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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning & Development Committee - 22 Jun 2026 - Agenda 1. ARTS & CULTURE MASTER PLAN UPDATE Community & Economic Development Department— Economic Development Division submits a request for the Arts & Culture Master Plan Update to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. After the review is complete, staff will provide the Planning Commission recommendation to the Planning & Development Committee for further review and action. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee 2. CONTINUED POOLING OF SHB 1406 SALES TAX CREDIT FUNDS WITH SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESS PARTNERS (SKHHP) Community & Economic Development Department— Planning Division recommends continued pooling of SHB 1406 sales tax credit funds with South King Housing and Homeless Partners (SKHHP) under the existing interlocal agreement, and to provide updates if there are changes to the SKHHP organization that might cause reconsideration of pooling the funds in the future. Refer to Planning & Development Committee 3. 2026 TITLE IV DOCKET #21 AND OTHER NEW WORK PROGRAM ITEMS Community and Economic Development Department— Planning Division submits additional items to the 2026 Title IV Docket #21 and new work items to the division's 2026 Work Plan. Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee 4 EMERGING ISSUES IN CED • SUBJECT/TITLE: Arts & Culture Master Plan Update RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development DIVISION: Economic Development STAFF CONTACT: Jessie Kotarski EXT.: 7271 . . . . • Adoption of the Arts&Culture Master Plan does not in itself authorize new expenditures. � ' • � � The Arts&Culture Master Plan is being presented for consideration and recommendation for formal adoption by City Council as an updated version of the City's previously adopted 2010 Arts and Culture Master Plan.The updated Plan provides a refreshed comprehensive framework to guide the City's investments, policies,and programming related to arts and culture,including public art,cultural equity,creative placemaking,and support for the creative economy.The Plan reflects extensive engagement with artists,cultural organizations,City departments,and community stakeholders,and aligns with current City priorities related to economic development, livability, and neighborhood identity. It updates and expands upon the goals and strategies established in 2010,with an emphasis on growing and elevating Renton's creative economy,which is a priority focus for CED in 2026 and beyond � • � � • Staff recommends adoption of a resolution adopting the Arts&Culture Master Plan Update following review by the Planning Commission and Planning&Development Committee. 1 G�? Y �,�` + � �FNT �� r s u ure as er an Recommendation for Adoption PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, JUNE 22, 2026 JESSIE KOTARSKI, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER T W u a t e t e P a n ? s-�.— �� Y p ,� � .�_ _ , � f� � _.4� _.:__� ,�� % r � f 3 -_ � �a-- .:_.v�: Kcn i h.l-�A � � Last adopted in 2010 -- ��- - ''��-� ��-�-� � n iz r � — cr:n��ri�:ii � �- . Periodic update of the Arts & Culture Master Plan in accordance with City code » .,r „"`;nr - ,� , - - '' �� j y � , �1� (RMC 2-8-5) ^a�� q -. _ � _ . ,::,, �. ,��;.,� . 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'� _�. '� ... . y`;'ac �..�, . ...._ } �-� .��h '.'�.� . i ;,:- .. �:�, �. ! I � � - � N ext Ste s � p . �_ � Recommend formal adoption of the updated ��u� � � "�` � �-�� . � �- -�'� _ _ � _=�= ,. . Arts & Culture Master Plan � � ►. �� ' � " -�'� ��- �_ �_ .i ' �� ' ca � � `�4 � .� �� Adoption Process � j �-- � ' �� , � _ ,�� - - "� � � � ;� �� - � ` • June 22 - Planning & Development c ,� ��, � � ' � r '�� _ , � Committee briefing � `� ' � :�=-Yfi��- . n.'� �`�- - . - � _ � �-tiE�� Jul 1 - Plannin Commission briefin & � � �`- � � ��- - v v g g �� !� _ � / C ��T ' �� • v / public hearing k� ` �`� ' ` � � � � `�" �_ � f�e-�x� ,` i- �� y, 4, " =f� - � ''�� July 15 - Planning Commission � : �z _:� .- � k,,� � ;��y��. .� -jf�4� ��s � deliberations & recommendation � "' �_�� ~ }�� - .�-?�� ° � . � �� t � ��; - - � � Jul 27 - Plannin & Develo ment �� j . .�, ��-'� �� . : . y _:_ _ � � . 1 �.1;, . v g p _ �. _ ��: -� - ,��,,, ,: �. Committee recommendation � � '� 1 , - . :i . _ . , �_ _ �- - - -�� x ' ' �_ t��- _-' ` �-_�.-� _ f _ - �:_� �-� � ='�.-;:� Ordinance � City Council __ �� _ _ _____ m�� 4C.� � �� _� _� atc.z 4�' '`fM �'.§=�S i�_. �'cs�*vavm+ +��„a� � .t � q.^ : ; �� ... � .f�� . ' �`?v +��s'a` ._ ,.r .��. ��.�"S��'�- .'tr 'r'L4GY-_-.,�"Y' �'S�.' �"�`�; a ��r`�:.. a _ " �mn' _ f_..> .�,'�^.`_�,�s�"��-' ...'_.��". ._, s-a,..ies�'� �� _ . _ : I an ou . Questions & Discussion • ' - SUBJECT/TITLE: Continued Pooling of SHB 1406 Sales Tax Credit Funds with South King Housing and Homeless Partners(SKHHP) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning& Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community& Economic Development DIVISION: Planning STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias EXT.: 6576 . • . . � None at this time. � ' � � � In 2021,the InterlocalAgreementfor SKHHP and its member cities was amended to enable collective pooling of 1406 sales tax revenue to be transmitted to SKHHP for their expenditure. On April 12, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 1866 authorizing the 2021 ILA and the 2021 ILA Companion Agreement. The City executed the 2021 ILA Companion agreement following verification of the fully executed 2021 ILA on July 16, 2021. The 2021 ILA remains in effect until it is terminated. Member parties are able to withdraw participation from the ILA by submitting written notice to the SKHHP Executive Board.Such notice is due on or before July of the year to become effective, 11:59 p.m. on December 31 of that year. So, if Renton wanted to discontinue participation in the pooling of 1406 sales tax revenue with SKHHP partner cites,the SKHHP Executive Board would need to be notified by this July. BACKGROUND: South King County Housing and Homeless Partners ("SKHHP") was formed on January 1, 2019, by the Interlocal Agreement for SKHHP South King County Housing and Homeless Partners ("2019 ILA"). Council acted on March 4, 2019, to adopt Resolution 4372 which authorized the Mayor to sign the 2019 ILA for the cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and King County to officially form the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners. The City of Maple Valley and SeaTac have since become members. The 2019 State Legislature enacted Substitute House Bill 1406 ("SHB 1406"), codified as RCW 82.14.540, which authorizes cities and counties to recapture a portion of Washington state sales tax when it is used to support affordable housing initiatives. On August 12,2019, Council enacted Resolution 4386,a resolution of intent to authorize the tax. Subsequently, Ordinance 5972 was enacted on June 15, 2020,which authorized the recapture of the Washington state sales tax for the next 20 years. 1 On November 22,2019,the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Resolution 2019-06 which urged each member jurisdiction to pool tax receipts collected under SHB 1406 to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. Subsequently in 2020, the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, and Tukwila established and entered into the Interlocal Agreement for the Purpose of Pooling Sales Tax Receipts with SKHHP Cities to Administer Funds Under RCW 82.14.540 . On July 16 2021, Renton Council adopted Resolution 1866 authorizing the 2021 ILA and the 2021 ILA Companion Agreement joining other SKHHP cities in the pooling of 1406 funds to support affordable housing in South King County. USES OF SHB 1406: The City of Renton is authorized to impose a local state-shared sales and use taxforthe next 20 years to fund affordable or supportive housing. Uses of these tax receipts applicable to Renton are: 1. Acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable housing; and 2. Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing. The housing provided may only be provided to households whose income is at or below 60%AMI. SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND: The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund was established in the 2019 ILA. Under the 2021 ILA, Renton and other jurisdictions agreed to transfer the funds to be pooled into the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. The Housing Capital Fund currently pools both 1406 funds and 1590 funds for awards to affordable housing projects. Renton contributes 1406 funds to SKHHP but retains 1590 funds for use within the city. In 2023, Kent and Covington began contributing all or a portion of their 1590 funds to SKHHP. In 2024, Maple Valley began contributing a portion of their 1590 funds to SKHHP. The Housing Capital Fund funding guidelines include information on available funding, funding priorities, schedule, application and review process, evaluation criteria, eligible applicants, eligible beneficiaries, eligible and ineligible activities, and other project requirements. Attachment A provides a summary of the projects that have received SKHHP Capital Funding since the first funding round in 2022. Council's initial recommendation when approving the pooling of 1406 funds included a directive for Staff to provide an update and recommendation on continued pooling for 1406 funds every two years. Staff have provided those updates and recommendations twice as directed. This year will serve as the third update following this protocol. In 2021, when the amended ILA was adopted enabling the pooling of 1406 funds, SKHHP was a new organization with only two years of experience and had gone through only one round of the Capital Funding process. A cautious and measured approach to consider the continuation of contributing the City's 1406 funds to a regional entity on a biennial basis was prudent and appropriate. This year will be SKHHP's fifth round of Capital Fund allocation awards. SKHHP's Advisory Board and Executive Board have demonstrated stability, as well as sound measured decision making in their recommendations for allocations of funding. They have selected projects that represent values that are important to Renton, such as affordable homeownership, good geographic distribution, and equity in terms of the households being served. Renton's Executive Board members and staff are very consistent in attending meetings and in taking an active role in SKHHP actions and direction. Given that SKHHP has now been operational for eight years and has successfully administered the application, review, selection, and award process of Renton's pooled 1406 funds for five years, staff recommend that the biennial review be revised to a recommendation to reconsidering the pooling when or if there are changes to the SKHHP organization or function that differ from what is in the adopted ILA or their stated mission and objectives, which are (from theirwebsite): 2 "SKHHP's Mission:South King County jurisdictions working together and sharing resources to create a coordinated, comprehensive, and equitab(e approach to increasing housing stability, reducing homelessness, and producing and preserving qua(ity affordab(e housing in South King County. Our objectives include: • Sharing technical information and resources to promote sound housing policy • Coordinating pub(ic resources to attractgreater private and public investment • Providing a unified voice for South King County" Conclusion• SKHHP and Renton envision the Housing Capital Fund as a regional funding source invested in shared housing solutions and increased investment in South King County. The City of Renton's contributions and participation in SKHHP has assisted with the establishment of this regional fund and has contributed to thirteen affordable housing projects in the South County region. Continued pooling of the SHB 1406 funds aligns with the City's desire to support SKHHP and with the City's Business Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Housing Action Plan, and Countywide Planning Policies. Review of the continued pooling of 1406 funding with SKHHP will be appropriate if there are changes to SKHHP organization or functions that are not in alignment with the adopted ILA or SKHHP's stated Mission and objectives. cc: Ed VanValey, CAO Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Jason Seth, City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Gina Estep, CED Administrator Shane Maloney, CityAttorney Attachment: • Attachment A-SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Awards to Date � ' • � � • Staff recommends Council: (1) continue to pool SHB 1406 sales tax credit funds with SKHHP under the existing ILA Companion Agreement; (2) direct staff to provide an update and recommendation if there are changes to the SKHHP organization or function that might cause the City to reconsider pooling SHB 1406. 3 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & � ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT '� . M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 8, 2026 TO: Ruth Perez, Council President Members of Renton City Council VIA Armondo Pavone, Mayor FROM: Gina Estep, CED Administrator STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager SUBJECT: Pooling SHB 1406 Sales Tax Credit Funds with South King Housing and Homeless Partners (SKHHP) ISSUE: Should Council continue to pool sales tax credit funds collected under SHB 1406 with SKHHP? RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council: (1) continue to pool SHB 1406 sales tax credit funds with SKHHP under the existing ILA Companion Agreement; (2) direct staff to provide an update and recommendation if there are changes to the SKHHP organization or function that might cause the city to reconsider pooling SHB 1406. SUMMARY: In 2021, the Interlocal Agreement for SKHHP and its member cities was amended to enable collective pooling of 1406 sales tax revenue to be transmitted to SKHHP for their expenditure. On April 12, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 1866 authorizing the 2021 ILA and the 2021 ILA Companion Agreement. The City executed the 2021 ILA Companion agreement following verification of the fully executed 2021 ILA on July 16, 2021. The 2021 ILA remains in effect until it is terminated. Member parties are able to withdraw participation from the ILA by submitting written notice to the SKHHP Executive Board. Such notice is due on or before July of the year to become effective, 11:59 p.m. on December 31 of that year. So, if Renton wanted to discontinue participation in the pooling of 1406 sales tax revenue with SKHHP partner cites, the SKHHP Executive Board would need to be notified by this July. Ruth Perez,Council President Page 2 of 4 lune 8,2026 BACKGROUND: South King County Housing and Homeless Partners ("SKHHP") was formed on January 1, 2019, by the Interlocal Agreement for SKHHP South King County Housing and Homeless Partners ("2019 ILA"). Council acted on March 4, 2019, to adopt Resolution 4372 which authorized the Mayor to sign the 2019 ILA for the cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and King County to officially form the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners. The City of Maple Valley and SeaTac have since become members. The 2019 State Legislature enacted Substitute House Bill 1406 ("SHB 1406"), codified as RCW 82.14.540, which authorizes cities and counties to recapture a portion of Washington state sales tax when it is used to support affordable housing initiatives. On August 12, 2019, Council enacted Resolution 4386, a resolution of intent to authorize the tax. Subsequently, Ordinance 5972 was enacted on June 15, 2020, which authorized the recapture of the Washington state sales tax for the next 20 years. On November 22, 2019, the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Resolution 2019- 06 which urged each member jurisdiction to pool tax receipts collected under SHB 1406 to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. Subsequently in 2020, the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, and Tukwila established and entered into the Interlocal Agreement for the Purpose of Pooling Sales Tax Receipts with SKHHP Cities to Administer Funds Under RCW 82.14.540 . On July 16 2021, Renton Council adopted Resolution 1866 authorizing the 2021 ILA and the 2021 ILA Companion Agreement joining other SKHHP cities in the pooling of 1406 funds to support affordable housing in South King County. USES OF SHB 1406: The City of Renton is authorized to impose a local state-shared sales and use tax for the next 20 years to fund affordable or supportive housing. Uses of these tax receipts applicable to Renton are: 1. Acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable housing; and 2. Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing. The housing provided may only be provided to households whose income is at or below 60% AMI. SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND: The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund was established in the 2019 ILA. Under the 2021 ILA, Renton and other jurisdictions agreed to transfer the funds to be pooled into the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. The Housing Capital Fund currently pools both 1406 funds and 1590 funds for award to affordable housing projects. Renton Ruth Perez,Council President Page 3 of 4 lune 8,2026 contributes 1406 funds to SKHHP, but retains 1590 funds for use within the city. In 2023, Kent and Covington began contributing all or a portion of their 1590 funds to SKHHP. In 2024, Maple Valley began contributing a portion of their 1590 funds to SKHHP. The Housing Capital Fund funding guidelines include information on available funding, funding priorities, schedule, application and review process, evaluation criteria, eligible applicants, eligible beneficiaries, eligible and ineligible activities, and other project requirements. Attachment A provides a summary of the projects that have received SKHHP Capital Funding since the first funding round in 2022. Council's initial recommendation when approving the pooling of 1406 funds included a directive for Staff to provide an update and recommendation on continued pooling for 1406 funds every two years. Staff have provided those updates and recommendations twice as directed. This year will serve as the third update following this protocol. In 2021, when the amended ILA was adopted enabling the pooling of 1406 funds, SKHHP was a new organization with only two years of experience and had gone through only one round of the Capital Funding process. A cautious and measured approach to consider the continuation of contributing the City's 1406 funds to a regional entity on a biennial basis was prudent and appropriate. This year will be SKHHP's fifth round of Capital Fund allocation awards. SKHHP's Advisory Board and Executive Board have demonstrated stability, as well as sound measured decision making in their recommendations for allocations of funding. They have selected projects that represent values that are important to Renton, such as affordable homeownership, good geographic distribution, and equity in terms of the households being served. Renton's Executive Board members and staff are very consistent in attending meetings and in taking an active role in SKHHP actions and direction. Given that SKHHP has now been operational for eight years and has successfully administered the application, review, selection, and award process of Renton's pooled 1406 funds for five years, staff recommend that the biennial review be revised to a recommendation to reconsidering the pooling when or if there are changes to the SKHHP organization or function that differ from what is in the adopted ILA or their stated mission and objectives, which are (from their website): "SKHHP's 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. Our objectives include: Ruth Perez,Council President Page 4 of 4 lune 8,2026 • Sharing technical information and resources to promote sound housing policy • Coordinating public resources to attract greater private and public investment • Providing a unified voice for South King County" Conclusion: SKHHP and Renton envision the Housing Capital Fund as a regional funding source invested in shared housing solutions and increased investment in South King County. The City of Renton's contributions and participation in SKHHP has assisted with the establishment of this regional fund and has contributed to thirteen affordable housing projects in the South County region. Continued pooling of the SHB 1406 funds aligns with the City's desire to support SKHHP and with the City's Business Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Housing Action Plan, and Countywide Planning Policies. Review of the continued pooling of 1406 funding with SKHHP will be appropriate if there are changes to SKHHP organization or functions that are not in alignment with the adopted ILA or SKHHP's stated Mission and objectives. cc: Ed VanValey, CAO Kristi Rowland, Deputy CAO Jason Seth, City Clerk Kari Roller, Finance Administrator Gina Estep, CED Administrator Shane Maloney, City Attorney Attachment: • Attachment A - SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Awards to Date Attachment A: SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Awards to Date Funding Project Number of Units and Location Amount Funded Funding Source Cycle Type Habitat for Humanity—Miller Creek 20 homeownership units Burien $300,000 total 1406 2p22 Phase I (69,883 Renton) Funds Mercy Housing NW—Burien Family 89 multifamily rental $1,093,308 total Housing units Burien �$254,679 Renton) 1406 Mercy Housing NW—Kent 199 multifamily rental Kent $1,000,000 1590 Multicultural Village units LIHI—Skyway Housing and Early 55 multifamily rental Skyway $2,800,000 1590 2023 Learning Center units Funds �G—Pandion Star Lake 168 multifamily rental Kent $1,170,000 1590 units 20 multifamily rental Multi-Service Center—Victorian Des $777,306 Place II units, preservation Moines ($217,088 Renton) 1406 project Mercy Housing NW—Burien Family 91 multifamily rental Burien $2,000,000 1590 Housing units TWG Pandion Star Lake 251 multifamily rental Kent $770,000 1590 2024 units Funds Multi-Service Center—White River 24 multifamily rental, Auburn ��5,000 1406 Apartments preservation ($202,461 Renton) Habitat for Humanity—Burien $555,555 Miller Creek 40 homeownership units Burien 1406 ($66,616 Renton) African Community Housing& 129 multifamily rental SeaTac $1,200,000 1590 Development units 2025 St.Stephen Housing Association— Funds Steele House 6 townhomes rental units Renton $1,820,850 1590 Mental Health Housing Foundation 20 multifamily rental Federal $922,000 1406 —Steel Lake units Way (227,503 Renton) G`.� y ��` • + � 00 � n un s . �FNT �� I Planning And Development Committee - June 22, 2026 Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager � �r:�rF. :�` ��.. ; - %. .�,,.; � ` � � �. SHB 1406 � - � J � ;,,, ;,,� r,,.� . . • Enacted by the Legislature in 2019 ' ' • Enabled cities to participate in revenue sharing, where for 20 years the City receives the State's portion of sales tax to: • Acquire, rehabilitate, or construct affordable housing • Fund the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing • Rental assistance in qualifying projects • Serves people at 60% AM I • Applies to taxable sales and use transactions • State shared tax that is credited back to the City, rather than increase taxes • M u st h ave a d o pted by J u ly 28, 2020 , Re nto n a d o pted J u n e 15, 2020 ' v � � . . � Pooli n 1406 with SKH H P ■ ■ g • 12 jurisdictions - Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, and King County • In 2020, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, FederalWay, Kent, NormandyPark, and Tukwila adopted ILAs to pool 1406 funds with SKHHP • In 2021 , Adopted Resolution and ILA to contribute Renton's 1406 funds to SKHHP to create a "pool" of funds for a larger impact to affordable housing • Renton's portion is appx. $225,000 per year, pooled total is appx. $900,000 per year • Attimeofadoption, Councildirected staffto reviewand considerif Renton should continue pooling 1406 funds with SKHHP every 2 years . � That review has occurred twice, both recommendations were to continue pooling, � ,� Council concurred '� Pooli n Fu nds with SKH H P g • Two optional taxes for generating funds to allocate -� '��`+ r �' F' ,��.,:'-� toward affordable housing � . �� - .��. ��A y S ' • � - r ?�� . • 1406 a n d 1590 �— ` t- - ,i' Gr . \ 4 �� 1 � _'- \... �s � � x +ta1�,!:,` � 1 ' • Covin ton, Kent, and Ma le Valle contribute both ' , , , �F - :, �� '` g p v , �' � �"� � '� ';,,s�'�_��.�� 1406 and 1590 � ��, � � oj`�- , � � ,�, �. �� :�.�� 1 � � � � �� I� � ,,, �;a �,�� _ _ �� - • Renton retains 1590 and is usin it to fund ► �� -� � � ..:�� - �� . g . . � � �` homeless services and affordable housing in Re nto n � . - . �� . ,�' � - • Renton's cumulative total contribution of 1406 � � funds to SKHHP is appx. $1 ,036,000 • Helped fund 6 projects, including affordable . homeownership and rehabilitation � � Pooli n Fu nds with SKH H P g . _ . . , _ _ Habitat for Humanity—Miller 20 homeownership gurien $300,000 total 1406 � Creek Phase I units (69,883 Renton) Mercy Housing NW— Burien 89 multifamily rental gurien $1,093,308 total 1406 Family Housing units ($254,679 Renton) Mercy Housing NW— Kent 199 multifamily rental Kent $1,000,000 1590 Multicultural Village units LIHI—Skyway Housing and 55 multifamily rental Skyway $2,800,000 1590 Early Learning Center units � 168 multifamily rental TWG— Pandion Star Lake Kent $1,170,000 1590 units 20 multifamily rental Multi-Service Center— $777,306 Victorian Place II units, preservation Des Moines 1406 project ($217,088 Renton) Mercy Housing NW— Burien 91 multifamily rental Burien $2,000,000 1590 Family Housing units TWG Pandion Star Lake 251 multifamily rental Kent $770,000 1590 � - units Multi-Service Center—White 24 multifamily rental, $775,000 RiverApartments preservation Auburn ��202,461 Renton) 1406 Habitat for Humanity— Burien 40 homeownership $555,555 Miller Creek units Burien 1406 ($66,616 Renton) African Community Housing 129 multifamily rental SeaTac $1,200,000 1590 & Development units . � St. Stephen Housing 6 townhomes rental Renton $1,820,850 1590 � ,� Association —Steele House units Mental Health Housing 20 multifamily rental $922,000 '� Foundation —Steel Lake units Federal Way �22�,503 Renton) 1406 . � Pooli n Fu nds with SKH H P g • I n 2021 , when Renton adopted the pooling Resolution and I LA, SKH H P had not gone through a round of Capital Fund allocations � This year will be SHKKP's 5t" round of Capital Funding awards, operational for 8 yea rs • Advisory Board and Executive Board have demonstrated stability and good decision making, Renton staffand Council's Board membersactivelyand consistently participate • Projectsselected representvalues importantto Renton, such asaffordable homeownership, geographic distribution, and equity in populations served � � � Staff Recom mendation • Council direct staff to advance consideration of the discontinuation of 1406 pooling with SKHHP if changes occur to the organization or function of SKHHP that differ from what is in