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Home My WebLink About02/27/2017 - Agenda Bill `�" '""` AGENDA ITEM #7, fl AB- 1859 '� CITY OF — enton � . •- • •. � SUBJECT/TITLE: City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Recommended Amendments RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning& Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community& Economic Development STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager EXT.: 6576 . • . . � N/A � ' • � • The City Center Community Plan contains eight goals and numerous strategies to accomplish those goals.The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board is tasked with making recommendations to the City regarding which implementation strategies should be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs.The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board has made recommendations in 2013 and 2016. Many of the work programs related to these recommendations have been completed or initiated. One of the implementation strategies in the plan is to "Create a greenway/promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st Street" (Goal 8.3). Residents of that area have expressed concern and frustration with the nebulous nature of this strategy. In response to this concern,the Board has asked to make two amendments to this goal/priority. 1) Council direct staff--beginning in 2017--to develop a work program that engages the public so the community can participate in providing more specificity to the policy. The work plan will take into account the likely redevelopment of 200 Mill and the potentially significant changes within the Civic Node, and its potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood. 2) Council adopt a revision to the strategy 8.3.1: "Complete a detailed implementation strategy for the greenway/promenade based on the conceptual design" by adding the statement: "The City shall not utilize Eminent Domain in furtherance of this strategy". : A. Advisory Board Implementation Priorities + • • � � • Approve the recommended work program and revision to strategy 8.3.1. related to the City Center Community Plan. ,� rrrr �rrr • This past Wednesday, IKEA Renton opened its doors to a beautiful new 399,000 square foot store adjacent to its current store. Work will now commence on tearing down the old store and completing the parking and landscaping as part of the new store layout. We are proud that the opening of the new store was accompanied by its new name: IKEA Renton! • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Angel Swanson, Renton,expressed appreciation for Council adopting the Inclusive City proclamation earlier in the evening. However,she remarked that declaring Renton to be a sanctuary city would be more impactful to the immigrant community. Ms.Swanson read a draft Sanctuary City proclamation,and noted that Council could adopt something similar in the future.She also mentioned that a new group called Renton Resist will be holding their first immigration rally on March 19, 2017 at the Renton Pavilion. She invited City officials to attend the rally. • Chandra Lindquist, Renton,stated that recent political events have motivated her to become more active in the community. She requested that Council declare Renton to be a sanctuary city.She stated that she believes declaring Renton to be a sanctuary city will make the community a safer place for undocumented residents. • Doug Jones, Renton,stated that he supports the draft Sanctuary City resolution that Ms.Swanson had presented to Council. He urged Council to declare Renton to be a sanctuary city. • Howard McOmber, Renton, invited City officials to attend the Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches (REACH) annual fundraising gala occurring on March 18, 2017 at the Renton Pavilion. He also thanked City officials for opening cold weather shelters during the recent periods of inclement weather. Discussion ensued regarding the potential benefits and consequences of declaring Renton to be a sanctuary city. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the ConsentAgenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of February 13, 2017.Council Concur. c) AB-1861 Mayor Law appointed Shane A. Moloney as City Attorney,effective April 1, 2017 at Step D of the salary Grade m49. Council Concur. d) AB-1853 Administrative Services Department recommended adopting a resolution to set the threshold for state sales tax credit for 2017 at$6,022,000 related to the Benson Hill annexation.Council Concur. e) AB-1855��ty Attorney Department re�uested authorization to hire a Senior Assistant City Attorney at Step E of the salary Grade m42.Council Concur. f) AB-1859 Community&Economic Development Department recommended approval to develop a work program for 2017 and a revision to Strategy 8.3.1 of the City Center Community Plan. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. February 27,2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES City Center Community Plan Advisory Board - 2013 Priorities Y C !0 � � rr .O • d � • � Lead: Planning #1 1.1.1 Update existing design standards for the City Center $ Yes Residents, Businesses, Short-term RMC to ensure new development will fulfill the vision. Support: Economic Development, Property owners Community Services 1.1.2 Create cohesive urban design standards for the Lead: Planning � public realm that include standards for gateways, Support: Transportation,Community Residents, Businesses, #2 wayfinding, street trees, street lighting, pedestrian-scaled Services, Utilities, Economic $$ Yes Property owners Short-term RMC lighting, landscaping,street furniture, utilities, and public Development, Fire&Emergency art. Services #3 2.2.3 Initiate a sidewalk cafe case study and develop tailored regulations to encourage sidewalk cafes in Lead: Planning, Economic Development $ Yes General Public Short-term (tied) Downtown. #3 4.2.1 Consider rezoning the intact,single-family area of Lead: Planning $ Yes Residents, Businesses, Short-term RMC (tied) the South Renton neighborhood. Support: Community Services Property owners #3 Lead: Planning,Community Services 3.1.1 Complete a conceptual plan for the civic node $$ No General public Short-term Museum MP (tied) Support: Economic Development 6.11.1 Establish priority bicycle improvements consistent �ead: Transporation #6 with the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan within City Center $ Yes General Public Short-term TIP subarea. Support: Planning, Community Services � � �1 R Z a n - m 3 � � � v.w ��rv PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE �'�'��`° �� COMMITTEE REPORT �� '��"�...� ��-�._— M � arch 13, 2017 City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Recommendations Referred February 27, 2017 The City Center Community Plan contains goals and strategies to accomplish those goals over a twenty year horizon. The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board is tasked with making recommendations to the Council regarding which strategies should be prioritized and implemented through departmental work programs. The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board has made recommendations in 2013 and 2016. One of the implementation strategies in the plan is to "Create a greenway/promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st Street" (Goal 8.3). Residents of that area have expressed concerns about how this strategy might be implemented. In response to this concern, the Board has made two recommendations regarding this goal/priority. The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations and directs staff--beginning in 2017--to develop a work program that engages the public so the community can participate in an actionable plan for this policy. The work plan will take into account the likely redevelopment of 200 Mill and the potentially significant changes within the Civic Node, and its potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The Committee further directs staff to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a revision to the strategy 8.3.1: "Complete a detailed implementation strategy for the greenway/promenade based on the conceptual design"to add the statement: "The City shall not utilize Eminent Domain in furtherance of this strategy". , ' Ed Prince, Chair � , j R;andy Corman, Vice Chair �_. n clrvin, Member �� cc:Chip Vincent,CED Administrator - - 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov � �rrr' +.�' g) AB-1860 Community& Economic Development Department recommended approval of the recommended priorities for the Benson Hill Community Plan. Refer to Planning& Development Comrnittee. h) AS-1854 Public Works Department requested authorization to purchase ten vehicles valued at$288,335.The funds required to purchase the vehicles were included in the 2017/2018 Biennial Budget. Council Concur. MOVED BY PAVONE,SECONDED BY PRINCE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE CONSENT AGENDA, MINUS ITEM 7.b.CARRIED. SEPARATE CONSIDERATION-ITEM 7.b. b) AB-1858 Mayor Law appointed Rocale Timmons to the Community Plan Advisory Board-City Center with a term expiring March 1, 2020.�n{��}^ D1,^^�^0 4. ^^•,e��Y�- +r •++ o MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7.b.AS COUNCIL CONCUR.CARRIED. UlVFIN1SNED BUSINESS Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Renton Housing Authority request to waive 100-percent of eligible development and impact mitigation fees for the Sunset Court Apartment development project.The proposed 50-unit affordable rental housing development is a component of the Sunset Terrace Redevelopment Master Site Plan and meets the criteria for a fee waiver as provided in RMC 4-1-210C.The fee waiver will assist the RHA in providing new affordable rental housing and support the City's ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Sunset Area. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. Planning& Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the 2017 Title IV Docket 12 Group A. The Planning and Development Committee further recommended that ordinances for the fo�lowing items be prepared and presented for first reading when they are complete: • #D-128: Pet Daycare • #D-129: Renton Municipal Arts Commission • #D-130: Light Intensity Commercial • #D-131:Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations #D-132: Projections into Setbacks • #D-133:Administrative Code Interpretations MOVED�Y PRINCE,SECONDED BY MCIRVIN,COUNCIL�ONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. February 27, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ��l..r��'< c n>�C�-�-�Fe�✓/ �° � AGENDA ITEM #7. b) AB - 1858 CITY OF enton � . •-• .. � SUBJECT/TITLE: Appointment to Community Plan Advisory Board-City Center RECOMMENDED ACTION: R'e e anni �-Bevele�r�►errt-£�mitteg'�. � j �L.