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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - 2-20-2026 CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Council Retreat 8:30 a.m. - Friday, February 20, 2026 Maplewood Greens 8:30 a.m. WELCOME 8:35 a.m. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Pedestrian and Non-motorized Vehicle Safety. Decrease in pedestrian and bicycle accidents 2. Long-Term Waste Strategy and Solid Waste Contract a. Contract performance and cost review; Waste reduction, recycling, and diversion goals; Workforce and service reliability considerations 3. Maintenance Facilities (including bridges and Senior Center) 4. Challenges 5. Solutions 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:45 a.m. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Permit Process 2. Commercial Lease Control 3. Rental Protections 4. Affordable Housing 5. Graffiti Abatement 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION/HUMAN SERVICES 1. Active Transportation and Regional Trail Connectivity a. Trail and bike network priorities and key gaps; Bikes and Trails Master Plan update direction; Funding and partnership strategies; Eastside Trail 2. Parks Bond 3. Information about Pop up Dog parks (ex: Cities of Bellevue, Redmond, and Bothell, etc) 4. Opportunities and Coordination with Other Departments/ Partnerships 2:00 p.m. BREAK 2:15 p.m. MIXED BAG 1. Integrating Growth, Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience, Open Space and Environmental Balance, and Climate Adaptation and Risk Mitigation 2. Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Alignment 3. Housing Affordability 4. Renton’s 125th Birthday Celebration Plans 3:15 p.m. REVIEW OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN February 20, 2026 Ellen Talbo, Public Works – Transportation Safety Action Plan Building a culture of safety in Renton Safety Action Plan (SAP) = Developing a citywide traffic safety strategy Purpose To create an actionable roadmap toward a safer, more equitable, and more accessible environment for all roadway users with options to implement short and longer-term safety projects Need The City seeks to reduce the number of and risk of crashes, especially involving a serious injury or fatality, through an approach that focuses on systemic improvements to the transportation network and mitigating risk factors. SAP Study Area •Local Roads Safety Plan (2022) looked at data from 2016-2020 •SAP will look at crash data from 2019 to 2025 •All crashes in Renton excluding mainline freeways (I-405 and SR- 167 south of I-405) •Other state facilities (arterials) are included Why Renton needs a SAP 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 Fa t a l a n d S e r i o u s I n j u r y C r a s h e s To t a l C r a s h e s Year Total Crashes Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Cr a s h e s Year Total Crashes Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes All Crash Types Pedestrian Crashes All Crashes Heat Map •6,620 total crashes •Primarily focused within downtown core and areas adjacent to I-405 Severe Crashes Heat Map •237 fatal and serious injury crashes •Spread across the city, with some concentrations along Rainier, in downtown, and around the Fairwood area Crash Type Crashes Percent of Crashes All Fatal and Serious Injury All Fatal and Serious Injury Angle 2,777 62 41.9%26.2% Pedestrian 171 59 2.6%24.9% Fixed Object 613 42 9.3%17.7% Rear-end 1,463 17 22.1%7.2% Head-on 56 14 0.8%5.9% Other 272 11 4.1%4.6% Bicycle 60 9 0.9%3.8% Noncollision 48 8 0.7%3.4% Sideswipe, S-D 752 6 11.4%2.5% Parked 328 4 5.0%1.7% Sideswipe, O-D 54 4 0.8%1.7% Animal 5 1 0.1%0.4% Other Object 21 0 0.3%0.0% Total 6,620 237 100.0%100.0% Crash Types •Top three crash types as a percentage of fatal and serious injuries: •Angle crashes •Pedestrian crashes •Fixed object crashes •Pedestrian crashes make up 2.6% of total crashes but 24.9% of fatal and serious injury crashes Pedestrian Crashes •184 pedestrian crashes •62 fatal and serious injury crashes •Commercial Mixed-Use area is about 11% of land in Renton and contains: •60% of fatal and serious injury pedestrian crashes •62% of all pedestrian crashes Pedestrian Crashes Within 1/4 Miles of Schools •52 total pedestrian crashes within ¼ mile of Schools •14 fatal and serious injury pedestrian crashes within ¼ mile of Schools •Pedestrian crashes make up 4.0% of total crashes within ¼ mile of schools but are 31.7% of fatal and serious injury crashes within ¼ mile of schools Draft High-Injury Network •HIN includes: •50 intersections (1% of Renton intersections) •50% of severe intersection crashes •50% of total intersection crashes •15 road miles (4% of Renton road miles) •76% of severe segment crashes •47% of total segment crashes Draft High-Injury Pedestrian Network •Pedestrian HIN includes: •14 intersections (<1% of Renton intersections) •49% of severe pedestrian intersection crashes •37% of total pedestrian intersection crashes •7 road miles (2% of Renton road miles) •96% of severe pedestrian segment crashes •96% of total pedestrian segment crashes What we currently