the adopted ILA or their Mission and objectives • "SKHHP's 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 qua(ityaffordab(e housingin South KingCounty. • Ourobjectives include: • Sharing technica( information and resources to promote sound housing po(icy • Coordinating pub(ic resources to attractgreater private and pub(ic investment • Providing a unified voice for South King County" � � � G�� Y �,�` � + �F N T O� • SUBJECT/TITLE: Adding Items to the 2026 Title IV Docket#21 and Other New Work Program Items RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development DIVISION: Planning STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias EXT.: 6576 . • . . • None � ' • � • RMC 4-8-070.G outlines the types of review the Planning Commission shall conduct. The review of the Development Regulations (Title IV Docket) and Comprehensive Plan amendments process are specifically listed. Land Use Regulations and Comp. Plan.amendment review occurs upon Council request.The Planning Commission will make recommendations regarding the Land Use Regulations and Comp. Plan. to the Council. Final recommendation of the Docket is the authority of the Council. Title IV Deve(opment Regu(ations and Comprehensive Plan Amendments This process is codified in RMC 4-9-020, Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendment Process and 4-9- 025,Title IV Development Regulation Revision Process.Staff has compiled a series of amendments to Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code (Development Regulations)that initiates several regulatory amendments that respond to important issues facing the City and some potential Comprehensive Plan Land Use map amendments, as well as some small text amendments. The proposed list of amendments includes City initiated amendments. � • � � • Refer the items below for the 2026 Title IV Docket#21 and the other work program items to the Planning and Development Committee and Planning Commission for review. Following this review,the Planning Commission will present code revision recommendations to Council. 2026 DOCKET#21 -TITLE IV NewAdditional Items-Approval for Work Plan Requested HB 1096-Lot Splitting In 2025,the Legislature passed a bill that will require that cities allow new lots to be created through a lot splitting process.A lot split is defined as the administrative process of dividing an existing lot into two lots for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership. Renton needs to adopt standards to implement this requirement by July 27, 2027. Impervious Surfaces 1 The definition of impervious surface in RMC differs from the definition in the storm water manual used by Public Works and does not allow for partial credits for permeable pavements or turfs that do not utilize an underdrain.Additionally,there are some aspects about impervious surfaces that are unclear or confusing to staff and the public, such as how to calculate the amount of impervious surface. Staff would like to revise code in several sections to better clarify and provide consistency across the sections related to impervious surfaces. Housekeeping Staff compile a list of small changes to code that would be helpful to amend or that are small errors,for example referencing a specific code section that has been rearranged and now is an incorrect reference. Other potential helpful changes might be the order in which things are listed or how they are written. For example, a bulleted or itemized list rather than a paragraph that would be better understood bulleted. None of these changes would be substantive or policy changes, the intent of the code and predominately the exact wording would remain the same. HB 1494 Multi Family Property Tax Exemptions(MFTE) In 2025 the Legislature adopted HB 1494 that allows for some optional amendments to code regarding MFTE. Staff would like to review and consider if these options are appropriate for Renton.Additionally,the statutes were revised to allow households to remain in affordable housing until they are at 150%of the Area Median Income (AMI)and to allow a sliding scale penalty for MFTE projects to come into compliance with the requirements of MFTE rather than immediate termination of the exemption. SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivision Local Government Procedures In 2025 the legislature amended RCW 58.17 preempting cities review procedures as they relate to unit lot subdivisions.These types of subdivisions are typical for fee simple townhome developments.Staff will need to review the updates to the RCWs and ensure compliance with the city's existing unit lot subdivision review procedures.Any required text amendments must be completed and effective no later than July 27, 2027. 2026 Work Plan—Non Title IV Items New Items—Approval for Work P(an Requested ADU Covenant Release Under Ord. 5473(2009), property owners were required to record a restrictive covenant ensuring onsite owner occupancywhen proposing an ADU.To complywith state mandates in HB 1337, which limits a city's ability to require owner occupancy,the City amended its code through Ord. 6061 (2025) and repealed the owner-occupancy requirement. Staff have since received inquiries from residents regarding the release of previously recorded restrictive covenants.The City proposes to process the release of these covenants through a consolidated effort applicable to all properties where a covenant was recorded. City Center Community Plan Update Inside the boundary of the City Center Community Planning area is the City's Regional Growth Center.The designation as a Regional Growth Center is approved by the Puget Sound Regional Council(PSRC). Centers are the hallmark of VISION 2050 and the Regional Growth Strategy.They guide regional growth allocations, advance local planning, inform transit service planning, and represent priority areas for PSRC's federal transportation funding.The region has designated 30 regional growth centers.These are locations of the region's most significant business, governmental, and cultural facilities and are planning for growth. Recently, PSRC required Centers to be resubmitted for consideration and monitoring.As part of that review, PSRC indicated that Renton should update the City Center Community Plan and consider the boundaries of the Growth Center.The Plan was adopted in 2011,with two small amendments prior to 2020. Staff would like to initiate such an update later in 2026. Noise Variance Procedures Sections 4-9-250.B and 8-7-8.0 contain conflicting process and procedures, specifically those for 2 variances and noise variances. Staff would like to amend Title VIII to align with the process and procedures of Title IV. 2026 DOCKET#21 -TITLE IV Carry Forward—From First Issue Paper—Approved for Work Plan Child Care Centers In 2025,the Legislature passed SB 5509 which requires the city to amend regulations to permit