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Meeting Minutes
October 11 , 2011
4:30 p.m. — City Hall — 7th floor Conferencing Center
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
In Attendance
� The following members were present:
Members: Cynthia Burns, Mike O'Donin, AI Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Marlene
Winter,Tim Searing
Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Kelly Beymer, Bonnie Rerecich,
Vanessa Dolbee, Chip Vincent
Chair, Larry Reymann, called the October 11, 2011, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll call
was taken; Board Member Troy Wigestrand was absent. Cynthia Burns made a motion
seconded by Mike 0'Donin to excuse Troy's absence. All were in favor, motion carried.
I1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The October agenda needed a correction on future meeting dates to read as follows:
Upcomin� Board meetin�s
November 8, 2011 City Hall
December 13, 2011 Museum—Holiday Social (spouses invited)
January 10, 2012 City Hall
February 14, 2012 Senior Activity Center
A motion was made by AI Dieckman and seconded by Cynthia Burns to approve the agenda
with changes noted above. All were in favor, motion carried,the October 11, 2011, agenda
was approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cynthia Burns made a motion, seconded by Marlene Winter to approve the September
minutes as written. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
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IV. ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry Higashiyama asked our guest if he would like to speak and address the Board. David
Kelly introduced himself, stating he was a student at Evergreen College and was just here to
observe the meeting.
V. BOARD COMMUNICATION
None
VI. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
None
VII. CONSENT
Leslie Betlach and Vanessa Dolbee recommended the Parks Commission concur to adopt the
Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan and forward that recommendation to the City
' Council. Leslie thanked Larry Reymann and Tim Searing for their participation on the
Steering Committee.
Leslie reviewed the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan process and time line
beginning in the summer of 2010 with adoption anticipated at City Council November 7.
Input opportunities during Phase I included five stakeholder interviews,three focus groups,
two community interactive workshops, community questionnaire and a project website.
Phase II offered a visioning workshop, statistically valid survey, and an interactive mapping
exercise. The third Phase consisted of two community interactive workshops.
The Draft Plan allowed a 21 day public comment period with copies available at the libraries
as well as city hall and a digital copy on the project website. Comments included support for
boating facilities, community gardens, dog parks and environmental education. Concerns
were voiced about relocating the dog park from the current Narco location and expressed
support for a Burnett Linear Park extension including a community garden. The Steering
Committee recommended acceptance of the Plan with the acceptance forwarded to the
Parks and Planning Commission(s). The Planning Commission recommended adoption of
the Plan with the recommendation forwarded to the City Council.
Cynthia Burns made a motion to forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the
Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas plan. AI Dieckman seconded the motion. Discussion
followed with comments from Tim Searing congratulating Leslie and Vanessa on the
outcome of the Plan and recognizing all the hard work they put in. The vote was unanimous
to recommend adoption to the City Council.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
Last meeting there was not sufficient time to review the Status Report. Leslie noted our
Capital Project Coordinator is working on refurbishing the bleachers to comply with safety
requirements as well as lighting replacement at Cedar River Park and Carco Theatre. The
LED lighting will be a significant upgrade as well as energy efficient.
Cynthia Burns asked if we would be doing an end-of-summer wrap up for Recreation. Terry
noted that we would do that in November. Kelly Beymer noted there would be a striping
project going on at Gene Coulon Park.
XI. INFORMATION
Larry Reymann thanked Sandy for sending out the flyer on the Cedar River Salmon Journey
and dates. There has been a good response and interest shown. Tim Williams, Recreation
Director, announced upcoming events include the Boo Carnival and holiday bazaar(s).
Bonnie noted the upcoming Green and Clean this Saturday at Gene Coulon Park. She also
mentioned to save the date of November 30, 2011, for our bi-annual Board and Commission
Training. A speaker has been lined up and results of the all-city survey will be given.
Our November meeting will be at City Hall and the December meeting will be brief, followed
by a social at the Renton History Museum. Spouses are invited.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Mike O'Donin made a motion seconded by Tim Searing to adjourn the meeting. All were in
favor, motion carried,the October 11, 2011, meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Chip Vincent, Planning Director, discussed Ordinance 5630 which added the "Community
Plan Advisory Board." He explained there are ten planning areas adopted by the City(which
relate to the neighborhood groups). Each Board will have the responsibility to provide an
annual report informing the public of the progress of the Community Plan. Additionally they
will make advisory recommendations for goals and objective. These recommendations will
be based on departmental work plans; budget;CIP and TIP; adopted plans, such as Arts and
Culture Master Plan; Capital,Trail, Bicycle and Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan(s).
They will hold public meetings and provide a forum to encourage input.
Members will be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the majority of the City Council.
Each member will represent the planning area for which they serve. The Board will include
residents; renters as well as owners; business leaders; property owners; non-profit and
social service representatives; and a member of the Parks Commission. Cynthia Burns made
a motion seconded by Tim Searing to have Mike O'Donin serve as the Park Board
representative. All present were in favor. Mike's name will be submitted to Council for
consideration.
A member of the Planning Commission will serve as Chair of the Advisory Board. The terms
of the members will be staggered and after establishment meetings will probably be four
times a year.
IX.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Terry thanked Tim Searing and Mike O'Donin for attending the Jamal Crawford court
dedication at Liberty Park. Terry noted that Jamal stayed long after the event shooting
hoops with the kids.
Terry reported that Kris Stimpson is the Department lead on the recertification of the City
Accreditation. Renton is one of only two cities in the state to be nationally accredited.
Three members of the Review Board will arrive in December to review our compliance with
the 144 standards. A social will be held with the team on December 6 at the Senior Activity
Center.
Terry Higashiyama reviewed the updated Clean Up Ordinance#5628 which clarified the new
division in Community Services and the removal of the Library.
Terry extended an invitation to the Board members to attend the Employee Recognition
Luncheon at the community center on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.
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CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0. 5628 �'
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING �
SECTIONS 3-1-1 AND 3-1-5 OF CHAPTER 1, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SECTIONS
3-2-3 AND 3-2-5 OF CHAPTER 2, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
SECTION 3-3-5 OF CHAPTER 3, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 3-8-5 OF CHAPTER 8, POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHAPTER
9, CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT, AND SECTION 3-10-2 OF CHAPTER 10,
MUNICIPAL COURT, OF TITLE III (DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS) OF
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY '
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY REVISING DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS IN '
ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT DEPARTMENTAL CHANGES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS I
FOLLOWS: I
SECTION I. Section 3-1-1, Establishment of Department, of Chapter 1, Executive
Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
3-1-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby established the Executive Department�. T":c a����+...�.��+,
consisting of #et� separate offices;-+s that are established and grouped for
budget organization purposes, not as a delegation collectively responsible for a
portion of the sovereign power of government.
SECTION I1. Section 3-1-5, Hearing Examiner Office, of Chapter 1, Executive
Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended by changing the
title to "Hearing Examiner Function", and as follows:
3-1-5 HEARING EXAMINER AFF1C-E FUNCTION: �
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SECTION Iii. Section 3-2-3, Duties of Administrator, of Chapter 2, Community Services
Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
3-2-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate and direct
the City's community services functionsl T�e���ee�eat-ie�, '�„--�s;
#aman�erviees-ar�� ��e+pal f�eili�ies r�a+��e+��se�� oversee the
acquisition of parks, facilitv, a�open space lands and natural area aroperties;
oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City
Council; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
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SECTION IV. Section 3-2-5, Divisions, of Chapter 2, Community Services Department,
of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following language:
3-2-5 DIVISIONS:
A. Parks/Golf Course Division: The Parks/Golf Course staff provides a safe.
clean, attractive, accessible, and well-maintained environment for the public's
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eniovment of active and passive recreational oaportunities alon� with natural
resource and wildlife preservation and stewardship.