do Existing Policies, Ordinances & Plans •Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and HAWK Signal Policy •Revised Crosswalk Policy (2021) •RMC Title X – Speed Limits (ch.11) •RMC Title X – Traffic Code (ch.12) •Traffic Barrier and Hazardous Object Removal Policy •Barrier Free Mobility & ADA Transition Plan (2021) •Bike & Trails Master Plan (2022) •Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan (2024) Existing Projects & Practices •Two way conversion of Wells & Williams (raised intersections, bulb-outs, lighting upgrades, curb exts ) •Rainier Ave S. (wider sidewalks, HAWK signal, BAT lanes, regional trail upgrade) •New HAWK signals: Duvall & 12th, Lake WA Blvd •New ped-countdown signalheads (20 new heads thru Downtown and North Renton) •Constructed 7th Street Cycle Track for bicycles •Working with King County to implement the Trails and Bicycle Master plan projects (Eastrail Trail, Lake to Sound Trail) Current Programs Traffic Safety •Crosswalks •HAWKS & RRFB signals •Safe Routes to School improvements Intersection Safety •Intersection and Level of Service Improvements •Signal operations and intersection detection Traffic Calming •Speed Calming Devices (ex. Cushions) •Speed studies Walkway Program •Close sidewalk gaps •ADA-friendly pathways •Complete street projects Barrier Free (ADA) Program •ADA ramps & push buttons •Requests for ADA signage & markings Where were going and Next Steps •Continue our Safety Task Force meetings and Focus Group outreach •Seek Council support to establish targets & goals for reducing fatalities (i.e. “zero fatalities” or percentage reduction based goals) •RPD & City Attorney continue to work on traffic safety camera ordinance to install additional enforcement cameras •Program Transportation Benefit District revenues toward new sidewalks, ADA ramps, ped improvements •Begin to implement our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plan to upgrade detection-based technology at intersections and upgrade EMS-to-signal communications Thank you!! Solid Waste Planning Council Retreat February 20, 2026 Meara Heubach Solid Waste Program Manager Procuring Next Waste Services Contract April 2025 Community Survey Released June 2025 RFP Released September 2025 Proposals Due October 2025 Finalist Announced March 2, 2026 Council Decides on Contract March 2, 2027 Republic Services Contract Ends Service Improvements Customer Service •Call center open on Sunday •Strong reputation Operations •Improved commitments to retain drivers •Weekend repair of damaged containers Environment •Cleaner air •Improved spill response Education •Equitable multifamily services •2 FTEs dedicated to Renton Projected 2027 Overall Customer Rate Increases Sector Republic Services (contract extension) Recology (new contract) Increase (% points [pp]) Single-Family Residential +4.6%+18.7% (+17.0% w/o new carts) +14.1 pp (+12.4 pp w/o new carts) Multifamily/Commercial (carts & 1-8 yard containers)+3.5%+11.5%+8.0 pp Drop Box (10-40 yard containers)+3.4%+17.7%+14.3 pp AVERAGE +4.0%+15.4% (+14.5% w/o new carts) +11.4 pp (+10.5 pp w/o new carts) Projected 2027 Monthly Customer Rate Increases Sector Service Level 2027 (Republic) 2027 (Recology) Increase (Month) Increase (Year) Single-Family 35-gallon cart (every other week)$33.48 $37.94 $4.46 (13% increase)$53.52 Multifamily 35-gallon cart (weekly)$41.11 $44.31 $3.20 (8% increase)$38.40 Commercial 4-yard container (1x week)$477.75 $515.01 $37.26 (8% increase)$447.12 Zero Waste Plan Require recycling Equitable reuse, repair, sharing Expand special item recycling Reduce emissions from collection vehicles Responsible end markets Plan development 2018 and 2024 Public outreach March – July 2025 Finalize April 2026 Council adoption May 2026 King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Long-term disposal study completed Additional rail impact study + comment period on SEIS Complete SEIS + advisory committee recommendations on long-term disposal Plan public comment + Ecology review 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Plan approval & adoption Questions? Meara Heubach Solid Waste Program Manager Active Project List Public Works Facilities Division Council Retreat Friday, February 20, 2026 Martin Pastucha, Administrator List of Project Project Name Location / Department Status Pre Design Design Bid Construction Renton Market TI Renton Market Active  Museum TI Museum Active  HMAC Playground HMAC Active  Don Persons Senior Center Project Senior Center Active  New Park Shop TBD Active  Resource Center TBD Active  HMAC Boiler Replacement HMAC Active  City Hall Customer Service Center City Hall Active  ESCO Phase 4 Citywide Active  EV Charger Install City Hall / PW Shops Active  City Wide Fire Contract Citywide Active  Elevator Contract (DES)Citywide Active  Fire Pump Repair City Hall Active  Carco Theater Flood Carco Theater Active  RCC Gutter Repair RCC Active  Fence Repair – PW Shops PW Shops Active  Roof Repair at Edlunds Edlunds Active  West & East Parking Garage Updates (PD)Parking Garage Active  Generator Maintenance Contract (DES)Citywide Active  RCC Fire System Repair RCC Active  4th Floor Door Readers City Hall Active  List of Project Project Name Location/Department Status Pre Design Design Bid Construction City Hall Roof Replacement City Hall Active  Window Repairs – Downtown Parking Garage Parking Garage Active  HVAC PM Agreements (City Hall, RCC, PW Shops)Multiple Facilities Active  New Readers – PW Shops Front Gate PW Shops Active  Cubicle – CED 6th Floor City Hall Active  Cubicle – 1st Floor IT City Hall Active  Cubicle - 4th Floor IT City Hall Active  Cubicle – 6th Floor Parks & Rec City Hall Active  PD Break Room – 1st Floor City Hall Active  PD Gordon Office Update – 1st Floor City Hall Active  PW Shops Jeff P Office PW Shops Active  Cubicle – PD Front Counter 1st Floor City Hall Active  7th Floor Clerk’s Office City Hall Active  Master Space Planning Citywide Active  RCC Energy Audit Grant RCC Active  5th Floor Break Room Update City Hall Active  200 Mill Retro-Commissioning 200 Mill Active  CPTED City Hall Lighting City Hall Active  RCC Roof Assessment RCC Active  Camera Updates – Citywide Citywide Not Active (Planned 2026)  Parks HVAC – Coulon Shops Parks / Coulon Active  PW Shops Oil Boiler PW Shops Not Active (Planned 2026)  12 14 10 7 Projects Currently Under Construction •Renton Market/Piazza •HMAC Playground •ESCO Phase 4 •Roof Repair at Edlund Property 17611 103rd Ave SE •Cubicle-IT 1st and 4th floor •CPTED City Hall Lighting Renton Market and Piazza Completion May 2026 HMAC Playground Round up of Play Equipment Completion after the season of 2026 •Playground will be on site in July •Installation will be after the season Projects out for bids •Don Persson Senior Center •Henry Mosses Aquatic Center (HMAC) Boiler Replacement •EV Charger Installation at City Hall and Maintenance Shop •City Wide Fire System •Elevator Maintenance (non-city hall) •City Hall Fire Pump Repair •Renton Community Center (RCC) Gutter Repair •Fence Repair at Maintenance Shop •Window Repairs at Downtown Parking Garage •HVAC PM Agreements for City Hall, RCC and Maintenance Shop Projects out for bid Scope of Work •Full replacement of the existing roof, replacement of all exterior siding, and complete exterior repainting to restore and protect the building envelope. •The project will also replace up to 96 windows throughout the building and repair the solarium glazing. •HVAC systems serving the building will be fully updated to improve heating and cooling performance, reliability, and occupant comfort. •Electrical upgrades as needed •The project team will also assess structural conditions and provide recommendations to support future seismic improvements and long-term capital planning. Schedule •Bid: 3/2026; award and Notice to Proceed (NTP) on 3/2026 •Construction: 4/2026 – 9/2026 (facility will not be occupied during construction) •Construction Closeout & Punch: 9/2026 – 10/2026 Don Persson Senior Center Projects in design •Renton Museum ($300k budget all in hard and soft) •Replacing Window along with reaping sills and jams •Replacing Door (if we have budget) •Repairing the structurally crack •City Hall Customer Service Center (bid to construct) •West & East Parking Garage Office Update •Cubicles: •CED •Parks & Recreation •PD 1st floor •City Clerk •Parks HVAC at Coulon Shop Projects in pre-design •New Parks Shops •Resource Center •Caro Theater Assessment •Generator Maintenance Contract •RCC Fire System Repair •City hall Roof Replacement •Door Reader (4th floor and PW Shops) •Master Place Planning •RCC Roof Assessment •Citywide Camera Update •PW Shops Oil Boiler Questions? PURPOSE: To protect the public’s safety and investment in bridge structures. GOALS: 1. Keep the City owned bridges open and safe for public use. 2. Preserve bridges by maximizing the useful life through maintenance, retrofits and rehabilitation. 3. Replace bridges with reliable new structures when repair or rehabilitation is not feasible. 4. Program required for agencies to qualify for FHWA Fed Aid, Local Bridge Program (LBP) funding. SCOPE: Visual inspection of all city owned bridges located within the public right-of-way, open to public use. Bridge Inspection Program The information captured in the bridge inspection reports is used to: •Determine the overall health of the bridge (i.e. good, fair, poor). •Identify areas of a structure in need of repair and/or maintenance. •Identify structures in need of rehabilitation and/or replacement. •Revise bridge load ratings and scour evaluations as necessary. 