out right child care centers in all zones, except industrial zones.The city currently allows child care centers in all zones except RC and R-1. However, in residential zones they are required to go through the Hearing Examiner conditional use process.Allowing them outright in all zones must be implemented byJuly 27, 2027. Waived Fees Staff would like to review eligibility criteria for waived fees in general, but also specifically the minimum number of units to qualify and affordability levels. Currently, in order for affordable owner occupied housing to qualify for waived fees the project must consist of at least 10 units. For the project overall, at least 50%of the units must be affordable to households that make 80%or less Area Median Income(AMI).The other 50%of the units must be affordable to households that make 120%AMI.The units that are at 80% must be affordable in perpetuity. For affordable rental projects,there must be at least 8 units if it is in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14, or RMF zones. For projects in the CN, CA, CV, CD, or CO zone the minimum number of units for eligibility is 30.The income level for the rental housing must be affordable to residents who make 60%or below AMI. Urban Design Regulations The city received a request to consider a docket item regarding urban design provisions and the transition to surrounding development.The request was to amend the specific streets between which applicants must demonstrate that their project has an appropriate transition to the neighborhood in Design District C. Staff would like to expand this request to review the design regulations in general to ensure that the regulations are compliant with recent legislation that requires the regulations to be clear and objective or lacking in subjectivity.The regulations do allow for deviation from the prescribed standards, however a full review is appropriate to ensure compliance. Transportation Impact Fees The city will be shifting its concurrency program to allow for collection and utilization for multi- modal transportation projects.The code needs to be amended to implement this shift. Frontage Improvements Current city regulations require frontage improvements (sidewalk, planting strip, curb, and gutter) for all new development.There have been instances when a single family home is demolished and a new one constructed on a site where there is no existing frontage improvements. Occasionally, this is occurring mid-block and there are no existing sidewalks on either side of the new construction.Staff would like to consider allowing a fee in lieu for some limited projects,where the revenue collected would be dedicated to city projects that improve pedestrian connectivity and access. Parking SB 5184 passed by the Legislature in 2025 requires the city to reduce or remove most of the minimum parking requirements.The Department of Commerce is expected to release guidance on compliance with the Legislation. Parking for ADA spaces,temporary, and loading parking can be required.The city must have new regulations in place by January 27, 2027. 2026 DOCKET#21 —COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Initiated Amendments Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments There have been some scrivener's errors and other small text amendments that have been identified for amendment. For example, changing the name of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural 3 Areas Plan to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Potential Land Use Map amendments may be recommended following staff review of potential rezones to RMF-2 and rezones to CN zone. Review of rezones to RMF-2 that did not require a Land Use Map amendment was completed in Fa112025. 2025 DOCKET#20-TITLE IV Carry Forward—From 2025 Issue Paper—Approved for Work Plan Encourage Infill in CO Zone Consider allowing standalone accessory uses in the CO Zone where primary uses are already established. Currently, uses deemed to be permitted accessory uses in the CO Zone, such as restaurants, are only allowed if integrated into an office building or a residential mixed-use building; consider allowing such uses to be built as standalone infill development to encourage full utilization CO-zoned sites. Planned Urban Development Regulations—Open Space Look at additional opportunities to provide private open space for upper story residential units that is not limited to balconies. Large Site Master Plan Flexibility and Development Agreement Development regulations specific for large scale developments that are phased over a longer planning horizon are not anticipated in the city's current entitlement process. Consider text amendments to the existing master plan regulations for large site large scale projects, add specific provisions for development agreements that provide, and add flexibility to the development standards in either of these processes similar to a Planned Urban Development entitlement. Shelter,Transitional housing, Emergency housing and Permanent(STEP)supportive housing Shelter,Transitional housing, Emergency housing and Permanent(STEP)supportive housing Renton adopted new standards to complywith HB 1220 regardingwhat is nowtermed STEP housing in 2021.The code applies some location criteria and institutes some standards such as projects with more than 50 beds be cited within 1 mile of a transit stop and that the operator have a safety and security plan. Code should be reviewed to ensure that the standards ensure public safety, health, and welfare of the city. Design and Construction Standards Manual Add language in Title 4 that defines applicability, process procedures, and expiration for Public Works and Civil Construction Permits (i.e. right of way use permits, civil construction permits, utility permits, etc.). Clarify language in Title 9-2 to define the procedures, requirements, and allowed use under a right of way use permit(short time use of right of way) and a revocable right of way use permit). In addition, define specialized right-of-way use permits for uses such as food trucks and sidewalk cafes. 