B. Recreation Division: The Recreation Division promotes and supports a
more livable communitv bv providin� opportunities for the public to participate
in diverse recreational,cultural, athletic, and aauatic pro�rams and activities.
C. Facilities Division: The Facilities Division develops and maintains Citv
buildin�s and mana�es the deliverv of buildin�-related services to the qublic and
the Citv workforce in a safe, customer-focused manner.
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D. uman Services Division: The Human Services Division, in partnership
with the communitv, helps provide services, resources, and opportunities so that
residents have food, clothin�, and shelter, are healthv and safe, and develop to
their fullest capacitv.
E. Nei�hborhoods, Resources and Events Division: The Nei�hborhoods,
Resources and Events Division provides leadership, �uidance, and resources
which connect and en�a�e residents, nei�hborhoods, businesses, and the Citv
throu�h diverse opportunities for partnerships, volunteers, special events, sister
cities,and nei�hborhood pro�rams.
F. Renton Historv Museum:The Renton History Museum is dedicated to the
preservation, documentation and education about the Citv's herita�e. With the
support of the Renton Historical Societv, the Museum cares for a collection of
over 90,000 obiects and 14,000 historic photos. The Museum also provides
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chan�in� and permanent exhibits, pro�rams publications and classroom
outreach about local historv.
G. Parks Plannin� and Natural Resources Division: The Parks Plannin� and
Natural Resources Division provides a comprehensive and interrelated svstem of
parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails that responds to locallv-based needs
values and conditions, provides an appealin� and harmonious environment
protects the inte�ritv and qualitv of the surroundin� natural svstems• and
creates a sustainable and exemplarv urban forest.
H. Libraries: Librarv services are provided to the Citv's residents bv Kin�
Countv Librarv Services (KCLS). The Community Services Department maintains
the oversi�ht of representative citizen input to the KCLS Board via the Renton
Librarv Advisorv Board.
SECTION V. Subsection 3-3-5A, Economic Development and Neighborhoods Division,
' of Chapter 3, Department of Community and Economic Development, of Title III (Departments
and Officers)of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washin ton" is hereb amended b chan in the title to "Economic v I ' "
g , y D e e o m e n t D i v i s i o n
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and as follows:
A. Economic Development Division: The Economic
Development Division shall be responsible for promoting
and developing economic activity in the City that strengthens Renton's tax base
' and quality of life through business recruitment and retention programs,
marketing of the Renton community,
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�egr-a� and the strategic management of intergovernmental relations with
regional,state, and federal officials. I
SECTION VI. Subsection 3-3-5C, Planning Division, of Chapter 3, Department of i
Community and Economic Development, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance i
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended as follows:
C. Planning Division: The Planning Division shall be responsible for
development and enforcement of the City's land use policies and regulations,
including the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, shoreline management,
environmental regulations, subdivisions, and use permit review. The division
shall also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Growth Management I
Act (GMA) through the development and management of the City's I
Comprehensive Plan, and establishing implementing framework through
development and administration of the City's zoning code and development
regulations.This Division also maintains propertv information and other records,
mana�es automated mappin� and geo�raphic information svstems and data I
analvsis, and maintains survey documentation.
SECTION VII. Subsection 3-7-56, Utility Systems Division, of Chapter 7, Public Works
Department, of of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
B. Utility Systems Division: The Utility Systems Division, including water,
sewer, surface water; and solid waste—a�—�ee�a�+e���, under the
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, supervision of the Utility Systems Director, shall ensure water, wastewater,
surface water, and solid waste systems are characterized by quality planning,
engineering, operations, financial integrity, and customer services. �+�-B+�+sie�
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SECTION VIII. Subsections 3-8-5B, Patrol Services Division, 3-8-5D, Administrative
Services Division, and 3-8-5E, Auxiliary Services Division, of Chapter 8, Police Department, of
Title III (Departments and Officers)of Ordinance No. 4260 entitted "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended as follows:
B. Patrol Services Division: The Patrol Services Division shall be responsible
for providing traffic enforcement; investigating major motor vehicle accidents;
providing parking enforcement; resolving animal complaints; and planning and
organizing special events; ^^�' � ^'.,0^^��'*:�^" ^:�'^^��
D. Administrative Services Division: The Administrative Services Division
shall be responsible for providing department personnel services, crime
prevention, and community relations programs; fulfilling personnel and
department equipment needs; administering a volunteer staff; conducting
planning and research; a� maintaining professional standards; and providin� a
cost effective and safe Electronic Home Detention Pro�ram.
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sa#�-€les�renie—Ed �ecial Operations Division: The
Special Operations Division shall be responsible for conductin� undercover
operations; narcotic investi�ations: resolvin� critical incidents; and uniform
emphasis patrols.
SECTION IX. Chapter 3-9, City Attorney Department, of Title III (Departments and
Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended by adding a new section 3-9-5, entitled "Divisions",to read as
fol lows:
3-9-5 DIVISIONS:
A. Prosecution Division: The Prosecution Division is responsible for review
and prosecution of all cases in the Renton Municipal Court and anv appeals
therefrom, includin�necessarv discoverv.
I B. Civil Division: The Civil Division is responsible for all other duties to be
performed bv the Citv Attornev Department.
SECTION X: Section 3-10-2, Election,Term and Qualifications of Judge, of Chapter 10, '
Municipal Court, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
The Judge of the Municipal Court shall be elected to office for a term of four
years commencing on January 1, 1986, and every four years thereafter.
Additional part-time judges may be appointed by the I�/Fayer, ���"��^+ +^ *"^
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Jud�e of the Municipal Court.
SECTION XI. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
, (30) days after publication.
PASSED BYTHECITYCOUNCILthis 26th dayof September , 2011.
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BYTHE MAYORthis 26th dayof September , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 56^n
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE II
(COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER 19, ENTITLED "COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS".
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended by adding a new
chapter 19, entitled "Community Plan Advisory Boards" to read as follows:
CHAPTER 19
COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS
SECTION:
2-19-1: Creation of Community Plan Advisory Boards
2-19-2: Function: Responsibilities
2-19-3: Appointment; Members
2-19-4: Term
2-19-1 CREATION OF COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS
Community Plan Advisory Boards for all Community Planning Areas will be
created as plans are initiated and/or adopted. There are ten (10) City of Renton
Community Planning Areas adopted by the City: Benson, Cedar River, City
Center, East Plateau, Fairwood, Highlands, Kennvdale, Talbot, Valley, and West
Hill.
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2-19-2 FUNCTION; RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each Board shall advocate and assist in the fulfillment of the adopted
Community Plan and shall have the responsibility to:
A. Annually provide a report regarding the accomplishment of goals,
objectives, and/or implementation strategies from the adopted Community Plan.
The report shall inform the public of the progress and fulfillment of the
Community Plan.
B. Annually make advisory recommendations to the Mayor, City Council,
Planning Commission, Parks Commission, and City staff regarding priorities for
goals, objectives, and/or implementation strategies of the Community Plan. The
following shall be considered, as they pertain to the goals and objectives of the
adopted Community Plan, and shall form the basis for the recommendations:
1. City Departmental Work and Budgets: Departmental work plans,
budget allocations, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
2. Adopted plans: Arts and Culture Master Plan, Capital Facilities Plan,
Trails and Bicycle Mater Plan, Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan, and
other adopted plans.
C. Study, advise, and hold public meetings regarding fulfillment of and
priorities for the Community Plan.
D. Provide a forum that will encourage input concerning the Community
Plan from citizens, property owners, business leaders, and other community
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leaders for reviewing and prioritizing the goals, objectives, and/or
implementation strategies of the Plan.
E. Advocate and assist in the fulfillment of the Community Plan.
F. Advise and recommend to the Planning Commission, via City staff,
updates to the Community Plan.
2-19-3 APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS
Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a
majority of the members of the City Council. No member shall receive any
compensation for his or her service whatsoever. Members shall be
representative of the Community Planning area for which they serve. To the
extent possible, the membership shall also be representative of the diversity
(gender, ethnicity, age, etc.) of the community for which they serve. Each
Community Plan Advisory Board shall include:
A. Residents of the varied residential communities within the planning area
who are owners, as well as renters.
B. Business leaders representing both small and large businesses within the
planning area.
C. Owners of property within the planning area.
D. Representatives of non-profit organizations, faith based organizations,
and/or social service agencies that are based within the planning area.
E. A member of the Parks Commission.
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F. A member of the Planning Commission, who shall serve as Chair of the
Advisory Board.
2-19-4 TERM:
Board members' terms shall be varied, either one (1), three (3), or five (5)
years, from the date of appointment. Such terms shall also apply to incumbent
Board members and each Board member shall serve until his or her successor
has been appointed and duly qualified. At the expiration of each Board
member's term, the Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation or concurrence
of a majority of Council members, a successor Board member-
Members of the Advisory Boards may be removed at any time by the
appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall
be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Each Board shall be
chaired by the Planning Commissioner Board member; any other officers
deemed necessary by each Board shall be elected by a majority vote of the
respective Board.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of rwnhor- , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of October _, 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 10/7/7.011 (summary)
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PARKS PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Cedar River Trail Turnback from WSDOT
City staff met with the assigned WSDOT Project Manager in mid-April. Following the meeting, a
phone call was received noting that transfer of the Cedar River Trail right-of-way is likely to be
approved by the end of the year. This request dates back to June 2008, and includes the trail
portion extending east of I-405 commencing at a point in line with the Cedar River Park and
Stoneway property line east to the trestle bridge. (No change)
Cedar River Shoreline at Jones Park—Bank Slope Protection
The City was recently notified that FEMA will not require mitigation for the now approved
gabion repair project on the opposite side of the river (see January 2009 flood damage notes
below). With this new information,the City will be able to move forward in finalizing the
environmental and construction document package. (RevisedJ
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Natural Resources Plan (PRO Plan)
A consulting contract with MIG was executed in September 2009 to update and add new
elements to the existing 2003 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Implementation Plan. New
components include a natural resources element, recreation programming analysis, and
conceptual plans for ten underutilized or undeveloped park areas. An extensive public process
has been utilized for plan development.
All public outreach has been completed and included five Interdepartmental Team meetings,
four Steering Committee meetings,three Focus Group meetings (Environmental, Organized •
Outdoor Active Recreation, and Recreation Service Providers), five Stakeholder meetings,four
public interactive workshops, and one visioning workshop. Additional outreach included three
Planning Commission and Parks Commission meetings (two of which were joint meetings), one
kick-off and three Committee of the Whole briefings, an on-line questionnaire, interactive on-
line map and a statistically valid survey.
The following are posted to the interactive project website and can be accessed by going to the
City's home page and clicking on Renew the Legacy...Fulfill the Vision: all meeting and
workshop summaries, on-line questionnaire, interactive map, Community Priority Survey
Summary and Appendices,the Planning Context, Existing Conditions, Needs Assessment
documents, and upcoming community workshops
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A Draft Plan will be distributed for review and comment at the beginning of September. The
plan will also be located at the Main Branch and Highlands libraries as well as posted on-line in
order to receive comments. The estimated completion timeframe is November 2011. Vanessa
Dolbee, Community and Economic Development [Community and Economic Development
(CED)] Associate Planner, is working with Leslie Betlach, who is leading this project. (Revised)
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Level of Service Evaluation Tool
Leslie Betlach completed participation with staff from the State Department of Natural
Resources, State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and the National Park Service to
review and evaluate the current RCO level of service tool. The level of service (LOS)tool is
intended to be a measure of how park and recreation sites and facilities meet the public
demand and need and was developed in response to Legislative direction. LOS
recommendations will be used to help form the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Plan. (No change)
Parks Impact Fee
The Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is coordinating this project for
the City with a consultant and department staff for updating Transportation, Parks, and Fire
mitigation fees. Materials were recently reviewed utilizing the adopted 2011/2012 Capital
Improvement Plan. The current Parks Mitigation Fee Policy was developed and adopted in the
early 1990s and is Washington State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA)-based in association
with the State's Growth Management Act (GMA). For this GMA-based approach, Park levels of
service (LOS) benchmarks were evaluated to determine current park capacity (surplus and
shortfalls), as well as population forecasts,to determine future park needs based upon LOS.
Maintaining as much latitude as possible for use of the collected fees will be the goal.
However, under Growth Management, collected fees cannot be used to qackfill identified park
shortfalls (negative capacity). The Parks Impact Fee Schedule will directly tie into the
development of both,the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan and Capital Facilities Plan, as
the impact fee will be a source of funding for acquisition and development. The consultant has
developed a draft Rate Study for review and will be presenting to the Parks Commission,
Planning Commission, Council sub-committees, and the Council Committee of the Whole.
Estimated completion is late 2011. (RevisedJ
State Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinatin�Group
The Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group was created by the 2007 Legislature
(79A.25.260 RCW) and was in response to the 2005 Final Report, Toward a Coordination
Strategy for Habitat and Recrearion Land Acquisitions in Washington State, developed by the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (now known as the Recreation and
Conservation Office). Coordinating Group membership is prescribed by State statute and
includes representatives from:the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO); State Parks and
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Recreation Commission (State Parks); Department of Natural Resources (DNR); and Washington
State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW); as well as representatives from stakeholder
organizations—Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA); and local, state, or
federal government agencies. Terms expire in July 2012. Leslie Betlach is the representative
for WRPA. (No change)
Grant Awards/Donations
Staff will begin processing the paperwork to execute the $250,000 King County Conservation
Futures Grant Agreement for a potential Panther Creek acquisition near the Edlund/Korum
property. A potential land donation as part of the acquisition is a possibility. (No changeJ
Kenyon Property Donation —In September 2009, a home and 1.8 acres were bequeathed to the
City by Arthur Kenyon as part of his Last Will and Testament. The property is in close proximity
to the May Creek Corridor and includes mature Douglas fir trees. As part of the will,the house
will be inhabited for a period of five years prior to being turned over to the City. (No change)
Jamal Crawford Foundation Donation —Community Services and Community and Economic
Development departments were contacted by Jamal Crawford and his representatives to make
a donation to the City of Renton, particularly resurfacing the basketball courts at Liberty Park,
adding four new goal posts/backboards/rims,two new bleacher pads and bleachers, and logos.
Maintenance for ten (10)years is also being proposed. Jamal Crawford 'grew up' on Renton's
Liberty Park courts and wants to give back to youth and the City. The City and the Jamal
Crawford Foundation are currently working on the agreement to facilitate the improvements
and maintenance. Estimated construction timeframe is late August or early September. Also
under discussion is a Saturday celebration in September where improvements will be open to
the public. (NewJ
' Lake to Sound Trail (connectin� Pu�et Sound to Lake Washin�ton)
King County is the lead for this regional trail with participation from Des Moines, SeaTac,
Burien,Tukwila, and Renton. To date, an $800,125 design grant has been started for phased
design segments in SeaTac, Tukwila, and Renton. The schedule is to begin construction in late-
2012, after design and all environmental reviews are completed. Transportation is working
� with Community Services on this project and recommendations have been made regarding trail
alignment and connectivity. The SeaTac/Burien section may be completed first as this section
may have less environmental reviews, so permits may be obtained faster than the
Renton/Tukwila section (Phase II).
A public meeting to review the 30%complete design drawings for Phase II was held at the
Starfire Sports Complex on June 23, 2011. The Monster Road bridge crossing is being designed
to be at-grade, with a pedestrian activated stop signal at the south end of the bridge over the
Black River. Parks Planning and Natural Resources staff met with King County and Herons
Forever several times, with the latter group supporting the Lake to Sound Trail behind the Black
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River Forest on the north side, adjacent to BNSF railway. King County and Community Services
will coordinate volunteer planting of trees over the next few years to help screen the trail from
heron habitat. (Revised)
Soos Creek Trail
Staff is working with King County and their consultant to identify the trail location between
Boulevard Lane Park and the Maple Valley Highway. The trail will likely be designed and
constructed in phases due to limited funding. Construction of the first phase, heading north
from SE 192"d Street, will not happen for approximately eight to ten years. (No change)
Mav Creek Trail
As part of Community and Economic Development (CED)'s grant application to the Washington
State Public Works Board 2009-2011 Grant Program, $500,000 has been preliminarily identified
to make another connection in the May Creek Trail. The City now owns the 3.5-acre parcel
located on the east side of Lake Washington Boulevard, immediately adjacent to and north of
May Creek. Next steps include conducting environmental work/documentation to develop
design and construction documents for construction of a soft surface walking trail. (Revised)
Jones Park Walkwav Improvements
The existing walkways will be reconstructed and/or relocated to better coincide with the
proposed new restroom building and access to existing park amenities. Timing for this project
is dependent upon the new restroom improvements,tentatively scheduled for 2011. (No
changeJ
Januarv 2009 Flood Damage
Damaged areas along the trail located between the Bronson Bridge and the Logan Bridge have
been combined into one package and the City has received approval from FEMA to proceed.
Parks Planning will likely coordinate the work with the Surface Water Utility Division. This work
is expected to take place in August 2012.
The Surface Water Utility Division is the lead with support from Parks Planning for coordinating
repair of the damaged areas along the trail downstream of the restrooms in Cedar River Trail
Park. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will be the lead agency and complete these repairs,
which will be completed in August 2011. Planting of trees and shrubs will take place in October
2011. (Revised)
Sunset Planned Action EIS
Community and Economic Development (CED) is the lead for this project involving several City
departments. The City of Renton, in cooperation with the Renton Housing Authority, has
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prepared the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) addressing future redevelopment and
revitalization of the Sunset Area Community. Staff provided input on parks level of service,
facilities, recreation needs, and human services. The long-term plan is to replace the existing
Sunset Court Park with a larger 2.3-acre park adjacent to planned improvements. (RevisedJ
Inclusive Plav�round I
Community Services has had discussions with the area's service organizations—the Rotary Club
of Renton, Soroptimists International of Renton, Renton Lions Club, Kennydale Lions Club,
Fairwood Lions Club, and Renton Kiwanis Club—to jointly work on an inclusive playground in
Renton. This type of playground will allow for fully integrated activities for people with
disabilities and "typically-able." While we were discussing possible locations, Renton School
District announced that they were planning to rebuild their Hillcrest School, next to North
Highlands Community Center. This school has a majority population of developmentally
disabled pre-schoolers. In June 2011,the School Board approved the joint development of the
inclusive playground with the City, with the playground on both RSD and City property. Their
school will open in fall, 2013. It's possible the playground will open prior to that—joint
development discussions will start in September 2011. (New)
Structural Reviews and Repairs (Gene Coulon Memorial Park and Cedar River Trail Trestle
Brid e
Structural engineers have started reviewing all of Gene Coulon Memorial Park's bridges,
waterwalks, decks, and the fishing pier. Divers will also review all underwater piers. The work
is done every five years. The report will be ready in October 2011.
Work was completed in May 2011,to replace some of the timber footings and supports for the
trestle bridge. The public was safely routed along the sidewalk adjacent to Maple Valley Road
from Riverview Park to a point about 150 yards east of Maplewood Roadside Park. Parks staff
rejected the completed asphalt repair of the trail, and King County (the contractor)will repair it
in the near future. The trail will be closed for one day during the repair. (Revised)
Cedar River Trail Park—Trail Extension
Work commenced in late August 2011 to extend the lower walkway, along the east side of
Cedar River Trail Park, for about 50 yards to where a new striped crosswalk will be created at
the entrance to the Boathouse pier. The new walk will provide an Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) approved paved surface for the entire length of the Cedar River Trail in Renton
(except for the slopes below the Logan Avenue and Bronson Way bridges). (NewJ
Philip Arnold Park—Li�ht Svstem Up�rade
Construction to replace the tennis court lights at Philip Arnold Park will commence in
September 2011. Six new lights will replace the existing four. (RevisedJ
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Renton Communitv Center Parkin� Lot Li�ht Replacement
Bidding and construction will start in September 2011 to replace the existing parking lot and
pedestrian lights, and add to their numbers, which have been insufficient in safely lighting the
parking lot and building approaches after dark. New light-emitting diode (LED) parking lot and
pedestrian lights will provide a significant upgrade to the existing conditions at the front and
back approaches to both the Community Center and Carco Theatre, and will be highly energy
efficient. (Revised)
Irri�ation Automation and Conservation
As part of an ongoing program to computerize and remotely automate irrigation, Parks will
continue to install components for automation in 2012. Thirty-three separate sites currently
have this Sentinel system. Three new units will be installed at fire stations 11, 12, and 13 during
2011.
Public Works street projects now install the Sentinel systems as new landscaping is added to
the public right-of-way; these sites are managed through contract landscape maintenance. The
next such installation will occur along Lake Washington Boulevard North, adjacent to the
Hawk's Landing site. (No change)
PARKS MAINTENANCE & GOLF COURSE
Golf
Promotions I
Lessons, Libation, Laughs—Two to six-person one-hour lesson and beverage—Only$20 per
rers�n (�ng�ing thr�ugh September)
Early Bird —Monday through Friday before 8 a.m., nine holes$16; 18 holes$22
Twilight rates and times are available on the web page
Buildin� Maintenance Items
Reviewing heater replacements in the Driving Range—reprogrammed to 2012.
Contacting door vendor to evaluate and repair Air poors in the banquet facility. Estimate
November 2011 due to scheduled events and coordinating repairs. (Ongoing)
Reviewing bids from contractors for audio/visual contractor to update exterior cameras and
banquet room upgrade with drop-down screens and projection equipment. Estimate
November 2011 due to scheduled events and coordinating repairs. (Ongoing)
Water Ri�hts
Still awaiting the decision from Department of Ecology regarding Water Right Validation and
Change Application—Report; pending as of August 2011. (Onqoing)
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2011 Grounds Maintenance Proiects
Clubhouse landscape bed rejuvenation—pruning through September.
Topdressing and drainage program focused on prioritized fairways. (Ongoing, part of 2011
budget)
Hole#2 drainage project to begin in September. (Ongoing, through October)
Parks Maintenance
Parks Rules and Re�ulations:
Department of Justice—Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ruling—Other Power Driven
Mobility Devices: Trails will be evaluated as to accommodation. (Ongoing—Complete by
March 2012)
Renewal of the Aquatic Land Use Lease for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is currently in
process with Department of Natural Resources. (Ongoing)
Parks Trail Ranger Program—Volunteers will be in the field through September. We have
received positive feedback from trail users. (Ongoing)
Crew Proiects Throu�hout Park Svstem
Trails and Street Tree Crew:
Mowing through trails and downtown areas.