2. Short Spans (Non-NBI): •Defined as bridges that carry vehicles, spanning less than 20-ft. •Typical inspection frequency is every 24 months. •This program has 2 bridges in this category. CATEGORIES: 1.National Bridge Inventory (NBI): •Defined as bridges that carry vehicles, spanning greater than 20-ft. •Typical inspection frequency is every 24 months. •This program has 24 bridges in this category (1 co-owned with Tukwila). Wells Avenue Bridge (Renton-04)Oakesdale Ave Ext Bridge (Renton-29) Elma Place NE Bridge (Renton- 34A) S 55th Street Culvert (Renton- 40A) Houser Way Ped Bridge (Renton-06B) 3. Pedestrian (Non-NBI): •Defined as bridges that are for pedestrian use only. •Typical inspection frequency is every 24 months. •This program has 1 bridge in this category. Bridge Inspection Program National Bridge Inventory (NBI) structures: 24 structures (1 shared with Tukwila) Average age = 38 years Oldest bridge = Bronson Way Bridge (Renton-42, 87 years) 2025 inspections = 19 structures 2024 inspections = 5 structures Overall condition: •Good = 7 •Fair = 17 •Poor = 0 Bridges posted for vehicle weight limits: •Renton-03 (Williams Ave Bridge, 72 years, 3rd oldest) •Renton-05 Houser Way Bridge, 66 years, 4th oldest) •Renton-35 (Nile Ave NE Bridge, 75 years, 2nd oldest)* Scour critical structures = 0 Bridge Inspection Program Non-NBI structures: 3 structures (2 short span, 1 ped) Average age = 30 years 2025 inspections = 1 structure 2024 inspections = 2 structures Overall condition: •Good = 1 •Fair = 2 •Poor = 0 *NOTE: Nile Ave NE Bridge (Renton-35) was constructed by King County in 1951. It was conveyed to city with 2009 Mackay annexation. Originally classified a short span, city successfully argued NBI eligibility in 2017. NBI eligibility = eligibility for FHWA Fed Aid. Unfortunately, FHWA adoption of Specs for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) has now called into question the NBI eligibility of this bridge. Project Name Description Grants Project Schedule Bronson Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting (location: Cedar River) Completed seismic retrofit. Removed existing paint from steel members and applied new paint system. $3.0 million (WA state) Construction completed in 2023. Houser Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting (location: Cedar River) Perform seismic retrofit. Remove existing paint from steel members and apply new paint system. $3.0 million (FHWA) Construction planned for 2026. Williams Ave Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting (location: Cedar River) Perform seismic retrofit. Remove existing paint from steel members and apply new paint system. $3.0 million (FHWA) Construction planned for 2026. BRIDGE PROJECTS Bridge Inspection Program Project Name Description Estimate Project Schedule Cedar River Channel Debris Removal Cedar River flooding in Dec. 2025 resulted in deposit of approx. 75 logs in the channel between I- 405 ped bridge and north Boeing Bridge. The debris presents a hazard to structures that span over Cedar River. $1.05 million (potentially FEMA) Work must be completed within 6 months of presidential disaster declaration (TBD). Potential for FEMA funds increases with progress but requires city to cash flow work. Talbot Road S Bridge (Panther Creek at Talbot Rd S Culvert Replacement) Culvert has failed. Surface Water plans to conduct temporary repairs in summer 2026. Surface Water lead on bridge design. Transportation providing design support and funding for const. $10 million for const. (TBD) Temporary culvert repairs in summer 2026 or 2027. Work requires HPA. HPA condition requires bridge complete within 5 years of issuing HPA. Nile Ave NE Bridge (Renton-35) Replacement The 75 years old structure spans May Creek. The overall bridge condition is Fair to Poor. On average May Creek overtops Nile Ave NE at the bridge every two years. $250,000 for Type, Size & Location Study (city) Complete a Type, Size & Location study in 2027. Study used to evaluate alternatives. Once completed, the city will have 10% plans of preferred alternative and associated construction cost estimate to pursue grant funding. FUTURE PLANNED BRIDGE PROJECTS COUNCIL RETREAT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Friday, February 20, 2026 PERMIT PROCESS Matt Herrera Permit Process Land Use Permits (State Mandated) 65 days - Tree removal, temporary use permit, lot line adjustment 100 days - Site plan review, short plats, conditional use and shoreline permits 170 days - Hearing examiner site plan review, preliminary plats, Planned Urban Developments Civil Construction Permits 28 days - Initial review, utility infrastructure, roadway improvements 14 days - Subsequent reviews 14 days -Franchise permit review (PSE, Comcast, Lumen etc.) Building Permits 14-21 days – Residential initial review 21-28 days – Commercial initial review 7-14 days – Subsequent reviews Same Day - Most mechanical, electrical, plumbing (over-the-counter) permits Planning Division - Land Use Permits, Environmental Review Development Engineering - Civil Construction Permits, Right of Way Permits, Roadway Determinations Development Services - Building Permits, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Signs Divisions and Response Times Permit Process Email/phone – Chat with experienced help – specialized by permit type Virtual Meetings – Features experts from each division to provide responses In-person – Face-to-face assistance at our service counter (1st floor) Online – Instructions, help sheets and access to our Permitting Portal are available via the city’s website Preapplication meeting – Free 1-hour meeting with staff helps make sure you are ready to apply Getting Started Building permits issued Civil Construction permits issued Electrical permits issued Franchise permits issued Land Use decisions issued Mechanical permits issued Plumbing permits issued Preapplication meetings held99 629 984 708 29 2,455 513 155 2025 Year in Review Permit Process Permit Process Review Times Land Use Permit Review* *Note – Total number fewer than 155 permits issued on previous slide due to permit review consolidation as one project could include multiple permits Average # Days in Review 2024 2025 Commercial New 47 53 Commercial Addition 40 26 Commercial Alteration 17 20 Residential New 30 22 Residential Addition 22 18 Residential Alteration 16 18 Type 1 Type 2 74 permits issued 5 permits over the 65-day timeline 32 permits issued 12 permits over the 100-day timeline Type 3 12 permits issued No permits over the 170-day timeline Building Permit Review Permit Process Education Explore educational opportunities tailored to residents and architectural/engineering professionals Development Professional Roster Examine the viability and effectiveness of creating a Development Professionals Roster for architects and engineers to highlight experience navigating our codes and processes Concurrent reviews Allow applicants that are nearing the end of their land use review to submit civil and building permit applications Maintaining and Building Relationships Continue to foster relationships with Master Builders Association and other stakeholders Moving Forward COMMERCIAL LEASE CONTROL Amanda Free Gina Estep Stated intent to support small businesses City responsibilities Review of program Seattle Commercial Lease Control Review CURRENT STATUS Council Request: On June 10th, 2024, the City Council requested a review and evaluation of Seattle’s Ordinance No. 126982 - Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 6.104 pertaining to Commercial Leases and Rental Agreements between tenants and commercial real estate lessors. Staff Evaluation: Staff presented the summary memo to Planning and Development Committee on April 14th, 2025. The Committee did not request further action. The Seattle program is to be evaluated in 2026. The annual report was unavailable at this time. Commercial Lease Control Memo: Commercial Lease Review City of Renton Analysis of Seattle’s Program Staff’s evaluation of Seattle’s program – Findings A program like Seattle's would require the city to review every new commercial lease prior to the execution with the lessor. A program like Seattle's would require a significant city investment in personnel and funds. The staffing needs would include personnel across multiple departments - CED (Planning, Economic Development, Permit Services, Code Compliance), Legal and Finance. Commercial Lease Control RENTAL PROTECTIONS vs. RENTAL REGISTRATION Charleen Pleasance Rental Protections Rent increase limits – Over 10% Longer notice requirements – 60 to 90 days Limits on fees and deposits – Preventing excess upfront costs Tenant protections and lease termination – Providing more stability for renters Effective May 7th, 2025, Washington House Bill 1217 aims to increase tenant protections throughout Washington State with the following components: Landlord Resource Center - Education Attorney General - Enforcement What is House Bill 1217? City of Renton Landlord Tenant Act Adoption 1-10 The landlord will at all times during the tenancy keep the premises fit for human habitation, and shall in particular: (1) Maintain the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statute, ordinance, or regulation governing their maintenance or operation, which the legislative body enacting the applicable code, statute, ordinance or regulation could enforce as to the pre mises rented if such condition endangers or impairs the health or safety of the tenant; (2) Maintain the structural components including, but not limited to, the roofs, floors, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, foundations, and all other structural components, in reasonably good repair so as to be usable; (3) Keep any shared or common areas reasonably clean, sanitary, and safe from defects increasing the hazards of fire or accident; (4) Provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents, and other pests at the initiation of the tenancy and, except in the case of a single-family residence, control infestation during tenancy except where such infestation is caused by the tenant; (5) Except where the condition is attributable to wear resulting from ordinary use of the premises, make repairs and arrangements necessary to put and keep the premises in as good condition as it by law or rental agreement should have been, at the commencement of the tenancy; (6) Provide reasonably adequate locks and furnish keys to the tenant; (7) Maintain and safeguard with reasonable care any master key or duplicate keys to the dwelling unit; (8) Maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by him or her in reasonably good working order; (9) Maintain the dwelling unit in reasonably weathertight condition; (10) Except in the case of a single-family residence, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles in common areas for the removal of ashes, rubbish, and garbage, incidental to the occupancy and arrange for the reasonable and regular removal of such waste; RCW 59.18.060 // Landlord Duties Rental Registration Rental housing complaint received: Inspection Code Case is opened Violation letter is sent Violation remediation Permits (if applicable) Final inspection Case closed Rental Registration Current Process Reporting options: Phone / message hotline Renton Responds / online Email to Code Compliance Walk -in RCW > Chapter 59.18 Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Rental Protections Rental Registration Focus Moving Forward Exploring new rental software (Tolemi ) - The program would assist in finding rentals and advancing our proactive approach as well as assistance with marketing and managing applications Continue to support our Rental Registration Program – Supporting tenants and landlords, enforcing our current code to the best of our abilities Providing education to our landlords and tenants regarding RCW 59.18 – the Landlord Tenant Act through conversation and by sharing accessible resources Educating the public on code violations versus civil concerns – Eviction/money concerns versus violations of Renton Municipal Code AFFORDABLE HOUSING Matt Herrera Affordable Housing Total income-restricted units to date Annual South King Housing and Homeless Partners (SKHHP) housing capital fund SHB 1406 Contribution in 2025 SKHHP annual operation contribution in 2025 Housing Opportunity Fund – Grant to Homestead Community Land trust in 2024 The 2024 Renton Comprehensive Plan provides the following affordable unit capacity: 0-30% AMI - 2,161 units (Permanent Supportive Housing) 0-30% AMI - 4,110 units (Non-Permanent Supportive Housing) 30-50% AMI - 1,624 units 50-80% AMI - 1,019 units By the Numbers 2740 $223,465 $59,466 $100,000 Affordable Housing Grants from the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP grants) help reduce costs of infrastructure improvements Planning staff submit grant applications on behalf of developers and administer the funding Connecting Housing to Infrastructure $1,768,137 $316,020 $54.5 million in awards for 2026 $1,000,000 $34.3 million available in 2027 2021 Sunset Gardens (Renton Housing Authority) 2021 Watershed Apartments 2026 Willowcrest Phase II 2027 Vision House Phase IV and Steele House Affordable Housing RHA Sunset Gardens (2021) - Renton Housing Authority received $1,500,000 for the Sunset Gardens project to construct 76 units for veterans and those that are homeless Willowcrest Phase II (2025) - Homestead Community Land Trust will receive $900,000 in HB1590 funds to support three of the 19 townhomes set aside for families that are homeless Steele House (2025) - St. Stephen Housing Association will receive $500,000 in HB1590 funds to support six new townhomes for families that are homeless and survivors of domestic violence 2026 Potential Funding - Vision House Phase IV will add 28 units of housing for families that are homeless that will also include wraparound services and childcare - staff anticipates HB1590 funding and CHIP grant support HB 1590 Capital Funding Pool Affordable Housing Funding - HB1590, SB1406, Housing Opportunity Fund Bonus Density – 1 bonus market rate for each affordable unit Waived Fees – Building and civil permits, impact fees, inspections Multi-family Tax Exemption Tools and Incentives Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Units Cottage Housing Bonus Density – 2.5 times over max 2 Planned Action Areas – Sunset and Rainier/Grady Affordable Housing Sunset Terrace Master Plan (2015-2025) RHA Sunset Gardens (2023) – 76 units Sunset Oaks (2021) – 60 units Sunset Court (2018) – 50 units Kirkland Avenue Townhomes (2017) – 14 units Recent RHA, Habitat for Humanity and other Developments LaFortuna – Habitat for Humanity (2023) 12 sustainably certified, owner-occupied townhome units (35 total) and community playground developed in partnership with City of Renton, Habitat for Humanity, and Homestead Community Land Trust Watershed Apartments (2024) – 145 units Sage Apartments – Bellwether Housing 284 units acquired in 2022 to maintain Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) in the Highlands Community Planning Area GRAFFITI ABATEMENT Gina Estep Jason Churchill Jessie Kotarski Graffiti Abatement A PROACTIVE team approach across all city departments - when graffiti is spotted, all field staff (PD, PW, Parks, CED) know to contact staff lead, Jason Churchill to inform him of the location. First Occurrence: - Contact Property owner and issue a Warning of Violation, allowing 15 days to resolve or remove graffiti. This process allows us to develop a relationship with the property owner. Second Occurrence – Rather than issuing a Warning of Violation immediately, the inspector contacts the property owner offering ways the city can assist/help with the abatement. Prior to 2025 - graffiti abatement was handled in our Police Department by part-time staff (15 hours a week) and volunteers. No Paint with Purpose program existed. Post 2025 -CED took on graffiti abatement