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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 23, 2025
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
Please note that this regular meeting of the Renton City Council is being offered as a hybrid
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Grady Way, Renton, 98057 or remotely through Zoom.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Post-Legislative Session Update
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a) Administrative Report
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
All remarks must be addressed to the Council as a whole, if a response is requested
please provide your name and address, including email address, to the City Clerk to
allow for follow-up.
Speakers must sign-up prior to the Council meeting.
Each speaker is allowed three minutes.
When recognized, please state your name & city of residence for the record.
NOTICE to all participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for or
against any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council
meeting, including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and
the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for
further discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 16, 2025.
Council Concur
b) AB - 3868 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption and
publication of the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) 2024 Annual Report.
Council Concur
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be
held by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a) Finance Committee: 1) Vouchers; 2) Request for Additional Capital Project Coordinator
Position; 3) Conversion of Public Records Specialist Position to Enterprise Content
Specialist I/II Position; 4) Agreement with Facet NW, Inc. for Cedar River Natural Area
Mountain Bike Park Project; 5) Grant Agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen
Housing Association for Steele House Townhome Development Project; 6) Grant
Agreement with Homeland Community Land Trust (Homestead) for the Willowcrest
Phase 2 Project; 7) Real Property Acquisition with Stacey Holdings LLC for King County
Parcels*; 8) 2024 Audit Engagement Letter with the Office of Washington State Auditor;
9) Renewal of City's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance Policies
b) Planning & Development Committee: 1) South King County Housing and Homelessness
Partners (SKHHP) 2026 Work Plan and Operating Budget*
8. LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4558: Approving South King County Housing & Homelessness Partners
(SKHHP) 2026 Work Program & Budget (See Item 7.b)
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6162: Middle Housing Street Code Update - D236A (Approved via
6/9/2025 Planning & Development Committee Report)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
10. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
6:00 p.m. - 7th Floor - Conferencing Center
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21
To view Council Meetings online, please visit rentonwa.gov/councilmeetings
2025 Washington
Legislative Session
RENTON CITY COUNCIL –JUNE 23, 205
ERIC PERRY, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
DAVID FOSTER, LOBBYIST
Post -Session Update
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Overview
Legislative Review
Governor Bob Ferguson (D)
Newly elected in 2024
House of Representatives (98 total members)
59 Democrats (+1 from 2024)
39 Republicans (-1 from 2024)
Senate (49 total members)
30 Democrats (+1 from 2024)
19 Republicans (-1 from 2024)
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Overview
Renton Representation
11th District
Representative Steve Bergquist
Representative David Hackney
Senator Bob Hasegawa
5th District
Representative Lisa Callan
Representative Zach Hall*
Senator Victoria Hunt*
11th LD
5th LD
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2025 Legislative Session
Overview
105-day budget session
Began Monday, January 13
Ended Sunday, April 27
Three biennial budgets
Operating
Capital
Transportation
2,387 bills filed
431 bills passed
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2025 Session Review
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2025 City of Renton Legislative Agenda
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Renton’s Legislative Priorities
Behavioral
Health
Human
Services
Public SafetyTransportation
and Regional
Connectivity
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Other Policy Focuses
Budget and Fiscal Sustainability
Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Homelessness and Behavioral Health
Human Services
Housing and Economic Development
Parks, Recreation, and Trail Connectivity
Environmental Sustainability
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2025-2027 Biennial Budgets
Overview
Three biennial budgets
Operating
Capital
Transportation
Economic Environment:
Budget shortfalls, negative revenue forecasts,
high interest rates, inflationary pressure, and
federal funding uncertainty
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Washington’s Three Biennial Budgets
Operating
(SB 5167)
$77.8 billion
Initial 4-year $15 billion shortfall
Includes:
$4.3 billion in new taxes
$2.7 billion in cuts to service
Billions in spending on new programs and services
Transportation
(SB 5161)
$15.5 billion
Initial 6-year $8 billion shortfall
Includes:
$3.2 billion in new gas tax revenue (+ $0.06)
~$6.5 billion for road improvements, maintenance, and preservation
$1.1 billion for fish barrier removals
Capital
(SB 5195)
$7.5 billion
Includes:
$605 million for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
$125 million for grant programs funding local clean energy and climate resilience/mitigation projects
$100 million backfill for the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA)
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2025-2027 Biennial Budgets
Renton Specific
Legacy Square Funding
$1.5 million
I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening Project
SR 167 Corridor Improvements and
Implementation Plan
N. 8th Street Direct Access Ramp Practical
Solutions
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Public Safety
HB 2015 – Public Safety Sales Tax and Grant Program
Sales Tax
Councilmanic
Broad usages
Officers, public defenders, DV programs, behavioral health, alternative responses, etc.
Grant Program
$100 million
CJTC -administered
More defined usages
New officer recruitment, hiring, and retention
75% of salary for up to three years ($125,000/position maximum)
HB 1596 – Speed-limiting technology for certain drivers
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Behavioral Health and
Human Services
SB 5176 – Operating Budget
Funding for the Washington Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
Funding for city alternative response teams
HB 2015 – Public Safety Sales Tax and Grant Program
Can be used for co-responders and behavioral health personnel
Funding for local co-response services
Access to mental health and substance use disorder services
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Transportation and Regional
Connectivity
SB 5801 – Increased
transportation resources via
shared revenue sources
SB 5595 – “Shared streets”
designation
SB 5161 – Transportation Budget
Funding for “Safe Routes to
School”
Pedestrian and bike safety
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Other Large Items
Housing and Land Use
HB 1491 – Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning
SB 5184 – Parking requirements
HB 1757 – Building conversions
SB 5509 – Childcare centers zoning
HB 1562 – Diaper changing stations in public restrooms
HB 1217 – Residential Rent Caps
Environmental Sustainability
SB 5284 – WRAP Act (Producer Responsibility)
HB 1543 – Compliance pathways for Clean Buildings Performance Standard
Labor Relations
HB 1213 – Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFMLA)
SB 5041 – UI benefits for striking workers
General Government
HB 1201 – Planning for pet sheltering during an emergency
HB 1515 – Libation Zones
Homelessness
No state preemptions to local ordinances
Fiscal Sustainability
No revisions to property tax cap
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Looking Ahead
The 2026 Landscape
Federal uncertainty
Funding and policy decisions
Economic uncertainty
Fiscal restraint
Revenue disagreements
Resource constraints
Elections
Initiatives and referendums
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Questions?
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Mayor’s Office
Memorandum
DATE: June 18, 2025
TO: James Alberson, Jr., Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
• Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26, and get ready for a season of music, sunshine,
and good vibes. Join us at the Kidd Valley Stage at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for
the Summer Concert Series. Concerts are a free, family-friendly celebration of live music
by the lake. Each event begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.rentonwa.gov/events for a list of
dates and event information.
• Save the date – River Days Returns to Renton July 25-27. This year’s theme is “Where
Community Grows!” Come enjoy music, art, food, and family-friendly fun! For more
information, including a full schedule of activities visit www.rentonwa.gov/riverdays.
• Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road
closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are
weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open.
Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure on
NE 12th St from Union Ave NE to Pierce Pl NE for utility installation. Approved traffic control
plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Casey
Grant, 206-532-4380.
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00am-4:00pm. Intermittent lane closure on SE 144th St between
161st Ave SE and 164th Ave SE for asphalt repairs by City crews, weather permitting. Flaggers
will be used for traffic control. Questions may be directed to Public Works Shops, 425-430-
7400.
Tuesday, June 24, 7:00am-4:00pm. Lincoln Ave NE @ NE 40th St will be closed for asphalt
repairs by City crews, weather permitting. Local access will be available. Questions may be
directed to Public Works Shops, 425-430-7400.
Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 8:00am-3:00pm. Intermittent lane closure on
Rainier Ave N between S 3rd St and Airport Way for construction work. Approved traffic
control plans were issued for all work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to
Joe Nerlfi, 425-757-9657.
Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 8:00am-3:00pm. Shifting lane closures both
east and west on NE Sunset Blvd between Redmond Pl NE to Union Ave NE for utility
installation and frontage improvements. Approved traffic control plans were issued for all
work and will be followed. Questions may be directed to Joel McCann, 425-757-9595.
AGENDA ITEM #4. a)
June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 16, 2025
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Alberson called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
James Alberson, Jr., Council President
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Krista Kolaz, Risk Manager
Commander Steve Morris, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Chief of Staff
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth Proclamation - June 18 - June 20, 2025: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was
read declaring June 18 - June 20, 2025, as Juneteenth in the City of Renton and encouraging
all residents to join in this significant observance that honors the achievements and
contributions of African Americans. Council President Alberson accepted the proclamation
with appreciation.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
PROCLAMATION AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Deputy CAO Kristi Rowland reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s
recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for
2025 and beyond. Items noted were:
• Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26, and get ready for a season of music,
sunshine, and good vibes. Join us at the Kidd Valley Stage at Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park for the Summer Concert Series. Concerts are a free, family-friendly
celebration of live music by the lake. Each event begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit
www.rentonwa.gov/events for a list of dates and event information.
• Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• John Houston, Renton, spoke about the importance of Juneteenth and his family's
history in Renton.
• Paul Dutton, Renton, spoke about adding regulations to protect salmon in the city's
comprehensive plan.
• Tristan Kochen, Renton, spoke about unsafe trail conditions in Renton.
• Gabriel Jones, Renton, spoke about providing training related to protests to the police
department.
• Meredith Farmer, Renton, spoke about the North Renton Neighborhood Association's
clean-up initiatives and invited the community to help with the project.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 9, 2025. Council Concur.
b) AB - 3830 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
grant agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen Housing Association, in the amount of
$500,000 from HB 1590 Sales and Use Tax funds, for the Steele House Townhome project.
Refer to Finance Committee.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
c) AB - 3831 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
grant agreement with Homestead Community Land trust in the amount of $900,000 from HB
1590 Sales and Use Tax funds, for the Willowcrest Phase 2 project. Refer to Finance
Committee.
d) AB - 3861 Community & Economic Development Department recommended adoption of a
resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2026 work
plan and operating budget. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
e) AB - 3865 Community & Economic Development Department recommended execution of a
Purchase and Sales Agreement with Stacey Holdings, LLC, in the amount of $8,500,000 plus
other associated closing costs, for King County parcels 3023059096, 3023059098,
3023059099, and 3023059091 for use as a future Parks Maintenance facility. Refer to Finance
Committee.
f) AB - 3857 Executive Services Department requested approval to convert a vacant Public
Records Specialist position (salary grade a17) to Enterprise Content Specialist I/II (salary grade
a16 or a20, respectively), and approve additional appropriations to fully fund the conversion.
Refer to Finance Committee.
g) AB - 3859 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended execution of the
city's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance policies, through Alliant Insurance Services in
the amount of $1,438,455.31, for the period July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2026. Refer to
Finance Committee.
h AB - 3862 Public Works Facilities Division requested authorization for an addition of one Full
Time Equivalent (FTE) - Capital Project Coordinator position to address the current backlog of
capital and repair maintenance project and support the successful delivery of planned facility
improvements; and authorize a budget allocation of $176,242 to fund the position. Refer to
Finance Committee.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PUBLISHED CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked
with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if
further review is necessary.
a) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve the Change Order No. 41 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s
Construction Inc. for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to approve Addendum 10-25 to LAG-99-002 with 540 Renton Hangar LLC,
which adjusts the annual lease revenue to $58,731.75 plus leasehold excise tax, and updates
required insurance coverage, and Lessor’s address.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to adopt the resolution authorizing the full weekend closure of the
intersection of NE 44th Street and Lake Washington Blvd NE, east of I-405 to occur between July
18, 2025, and July 21, 2025, for the purpose of lowering NE 44th Street east of I-405 to its final
grade and constructing a roundabout at the intersection of NE 44th Street, Lake Washington
Boulevard NE, and the Northbound I-405 on and off ramps.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the
Temporary Transfer of Sewer Service Area with Skyway Water and Sewer District.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
e) Utilities Committee: Chair Văn presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 to
CAG-22-072 with WSP USA, Inc. in the amount of $479,256 for design services for the Hardie
Avenue SW – SW 7th Street Storm System Improvement Project.
MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4557: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing temporary
weekend closure of the intersection of NE 44th St and Lake Washington Blvd NE, east of I-405.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Ordinances for second and final reading:
b) Ordinance No. 6160: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending 4-1-190;
Chapter 4-2 Sections -020, -060, -080, -100, -110, -115, and -116; 4-3-110; Chapter 4-4
Sections -015, -070, -080, -085, -090, -105, and -155; Chapter 4-7 Sections -090, -140, and -
150; 4-9-030; Chapter 4-10 Sections -020 and -050; and, Chapter 4-11 Sections –020, -030, -
040, -180 and -200 of the Renton Municipal Code, authorizing corrections, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
c) Ordinance No. 6161: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection
4-2-080.A.6, Sections 4-2-120a And 4-9-065, Chapter 4-10, and Section 4-11-130 of the
Renton Municipal Code to update Zoning And Development Regulations Relating to the
Creation of Additional Housing Units in Existing Buildings authorizing corrections, providing
for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 16, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PER RCW
42.30.110.(1)(a)(1) FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES, WHERE NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS
ADJOURNED. CARRIED. TIME: 7:30 PM
Executive session was conducted, and no action was taken. The Council meeting adjourned
when the executive session adjourned. Time: 7:52 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
16 Jun 2025
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 16, 2025
June 23, 2025
Monday
3:00 p.m. Community Services Committee, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Emerging Issues in Parks & Recreation
3:45 p.m. Finance Committee, Chair Perez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Request for Additional Capital Project Coordinator Position
2. Conversion of Public Records Specialist Position to Enterprise Content
Specialist I/II Position
3. Agreement with Facet NW, Inc. for Cedar River Natural Area Mountain
Bike Park Project
4. Grant Agreement with Way Back Inn and St. Stephen Housing
Association for Steele House Townhome Development Project
5. Grant Agreement with Homeland Community Land Trust (Homestead)
for the Willowcrest Phase 2 Project
6. Real Property Acquisition with Stacey Holdings LLC for King County
Parcels
7. 2024 Audit Engagement Letter with the Office of Washington State
Auditor
8. Renewal of City's Property, Pollution, and Cyber Insurance Policies
9. Vouchers
10. Emerging Issues in Finance
5:00 p.m. Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2026
Work Plan and Operating Budget
2. Emerging Issues in CED
6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Chair Alberson
Location: Conferencing Center
1. Neighborhood Program & What’s Coming
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
AB - 3868
City Council Regular Meeting - 23 Jun 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) 2024 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Concur
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Transportation Systems Division
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director
EXT.:
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
There is no fiscal impact to the City by issuing the RTBD 2024 Annual Report.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) was created on August 14, 2023. The creation of the RTBD
was authorized under State of Washington Statue and established the boundaries as the entire City of Renton
as it currently existed or any adjustments to the boundaries in the future as the RTBD. In December of 2023
the City Council authorized the RTBD to collect one tenth of one percent sales tax for a period of 10 years. The
RTBD began receiving sales tax receipts in April 2024.
Revenues from this tax are to be dedicated for the purpose of ongoing transportation improvements that
preserve, maintain, and as appropriate, construct or reconstruct the transportation infrastructure of the City
of Renton.
The RTBD is governed by the City of Renton Council. The TBD is operated under Ordinance 6115 & 6121 coded in
RMC Chapter 5-7
Chapter 5-27 RENTON TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Pursuant to 5-7-030 F –
F. The RTBD Board shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). (Ord. 6115, 8-21-
23; Ord. 6121, 10-9-23)
By adopting and publishing the RTBD 2024 Annual Report the City Council acting as the RTBD Board is fulfilling
this requirement
EXHIBITS:
A. RTBD 2024 Annual Report
B. Publication Notice
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Renton Transportation Benefit District 2024 Annual Report and publish it in the newspaper of record
for the city.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
RENTON TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is issuing the Renton Transportation Benefit
District 2024 Annual Report to the Renton residents.
The Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) was created on August 14, 2023. The
creation of the RTBD established the boundaries as the entire City of Renton as it currently
existed or any adjustments to the boundaries in the future. In December of 2023 the City
Council authorized the RTBD to collect one tenth of one percent sales tax for a period of 10
years.
Revenues from this tax are to be dedicated for the purpose of ongoing transportation
improvements that preserve, maintain, and as appropriate, construct or reconstruct the
transportation infrastructure of the City of Renton.
The RTBD is governed by the City of Renton Council. The RTBD began receiving sales tax
receipts in April 2024.
2024 FINANCIAL REPORT
2024 Financial Summary of the RTBD activity (as of 12/31/24):
Sales Tax and Investment Income $2,585,061
Total Revenues $2,585,061
Total Expenditures*$ 0
*See next page for planned usage of funding
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June 18, 2025
PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
Below are the projects scheduled to utilize RTBD funding in 2025:
116TH AVE SE SIDEWALK PROJECT
Scope: This project will install sidewalk, curb and gutter, drainage, curb ramps, and
rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) crossings along 116th Ave SE from SE 162nd St to
SE 160th St.
Schedule: As of the date of this report, the project design is complete. The project will be
advertised for bid in June 2025 and the construction contract will be awarded in July.
Construction will begin in July or August and is scheduled for completion before November.
TBD Funding: $1,000,000
This picture shows the
existing conditions along
116th Ave SE. Sidewalk
will be installed and the
ditch on the left will be
replaced with a piped
stormwater drainage
system.
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June 18, 2025
STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM
Scope: This program funds resurfacing and other pavement preservation treatments for city
streets and alleyways. In 2024 and 2025, this program provides for the application of type II
slurry seal at over 100 sites across Renton and design work for the annual pavement
preservation program.
Schedule: Design for this work was completed in Q2 2024. Construction started in Q3 2024
and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
TBD Funding: $1,500,000
2024-2025 Street Overlay Project Overview
This picture shows Doolittle
Construction using a
specialized truck to pour slurry
seal over the road surface.
After the mixture is poured onto
the road surface, workers use
squeegees to spread it evenly.
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June 18, 2025
Planning
Area
Paving Area
(Square
Feet)
Paving Length
(Miles)
Kennydale 181,173 1.22
East Plateau 394,389 2.68
Talbot 707,073 4.36
Cedar River 92,652 0.63
West Hill 62,858 0.44
Total 1,438,055 9.33
Approximately one third of this work was completed in 2024. The remainder will be completed
in 2025 utilizing RTBD funding.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
RENTON TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is issuing the Renton Transportation Benefit
District 2024 Annual Report to the Renton residents.
The Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) was created on August 14, 2023. The
creation of the RTBD established the boundaries as the entire City of Renton as it currently
existed or any adjustments to the boundaries in the future. In December of 2023 the City
Council authorized the RTBD to collect one tenth of one percent sales tax for a period of 10
years.
Revenues from this tax are to be dedicated for the purpose of ongoing transportation
improvements that preserve, maintain, and as appropriate, construct or reconstruct the
transportation infrastructure of the City of Renton.
The RTBD is governed by the City of Renton Council. The RTBD began receiving sales tax
receipts in April 2024. The full 2024 RTBD report can be viewed at
http//rentonwa.gov/public notices
_______________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
Published:
Seattle Times: June 25, 2025
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERSHIP 2026 WORK
PROGRAM AND BUDGET.
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, the City of Renton enacted an interlocal agreement to form
the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to help coordinate the efforts of
South King County cities to provide affordable housing; and; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the interlocal agreement, each participating jurisdiction must
approve an annual work plan each year to guide the work of SKHHP staff; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the interlocal agreement, each participating jurisdiction must
approve SKHHP’s annual budget that includes an itemization of all categories of budgeted
expenses and itemization of each party’s contribution, including in-kind services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the annual work plan and budget is to provide management
and budget guidance, and implement the overarching SKHHP mission to work together and share
resources to increase the available options for South King County residents to access affordable
housing and to preserve the existing affordable housing stock; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 work plan includes four goals with corresponding action items that
further SKHHP’s mission; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2025, the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Resolution 2025-01
enacting the 2026 work plan and budget upon approval by the legislative body of each
participating party, each of which are shown in Exhibit A.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2026 Work Plan as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION II. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2026 operating budget as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION III. The City of Renton will transmit its annual contribution to SKHHP on an
annual basis during the first quarter of the calendar year.
SECTION IV. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force upon passage and
signatures.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2025.
______________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2025.
______________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
RES-CED:25RES014:06.9.2025
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RESOLUTION 2025-01 – ATTACHMENT A
SKHHP 2026 WORK PLAN
PURPOSE
Establish a 2026 SKHHP work plan and budget that is guided by Executive Board priorities, is
consistent with the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement, and furthers SKHHP’s mission.
BACKGROUND
Established by an interlocal agreement, SKHHP jurisdictions work together and share resources to
increase options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and preserve existing
affordable housing. The 2026 SKHHP work plan builds on work done in previous years and was
developed in collaboration with the Executive Board and staff work group.
The work plan is organized into four goals with corresponding action items. Each action is identified by
priority as follows:
• Higher – Identified as higher priority by Executive Board or is necessary to carry out the Interlocal
Agreements
• Medium – Identified as mid-level priority
• Lower – Identified as lower priority
Quarterly budget and progress reports on the status of the work plan elements will be submitted to the
SKHHP Executive Board and the legislative body of each member jurisdiction as follows:
Quarter 1: May | Quarter 2: August | Quarter 3: November | Quarter 4: February
In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the 2026 SKHHP work plan and budget will be approved
by the SKHHP Executive Board and the legislative body of each member jurisdiction.
SKHHP MISSION
South King County jurisdictions working together and sharing resources to create a coordinated,
comprehensive, and equitable approach to increasing housing stability, reducing homelessness, and
producing and preserving quality affordable housing in South King County.
GOALS & ACTIONS
Goal Actions
1. Fund the expansion and preservation of
affordable housing.
1 through 5
2. Develop policies to expand and preserve
affordable housing.
6 through 10
3. Serve as an advocate for South King County.
11 through 16
4. Manage operations and administration.
17 through 22
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Goal 1
Fund the expansion and preservation of affordable housing.
Actions
Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
1. Pool resources from member cities for the Housing Capital Fund,
including SHB 1406 funds, HB 1590 funds, and general funds.
•••
2. Develop and execute contract documents and covenants for projects
ready to move forward from 2023-24 Housing Capital Fund funding
rounds.
•••
3. Facilitate approval from participating Councils of recommended
projects from 2025 Housing Capital Fund funding round and prepare
contract documents and covenants for any projects ready to move
forward.
•••
4. Manage 2026 Housing Capital Fund funding round including adopting
annual guidelines, updating application materials, soliciting proposals,
and facilitating project selection.
•••
5. Encourage investment in South King County by private investors,
lenders, and philanthropies.
••
Indicators
o Number of housing units and number of projects funded with financial support from SKHHP
o Number of housing units preserved with financial support from SKHHP
o Total dollar amount pooled by member jurisdictions for Housing Capital Fund
o Total dollar amount from new sources of revenue added to the Housing Capital Fund
o Geographic diversity of applications received for annual Housing Capital Fund funding round
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Goal 2
Develop policies to expand and preserve affordable housing.
Actions
Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
6. Facilitate implementation of subregional affordable housing
preservation strategies in coordination with South King County long-
range planners.
••
7. Facilitate updates to the Affordable Housing Inventory Dashboard. ••
8. Convene land use planners (SoKiHo) to increase coordination and
collaboration on housing policy and planning.
•
9. Build relationships with developers to learn from their perspective the
ways to encourage housing development, especially affordable housing.
•
10. Develop SKHHP Executive Board briefings on key housing and
homelessness topics, especially as they relate to the goals of the work
plan.
•
Indicators
o Number of subregional housing preservation strategies facilitated or supported
o Successful progress on update to the Affordable Housing Inventory Dashboard
o Number of relationships fostered with developers
o Number of Executive Board briefings on key housing and homelessness topics
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Goal 3
Serve as an advocate for South King County.
Actions
Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
11. Work collaboratively with public funders at the state and local levels to
increase alignment and promote shared affordable housing goals and
equitable geographic distribution of resources.
••
12. Coordinate with the Advisory Board in collaboration with housing
organizations and stakeholder groups to provide education and
engagement opportunities for elected officials and community
members.
•
13. Represent SKHHP at relevant local and regional meetings and forums
that help advance SKHHP’s mission and provide a voice for increasing
access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing in South King County.
•
14. Connect affordable housing developers with property owners who
intend to sell naturally occurring affordable housing in coordination
with member cities.
•
15. Meet with legislators as opportunities arise to inform about SKHHP’s
mission, goals, and the Housing Capital Fund and host a legislative
forum (odd numbered years).
•
16. Organize a tour of affordable housing sites in South King County with
priority given to visiting Housing Capital Fund supported projects (even
numbered years).
•
Indicators
o Number of collaborative work sessions held with public funders
o Number of events or engagement opportunities Advisory Board members organize or
support
o Number of meetings, forums, or events attended that advance SKHHP's mission
o Number of meetings with legislators that promote SKHHP and South King County
o Number of affordable housing developers connected with property owners intending to sell
naturally occurring affordable housing
o South King County legislative forum or affordable housing tour successfully executed
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Goal 4
Manage operations and administration.
Actions
Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
17. Develop annual work plan and budget. •••
18. Generate and distribute quarterly progress reports to SKHHP Executive
Board and member jurisdictions.
•••
19. Work with administering agency to maintain records and produce
regular financial reports for the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund and SKHHP
Operating Account.
•••
20. Organize and host monthly Executive and Advisory Board public
meetings.
•••
21. Establish and implement monitoring and compliance process to ensure
Housing Capital Fund projects maintain affordability for tenants.
•••
22. Maintain and update the SKHHP website. ••
Indicators
o Work plan and budget adopted
o Quarterly progress reports prepared and presented to Executive Board
o Financial reports and public records maintained
o Monthly Executive and Advisory Board meetings held
o Process established for monitoring and compliance of Housing Capital Fund projects
o Website maintained
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RESOLUTION 2025-01 – ATTACHMENT B
2026 SKHHP Operating Budget
Estimated beginning fund balance - January 1, 2026 $ 337,293
Estimated ending fund balance - December 31, 2026 $ 293,417
REVENUES
Auburn $ 52,295
Burien $ 30,171
Covington $ 15,086
Des Moines $ 15,086
Federal Way $ 68,386
Kent $ 68,386
Maple Valley $ 15,086
Normandy Park $ 8,045
Renton $ 68,386
SeaTac $ 15,086
Tukwila $ 15,086
King County* $ 68,386
Additional King County* $ 6,614
Office space (in-kind donation) $ 12,000
TOTAL REVENUES $ 458,099
Spend down balance $ 43,876
TOTAL $ 501,975
EXPENSES
Salaries & Wages $ 253,191
Benefits $ 68,296
Professional Services $ 81,945
Interfund Allocations $ 40,000
Office Space (in-kind donation) $ 12,000
Supplies $ 2,000
Subtotal $ 457,432
Administering agency - 10% admin fee** $ 44,543
TOTAL $ 501,975
RESERVE
TOTAL $ 501,975
*King County contribution based on the population of unincorporated King County is shown as increasing at the same rate as other partner jurisdictions and the additional allocation
decreasing to maintain a total contribution of $75,000 per year.
**10% administrative fee is calculated as a percentage of operating costs which excludes in-kind donations and carry-forwards.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-6-060D, 4-6-060F, 4-6-060J, AND 4-6-060Q.2 OF THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE, AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend street standards to provide an additional parking lane
within the Residential Access Street classification, as well as provide additional restrictions for
when Limited Residential Access Streets and shared driveways can be utilized for development;
and
WHEREAS, this amendment also seeks to exempt accessory dwelling units from
applicability for street frontage improvements, in compliance with HB 1337; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on May 2, 2025, the City notified the State of
Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 21, 2025, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance that are not
shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect
and unchanged.
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SECTION II. Subsection 4-6-060D of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
D. EXEMPTIONS:
The following exemptions shall be made to the requirements listed in this Section:
1. New construction or addition with valuation less than one hundred seventy-five
thousand dollars ($175,000.00) (the value of which shall be reviewed in
conjunction with mandatory periodic updates of the Comprehensive Plan and
based on the Seattle Construction Cost Index).
2. Interior remodels of any value not involving a building addition.
3. Accessory dwelling units.
34. If demonstrated as necessary to mitigate an extreme hardship not caused by
the requestor.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-6-060F of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
in Exhibit A.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-6-060J of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
J. SHARED DRIVEWAY STANDARDS:
1. Where Permitted: Shared driveways may be allowed for access to no more than
four (4) residentially zoned lots, and no more than four (4) residential units, the
types of which are listed in RMC 4-2-060C, provided:
a. At least one (1) lot abuts a public right-of-way and the street frontage of the
lot is equal to or greater than the lot width requirement of the zone;
b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots;
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c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for
existing or future traffic and/or pedestrian circulation through the short
subdivision or to serve adjacent property;
d. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to
neighboring properties;
e. The shared driveway is no more than three hundred feet (300') in length;
and
f. The shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for
emergency vehicles and personnel.
2. Maximum Dwelling Units per Lot: Lots that are accessed via a shared driveway
are limited to one (1) primary dwelling unit and one (1) accessory dwelling unit
(attached or detached) per lot.
23. Minimum Standards: New Sshared driveways shall be within a tract; the width
of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16'); the Fire
Department may require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty feet (20')
wide. If a shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision,
an eight foot (8') wide landscaped strip shall be provided between the shared
driveway and neighboring properties. The landscape strip shall be within a tract
and planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover, as required in
RMC 4-4-070. The shared driveway may be required to include a turnaround per
subsection H of this Section. No sidewalks are required for shared driveways;
however, drainage improvements pursuant to City Code are required (i.e.,
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collection and treatment of stormwater), as well as an approved pavement
thickness. The maximum grade for the shared driveway shall not exceed fifteen
percent (15%), except for within approved hillside subdivisions.
34. Signage Required: Appurtenant traffic control devices including installation of
“No Parking” signs, as required by the Department of Community and Economic
Development, shall be provided by the applicant. Lots served by the shared
driveway shall be addressed to the public street to which the shared driveway
connects.
45. Tract Required: The New shared driveways shall be wholly within a tract. The
tract shall be shown and recorded on the face of the plat to be preserved in
perpetuity. The owners of the subject lots shall have an equal and undivided
interest in the ownership of the tract.
56. Easement Required: An access easement shall be recorded with the King
County Recorder’s Office and be shown on the face of the plat to encumber the
entirety of the tract. The easement shall prohibit any temporary or permanent
physical obstructions within the easement including, but not limited to, the
parking of non-emergency vehicles.
67. Timing of Improvements: The shared driveway must be installed prior to
recording of the plat unless approved for deferral.
78. Lot Type and Orientation: The Administrator may permit lots that only front a
shared driveway to be designated as a corner lot. If permitted by the
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Administrator, lot width, lot depth and yard setbacks shall be measured consistent
with the corner lot designation (see illustration below).
89. Maintenance: The applicant shall ensure the shared driveway can be
continually maintained to minimum standards listed in this section by the owners
of the lots served by the driveway to the satisfaction of the City of Renton, prior
to the recording of the short plat.
910. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: Covenants, conditions and
restrictions, which are approved by the Administrator, shall be recorded with the
King County Recorder’s Office. The applicant shall provide a copy of the recorded
document. These covenants shall provide for, at a minimum, the following:
a. Maintenance, repair, operation, and payment of taxes for the commonly
owned tract and facilities; and
b. These covenants shall run with the land and be irrevocable and binding
on all the property owners, including their assigns, heirs, and successors.
1011. Exception for Joint-Use Driveway Extending from Emergency
Turnaround: A driveway that extends from the terminus of an emergency
turnaround (excluding cul-de-sacs) and provides access to no more than two (2)
lots shall be permitted as joint-use driveway that does not take access from a
public right-of-way (see illustration below). The joint-use driveway shall be
constructed to City standards prior to recording the short plat, and a reciprocal
access easement for the benefit of the two (2) lots, in a form satisfactory to the
City Attorney, shall be recorded with the King County Recorder.
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SECTION V. Subsection 4-6-060Q.2 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
2. Half Street Improvements:
a. When Permitted: Half street improvements may be allowed for a
residential access street by the Administrator when it is determined that the
adjacent parcel of property has the potential for future development and
dedication of the right-of-way necessary for the completion of the street right-
of-way.
b. Minimum Design Standards: The right-of-way for the half street
improvement must be a minimum of forty-twothirty five feet (3542') with
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twenty-six feet (206') paved, two (2) 10-foot travel lanes, and one (1) 6-foot
parking lane. A curb, planting strip area, and sidewalk shall be installed on the
development side of the street according to the minimum design standards
for public streets. If the street is permitted a cul-de-sac, then the right-of-way
for the half of the cul-de-sac shall be dedicated, with installation of a
temporary hammerhead turnaround. If street lighting and fire hydrants are in
the right-of-way, they shall be placed to maximize the parking along the street.
The property shall also dedicate easements to the City for street lighting and
fire hydrants outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Additional easements shall
be provided for the franchise utilities outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
c. Standards for Completion of the Half Street: When the adjacent parcel is
platted or developed, the additional right-of-way width needed to complete
the type of street classification shall be dedicated from the developing
property. The pavement shall then be widened to the width needed to
complete the type of street classification, and curb, planting strip, and
sidewalk shall be installed on the developing side of the street. If the street is
a dead end street requiring a cul-de-sac, then the developing parcel shall
dedicate the remainder of the right-of-way for the cul-de-sac and construct
the final complete cul-de-sac, including curb, sidewalk, and other required
improvements.
SECTION VI. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
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scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION VII. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
SECTION VIII. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2025.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2025.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
CED:25ORD010: 6.16.2025
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Exhibit A
F. PUBLIC STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Level of Improvements: The minimum level of street improvements required are listed in the following tables
including but not limited to curbs, storm drainage, planting strips, sidewalks, and lighting.
a. Street Lighting Exemption: No street lighting is required for the following smaller project sizes: two (2) to
four (4) units for residential; zero (0) to five thousand (5,000) square feet commercial; or zero (0) to ten thousand
(10,000) square feet industrial.
b. Additional Walkway Requirement: A pedestrian walkway to the arterial is required for the following larger
project sizes with more than: twenty (20) units residential; ten thousand (10,000) square feet commercial; or
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet industrial.
2. Minimum Design Standards for Public Streets and Alleys: All such improvements shall be constructed to the City
Standards for Municipal Public Works Construction. Standards for construction shall be as specified in the following
table, and by the Administrator.
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
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Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
Structural Design See Standard Drawing or Pavement section and may be designed using procedures described in the WSDOT Design
Manual, latest edition.
Average Daily
Vehicle Trips
(ADT)
14,000 – 40,000 3,000 – 20,000 3,000 – 14,000 0 – 3,000 0 – 3,000 0 – 250 N/A
Right-of-Way (R-
O-W)
4 lanes – 91'
5 lanes – 103'
6 lanes – 113'
7 lanes – 125'
4 lanes – 91'
5 lanes – 103'
6 lanes – 113'
7 lanes – 125'
2 lanes – 83'
3 lanes – 94'
2 lanes – 69'
3 lanes – 80'
2 lanes –
5360'
12 lane –
4553' Res. –
16'
Com. –
16'
Sidewalks2 8' both sides3 8' both sides3 8' both sides3 6' both sides 5' both
sides12
5' both
sides12
N/A
None
Planting Strips4 8' between curb &
walk both sides
8' between curb &
walk both sides
8' between curb & walk
both sides
8' between
curb & walk
both sides
8' between
curb & walk
both sides
8' between
curb &
N/A
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Minimum Design
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Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
walk both
sides
Tree grates and hardscape may be substituted for planting strip area if approved
by Administrator.
May be reduced if
approved by
Administrator5
Street Trees Required, see Street Trees Standards RMC 4-4-070 N/A
Curbs Curb both sides Curb both sides Curb both sides Curb both
sides
Curb both
sides
Curb both
sides
None
Clear Zone
Between Back of
Sidewalk and
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2’ both sides 2’ both sides 2’ both sides N/A 0.5’ both
sides
N/A Res. –
2’ both
sides
Com. –
None
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
Parking Lanes Allowed at 8' Allowed at 8' 8' both sides 8' both sides 6' one both
sides6
6' one
side6
N/A
Bicycle Facilities7 All classifications of Arterials will have Class I, or Class II, or Class III
bicycle facility.
None None None N/A
Paved Roadway
Width, not
including parking
4 lanes – 54'
5 lanes – 66'
6 lanes – 76'
7 lanes – 88'
4 lanes – 54'
5 lanes – 66'
6 lanes – 76'
7 lanes – 88'
2 lanes – 30'
3 lanes – 41'
2 lanes – 20'
3 lanes – 31'
2 lanes – 20' 1 lane - 128 Res. –
12'
Com. –
16'
Lane Widths9 11' travel lanes, 5' bike lanes, and 12'
center left turn lanes.
10' travel lanes, 5' bike
lanes, and 11' center left
turn lanes.
10' travel lanes 1 travel
lane 128 Res. –
12'
Com. –
16'
Center Median Center median allowed for boulevard treatment and center left
turn lane. Width will be width of center left turn lane minus 1' from
N/A
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
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Residential
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through traffic travel lanes on both sides. Pull-outs with a
minimum 25' length required for maintenance and emergency
vehicles within the median at intervals of 300 – 350'
Pedestrian Bulb-
outs
Curb bulb-outs required where on-street parking is located. N/A N/A
Intersection
Radii10
35' turning radius 35' turning radius 35' turning radius11 25' turning
radius11
25' turning
radius
25’ turning
radius
N/A
At the intersection of two classes of streets, the radius for the higher class street is to be used. Where larger
trucks, transit and school buses are anticipated, further design will be required to determine an adequate
radius. The minimum curb radius is 15'.
Cul-de-sacs Limited application per RMC 4-6-060H. Limited application. See
RMC 4-6-060H for
pavement and R-O-W
widths when permitted.
N/A
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
Maximum
Grades13
0.5 – 8% 0.5 – 8% 0.5 – 10% 0.5 – 15%, greater than 15% only
allowed within approved hillside
subdivisions.13
0.5 –
15%
Site Access Determined on a
case-by-case basis.
125' from
intersection
125' from intersection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Street &
Pedestrian
Lighting
Street lighting required per RMC 4-6-060I, as it exists or may be amended. N/A
NOTES AND CONDITIONS: MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
1 Minimum design standards may be altered to allow alternative stormwater management and low impact
development techniques within the R-O-W by the Department.
2 Sidewalk width will be 12 feet on both sides in the City Center Community Planning Area. This sidewalk width
includes street tree grates for locating street trees. To accomplish low impact development best management
practices, permeable pavement may be allowed by the Administrator.
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
3 Sidewalk areas may be required at a wider width to accommodate required multi-use path facilities when a Class I
multi-use path is required within a street R-O-W by the Department. The width of a required 5-foot bicycle lane will
be transferred to the sidewalk area to create a Class I multi-use path. To accomplish low impact development best
management practices permeable pavement may be allowed by the Administrator.
4 Maintenance Responsibilities. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the City of Renton, maintenance of landscaping
within the planting strip area, including but not limited to elements such as groundcover, turf, softscape, and
hardscape, is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Maintenance for street trees within the public right-
of-way shall be the responsibility of the City of Renton.
5 Planting strips may be reduced if one of the following conditions is met: (a) when R-O-W acquisition is problematic;
or (b) when critical areas would be impacted. If approved, a permanent alternative landscaped area should be
provided equal to or greater than the allowed planting strip area reduction that is in addition to any minimum existing
code requirements.