� MC c / t��-fC=c- +r DEPARTM ENT: Executive STAFF CONTACT: April Alexander, Executive Assistant EXT.: 6520 . • . . � None. � • • � • Mayor Law appoints Ms. Rocale Timmons to the Community Plan Advisory Board-City Center for a term expiring March 1, 2020. : A. Recommendation memo B. Application � • • � � • Concur with Mayor Law's appointment of Ms. Timmons J �"' ''�' AGENDA ITEM #7, b) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY p ��0� � AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RF�E�� M E M O R A N D U M FE81�fi �n,� DATE: lanuary 9, 2017 �q Y�R�S OFF r �C� T0: Denis Law, Mayor FROM: C.E. "Chip"Vincent, CED Administrator SUBJECT: City Center Community Plan Advisory Board The City has received an application from a member of the community and staff is recommending she be appointed to the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board. Rocale Timmons is a resident of the Southport area and also works for SECO Development.She previously worked as a Planner for the City of Renton and firmly is committed to the betterment of the City and the City Center Community Planning Area. She will be of great benefit to the Advisory Board. Staff recommends Rocale Timmons be appointed to the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board to a three year term, expiring March 1, 2020. � �rw r.r+ f) Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report explaining that the City Center Community Plan contains goals and strategies to accomplish those goals over a twenty year horizon.The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board was tasked with making recommendations to the Council regarding which strategies should be prioritized and implemented through departmental work programs.The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board has made recommendations in 2013 and 2016. One ofthe implementation strategies in the plan was to "Create a greenway/promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st Street" (Goal 8.3). Residents of that area have expressed concerns about how this strategy might be implemented. In response to this concern,the Board has made two recommendations regarding this goal/priority.The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations and directs staff--beginning in 2017--to develop a work program that engages the public so the community can participate in an actionable plan for this policy.The work plan will take into account the likely redevelopment of 200 Mill and the potentially significant changes within the Civic Node, and its potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood.The Committee further directs staff to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a revision to the strategy 8.3.1: "Complete a detailed implementation strategy for the greenway/promenade based on the conceptual design"to add the statement: "The City shall not utilize Eminent Domain in furtherance of this strategy". MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. g) Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report explaining that in order to ensure the Benson Hill Community Plan is implemented and successful,the City created the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board.The Board was tasked with making recommendations regarding which strategies of the Plan should be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs.The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the Board and directs staff to initiate work for the following strategies: • Improve 116th Ave SE to provide a walkable, bikable,and environmentally-friendly way to connect to destinations. • Provide skills training and support for immigrants at schools or a community center to welcome new residents and foster a sense of community across diverse neighbors. • Complete missing tinks in sidewalks and add pedestrian-scaled street lighting and calm traffic on routes to schools, parks, and commercial areas. • Continue improving the pedestrian environment around the Benson Shopping Center. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. h) Committee of the Whole: Mayor Pro-Tem Pavone presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to direct the Administration to prepare a resolution authorizing the closure of all but one westbound traffic lane of the intersection of Main Ave S. and S. 2nd St.for the duration of 37 working days, plus any unworkable days not to exceed two months. Discussion ensued regarding the potential impacts to local businesses,the impacts of a near full closure for 37 days versus closing portions of the road over a longer period of time,whether businesses and the Renton Regional Fire Authority were notified in a timely manner,and the need for creative ways to mitigate the impact to local businesses. March 13, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES