix A. Implementation Plan Note: This implementation plan was developed in coordination with the City Interdepartmental Team as a part of the CES 2.0's strategy and action development in 2022. Therefore, this appendix may no longer accurately represent the City's current organizational structure, current next key steps, or other implementation details. Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 1.1: • Community • Puget Sound Short-term $$$ To be • Natural gas usage • Collect models and best practices Support and Economic Energy determined • Electricity usage for planning community Development • Seattle City Light • # of renewable • Meet with partners and learn solar Department • K4C energy systems about existing programs projects • Public Works 0 Master Builders installed Association • # of community • Washington solar projects Multifamily installed Housing • # of residents Association served by new • Local contractors projects • # of households in target communities participating BE 1.10: • Community • Puget Sound Short-term $$$ • Electricity usage in Join PSE's and Economic Energy City buildings Green Development • Renton's • # of businesses, Power Department businesses, large large energy users, Program energy users, and residents and residents enrolled in the encourage Green Power community Program members to join �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Buildings & Energy Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 1.3: • Community • King County Short-term $ Requires only • Natural gas usage To be determined Promote and Economic K4C staff time . Electricity usage renewable Development Master Builders • # of Renton energy Department Association residents who take financing • Washington advantage of and Multifamily existing financing incentives Housing mechanisms Association • Local contractors • Washington Department of Commerce BE 1.5: • Community • Regional Code Medium- $$$ To be • % of total buildings To be determined Require and Economic Collaboration term determined in Renton that are new Development • Local contractors solar ready buildings to Department • Master Builders • % of total buildings be solar Association in Renton that have and EV EV charging charging • Natural gas usage ready in commercial and residential buildings • $ provided to Renton community for EV infrastructure installation • Electricity usage in commercial and residential buildings �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 1.6: • Community • King County Short-term $$$ To be • Commercial/indust • Research possible incentives Develop all- and Economic K4C determined rial natural gas electric Development • Washington consumption code for Department Department of • Electricity use new Commerce • # of incentives buildings • Regional Code provided by the Collaboration City • Square footage or commercial/multifa mily space utilizing natural gas heating • # of incentives for low income housing BE 13: • Community • K4C Short-term $$ To be • # of natural gas • Connect with K4C and other cities Implement and Economic . Executive Services determined powered furnaces regional Development Dept., replaced heat pump Department Communications • Electricity usage in campaign . EHHS commercial and for existing . Human Services residential buildings Manager buildings �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 1.8: • Community • King County Medium- $$$ To be • Commercial/indust • Research incentives Electrify and Economic K4C term determined rial natural gas • Initiate electrification feasibility existing Development Washington consumption study for existing buildings buildings Department Department of • Square footage or Commerce commercial/multifa • Regional Code mily space utilizing Collaboration natural gas heating • # of incentives for low income housing" • Electricity use • # of incentives provided by the City Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 2.1 • Community • PW: Facilities Medium- $ To be • # of C-PACER • Identify organizations doing this Support and Economic • King County term determined grants funding work and collaborate on policy financing Development • Non-profit projects in Renton change for building Department organizations • Inventory existing programs energy • Conduct education/ outreach upgrades related to existing programs • Identify role of Rental registration program / Healthy Housing to move this forward �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Buildings & Energy Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps BE 2.2 • Community • Puget Sound Medium- $ To be • Natural gas usage To be determined Support and Economic Energy term determined • Electricity usage equitable Development • Seattle City Light • # of residents and access to Department • K4C businesses reached energy • Master Builders • # of incentives incentives Association used by the and • Washington community financing Multifamily through Housing state, Association federal, or • Local contractors other programs BE 2.3 • Community • EHHS (Housing Short-term $ To be • Natural gas usage To be determined Implement and Economic Repair Program) determined • Electricity usage energy Development • Puget Sound 0 # of residents and efficiency Department Energy businesses reached and • Seattle City Light 0 # of incentives weatherizat • K4C used by the ion efforts • Master Builders community Association • Washington Multifamily Housing Association 0 Local contractors City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Transportation Strategy: Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and equipment. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps TL 1.1: • Parks and • CED Short-term $$$ To be • % change in residential density To be determined Implement Recreation • Cascade Bicycle determined • # miles of bike/ped infrastructure the Renton Department Club • % of Renton's residents engaging Trails and • Public Works - • Washington Bikes with education and outreach Bicycle Transportation • Association for around the trail networks Master Commuter • % decrease in vehicular accidents Plan Transportation involving pedestrians and bikers (Cascade Chapter) • # of new parking/storage spaces for • Puget Sound non motorized users Regional Council • Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per • WA Department of capita Transportation • # of new Complete Streets TL 1.2: • Public Works • CED Ongoing $$ To be • # miles bike/ped infrastructure • Engage partners Advocate Department, • King County Metro determined • # of new parking/storage spaces for and partner Transportation • Sound Transit non motorized users regionally Systems • Association for • % of neighborhoods within a 5-10 to improve Division Commuter minute walk of transit access" transit Transportation • Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per network (Cascade Chapter) capita • Puget Sound • % vulnerable communities with Regional Council quality transit access • WA Department of Transportation • Parks and Recreation Department City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table .. -I WiTTMT-99 Strategy: Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and equipment. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps TL 1.3: • Community • Public Works Long-term $ To be • % of ground support vehicles and • Legislative Promote and Economic • Puget Sound determined equipment transitioned to clean conversations transition Development Regional Council fuels or electric to electric Department • SeaTac • gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and green • Port of Seattle used as a % of all aviation fuel used fuels at • K4C airports • Puget Sound Clean and air Air Agency travel TL 1.6: • Community • Renton Housing Short-term $$ To be • # miles bike/ped infrastructure • Complete Housing Increase and Economic Authority (but determined . % of neighborhoods within a 5-10 and Land Use housing Development • Puget Sound ongoing) minute walk of transit access Study, (underway) density Department Regional Council % change in residential density • Continue to along • % vulnerable communities with implement subarea existing quality transit access plans and • Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per • Evaluate Comp planned capita Plan measures transit TL 1.7: • PW: • Puget Sound Medium- $ To be • % change in gallons of fuel used for To be determined Transition Maintenance Regional Council term determined off -road vehicles and equipment to electric • Parks and • Puget Sound Clean • # of electric off -road vehicles or off -road Recreation Air Agency equipment pieces purchased equipment such as lawnmower s and leaf blowers. City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table .. Strategy: Decrease usage and improve efficiency of fossil fuel -powered vehicles and equipment. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps TL 1.11: • Public Works • Puget Sound Medium- $$$ To be • # of new freight consolidation To be determined Improve Department, Regional Council term determined centers freight Transportation • WA Department of • % of freight operators/drivers efficiency Systems Transportation educated on fuel efficiency actions Division • Port of • VMT for the purpose of freight Seattle/NWSA movement Strategy: Encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps TL 2.1: • Community • Puget Sound Short-term $80k • Departmen • Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) using • Planning process Create an and Economic Energy (through t of EV's vs. gasoline/diesel vehicles has begun EV plan Development • Seattle City Light June 2023) Commerce • % of passenger vehicles that are EV Department grant • # of City owned EV chargers • Public Works - $ provided for incentives/financing Maintenance for commercial EV charging stations �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Strategy: Increase waste diversion from landfill Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CM1.1: • Public Works • Republic Services Short-term $$ • Lbs of recycling and organics waste Formalize the Dept., Utility • K4C collected from residential accounts Sustainable Systems • Zero Waste • Lbs of solid waste to be landfilled Materials Division Washington collected from residential accounts Management • Chamber of • Lbs of food waste disposed of Plan Commerce • # of partnerships initiated by the • Business City organizations and • Lbs of perishable food donated businesses with well -established sustainability programs • EnviroStars regional green business program • Margie Williams Helping Hands Food Center • King County Historic Preservation Program CM1.2: • Public Works • K4C Short-term $$ • • Education Dept., Utility and Systems awareness Division City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Strategy: Promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CM2.1: Lobby • Public Works • Medium -term $ • # of households and businesses • for state Department, receiving resources & education policy Utility about waste diversion and changes Systems prevention Division • Citywide reduction of waste sent to landfills Natural Systems and Water Resources Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps NS 1.1: • CED • WA Department Short-term $$ To be determined • Sq. feet of land Evaluate channel migration zones and Strengthen of Natural preserved in review existing data and revise Resources critical areas critical areas • King County with updated code and Water and Land codes regulation Resources Division • Sq. feet of land • Public Works: preserved by Utilities zoning efforts • Forterra • Water quality • Department of in natural Ecology spaces NS 1.2: • Utility • Emergency Short-term $$$ To be determined . Metrics within • Understand implementation progress Implement Systems Management the and priority next steps and enforce Division . Cascade Water Stormwater the Hazard . Public Works Alliance Management Mitigation Department . King County Plan Plan and . Executive Stormwater Services Management Dept. Plan �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Natural Systems and Water Resources Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps NS 1.3: • Public Works • Friends of the Medium- $$ To be determined . # of incentives To be determined Protect and Department Cedar River term provided for enhance . Parks and Watershed LID projects natural Recreation (FCRW) • % deviation drainage Department • Cedar River from average • CED Council water surface • Surfrider water • Salmon Recovery temperatures Board • Sq. footage of sensitive areas acquired Natural Systems and Water Resources Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps NS 2.1: • Parks and • Equity, Housing, Short-term $$ To be determined . # of non- To be determined Support food Recreation and Human profits reached access and Department Services • % of low - expand • Renton Farmer's income gardens Market communities • Nonprofits and • Low-income and underrepresen underrepresented ted communities communities • Sustainable reached Renton • # of new urban • PW: Solid Waste agriculture 0 CED opportunities �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps NS 2.2: • Parks and • Forterra Short-term $$$ To be determined • % increase in • Understand implementation progress Implement Recreation • CED canopy cover and priority next steps the 10-Year Department • % of residents Urban Forest that are Management engaged in Plan. education and training workshops NS 2.3: • Parks and Short-term $$$ To be determined • # of additional • Understand implementation progress Implement Recreation parks and and priority next steps the Parks, Department recreation Recreation, opportunities and Natural • % increase in Areas Plan resources for maintenance • # of natural area inventories completed �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table • is is I• - Strategy: Increase community capacity —particularly those most vulnerable —to responds to future climate change. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CR 1.1: • Community and • Renton Technical Short-term $ • KC Green New • Green jobs, as • Meet with partners Spur local, Economic College Deal % of total jobs climate- Development • K4C • State and • % employment related Department • Partners related federal in green jobs jobs to recruiting and resources: jobs industries retaining green creation, • % of businesses economic businesses • WA State development updating Department of plans guidelines for Health safe outdoor • King County Public work Health �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table • is is I• - Strategy: Increase community capacity —particularly those most vulnerable —to responds to future climate change. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CR 1.3: • Public Works • Executive Short-term $ • State • # of • Meet with partners Provide • Sustainability Services, resources households climate Office Communications • School districts receiving awareness Division • Utilities resources/edu resources • Emergency cation about and Management climate education • Equity, Housing, impacts and Human • # of Services partnerships • Communities In created with Schools of local Renton -Tukwila organizations • Cedar River and Montessori School institutions • Community and • # of climate Economic and Development sustainability Department curriculum/pro • Local grams in organizations/insti schools tutions • % of Renton's • Renton School community District reached by • Environmental community Science Center surveys • Renton History Museum • K4C �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table 11 • is is 1 •- Strategy: Prepare Renton for future extreme events. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CR 2.1: • EHHS • CED Short-term $ To be determined • % of population • Identify possible shelter locations Provide • Emergency • Renton that can be temporary Management Technical accommodated housing and College in community services • K4C safety hubs or during • Parks & Rec other disaster extreme • WA State relief centers weather Department of • Resource center events and Health utilization (days natural • King County opened, # disasters Public Health opened) • Facilities • % of community within walking distance of a resource center CR 2.2: • Public Works • Renton Fire Short-term $ To be determined • # of • Collect existing plans Identify and Department Authority households • Develop communication strategy communicat • Transportation • King County receiving e evacuation Systems Division Emergency preparedness routes • Specify that Management resources/edu evacuation • Add State cation about routes will be (DOT/) and evacuation most relevant for neighbor routes flooding/dam jurisdictions failure • Police dept • Executive Services Dept., Emergency Management • Emergency Management �,%I Y O� 'QF N T O? City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Implementation Table Community Resilience & Well-being Prepare Renton for future extreme events. Action Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Funding Metrics Next Key Steps CR 2.3: . Utility Systems • Puget Sound Medium- $$ To be determined • % of City • Identify critical facilities Provide Division Energy term infrastructure . Understand what funding facilities critical . Public Works: • Seattle City that back-up are eligible for standby Facilities Division Light power can emergency support power • % of Renton's residents that have equitable access to power via new partnerships CR 2.4: . Community and • Renton Medium- $$$ To be determined . # of rebates • Assess and recommend upgrades Incentivize Economic Housing term utilized for adaptation Development Authority adaptation upgrades Department • Local upgrades contractors • # of grant • EHHS funded • K4C retrofits • King County completed Master • # of senior Builders facilities/other Association climate • Historic vulnerable Preservation communities Program supported by grant -funded retrofits ' '- ' -''---'-' Cur ASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP Tel (510) 838-7021 (Oakland) Tel (206) 343-9759 (Seattle) Fax (206) 343-9819 www.cascadiaconsulting.com Overview This memo summarizes findings from a review of Renton's climate -related policies and documents, including the Clean Economy Strategy 1.0 (CES 1.0); regional climate policies and programs; and meetings with City stakeholders. The goal of this document is to capture where the City currently stands in terms of climate- and sustainability- related policies and practices, as well as the status of non-GHG sustainability metrics, and regional standards that could affect Renton's sustainability plans. We will use this information to shape strategies and actions for the Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 (CES 2.0) so that they align with regional and state standards and requirements and reflect progress that the City has made since the initial CES was adopted. Document Roadmap This memorandum begins with overviews of expected climate impacts in Renton and then presents a review of findings by CES 1.0 focus area. Sections of the memorandum are as follows: • A description of our Methodology to create this memo • An overview of the State and Regional Sustainability Context City Sustainability Inventory o A Timeline of Sustainability Policies and Programs in Renton since the CES 1.0. o A Key Accomplishments section that presents a high-level list of relevant City programs and activities to make progress towards the CES 1.0 goals. o A Findings by Focus Area section that details key policies, achievements, metrics, and challenges. We have organized this document around CES 1.0 focus areas to visualize progress since the CES 1.0 was completed. To develop strategies and actions for the CES 2.0, we will use new focus areas: Transportation & Land Use, Buildings & Energy, Consumption & Materials Management, Water & Natural Systems, and Community Resilience & Well-being. The CES 1.0 focus areas and corresponding CES 2.0 focus areas are illustrated in the table below. AreasCES 1.0 Focus Leadership & Governance - ..Areas Goals from these CES 1.0 focus areas will be integrated throughout CES 2.0 focus areas. Business & Community Engagement Resource Efficiency & Renewable Energy Buildings & Energy; Consumption & Materials Management Mobility, Land Use, & Development Transportation & Land Use Water & Natural Systems (new) Community Resilience & Well-being (new) PAGE 1 Methodology Information Request to City staff f We sent a data request template to City staff to complete with information about progress towards CES 1.0 goals and other climate and sustainability initiatives in Renton. The document asked staff to add metrics and key performance indicators for each CES 1.0 goal, as well as key progress, partnerships, and challenges and barriers. The completed information request is attached in Appendix A: Completed Information Request for City Staff. Information resulting from these requests to staff are indicated throughout this document as "(Info Request)". Literature Review We conducted a literature review of City documents and of state and regional sustainability documents. To develop this list of documents, we collaborated with the project team and asked for input at the first Interdepartmental Team (IDT) meeting with City staff. To fill in the remaining information gaps, we completed a comprehensive literature review of the following documents: The review covered the following documents: ✓ 2022-2027 Business Plan (2021) ✓ Rainier/Grady Junction Subarea Plan (2021) ✓ Housing Action Plan (2021) ✓ ADA Plan for Right of Way (2021) ✓ Tree Inventory Update (2021) ✓ Parks, Recreation, & Natural Areas Plan (2020) ✓ Trails and Bicycle Master Plan (2019) ✓ Civic Core Vision and Action Plan (2018) ✓ Tree Canopy Cover Report (2018) ✓ Comprehensive Plan (2015) ✓ 10-Year Urban Forest Management Plan (draft) ✓ Water Systems Plan (ongoing) The review of the regional sustainability context covered the following legislation, plans, and partnerships: ✓ Climate Commitment Act (2021) ✓ HEAL Act (2021) ✓ State Energy Strategy (2021) ✓ Clean Fuel Standard (2021) ✓ Forward Washington Transportation Package (2021) ✓ Plastic Pollution Reduction Bill (2021) ✓ Food Waste Reduction Bill (2021) ✓ EV Preparedness Bill (2021) ✓ Adoption of CA Vehicle Emissions Standards (2020) ✓ Clean Energy Transformation Act (2019) ✓ Clean Buildings Act (2019) ✓ HFC Superpollutants Act (2019) ✓ WA State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) ✓ King County -Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) (began 2012) ✓ King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (2020) ✓ Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2050 (2020) ✓ Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (2019) ✓ Metro Connects Plan (2017) PAGE 2 IDT Workshops Workshops with City staff across departments and with the Renton Regional Fire Authority have provided input that informed sections of this document. Two workshops, one held in December 2021 and the other in February 2022, included the following activities: • Brainstorm of current and upcoming City plans, policies, and