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City of Renton Council Retreat
March 7 & 8, 2024 Meeting Agenda
March 7th Activities Time
1. Preliminaries
1.1. Opening remarks – Ed Prince
1.2. Review agenda
1.3. Guiding principals
8:30AM
2. Group Activity (Superpower) 9:00AM
3. Human Services
3.1. Presentation & discussion
10:00AM
AM Break 10:45AM
4. Budget Overview
4.1. Presentation & discussion
11:00AM
Lunch 12:00PM
5. Transportation
5.1. Presentation & discussion
12:45PM
6. Public Safety
6.1. Presentation & discussion
1:15PM
7. Community & Economic Development Department
7.1. Presentation & discussion
2:00PM
PM Break 2:45PM
8. Housing
8.1. Presentation & discussion
3:00PM
9. Council Code of Ethics
9.1. Presentation & discussion
3:45PM
Adjourn Day 1 4:15PM
City of Renton
2024 Council Planning Retreat
March 7 & 8, 2023
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Preliminaries
>Opening Remarks – Ed
>Review Agenda
>Prologue
>Guiding Principles
>Strategic Planning 101
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Guiding Principles
> Roles & Responsibilities
– Participants (agree on agenda)
• Participate vs. dominate (practice active listening)
• Disagree vs. disagreeable (civil discourse)
– Facilitator (authority based on agenda)
• Keep us focused and on track (topics & time)
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• Limit side‐bars, keep conversation at strategic level (be respectful)
– Parking Lot
• Ideas and issues not covered in today’s agenda
• Ambitious agenda, move to committee if necessary
Strategic Planning 101
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Process of Building a Consensus
> Definition
– General agreement, not 100%, most like it/can live with it
– If high centered, thumbs technique (up, sideways, down)
> Nominal Group Technique
– Involves problem or opportunity identification, solutions generation,
and moving from discussion to decision
– Everyone’s opinion is heard and equal, vote to prioritize top solutions
(priorities), majority rules
“If you don’t know where you’re going,
you’ll end up somewhere else.”
~ Yogi Berra
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Planning Session Objectives
Based on the results of the SWOT Analysis, update the
5‐year business plan and set 2024 Council priorities
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What Constitutes a “Priority”
>A “Priority,” in the context of our planning session today, is not
a “Strategy” or “Tactic” it’s bigger than that
>A Priority is at a higher strategic strata and defined as a
“Goal”…which is a more significant endeavor
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Strategic Planning Model
Gap
Vision Tomorrow
SWOT Today
Goal Goal Goal Goal Goal What
The “How” is developed by your staff and presented in the form of workplans (strategies and tactics).
Each priority (or goal) requires multiple projects, each requiring multiple tasks.
Group Activity
“Superpower”
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Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
>Council/Admin communications
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Equity, Housing & Human Services: Accomplishments
• Allocated CDBG funds to Senior Center roof and HVAC system replacement projects
• Acted as City liaison for RHA for board stabilization and support
• Invested in Renton School District Student Referral Hub
• Created Equity Commission, mission/vision and work plan for 2023
• Hosted 1st Lunar New Year Reception, Juneteenth Reception, Mooncake Festival, Pongal
• Collaborated with PD on Blake decision and field operations needs for human services
Human
Services
Equity
EHHS
Affordable
Housing
• Creation of Peer Renton with Peer Washington, first ever city co-creation, location TBD (DEI) Neighborhood Program
• Created GIS mapping and data analysis: Housing Repair Program, Human Services Funded Agencies
• Provided interdepartmental DEI recommendations on city plans, community conversations, and staff training
• Reactivated Neighborhood events, launched “Bang the Table,” and facilitated neighborhood conversations with city staff
and stakeholders
• Provided presentations to PD Leadership, Council, Equity Commission, RFA, and at a Neighborhood Forum
• Created MFTE operating procedures, Resumed Rental Registration Program, and provided compliance reports and
recertifications
Community Needs Assessment for Human Services & Housing
About this Document:
“The City of Renton is conducting a Community Needs Assessment for housing and human services to inform its Comprehensive Plan that must be updated by 2015. As an interim step of the Community Needs Assessment, the project team conducted a review and analysis of available quantitative data on the current social, economic, neighborhood, health, and housing conditions in Renton. The Baseline Community Conditions document describes a range of current conditions within the City of Renton (Benson) and the Sunset Area....” Appendix A, Pg. 1
2023 Baseline Community Conditions
EHHS commissioned a data report by Kaya Strategik that provides a side-by-side data comparison with the most current
demographic information that match analytics with the same data sets collected and presented in the City of Renton
Community Needs Assessment for Human Services and Housing document completed in June 2014. The purpose of this City of
Renton, Baseline Community Conditions 2023 Update report is to understand the growth, changes and opportunities. Key
findings include:
• In 2021, Renton's median age was 36.2. The under 18 age population slightly decreased while the over 65 increased.
• The average annual unemployment rates in Renton and King County decreased since 2013. In Renton, the decrease was
4.2% in 2013 to 3.1% in 2023.
• As of 2021, Renton Housing Authority (RHA) had 687 housing units. 348 of these housing units were for families, 338 were
for elderly or senior residents. At the printing of the RHA document, 1,429 Housing Choice Voucher applicants were on the
waitlist for housing units.
• In the 2022-2023 school year, 3.8% (580) of Renton students were unhoused. This was an increase.
• In 2021, 13% of Renton residents 18 and older had a disability. The majority of this increase was in the over age 65.
• In both 2011 and 2021, Renton had a higher percent of families at 11% than King County families at 8% receiving Food
Stamp/SNAP benefits.
System Integration Is The Direction for Human Services
Police
(Navigator Program)
Additional Coordinating Depts.
(Parks & Recreation, Public Works,
CED/Muni Court)
Human Services Division
(Community Development Block Grants,
Housing Repair Program, 64 HS Contracts)
Government
Funding
Sources
HB 1590
Human Services
Funding
Opioid Settlement Funds
Renton Fire Authority
(FD Cares)
Health Commons
Systems
Engineers
REACH
Service
Providers
Project Be Free
Agape (Outreach)
RSU (Safety Agent Program)
Peer WA/Renton
Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
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Financial
Update
COUNCIL RETREAT
2024
2023
Preliminary
Year End
General Fund
*projected reserves do not include unspent committed costs of approx. $6M
General Fund Budgeted Projected
Beginning Fund Balance $83.60 $83.60
Revenues 142.5 148.3
Expenditures 144.6 132.7
Projected
Gain(Use) of Reserves*(2.1)15.6
Projected
Ending Fund Balance $81.50 $99.20
Carryforward of Committed Costs $6.00
Additional staff/costs to administer - Raise
the Wage Initiative 2.0 *
Police Negotiations 0.4 *
AFSCME Market Study 0.6 *
Inflationary changes 0.8 *
Infrastructure improvements 4.0
Total additional needed for 2024 13.8
* Ongoing costs year over year
2024
Unappropriated
Costs
Other Budget Considerations
Union Negotiations
◦ AFSCME
◦ Police Guild (non-commissioned)
Possible adjustments to wages - compression due to market adjustments
Underfunded reserves
Compliance for regulatory requirements
Citywide staffing levels
Revenues
B&O Tax
• Ongoing increases in the B&O tax cap to reach maximum $12M figure in 2026
Property tax
• Renton tax rate is still very low in comparison to other cities
• The city has banked capacity and can chose to increase property tax more than the 1%
limit if needed
Transportation Benefit District
• Expect to receive approximately $2M in 2024 (begins June)
Sales tax
• Strong revenue growth not expected long term
Property Tax Rate Comparison
2024 Property tax rates by city
Tukwila $ 2.40
Seattle $ 2.37
Seatac $ 2.21
Auburn $ 1.40
Newcastle $ 1.21
Kent $ 1.06
Kirkland $ 0.98
Bellevue $ 0.98
Renton $ 0.95
Des Moines $ 0.90
Redmond $ 0.87
Issaquah $ 0.73
Mercer Island $ 0.73
Federal Way $ 0.72
Property Tax
Rate distribution
2024
2023
Percentage
Increase
City of Renton 0.94839 0.88303 7.40%
Renton RFA 1.00000 0.60513 65.25%
King County 1.40859 1.15740 21.70%
KCLS 0.28875 0.26223 10.11%
Renton School 3.53205 3.22399 9.56%
State School Fund 2.51751 2.31104 8.93%
Port of Seattle 0.10470 0.09429 11.04%
Hospital (VMC #1) 0.31254 0.29817 4.82%
Regional Transit Authority 0.16483 0.15576 5.82%
EMS 0.22678 0.20922 8.39%
Total Property Tax Rate 10.50414 9.20026
$38.1M Sales Ta x (+1.6% over PY)
$9.9M $9.7M $6.5M $6.3M $2.4M $2.2M $1.1M
Services General
Retail
Auto/Gas Construction Manufacturing Wholesaling Misc.
2.7% 5.7% 13.3% 42.4% 17.4% 13.3% 0.5%
increase/(decrease) over prior year
Community Budget
Survey
April
Public Hearing #1
June/July
Public Hearing #2
on Revenue Sources &
Proposed Budget
(as required by RCW
35A.34)
October 14
Mayor delivers budget
message;
Preliminary budget
presented to Council
October 7
Budget Timeline
C o m m i t t e e o f t h e
W h o l e
AUG SEPT
OCT
R e g u l a r C o u n c i l
M e e t i n g JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV
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Update to Council on
budget development
and capital
improvement funding
June/July
JUN JUL
Public Hearing #3
October 21
Department
Presentations
October 14, 21, 28
NOV
Public Engagement
Three Public Hearings
Community Budget Survey
• Wider range of feedback on citywide priorities
• Ability to reach diverse population/demographics
• Gather feedback earlier in the budget process
Budget Development – Next Steps
Leadership budget planning session – to identify department needs and
priorities
Prioritize capital improvement projects
Prepare baseline department budgets, long-range forecast and revenue
projections
Citywide staff collaboration to consider budget requests, recognize potential
cost/budget savings and identify funding sources
Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
>Council/Admin communications
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City of Renton
Public Works Department
Council Retreat
March 7, 2024
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Transportation Improvement Project
Transportation Services
Transportation Improvement
Project Map
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Transportation Improvement
Project List
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Transportation Improvement Project Expenditure by Fund Type
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Budget Capital Improvement Project for Transportation
Account Number Account Title 2023
Prelim Bdgt
2024
Prelim Bdgt
Revenues
317.120106.015.397.00.00.000 TRANSFER IN B&O - BRIDGE INSPE & RPR PGM - 50,000
317.122104.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET2 - OAKESDALE AV SW PRES 400,000 50,000
317.122105.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET2 - SUNSET TRAIL - 150,000
317.122115.015.397.00.00.000 TRANSFER IN FM 305 - TRAFFIC SFTY PGM 50,000 50,000
317.122150.015.397.00.00.000 TRANSFER IN B&O - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 50,000 50,000
317.122151.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET2 - SO 7TH ST CORRIDOR - 515,000
317.122162.015.397.00.00.001 TRANSFER IN B&O - INTELL TRANS SYS PGM 50,000 47,000
317.122601.015.397.00.00.000 TRANSFER IN FM 305-INTERSECT SAFETY/MOB 750,000 100,000
317.122705.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET2 - BARRIER FREE TRANSIT 50,000 50,000
317.122999.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET2-ARTERIAL REHAB SW43RD 750,000 1,500,000
317.123001.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET 2 - HOUSER WAY N BRIDGE 312,000 277,000
317.123003.015.397.00.00.009 TRANSFER IN REET 2 - WILLIAMS BRIDGE CN 550,000 50,000
2,962,000 2,889,000
Expenditures
317.120106.015.595.30.63.001 BRIDGE INSPECTION & REPAIR -CONSTRUCTION - 50,000
317.122104.015.595.30.63.000 OAKESDALE AVE SW PRESERVATION 400,000 50,000
317.122105.015.595.30.63.000 SUNSET TRAIL - 150,000
317.122115.015.595.30.63.001 TRAFFIC SAFETY PGM - CONSTRUCTION 50,000 50,000
317.122150.015.544.40.41.002 PROJ DEV & PRE-DESIGN - PLANNING 50,000 50,000
317.122151.015.595.11.63.000 SO 7TH ST - PRELIM ENG - 515,000
317.122162.015.595.30.63.001 ITS PGM - CONSTRUCTION 50,000 47,000
317.122601.015.595.30.63.001 INTERSECT SAFETY & MOBILITY - CONSTRUCT 750,000 100,000
317.122705.015.595.30.63.001 BARRIER FREE - CONSTRUCTION 50,000 50,000
317.122999.015.595.11.63.000 ARTERIAL REHAB - SW 43RD - PRELIM ENG 750,000 1,500,000
317.123001.015.595.11.63.000 HOUSER WAY N BRIDGE - PRELIM ENG 312,000 277,000
317.123003.015.595.30.63.001 WILLIAMS BRIDGE - CONSTRUCTION 550,000 50,000
2,962,000 2,889,000
PUBLIC WORKS
Plan
Transportation Services
2022 Local Roads Safety Plan SANDS
PUBLIC WORKS
2023 Comprehensive Walkway Plan Update
10-Year Pavement Management
Transportation Services
Transportation Planning - Discretionary Grants
• Secured approximately $26.6 mil in federal and state grants between 2020-2023
• Projects benefitting from grant awards during the period:
• South 7th St. Corridor Improvements
• Rainier Ave S. Corridor Improvements – Phase 4
• SE 168th St. Protected Bike Lanes
• Safe Routes to Transit
• Sunset Trail
• Oakesdale Ave SW Preservation
• SW 43rd St Improvements & Pavement Rehab
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Sound Transit NE 44th Park & Ride
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
South Transit 44th Interchange – Park & Ride
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
Conceptual Design Plans for SRTC
PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation Services
2023-2024 Projects Under Design and Planning Work
• South 7th Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
• 2023-2024 Pavement Overlays
• Annual Updates to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
• Update to the Comprehensive Walkway Plan
• 10-year Pavement Preservation Plan
• Update the Intelligent Transportation (ITS) Plan
PUBLIC WORKS
Questions?
PUBLIC WORKS
Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
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• 2023 RECAP
• 2024 OUTLOOK
• STAFFING
• CRIME PREVENTION
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2023 Recap
82000
Calls For Service
80000
78000
76000
74000
72000
70000
68000
66000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Calls For Service
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2023 Recap
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2023 Recap
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2023 Recap
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2023 Recap
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2024 Outlook
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Staffing the Force
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Crime Prevention
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Department Direction and Guidance
People First
Externally; our organization exists to serve the public; this should
always be done with compassion and professionalism.
Internally; create a work environment that is safe, supportive and
rewarding.
Excellence in Law Enforcement Services
Be the Gold standard of Policing
Vision: The Regional Leader in delivering progressive Law
Enforcement Services.
Maximizing Department effectiveness
Ensure that we are providing outstanding service to our community
Department Presentations
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>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WORK PROGRAM
MARCH 2024 – COUNCIL RETREAT
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Small & Independent Business Support & Grants
a. Small business liaison b. Startup425 / One Eastside / Greater Seattle c. Port
of Seattle Grants opportunities d. Economic Development Newsletter e. Small
Business Saturday
• Downtown Planning, Capital Projects, & Related Activities
a. Public Square East (Piazza Plaza) & Public Market b. Heart Block Master
Plan c. Public Square West Activation Plans 2024 d. Civic Core Capital
Projects Coordination e. Anticipated Art Installations f. Enhanced Cleaning
Services g. Safety Services
• RDP Coordination, Downtown Events & City-wide events
1. Facilitate regular meetings with RDP stakeholders for improved
coordination. 2. Establish efficient communication channels 3. Create an
annual calendar for downtown events. 4. Identify key city-wide events aligned
with goals. 5. Collaborate with local businesses for increased
participation. 6. Streamline logistics and permitting processes. 7. Collaborate
with relevant City departments. 8. Implement strategies for inclusive
participation.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Economic Data points & metrics
Identify needed data a. Placer b. Dashboard BI c. Consulting Economist
d. Identify business-focused demographics
• Arts & Culture
a. Enhance Public Spaces b. Art Integration in Development Projects
c. Promotion of the Renton Art Grant Program d. Arts and Culture Master plan
• Communication and Marketing
a. Community Marketing Campaign / Pyramid Communications b. Newsletter
• Economic Cluster Development, Business Recruitment and Site
Selection/evaluation
a. Pro Sports Team development b. Health care c. Aerospace d.
Longacres e. Council to confirm clusters f. Employer/Large Business
Recruitment g. Site selection/evaluation process development h. Public
Private Partnership Development
• 2026 FIFA World Cup Planning
a. Seattle Sports Commission b. Renton World Cup Team
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PLANNING
PLANNING
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Periodic 10-year update to Renton Comprehensive
Plan
• Critical Areas Regulations Best Available Science
10-year update
• Rainier Grady Junction EIS and Planned Action
• Missing Middle Housing (HB 1110)
• Accessory Dwelling Units (HB 1337)
• Climate Change Response (HB 1181)
• SEPA Exemptions for Housing (SB 5412)
• Local Project Review (HB 5290)
• Housing capacity for all income levels (HB 1220)
• MFTE and Waived Fee Programs
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DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Utility Lines-Underground Installation
Clarify language as to when and where undergrounding of overhead
utilities is required.
• Right of Way Use
Add/Clarify language in Title IV and Title IX that defines the
applicability, process procedures, and expiration for specialized use of the
right-of-way such as food trucks, sidewalk cafes and vacant right-of-way.
• Complete Streets -Applicability and Proportionality
Evaluate and clarify complete streets applicability and proportionality as
they relate to small commercial additions and single-family home
projects and create an administrative procedure for updating roadway
specific street sections.
• Public Works and Civil Construction Permits
Add/Clarify language in Title IV and Title IX that defines applicability,
process procedures, and expiration for Public Works and Civil Construction
Permits. Also, evaluate renewal procedures and fees, if applicable.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Add Code Interpretation Process to RMC Title IX
Allow the ability to write code interpretations to RMC Title IX under
certain criteria. Illustrate how code interpretations would be used.
• Fee in Lieu of Street Improvements for
Commercial/Multifamily developments:
Evaluate whether a fee in lieu of option for commercial and
multifamily developments can be added to code.
• Design and Construction Standards Manual
Complete the Design and Construction Standards Manual to
consolidate and clarify requirements and increase transparency.
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DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Laserfiche (Permit Records Transition)
Historical permit records will continue to move to Laserfiche with the
ultimate goal of having all appropriate files available to the public.
• Continued Internal Process Improvement-Permit Issuance
Development Services will be changing our issuing of approved plans
into one file name/set for ease of access to approved documents.
• Permit Services Walk-In Services Transition
Permit Services will be transitioning walk-in services to the 1st floor.
Data and feedback gathered will help design a permanent solution that
includes Customer Services from multiple departments.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• CSS Online Permit Portal
Addition of Sign and Fire permits to our portfolio of permit applications
available online.
• CSS Online Contact Redesign
Utilize IT required upgrade opportunity to re-design our contact
database to better serve our customers.
• March 2024 Code Adoption
Adoption of the 2021 international Codes and updates to
Renton Municipal Code 4-5-060, Construction Administrative Code.
• Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program
Further implementation by continued rental property registration
acceptance and developing processes for inspection and enforcement
when needed.