6 A second parking lane may be required by the Administrator. One (1) or more of the parking lanes may be
eliminated, if approved by the Administrator, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) the project is a short plat or
infill development; (b) R-O-W acquisition is problematic; (c) a traditional street grid pattern is not feasible; (d) a dead
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MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
end street is permitted pursuant to subsection H, Dead End Streets; and (e) a maximum of one (1) primary dwelling
unit and one (1) accessory dwelling unit per lot will access from the street.
7 Class II bicycle facilities (bike lanes) included in roadway width for both sides. Bicycle facilities that are shared
travel lanes, Class III bicycle facilities, require less roadway width. Class III travel lanes are a minimum of 14 feet.
8 Requirement: Either fire sprinklers shall be provided as approved by the Fire Department or a clear roadway area
shall be provided for emergency vehicles midblock. All of the clear area must be 20 feet in width for vehicular
movement with a minimum length of 50 feet and maximum length of 100 feet, so as to provide emergency access to
homes within 150 feet. Along the clear area only, the planting strip would not be required and the clear area will be in
place of the landscaping area. The limited residential access street classification may only be utilized, if approved by
the Administrator, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) the project is a short plat or infill development; (b) R-
O-W acquisition is problematic; (c) a traditional street grid pattern is not feasible; (d) a dead end street is permitted
pursuant to subsection H, Dead End Streets; and (e) a maximum of one (1) primary dwelling unit and one (1)
accessory dwelling unit per lot will access from the street.
9 The City may require different lane width dimensions to address safety concerns or to meet state and federal
requirements for state routes or grant funding.
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3. Length of Improvements: Such improvements shall extend the full distance of such property to be improved upon
MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS TABLE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Minimum Design
Standards1 (see
notes)
Functional Classifications: Public Streets and Alleys
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
Commercial-Mixed Use,
Industrial, &
Neighborhood Collector
Arterial
Commercial-
Mixed Use &
Industrial
Access
Residential
Access
Limited
Residential
Access8 Alleys
10 Turning radius dimensions represent the vehicle turning path. The smallest curb radius should be used while
maintaining the specified turning radius. Lane width and the presence of a bike lane and parking lane affect a vehicle’s
turning path. On streets with more than one lane in that direction of travel, large vehicles may encroach into no more
than one-half of the adjacent travel lane to complete the turn. On Arterials and Collector Arterials, encroachment into
oncoming travel lanes is unacceptable. The minimum curb radius is 15 feet.
11 Turning radius for streets which include industrial access may increase to 50 feet.
12 Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of the street; however, the Administrator may approve sidewalks on
one side of the street pursuant to RMC 4-6-060G.
13 Sidewalks may be designed to be reverse sloped away from the street; provided, that the sidewalks have a
maximum long slope of 2% and are designed to drain towards a publicly owned low impact development facility along
the roadway instead of directly into the street. AG
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and sought to be occupied as a building site or parking area for the aforesaid building of platting purposes and which
may abut property dedicated as a public street.
4. Additional Alley Standards: Alleys may be used for vehicular access, but are not to be considered as the primary
access for emergency or Fire Department concerns. Alley access is the preferred street pattern except for properties in
the Residential Low Density land use designation. Refer to RMC 4-7-150.
5. Pavement Thickness: New impermeable pavement shall be a minimum of four inches (4") of asphalt over six inches
(6") of crushed rock. Permeable pavement design is governed by the Surface Water Design Manual. Pavement thickness
for new or repaired arterial or collector streets or widening of arterials or collector streets must be approved by the
Department of Community and Economic Development. Pavement thickness design shall be based on standard
engineering procedures and weight/loading requirements for emergency response vehicles. For the purposes of asphalt
pavement design, the procedures described by the “Asphalt Institute’s Thickness Design Manual” (latest edition) will
be accepted by the Department. Alternate design procedures or materials may be used if approved by the Department
through the process listed in RMC 4-9-250E.
6. Minimum Sidewalk Measurements: New sidewalks must provide a minimum of four feet (4') of horizontal clearance
from all vertical obstructions. Sidewalk widths include the curb width for those sidewalks constructed abutting or
attached to the curb.
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7. Curves:
a. Horizontal Curves: Where a deflection angle of more than ten degrees (10°) in the alignment of a street
occurs, a curve of reasonably long radius shall be introduced, subject to review and approval of the
Administrator.
b. Vertical Curves: All changes in grade shall be connected by vertical curves of a minimum length of two
hundred feet (200') unless specified otherwise by the Administrator.
c. Tangents for Reverse Curves: A tangent of at least two hundred feet (200') in length shall be provided
between reverse curves for arterials; one hundred fifty feet (150') for collectors and one hundred feet (100') for
residential access streets.
8. City Center Planning Area and Urban Design Districts – Special Standards: Greater sidewalk widths may be required
in the City Center Planning Area and Urban Design Districts as part of site plan development review for specific projects.
The Administrator may require that sidewalks be extended from the property line to the curb with provisions made for
street trees and other landscaping requirements, street lighting, and fire hydrants.
9. Downtown Business District – Special Standards: Required improvements to the public realm within the Downtown
Business District as mapped in 4-2-080.D are identified in the adopted Downtown Streetscape Design Standards and
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Guidelines. Additional improvements that are encouraged are also identified in the document. A copy of the Downtown
Streetscape Design Standards and Guidelines shall be kept on file by the Renton City Clerk.
10. Vehicular Access and Connection Points to and from the State Highway System:
a. Chapter 47.50 RCW, Highway Access Management, is hereby adopted by reference to provide for the
regulation and control of vehicular access and connection points of ingress to and egress from the state highway
system within the incorporated areas of the City of Renton.
b. Pursuant to Chapter 47.50 RCW, the provisions of Chapters 468-51 and 468-52 WAC, together with all future
amendments, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.
c. At least one copy of each law, rule or regulation adopted hereby is on file with the City Clerk and available for
inspection by the public.
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