activities related to climate. This list informed the literature review of City documents that our team completed for this memo. • Review of the CES 1.0 goals and framework to understand progress toward goals and collect input about sustainability- and climate- related accomplishments in Renton. Input is reflected in the Findings by Focus Area section of this memo. • Review climate impacts and vulnerabilities described in the CES 1.0 and other regional assessments. Detailed summaries of each IDT meeting have been sent to City staff. State and Regional Sustainability Context This section details relevant State and regional climate- and sustainability-related policies, plans, and programs. Washington State The State of Washington has been a leader in developing and implementing policies and regulations to address climate change. Below is a snapshot of the key recent statewide legislation aimed at reducing GHG emissions, which recommend that the City of Renton align with as we proactively plan for climate action. Sector Major Policies Year Adopted Brief Description Climate Change /Climate Commitment 2021 Places economy -wide cap on carbon to meet state GHG Governance Act reduction targets and be consistent with best available science. HEAL Act 2021 Defines and embeds environmental justice in state law. (Healthy Environment Includes state agency requirements for environmental for All justice in engagement, budgeting, funding, and strategic planning. State Enhanced Hazard 2018 Analyzes the impacts of 17 natural and human -caused Mitigation Plan hazards. Climate change is considered as a separate plan element. Buildings & State Energy Strategy 2021 Promotes electrification as a key strategy to address Energy rising building emissions. Clean Energy 2019 Requires a phase -out of coal by 2025, carbon -neutral Transformation Act electricity sales by 2030, and 100% clean energy by (CETA) 2045. Clean Buildings Act 2019 Establishes a state energy performance standard and other measures for new and existing large buildings over 50,000 square feet with an early adopter incentive program. HFC Su er ollutants 2019 Requires phasing out of HFC Superpollutants in new Act equipment, using climate friendly alternatives in compliant with the Act's 2020-2024 phasing timeline. WA Building/EnergyBuilding/Energy 2009 Requires adoption of state energy code that results in a Code 70% reduction in annual net energy consumption RCW 19.27A.160 compared to the 2006 state energy code. PAGE 3 MajorSector Policies Year Adopted Transportation &Clean Fuel Standard 2021 Reduces overall carbon intensity of fuels through Land Use use of cleaner fuels or purchasing clean fuel credits. Electric Vehicle EV 2021 Requires the Washington Department of Preparedness Transportation to develop a publicly available tool o find EV charging locations; extends the Clean Building Act requirement for EV readiness to new single-family construction. Adoption of California's 2020 Allows the Washington Department of Ecology to adopt motor vehicle California's zero emissions vehicle program. emissions standard Shoreline Management 1972 Supports local land use decision -making and shoreline Act planning, including access, hazard mitigation, economic uses, and salmon recovery. Growth Management 1990 The Washington Legislature enacted the Growth Act Management Act (GMA) in 1990 to guide planning for growth and development in Washington State. Plastic Pollution 2021 Expands Styrofoam prohibitions; requires customer opt - Waste Reduction in of single -use food ware and new minimum levels of post -consumer recycled plastic content. Management Food Waste Reduction 2019 Requires the state to reduce the amount of food waste going to landfills 50% by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. Water and Forest Health & 2021 Provides funding for forest inventory updates, forest Natural Systems Wildfire Prevention health assessments, and identification and treatment of 200,000 acres of fire -prone land per biennium. King County Key climate players in King County include the following organizations and partnerships: King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) is a partnership of 20 local governments of all sizes working together to accelerate climate action. Any city in King County is welcome to join to share knowledge, resources, and advocacy power to help shape policy and programs that cut greenhouse gas emissions. Renton was a founding member of K4C in 2012. Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. PSRC is composed of nearly 100 members, including four counties, cities and towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies and Tribal governments within the region. Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative is partnership that seeks to enhance coordination and improve climate change preparedness in the Puget Sound region. Established in 2017, it includes 21 member organizations and partners representing five counties of the Puget Sound region, three municipalities, tribal governments, and regional organizations. PAGE 4 Key plan documents that guide climate planning in the County and region are listed below: ✓ King County Countywide Planning Policies (2022) The Countywide Planning Policies create a shared and consistent framework for growth management planning for all jurisdictions in King County. This work supports the adoption of the growth targets that serve as the land use assumption in local comprehensive plans. ✓ King County Climate Action Toolkit (2021) This Toolkit aligns with the King County 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan and the K4C Joint Commitments. It outlines a process for creating a climate action plan, example goals and priority actions, and strategies for creating a greenhouse gas inventory, conducting community engagement, and implementing actions. ✓ King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (2020) This climate action plan was developed by King County staff and encompasses both community and County government emissions. The goals and measures outline align with K4C and the King County Climate Action Toolkit. ✓ Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (2020) VISION 2050 is a regional framework for updating planning policies, including countywide planning policies and local comprehensive plans. It includes guidance for reducing emissions, preparing for climate impacts, restoring the Puget Sound, protecting open space, and targeting growth in centers and near transit. ✓ Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (2019) This Plan resents strategies for managing King County's solid waste through 2025. It also sets policies, recommendations, and goals around: solid waste system planning; waste prevention, recycling, and solid waste collection; solid waste transfer and processing system; landfill management and solid waste disposal; and solid waste system finance. ✓ Metro Connects Plan (2017) This Plan is King County Metro's vision for bringing residents improved transit service across one easy -to - use system over the next 25 years. Components of the Plan aim to improve bus frequency, range, and speed; provide more choices on demand; improve networks for biking, walking, and carpooling; and bring better coordination among transit agencies, as well as accessibility for people with disabilities and those unfamiliar with navigating the region. City Sustainability Inventory Timeline of Sustainability Policies and Programs This plan builds on a rich history of sustainability action in Renton, especially in the past few years. These activities signal an increasing commitment to climate action and sustainability. PAGE 5 2021 • Rainier/GradyJunction Subarea Plan ADA Plan for Right -of -Way 2019 • Tree Inventory Updates Renton is a founding Trails and Bicycle • Housing Action Plan member of K4C Master Plan • 2022-2027 Business Plan I I I 20} ' City adopts Comprehensive Civic Core Vision and Parks, Recreation • 10 Year Urban Forest CES 1,0 Plan Action Plan and Natural Areas Management Plan Tree Canopy Cover Plan • Water Systems Report Master Plan Key Achievements • Renton has been a Tree City USA for 14 years and has had 11 consecutive Growth Awards. • Climate and sustainability goals are formalized in City planning documents, including the Business Plan (2022-2027) and Comprehensive Plan (2015). • The City adopted solar energy systems development regulations in 2020. • The City offers curbside organics, including food waste, and recycling collection alongside its garbage collection. • The City introduced every -other -week garbage and recycling, with weekly collection of organics in 2008 in its effort to increase organics and recyclable materials recovery as well as reduce emissions of GHGs produced by collection vehicles. • Sunset Park LID improvements with a regional stormwater facility • Meadowcrest Early Learning Center • IKEA project with solar panels • Willowcrest Townhomes Findings by Focus Area The following sections present a detailed compilation of inventory findings for each of the focus areas from the CES 1.0. Findings are organized as follows: • Relevant Plans, Programs, and Policies that inform current or future direction of sustainability-related activities. • City Progress to Date, including sustainability achievements that City has already made and notable sustainability activities within the City. • Identified Challenges and Gaps that could hinder progress towards sustainability goals. Leadership & Governance Goals listed in the CES 1.0: • 1-1: Formalize Renton's clean economy goals, commitments, and desired outcomes. • 1-2: Establish a Renton Green Team to shepherd the City's clean energy goals and spur staff innovations. • 1-3: Showcase Renton's leadership and success. • 1-4: Continue to collaborate on regional clean economy initiatives; develop key partnerships for Renton -specific actions. PAGE 6 The City has formalized goals in many planning documents since the CES 1.0; these are key documents where sustainability goals have been linked to Renton's overall vision: • 1-1: The City formalized goals in several Comprehensive Plan (2015) elements, including: Land Use; Transportation; Housing & Human Services; Parks, Recreation, Natural Areas, & Trails; Utilities; Capital Facilities; and Shoreline Management. • 1-1: The City of Renton Business Plan (2022-2027) lists several climate -related measures within its goals to provide a safe, healthy and vibrant community; support planned growth and influence decisions to foster environmental sustainability; and build an inclusive and hate -free city with equitable outcomes for all in suaaort of social. economic. and racial iustice. • 1-1: The City joined K4C in 2012. • 1-1: A new Sustainability Division was formed within Public Works (Info Request). • 1-2: After the 2011 CES was adopted, staff organized a Green Team, but over time it dissolved (Info Request). • 1-4: The City collaborates with Sustainable Renton for events like the annual Plant and Seed Swap (Info Request). • Completed planning actions listed in the Comprehensive Plan and Business Plan. • Renton Results lists some budget metrics as well (Info Request). Identified Challenges and .. • Staff identified lack of staff capacity and citywide support as consistent challenges for goals 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4. PAGE 7 Business & Community Engagement Goals listed in the CES 1.0: • 2-1. Engage Renton's leading employers in a dialogue on the clean economy and sustainability. • 2-2. Organize and facilitate roundtables with Renton's business leaders focused on clean economy strategies. • 2-3. Develop a green guide for Renton's business leaders. • 2-4. Support the business community in facilitating local and regional transportation solutions. • 2-5. Consider developing a green recognition program for Renton's community leaders. • 2-6. Continue to develop and market tools and incentives to attract new businesses —particularly clean technology companies. • 2-7. Spur local green jobs. • 2-8. Provide green resources for residents on Renton's website. • 2-9. Facilitate a community dialogue around a broader "Clean Economy Agenda" for Renton. • 2-4: Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan (2021): This document develops conceptual strategies to transform the area into a pedestrian -oriented district with a multimodal center and strong pedestrian connections that aracefully integrates with neiahborina areas. • 2-4: The City implemented a Bus Rapid Transit system, with investments in local infrastructure and new bus lines (Info Request). • 2-4: The City facilitated the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan planning process, working with a stakeholder workgroup comprised of business owners, property owners, and local transit agencies. • 2-4: City staff participate in a Commute Trip Reduction program, supporting and encouraging non - single -occupant -vehicle commute options. The Commute Trip Reduction Law (passed in the early 1990s) requires employers with 100 or more full-time, permanent, year-round employees who arrive at work on weekdays between the hours of six and nine in the morning to have programs for their employees supporting and encouraging non -single -occupant -vehicle (non-SOV) commute options (Info Request). • 2-5: Waste Prevention Leaders are Renton community members who excel at preventing waste. Every few months, the Solid Waste Utility recognizes people who support their community through waste prevention, possibly by reusing materials creatively, advocating for a zero waste lifestyle, or composting with gusto (Info Request). • 2-8: The City has added information to its website (Info Request) o Annual Stop and Swap event details o Gardening program information, including an online gardening resource guide, webinars, and gardening scholarships o Urban Forestry Brochure • 2-9: The City is holding meetings with the CES Advisory Committee to develop the CES 2.0 (Info Request). • Completed planning actions listed in the Rainier/Gradv TOD Subarea Plan. Challenges identified by staff (Info Request) to implement actions in this focus area: • 2-1, 2-2, & 2-3: Lack of staff capacity and community support. • 2-4: Lack of staff capacity and funding. • 2-5: Lack of staff capacitv and public participation. PAGE 8 Resource Efficiency & Renewable Energy Goals listed in the CES 1.0: • 3-1. Streamline procurement and incorporate environmental guidelines into purchasing policies and contracts. • 3-2. Establish energy performance standards and reporting for city buildings and pursue additional energy efficiency opportunities. • 3-3. Team with PSE and other partners to implement weatherization and energy efficiency efforts throughout the Renton community. • 3-4. Incorporate renewable energy generation into city projects and foster private -sector investments. • 3-5. Advance waste prevention and diversion of materials in the City's own operations, with haulers, and through targeted efforts in specific sectors. Relevant Plans, Programs, and Policies • 3-2: City of Renton Business Plan (2022-2027): This Plan sets forth goals to uphold the City's overall vision. Two measures are to "Pursue initiatives to increase mobility, promote clean energy in our existing buildings and in new development, preserve and expand open spaces and tree coverage, and other efforts to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions" • 3-2: A Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element measure is to: "Encourage environmentally friendly construction practices, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Built Green, Salmon Safe, and Living Building Challenge" Building energy efficiency is also referenced in the Housing and Human Services Element. • 3-5: Sustainable Materials Management Plan (ongoing) (did not review): This Plan - set goals and guidelines and recommended strategies and programs to reduce waste generation and improve waste diversion from landfill. ProgressCity to DateAchievements • 3-1: There are not currently any environmental guidelines in the City's purchasing policy, but updates are underway (Info Request). • 3-3: City staff have identified this measure as ongoing (Info Request). • 3-4: Renton adopted solar energy systems development regulations in 2020 (IDT Meeting #2). • 3-5: The City is currently completing a Sustainable Materials Management Plan and has adopted a City ordinance (Info Request). • 3-5: Renton offers weekly food waste collection alongside garbage and recycling collection (IDT Meeting #2). Metrics • KPIs • Presence of new environmental guidelines in purchasing policies and contracts. • Presence of energy performance standards. • Completion of Sustainable Materials Management Plan. Identified Challenges and Gaps • Staff did not identify any challenges to complete these goals (Info Request). PAGE 9 Mobility, Land Use, and Development Goals listed in the CES 1.0: • 4-1. Renton should continue to promote clean vehicle incentives and programs. • 4-2. Work with King County METRO and local businesses to reduce single -occupancy vehicle commute trips. • 4-3. Foster smart growth and compact, walkable communities through policies, plans, and incentives. • 4-4. Model low impact development (LID) practices on high -profile parcels and public right-of- ways and incorporate green elements into public and private developments through investments, policies, and incentives • 4-2: The Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan (2021) lists a goal to: "to transform the area into a pedestrian -oriented district with a multimodal center and strong pedestrian connections that gracefully integrates with neighboring areas." It contains several detailed planning measures to improve multimodal transit connections, promote mixed use development, and add green open spaces and trees. • 4-3: The Civic Core Vision and Action Plan (2018) contains measures to: restructure transit operations to activate the Civic Core and Downtown and address current gaps in transit stop amenities such as shelters, lighting, and signage; improve pedestrian pathways and add lighting; maintain and expand the Renton Connector and other trails, preserve and develop parks and open spaces; activate pop-up retail and art spaces to create engaging and walkable areas in Renton; and improve wayfinding downtown. • 4-3: The Trails & Bicycle Master Plan (2019) lists goals and measures to upgrade existing walking and biking trails, add 97 miles of trails in Renton's borders and 8 more outside Renton's borders, focus on trail connectivity with the downtown area, and ensure regional trail connections come together and connect to the Cedar River Trail. • 4-3: Two Business Plan (2022-2027) measures are to: "Promote a walkable, pedestrian and bicycle -friendly city with complete streets, trails, and connections between neighborhoods and community focal points," and "Foster development of vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed -use neighborhoods in urban centers" • 4-3: Renton's Comprehensive Plan has a long Transportation Element with measures to improve safety, promote pedestrian and bicycle transportation, improve access to transit and options available, support a growth strategy for land use and transportation, and maintain level of service standards for transit. • 4-3: The Barrier -Free Mobility Renton ROW ADA Transition Plan (2015) studied ADA compliance for sidewalk curb ramps, sidewalks, and pedestrian street crossing buttons and created recommendations to improve accessibility. • 4-4: The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan (2020) identifies system -based policies, implementation strategies and an investment program to enhance and sustain parks, recreation and natural areas as critical elements of a vibrant community. Key goals include providing a minimum level of service for community members to access parks, developing new parks, conducting natural area inventories and managing natural areas, connecting the Park and Natural Area system using trails, adding wayfinding and navigation information for pedestrians, and mitigating barriers to access like disconnected streets and limited crossing points. • 4-4: The Urban Forest Management Plan 2022-2032 (draft) sets recommendations to realize maximum benefits afforded by the urban forest and make the community a great place to live, work and play. • 4-4: The Urban Forest Inventory & Resource Analysis Summary Report (2021) and the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment (2018) list open planting sites for trees and recommend management strategies to maintain the health of Renton's tree canopy. They note that Renton has 116,994 trees total. Trees in Renton provide $219,000+ in benefits to residents. • 4-1: The Citv currently Dlans to update its fleet with more enerev efficient vehicles (Info PAGE 10 • 4-1: The Commute Trip Reduction Program encourages City staff and staff at other large employers to use vanpools, etc. to reduce single -occupancy vehicle commute trips (see Goal 2-4) (Info Request). • 4-3: Renton is currently updating its tree ordinance and regulations to preserve existing trees and strengthen requirements around tree replacements (IDT Meeting #2). • 4-3: Several City docket items have supported dense, walkable neighborhoods (i.e., density bonus, 2.5x the density for cottage housing) (Info Request). • 4-4: Renton has been a Tree City USA for 14 years and has had 11 consecutive growth awards for the forestry program (IDT Meeting #2). • 4-4: Renton has adopted Complete Streets regulations (IDT Meeting #2). • 4-4: Projects include: Green Streets in Sunset, Sunset Park LID improvements with a regional stormwater facility, Meadowcrest Early Learning Center, IKEA project with solar panels, and Willowcrest Townhomes (Info Request). • Trails & Bicycle Master Plan metrics: o Miles of Trails per 1,000 Population (current: 0.29) o LTS 1 & 2 trail miles (23.3 in 2018; goal of 113 in 2035). LTS denotes routes by Levels of Traffic Stress. o Trail miles by community planning area o % of residents within % mile service area of LTS 1&2 facilities • Urban Forest Inventory & Resource Analysis Summary Report metrics: o Number of trees, including street trees, park trees, and total public trees o Unique tree species o Trees with 8+-inch and 24+-inch diameter o %Trees in good condition and %Trees susceptible to emerging pests o Total acres of canopy cover • Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan metrics: o Number of sites (parks, natural areas, corridors) o Total acreage (parks, natural areas, corridors) o Service area (miles to parks) • Urban Forest Management Plan metrics: o Tree equity scores: based on how much tree canopy and surface temperature align with income, employment, race, age, and health factors, using a 0- to-100-point system. 4-3: Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan lists several challenges: • The built environment requires significant improvements to be safe for non -motorized transportation. • Pedestrian and bicycle connections are missing or feel unsafe and uncomfortable. • Several overhead power line corridors cross the area, limiting development and uses on several parcels. • The subarea has few parks or formal community gathering places; connections to natural systems are weak. • Heavy traffic volumes may impact future residents of the area. • The Auto Mall Overlay promotes vehicles sales. • The dominance of infrastructure (highway, arterials, power line corridors) results in a current environment that lacks human scale elements and a sense of place. 4-3: Challenges listed in the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element include: • Revenue available from several existing sources is declining, such as the half -cent gas tax and grants; • Transportation needs and costs are growing faster than available revenues; • Local, state, & federal requirements lengthen the design process and increase cost of improvements; • Increased needs for preservation of the existing infrastructure; • Additional focus on incorporating complete streets concepts into transportation projects which adds costs due to right -of way and street standards; • The continued inability of regional agencies to address regional transportation needs. 4-3: City staff listed a lack of funding and barriers in private investment/market as challenges (Info Request). PAGE 11 REN70N Clean Economy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Strategy Survey Summary Community -wide Engagement Summaries Online Open House: Meeting Summary May 25, 2022 1 6:00 — 7:30 pm I Zoom Open House Overview This document summarizes participation, discussion, questions, and feedback from the City of Renton's community online open house, held on Zoom on May 25, 2022 at 6:00 pm. The input gathered at this open house will be used to inform the Clean Economy Strategy (CES) 2.0 strategies and actions. • 36 people registered for the open house and 17 attended (in addition to City and consultant staff) • Workshop agenda is below: Time Topic 6:00 pm (10 min) Welcome and introductions 6:10 pm (10 min) Presentation: CES 2.0 goals, timeline, and progress 6:20 pm (10 min) Presentation: draft strategy development 6:30 am (50 min) Breakout room discussions: draft strategies 7:20 pm (10 min) Wrap up and adjourn 7:30 pm (30 min — OPTIONAL) Optional Q&A Open House Objectives The online open house provided an opportunity for community members to learn about the CES 2.0 project and planning process, give feedback on draft strategies and actions, and ask questions about the project to City staff. The open house goals were: • Introduce the CES 2.0 project goals, timeline, and progress • Introduce the CES 2.0 draft strategies • Discuss draft strategies and gain insight and feedback from the community • Review key themes discussed and next steps Overarching Feedback & Key Takeaways • Overall, participants supported the majority of draft strategies and actions. Participants especially supported the creation of neighborhood resilience centers, requiring solar on new buildings, and improving biking and walking infrastructure. • Workshop participants expressed concern over the costs to residents and equity considerations related to heat pumps, electric vehicles (EVs), and solar installation. REN70N Clean Economy Strategy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary • Participants noted that in general, there needs to be appropriate outreach to bring in vulnerable and frontline communities directly when developing and implementing these actions, especially relating to actions aimed to support these communities. Participants also identified a need for better transit access and connectivity in Renton. • Workshop participants discussed the benefits and importance of incentives for a variety of different strategies and actions related to building retrofits, heat pump purchasing, bicycling, renewable energy, and businesses. Icebreaker At the beginning of the open house, participants were invited to answer the question, "What do you love most about Renton?" in the Zoom chat. Responses included: • Renton is ahead of the curve on so many fronts • It's where I grew up • Cedar River dog park! • Downtown and Lake Washington • The community! • Diversity • Renton history that feeds into community spirit and volunteerism • Improvements to the downtown, starting with the Piazza 20 years ago, small town feel • Beautiful trails and parks • The joint cooperation between nonprofits, business, and city • Renton's diversity, history, and distinctive energy • It always feels like we are in this together to grow the city, address issues, and support our youth Breakout Room Discussions Following presentations on the CES 2.0 planning process and the CES 2.0 draft strategies, participants were divided into three breakout rooms to discuss draft strategies and actions. Participants were asked to keep in mind the following questions during the discussion: • How supportive are you of these actions? • Do you have any concerns about these actions or feel that edits need to be made to them? • From an equity perspective, are there groups of people that would be most burdened or benefitted by these actions? • Are there crucial strategies and actions missing and/or do you have new ideas not currently reflected in this list? Not all draft actions were included during this workshop, and not all actions included were discussed among all breakout groups. Support, concerns, comments, and questions are summarized below by the five focus areas. Buildings and Energy Action Notes Implement regional heat • Support for heat pump campaign, part of a larger decarbonization pump campaign for existing buildings RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Action • Concern for equity for heat pump, EV, solar panels. It's very expensive ($20,000 for a heat pump) This cost a challenge for homeowners and small business owners No new natural gas Require new buildings to be • Very in favor of this. So much less expensive to include in an original solar and EV charging ready design rather than do it later. Doesn't add much to the cost early on (especially for commercial buildings) • Good idea to also apply for deep retrofits • Possible equity concerns with cost? • Maybe an issue in affordable housing? Maybe tax credits to offset? • Support for requiring solar but not for requiring EV charging stations — this would require car space and negatively impact density goals • Concern with "requiring" EV stations Establish energy • Question for GHG Team: How many buildings are subject to HB 1257? benchmarking program How will that be incorporated into plan/emissions modeling? • Would these be specific to Renton? Green Building Standards 0 Downtown has a lot of buildings, but there is resistance from downtown property owners (not just for green building standards but other asks of businesses) • Need incentives to encourage privately owned building owners to adopt changes Improve energy efficiency • Support for City buildings, the City should model what they want in City buildings Maintenance facility • Support for this action standby emergency power Support community solar • Support for this action projects Siting essential public • Support for this action facilities . Edit the action so that equity is included in decision making • Often it comes down to the most affordable place and where there's not a lot of public resistance. Not the best approach/decision in terms of how we site. This isn't equitable and may not be term' climate ready/resilient Additional comments: • General support for all actions • What is the scalability of these ideas? This needs to be considered • The greenest building is the one that is already built • Potential missing actions: o Address urban heat island effect (tree canopy) o Building codes for landscaping/requiring trees, new development o Low impact development o Greenfield development o Incentivize heat pumps o Incentivize retrofits versus new buildings o Retrofitting city buildings —huge potential 0 Methane production through sewage waste on community level —has this been considered? RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Transportation and Land Use City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Action Notes Implement the Renton . Very supportive of this action —new bike lanes are great Trails and Bicycle Master . Supportive of good trails and better sidewalks Plan . It would be great to add incentives with a bicycle plan so folks who normally wouldn't buy a bike could afford to do so Advocate and partner • Support for this action regionally to improve • Need to integrate with regional transportation planning transit network . Need to work with Metro/King County to increase access and frequency of public transit • Better/faster transit would be great • Currently, it takes a very long time to get to North Seattle by public transit • Renton currently left out of light rail EV Charging Incentives • How to encourage more people to convert to EVs? • EVs pose equity issues —they are expensive and cost prohibitive • What other incentives are possible related to EV infrastructure and charging stations? EV infrastructure • EVs pose equity issues —they are expensive and cost prohibitive • What other incentives are possible related to EV infrastructure and charging stations? • Concerned about this topic —the whole system needs to have more robust EV infrastructure (traffic lights, etc.) Upgrade City fleet, school buses and shuttles Evaluate areas to require • Support for this action higher density . We are facing a national housing crisis Incentivize sustainable design guidelines Work with employers to reduce single -occupancy vehicle commutes Improve freight efficiency 0 Questions about 405—thoroughfare, efficiency of improvements of routes/corridors (how to designate where trucks can travel on roads), and frequency of trips Dedicate lanes for transit • Support for this action and bikes Additional comments: • Potential missing action around delivery of energy and transmission capacity Materials and Consumption Formalize the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and implement key provisions to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation Support for this action, supportive of city purchasing policy How high are you setting the bar for "sustainable" —what does it mean? Sustainable materials can be more expensive —might be an equity consideration RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary City operations: Remove • Support for this action and removing barriers barriers/revisit policy for salvaged 0 Include the "lifecycle" when weighing what to do with city goods. materials, furniture, equipment. Could have "red tape" • Could these things be donated to a charitable donation without it being a gift of public funds? Additional comments: • Potential missing actions: o Lobby at State level for changes re: packaging, etc. o Public education/awareness around policy Natural Systems and Water Resources Action Incentivize low impact development projects Notes • Support for this action Natural drainage Support regional air quality Protect and restore streams and wetlands Support food access and gardens • Support for this action • Home composting to take care of yard and food waste (City of Seattle example) Additional comments: • Will the plan address toxic run-off from pesticides by homeowners? • Are there opportunities for collaboration with stormwater management action plan process? Community Resilience and Wellbeing Action Notes Climate awareness for • Phone alerts —emergency response teams can help with the sense of residents strong community and citizenship • Do we currently send emails around climate events (like heat waves) and resources (like cooling centers)? Conduct outreach to 0 Lack of action is likely because of price/feasibility—outreach should be engage and share paired with incentives or financial assistance benefits of renewable . Need infrastructure to support electrification energy with marginalized • In general, with actions to support vulnerable communities, there needs communities to be appropriate outreach to bring in those communities directly Incentivize Adaptation • Strong support for this action Upgrades • This seems like a timely action • What is included in this action? Neighborhood resilience 0 Strong support for this action centers • This seems like a timely action • Resilience centers are important and should be prioritized so that they are in spots where they are most needed • These should include cooling stations and power outage stations • How do we support neighbors, older people, etc.? • How can we provide additional access for those with mobility challenges? We need to provide a way to get to these centers Evacuation routes & • Seems strange that evacuation routes and temporary housing are lumped temporary housing together REN70N Clean Economy Strategy = City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary • Seems like flooding evac routes already exist Support job training • Support for this action programs • Reach out to and include high schools in Renton • What is the definition of green jobs? • Is this within the scope of City of Renton? This seems regional/state level • How does this tie in with other efforts or with King County strategies? • Is there an incentive for companies to be certified green? • Job opportunities and job training/certification programming targeted to underserved community (City of Portland example) —provide these opportunities to those not often provided with them Equitable City hiring contracts Additional comments: • Potential missing action: improve infrastructure that can mitigate for extreme events •m During the workshop, participants were invited to ask questions verbally or in the chat. At the end of the workshop, from 7:30 — 8:00 pm, the City of Renton held an optional Q&A session. The questions and answers from all Q&A sessions are summarized below. Question: Can we have an overview of what's been done to date (any concrete actions or resolutions from the past ten years to lead into this CES 2.0)? • Response: One of the first things we did was inventory the work that's underway and look at recommendations from the first plan. For example, one of those actions from CES 1.0 was an internal green team, which was successful for a period of time. A lot of our work is consistent with the recommendations in the original plan; for example, Public Works is working to reduce waste. We are also members of King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) to collaborate with other jurisdictions. We are looking at what we have done and what improvements need to be made. • Response: Additionally, we have achieved emissions savings by installing electric metering for water usage, and we have done a lot to preserve tree canopy and improve carbon sequestration. We have also done a lot of work on the Cedar River to enhance water quality and habitat restoration. Question: Has anyone done an inventory of how incentives might help convince people to make changes to their habits? • Response: People have looked at behavior change and incentives, and some strategies do include incentive programs. Question: Are there strategies about decarbonizing the City -owned building portfolio? • Response: Most emissions come from the community, but the buildings & energy focus area does include actions about government buildings. Question: What is the difference between commercial versus industrial? REN70N Clean Economy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Strategy Survey Summary • Response: Those classifications come directly from utilities (Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light). Generally, the commercial classification is more about profit and industrial classification is more about manufacturing and shipping. Question: Are there enforcement mechanisms ("teeth") to ensure we are meeting the goals we set? • Response: Actions vary in terms of how much impact they have—e.g., education might have less of an impact than a mandate. Our draft actions use a variety of levers. In terms of implementation and accountability, we will include an implementation component to the plan and it will be up to the City to execute the implementation. • Response: There is a lot of emphasis on making sure we have implementable strategies and actions; this is why we bring in other City departments and community members. Question: So many decisions are based on dollar amounts, but there are other ways to make decisions (quality of life, for example). How do we quantify or factor those values into decision making? There has to be a way to factor public and community good into those decisions, both locally and society wide. • Response: The City of Renton is planning to run a multi -criteria analysis on the CES 2.0 strategies and actions; one of the criteria considered is co -benefits, so we are trying to capture benefits like human health and wellbeing in the strategies and actions. • Comment: Happiness Quotient is used by some places to assess the value of any proposed work or plan. Question: Does this plan address recommendations for the City government or the community or Renton? • Response: This plan, compared to the CES 1.0, has more of a community focus in addition to a City government focus. The CES 2.0 will address both what the City and community can do. Question: Does the CES 2.0 planning process have an equity component? • Response: The City has a new department focused on equity and we are working to integrate equity throughout the planning process. Question: Is there revenue set aside in the City budget to implement this plan? • Response: It comes down to matching funds. There are some big federal funds out there, but some of those federal grants require so much work for tracking and reporting; we don't have the staff time or capacity to manage that. It's a complicated question. o We are always looking for funding sources, but there's also a need to prioritize some of the work moving forward. Elected officials do listen to community members, so this is where impact can start to happen. • Response: The 2022-2027 business plan is a 5-year business plan that lays out City goals and vision. Last year, we added climate adaptation, sustainability, and resilience goals. If something is not on the business plan, it doesn't get funded; the business goals drive funding. Having climate specifically called out on the business plan means we will fund it. Question: Has Renton thought about splitting off from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and moving to a PUD or BPA to switch from coal -powered energy to more hydro? Jefferson County split from PSE about 12 years ago with a surprising amount of success. RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary • Response: Renton is on the waiting list for PSEs Green Power program (solar and wind). Also, CETA requires that all utilities eliminate coal from their portfolios by 2025 and are carbon neutral by 2030, so PSE will have cleaner energy in the coming years. • Comment: Individual homeowners also have the option to sign up for the solar option with PSE for a portion of their energy consumption. It does cost a bit more monthly, but it's a chance to do our part and see whether the results are positive. o Following the message about PSE's Green Power Program, they have a handy calculator that you can use to see what your cost difference might look like: https://www.pse.com/green- options/Renewable-Energy-Programs/greensolarcalculator Question: Is there a chance of creating more revenue through the levy process to fund this process beyond existing sources? (E.g., City of Seattle levies) • Response: One note to consider is how much capacity the community has for adding taxes. Delicate balance. We can note this when we look at our action list. REN70N Clean Economy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Strategy Survey Summary Community Survey Summary May 18' — June 23rd I SurveyMonkey Survey Summary Overview This document summarizes feedback from the City of Renton's community survey, administered on SurveyMonkey from May 18t" to June 22"d at 11:59pm. The input gathered from this survey will be used to inform the Clean Economy Strategy (CES) 2.0 strategies and actions. • A total of 305 participants took the survey o 238 English responses 0 65 Chinese responses 0 2 Tagalog responses Survey Objectives The survey provided an opportunity for community members to learn about the CES 2.0 project and planning process, give feedback on draft strategies and actions, and ask questions about the project to City staff. The survey goals were: • Introduce the CES 2.0 project goals, timeline, and progress • Introduce the CES 2.0 draft strategies • Gather input on proposed strategies and actions Overarching Feedback & Key Takeaways ✓ Most respondents are familiar with climate change issues ✓ Most respondents shared that Renton's emissions reduction and climate resilience goals should be on par with King County's ✓ Most respondents feel it is very important to prioritize actions that support social equity and vulnerable community members ✓ Respondents expressed that they are very concerned about the following climate impacts (listed in order of priority): changes in loss of habitat & species, extreme temperatures & heat waves, wildfires & smoky air, extreme precipitation & flooding, and drought & water supply ✓ Respondents shared that the most common consequence of climate change they have experienced is discomfort, changes in daily routine, and adverse health impacts ✓ Increasing green space, tree canopy cover, and outdoor recreation are identified as top priority co - benefits to consider when developing actions, followed by improving energy and water conservation, and improving social equity and supporting historically underserved communities ✓ Respondents identified impact and cost as being the most important criteria to consider when choosing climate actions to prioritize ✓ Across all focus areas, most respondents either support or strongly support all strategies. The most strongly supported strategy by focus area is listed below: o B&E: Support energy resilience by investing in renewable energy and community -scale energy projects RENTON Clean Economy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary o T&LU: Reduce emissions from gasoline and diesel -powered vehicles o W&MM: increase waste diversion, especially organic waste, to reduce waste -related GHG emissions from landfills. o NS&WR: Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems to increase opportunities for carbon sequestration (capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in soil or plants). o CR&W: Prepare Renton for future extreme events Survey Responses Survey response data is shown below. Each question includes a bar graph stratified into English Chinese, and Tagalog responses and the number of respondents (n). For survey questions that included "other" as option, responses were consolidated into themes followed by the number of times that theme arose in the comments. All "other" responses that were irrelevant, harmful, and/or not substantive (e.g., "no", "N/A") were omitted from this summary. 1. Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply n = 299 250 150 Kill] 6101 J1 Own, rent, or Work in live in Renton Renton (28%) (65%) 2. What is your zip code?' n = 305 Student Business Retired (4%) Other (1%) (19%) owner (9%) Tagalog ■ Chinese English 1 The sum of Renton zip code percentages equals 63%. The other 37% of respondents indicated zip codes outside of Renton's City boundaries. RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Mercer IU TvI� �sl�rrd 9 15 7 Issaq' -•98056 k x T 19% c }� a a A 98059 98057 13% ` 7% Gt�t1e- 15I ab aim*lk4Yll 0 353 }SeaTac 98058 252 WA 13% 25� 151 + Vr1A 167 loines - 2.221 1496. 1 I WAie I LA �� tl Ker1k . f - rti 3. How would you best describe your awareness and understanding of climate change issues n = 295 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 I am familiar with I am well-informed I have heard about I am not familiar I prefer not to say some climate about climate climate change with climate (2%) change issues change issues issues but don't change issues (47%) (30%) know much about (2%) them (19%) English ■ Chinese Tagalog 4. In the CES 2.0, the City will set goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (the heat trapping pollution that causes climate change). Compared to other King County and city governments' goals, Renton's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should be... n = 290 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 On par: City of Renton should have similar goals as other King County local governments for preparing for climate impacts (44%) More ambitious: City of Renton should be a regional leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (38%) City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Less ambitious: City of Renton should focus resources on other, higher priority issues (16%) 6 English ■Chinese ■Tagalog I prefer not to say (1%) S. In CES 2.0, the City will set goals to address the impacts of climate change (e.g., reducing or preparing for impacts from flood, smoke, heat, landslides, and other climate related events). Compared to other King County and city governments' goals, Renton's climate preparedness goals should be... n = 291 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 On par: City of Renton More ambitious: City of should have similar goals Renton should be a as other King County local regional leader in climate governments for reducing action greenhouse gas emissions (37%) (47%) Less ambitious: City of I prefer not to say Renton should focus (1%) resources on other, higher priority issues (15%) ■ English ■ Chinese ■ Tagalog 6. How important is it for the CES 2.0 to prioritize actions that support social equity and vulnerable community members who are most affected by climate impacts? Vulnerable community members could include, for RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary example, individuals with health conditions that make them more sensitive to smoky air or individuals who have outdoor jobs that may expose them to smoky air. (n = 276) 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Very important — Somewhat Not important — this Not sure Other this is an important important —this is should not be a (4%) (1%) aspect of meeting important but less priority in the CES our climate goals. important than 2.0. (57%) meeting our climate (6%) goals. (33%) M English ■ Chinese ■ Tagalog Those (2) who answered other indicated the following: • Reduce crime • Health issues 7. Please share any climate -related initiatives in Renton you are familiar with. If you have a link to a website or document, please indicate. n = 154 • Global Climate Initiative • The Western Climate Institute (WCI) • Spring and fall recycling at RTC requires ASTM D6866 testing for waste • Climate Protection Initiative derived fuel emissions • Growing of 3 million trees initiative • Recommended that supermarkets reduce • Clean Up events with the Renton single -use plastic shopping bags Downtown Partnership • Advanced coal low -carbon technology • Solar Washington • Enhance the ability of ecological • New/repurposed buildings with LEED construction and environmental protection. certification ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" RENTON Clean Economy Strategy . How concerned are you about the following in Renton? n = 273 70 % 60 % 50 % 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Extreme Extreme Drought & water Wildfires & smoky Changes in or loss of temperatures & precipitation & supply air habitat & species heat waves flooding Not concerned ■ Somewhat concerned _ Very concerned . Not sure 8. Are there any other climate impacts you are concerned about? n = 241 • Heavy and more frequent rains and storms • The glacier rose • Extreme cold and snowfall • Desertification • Heat waves and extreme heat • Air quality and pollution • Erratic weather patterns • Water quality and pollution (i.e., • Ocean acidification and sea level rise microplastics and impact to aquatic species • Natural disasters such as earthquakes, (i.e., salmon) tornadoes, tsunamis, tornados • Industrial waste • Flooding and debris flow • Ability to provide accommodations for • Disproportionate impacts to health equity climate refugees and the social determinants of health, • Impacts of the asphalt plant, vehicle, and especially for historically marginalized aircraft traffic groups (i.e., houseless folks) • Impact of development on biodiversity, • Loss of pollinators particularly wetlands • Impacts to our health and future • Litter and pollution generations • Loss of trees, biodiversity and forests • Stormwater runoff • Effect on crops/agriculture • Sea intrusion erodes the coastal zone 9. How have climate impacts (such as heat waves, smoky air, drought, storms and flooding, and the spread of insects) affected you in the past few years? Select all that apply. n = 272 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 E O U V) � 000 a1 Ln u c v Q X a) v c O 11 a� v w G City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary E o o t v v o r t vu, +� _O _ u co O >' E O N a) cn a) (0 a1 Y Ql a O O O O E @ 0o i\ O in 7 O 0 Ln aJ O a O z N c U E >� a W C -6 \ o _tn -a Q M i O C- a — 1 O c o O ci _ L O ^ O- 11�. U 0 N 3Y;n bB aE 0� Z> L O -a C_ O a) i O 0 O Q- -O a U : N L M > a) t E 3 a1 M t ■ English ■ Chinese ■ Tagalog Those (11) who answered other indicated the following: • Had to stay inside (due to smoke) • Had to install AC in my home which is very expensive but without it, it is a health risk to my family • Summer heat waves have caused negative health effects to humans and animals (pets) 10. The City's climate actions can have benefits beyond addressing climate change. We call these co -benefits. Which of the following co -benefits are your top three (3) priorities? n = 264 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 140 120 100 Eli] .E 40 20 0 E City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Q E English 0 Chinese Tagalog c � o U O LO bn c .-E O Q Q 7 VI RENTON Clean Economy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary Those (4) who answered other indicated the following: • Ensure lake views are not interrupted by cement walls along highway • Improve walkability of neighborhoods 11. What do you think is most important to consider in choosing actions for climate action and preparedness in Renton? Rank from most important (#1) to least important (#5). n = 256 60 50% 40 % 30% 20% 10% 0% 50% 0 24%25% 26%24°2756 0 ° 200 1% 20°/ ° ° 9/0 16% 150 5°/ 149 15%16% 10°/ 12% 11%/70 90� Impact Cost Feasibility Equity Co -benefits 1 02 3 4 05 Buildings & Energy 12. What is your level of support for these strategies? n = 251 50% 45% ° 40% 35% ° 30% 25% 20% ° 15% 15% — 10% ° — 5% ° — 2% 3% 0% - Transition buildings towards Support energy efficiency in Support energy resilience by clean, electric power. buildings. investing in renewable energy and community -scale energy projects. 0 Strongly oppose Oppose Neutral 0 Support Strongly support RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary 13. Are there any critical strategies missing from the list? n = 88 • Maximize use of alternate energy sources such as wind and solar (2) • Require new buildings (both residential and commercial) to include green methods such as solar power, gray water collection, energy efficient windows, etc. (1) • Create a more climate -resilient grid (1) • Offer rebates to homeowners to improve energy efficiency (i.e., heating, cooling and solar power systems; and energy -efficient appliances such as water heaters, washers/dryers, stoves/ovens, refrigerators, etc.) (1) • Build new instead of retrofitting existing buildings (1) • Explore nuclear energy as an energy source (1) • Incentivize buildings to be constructed with EV chargers, electric heat, etc. (1) • Zone to allow individuals to pursue renewable energy on single family housing plots (1) • Reinvest into existing buildings (1) • Offering incentives for reducing energy consumption (i.e., turning off and unplugging electronics) (1) • Improve energy efficiency and access to ACs and safe heaters for multi -family buildings (1) • Incentivize developers exceeding sustainability goals (1) • Ensure affordable housing is included in strategies (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 14. Do you have any other comments related to these strategies? n = 86 • Rely on renewable power (3) • Provide subsidies for residents and businesses to make eco-friendly upgrades (i.e., solar panels) (3) • Concern that a transition from natural gas to electric will increase cost to community members (2) • Consider equity impacts of switching to energy efficient appliances (cost burden for low-income families) (2) • Building energy neutral/independent housing for low income or homeless people would include a lot of co -benefits to the community • Provide Education and communication to the public on EV benefits (1) • Subsidize and promote EV chargers (1) • Require all parking lots to have shade and all municipal buildings and parking lots to have solar panels (1) • Incentivize existing buildings to retrofit buildings to meet energy code (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" Transportation & Land Use 15. What is your level of support for these actions? n = 250 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary 0 39% 41% 36 0 0 O % 3% 4% 0 j%.. Reduce emissions from gasoline Encourage a transition towards Support mixed use and compact and diesel -powered vehicles. electric vehicles. centers. ■ Strongly oppose Oppose Neutral ■ Support ■ Strongly support 16. Are there any critical strategies missing from this list? n = 87 • Encourage the use of alternative transportation modes (taking public transit, biking, walking, scooting, etc.) (5) o Support initiatives to make public transportation in and out of Renton more feasible (1) o Create a safer pedestrian and bike friendly community, and develop more infrastructure (i.e., bike paths, walking paths) (2) • Expand publicly available EV charging infrastructure in the City (3) • Restricting vehicles from the road (2) • Electrify Renton's public transit (2) • Replace the City's gas -powered vehicles with EVs (2) • Increase housing density with better zoning laws to help people live in more walkable/bike-able areas (3) o Changing zoning, building codes, right of way uses to create walkable neighborhoods with commercial, residential, transit connection all within 3 blocks would transform emissions while increasing revenue return on infrastructure (1) • Make efficient use of residential building areas, allow for ADU and up zoning (1) • Ensure that mixed use and compact centers prioritize locally owned businesses (1) • Incentivize EV purchasing and infrastructure installment (1) • Increase land for green/open spaces (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 17. Do you have any other comments related to these strategies? n = 77 • Concern over environmental benefits of EVs (5) • Fix the roads and expand sidewalk network (2) • Think about equity impacts and unintended consequences for already marginalized/lower income households (2) • Expand public transit options that service other parts of the metro area (expand light rail expansions to include a Renton connection to Bellevue) (2) RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary • Make walking and biking safe, make public transit efficient and frequent (1) • Offer public challenges and incentivize walking and biking. Gamified local challenges about walking, biking, etc. to local businesses (1) • Plant of more trees (1) • Make parking a requirement for new building projects (1) • Rezone and require neighborhoods to develop as walkable centers (1) • Encourage mixed use centers are a great idea that include well -paying and advanced -career jobs within them (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" Waste & Materials Management 18. What is your level of support for these strategies? n = 249 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25 % 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 0 41% a o 0 0 4 % 4% 0 Increase waste diversion, especially organic waste, Promote sustainable consumption and reduce to reduce waste -related GHG emissions from waste generation to reduce upstream GHG landfills. emissions from goods and materials. ■ Strongly oppose Oppose & Neutral ■ Support Strongly support 19. Are there any critical strategies missing from this list? n = 78 • Improve recycling options and offer more opportunities for people to dispose of hard to get rid of things (Styrofoam, old paint, packing materials, etc.) (5) • Increase awareness of waste sorting and make it easier to recycle (i.e., how to compost at home, what is and isn't recyclable) (2) • Discourage the consumption of non-renewable and high energy consuming materials (2) • Eliminate single -use plastic across Renton, to include plastic straws, bottles, bags, eating utensils, takeout containers, etc. (2) • Build a waste disposal station and recycling facility (2) • Host local rummage and garage sales to promote reuse (1) • Don't increase the price of our trash and recycling pick up (1) RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary • Consider garbage incineration power generation (1) • Increase tax on things that have a purchase to trash life of less that one year (1) • Establish a circular economy in Renton; look at grants through USDA / Department of agriculture (1) • Support farming practices that sequester soil (1) • Apply waste diversion strategies to construction projects (1) • Require compostable packaging and end plastic packaging (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 20. Do you have any other comments related to these strategies? n = 67 • Fine companies that incorrectly sort their waste (1) • Increase household recycling options (i.e., standalone textile collection bins) (1) • Require businesses to use composable food ware (such as Taco Time) (1) • Expand our compost process to include digestion so it can process more materials (1) • Implement garbage classification (1) • Make garbage pickup more efficient (establish trash collection sites every other block using underground vaults and eliminate residential -trash pickup at homes) (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" Natural Systems & Water Resources 21. What is your level of support for these strategies? n = 247 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25 % 20 % 15% 10% 5% 0% Improve resilience of natural systems to climate Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems to change impacts, including flooding. increase opportunities for carbon sequestration (capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in soil or plants). ■ Strongly oppose ■ Oppose ■ Neutral ■ Support Strongly support 22. Are there any critical strategies missing from this list? n = 72 • Protect water resources (9) 0 Don't allow an asphalt plant by the Cedar River. Our water resources need protecting. (1) REN70N Clean Economy Strategy City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary o Remove of plastics and harmful chemicals such as PFAS in water and environment (1) o Reduce the number of pesticides and herbicides used on lawns that wash into our waterways (1) o Penalizing overwatering lawns (1) o Institute wastewater treatment programs in Renton to reduce stormwater runoff into rivers, lakes and streams. Renton should participate in the RainWise program. (1) o Create more buffer around our water features. Create protected areas for trees and ecosystem (1) o Replace pavement with permeable pavement. (1) o Provide incentives for projects that include 100% onsite retention and/or infiltration of runoff (1) o Invest in stream, floodplain, and wetland restoration (1) • Plant more native plants and trees (5) o Particularly along riparian corridors to reduce erosion and stormwater runoff pollution (1) • Support community farming (2) o Develop community food forest like beacon Hill (1) o Support local farmers who are practicing sustainable farming practices. (1) • Strengthen greening of City (2) • Develop rain gardens to prevent flooding (1) • Strengthen Renton's tree preservation regulations (1) • Incentives for more plant -based eating options (1) • Provide more city trails (1) • Increase natural system resilience (1) • Utilize the wisdom of native peoples for land and forest management (1) • Strengthen the development of green mines (1) • Provide education to the community about the work that is planned/happening, and how to support it (1) • Expand public housing options (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 23. Do you have any other comments related to these strategies? n = 58 • Create incentives for developers to use certain types of trees/plantings for developments or critical area mitigation projects that result in bioremediation (1) • Strengthen tree removal standards (2) o Reduce the size of tree determined to be significant, educate the public regarding tree removal requirements, and enforce sanctions on property owners that remove healthy trees (2) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" Community Resiliency & Wellbeing 24. What is your level of support for these strategies? n = 246 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25 % 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary 44 % 0 0 34% 33% ° O a 0 3% 4% 3% 3% 0 4% Prepare Renton for future Increase community capacity - Spur local green jobs. extreme events. particularly those most vulnerable - to respond to future climate change. ■ Strongly oppose _ Oppose _ Neutral ■ Support Strongly support 25. Are there any critical strategies missing from this list? n = 63 • Climate education and awareness (4) • Encourage folks to find careers in green industries (2) o Coordinate with technical college to provide education for green jobs with training on local Renton facilities (e.g., stormwater BMPs, natural systems, trails, bike infrastructure, etc.) (1) • House houseless communities in Renton (1) • Offer guidance in creating preparedness for individuals and providing for low income residents (1) • Prepare those most vulnerable (unsheltered, disabled, low income, first language other than English, etc.) for future extreme events. (1) • Subsidize the cost of renovating homes to be more energy efficient and prepared for extreme weather events (such as heat pumps). (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 26. Do you have any other comments related to these strategies? n = 58 • Green jobs (3): o Renton needs to lead in green job creation (1) o Prioritize local green jobs for people who live and work in Renton (1) o Green jobs could include simple things like trash pickup to beautify our city (1) • Explore permaculture as a perspective on resilience (1) • Concern about the potential for taxes to increase (1) • Provide air conditioning units for local residents or subsidize the cost of air conditioning units. (1) ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" Demographics 27. How did you hear about this survey? Select all that apply. n = 245 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary O O 7 O O O O E N N Q rt U L L m N O M o C N o U �_' W o C N Q 1.0 'a X Y M E C ? 41 W E z C .N C _ =3 ca 3 O c E a, E O N U LL U ■ English ■ Chinese Tagalog Those (30) who answered other indicated the following: • Notice at park • City official • Next door • Co-worker • Neighbor ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" • Email • Teacher/School 28. How would you prefer to receive information about preparing for climate impacts? Select all that apply. n = 237 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 U N � C o E o O O Ln C Ln O � N O E > w U City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary L L V CL L 00 X -I3 O v V N tw O Z o L\ O L t ID N U) 41 0 O U c-I �..� U L.n C v Ln E o a T O E E Li- E O o O U N U- O O O L O t CA C E O L LL ■ English ■ Chinese Tagalog Those (10) who answered other indicated the following: • Direct mail/newsletter from the City • Via National Public Radio like KUOW or • An app KNKX. • Public School ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" • Reddit • This Week in Renton 29. Do you, or the people you live with, own or rent your home? n = 239 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Own Rent (includes (78%) student housing) (16%) City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary N/A - I am currently I am currently Other (1%) unhoused or in unhoused or in temporary housing temporary housing (5%) (0%) English ■ Chinese Tagalog Those (2) who answered other indicated the following: • 1 am underage • Support residents of Renton ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" 30. Which of the following best represents your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply? n = 240 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary C C X C T (p C (a !A In �'•� N a Q U o N O M w O a, O M U i N J p c L o E \ E o0 U + Q N ri J C E V Q 'E w Q M Q O •Ln Q C o Q c Q ■ English ■ Chinese ■ Tagalog 31. What language(s) do you primarily speak at home? Select all that apply. n = 240 RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 250 200 150 100 50 0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Survey Summary O NL o M\ \ V) N W rl -C o O C W c o0 Q O N ro o ++ � p N O M N F- � Q O c U v C -A v w N L Q ■ English ■ Chinese Tagalog Those (4) who answered other indicated the following: • Greek • Punjabi • Nepali • Indonesian ** Remainder of responses were "no" or "N/A" RENTON Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Open House Summary 32. What is your age? n = 240 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20-44 years 45-64 years 19 or younger (65%) (19%) (10%) . English ■ Chinese Tagalog 33. What is your household income? n = 239 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 65 or over (4%) o ca rn rn o M Ol O O N Ol M O c 01 �O Ol' N Ln \ c O c yn' 0 ri C: Ln Op 00 o O N N O v O O 00 O > O � O O Lr a)O O v� CL Ln N English ■ Chinese Tagalog 34. What is your Email address? n = 274 Ln N i/} I prefer not to say (2%)