FOR FURTHER
QUESTIONS:
Brianne Bannwarth – bbannwarth@rentonwa.gov
Gina Estep – gestep@rentonwa.gov
Matthew Herrera – mherrera@rentonwa.gov
Justin Johnson – jtjohnson@rentonwa.gov
Rob Shuey – rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
>Council/Admin communications
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MIDDLE HOUSING, RENTAL
PROTECTIONS & HOMELESSNESS
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL RETREAT, MARCH 2024
MIDDLE HOUSING
MIDDLE HOUSING
HB 1110
• Amendments to the Growth Management Act passed by the State Legislature
during the 2023 session.
• Requires 77 jurisdictions across the state to adopt regulations that allow
middle housing on all lots predominately zoned for residential use.
• Affected jurisdictions were put into one (1) of three (3) tiers based on
population. Tier 1 – at least 75,000, Tier 2 -25,000-74,999, Tier 3 - less than
25,000.
• Dept. of Commerce released a middle housing model ordinance late January
2024 to provide guidance on implementation of HB 1110.
• City was awarded a Commerce grant for work on middle housing ordinance.
Kickoff meeting with Makers Architecture and Urban Design and city staff
occurred February 2024. Grant work also includes a public participation plan
detailing stakeholder identification, outreach, and public engagement.
MIDDLE HOUSING
WHAT IS MIDDLE HOUSING?
• Housing types that are between single-family residential and large-scale multi-family residential.
• The Legislature’s findings in HB 1110 identified a need for housing at all income levels, including
middle housing, that will provide a wider variety of housing options and configurations to allow
Washingtonians to live near where they work.
MIDDLE HOUSING
HOUSING TYPOLOGIES
• HB 1110 defines "Middle housing" as “buildings that are
compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family
houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or
clustered homes including duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats,
courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.”
• As a Tier 1 city, Renton must allow at least six (6) of the nine
(9) types of middle housing.
MIDDLE HOUSING
HB 1110 | OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
• As a Tier 1 city, Renton is required to allow a minimum of four (4) units on any
residential zoned lot.
◦ Minimum of six (6) units if within ¼ mile major transit stop (RapidRide F-Line
and future I-Line and Sound Transit S1-Line) or if at least two (2) of the units
are affordable.
• May only require one (1) parking space per unit for lots less than 6,000 square
feet.
◦ May require two (2) spaces per unit for lots larger than 6,000 square feet.
• May not require any parking for units within ½ mile of major transit stop.
• May not require any standards for middle housing that are more restrictive than
what is required for single-family residential. Typical standards include
setbacks, height, lot coverage, stormwater, and tree regulations.
• HB 1110 must be adopted and ready to implement no later than six (6) months
after the deadline for the periodic update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan
(June 30, 2025).
RENTAL PROTECTIONS
RENTAL PROTECTIONS RECOMMENDED STRATEGY
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RENTAL PROTECTIONS
RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM
2024 Q1 – PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
• Program staffing
• Registration outreach
• Tracking
• Request for service
• Code compliance inspection for housing violations
• Tenant education
RENTAL PROTECTIONS
RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM
2024 PROGRAM GOALS
• Increase tenant outreach and education
• Increase ease of landlord registration
• Develop auto generate mailing renewals
• Continue to work with surrounding jurisdictions on “best
practices” for rental housing and inspections.
• Capitalize on data collected through the program to inform
future decision on rental protection.
HOMELESSNESS
HOMELESSNESS
PARTNERSHIPS
• Leverage existing efforts and partnerships to provide housing
capacity (i.e. Renton Housing Authority, SKHHP, etc.).
• Explorer public-private partnerships providing opportunities
for affordable housing capacity that meet the needs of the
unhoused.
• Evaluating opportunities to partner with non-profits like Peer
Washington that can enhance the City’s efforts to connect
the unhoused to housing and other resources.
THANK YOU
Community & Economic Development
Brianne Bannwarth, CED Interim Administrator
Department Presentations
>Human Services
>Budget Overview
>Transportation
>Public Safety
>Com. & Economic Development
>Housing
>Council Code of Ethics
>Council/Admin communications
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Adjourn Day 1
Review the 5‐Year Business Plan before tomorrow
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