2024 DOCKET#19-TITLE IV Carry Forward—From 2024 Issue Paper—Approved for Work Plan HB 1799 Solid Waste Standards • Review minimum size requirements of garbage and recyclables deposit areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Consider adding minimum size requirements for organic waste collection areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Review size requirements of signs in waste enclosures • Review RMC for consistency with recently adopted state legislation (2022 Organics Management Law) related to requiring businesses to divert organic materials away from landfill disposal 4 . C ,� '� . Community & Economic Development Department DATE: May 29, 2026 TO: Ruth Perez, Council President Members of Renton City Council VIA: Armondo Pavone, Mayor FROM: Gina Estep, Community and Economic Development Administrator (x6588) STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager (x6576) SUBJECT: Adding Items to the 2026 Title IV Docket#21 and Other New Work Program Items ISSUE: Should the 2026 Title IV Docket#21 work program and other work program items be referred to the Planning & Development Committee and the Planning Commission for consideration and potential adoption? RECOMMENDATION: Refer the items below for the 2026 Title IV Docket#21 and the other work program items to the Planning and Development Committee and Planning Commission for review. Following this review, the Planning Commission will present code revision recommendations to Council. BACKGROUND: RMC 4-8-070.G outlines the types of review the Planning Commission shall conduct. The review of the Development Regulations (Title IV Docket) and Comprehensive Plan amendments process are specifically listed. Land Use Regulations and Comp. Plan. amendment review occurs upon Council request. The Planning Commission will make recommendations regarding the Land Use Regulations and Comp. Plan. to the Council. Final recommendation of the Docket is the authority of the Council. Title IV Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan Amendments This process is codified in RMC 4-9-020, Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendment Process and 4-9-025, Title IV Development Regulation Revision Process. Staff has compiled a series of amendments to Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code (Development Regulations) that initiates several regulatory amendments that respond to important issues facing the City and some potential Comprehensive Plan Land Use map amendments, as well as some small text amendments. The proposed list of amendments includes City initiated amendments. Page 2 of 5 June 18, 2026 CONCLUSION: Staff recommend forwarding the following items for the Title IV Docket#21 and other work program items to the Planning Commission for review and recommendations. 2026 DOCKET #21 - TITLE IV New Additional Items—Approval for Work Plan Requested HB 1096 — Lot Splitting In 2025, the Legislature passed a bill that will require that cities allow new lots to be created through a lot splitting process. A lot split is defined as the administrative process of dividing an existing lot into two lots for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership. Renton needs to ado t standards to implement this requirement b Jul 27, 2027. Impervious Surfaces The definition of impervious surface in RMC differs from the definition in the storm water manual used by Public Works and does not allow for partial credits for permeable pavements or turfs that do not utilize an underdrain. Additionally, there are some aspects about impervious surFaces that are unclear or confusing to staff and the public, such as how to calculate the amount of impervious surface. Staff would like to revise code in several sections to better clarify and provide consistency across the sections related to impervious surfaces. Housekeeping Staff compile a list of small changes to code that would be helpful to amend or that are small errors, for example referencing a specific code section that has been rearranged and now is an incorrect reference. Other potential helpful changes might be the order in which things are listed or how they are written. For example, a bulleted or itemized list rather than a paragraph that would be better understood bulleted. None of these changes would be substantive or policy changes, the intent of the code and predominately the exact wording would remain the same. HB 1494 Multi Family Property Tax Exemptions (MFTE) In 2025 the Legislature adopted HB 1494 that allows for some optional amendments to code regarding MFTE. Staff would like to review and consider if these options are appropriate for Renton. Additionally, the statutes were revised to allow households to remain in affordable housing until they are at 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and to allow a sliding scale penalty for MFTE projects to come into compliance with the requirements of MFTE rather than immediate termination of the exemption. SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivision Local Government Procedures In 2025 the legislature amended RCW 58.17 preempting cities review procedures as they relate to unit lot subdivisions. These types of subdivisions are typical for fee simple townhome developments. Staff will need to review the updates to the RCWs and ensure compliance with the city's existing unit lot subdivision review procedures. Any required text amendments must be completed and effective no later than Jul 27, 2027. 2026 Work Plan — Non Title IV Items New Items—Approval for Work Plan Requested Page 3 of 5 June 18, 2026 ADU Covenant Release Under Ord. 5473 (2009), property owners were required to record a restrictive covenant ensuring onsite owner occupancy when proposing an ADU. To comply with state mandates in HB 1337, which limits a city's ability to require owner occupancy, the City amended its code through Ord. 6061 (2025) and repealed the owner-occupancy requirement. Staff have since received inquiries from residents regarding the release of previously recorded restrictive covenants. The City proposes to process the release of these covenants through a consolidated effort applicable to all properties where a covenant was recorded. City Center Community Plan Update Inside the boundary of the City Center Community Planning area is the City's Regional Growth Center. The designation as a Regional Growth Center is approved by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Centers are the hallmark of VISION 2050 and the Regional Growth Strategy. They guide regional growth allocations, advance local planning, inform transit service planning, and represent priority areas for PSRC's federal transportation funding. The region has designated 30 regional growth centers. These are locations of the region's most significant business, governmental, and cultural facilities and are planning for growth. Recently, PSRC required Centers to be resubmitted for consideration and monitoring. As part of that review, PSRC indicated that Renton should update the City Center Community Plan and consider the boundaries of the Growth Center. The Plan was adopted in 2011, with two small amendments rior to 2020. Staff would like to initiate such an u date later in 2026. Noise Variance Procedures Sections 4-9-250.B and 8-7-8.0 contain conflicting process and procedures, specifically those for variances and noise variances. Staff would like to amend Title VIII to align with the process and rocedures of Title IV. 2026 DOCKET #21 - TITLE IV Car Forward—From First/ssue Pa er—A roved for Work Plan Child Care Centers In 2025, the Legislature passed SB 5509 