Replace/repair pavers—lower Cedar River walk—heaving from temperature changes.
Continued repairs on various irrigation breaks along the Cedar River Trail from Bronson Way
downstream to the lake.
Continued hedge and tree pruning through downtown.
Clean-up of recently purchased Big 5 property.
Prepared for art festival and car show.
Applied broadleaf herbicide to all areas downtown and along the trail.
Rejuvenation pruning along the trail from North 6 Street to the lake.
Continued preparing and assisting at Piazza Park for the Farmers Market season.
Moved light pole and sprinkler heads and removed sod for new ADA sidewalk to the
Boathouse.
Continued to pressure wash courts,the Piazza, and areas of the trail.
Removed two damaged trees and various broken limbs.
Coulon Crew
Continued weeding, hedging, and mowing the north end of the park. It's finally drying out.
Mainline repair in the statue lawn.
Concert series set up and take down—ongoing through September. �
Park preparation and clean-up for Fourth of July event.
Applied broad leaf herbicide to shrub beds and landscaped areas.
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Added material to the Volleyball court.
Decking repairs in the swim area.
Tree limbing along the paths.
Irrigation—small leak repairs. (Ongoing)
Paver work. (Ongoing)
Noxious weed removal throughout the park.
Painting sign posts throughout the park.
Ongoing maintenance.
Park Avenue Crew
Renton River Days—Park preparation, set-up, and break down for the event.
Poured concrete around new ballfield lights at Philip Arnold Park.
Pressure washed various courts at Philip Arnold,Tiffany, Kiwanis parks, etc.
Began the layout of soccer fields at Cedar River Park.
Removed dangerous limbs from trees at Riverview Park.
Removed a dead tree at City Hall.
Completed Sentinel irrigation system installation at Glencoe Park.
Applied broadleaf herbicide throughout parks and shrub beds
Striped the parking lot at Kennydale Lions Park.
Brush cutting at Ron Regis Park, Riverview Park, and along the Cedar River Trail.
Ongoing maintenance.
Volunteer Projects
Eagle Scout—spread wood chips at Heritage Park.
Eagle Scout—spread wood chips at Black River Riparian Forest.
Eagle Scout—installing a new kiosk on trail near Maplewood Roadside Park.
Upcoming Day of Service on September 10—approximately 1,000 volunteers will participate
. in Citywide projects.
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
Encroachment onto Public Property Ordinance—Brochure
The new Encroachments on Public Property regulation was adopted by City Council earlier this
year in March. To effectively communicate this regulation, a brochure was created for
distribution to homeowners. The brochure will be used to educate residents about
encroachment as the first step in preventing them from occurring. The brochures will be
mailed to residents whose property borders City-owned lands along with a letter describing
why they are receiving the brochure. The brochure is being reviewed by the City Attorney.
(New)
Washin�ton Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) 2010 Urban Initiative Grants
The 2010 Urban Initiative Grants were released for application with grant awards of up to
$30,000 for urban forestry projects. Community Services was awarded a grant to perform an
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urban tree cover assessment. The project determines the amount of canopy cover over Renton
and compares that with the amount of impervious surfaces (roads, roofs, parking lots, etc.,)to
arrive at baseline data including ecosystem service values of the urban forest. AMEC Earth and
Environmental, Inc., the consultant selected to assist the City with the grant, has completed the
report. Staff will be briefing the Parks and Planning Commissions and City Council. (Revised)
The Urban and Communitv Forestrv Development Plan
Since being approved in 2009,the Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan (the Plan)
has been used to further Renton's urban for.estry program.
Many of the strategies have been completed according to the yearly implementation schedule;
however, several of them could not be accomplished in the anticipated timeframe. Items such
as designation of the Community Services Department as the Host Department, designation of
the Community Forestry Interdepartmental Team, coordinated staffing and funding sources,
Tree Bank Program, Citizen Tree Board, and, a Significant Trees Program have been re-
programmed to future years. The revised Implementation Schedule will be inserted into the
Plan for the next printing. Revised copies will be available in September.
For 2011, the implementation schedule indicates initiation or completion of the following:
Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager obtaining an ISA Certified Arborist designation
(September), commencing the Forestry Ordinance (underway), canopy cover analysis
(complete), hiring staff for right-of-way maintenance (re-programmed to future years) and a
Tree Planting Program (re-programmed to future years). (Revised)
Tree Maintenance
Between January 1 and August 16, 2011, 120 work orders were received with 75 work orders
completed. More than 400 trees have been either removed, pruned, or inspected, and waiting
for action since the beginning of the year. Safety-related work orders are prioritized with those
needing immediate attention completed within two weeks. A combination of City crews and
contractors provides this service. Some work orders are referred to Code Compliance for
notification and action by property owners. (RevisedJ
High priority tree removal projects anticipated for August/September include three residential
locations and street trees in downtown Renton. The downtown locations include sidewalk and
curb repairs by Public Works crews or contractors: 27 trees will be removed in this project and
replaced with 25 trees using tree grates.
Tree maintenance for the remainder of 2011 and other replacement plantings for removed
trees are being delayed because of budget shortfalls. Staff is working on preparing a prioritized
list of tree maintenance and planting locations. (Revised)
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Washin�ton Community Forestry Council (WCFC)
The Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager represents Urban Forestry Managers
throughout the State on the Washington Community Forestry Council (WCFC). The WCFC is a
requirement by the federal government to advise the Commissioner of Public Lands and the
Washington Department of Natural Resources on policies and programs related to urban
forestry. The WCFC meets four times each year. The next meeting is scheduled in November.
(RevisedJ
2011 Urban Forestrv Grant
The Washington Department of Natural Resources awarded the City with a Community Forestry
Assistance Grant in March. Staff submitted a grant proposal for planting trees in the North
Renton Neighborhood in relation to the City Center Plan. This planting proposal would provide
up to 50 trees for planting in the neighborhood during the 2012 Arbor Day/Earth Day Event.
The Interagency Agreement has been signed and returned to the State. Field work on this
project is expected to begin in September. (Revised)
Urban Forestrv Mana�ement Software
Staff is reviewing computerized tree inventory and management software packages to update,
record,track and automate tree work. Numerous packages are available and staff has
narrowed these down to a half dozen for consideration. Vendors will provide the City with
demonstrations of the offerings prior to final consideration and selection. The software can be
used with the existing database of trees or updated in future tree inventory projects. A few key
features include: ability to integrate with GIS mapping; ease of updating tree data; printing
work orders; compiling production reports; and, compatibility with City systems, to name a few.
Procurement is expected before the end of the year. (NewJ
RECREATION
' Athletics
� Skyhawks Sports Camps offered 19 youth sports camps in basketball, soccer, flag football,
volleyball, cheer, and multi-sport for ages four through twelve. To date, 334 children have
participated.
Summer Youth Baseball wra ed u on Au ust 4 for bo s and irls a es five throu h ten. In
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eight weeks of the program, only one day was rained out! Two-hundred-seventy (270) children
en'o ed playing baseball at five of our local City parks during the warm summer weather.
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Partnering with Aces Tennis (Aces), we have been able to provide lessons, camps,team
opportunities, and tournaments. Over 200 youth and adults have participated in our tennis
programs throughout the summer. In addition, Aces provided multiple youth and adult ,
tournaments this summer, giving over 500 participants the opportunity to visit our City.
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Participants came from as far as Oregon and Idaho to participate in our local Renton tennis
tournaments.
Best Effort Basketball Camp was held on August 10 through August 12 at the Liberty Park
outdoor basketball courts and was a huge success! Former WNBA/NBA coach Tom Newell and
long-time northwest coach Ernie Woods volunteered their time to run three days of basketball
fun for 70 children ages six through fourteen. In addition to the basketball skills and drills,
coaches encouraged participants to give their best effort in school and sent the message to
everyone present, "Eat right to play right." This was a successful free event for the participants
that promoted exercise and healthy eating.
Seattle Seahawks provided two Gatorade Junior Training Camps on July 26 and 27 at Cedar
River Park. Over 400 children registered for these two camps. A very special "Thanks!" was
given to Paul Johns and the Seattle Seahawks for continuing to partner with the City to provide
this free program to the children in our Renton commun•ity.
The summer adult softball leagues concluded August 14. Local co-ed team Dino's Pub won our
upper recreation league championship and was featured in the Renton Reporter for their
undefeated season. East Renton Community Church won our lower recreation league
championship.
I f II v II II b sk tball and dod eball
August 3 was the first day of registration for our adu t a o eyba , a e , g
leagues. Over 50 teams registered on the first day and many of the leagues filled to capacity.
Fall adult softball teams 45 of them! are en'o in the dr summer weather. This is our largest
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fall adult softball season and includes five separate divisions of play. Currently, there are eight
, teams on the wait list for our fall softball leagues.
Field Scheduling and Park Rentals.
The following groups were scheduled summer field users:
Renton Little League Liberty Youth Rugby
� Newcastle Baseball Club Senior and Adult Softball Leagues
American Recreation Cricket Club SCORE and Cascade Youth Soccer Clubs
PACCAR League WSDOT Softball League
The following groups are scheduled for fall field use:
Highlands Youth Soccer Club Renton Rangers Junior Football
Benson Bruins Junior Football Soccer Club of Renton East
American Recreation Cricket Club Men's Senior Fast Pitch League
Cascade Youth Soccer Club CYO Youth Soccer
Greater Renton Football Club (GRFC) Local Renton Area Churches
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Cultural Arts Pro�rams
Renton Civic Theater presented Bye Bye Birdie as the 26th Annual Teen Musical this summer at
Carco Theatre. This is the second year of this partnership. They auditioned 45 teens and had a
cast of 33. The program was well received by the Community. Total attendance for all six
shows exceeded 1,000 audience members.
Renton Municipal Arts Commission Summer Art Exhibits at Carco Theatre included works by ',
Deborah Haggman (from June 27 through August 12). '
Carco Theatre hosted the following events:
Renton Civic Theater—Summer Teen Musical
Washington State Fire Training Academy
Renton Municipal Arts Commission Arts Reception
"Kauai in My Heart" Hawaiian Days Celebration
The Carco Staff and Cultural Arts Team supported a number of successful events including the
Coulon Summer Concert Series and the outdoor Moonlight Movie series.
Kidd Valley Coulon Family Concerts Series (with a total attendance of over 1,400) included
performances by:
Renton City Concert Band
Gary "Kalei" Medeiros
JC and the Crew
Erwillian
Boys of Greenwood Glen
Creme Tangerine
Moonlight Movie total attendance was enjoyed by over 750 Renton community members and
featured:
Grease
How to Train Your Dragon
Ghostbusters
Toy Story 3
Aquatics
Lifeguards are scheduled to work at both beaches from noon to 8 p.m. on Labor Day and Gene
Coulon Memorial Beach and Kennydale Beach will close for the summer at the end of the day.
This summer,the lifeguards participated in the annual Lake Washington Challenge Cup. The
Renton team finished second overall, behind Seattle, but finished first in the first-aid
competition. Renton will host the event next year at Coulon Beach.
The Henry Moses Aquatic Center (HMAC) also closes on Labor Day at the end of the day. The
swimming lesson program had 1,134 participants this year.
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Even though the summer was on the cool side, as of August 24, we have sold $107,622 in pass
cards, $40,196 in tent rentals, and $40,454 in group ticket sales.
Our annual customer service survey for HMAC patrons is now available on-line. The
information gathered is used as a tool for improving our operations the following year.
Our partner, Renton Sailing Club, gave sailing lessons to 60 participants this summer in its
classes.
Nei�hborhood Centers
There were 1,275 children attending Renton day camps this summer with revenues of
$174,260.
The Neighborhood Center staff assisted with the annual National Night Out Program at
Earlington Park on August 2. This is a partnership with the Renton Police Department.
The Seafair Clowns visited Heritage Park on August 17 to hand out school supplies. The event
was held in conjunction with the Renton School District and City of Renton Human Services
Summer Lunch Program. Approximately 400 young people who were there with their parents
received school supplies and were entertained by the clowns!
Special Populations
Fall programs include golf club, drama club, and bocce ball club. The Exciting Excursions
program travels to the Puyallup Fair, Remlinger Farms, the Space Needle, and the Seattle
Aquarium! The Fall Special Olympics sport is bowling.
Renton Communitv Center(RCC)
Adventure Camp at the Renton Community Center, for ages five to eight, was full for all five
weeks with wait lists of up to 15 students. The big summer hit was our Around the Town Camp
where campers visited and were treated to something special by downtown merchants. Some
of the stops were: Pho, where each camper was given a pho bowl and ice water to enjoy; Pop!
Gourmet Popcorn fet campers come in and try the different varieties of their gourmet popcorn
and sent us on our way with two bags of their house specialty; La Hacienda campers enjoyed
lunch in the banquet room; Liberty Cafe campers were treated to the best hot chocolate and
story from owner Mike; Happy Delusions' Mary gave each camper an "I love Renton" pin and a
$5 off coupon for the store; Uptown Glassworks gave a great demonstration on glass blowing
where some students got to help and they each received a piece of colorful glass and attended
some of the IKEA Renton River Days festivities.
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The Community Center has reserved 418 picnic shelters this summer with revenues of$58,010.
Fall programs at the Community Center include numerous preschool and dance classes.
Miscellaneous
The Fall Recreation brochure, What's Happening, is available now on-line, at the Community
Center, and at the libraries. New classes include: youth volleyball skills clinics, stroller strides,
safety, and survival for winter recreation, photography for teens, and more!
Recreation and the American Cancer Society worked together on "Bark for Life" at the Cedar
River pog Park on August 20. The program is similar to the popular "Relay for Life" fundraiser.
Recreation is partnering with the American Kennel Club to offer the annual "Responsible Dog
Day" at the Cedar River pog Park on Sunday, September 25,from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Activities
include AKC Canine Good Citizen testing for$10 per dog, and educational information on dog
ownership. Dog licenses will also be available.
The annual Soccer Challenge will be held Friday, September 9, at Ron Regis Park, from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. The skills contests are for ages five through fourteen, and include dribbling, goal
shooting, distance kicking, and more!
Recreation staff is working on renewing the Renton-IKEA Performing Arts Agreement with the
City.
Accreditation Update
The visitation team and dates have been identified. In preparation for the upcoming 2012
CAPRA Hearing, Renton is scheduled the first week of December 2011. The Commission has
chosen the following team for the visitation:
Chair: William Tschirhart, Kettering, Ohio
Visitor: Heidi Sims, Hobbs, New Mexico
Visitor: Brenda Roosa, Green River, Wyoming
Senior Activity Center
IKEA Renton River Days Senior Picnic: On Thursday,July 21,the Seniors Day Picnic was held at
the Renton Community Center. Over 500 senior citizens enjoyed a barbeque lunch complete
with strawberry shortcake and music by Horns-A-Plenty.
Free Outdoor Movie: On Friday, luly 22, Grease was shown on the grounds of the Senior
Activity Center. Prior to the movie, a Greased Lightning party(music, food, and games) was
held. This event drew 250 people and was sponsored by the Senior Advisory Committee and
City of Renton AFSCME Employees Union Local 2170.