and created two abatement programs: 1. Daily city-wide abatement program; and 2. City wide Paint with Purpose program. No additional staff have been provided Additional funding provided = $50K for Paint with Purpose program only Identifying locations Graffiti on private property, accessible from public ROW, or public property Responsible division Code Compliance administers this program and has a dedicated staff lead. History and How it Works Graffiti Abatement When reoccurring graffiti occurs, the property owner is contacted and offered the following: Identify and agree on a paint color. We strive to have the property owners pick between 5 common colors Inspector can use agreed paint color to proactively paint over new graffiti when observed We currently have 3 downtown building owners participating in the program. Resolving Reoccurring Graffiti on Private Property 2026: Expanding the Program CED will propose expanding the program to address large-scale graffiti that will require resources beyond one inspector’s capabilities. CED intends to: Contract with a Graffiti Abatement Specialist for large scale graffiti on public property or accessible from public property (i.e. I-405) Track and log tags and notify contractor of locations Goal: Removal of all large-scale graffiti tags every two weeks Cost: $100,000 annually - $50k for contractor crew and $50k for paint and materials To frontload some of the work in prep for FIFA, the budget adjustment must be approved 1st quarter. Public Reports Staff Reports 0 50 100 150 Reports Received Time Spent in days Reports and Inspector Abatement Time Public Reports Staff Reports On average, each compliant requires approx. 7.5 hours of inspector time. The City received a total of 205 graffiti complaints in 2025. (38.44 weeks a year of 1 FTE) Paint with Purpose The City connects property owners with local artists to create murals on graffiti-impacted sites Murals serve as a proven deterrent while enhancing beautification, cultural expression, and community pride Renton public agencies, businesses, and property owners Public or private properties with existing or high-risk graffiti Collaborative design with artists and city staff Anti-graffiti coatings and agreed maintenance plans •A partnership with business community;achieving long term solutions, placemaking and community uplift. •Reduce graffiti by transforming frequently tagged surfaces into professionally designed murals. •Through partnerships with property owners,local artists, and businesses, the program converts high-risk locations into vibrant spaces that deter repeat vandalism and strengthen neighborhood identity. Graffiti Abatement through Public Art How it Works Eligibility and Sites Design and Delivery Prevention and Maintenance Paint with Purpose Program Outcomes (2025) •3 murals completed •16 artists on the Paint with Purpose roster Funding and Investment •4Culture Grant:3-year award at $44,000 per year •City Graffiti Abatement Funds:$50,000 committed per year (2025/26 Adopted Budget) •CED will be looking for additional funds to grow this program in 2026 Program Snapshot 2026 Council Retreat John Rupp – Parks & Trails Director Jennifer Spencer – Recreation Director PRO'S Plan Priorities & Funding Strategies Parks & Recreation Divisions Council Direction: What We Heard King County Levy Trail Connectivity Dog Parks PRO's Plan Priorities Funding Strategies Regional Investment vs. Local Responsibility KING COUNTY LEVY (Regional Role) • Regional trails & corridors • Open space acquisition • County-owned park operations • Competitive grant programs • Limited municipal passthrough funding RENTON PROS PLAN (Local Responsibility) • City operations & maintenance • Neighborhood park improvements • Aging infrastructure replacement • Recreation programming growth • Community center modernization • Equity & safety-driven local investments The PROS Plan defines how Renton sustains and invests in its local system.The County Levy strengthens the regional system. Regional Trails 2026 – 2031 King County Parks Levy $60 M for Renton regional trails Alignment with City master plans Parks & Recreation leading interagency and interdepartmental coordination with King Co. New dedicated support position funded by King County in Parks & Recreation Dept. Additional efforts being made and executed by Public Works and CED PROS Plan Engagement - Dog Park Locations Locations based on community responses and requests Desing elements and placement needs: Thoughtful sitting & shade Drainage and durable fencing Landscaping & maintenance Lighting for safety and aesthetic Clear signage for rules & vaccination Rotational if possible Secure fencing Why Dog Parks Stand Out Dog parks represent: Everyday quality of life Neighborhood pride Visible improvement Quick activation of space Can be seasonal and/or permanent First-Class Parks & Recreational Facilities for a First -Class City Aligning Vision, Assets & Sustainable Operations Our System Today Our System: •58 Park Sites •+1,000 acres of parks, open space, and natural areas •2.6 Million visitors (2024) Our Community: •Continuously