which requires the city to amend regulations to permit out right child care centers in all zones, except industrial zones. The city currently allows child care centers in all zones except RC and R-1. However, in residential zones they are required to go through the Hearing Examiner conditional use process. Allowing them outright in all zones must be im lemented b July 27, 2027. Waived Fees Staff would like to review eligibility criteria for waived fees in general, but also specifically the minimum number of units to qualify and affordability levels. Currently, in order for affordable owner occupied housing to qualify for waived fees the project must consist of at least 10 units. For the project overall, at least 50% of the units must be affordable to households that make 80% or less Area Median Income (AMI). The other 50% of the units must be affordable to households that make 120% AMI. The units that are at 80°/o must be affordable in perpetuity. For affordable rental projects, there must be at least 8 units if it is in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R- 10, R-14, or RMF zones. For projects in the CN, CA, CV, CD, or CO zone the minimum number of units for eligibility is 30. The income level for the rental housing must be affordable to residents who make 60% or below AMI. Urban Design Regulations The city received a request to consider a docket item regarding urban design provisions and the transition to surrounding development. The request was to amend the specific streets between which applicants must demonstrate that their pro'ect has an appropriate transition to Page 4 of 5 June 18, 2026 the neighborhood in Design District C. Staff would like to expand this request to review the design regulations in general to ensure that the regulations are compliant with recent legislation that requires the regulations to be clear and objective or lacking in subjectivity. The regulations do allow for deviation from the prescribed standards, however a full review is a ropriate to ensure com liance. Transportation Impact Fees The city will be shifting its concurrency program to allow for collection and utilization for multi- modal trans ortation pro'ects. The code needs to be amended to im lement this shift. Frontage Improvements Current city regulations require frontage improvements (sidewalk, planting strip, curb, and gutter) for all new development. There have been instances when a single family home is demolished and a new one constructed on a site where there is no existing frontage improvements. Occasionally, this is occurring mid-block and there are no existing sidewalks on either side of the new construction. Staff would like to consider allowing a fee in lieu for some limited projects, where the revenue collected would be dedicated to city projects that improve edestrian connectivit and access. Parking SB 5184 passed by the Legislature in 2025 requires the city to reduce or remove most of the minimum parking requirements. The Department of Commerce is expected to release guidance on compliance with the Legislation. Parking for ADA spaces, temporary, and loading parkin can be required. The cit must have new re ulations in place b Janua 27, 2027. 2026 DOCKET #21 — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Cit Initiated Amendments Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments There have been some scrivener's errors and other small text amendments that have been identified for amendment. For example, changing the name of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Potential Land Use Map amendments may be recommended following staff review of potential rezones to RMF-2 and rezones to CN zone. Review of rezones to RMF-2 that did not require a Land Use Map amendment was com leted in Fall 2025. 2025 DOCKET #20 - TITLE IV Car Forward—From 2025 Issue Pa er—A roved for Work Plan Encourage Infill in CO Zone Consider allowing standalone accessory uses in the CO Zone where primary uses are already established. Currently, uses deemed to be permitted accessory uses in the CO Zone, such as restaurants, are only allowed if integrated into an office building or a residential mixed-use building; consider allowing such uses to be built as standalone infill development to encourage full utilization CO-zoned sites. Planned Urban Development Regulations — Open Space Look at additional opportunities to provide private open space for upper story residential units that is not limited to balconies. Large Site Master Plan Flexibility and Development Agreement Development regulations specific for large scale developments that are phased over a longer planning horizon are not anticipated in the city's current entitlement process. Consider text amendments to the existing master plan regulations for large site large scale projects, add specific provisions for development agreements that provide, and add flexibility to the development standards in either of these processes similar to a Planned Urban Development entitlement. Page 5 of 5 June 18, 2026 Shelter, Transitional housing, Emergency housing and Permanent (STEP) supportive housing Shelter, Transitional housing, Emergency housing and Permanent (STEP) supportive housing Renton adopted new standards to comply with HB 1220 regarding what is now termed STEP housing in 2021. The code applies some location criteria and institutes some standards such as projects with more than 50 beds be cited within 1 mile of a transit stop and that the operator have a safety and security plan. Code should be reviewed to ensure that the standards ensure ublic safet , health, and welfare of the cit . Design and Construction Standards Manual Add language in Title 4 that defines applicability, process procedures, and expiration for Public Works and Civil Construction Permits (i.e. right of way use permits, civil construction permits, utility permits, etc.). Clarify language in Title 9-2 to define the procedures, requirements, and allowed use under a right of way use permit (short time use of right of way) and a revocable right of way use permit). In addition, define specialized right-of-way use permits for uses such as food trucks and sidewalk cafes. 2024 DOCKET #19 - TITLE IV Car Forward—From 2024/ssue Pa er—A roved for Work Plan HB 1799 Solid Waste Standards • Review minimum size requirements of garbage and recyclables deposit areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Consider adding minimum size requirements for organic waste collection areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Review size requirements of signs in waste enclosures • Review RMC for consistency with recently adopted state legislation (2022 Organics Management Law) related to requiring businesses to divert organic materials away from landfill dis osal cc: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Matt Herrera, Planning Director