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Upcomin� Events
Senior Activity Center Closure: The Senior Activity Center will be closed for two weeks,
September 12 through September 24, for annual major maintenance and repairs.
Senior Activity Center Library Remodel Dedication: On September 27 at 10:30 a.m., the
dedication of our Library remodeling project will be held. This beautiful new room will become
a focal point in the Senior Activity Center. This project was funded by the Ikuta Donation
through the Renton Community Foundation.
MUSEUM
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Renton Historical Societv Serves Over 1,200 People durin� IKEA
Renton River Davs
Attendance at the Renton Historical Society's booth and the
Museum set new records this year, as Museum staff and 31 ��
trustees and volunteers served 1,240 children and their parents. ��►.;
Children got to try out a new craft at the booth, making Coast � "�� ��
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Salish-style paper masks and learning about Native American
culture. Staff and trustees also answered questions about
Renton history and the Museum itself. The Museum was free
during IKEA Renton River Days week, and visitors were able to
see Found Art by Renton Technical College students and Voices of the Duwamish Tribe, photos
by Joanne Petrina.
Museum Opens Smithsonian Exhibit.JournevStories
On Thursday, September 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.,the Renton History Museum will hold an exhibit
opening forJourney5tories, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit that explores the history
of American migration, immigration, and mobility. The exhibit draws on the Smithsonian's
collection of photographs, objects, oral histories, and maps to look at how Americans' desire to
move shaped life and history in the U.S. The Museum's companion exhibit, Boomtown!Renton
During WWII opens at the same time. Boomtown! looks at Renton's explosive growth in the
1940s, as thousands of war workers moved to town for jobs at Boeing, PACCAR, and other
industries. These exhibits were made possible in part by Humanities Washington and Museum
on Main Street. On display September 6 through October 15.
Museum Plans for Bi�foot Exhibit
Renton History Museum staff is working with artist Eugene Parnell to bring his exhibit Bigfoot Is
Probably Real to the Museum in time for Halloween. This exhibit explores the myth (and
reality?) of one of the Pacific Northwest's most enduring creatures, and will include plenty of i
opportunities for visitors to decide for themselves whether Bigfoot is real. On display October �
25 through December 22.
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Renton Historical Societv Plans Its Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner
The Renton Historical Society Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction takes place on Wednesday,
, October 26 at the Renton Senior Activity Center,from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Comedian John
Keister will again emcee the auction. Tickets are$40 per person and are available on-line at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173461. All proceeds benefit the Renton Historical
Society and help support the Museum's exhibit, programs, and educational outreach.
FACILITIES INFORMATION
Senior Activitv Center
The Library Room grand (re)opening will be held on September 27 at 10:30 a.m. for dedication.
Renton Communitv Center(RCC) Maintenance
Every summer,the RCC and Carco Theatre are shut down for two weeks so that extensive
maintenance can be performed. This typically includes refinishing floors and painted surfaces.
The RCC is over 20 years old, and we budgeted more than usual so we could catch up on a
number of aesthetic items. The lobby carpeting was replaced with an all-vinyl material that
looks like carpet, but cleans up like a hard surface. New furniture has been ordered for the
lobby. The gym, racquet ball courts, and banquet floors were refinished, as were the tiled
kitchen, women's locker room, and lobby restroom floors.
Coordination of the KCLS Branch Libraries Construction
This is continuing, with discussion of the possibility of a mixed-use development facility for the
Highlands Library, and preliminary design work at the downtown site. A State Environmental
Protection Act (SEPA) review is necessary before demolition of the former Big 5 building can be
started.
The public input process for the downtown library is kicking off with a meeting in the Renton
Pavilion Event Center on September 13,from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The intent is to have three
such opportunities at specific stages in the design process. The first event coincides with the
basic programming and site planning that will have been completed by then.
Repurpose of the Existin� Downtown Librarv
There were 36 applicants for the citizen task force which will ultimately make a facility use
recommendation to the City Council for the existing downtown library building.
Discussion with the State Department of Fisheries has determined the scope of permitting that
is required for the seismic upgrades. Work on the permit and seismic plan set of drawings is
continuing.
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Parks Maintenance Shop (a.k.a. the United Rentals Buildin�)
Application has been made for a Conditional Use Permit for this facility, rather than continuing
with an annual Temporary Use Permit.
Electric Vehicle Char�in�Stations
Additional chargers will be installed very soon at: (1)the Renton Community Center (RCC);
(2)the City Public Works Shop; and, (3) City Hall. We are receiving proposals from electrical
contractors at this time.
Miscellaneous
One of Ma or Law's hi hest riorities is the newl enacted Police De artment's Enhanced
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Downtown Enforcement effort. A technical aspect of this effort is the upgrade of closed-circuit
, television (CCTV) equipment and utility in the Transit Center, Pavilion, and Piazza Park areas.
High resolution megapixel cameras are available at reasonable costs compared to two or three
years ago, and new accessibility, storage, and search capabilities based on JPEG 2000
technology will provide the Police Department with valuable time-saving tools. We have been
interviewing existing users of the proposed software as a matter of due diligence before we
, invest in new software. So far,the results have been very favorable.
HUMAN SERVICES
The Community Services Department collaborated with the Seafair clowns on the distribution
of school supplies in August, 2011 at the Heritage Park summer lunch program site.
Approximately 400 children received supplies at this event.
The Housing Repair Assistance Program received $40,000 from First Savings Bank Northwest in
' 2011 to help do safety and health-related repairs on low-income, owner-occupied homes. The
bank has donated over$250,000 to this program—and we will be recognizing their contribution
in the future.
The Veterans and Human Services Levy was endorsed by the City of Renton. This was a
collective effort between Human Services,the Mayor's office, King County, and the South King
Homelessness Forum. The ballot measure was overwhelmingly supported. Many Renton
agencies receive funds from this source, so this will help Renton residents continue to receive
those services.
Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) were allocated to help agencies with capacity building. It is
the first time the City has allocated funding for this purpose. The South King Council of Human
, Services was selected to do the consulting work. Two workshops have been held—one on
grant writing and one on the basics of a fundraising plan. The evaluations have been very
positive. The third workshop is Building an Organizational Dashboard, Using Benchmarks and
Outcomes to Measure Agency Performance on September 28, 2011, from 1:00 p.m.to 4:00
p.m. This training focuses on how to design benchmarks and outcomes that make sense for
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organizations, and how to use the results to ensure that programs have the right goals and the
agency is on track to meet them.
Agencies are encouraged to bring their own performance measures to the training to review
with peer agencies. One-to-one technical assistance is also available to help agencies with a
specific challenge or project. Assistance is available on a variety of topics on a first come,first
served basis, with priority given to agencies that have attended one or more of the workshops,
or those who have completed an agency self-assessment.
The City is co-sponsoring a Resource Fair for low-income families in King County scheduled for
October 1 at the Pavilion. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is called Bridging the Gap, and the
purpose is to provide information to families to help them become self-sufficient.
Approximately 100 vendors will be present, and resources will include local human service
providers, housing resources, how to prevent foreclosure, employment and training, education,
legal help, free and low-cost banking services, child care, medical and dental care, and how to
access public benefits like food stamps and Temporary Aid to Needy Families.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES AND EVENTS
Nei�hborhoods
• Picnics—July and August have been busy with neighborhood picnics in Evendell and Nichols
Place, and at Renton Park Elementary School for Cascade, Chinquapin, Renton Park, and
Vantage Glen neighborhoods. Lacrosse, South Renton and Tiffany Park Neighborhoods each
held picnics.
In August,Thomas Teasdale Park hosted the Talbot Hill, Victoria Hills, Victoria Park and
Winsper Neighborhood picnic; Philip Arnold Park hosted the Renton Hill Neighborhood;
Kiwanis Park hosted the President Park Neighborhood; South Union neighbors enjoyed
Heritage Park;the North Renton Neighborhood could be found at Jones Park; and the
neighbors in Maplewood, Maplewood Glen, Pioneer Place,Summerfield, and Wonderland
Estates were all invited to attend the picnic at Maplewood Park. Closing the month of
August,the Sunset Neighborhood picnic was held at the new site of their neighborhood
community garden and Maple Ridge Estates was to be held in their common area.
Each neighborhood picnic is coupled with a community service project. Some included food
drives for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank. Others had volunteer service
activities, neighborhood clean-ups, recycling education, and a pet food drive,just to name a
few.
Picnic Spotlights have been added to the Neighborhood web pages, and thanks to digital
cameras, we have placed photos for everyone to enjoy.
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• The Neighborhood Program Crew assisted our Renton Police Department with the National
Night Out program, serving up hundreds of hot dogs on August 2, at Earlington Park.
• Mini-grants are still available for neighborhood participation in the City's program for
projects up to $1,000.
• Communication grants will be available and accepted January 3 to January 20, 2012.
• 2012 Project grants will be accepted January 23 through March 9, 2012.
Volunteer Services
Communit Services received 1 758 hours of volunteer service from 207 individuals in the
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month of July. Using the Independent Section Indicator for a value of service for 2010 of$21.36
per hour,this amounts to$37,550.88 of service for July.
Projects and programs receiving volunteer hours included Specialized Recreation Programs,
Renton Senior Activity Center, Renton History Museum,Youth Athletics, Parks, the Housing
Repair Assistance Program, our Facilities Division,the Neighborhood Program, and the Fourth
of July celebration event.
In addition to the ongoing programs receiving volunteer service during the months of July and
August,the City benefitted from the following projects:
• Renton Youth Council assisted with the Senior Activity Center's annual Senior Picnic at�the
Community Center and served 500 hamburgers.
• Volunteers from the President Park Neighborhood assisted staff and did a park beatification
project at Kiwanis Park that included painting the gate.
• Twelve volunteers provided 36 hours of volunteer assistance with our Youth Track and Field
program.
• Nine volunteers assisted at the Fourth of July activities providing 44 hours and four hardy
helpers volunteered 14 hours to assist with the clean-up the activities on the fifth of luly at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
• Deelon Basilio-Sablan and 24 of his volunteer team helped with a soft trail restoration at
Heritage Park in August as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
• Spencer Clair has started his Eagle Scout project at Black River Riparian Forest and is
scheduled to complete it on September 17.
Upcomin�Volunteer Activities
• Completion of Black River Eagle Scout Project—soft trail restoration at Black River Riparian
Forest.
• September 10, Renton Volunteer Services Day. Eight community agencies have joined us
this year in presenting 30 different projects with the goal to engage 1,000 volunteers. The
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day's activities will conclude with a picnic at Liberty Park at 1:30 p.m. to say thank you to all
who have served.
• Students from New Horizon School will be assisting staff with a shoreline clean-up at Gene
Coulon Memorial Beach Park in September as their day of service.
• Members of the FAA will help with a park project at Tiffany Park on September 16 as part of
the United Ways Day of Service.
Communitv Special Event Updates:
Renton's Fabulous Fourth of July presented by The Landin�: Thousands of attendees enjoyed a
beautiful day of weather, free KidZone Activities sponsored by Coal Creek Family and Matt
Griffin YMCA, stage entertainment sponsored by Sanctuary and The Reserve Apartments and a
professional fireworks display. This was the ninth year for the City's Fourth of July Celebration
event at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and it was the third year of the three-year Title
Sponsor relationship with The Landing(2009-2011). The 2011 Fourth of July Celebration Event
Report will be presented to Renton City Council on Monday, September 19, 2011.
IKEA Renton River Davs: Beautiful weather and festival-goers created record crowds and
participation levels at this year's 27th Annual IKEA Renton River Days festival. The main festival
I weekend was July 22-24, 2011, at Liberty and Cedar River Parks. Together, with the Board of
Directors and City of Renton Department Representatives, thirty volunteer planning
committees comprise of several hundred volunteers and thousands of volunteer service hours
to help produce the multi-event multi-day festival. Over fifty local businesses, organizations,
and individuals helped sponsor the festival—many at very significant levels. This year was the
thirteenth year with IKEA as Title Sponsor. Co-Sponsors included City of Renton, First Savings
Bank Northwest, McLendon Hardware, Renton Rotary, Waste Management, and Wizards of the
Coast. The 2011 IKEA Renton River Days Event Report will be presented to Renton City Council
on Monday, September 26, 2011.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
EVENT DATE LOCATION/TIME
Rolling Hills, Steeple
Chase Hills and 5:00 p.m. at their neighborhood common area located
Rolling Hill
Condominium September 1 at 1601 Rolling Hills Avenue SE.
Association
Community Picnic
Swim Beaches Close;
Henry Moses Aquatic September 5 Gene Coulon Memorial Park and Kennydale beaches;
Center Closes Henry Moses Aquatic Center
Kennydale September 7 5:00 p.m. at the Kennydale Lions Park
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EVENT DATE LOCATION/TIME
Neighborhood �
Association—Picnic
Ready in Renton All month
(Emergency Campaign Activities to be determined
Preparedness)
Earlington Hill
Neighborhood September 8 5:30 p.m. at Earlington Park, 272 Thomas Avenue SW.
Association
Renton Soccer September 9 Ron Regis Park—6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Challenge (Tentative) Youth 5 to 14 years—Free
Fall Recycling Day September 10 North Parking Lot of Renton Technical College,9:00 a.m.to
3:00 p.m.
Renton Day of September 10 Various projects throughout the City
Service
Women's Bike Ride through Renton
Cycle the Wave September 18 g a.m.to 3 p.m. Sponsored by East Side Domestic Violence
Responsible Dog Cedar River pog Park—12:00 to 4:00 p.m.;American Kennel
Owner Day September 25 Club/Co-sponsored by All Terrier Club of WW/Staffordshire
Bull Terrier Club of Puget Sound, and RUFF
OCTOBER
EVENT DATE LOCATION/TIME
Renton Film Frenzy October 7-10 Throughout Renton
filming weekend Annual 50 hour filmmaking competition
Fall Harvest Festival October 8 Piazza (South 3�d at Burnett Avenue South) 10:00 a.m.to 4:00
p.m. Free— Annual Event sponsored by Piazza Renton
Pavilion Event Center(South 3�d at Burnett Avenue South)
Chamber Business October 8 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Free
Exposition Annual event sponsored by Chamber of Commerce
Fall Shredathon October 8 Sam's Club 9 a.m.to Noon—Free. Home document
shredding.
Fall Green and Clean October 15 Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Renton Film Frenzy October 25 Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center; 7:00 p.m.
Curvees Award Gala
Film Frenzy
Downtown Renton October 26 Screening of all Film Frenzy movies at various downtown
Film Walk locations; 7:00 p.m.—Free
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EVENT DATE LOCATION/TIME
Downtown Renton Trick or Treat—businesses throughout Downtown;
Trick or Treat& Halloween Party in Main Street Square (entrance 200 block
"Olde" Fashioned October 29 of Main); 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.—Free. Sponsored by the
Halloween Party Downtown Events Committee.
Boo Carnival Renton Community Center—2 years to 8 years(with parent
Co-sponsor October 29 or guardian). Fee: $6 for a carnival pass. 10:00 a.m.to
, Stoneway Concrete Noon. For more information,call the Renton Community
Center at 425-430-6700.
Holiday Craft Bazaar October 29 Renton Senior Activity Center
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