Growing •Up 10% since 2015 •Growing Expectations Number of Annual Park Visits (>10 minutes) -4% -23% 29% 2% 5%5% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Change in Annual Park Visits (2019 – 2024) 2026 Adopted PROS Plan •Provides a physical, policy, and funding framework for guiding the City’s decision-making over a 20-year planning period •Reflects current community needs and desires •Blueprint for the system : development, expansion, programming, and resource management •Grant funding eligibility for 6 years, upon Council adoption and State certification •Community trust Community Profile & Need Land Use IndexSocial/Health Risk Index Park Need=Access Index Vision and Framework Principles Promote Community Health & Wellbeing Support Equitable Park Access for All Strengthen Environmental Resilience Steward Our Resources Effectively and Responsibly Vision: To foster a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community through the enhancement of Renton's parks and recreational services, promoting health, equity, and environmental stewardship. Our System Today O & M Renton Kent SeaTac Shoreline Parks Maintenance Costs (2025)$8,419,171 $10,560,250 $3,362,304 $5,905,694 Population (2025)109,700 140,100 32,990 63,740 Annual Maintenance Cost Per Acre $7,863 $12,000 $9,552 $14,334 Total Acres in System 1,071 880 352 412 Maintenance FTEs 28 40 22 12 Acres per maintenance FTE 38 22 16 34 Compared to Similar Cities 2026 Adopted PROS Plan Public Priorities 2025 – 2026 Adopted 6-Year CIP Budget 6 yr CIP Project Deliverables This would include: 3 Newly completed parks (fill gaps) 4 Major park renovations (Invest/Respond) 3 system-wide upgrades (Invest/Respond) System -wide restroom improvements Most of our capital focus is on reinvesting in assets we already own Developed Parks Only (Adopted) Natural Areas &Developed Parks (With Improvements) Recreation Interdepartmental Coordination Our Role: Operational Activation & Stewardship of Parks & Recreation Facilities Asset → Activation → Programming → Customer Experience → Revenue → Community Impact What Operationalizing an Asset Includes: Event activation & scheduling (River Days) Recreation programming (youth, seniors, arts, athletics) Facility daily operations (HMAC, RCC, Senior Center,Highlands) Personnel (FTE + Supplementals) Rentals & contracts Customer service & front-line staff Risk management & compliance Ongoing stewardship & accessible community presence Interdepartmental Support Required: Custodial, & Building technicians and major maintenance CIP of Assets Permitting & code compliance Finance & contracting Communications & promotion IT & security support Legal & risk approval Cost Recovery Revenue Strategy Currently the Recreation Division is operating under an adopted cost recovery model that guides how we generate revenue across facilities, programs, and services. Strategic reinvestment into high -demand, high-quality assets strengthens our ability to offset costs and reduced pressure on the General Fund and build trust. Financial Stewardship & Other Revenue Strategies Existing revenues (phased approach) Bonding capacity Partnerships Grants Revenue optimization Potential Bond Schedule October 2025: COW Discussion on Parks Bond January 2026: Council Adoption of PROS Plan October 2025 – January 2026: Staff Buildout of Bond Options February 2026: Council Retreat Bond Discussion August 4, 2026: Ballot Measure Resolution Filing Deadline November 3, 2026: General Election What this represents:  First-Class facilities Civic pride Revenue opportunity Regional leadership Long-term beauty Operational strength Q & A 125th Birthday CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, FEBRUARY 19-20, 2026 KRISTI ROWLAND, DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Work underway Happening now | Team effort Executive, Parks & Rec, CED, and others are working together Preparing for engagements in the months ahead that will create opportunities to gather history and stories (summer events, specials events) Preparing for a mobile, pop-up video booth to capture oral histories and current stories to be later showcased throughout the 125th year (and added to a time capsule). Preparing for (possible) Film Festival w/feature film at a movie night downtown Preparing for Harvest Festival night which will spotlight our birthday Preparing for the museum re-opening River Days, Tree Lighting, Senior Center lunches September 2026-2027* Museum re-opening, birthday celebration | first exhibit: 125 years of Renton Welcoming Week (September) will spotlight 125 years and renewal of our Inclusive City Proclamation Harvest Event downtown showcasing 125th year Film Festival, potentially featuring Renton Campaign to fill a time capsule – hosted event when sealing the capsule Campaign to garner oral histories and video interviews to be shared throughout 125th year and added to the time capsule “125 years” branding, swag, etc. at events and in communications throughout the year This list is not an exhaustive list. *Efforts are proposed or in development and subject to change as other events take shape.